Caranthir_

SURNAME: FitzPeter

FIRST NAME: Anthony

ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: 5 Carrion Circle

YEAR OF BIRTH: 1802

Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Northern District? Yes

Do you have any other title, peerage or military service that may conflict with becoming a Member of the House of Commons, as per the Edict of Reform (1763)? No

If yes, do you understand that you will be required to resign or abdicate from this position should you be elected to the House of Commons, and if this does not occur your seat shall be considered to be vacant?: N/A

((MC NAME)): Caranthir_

RP Name: Anthony Fitzpeter

MC: Caranthir_

Voted: yeah

A certain member of the House of Commons read the controversial manifesto not once, nor twice, but three times through.

He began to sweat, was this a fever dream? Was it all real? It had to be. He couldn't control himself.

"Anthony, your dinner is ready." called a voice from the other room.

"Not yet nana, I need to Risorgiment." cried the shrill Representative, clutching the papers with all his might.

RP name: Anthony Fitzpeter

MC: Caranthir_

Voted: Yes

SURNAME: FitzPeter

FIRST NAME: Anthony

ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Carrion Circle 5

YEAR OF BIRTH: 1802

Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Northern District? Yes

Do you have any other title, peerage or military service that may conflict with becoming a Member of the House of Commons, as per the Edict of Reform (1763)? No

If yes, do you understand that you will be required to resign or abdicate from this position should you be elected to the House of Commons, and if this does not occur your seat shall be considered to be vacant?: Yes

((MC NAME)): Caranthir_

The late Cardinal Sutica, Blessed Amadeus d'Aryn, delights in the signature of his old friend Corwin von Alstreim  - unjustly usurped from his throne - and approves his successors latest move from the Seven Skies.

what is your biggest regret on lotc? asides from running against me in senntisten mayoral election thereby making me lose and putting me on a destructive path of coping still seen today

why should I waste my ratio to ask you a question?

Amadeus d’Aryn lounged on a lavish bench in the Seven Skies, overlooking all creation whilst feasting on a crab pie. He regarded Joseph kindly as he accumulated beside him, offering his friend a portion of the delicacy with a nudge. 

He had shared his youth with the Emperor, owed a great deal to him, and had died gruesomely despite orders from his friend to save him. In life Joseph had been his superior, but in death they were naught but old men on a bench with nowhere to go but eternity, watching the world revolve under the stars. 

"I always knew you were an Everardine, you know." Amadeus admitted, as Joseph bit through a crab leg.

Henry, a blind old fool with not a penny left to his name, was struck down that fateful day in Providence. He had thought to stand by his dear friend Robert in the face of otherwise certain death. He had been a judgeless wit in his final act, but he thought it right to fight for something he believed in: someone he believed in.

In the last moments of his life he whacked a wooden cane into the face of a redshirt ensign and was met with a blade in the stomach forthwith. As he died, he thought of those final words to his fellow conspirators:

"Godspeed, goodmen, I must see to my duty and my destiny."

Thus ended the long tale of Henry Stephen, a man who was the future once.

One of Robert Helvets' defence counsels awaits, nay, expects a fair trial, with impartial jurors not selected at the discretion of the state. He will endeavour himself to prevent the execution of the young lord.

RP Name: Roi Zeid
MC Name: Caranthir_
Voted: Yes 

From the Seven Skies Amadeus d'Aryn wished his old colleague all the help he could get as the Vicar of God. Goodness knows he would need it now. In many respects, he was blissful to not have to witness any longer the treachery of men. Perfection in God, that was all he knew now, and all he would remain for eternity.

The Cardinal Amadeus, having only barely left his state of bedridden illness and with a thick bacon bap squeezed beneath his amusingly thin fingers, had the homily read aloud to him.

As he drifted to sleep ten seconds later, he dreamt of a life that could have been. The ancient statesman was young once again, and bills flowed like water from magnificent fountains. The people applauded him as he lifted the Tapestry of Man up high between both hands. Decades later, the High Pontiff himself congratulated Amadeus on a job well done. He swam amongst a pile of votes, and greeted Joseph II atop a unicorn.

In the real world the manservant grimaced at the sleeping Cardinal.

"A mop, please!" He called out into the hallway as a puddle formed on the floor.

9 minutes ago, GoldWolfGaming said:

Manfried Cardinal St. Julia looks upon the document, remembering that day at the Basilica, "What a day of chaos. And Amadeus.. mmph. Well, at least we move onward and perhaps these Palatine Guard reforms will allow us to function normally." The Vice Chancellor nodded before he walked off into the depths of the Papal Apartments to check on the suffering Cardinal Sutica. @Caranthir_

As Manfried slowly read the contents of the bull out in the confines of his poorly aired room, the Cardinal Amadeus - laid down in a well embroidered bed - found some sense of peace. Having been Vice Chancellor to the last High Pontiff for the majority of his adult life, he saw solace that the true work of his mortal existence would continue in normal function. He seemed resigned to his own fate, whatever it may now be.

