View from Benacia/Issue 85: All Heck Breaks Loose

This imported article was originally posted at http://viewfrombenacia.blogspot.com/2005/05/issue-85-all-heck-breaks-loose.html at 05/03/05.

Well, uh, that pretty much sums it up, folks.

To briefly explain the main stories:

-Scott make two proposals about reform: one about the structure of the nobility and one about division into new Duchies. Join in, comment, or better yet, make your own suggestions. Let's not be lazy, people!

-Arminy has, apparently, seceded. Unfortunately, this editor was unable to see why the heck it happened, because he wasn't around during the brief space of time between the secession and the archiving of the board, but... one less Duchy. Dangit! (The post-Shirerithian state has been recosntituted as Cranda, to be found here.)

-Harvey's done a story! Learn about "Sealed Gate" here.

-We're getting a new Praetor! Both Bill and Hypatia have been nominated and seconded in the nominating round, and Shyriath has nominated himself as well. Go nominate your candidates, people!

-We also need a new Provost. If you're interested, and haven't already spoken up, go ahead and do so.

-The new Grand Commonwealth is attracting heavy criticisms, and in particular (from our end, at least) for its claim over old Audentior and the Apollo legacy. Threads on the topic can be found in the MCS (closed thread) and in Shireroth. Babkhan hegemony, or destroyers of the Apollo legacy? YOU be the judge.

Shyriath's Quote of the Day: "All hail Guest, lord of us all!" -Scott of Hyperborea, after Tahmaseb Shah's login failed on him while he was posting his assumption of the throne of the Grand Commonwealth