Log of the High Council Meeting on 11/03/14

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Log of the High Council Meeting on 11/03/14

Post by Lord DaKaren » Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:56 pm

Log of the 447th Session of the High Council of Britannia.

DaKaren: Welcome to the 447th session of the High Council of Britannia.
DaKaren: Samhain has come and gone with nary a world-ending threat in sight.
DaKaren: The spectral circus which had taken up residence near Vesper is no longer a ghost of a threat.
Malag aste: You didn't find insane clown circus a threat?
DaKaren: *smirks slightly*
DaKaren: No.
DaKaren: The only potential issues I foresee come from Malas, specifically: Doom.
John: *nods*
DaKaren: The archaeologists at camp outside the dungeon are either unaware of the danger, or purposefully withholding the information.
DaKaren: Personally, I am hoping for the latter
DaKaren: I will not go into detail in public, but the danger there could be extreme.
DaKaren: The dig site needs a constant watch, lest shenanigans of my least favorite type ensue. *cringes slightly*
Martyna Z'muir: *arches a brow*
Dot Warner: *whispers "Temporal."*
DaKaren: Also, if anyone happens to meet, or hears word of, a man named Hawkwind...or sees a curious blue box with a lantern on top, please inform me immediately.
Dot Warner: *sighs*
DaKaren: Grand Marshal Polynikes, would you please brief the Council on military matters in the Kingdom?
Polynikes of Yew: Thank you, Chancellor
Polynikes of Yew: Things have been quite overall.
Polynikes of Yew: We will be asking for supplies to help rebuild the Dragon Island base.
DaKaren: *nods*
Polynikes of Yew: I will be arranging a caravan within the week to move any donated supplies.
Polynikes of Yew: That is all I have to report at this time.
Polynikes of Yew: I will keep the council posted .
DaKaren: Thank you, Grand Marshal.
DaKaren: Councilor Kivlov, does the Township of Newcastle have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Guntur Kivlov: *ahem*
Guntur Kivlov: We had a faire Samhain, and are enjoying the lovely autumn weather.
Guntur Kivlov: as well as enjoying the relative peace.
Guntur Kivlov: We have no outstanding issues or problems to bring to the Council.
Guntur Kivlov: Thank you Chancellor
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Knighthawke, does the city of Minoc have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Tanda: *smiles*
Tanda: The city of Minoc
Tanda: has been quiet, the trading is working pretty well
Tanda: city coffers in Minoc are safely tucked away
Tanda: As the autumn weather starts to change
Tanda: I'd like to get some plans together for a Yule celebration
Tanda: of some sort
DaKaren: That sounds grand.
Tanda: something relatively simple, I shall prepare an outline and see what you all think
Tanda: Other than that, things are holding their own
Tanda: *nods*
Tanda: that's all I have
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Jameison, does the city of Jhelom have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Thom Jameison: Thank you, Chancellor
Thom Jameison: The city of Jhelom is doing well.
Thom Jameison: Trade is brisk and our citizens seem to be prospering.
Thom Jameison: We still have troops stationed in Skara Brae until the new Governor is installed by our King.
Farimer Tensus: *stares*
Thom Jameison: They are there merely to keep the peace and protect the unfortunate
Thom Jameison: citizens who have been victimized by their previous Governor.
DaKaren: Mmhmm...
Thom Jameison: We are sending food and other aid but that might be a matter that the full Council should
Thom Jameison: consider.
Thom Jameison: *nods to Farimer*
Thom Jameison: The Governor elect might have some thoughts on that matter.
DaKaren: I'm sure the Red Ankh Society could add Skara Brae to their aid missions.
Thom Jameison: That is all I have for the Council at this time
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Councilor Warner, does the City of Britain have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Dot Warner: *nods* Thank you.
Dot Warner: Life in Britain continues apace.
Dot Warner: The farmers in west Britain inform me that their bumper pumpkin crop saw its final harvest on Saturday.
Dot Warner: *sighs, frowning* On a sad note, I was informed yesterday that four of the ill Covians have passed on.
Dot Warner: Of the seventeen ill remaining, most have had to be restrained or sedated.
Dot Warner: The R.A.S. continues to collect donations for the hamlet, but Director Ashburn cautions that the sick can't receive non-family visitors at this time.
