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Octam Praefectae [A missive would be hanged up in Caelia and in other cities in the Silver Empire] On this day I Legatvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs announce the retirement of Praefectvs M. Manlivs Capitolinvs. In these uncertain times the Senate cannot go without a leader so I Legatvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs proclaim myself Praefectvs, as Praefectvs I will continue in our efforts to combat the servants of the Wealthy One and barbarii raiders. I will step down after the next election and when the Senate is secure. Praefectvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND ROYAL SENATE OF THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN 4th of Owyn’s Flame, 28 B.A. Introduced and authored by His Excellency, the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian Announced by the authority of His Royal Majesty, King John the first, King of Balian INTRODUCTION The Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian hereby officially presents and publicizes the business of state which was discussed and debated within the first session of the second elected Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian. SECTION I; THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SENATE Following the convening of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian, the Senators of both the Commoners and Nobles alike came before the floor to nominate their fellow Senators to the position of President of the Royal Senate. Following nominations for both Senator John Aquila (Commoner) and Senator Evander Keravallen (Commoner) to the aforementioned Office, a vote was called. The following vote was decided with 5 votes for Senator John Aquila, 0 votes for Senator Evander Keravallen and 1 vote of abstaining. Following this procedure, Senator John Aquila was officially sworn into office and elected as the second President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian. SECTION II; THE DEBATED TOPICS DURING THE SESSION After having been officially elected a multitude of Senators began to take the floor and offer opinions and suggestions regarding the powers of the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian, as outlined in the Standing Orders of the year 27 B.A. The Senators debated whether or not the President may vote at any and all times, or only when a tie-breaking vote is needed. The motion was not carried by a majority, with the vote achieving only 3 Nays, 2 Ayes and 1 Abstaining. Furthermore, the Senators discussed the possibility of the delegation of such an aforementioned tie-breaking vote to a third party, such as the King or the Office of the Seneschal. This change to the Standing Orders is to be discussed in the next session as by the Order of the President. SECTION III; THE CURRENT NUMBER OF SENATORS Although originally consisting of 7 elected representatives, with four seats in the Royal Senate coming from the Commoner block and 3 from the Nobility Block, one Senator from the Nobility Block, Diane de Rosius, has been reported absent and presumed either ill or deceased, while a second Senator, Cessar Komnenos, has been chosen to serve as the Magister of the Kingdom of Balian, thus terminating his position as Senator. Following these two occurrences, the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian is to continue conducting its business of state as usual until successors are either chosen or elected. SIGNED, His Excellency, the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian John Aquila -
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SENATE OF THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN 5th of Owyn’s Flame, 28 B.A. Introduced and authored by His Excellency, the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian Announced by the authority of His Royal Majesty, King John the first, King of Balian SECTION I; THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SENATE With the new Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian elected, His Excellency, the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian, in union with the powers vested in such an Office through the “Standing Orders of the Royal Senate, 27 B.A.” , doth decree that the following announcement is to be made public to the citizenry of the Kingdom; THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SENATE OF THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN - encompassing the duties and the respective powers and authorities vested in the Office of the President, as defined in the “Standing Orders of the Royal Senate, 27 B.A.”, when said President is not present at a session of the Royal Senate, is henceforth to be administered by The Right Honorable Senator Samuel Wood. May the Lord guide him during his tenure, and may God Save the King. SIGNED, His Excellency, the President of the Royal Senate of the Kingdom of Balian John Aquila
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Freyja Ragnarrssdottir Mösu Easing the Growing Pains of Balian Balian is no longer a young nation, and it is past time that it be preoccupied with a young nation’s struggles. Too long have its citizens suffered under threat of banditry; too long have they lived in fear of darkspawn, vampyres, and other such bloodthirsty creatures living in their midst. Now is not the time for our Senators to content themselves with promising its citizens pastries and goodies. Balian is no more a tender yearling; it is a full-grown nation, and you must elect strong leaders who will ensure the safety of its citizens and the security of the realm. Look no further than Freyja Ragnarrssdottir Mösu, Baroness-Regent of Ciavola. Rising to power out of a family ravaged both by vampirism and by Balian’s inconsistent response to the threat of darkspawn, and being a devout Canonist herself, she vows to codify Balian’s stance towards spooks and to strictly enforce this new code. Just as spooks have torn apart her family, so Freyja will not let the same thing happen to her new family of Balian. She will work alongside Balian’s Inquisitors to make sure that no spooks can apply for citizenship within Balian’s walls. Neither will any spooks who are currently citizens be able to rest easy, growing fat and rich without fear of discovery. As Senator, with the help of Balian’s Royal Inquisition, Freyja will launch a city-wide Inquisition to root out the decay in our midst, so that one man need not mistrust his brother within the walls of Atrus. In this way, she will make sure that no child of Balian must lie awake in fear of monsters lurking in their midst. Coming from a line of belligerent warriors, Freyja also well understands the importance of defending Balian’s citizens from bandits and thieves. The camel caravans have made the road to Balian more secure, but danger still lurks between the Oasis and the Stairway to Heaven. Freyja will help to ensure that Balian soldiers regularly patrol the road to the Oasis, so that the citizenry of Balian may feel adequately protected by their rulers. She will also help to arm every head of household, so that the men and women of Balian may protect their own and become feared by every two-bit gang of ne’er-do-wells. In these ways, as Senator, Freyja Mösu will play an active role in the defense and security of the Kingdom of Balian. A woman of action, a fervent patriot, a devout Canonist, a capable leader, a mother and sister to every citizen of Balian: these are but a few descriptors of Freyja Ragnarssdottir Mösu. Vote for peace. Vote for safety. Vote for security. Vote for Freyja Mösu.
