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Legate,

I have growing concerns about the direction at which the Synod is being lead and the faith as a whole. I know you have not been overly involved with the Synod and perhaps it is time that we sat down and discussed this.

The cult of anarchists as I have come to name them, Ashur, Long-legs, Ekret and Bras who have stirred up the faithful and had them bend to their whims, re-written our laws and appointed an oathsworn as leader of the faith. Among these, Bras is exiled from the well for attacking a Legate. Long-legs I hear is reported dead. Ashur has been accused of being a Wyrmist and Ekret has demonstrated to uphold not a single tenet of Izdu, that I have seen.

I would like to meet and discuss this with you this growing concern. We must return to order, and I can not ignore this emerging pattern.

Regards,

Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

I have received a report from former Legate Saenus that Recluta Willow, was infected with a variant of the plague born of the meteor that has been known in the past. The most notable symptom has been the infected individual weeping a purple substance. The infected if untreated have been known to transform into horrors. The sisters have created a cure for the plague that appears to have worked and cursed the recluta in this case but we must be vigilant for further such cases. This appears to be an isolated incident as far as I am aware.

Signed,
Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

*A note has been placed on each legates desk, marked confidential*

//Copies of the note are on the Scribe forum marked "Note URGENT"//

I've found that I seem to accumulate these without having much use for them after a certain point, I would suggest that clerics get an ability that is:

Divine Restoration: Once per day a cleric may sacrifice 3 relic points to restore a single spell slot of their choosing.  (Pure only and unlock at level 8)

Sanctify Area: Once per day a cleric may attempt to Sanctify an area sacrificing 3 relic points, removing the presence of a gloom by passing an appropriate DC consecration check. (Pure only unlock at level 6)

Divine Blessing: Once per day a cleric may bless those around them with a powerful blessing based on their domains by sacrificing 3 relic points. (Pure only and unlocked at level 8).

Warmaster,

I would like to meet with you to discuss Sergeant Carrot Grimes when times allows, I will not waste your time but we should at least speak on the matter.

Regards,

Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

Recluta Stearwood,

Thank you for your letter. I can not think that any information someone is prepared to sell me regarding the Synod is anything that I would wish to hear, so I must politely decline your offer.

Regards,

Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

Many of you have heard my bellows, some we have spoken in person, but allow me to clarify my position as I do no wish to cause undue conflict. During the gathering of the Synod, it was decided that it was appropriate for former Hakem Tariq Salah to hold the seat of the Martyr's, so I did not speak as per the rules of the Synod, and shared my thoughts in a respectful whisper.

It is the rule of the Synod that has since been discussed by Aurelio, Azim and Tariq that only a priest or cleric of the faith may hold the title of Hakem, which each now wish to amend from a meeting between themselves and not during the gathering of the Synod. I have also spoke with Khalid of Warad, who I understand was present at the conception of the Synod, to seek his wisdom in this matter and my understanding is thus:

- Only a cleric or priest may sit as Hakem, their connection to the gods the qualification that permits them to sit as Hakem, the leader whom all other speakers of the faith look to for guidance.

- To be chosen as Hakem the majority of the Synod must agree on their appointment, this means at least 5 of 8 seats. A vote not cast does not count as support for a candidate. So a vote of 3 for one candidate, 2 for another and 3 abstained or not present IS NOT a majority.

This is what we meet to discuss. But also on another matter, which is apparently a controversial view, though I know not why, that Oathsworn Paladins do not hold the spark of the divine, they do not interpret the will of the gods and hence they are not qualified to lead the faithful as their Hakem, just as it is written and intended.

I do not question the faith or conviction of an Oathsworn, nor their duty on their personal quest, or holy quest but it is NOT their duty to lead the faithful, that is the role of a speaker, as it always has been, as it always shall be. Consider these words, and let us engage in debate at the reconvening of the Synod.

-Signed
Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi, Speaker of the Martyr's

If one class gets it why not, my fighter could use two feats at 5 too

I wouldn't usually make this kind of comment on a suggestion thread, but come on plum... fighters don't get a bonus feat at 5 (Dweeb). 

Something constructive though. I would all be for a limited selection list of feats for like utility / rp feats rather then power feats. Even could change sorcerer and barb to a similar list for the extra one. Depends if its worth the time

Give all classes a bonus feat at level 5 like Sorcerer and Barbarian.

Wizard feat for any class that casts spells.

Fighter feat for any class that doesn't.

Legate Yildirim,

I write to you regarding to recent announcement by the Major-domo Siursum Avek Res revoking the Government Accord law written by hand and recently introduced into law. I would like to offer my most sincere apologies for this oversight, I take full responsibility for the lack of clarity in the law.

It is my duty to uphold and preserve the integrity of the law and through my own sense of self-righteousness and superiority in this matter I have done quite the opposite, without consulting my colleagues within the Scribes. I have embarrassed myself, you and our office, for the Sultan himself to have to step in to undo my works, well intended as they were.

