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THE SPEAKERS OF THE ROYAL DUMA, CHIEF OFFICERS OF THE LEGISLATURE

Est. 234 ES | 1681 AH

 

Or, A STUDY INTO THE ROYAL DUMA OF HAENSE

BY

OTTO THE TARCHARMAN

&

GEORG ALIMAR THE YOUNGER

 

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The ROYAL DUMA, or officially known as the ROYAL DUMA OF HAENSE AND THE CROWN,  is the principal legislative assembly of the realm comprising the noble peerage and elected representatives, known as aldermen. The Duma scrutinizes bills that are introduced among its members or by His Majesty’s Royal Government. The primary responsibility of the Duma is to debate and provide consensus on legislative matters, revenues, and resolutions of state. The Duma is composed of both men and women, with a majority coming from the noble caste.

 

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Seal of the Speaker of the Duma

 

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Structure of the Royal Duma

The HERZEN OF THE ROYAL DUMA, or colloquially known as the SPEAKER OF THE DUMA, is the presiding officer of the Duma. The Herzen is typically chosen from among the lords of Haense or a sitting member of the Duma and confirmed by the Crown. They are responsible for calling forth sessions during each term and facilitate in the deliberation of the Duma, and for delivering legislation to the Crown of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to receive royal assent. Unlike the rest of their peers in the assembly, the Herzen is forbidden to adopt any formal political stance and must be ideologically neutral during their tenure in office (though exceptions have existed). As of 292, all Herzens have come from nobility or gentry and three officeholders have ascended to the Palatinate or held the title in conjunction with being Lord Palatine (II, II, and IV). There have been both men and women Herzens, with six being male (I, II, III, IV, V, and VI) and one being female (VII).

 

The HERZENAV, or Lord Peers, are members who sit in the Royal Duma by right of their birth as vassals under the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The patriarch of each noble family is afforded a seat on the Royal Duma, and in addition may appoint a designated representative of their fiefdom (as well as being a Haeseni citizen) to sit in their stead.

 

The ALDERMEN and TRIBUNES, or Elected Peers, are members of the Duma, who by virtue of election, sit to represent the electorate. Both Aldermen and Tribunes are elected for four year terms, however the position of Tribune is reserved solely of those without noble or gentry blood.

 

The following officials of the Royal Administration are ex officio, members of the Royal Duma:

I - The Lord Palatine

II - The Lord Maer

 

The 285 ES COMMITTEE is the primary rules committee that governs the processes and structures of the Royal Duma. It is chaired by the Herzen and composed of appointed members of the Herzen to govern the legislative procedures (or standing rules) of the chambers.

 

The BLACK BULAVA is the ceremonial mace of the Royal Duma, which is required to be present in all sittings of the Duma. The bulava represents the Duma as a constituent branch under the legitimacy of the Crown and is carried by the Lord Handler of the Bulava during the opening sessions of the Duma term. Sittings of the Duma in the absence of the bulava are considered legally unconstitutional.

 

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History of the Royal Duma

The Royal Duma traces its origins to the traditional dumas of the Raevir and Raev-influenced cultures, carried over by the nascent Barbanov dynasty as heritage of their Carrion roots. Historically, a duma was an assembly of citizens, or more specifically, the ancient Raev peasantry known as streltzy, who would congregate in order to pass common law, pass judgement on peers in cases of trial, and represent their family’s interests to the village. Over time, this evolved alongside the Raevir’s growing nobility, soon to be dominated by aristocratic landowners and powerful gentry.

 

By the time of Karl Barbanov’s ascent as the first ‘Duke of Haense’, the duma had already taken a modern approach of an assembly of knights, and in the early history of Haense it came to be considered a body of knights and veteran soldiery, or in some cases, a war council. Come the coronation of Petyr I in Ottostadt, this body of commanders would have amassed mass lands, becoming powerful landowners in their own rights, and with their military commands they would establish themselves as Haense’s first elder nobility (this would include families such as the Kovachevs, Vanirs, and Rutherns), represented to the crown through the duma.

 

However, until 260, the duma would lack any permanent legal body, and instead be an informal calling of the nobility and important peers when the state required it. The Royal Commission on Oversight and Reform, called by King Sigmar I in 234 (1680) set out the inquiry on establishing a branch of government to formalize the assembly of the lord peers. The commission was co-chaired by Auditor Otto Ludovar and Lord Palatine Robert Bihar. Drawing from the precedent of the kings to summon the lords for audience and oaths of fealty, the commission established a formalized body that derived legitimacy from the Crown to carry out the legislative duties of the realm as a collective institution with the vassals. The Royal Duma Charter was published and given royal assent by the following year.

 

By 260 ES, King Marius II codified the institution of the Royal Duma with the re-promulgation of the Royal Duma Charters and the subsequent appointment of Lord Edward Morris to chair the first session as Herzen. Notable dumas held before the official adoption of the Bihar-Ludovar Articles include:

 

The Winter Duma, or the Duma of 139 (1586) - Held by the Lords of Haense (led by Sergey I Kovachev, Duke of Carnatia); deposed King Andrik II following the Deep Cold Uprising against the Holy Orenian Empire.

