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Can't really do it anymore. It hurts being made fun of. Today wasn't the first time I was made fun of by staff and I'm not going to delude myself into thinking I am anything but a joke here. I wish I could have been the kind of player that fit in here but I am not. Thank you for the good times. I wish you all the best.

Written in a slightly trembling hand from mizzar withdrawal.

Beloved DCS,

I think it may be even more strict, as the law specifies that one must be Voiced and have a license. Very worrisome! I'm on the case, boss.

I shall consult the Legates immediately. Mizzar is a vital part of our economy...

Manijeh bint Murassa

Legates, DCS Bashir,

I have noticed a potential issue in our Narcotics law as written.

18. Narcotics: A person found guilty of possessing, consuming, or trading drugs has committed Narcotics. Minor to Capital. Exemption to Voiced citizens with a valid Narcotics license.

Minor: Mizzar. Marvel.
Serious: Scorch. Dirt. Slice.
Capital: Dretch.

"Found guilty of possessing, consuming"...
"mizzar"

The current law appears to make it illegal to consume all of the listed drugs, including Mizzar.

Is this intended?

Signed,
Manijeh bint Murassa

Acolyte Narwen,

Checking in - are you still seeking this grant? I am still quite interested in speaking with you, and am holding off on approving other projects at this time. Hoping to hear back from you.

Live and drink.

Signed,
Manijeh bint Murassa
Office of Public Accounts

Miss Orten,

Correct, that was myself. I purchased the piece - I have pulled it from our sales catalogue for the moment so we can discuss.

Manijeh bint Murassa

Grenth held a special place in Fiordelise's life. He was a priest of the Wheel, but cared about helping people and was willing to work together to ensure people were protected against plague. I look back with great fondness on their conversations and their projects together. You put a lot of effort into your RP and it showed. You always made me feel cared about in turn, and you were a great RP partner!

Somehow the way I wrote that makes it sound like you the player died...oops...

A follow-up letter is sent.

Acolyte Narwen,

Pardon the second letter, but a brief question for you. What is currently preventing the opening of the Gallery?

Manijeh bint Murassa
Office of Public Accounts

Acolyte Narwen,

Thank you for your application! As a passionate lover of the arts myself, I look forward to the eventual opening of your Gallery.

I would like to meet with you in the coming week, ideally. I could not find an application form attached - have you elected to waive the form process and request a meeting directly? I would recommend still filling it out if you can, as it sounds like you have ongoing costs and this would expedite the process somewhat. Either way, meeting, let us attempt within a week.

Looking forward to your reply,

Attached is the application form:

APPLICATION FOR GRANT - SUBLIME BANK

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name:
Voiced Status:
Accord Affiliation:
Other Affiliations:
Criminal Record:

GRANT INFORMATION
Project Description:
List of all individuals involved in project:
Example of relevant recent contributions:
Current funding for project:
Requested Funds (estimate):

Miss Orton,

Let us meet within the next three days to discuss your application, everything is looking solid thus far. I will have a few questions for you when we discuss, no need to reply by letter but simply letting you know so you may come prepared. Know that I ask them out of care and fiscal responsibility with funding.

- What makes up the cost of each batch? What are the ingredients? Is it possible that we can get these costs lower?
- How are these meals distributed?
- Are there any other individuals or organizations you coordinate your efforts with?
- Will private culinary and cultural projects cause any issues for your continued efforts?
- Who might vouch for your project?

Manijeh bint Murassa
Office of Public Accounts

FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Announcing the re-establishment of the Sublime Bank, under new management within the Scribes of the Sublime Garden, for the purposes following:

Administer grants and reimbursements to individuals and organizations whose works enrich our community, so as to ensure they have resources to continue their work. Charity, cultural works and other contributions ideal.

Maintain financial records at the request of citizens, such as notarized Wills, inheritances, banking, etc.

Assisting Voiceless in their advance towards Voiced citizenship, serving as aid in matters of wealth. Safekeeping, management of property, loans, etc.

APPLYING FOR GRANTS

Who is eligible for a grant? All residents of Ephia's Well, with preference for Voiced citizens, followed by long-time residents. Organizations may potentially apply, however the purpose of grants is to assist efforts that lack significant resources.

How to apply for a grant? Fill out the form below, and submit the completed form to the Office of Public Accounts. Send by letter or in person. One or more meetings will be scheduled to discuss the request, potential funding, and timelines.

