DUMA TRANSCRIPT 536 E.S.

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TRANSCRIPT FROM 536 E.S.

XLVII SESSION OF THE KING’S DUMA

FROM  THE OFFICE OF LORD SPEAKER

DUMA OF 9 TOV and YERMEY, 536 E.S

RECORDED AND ANNOTATED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ERIK OTTO KORTREVICH AND HER GRACE TATIYANA VAS RUTHERN

 

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IN ATTENDANCE:

VALWYCK, His Grace Garen Baruch 

VIDAUS, His Lordship Stanislav var Ruthern, representing

KVASZ, His Lordship  Sigmund Ludovar representing
MALKOVYA, His Lordship Osgod Colborn representing

NOVKURSAIN, The Honorable Karl Weiss 

ZVEZLUND, Her Ladyship Esfir Amador representing

KORAVIA, His Lordship Nikolaus Kortrevich representing

KOVGRAD, Her Ladyship Rezalisa Kovachev 

 

ALDERMAN ALEKSZEJ KORVACZ

ALDERMAN SER CASPIAN COLBORN

ALDERMAN HADEON VALKONEN

 

E. Kortrevich: “We have exceeded quorum. The chair shall start the session with an announcement from the Crown.” - “In light of the increase of attacks against our peoples on the roads and specifically after the raid upon my lands of Krusev, The Crown will, for the foreseeable future, take control of all diplomatic efforts and expects the peers of the realm to contribute monetarily to fund any future expenditures regarding the military. As such, it is also expected of each peer to enlist into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, as many of us already have.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Might I also add, as a separate note from myself as Lord Palatine, that my home of Krusev was built hastily and we did not yet have the proper defenses set in place. Let this be a reminder when constructing vyr strongholds to ensure that there are nie natural weaknesses, and that all are outfitted with a bell loud enough to sound throughout vyr lands and an aviary to send for the Brotherhood.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “The chair opens the hall for any comments, but shall swiftly move on if none are given.”

 

Ivan VIII: “Aaunishmen, vy are niet boyars. I assume vy have come to the Duma for a reason.”

 

C. Colborn: “Excellent, I would also make a strong suggestion to all the house heads, all of you should stockpile some weapons and equipment, arrows and spears the like, for extra aid when the brotherhood rally, of course we will continue to accept any and all  donations, but we certainly may need to grab extra if we arrive in your keeps to help defend them.”

 

Charles II: “News of a recent slaughter has reached our Dual Kingdom. As allies we have given it much thought. Is it true what was said? The Ferrymen have raided Haense?”

 

Ivan VIII: “Da. They set upon a market in Krusev.”

 

C. Colborn: “Your tower layouts as well, if it's too narrow the Brotherhoods movement is certainly restricted, so please be aware that your keeps need to be defendable, or our task becomes greatly impaired, the brotherhood has shortages of leather and any house who  wishes to help us defend this kingdom would certainly have our thanks-.”

 

S. Ruthern: “H-how much is to be expected from peers, monetarily?”

 

R. Kovachev: “I presume any funds, beyond our taxes.”

Charles II: “United Heartlands wish to inquire whether or not there are any leads as to why did they choose to attack Haense, and why now?”

 

E. Kortrevich: “The Crown is fair, my Lord and my Lady. Any funds that are required are expected to be paid.”

 

S. Ruthern: “Oh - a-alright. Spasiba, Lord Palatine.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “But have nie doubt that all minas will be spent in defense of the realm.”

 

Ivan VIII: “They did niet send a letter. Do they need a reason? They are brigands, they have assailed Canondom since the time of my father's father.”

 

Charles II: “We have an issue to bring to your attention then, Majesty. Privately if possible. 

Gundanat'Vukh:  May I speak?”

 

E. Kortrevich: “None who are niet Boyars of the Duma may speak unless the King addresses them - or Queen.”

 

Ivan VIII: “Uruk.”

