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Full Name of Man - Cadoc Dougal Flynt Date of Birth of Man - 1920 Name of Woman - Sorcha Elspeth MacPherson Date of Birth of Woman - 1925 Location of Ceremony - St. Edmond's Abbey, Petra Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1949 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Mother Rhosyn ================================================= Full Name of Man - Aleksandr Volkov Date of Birth of Man - 1930 Name of Woman - Lavette Stroheim Date of Birth of Woman - 1929 Location of Ceremony - Chapel of St. Arpad, Veletz Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1949 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Mother Rhosyn ================================================= Full Name of Man - Morgan of Angren Date of Birth of Man - 1900 Name of Woman - Grimhildr Date of Birth of Woman - 1903 Location of Ceremony - The Monastery at Lemon Hill Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1949 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Mother Rhosyn

Mother Rhosyn, a former pupil of the renowned darkspawn expert Antonius Cardinal Artorus, took a deep breath as she read the missive. She knew that she had been trained well, and was prepared to undertake testing there the behest of their government and the Holy Mother Church. It was her idea and hers alone that the testing being conducted elsewhere in Canondom be extended to her parish, for it was better to be safe than sorry.

Dame Catherine of Furnestock smiled warmly from the Seven Skies. Before her passing, she had wondered what would become of the Commonwealth that had been the brainchild of herself and Paul Salvian. Having remained behind in the old lands of Valfleur, the future had looked grim for the longest time. The late Princess Imperial had become morbidly depressed after the calamitous Petran Civil War, for naught but poverty and humiliation had awaited the Commonwealth in the aftermath of that conflict. In her final days, she had given to Elizabeth Brae a set of letters to deliver, and in Renilde's, she had urged her to be a lioness and not a lamb. To keep on fighting. To not lay down and die. Her former ward had not disappointed her. "She didn't give up. Your daughter- Never gave up. And she knew when best to pass on the reigns too, just like I showed her that day in the old senate," She remarked to Paul ( @bickando ) with a prideful smirk, for Renilde's victory was also her own. It was a vindication of how she had spent the later years of her life after the collapse of the Empire she so loved, that something new her descendants could be proud of would rise from its ashes. "Everyone thought Petra was going to fail. Everyone, Paul. But it didn't. Because Renilde kept her cool, and refused to let that flame that we started die. I am so, so proud of her. And I am beyond certain that her granddaughter, a descendant of our children, is made of similar grit."

THE CHAMBERIAN ELECTION OF 1945 7th of Sun’s Smile, 1945 IC | 7th of Sun’s Smile, 149 SA As is stipulated under the Ordinance of Odyssey Quay, elections must be facilitated every decade so that the people of the Free Port of Chambery might choose an elected leader to represent them. With the pending retirement of our Maitresse, Ophelia von Wittenbach, a new Master of Chambery must be elected from among its residents. Thus, municipal elections as hencely open to individuals who meet the following requirements: Are of 18 years of age or older, Presently own property within the Free Port OR are a Celestial Trustee, Are in good legal standing with the Free Port and the Commonwealth Those interested in running are welcome to tender an application to the Chairwoman of the Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture, Elizabeth Brae, to Celestial Square 1 using the following format: ((MC USERNAME:)) NAME: AGE: CHAMBERY PROPERTY ADDRESS: IN GOOD LEGAL STANDING?: Candidacies shall be closed in six Saint’s Days time. Thereafter, the polls shall be opened and will close exactly one year following this proclamation. SIGNED, The Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Brae, Chairwoman of the CCCC

Dame Catherine of Furnestock, first Chancellor of the Commonwealth and namesake of the child, looked down from the Seven Skies with both fondness and approval. "I do hope she does well, when her time comes," She remarked to the girl's also deceased mother. "I am sure that she will, in truth." == === == === == The girl's deceased mother, Princess Winifred, shed a relieved tear in those same Seven Skies. Her final request had been honored. She was happy that her mother had seen fit for her daughter to be the one to inherit the Throne of Garmont, and continued to watch over her from the afterlife.