What is considered in requests? Reliability and respectability of the requesting citizen. Proven results with previous efforts. Potentially, vouched and documented support by respectable citizens of Ephia's Well.

Other considerations? Documentation of financial costs of the requester's current work may be required. If you are interested in a grant, ensure that you have a clear idea of your financial needs and why you have reached that number. Expect to discuss ongoing costs.

What else to know? These grants are largely self-funded by the Office of Public Accounts, via wages and infusions of funding. Most grants will, by and large, take the form of micro-payments to cover ongoing costs of projects, rather than large and sweeping donations. Grants are intended to help keep community-contributing efforts on their feet and provide reimbursement.

The form to begin the application process is attached below:

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APPLICATION FOR GRANT - SUBLIME BANK

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name:
Voiced Status:
Accord Affiliation:
Other Affiliations:
Criminal Record:

GRANT INFORMATION
Project Description:
List of all individuals involved in project:
Example of relevant recent contributions:
Current funding for project:
Requested Funds (estimate):

An applicant may waive the form process and request a meeting with myself to discuss their proposal.

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NOTES

This process is new and shall likely need some kinks to be worked out. Initial applicants are thanked for their patience, and suggestions are welcome.

As a reminder, the Scribes of the Sublime Garden offer a variety of services, and citizens of Ephia's Well are encouraged to seek them out for any of the following:

- Licensing
- Sendings
- Will and Testament registration
- Complaints (Scribe Torpi Glorpi)
- Enlistment bonuses for the Fourth Legion (Scribe Haknar)

Manijeh bint Murassa
Office of Public Accounts

Just FYI for those unaware I have been extremely sick and mostly sleeping/on meds so haven't been able to play as much.

Honored Legates,

Thank you for speaking with me recently regarding the re-establishment of the Sublime Bank. Each of you had concerns, which are addressed.

One, DCS Bashir's approval: Resolved, he has given his approval, as well as his recommendation for careful record-keeping. I am in agreement.

Two, whether grants are already handled by Zina Zizzo. I have spoken with her, and she indicated that this is no longer her role since the position of Merchant Master was dissolved. She sees no issues of overlap. Resolved.

Three, resolved, whether there were specific requests that would need funding right away. Legate Komemnos requested specific grant examples that could use funding. I have opted to be cautious in feeling out needs for grants, as I do not wish to give anyone an incorrect impression that grants are current funded. Therefore, I have spoken with Sergeant Rhuk Nor and citizen Ritz Orten and determined two initial candidates for grants from the Sublime Bank.

As discussed with Legate Komemnos, the Fourth Legion has been bolstered by unofficial and non-standardized enlistment bonuses by the Scribes. Sergeant Rhuk Nor was agreeable to the idea of enlistees receiving bonuses distributed by the Sublime Bank, and signed his name in support of the Sublime Bank. This represents a perfect use of the Sublime Bank: there is a continuous need for small, irregular payments to help bolster the Fourth's ranks. The Well has benefitted immensely from Scribe Haknar's commendable recruitment efforts, and the Fourth has seen its ranks bolstered with reliable newcomers. The funds for these efforts had come out of our own pockets (often selling surplus in Scribal stores).

Ritz Orten is the inheritor of Manta Wholt's legacy, his direct apprentice. She contributes both fine dining to the Well, and charitable meals to refugees to supplement the efforts of the Stockades. Orten regularly sells candies to help fund her work. Charity reimbursement for her work will allow her to continue providing meals to both refugees and citizenry.

I suggest a small infusion of seed money (no less than 2,500 dinars, but ideally 5,000 or more) for the Sublime Bank's inaugural grants: one for charity, one for bolstering law enforcement. Both parties will receive reimbursement for enlistment/charity over time and as needed.

If you are reading this worrying about micromanagement -- understandable. The Sublime Bank will generally run itself, however, the initial grants were requested and it is wise to be on the same page.

If either of you have any concerns, I am available by letter or meeting. Once the preparations are complete I will begin its establishment.

Manijeh bint Murassa
Office of Public Accounts

Updated: Nisah 12, IY 7789

Minor Offense: Punishments may be issued by any Janissary.

Serious Offense: Fines greater than 500 gold, forced conscription and bondage become available as punishments. Punishments may be issued by a Judge, or, only if none are available, a Janissary Officer.

