Alexandrian Nazarene conclave, 1752/Meta
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Note: This is an out-of-character (OOC) coordination page for organizing the 1752 Alexandrian Nazarene Conclave as a community event. For the in-universe 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 (83 of 97) are controlled by one player. So this is less of a competitive election, and more of a 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
- Each nation gets cardinals based on their Alexandrian Nazarene population.
- Allocate your cardinals to any candidate(s) via Google Form.
- If no one gets 64 votes (two-thirds), we hold another ballot.
- Repeat until someone wins.
Cardinal allocation
| Nation | Cardinals | Controller | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
 Natopia |
49 | Edgard | 
|
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
26 | Edgard |
|
 Oportia |
3 | Edgard |
|
| Curial (NPC) | 5 | Edgard |
|
| Edgard Subtotal | 83 | ||
 Constancia |
6 | Primo |
|
 Ransenar |
2 | Ardy |
|
 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 | 14 | ||
| TOTAL | 97 | 65 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.[1]
Cardinal alignments
Cardinals are not monolithic blocs. Based on voting patterns in recent Sacred College deliberations and public statements, estimates the following ideological distribution for the cardinals Edgard controls:
| Nation | Total | Conservative | Undecided | Centrist | Progressive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natopia |
49 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Nouvelle Alexandrie |
26 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Oportia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Curial (NPC) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Edgard Subtotal | 83 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| Alignment | Cardinals | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 31 | Favor traditional liturgy, cautious on ecumenism, support strong House of Carrillo ties. |
| Undecided | 21 | Have not declared or hold mixed views. Many are pastoral pragmatists focused on institutional stability rather than ideology. |
| Centrist | 21 | 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 14 cardinals are controlled by other players. Their ideological alignments are up to them to determine:
| Nation | Cardinals | Controller | Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constancia |
6 | Primo | Up to Primo |
| Ransenar |
2 | Ardy | Up to Ardy |
| 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
- 65 votes needed to win.
- Cardinals are split. No single alignment commands a majority even within his bloc.
- Other players' 14 votes matter. They can tip the balance, back a surprise candidate, or shape the narrative.
- Progressives have no candidate yet. A Constancian or Sanaman candidate could claim this lane and attract 10 progressive cardinals.
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 |
| TBD | Constancia |
To be created by Primo | Primo | ||
| TBD | Sanama |
To be created by Malliki | Malliki |
- Edgard will invite 1-2 additional nations at random to create candidates before voting begins.
- Chosen at random: Constancia, Sanama. - Edgard (talk) 01:37, 2 January 2026 (UTC)
How to vote
- Edgard will share a Google Form link.
- Select your nation.
- Allocate your cardinals among the candidates.
- 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
- Pending
After the election
- Wiki articles updated
- 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. 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:
- 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.
- The Neridian Church returns to communion after 98 years of schism, bringing over millions of faithful back into the fold.
- 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.
