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The FAILURE of the TWO-PARTY SYSTEM The Universal Union 1769 TO THE CITIZENRY OF THE EMPIRE, The House of Commons Elections of 1769 have concluded, and the Josephite Union has retained control of the legislature. To Jonah Stahl-Elendil, the new leader of the House of Commons, we congratulate you on your victory. To Amadeus d’Aryn, we applaud your rigorous campaign. To the newly elected HCM’s, we wish you luck in your civil service. Unfortunately, these results are far too familiar for most voters. The lack of legislative propositions in the last session of the House of Commons – let alone the lack of actual, tangible progress – is concerning. We need changes that can manifest themselves in a way that mean something to the commoner, in a way that can substantially improve the lives of the merchants, the workers, the soldiers, and to everybody in between, because if we continue on our current trajectory, we will not receive such substantial change. Both parties make wonderful promises, but rarely deliver in a way that actually means something to their constituents, or retract their statements made during the campaign. Both factions talk a big game, but when it comes down to the wire, they’re merely a body of men going to work in different coloured outfits. Promises are not kept in this two-party system, they are broken. In our latest poll, some 64% of respondents said that it’s time for the formation of a third party. That’s why, after approval from the Union’s staff and members, we’re petitioning the Crown to allow the creation of a commoner’s party, to appeal to those who are disillusioned by the current political system, and to provide them an alternative choice to the two-party dichotomy. We would champion the values of the commoner, and abide by the policies listed in the Union’s platform. We would be committed to a primary election system – something both parties have expressed interest in but have failed to initiate – and we would promise to propose more legislation than any other party. Even if in the minority, our party would be the lifeblood of our legislature. Join us, and sign the petition here. You will not be asked to join the Universal Union, to join this future party’s efforts, or to vote for said party in future elections. We merely need your support to get our names on the ballots. Abeyot Okoro, Union President

UNCHAINED The Commoner’s News and the Official Publication of the Universal Union Vol. 2 Godfrey’s Triumph, 1769 “UNCHAINED” is an alternative newspaper, offering crucial political coverage to the commoner class. Our ultimate goal is to educate and inform the masses of the affairs of government, especially the happenings of the legislature, which will impact the lives of the average person. It is the official publication of the Universal Union, an organization designed to protect the rights of working people, and improve society for the many, not the few. If you wish to become a contributor for UNCHAINED, please contact the primary editor, Abeyot Okoro. ((Liam#7649)) Pre-Election Polling Breakdown Join the Union President, Abeyot Okoro, as he breaks down data from the Universal Union’s latest and final pre-election polling data. Party Report Cards The Universal Union has graded each party by allocating “points” to both factions, in intervals of five, depending on the party’s stance and how high of a priority that political issue is for us. We spent time combing through old legislation, campaign fliers, and responses from the most recent debate to determine the scores for each party. These are not percentages, and they are not graded out of a specific total, but are instead general evaluations of various policies provided by each party. The results were close, and a large reason for that is a lack of legislation in the House of Commons. The outcome of this report card only highlights the necessity of a third party, who will produce record amounts of legislation, and give voters an alternative to the two-party dichotomy. By no means, are we endorsing either party. Prior to this election, before the parties produced platforms with entirely new stances on particular issues, the results would have been vastly different. Debate Transcript The Universal Union, some two Saint’s days ago, sponsored a debate in Varoche Hall between party leaders Jonah Stahl-Elendil and Amadeus d’Aryn. A poll was conducted with a small sample size of twenty, asking voters who they believe won the debate, and 60% said they thought Elendil won, whereas the other 40% said they thought d’Aryn won. The debate was moderated by union representatives Abeyot Okoro and Vivaca Rutledge. The transcript is below.