Capital Offense: Exile and execution become available as punishments. Punishments may be issued by a Judge.

Laws:

1. Unlawful Resistance: A person found guilty of refusing the reasonable request of a Janissary or Legate has committed Unlawful Resistance. Examples of such requests include an order to halt, an order to allow a search, and an order to submit to arrest.

Minor: Verbal taunting. Verbal refusal. 
Serious: Fleeing from the request. 
Capital: Opposing the request with violence.

2. Vandalism: A person found guilty of destroying, attempting to destroy, or diminishing the value of property has committed Vandalism. Minor to Capital. Organizational property (such as uniforms) always belongs to the leader of that organization. The vandal shall pay a debt to the victim's next of kin, assessed and scheduled by a Magistrate, equal to the value of these damages, or be exiled from Ephia's Well.

Minor: The property of a Voiceless person. 
Serious: The property of a Voiced citizen. 
Capital: The property of the Sultan, his Legates, or their families.

3. Theft: A person found guilty of stealing or attempting to steal property that does not lawfully belong to them has committed Theft. Minor to Capital. Organizational property (such as uniforms) always belongs to the leader of that organization. The thief shall pay a debt to the victim, assessed and scheduled by a Magistrate, equal to the value of these damages, or be exiled from Ephia's Well.

Minor: The property of a Voiceless person. 
Serious: The property of a Voiced citizen. 
Capital: The property of the Sultan, his Legates, or their families.


4. Assault: A person found guilty of harming or conspiring to harm a person has committed Assault. Minor to Capital. Exemption to voluntary sport, and to acts of self-defense.

Minor: Assaulting a Voiceless person. 
Serious: Assaulting a Voiced citizen. Assaulting a foreign guest, envoy, or dignitary. Assaulting anyone under a flag of parley.


5. Murder: A person found guilty of killing or conspiring to kill a person for any reason has committed Murder. Capital. Exemption to voluntary sport, and to acts of self-defense.

Capital: Murdering a Voiceless person. Murdering a Voiced citizen. Murdering a foreign guest, envoy, or dignitary. Murdering anyone under a flag of parley.

6. Treason: A person found guilty of undermining or attempting to undermine the government for any reason, thereby inviting anarchy and disorder, has committed Treason. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Lese-majeste. Acts of disrespect and defamation against the Sultan, his Legates, or their families. Indecorous behavior within the Chamber of Rule. Failing to abide dress code upon the Ecstatic Terrace. 
Serious: Misprision. Poisoning the functions of state, through perjury, gross negligence, or similar malfeasance. Failing to report important information to the government of Ephia's Well. Blackmailing or otherwise threatening a civil servant. Impersonating an official.
Capital: Sedition. Inciting, engaging in, or conspiring to advance rebellion against the Sultan or his Legates. Materially endangering the continued existence of Ephia's Well. Consorting with Qaim, the Siblant Empire, the Thousand Clans, or similar enemies of Ephia's Well.

7. Desecration: A person found guilty of attempting to dishonor or animate the dead has committed Desecration. Minor to Capital. The graverobber shall pay a debt to the victim's next of kin, assessed and scheduled by a Magistrate, equal to the value of these damages, or be exiled from Ephia's Well.

Minor: Defacing a Voiceless person's grave. Looting a Voiceless person's corpse. Possessing the bones or flesh of humanoids. 
Serious: Defacing a Voiced citizen's grave. Looting a Voiced citizen's corpse. Possessing objects that may reanimate the dead. 
Capital: Reanimating corpses. Summoning, binding, or otherwise defiling the souls of the dead.

8. Trespassing: A person found guilty of entering a private area without the permission of its lawfully recognized owner has committed Trespassing. Minor to Serious.

Minor: Entering the area. 
Serious: Entering the area with intent to commit a crime other than Trespassing.

9. Slavery: A person found guilty of compelling a person to labor against their will, for any reason other than the lawful punishment of a crime, or of otherwise trafficking a person as chattel, has committed Slavery. Capital.

Capital: Enslaving any person. Owning a slave.

10. Unauthorized Broadcast: A person found guilty of hijacking official channels for an illegal sending has committed Unauthorized Broadcast. Minor.

Minor: Making use of any sending station unsupported by a Scribe of the Sublime Garden.

11. Endangerment: A person found guilty of brandishing, displaying, or otherwise wielding weapons capable of harming another within the public areas of Ephia's Well, for any reason other than to repel an immediate threat, has committed Endangerment. Minor to Serious.

