Alexandrian Nazarene conclave, 1752/Meta

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Coat of arms of the Autocephalous Nazarene Church of Alexandria.

Note: This is an out-of-character (OOC) coordination page for organizing the 1752 Alexandrian Nazarene Conclave as a community event. For the Micras narrative article, see Alexandrian Nazarene Conclave, 1752.

The 1752 Alexandrian Nazarene Conclave is a community election event to determine the next Archbishop of Geneva following the death of Archbishop Boniface VII on 24.XV.1751 AN.

An honest note on this event

The Archbishop of Geneva has died. The cardinals are gathering. The future of the Alexandrian Nazarene Church hangs in the balance. It's a big moment for the church, and you're invited to be part of it.

Now, let's be real: most of the cardinals (86 of 107) are controlled by one player. So this is less of a competitive election, and more of collaborative storytelling through an election. The voting adds drama and structure, but we're really here to tell a good story together.

The real value and fun here is your participation:

• Create a candidate and shape the church's future
• Contribute to a major Micras storyline
• Be part of the Great Reconciliation narrative that follows (more about that below...)

How it works

1. Each nation gets cardinals based on their Alexandrian Nazarene population.
2. Allocate your cardinals to any candidate(s) via Google Form.
3. If no one gets 72 votes (two-thirds), we hold another ballot.
4. Repeat until someone wins.

Cardinal allocation

Nation	Cardinals	Controller	Status
Natopia	49	Edgard
Nouvelle Alexandrie	28	Edgard
Oportia	4	Edgard
Curial (NPC)	5	Edgard
Edgard Subtotal	86
Constancia	7	Primo
Aerla	4	Leche
Ransenar	3	Ardy
Order of the Holy Lakes	1	Ric
Lac Glacei	1	TBD (Orion?)
Zeed	1	Primo
Sanama	1	Malliki
Senya	1	TBD (Ric? Barnaby?)
Mercury	1	Joe
Sanpantul	1 (Curial)	Samadam
Others Subtotal	21
TOTAL	107		72 to win

• Note: Sanpantul's vote represents the small Alexandrian Nazarene congregation (~2,500 faithful) in Dabajuro, assigned a Curial seat to ensure diaspora representation.
• Note: Hurmu's vote represents the Diocese of Hurmu, a small diaspora community (~25,000 faithful) in the Lake District, led by Cardinal Andres Villarreal Argento (elevated 1748 AN).
• Note: Aerla's cardinals represent the Aerlan Nazarene Church, a sui iuris church in full communion with the Holy See of St. Natsanet.

Issues facing the church

The next Archbishop inherits a church at a crossroads. Several unresolved questions will define his tenure.

The Neridian Schism

The Neridian Church split from the autocephalous church in 1654 AN, rejecting the post-imperial reorganization. They believe ecclesiastical authority should remain tied to the Emperor, not an independent Sacred College. After 98 years apart, 25 million Neridians remain in schism. Recent dialogue under Patriarch Gregorius IV has raised hopes for reunion, but reconciliation would require resolving fundamental disagreements about church governance and the role of the House of Carrillo.

• The question: Should the church prioritize reunification with the Neridians? What concessions, if any, are acceptable?

The Imperial Restoration problem

The Church of the Imperial Restoration teaches that Edgard III is a messianic figure destined to restore the Alexandrian Empire. The autocephalous church has condemned this as heresy. The movement has 25,000-40,000 adherents, mostly working-class Afro-Alexandrians in Natopia. Edgard III has never publicly addressed their claims, though the House of Carrillo has officially distanced itself.

• The question: How aggressively should the church confront this movement? Can its followers be brought back into orthodox teaching without alienating them entirely?

House of Carrillo relations

The House of Carrillo has historic ties to the church dating to the imperial period. Nouvelle Alexandrie holds formal patronage over the church, while the Holy See of St. Natsanet sits in Geneva, Natopia, where Edgard III serves as Co-Emperor of Western Natopia. This creates tension: NA provides institutional support, but the church's spiritual center is in Natopian territory under Carrillo influence.

• The question: How close should the church be to the House of Carrillo? Should the Archbishop maintain, strengthen, or loosen these ties?

Liturgical tradition vs. reform

The late Archbishop Boniface VII introduced modest liturgical reforms during his tenure, including expanded use of vernacular languages and simplified ceremonial practices. Conservatives argue these changes dilute Alexandrian Nazarene identity. Progressives want further adaptation to contemporary contexts.

• The question: Continue Boniface VII's reforms, reverse them, or hold the current line?

Ecumenical dialogue

The church maintains varying relationships with other religious bodies, from cautious engagement with the Dozan Bovic Church to outright condemnation of syncretic movements like the Alexandrian Nazarene Church of the Sun. Some cardinals favor expanded interfaith dialogue; others worry it compromises doctrinal clarity.

• The question: How open should the church be to ecumenical engagement? Where are the boundaries?

The Holy See's location

The Holy See has been in Geneva since the imperial period. Some argue this is proper, given Geneva's status as the ancient Alexandrian capital. Others note that Nouvelle Alexandrie now holds formal patronage and has the largest concentration of faithful. Moving the Holy See is unlikely, but the symbolic weight of its location shapes church politics.

• The question: This is mostly settled, but it informs how cardinals view the Natopia vs. NA dynamic in candidate selection.

