Juha, > "*Results:* The Great Council remains at first in good order, but when the decisions of the Council w.r.t Millati (no official position) and magic (no to magic), the > people of Kaeir march to the streets. Apparently the 10 Points has reached great popularity among the people. " In reflection, the bit about the plebs protesting the lack of action regarding magic and the Millati cannot be really true. The "Compact of the Republic" that I wrote a week or so ago was meant to be followed up by a short piece or two, but i haven't finished writing them. However.... : ) In the Compact of the Republic, the core document produced by this convention of the Great Council and a significant act of constitutionalism, two clauses specifically deal with magic and religion, in response to the "anti-magicalism" of hardline republican ideology and of the Millati faith, and to the privileged status of the Millati faith amongst the Great Houses. Magic is considered lawful by merit of the fact that it becomes a key responsibility of the new Office of the Inquisitor: clause 6.i.c - "The Office of the Inquisitor shall also be charged with ensuring the Republic possesses suitable, sufficient and appropriate otherworldly defences." The previous ban had been de-facto, and rarely tested in law. Clause 6.i.c. is blanket invitation to the Inquisitor to do whatever he wants to ensure there are sufficient State or civil "magical resources". Indeed, Karl van Kahshaar has since the earliest days of the Republic installed magical defences in all the significant State buildings in the Republic, with the assistance of shamans of the Lady of the Isles. Given that Lord Karl has long disdained the Millati faith (perhaps because of his highly magical Ka'Shari heritage - i suspect his mother was some sort of minor weather sorcerer), has remained independent of the factional politics of the Senate, is untainted by any disastrous policies or decisions, has been known to have connections with magic users in the Republic, and is now the independent watchdog of the Consul and the Senate (not to mention being the Republic's spymaster extraordinaire), Lord Karl would be seen favourably by many people, both common and noble. In regards to religion, clause 9 separates all official connections between the State and religion: "9. No official of the Republic of Kaeir, be he high or low, may in his capacity as an official of the State, publically or otherwise sponsor or support any religious or spiritual organisation." The days of political support and unofficial "special status" are over - especially when seen in the light of the fact that a majority of Lords in the Great Council are themselves Millati (devout or nominal), and voted with an even greater majority to approve the Compact - the Lords of the Great Houses being merchants first and foremost (stability and commerce taking priority over any mere prayer). In that context, I don't see street marches (such things anyway would only happen in the politicised urban populations of Port Kaeir, Kahshaartown and New Tirmaeir, not the rural towns and villages) happening. The issues of religion and magic have been clearly dealt with, even though some changes will take time. ---- Also... At the close of the Great Council, the Great Houses elects the young Mayor of Port Kaeir, Lord Boris van Adin to the Consulship. Head of the oldest island House (House Adin is said to predate even the piratic Mayoralty of Port Kaeir), a known upholder of the Green Lady's traditions (as well as being a nominal convert to the Millati faith), and a successful merchant, Lord van Adin represents the moderate majority that came to together in the Great Council. Significantly, Lord van Adin is the first leader of the Republic that did not participate in the Revolution (being too young at the time - he was an adolescent growing up on his House's mountain estate during the Revolution). More to come regarding good and bad developments in Kaeir.... Ibrahim Juha Vesanto wrote: >ibrahim wrote: > > >>Bugger. I forgot to add something to the Kaeirean actions - basically, >>Basiluddin disappears from Saltrim so that he can attend the Great >>Council (so that he will not lose his seat in the Great Council. There >>he has little impact on the Great Council, aside from affirming his >>membership of the Great Houses, and reassuring the old Basiluddinist >>faction that he is alive. >> >> > >Ah, I was wondering what you had in mind for Basiluddin. Well, you can >add that to the action description. It will not really change the >results. > >juuso > >---------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. > > > > ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. 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