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|name= Consulate | |||
|image= Consulate Aether Spire.jpg | |||
|caption= The Consulate Aether Spire | |||
|plane= [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]] | |||
|timepoint= | |||
|members= [[Dhiren Baral]], [[Dovin Baan]], [[Padeem]], [[Pia Nalaar]], [[List of secondary characters#Kaladesh|Ranaj]], [[Sram]], [[Tezzeret]] | |||
|races=[[Dwarves]], [[Human]]s, [[Vedalken]] | |||
|status=Active | |||
|colors=WUR | |||
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The '''Consulate''' is the governing body of [[Ghirapur]] on [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]]. | The '''Consulate''' is the governing body of [[Ghirapur]] on [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Before the Consulate, Kaladesh was ruled by feuding principalities that competed intensely with each other, with their rivalries often escalating into war. Eventually, the conflicts resulted in a terrible war between the eleven most powerful nobles for a stretch of coastal territory, referred to as the War of Eleven. The war was eventually ended when the court inventors of the nobles came together, opened channels of communication and eventually managed to end the conflict. The eleven artificers made the contested land | Before the Consulate, Kaladesh was ruled by feuding principalities that competed intensely with each other, with their rivalries often escalating into war. Eventually, the conflicts resulted in a terrible war between the eleven most powerful nobles for a stretch of the coastal territory, referred to as the War of Eleven. The war was eventually ended when the court inventors of the nobles came together, opened channels of communication, and eventually managed to end the conflict. The eleven artificers made the contested land their nation, with the newly founded city of Ghirapur as its capital. Representatives from the eleven noble families would come together and rule over the territory in harmony, forming the first Consulate. In time, the power of the Consulate would eclipse even that of the surrounding nations, incorporating them into their territory.<ref>[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh|Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh]], p.13</ref> | ||
After the ingenious inventor [[List of secondary characters#Kaladesh|Avaati Vya]] developed a process to refine volatile raw [[aether]], the Consulate recognized its potential as a fuel and designed distribution methods to ensure that it was accessible. Their efforts led to a plane-wide inventors' renaissance, a time of hope, optimism, and boundless creativity.<ref name="Planes of Existence: Kaladesh">[http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/kaladesh "Planes of Existence: Kaladesh"] {{Em}} [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | After the ingenious inventor [[List of secondary characters#Kaladesh|Avaati Vya]] developed a process to refine volatile raw [[aether]], the Consulate recognized its potential as a fuel and designed distribution methods to ensure that it was accessible. Their efforts led to a plane-wide inventors' renaissance, a time of hope, optimism, and boundless creativity.<ref name="Planes of Existence: Kaladesh">[http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/kaladesh "Planes of Existence: Kaladesh"] {{Em}} [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | ||
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The Consulate banned fire magic and made pyromancy punishable with a death sentence, reportedly since pyromantic magic interacted dangerously with the aether in the air, but some suspected that the Consulate saw independent energy generation as a threat to their power.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/chandras-origin-fire-logic-2015-06-10|Chandra's Origin: Fire Logic|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/homesick-2016-08-29|Homesick|[[Chris L'Etoile]]|August 29, 2016}}</ref> A faction known as the [[Renegades]] even believed that the Consulate was corrupt, and infringing on their freedoms. They refused to adhere to safety regulations and aether quotas, and they undermined the Consulate's efforts to provide law and order. | The Consulate banned fire magic and made pyromancy punishable with a death sentence, reportedly since pyromantic magic interacted dangerously with the aether in the air, but some suspected that the Consulate saw independent energy generation as a threat to their power.<ref>{{DailyRef|uncharted-realms/chandras-origin-fire-logic-2015-06-10|Chandra's Origin: Fire Logic|[[Doug Beyer]]|June 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/homesick-2016-08-29|Homesick|[[Chris L'Etoile]]|August 29, 2016}}</ref> A faction known as the [[Renegades]] even believed that the Consulate was corrupt, and infringing on their freedoms. They refused to adhere to safety regulations and aether quotas, and they undermined the Consulate's efforts to provide law and order. | ||