THE UNIVERSAL UNION of Imperial Workers, Commoners, and Allies Now Accepting Members The Universal Union is happy to sponsor a debate between both party leaders in the upcoming national legislative elections, to decide on the composition of the 1769 House of Commons. Two parties will viciously fight for control over the legislative body – The Josephite Union and the Everadines. Voters will decide if they are satisfied with the current Josephite administration, and if they trust Jonah Stahl-Elendil to fill the shoes of Terrence May, or if Oren is ready for a new party’s leadership in the form of Amadeus d’Aryn. Both men are hopeful to become the next leader of the House of Commons, but one will be sorely disappointed. The moderators shall be union representatives Abeyot Okoro and Vivaca Rutledge. Moderators are impartial, and will treat both candidates with a “tough but fair” attitude. The moderators will ask questions related to the Universal Union’s interests and political platform, investigating to discover which candidate is more representative of the commoner class. The debate shall take place for approximately one Saint’s hour in Varoche Hall. Candidates will each have a period to answer questions given to them, and a shorter period to respond. However, we may moderate to our discretion. ((Both candidates will typically receive two message’s worth of responses per question. I.E. we will ask candidate A a question, candidate B will respond, candidate A will reply, and candidate B will conclude.)) IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION that you wish the candidates to answer, please submit your name and the question to the Universal Union’s representatives ((Liam#7649)) and they will be considered as part of the debate. We wish both candidates good luck, and hope you can come to spectate the Universal Union’s 1769 Leadership Debates. ((WEDNESDAY, VAROCHE HALL, 3:45 – 4:45pm EST))

THE UNIVERSAL UNION of Imperial Workers, Commoners, and Allies The Atheran Kestrel is depicted within a red star. Often a symbol closely affiliated with the De Rolle Rebellion in the early 1500’s, the Atheran Kestrel is associated with democratic values and the city of Felsen. 13th of the Sun’s Smile, 1768 MEMBERSHIP FORUM A membership forum is stapled here, ready to be filled out. The Universal Union, established only some four seeds ago, has already witnessed tremendous success in the beginnings of public policy discussions improving life for the average commoner, as well as establishing an alternative media source, delivering stories of interest to the disenfranchised and marginalized Imperial citizens. The Universal Union is a lobbying and advocacy group, swearing to uphold the emboldened spirit of the commoner class, and to protect their well-being in the workplace. We work day and night, conversing with politicians to pass legislation supporting the Empire’s laborers and exploited peoples. The end goal of the union is to create a society concerning the needs of the masses first. By becoming a member, the Union shall mail you your own membership card, detailed here; Upon becoming a card-carrying member of the Universal Union, you will be guaranteed the following privileges; Professional assistance in collective bargaining efforts Free-of-charge legal counseling, either as a defendant against unfair charges, or a plaintiff taking on powerful interests A vote on union matters, such as the election of committee members and vital policy planks Guaranteed seating at Universal Union conventions Advanced issues of our union publication, “UNCHAINED” Union membership is entirely free. There will be a vote in the near future to decipher union membership dues, in order to pay for our operations, our employee salaries, and our headquarter maintenance. A membership forum is stapled here, ready to be filled out. JOIN THE UNION CONTACT PRESIDENT OKORO ((Liam#7649 / Papa_Liam))

UNCHAINED Vol 1. The Commoner’s News and the Official Publication of the Universal Union 14th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1678 “UNCHAINED” is an alternative newspaper, offering crucial political coverage to the commoner class. Our ultimate goal is to educate and inform the masses of the affairs of government, especially the happenings of the legislature, which will impact the lives of the average person. It is the official publication of the Universal Union, an organization designed to protect the rights of working people, and improve society for the many, not the few. If you wish to become a reporter for UNCHAINED, please contact the primary editor, Abeyot Okoro. ((Liam#7649)) Quick Headlines: Josephites Maintain Narrow Margin in the Polls President Terrence May Resigns The