[RPG] [FEI] Rebellion in the Sanctum of Casshern (Part II)

[Greg McGlynn]

This is the second part of a two-part email.
This email contains events after Xerxes's declaration of a rebellion.

Rebellion expands   (1 day, 2 hours ago)
Cesari has joined the rebellion.

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Rebellion expands   (1 day, 2 hours ago)
Dranor has joined the rebellion.

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Roleplay from Cesari   (1 day, 1 hour ago)
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I have decided to join the rebellion based upon the fact that....

well ...based upon everything..

Xerxeshas made some really solid points, and I must say that Frankin has 
turned this realm into reverse. He has had a real trouble being 
progressive, and he cares not at all for his people or their needs.

My biggest problem is that as a member of ~V~, Franklin should know his 
place, in that no man is above the law, and he has made himself 
untouchable in this way

Cesari (Knight of Palnasos)

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Rebellion expands   (1 day, 1 hour ago)
Karpur has joined the rebellion.

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Roleplay from Karpur   (1 day, 1 hour ago)
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I too have joined the rebelion. Duke Xerxes have already told quite 
clearly the reasons, and I have nothing more to add.

Karpur
Royal Treasurer of Sanctum of Casshern, Marshal of the army of Palnasos

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Rebellion expands   (1 day, 1 hour ago)
Ijil has joined the rebellion.

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Letter from Ijil   (1 day, 1 hour ago)
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There is nothing more to be said. The reasons for this uprising have all 
been clearly stated and I has High Marshal and Knight of Palnasos have 
only to comply to my consciense and do what I belive is right, I hereby 
declare my alliegiance to the rebel forces.

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern

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Rebellion expands   (23 hours, 43 minutes ago)
Victor has joined the rebellion.

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Letter from Victor   (23 hours, 42 minutes ago)
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I stand by Lord Xerxes.... his nobility is the way forward, a neglecting 
ruler is not.

Victor (Royal)

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Stripped of all titles!   (22 hours, 24 minutes ago)
Franklin, King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern has stripped you 
of all rank and titles, accusing you of being an imposter, a simple 
commoner falsely claiming noble blood. Here is the reason he gave for 
his accusations:
Rebelled against the king.

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Letter from Franklin   (22 hours, 6 minutes ago)
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King Franklin woke up from his slumber. His chief counsel walked in and 
said, "The realm is in rebellion." The King sighed.

"Whoever wants the throne may have it! But I warn them: It is a curse. 
The great and honorable Valius fell victim to it. I have done what I can 
to keep others safe from this position. But I cannot force them to see 
what I see. Carry out the regular duties for the offices. Who is the one 
leading them?"

"It is the Duke Xerxes."

"Ah. His blind hunger for power and land has always been obvious. If the 
people choose him as their ruler, I will pray for their lives."

"Shall I strip him of his dukeship, Your Highness?"

"Please, do not call me such. I have not earned the title. I have only 
been suffering the burden of this curse. No good will come of this 
rebellion--but it is out of my hands now. Do what you will. And let the 
Sanctum do what it will."

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Orders from Franklin   (21 hours, 58 minutes ago)
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NOBLES OF THE SANCTUM OF CASSHERN:

Since the birth of this realm, I have felt a curse upon it. I have 
dragged this out, in the hope that you would all rebel--for one reason.

MAKE THIS REALM A DEMOCRACY. GIVE THE VOICE BACK TO ITS PEOPLE.

Only through this way, will the dream that bore this realm be realized. 
This realm was never meant to be a monarchy--Victor decided that himself.

Please do not remember me as a handicapped ruler. I have done what I can 
and this will be the last great service I give to the Sanctum. I plead 
with all of you--make this realm a democracy.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Ijil   (21 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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If that is the reason why you started all this, then why didn't you just 
suggested that change before?