Username: Dixie_Serenade Character Name: Pandora Number in Party: 2-4 Discord: AndrewTech101 == == == == == [!] A short letter was attached to the booking paperwork, which read as follows: @Shorsand

"A personal invite? Why, it seems I'll have to attend in that case! I'll have to bring a nice gift for the newly weds," The President of the NGS remarked to her Vice President, an excited smile having come upon her features. It had been many years since the sorceress had visited Talar'nor, and this would be a wonderful excuse to get out of Chambery!

✵ ENCHANTER FOR HIRE ✵ [!] Fliers were posted across the disparate realms of humanity... Greetings, and salutations. I am the Pathfinder Wizard. For decades, I have served dozens of customers across the eastern seaboard of Almaris for well over a century, providing replacement limbs and defensive enchantments to my customers at an affordable price. I take great pride in shaping the arcane into custom artesian pieces for protective, utilitarian, and aesthetic use. To me, magic is an art, and must be handled responsibly with both thought and care. When you purchase from me, you purchase something from an experienced professional that has been responsibly and uniquely made for YOUR needs! Although I have retired from the trade for the most part, I have decided to extend my services once more for a LIMITED TIME ONLY to cover some of my living expenses. I offer a wide variety of goods and services to those patrons whom choose to commission my services, including the following: Enchantments (Made to Order; Specialies in Water & Fire Evocation / Translocation) Lesser Enchantments: 150 – 300 minas Potent Enchantments: 300 – 500 minas Grand Enchantments: 500+ minas Custom Wands & Implements (Uniquely Crafted with Care; Enhances Connection Focus and Doubles Spell Range) Arcane Implements: 75 - 150 minas Atronach Limb Prosthetics (20% Discount for all Military Veterans; Specialty in Water & Fire; Telekinetic Limbs for a LIMITED TIME ONLY) Elemental Limbs: 500+ minas* Other Atronach Creations (Includes atronach drones; Does NOT extend to sentient atronachs) Atronach Drones: 500+ minas *Standard issue limb price, the inclusion of extra enchantments & features may incur additional charges. If you wish to commission my services, please address a letter to 'The Pathfinder Wizard' to be sent to the Vallagne aviary. Be sure to include a name and return address so that I can reach out to you in turn, and thank you for your patronage in advance!

The fight to pull through had been long and grueling, but Winifred had always been a fighter. Even during the worst of times, she had never given up. It was the story of her entire life, a tale of overcoming adversity against all odds. As the fever took her and she faded in and out of consciousness, she remembered just how lonely her childhood had been in Valfleur. Her vast studies revolved around history, economics, theology, religion, the best her parents could have possibly procured for her. And when she came back, she found herself armed not with the sword, but with the pen. This was to be her closest ally. Even as a young woman, she was instrumental in engineering the Petran economic revival. There was so much to be proud of, so much for her people to look forward to... ...But she knew that God was about to call her home. Though best doctors were at her bedside, she knew deep down that it would not her destiny to rule as Sovereign. Not that she had ever truly wanted to, her sense of humility being what it was. Ruling was a duty, and she was but a servant. As she grew weaker and everything faded away, her thoughts were of her infant son and daughter. Especially of Catherine, her eldest child whom she loved from the moment she had laid eyes upon her. She would be the hope of her people. And she thought of her husband, Adrian, who had so faithfully remained by her side. She thought of her mother, a proud Queen, redeemed in the sight of God and vindicated where once she had been mocked. Then she thought of her cousin Robert and how he idolized her. She wondered if he would go back to exploring the world when she passed? Sometimes, she wondered if he lingered only due to his odd fascination with her. She hoped he would have a good life regardless. She thought of Caraneth, the Crown Princess of Numendil. She didn't have many friends, but Caraneth was one she held most dear. Ruling was to be her destiny, and Winnie hoped that she would do so well. And then she thought of her other cousin Antonius, the Cardinal who had showed her the Owynist path. She had never completed it. Winifred hoped that God would forgive her for that. In her last moments, she could have sworn that she felt the warmth of a crackling flame... And she smiled, knowing then that she would soon see Owyn after all.