I would hereby offer my resignation from my position within the scribes as penance, though with the promise that if you should decline this offer, I shall take upon the humbling lessons taught through my actions and work to correct them.

Regards,

Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

I was just thinking while you are disabled etc people can just hit you in your weak spots if you need a reasoning.

Similar to evasion, disable DI when you are stunned/disabled. It will really only a big impact on barbarians and I think its a reasonable weakness to have given how high people can get DI this chapter.

[Minor Offences: Punishment's may be issued by any Jannisary. Fines upto 500 dinars. Fines over 500 dinars and up to the value of 2500 may be issued by a Jannisary officer.Serious Offences: Fines greater then 2500 dinars, conscription and bondage become available as punishments. Punishments may be issued by a judge , or if none are available a Jannisary officer. Punishment issued by a Jannisary Officer may be appealed before a judge and a trial called at a later date. Appealed trials that lead to a guilty verdict may incur additional penalties to the accused. Capital Offences: Exile and execution become available as punishments. Punishments must be issued by a judge. Where there is more than one judge available, the judge that shall preside will be the judge who is the least involved with the accused, be it by association or other affiliation, political or otherwise.]

Legate Ahmet,

I have taken the time to conduct a full review of our current laws, to review them for any discrepancies or improvements that would help improve enforcement, provide clarity or improve judicial integrity. I submit below various amendments for your consideration, I have broken it down into current laws and proposed laws for your convenience. If you would like to discuss them, it would best be done in person. 

Current Punishments:

Minor Offences: Punishments may be issued by any Jannisary.
Serious Offences: Fines greater than 500 gold, forced conscription and bondage become available as punishments. Punishments may be issued by a judge, or, only if none are available, a Jannisary officer.
Capital Offences: Exile and execution become available as punishments. Punishments must be issued by a judge.

Proposed Punishments:

Minor Offences: Punishment's may be issued by any Jannisary. Fines upto 500 dinars. Fines over 500 dinars and up to the value of 2500 may be issued by a Jannisary officer.

Serious Offences: Fines greater then 2500 dinars, conscription and bondage become available as punishments.  Punishments may be issued by a judge , or if none are available a Jannisary officer. Punishment issued by a Jannisary Officer may be appealed before a judge and a trial called at a later date. Appealed trials that lead to a guilty verdict may incur additional penalties to the accused.

Capital Offences: Exile and execution become available as punishments. Punishments must be issued by a judge. Where there is more than one judge available, the judge that shall preside will be the judge who is the least involved with the accused, be it by association or other affiliation, political or otherwise.

Current Vandalism Law:

A person found guilty of destroying, attempting to destroy, or diminishing the value of the effects  or property of a Citizen of Ephia's Well or Organisation has committed Vandalism. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Under 250gp of Damage (Includes spitting)
Serious: Above 250gp of Damage.
Capital: Above 2500gp of Damage.

Proposed Vandalism Law:

Vandalism
A person found guilty of destroying, attempting to destroy, or diminishing the value of the effects or property of a person of Ephia's Well or organisation has committed Vandalism. Minor to Capital.
Minor: Under 2500gp worth of damages.
Serious: Between 2500gp - 15000gp worth of damages.
Capital- Over 15000 worth of damages.

Current Treason Law:

A person found guilty of doing or conspiring to do treasonous acts has committed Treason. Treasonous acts include wage war or conspiring to wage war against Ephia's Well, or participating in attempts to undermine or harm the Legates. Capital.

Proposed Treason Law:

Treason
A person found guilty of betraying or undermining the government of Ephia's Well, attempting to murder or cause serious injury to a Legate, waging war against Ephia's Well or helping the enemies of Ephia's Well wage war have committed Treason. Capital.

Current Interference with Jurisprudence Law:

A person found guilty of intentionally and directly disrupting the process of Jurisprudence has committed interference with Jurisprudence. This may include knowingly presenting false evidence or testimony, assault during an active trial, egregious mishandling of prosecution or advocacy, or any other action that will directly hinder the process of of any investigation or a trial or the punishment the accused was sentenced to. Minor to Capital, matching the severity of the accused's trial or the punishment interfered with.

Proposed Interference with Jurisprudence Law:

Interference with Jurisprudence
A person found guilty of intentionally and directly disrupting the process of Jurisprudence has committed interference with Jurisprudence. This may include knowingly presenting false evidence or testimony, assault during an active trial, egregious mishandling of prosecution or advocacy, or any other action that will directly hinder the process of of any investigation, trial or the punishment the accused was sentenced to. Minor to Capital

Minor: Disrupting proceedings. Attempting to prevent a verdict from being carried out of a minor verdict. Fines up to 2500gp and flogging become available punishments.
Serious: Halting proceedings due to their actions, or attempting to prevent a verdict from being carried of a serious verdict. 
Capital: Physically harming the judge, prosecution, advocate, witness, accused or any other person involved in the trial in an attempt to circumvent the process of law. Attempting to prevent a verdict from being carried out of a capital verdict.

