Duchy of Swabia

**Warluster** · 04-04-2007, 10:53

The Reich mourns as the Great Kaiser Heinrich is dead, and the diet enters a time of mourning.

Rest In pEace Kaiser.

Nad long live Kaiser Henry, may your reign be wise and strong!

**econ21** · 04-05-2007, 00:27

Kaiser Henry: Fellow Swabians, it is with regret that I take my leave of you. As Emperor, I can belong to no House but Swabia will always hold a special affection in my heart.

As I have explained in the Diet, I believe that acting as Duke and Prince may have compromised my ability to fully represent Swabia. Therefore, I think it is better if Prince Jobst remains Count of Dijon, rather than become Duke.

I am appointing Ulrich as Steward of Swabia until such a time as he can recapture Metz, which by rights is part of his wife's estate.

My son Hans, as my first born, is now the free hold Count of Staufen.

**Ignoramus** · 04-05-2007, 07:44

Ulrich Hümmel:
Swabian electors, please retire to our meeting chambers where we can discuss the recent events.

**econ21** · 04-05-2007, 10:45

Kaiser Henry: The Steward has reminded me that, as Swabia's capital, it cannot be given to a Count. Therefore, I appoint Hans to be Count of Bern instead of Staufen.

**Ignoramus** · 04-20-2007, 13:55

Duke Ulrich:

I am saddened by the fact that dust now covers this once occupied chamber. Let us resume our discussions of the Swabians.

**TevashSzat** · 04-21-2007, 02:27

Yes, it has seem that the diet has been relatively quiet this past week or so

**Ignoramus** · 04-23-2007, 04:41

Fellow Swabians,

I have decided, after much deliberation, that I shall stand for the position of Chancellor.

I suggest we retire to our private chambers(Swabian forum) to discuss these matters privately.

**TevashSzat** · 06-20-2007, 03:14

Nobles of Swabia:

Friederich Scherer- Duke of Swabia
Prinz Jobst von Salva - Heir to Throne

Electors of Swabia:

Count Jobst - Second Elector of Swabia(Warluster)
Count Hans - Fifth Elector of Swabia(FactionHeir)
Count Ulrich - Sixth Elector of Swabia(Ignoramus)
Count Elberhard - Seventh Elector of Swabia(econ21)

Lands of Swabia:

Swabia - Capital: Staufen. Part of the ducal demesne of Frederich, Duke of Swabia.
Lorraine - Capital: Metz. The lands of Judda der Stolze, Countess of Lorraine.
Helvetia - Capital: Bern. The lands of Hans, Count of Helvetia.
Burgundy - Capital: Dijon. The lands of Count Jobst von Salva, Count of Burgundy.

Paris: Currently under the control of Duke Scherer
Rheims: Ruled by Elberhard

Dukes of Swabia:
Prinz Henry: (1080 - 1170)
Ulrich I: (1178 - 1186)
Frederich I: (1200 - ?)

Counts of Lorraine:
Sigismund I: (1090 - 1142)
Judda I: (1142 - 1178)
Ulrich I: (1178 -?)

Counts of Burgundy:
Henry I: (1126 - 1140)
Jobst I: (1140 - ?)

Counts of Helvetia:
Henry I: (1106 - 1168)
Hans I: (1168 - ?)

Counts of Rheims:
Elberhard: (1241-?)

I am saddened by our house's lack of adequete communication among each elector. Our previous chamber although unable to be spied upon by electors of other houses has become deserted and unvisisted even by me. Given that three out of five members of this House has ran for chancellorship most likely due to little communication, I have decided to renew this chamber. I urge everyone to start visiting upon once more and participate in discussions.

Aboveis a slightly updated summary of the condition of our house.

Now I wish to talk about a different matter. Matthias Steffen has recently came to me with concerns about the race for chancellorship. Fredericus von Hamburg with the support of his house and the emperor seems to be in the lead in the race. The Bavarians does not wish for him to be chancellor, but given our house's lack of unity and uncertainty about the Austrians, a Franconian chancellor may be elected. The Bavarians offer to support Ulrich Hummel in his race for the chancellor. I will not say who I wish to win the election, but I would rather have another Swabian chancellor elected and will support Ulrich. Given uncertainty regarding the Austrians, I urge the other electors Hans and Prinz Jobst to support Ulrich too.