An Edict From The Lord Treasurer's Office

[Vege 4804]

Declaration of Imperial Taxation, 1527

 

Imperial Tithe Declaration and Explanation 

 

As per the Order of Imperial Lord Treasurer of State, Duke Percival Staunton, all Imperial holdings are to henceforth pay a Tithe to the Empire’s Treasury each Saint’s Week. 

 

This change in Taxation is by order of his Imperial Majesty, Emperor John Horen. His Imperial Excellency has surveyed his Empire and found it wanting. As per his Imperial Majesty’s order, the Tithe has been put in place in order to rectify more demanding facets of the Empire, such as but not limited to;

 

Growing Deficit in the Empire’s Economy

The Continued Renovation and Upkeep of Imperial Structures and Holdings

Pay of Imperial Vassals, Soldiers and Retainers

Building up a Healthy Imperial Treasury for future Crises or Defense of the Empire.

 

Tithed Imperial Holdings 

 

The amounts payable by each Imperial Holding each Saint’s Week are;

 

His Serene Highness, Prince Gereon of House Ashford de Savoie is requested to pay on behalf of the Grand Principality of Savoy the sum of 2500 minas.

His Grace, the Duke of Lorraine, Augustus of the House d’Amaury is requested to pay on behalf of the Duchy of Lorraine the sum of 1750 minas.

His Grace, the Duke of Istria, Titus of the House de Sola is requested to pay on behalf of the Duchy of Istria the sum of 1750 minas.

His Grace, the Duke of Courland, Percival of the House of Staunton is requested to pay on behalf of the Duchy of Courland the sum of 1750 minas.

The Magnate of Kaedrin is requested to pay on behalf of Kaedrin the sum of 2500 minas.

The Province of Erochland is requested to pay 1000 minas.

The Province of Cerulin is requested to pay 1000 minas.

The Province of Kernor is requested to pay 1000 minas.

The Province of Haelun’or is requested to pay 500 minas.

 

 

 

 Method of Tithe Payment 

 

The Tithe must be paid to the Imperial Lord Treasurer of State, Duke Percival Staunton each Saint’s Sunday, or alternatively, through a direct deposit to the Imperial Treasury with proof of Transaction. Alternative Tithe collection can be arranged by contacting the Imperial Treasurer via letter or courier.

((Bank transfer to Vegetarianism, PM/Skype/Forum Message proof of Transfer, or pay in person each Sunday.))

 

 

Signed,

His Imperial Excellency, Duke Percival Staunton

His Imperial Majesty, by the Grace of GOD, John Frederick Horen

Ave Orenia, Ave Imperium, Ave Horen.

 

5th of the Amber Cold, 1527 

 

[Leric 1097]

Tristin frowns as he'd read over the edict within his lodge, shaking his head. "We're the province of Laureh'lin, and a thousand mina per saints week is far too excessive. The Mali'aheral pay half of what the other provinces do for what reason?" he'd speak to himself, setting it aside before withdrawing a quill and parchment, beginning to write a letter.

[VL 298]

"We are better at governing ourselves." says Luther Sullas as he orders the first payment to be made. 

 

[Lunar 442]

"Too much money" babble random peasants.

[KUSHerZombie 222]

Caspar Bracchus nods in approval!

[Pureimp10 5691]

"The money should go to the emperor directly. You never know what can happen." comments Harold.

[dandan1350 479]

"I understand the need for tithe but such an excessive amount per Saint week... I'm unsure the coffers will be full. They'll surely drive us into poverty.. And to tax a direct vassal of the principality also? Where do they expect us to generate income from? Would they have us have a vassal taxed twice?" He grumbled off to Gereon with a tone of annoyance clear as he turns back to the drawings of the newest Savoie keep.

[Ricky 321]

Tea party time....

[calculusdesola 1658]

(( daily reminder that you can get around 1000 minas a week by voting and redeeming keys in sets of 18-20 ive gotten 425 minas around 8 times off of redeeming 18 keys stop being so beta

[Jonificus 2762]

Le happy merchant has a blast

[Porko 397]

(( daily reminder that you can get around 1000 minas a week by voting and redeeming keys in sets of 18-20 ive gotten 425 minas around 8 times off of redeeming 18 keys stop being so beta

 

((Yeah but that takes effort :P

[Greener 687]

Bishop Piers of Lorraine frowns as he reads the new edict. He picks up his essentials and heads over to Riga to discuss tax matters with the Duke.

[Wendigo 786]

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