Edicts of Succession, 15 SA

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Edicts of Succession

14th of The Deep Cold, 15 SA

 

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~ Overview ~

 

With the union between the Almenodrim of Aegrothond, and the Irrinites of Siramenor, the hegemony of the Everflame Tanistry falls outdated in the prospect of continued unity of the peoples of Elvenesse. As such, the Edicts of Succession have been drafted and ratified by unicameral vote.

 

 

 

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~ Principle ~

 

The Crown of Elvenesse outlines the legislative process of naming and affirming a Royarch as follows:

 

- Any who see themselves fit as Royarch of Elvenesse are to approach a seated council member for endorsement within the process. The open window for endorsement is between the point at which a Royarch announces resignation, is impeached, or has passed from this life, and ends during the meeting of seated council members.

 

Convicted criminals, practitioners of the dark and voidal arts, and banished individuals are disallowed from being endorsed. Individuals found to be in violation of the law will immediately have their candidacy stripped.

 

- All seated council members have the authority to endorse one individual; this encompasses other members of the council. A councillor may not endorse themselves.

 

- The Council of Elvenesse then is to vote upon all candidates, until a unanimous majority is reached, wherewithin five out of the six seated councillors support any one candidate. In the event which a member of the council is a candidate, they are unable to vote for themselves; instead, a majority agreement from the advisory council will supplement their vote.

 

- When a candidate is affirmed by the Council of Elvenesse, a Chiefsmoot is to be held, and an affirmation by supermajority of three quarters of the chieftains, family heads, and clan leaders, eligible by a call to civil service by the Crown of Elvenesse. A representative may be sent in place if necessary, or if the aforementioned is a candidate for the crown. All levied seeds, clans, bloodlines, and families are afforded one vote, must be formed prior to an Elven month beforehand, and be recognized in the official summons to a Chiefsmoot. Uncertainty with the eligibility of a seed, clan, bloodline, or family will subject the decision to a council vote.

 

- Upon passing votes in both civil and legislative chambers, the candidate is affirmed and ratified as the Royarch of Elvenesse. Coronation is to be held at the earliest possible convenience, and a transfer of all titles and powers afforded to the regent upon crowning. 

 

- At any point in which a vote is not passed with the required majorities, it must be retaken until affirmed in both chambers. Should absolute deadlock be declared, candidates are able to appear in forums in order to persuade and ease doubts, to which will enable passing votes. 

 

 

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    Signed,

    HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Fëanor of House Sylvaeri, High Prince of Elvenesse,

    Wielder of the Crown of Malinor, Protector of the Almenodrim and Irrinites

 

Penned in service to the Crown of Elvenesse,

Evar'tir of House Oranor, Lord Exarch of Elvenesse, nominal Prince of Caras Eldar, Adjudicator of Malchediael