House confirms Jasper Carrington considered for Interior Secretary Peter II Coronated as King of Kaedrin Interview with Jonah Elendil Interview with Amadeus d’Aryn President of the House, Terrance May, Resigns President Terrance May, speaking at the Second Josephite Convetion, delivering his resignation speech. At the most recent Josephite party convention, held in New Reza, long-time civil servant and President of the House of Commons announced his resignation, both from the legislature and his post as party chair. It was initially a melancholy moment for many at the convention, with the distraught room chanting “Four More Years!” The tone then switched to revolutionary optimism, as party officials and future candidates took the stage, and eventually dubbed leading Josephite, Jonah Stahl-Elendil, the new party leader. Should the Josephites maintain the majority of seats in the next election, Mr. Elendil will be the presumptive President. Below is a transcript of President May’s resignation speech. Interviews with Party Leaders, Amadeus d’Aryn, Jonah Stahl-Elendil The leaders of both political factions in the House of Commons, Amadeus d’Aryn of the Evardines and Jonah Stahl-Elendil of the Josephites, were willing to give their perspectives on the upcoming elections for the national legislature. We shall, for now, leave their viability and dedication to the voters at the reader’s discretion. Both leaders maintain that they strongly believe their party will be successful in the next election, and one of them is sure to be disappointed. Elendil maintains that the Josephites have a winning strategy, communicating with people across the Empire in their hometowns, whilst the Everadines are rolling out an ambitious new platform they hope will appease voters. Each party has stated that they are delivering a new slate of fresh faces to the electorate this upcoming election. Amadeus d’Aryn Jonah Stahl-Elendil Please contact Abeyot Okoro ((Liam#7649)) with inquiries about reporting for UNCHAINED.

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Lobbyst – Private – Annual Wage: 300 Marks. The Universal Union is hiring full-time lobbyists to promote government legislation. You will be tasked with communicating among statesmen and politicians, influencing votes, and running political operations which aide the interests of commoners, the working people, and the marginalized. Manager: Abeyot Okoro / Papa_Liam / Liam#7649 Reporter – Private – Annual Wage: Variable, Commission-based. The Universal Union's newspaper "UNCHAINED" is hiring reporters and writers who support the advancement of the interests of the Imperial commoner. You will be tasked with rigid and aggressive reporting, closely following a legislative agenda, interviewing politicians and statesmen, offering election coverage, and potentially writing your own editorials on state affairs. Manager: Abeyot Okoro / Papa_Liam / Liam#7649

The Durant Group returns the letters to the C&C complex next-door. “To whom it may concern, We appreciate the feedback and concerns from fellow business conglomerates such as yours, as you will be our primary users. We wish to dispell some rumors, which are reinforced from the details in our charter. The value of stocks are not determined by the Helena Stock Exchange’s board of company representatives, this board exists for a fair decision making process and to determine a chairman in a process soon to be announced, once representatives are chosen. There will be no instances of insider trading, as the equations for the price of shares is publicly available, and so shall a record of the transactions taking place – in other words, individuals may calculate the prices for themselves. It is agreed that it is not ideal for a private company to be managing a stock market, but consider the following; The Durant Group has no sustainable income outside of transaction fees as of now, after the nationalization of our railroads and the closure of our casinos and taverns. This is our primary focus, and we will not be participating in the market ourselves as of present. In the scenario that the Durant Group does launch new business ventures, chief executive authority will no longer be in our hands. It will be shifted to whomever the neutral chair is, we are simply pioneering this project as of now because nobody else will, and we need to get it off the group, as a public stock market is something we desire. If a company prestigious as yours wishes to participate in the market and sit on our five-member board to ensure the neutrality and well-being of the market, we would be honored to have you.” - Durant Goldhand [!] There is no wax seal, as there was not enough money in the budget to afford one.