Somewhere in the vastness of the Seven Skies, a mild mannered lawyer waited by the Gates to welcome his wife. "Ah, Ellie!" He clasped his hands together, his spectacles drooping off of his eyes. "I'm so happy to see you here. Or- Not happy, perhaps, but it's better than the alternative. Anyway, you're just in time to help me forage for paper!" He said this as though it was the most normal thing in the world. But his gaze told so much more, showing the pride that he held for her, the gratitude that he had for help his dream and the dream of his ancestors a reality. He would offer his arm for them to walk together, into whatever lay next.

Dame Catherine of Furnestock smiled as she gazed down from the Seven Skies above. A single tear of happiness streamed down her right cheek, which she simply wiped away. "I knew that you would choose to be a lioness," She muttered, before returning to eternal bliss.

THE UNION OF THE RIVER’S HEIR 15th of Sigismund’s End, 1936 TO THE CITIZENS OF THE PETRA, It is with great delight that the Princess of Vallagne, Winifred of the Petra, and Lord Adrian Sarkozic do announce their engagement and upcoming matrimony. While the couple has wished for their courtship to remain a more private affair away from the public eye, these last several years of privacy have allowed them to happily plan a new life together. The holy union of the couple is to be held at the Abbey of St. Edmund in the month of Tobias’ Bounty, 1936. Furthermore, the wedding is to be performed by Cardinal Artorus in the Owynist Rite at the bride’s behest. Furthermore, the House of the Petra shall be hosting a reception in the form of a GRAND TOURNAMENT OF VALLAGNE following the conclusion of the ceremony! A prize of 200 minas and a trophy entitling the winner to the honorary title of “Champion of Vallagne” will be awarded by the Princess of Vallagne to whomever triumphs on the tourney grounds, and citizens of all nations shall be welcome to attend. Those interested may sign up by mail or at the grounds. Special Invitations are extended to the Following: HER MOST SERENE GRACE, Renilde I, Archduchess of the Petra and her esteemed pedigree @tilly THE MOST HONOURABLE, Kasimir Sarkozic, Viscount of Pompourellia and his noble pedigree @Timer HIS GRACE, Markus Sarkozic, Duke of Adria and his noble pedigree @Nooblius HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Caraneth Aryantë, Crown Princess of Númendil @AstriaS HIS HIGHNESS, Paul Alexander of the Petra, Prince of Valfleur @Chorale__ HIS LORDSHIP, Robert Alexander of the Petra @Urge HIS LORDSHIP, Konstantin von Theonus @Deets Ser Morgan of Angren, Lord of Lemon Hill @Fishy TO THE PRINCES OF CANONDOM: HER MOST SERENE GRACE, Renilde I, Archduchess of the Petra and her esteemed pedigree @tilly HIS GRACE, Johannes van Aert, Captain-General of the League of Veletz and his esteemed pedigree @Nectorist HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Númenatâr, King of Númendil and his esteemed pedigree @MalchediaelVult HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, James Leopold, King of Aaun and his esteemed pedigree @LithiumSedai HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Adrian I, King of Balian and his esteemed pedigree @ErikAzog HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aleksandr II, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his esteemed pedigree @Mio TO THE RECOGNIZED NOBILITY OF THE PETRA: HIS GRACE, The Marquis du Clermont, Sir Laurens Henri Halcourt d'Artois and his noble pedigree @Chorale__ THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, The Count of Azor, Sir Ledicort d'Azor and his noble pedigree @HogoBojo THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, The Count of Stassion, Richard Leonus Novellen and his noble pedigree @Optimus420 THE HONOURABLE, The Viscount of Mies, Anthony Marcellus Temesch and his noble pedigree @Cubicita THE HONOURABLE, The Baron of Brasca, Sir Baldwin Pascal Halcourt af Brasca and his noble pedigree @Lyonharted THE HONOURABLE, The Baron d'Artois, Sir Yves Olivier Halcourt d'Artois and his noble pedigree @Cloutfather_ THE HONOURABLE, The Baron of Wittenbach, Sir Nicolas von Wittenbach and his noble pedigree @Etow THE HONOURABLE, The Baron d'Anapolis, Maximilian d'Anapolis and his noble pedigree @Malinor THE HONOURABLE, The Baron of Marignan, Karl von Theonus and his noble pedigree @Deets THE HONOURABLE, The Baron of Celia’Tahn, Xavier Adiler and his noble pedigree @Bird HER LADYSHIP, The Vavasour of Florynn, Cecily d’Amaury and her noble pedigree @Marshi AND TO ALL KNIGHTS, CITIZENS, AND RESIDENTS OF THE ENTIRE COMMONWEALTH! OOC:

