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STANDING ORDERS OF THE ROYAL SENATE The Rules of the Senate of Balian A bill passed in the 1st Royal Senate, enacted on the 12th of Godfrey's Triumph, 27 of Balian’s Age INTRODUCTION: In accordance with The Righteous Mantle Edict (18, B.A.), the Senate of Balian does hereby present the rules regarding the internal functioning of the Royal Senate. The purpose of these Standing Orders is to provide the necessary guidelines for Senators to perform their duties in a diligent and orderly manner, to protect free speech and safekeep the necessary decorum that a legislative chamber deserves. SECTION I: Roles and Absentee Voting The meetings of the Senate shall be presided by the Minister of Balian, who shall be elected by a majority vote of the Senate, and who shall act as its Chair, schedule the Senate meetings, conduct the chamber’s debate diligently, and hold the honorary rank of “President of the Senate” on an ex officio basis. The Minister of Balian may temporarily delegate the presidency of the Senate in his absence to another Senator, who shall hold the honorary rank of “Vice-Minister” of Balian. The Minister of Balian may employ administrative assistants that are not senators for the proper discharge of his ministerial duties. The Minister of Balian may appoint one of his administrative assistants to the honorary rank of “Clerk of the Senate”, who shall lead the other administrative assistants, under the orders of the Minister. The Minister of Balian may be addressed as “Mister President”, “Mister Minister” or “Your Excellency”. When decreed by the Minister, no quorum shall be required for the Senate to be in order. In this circumstance, the Minister shall open a twenty-four saints hours period in which Senators shall be allowed to send a bird with their vote for every specific matter to the Minister before announcing the result of the vote. Bills and Motions may be introduced in the Senate by one of its members. While not a requirement, a Senator may choose to have his bill or motion co-sponsored by another Senator before presenting it to the chamber. SECTION II: Fashion and Decorum Senators shall be required to wear special clothes that identify them as Senators of Balian during the Senate’s meetings when explicitly required by the Minister. None shall be permitted, either member or observer, to wear arms or armor into the chamber. The public shall be allowed to observe the Senate meetings, unless explicitly disallowed by the Minister or the Senate. The public must remain silent and not disturb the Senate meetings in any circumstances. In the scenario that observers from the public persist in disturbing the order of the chamber during a meeting, they may be removed by the Minister. SECTION III: Points 1. POINT OF ORDER Tool to point out a discrepancy in procedure or another Senator's actions. It may interrupt a Senator's speech. 2. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Tool to express personal discomfort that interferes with his ability to participate in debate: the Minister will work to alleviate this situation. 3. POINT OF INQUIRY Tool to ask the Minister to clarify a statement made, a vote up for consideration, or any other step of parliamentary procedure. It may not interrupt a Senator's speech. Ex: "Point of Parliamentary Inquiry. Mister President, are we voting on Bill 1 or 2"? SECTION IV: Debate and Caucusing 1. MODERATED DEBATE The moderated caucus allows the Minister to call on Senators at their discretion in accordance with the current Standing Orders. The moderated caucus is the default caucus of the chamber. Senators should reamain in their seats during a moderated caucus and maintain decorum, as during a formal debate. Ex: "Motion for a moderated caucus." 2. UNMODERATED DEBATE A motion for an unmoderated caucus, which requires a simple majority to pass, allows the suspension of the rules and of formal debate contained in the current Standing Orders at any time. During unmoderated debate Senators may discuss topics freely. Senators making the motion must specify a total time for the proposed caucus, not to exceed 20 saints minutes. The Minister reserves the right to rule such a motion out of order. Ex: "Motion for a ten saint minute unmoderated caucus." If the situation gets out of hand in the chamber, as in the case of disruptive continued shouting, or even fighting, the Minister will reserve the right to temporarily moderate debate. SECTION V: Yields “I YIELD MY TIME TO THE MINISTER / PRESIDENT.” Remaining time is unused I YIELD MY TIME TO QUESTIONS." the Minister will call on a Senator to ask the speaker a question. The Senator can only respond for the amount of time unused. There will be no back-and-forth dialogue between Senators. “I YIELD MY TIME TO ____.” If a Senator yields the remainder of their time to another member, that Senator must accept the yield for it to be valid. Otherwise, it will be defaulted to the Minister. The Senator yielded to cannot make another yield. SECTION VI: Addressing Senators Members of the Senate should refrain from