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Wernher would grasp the letter, waving off the automaton who had delivered it. His eyes would scan the letter as he stowed it away in his jacket. "Ein gutte thing ve have built, brother" The alchemist would stride across the room, now before him a well maintained husk being waxed by a group of clockwork servants. His animatii prosthetic would move to meet the construct, the precision he once had now fading as his hand would tremble against the cold steel. "Let us hope they do nicht lay ruin to it." The aging Vourke would step away, disappearing into the depths of Caladras. Vandrake would set the letter down upon his desk as he slumped down into his chair. His eyes would stare forth as his sight rested upon the massive horn that sat upon a small stack of books. The Knight’s breath would tremble as thoughts ran through his mind, one repeating itself over and over again. “Ich should have been there” The chair would screech against the wooden floor below as Vandrake pushed it backwards, the boards showing the wear and tear of the motion that had been repeated so many times. He would wander his room mindlessly, looking for any distraction as he approached his shelf. Two gauntleted hands would reach out, grasping a handheld drum. Dust had made itself comfortable upon the instrument, time fading its features as it had gone untouched for years. A smile would grow on Vandrake's visage as a tear fell from his eye, leaving its mark upon the center of the drum where three black stallions reared in the snowy terrain of Ravenswood. The drum would be placed back onto the shelf, the dust still undisturbed on the instrument. Vandrake would grasp Kältestille, the Thanhium axe that his father had entrusted him with many years ago. He placed it firmly onto his back as he exited the halls of Caladras, whistling for his horse as he rode through the woods that neighbored the white bastion, hoping to find a certain trickster to take out his anger on.

Vandrake Vourkehardt clicked his tongue as he read the missive, making sure to not put his cart before his horse as he made preparations to march to the Southern Kingdom.

| Joust Participation | Name: Vandrake Vourkehardt Nationality: Garenbrig Do you possess a horse? - (Yes/No) Yes [IGN: ickyNuN] | Melee Participation | Name: Vandrake Vourkehardt Nationality: Garenbrig [IGN: ickyNuN]

Sweat perspired on the bridge of the Vourkehardt's nose as the blazing sun beat down on him in the humid jungle climate. The rhythmic ticking from Wernher's right arm setting the pace for his work as he wordlessly toiled. The crates stacked on the cart, one after the other, placed neatly and packed tightly together. He stepped back to admire his handiwork, flicking a piece of dirt off of his gauntlet into the waters outside of Portoregne. Many thoughts ran through The Alchemist's mind during this tumultuous time, but one lingered longer than the others... "I should probably add more cushioning for my potions"

GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 111 B.A. Legislated and Decreed on 13th of Sigismund’s End, 111 BA INTRODUCTION In order for the citizens of the Kingdom of Balian to have their interests best represented, it is necessary to conduct an audit that would better inform their representatives. The Senate will have access to the documents regarding the audit and will be able to use such information to better guide decisions that would benefit the people. It is their coin, of course, that is collected and their delegates should have the authority to witness where it is funneled into. SECTION I: The Audit I. Every Saint’s week after a Census, an audit will be administered on the Procurators Office. A list of items shall be compiled and presented to the Senate: Taxes received. Any other revenue, and their sources, made by the Kingdom of Balian. Number of Residencies in Portoregne. A detailed budget of where tax money is funneled to. II. During a session of the Balian Senate, a Senator may request an impromptu audit be conducted. For an audit to be enacted: The Senator must appeal for an audit during a session of the Balian Senate. The Senator must give their reasoning, and what they wish to gather by conducting the audit. A vote will be taken by members of the Senate to accept or reject the audit request. The Crown may veto such, as with the power of Royal Assent. III. If an impromptu audit is to be conducted, two saintsweeks will be given to present the documents during a session of the Senate. If the documents are not provided within the given time frame, bar any exemptions due to unforeseen circumstances, a court summons will be issued if documents continue to be withheld. AD GLORIAM DEI, Her Royal Majesty, Sybille I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Countess of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera Father Ivan var Ruthern, Gran Orator of the Senate, Voice of Her Majesty’s Legislature, Clergyman of the Archdiocese of Lotharia. Senator Wernher Vourkehardt, Member of the Balianese Senate Senator Baldric Vourkehardt, Member of the Balianese Senate, Chairman of the Via Avanza Party, Patriarch of House Vourkehardt

APPLICATION FOR INTERVIEW FULL NAME: Wernher Vourkehardt AGE: 31 PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Alchemist Apprentice, Military METHOD OF CONTACT: Discord - thickynunu, IGN: ickyNuN

Name: Wernher Vourkehardt Age: 28 Residence: Glazier Avenue 1 Did you fill out the Census?: Yes (IGN: ickyNuN) (Discord: thickynunu)