Minor: Common weapons, such as swords and bows. Dangerous or exotic beasts. Creatures summoned by magic. 
Serious: Egregious weapons, such as catapults and cannons. Explosive or hazardous materials. Deadly traps.

12. Brooking: A person found guilty of trafficking with otherworldly fiends, monstrosities, or horrors, such as the djinn, has committed the crime of Brooking. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Speaking or writing the names of these beings. Sharing information about these beings. Seeking information about these beings. 
Serious: Negotiating with these beings. Giving information to these beings. Possessing a profane artifact connected to these beings. 
Capital: Summoning these beings. Entering into any kind of pact with these beings. Wearing, wielding, or otherwise using a profane artifact.

13. Smuggling: A person found guilty of violating the commercial regulations of Ephia's Well has committed Smuggling. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Using a merchant stall in Ephia's Well without a Trading License. Advertising for commercial shops and services without a Trading License. 
Serious: Organizing auctions or operating caravans without a Trading License. Selling or distributing drugs, profane artifacts, and any other item prohibited under law. 
Capital: Providing potions, wands, scrolls, or other magical trinkets to those exiled from Ephia's Well.

14. Machinism: A person found guilty of tinkering with advanced technologies has committed Machinism. Minor to Capital. Exemption to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, who may pursue Machinism as part of their state-sponsored research.

Minor: Handling strange technology without a Machinist License. Trafficking schematics and tinkering materials without a Machinist License. 
Serious: Engaging in engineering projects without a Machinist License. Unleashing a monster or other disaster upon Ephia's Well through reckless endeavors. 
Capital: Attempting to rediscover, imitate, or otherwise study the forbidden sciences of Vesim al-Pesh, including but not limited to the union of metal and flesh.

15. Alchemy: A person found guilty of experimenting with mystical processes has committed Alchemy. Minor to Capital. Exemption to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, who may pursue Alchemy as part of their state-sponsored research.

Minor: Brewing potions without an Alchemy License. Trafficking alchemical reagents without an Alchemy License. 
Serious: Engaging in alchemical experiments without an Alchemy License. Unleashing a monster or other disaster upon Ephia's Well through reckless experimentation. 
Capital: Participating in djinn alchemy, shadow alchemy, or negative alchemy.

16. Archaeology: A person found guilty of disturbing ancient places has committed Archaeology. Minor to Capital. Exemption to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, who may pursue Archaeology as part of their state-sponsored research.

Minor: Handling historic artifacts without an Archaeology License. 
Serious: Engaging in archaeological dig sites without an Archaeology License. Unleashing a monster or other disaster upon Ephia's Well through reckless exploration. 
Capital: Causing an invasion by the Devils of Thirst through Archaeology.

17. Divination: A person found guilty of obtaining knowledge through supernatural means has committed Divination. Minor to Capital. Exemption to the Astronomers of Q'tolip, who may pursue Divination as part of their state-sponsored research.

Minor: Fortune telling without a Divination License. Engaging in prophetic claims without a Divination License. 
Serious: Engaging in scrying rituals without a Divination License. Unleashing a monster or other disaster upon Ephia's Well through reckless examination. 
Capital: Causing a diplomatic incident through Divination.

18. Narcotics: A person found guilty of possessing, consuming, or trading drugs has committed Narcotics. Minor to Capital. Exemption to Voiced citizens with a valid Narcotics license.

Minor: Mizzar. Marvel. 
Serious: Scorch. Dirt. Slice. 
Capital: Dretch.

19. Public Indecency: A person found guilty of engaging in obscene acts outside of their private residence has committed Public Indecency. Minor to Serious.

Minor: Vulgar language. Spitting. Drunkenness. Insufficient or obscene clothing.

19. Public Indecency: A person found guilty of engaging in obscene acts outside of their private residence has committed Public Indecency. Minor to Serious.

Minor: Vulgar language. Spitting. Drunkenness. Insufficient or obscene clothing. 
Serious: Drug use. Vomiting. Urination. Threatening bodily harm to a Voiced citizen.

20. Vagrancy: A person found guilty of failing to secure appropriate lodging for themselves, they have committed Vagrancy. Minor to Serious.

Minor: Sleeping in the streets of Ephia's Well. 
Serious: Squatting in a property held by the government or by a Voiced citizen.

