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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 0:33:16 GMT
Organisation of the House
The Assembly of Conscript-Fathers is to be kept in order and moderated by the sergeant of the house, he is responsible for upholding points of order. To take this position, one must have achieved the rank of sergeant but not have been gained a commission. Tenure is to be for life, but he may be impeached by an eighty percent supermajority. The sergeant of the house is to be given twelve lictors to enforce his will on the house and protect him, but also to carry out and monitor procedures like votes as well as act as assistants. They are to be chosen by the sergeant and must not be members of the assembly. Twenty censors are to be voted on by the house, who are to be responsible for keeping track of attendance, morality, and recording sessions. Each session is to have no fewer than four of them in attendance. The Hauhkuno is to appoint a house-reeve to relay the decisions of the Assembly and its actions to the Hauhkuno. The house-reeve is to overrule any illegal motions. Current Factions
The upper-house is currently made up by a total of 1.872 representatives. The following is a breakdown of the nascent political factions and their shares within the house, as well as policies. First Faction, sa Burzbund: 63 Representatives - Cancel taxes once every three years! - Subsidise agriculture and fisheries to make cheaper food! - Stop military expansions against civilised countries, focus on stability! - Subsidies for dairy farms! Second Faction, so Blot en Isar Gasaljaskapiz: 16 Representatives - Support further industrialisation and urban populations! - Raise taxes to further fund more government projects! - Expand the military so we can face every nation at once! - Stop taxing prostitution, make it legal in every Land, and start giving government subsidies! Third Faction, sa Grotligrs: 225 Representatives - No taxation on charcuterie or for sausage makers. - Extend the Ottoling Code and therefore citizenship to all in the Raikh. - Mandatory firearm ownership for all citizens. - All men who have a family to be given a barrel of beer a week from the government. - All Foreign imports to be declared luxury goods. - All rooms in all buildings must have a portrait of the Hauhkuno inside them. Fourth Faction, so Hardusaiþs: 55 Representatives - Slaves, women, servants, and children all should count as partial votes that accumulate to their family head. - Desire to protect the established order of things. - Family outcasts should not be able to join families and those who do not return should form a caste of untouchables. - Land owners should be able to maintain personal armies with artillery, chemical weapons, and various pieces of modern equipment. - No land tax, heavy industrial and mercantile taxes. Fifth Faction, Independents: 1.513 Representatives - No set goals. |
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 0:50:05 GMT
Current Order of Business:
1. N/A
Previous Order of Business:
1. Finding a permanent meeting place. - Home of Abasun Abasunus Anthar
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 8, 2022 1:12:18 GMT
Full Name: Abasun Abasunus Anthar Poltical affiliation: so Hardusaiþs Race/Species: Human, Hundisch Sex and Gender: Male Age: 34 Birthplace: Unknown Current Residence: Abasunus Garda, Þata Raikh Religious Beliefs: Hailags Triggwiða Physical Appearance: -Small squinting eyes -Waxed goatee and mustache -height: 6'4" -weight 22 stones -Piggish nose -Fat -Long hair reaching down his neck -dressed in an elaborate manner above his station Personality Details: -devious with a low cunning -proud -bombastic -extravagant -protective and caring for his family
Picture:  History: Abasun was born the heir of an impoverished noble house. In the army he met many fellow noble heirs and was able to leverage his connections to acquire a considerable amount of wealth with a key turning point in his fortunes being the marrying the last surviving daughter of a now extinct house acquiring their riches along with her. With this newfound power he has won over a collection of like minded family patriarchs to his party. |
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 8, 2022 1:28:09 GMT
Abasun Abasunus Anthar sat around the table drinking and smoking like any red-blooded Sadalers. They were idly discussing the war when a most devilish idea came to his mind, "Y'know why don't we just let the Tholes into the Raikh? Then there wouldn't be anymore fighting." A rat like man with with a gaunt demeanor replied, "But doesn't the Thole king wanna be the Haukuno? why would he come and bow to Vauhoks?" Abasun only smiled at this, "Ah! But Vauhoks isn't long for this world or here, if we tell Wilhelm that we'll make him Haukuno when Vauhoks kicks it he'll surely accept the offer." Abasun's rat-like companion once more objected, "but isn't there something else y'know... uhh... something about the tholish church being banned?" Abasun's grin broke into a deep laugh rising from his gorged stomach, "Ah! but who could object when the Tholish church worships Wilhelm when he's Haukuno? the church would merge with the Imperial cult." None of Abasun's companions could find any issues with this argument so after a brief moment of nodding and "ahs" Abasun continued, "and think about it, with the Haukuno grateful to us we'd be untouchable! Everyone would praise us her for being the bringers of peace, and who would all the new nobles from WTC turn to for help and companions?" With this flawless plan the Hardusaiþs began drafting a proposal and penning a letter.
