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In anticipation of Vikela’s continued prosperity, the esteemed OFFICE OF MAYOR is reinstated, marking a moment of pride and jubilation within THE KINGDOM OF VIKELA THE MAYOR holds significant responsibilities, including the facilitation of events and celebrations, overseeing guilds and craftsmen to ensure adherence to regulations, & mediating disputes. Additionally, during council meetings (excluding those pertaining to warfare), they can propose new laws. At the end of their term, they have the opportunity to pursue governmental roles. To participate in these elections, citizens must meet specific criteria: - Minimum age of eighteen - Citizenship in Vikela - Absence of no more than two charges from the Justice Office - Ministers may not run, and the Heir of Vikela may not run. Candidates are encouraged to showcase their candidacy through small events and the hanging of informative missives to the public. The candidate with the highest number of votes will assume the esteemed position of MAYOR for a ten-year term, after which a new election cycle commences. A designated box at THE BOJO BANK will serve as the platform for citizens to officially declare their candidacy. Once their name is deposited within the box, they are granted the freedom to campaign openly and engage with fellow citizens to garner support for their bid.

The Office of Conservation & Preservation 2nd of the Deep Cold, 141 SA The lands of Lurin and of Aevos are brimming with life wherever one may look, flourishing and blooming with flowers of many kinds, while just as many animals and creatures roam the lands. Such has been the case on many of the other landmasses Lurin was established on in the past. To protect said lands and also important artifacts, which are tied to Lurins history, the new Office of Conservation and Preservation has been established. STRUCTURE OF THE OFFICE Within the newly established Office multiple ranks and positions were created, each of them focusing on specific tasks and jobs within the office itself. Such jobs can range from the establishment of new protected landscapes to the preservation of historical items or items of interest. Grand Protector The Grand Protector is the head of the Office of Conservation & Preservation, taking care of any arising issues within the Office, while also managing and maintaining several projects at the same time. They are also the person in charge of handling recruiting new members for the Office, while establishing and handing out new possible tasks for the members of the Office. Besides such they are often taking care of obtaining the necessary equipment for the members of the Office, such as rewarding them for their work. Archivist Acting as the second in command the Archivists are hand-picked and appointed members of the community by the Grand Protector. They are managing major projects, act as spokesperson and teachers while the Grand Protector might not be around. Besides such they often lead groups of either Preservers or Conservationists and train newly appointed Scholars in the fields of conservation and preservation. Besides such they are often in charge of documenting newly found or retrieved items, writing the newly acquired information down into one of the many historical books, which can be found within the depths of the Office. Preserver Preservers are often jokingly described as treasure hunters, as they are responsible for obtaining and retrieving unique and rare materials, such as gemstones, weaponry and much more for the Office. Said items are often seen as treasures for the State and are displayed in the educational part of the Office, allowing students to learn about the history of such items and the power they might hold. Due to their line of work Preservers are often individuals with a rather unique skill set, focusing on acrobatics, but also knowledge about where one may find such items for the Office. Conservationist Seen as the very backbone of the Office, commonly known as Conservationists, these individuals are experts in the field of conserving the lands, monitoring current ecosystems and even creating new ones around Lurins borders. Most often projects focusing on replanting destroyed fields or the restoration of damaged coral reefs are handled by the individuals with this very rank. They are also responsible in keeping the local populations of animals and creatures in check, may it be through breeding or reintroducing individual animals and creatures to strengthen their local populations. Scholar The Scholars of the Office of Conservation and Preservation are rather newly appointed individuals, who are tasked to study past projects and the very importance of the Office itself. They are often asked to help with ongoing projects, may it be through the retrieval of ancient items or the establishment of new conservation areas. Often working together with more experienced Conservationists or Preservers they are often acting as students of those individuals. PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE Conservation of the bordering lands One of the major tasks of the Office of Conservation & Preservation is simply the conservation of the landmasses bordering or within Lurin and the State as a whole. Such can include the removal of possible threats to the bordering lands, while also taking care of natural disasters, which might occur. Besides such the Office is also trying to conserve unique plants and animals within the borders of Lurin. Restoration of the local flora and fauna Upon finding any harmed landmasses or any pollutants the Office is tasked to restore those areas to their former glory, either through ordinary or magical means. Most often druids and the likes of such are asked to assist with such work, yet, just as equally often a handy gardener will be asked for some assistance. At the same time the restoration does also involve the repopulation of species into the local lands, most often by creating a core population and then spreading said population. Protection of important landmarks Besides the general conservation and restoration work of the Office many of the members are also tasked in the protection of important landmarks, such as specific buildings, natural occurring structures, such as the reefs, and much more. The general protection of the landmasses and of Lurin hold a high priority within the Office of Conservation and Preservation. Preservation of important items The Office of Conservation & Preservation is often focusing on the conservation of living beings and ecosystems, yet, the members of the Office are also tasked with the preservation of important, and most often historical, items. Such items can range from the crown of a past ruler to the preservation of unique gemstones and even the preserved parts of specific creatures or plants. As such they are creating the perfect environment for those willing to learn and study those items within the halls of the Office. Documentation of historical relics Once obtained by the Office the actual documentation of historical or important items and relics is also important. Most often a set of Archivists will start to document the items in great detail, while marking down any unique properties the items might hold. Afterwards a proper record will be created and added to one of the many files, which can be found within the depths of the new Office. PAYMENT The payment can be requested within the running elven week from the Grand Protector and equals a tax slab. In case of excellent work and the successful completion of difficult tasks and missions the Office is willing to pay respectable bonuses to the individuals, who partook in those projects. This bonus is handed out by the head of the Office. In case of especially hard and taxing missions unique medals and rewards may also be handed out to the partaking individuals. Scholars: 5 Mina-Tax Slab Conservationists: 10 Mina-Tax Slab Preservers: 10 Mina-Tax Slab Archivists: Tax Exemption for one 10 Mina-Tax-Property Grand Protector: Tax Exemption for one 20 Mina-Tax-Property INITIATION Process To join the Office of Conservation & Preservation one may either find an Archivist or the Grand Protector of the Office and inform them of their willingness to join the Office. Upon doing so the responsible Archivist or the Grand Protector will conduct an interview with the interested newcomer, while also explaining the actual work that the Office handles. They are then given a first task to complete, most often simple ones, before they are officially added to the ranks of a Scholar. If the newly appointed member has shown enough dedication and has completed a few tasks at the side of a Conservationist or Preserver they might be recommended to be added to one of those teams as a permanent member. If enough Archivists and the Grand Protector agree the Scholar will be oathed and given their new rank as either Conservationist or Preserver. The Oath Upon being oathed the following words need to be stated by the selected individual; “I [Name] do solemnly swear, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, to pledge my undying loyalty to the Service of the Silver Lubba and the State of Lurin, to the Grand Protector and to the citizens and subjects under the Silver Lubba. I pledge my efforts to the prosperity and defense of the institutions of the Holdings. I pledge my body as a tool for the Silver Lubba, a friend to the commoner, a helping hand to the needed. I pledge my body and mind for the preservation and conservation of the Serene State of Lurin. I shall obey the orders of those placed above me, and I shall never falter from this oath. On my soul and honor this I swear. Stand Eternal with honor and Glory!”