21. Depravity: A person found guilty of serving or abetting occult evil has committed Depravity. Minor to Capital.

Minor: Speaking the name of the Wyrm. Carrying an object associated with the Wyrm. 
Serious: Making offerings to the Wyrm. Praising, endorsing, or otherwise advocating for reverence of the Wyrm. 
Capital: Accepting the Mark of the Wyrm. Accepting the Mark of Baharu. Willingly aiding those who bear these marks.

I remain available to meet with your gracious self.

~Manijeh bint Murassa

[Nisah 5th, IY 7789]

Nisah 5th, IY 7789
Legates:
Dante Moretti, Gold
Prelate Serapion, Purple
Achaeus Komemnos, Purple

Scribe Funding

Legate Moretti proposes issuing 10,000 to the Scribes, Prelate Serapion agrees. 10,000 was then issued as portion of the state allotment.

Allotment - General

Legate Moretti called upon one representative of all three major departments to take the podium together. Representatives were asked to state recent accomplishments and their budget request for the upcoming quarter. The previous Allotment was 15,000 to the Legion, 11,000 to the Astronomers, and 11,000 to the Cinquefoil Rose.

Allotment - Cinquefoil Rose

First to speak was Aeronwy Caddick, representing the Cinquefoil Rose. She stated that 'the Rose's banner flies over the Krak des Roses, that the Rose guards the southland, feeds refugees by the thousands, and offers refugees shelter in storm guarded by the Banda Rossa'. She states that their 'Warmaster remains prepared, that they complete their projects'.

Serapion stated that the Cinquefoil Rose would receive not a single dinar from the Ephian Treasury this allotment, for the Banda Rossa's "ill-formed attempt at the coercion of the Legate of the Second Seat through violent intimidation and threats against his wife. The League of Purple shall not bow its head to  this attempted subversion of the system laid into place by his Sublimity, Sultan Osman the Sixth, and shall not reward the Grandmaster for this mercenary endeavor. We shall not allow for this precedent to establish itself wherein the Legates might be subjected to violence by the Accord as to serve their needs."

Balladeer Caddick stated, "the Cinquefoil Rose is to receive its due as in previous allotments, with an extra 10,000 dinari for her beloved Red Band" (Banda Rossa). She further said: "For this extrajudicial civil asset forfeiture conducted in the Krak des Roses a day prior, after the allotment an extra 5,000 dinari will be delivered to the treasury of the Rose". It was clarified that she was referring to the closing of properties of deceased individuals by Legate Moretti the day prior, which included the Krak des Roses rental of one Sister Zoe.

Prelate Serapion stated he is willing to concede 5,000 for the confiscation of the property. Prelate Serapion and Legate Moretti discussed the matter. Acolyte Narwen clarified that the Rose had paid 4,770 dinar to retake Sister Zoe's property, and that their request was for reimbursement and rounded up. Legate Moretti stated that the cost of re-acquiring the property went back into the Rose's coffers, since they paid themselves. "All rentals within the Krak des Roses are, by longstanding agreement, rerouted back into the Cinquefoil treasury and split three ways. You are asking the state to reimburse you for the money you paid yourself to buy a deceased citizen's apartment".

Caddick stated that Moretti did not have a right to close the property, while Nadiri Inanna clarified that per the Accord he has this right. "While the rooms belong to the Grandmaster, she has leashed the governing of those rooms to the legates. They maintain them for her". Scribe's note: The Nadiri is correct, Legates have the authority to govern these rooms and the amount paid was paid directly back into the Cinquefoil Rose's Treasury.

After some discussion, Caddick ceded the matter and amended the Cinquefoil Rose's request to: "11,000 dinari to match the allotment prior, and 10,000 reward for la Banda Rossa's guardianship, to a total ask of 21,000". Prelate Serapion restated Legate Achaeus' orders of 'not a single dinari to the Cinquefoil Rose for their attack on a Legate's wife'.

Allotment - Fourth Legion

Janissary Lesthrae Ilphudel took the podium, and stated: "The Fourth Legion faces down the brunt of the orcish fury at the Scald as much as any. Our supplies do not replenish themselves. Our men require rations and arms to maintain their strength in the face of constant skirmishes and patrols". She went on to state that patrols and pressing investigations in the city require dinari as well. On the Fourth's accomplishments, she stated: "My comrades are regular fixtures at the Scald. We fight often - and we're winning. Sergeant Rhuk Nor remains the most accomplished orc slayer by a considerable margin", and that their numbers are rising. She went on to request an allotment of 30,000 dinari for the Fourth Legion.