In reaction to the intrusion of [[Gatewatch|unknown figures wielding magic openly]] | In reaction to the intrusion of [[Gatewatch|unknown figures wielding magic openly]] after the Inventor's Fair, who saved [[Pia Nalaar|Renegade Prime]] from her execution, the Consulate issued an ordinance to all citizens of Ghirapur. All inventions and artifacts that had not been Consulate-approved or had been modified for personal use were taken into custody, as a safety measure against Renegade factions that would exploit these artifacts. | ||
The Renegades believed that the Consulate was trying to consolidate their hold over Kaladesh's technology for their | The Renegades believed that the Consulate was trying to consolidate their hold over Kaladesh's technology for their gain, and started a [[Aether Revolt|revolt]]. The Renegades were victorious. After the defeat of Head Judge [[Tezzeret]] and the removal of other corrupt elements, a more benevolent Consulate took up their seats. | ||
In the aftermath of [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], Kaladesh's denizens again began to question the Consulate's leadership.<ref name="Weekly Aftermath">{{YouTubeRef|27aI-DaCJyg|WeeklyMTG - March of the Machine: The Aftermath|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=May 2, 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Hierarchy== | ==Hierarchy== | ||
===Consuls=== | ===Consuls=== | ||
There are eleven consuls in total.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/KaladeshConsulate Kaladesh Consulate (Facebook)]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/messages-consulate-2016-11-23|Messages from the Consulate|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]], [[Alison Luhrs]] and [[Chris Peeler]]|November 23, 2016}}</ref> Together, they are also referred to as the Enlightened Keepers.<ref>[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh|Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh]], p.16</ref> | There are eleven consuls in total.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/KaladeshConsulate Kaladesh Consulate (Facebook)]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/messages-consulate-2016-11-23|Messages from the Consulate|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]], [[Alison Luhrs]] and [[Chris Peeler]]|November 23, 2016}}</ref> Together, they are also referred to as the '''Enlightened Keepers'''.<ref>[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh|Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh]], p.16</ref> | ||
Among them: | Among them: | ||
* [[ | *[[Kambal]], Consul of Allocation. Replaced by [[Pia Nalaar]].<ref name="Renewal">{{DailyRef|magic-story/renewal-2017-02-01|Renewal|[[Magic Creative Team]]|February 1, 2017}}</ref> After [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], this position became the Consul of Revival. | ||
* [[ | *[[Padeem]], Consul of Innovation. Held her position following the revolt | ||
* the Consul of Law Enforcement | *the Consul of Law Enforcement | ||
* the Consul of Ports and Commerce | *the Consul of Ports and Commerce | ||
* the Consul of Regulation & Enforcement | *the Consul of Regulation & Enforcement | ||
* the Consul of Taxation and Treasury | *the Consul of Taxation and Treasury | ||
Consuls held their positions for life. Their admission in the case of a vacancy was the matter of nomination by the citizenry of Ghirapur, after which the candidate had to present their abilities in a public interview, where their qualities are questioned by the Consuls as well as the citizens. | Consuls held their positions for life. Their admission in the case of a vacancy was the matter of nomination by the citizenry of Ghirapur, after which the candidate had to present their abilities in a public interview, where their qualities are questioned by the Consuls as well as the citizens. | ||
===Departments=== | |||
Departments are the primary subdivision of the consulate, and multiple departments are known, each with their own function. | |||
*The Department of Inquiry, a public relations division.<ref name="Consulate">[https://www.facebook.com/KaladeshConsulate Kaladesh Consulate - Facebook]</ref> | |||
*The Department of Safety and Registration, oversees permitting of pilots and drivers.<ref>{{TwitterRef|KLDConsulate|788870444921131009|author=The Consulate|title=Please check with your local department of Safety and Registration for more details.|date=October 19, 2016}}</ref> | |||
*The Department of Security and Enforcement | |||
===Superintendency=== | ===Superintendency=== | ||
* [[Dovin Baan]], | *[[Dovin Baan]], Senior Inspector for the [[Inventors' Fair]]. | ||
