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With the last Lord of Hradoatica died after his family had ruled it for 1250 years old he has left it without an heir and had no close relatives able to inherit the throne it has been decided by the Emperor and the High Imperial Council to allow the most able foreign candidate presented to become the next Hradoatica. As well, they shall receive the palace of the former lord along with all his possessions that is in, but sadly the rest of his wealth has been distributed to his more extended family.

Requirements to be a candidate:
1. Must be of noble birth.
2. Has to have attended college.
3. Must have at least one hundred million dollars in their own accounts.
4. Must not have a job as a common laborer.

Requirements that the Lord must perform after receiving the title:
1. Must swear an oath of featly to Emperor Reginald of the Scandinvans.
2. Take command of a legion in the Imperial Army.
3. Must be loyal to the Emperor Reginald above all.

Positions gain as Lord:
1. A seat in the House of Lords.
2. A seat in the Imperial Council
3. Lord of Hradoatica.
4. Commander of the 1242nd Legion.

The Fief:
65,000 Acres
275,000 Serf Farmers

Fief’s Palace:
1 Ornate Master Bedroom
80 Bedrooms
5 Kitchens
12 Dining Rooms
8 Libraries
3 Studies
1 Private Museum
2 Ball Rooms
12 Acre Garden
24 Acre Lake

Candidates:
1. Holy Dian Emperor ([NS]ICCD-Intracircumcordei)
2. Lord Marcus Blaine (The Aeson)
3. Benoît Moreau (DMG)
4. Mr. Alex Robertson (Shazbotdom)
5. Colderon Jason Zion (Raven corps)
6. Lord Harold Etiora (Scandinvan)
7. Cardinal Michael Patrick Macmurrough (Skibereen)

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OOC: Just out of curiosity, what do you consider nobility?

OOC: People who are born into a long standing family that have an unbroken line of descent from centuries ago and also they are of direct descent from a noble of rank such as one who held a fief or some land of their own with people serving them. Why do you ask?

Would Vice Chairman Girardi's son be able?

Jack Girardi - Born June 8th, 1981 - 25 years of age.
-Previous six generations all led the SF government.
-Attended Saint Fedskian Institute of History, Politics and International Affairs
-Undisclosed accumulated wealth.
-Owns and operates Girardi Car Group - manufactures/sells extremely luxurious cars (The Rolls Royce of Saint Fedski, The Bentley of Saint Fedski, that kind of idea.)

OOC: People who are born into a long standing family that have an unbroken line of descent from centuries ago and also they are of direct descent from a noble of rank such as one who held a fief or some land of their own with people serving them. Why do you ask?

OOC: Yep. I got some of those. See, it could have been specifically of a family with ties to a royal bloodline, someone with ties to your royal bloodline, etc.

IC: Lord Marcus Blaine would like to apply for this exalted position.

-Of the Blaine bloodline, which can be traced back seven hundred years
-A number of degrees, in philosophy related classes, including two doctorates
-One billion dollars cash in a bank account, not counting various non-monetary assests.
-Does not have a job as a common laborer.

Saint Fedski:
The point to make is if they hold any titles of nobility or royalty from either more recent or ancient times. If not his will not be considered of noble birth and will not be accepted by the Scandinvan nobility due to the fact that he is not of noble birth, but the fact is that if the family just held a government position does not equate nobility in my nation.

OOC: Yep. I got some of those. See, it could have been specifically of a family with ties to a royal bloodline, someone with ties to your royal bloodline, etc.

IC: Lord Marcus Blaine would like to apply for this exalted position.

-Of the Blaine bloodline, which can be traced back seven hundred years
-A number of degrees, in philosophy related classes, including two doctorates
-One billion dollars cash in a bank account, not counting various non-monetary assests.
-Does not have a job as a common laborer.Alright, Lord Marcus is more than satisfactory for the position and is a very likely candidate for the lordship, but first we desire to allow more people to sign up for the position.

OOC: By the way is he a descendent of Blaine from the DMG?

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Claudius Griffincrest wishes to be involved here. He fulfils all of the above prerequisites.

