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Head Inquisitor

Irusaq, 15th Century Post Imperium: All Irusaqi Robes of office are highly symbolic. Generally dark blue or black, they are richly jewelled and embroidered; each one is individually designed for its wearer, as he or she takes office at the central Court. This miniature from the Archives is the only record of the office. On this Robe, the daggers symbolise the legitimate use of torture in interrogation of a suspected criminal. The double sleeve shows the gold of Truth hidden under the convoluted embroidery of lies. The central clear eye of observation leads down the arrow of consequence to a logical conclusion. Punishment does not lie in the hands of the Inquisitor, so there is no symbolic representation of it on this Robe. All Robes designed for the Inquisitorial office will incorporate the same symbols, but will vary with each individual in the position. The Robe traditionally features daggers which symbolise the legitimate use of torture in the interrogation of a suspected criminal – the daggers in the 15th century have changed from the past, no longer open, they are closed, revealing an entirely more humane attitude. Torture is to be used only in the most extreme cases.Over-sleeves still show the Gold of Truth, but the Robe is simpler in its symbolism, although still as rich in embellishment as before. There is no symbol for punishment since this does not rest in the Inquisitor’s hands – blood may be shed however, as indicated by the thin red lines.
Head Inquisitor

Irusaq, 15th Century Post Imperium: All Irusaqi Robes of office are highly symbolic. Generally dark blue or black, they are richly jewelled and embroidered; each one is individually designed for its wearer, as he or she takes office at the central Court. This miniature from the Archives is the only record of the office. On this Robe, the daggers symbolise the legitimate use of torture in interrogation of a suspected criminal. The double sleeve shows the gold of Truth hidden under the convoluted embroidery of lies. The central clear eye of observation leads down the arrow of consequence to a logical conclusion. Punishment does not lie in the hands of the Inquisitor, so there is no symbolic representation of it on this Robe. All Robes designed for the Inquisitorial office will incorporate the same symbols, but will vary with each individual in the position. The Robe traditionally features daggers which symbolise the legitimate use of torture in the interrogation of a suspected criminal – the daggers in the 15th century have changed from the past, no longer open, they are closed, revealing an entirely more humane attitude. Torture is to be used only in the most extreme cases.Over-sleeves still show the Gold of Truth, but the Robe is simpler in its symbolism, although still as rich in embellishment as before. There is no symbol for punishment since this does not rest in the Inquisitor’s hands – blood may be shed however, as indicated by the thin red lines.