REPORT OF THE 1987 GARMONT ASSEMBLY

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– REPORT OF THE 1987 GARMONT ASSEMBLY - 

From the Heartlandic Council to the People

Issued and averred by the office of

 

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ROLL CALL

 

PRESENT

 

The Principality of Merryweather
Representative Anton von Alstreim

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Aurel von Theonus

 

The Margravate of Velen
Representative Marlene von Reuss

 

The County of Anairgrid

Representative Sir Atticus Reinhold

 

The County of Enswerp

Representative John Alstion-Enswerp

 

The County of Hohengarten
Representative Friedrich von Augusten

 

The County of Warsovia
Representative Catherine Jazlowiecki

 

The County of Ves
Representative Emilio Varoche

 

The Barony of Feldkirch
Representative Katrin Stafyr

 

The Barony of Fir’steinn
Representative Jesper Astor

 

The Barony of Artois
Representative Ser George Halcourt

 

The Barony of Rosius
Representative Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius

 

The Legion of Saint Godwin
Representative August of Abrana

 

The Free Port of Chambery
Representative Nicolas von Wittenbach

 

The Lord-Mayor of Whitespire
Representative Jan Jazlowiecki

 

The Lady-Mayor of Vallagne
Representative Amélie Auclair

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Sir Karol Waleweski, substitute for Sorrel Auclair

 

Second People’s Seat of  the Petra
Representative Theodore Elwood

 

First People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten

 

Second People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Pern'ehierer the Garnet

 

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Opening Statements

Presented by: Grand Speaker, Konstantin Leon von Augusten.

 

TRANSCRIPT

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Konstantin Leon: “Hallo, I want to formally introduce myself as Lord Konstantin Leon von Augusten, the elected Grand Speaker of the Garmont Assembly. Welcome to the Whitespire Garmont Chambers for this emergency session of the Second Cycle of the Heartlands’ Garmont Assembly. This meeting is unique, called by a monarch and closed to the public. Our urgent task is to find a resolution to the recent troubles of the Heartlands.” 

Konstantin Leon: “We have four bills to consider. The first, written by Baron Louis-Caspian de Rosius, will be presented by his grandfather, Lord Louis-Olivier de Rosius. The second is authored and will be presented by Lord Wilmar von Augusten, the third by Count Atticus Reinhold, and the fourth by Count Emilio Varoche. This order has been decided by the time that they were submitted.” 

Konstantin Leon: “We will start with a roll call. Please announce your full name and the seat you represent.” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “Pern'ehierer, People's Representative for Aaun.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “Atticus Reinhold, representing the County of Anairgrid.”

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Catherine Jazlowiecki, representing the County of Warsovia.” 

August of Abrana: “August of the Petra, the Legion of Saint Godwin.” 

Jesper of Astor: “Jesper of Astor, representing Barony of Fir'steinn.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “Friedrich von Augusten, for Hohengarten.” 

Theodore Elwood: “Theodore Elwood, from the First People's Seat of Petra.” He'd call out. 

Amélie Auclair: “Dame Amélie Auclair, Dame-Maire of Vallagne.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “John Valentinus, representing the County of Enswerp.” 

Jan Jazlowiecki: “Jan Jazlowiecki, representing City of Whitespire.” 

Marlene Konstancja: “Marlene Konstancja von Reuss, representative of Velen.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “Aurel von Theonus, representing the Duchy of Vohenheim.” 

Ser George Halcourt: “George Halcourt, Representing the Barony of Artois.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Olivier de Rosius. Representing Rosius.” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “Nicolas Wittenbach, representative of the Free City of Chambery.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Emilio Varoche, representing the Golden County of Ves.” 

Wilmar Marcellus: “Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten, representing the People of Aaun.” 

Anton von Alstreim: “Anton Renault, representing the Principality of Merryweather.” 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Thank you all for attending, we will begin with the bill presented by Lord de Rosius. This will be a moderated debate. He will present the bill from the podium, and once he is finished, you must raise your hand to be called upon to speak. Once you have finished speaking, yield back to me so I can choose the next speaker. Understand, yes?”

 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “HEAR HEAR!” 

Konstantin Leon: “Lord de Rosius, you may begin.” 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand.

Konstantin Leon: “A question before the Lord begins, Duke?”

Aurel von Theonus: “Sorrel is sending a representative, I'm not sure why it's taking so long, but they're on their way. He's here!” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “Apologies for the late arrival, emergency representative for Sorrel.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Thank you for coming. Ready to begin, Lord Olivier, yes?”

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

 

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The Bill of Referenda

Presented by: Representative of Rosius, Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius.

 

BILL

Spoiler

— BILL OF REFERENDA —
Proposed and Issued to the Garmont Assembly in 1987

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Introduction and Aims:

A Bill to amend the constitution; to establish the basis for referenda of ordinary or constitutional importance; to make provision for the conduct of officers of state at the time of a referendum; to make provision for the correct conduct during balloting; to make provision for the threshold at which a referendum proposal has the consent of the people; to make provision for the eligibility to vote in a referendum; to make provision for the actions of officers of state following a referendum; and to clarify the punishment for defiance of the provisions herein presented.

 

Part I - Definitions

I. In this Act—

(a) “referendum” refers to an election held in pursuance of any provision made by this Act on one or more questions specified;

(b) “constitution” refers to the Treaty of 1973 constituting the Heartland Confederation;

(c) “constitutional referendum” refers to a referendum on a proposal for the amendment of the constitution;

(d) “ordinary referendum” refers to a referendum on a proposal other than for the amendment of the constitution;

(e) “polling day” refers to the day upon which the poll of the referendum on the proposal shall be taken;

(f) “Garmont” refers to the Garmont Assembly.

 

Part II - Taking a Referendum

I. Whenever the Garmont desires to pass a Bill for the amendment of the constitution the Chancellor shall appoint a polling day.

(a) The polling day shall not be less than one year or more than two years following the passage of the said Bill.

II. Whenever the Garmont desires to pass a Bill that the Chancellor believes contains a proposal of such national significance that it requires the consent of the people to be enacted, the Chancellor shall appoint a polling day.

(a) The polling day shall not be less than one year or more than two years following the passage of said Bill.

III. The polling day for the referendum shall last for twenty-four Saint’s hours on the day appointed by the Chancellor.

IV. The Chancellor shall appoint a returning officer no more than a day following the order for a referendum, who shall conduct the referendum, ascertain, and declare its results.

(a) The returning officer shall be given an office in a government building determined by the Chancellor.

(b) The returning officer shall be paid from the Treasury at a sum determined by the Grand Treasurer.

(c) The returning officer shall not be associated with furthering any particular result at the referendum and may not act as an agent for any government officer.

 

Part III - Balloting 

I. On the polling day of the referendum the polling place shall be at the location of the returning officer’s office.

(a) A copy of the Bill containing the proposal of the referendum shall be available for inspection by members of the public at the polling place.

(b) The question of the referendum, which shall include a proposition, shall be made available for inspection by members of the public at the polling place.

II. Ballot papers shall be collected from the returning officer and, once completed, deposited within a ballot box which shall only be accessible by the returning officer for the duration of the polling day and through the counting of said ballots.

