The Order of the Fleur de Lys

**Ramses II CP** · 08-26-2009, 03:05

On hearing of the Duke's comments the Prince issues one brief further statement,

No man will in any way be upbraided for respectfully disagreeing with the Prince's interpretation of the oath. Each man swears the oath as he means it in his heart, but for the common good an agreed upon meaning must be found and upheld. As in all things, God will be the final arbiter.

**econ21** · 08-26-2009, 03:16

Brother knights,

With the resignation of Gaeten de Rethel, the Company is leaderless. Are there any knights on active duty who wish to stand for the post of Captain? Standing now will prevent you standing next session, but with the war, we sorely need leadership.

As he has recently been active in the field, I propose Gaspard take the role of acting Captain until the post will be properly filled.

I will allow 24 hours for nominations and then organise one day of voting.

Yours in arms,

Hermant

**Ignoramus** · 08-26-2009, 03:34

I am willing to assume the role of Captain for the remainder the Seneschal's turn. I am deeply disappointed in Gaeten de Rethel's actions, and would strive to maintain the integrity of the Order.

**Marcus Agrippa** · 08-26-2009, 16:58

I would also be willing to stand for Order captain once more.

**econ21** · 08-26-2009, 20:36

Brother Le Sueur, I will gladly put forward your name for the election. On other matters, Gaspard has called an emergency meeting in private, brother - your voice would be welcome there.

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**Ituralde** · 08-27-2009, 10:08

Simon enters the Tavern room looking deligthed and relieved. He casts around him wonderingly as none of the Order can be seen. He rifles through the papers strewn on the desk. His expression grows somber has he reads the Princes letter and even more so as he reads the following responses. Cursing to himself he moves on to the private chambers.

**econ21** · 08-27-2009, 11:48

As the deadline for nominations has expired and Brother Knight Le Sueur has informed me that he is withdrawing his candidacy, I announce that Gaspard de Neufville is elected nem con as the Captain of the Order for the remainder of this term.

Following an emergency meeting, the following change to the Order's charter has been agreed:

"On assuming the position, the Captain will immediately choose a Lieutenant as his second in command. The Lieutenant will assume the duties of the Captain if the Captain falls, resigns or is otherwise incapacitated."

I congratulate Gaspard and invite him to select a Lieutenant.

**Cecil XIX** · 09-24-2009, 03:59

A short, hunched-over monk enters the Order's chambers.

My Lords, I am an assistant to the Royal Librarian. I am come to ask your preference for the record-keeping, where I am keeping a record of the great landowners of the realm.

Unlike the others however, the Orders lands are owned not by one man, but the organization as a whole. Would the Order prefer the records to list the Order itself as the owner of North Flanders, the current steward, or both?

**econ21** · 09-24-2009, 08:08

My good man, I believe the answer would be both. Order lands are collectively owned by the Order itself, so this sould be recorded. However, for most practical matters such as the setting of build queues or eligibility for Seneschal elections, it is important that the identify of the Steward be noted.

**econ21** · 09-25-2009, 12:08

Brothers, the excommunication of the English changes everything. From trading partners and prospective allies, they have now become the target of a crusade that the King is petitioning Rome for. Given the high regard we are held, I have no doubt this petition will be granted.

I have already spoken in Conseil about my personal opinion of this - it is my strong desire to join any such crusade. But this raises issues about the deployment of the Company. The Prince and the King have indicated a desire that we stand watch on the eastern front. This is understandable from a strategic point of view but does not take account of the strong desires I suspect we all feel to participate in the noble endeavour of a crusade. I would hear the views of our Captain on this. If he is of like mind with me, would he liaise with the King to seek to have the Company be part of the crusade?