THE D'ARKENT MANIFESTO

[John Ivory 4547]

THE D’ARKENT MANIFESTO

1726

 

 

“Work first, then drink over your success.” Ser John d’Arkent

 

The Crown sees the potential of the people of the Empire, idle now and with the will to create in the name of GOD and none other. The industriousness of humanity has been by the wayside in favor of our adeptness for the promulgation of conflict. Countless veterans lack the employment and purpose they once did, and through this act, we put the Orenian man to work. Thus, by the will of the Imperial Crown, we do henceforth declare the functionaries of growth for the coming years.

 

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ROADS AND SAFETY

 

• Due to the sprawling nature of the Empire, so ideal for its diversity and expanse of land, trips can be lengthy and often unsafe. Thus, we fund the construction of the greatest railway in recorded history, uniting the Empire with safe and quick commerce and travel, and putting the Orenian veterans to work.
• There will be four stations to begin with;
  • Helena Station
  • Ves Station
  • Reza Station
  • Avalain Station
• The Empire will form a state-sponsored company which will orchestrate both the construction and future operation of the railway, including future expansion. This company will partner with Durant Rail Co.

 

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CROWNLANDS RESTORATION

 

• Helena crumbles around us, thus far surviving a siege and poor upkeep from the previous Emperors. In an effort to organize a city with proper infrastructure, and a symbol of the new Empire, a new city will be built. 
• The castles hugging the walls of Helena shall all be reevaluated, audited, and razed should they be found wanting in proper bannermen, purpose, or proper construction.
• The laborers hired for the digging and construction of the railway by the developed company shall have more work offered in the form of assisting with this progress.

 

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CLERICAL EDUCATION

 

• The Empire sees the state of the Mother Church and her lack of clerics, and recognizes that stewardship of the soul is as imperative as stewardship of the land. Thus, it shall sponsor financially any man seeking to be educated under the Church.
• Direct families of priests and priests themselves will live tax-free in the city of Helena, limited to one property per family.
• Royal and ducal vassal of the realm shall send to the Church a single man willing to train for the role of priest, in order to bring the word of GOD back to their homes, and further the role of the Mother Church in the care of GOD’s most holy flock. Monsignor Frederick Guillen, Prelate of the Priesthood, shall ensure this law’s proper implementation.

 

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REPLENISHING THE TREASURY

 

• Due to the horrific mismanagement of Helena and the treasury by the previous regime, the treasury requires replenishment and additional funding in order to pay for this plan. The Empire has elected to charge a one-time tithe from its subjects, including the vassals of direct vassals who otherwise pay homage to a King, Duke or Count. This tithe is to be collected by the Lord State Treasurer.
• 2000 minas from each King
• 1500 minas from each Ducal
• 1000 minas from each Count
• 500 minas from each Baron

 

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PROSPECTIVE PROGRAMS
These programs have yet to be promulgated, beyond their bare speculation. Once certain programs are complete, these resources could be directed to these, or other programs.

 

MILITARY EDUCATION

• The Empire maintains the largest military in the world, but in this time of transition and over the past wars, our veterans have grown old and many have been lost in battle. Thus, the Empire shall sponsor Imperial training programs, including wargames, for officers and warriors of the realm.
• The greatest military trainers from throughout the Emperor shall be assembled and compensated for their time during these training sessions, which will be subsidized entirely by the Empire.

 

SECULAR EDUCATION

• The Empire sees the state of its people, often unskilled laborers or veterans, who toil the fields or toil not at all, while our industry and economic size grows with our innovation. Thus, the Empire shall be opening a state-sponsored academy. It shall teach any variety of things, from politics to writing, to art and commerce, and so on.
• Subjects of the Empire can provide proof of lack of employment will be financed in their secular education by the Empire.

 

THE ALEXANDRIAN GAMES

• The Empire’s and humanity’s diversity and ambition make us natural competitors. Thus, the Empire sees fit that its subjects should test their mettle not just in combat, but art and athleticism.
• The Alexandrian Games will be held once every four years in a different City in the Empire, decided by the Emperor each year.
• The Emperor will not select the same city twice within the course of four Alexandrian Games, or sixteen years, so that every major city in the Kingdom has the opportunity to reap the benefits of such an event.
• A state-sponsored company will assist in subsidizing the construction of the necessary arenas for the various contests.

 

LABOR SUBSIDY PROGRAM

• The Empire finds that the people of Orenia’s productivity wavers in the gathering of useful yet common materials. This is due to the lack of market value and ability to sell this material for tradeable currency easily. Thus, the Empire sees fit to officiate a program for the purchase of such goods.
• The City of Helena shall contain a warehouse by which citizens may deposit their various goods of value; iron, gold, or whatsoever the program requests at that given time. A chest will be assigned per participating citizen.
• The chests will be emptied and deposited, and the citizen paid a marginal market value of the item, determined at the time the chest is emptied by the officer assigned to the task.

[Kanadensare 456]

“Cool.” says Viktor Sigismund, a vassal who is not going to pay taxes.

[1_Language_1 1671]

Crippled Matthias is unable to work now, so he cannot drink over his success that is unable to happen. He muttered to himself. “You know.. I tried to get this rail thing underway with this dark dwarf.. but there was war happening and thus we could not divide any funds.”

 

 

 

@Papa Liam

[ferdaboy 3488]

‘which vet’ says a war vet, among other war vets that were not allowed entry to helena

[Papa Liam 960]

13 minutes ago, Quintessential said:

Crippled Matthias is unable to work now, so he cannot drink over his success that is unable to happen. He muttered to himself. “You know.. I tried to get this rail thing underway with this dark dwarf.. but there was war happening and thus we could not divide any funds.”

 

 

 

@Papa Liam

 

That same Dwarf – certainly not of the dark variety – sits high on a pile of mina from investors into his recent railroad project. It’s a shame that poor Matthias allowed something as silly as war to prevent immediate funding of the project when he had the chance. . .

[1_Language_1 1671]

45 minutes ago, Papa Liam said:

 

That same Dwarf – certainly not of the dark variety – sits high on a pile of mina from investors into his recent railroad project. It’s a shame that poor Matthias allowed something as silly as war to prevent immediate funding of the project when he had the chance. . .

Matthias is okay that he didn’t get the railroad started in Ves, he certainly wouldn’t have done it for Ves now. . .

[Legoboy7984 3155]

1 hour ago, Kanadensare said:

“Cool.” says Viktor Sigismund, a vassal who is not going to pay taxes.

“I believe you speak for about everyone on that.”

[ARCHITECUS 4788]

4 hours ago, Kanadensare said:

“Cool.” says Viktor Sigismund, a vassal who is not going to pay taxes.

 

2 hours ago, Legoboy7984 said:

“I believe you speak for about everyone on that.”

Tch.. ungrateful bastards

[monkeypoacher 8055]

“another wise political maneuver from the Imperial Bastard. emperor Alex and his cabinet are clearly capitalizing on his first hundred days in office. but be careful – some of these moves are going to really fire up right-wing opposition!”

writes imperial pundit Carlos de Ves.

[Archbishop 1784]

6 hours ago, Legoboy7984 said:

“I believe you speak for about everyone on that.”

“If you’re not going to follow the orders from the Emperor and his Chancellor then you ought to be stripped of your lands and titles, then again most of these ‘vassals’ are empty villages and forts.” said Dave.

[GhostSHTR 1205]

“So they wish for my knowledge...hmm” Ser Bjolfr would question as a multiple war vet