addressing each other directly or naming other members, instead addressing the Minister and referring to each other indirectly by their rank or office. For example, addressing another member of the chamber would entail: “The Right Honorable Senator [Surname], ...” or for the Chair for example, “The Right Honorable President [surname], …; or Mister/Madam President, ...” SECTION VII: Opening the Meeting At the start of each meeting, the Minister will order the Clerk of the Senate to call the roll for all the Senators present in the chamber and note down their attendance, which shall be informed to the Chair. If a quorum is reached, the Minister will officially call the session of the Senate in order. If a quorum is not reached, the Minister may hold the meeting anyway by opening the twenty-four saints hours absentee voting in accordance with Section 1. After such, the Minister will set the agenda or order of business of which bills, motions or other matters are to be presented for discussion and vote on the floor of the Senate, in accordance to the matters brought beforehand by the Senators of Balian. Whereas, bills will be any piece of legislation. All legislation must be submitted to the Chair in writing prior to the beginning of a meeting of the Senate. Whereas, motions will be any verbal or written resolutions of the Senate that while not being legislation effectively express the political views of the Senate regarding a specific matter. Both bills and motions shall be discussed and subsequently voted when introduced by a Senator. The Minister shall then follow in order every matter contained in the agenda or order of business. All matters of the agenda or order of business, unless otherwise determined by the Minister or the Senate, shall proceed as follows: The Minister calls the Senator who introduced a matter to speak and present his initiative before the floor of the Senate. Senators may then raise their hand indicating the Minister of their intention of taking the floor. The Minister calls each of those Senators to take the floor, in order, to deliver their opinion regarding the senator’s initiative to the chamber. The Senator who introduced the initiative takes the floor to reply to each of the Senators who took the floor, in order. the Minister may then move to unmoderated debate, allowing all Senators to freely speak to debate about the Senator’s initiative. Upon the completion of the unmoderated debate, the Minister then orders the Clerk to call the roll and each Senator called shall answer the Clerk with “Aye”, “No”, or “Abstain”. The Clerk then informs the Chair of the vote’s result. The Minister announces the result to the chamber. In the scenario that the matter adopted by a vote of the Senate is a piece of legislation, the text of the bill shall then be sent to the Crown for royal assent. The Crown may then grant royal assent and publish the bill or withhold royal assent and return the bill to the chamber for further discussion. SECTION VIII Summons and Confirmations of Government Officials All the summons and confirmation hearings of government officials, be it of the executive or the judicial branch, unless expressly determined by the Minister or the Senate, shall proceed as follows: The Minister shall call the nominee or the summoned minister to stand before the floor of the Senate to introduce himself and state his or her merits. Senators may then raise their hand indicating the Minister their intention to take the floor. The Minister calls each of those Senators to take the floor, in order to deliver their opinion regarding the nominee or candidate to the chamber and ask the nominee or candidate any questions they see fit. The nominee or candidate takes the floor to reply to each of the Senators who took the floor, in order. The Minister may then move to unmoderated debate, allowing all Senators to freely speak to debate about the Senator’s initiative. Upon the completion of the unmoderated debate, the Minister then orders the Clerk to call the roll and each Senator called shall answer the Clerk with “Aye”, “No”, or “Abstain”. The Clerk then informs the Minister of the vote’s result. the Minister then announces the result to the chamber. Upon the completion of the debate: In the scenario that the Senate is holding a summons hearing, the Minister shall thank the summoned minister for his attendance and move to the next matter of the agenda or order of business. The result of the vote shall be informed to the Crown. In the scenario that Senate is holding a confirmation hearing, the Minister shall then order the Clerk to call the roll and each Senator called shall answer the Clerk with “Aye”, “No”, or “Abstain”, upon which the Clerk will inform the Minister of the vote’s result, who shall announce it to the chamber and inform the Crown of the vote’s result. Introduced by Senator Galbraith. ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED, John I, by the Grace of God, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen, Baron of Brucca, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders, etcetera.