I am sorry, to say this, but you do not fit the requirements due to the fact that your father is not from a defined noble family. As well, due to this you are not considered of noble birth in the Empire. OOC: People who are born into a long standing family that have an unbroken line of descent from centuries ago and also they are of direct descent from a noble of rank such as one who held a fief or some land of their own with people serving them.What I mean by this is that they have to basically have kept a tradition of nobility and most of the time they have to have a title too to go with that to be consider of ‘true’ nobility in the Scandinvan Empire. Requirements to be a candidate:
1. Must be of noble birth. To my people nobility is very strictly defined as one who has a noble line and born to parents both being nobles or having been accepted into a high place of nobility and one of their parents being a person of merit if the other is not a born noble.

Based on birth you turn down mister Griffincrest? He is most displeased. His father was a self made millionaire. That should constitute for something.

Yet, based on the traditions of the Empire life is what you make of it, but the titles of nobility only belong to those born with them no matter how successful they or their parents are or were. But, your father’s success constitutes with your own wealth and company. So in the end Cladius Griffincrest is denied on the base of birth.

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The Holy Dian Emperor will buy the Title of the Lord of Hradoatica from the Emperor for 100 Million outright.

The Emperor is the emperor the highest rank in the Empire and is well educated, he went through all levels of the Imperial Colledges including the Imperial Military College and has an equivlent of a political science masters and a PhD in History and Law. The Emperor has the whole of the Empire as capital.

E. A. is willing to command a legion for you however he may have to delegate this responsibility to one of his Lt's etc.. you can count on the emperor to be a brother in arms, doing what is best. The Emperor can swear to no one but GOD.

The Emperor is willing to take a seat in the House of Lords and the Imperial Council or have a proxy delegate sent on his behalf.

Further more the Emperor would use this land as an Embassy with your nation and you can count us among your allies.

Alright, Lord Marcus is more than satisfactory for the position and is a very likely candidate for the lordship, but first we desire to allow more people to sign up for the position.

OOC: By the way is he a descendent of Blaine from the DMG?

OOC: Nope. No relation, considering New Aeson's first contact with the outside world was about (oh I don't know. Whatever works with NS Fluid time, but not generations) ago.

ICCD-Intracircumcordei']The Holy Dian Emperor will buy the Title of the Lord of Hradoatica from the Emperor for 100 Million outright.

The Emperor is the emperor the highest rank in the Empire and is well educated, he went through all levels of the Imperial Colledges including the Imperial Military College and has an equivlent of a political science masters and a PhD in History and Law. The Emperor has the whole of the Empire as capital.

E. A. is willing to command a legion for you however he may have to delegate this responsibility to one of his Lt's etc.. you can count on the emperor to be a brother in arms, doing what is best. The Emperor can swear to no one but GOD.

The Emperor is willing to take a seat in the House of Lords and the Imperial Council or have a proxy delegate sent on his behalf.

Further more the Emperor would use this land as an Embassy with your nation and you can count us among your allies.Alright, but we do not request you give use any money on the reason that is it will be decided on whose is the best candidate. Aside from your Emperor rights all the requirements and as well it will be alright for him to have a delegate of noble blood been in his command and retain his seat in the House of Lords. As well, he will be consider one the best candidates we can receive and is currently on the top section of the list. Also, instead of an oath will he pledge to God never to attack the Scandinvan Empire and do his best to perform the alliance between our nations as a result of this pledge which Emperor Reginald shall further by promising to help protect the Dian Empire. Further, feel free to use the fief as an embassy for your nation.

OOC: Nope. No relation, considering New Aeson's first contact with the outside world was about (oh I don't know. Whatever works with NS Fluid time, but not generations) ago.OOC: Alright, thanks for clearing that up a bit, but as for the time question only God knows how NS time really works considering all the different forms of telling it in NS.

We wish to put up Mr. Alex Robertson.

Age: 32
Dissent: Last known decendant of Robert J. Gratlastra of whom was a lord in past French Society over 843 Years ago.
Schooling: Tripple Ph.D from the University of Shazbodom. (Ph.D in Economics, Ph.D in Information Technology, Ph.D in Aerospace)
Financial: At last check (1.3 years ago), he was worth 3.2 Billion USD.
Current Job: CEO of Shazbotdom AeroSpace Corporation. The Corporation currently is in charge of designing and developing the next generation space ships for the Imperial Space Navy.