* [[Tezzeret]], head judge for the Inventors' Fair, later declared Special Grand Consul.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/breakthrough-2016-12-14|Breakthrough|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|December 14, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/burn-2017-01-04|Burn|[[Chris L'Etoile]]|January 4, 2017}}</ref> | *[[Tezzeret]], head judge for the Inventors' Fair, later declared Special Grand Consul.<ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/breakthrough-2016-12-14|Breakthrough|[[Kimberly J. Kreines]]|December 14, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|magic-story/burn-2017-01-04|Burn|[[Chris L'Etoile]]|January 4, 2017}}</ref> | ||
===The Honorable=== | ===The Honorable=== | ||
The Honorable | The Honorable is the official police force of Ghirapur. Members of its armed force are called enforcers, but often eschew lethal weaponry in favor of thopters and other aether-powered devices. | ||
*[[List of secondary characters#Kaladesh|Ranaj]], chief of the Consulate Enforcers. | |||
*Captain [[Baral]], Chief of Compliance. | |||
===The House of Knowledge=== | ===The House of Knowledge=== | ||
The House of Knowledge is the think tank of the Consulate. Consisting of the best scientists and artificers | The House of Knowledge is the think tank of the Consulate. Consisting of the best scientists and artificers in the city, they constantly work to expand the technological level of the Consulate. Symposia known as Inquiriums is tasked with studying the aether and constructing new devices. | ||
===The Fleet=== | ===The Fleet=== | ||
The skyfleet of the Consulate protects Ghirapurs miners and aether harvesters from the local fauna that also feeds on aether. | The skyfleet of the Consulate protects Ghirapurs miners and aether harvesters from the local fauna that also feeds on the aether. | ||
===Edificiers=== | ===Edificiers=== | ||
The Edificiers are tasked with constructing the buildings of Ghirapur and repairing them in case of damage. | The Edificiers are tasked with constructing the buildings of Ghirapur and repairing them in case of damage. | ||
*[[List of secondary characters#Kaladesh|Sram]], Senior Edificer | |||
==In-game references== | ==In-game references== | ||
{{in-game | {{in-game | ||
|cards= | |cards= | ||
* <c>Kambal, Consul of Allocation</c> | *<c>Kambal, Consul of Allocation</c> | ||
* <c>Padeem, Consul of Innovation</c> | *<c>Padeem, Consul of Innovation</c> | ||
*<c>Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival</c> | |||
|associated= | |associated= | ||
* <c>Authority of the Consuls</c> | *<c>Authority of the Consuls</c> | ||
* <c>Captured by the Consulate</c> | *<c>Captured by the Consulate</c> | ||
* <c>Consul's Shieldguard</c> | *<c>Consul's Shieldguard</c> | ||
* <c>Consulate Dreadnought</c> | *<c>Consulate Dreadnought</c> | ||
* <c>Consulate Surveillance</c> | *<c>Consulate Surveillance</c> | ||
* <c>Consulate Turret</c> | *<c>Consulate Turret</c> | ||
* <c>Minister of Inquiries</c> | *<c>Minister of Inquiries</c> | ||
* <c>Skysovereign, Consul Flagship</c> | *<c>Skysovereign, Consul Flagship</c> | ||
|referred= | |referred= | ||
* <c>Aether Tradewinds</c> | *<c>Aether Tradewinds</c> | ||
* <c>Aeronaut Admiral</c> | *<c>Aetherblade Agent</c> | ||
* <c>Call for Unity</c> | *<c>Aeronaut Admiral</c> | ||
* <c>Deft Dismissal</c> | *{{card|Baral, Chief of Compliance||MUL|#=8}} | ||
* <c>Foundry Assembler</c> | *<c>Call for Unity</c> | ||
* <c>Ninth Bridge Patrol</c> | *{{card|Caustic Caterpillar|Jumpstart 2022|J22}} | ||
* <c>Pacification Array</c> | *<c>Deft Dismissal</c> | ||
* <c>Revoke Privileges</c> | *<c>Foundry Assembler</c> | ||
* {{card|Sacred Foundry||SLD}} | *<c>Ninth Bridge Patrol</c> | ||
* <c>Servo Schematic</c> | *<c>Pacification Array</c> | ||
* <c>Thopter Arrest</c> | *<c>Revoke Privileges</c> | ||
* <c>Welder Automaton</c> | *{{card|Sacred Foundry||SLD}} | ||
*<c>Servo Schematic</c> | |||
*{{card|Suppression Ray||MH3}} | |||
*<c>Thopter Arrest</c> | |||
*<c>Welder Automaton</c> | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Consulate's colors are [[white]] and [[blue]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/aether-way-part-1-2017-01-16|Aether Way, Part 1|Mark Rosewater|2017-01-16}}</ref> | *The Consulate's colors are [[white]] and [[blue]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/aether-way-part-1-2017-01-16|Aether Way, Part 1|Mark Rosewater|2017-01-16}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Kaladesh|affiliations}} | {{Kaladesh|affiliations}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 22 May 2024
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[[File:{{#setmainimage:Consulate Aether Spire.jpg}}|150px]] The Consulate Aether Spire | |
| History | |
| Founded on | Kaladesh |
| Status | Active |
| Membership | |
| Notable members | Dhiren Baral, Dovin Baan, Padeem, Pia Nalaar, Ranaj, Sram, Tezzeret |
| Races | Dwarves, Humans, Vedalken |
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The Consulate is the governing body of Ghirapur on Kaladesh.