Allotment - Astronomers of Q'Tolip

Nadiri Inanna spoke next. She requested 20,000 dinari for the allotment to the Tower of Q'tolip, and stated their accomplishments: "Ranging from Apothar Stern designing new methods of destruction and thoroughly inspecting every infraction of brookery, to our every tired Apothar Zol Nur, busy on the war front to protect our troops against the terrible heat with our mobile shade pylon...The war council recently approved the secret project of the Zenithars for the War Effort, to study and safeguard us against titans." She went on to state that Nadiri are busy with license interviews, archaeology, overseeing laboratory access, and assisting with the production of Snow Globes for the War Effort.

Allotment - Continued
Accord requests: Rose requests 21k, Fourth 30k, Tower 20k.

Legate Moretti stated he was broadly in support of giving each Accord what they requested.

Caddick stated that the Red Band should receive more allotment because "We did a little thing ne'er done in an age. We slayed that Djinn". This referred to the recent expedition to slay the djinn Mojem, of Vae Mojem, by a group including the Rose, dwarves, Nadiri and others.

Janissary Ilphudel stated that others were involved in the slaying, including Nadiri Inanna and many others. Prelate Serapion asked for proof that the djinn had been slain: "It cannot be known if the Balladeer Aurelio cannot place trust into the hands of the other partners of the Accord. Nevertheless, I am willing to make a minor concession".

Prelate Serapion offered 1/100th of the Fourth's requested allotment to the Cinquefoil Rose, "as recompense for their bravery in sending many good men to their deaths in that dread tower. Three hundred dinari". He restated that Legate Komemnos ordered not a single dinar for the Cinquefoil Rose for their attack on the Legate's wife. Legate Moretti stated he was willing to lower to 11,000 for the Cinquefoil Rose. Prelate Serapion countered 3,000. Legate Moretti proposed 10,000, for the Cinquefoil Rose. Prelate Seraphion stated that the Tower and Legion "are well deserving of what they are owed", but would not agree to more funds for the Banda Rossa per Legate Komemnos' statements.

Clarification was asked on why the Rose was being denied, Prelate Serapion restated it was due to threats and violence against a sitting Legate (Dante Moretti's wife "and how her life was leveraged over him to preclude him from taking any actions that might not suit the good mercenaries who serve their Capitana"). "The Banda Rossa, who kidnapped and assaulted Fiordelise Foscari, and who leveraged this over Legate Moretti to bid him do works that favor them. The First Seat will not budge from this."

Legate Moretti stated that it was the decision of the League of Gold, that "we will not approve an allotment that cuts the Cinquefoil Rose out entirely. While we are willing to heavily favor the Janissaries and Astronomers, and disfavor the Rose, we are not willing to go so far as to give the Grandmaster nothing". Prelate Seraphion stated, "Let it be heard then, there shall be no allotment". Legate Moretti handed over 3,000 dinari to each of the Accord representatives. Prelate Serapion stated that Legate Moretti was making a show of it.

Balladeer Caddick protested that "I and my student personally saved Legate Achaeus from assassination at the hands of Argent Argyris and his assassin." Janissary al-Basri stated that this was not how things went down, and Prelate Serapion said it was a false representation of events.

Petition - Funds for the Refugees

After the Allotment concluded, Acolyte Seriyah raised her petition. She stated that the war has displaced "many thousands of refugees" and requested the Legates to consider a divestment of dinars towards refugee charity. She stated that since the previous Assembly in Adar or Subat, more refugees have arrived and there is broad support for her petition. She requested funds to enlarge what shelter has been provided to house more of them. She requested broadly 50,000 to be placed in the Legates' and Scribes' hands for this purpose. Prelate Serapion asked for clarification, whether she wanted to expand the Drifter's Stockade. Prelate Serapion stated that he was willing to approve the sum towards the enlargement of dwellings for the benefit of the poor outside the Walls. Legate Moretti agreed. 50,000 dinari were transferred to the Great Temple of B'aara for this purpose.