Current Accord Governance Law:

A person who is a member of an accord signatory found guilty of putting their name forth in an election to obtain the seat of a Legate has committed Accord Governance. Furthermore, a member of an accord signatory may not hold the position of Prelate or Magistrate, with an exception provided for each Legate to appoint a maximum of one Magistrate from either the Cinquefoil Rose or the Astronomers of Q'Tolip. Capital.

Proposed Accord Governance Law:

Accord Governance
A person who is a member of an accord signatory found guilty of attempting to obtain a seat during election or otherwise as a Legate of Ephia's Well has committed Accord Governance. Furthermore, no member of an accord signatory may sit as Magistrate, Prelate or any other government issued position that holds authority within government, or grants a wage paid for by Ephia's Wells coffers.

Current Unlicensed Activity Law:

A person found guilty of performing an activity requiring a license without possessing a valid license has committed unlicensed activity. Minor.

Proposed Unlicensed Activity Law:

Unlicensed Activity

A person found guilty of performing an activity requiring a license without possessing a valid license has committed unlicensed activity. Minor.

Minor- Fine's up to the value of the license. An exception - Any Jannisary may issue this fine even if it exceeds 500 dinars.

Current Arms Bearing Law:

A person found guilty of brandishing, displaying, or otherwise wielding weapons capable of harming another within the walls of Ephia's Well without a Legates authorisation has committed Arms Bearing. Minor.

Proposed Arms Bearing Law:

Arm's Bearing
A person found guilty of brandishing, displaying, or otherwise wielding weapon(s) capable of harming a person within the walls of Ephia's Well without a Legates authorisation has committed Arms Bearing. Minor.

Legate's Authorisation can be verbal on a one time basis, or permanent with written and signed permission by a Legate.

Current Desecration Law:

A person found guilty of animating the dead or desecrating a corpse has committed Desecration. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Robbing a grave or possessing items that may animate the dead.
Serious: Desecrating a corpse, or intentionally impeding a corpses's delivery to the Maqbara, or causing irreparable damage to a grave.
Capital: Animating the dead, or trading or purchasing, the remains of a sainted martyr, Sultan, Caliph or Legate.

Proposed Desecration Law:

Desecration
A person found guilty of animating the dead, descrating a corpse or disturbing the remains of a corpse buried in Hallow grounds has committed desecration. Minor to Capital.
Minor - Robbing a grave or possessing items that may animate the dead. Unintenmtionally disturbing a corpse buried in hallowed grounds.
Serious - Desecrating a corpse, or intentionally impeding a corpses delivery to the Maqbara, or causing irreparable damage to a grave. Knowingly disturbing a corpse in hallowed grounds with the intention of robbing or removing the corpse.
Capital: Animating the dead, trading or purchasing the remains of any corpse of a civilised race regardless of intention.

Current Brooking Law:

A person found guilty of entering negotiations with or attempting to bind otherworldly spirits, monstrosities, or horrors has committed the crime of brooking. Serious to Capital.

Serious: Carrying contraband for the use of brooking or other dark magic. Carrying or possessing, by incident or accident, artifice related to the act of Brooking.
Capital: Committing the act of Brooking. Willingly possessing tools for the purpose of Brooking. Willingly wielding weapons or armour fashioned by or by the power of Djinn or horror.

Proposed Brooking Law:

Brooking
A person found to have entered negotiations with, attempting to conjure, contact or bargain with otherworldly spirits, monstrosities, Djinn or horrors has committed Brooking. Serious to Capital.

Serious: Carrying contraband for the use of brooking or other dark magic. Carrying or possessing by incident or accident, artifice related to the act of brooking.
Capital: Commiting the act of brooking. Willingly possessing tools for the purpose of brooking. Willingly wielding weapons, armours or artifice fashioned by or empowered by otherworldly spirits, monstrosities, Djinn or horrors.

Items can be brought to members of the Astronomers of Q'tolip or the Sister of the Sybylline Vine for appropriate disposal, binding or containing, but not willingly brought into Ephia's Well without permission to do so by a Jannisary and only for the purpose of delivering them to the two mentioned parties.

- Written by Witness Scribe Ekmel Fonzuvi

Just a thought as Illusion are much more prevalent and true seeing is meant to see through them - give anyone with true seeing an invisible aura that if any illusions walk into it there is a save vs will to unsummon them like having a dismissal aura for Illusions. 

Would be cool to see more loot for cleric - priest archtype with decent level slots but with the condition that the slot can only be used for a healing/inflict spell.