Conseil du Royaume

**Ituralde** · 08-27-2009, 10:05

Simon de Montpierre enters the Council Chambers hastily and bows before his King.

My Lord,

I have received your call for help and I am under your command. I thank you once again for the help you have provided me in getting her fast. I am delighted to report that I was able to secure the lands of my father against unsubstantial Italian claims. With my personal matters sorted out I can once again serve France and the Order in full capacity. From what I heard both suffered strong blows in the past.

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**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2009, 16:48

"'aving reading reports from Duc de Champagne it would seem we are all satisfied with ze idea I have outlined. Staufen is up for sale?

My King are you happy with zat and also Caernarvon, Zaragoza and Valencia being used in zis fashion? They are all part of ze Kings Demesne at zis time.

I am looking for advise my lords. I will prioritise ze acquisition of Angers, Caen and Bordouex over all provinces we have taken."

**OverKnight** · 08-27-2009, 17:01

Hugues's eyes widen, but he says nothing.

**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2009, 17:10

Looking a little aggrieved Alain turns to Hugues and the Council as a whole

"In addition, Metz is also technically under ze Kings Demesne as it must be ratified at ze next Council Session. No recruiting can be done at zese provinces until then. Therefore zey are probably of more use as bargaining pieces at ze moment.

I would remind you all to read our charter more closely."

**TinCow** · 08-27-2009, 17:39

At the mention of Zaragoza and Valencia, Christophe looks up sharply. He calls over a squire and whispers in his ear for a few moment. The boy nods and walks quickly out of the chamber.

**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2009, 18:38

"At least zat got someone's attention."

**Andres** · 08-27-2009, 20:13

Thierry takes a parchment in front of him. The scribe next to him tells him it's the bill for his latest armor. Thierry shrugs and mumbles something.

"Read the Charter", he says. What are we? Priests? I can't read.

He whispers something to his scribe who takes another parchment and starts to read it softly to Thierry, who is soon starting to look bored. He tells his scribe to shut up and looks at Duke de Rohan.

If it's legally possible, then go ahead. I don't mind taking Caernarvon a second time. Allthough not very cooperative, the women were nice.

**KnightnDay** · 08-28-2009, 01:25

I pray the High Seneschal will not become greatly annoyed that I should disagree with his interpretion of our charter- to wit:

All conquered provinces must be ratified by an edict, which can be passed at the session before the conquest or be applied retroactively at the first session after.

Edict 1.2 which passed by a vote of 20-0, stated

Brigandry is is not to be tolerated, and as such all rebel settlements bordering the nation of France are to be brought under her rule.

Ergo, by virtue of the fact that the rebel outpost of Metz bordered France, then it's ratification was a fait accompli.

And having been so ratified and the land formally passed by consent of the king, the remaining portion of the charter does not apply- to wit:

While a province is not ratified taxes must be set to the highest level possible and no recruitment can be made in that settlement.

So if the Seneschal considers whether or not to provide troops in support of the defense of Metz, I do not believe our charter should be an impediment to a final decision.