(a) In the case of a constitutional referendum the ballot paper shall include the question of the referendum, which shall include a proposition, followed by the two responses which shall have been determined by the returning officer, and a space for the voter to write their response, which shall be signed by them using their full name and submitted at the appropriate ballot box.

(a) Ballot boxes shall only be accessible by the returning officer for the entirety of the polling day and for however long it shall have been necessary to count ballots cast.

(b) Ballot papers which are not completed precisely as prescribed herein shall be deemed null.

III. At the end of the ballot counting the returning officer shall prepare a report and sign it stating the number of votes recorded in favour of the proposal of the referendum, the number of votes against said proposal, to confirm whether or not the said proposal has a majority.

 

Part IV - Thresholds for votes approval

I. For both referenda ordinary and constitutional the question put to the nation which is the proposal must attain a simple majority of all total valid ballots cast.

(a) Proposals of referenda both ordinary and constitutional which do not attain a simple majority of all total valid ballots cast will fail

 

Part V - Voter eligibility 

I. Only those who are at or above the age of sixteen, citizens of the Heartlands, and are in good standing with the Codex of St. Godwin may vote.

 

Part VI - Post referendum

I. The result of the referendum shall be published by the Chancellor and the government is obliged to enact the Bill in question.

 

Part VII - Constitution Clause

I. That this Bill amend the constitution, the provisions herein placed within Article II, and henceforth forbidding any change to said constitution without the provisions herein.

II. As this Bill amends the constitution, its repeal shall require the activation of the provisions herein.

 

Part VIII - Breach of Codex

I. Any non-compliance with the provisions of this bill, upon its lawful acceptance, shall be deemed an act of High Treason. Pursuant to the legal code of the Heartlands, individuals found to have violated this bill shall be held accountable* for—

(a) Treason, the act of betraying the Heartlander Confederation, its Sovereignty, or the Crowns.

(b) Obstruction, the act of purposely obstructing righteous judgement, medics from providing aid to the wounded, or the ongoings of the government.

*Crimes Against The Heartlands may only be judged by a member of the Heartlandic Council, or the Monarchs themselves, according to the Codex of St. Godwyn.

 

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Introduced to the Garmont Assembly by Louis-Olivier de Rosius, Representative of Rosius in 1987

Written by Louis-Caspian de Rosius, Baron of Rosius and Lord Chancellor of the Heartlands on 1987

 

TRANSCRIPT

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Olivier de Rosius: “Lords, Ladies, Members of the House. I have come before you all today to advocate, to the best of my ability, for a Bill the Baron and I have created together, using my long experience in the law. It is as ambitious as it is wide-ranging… Oh, yes. I err… Oh, where was I? I stand before you today to advocate for the Bill of Referenda, a legislative measure that I believe is paramount in fortifying the unity and integrity of our beloved Heartlands.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “In these insecure times the liberty and freedom of our people is paramount. This Bill provides a robust mechanism for ensuring that any significant constitutional change reflect the true will of the people by establishing clear guidelines to conducting referenda. In so doing, we not only empower our citizens with the right to consent to action by their government, or not, but also safeguard the rule of law from unchecked changes.”
Olivier de Rosius: “By requiring a simple majority for both ordinary and constitutional referendums, the Bill ensures that any changes proposed by the Garmont gain genuine popular support. I see this as critical in maintaining the stability of our legal system, and forever preventing tyranny. This Bill is crafted in the defense of LIBERTY, justice, and constitutionalism. Principles on which our goodly Confederation was established.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Lords, Ladies, Honourable Members. Goverment exists only upon the consent of the governed. It can only be the right of the people to bring into being a government. The people of the Heartlands have a right to disagree, but… I believe, must do so agreeably. This gives a democratic voice for those who desire it, and hands the most important of decisions in our state to those who have a fundamental interest in it. I have lived a long life. I have… The kings I have seen rise and die, the tyrants I have seen put to the sword. It is all too much. Violence is not at the heart of who we are as a people. Our will must be expressed through the ballot box, not through the sword.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Lord Speaker. I yield the remainder of my time to you, the chair.” 

 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire raised his hand. 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Thank you, Lord. Representatives please raise your hand to speak. Please speak, honourable Pern’ehierer.”

Katrin Stafyr raised her hand. 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “Thank you, Lord Speaker. As a People's Representative, I of course welcome any chance for the common folk of the Heartlands to participate in matters of state. Indeed, I think it is most noble that we will work on uniting our Heartlands by doing such a thing. However, I notice a flaw in this bill. In Part II, Section IV, Subsection B. I believe that the amount should be determined within the bill. Otherwise, it opens up the treasury to potential immoral actions in the future. For example, a Chancellor appointing a friend to the role of Returning Officer and paying him a massive sum. I yield back to you, Lord Speaker.” 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Baroness Katrin, yes. And if there are no other questions, I will return it to Lord Olivier to respond to questions.” 

 

Katrin Stafyr: “Why does the Chancellor prepare the Election? Is it not the Grand Speakers duty in every other regard? I yield to the Speaker.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Lord Speaker, I will address both questions in order of their asking, if I may?” 

Konstantin Leon: “Yes, please.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “I would not like to assume our honourable officers of state of any wrongdoing on their part. But I see your point. Subsection C ensures that the returning officer may not be associated with the proposal or an agent of a government officer. I reject any corruption, but you are right. I put this sum up to determination because we do not know how much referendums will cost in the future. We may, of course, set a standard. Perhaps two-hundred mina in total.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lady. I see your point. However, I make it the Chancellor as he is the head of our government and the Lord Speaker is not. In addition, the Chancellor is elected by the people. A continuation of this accountability is warranted I believe. I yield, Speaker” 

 

Katrin Stafyr raised her hand.

Friedrich von Augusten raised his hand. 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, Lady Katrin.” 

Katrin Stafyr: “Isn't the Lord Speaker elected by the Garmont? The very institution that does represent the people, through the elected seats and the noble families? The Chancellor's duties are to relay concerns from the people to the different  bodies of our government, but their role is clearly aligned with the Heartlandic Council and not the Garmont. Wouldn't giving him this power throw everything out of balance? Of course the Chancellor's direct election is acknowledged, but I stress again, their duties are not within the Garmont. With that, I Yield.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, Lord Friedrich, speak.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “I do not understand the majority of this paper. It is the Grand Speaker, by right of the Codex that hosts all elections. This bill is flawed by the nature of corruption and by breaking the codex. I yield.”

Konstantin Leon: “Lord Olivier, an answer to their questions, please.” 

 

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lady. With the greatest of respect, I do not see giving the people the vote to direct the future of our nation throwing things out of balance. I understand your concern, but I would say that the Speaker is highly involved in the order and business of the Garmont. To have them then pick and choose which ordinary bills to send to the people is, perhaps, a breach of their own impartiality within the Garmont. The Chancellor is the elected head of government, and should consequently choose which bills the people may wish to be consulted on. I hope that answers your questions, my lady.

Sir Karol Walewski: raised his hand. “I move we bring this matter to a vote, we can sit here discussing minutia and potential conflicts of interest all day, but I think I speak for the majority here when I say we have more productive uses for our time.” 

 

Olivier de Rosius: “Sir, democracy is not simply a waste of time.” 