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Dranor   (21 hours, 35 minutes ago)
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Franklin, you are nothing but a coward and a fool. It was your failure 
to speak to us in any way that made us all rebel. It is too late for 
your empty words, because no one cares what you have to say at this 
point. You were given plenty of time, now you reap what you sow.

Dranor (Noble)

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Letter from Ijil   (21 hours, 25 minutes ago)
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This is ridicullous Franklin, the only thing cursed here was the moment 
when you were elected king. You lost all right to make any demands the 
moment you decided to ignore your people. If your afraid to take up the 
throne of men then step aside and let a stronger man lead Casshern. This 
realm needs an habil, legitemate leader not some supersticious noble.

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Franklin   (21 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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The only way to institute a new government is through rebellion.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Ijil   (21 hours, 9 minutes ago)
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Then why didn't you just explained your reasons before?

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Franklin   (20 hours, 59 minutes ago)
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My reasons for silence was partly from grief. When my friend Valius 
passed away, I was forced to question the righteousness of this realm. I 
thought the good guys were supposed to win? But this rebellion is a 
chance for rebirth. I am not demanding anything of you, only expressing 
my sincere wishes.
So do not be so quick to insult me, Ijil. I have served this realm well, 
long before this. My hope is that the one who takes this realm under his 
command will be someone who is not hungry for power, but is starved for 
social justice and equality. That was once the dream of the Sanctum. It 
was lost. It took Valius's death to remind me and I apologize that it 
took so long.

When this rebellion is over, I will return to my family home in 
Nighthelm. I hope to hear stories of a thriving democracy here, where 
all voices will be equal and welcome.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Roleplay from Xerxes
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Franklin, you are a pathetic defeatist. Your mind must have been 
deranged by Valius's death -- or maybe just too much wine. Do not defile 
Valius's memory and offend the gods by speaking of curses. Valius died 
in a duel defending honor. As for the gods, they care not for the 
desires and virtues of men.

You speak against hunger for power, but it was you who agressively 
defended your right to the throne when you were unjustly elected. You 
plead for democracy, but want to return to your home in Nighthelm -- an 
old monarchy!

This realm has a tradition of monarchy that stretches from before its 
beginning. I too come from Nighthelm. Nighthelm is a powerful monarchy, 
and founded the Sanctum as a monarchy. Making this realm a democracy, a 
weak government that forced into a tedious vote on every little thing, 
would destroy it. The Sanctum is a traditional monarchy and a monarchy 
it will remain. A realm such as ours needs the decisiveness of a King 
and not the weakness and campaigning of a President.

You are not welcome here, Franklin. Stripping me of my titles and 
accusing me of being a commoner are acts of desperation. You merely add 
to your crimes: now you have disrupted the hierarchy of our realm. But 
now even you know you can't hold on to power. Flee to Nighthelm, 
Franklin. You are not welcome here.

Xerxes (Noble)


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Rebellion expands   (20 hours, 23 minutes ago)
Adala has joined the rebellion.

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Letter from Adala   (20 hours, 23 minutes ago)
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This govenment sucks, there is no orders ever and I do not know what to 
do. Perhaps with Xerxes as the ruler, things will be better around here.

Adala (Knight of Palnasos)

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Letter from Franklin   (18 hours, 49 minutes ago)
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Xerxes, you have made moves for the throne ever since you arrived. Now 
you insult me endlessly after all that I've done for this realm?

I may have erred during this short reign, but I served well as Judge, 
designed a just code of laws, and as Ruler, was instrumental in saving 
the Sanctum from being dissolved by other realms, like the Antoza 
Commonwealth and Svunnetland.

Of the nobles in this realm, few are more despicable than you, Xerxes. 
Because there are many honorable nobles in this realm, I still see a 
great future for this realm, as long as others remain here to make sure 
you, Xerxes, do not lead this realm to doom. Now I have not discussed 
anything with Ijil, but I now name him Duke of Palnasos. He is a man of 
righteousness and I know that he will not lead this realm astray.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Roleplay from Xerxes
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Ah, Franklin. As you say, you were once an honorable man. You and I were 
instrumental in deposing this realm's first corrupt king. After that 
Valius ruled, a man of honor, dignity, and courage. But then Valius was 
killed in a duel, and you were unexpectedly elected ruler. You claim to 
have been deeply shaken by Valius's death, and perhaps this is why you 
let the throne corrupt you.

