A Muse on Adrian Policy
In the Six Hundred and Fifty-First Year of Ascension
PREFACE
For too long has Adria run rampant with ne’er-do-wells and brigands; strong leadership and policy must be enacted to have the city thoroughly sanitized from the stains of ilk.
ABSOLUTE STEWARDSHIP ACT
In a comprehensive effort to ensure loyalty in the people, the government must have a forthright hand. An official head watchman - in my personal opinion, this should be the Fool of Adria due to his insightful wisdom - would have mandated access to all chests and doors within the lands of Adria. Personal effects kept on persons in the realm are subject to examination by the head watchman or his levy. Items such as diaries and letters would be confiscated in the event they appear to have hidden meanings from the head watchman's perspective. This act would entirely curb dissent and make it akin to a holy land where all are ensured a firm social order.
CLOWNISM ACT
Any person in the Dukelands of Adria undoubtedly must be a beacon of light in this world, and thus those who seem suspicious should be reported for testing.
Citizens of Adria are entitled to 10 mina for accusing someone who is suspicious, paid by the defendant. If they are indeed deemed heretics, darkspawn, or a similar ilk, the accuser will be entitled to half the person's property, while the state will take the other half to be redistributed to the good people of Adria.
Those who are assuredly good and just, such as the Eulers or the Jesters of Adria, would be immune from accusation, as it would be used only to defame their good and just character.
COLLECTIVE LABOR ACT
Threats face every border of Adria, and its supplies must be replenished in full. Henceforth, all citizens aged 12 and older will be mandated to;
- Mine once per Saints Week
- Breed cows twice per saints week
OR pay a minor tax of 30 mina.
If neither of the following conditions is fulfilled within the timeframe, the citizen will be subject to a public stoning.
The following acts require a strong leader with a harsh fist to have the courage to restore order to our great lands, and thus, I, the great, fair, and handsome Clown of Adria, offer myself to a life of civil service as the Duke of Adria, should the Duma understand the importance and necessity for these policies to be swiftly enacted.
Elect me in the Duma to lead Adria to a golden age! Hiddle-hey, down with the Darkspawn today!