Alright, he has been added mid section to the list of candidates.

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[ooc: Not to late to join I hope. What do you think about a woman?]

OOC: It is good, but remember that titles are passed to the first born son yet if there is no son is passes to the eldest daughter and her husband. Yet, to point out the child must take the side of her mothers family to be considered part of their house and if not the title goes to the Lady’s brother by birth or to his brother’s son and if there is not any the house is considered not able to provide an heir and thus the title returns to the Emperor.

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OOC: It is good, but remember that titles are passed to the first born son yet if there is no son is passes to the eldest daughter and her husband. Yet, to point out the child must take the side of her mothers family to be considered part of their house and if not the title goes to the Lady’s brother by birth or to his brother’s son and if there is not any the house is considered not able to provide an heir and thus the title returns to the Emperor.

[ooc: Eh.... seems to complicated. I will probably just send a man when I get a chance.]

From the nation of the Three Isles of the Armed Republic of Skibereen.

Cardinal Michael Patrick Macmurrough wishes to be considered for the list of potentials.

Michael Patrick Macmurrough recieved the title Cardinal from his father as right of being first born son.

His father Daniel Paul Macmurrough was heir to the title Cardinal by right of being first born son of his father Cardinal Aries Michael Macmurrough.

Aries Michael Macmurrough was granted the title of Cardinal from the Skibereenian Catholic Church for exemplirary service in battle in defense of Skibereen and the Church.

Aries Michael Macmurrough was the son of Gunther Thorngall a Norweigen noblemen descneded from noble bloodline of the kings of Norway.

Cardinal Michael Patrick Macmurrough is thirty-one years old, he is a gradute of the University of New Dublin.

He maintains the day to day operations of the Logistics Service of the Order of Saint Patrick which is the para-political arm of the Skibereenian Catholic church.

Cardinal Michael Patrick Macmurrough is trained in all manner of social graces for many stratta of society.

He is per the law of Skibereen and the Rule of the Catholic church of Skibereen a trained soldier and is in possession of an officer's rank.

The Macmurrough family fortune is more then sufficient per the terms of the fiefdom.



OOC: The Skibereenian Catholic Church requires all clergy to take a wife, and all men Cardinal or higher to produce an heir.
The Skibereenian Catholic Church is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church for denying the validity of the Vatican and of the Papist state.

The Order of Saint Patrick is a contending faction in Skibereen for rule of the nation--they are currently not the seated military faction--however there is only one Catholic Church in Skibereen and that is the Skibereenian Catholic Church of which Macmurrough is a cardinal.

OOC: Alright, then so you have a original version of your own design of the Catholic Church.

IC: Alright, he has been added to the list.

The Count of Mont Neigeux, Benoît Moreau, seeks this position.

Age: 34
Dissent: Twenty-three generations of lineage dating back to the 14th century and his great, great, great... ...great grandfather.
Schooling: Attended the Ticronian Institute of Business where he received a triple Doctorate in Business, Macroeconomics/Microeconomics, and Public Administration, as well as a Masters in Liberal Studies and Engineering, and finally a Honorary Degree in Philosophy
Financial: Is inherited worth was reported to be 457 Million USDs when he took the title of the Count of Mont Neigeux from his late father. Since then he has used his fortune in a series of investments and business ventures, which are now repotedly worth over 2.3 Billion USDs. In 2013, Fortune Magazine reported his ENW (Estimated Net Worth) to be 4.1 Billion USDs.

He is currently unmarried but has a long time girlfriend. He also doesn't plan on breaking the family chain and thus is expected to father an heir eventually.

Alright, he has been put unto the list then.

As well, everyone the list is in order to whom currently has the best chance of getting the fief.

Alright, everyone please give to me a relatively short summary of both why you want this position and what you will do with it.

