Imperial Decree 981
(preamble)
Liv Dravot, Steward of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, gives praise to the gods of the many Shirerithian Peoples in the name of:
AYREON IV, by the Kharenah of Zurvan, Qaisar Sathratiye, who, by this Imperial Decree, gives unto his subjects and retainers, greetings, and unto the gods of Shireroth, undying and unthinking obsequience.
Know that We, Mibaradardam be Khorshid va Mah Minamaz dadanam Zurvan, have in the first place dedicated to Zurvan this Decree which by his Kharenah is confirmed for Us and our heirs forever.
IMPERIAL DECREE 981: Tribute of the Mandate of Tellia
It is our will that the Mandate of Tellia shall be instructed to raise, as tribute to the Golden Mango Throne, on an annual basis, six regiments of auditors and twelve regiments of accountants, to amount to no fewer than twenty-one thousand and six hundred indentured souls who shall be declared His Magnificence's Loyal Subjects.
The Consiglio Grande e Generale is charged to organise the Mandate of Tellia to provide sufficient breeding farms, schools, ancillary facilities, and a stultifying atmosphere, to ensure this consistent rate of production.
IN WITNESS OF THE SUBLIME MAGNIFICENCE OF OUR LORD THE RADIANT SUN WHEREOF
We have caused the Seal of Our Imperial Ministry to be affixed to this Decree which We have signed with Our Hand
Given at the Keep 14th Day of Rugaall in the year after the death of Norton one thousand six hundred and fifty three.
DRAVOT