Caelum

[Vellos]

Oh, and the Duke of Tahgalez has expelled Onamont from his estate.

Yee-haw.

[Penchant]

Victus violated the treaty by creating an extra duchy, and holding it himself. Then when asked why, he said something about "easier administration and defense", then said that the "damnable treaty" that formed the realm was poorly written, had lots of spelling errors, and didn't apply to us, because we aren't signatories to it. The judge told everyone to calm down and discuss things reasonably and not start accusing people of treason, then proceeded to call everyone who didn't agree with the new duchy situation an oathbreaker, specifically Onamont Vellos. Onamont demanded an apology, then the judge did it again. Onamont demanded a duel. The judge wrote a smarmy letter about how realm law stated that you had to get the judge's permission to issue a duel challenge, so in order to challenge him to a duel you had to first ask him for permission to challenge him before you could challenge him. So neener neener! Then he proceeded to fine both Ralina (for no good reason) and Onamont (for issuing a duel, which Onamont has not done) fines, despite the fact that neither of us have broken any realm laws.

Victus keeps claiming that the treaty means nothing and we don't have to follow it, since we didn't sign it, despite the fact that his only mandate to rule is derived directly from the treaty itself. Which he despises. There have been calls for the entire government to step down and hold new elections.

Hmm, I like the description. And sounds similar to Swordfell's meltdown except that nothing is quite extreme enough IMO to quite warrant protests but sounds like it will. Now I just need to decide if I want to pause my advy and create a new noble in like Arcaea for the waiting period or just emigrate my Ambassador noble.

[Indirik]

Ralina and Onamont have already protested following the judge's "you have to get my permission to duel me before you can challenge me" letter. That's why the judge fined both of us.

[Vellos]

Ralina and Onamont have already protested following the judge's "you have to get my permission to duel me before you can challenge me" letter. That's why the judge fined both of us.

Yeah, fining Ralina for dueling was odd, as she hasn't even tried to duel.

[Poliorketes]

Yeah, fining Ralina for dueling was odd, as she hasn't even tried to duel.

mmm... I think she encouraged Onamont about his 'illegal' duel. Isn't this enough?  ;D

[Indirik]

In seven years of play, this is the first time *ever* that one of my characters has been fined. Figures it would be for something so capricious and arbitrary.

But, hey, at leeast we now know the value of the judge's honor: 25 gold! :P

[Vellos]

mmm... I think she encouraged Onamont about his 'illegal' duel. Isn't this enough?  ;D

Oh it totally makes sense if we assume that the leadership of Caelum is concerned with nothing more than fortifying absolute power and then turning on Sint as soon as they are able. But that would be...

Oh.... oh wait.

[Vellos]

In seven years of play, this is the first time *ever* that one of my characters has been fined. Figures it would be for something so capricious and arbitrary.

But, hey, at leeast we now know the value of the judge's honor: 25 gold! :P

Heh, me too actually. Never been fined before.

[Indirik]

He he he... does that mean we've been playing right or wrong?

[Poliorketes]

The question is, The judges has been playing right?... Someone has used the fines before now?

[Vellos]

Out of curiosity, who do you play, Poliorketes?

[Poliorketes]

You don't know?... or even suspect?  8)

[Vellos]

Are you the evil justiciar who must die on the point of my sword in order that the natural order of justice in the world may be restored?

[Poliorketes]

Bingo!!! I'm the evil Justicarius!!!  8)

[Vellos]

Well.

I'll see you after the turn change, good sir.