Konstantin Leon:  “Please, don’t speak until I call upon you. This I say as a warning, Sir Karol. Allow Lord Rosius to finish answering the questions.” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “I second the motion to move for a vote.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Now, my lord. Only ordinary bills which do not touch upon the constitution would be decided on by the Chancellor to go to the people as a part of this process. Part I, Article 1, says that all constitutional amendments go directly to the people. If I wished to alter, for instance, the very nature of the Confederacy the proposal would go automatically to the people.” 

Sir Karol Walewski raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lord Speaker, I commend this Bill to the Garmont. And I yield my time.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Thank you, Lord. Yes, Lord Emilio, do you motion to vote? We have heard two petitioners to do so.” 

 

Emilio Varoche: “My fellow countrymen and women, this bill is meant to reach directly to the people. For this assembly is hardly democratic in nature, and for us to truly understand the desires and wants of our United Realm we must seek what the People think, not our oligarchic garmont assembly, whom is not even half made up of directly elected representatives! That-a is all I've to say. I motion for this to be voted upon.” 

Friedrich von Augusten raised his hand. 

Konstantin Leon: “We move to vote, unless objections, Lord Friedrich?” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “Yes we can vote.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “I motion to vote on the matter. I suggest the Rosiuses reread the Codex of St. Godwin and they bring the bill back, with proper adjustments, for voting at a later Garmont. I yield.”

 

Konstantin Leon: “Move to vote then, yes. Thank you, Lord Olivier for presenting. Due to the large number of representatives,. we will begin with those who support the bill, please speak your support by saying your seat name and support. Such as, Hohengarten votes in support of this Bill. Nays stay silent, we will get to you.” 

 

Marlene Konstancja: “Velen votes in support of this Bill.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “As the representative of the County of Enswerp, I am in support of this bill.” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “Second People's Representative of Aaun votes in favor.” 

Emilio Varoche: “The County of Ves votes in favor.” 

Ser George Halcourt: “Artois votes in support.” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Warsovia votes in support of this bill.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “The Barony of Rosius votes in favor.” 

Anton von Alstreim: “Merryweather supports the bill.” 

Jan Jazlowiecki: “City of Whitespire votes in support of this Bill.” 

Wilmar Marcellus: “Aaun's first representative votes in favor.”

Konstantin Leon: “All in favor voted, yes? We move on to those who oppose this bill.”

August of Abrana: “The Legion of Saint Godwin votes against the bill.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “Hohengarten, votes against.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “The Second People's seat of Petra votes Nay.” 

Amélie Auclair: “Vallagne votes against this motion.” 

Jesper of Astor: “Fir'steinn votes against.” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “Chambery votes against this motion.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “Vohenheim votes no. Not in the current state of the bill.” 

Katrin Stafyr: “Feldkirch votes no. It needs some work.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “The County of Anairgrid votes against, in the bill's current state.” 

Theodore Elwood: “The First People's Seat of Petra votes Nay.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Ten in favor and ten against. As written in the Codex of St. Godwin, a constitutional amendment needs 2/3 majority to pass, this bill does not.” 

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

The Principality of Merryweather
Representative Anton von Alstreim

IN FAVOR

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Aurel von Theonus

AGAINST

 

The Margravate of Velen
Representative Marlene von Reuss

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Anairgrid

Representative Sir Atticus Reinhold

AGAINST

 

The County of Enswerp

Representative John Alstion-Enswerp

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Hohengarten
Representative Friedrich von Augusten

AGAINST

 

The County of Warsovia
Representative Catherine Jazlowiecki

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Ves
Representative Emilio Varoche

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Feldkirch
Representative Katrin Stafyr

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Fir’steinn
Representative Jesper Astor

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Artois
Representative Ser George Halcourt

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Rosius
Representative Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius

IN FAVOR

 

The Legion of Saint Godwin
Representative August of Abrana

AGAINST

 

The Free Port of Chambery
Representative Nicolas von Wittenbach

AGAINST

 

The Lord-Mayor of Whitespire
Representative Jan Jazlowiecki

IN FAVOR

 

The Lady-Mayor of Vallagne
Representative Amélie Auclair

AGAINST

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Sir Karol Waleweski, substitute for Sorrel Auclair

AGAINST

 

Second People’s Seat of  the Petra
Representative Theodore Elwood

AGAINST

 

First People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten

IN FAVOR

 

Second People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Pern'ehierer the Garnet

IN FAVOR

 

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the debate on the Bill of Referenda highlighted the democratic principles involved, with supporters stressing the need for public involvement in constitutional changes and opponents pointing out possible administrative issues and the importance of following the Codex of St. Godwin. Despite the points made by Lord Olivier and others in favor of the bill, it did not get the two-thirds majority needed to pass, and ended in a 10:10 split, with those from Aaun’s province supporting, and those from Petra’s province, and the Legion of St. Godwin representative opposing.

 

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The Heartlander Unity and Peace Bill

Presented by: First People’s Seat of Aaun, Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten.

 

BILL

Spoiler

The Heartlander Unity and Peace Bill
Proposed and Issued to the Garmont Assembly in 1987

 

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INTRODUCTION: To restore stability and peace in the Heartlands, this bill proposes several key actions. It aims to address ongoing conflicts, resolve grievances, and strengthen our region’s security. The measures include fostering cooperation among Heartlander factions, dealing with disruptive groups, and ensuring the withdrawal of foreign forces. By implementing these steps, we seek to protect our sovereignty, restore order, and promote lasting harmony. 

 

AIM OF BILL: To achieve peace between the conflicting parties by proposing temporary adjustments to military structures and convening a grand council consisting of Heartlandic monarchs, council members, and opposing factions. The goal is to facilitate negotiations and resolve the conflict through collaborative dialogue and compromise.

Proposals

I. The Province of Petra will cease its immediate actions to dissolve the Heartlander Confederation and instead address the unrest among its citizens, recognizing that they do not support the Monarch’s agenda. This sentiment is evident through the rebellious actions of the Marna Brigade and the P.R.F. In response, a grand council representing opposing factions and the Heartlandic Council will be established to achieve peace. 

Following the conclusion of this Garmont Assembly meeting of 1987, a representative of the Heartlandic Council will meet with the P.R.F. and the Brigade of Marna to sign a temporary cease-fire agreement. This truce will ensure that no attacks are made by any party until the council convenes to discuss a permanent resolution.

The council will be composed of the following members:

1. Representatives of the League of United Heartlandic Republicans:

   His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, Claimant-King of the Petra.
   Ser Tiber of the Nauzica, Protector of Marna.
   Sir Stefan af Don af Petra, Leader of the Petran Republican Forces.

2. Members of the Heartlandic Council:

   His Apostolic Majesty, Charles II, King of Aaun.
   Her Royal Majesty, Adalia I, Queen of the Petra.
   His Excellency, Louis-Caspian de Rosius, Lord Chancellor.
   His Excellency, Friedrich von Augusten, Vice-Chancellor.
   His Excellency, Matthew Smythe, Lord Marshal.
   His Highness, Johannes von Alstreim, High Commissioner.
   Her Excellency, Adelheid Halcourt, Grand Treasurer.
   His Excellency, Konstantin Leon von Augusten, Grand Speaker.
   His Royal Highness, John Alstion-Enswerp, Lord Chamberlain.
   His Excellency, Jean Cardinal St. Godwin, Court Chaplain.

