The Magnaura

[Ituralde]

I second the CA proposed by Apionnas Vringas.

[TinCow]

The Protoasecretes nods eagerly when Senator Vringas proposes his legislation.

"An excellent suggestion! It seems that at least some wisdom can come from this fiasco of a Senate. Perhaps it is also time to ensure that such difficulties are less common in the future."

RC 7.5: Rule 5.3 will be modified as follows (changes in bold):

5.3 – Ending a Civil War: A Civil War will end when all Senators on one side are dead or all living Senators on both sides publicly agree to a Peace Treaty. A Senator's public agreement to a Peace Treaty will also remove all Senators below him in his feudal chain from the Civil War, unless the vassal Senators specifically state otherwise in a public thread. So long as it is limited to changes to the provinces, settlements, armies, Oaths of Loyalty, and retinue of the Senators signing the Peace Treaty, it will be considered binding law. All terms of a Peace Treaty that go beyond these limits, particularly those that increase a Senator’s influence or powers beyond those allowed by the rules, will only be binding if adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Senate at the next normal session. Individual Senators may unilaterally remove themselves from a Civil War within one turn of the Declaration of War that brought them into it by breaking all Oaths of Loyalty that tie them to any Senator involved in the War and by publicly declaring Neutrality. Neutrality cannot be claimed by a declarer, a target, or any Senator who has been involved in a PvP Battle during that specific Civil War.

[pevergreen]

It has been a quiet senate session, with many senators sitting idle in their chairs, twiddling their thumbs, watching peace happen, with not a word to be said. They sit silent while a dog is put up for voting for the ruler of affairs. Many that once made these halls great are gone, or simply do not turn up.

A faint breeze blows over the empty floor. No one raises to take control, a few discarded pieces of paper tumble over and over. A few eyes follow them, some just stare straight ahead. From a distance, clanking can be heard, but no one strains their hearing, no one notices. The noise slowly gets louder, irregular beats of metal on hard stone. Over the period of a few minutes, it seems to get closer. A scratching sound is heard, continuous.

A few more minutes pass. The noise stops. Bells begin to pearl. A deep ringing echos throughout the chamber. The ringing muffles the recommenced clanking. The double doors of the Magnaura are flung open, and Michail strides in, flanked by two personal guards. He walks slowly to stop in front of the seat of Ioannis, the King.

"Ioannis. For the last 15 years I have confined myself to Durazzo. I wished no harm upon anyone, save those who would come into my domain with hate. I have grown weary of Durazzo. I have embezzled thousands into the countryside. It is literally a gold mine there. This solid gold sword I carry is the literal seal of Durazzo. The title and the sword are one. I offer you this, Ioannis. For peace in our empire, but on conditions.

1. Michail Ariantos shall be granted a province of the Magnaura's wishes to preside over.
2. All conflicts involving Michail Ariantos shall be ceased.
3. The money hidden within Epirus shall stay where it is, to be found by whoever wishes, not to be collected by the government.


What say you, and others, on my terms?

Also, here is 10 coins for the cleaning bill."

Michail leaves the sword at Ioannis' feet and walks slowly around the floor, seeking the eyes of everyone he knows, and inspecting those that are new.

"Who was the last one to make a jest about me and my dagger? I've gotta buy them a drink!"

With that statement, Michail jumps the railing and takes a dusty seat, once reserved for the ruler of the Silver Hawks.

[Alerion]

I second the Codex Amendment made by Apionnas Vringas.

[Northnovas]

Senators,

Most encouraging legislation I can't see why it would not meet a 2/3 majority to pass. No one wanted the damn war to begin with!
With this legislation on the floor I will submit my name to stand for the position of Megas.
I know Blacky would be a good candidate but I feel he does not have the full support of the Magnaura to pull off a victory.

We are at an important stage, I can feel the defeat of the Venetians is near but we must have the will to finish the job. There is much to gain with a foothold in the Italian peninsula but we cannot do it divided. I have lost much in this dispute trying to remain neutral. I am too old to build my wealth and standing for my own purposes. Therefore, if I am elected I will give all my energy to the office of Megas in order to defeat our current enemies in the East and West and improve the infrastructure preparing ourselves for the future. Where there will be greater challenges to face in our future. We cannot rest on our laurels.

[ULC]

"I agree with Senator Aleksios whole heartedly, let us put this bitter and pointless war with ourselves behind us and concentrate on whom the true enemies of the Imperium are!"

Nikolaos nods in Aleksios direction with a smile.

"Your words warm my heart with new hope, you will have my full support this election."

[Northnovas]

For government to work there must be some mandate. I proposed the following edict.

E7.2That 2 more diplomats be recruited and send to western lands beyond the Holy Roman Empire to secure maps, trade and possible alliance.

Other legislation proposed so far in this session.

CA 7.1:
A Senator, that is not accompanied by an army of four units, is not allowed to seize more than two ships without the permission of the Megas Logothetes.
Proposed:Pavlos Chrysovergos Second:Sophronios,Isaakios Komnenos

CA 7.2:
In the case of the 1170 peace negotiations the absence of any participants will be counted as an agreement to end the hostilities between all parties in the proposed white peace.
Proposed:Apionnas Vringas Second:Pavlos Chrysovergos,Savvas ek Militou



Edict 7.1:
A joint invasion of Mesopotamia is to be conducted by Andronikos Komnenos and The Order of St. John.
Proposed: Andronikos Komnenos Second:Vartholomaios Ksiros, Savvas ek Militou
Edict 7.2
That 2 more diplomats be recruited and send to western lands beyond the Holy Roman Empire to secure maps, trade and possible alliance
Proposed:Aleksios ek Ikoniou Second:Pavlos Chrysovergos,Savvas ek Militou


Rules Changes - no seconder required

RC 7.1 - All Agents that start the turn within a Senator's army(stack) fall under that Senators control until the end of the current Megas term, so long as they remain within the army(stack).
Proposed: YLC

RC 7.2 - The military structure, and training, and deployment of all field armies will be regimented more efficiently. To this effect, Real Combat 1.3 will be installed, along with a Sounds Fix, so that our armies will be more efficient.
Proposed: YLC

RC 7.3 - If RC 7.2 passes, then an avatar will be spawned within the 1170-1185 Megas term, and renamed Sergios ek Kallipoleos, pending YLC and TC's approval. If an avatar that is spawned within 1170-1185 Megas term is not selected, then all spawned avatars at the end of the term will be terminated and this RC will be null and void.
Proposed: YLC

RC 7.4: Rule 5.3 will be modified as follows (changes in bold):
Propsed: TC