[!] The sounds of money fill the streets of Helena. Helena – the city of big business, rising industry, and a new market for virtual capital investments. In the last four decades, the likes of extremely successful companies and corporate conglomerates have dominated the Empire, and many of them are based here, in the heart of the Empire. That’s why the Durant Group saw it fit to open the Helena Stock Exchange, a neutral arbiter and outlet for companies to sell portions of ownership in their companies to the public, and subsequently, for the public to then trade those shares. This offers the opportunity for both companies and consumers to benefit from the glories of capitalism, wherein investors can potentially make a substantial amount of money buy purchasing stocks whilst they’re at a low price, and reselling them when they increase to a higher price. An ingenious concept. Other companies had used a system of garnering investments prior through a share-system internally, but those prices were mostly static, not open to the public, and most importantly, not subject to competition. Now, companies across the continent can register with the Helena Stock Exchange and take the next leap towards a new, global economy. All info below is subject to change at any time. STANDARD INFORMATION CURRENT ADDRESS: Nauzica Square Stall 2 CURRENT TRANSACTION FEE: 5% HOURS OF OPERATION: Weekdays, 3 – 4pm EST IMPORTANT LINKS HELENA STOCK EXCHANGE CHARTER STOCK PRICE TRACKER [WIP] Contact Durant Goldhand with inquiries, or to register your company with the Helena Stock Exchange. ((Papa_Liam)) ((Liam#7649)) ((If any other players have interest in helping us create a functioning stock market or have any feedback to give, it’d definitely be more than appreciated))

[!] The long awaited casino, situated in the town square of the one and only Golden City, finally opens its doors. THE SNAKE’S DEN CASINO GRAND OPENING TUESDAY, 7PM EST – 9PM EST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE A RAFFLE STILL HIRING The Snake’s Den Casino is the newest venture in a string of companies founded by Durant Goldhand. The Snake’s Den is located at Sabo’s Sq. 1, Formerly a landmark tavern in Ves, the facility was purchased by Durant Goldhand in 1729, to be reformed into a high-class casino, the likes of which have never been seen in history. Small gambling institutions have existed throughout the ages, but none have withstood the test of time, nor been able to garner such a robust consumer base. In the Golden City, the fortress of opportunity, this once fanatical notion can become a reality. For both the businessman and patron, this institution serves to provide an incredible amount of entertainment to our customers, and a center of economic development for the city’s residents. In addition to providing a venue for gambling, the Snake’s Den also offers multiple other services to our patrons, such as alcohol, venues, and VIP benefits Photo Album: I. CASINO TOKENS Casino tokens – sometimes referred to as casino chips or poker chips – are the central currency used when placing bets in various games. The casino sells these tokens for their corresponding denominational value, and you can then bet the equal amount in any game. These tokens exist for the purpose of easily counting minae, preventing fraud during gameplay, and for easy transfer of winnings from one player to another. After you’ve finished gambling for the night, you can then redeem your tokens at the same location for 90% of it’s original value. This is because the house collects 10% of the earnings on all winnings to keep the facility running, pay employees, and afford to payout larger prizes to our luckiest winners. It’s the house’s primary source of income. Don’t worry – you’ll still keep the vast majority of your winnings, as you are entitled to! CHIP DENOMINATIONS; YELLOW – 25 Mina RED – 50 Mina BLUE – 100 Mina PURPLE – 200 Mina II. GAMES As for the actual games provided by the Snake’s Den, we currently provide four official games: Cretzer Craps, Poker Dice, Goldhand Roulette, and Chicken. As of right now, those games should suffice all essential gambling needs, but in the near future we plan to expand our selection to include Ulug Blackjack, Vesian Chess, and even automated gambling machines with new-age technology! ((OOC NOTES)) Note that either due to in-game restrictions, or for the sake of simplicity, many games have been dulled down to accommodate for server limitations. Even if you think you understand the basis of a game – which is helpful – I’d implore you to read the full-length rules below to play the game properly. When placing bets, there’s a small chest underneath/next to each table. Place your tokens in this chest. The winner may freely take the tokens they are entitled to. All actions are reflected by using /roll II.1 GOLDHAND ROULETTE Players: 1+ Maximum Bet: 200 Difficulty: Easy Goldhand Roulette is anticipated to be a