The Settlement of the Banners Act

[Based1Salmon 758]

 

 

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9TH OF First Seed, 612 E.S.

[Era of Sigismund]

 

On the continent of Azuras, with its bloated nobility, decentralized militaries, and heavy tensions among the various races and faiths, it has become increasingly difficult for those down on their luck to prove themselves and secure their families, friends, and peoples. It is with this that we of Beleth find the mission of our People and Nation at its most important, for we must reassure the fact that ALL are welcome within Beleth. Especially those who come with the intent to make something of themselves in the land of opportunity. And thus, comes the Settlement of the Banners Act. 

 

This missive does not apply to existing nobility or gentry; they may approach the Diarch directly for more favorable terms. 

 

The Settling of the Banners Act 

To aid in the conflicts currently facing Beleth, and serving the dual purpose of settling the countryside, boosting population, and housing those who share in Beleth’s values and virtues, the Crown of Beleth has seen fit to enact a decree, offering any being of repute who bring 3 or more [Not including themselves] individuals (either willing to follow them to Beleth, or a part of their family coming to Beleth) to come before the Diarch or his appointed representatives and petition for settlement rights in the Belethian Countryside—contingent, of course, on certain requirements and tax obligations. 

 

Privileges and Progression

To precede the requirements, shall first come the actual benefits and rewards of the offer, to justify the terms that follow.

The Privileges and Terms of Swearing To Beleth: 

• The head of the group or house will be inducted into the Lower Gentry as the seat of their House or Group, thereby entitled to a seat within the Lower Assembly, for the duration of their life, and assuming continued service, this honor can be considered hereditary, or even upgraded to a Baronetcy (or Landed Knighthood) of the Upper Gentry. 
• The party in question shall be entitled (upon completion of their first engagement) to a piece of land, 25x25 in size, on which they may raise a manor, tower, ranch, or farm for their use and residence. (Farms and Ranches may petition the Minister of the Interior or Archchancellor for further pasture and field land, to be shared with other nearby gentrymen)
• The leader of the party may themself become, or may appoint a member of the party to interview for the position of Corporal within the Belethian Federal Army, directly in charge of commanding and organizing the members of the party, and allowing for further advancement. 
• All members of a party shall be assumed to meet the prerequisites for Knighthood, and thus can be Knighted upon exceptional valor or actions within their service.
• Parties with 10 or more members may directly petition the Diarch regarding a higher position, more land, or other arrangements to ensure their proper assimilation and recognition within Beleth.

 

The Crown’s Bounty:

Alongside the above-mentioned terms, His Serene Highness has issued a challenge to all who take the deal. Those who swear to the oaths will be watched closely for the duration of their contracts and service, and if they show exceptional valor, they will be ranked among their peers. This ranking shall carry for the duration of the conflicts to come, and any who have not already ascended by the end of the conflicts will be rewarded with lands, honors, titles, or otherwise based upon their rank and contribution. Including at least 1 Earldom to be distributed to the Houses with the most contributions. 

 

Requirements and Obligations

A generous deal must, of course, come with terms and obligations, for Beleth is a society of meritocracy, where any being of any race or faith can climb high so long as they display the aptitude and dedication; thus, such grants of land and status must hold justification. Such will be as follows:

• Upon acceptance of the terms, the parties and their representative will swear the Military Oath of Beleth, and sign an official contract of the terms.
• Land shall not be dispersed to the party in question until at least 4 members have been seen participating in engagements, or 3 appearances from at least 2 members.
• Upon receiving land, the party will pay taxes and tithes in line with that defined for gentry titles (25 minas per year, along with a bushel of metal or leather)
• All members of the party are expected to be contributing citizens of Beleth, but may retain their own cultures and faith, and may petition to be released of their obligations upon the end of conflict. 

 

 

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SIGNED,

 

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Peter I, Diarch of Beleth, Archduke of Eicheria, Prince of the Stars, Lord Paramount of the Blood, High Seat of House Rovare, and Warden of the River Eicher

 

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[Vecho0 29]

Dretho Drasereth would hold the flyer pertaining the news with a huge smile across his face. Excited for what development this new act will bring "I feel more pride in the Belethian federation each day" He'd say as he starts to lean back against his chair "The Drasereth look's forward to this."

[CharmingCavalier 2189]

Hugh le Gras let out a contemptuous harumph, throwing the crumpled document toward an overworked clerk. His voice carried easily across the vaulted banking hall. "The fool decries a 'bloated nobility' in one breath, and then in the next signs the document with a parade of nonsense he dreamt up! 'Prince of the Stars!? Lord Paramount of the Blood?! and Archduke of Eicher-' what even is Eicheria?! I suppose irony is lost on blue bloods."

Hugh strolls off for a VERY important meeting with His Mighty High Lord Majesty, Peter II, Grand Vizier of Padooka, Lord Paramount of Azuristan and all the Fishes in the Sea, High Potentate of Horen, Imperial Divan of Ligma, and the Illustrious Master of Meaningless Titles.

[Navigator 4260]

"Haven't seen this much made up stuff on a signature since I played make-belief Kingdoms back in Ba'as..."

Nafis, titulary Prince of Ba'as, murmured as he read along the missive. He shrugged, and went back to studying.

[Cheese 8880]

26 minutes ago, Navigator said:

"Haven't seen this much made up stuff on a signature since I played make-belief Kingdoms back in Ba'as..."

Nafis, titulary Prince of Ba'as, murmured as he read along the missive. He shrugged, and went back to studying.

The Baroness of Solvis, so rarely found without her Ba'as-tie Nafis, nodded in firm agreement. "We could come up with things way better. Right now, I decree myself to be the Queen of Unicornia!" An excellent, albeit equally made up title by the five year old, "And you can be... something else. I dunno."

[Travisty 1020]

Dietrich didn’t make it through the whole missive without bursting into a fit of laughter; try as he might, the prince nearly doubled over if anything, “Oh, they’re desperate.” He passed the missive off to his husband, still grinning, “Prince of stars, Lord Paramount of Blood– Honestly… have they put a man or a child in charge? We’re far past the age of playing pretend, aren’t we?”  He snorted, “Get the man his apple juice and crackers.”

[Lalosia 988]

 

 

Whilst bedridden due to a nasty illness, a lady of Dover got hold of such a missive from one of the many scurrying couriers in the keep.

"How... peculiar..." A series of coughs followed, causing Clementine to rest her head upon her pillow of feathers, dismissing the strangeness from her mind.

 

 

 

[Spellblades 749]

Aelyn Greye reads the missive before hitting a quick dance move, then going back to secretly hating on Peter I