It was a warm evening in the Royal City of Atrus when the children of the Palati Monterosa approached Lucius whilst walking around the palatial gardens: "We have just heard about the death of the Seneschal. Would you say that he was a statesman?" The Baron of Castelorena then turned around to face the children and replied "A Hero. That is what he was."

Lucius lighted a candle for Diana, the shining star of the Kingdom of Balian.

"I salute you, noble people of the Silver State of Haelun'or! May this alliance bring a new time of peace and prosperity between the high elves and men." said the Baron of Castelorena upon hearing the news before raising his glass of helenite wine in a toast to celebrate the alliance with the rightful sovereigns of the high elves.

"The end of an era." Lucius said upon the defeat of the Harvest Confederacy. "Victory! Ave Balian! Ave the Alliance!"

Edward Galbraith agrees

"Justice for Balian! Justice for the Alliance! Acre will PAY for this!" Lord Galbraith nodded after reading the missive issued by the Alliance.

"The House Galbraith does hereby express its deep condolences to the people of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan for the great loss of Charles the Bald. A hero of Urguan." said Lucius Galbraith to an ambassador of Urguan in the Kingdom of Balian after hearing of the passing of the dwarf.

"It is truly curious how the Petrans now call foul play to partaking in an attempt to slaughter a Peer of the Kingdom of Balian in the House of GOD in a foreign territory, a true aggression to the Kingdom of Balian orchestrated by the Harvest Confederacy with the aid of Minitz and Petra." said Lucius Galbraith upon reading the public missive of the Commonwealth of Petra, clearly annoyed of having had his own wedding ceremony be interrupted by the violent forces of the Harvest Confederacy.

Lucius Galbraith chuckled at the missive, having seen the men who now claim not to have anything to do with this attack with his own eyes.

ACT OF THE ROYAL SENATE The Public Works Act A bill passed in the 1st Royal Senate, enacted on the 12th of Godfrey's Triumph, 25 of Balian’s Age INTRODUCTION: With the ascension of His Grace to the title of King, it is fitting that the city of Atrus where he resides reflects the beauty of his Kingdom as a whole. To commemorate this, TWO parks will be commissioned. One inside the city and beyond the walls. SECTION I: Requesting for the allotment of coin to fund the works projects. The Senate hereby requests the Procurator allot no more than five-hundred minae for the payment of and costs associated with a suitable designer for two PARKS. SECTION II: Designation of a plan to the Royal Chamber for use in the implementation of the Public Works Act. In the implementation of the Public Works Act, it is suggested that the Chamber follow the designated plan as approved by the Senate, outlined below. Two PARKS will be commissioned. The First Park is to be named as the 'John Casimir Memorial Park' and will be located WITHIN the city walls at a location as identified by the Chamber. The 'John Casimir Memorial Park' will contain EIGHT freesly planted trees. The Second Park is to be named as the 'Saint Harald Park' and will be located OUTSIDE the city walls at a location as identified by the Chamber. The 'Saint Harald Park' will contain TEN freshly planted trees. The Chamber will see to the payment and employment of a suitable architect or gardener to achieve this project. The Censory shall be tasked to upkeep the public works described in this Act. Introduced by Senator Wallas. ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED, John I, by the Grace of God, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen, Baron of Brucca, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders, etcetera.

A NOBLE WEDDING The Marriage of the 1st Baron of Castelorena and Lady Elaria de Rosius de Valens, 1891. Letters fly in the beaks of birds through the lands of Almaris, each one bearing the red seal of the House Galbraith de Castelorena. These invitations, sealed in ornate white envelopes read: Dear Lords and Ladies of the Realm, Ave Imperium! The Empire lives within our hearts! -=- In order to celebrate the continuance of the Orenian legacy of the Houses Galbraith and de Rosius in the Kingdom of Balian, land of the exiled people of the Imperial Oren, both families have decided to hold a marriage to strengthen their ties. -=- You are cordially invited to witness the Wedding of Don Lucius Galbraith de Castelorena & Dona Elaria de Rosius de Valens Ceremony to be held within the Cathedral of Atrus in the Kingdom of Balian ((Sunday, October 2nd at 3pm EST)) Receptional feast in the Palati Monterosa to follow in celebration of the noble union. Special Invitations, hand-delivered by messengers of the House Galbraith de Castelorena are extended to the following: His Royal Majesty, King John I of the House Novellen de Balian, and his royal family. @Imperium His Royal Highness, Prince Alexandros Novellen de Balian, the Heir Apparent. @Shmeepicus Her Royal Highness, Princess Constantia Novellen de Balian, the Princess Imperia. @PrettyCuteAnna The Right Honorable, Count Rev Vuiller de Aquilae. @Harald The Right Honorable, Viscount Viktor Ruthern de Marsana. @Aehkaj The Right Honorable, Viscountess Catherine Huntshill de Anatis. @SapphirePool The Right Honorable, Viscount Drako Darkwood de Renduzzo. @HIGH_FIRE The Right Honorable, Baroness Chloe Giselle de Rosius de Valens. @EmiliainWonderland The Right Honorable, Baron Constantine Malenos de Malenos. @Da_Emperors The Right Honorable, Viscount Peter d’Arkent de Salia. @ErikAzog The Right Honorable, Baron Biornus Mösu de Ciavola. @MisterBlitzkrieg The Councilors of the Royal Chamber of the Kingdom of Balian and the Governess of the Palati Monterosa. @bee His Royal Majesty, King Karl III of the House Barbanov de Haense, and his royal family and peers. @GMRO His Royal Highness, Grand Prince Georg Sigismund Barbanov de Haense. @gusanoarentonio His Serene Highness, Prince Joseph I of the House de Joannes de Sedan, and his royal family and peers. @Dogged Regular invitations for all the people of the Kingdom of Balian, the Kingdom of Haense and the Principality of Sedan are also extended and delivered by messengers of the House Galbraith de Castelorena. Signed, Her Ladyship, Elaria de Rosius de Valens His Lordship, Lucius Galbraith de Castelorena, Baron of Castelorena.

