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Hiltrude Burrowes smiled as she read the Kaktuz Weekli, "Oi luv this newspapeh!" the hobbit exclaimed.

[!] Hiltrude Burrowes sat with the ballot paper for several hours in careful thought before ticking the boxes. 

Name: Hiltrude Burrowes
Race: Halfling
Your vote for Sheriff (choose one):

Breasal Nimblefoot (x)
Mister PADRIC Applebottom-Peregrin ( )

Your vote for Mayor (choose one):

Ser Do’Spuds Loa’chil ( )

The Wizard Magnolia (x)

[!] Hiltrude Burrowes grins as she reads the issue, exclaiming, "Th' bes' newspapeh en th' land!" before laughing at the depiction of her hobbit friends... Oh, those poor crops!

[!] Hiltrude Burrowe's eyes widened in dread at the warning, "O, I 'ope tey don' butcher us! Oi've go' a lot t' liv for! Knox protec' us!"

[!] Hirtrude Burrowes grinned as she read this notice- oh, how she loved turmoil, oh, how she liked hearing about the conflict raging throughout Aevos! "O, 'ow excoitin', 'ope th' bigguns don' make too much o' a mess doh!"

Looks great!! 

 more swamps, tropical / volcanic landscapes

Caeline Athri'onn frowns as she reads the announcement, hoping that Celia'nor would triumph in this fight!

Faizah Adhara rips the message apart and burns it, the Southeron woman shaking her head, "I do not care about the stupid titles and claims of petty, affluent Heartland men," she says to her brother Abraham Othan. "What do make of this, pari?" She'd inquire.
 

"I wish my cherished Qalasheen cousins all the best," said Faizah Rutledge with a smile

"If the Orenian Empire collapses, I hope the remains of Oren embrace republicanism, democracy, social justice, and freedom rather than returning to noble squabbles and inherited authority." Faizah Rutledge comments, distancing herself from the turmoil occurring in Almaris and refusing to take sides.

 "Can we avoid objectifying our country's women? Disgraceful."  an angry Southeron woman said.

"This is horrible. Unelected, appointed politicians will have more influence over Providence's politics."  Commented Faizah Rutledge furiously

Faizah Adhara would write to 803 Jerryfink P.O. 920-121, "Murha, I would like to sit down and share my ideas with you. Do write back to me at St Karl's 1, Karosburg." @champ
 

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM

Name: Faizah Rutledge

Age: 31

Sex: Female
 

Statement of Expertise: I am studying political philosophy, Farfolk & Southeron culture and history, and Orenian women's history interest me. It is my intention to contribute to the Saint Adrian Society by expressing my view on governmental, social, and political issues. 

[!] A leaflet promoting feminism

WOMEN'S LIBERATION
1840

The women of Oren do not receive equal treatment. In many aspects, we are treated as second-class citizens. The patriarchy is the cause.

The rights and equality for women have significantly improved over the past century, but our full potential has yet to be released due to the patriarchal systems enrooted in our country’s soil. II have noticed the following section in the Orenian Revised Code: section 303.03D.

"301.03D - All marriages require the consent of the man and the legal patriarch of the woman participating in matrimony. If this patriarchal prerogative is withheld and the marriage proceeds, it is to be considered unlawful and null."

By saying that women are incapable of consenting to matrimony, and granting men more power over what we do with our lives and lives than we do, this segment is completely disgraceful. It is an example of the patriarchy that oppresses women today.

In freeing ourselves from patriarchal structures and restrictions, society will benefit all of us. But what is patriarchy exactly? Patriarchy is the privilege bestowed to men and the de facto exclusion of women.

The patriarchy isn't just enforced legally, it is also part of human society. This patriarchy manifests much more socially than legally, at least from what I have seen. 

We need to do more to include more women in the close circle. Her Imperial Highness Josephine Augusta and Elizabeth Brae-Wittenbach are eminent figures in government

In her famous piece on female representation, my great aunt argued that if more women ran for public office and got involved in government, the male-dominated system could change or even be transformed.

However, women must also rise up for gender equality. I know that some women have self-taught misogyny and that some men believe in the old ways of male supremacy. This does not hinder my hope for equality.

I urge you, sisters and friends, to come together to help build an Oren that is free of patriarchy, and let's create a society that works for everyone.

Faizah Adhara Rutledge, a passionate feminist.

