GARMONT VOTING & TRANSCRIPTS | 199 A.R.P

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FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND SPEAKER
199 A.R.P

 

 

À NOS HONORABLES CITOYENS

THE VOTING FOR THE GARMONT IS OPEN!

 

FOR GARAMONT ASSEMBLY
Bon'Ox

Viola Auclair

Siru Yerdiyl

 

FOR LORD MAIRE

Elvar Shadebloom

Norellie Auclair 

Godmar von Rikardsburg

 

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR VOTE! IT IS RANKED CHOICE VOTING!

 

FORM

 

VOTING ENDS [MONDAY 6PM EST]

 

TRANSCRIPTS OF THE DEBATES

May voters inform themselves of the candidates stanced with the transcripts of the debate attached below.

Spoiler

Guillaume Auclair: “Running for garmont: Bon'Ox, Viola Auclair and Siru Yerdiyl. For Lord Maire: Elvar Shadebloom, Norellie Auclair and Godmar von Rikardsburg. I will allow the candidates to introduce themselves to Petra first starting clockwise with Siru, Elvar, Bon'Ox, Viola and Norellie. After which we will begin with debate questions.” 

 

Siru:  “Greetings, all. Some here already know myself, some do not, but no less I have liv'd within the lands of the Petra longer than most that now live. I have seen it through its stages, and seen it prosper.I see it struggle now, in these trying times, and I seek to be of aid in having it prosper once more.”

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “Greetings many of you are familiar face to me but those unfamiliar and those I have not spoken in while I am Elvar and just like her [Siru] I have lived in petra longer than some here have been alive and I have seen many of its good and many of more sorrowful days and on those days I have been there trying to do my best to help the people.

 

Bon'Ox: “Bon'Ox - local 103 yrs old goblin & da blue one of the Heartlandic Duo.”

 

Viola Auclair: “Viola Auclair, seasoned merchant and artisan….” 

 

Norellie Auclair: “Bonjour mes amis et compatriotes de Petra. I stand before you all today as Norellie Catriona Auclair, Viscountess-consort of House Auclair and candidate for le Mayorship of Riviense.”

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Now I, Grand Speaker, will answer pertinant questions of the candidates, we will go in the same order. After the initial replies are given candidates may raise their hand to argue against or question the answers given by the others. After that, the audience may also ask a question.” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “First question. As an elected representative, what are the current issues you believe Petra is facing, and how will you address them?” 

 

Siru: “We are undergoing a time of great change, as we move from one ruin'd continent to settle the next. It is a time of great uncertainty, as we are faced with incursions of Ibleesian nature, as our militia and our medical institution lags behind, hardly supporting the needs our people require of them. Our response must be swift and decisive, and for this we must foster co-operation not only with our neighbours, but within the Assembly itself. I seek to serve as an adhesive to drive this, instead of adding to pointless bickering, as I have seen in times past. We must instate drives to increase our number of volunteers to our militias, but to our medical institution as well. We must ensure every ablebodied citizen is not only capable, but willing to defend against the growing threats we face this day.” 

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “there could have some other issues I have brought up but seeing what happened just hours ago, within our city walls I completly agree with Siru in the drive to raise militia, and even more the fact that we at the clinic are critically understaffed I litterally rushed here from treating one of the victims of that earlier attack, I think we need to start some kind of plan to make sure everyone in Petra knows how to do even the most basic firts aid so that if the injuries keep piling up the medical facilities do not get fully overwhelmed.” 

 

Viola Auclair: “You know right that teaching our job to the common citizen is or might be diffucult? Where will you find the teachers, and medics skilled enough for it?” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Please save your questions for after each person has replied to the initial question. It is Bon'Ox's turn to answer.” 

 

Bon'Ox: “There are currently three issues within the Commonwealth. Or well, at least 3 that I CAN & AIM to do something about. First off, population. Since our arrival to Azuras, Petra has seen a great increase in its population. Not only in visitors, but also in its citizens. While the city is large & offers accommodation for many - at some point it might become an issue if it’s not already Second, tied to the population is the population is the military. For the amount of people we have - there’s far too few to properly protect its citizens. Not to mention, your average citizen knows little of the arts of warfare. THUS my goal, while perhaps aggressive - is to introduce MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE. It’ll be available for anyone over the age of 16 & lasts for 5 years. Now I understand if it sounds harsh, but it’s not only so that a common man to a fair lady knows how to defend themselves, but also knows how to defend their home. So what happened in the past may never happen again & our fate will not be in the hands of others. It is easy to be complacent - but Petra was not born of coin lining the pockets of foreign mercs, but of bravery & valour of the Petran people. Not to mention, a fertile ground for young men & women. Newcomers & Life-long-Petrans. To bond & perhaps find life-long friendships & partners. Lastly, I believe that since the passing of Friedrich of Schwyz, may he rest in peace - Garmont has been missing someone to draw a line in the sand. To challenge the otherwise head-nodding & people-pleasing Nobles. While I did not get along with Friedrich & while he was often at odds with many - he fulfilled an important role within Garmont, that I hope to do as well as he did. To stick to the principals of Petra & look out for the common man. 

