Mage Council Plotting!

[mythalenaste]

Hear ye, hear ye!

As of this meeting taking place on 3 Firstfall, the mages of the Inquisition have agreed (somewhat) to form a Council of Magi for the purpose of organizing the mages of the Inquisition, ensuring their rights and enforcing a code of conduct.

The number of members of the Council has not been decided, but there is a vague idea that different sects from within the mages present in the Inquisition will be represented.

This post is to hammer out the details of this council, as well as compile a list of topics that need to be addressed by them presently.

Everybody come in and talk about things!

Comments

Council details

[mythalenaste]

How many members, who requires representation, etc.

Topics to address

[mythalenaste]

Templars, housing, etc.

[mythalenaste]

Obviously the relationship between the Inquisition's templars and mages will be a thing to discuss, probably hold some forums about.

[fleurdesel]

Dalish & noncircle mages need representatives, and like the college one from each fraternity would be reasonable for a diverse and hopefully more balanced perspective.

[gatheringstorm]

Considering Korrin's demographic (Vashoth mages) is just herself, she doesn't really have any chance of passing on the buck to someone else. So she'd reluctantly participate, at least until such time as another Vashoth mage appears and then they can revisit the idea. But overall, it'd be more to remind people that non-Circle mages exist than anything else.

[serannas]

The council members should probably be an odd number so there are no deadlocks when it comes to decision making. That is, if we think going with a majority rules vote is the way to go?

[mythalenaste]

Probably all non-Dalish, non-Circle mages could be grouped together for now?

[gatheringstorm]

That would also be very acceptable!

[liberalum]

templars as an issue ought to be ongoing -- both from an ic perspective but also ooc, as this is a rich sort of topic to mine for rp rather than a dispute to be solved quickly. they'll need to develop working relationships with templars or expand on ones already in existence.

Re: Council details

[el_tybs]

Looks like non-Dalih, non- Circle mages is somewhat figured. What about mages from the Circle? They're pretty diverse themselves (which we saw)

[mythalenaste]

Yesssssssss I agree

[liberalum]

representation shouldn't necessarily be the only factor for voting on members. thinking also leadership qualities, effective relationships, and skills. (but if everyone overwhelming wants to prioritise representation, then that's cool too. dorian won't exactly be pushing for tevinter representation, but balanced opinions generally.)

[mythalenaste]

This is a really good point. Having good thinkers is as important as having the right thinkers.

[fleurdesel]

Christine's idea in the discussion of each branch of study/purpose having someone present so everyone has someone on the council they can go to.

[mythalenaste]

Oooooh that's a fabulous idea. Informed perspective on all things.

[liberalum]

i like this idea a lot, personally! it speaks more to council functionality. (obv, some diverse representation is desired too.)

[serannas]

There are different fraternities formed within Circles, so maybe players can choose where their Circles mages fall down the line between liberal, conservative, isolationist, moderate, and focused on gaining wealth. Or come up with new viewpoints and band together, putting a name forward to represent them?

[gatheringstorm]

I support this idea! It'd lead to some interesting rp, I'm sure.

[serannas]

Definitely. It's a great opportunity for players of mages and Templars to either slowly have their characters' viewpoints on the other change through different events and interactions, or end up sticking with their viewpoints because events and interactions are proof to them that they're justified in their thoughts on the other.

[serannas]

I think there probably shouldn't be a set number of council members to allow new players to have their character get on the council too, but what do we think of keeping it always an odd number so there's no deadlock in voting? This is provided the council will sit down, vote, and have a majority rules, which I'm not saying it has to be! Just my initial thought.

[fleurdesel]

wow i can't grammar right now but i'm glad y'all get what I was trying to say that this is a good idea and should be a thing, yes.

[gatheringstorm]

I like this idea, since it would spare a lot of headache in the future.

[fleurdesel]

Leaving opportunities open for players coming in is a fantastic idea, and I like the odd numbered number as well.

[fleurdesel]

THAT would lead to some interesting RP, developing new fraternities. Especially since that list is only of those known, developing one that had been working on the down low or something new entirely would be cool to see.

[mythalenaste]

Agreed, I love the thought of new council members. Don't want it to become a "you snooze, you lose" deal.