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Post by astokohai on Oct 8, 2022 1:29:08 GMT
Independent Veteran:
Dr Keel-Nard Rijkman
Veteran Halja of the Hauhkunoleiksflutt
Physical Appearance:
-Greyish eyes.
-A braided greying brown beard decorated with small glass beads.
-height: 5'8".
-weight 13 stones.
-Short nose, clearly bent from previous injury.
-Squat and muscled.
-Balding.
-Wears fairly standard clothing, refuses to take off his large woollen cloak unless needed.
-Carries around a pistol at all times when allowed. Has only once accidently shot his own thigh.
Personality Details:
-Self interested
-Values intellect in others over all else
-Seemingly immune to the wiles of women
-Fidgetty
-Rather grumpy
-Fond of birds, especially pigeons
Policies/Goals:
-Restrict the NHS to Veterans of the army, civilians must use a private health care provider instead.
-Subsidise private health care.
-A restriction on duels to the death, duels to maim replacing them in most circumstances.
-Reduction on tariffs on imported drugs.
-Murderers must pay for the autopsies of their victims, if they cannot pay the family must pay.
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 8, 2022 1:50:32 GMT
Abasun cannot help but feel crestfallen when only 1% of the chamber seems to agree with his proposal; it seems fun-times at Abasun's will never happen, but a sudden inspiration strikes. He calls forth a servant, "open my larder, I want enough beer, cheese, and pretzels to sate the hunger of the entire chamber brought forth pronto." His servant hesitates a moment, "are you sure sir? doing so will mean you won't have enough for your 3 am meals." Abasun hesitates a moment before replying, "Damn it all! But sacrifices must be made. Do it!" When the feast was brought forth Abasun rises to address the chamber, "My friends, I believe there is a key misunderstanding with my proposal, these won't just be any simple vittles, nay! It shall be the best of the best! Taste what you could eat every session, my friends!"
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 1:56:24 GMT
Abasun cannot help but feel crestfallen when only 1% of the chamber seems to agree with his proposal; it seems fun-times at Abasun's will never happen, but a sudden inspiration strikes. He calls forth a servant, "open my larder, I want enough beer, cheese, and pretzels to sate the hunger of the entire chamber brought forth pronto." His servant hesitates a moment, "are you sure sir? doing so will mean you won't have enough for your 3 am meals." Abasun hesitates a moment before replying, "Damn it all! But sacrifices must be made. Do it!" When the feast was brought forth Abasun rises to address the chamber, "My friends, I believe there is a key misunderstanding with my proposal, these won't just be any simple vittles, nay! It shall be the best of the best! Taste what you could eat every session, my friends!" Seeing the assortment of cheeses, beers, and other fine goods brought in, the assembly began digging in an drinking deeply. While quite a few of the more sober-minded and well-to-do members were appreciative, the majority were lower born and quickly began to cheer, shout, and throw food at each other. Laughing and ignoring whatever Abasunus said. In total, fifteen percent might have been swayed, with the rest just being too busy to care. |
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Post by astokohai on Oct 8, 2022 1:59:01 GMT
After this display by Abasun, Keel-Nard rises and addresses the chamber "My fellows, I feel many of you are neglecting to understand the great benefit this council boat would bring, not only would it allow us to move the council and therefore minimise the amount of travel our members must make but it would also serve as a travelling symbol of our power and bolster respect among the civilians of the Raikh. Therefore I ask you, would you prefer renting out this theatre or would you rather sailing along the rivers that grant this nation our breads and meads?" He sits down and begins fiddling with his pen.