3. Mediators:

   His Holiness, Deunoro I, High Pontiff.
   Also acting as neutral mediators should be the Grand Speaker and High Commissar of the Heartlandic Council.

The council will convene with the aim of negotiating a lasting resolution that respects the will of the people and ensures stability in the region.

II. To preserve peace while the Heartlander Council meets, Queen Adalia I will return the body of King-Claimant Paul Alexander to his family for a proper burial. Additionally, the leadership of the Brigade of Marna will offer reparations for the burning of Courteis Hale, and the Knights of Petra will provide reparations for their raid on Enswerp in which they captured the King-Claimant. The details of these reparations, including the amount of minas, or minerals will be negotiated and agreed upon by the affected parties on a later date when and if the council convenes.

III. The dual-Monarchs of the Confederation will immediately petition His Holiness, Deunoro I, to request the withdrawal of Numendain forces from the Confederation. While expressing gratitude for their peacekeeping mission and efforts to restore order, the petition will emphasize the Confederation's belief that the united Heartlands are capable of resolving their own issues moving forward.

IV. To ensure lasting peace in the Heartlands, a demand will be issued to Blackvale, instructing them to cease their raids and robbery. Should this demand be refused, it is suggested an armed league of all parties be temporarily formed to expel the foreigners from Heartlander Sovereign territory while the council convenes. 

 

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Introduced to the Garmont Assembly by the Honorable Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten, on the  3rd of Sun's Smile in the year of our lord, 1987.

 

 

TRANSCRIPT

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Konstantin Leon: “This will be a moderated debate, as well. Please raise your hand to speak.” 

Wilmar Marcellus: “Before voting comes to the assembly, I ask those here to put aside political differences. For the good of the Realm, and our people. While the conflict has risen to a new level, I believe further bloodshed can be avoided. I will let the contents of my bill speak for itself. And will of course, and answer any concerns with the best of my ability. I now yield to the speaker."

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire raises his hand. 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, honourable Pern'ehierer, speak.” 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand. 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand. 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “I was grievously assaulted two years ago, when we were a very united Confederation. The Cult of Iblees took my face with their necrosis magics, and I will never recover from it. I rise in support to say that we must remain united, no matter the costs. I want to speak out against some of the words I have heard here today, directed at some of the Petran representatives. We should seek to unify our Confederation, not further divide it. If we are not together, we will fall separately. That is what I know. I know little of the conflict we are currently facing, but I simply wished to speak out and say we can peacefully resolve any issues. I feel we are better together than apart. That is all. Thank you. I yield!” 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, Lord de Rosius, speak.” 

 

Olivier de Rosius: “Sir, I commend the initiative through which you have laboured to write this here bill. On behalf of my family, I thank you. Do you not agree, however, that these good words are unlikely to meet with success, as it has been made clear in this hall today. Have the partisan lines not already been drawn, and how do you believe this bill will address the matter? I yield.” 

Konstantin Leon: “And please, Duke Theonus, speak. Lord Wilmar will answer following all questions have been spoken.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “Time for talk is too far gone. I saw some of the people in this very room as they chose to burn down a school, and to kill children instead of discussing. I saw the few remains of Vallagne's military storage after some who sit in this room chose to rob the contents. The Marna Brigade opted to prop up a false king whose claim lasted mere hours, and some families in this room chose to openly support that brigade. I yield to the speaker.” 

 

Emilio Varoche raised his hand.

 

Konstantin Leon: “A question for the bill, or a response to Duke Aurel, Lord Emilio?” 

Albert-Gouliélmos de Rosius: “The murder of children is a complete falsehood, and I say that as a Marnan, pardon my interruption.” 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand. “Point of order, Lord Speaker.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Silence until called upon, Lord Rosius.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Nevermind.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Then Lord Wilmar may answer the question presented by Lord Olivier and respond to Duke Aurel's sentiment, before we move on to your next message, Lord Rosius.” 

 

Wilmar Marcellus: “My question is, how will any other bill put on the floor further address this conflict then mine? As it is, the Garmont is assembling under the assumption that we are united. We are not, the only way that we can move forward, is if all factions come together for diplomacy. That is why I pose this bill, GOD willing, to promote dialogue instead of more violence. I cannot speak for past wrongs, by either side of this conflict. But even if your accusations hold truth to them, would it not be wiser to agree to this bill and come to a proper and civil unity? Instead of promoting further bloodshed? I say that if we are all GOD fearing people, who walk in the light. That we allow cooler heads to prevail. I would pass my time back to the Speaker, or to other members of the Garmont for further questions.”

 

Konstantin Leon: “Lord Olivier, then, speak, yes.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lord Speaker, as a point of order I motion that the words of the Honourable Lord of Theonus be struck off the record. Such falsehoods have already been dismantled in the public domain and bear no further repetition in this sanctified chamber. I yield my time for your judgment on the matter, my Lord.” 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand once more. 

Emilio Varoche: “I second Olivier's sentiment.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Your motion is to vote on the removal of Lord Theonus's previous statement from the Garmont Transcript, Lord de Rosius?” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Yes, my Lord Speaker. I wish to motion that proven falsehood be struck from the transcript to come. Thank you.” 

Theodore Elwood raised his hand. 

Amélie Auclair raised her hand.

 

Konstantin Leon: “We move to vote, as it was seconded by Lord Emilio. Raise your hand if you support the removal of the Duke's comment from the transcript. I will get to you Amélie and Theodore, after this transcript related vote, yes.” 

 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand.

John Valentinus raised his hand.

Emilio Varoche raised his hand.

Ser George Halcourt raised his hand.

Anton von Alstreim raised his hand.

Jan Jazlowiecki raised his hand.

Konstantin Leon: “Any others, in support of Lord Olivier's motion..? And those opposed, please raise your hands.” 

 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire raised his hand. 

Sir Karol Walewski raised his hand.

Amélie Auclair raised her hand.

Katrin Stafyr raised her hand.

 Jesper of Astor raised her hand. 

Theodore Elwood raises his hand. “The First People's Seat of Petra is not even sure if this is something that can be voted on, but we vote to keep the truth in the record.” 

August of Abrana raised his hand. 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand.

Wilmar Marcellus raised his hand.

Friedrich von Augusten raised his hand.

Nicolas Wittenbach raises his hand. 

Sir Atticus Reinhold raised his hand.

 

Patriarch Villorik Cardinal Jorenus: “This is pathetic. You argue about words. Have you forgotten the strength to hold those you thinked have wronged you accountable? Have you forgotten the honor to answer a claim of dishonor, head on? I, and perhaps some of you, fought in the Covenant War. There will be another. We survived the first by pure luck. If mankind does not relearn its strength, a breeze will blow over Haense, Balian, Aaun, and Petra, one, and all… Find your strength. Bury your hatchets. Or mankind will continue to make new kingdoms, utterly bereft of true kings.”

 

Emilio Varoche: “I motion we conclude the vote upon Wilmar's bill.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “I second the Aaunic Representative's motion.” 