Petition - Rewrite of Arms Bearing Laws

Sergeant Rhuk Nor spoke next, requesting a law rewritten, that of Law XI, Arms Bearing. He described it as a majorly trying thing in the past. He requests a change that if a Janissary requests for someone to stow their weapon, they must do so. He stated that he is "tired of arguing with over-eager Recluta in the street". Recluta Linlett protested, saying that it was already written in the license. Legate Moretti and Sergeant Rhuk Nor responded that it was not standardized, that it differed between licenses written by Legates. Rhuk Nor stated that Recluta with the license refuse to comply with his orders to stow weapons, because they have a license from a legate. Prelate Serapion stated he would be more willing to accept the law (Legate Komemnos has previously refused to alter the legal code with Moretti, according to Moretti), if Moretti agreed to give Komemnos the position he requested be etched upon the Stele. Legate Moretti stated he was in favor of Rhuk Nor's request, but would need to "approve the establishment of the Praetorian Guard within the Pyramid". Prelate Serapion states that "Legate Achaeus desires the establishment of an honor guard to be headed by Aldric Darkstone, which Legate Moretti has refused". Darkstone is a former Balladeer. Legate Moretti: "I am not approving the Praetorians unless the Janissaries specifically tell me that they're on board with it", adding that "Skarn will eat my face". The Legate and Prelate did not reach an agreement, the position was not added to the Stele and the law was not rewritten.

On the Matter of the Cinquefoil Rose and an Attack on a Legate's Wife

During this time, Balladeer Caddick complained on the bellows about the allotment. Legate Komemnos answered that his position was unchanged. He announced the lifting of the exile of Bras Voldebur, stating that the exile lifting was requested of him. He described the man as "a man who stood for moral convictions and zealously guarded Ephia's Well from the venom of a serpent most foul". He then joined the Assembly, taking his seat.

After Legate Komemnos retook his seat, and was brought up to speed. He reiterated that no gold shall flow from the treasury for the Cinquefoil Rose, "until the day that the Banda Rossa are disciplined by the petals of the Rose".

Komemnos called Lieutenant Colmes to the dais, who he asked what a fitting punishment for the Banda Rossa is, "for the grotesque miscarriage perpetrated by our Warmaster". Colmes asked if he was referring to "the sequence of events regarding Durgin Doomed-Oath, her 'strongest soldier', in which she declared to me that she would play no part in his punishment, then elected to defend him, release him from the lesser punishment he was granted".

Komemnos stated no, "We are referring to the kidnapping and ransom of Legate Moretti's wife to strongarm his signature". Colmes replied: "Anyone else would have been executed or exiled if they could not be brought to court". Komemnos clarified that the question was not hypothetical and that he is demanding penance in exchange for a single dinar from the state treasury.

Colmes replied that there were issues after the last time a Banda Rossan was on trial, and was "the sort of thing that would light fires all over the Well". Prelate Serapion asked if that should be a precedent, "That the Banda Rossa shall always be above the law". Colmes suggested a were-gild for the crime directly into the treasury. Komemnos stated his position was 50,000 dinar to the state treasury "as means of a fine for suborning acts that border on treason from the Cinquefoil Rose".

Allotment - Finalization

Legate Komemnos stated: "I apologize that the rest of the Accord shall not receive the pay it is due". The representatives of the Fourth and the Tower proposed that the Rose's allotment be delayed until a negotiation could be reached, and that their organizations still needed funding. Legate Komemnos stated that if there is no emergency, the compromise is for the Banda Rossa "paying the blood-gold they are due".

Legate Moretti stated he would provide an indefinite writ to the 30/20/10 divide, in which a lion's share of dinars go to the Janissaries and Astronomers, and could be approved without his presence. A discussion was had on the precedent this might set, and that traditionally decisions are made all at once.

Summary:
Accord requests: Rose requests 21k, Fourth 30k, Tower 20k.

Both agreed to fund the Scribes 10,000 dinari.

Legate Komemnos stated no dinar from the state treasury for the Cinquefoil Rose until the Banda Rossa's actions were resolved.
Legate Moretti stated he would not agree to an allotment where the Cinquefoil Rose received nothing.
The Legates otherwise agreed that the Astronomers and Fourth Legion were owed their requested amount, but did not agree on the Rose. Legate Komemnos' stated position was that the Banda Rossa must pay a 50,000 dinari fine for 'borderline treason'.

Both Legates agreed to pay the Church of B'aara 50,000 dinari to help refugees.

The Legates did not agree to change arm bearing laws.