 

Candidate Viola Auclair had to excuse herself temporarily due to a skygod issue.

 

Norellie Auclair: “I do believe my answer is similar to some of the other candidates, though, I must disagree on a point. It is my belief that Riviense does non have enough citizenry. We hold a city of a grand size, oui. But I have barely seen ve farthest corners of our city properly filled. Dark foes are drawn to sparce, quiet cities, choosing them as an easy target. If we are to have a sufficient militia and staff for our institutions, we must first ensure an active citizenry. I firmly believe that is simply the biggest issue we must face.”

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Now the candidates may ask questions of each other to address their points. I will begin with Madame Viola's question, which I believe can apply to every candidate thus far. Teaching combat and medical skills to citizens is already a difficult endevour, where will we find the professionals who can train the citizenry? Citizens may raise their hand as well if they have a quesiton to ask the candidates about this topic. After which we will move to the next question.” 

 

Bon'Ox: “I do not mind handling such an endevour as training the Militia of Petra.” 

 

Adonael Amethil, and Siru raise hands.

 

Guillaume Auclair pointed to Adonael. “Yes, please go ahead. [To Adonael]” 

 

Adonael Amethil: “Mister Bon here proposed mandatory military service in capacity to some degree for most citizens in petra. I am a late arrival today, but I hear from my colleagues here that such is still a topic. In line with military training, I am curious, Mister Bon, on how you intend to… track who is to serve? To clarify, does our government track every member of every household, or only the head of such for tax purposes?” 

 

Bon'Ox: “Good question. The bill is still in the works & such things will be worked out. However most likely through stewards & the milion children every Noble get's out of nowhere. Perhaps a questionaire. To gague the general public's military readiness or threat of raising taxes on whose who do not do it. Those who have done it shall be added to a list.” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Siru.” 

 

Siru: “Punishing people for daring not to risk their life is a poor plan to handle the crisis. Would it nary be far more useful to, say, offer tax exemptions for time served? If we force the already unwilling to risk their very lives, they shall merely flee from the city, worsening our lack of manpower. We must motivate them! Foster patriotism! As in times past, when the Petra was but a fledgling nation!” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “After Bon'Ox's reply we shall move over to the next question, and in the interest of brevity I will only ask one or two more.” 

 

Bon'Ox: “Good point. I agree.” 

 

Guillaume Auclair:  “Well then. I will skip over the second preplanned question, as the table of candidates have already mentioned reforms to most institutions. So I ask this: How can Petra stand to benefit from relations with our neighbours in Idunia such as Haelunor and Viru? Once more starting from Siru and going clockwise.” 

 

Siru: “We live during weakened times. This is clear, and agreed upon by us all. We have recently lost our independence, and are at much risk. We must foster trade, to guide along our newborn guilds. Likewise must we increase co-operation against the darkspawn “But in equal importance must we offer our people a source of morale, through co-operation in cultural events.We live in close proximity to great cultural hubs, and thus we stand only to benefit from continued friendship of our peoples. I see no reason to oppose such notion.” 

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “I have somewhat of a history with Viru seeing I have few good friends there, and even more importantly we already have quite an history with us economicly we both would benefit and often in past decades we have also helped eachother in arms while threats have been lurking in the road so especially with them keeping good standings is paramount for both of our sake.” 

 

Bon'Ox: “When it comes to our neighbours of Viru & Haelunor, I believe we do have something to gain. Viru, despite the recent incident at the ball & their cowardice in Aveos when facing the Mountain - do have men & women of...Church card holding talent that I personally am interested in & which may come in handy in times of need. We also have close relationships with them as we shared a similar fate after a certain conflict & one of our very own Knights is married to a Lemonte. As for the Chalk Palace of Haelunor…” [Candidate Bon'Ox proceeds to state his distaste for Haelun’or in strong terms.]

 

Norellie Auclair: “While we must foster relations between our citizens, and those of our neighbors, we must see that our leadership is doing such first. Leading by example. If the people of Riviense see the opportunity to be something like a diplomat with real benefit, they will be more likely to seek positive relations wiht our neighbors and fellow vassals. Though as Siru has said, we do need to host our neighbors within our lands more. There will be no good, positive, meaningful relations or economy building without exposure.” 

 

Candidate Viola Auclair returns: “I personally think this new continent has a lot to offer, even our neighbors - with culturel or merchants. I think streghtening our relationship with close towns would just bring fortune to the citizens, merchants and a good view on what Petra can offer.” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Candidates may now ask each other questions and recieve questions from citizens. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak.” 

 

No questions were raised.

 

Guillaume Auclair:“Well I will move on then. Given Petra's openness and freedoms, with respect to multiculturalism, multiracialism and acceptance of magics, what do you think of the place of the Church in civic matters?” 

 

Siru: “Petra has always been highly independent when it comes to the faith, this is known. We must respect the traditions of the Canonist Church, BUT. The peaceful coexistence of the Petrans takes priority, and thusly should take priority over the dictates of the Church. They should be heard, but not obeyed blindly.”

