Exilic Duma of the Adrians

[Nooblius 7965]

 

EXILIC DUMA OF THE ADRIANS

For the Legacy of Adria and no other,

For the Adrian Folk and no other,

For the ways of Old and Virtue,

For the Eagle and Crow.

 

 

The Exilic Duma of the Adrians is the successor to a prestigious legacy of Adrian Dumacracy and the Ruskan tradition which it was founded upon. In the first Adrian dumas of Old the barons made council to support the first among them in leading the March of Adria, and later on the city leaders were added such as the marshal and the maer. As Adria became a great duchy and a prosperous trade hub, burghers and knights were brought into the ranks. The most famous dumas were held upon the banks of the Baltas river in Belvitz, and later on in Ves before the institution collapsed with foreigners flooding its ranks. In memory of this tradition, some Adrians began to call for great Dumapaloozas of the scattered Adrian families, though this institution later went on to be weaponized against the legacy of Adria and its folk. For this sake, the DUMAGEDDON doctrine was established so that a Exilic Duma of the Adrians may be promised to its folk, in recognition of the Church overseen Dumapalooza and negotiations between the Houses Barbanov and Sarkoz.

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/235966-the-dumageddon-doctrine/

 

The Adrian duma is an honored tradition among the people of Adria, serving two primary purposes—Firstly, it is by the duma that we elect our Duke when he passes away or steps down from the Ducal Throne. Secondly, the duma allows the townsfolk to present concerns and issues to the Duke, who in turn lends his ear to his people and seeks a solution which is then voted on by the members of the duma.

 

Because not every hosting of the Exilic Duma of the Adrians is of equal importance or must have the full preparation of the most grandiose decisions, there are two forms by which it is summoned. A High Duma is the full summoning with public notice and forewarning for all electors to arrive at the home of the Adrians. There is a legal expectation for a High Duma to be a great festival by the Adrian folk for themselves and their friends, where the memory of Adria is celebrated. A Low Duma is a less formal call to meet among the Adrians, often summoned at the short notice of the Duke seeking approval for common but nonetheless important issues. By the High Duma, the direction of the Adrian folk is determined, but by the Low Duma it is governed day-to-day.

 

NOBILITES ADRIATI;

For those Adrians whose holdings are sworn in fealty to the Exilic Duma of the Adrians, born of high noble estimation with a proven blood-history tied to Adria; they are given the first votes to preserve the legacy of Adria and represent its major holdings. One cannot be a Noble Adrian without being subject to the Adrian duma and having a holding that contributes to the Adrian territory.

I. The Exilic Duke of the Adrians, Markus Marie 

II. The Count of Aldersberg, Mateusz Marcin

III. The Baron of Eulersburg, Stefan ‘the Sage’

IV. The Abbot of Owynswood, Vasyl Father Montfort

V. The Baron of Madvon, Adelmar von Kanunsberg

 

EQUITES ADRIATI;

For those Adrians of chivalrous or wise vocation; to grant their votes in the duma as the voice of principled merit. Each Adrian of this rank is guaranteed a certain amount of land, according to the measure of their service to the Duma and Adrian Folk.

I. Sir Markus Sarkozic

II. Sir Rickard Vladov

III. Sir Tutel Ritter

IV. Doctor Fyodor Tuvyic

V. Sir Vacslav Suzecz

VI. Sir Aslan of Beznov

VII. Alexios Bishop Arpad

 

PATRICII ADRIATI;

For those merchant class and skilled craftsfolk who are the backbone of the Adrian society, the voice of the prosperity of Beznov. Burghers are guaranteed facilities to promote the mercantile traditions of Adria free of tax, and are expected to keep heavy pockets of minas and hire Adrian laborers.

I. Burgher Regina Bluecrest

II. Burgher Tobiasz Sarkozic

III. Burgher Stefan Euler

 

CARRY ON, CARRION;

CROWS ADRIATI;

As it was from the Houses Vladov and Sarkoz that Adria was founded in the eastern edges of Athera, the cultural roots in which Adria was forged, even if it is not solely a Raevir folk, shall be recognized and all houses notable to Adrian history which have a distinguished bloodline traceable to the ancient House Karovic and immediately subject to the Exilic Duma of the Adrians  shall be granted a vote. 

I. Sarkozic var Aldersberg

II. Suzecz

III. Vladov

IV. Tuvyic

 

CROWS PROPIUS;

Those Lord Crows of the Houses Carrion with not only the blood ties to the founding houses of Sarkoz and Vladov, but historical connection to Adria, either as Dukes or as subjects to an Adrian duma. Each of them is afforded a vote in the Exilic Duma of the Adrians, though their votes are nullified in existential questions of Adria’s legacy.

I. Sarkozic var Helena

II. Ivanovich

III. Barbanov

IV. Kovachev

V. Basrid var Susa

VI. Rostova

 

CROWS EXTERIUS;

Those Houses Carrion with blood connections (though distant) to the founding of Adria and its numerous historical restorations, but have never directly been subject to any Adrian duma. Each of them is afforded a spectator seat in the Exilic Duma of the Adrians, and may as a whole commit a vote for the Crows Exterius, though their vote is nullified in existential questions of Adria’s legacy.

I. Novellen

II. Montalt

III. Ruthern var Haense

IV. Ruthern var Balian

V. Ludovar

 

[Gaja 1314]

Stefan Euler looks upon the missive with a slight nervousness.

[JakubJerboa 261]

The Turtle Knight and his retinue descended calmly from their Ivory Tower with a sense of purpose. "The head is soaring" he exclaimed to those near him "God bless Adria"

[Laeonathan 5898]

"Hey, thats me!" Vasyl Sarkozic pointed at his name.

[Mister_Gavin 567]

Bishop Alexios groaned internally while he read the missive in the cavernous halls of the Cathedral of St. Arpad.

He did not look forward to another DUMAGEDDON in his lifetime.

Edited October 3, 2024 by Mister_Gavin

[Baccaaa 494]

"Ave the Duma." Said Burgher Regina whilst eating a burger next to the grill near the tavern within Beznov.

[amyselia 2962]

"It is time for my first Duma." Kasandra clutched the missive like it was as fragile and sleek as glass, her eyes hovering over it with building anticipation.

[Zqppy 918]

Earoslav Rostova, son of Amador and Carrion looked upon the missive and remarked "DUMACRACY" He would then go out upon the Ravenstreets and shout the news aloud "DUMACRACY!! DUMACRACY!!" Multiple times to the point his fellow Parliamentarians would scowl at the presence of The Salt Trading Crusader.