 

Gundanat'Vukh: “The Ferrymen never needed a reason to raid Haense, ever since the Veletz war they held a grudge against Haense for killing their hideout. I was once fought with these ferrymen, they are brutes, they do not need a reason.”

 

Ivan VIII: “It is known. They fight niet for coin, but for discordian vengeance upon dead men. We may speak privately, Koeng of Aaun.”

 

Charles II: “Very well.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “On to our first bill of the day. Addressing a Letter to the Royal Duma on Additions to the Orders of Merit, by Grand Maer candidate Rickard Kortrevich.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “The chair invites Lord Rickard to present his bill to the hall.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “It is fairly self explanatory, Lords, Ladies and Aldermen. Ea have compiled a list of people ea meaself and the Duchess of Vidaus think worthy of being admitted into the Orders of Merit.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “The older ones on the list from the reign of King Georg have had some added detail for clarity's sake as they are not fresh in the mind.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “If anyone wishes to discuss a certain nominee, ea am happy to explain why we believe them worthy.” 

 

Ivan VIII: “Before I entertain the Aaunish, there are men here suggested to be inducted into two Orders. Pick one. They canniet be both.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “Where does it say that, vyr Majesty? Ea believe the Patriarch has done admirable work in both categories but if one must be picked ea would suggest the Walton Order of the Unyielding.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “The chair opens the hall for open debate. We then shall vote on each order afterwards.”

A. Korvacz: “Y see nie issue with the current suggested, but Y wish to make an addition for the Order of Arts, if possible?”

 

O. Colborn: “I wish to nominate another person along these, Carolus Colborn, Count of Malkovya, for the Merit of the Unyielding for his efforts in leading Haense alongside the then-prince Alexandr against the Mori'quessir war. And furthering development regarding their undergrounds, their creatures, and their fauna.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Make vyr suggestions and vyr justifications alongside it.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “If ea might ask, are there any who disagree on any her Grace and ea have proposed? If so ea will happily explain why we believe them worthy. Just to reiterate.“

 

A. Korvacz: “Y wish to suggest Firress Verdier to W Wailer Order of Arts for her contribution to music e war-time songs during the Midlands War. She had contributed greatly during her time to W Haeseni morale.” 

E. Kortrevich: “Are there any further comments regarding the bill? If niet the chair shall move to a vote on the bill as a whole since as of right now there has been little to nie discussion.”

 

C. Colborn: “Does someone need to have passed on to the seven skies to be inducted?”

 

R. Kortrevich: “Nie.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Merit can be awarded while they are still with us, da.”

 

C. Colborn: “Interesting, no further questions.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Very well, the chair moves to a vote.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “Regarding the Orders of Merit, all in approval to the bill shall vote AYE and all opposed shall vote NAY.” 

 

S. Ruthern: “Aye.” 

 

G. Baruch: “Aye.” 

 

S. Ludovar: “Ai.” 

 

O. Colborn: “Ja.” 

 

K. Weiss: “Aye.” 

 

E. Amador: “Aye.” 

 

N. Kortrevich: “Aye.” 

 

R. Kovachev: “Aye.” 

 

H. Valkonen: “Aye.”

 

C. Colborn: “Aye.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “The hall has voted unanimously. This request has PASSED and shall be sent for Royal Assent.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “On to our next bill, 'A LETTER TO THE ROYAL DUMA: THE PRESERVATION OF SACRED SANCTITY ACT', sent in by the Heir to Kvasz, Lord Sigmund Ludovar.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Lord Ludovar may present his bill, and we shall move on to debate.”

 

S. Ludovar: “It's pretty simple and easy to explain. This bill is to put in place a law of Blasphemous Vandalism charge, one that separates regular vandalism to a more serious offense of it.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “Chair opens for debate.”