more popular game, due to it’s simplicity and effortlessness. Roulette is the only game that requires a dealer present to operate, as instead of playing against other casino patrons, you’re playing against the house. This is a game found almost exclusively in casinos, and is beloved by novice gamblers for it’s simple rules and luck-based victory. The objective of the game is to place bets on different numbers, and to hope that, after a ball is flung into a spinning wheel, one of your numbers is selected. Due to it’s simplicity, multiple players can “play,” and theoretically can hold as many players as the dealer feels comfortable handling in a single game. HOW TO PLAY; Approach the roulette table, and the present dealer. Ensure you have your tokens on your person, otherwise you will not be allowed to play. Tell the dealer what type of bet you’d like to make, and for how much. You may place multiple bets on various different locations on the board, so long as your total bet does not exceed 200 minae. When the dealer says “NO MORE BETS,” no more bets may be placed by any players, and the game begins. A ball will be rolled into the wheel, and shall land into one of the 37 slots. If the ball lands into a number you’ve bet on, you shall be appropriated the proper payout in tokens. If not, your tokens are returned back to the house. TYPES OF BETS; REDS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on a red number, you will receive twice your original bet. BLACKS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on a black number, you will receive twice your original bet. EVENS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on an even number, you will receive twice your original bet. ODDS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on an odd number, you will receive twice your original bet. LOWS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on a number 1 – 18, you will receive twice your original bet. HIGHS, 1:1 – If the ball lands on a number 19 – 36, you will receive twice your original bet. COLUMNS, 2:1 – There are three Column bets; 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. If you place a bet on any of these and a number in your column is selected, you will receive thrice your bet. DOZENS, 2:1 – There are three Dozens bets; top row, middle row, and bottom row. If you place a bet on any of these and a number in your row is selected, you will receive thrice your bet. SQUARE, 6:1 – This bet is placed on four numbers sharing one corner. If the ball lands on any of those four numbers, you receive 7x your original bet. STREET, 8:1 – This bet is placed on any three adjacent numbers in a column, going straight up and down. Payout from this is 9x the original bet. SPLIT, 10:1 – This bet is placed on any two adjacent numbers, and offers a payout of 11x the original bet. STRAIGHT UP, 12:1 – This is a bet on any single number. Payout is 13x the original bet. ((Payouts are expected to gradually reflect actual roulette payouts as the casino becomes more stable.)) II.2 CHICKEN Players: 2 Minimum Bet: 25 Difficulty: Easy Chicken is a simplistic card game, formulated by bored tavern-go’ers. Players are granted stacks of cards descending in numerical order, and are both to rapidly play their hands unto the table in front of them. The game can be played starting with cards labeled at either 100, 50, or 25, depending on the length of the desired game. The objective is to be the first individual to draw a “One” card. HOW TO PLAY; Both individuals are to place a bet of identical amount. Decide who’s to go first. If there’s disagreement, flip a coin ((/roll 2)) The first player will draw the top card ((/roll 100, 50, or 25)) The card drawn will then be the highest number the next player can draw ((/roll the number drawn by the previous player)) The other player then continues the process, until one of the pair have drawn a one. If, at any time, either player feels as if they may lose, they may call “CHICKEN” to keep half of their bet (A quarter of the pot). Calling “CHICKEN” essentially means you forfeit the game, but keep half of your bet, while your opponent receives ¾ of the pot. If neither player calls “CHICKEN,” and the game ends in drawing a “One” card, then the victor will keep the entire pot. (( P1 /roll 50, gets 34 P2 /roll 34, gets 27 P1 /roll 27, gets 12 P2 /roll 12, gets 4 P1 /roll 4, gets 2 P2 /roll 2, gets 1, wins )) II.3 CRETZER CRAPS Players: 2 – 4 Minimum Bet: 50 Difficulty: Moderate Cretzer Craps has been a staple gambling game for the last century. In the 1640’s, the Landsknecht Soldiers had to find ways of entertaining themselves while also keeping their games quick and easy so they could play them between duties, picket and sentry shifts. The game is relatively fair for all players involved and is hard to best with cheating, which are two upsides to incoming players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to roll a 7 or 