Cardinal alignments

Cardinals are not monolithic blocs. Based on voting patterns in recent Sacred College deliberations and public statements, Edgard estimates the following ideological distribution for the cardinals he controls:

Nation	Total	Conservative	Undecided	Centrist	Progressive
Natopia	49	25	12	8	4
Nouvelle Alexandrie	28	4	7	11	6
Oportia	4	1	1	2	0
Curial (NPC)	5	1	2	2	0
Edgard Subtotal	86	31	22	23	10

Alignment	Cardinals	Description
Conservative	31	Favor traditional liturgy, cautious on ecumenism, support strong House of Carrillo ties.
Undecided	22	Have not declared or hold mixed views. Many are pastoral pragmatists focused on institutional stability rather than ideology.
Centrist	23	Balance tradition with adaptation, prioritize church unity, open to reform within limits.
Progressive	10	Support continued liturgical reform, expanded ecumenical dialogue, engagement with contemporary issues.

• These are estimates for narrative purposes. Actual voting may differ as cardinals respond to changing circumstances during the conclave.

Other nations

The remaining 21 cardinals are controlled by other players. Their ideological alignments are up to them to determine:

Nation	Cardinals	Controller	Alignment
Constancia	7	Primo	Up to Primo
Aerla	4	Leche	Up to Leche
Ransenar	3	Ardy	Up to Ardy
Hurmu	1	Ric	Up to Ric
Lac Glacei	1	TBD	TBD
Zeed	1	Primo	Up to Primo
Sanama	1	Malliki	Up to Malliki
Senya	1	TBD	TBD
Mercury	1	Joe	Up to Joe
Sanpantul	1	Samadam	Up to Samadam

What this means

• 72 votes needed to win. Edgard controls 86, other players control 21.
• Cardinals are split. No single alignment commands a majority even within Edgard's bloc.
• Other players' 21 votes matter. They can tip the balance, back a surprise candidate, or shape the narrative.

Candidates

Candidate	Age	Position	Backed By	Platform	Controller
Gregorio Aguilar	69	Archbishop of Dos Gardenias	Natopia	Traditionalist. Preserve classical liturgy; strengthen House of Carrillo ties; the Holy See belongs in Geneva, Natopia (the ancient capital of Alexandria) where it has always been.	Edgard
Philippe de Montreux	67	Chamberlain of the See	Nouvelle Alexandrie	Moderate. Institutional continuity; church unity; balance tradition with pastoral adaptation; honor NA's patronage role.	Edgard
Armin Wagner	76	Archbishop of Petropolis	Constancia	Moderate-progressive. Prioritize Neridian reconciliation; the Holy See belongs in Geneva (proximity to Neridian communities aids reunion); pastoral focus over political entanglements; cautious ecumenical engagement. Advocate for everyone to have a care for creation. Wants to call an ecumenical council to advise on resolution of Church issues. Strong believer in Synodality. Champion of Social Nazarenism.	Primo
Gwilym Llewellyn	66	Archbishop of Bysdigon	Sanama	Progressive. Loosen ties to House of Carrillo; continue liturgical reform; expanded ecumenical dialogue; the Holy See belongs in Geneva.	Malliki

• Constancia and Sanama were chosen at random to create candidates. - Edgard (talk) 01:37, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

How to vote

1. Edgard will share a Google Form link.
2. Select your nation.
3. Allocate your cardinals among the candidates.
4. Submit. Edgard confirms receipt.

Rules:

• Vote all for one candidate, or split among several.
• Total must equal your cardinal count.

Timeline

Event	Date (IRL)
Candidate list finalized	TBD
Ballot 1	TBD
Results / Ballot 2 if needed	TBD
Winner announced	TBD

Results

Ballot 1

Candidate	Edgard (86)	Players (21)	Total	%
Gregorio Aguilar	32	5	37	34.6%
Armin Wagner	21	10	31	29.0%
Philippe de Montreux	27	2	29	27.1%
Gwilym Llewellyn	6	4	10	9.3%
Total	86	21	107

No candidate reaches 72. The conclave proceeds to Ballot 2.

Commentary

The first ballot reveals a fractured Sacred College. Aguilar's conservative bloc leads but commands barely a third of the vote. Wagner's strong showing, bolstered by Constancian support, positions him as the leading alternative. De Montreux holds the institutional center. Llewellyn's progressive platform attracts a dedicated but small following.

After the election

1. Wiki articles updated
2. News coverage drafted

Great Reconciliation

The election of the new Archbishop sets the stage for the Great Reconciliation, a major storyline that will unfold sometime between 1752 AN and 1755 AN. This is where things get interesting.

For nearly a century, the Neridian Church has been in schism, rejecting the autocephalous constitution of 1652 AN. With 25 million adherents, they represent the largest schismatic body in Alexandrian Nazarene Christianity. Meanwhile, the Church of the Imperial Restoration has been claiming that Edgard III is a messianic figure, which is theologically problematic and personally uncomfortable for Edgard III himself.

The Great Reconciliation resolves both issues in a dramatic convergence of events:

1. Edgard III issues the Renunciation of St. Luis, formally and permanently renouncing any claim to spiritual authority over the Alexandrian Nazarene faithful. This separates the House of Carrillo from church governance once and for all.
2. The Neridian Church returns to communion after 98 years of schism, bringing 25 million faithful back into the fold. This is the most significant ecclesiastical reconciliation in Alexandrian Nazarene history.
3. The Archbishop's title is elevated to Holy Father of the Faithful, Successor of St. Natsanet, and Patriarch Universal. He basically becomes "the Pope" of the Alexandrian Nazarene faith without us blatantly stealing the title.

Who wins this election will shape how (or whether) that story unfolds!

Contact

DM Edgard on Discord.