A Grand Opening! An Event to Open the Flagship Museum of the NGS The Great Crest of the Northern Geographical Society Est. 1762 ✵ NGS CHAMBERY ✵ Exhibits Opening! Since our arrival in the lands of Aevos, our researchers have been hard at work documenting the New Frontiers of this mysterious continent through our many exploratory efforts. However, the upkeep of museums for the people of the continent remains a key part of our organization’s mission to spread the light of knowledge unto descendant kind. As such, we are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our Flagship Museum in the Free City of Chambery! This institution will be one of many we hope to furnish in the coming years. Though we've yet to open our global archives and these exhibits will be continuously added to and evolved, we hope that this start might allow us to start educating the people of Aevos once again. It is our hope that our headquarters will be only the first of many to come. -Elizabeth Brae President of the Northern Geographical Society ✵ Natural History Exhibition Hall ✵ Explore our Natural History Exhibition Hall to learn about the wonders of our world and the Aevosian continent! Includes: -5 Biomes -11 Lecterns -Complete Map of Aevos -200+ pages of natural history -An Aquarium! ✵ World Cultures Exhibition Hall ✵ Learn about the various races and cultures of Aevos in our World Cultures Exhibition Hall! Includes: -Several Architectural Dioramas -31 Lecterns -Countless Artifacts -400+ pages of history -Map of Arcas ✵ Rotating Exhibition Hall ✵ See the NGS’s writings and displays on the continent of Almaris in our Rotating Exhibition Hall! Includes: -Maps of Almaris -11 Lecterns -200+ pages of natural history ✵ Biographical Exhibition Hall ✵ Explore a sampling of biographies on historical figures written by the NGS over the past century and a half! Includes: -A Selection of Artifacts -28 Lecterns -400+ pages of written biographies -Special Exhibition: History of the NGS ((OOC:))

Nah, it's really not a big deal nowadays. Back in the old days of pre-2016 LotC it used to be heavily stigmatized and could get you OOCly blacklisted from certain opportunities within humanity. It's always been perfectly fine outside of humanity though. Even within humanity itself it's no longer a thing nowadays and has pretty much been eliminated for the most part. And I mean, when you think about it, is playing the opposite gender really that incredibly different from playing an elf, or a dwarf, or an orc, or a magical creature? You're roleplaying a character that's supposed to be distinctly different from yourself in some way anyway, not a self insert. Just gotta be careful to avoid making your character's gender everything about them if you do so. Making a basic concept and then deciding a gender based on how best it vibes with the story of that concept is a good way of avoiding these stereotypes.