11. HOW TO PLAY; All players must initially agree to bet the same amount into the pot. On any respective player’s turn, they may opt to raise their bet, so long as another player is willing to match them. Before the game or round, each player will roll one of their die (/roll 6) to determine who goes first when the game starts. Highest number wins. Once the game starts, turns will be taken clockwise from the person who rolls first. Once the game or round begins, the starting player will roll both their dice (/roll 12). Players will take turns doing this until someone wins or all but one are eliminated. Every player doesn't roll their dice at the same time. Each player is trying to roll a 7 or 11. If the dice land on either of these numbers, the person who rolls them wins instantly. Other players do not roll their dice and the game ends right there. If a player rolls a 2, 3 or 12 they lose instantly and must sit out until the game is complete. Any other number rolled neither wins nor loses the game. You simply await your next turn. The victor keeps all the chips in the pot. II.4 POKER DICE Players: 2 – 6 Minimum Bet: 25 Difficulty: Advanced Poker Dice is an essential Vesian pastime. Enjoyed originally by local guards, the game has expanded to become the Kingdom’s most beloved game, perhaps next to chess. The game involves using regular numbered die, but rolled into a cup by all players to receive their “hand.” The goal of the player is to receive the best hand, in accordance to traditional poker rankings. HOW TO PLAY; All players must initially agree to bet the same opening amount into the pot – usually 25 mina in low stakes games, 50 in high stakes games. All players then roll their 6-sided dice five times, to create their hand. After all players have their initial hand, any player may opt to raise the bet, either as a method of intimidation or a route to gain more chips when encountered with a potential win. All players must then either respond by matching the bet (Or, if the don’t have enough to match, to go all-in), or folding. Folding is a strategy used by players who’re pessimistic about their odds of winning, and don’t wish to lose anymore money. After raising, any player who wants to re-roll any of their dice may do so. The new numbers received are the players’ new, and final hand. The individual with the highest ranking poker hand is the victor, receiving the pot. If there is no clear victor, the tied players may re-roll once again. POKER HAND RANKINGS FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST; Five-of-a-kind, where all dice are of the same value Four-of-a-kind, where four of five dice are of the same value Full House, where you have one pair and one three-of-a-kind Six High Straight, where a 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are rolled Five High Straight, where a 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are rolled Three-of-a-kind, where three dice show the same value Two pairs, where the player has two separate matching pairs of dice Pair, where two dice match Junk, where all dice are mismatched III. VIP MEMBERSHIP Our most valued patrons are granted VIP status, with additional perks to accompany their status. Individuals either pay for this privilege, or are given the status directly by management. There are various tiers to VIP membership status, all accompanied by their own special perks. CARBARUM 3,000 / month Highest priority status for wait staff Receive privilege to speak with any member of high management and owner at will Bottle service Drinks are discounted by 75% All room and venue reservations are comped VIP Lounge access PLATINUM 2,000 / month High priority status for wait staff Receive privilege to speak with any member of high management Bottle service Drinks are discounted by 25% Room and venue reservations are discounted by 50% VIP Lounge access AURUM 1,500 / month Bottle service VIP Lounge access IV. GAME NIGHTS “Game Nights” are held once a Saint’s week. During game nights, there will be discounted drinks, raffles, roulette tables staffed all night, and the possibility of live music. ((Game nights will be held every Wednesday night, from 8pm EST – 10pm EST.)) V. VENUE RESERVATIONS Our multi-purpose room is available for reservations! You’re allowed to book the upper floor multi-purpose room for private events, for only 300 minae / Saint’s hour. You’ll be given traditional wait staff service, should you so desire, and are given permission to furnish the floor however you’d like for your event. Additionally, you may also book the entire casino for 1,000 minae / Saint’s hour. Speak directly to Durant Goldhand to make reservations. (( Message Papa_Liam on Discord with any inquiries, at #Liam#7649 ))