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “I do think the church has its place as a place of worship but it should not hold power over the people especially if those people do not follow said faith which I for now am not thinking Petra is suffering seeing our church seems to have much more relaxed approach to most other cities but it is still something to keep eye on.”

 

Bon’Ox “I hold no opinion on this matter - as I am not one of the flock. THUS until my existance is not bothered, I shall continue to say silent. However I will mention that so far Petran citizens, mainly the Reinhold house, despite their.. Affinity to the unnatural have done a great job in catching up with the rest of the world to the Freedom of expression of Love tha the Urukhim have.” 

 

Norellie Auclair: “We must face the reality, Petra has always been a canonist nation, no matter how openminded and tolerant we are. And now, even moreso, we must remember this. We are now under the hand of the Empire. While I do not believe we should throw away our morals and lose our culture of openness, I do believe it is in our best interest to comply with Churchly orders.” 

 

Viola Auclair:  “I personally think that the Canonist church should focus on spiritual matters while our governments should focus on people’s lives.” [Candidate’s statement has been amended.]

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Now, I believe there is not much disagreement between the candidates on this matter. I will leave questions open for a minute if the people have questions. Otherwise if not, I will declare the debate adjourned.” 

 

Jarad Mah'nel: “I have one question for the candidates, if that shall be allowed.”

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Go ahead.” 

 

Jarad Mah'nel: “If elected, what is the first thing you will do?” 

 

Bon'Ox: “Work on the Military bill with fellow seat holders like Amelia Reinhold & work towards opening a new school within Petra, to avoid our children going to Alba's school.” [Candidate expressed dissatisfaction with Alba]

 

Viola Auclair: “Work on the merchants and commerce side” [Candidate also expressed dissatisfaction with Alba]

 

Siru: “I shall begin by pushing for the betterment of our medical faculty. I shall seek talks with those responsible, to begin classes relating to first aid, and basic triage. “I would grow myself familiar with the grievances of the common people, even after election, and take their troubles to mind. If able, I too would foster diplomatic relations, where such were needed.”

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “Hmm I will most likely start to draw plans to how to teach all the people basic first aid and I too gravitate toward the idea of school, for similar reasons as many other here.” 

 

Bon'Ox:  “Oh and hopefully da zchool will be made of unflammable material.” 

 

Norellie Auclair: “In my first 100 days, we would have an active, flourishing, city. That starts with seeing to the incentivization of moving to Petra. We must ask ourselves, Jarad. What will draw in the masses? How can we get people to be patriots of Petra in order to boost our population, thus leading to more improved institutions. 100 Days, folks. That is all it takes.” 

 

Jarad Mah'nel: “Alright, my next question is, Which two committees or working groups would you prioritize to advance Riviènse interests?” 

 

Bon'Ox:  “I will be first working with da military & my fellow seat-holders on their bills.'.” 

 

Viola Auclair: “Merchants, artisans and crafters.” 

 

Norellie Auclair: “The guilds and educational institutions.”

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “Hmm I do have history of working with the merchants so it is either them and those who seek scholarly pursuits being it in medicine, law or some other form.” 

 

Siru: “I shall work together with the medical institution, and the governing organs of the nation, to ensure the smooth running of things.”

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Final remarks?” 

 

Jarad Mah'nel: “Can I ask one last question.” 

 

Guillaume Auclair: “Last one, please have it be a short one.” 

 

Jarad Mah'nel: “What do you believe are the two biggest threats to Riviènse?” 

 

Bon'Ox:  “Voidal mages, Demons, Mankind - in that order.”

 

Elvar Shadebloom: “Hmm I have heard banditry in the roads and seeing what happened eariler dark magic is still something that plagues us.” 

 

Siru: “Darkspawn incursions, and our rotting institutions, which serve to worsen our preparation for such threats.” 

 

Viola Auclair:  “Fundamentalists, darkspawn and you Bon” [Candidate’s statement has been amended.]

 

Norellie Auclair: “Ignorance, threats, and hate.”

 

Guillaume Auclair: “DEBATE ADJOURNED. TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE PUBLISHED TOMORROW ALONG WITH OPENING OF VOTES.” 

 

 

Signed,

HIS EXCELLENCY, Guillaume Auclair, 

Grand Speaker of the Garmont Assembly,

Viscount of Joyeuse, Baron of Rhénanie.

[JudgeTrudy 610]

Lukas von Theonus happily submits his vote for both Lord-Mayor and the Garmont Assembly. Still shaken from the recent excursion within the city, the young man does not bother to spend much time mingling about to discuss the political scope with others, and instead returns home with a rush.

[MrMojoMordor 2413]

"VOTE FO' BON'OX! WINNER OF MISTER PETRA!" the goblin calls out in the square "I WILL WRANGLE PETRAN TROUBLES LIKE I WRANGLED THE MECHANICAL BULL & I SHALL LIFT PETRA UP LIKE I LIFTED THE DUMB-BELL!" he calls out "THE PUNCHING, I'LL LEAVE TO ZACH!" @___siren___