[!] Deep within the Catherine Collection of the Petran Crown Jewels was a copy of this letter. She had intended to tender it to the Archduke, but had never had the chance. But it was legitimate. It was written in Emilio's handwriting. It bore his seal in the corner of the document. A old handwritten note was left next to it, a self reminder to Dame Catherine written in her own hand to pursue this further. Emilio had died in her service shortly after the letter was written, and presenting the request was the least she could do, though it would be the Archduke’s decision. The first Chancellor of the Petra had been unable to perform this service. The Archduke had died, and in any case, she knew not where Alexander was. Later, it was not the Princess-Regent's place to act in the stead of her sovereign. Then the Civil War had come. His daughter had perished, and the bastard remained missing. History had yielded a tragic result. She had thought Emilio’s bloodline gone. But she had kept the letter on hand and it was, along with so many of her other historical trinkets, in the possession of the House of the Petra. She thought that perhaps someday, the child might resurface, and it would be uncovered...

STRAYING FROM THE FLOCK The Petran Countryside c. 1929 It was a day very much like any other for Elizabeth Brae. Known to many as the Lady of Du Loc and the President of the NGS, she was an old, retired diplomat who had lived a long and arduous life. The Adunian woman was on her daily stroll from her cottage in the Free Port of Chambery to the Petran capital city of Vallagne, this being a habit that she undertook to keep up the strength of her ailing muscles and heart. Being the explorer that she was, she found herself fathoming a map as she paced along the path that had become as familiar with her as her own home. There were expeditions to plan, exhibits to step up, and of course, minas to make. But as Elizabeth passed by the wheat fields on the periphery of the Petran countryside, she suddenly realized that something was off. She had stepped in something unexpected, something wet. And as she looked down, she noticed that a pool of red liquid had permeated her boots. A chill ran down her spine as the sorceress’s eyes glowed with a cyan hue as she allowed the map to be blown away in the wind, a hand flying into the folds of her coat as she retrieved her wand defensively. Slowly, she carried out, fearing that a beast or a murder might have been on the loose. What she beheld, however, was entirely different from what she had been expecting. Her jaw fell agape as she beheld the ghastly, unnatural sight that lay before her. “God help me…-” Was all that the sorceress was able to mutter before stumbling backward, her connection suddenly breaking. The elderly woman sprinted, though that spring soon turned into a hobble as she darted toward Vallagne with all the energy she could muster. She had to tell someone about this.

