Imperial Decree 095

Imperial Decree #95: Promotions

Issued by Kaiser Los II

The following people are to be honored with promotions for their excellent service to Shireroth in general and over the last week in particular:

GREG RUSSELL has been unbendingly loyal to the throne and displayed the once again the characteristics that make him so worthy of his leadership of our military. He is to be Steward of Shireroth, in keeping with Kaiser Lacrymosa II's last request.

PHILIP LOCKE has kept Hyperborea safe and running smoothly while I was off trying to get a throne. Effective now, I hereby abdicate my position as Duke of Hyperborea and name him as my successor. I will give him Landsraad access as soon as I am done with this decree. He already knows not to try anything uncalled for.

ARDASHIR OSMANI has helped keep Babkha as one of our foremost allies and was a loyal supporter of Kaiser Wyltheow to the end. Because he has returned to Shireroth, and because Baronness Auraumbre of Cimmeria has apparently disappeared once again, I hereby dissolve the Barony of Cimmeria, recreate the Barony of Elwynn consisting of Ardashir Osmani and Aurefiction Auraumbre, and promote Ardashir to Baron. He, too, will be given Landsraad access.

EOIN DORNAN has been a strong supporter of Shireroth abroad and has been a great help to Hyperborea and myself. Although I previously offered him the stewardship, it seems circumstances have aligned against that, and I apologize to him for that. Instead, I give him the County of Volsaarn, recently vacated by Locke. Further, back in the days of Tymaria Shireroth ended up owning half of Argaal through some dealings in the United Republic - land which is not on the MCS map, not part of any Duchy or Barony, and which I don't believe anyone except me even remembers we have. We may not even have it any more, but I can't find any record of us giving it back - so, Shireroth hereby gives that half of Argaal back to Eoin to complete his fiefdom.

SHASTA RANA WANDERLUST has successfully broken his own record for shortest time as Kaiser. I name him Master of Ceremonies for the Summer Switching Day, and invest in him all the powers needed to make that event a success.

DAVID NORTHWORTHY-BECKFORD has ruled the territory of Lac Glacei wisely and well, remained loyal to Wyltheow, and is apparently destined to become Kiaser within a month. I promote him from Governor of Lac Glacei to Baron of Lac Glacei, with all the privileges that implies. He remains a vassal of Duke Devious of Lothlaria.

ARI RAHIKKALA is, as always, epic in his erudition, coolness, and incomprehensibility. Based on a suggestion by Chimaera, I name him unofficial Minister of Niftiness, and give him moderator privileges in the Off-Topic, as well as the right to choose a new and more interesting name for it should he desire. I also re-confirm his honorary citizen status.

NICK THE YARDISTANI is confirmed as Minister of Research and Education.

ALEXANDRA DECENS is confirmed as Minister of Immigration and Naturalization.

GREG RUSSELL is confirmed as Minister of Military Affairs.

JOSEPH STRONG is confirmed as Minister of the Interior, and is given an official commendation for his outstanding willingness to defend Shireroth beyond the scope of reason.

SCOTT ALEXANDER is confirmed as Minister of the Exterior.

AUSTI SCOT is not confirmed as Minister of Trade. I will be doing that job directly until he returns or circumstances change in some other way.

Congratulations to all involved. If anyone else wants something reasonable, ask and I'll see what I can do.

By my hand,

Los II