The Rubens Campaign I

[holyterrain 173]

The Rubens Campaign

Issued by Mother Judith Ann in the Year of Our Lord, 1659

 

 

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The holy mother would step onto a scarlet-coloured box, lifting her eyes to the people of Cyrilsburg.

 

"Good people of Curon, it is proudly that I proclaim my support for Leila Rubens in the mayoral election. She and her brother, whom will be actively aiding her in her endeavours as her deputy mayor, have shown continual diligence and compassion. I do think that I speak on behalf of the Church of the Canon when I say Curon has lingered in darkness since the fall of Karl. From my office in the Grand Abbey of Judzcya, I read about and acknowledged the various candidates in this election, and the Emmantine Council and I reached some sound conclusions. The world spirals; the people fight and the undead rise, the heathen spits on the holy and the holy bashes the heathen. Curon spins in constant peril; from the unruly bandits gaining access to gates unmanned, gravens and black creatures spreading corruption in our squares, and politicians whom retain no respect for their families or their GOD. The Emmantine Council wished to act. The bread of the sisters would not cure the splitting plague that had been slithering up through Cyrilsburg. Something more would have to be done.

 

Her Serene Highness, Linette Devereux, has proven to be a beacon of integrity and sound judgment since her coronation as princess-consort of Curon. In the absences of the Prince of Curon, she has moved through her country and offered counsel, support, and a familiarity to to the tertiary government of the principality. I, a humble servant of GOD, sought the advice of the princess-consort on who to support in this mayoral election. Ladies and gentlemen, after my deliberate thought and consideration, I am honored to announce that I will be acting as campaign manager on the board of Rubens. Unlike the other candidates, our intentions will be to put active change and reform into the communities of Curon. The sisters and brothers of the Church will be running food drives, charity events, and schools under the patronship of the princess-consort and Leia and William Rubens. These endeavours are simply apart of a greater scheme run by the good Rubens campaign, illustrating clearly that our intentions are to bring constant growth and activity to this city. For more thorough descriptions of our intentions, refer to the manuscripts of the candidacy speech.

 

The transparency between the people and the government has been somewhat blurred in the recent years. Requests are made, bad situations demand immediate change, and yet nothing is done. I do not doubt the capacity, strength and ambition of this country, for I know well of the stretch of her glory. A vote for the Rubens is a vote for immediate and active involvement with the people. Good people of Curon, you will know who leads this country, you will know their intentions, and you will know the direction of your home. Women like Linette and Leila, and men like William and Constantine, are those who do not hide behind gilded facades.

 

Lastly, ladies and gentlemen, it is commonly aware that those who run in this campaign, men like Thomas de Hartcold and Veres Draskovits, are items of the authoritative body of Curon already. There effects on this society have been controversial. During the prosperous leadership of Karl Devereux, Thomas de Hartcold was an illy-spoken name amongst Cyrilsburg and the Church. Soon after, he proclaimed himself a king of a nation on the other side of the continent. A king of falsehoods and tents. Veres Draskovits is a good man, yet during his time in office, he has done little for this country. His achievements are dismal and scarce, and I fear that Curon will never see true reform under a man who is content with the country as is. He led us here, ladies and gentlemen. And yet the turbulence Curon faces each day is louder than ever.

 

A vote is powerful. On behalf of the Rubens campaign, we trust you will wield it wisely and cast for our candidates. Thank you."

 

Mother Judith of Czena would descend from the scarlet box, dipping her chin.

 

 

 

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Mother Judith of Czena and Williams Rubens addressing the people of Curon. 

 

 

 

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[Arhbi 181]

William Rubens stands amongst the crowd like any ordinary citizen of Cyrilsburg, and applauds Mother Judith after she concludes her speech. Williams face was bright with glee and he was glad that his sister and he were backed by the church!