View from Benacia/Issue 10: Wednesday, the Twenty-Second of September

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This imported article was originally posted at http://viewfrombenacia.blogspot.com/2004/09/issue-10-wednesday-twenty-second-of.html at 09/23/04.

Okay, How Did THIS Happen?

It seems that Shyriath Bukolos has attained yet another level of status, at least temporarily. In his latest Decree, Kaiser Raynor XI appointed the Duke of Brookshire as Steward during His Majesty's leave of absence. This surprised many, including Shyriath himself, who has never had any experience at this level of power before.

The new Steward proceeded to reassure everyone by pointing out his utter lack of experience, or of plans on what to do during his short time as Steward, and then by stating, "I make this promise, though... I shall try my best not to screw up. Feel free to feel uncomfortable now."

A New Barony

Now that a name has been settled on, a new Barony shall be joining Kitanus Fields in the ranks of... well, new Baronies.

Yes, the new Barony of Amarr in Brookshire is expected to encompass southwestern mainland Brookshire, as well as Benacia, Muad'Dib, and the surrounding islands. Baron Rakesh Ackbar has announced plans to develop a culture there along the lines of Mughal India, a decision sparked in part by his namesake, the Mughal emperor Akbar. A relevant thread can be seen here.

The Landsraad Strikes Back

Debate continues in the Landsraad over the Immigration of Honorary Citizens bill. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a good way to honor Honorary Citizens; MiniImNat Alex, whose granting of a week-long minorcy period to Harvey sparked off the bill's creation, meanwhile argued that the bill was not needed, due to her changes in the immigration regulations.

The Kaiser had started a discussion with his advisors on a way to mediate Landsraad-Ministry interaction, which the Steward is continuing in his absence; hopefully, this will alleviate any further arguments in the future. Unfortunately, the solution may not come soon enough to settle the fate of the current bill.