 

S. Ruthern: “What would be the new punishment for this sort of offense? This isn't clarified.”

 

S. Ludovar: “Have vy read the law book?” 

 

O. Colborn: “The crimes don't detail punishments, it is up to the Jovenaars.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “Punishment is arbitrated by the Brotherhood of Saint Karl or Peers on their lands, as the Kongzem's sole enforcers.”

 

N. Kortrevich: “Ea wish te advocate a point on behalf of Rickard Kortrevich. We already have a law fer desecration, se why niet just attach this holy desecration te the existing law? Instead of making an independent law.”

 

A. Korvacz: “It jest a different offense, but of similar vein, nie? Y see nie reason for it to niet be implemented.”

 

S. Ludovar: “The reasoning behind me adding this is because it is related to religious artifacts and relics.”

 

C. Colborn: “Punishment will be distributed in swift succession.”

 

S. Ruthern: “But what would be the punishment? What is the range?”

 

S. Ludovar: “One that should be set upon a higher standard than regular vandalisms. 

 

E. Kortrevich:  Lord Ruthern that depends on the artifact.”

 

S. Ludovar: “Punishments within the Kingdom of Haense are decided by the monarch. No crime in Haense states a punishment for any crime.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “I'll allow the Lord Rickard to speak.”

 

S. Ludovar: “Again, m'lord and ladies, and Aldermen. This bill simply seeks to set a higher standard of vandalism for those who desecrate any holy relics or artifacts.”

 

C. Colborn: “The brotherhood would apprehend the accused and await the Koengs decision, however if required we would deliver a reasonable punishment according to the offense.”

 

R. Kortrevich: “Ea think it's important ea properly express the point ea made to mea borsa. Ea am niet arguing for it niet to be passed, ea am arguing the form it is in. The way it is written includes the word 'desecrate' and desecration is already a crime. Would it not make more sense to simply add the damaging of holy relics and the like into the existing crime of desecration?”

 

R. Kortrevich: “Rather than bloating our lawbook unnecessarily with crimes that are essentially the same as another.”

 

S. Ruthern: “That would be a fair compromise.”

 

S. Ludovar: “Are vy referring to the same chapter that I wish to implement this law and make it instead, a section underneath the II.II.?”

 

R. Kortrevich: “That's all, vyr Excellency.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “Does the Lord Ludovar agree to the suggestion of compromise spoken by Lord Rickard and sponsored by the seat of Vidaus?” 

 

R. Kortrevich: “Da, Lord Ludovar.”

 

S. Ludovar: “If that is so then I accept the amendment for it.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “With that being said, do I have a motion to vote?” 

 

O. Colborn: “Ja.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “And a second?”

 

A. Korvacz: “Seconded.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “I'll allow Lord Ruthern to speak, and then we shall move on to vote.”

 

S. Ruthern: “S-so just to clarify  while I am in support of Lord Kortrevich's s-suggested compromise, for clarity sake - what would be the new range, in terms of punishment? I understand it would depend, but what is the lowest and what  would be the highest? I-is this someone could be hanged for?”

 

R. Kortrevich: “There are nie standardized crimes listed in the Haerul Caezk. The punishment is decided by the judge at the moment of a guilty verdict.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “The range is, as clarified, arbitrated by the enforcers of our law and if need be the Aulic Council via the Aulic Cort.”

 

S. Ruthern: “Alright, alright.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “With that clarified, we shall move on to vote.” 

 

S. Ruthern: “Aye.” 

 

G. Baruch: “Aye.”

 

O. Colborn: “Ja.”

 

S. Ludovar: “Ai.”

 

K. Weiss:  “Aye.”

 

E. Amador: “Aye.”

 

N. Kortrevich: “Aye.”

 

R. Kovachev: “Aye.”

 

A. Korvacz: “Da.”

 

C. Colborn: “Aye.”

 

H. Valkonen: “Aye.” 

 

E. Kortrevich: “The motion passes unanimously, with the agreed amendment.”

 

E. Kortrevich: “If there are nie further remarks, the Duma shall be dismissed.”

 

Session adjourned.

 

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