Emilio Varoche: “I believe we all know in our hearts what we shall vote.” 

Amélie Auclair: “Vallagne motions the same.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “I also move that we vote.” 

Konstantin Leon: “We move to vote upon Lord Wilmar's bill. In the same format, we start with those in favor. State your seat's name, and 'in favor'. As a reminder, you may abstain from any votes, as well. Begin.”

 

Olivier de Rosius: “Barony of Rosius, in favor.” 

Anton von Alstreim: “Merryweather votes in favor of the bill.” 

Wilmar Marcellus: “Aaun's first representative votes in favor of this bill.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “In the fight for peace, Enswerp votes in favor of the bill.” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Warsovia votes in favor.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Ves votes in favor.” 

Jan Jazlowiecki: “City of Whitespire votes in favor.” 

Marlene von Reuss: “Velen votes in favor.” 

Ser George Halcourt: “Artois votes in favor.” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “Aaun's Second Representative abstains.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Now for those who are not in favor, please.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “The Second People's seat of Petra votes Nay.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “Vohenheim votes not in favor. The time for this type of bill has passed. We can have peace after a split, just like we had it before the brigade began their actions.” 

Jesper of Astor: “Fir'steinn votes not in favor.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “The County of Anairgrid votes against.” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “Chambery votes not in favor.” 

August of Abrana: “The Legion of Saint Godwin votes nay.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “Hohengarten votes against the bill.” 

Theodore Elwood: “The First People's Seat of Petra votes Nay.” 

Emilio Varoche: “You're quite literally voting against peace right now… what a moron.” 

Amélie Auclair: “Vallagne votes against this motion.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “If this fails, you're calling for war?” 

Katrin Stafyr: “Feldkirch votes against.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Silence, Duke Aurel and Lord Emilio. We are voting… The vote is 10 To 9, one abstained. The bill does not pass. Thank you for coming up to present, Lord Wilmar von Augusten.”

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

The Principality of Merryweather
Representative Anton von Alstreim

IN FAVOR

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Aurel von Theonus

AGAINST

 

The Margravate of Velen
Representative Marlene von Reuss

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Anairgrid

Representative Sir Atticus Reinhold

AGAINST

 

The County of Enswerp

Representative John Alstion-Enswerp

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Hohengarten
Representative Friedrich von Augusten

AGAINST

 

The County of Warsovia
Representative Catherine Jazlowiecki

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Ves
Representative Emilio Varoche

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Feldkirch
Representative Katrin Stafyr

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Fir’steinn
Representative Jesper Astor

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Artois
Representative Ser George Halcourt

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Rosius
Representative Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius

IN FAVOR

 

The Legion of Saint Godwin
Representative August of Abrana

AGAINST

 

The Free Port of Chambery
Representative Nicolas von Wittenbach

AGAINST

 

The Lord-Mayor of Whitespire
Representative Jan Jazlowiecki

IN FAVOR

 

The Lady-Mayor of Vallagne
Representative Amélie Auclair

AGAINST

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Sir Karol Waleweski, substitute for Sorrel Auclair

AGAINST

 

Second People’s Seat of  the Petra
Representative Theodore Elwood

AGAINST

 

First People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten

IN FAVOR

 

Second People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Pern'ehierer the Garnet

ABSTAIN

 

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the debate on the Heartlander Unity and Peace Bill highlighted the need for diplomacy and unity to prevent further conflict, with supporters advocating for peaceful dialogue and opponents questioning the bill's effectiveness given past grievances. Despite strong arguments on both sides, the bill failed to achieve the necessary majority, with a final vote of 10 to 9 and one abstention.

 

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The Pursuit of Peace Bill

Presented by: Representative of Anairgrid, Sir Atticus Reinhold.

 

BILL

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— THE PURSUIT OF PEACE —
Proposed and Issued to the Garmont Assembly in 1987

 

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INTRODUCTION: This resolution exists as a summary and explanation of the Province of the Petra’s decision to split away from the Heartlander Confederation. It seeks to elaborate on the nature of the Exit Clause and its peaceful invocation, as well as addressing due justice.

 

AIM OF BILL: As the Garmont Assembly does not hold the authority to alter treaties, this resolution serves as an advisory to the Heartlandic Crowns.

None within this noble assembly are stranger to the pain and strife that has plagued our Union for the past year. It is the hope of the united peers of the Petran Province that all who observe this document wish for a peaceful and just resolution to the tension, from which we may begin to rebuild both our lives, and our alliances. Today we present that resolution, as it has been long debated upon, and ultimately sealed as the clearest path to peace. 

It is the decision of the united peers, and of Her Majesty, Adalia I, that the Province of the Petra shall become sovereign once more. Our belief is that the provinces of Petra and Aaun have grown only wiser, only richer, and only stronger for their time within the union. However, these gains threaten to spoil and crumble through the suffering we wreak upon each other. In our inability to merge peacefully- Through the eruption of violence, threats of coup, and vicious discourse- Article VII of the treaty ‘TO UNITE THE HEARTLANDS’ has been invoked. It is the belief of the united peers that this action shall be the most conducive path to retaining the stability of both nations.

1. Should the two nations and peoples be unable to peacefully merge by the time of the grand-heir’s marriage, the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun and the Commonwealth of the Petra can split into two entities once more.

It is clear to us that the largest remaining point of unrest presented by the Brigade of Marna is the continued rule of Queen Adalia I, and the existence of her loyal peers and council, within the Heartlands. In our acknowledgement of this, we shall collectively step away from this union in the interest of seeing our two peoples at peace. This is not a decision made easily, or with any haste, but rather a resolution that had been upon the horizon years before it was placed into effect. 

It is not lost upon the united peers that citizens of the Petran Province have contributed their own fuel to the unrest. In further acknowledgement of demands, BON OF THE OX CLAN and QUEEN-EMERITUS RENILDE OF THE PETRA have been summoned for trial by the Church, to face justice for their previous crimes. The Commonwealth of the Petra will take every measure to comply with the requests of His Holiness, Deunoro I, and to see these individuals placed in the Church’s custody. We put our faith in the ruling of His Holiness and his council, and will not seek to lambast against what justice is served.

To seek to depose one Heartlandic Monarch based upon the crimes of individual actors is no small crime, and to show a willingness to depose two shows a brazen lack of loyalty. Despite this, should no aggressive or violent action be taken upon the Commonwealth of the Petra’s peaceful departure, the Queen and her council of peers are willing to place this and other crimes of the Brigade of Marna in the past, in the interest of total peace between the Kingdom of Aaun and the Commonwealth. 

The Commonwealth will continue to honor its promise of signing a defensive treaty with the Kingdom of Aaun upon the exit clause being finalized, and will continue to guard His Majesty, King Charles II, and his loyal council against any threats upon their safety. In addition, no retaliation towards Lord Adrian Tobias Temesch of the Petra shall be sought, and he will be welcomed within the Commonwealth, should he cease his illegitimate claims to the crown. 

The United Republican Forces will be invited to discuss their demands individually with the sovereign Commonwealth, should they still wish to do so. 

Below will be detailed the original terms of the exit clause, agreed upon between a Regent of Adalia I and a Regent of Charles II, previous to the actions taken by the Brigade of Marna.

