Helena Mayoral Election, 1748

[Mirtok 2853]

*A light blanket of snow covers the freshly laid pavestone streets of Helena. In the distance the pinging of a hammer and the thwacking of heavy lumber could be heard echoing through the city as the reconstruction efforts continued underway. The tavern murmuring with lively activity and merriment. Cutting through it all, multiple bugles suddenly blaring in unison, drawing all the citizens of Helena into the main square. The ranks of the 1^st Brigade- Helena Regulars- in rigid formation in front of Varoche Hall greeting the quickly amassing crowd of Imperial denizens with stoic faces. A silence befalls the square, occasionally being broken by faint whispers between neighbors. Captain Alren DeNurem, newly elected Lord Mayor, would step forward atop the chiseled quartz entryway of the meeting hall.

 

 

“My fellow Imperial Citizens, I thank you for this audience!

 

Allow me to introduce myself- for those of you who have not met me- I am Alren DeNurem. Captain of the 1^st Brigade and loyal soldier of the glorious Imperial State Army. I am now also your Lord Mayor, having been elected by majority vote via the will of the people of this great city. With that being said, it has become even more so my duty to ensure the same will of the people is executed perfectly and within the interests of the people. With me, is a new cabinet of Liverymen willing and able to form this city into the example of progress it deserves to be. With me, will be a new City Clerk focused on continuing the meteoric rise in prosperity we have all enjoyed as of late. And of course, with me are you all. The people of this immortal empire- this monumental achievement to Mankind. Together, we shall push forward into the uncertain future, making lasting changes that will not only give benefit to us now but to generations down the line. I am here to serve you- the people- and I intend to keep this relationship of power thusly.

 

Under the leadership and guidance of the good Colonel Sabari, the Imperial State Army and it’s corps of civil engineers will continue to revitalize the city. Citizens of this great Empire deserve living conditions congruent with the power and wealth that we project outwards. No longer will we be content with words of greatness, we shall live greatness! On that same note, the Red Bastille has undergone tremendous renovations so as to better serve the city. Of note, a space of learning and lecture has been created near the Helena Library- open to the public and free of censorship. It shall be maintained by the ISA and its occupants protected by our soldiers. Place your trust in the ISA as you already do on the warfront and we will not let you down.

 

As your new Lord Mayor, my door will always remain open to your concerns. As I have said, I am here to serve you!

 

Long live the Emperor! Ave Oren!”

[Cracker 4570]

From his retreat, the Archchancellor receives word of the Captain’s ascent and writes a small missive in congratulations, inviting him to a state function to deliberate the health of the capital. ((DM))