You cut yourself off from the nobles of the Sanctum. You let our newly 
acquired regions languish without a lord. Infiltrators tried to kill us 
- there was no response from you. Treaties were signed without a word to 
us. Now you attack the very hiearchy of our realm. And by being both 
Judge and King, you have been in continual violation of the laws of the 
realm for weeks now. You sully the memory of our late King.

You are no successor to Valius - you are more like the old Victor, who 
accused you of being a commoner and stripped you of your positions. Now 
you have stripped me of my Dukeship, but I shall see you overthrown and 
I will lead the realm into a new era of honor, just as you helped 
overthrow Victor and paved the way for Valius's dignified reign.

Xerxes (Noble)


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Letter from Cesari   (14 hours, 22 minutes ago)
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Franklin,
You are far from a noble king, and you are trying to defend your throne 
again by defending the capital by recruiting troops.

You have let this realm slip away out of depression from your loss. 
Valius wa sone of my best friends. I dedicate this rebellion over you to 
him and his honor

Cesari (Knight of Palnasos)

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After Xerxes declared his rebellion, Franklin began recruiting troops to 
defend the palace from the rebels. In a battle the rebels defeated 
Franklin's troops decisively, and one of the militia units Franklin had 
created was even persuaded to join the revolutionaries.

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Rebellion in Sanctum of Casshern   (14 hours, 15 minutes ago)
The rebellion is still continuing. The rebel troops seem to be winning, 
but could not yet take control of the palace.

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Letter from Franklin   (13 hours, 47 minutes ago)
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I only wish to see this realm become a republic, where lords are voted 
upon and office is attained through merit. I do not want the throne. I 
have never wanted power. Do not let your anger stop you from considering 
my suggestion. After this rebellion, I will leave the Sanctum. I only 
hope this rebellion is a rebirth rather than a repeat of all the 
mistakes we have made.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Roleplay from Xerxes
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Xerxes barked with laughter when he was informed that the "Freedom 
Fighters" militia unit Franklin had recruited had been persuaded to join 
the rebels. The unit's name was particularly appropriate. In the clash 
with the one remaining militia unit the rebels won decisively through 
overwhelming force. Now they moved on the palace. Franklin had recruited 
still more miltia to defend it, but the rebels still had a huge 
advantage in numbers. They would storm the palace at dusk.

Xerxes (Noble)

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Xerxes plans to storm the palace were thwarted when Franklin managed to 
recruit over 50 new troops to defend it, perhaps relying on his family's 
immense store of gold.

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Rebellion in Sanctum of Casshern   (2 hours, 16 minutes ago)
The rebellion is still continuing. The rebel troops seem to be winning, 
but could not yet take control of the palace.

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Rebellion expands   (5 hours, 37 minutes ago)
Peter has joined the rebellion.

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New commander appointed   (1 hour, 57 minutes ago)
The ruler has appointed Ijil as the new Duke of Palnasos.

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Rebellion expands   (1 hour, 37 minutes ago)
Gimblad II has joined the rebellion.



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Discussion of the government type:

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Orders from Franklin   (22 hours, 40 minutes ago)
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NOBLES OF THE SANCTUM OF CASSHERN:

Since the birth of this realm, I have felt a curse upon it. I have 
dragged this out, in the hope that you would all rebel--for one reason.

MAKE THIS REALM A DEMOCRACY. GIVE THE VOICE BACK TO ITS PEOPLE.

Only through this way, will the dream that bore this realm be realized. 
This realm was never meant to be a monarchy--Victor decided that himself.