 

Duma of 145 (1592) - Held by Palatine Charles-Siguine, Count of Bihar; proclaimed crown-enforced peace in the estates of the Kovachev and Brawm families.

 

Duma of 154 (1601) - Held by King Marus I; formally declared war on the coalition forces of Tobias Staunton and the Kingdom of Courland, beginning the First Northern War.

 

Duma of 163 (1610) - Held by the Lords of Haense; election for the monarchy of Haense following the Greyspine Rebellion, with Stephen Barbanov winning in a landslide vote.

 

Duma of 219 (1666) - Held by then Palatine Franz Bihar; election for the monarchy of Haense following the Greyspine Rebellion following the death of King Karl II, with Franz Bihar winning following no-contest.

 

The Peasant’s Duma (1666) - Held by Palatine Karolus van Rothswald; formally declared Karolus as Palatine and state under the rule of mixed commoner-gentry council, also denied entry of King Sigmar I into Markev though confirmed his election as king.

 

Duma of 223 (1670) - Held by King Sigmar I; formally stripped the office of palatine from Karolus van Rothswald and had him beheaded, giving confirmation to the rule of King Sigmar after his march into Markev; signified Barbanov-Bihar as new royal line.

 

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I HERZEN

Sir Edvard Morisz

Edward Morris | Eduardus Morris

260 ES - 263 ES | 1707 AH -1710 AH

 

Monarch(s): Marus II

Palatine(s): Konstantin Ruthern, 3rd Herzen van Vidaus (XVIII Palatin; 260-262), Leopold Stafyr, 1st Komit van Nenzing (XIX Palatin; 262-271)

Memoir(s): None

 

Sir Edvard Morisz (Common: Edward Morris) was an Adrian statesman who was appointed as Herzen of the Duma. His speakership was dominated by the tensions that rose between the Golden City of Ves and the Imperial estates. He saw the passage of the Royal Scholarship Act of 1710 that promoted the arts and education for Haeseni commoners. He resigned in protest after the Sacking of Ves was condoned by King Marus II. 

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II HERZEN

Sir Georg Alimar (the Elder)

Sir George Alimar | Georgius Karovius Alimius

263 ES - 271 ES | 1710 AH -1718 AH

 

Monarch(s): Marus II, Andrik III

Palatine(s): Leopold Stafyr, 1st Komit van Nenzing (XIX Palatin; 262-271)

Memoir(s): None

 

Sir Georg Alimar (Common: George Alimar) was a Haeseni statesman who rose to become Herzen upon the resignation of Lord Edward Morris. Under his speakership, the constitutional power of the Royal Duma was solidified as a central institution in the royal government. Prince Georg promulgated the Standing Rules of the Royal Duma which served as the standard procedure of the Duma that led to the creation of the 285 Committee. He saw the passage of the Rural Development and Fair Market Act, the Hallucinogens Ban, and the resolution to support the Nenzing Proclamation that sparked the War of Two Emperors. Upon the death of Lord Leopold Stafyr, Prince Georg was appointed Lord Palatine and resigned as Herzen. 

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III HERZEN

Lerald Vyronov, 15th Heren van Karnatiya

Lerald Vyronov, Duke of Carnatia | Leraldus Vironus

271 ES - 276 ES | 1718 AH -1723 AH

 

Monarch(s): Andrik III

Palatine(s): Sir Georg Alimar the Elder (XX Palatin; 271-273), Himself (XXI Palatin; 273-285)

Memoir(s): None

 

Lord Lerald Vyronov (Common: Lerald Vyronov) was a Haeseni nobleman and the Duke of Carnatia. He served as deputy to Palatine Leopold Stafyr in the waning years of Marus II. Lord Vyronov succeeded Prince Georg Alimar as Herzen when the former was appointed Lord Palatine. Under Lord Vyronov, the power of the Herzen was enhanced. He saw the passage of the Mayoral Term Limits Act, the Medicinal Services Resolution, the Dissolution of the Office of Lord Bursar, and the Georg Stanimar Commemoration Act. Lord Lerald Vyronov is the only Herzen to have served concurrently as Lord Palatine. 

 

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IV HERZEN

Sir Konrad Stafyr

Sir Conrad Stafyr | Conradus Alimanius

276 ES - 286 ES | 1723 AH - 1733 AH

 

Monarch(s): Andrik III

Palatine(s): Lerald Vyronov, 15th Herzen van Karnatiya (XXI Palatin; 273-285), Sir Terensz Mau (XXII Palatin; 285-286)

Memoir(s): None

 

Sir Konrad Stafyr (Common: Conrad Stafyr) is a Haeseni knight and statesman who served as Herzen of the Duma upon the resignation of Lord Lerald Vyronov. His speakership saw the further institutionalization of the Royal Duma within the government by sponsoring the creation of the 285 Committee. He oversaw the passage of the Grand Medical Reform Act, the Northeastern Infrastructure Act, the Medical Expansion Act, and the Mask Ban and actively used the power of the office to maintain impartiality. Ser Konrad maintained the institutional integrity of the Duma until his controversial decision to change the quorum rules without the consent of the 285 Committee. He stepped down as Herzen upon his appointment as Lord Palatine upon the resignation of Terrence May. 

