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Rickard Vladov proudly casts his and his house's vote for Stefan. "Long live Adria".

ELECTOR NAME: Undisputed Patriarch - Rickard Vladov ELECTOR HOUSE: Vladov VOTE CAST: Da.

Rickard Vladov oversees his guardsmen as they begin construction of a training yard. “At last, a home for our people.”

RP Name: Arnaud de Ruyter MC Name: joenaj Voted: Yes

Arnaud grins

A Resignation *A letter is sent to all Officers and members of the ISA and the Privy Council and pinned outside the ISA Bastille in Helena* 7th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1747, To my esteemed colleagues and comrades, For nearly 30 years I have served as the Secretary of War. In my time, we have seen great upheaval in the world order. Yet, we have stood fast. The current war is fated to end and with it, Oren will remain. Because of this, I believe I have succeeded in my role. I know not all of us have always agreed on the best approach to solve our issues, but it is within our belief in a strong and unified humanity that brought us triumph. In all my years of combat, from the defeat of Lorraine, to the valiant defense of Haense, I know that in the end, men will stand up for what is right. We must instill within our great Empire the ideals which we hold so dear. We must not let ourselves be led astray by personal ambition or internal strife. It is then that I issue my formal resignation and request for discharge. I retire now to my home in Harlingen with my fellow veterans, though I am not gone. I will rise to the occasion as I have before to protect my home so long as it should need me. I thank each of you for the time we have served together and I look forward to hearing of the great accomplishments of this Empire in our future. Nothing above the Empire Leonard II de Ruyter, Count of Harlingen, Knight of St. Edmund’s Cross and Former Secretary of War

ATTENTION HELENA 8th of Sigismund’s End, 1742: By decree of THE SECRETARY OF WAR and the IMPERIAL STATE ARMY with blessing from HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY PETER III. The city of Helena now returns to normal procedures. The following effects of Marshal Law are NO LONGER enforced: FORTIFICATION - All streets are to be fortified and property may be seized in eminent domain if it should serve such a purpose as to protect the citizens of Helena CONSCRIPTION - Every able bodied man and woman above the age of 16 is directed to the WAR OFFICE in the Imperial Barracks to be assigned their Imperial duties POLITICAL REGULATION - Implemented acts and administrative decisions executed within Helena are subject to revision and approval from the ISA Colonel and Secretary of War However, these security measures are still in effect: CURFEW - Citizens are required to be within their homes from sunset to sunrise. Subjects who appear in the street after dark legally may be searched or detained FULL LOCKDOWN - The city is in full lockdown gates will remain closed and managed by the ISA. Confirmed unarmed citizens will be permitted use of the citizen doors DRESS RESTRICTIONS - Hoods and other face-obscuring clothing are strictly forbidden; violators will be detained and searched The city of Helena served its Empire with patriotism and will continue to be a bastion for humanity in the face of barbaric aggression. IN NOMINE DEI Leonard II de Ruyter, Marshal of the Empire and Secretary of War

[!] Hung throughout the streets of Helena lies a flier, a warning to all citizens. ATTENTION HELENA 7th of Horen’s Calling, 1742: By decree of THE SECRETARY OF WAR and the IMPERIAL STATE ARMY with blessing from HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY. The city of Helena is hereby under MARTIAL LAW until further notice. The following points will be enforced to full effect by members of the ISA: CURFEW - Citizens are required to be within their homes from sunset to sunrise. Subjects who appear in the street after dark legally may be searched or detained. FULL LOCKDOWN - The city is in full lockdown gates will remain closed and managed by the ISA. Confirmed unarmed citizens will be permitted use of the citizen doors DRESS RESTRICTIONS - Hoods and other face-obscuring clothing are strictly forbidden; violators will be detained and searched FORTIFICATION - All streets are to be fortified and property may be seized in eminent domain if it should serve such a purpose as to protect the citizens of Helena. CONSCRIPTION - Every able-bodied man and woman above the age of 16 is directed to the WAR OFFICE in the Imperial Barracks to be assigned their Imperial duties. POLITICAL REGULATION - Implemented acts and administrative decisions executed within Helena are subject to revision and approval from the ISA Colonel and Secretary of War. In the face of barbaric aggression and mysterious flying men we must stand together in unification, in humanity, in the Empire. Helena prevails. IN NOMINE DEI Leonard II de Ruyter, Marshal of the Empire and Secretary of War

Imperial Field Marshal Leonard II strolls through the ISA barracks in Helena grinning as a fresh set of recruits begins training in the courtyard.

A Peace It is simply the pleasure that the Count of Harlingen, Secretary of War, Ser Leonard II de Ruyter to announce the ceremonial commencing of his own house, House de Ruyter, and hereby declare the secondary house, House de Leumont. These two houses will now be bound by wedding. Jon-Paul de Leumont, Secretary of Treasury, Count of Provins, is to be wed to Katrien de Ruyter, withholding the current positioning of Liveryman of the Pruvia Ward. The celebration is to be held in Harlingen following the marriage at the church in Helena. All nobility of the Crownlands are invited to attend this humble celebration as two great Houses now bury the feuds long since past.

The Imperial Field Marshal Leonard II cleans off his sword smiling at each of his men who fought bravely against the bandit aggressors.

Leonard II frowns at the news of his long-time liege nearing his end. “In life with service and in death with respect old friend.”