A notice for debate concerning Norwick and Peltarch
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The Magistrate Barrim hands a notice to the town guard to be posted on the norwick noticeboard. (He even pays the standard rate for the purpose).
_"Citizens of Norwick and Jiyyd, in the past our fine peoples have worked together well, i have a proposal that has been discussed with some of your leaders and the leaders of our city before.
I offer it now without pomp and circumstance, and neither as a direct proclamation from your leaders or mine Let the citizenry express their opinions of this new proposal which i would propose to them for discussion.
I offer this proposal to Norwick AND Jiyyd, equally - speak if you favour it, and let all the leaders of the city know of your support to strenghten and enliven our military and political ties for the progress and wealth of us all.
The city is by no means yet formally proposing this idea neither would imposition be wished for, it is placed here for your discussion and thoughts.
I you favour the idea, speak to your representatives, or discuss it with me. Let diplomacy not be behind closed doors but among the people"_
(A copy of the proposal is pinned beside the letter)
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Hereby proposed is a document for discussion_Treaty of Alliance_ between the City of Peltarch and the Village of Norwick and Jiyyd, for their mutual benefit.
The intent of this proposal is to protect life, to maintain profitable trade, and to secure the integrity of the southern outposts of Narfell in the face of destruction from the surrounding outlands.
Terms of the Alliance would be as follows:
i) extension of Peltarchian legal privileges to residents of Norwick, including but not limited to full protection of property rights
ii) Norwick would be aided by Peltarch in holding an election, that one of Norwick's own citizens may earn a seat on Peltarch's Senate, with all powers and privileges thereby bestowed
iii) enforcement of legal rights entitled to Norwickians under article i would be administered by the office of the Magistrate of Peltarch, preventing future jurisdictional problems regarding wanted criminals and ensuring the full protection of all under the law. With further future arrangements legal representatives should also be properly drawn from Jiyyd and Norwick also for trials and investigations.
iv) military and guard officials in Norwick would be offered full paid commissions in the many hundreds strong Peltarch Defenders and Guard respectively; senior officials would be entitled continuing command of their subordinates, being afforded the rank of Captain, second only in command to the General of the Defenders.
v) a Defender garrison would be formally established in Norwick to bolster its defenses, to be provided with resources from Peltarch's own coffers; the garrison is likely to be staffed by current Norwick military officers, provided that they are willing, resulting in little if any disruption to the status quo.
vi) citizenship would remain unchanged – a resident of Norwick would remain a resident of Norwick; no person would be forced to move to or from the town, and there would be no changes in enlistment procedures or the rights of local traders
vii) Peltarch would be permitted to construct a Guildhall within Norwick's boundaries, free for use by Peltarch's official guilds and those of Norwick
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After reading the notice, Myeil rolls her eyes and continues on to browse the local merchants for anything useful that may have been sold to them, and then returns to the Keep
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:After Maythor has someone read it to him so he understands everything on it he falls over laffing.: Dee dweebs in Pelts wannes Tee makes un deals wit whaa day calls dee MUD HOLE a Norwicks. Now mee seens eneards its all. :Maythor heads right to Dwins office:
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Devlin scans over the document, and walks away shaking his head.
"No way in hell would I'd ever be apart of those provisions…"
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"Hmmnn…" Dondiah scans over the notice and taps at her full bottom lip for a moment before making an appointment to see Dwin.
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Sela reads the notice and breathes a heavy sigh…. "As if we didn't have enough trouble rising in the South….." she's heard to mutter as she goes off and polishes her armor…
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Zeldor is seen reading the posted proposal and shaking his head. After reading it, he goes next to the hall and prays to Mielikki, the forest queen for guidance then returns to the place he feels safest… the forest
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Kresha wrinkles her nose and sniffs in annoyance
Sewer systems never did anything for the farkin' jewel that's fer sure…
she goes on about her business
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_Adrian, on one of his visits to Norwick, can be heard commenting on the proposal.
"Ah, it's certainly an interesting suggestion. It would certainly bring a greater unity to the land. It seems that Norwick is almost constantly threatened by destruction, and it may provide more security and safety for the people here.
The people here have certainly endured great difficulties, yet maintained a certain level of prosperity. But the constant threats certainly do drain Norwick's rescources. With Peltarch's rescources to aid in the defense of the town, more could be spared for needed developments. I doubt many would argue the town could benefit greatly from a working sewer system or so.
And the strengthened bonds between the settlements would certainly improve trade, allowing for greater prosperity for all.It is not my decision to make, though I think the people here should put their sense of independence in the scale against greater unity and prosperity. Those who stand alone truly are alone, after all._
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The former Senator (and indeed author of the previous proposed alliance), Eowiel Senella can be heard scoffing at the proposal;
"I told them nothing like this would ever be acceptable, or even well received…"
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Wren reads the treaty and scratches her head.
_"Treaty of Alliance? This is a treaty of ANNEXATION. It makes Norwick a Peltarch colony. I suppose there's something to be said for that idea, but calling it an 'alliance' is so much hot air.
"I seem to recall a REAL treaty of alliance was offered a few years back, with trade provisions, extradition, military cooperation, territorial guarantees, and the like. Seems to me it failed in the Senate.
"Pity, it was a good treaty and we were all in favor of it… come back when you want us to sign that one."_
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Upon seeing the notice in Norwick, Rhistin can be overheard by those nearby.
Treaty, my arse ! They's gonna come down and walk all over us
She then heads off to find Dwin.
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Chaevre can be heard saying
Peltarch wants to lawfully declare martial law on Norwick?
she reads the sign several times again
hrm, yep that about sums it up.
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Mord reads through the notice and stands for awhile contemplating it. Eventually a thin hard smile crosses his face and he heads for the chancellors office
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appended to the note is a smaller, official note
Should any citizens of the realm wish to discuss this proposal, please make an appointment with the Chancellor himself.