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 2:11:48 GMT
After this display by Abasun, Kees-Nard rises and addresses the chamber "My fellows, I feel many of you are neglecting to understand the great benefit this council boat would bring, not only would it allow us to move the council and therefore minimise the amount of travel our members must make but it would also serve as a travelling symbol of our power and bolster respect among the civilians of the Raikh. Therefore I ask you, would you prefer renting out this theatre or would you rather sailing along the rivers that grant this nation our breads and meads?" He sits down and begins fiddling with his pen. Hearing the idea of a comfortable ship and more free-catering, the crowd was generally in support. Most of the men did not really think too hard on the specifics of it, but the idea of cruising up and down the river sounded quite fun and so they roared their approval. 64% in favour, with 16% opposing it for the estate, and the remainder just not bothered. |
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 8, 2022 2:14:46 GMT
Abasun rises to his full mass to speak before the house, "Honorable fellows, I come bearing a warning: Boats sink and when you are drunk you can fall overboard and drown. I assume the assembled do not wish to drown? On the other hand do you know what doesn't sink? My house, and if you fall over, you won't drown since I have servants to pick you up. On top of the risk of death I must point out that boats rock, if you get too drunk you'll throw up. D'y'know what doesn't rock? My house, you can drink as much as you want and if you throw up its all because of the drinks."
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 2:22:58 GMT
Abasun rises to his full mass to speak before the house, "Honorable fellows, I come bearing a warning: Boats sink and when you are drunk you can fall overboard and drown. I assume the assembled do not wish to drown? On the other hand do you know what doesn't sink? My house, and if you fall over, you won't drown since I have servants to pick you up. On top of the risk of death I must point out that boats rock, if you get too drunk you'll throw up. D'y'know what doesn't rock? My house, you can drink as much as you want and if you throw up its all because of the drinks." Hearing this, the crowd started shouting and booing. At first it was not clear at what, but soon they became more coherent. 'No boats then, let's go to your 'ouse.' Some of them were still in favour of the boats, but they were shouted down and pelted with food. 87% percent for his idea, 13% for boats. |
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Post by astokohai on Oct 8, 2022 2:24:57 GMT
Keel Nard rises again, spinning his pen between his fingers as he talks "You raise some fine points Sir Abasun, some fine points indeed. In truth I concede that you are correct that a boat makes a poor drinking vessel, but its benefits for travel and respect are still yet to be struck down, however, we are a rational and wise council which is capable of more then just black and white thought, so I propose a compromise!" He sets the pen down as he slams both hands down on the chair in front of him "We shall have our boat and your manor too! The boat shall collect us from across the lands of the Raikh and bring us to your fine establishment for the debates, then sail us back once we are done." He sits back down and waits for his response, while cleaning ink from his hand and now broken pen.
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 8, 2022 2:28:29 GMT
"HMMM perhaps that is wise, but I must ask you keel, why stop there? What of our inland compatriots, surely they deserve a train to collect them; and for those living in the remote reaches we'll need cars; furthermore why rule out planes and airships? In my humble opinion we need an entire fleet of vehicles to ensure that everyone is able to get to my house swiftly and without effort. Oh! and these vehicles should come stocked with food and drink of course."
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Post by astokohai on Oct 8, 2022 2:31:39 GMT
"You're right Abasun! A mere boat limits us only to the rivers, but an airship? Why there is no boundaries in the sky, we could assemble a whole fleet of airships to take people too and from your estate for our meetings! All the citizens of the Raikh could look up and see our proud vessels among the clouds! Yes, I agree, we mustn't limit ourselves to but a single boat, we easily have the budget for a host of vehicles!"
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 8, 2022 2:36:45 GMT
With that said, a loud thudding could be heard. An old sergeant had clammered on-stage and was beating his mace against the floor. He started shouting 'Quiet!' Taking charge of the chaotic mess that was the assembly, he asked the two sides what their suggestions were and began a vote.