 

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V HERZEN

Sigmar Baruch, 1st Herzen van Valwyk

Siguine Baruch, 1st Duke of Valwyk | Siguinius Barucis

286 ES - 306 ES | 1733 AH - 1753 AH

 

Monarch(s): Andrik III, Andrik IV

Palatine(s): Sir Konrad Stafyr (XXIII Palatin; 286-293), Mark Kortrevich, 1st Margravir van Korstadt (XXIV Palatin; 293-305), Sir Georg Alimar the Younger (XXV Palatin; 305-307)

Memoir(s): “The Royal Duma and the Common Man” (298 ES)

 

    Lord Sigmar Baruch (Common: Siguine Baruch) is a Haeseni statesman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma after the elevation of his predecessor Konrad Stafyr to the palatinate in 285 until his resignation in 305. The longest serving Herzen to date, Sigmar’s tenure coincided with an expansion of the Duma’s power, spearheaded by a network of partisan lords and representatives called the Valwyk Pact. Unlike previous office-holders, who typically were avid supporters of the Palatinate governments, Sigmar butted heads on numerous occasions with his peers Mark Kortrevich, 1st Margrave of Korstadt (XXIV Palatin) and Otto Alimar, 4th Prince of Muldav (XXVI Palatin). Tensions with the former reached a head during the middling years of Sigmar’s tenure, going so far as to the serving representative Sigmar Ruthern (Common: Siguine) to controversially hold a vote of no confidence upon the Margrave of Korstadt (though this was later vetoed by the Crown) after verbal threats were made in furloughing the Duma.

 

    Sigmar’s achievements include the formal establishment of a central, federalized education system under the Educational Reform Act as well as the expansion of membership within the Duma, however much of the latter would be removed by the work of his successor the Margrave of Vasiland. After twenty years of service, Sigmar retired from the Duma in order to pursue affairs of his private estates and businesses.

 

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VI HERZEN

Henrik Vanir, 1st Margravir van Vaziland

Henry Vanir, 1st Margrave of Vasiland | Henricus Basinius

306 ES - 320 ES | 1753 AH - 1767 AH

 

Monarch(s): Andrik IV, Sigmund II

Palatine(s): Sir Georg Alimar the Younger (XXV Palatin, 305-307), Otto Alimar, 4th Prinz van Muldav (XXVI Palatin, 307-317), Petyr Baruch, 2nd Herzen van Valwyk (XXVII Palatin, 317-Present)

Memoir(s): “The Desideratum of the Royal Duma” (318 ES)

 

    Lord Henrik Vanir (Common: Henry Vanir) was a Haeseni statesman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma from 305 at the retirement of the Duke of Valwyk till Henrik’s death in 320. A former member of Sigmar’s ‘Valwvyk Pact’, Henrik rose to prominence as favorite successor to the political establishment of the Duma. His time as Herzen marked numerous reforms of the royal legislature, namely the removal of numerous seats within the Duma in order to consolidate its proceedings. These included seats of noble cadets, which had begun to overfill the body with minor members, and the seats of many appointed offices of the Crown. The benches of the Duma, divided originally among the Feudalist and Centralist parties, were also disbanded. A patron of burgher democracy with his legislative allies, he sponsored an effort under the direction of representative Osvald Barclay to establish the first solely commoner seats within the Duma, barring noble- and gentry-blooded individuals from occupying said positions.

 

    After a bout of illness, Henrik passed in 320, given full honors and state funeral after his death. He was succeeded by the daughter of his predecessor, Lady Marya Kortrevich (vas Baruch).

 

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VII HERZEN

Mariya Kortrevich (vas Baruch), Margraviras-Zweimdr van Korstadt

Mary Kortrevic (nee Baruch), Marchioness-Consort of Korstadt | Maria Barucius

320 ES - Present | 1767 AH - Present

 

Monarch(s): Sigmund II

Palatine(s): Petyr Baruch, 2nd Herzen van Valwyk (XXVII Palatin, 317-Present)

Memoir(s): None

 

Current Incumbent.

 

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11 minutes ago, yopplwasupxxx said:

Henrik also established the first solely commoner seats within the Duma

"Hey.....I did that!" Says Osvald Barclay with a raised brow.

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Sigmar looks over the study into the august body with a smile, recalling the younger years of his life as Herzen and a member of the chamber

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Sir Konrad Stafyr groans as he reads over his entry in the annals of the Royal Duma’s history.

 

One time... I changed the quorum rules one time!” The old man remarks to Konstantin, his Chief of Staff, before grumbling something about ‘needing to purchase some prune juice’ and stumbling out of his office toward the local grocer. 

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Siguine recalls being the one to call a vote of no confidence against Mark Kortrevich. Not Lord Speaker Sigmar.

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Updated on 321 ((5/14)):

  • Minor spelling and grammar fixes
  • Added memoirs of the Herzens
    • Added “The Royal Duma and the Common Man” by @Drew2_dude
    • Added “The Desideratum of the Royal Duma” by @hippo
  • Fixed a few historical points as noted by @MadOne and @Imperium
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