Flags, (im/e)migrations, Yardistan

[Scott of Hyperborea]

Despite Kaiser Leto III reversing his controversial decree, the flag issue continues to be the talk of Shireroth. A poll suggests over 80% of Shirerithians want a change - but with Greg and Shyriath coming back to state their opposition to the idea, those numbers may be heading downward. Meanwhile, the pro-change camp has started soliciting designs for either clean-ups of the present flag or completely new ideas. At some point, people will vote for their favorite, and the Landsraad will debate whether or not to accept it.

In what may or may not be a related development, national founder and Small Commonwealth Primate Erik Mortis has taken an indefinite leave of absence. Harvey Steffke will be succeeding him as Primate until a new leader can be elected. Shirerithians are wondering whether this is his way of punishing them for the proposed flag change, and discussing what to do. But in happier news, old and beloved citizens Bill3000 and Shyriath Bukolos have returned, and there is much rejoicing.

The Treaty of High Probability of Destroying Something Important officially cedes Straylight to Yardistan, which has celebrated by going steampunk and getting all upset about its forum color. A new Color Rebellion, anyone? Finally, and most importantly, a brief national conflict over a test poll ended with the Steward decreeing Option One. Sorry, Malliki, but the gods outrank you. OPTION TWO! MALARBOR DEMANDS IT!