Imperial Diet IV

**flyd** · 07-15-2007, 21:30

I do feel the need to apologize to the Diet and to Elberhard. I now supplant him, even though I don't disagree with anything he proposed. In fact, if I didn't run, I would vote for him. So, why then, do I run?

The Reich is in disarray at the moment. It's true, there is no need to hide it. I've never seen anything like this, and I've seen an Emperor attack a Pope. It seemed like the worst thing that could possibly happen. It took a lot of time (and Popes) to fix that mess, but we had a series of good Chancellors who fixed it. Hummel's mess could have been undone too, and it's not like the current Emperor was doing a poor job, but he did choose a most inopportune time to resign, when the Reich needed stability more than anything else.

This is a very critical time, and I, personally, am not prepared to take any chances. I suspect that Elberhard would do well, but I can't be certain of it. He is Henry's son, but he has not accomplished much personally, yet. He makes good promises, but those are not enough anymore; after all, more than half of this Diet was fooled by Hummel's promises.

Still, I trust the man enough to be my co-Chancellor. It is a bit unprecedented (unless you count the Romans), but it's the best way to ensure stability. I may die before the term is out, but if you're still not convinced, then I pledge that if three of the five dukes and kings are unsatisfied with my progress, I'll let him take charge, and be his co-Chancellor. I'll be damned if we have another Diet session before 1260.

**Stig** · 07-15-2007, 21:39

What is a "mohican" anyways

All my life I have lived in the high north, there were Nordic mercenaries here, and they talked about their ancestors who settled a far-away land where people lived who called themselves Mohicans ... and there over time more of them died and died. It's a long and boring story.

**Privateerkev** · 07-15-2007, 21:45

Originally Posted by Stig

All my life I have lived in the high north, there were Nordic mercenaries here, and they talked about their ancestors who settled a far-away land where people lived who called themselves Mohicans ... and there over time more of them died and died. It's a long and boring story.

Well...alright then...

*visibly relaxes*

I am just trying to help keep the tone around here...civil...

[OOC: Good save!

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**AussieGiant** · 07-15-2007, 22:04

Standing and addressing Fredericus directly

My Lord, you are certainly the man with the most experience amongst us all here in the Diet.

Having heard you speak, finally, I am more than relieved to hear your views on the Reich and ruling it for the next decade.

Do you have any opinions on what you will do in the time that you hold office?

**Warluster** · 07-15-2007, 23:11

Kaiser Jobst stands

I did not wish to give the Reich more trouble, so I resigned.

But I wish for all of you to know, though I resigned as Chancellor, it does not mean my duties as Kaiser have slackened, and I shall put even more effort into being Kaiser.

**FactionHeir** · 07-16-2007, 05:29

Then I shall applaud both Fredericus and Jobst for their work this term and in the coming ones.
I have no doubts that the empire will shine again in its former glory.