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Tuesday, December 17, 307 AC - 2 Regals - Issue Eight
All proceeds from this issue will be donated to the Central Government amidst rebellion and refusal of taxation across the Empire.
All proceeds from this issue will be donated to the Central Government amidst rebellion and refusal of taxation across the Empire.
TIED VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE: THE CHANCELLOR STAYS
10 December
10 December
On Sunday, December 8th, 307 AC, a vote of no confidence in the Lord Chancellor was called during the witching hour by the Secretary of the Whip. This vote was in response to the mass calls for deposition and the Ravenstad and Prestelle assertions that the government did nothing to curb its inactivity, as well as the threat of widespread rebellion across the Empire, which came true this evening.
The Lord Chancellor called meetings with the swing voters- generally assumed to be the Secretary of War, the Duke Garth Viduggla, the Secretary of the Commons, Graf Kaya Viduggla, and the Vice-Secretary of the Magi, Alexis Morgan. Her Eminence is recorded to have promised Councilwoman Morgan expanded rights and powers of the Magi office in return for her vote, which is one third of the total Magi vote, to keep her in office. These were not specified further than "promising that scholars would finally be 'recognized' for their importance, the Magi would be seen as it rightfully should be, and would no longer have to constantly push around aberrant paperwork" in a meeting on Sunday. During this meeting, Councilwoman Morgan stated that she was not swayed by the promises, and this is the last recording sighting of Councilwoman Morgan before her kidnapping, which is detailed in the next article. Duke Viduggla stated no promises were made towards him or his office.
The vote, which was the first of its kind, was expected to follow the format of a clear Secretary majority either way, with a tie resulting in an Imperial Diet where both sides would argue their cases. However, this vote broke from that expectation, and was given the stipulation that only a clear majority of Secretary votes would result in the deseating of the Chancellor. Any votes not sent were assumed to be votes of confidence. The voting period was 48 hours from the time of the vote being called, opening Sunday and closing Tuesday.
The votes then fell as follows: The Secretary of the Faith, Jared Kade; Secretary of the Whip, Milena du Brierüst; and the Secretary of the Southmark, the Qar-Digmaan Cro-Zzhin Yaotl voted not confident in the Chancellor. Councilwoman Morgan, was unable to vote due to her predicament, thus shifting the Magi vote to two-thirds of confidence, along with Vice-Secretary Valarosta Baal'ial. The Duchess Valerie du Brierüst was unable to vote due to the deliverance of her son, though she was planning to vote not confident. The Secretary of the Commons, Graf Kaya Viduggla, and the Secretary of the Army, Duke Garth Viduggla, both did not cast a vote, thereby translating into votes of confidence. While the Lord Chancellor stays in her seat, thirty percent of the Archipelago is refusing to support the State via taxes, and twenty percent has launched into open rebellion. It is unclear what the future holds for the Chancellory or the Empire at large.
A full analysis of the rebellion will be featured in the next issue of the Rose Record.
VICE-SECRETARY OF THE MAGI KIDNAPPED
10 December
10 December
Alexis Morgan, one of the three-headed Cerberus of the Secretaries of the Magi, was kidnapped. The timeline is hazy: it could have been the evening of Sunday the 8th, though it could be the morning of Monday the 9th. She was returned sometime Tuesday evening, after which she sought a meeting to explain her absence and lack of vote in the no-confidence, as seen above. As a Vice-Secretary of the Magi, any crime committed against her should be rightfully taken as an offense on the Governance.
Councilwoman Morgan was apparently under the effects of a most likely criminal substance that interfered with her memories during her kidnapping, and was thus unable to remember much more than being in a cave and speaking about politics. She also could not remember when she had been taken, or where from. It is unknown where this cave could be, only that it was a cave somewhere. Url tracking proved fruitless when attempted. During our meeting, she came wearing Qezfen, assumedly to hide bruising of the face from her entrapment.
It can only be wondered why Councilwoman Morgan was taken as the target of a kidnapping, instead of another member of the Secretariat. As implied by the Lord Chancellor herself, the Magi's office is not one too terribly powerful in the governance. Their sphere controls solely magical research, the dispensation rights of aberrancies in the Holy City and the Empire at large, the control of artifacts, and legality of certain abilities. Councilwoman Morgan also only controls one third of the office, with the other two seats of the Magi held by Duchess Valerie du Brierüst and Councilwoman Valarosta Baal'ial. Both of her compatriots could theoretically have compelling reasons for kidnapping, though the same cannot be said for the quiet Councilwoman Morgan, who, before her appointment, had no traceable reputation or action in the Holy City. She is not of noble birth or affiliation, so her blood or employ outside the Secretariat cannot be held accountable for any political intrigue like every other one of her peers.. This is quite odd, given the above considerations.
To the knowledge of the Rose Record, the matter of the kidnapping will be taken up with the Violet Order to investigate. In the meantime, however, please be careful wandering the streets of Regalia. The Vigilant Shield and the Crown City Wardens are always free to provide escorts to the citizenry at any time of day or night, free of personal charge.
ON THE ATTAINMENT OF HUMANUM: A BRIEF THEOLOGICAL TREATISE
14 December
Penned by Augustin Reinard
The Rose Record publishes the following with no editing nor censorship, but does not align itself with the views expressed therein.
14 December
Penned by Augustin Reinard
The Rose Record publishes the following with no editing nor censorship, but does not align itself with the views expressed therein.
It is well-known that the Emperor in times past has been able to declare the Humanum of any living being regardless of their outward appearance, and that being is therefore Humanum in truth. And yet the ramifications of such a truth have long been unexplored, ignored, or otherwise not taken into account.