Dot Warner: On Friday the 14th at 8pm, the King's Cup Tournament will take place in the Haven Arena.
Dot Warner: Please attend to root on your favorite contender!
Dot Warner: Later this month, I will be holding the second annual Britain Harvest Banquet.
Dot Warner: Please look for the announcement on the Tribune.
Dot Warner: That is all, thank you.
DaKaren: Thank you, Councilor.
DaKaren: Minister Hla-ate, do you have anything to bring before the Council this eve?
Malag aste: All is good on the Virtue front. Though I too have some concerns regarding Doom.
Malag aste: We should stay ever vigilant.
Malag aste: Other than that I have nothing at this time.
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: Thank you, Minister.
DaKaren: One last piece of business before hearing from the citizens...
DaKaren: Councilor Riley, having been removed as Governor of Skara Brae due to gross criminal misconduct, needs to be
DaKaren: formally removed from this Council per Article XIII.
DaKaren: Governor Riley stands accused of embezzlement, namely the theft of the Skara Brae Treasury, the suspicious
DaKaren: circumstances surrounding former governor Neptune's disappearance, and abuse of power.
DaKaren: The abuse of power charge stems from the fact that he seized the former governor's residence, then won the bid to purchase said property...an act for which no civil record can be found.
DaKaren: There has also been word that Riley absconded with whatever large-scale blackrock devices the former governor had stored on Bald Island.
DaKaren: I would like to hear from Chief Justicar von Bayer, then any Councilors, then the public regarding this matter before this Council votes on removal.
DaKaren: *looks to Max*
Max von Bayer: Has a new Governor been appointed by the King?
DaKaren: Aye, though he has not been confirmed yet.
Max von Bayer: Well the constitution is clear that the person in the Governor's office
Max von Bayer: has first priority upon sitting upon the High Council as a councilor
Max von Bayer: So if Riley is no longer governor and one has been appointed by the King
Max von Bayer: then he or she would have the constitutional right to sit upon the High Council
Max von Bayer: I do however think to avoid constitutional challenges in the High Court
Max von Bayer: the Council must vote to strip Riley
Max von Bayer: *coughs*
Max von Bayer: of his immunities
Max von Bayer: that is all
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: Thank you.
DaKaren: Would any Councilors like to comment on the matter?
DaKaren: Ministers as well...
Malag aste: Are there enough councilors to do that right now?
DaKaren: Assuming there isn't a tie, aye.
Thom Jameison: *raises hand*
DaKaren: Councilor Jameison?
Thom Jameison: I am assuming that the City of Skara Brae will have the option
Thom Jameison: to pursue further charges against Ex Governor Riley?
Thom Jameison: *looks to Max*
DaKaren: Actually, I was going to ask the Chief Justicar to draft a warrant.
Thom Jameison: *nods*
Thom Jameison: Be a shame to let him get off so easy.
Dot Warner: Aye, it would.
Max von Bayer: It could be left to the lower Courts, such as Skara Brae if they are in capacity to do so
Max von Bayer: but the listed grievances sound like High Treason
DaKaren: *nods*
Tanda: *raises hand*
Max von Bayer: if Riley were arrested, I think it would probably fall to the High Court under such a charge
DaKaren: Councilor Knighthawke?
Tanda: I should think there is room for both courts to have their day
Tanda: if he's apprehended
Tanda: certainly he's committed crimes that violate both jurisdictions
Tanda: that's all
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: I just don't want there to be any jurisdictional issues should this go to trial.
Max von Bayer: Riley will surely be a jurisdictional issue
Max von Bayer: *looks at Governor Jameison*
Max von Bayer: As I would assume Jhelom would like to get their hands on him as well
DaKaren: *looks to the Councilor*
Malag aste: I should add that it is suspected he had a part in Seit's Murder
DaKaren: *frowns*
Malag aste: From what we've been able to piece together he had hired Wintaire Elves
Thom Jameison: Yes but we would let Skara Brae have first crack at him
Thom Jameison: *smiles*
Malag aste: For what purpose we don't know...
Max von Bayer: Perhaps, if he is indeed captured
Max von Bayer: have the Jhelom and Skara Brae appointed Justices sit with me before the High Court?
Malag aste: At any rate Siet's Murder was made to attempt to look like it was Rangers of Skara Brae...