THE NORTHERN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY The Great Crest of the Northern Geographical Society Est. 1762 ✵ FOREWORD ✵ ~+~ An Early Society Meeting Under President Herbert, c. 1772 ~+~ Founded by Celestine Herbert in 1762, the Northern Geographical Society (NGS) considers itself to be a highly prestigious, international scholastic organization made up of anthropologists, historians, naturalists, cartographers, and other varieties of scholars and adventurers. We are dedicated to the preservation and diffusement of historical, natural, and cultural knowledge through the upkeep of museums across the continent of Aevos and the undertaking of expeditions to expand the horizons. In order to do this, we maintain a chain of museums across the continent with the goal of eventually establishing one in every major Aevosian country. The institutions we maintain serve to educate the public on a variety of different topics in the fields of culture, history, and naturalism across the land. The operations of the NGS transcend state borders, and our Society takes great pride in the academic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our membership. Our museums are all operated by professionals with impeccable credentials in their areas of expertise, and we take great pride in both our independence as an organization and in our reputation as an unbiased academic society of the utmost integrity. We often go on expeditions in order to expand our horizons and push new frontiers as well as administer these higher institutions of learning, and thus consider ourselves to be adventurers as well as scholars alike. ✵ Leadership of the NGS ✵ Elizabeth Brae 3rd President of the NGS (Art by @frankdh) The President The Vice President Museum Curators Division Chiefs The Celestial Trust Executive Leadership Museum Curators Division Leaders ✵ Our Museums ✵ The Northern Geographical Society takes great pride in the upkeep of our public educational institutions. As the original pioneers of museology, we consider the establishment of public museums to be one of the most effective ways of promoting learning and intercultural awareness across the continent. The NGS Flagship Museum ~ Chambery, Petra ~ (NOTICE: As the NGS vaults are still being cataloged and unloaded, our public exhibits are not expected to be fully open for the next several years.) Our Future Museums ~ Coming Soon to Balian, Talar'Nor, and Others! ~ ✵ JOINING THE NORTHERN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY ✵ ~+~ A Meeting of the Celestial Trust in Aevos, c. 1927 ~+~ While we take great pride in our status as an academic organization characterized by impartiality and integrity, the Northern Geographical Society also considers itself to be a tightly knit family. We care very greatly for the members of our Society, and we as explorers, academics, and adventurers pull work together to pull our resources so that the mission and vision of the NGS might be realized. There are a number of different ways of getting involved with the Northern Geographical Society, easily suiting whatever amount of time and effort a person wishes to dedicate to our organization. From volunteer tour guides to world esteemed scientists, academics, and mages, we at the NGS value a wide variety of skill sets and employ them in the pursuit of our mission. The easiest way of joining the Celestial Trust is to approach the executive leadership, namely the President of the NGS, about becoming a member of one of the Society’s three divisions. They will then become initiates and may choose to render their services in the fields of Research, Exploration, or Diplomacy in whatever manner they see fit as they strive to be awarded full membership in the Society. ~ NGS Research Division ~ ~ NGS Exploration Corps ~ ~ NGS Diplomacy Division ~ To Join one of these divisions of the NGS, please pen a letter to the Office of the President at Celestial Square 1, Chambery, Commonwealth of the Petra expressing your interest in such.. [[Add AndrewTech101 on Discord, send Elizabeth Brae an IRP bird, or send an IRP Forum DM]] THE CELESTIAL TRUST The Celestial Trust is a brotherhood of equal peers, representative in nature of the three divisions of the NGS. It serves as the governing board of the organization, voting and deliberating on administrative matters, affirming the nomination of new Trustees, and proposing expeditions and programs to undertake for the betterment of the NGS and of Aevos. Every member of it has proven their dedication and loyalty to the values of the Northern Geographical Society in some way, shape, or form. They are all acclaimed in their own right as both adventurers and as academics, although some might be more focused in one area than another. In order to gain admission to the Celestial Trust, an individual must prove themselves worthy enough to receive a nomination from the President. This can be done either through noteworthy achievements done outside of the NGS or through multiple years of service as a member of one of the Society’s divisions.

Lord Stafyr, now only a husk of his former self, stared into the fiery flames of his family's hearth. The wheelchair bound man felt dead inside as his friend, Georg, departed. "I'll be joining you soon enough, your Majesty..." The old Almannir muttered to himself as he threw the missive off to the side, tightening the blankets around himself as death itself nipped at him.

Why do we have to have all this stuff on our persona cards? I thought this was a roleplaying server, not a weird RPG grind where every bit of information about our characters has to be mechanically specified and set in stone. Nationality and religion should remain entirely IC and not have a mechanical representation, period. Otherwise NLs will constantly lobby citizens and passers by to join their nations and religious authorities will get angry when you don't put their religion down on your card, but that's just my opinion. I've been vocal about my opposition to realm linking for a while so it's not a new opinion on my end. I get why it's tempting to add a mechanical representation, but the server's supposed to be all about roleplay and we've gotten too deeply corrupted by the dynamics of nations and realms as it is.

The President of the NGS read the translated manuscript with pride, proud that her nephew had finally come into his own academically!

The President of the NGS smiled in a melancholy manner as she read the report at her desk, hoping that Regulus Mane would be at peace now that he had been reunited with his people.