Why? The answer is simple; foolishness or prejudice. In both realms are all those who do not make use of their Divine-given Reason, and see the truth of the world as only skin-deep. Their faith is simple and unexplored, its theology inept and bereft of logic; they do a disservice to themselves and Reality by not fulfilling their fundamental Essence. They are, in their iniquity, less Human.
Therefore, in order to fulfill the capacity of our Reason, and thus be in truth fully Human, let us consider these things: First, that non-Ailor, even non-Humans, can through circumstance be fully Human in truth. Second, that all Humankind upon death is United with the Spirit, and those who are below Humankind are reborn, that they might again strive to reach Humanity. These two, put together, demonstrate that one who was born a non-Human can in life attain Humanum and thus necessarily are united in nature with the Spirit.
The question must then be posed: Was the declaration that what was outwardly defined as a non-Human is in truth Humanum the cause of their Humanity, or was it the stated recognition of a pre-existing truth? In other words, were they already Human before the declaration? The truth is clear; words alone do not effect Reality. Rather, words have the power to affirm and recognize their subject, but not create the subject. The fundamental Essence of a being or creature cannot be altered by stating that it is so, but rather is altered by what it brings upon itself, or what the Divine - who is the originator and sustainer of Reality - directly brings upon it. While some might argue that a declaration of Humanum is of the latter sort, it is clear even then that the declaration is not so, but rather that the declaration is a verbal recognition of a change that has previously taken place. The Emperor himself is not the Spirit; his declaration in this case does not hold weight because of his own Imperium. Rather, it holds weight because his words are said to align with the actions and will of the Spirit, which may then be ascertained to be the source of the change rather than the words themselves.
It is therefore evident that the declaration itself is not necessary for such a change. In other words, such a change might happen without outward recognition, that either being unnecessary or impossible due to circumstance. The Emperor is and always has been limited by his necessarily Mortal Essence, which have always denied him those things such as omniscience. It is entirely possible that he might lack knowledge of one whose spirit has qualified for a recognition that it has attained Humanum in life. Recognition is not required for Reality, but rather stems from it. It is even true that there are those who have independently gained the outward form of Ailor after fervent prayer to the Spirit, in what is surely a physical sign of spiritual truth. All this being so, we are faced with the truth that there may be those who have a non-Human outward appearance who have, in Essence, attained or been made Humanum. Thus, I urge all knowledgeable and Reasonable people to inquire into the aspects and nature of Humanum itself, so that we might fully ascertain who is and who is not Human. As for myself, I leave that topic to another publication.
THE TENACIOUS TOLONNE
14 December
Penned by Henric of Heeresveen
14 December
Penned by Henric of Heeresveen
Tolonne people are spread across Aloria, for they are a maritime people just like the Daen and the Varran are thanks to their proximity to the sea. But while many of those people are rugged pirates, or simple sailors, the Tolonne are merchants like their cousins the Bragacao, and have helped to ferry cargo between Daendroc and Ithanian proper for well over a century. Their homeland of Solacia is a paradise and so the people found there area relaxed and pleasure-seeking lot, quite willing to share their skills and abilities as well as their great and ancient villas with visitors.
Their nobility though, is far more reserved, the ladies in particular layering themselves despite the heat due to long held beliefs of women's chasteness. The Tolonne are also a people known for their stories and music, as their Troubadours and Trobairitzs travel the world seeking out good tales and tunes to return home with. So sail on down to Solacia, or proceed into the lands of Vixhall, and bask in the many oral, aural and food-based pleasures that these people have to offer!
THE INCREDIBLE ITHANIANS
14 December
Penned by Henric of Heeresveen
14 December
Penned by Henric of Heeresveen
Ah, the Ithanians, a people surely none in Aloria do not know for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you know of their society, and how they have been dominated by a matriarchy for over a century and a half until recent political strife. Perhaps you have heard of their elaborate fashion, which takes colors, texture and themes to extremes not seen among other people all in the name of self expression and decadent self expression at that. Perhaps you've heard of them because of their elaborate food, making use of avians, bovines, fish, fruit and plenty more substances from more far afield in sumptuous platters of interesting tastes.
Perhaps you've heard of them for their lack of a military and extreme dedication to pacifism, however they are also the birthplace of knighthood and they have many famed individuals who fought in the name of honor and bravery to defeat threats. Finally, perhaps you've heard, or rather seen, Ithanians thanks to their beautiful and uniform appearance of hair in shades of blonde, blue eyes, and pale, fetching faces. Ithanians are everywhere, whether you go to Ithania itself, or into Vixhall, so go and give them a visit to see their beliefs in liberty brought to life.
Developing Stories
A brief look at the next issue!
A brief look at the next issue!
The Tenth Creed has been found, and the Synod is breaking apart into separate churches. To be penned by Augustin Reinard.
Many Bagshaws have been found dead, likely at the hands of a new serial killer. To be penned by William Arnyn.
The Imperial and Dread Dragons are active again, and Secretary of the Faith Jared Kade was shot in the knee by an Isldar at an Imperial Dragon rally. To be penned by Aeralaanys Rhylovhas.
A Noble Diet called by Houses von Drachenburg, Avalorn, Harhold, and Fristadvlom will be occurring tomorrow evening to discuss the Chancellory. To be penned by Novellia Fristadvlom.
The Empire is tearing itself in two at the current moment in response to the Chancellory and other decisions made by the Secretariat. Yet unassigned.
As an extension of this rebellion, particular attention will be given to the Daen-Vultarin conflict by Farina de Massa.
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