The Baron of Castelorena nods at the new well-written piece of Balian nomenclature published by the Censory "Excellent, my lords. May this be the start of a new cultural identity for the people of the Kingdom of Saint Lothar!"

RESOLUTION OF THE ROYAL SENATE The State of the Kingdom Address A motion passed in the 1st Royal Senate, on the 10th of Sun’s Smile, 20 of Balian’s Age SECTION I: 1. The Senate does hereby invite His Excellency, Sir Rev Vuiller, Seneschal of the Kingdom of Balian, to deliver an address regarding the State of the Kingdom in the Throne Room of the Palati Monterosa, where the Senate shall convene in an extraordinary meeting to hold such a special event. 2. The Minister of the Kingdom of Balian, or her Vice-Minister, shall preside over such meeting, and once the address of the Seneschal is complete Senators shall be allowed to ask questions to the Seneschal. 3. The time and date of such address shall be announced soon by the Office of the Seneschal of the Kingdom of Balian. 4. All the people of the Kingdom shall be welcome to attend witness such a special event. Introduced by The Rt. Hon. The Baron of Castelorena, Senator Galbraith. ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED, John I, by the Grace of God, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen, Baron of Brucca, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, and Protector of the Heartlanders.

"Hurrah! God save the King! Ave John Casimir Imperator!" cheered the Baron of Castelorena upon hearing the news as he started preparing for the upcoming royal coronation.

This is completely correct. Without trying to justify anything that these banned players did, it is obvious that these bans have been politically weaponized: - Firstly, by Lionbileti, who had a friend of him show to the Staff the evidence that they had against KP in the very precise moment that Nectorist announced his intention to assume the throne of Oren, which caused KP to be banned from the server, facilitating Nectorist to assume the NLship of Oren. - Secondly, by Lionbileti, who precisely grabbed all different pieces of evidence in a very manipulative way to make a report against Hugh. Without attempting to justify anything...does anyone seriously believe that Lion would have reported the evidence regarding Hugh if Acre had never rebelled against Oren? It's the same thing as with KP, that is, a politically weaponized ban. Also, and changing the topic of discussion, I don't know why Alty is currently banned, but if it is for simply the allegedly racist messages he once sent in CMU Discord three years ago, I don't think he should remain banned for that. A lot of people have made worse comments than those in Discord and have never been punished in such a severe way. P.S.: As for the population decline, I personally believe that Oren's destruction has had a lot to do with it, because by destroying one of the main human nations and causing a balkanization (and therefore, a forced extreme decentralization) what happens is that its playerbase ends up being so split up that makes it extremely difficult to roleplay. In other words, with this outcome (nation's destruction and balkanization) we basically end up with lots of groups of people that are very small and this makes it very difficult to be able to actually properly roleplay in those places.

Very interesting post, king

"I am inclined to agree, but let us not forget that the Haeseni people were the ones who seeked their independence in the first place. It was them the ones who refused to share their destiny with the Imperial Oren, contradicting hundreds of years of vassalage and common history, and met with Their Imperial Majesties Anne I and Joseph II in Helena to discuss the terms of their separation." remarked a decrepit and old imperial historian by the name of Sir Charles Galbraith. "I personally believe that the spirit of Their Imperial Majesties in that situation was to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict rather than forcing Haense to continue remaining a vassal of the Empire against her own will."

The Baron of Castelorena prepared to attend the celebration. "I shall be there to celebrate Balian's 20th anniversary."

Hey there @ArkI have the following requests: - My song - Dibbley's song - Esterlen's song Do your magic, king.

nice bait

The Rt. Hon. The Baron of Castelorena proceeds to fetch his finest suit from his wardrobe as he prepares to attend the Senatorial Celebratory Ball of this year in the Palatio Monterosa.

Copies of more imperial tomes would be sent to the Temple

Lucius Galbraith nodded to the missive from the Aetius Observation "It seems that Aetius is a wise man. Indeed, If I get elected as Senator I shall make Balian shine! For Balian and its people!" he cheered upon reading the document.

"Ah, an Orenian lawyer...Interesting...I thought they were extinct!" muttered Lord Galbraith, pleased to see fine legal minds during these dark times.