The wind-up clock ticked with its old monotonous rhythm. Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock: it did not end, it just kept on going on and on. The lump in the corner of the room stirred restlessly. It had been listening to this same clacking sound, which pulsated in an alternative beat with his heart, since morning.

A door opened.

“Eminence…” came a voice. All it got in return was a groan. The figure moved closer through the dark room, peppered with a variety of smells and spices aromating in and out the wooden beams. 

“Lord Richard died the other day: executed.” the grim-reaper continued, being very blunt with his news. He thought that if he could tell it quickly and straight that it would go by unnoticed, and he would be back down for lunch within a minute. But it was noticed.

A low wail came from the corner, scraping and distressed. The lump barely moved, it barely could. 

A friend gone, another lost forever. Many had gone in the past few years, they seemed to be dropping off one-by-one. Would they meet again in the Skies?  

He no longer knew.

But anything was better than this.

"There comes a time in a mans life where he must wake up and smell the noodles." wrote an elderly Cardinal Amadeus of Oren from under a public bench. "No longer can we be dictated by fantasies and delusions. Pointless scuffles damage the integrity of us all. Let us come together as one, remembering the life of our dear friend James, and endeavouring to create a more perfect humanity which is one with God and itself."

Thereafter, he was content to have a lie down, only to be waken by a pesky elven couple laughing above him on the seat.

Amadeus Cardinal Sutica nodded as the slips of paper were presented before him. He bowed his head to the Pontifical aide, indicating to do now what he must. After a dramatic loss of Cyril Halcourt's vote, all had seemed to be going wrong at the worst possible time. But it had been retrieved, and sent again with apologies, and the votes were now all in.

"Albarosa Cardinalis.."

"Albarosa Cardinalis.."

"Albarosa Cardinalis.."

"Albarosa Cardinalis.."

"Albarosa Cardinalis.."

"Jorenus Cardinalis.."

"Jorenus Cardinalis.."

At this point the long time electoral master, PhD certified, and philosopher-judge Amadeus d'Aryn knew the maths when he saw it. It took him a while, but he eventually figured out that five votes to two was an outright majority. He sent for Albarosa immediately.

A new Pontiff had been chosen by the College of 1802.

ELECTIONEM PONTIFICEM

THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS OF JAMES II

Amadeus Cardinal Sutica @Caranthir_
Manfried Cardinal St. Julia @GoldWolfGaming

Ailred Cardinal Reinmar @argonian

Alfred Cardinal Jorenus @Froschli

Cyril Cardinal Norland @Publius

Johan Cardinal Vuiller @Harald

Laurence Cardinal Albarosa @Draeris

[!] Only these may post on this thread. 

[!] A notice of great importance has been delivered to the College of Cardinals, summoning them to elect a new High Pontiff after the unfortunate passing of His Holiness James II. This election is to be held in the Basilica of Ex. Godfrey in Providence, and to be chaired by the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, and Regent of the Holy Mother Church, Amadeus Cardinal Sutica.

After clearing this throat, the Vice-Chancellor began: 

“In nomine Patris, et Horenus, et Exaltus Honorem.”

"Heavenly Creator, walk with us as our mediator and judge to endow us with a sound mind and contrite heart in the election of the next Holy Pontiff. Grant, we pray, that by your infinite wisdom and omnipotence that whomever is chosen shall reflect your mercy, compassion, strength, and duty in the exercising of this great Holy Office. This we ask in pray, in the name of all Aenguls, all saints, and of the universal church, Amen."

Amadeus looked up, pausing, before he addressed the gathered, reading from a prepared parchment.

"May grace and peace be with you all. Today, we are assembled as a Kingdom to God to bestow upon a new grand shepherd, to serve as the Servant of Servants to God's church, the Supreme Pontiff of The Holy Canon. This holy year of choosing, in Anno Domini 1802, we shall proceed to elect a new High Pontiff. 

The Cardinals then proceed to order, "Extra omnes," signaling the laity and all non-participating guests of the election to be escorted out to begin deliberation.

Amadeus Cardinal Sutica would then walk forward to the scarlet box that stood in the room’s center, casting his own vote.

He invited his peers to do the same.

Vice Chancellor Amadeus, now Regent of the Holy Mother Church, prepares the College of Cardinals without delay whilst intensely mourning the death of his very old friend.

Amadeus d'Aryn, Vice Chancellor to His Holiness James II for decades now, dutifully assents to his dear friend's work with a passionately written "AYE".

THE IMPERIAL MINISTRY OF THE TREASURY

Budget 1800

Summary

This Budget takes place against the backdrop of the state of emergency created by the global transition. The fundamentals of the Orenian economy are strong, and the government is well prepared to face the challenges that come from the size of our nation and to support a burgeoning population. This Budget first and foremost sets out a plan to support the public sector and deliver to individuals and businesses on how we can most efficiently adapt to a new way of life.

Whilst the economy faces great challenges, a careful management of public finances will lead to us being able to inject the necessary cash into national projects that matter to us the most, and to fund a prosperous future.