[!] An employment flier is posted, primarily around Ves. THE SNAKE’S DEN CASINO NOW HIRING The Snake’s Den Casino inhabits the center of Ves at Sabo’s Sq. 1, the Golden City, the global capital of gambling and finances. It exists as the property of Durant Entertainment Industries, a subsidiary company of The Durant Group. Formerly a landmark tavern in Ves, the facility was purchased by Durant Goldhand in 1729, to be reformed into a high-class casino, the likes of which have never been seen in history. Small gambling institutions have existed throughout the ages, but none have withstood the test of time, nor been able to garner such a robust consumer base. In the Golden City, the fortress of opportunity, this once fanatical notion can become a reality. However, in order to operate such an ambitious project, employees and laborers are required. That’s why we’re hiring individuals to become the lifeblood of the Snake Den. BARTENDERS Although a casino, the Snake’s Den is still functional as an alcohol-serving tavern. We require individuals who can properly manage the drink and food orders of parched gamblers. This position requires servers who can manage many instructions simultaneously, and has superb communication / customer service abilities. BOUNCERS Any proper casino needs bouncers and pit bosses to ensure there’s no rough-housing or funny business. As a bouncer, your job will be to ensure that any and all conflict is taken outside of the casino. In addition, you must keep an eye out for anybody who might attempt to cheat their opponent – or the house – while playing a game. To perform this task, you’re required to be physically threatening, strong, and able to resolve conflicts at your own discretion whilst not upsetting the balance of the casino. WAIT STAFF / BOTTLE GIRLS Our customers expect excellent service whilst gambling. That’s why, as a member of the wait staff, it’s your job to cater to the needs of our patrons. Bring drinks to the tables upon request, take their food orders, fetch other staff members when conflict arises. In addition, the “bottle girls” are tasked with bringing the most expensive bottles of alcohol to the VIP lounge upon request. They are also asked to keep our highest profile customers happy with their experience at the casino. You are the face of the casino, and as such, must have superior charisma and catering skills. DRINK SUPPLIERS As an external position, we require partnered companies that can manufacture and deliver drinks to the casino on a semi-frequent basis. Reliable brewers are all welcome to ship us their liquor, so long as it meets regulations and standards as enforced by the Imperial Food and Drug Administration. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS You must be at least eighteen years of age You must be in adequate legal standing You must be able to report to the casino without any exterior assistance You mustn’t practice any forbidden arts, nor be of unworldly origin You must be willing to wear the company mandated uniforms Not all applicants will be accepted. Some applicants may be refused due to inadequate qualifications. Other applicants may be refused due to a shortage in the necessity for the required position. To apply, please contact Durant Goldhand ((Liam#7649)) directly.

A BRIEF NOTICE FROM THE DURANT RAIL COMPANY THE ALFRED MYRE MEMORIAL RAIL In the year 1727, the Alfred Myre Memorial Rail, linking together the Golden City of Ves and the Imperial Capital of Helena, became operational. Now, in 1730, it is open to the public, allowing civilian customers to ride the rail line. The Durant Rail Company, a subsidiary of the Durant Group, poured an estimated 34k mina into the project, combining material, labor, and land usage costs. Regardless, this piece of industry serves as a great advancement in transport technology, connecting an Empire which was severely fractured only a mere decade ago. Although functional, the rail still has a long way to go before being officially “complete”. Nonetheless, customers can still purchase a ticket at either station for a mere nine minae. The automated technology which makes these rails and ticket dispensaries possible are still in their infant stages, and are subject to malfunction. Any such issues should be reported directly to management ((Liam#7649)). Stations can be found in both Helena and Ves, leading up to their respective main gates. In addition, there are shops situated at each station, available for purchase at 300 minae / Saint’s month. We would like to thank the following people for making this line possible; The investors, who gave their coin in the name of the advancement of industry The managers, who worked tirelessly to harness the financial security of the line The workers, who laid each spike and dug every tunnel Our future patrons, who may enjoy the railroad for centuries to come ~ Durant Goldhand, Chairman of the Durant Group 12th of Owyn’s Light / Malin’s Welcome, 1730 ((The current ticket dispensary system isn’t perfected, but is operational. As such, everyone with complaints, suggestions, or qualms should PM me directly so that we can fix it.))