Please do not remember me as a handicapped ruler. I have done what I can 
and this will be the last great service I give to the Sanctum. I plead 
with all of you--make this realm a democracy.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Ijil   (21 hours, 20 minutes ago)
Message sent to: Karpur, Xerxes
What are your thoughts about Franklin's proposal? Should we turn Sanctum 
into a Democracy?

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern


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Letter from Karpur   (21 hours, 14 minutes ago)
Message sent to: Ijil, Xerxes

A democracy also has it's disadvantages. For instance, discussion about 
everything. And when you hold a position in the council, you're not sure 
if your long term plans will have any use, since anyone who's elected 
after you can destroy everything you've build up so far. That goes 
especially for the general and banker, who also need to plan further ahead.

What I would propose is a republic. It is not as tough as a monarchy, 
but it prevents a lot of discussion when it's time to make a decision.

Karpur
Royal Treasurer of Sanctum of Casshern, Marshal of the army of Palnasos

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Roleplay from Xerxes
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Franklin, you are a pathetic defeatist. Your mind must have been 
deranged by Valius's death -- or maybe just too much wine. Do not defile 
Valius's memory and offend the gods by speaking of curses. Valius died 
in a duel defending honor. As for the gods, they care not for the 
desires and virtues of men.

You speak against hunger for power, but it was you who agressively 
defended your right to the throne when you were unjustly elected. You 
plead for democracy, but want to return to your home in Nighthelm -- an 
old monarchy!

This realm has a tradition of monarchy that stretches from before its 
beginning. I too come from Nighthelm. Nighthelm is a powerful monarchy, 
and founded the Sanctum as a monarchy. Making this realm a democracy, a 
weak government that forced into a tedious vote on every little thing, 
would destroy it. The Sanctum is a traditional monarchy and a monarchy 
it will remain. A realm such as ours needs the decisiveness of a King 
and not the weakness and campaigning of a President.

You are not welcome here, Franklin. Stripping me of my titles and 
accusing me of being a commoner are acts of desperation. You merely add 
to your crimes: now you have disrupted the hierarchy of our realm. But 
now even you know you can't hold on to power. Flee to Nighthelm, 
Franklin. You are not welcome here.

Xerxes (Noble)

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Letter from Conan   (20 hours, 7 minutes ago)
(personal message to Xerxes)
Duke Xerxes, Casshern is a Monarchy, the King has total control does he 
not?

But I am not here to debate this with you, what I am here to do is to 
urge you to reform Casshern into a Republic, do so and I will see to it 
that your protected and that Soliferum will stand with you to aid you in 
anyway needed.

Sir Conan
Prime Minister of Soliferum

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Roleplay from Xerxes
(personal message to Conan)
Prime Minister Conan,

The Sanctum of Casshern is a monarchy and shall remain a monarchy. No 
doubt as the Prime Minister of a thriving republic, you wish to see that 
government style practiced elsewhere. But the Sanctum is deeply rooted 
in monarchy, going back to before its founding. Nighthelm, a powerful 
monarchy, founded our realm as a monarchy. We have traditionally been a 
monarchy as our mother realm is and I am not one to change that. Our 
small realm requires the decisiveness of a king to survive. And this is 
why we had to remove Franklin: he failed to make any decisions.

Respectfully,

Xerxes (Noble)

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Letter from Conan   (19 hours ago)
(personal message to Xerxes)
Duke Xerxes, I respect your decision and the thinking thats behind it.

I do not wish to try and force my ideals of government on others.

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Sir Conan
Prime Minister of Soliferum

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Letter from Franklin   (14 hours, 29 minutes ago)
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I only wish to see this realm become a republic, where lords are voted 
upon and office is attained through merit. I do not want the throne. I 
have never wanted power. Do not let your anger stop you from considering 
my suggestion. After this rebellion, I will leave the Sanctum. I only 
hope this rebellion is a rebirth rather than a repeat of all the 
mistakes we have made.