THE ORDINANCE OF ODYSSEY QUAY 19th of Sun’s Smile, 1927 IC | 19th of Sun’s Smile, 131 SA We the people of the Free Port of Chambery, recognizing the unfortunate reality that a government of some variety must be formed to provide for the public welfare, do establish a municipal government through this ordinance at Odyssey Quay. I.) The political leader of the Free Port of Chambery is to be known as the Maître d’Chambery, if male, or the Maîtresse d’Chambery, if female. This translates into “Master of Chambery” in the Common tongue. II.) The Maître d’Chambery shall govern for the citizens of Chambery and be given the responsibilities of: a.) Managing the public infrastructure on the surface of the Free Port of Chambery, b.) Overseeing and organizing the export of fine Chamberian winery abroad, c.) Collecting taxes from residences and businesses, d.) Representing the interests of the Free Port of Chambery within the greater Commonwealth of the Petra and beyond it, as Delegate to the Round Table or otherwise. e.) Maintaining public safety and medical services within the Free Port of Chambery. III.) The Maître is to serve for a 10-year term, at the end of which they may either choose to stand for re-election again or retire. a.) The Maître d’Chambery is to hold office throughout this term until resignation, death, or removal through a recall election. b.) Recall elections must be approved by 2/3rds of CCCC members in attendance at a town hall. If passed, the entire electorate of a regular election will then vote. c.) Nicolas Wittenbach is to be appointed as the first Maître d’Chambery to oversee the initial establishment of the Free Port’s government. All future Maîtres will have to undergo this process. IV.) The Maître is to be empowered to designate agents to assist in the performing of his duties, including: a.) A Steward or stewards, for the management of property. b.) A Sheriff, to maintain law and order and arbitrate disputes between the citizenry. c.) A Representative, to voice the interests of the Free Port and its people in the Commonwealth's legislative assembly, the Round Table. d.) Other deputies which he sees fit to delegate his duties to. V.) Elections for the Maître d’Chambery are to be facilitated by the Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture (CCCC). a.) In the absence of a Maître, the leader of the Celestial Trust shall administratively orchestrate each election as Provisional Chair, the first among equals. This will be done with direct oversight from the other members of the CCCC. b.) The CCCC must chair a town hall within one year of the conclusion of the Maître d’Chambery’s term to allow nominees for the ensuing election to come forward. c.) A member of the CCCC must endorse a candidate that has come forward to be considered on the ballot. d.) Candidates must own a residential property within the Free Port of Chambery and have had their primary residence within it for at least 5 years. e.) The electorate shall consist of all Chamberian property owners, either commercial or residential, and confirmed Celestial Trustees. VI.) The CCCC is to consist of the leaders of the following: a.) Leaders of resident guilds within the Free Port of Chambery or their designated representatives, b.) Leaders of businesses within the Free Port of Chambery that also permanently live within its borders. VII.) While any individual or entity that fulfills the requirements of Article VI may claim a seat on the CCCC, their attendance or participation shall not be compelled under any circumstance. VIII.) Resident guilds shall not have their internal affairs infringed upon by the Maître or the CCCC, provided that the Free Port or the greater Commonwealth’s safety is not jeopardized, nor shall their headquarters be subjected to the burden of taxation. IX.) Future ordinances may be made through chairing a town hall, in which CCCC members shall be allowed to vote on initiatives put forward by the Maître. a.) Town halls must be chaired by the Maître to discuss any proposal not explicitly provided for in the Maître’s powers. b.) The Maître shall also be empowered to host non-binding town halls with the entirety of the populace in attendance to advise or update on ongoing matters of governance. b.) Ordinances must be approved by a majority of the CCCC in attendance. c.) The Maître shall refrain from voting on a proposed ordinance, but will cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie. Signed, His Excellency Nicolas Wittenbach, Maître d’Chambery The Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Brae-Wittenbach, Provisional Chairwoman of the CCCC

Dame Elizabeth gave a thumbs up as her atronach friend brought news of the published charter to her, sipping from a fine glass of Chamberian wine as she overlooked the vineyards beyond her rural cottage!