 

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ARTICLE I - THE DISSOLUTION OF THE HEARTLANDER CONFEDERATION

1. The  state of the Heartlander Confederation shall be dissolved.

2. The Provinces of the Petra and Aaun shall assume independent statehood, henceforth reassuming their names as the Commonwealth of the Petra and the Apostolic United Kingdom of Aaun

3. The land of each province within the Heartlands shall be returned to be solely owned by its Monarch as their Kingdom's sovereign land.

 

ARTICLE II - THE DISSOLUTION OF DUTIES

1. The Commonwealth of the Petra and the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun shall both be released from all expectations from the ‘To Unite the Heartlands’ declaration, including marriage expectations between the lines of Alstion and Temesch of the Petra.

 

ARTICLE III - THE HEARTLANDER COUNCIL

1. The Heartlander Council shall be formally dissolved, with utmost gratitude extended towards the former councillors, who spent the past years of their lives serving dutifully in the task of improving both nations.

2. As private citizens, the relieved councillors of the Heartlander Council and its presiding government may return to their country of origin, and carry out their affairs and duties to their respective country and sovereign if they so desire.

 

ARTICLE IV - THE TREASURY OF THE CONFEDERATION

1. The Treasury shall be split fairly, based on the original sum brought into the union.

2. Each Nation shall take their original sum.

3. The excess mina above the original sums shall be split evenly between the two nations.

 

ARTICLE V - THE LEGION OF ST.GODWIN

1. The Legion of St. Godwin shall be dissolved.

2. Those previously of the Legion shall re-swear their vows to their chosen Monarch.

3. The Bastion of the legion and the uniforms shall be claimed by the Commonwealth of the Petra due to the origin of the uniforms maker, and the land that the Bastion stands on.

4. The materials within the vaults of the Bastion shall be split based on contribution to the stores, any that cannot be accounted for or tracked shall be split evenly.

 

ARTICLE V - THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE HEARTLANDS

1. The Garmont Assembly shall return to being an institution of the Commonwealth of the Petra, as it originated from the Petra.

2. The Paradisian Court shall return to being an institution of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun, as it originated from Aaun.

3. The Knight order of the realm shall once again be split, Knights reswearing their vows to their chosen Monarch. If the knights are of noble stock, they must first confer with the Head of their house that is oathed to a monarch.

 

ARTICLE VI - DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE

1. The Commonwealth of the Petra and the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun shall immediately enter into a defensive alliance, lasting fifteen years.

 

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Introduced to the Garmont Assembly by The Peers and People’s Representatives of the Petra on 15th Sun’s Smile 1987.

 

HIS GRACE, Aurel von Theonus, Duke of Vohenheim, Margrave of Marignan, Count of Sigiswald, Viscount of Karlstadt, Baron of Raustyn, Lord of Vissingren Castle, Patriarch of Theonus.

 

THE HONOURABLE,  Sir Atticus Reinhold, “The Guiding Light”, Count of Anairgrid, Viscount of Stormont, Baron of Raònoir, Knight of the Order of Saint Peter, Patriarch of House Reinhold

 

THE HONOURABLE,  Sir Wilford Reinhold, “The Protector”, Count of Anairgrid, Viscount of Stormont, Baron of Raònoir, Chancellor Emeritus of the Petra, Knight of the Order of Saint Peter, Patriarch of House Reinhold

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, Friedrich Hans von Augusten, Count of Hohengarten, Viscount of Azor, Lord of Rikardsburg, Patriarch of House von Augusten, Vice-Chancellor of the Heartlands, Elector of Hohengarten & Deacon of Casica.

 

HIS LORDSHIP, Sir Aimo "The Eccentric, The Tongue-Taker" of Astor, Warden of the Gringlegrad, Baron of Fir'Steinn.

 

HER LADYSHIP, Katrin Eryka Stafyr, Baroness of Feldkirch, 26th Lord of Stafyr.

 

 

THE HONOURABLE,  Nicolas Emmanuel Wittenbach, Bourgmestre of the Free City de Chambery-sur-Petra, Chief of the Wittenbach Clan, Chanzlé Emeritus of the Petra.

 

THE HONOURABLE, Dame Amélie Auclair, Dame-Maire of Vallagne, Crown Ambassador of the Heartlands, Knight of the Flaming Rose, Ordained Vicar of the Silver Crusade,
Holy Knight of the Faith, Maîtresse of Maison d’Auclair.

 

THE HONOURABLE, Theodore Elwood, Deputy Speaker of the Heartlands, Representative of the Second People’s Seat of the Petra.

THE HONOURABLE, Sorrel Auclair, Representative of the First People’s Seat of the Petra, Legionary of Saint Godwin

 

TRANSCRIPT

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Konstantin Leon: “Sir Atticus Reinhold will present the next bill, please come up to the podium. This is another moderated debate. Count Atticus will present the bill, then you may raise your hands if you have questions to ask.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “The bill I have to present today is a compiled work, reviewed and approved by the united peers and representatives of the Province of the Petra. It serves as a statement of intent, and an advisory to the Heartlandic Crowns. It is not necessary for me to delve into detail about the unrest that has plagued our nation within the last two years- We have all read of it, viewed it, partaken in it, and suffered from it. And as much as we may wish this could simply be waved away, and that we may return to what we were, reality is not so simple.”
Sir Atticus Reinhold: “Threats of violent coup and open preparation for war speak to a far deeper, underlying issue within our union that is not so easily repaired. If we try to simply ignore it now, it will merely rear its head again, and again, and again, until we are all in a far worse position from it. In conferring with the Province of the Petra’s people, peers, and various representatives, we have determined this to be the safest course of action to return both our people to peace. We can remain united in hopes, in ideals, and in defense of each other, while removing the friction that has consumed us.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “As this is an advisory bill only, I imagine it will not go to vote unless commanded by the Speaker, given it refers to matters outside the authority of this Assembly. However, I am happy to answer any questions on its contents.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Representatives, please raise your hand if you wish to ask questions of Sir Atticus's bill.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Dissolution? What is this treasonous nonsense! You've all signed this already!” 

Konstantin Leon: “Silence. Please.” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Bullshit!” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand. 

Sir Karol Walewski raised his hand.

Katrin Stafyr raised her hand. 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, Pern'ehierer.” 

 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “Lord Speaker, It seems that the united Petrans are all in agreement over the dissolution of the Confederation. While I believe strongly that if we are united, we will remain stronger,  some of my Petran friends have convinced me in this hall that they have suffered grievously from continued attacks. For this reason, I will make it clear I support this bill. If we seek to reconcile in the future, it'll begin here. If we attempt to force the Petrans into staying, all of humanity will be worse off. For that reason, I declare I will vote in favor of this Bill. Otherwise, we may lose out on a mutual defensive pact. I yield.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Lord Olivier, please.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “I wish to address the point of my colleague, the Honourable elected Member and the Honourable Lord's Bill at once, if I may. With the greatest of respect to you both, I must submit that we seem to all be attempting to reach the same thing together in opposite manners. My Bill, rejected by this Assembly, made the provision for a constitutional referendum so that the people of the Heartlands could vote to express their will on a split. Should the merits of a split win over the merits of staying together, then you would have won the day. But, nevertheless, that Bill is in the past. I speak now on the exit clause that you refer to. In fact, I have studied this at length, but…”

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lord Speaker, Honourable Members, I have discovered that the 'exit clause', Article VII of the constitution, does not in fact allow withdrawal from the Confederation. In fact, it is rather explicit that the two Provinces may only split if 'by the time of' the grand-heir's marriage a peaceful merger cannot be undertaken. The Treaty was undertaken in good faith, and I fail to see the point of law that you are arguing here today. Put simply, secession is unlawful. His Majesty's son is not but ten years of age, and Her Majesty has not yet taken a husband.”