Age: 35
Dissent: 20th in the Zion family line. The Zion family has been connected with former Lords of the Old British Empire and has historical connection with the Roman Imperial families.
Schooling: Colderon Jason Zion has the following educational degrees:
Doctorial degree in Genetics
Master degree in busniess and economics
Doctorial in Politics and Sociology
PH.D in government Administration
Masters in Pyscology
Financial: Colderon inherited his family forutne after his father Raven Jason Zion left him and his company after a failed attempt at taking over a nation. The fortune left to him was est. at 3.9 billion USD. His Company Raven corps now brings and est. 2.9 billion USD in profits daily.

Why do you want the position?
Quote from Colderon...
" The position that come with the nation also brings a chance for prosperity and growth for not only the Fiefdom but for Raven corps as well. I could do something with that nation that would not only riase the standerd of living but would open up millions of jobs for the nation as a whole."

What would you do if you where given the position?
Quote from Colderon
" I would first off promote capitalist ventures. while still keeping to the peoples chioce of Ecomonic controls. I would also ensure Border security as well as Homeland Defence. Uping military spending with Raven corps backing so the cost of the up in spending will be drasticly reduced, saving the people billions. I would also increase healthcare services and welfare for the less advantaged. This and more I would do in the poeples best interest."

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Colderon Jason Zion has been added to the list.

As the Count read over the requests of him, he was heard uttering the following words which were than transcribed by an aid and sent via official parchment to the Emperor of the Scandinvans.

"Why do I want to be the Lord of Hradoatica? Admittedly, some of my reasons for this desire are self-centered, but others are altruistic and do not directly benefit myself. Most certainly it would boost my status in the ranks of the nobles, but more importantly, I wish for an area I may call my own in which I may put my studies to practical use... experimenting and fiddling with some of my ideas as well as long held practices of business. I hope to have fun should I receive the position, but I am also looking to make some money off of it - not that I need the cash flow, but it would validate my practice of administration, business, and economics. It would be a good practical situation in which I might apply my knowledge and skill-sets that I most likely will never find again. However, my reasons are not solely self-interested and self-absorbed. I also wish to see this as a way of bringing DMG and the Scandinvans through the exchange of one such as myself. No doubt there would be further diplomatic contact should I be elected as the Lord of this Fief, possibly myself being the vessel of such contact."

He was then heard adding, "And I've heard of so many great Demogades who have traveled to your nation for one reason or another... I hope to join those ranks."

He then continued with the second part of the request.

"What would I do with the title and land? Well, as I have said, I would put my knowledge to use in creating a miniature economy and workforce inside of the fiefdom. Depending on the resources and lay of the land, a certain industry would be established for the benefit of your empire as well as the people of my fief. It would also serve as another form of diplomatic contact, one closer than an embassy perhaps as I hope both sides can trust and speak with me should I be appointed the title.

I also realize that a security force to police and defend the land and people will be necessary, but as I have little to no experience in those areas, I will bring in the best man for the job that I can find. Rest assured, for every job that I myself can not do, I will bring in only the best to fill the role. After the industry is established and begins making a profit, I hope to extend benefits like healthcare and retirement packages to the people in order to keep them happy and in good health (the happier and healthier they are, the more productive they can be). I also hope to learn more of the nation and its policies with my seat in the House of Lords and on the Imperial Council... both of which I will attend personally so I garner the benefit of first hand contact.

I hope you chose who you feel is the best man for the title and I wish you only good health and happiness."

At the end it was signed,

Benoît Moreau
The Count of Mont Neigeux

As the Count read over the requests of him, he was heard uttering the following words which were than transcribed by an aid and sent via official parchment to the Emperor of the Scandinvans.

"Why do I want to be the Lord of Hradoatica? Admittedly, some of my reasons for this desire are self-centered, but others are altruistic and do not directly benefit myself. Most certainly it would boost my status in the ranks of the nobles, but more importantly, I wish for an area I may call my own in which I may put my studies to practical use... experimenting and fiddling with some of my ideas as well as long held practices of business. I hope to have fun should I receive the position, but I am also looking to make some money off of it - not that I need the cash flow, but it would validate my practice of administration, business, and economics. It would be a good practical situation in which I might apply my knowledge and skill-sets that I most likely will never find again. However, my reasons are not solely self-interested and self-absorbed. I also wish to see this as a way of bringing DMG and the Scandinvans through the exchange of one such as myself. No doubt there would be further diplomatic contact should I be elected as the Lord of this Fief, possibly myself being the vessel of such contact."