'As the... Proposals are beyond the scope of the topic at hand, I'm not going to be calling a vote on all of them... Instead, let us begin a vote on the matter of where to meet. All in favour of meeting at the estate?'
Cheers went up. He began beating his club against the stage again.
'All right, enough! All in favour of the ship?'
A quieter lot of cheers went up and then died down relatively quickly.
'All in favour of continuing to rent this place?'
Nothing.
'The estate has it!'
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 23, 2022 0:11:26 GMT
Current Societal Trends
51% is just barely positive, 50% is just barely negative.
Xenophobia: 79%
Socialism: 62%
W.T.C.: 2%
Rashad: 45%
Magdalenum: 53%
The Imperium: 37%
Militarism: 66%
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Post by Fleischmann on Oct 23, 2022 10:49:12 GMT
Current Order of Business:
1. So Hardusaiþs wishes to establish a union for women and pass laws to ban all other women's associations and unions or else have them integrated into the Raikhs Qinwaurk. Under the government's direction, the agenda of the association is to be promoting the ideals 'Children, Kitchen, Church'.
2. So Hardusaiþs wishes to review women receiving doctorates, instead proposing that they be barred from all fields of medicine and education not immediately pertaining to women's health and womanly things. Those doctorates already issued are to be converted and the women instead given the title of 'scholar'. Female medical practitioners of a rank greater than nurse are to be made nurse-supervisors in all fields not pertaining to women's health.
3. Sa Groligrs wish to start a review of current gun ownership laws, with a push to normalising registries and forming government sanctioned shooting clubs. Possible integration of said clubs into the existing conscription system is on the table, so long as they are able to achieve a relaxation of current state laws.
4. Sa Grotligrs wish to establish a new government regulation requiring a portrait of the Hauhkuno be present in all government buildings in a place of prominence, as well as in entry ways.
5. So Blot en Isar Gasaljaskapiz wishes to begin construction of government housing in urban centres.
6. Sa Burzbund wishes to begin a committee to review all agricultural production within the Raikh, with the intent of establishing agricultural protocols to avoid possible starvation in the event of a total blockade.
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Post by Wilhelm Cransnikov on Oct 23, 2022 19:19:21 GMT
When the first recess of the session occurred, Abasunus stalked out of the hall like a (large) predator. While obvious cliques were forming, a vast majority of the independents wandered aimlessly alone or in small groups. Abasunus waddles travels between these groups calling out the men's carefully remembered names and inviting them over to taste/drink/smoke whatever luxury he can figure out they prefer (or just taking safe bets when he has no clue). He and his clique warmly accept these new men and for a time speak only pleasantries and drink until their guests are suitably pliable when they begin sneaking in innocuous about the proposals and state of affairs of the Raikh. With hope, they shall push the direction of conversations towards their preferred laws, ideally with the guests being the ones actually voicing the opinions after being led by the nose to them, though the men of Hardusaiþs will be more open if this fails.
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Post by xander10 on Oct 24, 2022 1:54:37 GMT
Full Name: Wez Matteman Poltical affiliation: sa Grotligrs Race/Species: Human, Hundisch Sex and Gender: Male Age: 48 Birthplace: Pinij-bi-Morei Current Residence:Pinij-bi-Morei Religious Beliefs: Hailags Triggwiða Trade: Sausage Maker Physical Appearance:  Personality Details: Creative with ingredients for his sausages Xenophobic Fervently Nationalistic Rather Loud |
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Post by astokohai on Oct 24, 2022 19:20:56 GMT
Keel-Nard spends the first portion of the assembly walking around and asking people their opinions on the female doctor bans, debating with those that disagree on the idea that since male doctors are more likely to be serving in or with the army, female doctors are a valuable workforce for the NHS since they cannot work for the army and therefore can only work in the NHS. He also adds that in his own medical experience he has found that women are actually quite naturally accustomed to the field of medicine as their maternal instincts make them more caring and attentive to those around them and are thus naturally more diligent and determined doctors.
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