This Budget announces a series of public sector investments in our infrastructure and institutions that will underpin a more connected national network. Likewise, we will fund an exponential growth in our gold-standard homes and armed forces.

This Budget sets out our plan for future economic security, and finally delivers on our public sector workers. With careful management of our finances, we will provide the headroom for the future.

Economic Context

The Orenian economy overall has strong fundamentals. Which is raised by a strong property taxation system. We are the home to many great organisations and businesses, and our land is fertile. Currently, our public sector employment growth remains strong, revitalised by a change of government bringing in new employees and advisors. Inflation has dropped to all time lows. Bread is cheap and affordable, as are the most basic bought living goods.

Looking to our immediate future, the quick government expansion following our arrival to the continent has created a short-term uncertainty surrounding the management and upkeep of the lands we own, as well as those we look to expand into. The Treasury strongly notes that acquisition of further land represents a risk to our forecasts, but that we are in a relatively strong place financially and any set back will be strictly temporary.

And now looking further ahead, Oren faces a great number of challenges in the medium to long term. Production is at a weak point and is unevenly distributed, alongside a population which is hesitant to invest their limited capital. As a country, we will need to address this situation sooner rather than later.

Public finance summary

With thanks to a strong reserve and revenue outlook the government is able to take action to restore all public wages. This means that we will be able to support our economy in the short term through an injection of cash into public hands. Furthermore, we will provide significant investments in our labour services to support infrastructure growth throughout our new land in the long term.

The Treasury will review our fiscal headroom again ahead of our holding maintenance expenditure.

All spending totals have been delivered whilst ensuring the Budget works in surplus.

Funding public services

This government is committed to providing the funding that the public sector needs to invest itself into the future prosperity of all areas of the nation, so that Orenians can access it with mobility when it matters.

Total departmental spending from previous budgets will fall dramatically, but this is a reflection in the deflation of the currency, and therefore in real terms will continue to provide well for the public sector.

The Budget commits £1,400 marks in departmental spending for this financial year, with further funds being available on demand for national projects and day-to-day spending otherwise unforeseen.

To build and be built

The government is committed to building Oren in this new continent and facilitating a push in productivity across the board, creating opportunities for all Orenians to make a wage should they want one.

By the end of this Diet public sector net investment in real-terms will go up significantly from any point in the last decade. This is currently projected by the Treasury to be in the area of £12,500 marks, and we will achieve this with a working surplus.

Government spending and revenue

Total expenditure is expected to be around £2500 marks in the 1801-1802 financial year. Chart 1 shows spending by function.

Chart 1: Public sector spending 1801-1802

In real terms, this means that 1100 minas will go towards development, 700 towards defence, 500 to the home services, and 200 to justice.

Productivity

In a longer term assessment of a sustainable economic plan higher productivity remains the only tenable path. Investing in infrastructure and ensuring regular public sector pay ensures that Oren has a healthy spending population and profitable businesses. Raising productivity across the board ensures that we will see a long-term growth in yearly tax receipts, and therefore a growth in government spending. The government is committed to raising standards in all areas of the empire and investing in natural resources to expand our national reserves and increase business for our towns and our city. 

Prices

Prices appear to be low across the board, with inflation down significantly since the transition. This means that general wares remain accessible for most Orenians, and therefore property rent and public sector wages reflect this trend. They will remain as they are for the foreseeable future. The government is committed to price stability and will continue to set suitable monetary policies.

Revenue collection

Given the increase in public sector finances the government will set out a plan for its revenue collection which includes new levies carried out on goods or services. The Treasury Department to this end will be announcing His Imperial Majesty’s Inland Revenue (HIMIR), responsible for the collection of taxes and the administration of the government’s regulatory regime.

Orenian revenue is currently topheavy with the capital accounting for more than half of money raised in any tax year through property rents. Estate and township taxation is currently variable, and the government is seeking to implement a system which sets a fixed rate. In the long-term our goal will be to reduce property taxes, whilst also raising a levy on goods and services sold within our empire in a value-added tax system.

The Treasury will spearhead multiple projects to raise revenue across the board, large-scale and national as well as local and departmental. The government is currently assessing the viability of selling government stock to finance our many national projects, corporatising the bank and introducing a state lottery and the expansion of a national debt. Our longer term goal is stabilising the books whilst also enabling the expansion of Oren and the improvement of our land and people.

Secretary of State for the Treasury,

Nicholas Killigrew

Cardinal Sutica wrapped his hands connivingly at the mention of law. Priest by day, Justice of the Peace by night, Amadeus was ready to pounce.

In view of 'REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW ON RESIDENCE STATUS';

Dear Edward Selm & Associates,

Your request for judicial review has been granted. The Supreme Court will be accepting amicus briefs from the public at large and any interested parties for the next three months. After this period has ended, the court shall review the facts of the case, the arguments presented in the briefs, and the original request by Mr. Selm.

As with the previous request for judicial review on election precedence, no injunction shall be granted at this time. The duly elected members and government shall begin their terms as usual, pending the outcome of this litigation.

Kind Regards,

Amadeus d'Aryn, SCJ