A Pelican's Death, 1826/30 S.A
Vivaca Rutledge, 1722-1826

At the age of six, Vivaca had a reputation for embarrassing her father Matthias out in public, swearing and picking fights with Curonian locals. One time, at the age of ten, she beat a middle-aged Auvergne man in a duel. 
By the age of sixteen, she began to educate herself on politics and democracy. She'd recall that her grandmother, Rivaini Rutledge, was the first Southeron and the first Southeron woman elected to the Pertinaxi Parliament.

Inspired by her grandmother, she wanted to become the first woman and the first Southeron woman elected to the Imperial Diet. She served as an Imperial Senator for Curon for twenty-four years. She set a precedent for women in politics made many friends along the way, such as Jeanne Vladov, Gwynnestri Elwitt, Terrence May, Cyrus Basrid, Edward Napier, Duarte de Antunyes (who later became her husband,) and Lauritz Christiansen. 
During the height of Senatorial politics, she was almost killed by the Cheloveks as they torched the Varoche Hall, with them aiming specifically for Vivaca.

In 1760, she married her former colleague Duarte de Antunyes and gave birth to Rigoberto, her only son. In the 1762 Senate election, she faced a significant challenge from George Calverley - without a doubt the most heated election in Curon's history.
During the Senatorial Debate, assassins tried to end her life: however, their attempt failed, and Vivaca walked out of the debate intact. She won the election.
However, after the election, she announced that she would not run for re-election. But why? The assassination attempt on her life put her off national politics.

Eventually, in 1764, the Imperial Senate was dissolved & Vivaca was the last sitting Senator for Curon.
She moved to Helena after Curon's dissolution, and she got involved with the short-lived Universal Union.
She co-hosted a debate between the Everardine and Josephite candidates. 
In her late 80s, she was elected to the House of Commons as an independent politician, representing Right-Bank.
A few years after she lost her re-election campaign, Vivaca published a piece on women's representation and women's rights. "The Importance of Female Representation."

She had recently gone on a trip across Almaris, making a new friend in the Fahkr Oasis. 
At the ripe old age of 104, Vivaca traversed most of Almaris.
Shortly after her trip, she fell ill: coughing, bedridden and alone for days. 
Eventually, the veteran politician shut her eyes for the last time. 
Vivaca Rutledge was dead.

RP Name: Vivaca Rutledge 
MC Name: KaffyNotKathy 
Voted: Yes :)

9 hours ago, Imperial Civil Affairs said:

For all Oren's talk of 'equality and 'justice', my mother's kidnapper was not only left unpunished for thirty years, but given honor and a County.

"We must correct the injustices of the past. I stand in solidarity with Tanith." says Vivaca Rutledge

SELF DETERMINATION FOR WOMEN & THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE REPRESENTATION.
1822
26 S.A.

As I approach the final years of my life, with me being the old age of one hundred years old, I want to ask my fellow women two questions.
Do you think it is fair for your father, or any other male figure in your life to decide your future?
Is it fair that men hold the vast majority of positions in power, whilst we, the other half of the population, are grossly under-represented?
I think not.
Ladies, whenever the opportunity comes, I implore you to stand for office and fight hard to get elected. Make your voice heard loud and clear amongst the riffraff.
I cannot force you to stand for office,  however, when more women get involved in politics, we can transform society for the better. We can strive for inclusivity, and motivate several of our male compatriots to espouse a more tranquil, inclusive and delicate way of life.
Women in power can make a real difference.
As the first woman ever elected to the Imperial Diet, back in 1740, I understand the importance of representation and it's so important that as time progresses, we aim for a more inclusive society - which I believe if more women are elected, we can truly achieve a politically inclusive Oren.
I'm not calling for gender quotas, or "this" amount of the Diet must be women, however … I'm calling for a democratic demonstration at all future elections to get more women elected to the Imperial Diet & local government. You don't even have to vote for female candidates because of their gender, you may share their values and support their policies!
Women are still not equal to men under the law, with women requiring the permission of a "patriarch figure" to marry. I hope that we can change this, and women are granted full self-determination over their future.
Women, we should support each other, and with democratic and peaceful action, we will achieve a society that sees men and women as equals.

By Vivaca Rutledge.
A proud feminist.
1822
26 S.A.

RP Name: Vivaca Rutledge 

MC Name: KaffyNotKathy 

Voted: Yes 

"Refugees are welcome here." said Vivaca Rutledge

"Well done to the soldiers who dealt with those bandits. I hope things de-escalate soon." says Vivaca Rutledge.

RP Name: Vivaca Rutledge 

MC Name: KaffyNotKathy 

Voted: Yes :)