Imperial Decree 174

Imperial Decree #174: Heir to the Throne

Issued by Steward Scott I

Today is a bad day. We all regret the loss of Kaiser Ari i. And none regret it more than myself, because, as punishment for what sin I do not know, I was given the task of choosing an heir.

I was hoping for him to declare me heir, but now that it's my decision I can't give the position to myself or it would be deeply dodgy, especially when I have already held it twice. And I tried to take Erik's advice and make Shyriath heir but Shyriath would have none of it. I know that Joseph wants to be Kaiser, and I would have loved to pick him, but at this point, when everything is up in the air and a lot of the usual voices of moderation are gone, having an ultra-strong Kaiser who will definitely be reformist scares me. To him, and to everyone else who might have wanted to be Kaiser, I apologize.

So instead, I will listen to the voices of some of my most trusted friends and advisors, and appoint someone who has proven his loyalty, his versatility, and his ability - the only person to have stayed in Shireroth from its birthday in 2000 until the present. I hereby decree that Gregory Russell is Kaiser of Shireroth, and step down from the position of Steward.

LONG LIVE THE NEW KAISER!!!