Olivier de Rosius: “Let me give the Assembly a simple example. If you were to prepare food for a guest that you are entertaining 'by the time of' the feast you would not prepare the food a month before the celebrations. You would make the food, and serve it, very shortly before your guest arrives. The natural meaning of the phrase 'by the time of' means that the exit clause may only be activated - as the treaty suggests - by the time of the grand-heir's marriage. What say you, sir? I yield my time.” 

Emilio Varoche raised his hand. 

Konstantin Leon: “Please, Sir Karol, speak.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “I would like to raise a counter to Lord Olivier's overly-generous interpretation of the section in question. The Letter of the law gives either party the right to unilaterally withdraw, provided a peaceful merger cannot be secured before the children of our current monarchs marry. The peace has been broken. By who is no longer relevant. The simple fact is that Petra wishes to exercise our Right of withdrawal, as was agreed upon when this confederation was founded. These cries of treason are no more than words spoken in haste by those who do not understand the laws under which we were founded. I yield.” 

 

Konstantin Leon: “Count Varoche, please.” 

 

Emilio Varoche: “There is no right of withdrawal, peace remains, but it is clear that you Petran lords desire to break such as that is the only way in which independence will be begotten by your ilk. So commit your treason, you have made your bed, fight with your claws , for there is no Right for you traitors to break our Glorious Heartlandic Union. You all are a pitiful sight for any true Heartlander, I am disappointed immensely in all of you. I do not yield anything to you.”
John Alstion-Enswerp: “Hear, hear!” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Hear hear!” 

Konstantin Leon: “Two infractions, Count. Be wary on your speech.” 

Emilio Varoche: “I will send you Roach Red in compensense.” 

Konstantin Leon: “If there are no other questions, Count Atticus may respond to the questions asked.” He nodded. 

 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “Honourable Lord- I understand your concern. Though I can say that I personally assisted in penning and reviewing the document in question alongside the late Queen Catherine, and the line of note was meant to imply invocation was possible at any point before the marriage of the grand-heirs, but never after. I understand you only have my word on this matter, so if you wish to discuss it further, I would recommend you pass on such thoughts to both Monarchs- As they have the primary authority in altering and interpreting treaties.” 

 

Emilio Varoche: “The wording does not imply such at all, it is clear none of you have a right to.”
Konstantin Leon: “Silence. Lord Varoche.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “The articles in the lower half of the bill have already been negotiated between two sanctioned representatives of the Crown of Petra, and the Crown of Aaun,” He adds- “And knowledge of their negotiation has been circulating for about two years now. This was not a secret, nor a scheme. If any wished to bring up peaceful concerns in regards to the negotiations, they may have. However, this is not what occurred. The immediate response to these talks beginning was violence, and robbery, without any attempt to sit down at the table and voice these concerns. And thus, it is shown that these talks were indeed necessary. I yield the floor.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Lord Olivier, may speak.” 

King Charles II raised his hand. 

Katrin Stafyr: “I apologize for the interruption, Lord Speaker, but his Majesty, King Charles has raised his hand.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “My brother wishes to speak.”

Olivier de Rosius: “My Lord, whatever your recollection of events says...”

Konstantin Leon: “If you yield, Lord Olivier. Please speak, King Charles.”

Olivier de Rosius: “I do not yield my time to this House, but I do yield to my King. To our King.” 

King Charles II: “I would like to clarify that I have indeed given my permission for these talks to commence. Yes. However it was before the Heartlands stood in flames. Before both sides have taken part in hostilities. I am not looking for someone to blame but to put it bluntly, that we are at war, and I start to doubt whether this split will further benefit or bring these united heartlander state to ruin. I hereby oppose this split until these internal hostilities cease and the matter of the initial union act's terms are inspected by both crowns. Such is my stance. Do with it what you wish.” 

Emilio Varoche: “I motion the Garmont commends the King.”

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Aye!” 

Konstantin Leon: “Are there any other questions for the Count, or does a representative want to motion to vote?” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand.

Konstantin Leon: “Honorable Pern'ehierer, speak.” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “The Second Aaunic People's Representative calls for a vote.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius: “Lord Speaker, I was not through with my time.” 

Konstantin Leon: “You yielded, Lord de Rosius. To King Charles. To yield to anyone is to give up your time. Sir Atticus, please.” 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand. 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “To remind, advisory bills are not pieces of law or legislature. We may vote if you wish, but 'passing' the bill would have no effect, as it merely serves as a point of discussion- The Garmont does not have the authority to alter nor invoke treaties.” 

Emilio Varoche: “What need to vote, you've already all signed it.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “Hohengarten motions to vote.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Then you wish to close discussion, to move on, Sir Atticus?” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “If the assembly motions to vote anyway, it may be done- Just know that it is not a legally binding document.”

 

Konstantin Leon: “Ah, Lord Olivier, speak.” 

 

Emilio Varoche raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius: “Thank you, Lord Speaker. As I was saying to the Honourable Lord previously, I do not know many people who can quite accurately remember the specific contents of negotiations fifteen years ago. I, certainly, cannot. I was once the High Emissary for this goodly kingdom. Nor does pre-contract negotiation change anything about the natural word of the law. Which, may I remind the Honourable Lord, is 'by the time of'. Well, it has not reached the time of the grand-heir's wedding. If their late Majesties intended the Confederacy to split whenever a party selected an arbitrary moment before the project had even truly been attempted then they would have written something along the lines of 'at any time before' the grand-heir's wedding. Furthermore, Lord Speaker and Honourable Lord, your Bill provides action clauses. You, very forcefully, make a specific point of constitutional law. I posit to the Assembly herein assembled that this is a matter of constitutional law. And, just as my Bill allegedly required, is a matter which requires two-thirds of the House. I yield my time back to you.” 

 

Sir Atticus Reinhold raised his hand.

 

Konstantin Leon: “Duke Aurel, please.” 

King Charles II: “Get on with the vote my Lords, I beg. We have heard the bill, I responded to it. My peers responded to it. End it.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “I merely seek clarification. The Apostolic king said we're at war. Who against?” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “Who cares. Let us vote please.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “Bah! The traitors continue to beg for war. We know their intentions!” 

Konstantin Leon: “You yield, Duke Aurel?” 

Aurel von Theonus: “That was it.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “My motion to vote has been seconded, and thirded, I believe. I request that we call to begin the vote.” 

Emilio Varoche: “I fourth it, I suppose.” 

Catherine Jazlowiecki: “I fifth!” 

Emilio Varoche: “Lets end this Petran farce.” 

