Declaration Of The Commonwealth

[Heff 2460]

Fumble goes to the noticeboard posting a copy of the declaration for all wee-folk to see, he also keeps one stored in his desk.

 

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A copy is below

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The Imperium Tertius is willing to accept the Village of Shortwood and surrounding Hamlet as an official commonwealth under the Empire, provided they adhere to these principles and regulations:

 

• The Commonwealth swears an oath of loyalty and unwavering friendship to the Imperium Tertius, pledging its support and a mutual agreement of assistance.
• The Commonwealth pays a tribute of a chest of hay bales per annum to the Imperium Tertius as a token of good will and everlasting harmony between the Commonwealth and its Protector.
• The Commonwealth and its citizens adhere, understand and agree to follow the laws of the Imperium Tertius, and recognize the Imperial Justiciar as the head of legal authority among the Commonwealth.
• The Commonwealth agrees not to harbor any fugitives of the Imperium Tertius.
• The Commonwealth recognizes the Emperor of the Imperium Tertius, Robert Primus Aeldinicus Chivay, as its Senior Protector.

 

In return, the Imperium Tertius will grant unto the Halflings:

 

• The Title of the Commonwealth of Shortwood, officially recognized as a Protectorate under the Imperium Tertius.
• The Title of Patrician to the appointed head of the Commonwealth.
• The Privilege to appoint a representative of the Commonwealth to act on behalf of the interests of the Commonwealth, who will work with the Imperial Administration.
• The Privilege to suggest the appointment of an Bailiff of the Commonwealth and, upon their acceptance, to act as an enforcer of the Imperium's laws within the Commonwealth.
• The Promise that the Imperium Tertius will act always in the defense of the Commonwealth and its people.

 

The Following signatories hereby agree to the aforementioned principles, and their signatures act as their respective nations' binding agreement and understanding of the document.

 

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Robert Primus Aeldinicus Chivay

 Elder Fumble F. Willowbottom, Patrician of the Commonwealth of Shortwood

 

[LPT 771]

Toto takes a puff from his pipe as he hears the news "Hmm... Not sure if Oi loike th' bigguns protecting us, but meh. Robert is a decentleh nifteh name. Oi'll allow it without goin' into open Shog rebellion."

[Wyvernbane 252]

Grumble runs about his normal business of playing with the citizen and grapling onto Biggun's legs, he skids to a stop infront of the board, sounding out each word slowly, barely getting the message out.

"Le's see.. so a bunc' o' fancy nonsense sayin' Oren will protec' us?"

Grumble shrugs, running back to his fort to play

[bork bork 9]

Pobo walks along and notices the notice board. "I nominate my self for the bailiff if it's not taken." Thinking at that moment of malice. "I'll get vengeance! Bu' this time is lega'!" Runs off making 'Pobo for Bailiff' signs.

[Glyc 234]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.