bee 184 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) THE SENATORIAL CELEBRATORY BALL, 19 B.A. 3rd of Peter's Glory, 19 B.A. A depiction of Balianites celebrating the conclusion of the first Senate election! This year has been extra special for Balian citizens as they are given the opportunities to express their voice in the future workings of the Grand Duchy that they all cherish so deeply. This week shall be marked in history as Balian’s first Senate Election. The busy week of preparation, voter registration, campaigning, and debating, will come to an exciting end as Balian citizens of both commoner and noble factions vote for the Senators they wish to see represent them! Seven Senators consisting of four commoners and three nobles, are to be elected in this year’s election! For the next eight years, they shall represent the Balian people in the Senate and direct our realm’s governance by passing legislation, holding ministers to account and electing one of their members to the Great Office of Minister, as detailed in The Righteous Mantle Edict (18 B.A.). The Closure of the Polls and the Beginning of the Celebratory Ball After 24 saint’s hours of Balianites rushing to the polls to vote for their chosen Senators, the election officers Cicero Lulianus Cato and Yelena Lorena Novellen shall count and finalize the tally of the votes! Once the votes have been counted, Cicero shall announce the results of the election from the dais of the throne room! All candidates of both commoner and noble factions shall be in attendance in order to eagerly hear the anticipated results! The elected Senators shall step into a line at the front of the throne room and each shall give a small speech to the Balian citizens that elected them. Following the announced results of the election, as well as the new Senator’s speeches, there shall be a ball to celebrate the proclamation of the new Senators of Balian! Balian citizens and visitors who wish to attend the ball are welcome to gather within the Palati Monterosa’s court room, which shall be transformed into a glorious area of celebration! This event shall give citizens and visitors of Balian a chance to mingle with each other as well as with the elected Senators of Balian. We cannot wait to see you all there! And we wish best of luck to all of the Senator Candidates! Signed, Her Excellency, Lady Yelena Lorena Novellen, Governess of the Palati Monterosa and Election Officer of Balian. His Excellency, Cicero Lulianus Cato, Balian Chairman of Elections. The Right Honorable, Lord Lucius Felix Galbraith, Baron of Castelorena and Courtier of the Palati Monterosa. ((OOC Schedule)) Spoiler Polls close tonight, August 20th at 5:00pm EST The election results shall be announced at 5:30pm EST Elected Senators give their speeches The celebratory ball begins! Edited August 20, 2022 by bee color change 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergisala 2805 Share Posted August 20, 2022 The Rt. Hon. The Baron of Castelorena proceeds to fetch his finest suit from his wardrobe as he prepares to attend the Senatorial Celebratory Ball of this year in the Palatio Monterosa. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadabug2000 3515 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Lady Johanne Vuiller, Viscountess-Consort of Renduzzo and heiress to the county of Aquilae adjusted her daughters sleeves as she prepared them for the upcoming ball, before offering a grin. "Now, be sure to congratulate the new Senators, Little Tulip." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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