The Return of the Duchy of Goldshire
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:44 pm
On ACS 2098 (May 4, 2005) Steward Scott signed an Imperial Decree disbanding the historic duchy of Goldshire. It was considered a necessary action at the time, as many of its prominent citizens had left Shireroth and the hobby of micronationalism, leaving Goldshire abandoned, and the entirety of Shireroth was falling into ruin. For 1629 years, Brookshire has had control over the region that was known formerly as Goldshire. Many of those years were poor to Shireroth, but many yet were good to her. Shireroth is no longer in a state of decline but in one of rebirth and renewal. Much as many saw the disbandment of Goldshire, one of Shireroth’s two original duchies, as a sign of dark times, may her return light a strong, unmistakable sign of Shireroth’s recovery, of her strength, and of her commitment towards future excellence.
Therefore as Harvey Steffki, Baron of Ynnraile, heir to the ancient bloodlines of Steffki and Doran, the bloodlines of Kaisers, descended from Raynor himself, with the grace of the gods, the following is declared:
* That the territories formerly being organized under the baronies of Ynnraile and Neurak, consisting of the counties of Syrelwynn, Asantelian, Goldendown, Holwinn, Lunaris, Ran, and Elsenar shall no longer be considered part of the administrative region of the duchy of Brookshire but the independent Duchy of GOLDSHIRE.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire hereby swears the ducal oath of loyalty to the Kaiser and the Imperial Republic.
* That the first Duke of Goldshire shall be myself, Duke Harvey Steffki, of the imperial bloodlines of Steffki and Doran.
* That the capital of the Duchy of Goldshire shall be Goldshire Hamlet.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire holds no ill-will towards the Duchy of Brookshire, its Duke, and Barons and Counts, and its people. Indeed, we thank them for many years of protection and prosperity. A state of unending friendship shall exist between Goldshire and Brookshire, an alliance dedicated towards cultural growth, legislative agreement, and military aide.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire commits itself to the cause of prosperity for Shireroth by opening its doors to all who wish residence as well as beginning a recruitment campaign from beyond Shireroth’s boundaries to attract new citizens to the Imperial Republic, to fill the ranks of Goldshire and the other duchies with new talent.
* That if certain people really object about the name Goldshire, as there have been rumors of them doing, we shall, in our attempts to keep the peace within Shireroth, be willing to consider a minor modification to the name of the duchy.
* That any other reasonable conditions put upon her by other members of the Imperial Court shall be considered with the utmost seriousness and respect, provided they do not severely undermine the Goldshire cause.
We do all of this to honor the great Goldshirithians of the past; Duke Jason Steffke, Duchess Jadie Doran, Duke Zarathustra Erutirn, and Duke Yvain Wintersong, as well as all of the Shirerithians who have supported our cause through the ages and today. May our dreams of peace in an independent Goldshire ring through eternity.
We humbly petition the Kaiser and the Imperial Republic as a whole for recognition of our claims.
Therefore as Harvey Steffki, Baron of Ynnraile, heir to the ancient bloodlines of Steffki and Doran, the bloodlines of Kaisers, descended from Raynor himself, with the grace of the gods, the following is declared:
* That the territories formerly being organized under the baronies of Ynnraile and Neurak, consisting of the counties of Syrelwynn, Asantelian, Goldendown, Holwinn, Lunaris, Ran, and Elsenar shall no longer be considered part of the administrative region of the duchy of Brookshire but the independent Duchy of GOLDSHIRE.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire hereby swears the ducal oath of loyalty to the Kaiser and the Imperial Republic.
* That the first Duke of Goldshire shall be myself, Duke Harvey Steffki, of the imperial bloodlines of Steffki and Doran.
* That the capital of the Duchy of Goldshire shall be Goldshire Hamlet.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire holds no ill-will towards the Duchy of Brookshire, its Duke, and Barons and Counts, and its people. Indeed, we thank them for many years of protection and prosperity. A state of unending friendship shall exist between Goldshire and Brookshire, an alliance dedicated towards cultural growth, legislative agreement, and military aide.
* That the Duchy of Goldshire commits itself to the cause of prosperity for Shireroth by opening its doors to all who wish residence as well as beginning a recruitment campaign from beyond Shireroth’s boundaries to attract new citizens to the Imperial Republic, to fill the ranks of Goldshire and the other duchies with new talent.
* That if certain people really object about the name Goldshire, as there have been rumors of them doing, we shall, in our attempts to keep the peace within Shireroth, be willing to consider a minor modification to the name of the duchy.
* That any other reasonable conditions put upon her by other members of the Imperial Court shall be considered with the utmost seriousness and respect, provided they do not severely undermine the Goldshire cause.
We do all of this to honor the great Goldshirithians of the past; Duke Jason Steffke, Duchess Jadie Doran, Duke Zarathustra Erutirn, and Duke Yvain Wintersong, as well as all of the Shirerithians who have supported our cause through the ages and today. May our dreams of peace in an independent Goldshire ring through eternity.
We humbly petition the Kaiser and the Imperial Republic as a whole for recognition of our claims.
). Btw, the other nobles have disagreed with the idea and that's where it stops for me.