Imperial Decree 213
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Imperial Decree #213: Praetor
Seeing as the Landsraad is currently in a state of disarray and could desperately use a hand; and seeing as Scott of Hyperborea has volunteered for the position; and seeing as the Landsraad couldn't elect a Praetor right now if they wanted to as they have no voting procedure, I hereby appoint Count Scott of Hyperborea to be Praetor to the Landsraad.
By my hand,
Kaiseress Semisa, the Resurrector: First of the Name