History
Before the Consulate, Kaladesh was ruled by feuding principalities that competed intensely with each other, with their rivalries often escalating into war. Eventually, the conflicts resulted in a terrible war between the eleven most powerful nobles for a stretch of the coastal territory, referred to as the War of Eleven. The war was eventually ended when the court inventors of the nobles came together, opened channels of communication, and eventually managed to end the conflict. The eleven artificers made the contested land their nation, with the newly founded city of Ghirapur as its capital. Representatives from the eleven noble families would come together and rule over the territory in harmony, forming the first Consulate. In time, the power of the Consulate would eclipse even that of the surrounding nations, incorporating them into their territory.[1]
After the ingenious inventor Avaati Vya developed a process to refine volatile raw aether, the Consulate recognized its potential as a fuel and designed distribution methods to ensure that it was accessible. Their efforts led to a plane-wide inventors' renaissance, a time of hope, optimism, and boundless creativity.[2]
The Consulate banned fire magic and made pyromancy punishable with a death sentence, reportedly since pyromantic magic interacted dangerously with the aether in the air, but some suspected that the Consulate saw independent energy generation as a threat to their power.[3][4] A faction known as the Renegades even believed that the Consulate was corrupt, and infringing on their freedoms. They refused to adhere to safety regulations and aether quotas, and they undermined the Consulate's efforts to provide law and order.
In reaction to the intrusion of unknown figures wielding magic openly after the Inventor's Fair, who saved Renegade Prime from her execution, the Consulate issued an ordinance to all citizens of Ghirapur. All inventions and artifacts that had not been Consulate-approved or had been modified for personal use were taken into custody, as a safety measure against Renegade factions that would exploit these artifacts.
The Renegades believed that the Consulate was trying to consolidate their hold over Kaladesh's technology for their gain, and started a revolt. The Renegades were victorious. After the defeat of Head Judge Tezzeret and the removal of other corrupt elements, a more benevolent Consulate took up their seats.
In the aftermath of New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, Kaladesh's denizens again began to question the Consulate's leadership.[5]
Hierarchy
Consuls
There are eleven consuls in total.[6][7] Together, they are also referred to as the Enlightened Keepers.[8]
Among them:
- Kambal, Consul of Allocation. Replaced by Pia Nalaar.[9] After New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, this position became the Consul of Revival.
- Padeem, Consul of Innovation. Held her position following the revolt
- the Consul of Law Enforcement
- the Consul of Ports and Commerce
- the Consul of Regulation & Enforcement
- the Consul of Taxation and Treasury
Consuls held their positions for life. Their admission in the case of a vacancy was the matter of nomination by the citizenry of Ghirapur, after which the candidate had to present their abilities in a public interview, where their qualities are questioned by the Consuls as well as the citizens.
Departments
Departments are the primary subdivision of the consulate, and multiple departments are known, each with their own function.
- The Department of Inquiry, a public relations division.[10]
- The Department of Safety and Registration, oversees permitting of pilots and drivers.[11]
- The Department of Security and Enforcement
Superintendency
- Dovin Baan, Senior Inspector for the Inventors' Fair.
- Tezzeret, head judge for the Inventors' Fair, later declared Special Grand Consul.[12][13]
The Honorable
The Honorable is the official police force of Ghirapur. Members of its armed force are called enforcers, but often eschew lethal weaponry in favor of thopters and other aether-powered devices.
The House of Knowledge
The House of Knowledge is the think tank of the Consulate. Consisting of the best scientists and artificers in the city, they constantly work to expand the technological level of the Consulate. Symposia known as Inquiriums is tasked with studying the aether and constructing new devices.
The Fleet
The skyfleet of the Consulate protects Ghirapurs miners and aether harvesters from the local fauna that also feeds on the aether.
Edificiers
The Edificiers are tasked with constructing the buildings of Ghirapur and repairing them in case of damage.
- Sram, Senior Edificer
In-game references
- Represented in:
- Associated cards:
- Referred to:
- Aether Tradewinds
- Aetherblade Agent
- Aeronaut Admiral
- Baral, Chief of Compliance
- Call for Unity
- Caustic Caterpillar (Jumpstart 2022)
- Deft Dismissal
- Foundry Assembler
- Ninth Bridge Patrol
- Pacification Array
- Revoke Privileges
- Sacred Foundry
- Servo Schematic
- Suppression Ray
- Thopter Arrest
- Welder Automaton
Trivia
References
- ↑ Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh, p.13
- ↑ "Planes of Existence: Kaladesh" — Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Doug Beyer (June 10, 2015). "Chandra's Origin: Fire Logic". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Chris L'Etoile (August 29, 2016). "Homesick". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ WeeklyMTG - March of the Machine: The Aftermath (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (May 2, 2023).
- ↑ Kaladesh Consulate (Facebook)
- ↑ Kimberly J. Kreines, Alison Luhrs and Chris Peeler (November 23, 2016). "Messages from the Consulate". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh, p.16
- ↑ Magic Creative Team (February 1, 2017). "Renewal". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Kaladesh Consulate - Facebook
- ↑ The Consulate (October 19, 2016). "Please check with your local department of Safety and Registration for more details.". Twitter.
- ↑ Kimberly J. Kreines (December 14, 2016). "Breakthrough". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Chris L'Etoile (January 4, 2017). "Burn". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2017-01-16). "Aether Way, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.