Imperial Decree #283: The Regency Protocols

[Kaiser Hasan I]

Shireroth,

I have read the opinions, took advice from The Arbiter, and listened to the opposition. I have made a determination regarding the question of the Throne in The Kingdom of Babkha. I will accept the Regency until such a time as Shahanshah Rashid returns. Upon his return, if my Royal Cousin decides to benefit me by offering the Crown of The Kingdom of Babkha, I will once again return to the Landsraad and ask my people their thoughts. To clear the doubts of those who oppose this act, I now commit to the following:

- I, Kaiser Hasan I of The Imperial Republic Of Shireroth will take the Regency of The Kingdom of Babkha as my own.

- That The Imperial Republic Of Shireroth and The Kingdom of Babkha will remain two separate and sovereign states, independent of one another, and owing no allegiance to another.

- That in questions where the policies of both realms conflict, I shall defer judgment to The Steward in Shireroth and The Grand Vizier in Babkha, unless approached by both parties to make judgment.

- That the respective citizens of both realms are free to associate between themselves within the predetermined traditions and laws of each realm and are under no obligation or order to submit themselves to the leadership of the other realm except through the custom of respect to nobles and to my Reign as Kaiser of Shireroth and Regent of Babkha.

- That the title of Kaiser of The Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and The Title of Regent of The Kingdom of Babkha exist in limitation through my personal union and through no other. That I retain both Thrones separately and with limitation to the laws and terms granted respectively to each Throne.

- That the hereditary nature of both Thrones are not predetermined.

- That the Majilis of The Kingdom of Babkha and The Landsraad of The Imperial Republic of Shireroth may enact opposition to my dual reign via means of vote to 2/3rds of votes in favor. That I will honor the vote, and end my Regency in the respective realm where the legislation has passed.

- That both realms are to retain their geographic identity separate from the other.

- Finally, that the subjects of each realm shall show favor of friendship to one another in a brotherly fashion and assist one another as it is my will.

Signed by my hand,

Hasan Kalir I/Hesam Jayatar
Kaiser of The Imperial Republic Of Shireroth and,
Regent of The Kingdom Of Babkha,

On This Day:
9 Krondokin, 3208 ASC,
29th Ordibehesht 1387

[Erik Mortis]

Why don't you ever use your court for these things like all the other kaisers...? hehe

[Kaiser Hasan I]

Because I'm not like all the other Kaisers :P

Sorry, I just forgot again. I'll move this one and the last decree to my court once everyone gets a chance to look at it.

[Erik Mortis]

Sorry.. I'm just a stickler for things following their proper form...

Forms must be obeyed!

[hypatias mom]

Your Imperial Niftiness--

I defer to your decision with regard to the Regerncy in Babkha. You have done due diligence in this decision, have shown your loyalty to Shireroth, and have done nothing to raise concerns about your allegience here. However, since the present Shahanshah's health and grasp on his throne are both in question, it is right that a qualified person be chosen to hold his crown in trust pending his return or replacement. I feel you will fulfill both roles well and faithfully with regard to the respectrive realms, and I will continue to support you as Kaiser here in Shireroth.

Your obedient servant,

Lady Carol, Baroness of Lumina's Light
Mkinister of Immigration and Naturalizaiton

[Jacobus Loki]

Hmmffff....Law.....

.......................custom.....mffglll...

OK.

[Kaiser Hasan I]

Thank you Duchess,

I will endeavor to rule justly in Shireroth and Babkha. In my decree I added that article which basically allows for either Babkha or Shireroth to petition me to step down from one throne or the other if I become unfit in the eyes of the people. This article only applies to the current situation, so no worries about impeaching Kaisers.

[Jonas]

A Decree?

Long live the Kaiser!

[hypatias mom]

Thank you, Sire, for again clarifying the terms of the decree. That should cover it nicely. I would ask, however, that you would endeavor to remember I am no longer a duchess, just a baroness. Jonas is my Duke, and I owe both yourself and him my allegience.

[Kaiser Hasan I]

My apologies. I'm happy that there is no outrage over this. We're doing reasonably well altogether. The economy is running, the Judicial branch and the Landsraad are active, we're winning a war, all cabinet positions are filled and generally active, the subdivisions are active and we're expanding as well. Good job everyone!

[hypatias mom]

Your Niftiness--

My apologies for my absence of last week. I had an unexpected return to the hospital, and needed surgery to eradicate an infection in my thigh. I am finally home, and now recovering and preparing for my daughter's upcoming marriage.

[Jonas]

Your Niftiness--

My apologies for my absence of last week. I had an unexpected return to the hospital, and needed surgery to eradicate an infection in my thigh. I am finally home, and now recovering and preparing for my daughter's upcoming marriage.

I wish you a lot of luck with recovering!

[Andreas the Wise]

I'll keep you in my prayers ...

[hypatias mom]

Thank you for your prayers and kind wishes, gentlemen. They have sustained me through a long spate of illness, now finally nearly resolved.