Franklin
King and Arch Priest of Sanctum of Casshern

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Letter from Ijil   (7 hours, 15 minutes ago)
Message sent to: Karpur, Xerxes

Xerxes,

I belive that a more democratic government would be the best for Sanctum 
right now. Has all of us are aware, little participation from the nobles 
on the dealings of the realm has been shown for most of its history. 
Even when Valius was king. This is a serious matter has it shows that 
there is little interest on the future and development of the kingdom. 
We, has senior nobles, have the duty to incite them to further take part 
on the issues that affect the realm. Trough a republic we would better 
acchieve that goal, has it would give more importance to their opinions.

This was a matter that worried Valius a lot has we often made requests 
to the realm to have a little more interest but with little results. I 
think that only a political change can turn things for the better.

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern

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Roleplay from Xerxes
Message sent to: Ijil, Karpur
High Marshal Ijil,

I would think that a realm with little participation from its nobles 
would need a stronger leader and not a weaker one. That is what we shall 
have: a monarchy with strong king who can stoke discussion within the 
realm.

Xerxes (Noble)

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Letter from Ijil   (32 minutes ago)
Message sent to: Karpur, Xerxes

Xerxes,

The problem is not if the position of ruler is weaker or not. The man 
makes its legacy not the other way around. You, has leader, will have to 
prove your worth. You will have to prove to the realm that you indeed 
are that strong ruler, or you will eventualy be deposed. But either way 
I think it would be for the best to have a more democratic system 
implemented in SOC.

I would like to present to you another proposal that I belive you will 
accept has it will provide more stability to the realm but providing a 
little more democratic system. I have worked before in implementing this 
system in other realms with excelent results. I propose we turn SOC into 
a Constitucional Monarchy. Let me explain:

Its based on a pure monarchy but with some changes that provide a little 
more power to the rest of the nobility. If two thirds of all troop 
leaders explicitly express their disagreement about any governmental 
action, the ruling class must comply. The ruling class and the landed 
aristocracy are expected to be the best and most active troop leaders of 
the realm. And together they form the "Senate", that acts has the 
realm's council. Governmental decisions are based on the will of all 
nobles. Everyone has influence and is expected to use it through 
discussion and roleplay.

Trough this system we would further incentivate the rest of the nobles 
without sacrificing the stability of the government.

Ijil
High Marshal of Sanctum of Casshern, Duke of Palnasos

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Letter from Cesari   (11 minutes ago)
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You know whats funny..

Frankling requested a Democracry yesterday, and today he is preaching to 
all about a republic.

What a manipulative man. He is quiet for weeks, and then, all of the 
sudden, he is as vocal as the city choir

Cesari (Knight of Palnasos)

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Roleplay from Xerxes
Message sent to: Ijil, Karpur
Your idea has merit, Ijil. Here is how I shall reorganize the government:

To maintain the stability and traditions of the realm, the government 
will remain a monarchy. But there will be things put in place to 
encourage participation by the nobles and discourage situations like the 
one that we rebelled against. There shall be a Greater Council which 
will consist of the King, Arch Priest, Royal Treasurer, High Marshal, 
and all landed nobility. The Greater Council will advise the King, and 
the King shall inform the Greater Council about diplomatic changes. The 
High Marshal will report on military strategy, the Arch Priest will 
report on any punishments he has handed out, and the Royal Treasurer 
will report on the economic situation of the realm, including changes in 
tax rates. The landed nobles of the council will represent the interests 
of their regions and their knights.

There will also be a Committee of Nobles, which will consist of the King 
and all nobles not in the Greater Council. This will encourage all 
nobles to discuss issues amongst themselves and voice their concerns 
about the realm directly to the ruler. The King will inform the 
Committee of Nobles of important events and decisions by the Council.

In this way all nobles will be encourage to voice there opinions and 
will be able to influence the government of the realm.

Xerxes (Noble)