Malag aste: But the arrows were not consistent with the arrows the Rangers use.
Malag aste: And were more consistent with those of the Wintaire Elves.
Malag aste: I do know he was investigating a lead regarding the former Governor having hired them...
Malag aste: But then he vanished.
DaKaren: Would you be willing to draft a warrant for his arrest, Max?
Max von Bayer: Aye
DaKaren: Thank you.
DaKaren: Do any citizens wish to comment on this matter?
Max von Bayer: I will go do so now unless I am needed for further discussion here
Farimer Tensus: *raises hand*
DaKaren: *nods to Max*
DaKaren: Mister Tensus?
Farimer Tensus: Thank you Chancellor
Farimer Tensus: I wish to speak on the many matters that plague the city I am but one night away from leading
Farimer Tensus: *grips podium*
Farimer Tensus: I wish to echo the words of the Justicar
Farimer Tensus: I want them to be heard around this room very clearly
Farimer Tensus: High Treason
Thom Jameison: *nods*
Farimer Tensus: I know that many crimes in this land are considered High Treason
Farimer Tensus: but alas
Farimer Tensus: this is indeed a special occasion
Farimer Tensus: It does tear me apart that some see the Island Of Skara Brae as but a lump of gold in the sea
Farimer Tensus: to be stripped... to be used...
Farimer Tensus: as Governor I will not allow such actions to occur
Farimer Tensus: *Looks to Governor Jamieson*
Farimer Tensus: Governor, I do believe I speak for all of Skara Brae when i say thank you for your support
Farimer Tensus: I look forward to working with your great city during my term to mend the wounds
Farimer Tensus: as some would say
Farimer Tensus: our relationship will grow I do believe
Farimer Tensus: now
Farimer Tensus: to speak to more pressing matters,,,
Farimer Tensus: The people of our great island nation
Farimer Tensus: *coughs*
Farimer Tensus: excuse me... City
Farimer Tensus: need the assistance of this council
Farimer Tensus: my first order of business will be to request a caravan of supplies to our fair Island
Farimer Tensus: much is needed...
Farimer Tensus: I know not how these things work for I am still learning the ways of this Council
Farimer Tensus: so I would appreciate the assistance of all who can offer it
Farimer Tensus: Governor Jamieson I would hope that you would be a leading hand in this effort
Farimer Tensus: seeing as you have no problem putting boots on my island
Farimer Tensus: I would see you having no problem putting food on the plates of the strong citizens of Skara Brae
Farimer Tensus: that is all I have to say
Thom Jameison: *smiles*
Thom Jameison: glad to help
Farimer Tensus: thank you for your time...
Tanda: *smiles*
DaKaren: *nods*
DaKaren: Thank you, Mister Tensus.
Farimer Tensus: *nods*
Tanda: Minoc will of course also send provisions
Farimer Tensus: *smiles*
Farimer Tensus: Thank you Governor
Dot Warner: I'll ask Director Ashburn of the Red Ankh Society to add Skara Brae to his aid list.
DaKaren: Now, let us vote on the issue of removal.
DaKaren: Councilor Kivlov, how does Newcastle Township vote on removing Councilor Riley from office?
Guntur Kivlov: Newcastle Votes to Remove Riley from office.
DaKaren: Councilor Knighthawke, how does the city of Minoc vote on removing Councilor Riley from office?
Tanda: Minoc also votes to remove him from office
DaKaren: Councilor Jameison, how does the city of Jhelom vote on removing Councilor Riley from office?
Thom Jameison: Jhelom votes Aye!
DaKaren: Councilor Warner, how does the city of Britain vote on removing Councilor Riley from office?
Dot Warner: Britain votes aye as well.
DaKaren: Minister Hla-ate, how do you vote on removing Councilor Riley from office?
Malag aste: Aye
DaKaren: The vote is unanimous. I hereby strip Captain Riley of his seat on this Council and all powers, privileges and responsibilities therein.
Farimer Tensus: *slams staff to the ground*
Farimer Tensus: Here here!
DaKaren: May the B.A.F. bring him to justice.
DaKaren: Do any of the citizenry have anything to bring before the High Council this eve?
DaKaren: Nay? Very well.
DaKaren: I hereby adjourn the 447th session of the High Council of Britannia.
DaKaren: Go with the Virtues.
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