Konstantin Leon: “We move to vote. Raise your hand if you are in favor of the advisory bill.” 

Aurel von Theonus raised his hand. 

Amélie Auclair raised her hand.

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: raised his hand, “The Second People's Representative of Aaun votes Aye, as it is the best course of action for lasting peace.” 

August of Abrana raised his hand. 

Jesper of Astor raised her hand. 

Nicolas Wittenbach raised his hand. 

Katrin Eryka Stafyr raised her hand. 

Sir Atticus Reinhold raised his hand. 

Sir Karol Walewski raised his hand. 

Anton von Alstreim raised his hand. 

Theodore Elwood raised his hand.

 

Konstantin Leon: “Thank you, and now raise your hand if you are against the bill.”

 

Olivier de Rosius raised his hand.

Catherine Jazlowiecki raised her hand.

Ser George Halcourt raised his hand. 

Emilio Varoche raised his hand.

John Valentinus raised his hand. 

Jan Jazlowiecki raised his hand. 

Wilmar Marcellus raised his hand. 

Olivier de Rosius: “Lord Speaker, I ask you to confirm that this constitutional Bill will be treated in the same manner as mine was. As mine was denied on two thirds majority, I motion that this should be also.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “The speaker has not confirmed this to BE a constitutional bill, may I remind you.” 

Konstantin Leon: “It is an advisory bill, as the Count reminded me. It holds no legal sway, and the vote is simply so the Monarchs may know how the representatives of the garmont feel. With the vote concluded, we move on to the next, and last bill of the assembly. With the majority in favor, we leave the suggestions written to the Monarch's decision. Thank you, Sir Atticus.” 

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

The Principality of Merryweather
Representative Anton von Alstreim

IN FAVOR

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Aurel von Theonus

IN FAVOR

 

The Margravate of Velen
Representative Marlene von Reuss

ABSTAIN

 

The County of Anairgrid

Representative Sir Atticus Reinhold

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Enswerp

Representative John Alstion-Enswerp

AGAINST

 

The County of Hohengarten
Representative Friedrich von Augusten

IN FAVOR

 

The County of Warsovia
Representative Catherine Jazlowiecki

AGAINST

 

The County of Ves
Representative Emilio Varoche

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Feldkirch
Representative Katrin Stafyr

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Fir’steinn
Representative Jesper Astor

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Artois
Representative Ser George Halcourt

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Rosius
Representative Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius

AGAINST

 

The Legion of Saint Godwin
Representative August of Abrana

IN FAVOR

 

The Free Port of Chambery
Representative Nicolas von Wittenbach

IN FAVOR

 

The Lord-Mayor of Whitespire
Representative Jan Jazlowiecki

AGAINST

 

The Lady-Mayor of Vallagne
Representative Amélie Auclair

IN FAVOR

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Sir Karol Waleweski, interim for Sorrel Auclair

IN FAVOR

 

Second People’s Seat of  the Petra
Representative Theodore Elwood

IN FAVOR

 

First People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Wilmar Marcellus von Augusten

AGAINST

 

Second People’s Seat of Aaun
Representative Pern'ehierer the Garnet

IN FAVOR

 

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Sir Atticus Reinhold's advisory bill advocating for the dissolution of the Confederation prompted extensive debate among the assembly members. The bill received a majority vote in favor, indicating varied perspectives on the matter and the necessity for addressing ongoing unrest. The final decision now lies with the Monarchs, who will consider the assembly's opinions and the broader implications for peace.

 

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Closing Statements

Presented by: Grand Speaker, Konstantin Leon von Augusten.

 

TRANSCRIPT

Spoiler

Konstantin Leon: “Please come up to the podium, to present your bill… Count Varoche.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Greetings all. My bill is quite simple. I motion we end this session of the assembly, for nothing of worth is to come from more of this Novellenese bantering.” 

Konstantin Leon: “You wish not to present your bill, Count?” 

Emilio Varoche: “This is my bill now.” 

Konstantin Leon: “No, the one you submitted to me.” 

Sir Karol Aleksander Walewski raised his hand. 

Theodore Elwood raises his hand. 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “I second Emilio's wise decision!” 

Emilio Varoche: “I do not believe anything will come of it, Konstantin, we have wasted enough energy with you lot here.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Silence, Lord Albert. You have no right to speak… Sit, if you have no bill to present, Count.” 

Emilio Varoche: “My bill is to end the session.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “For the love of GOD I second the motion to adjourn.”

Friedrich von Augusten raised his hand. 

Konstantin Leon: “Take your seat, or excuse yourself from the assembly, Lord Varoche.” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “Let's-a go.” 

Emilio Varoche: “This is my stand. We have nothing else to vote on. But this. To end the session. You shall not silence my voice, si.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Theodore, Lord Friedrich, any comments? Or you motion to vote?” 

John Alstion-Enswerp: “Let. Us. Go!” 

Katrin Stafyr: “Vote to see the bill, you mean?” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “I am willing to present the Count’s bill, should he allow me?”
Theodore Elwood: “I motion to, agree to, declare a wish to adjourn.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Will you look at the time-a. It's-a so late-a.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Disorder. Disorder on the highest level. Show some respect to the Lord Speaker.” 

Emilio Varoche: “I vote to end this session, who else is in favor?” 

John Valentinus: “We've motioned to adjourn, but he neglects his duty and holds us captive!” 

Emilio Varoche: “Has a frog caught everyones tongue? Come now.” 

Konstantin Leon: “If there are no further comments then you may vote to adjourn.” 

Sir Karol Walewski: “I vote in favor of adjourning.” 

Pern'ehierer of Whitespire: “I vote to adjourn. Let's get out of here.” 

Sir Atticus Reinhold: “I vote in favor.” 

Aurel von Theonus: “I vote to end this session of the garmont.” 

August of Abrana: “In favor.” 

Jan Jazlowiecki: “I vote in favor.” 

Nicolas Wittenbach: “In favor.” 

Katrin Stafyr: “Vote in favor.” 

Jesper of Astor: “In favor.” 

Amélie Auclair: “In favour.” 

Emilio Varoche: “Ah, something we can agree on, God Bless the Heartlands.” 

Olivier de Rosius: “Against!” 

Wilmar Marcellus: “I vote in favor to end this session.” 

King Charles II: “GOD be good.” 

Friedrich von Augusten: “Hohengarten wished to see the bill, but votes to adjourn.” 

Konstantin Leon: “Majority vote, the session is adjourned.” 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

 

 

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S I G N E D ,

His Excellency, Konstantin Leon von Augusten, Grand Speaker of the Heartlands, Heir to the County of Hohengarten and Viscounty of Azor, Squire to the Knights of Vander, Squire to the Order of St. Peter, Steward of Vallagne & Whitespire, and Courtier to the Paradisian Court.

[MrMojoMordor 2413]

Bon'Ox would quip to himself about the state of Heartlands, but he has no tongue.

[Enlightenment 2295]

"What a slog it was," Emilio Varoche wiped his eyes, they desired sleep, "Such a slow lot of folk."

[Tremerus 1188]

Aurel von Theonus skimmed through the missive and couldn't help but wonder if things would have turned out more beneficial for Petran independence if things happened in a different order.