He was then heard adding, "And I've heard of so many great Demogades who have traveled to your nation for one reason or another... I hope to join those ranks."

He then continued with the second part of the request.

"What would I do with the title and land? Well, as I have said, I would put my knowledge to use in creating a miniature economy and workforce inside of the fiefdom. Depending on the resources and lay of the land, a certain industry would be established for the benefit of your empire as well as the people of my fief. It would also serve as another form of diplomatic contact, one closer than an embassy perhaps as I hope both sides can trust and speak with me should I be appointed the title.

I also realize that a security force to police and defend the land and people will be necessary, but as I have little to no experience in those areas, I will bring in the best man for the job that I can find. Rest assured, for every job that I myself can not do, I will bring in only the best to fill the role. After the industry is established and begins making a profit, I hope to extend benefits like healthcare and retirement packages to the people in order to keep them happy and in good health (the happier and healthier they are, the more productive they can be). I also hope to learn more of the nation and its policies with my seat in the House of Lords and on the Imperial Council... both of which I will attend personally so I garner the benefit of first hand contact.

I hope you chose who you feel is the best man for the title and I wish you only good health and happiness."

At the end it was signed,

Benoît Moreau
The Count of Mont NeigeuxOOC: Damn, I am tempted to just give you the fief just because of your response, but I will be polite and let the others put in their answers then I will decide who gets the fief.

IC: Your answers are quite good and you will be given high consideration for the title and also the Emperor, even if you do not receive the title wishes to meet with you and gift with great gifts.

OOC: Damn, I am tempted to just give you the fief just because of your response, but I will be polite and let the others put in their answers then I will decide who gets the fief.

IC: Your answers are quite good and you will be given high consideration for the title and also the Emperor, even if you do not receive the title wishes to meet with you and gift with great gifts.

The Count responded via private messenger, "Of course, no matter the outcome of your decision, I would be more than blessed to be in your favor. You would grace my halls with your very presence."

A response message read,” Emperor Reginald looks forward to meeting you soon and hopes that a friendship developed between the two of you.”

Why do I wish to be chosen? A number of reasons. First and foremost, as a citizen of New Aeson serving the people of The Scandinvans, I hope to be able to usher in a new era of friendship between our people who, thus far, have had little contact.

The second reason, odd as it may sound, is devotion to my ancestors and descendants. As far back as our family line has been traced, we have been nobels. Due to recent developments, it is possible that nobility will come to an end in New Aeson. Both to honor my parents, and their parents, and so on back along generations upon generations, and to secure a future for my children and my descendants yet to come, I seek to avoid being stripped of my lands and title.

The third reason, I admit is for myself personally.

Why do I wish to be chosen? A number of reasons. First and foremost, as a citizen of New Aeson serving the people of The Scandinvans, I hope to be able to usher in a new era of friendship between our people who, thus far, have had little contact.

The second reason, odd as it may sound, is devotion to my ancestors and descendants. As far back as our family line has been traced, we have been nobels. Due to recent developments, it is possible that nobility will come to an end in New Aeson. Both to honor my parents, and their parents, and so on back along generations upon generations, and to secure a future for my children and my descendants yet to come, I seek to avoid being stripped of my lands and title.

The third reason, I admit is for myself personally.You have presented a number of good purpouses which will result in you being considered a good choice for the position.

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Alright, the candidates have been narrowed down to three people and they are:

1. Benoît Moreau (DMG)
2. Lord Marcus Blaine (The Aeson)
3. Colderon Jason Zion (Raven corps)

The next part of it will be to give your answers how loyal will you be the Empire and the Emperor, how will your honor the Empire’s traditions, how deeply will be involved in the Empire, do you desire to become a part of the Empire, and give us another idea of your own choice of what shall or feel you if become the new Lord.

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Okay, has this thread lost all interest to people?

No, no... I will post eventually, I have just been slightly busy and tired.

Sorry, about that rather quick in judgement post, but I am currently beign stressed out between work and school.

Sorry, about that rather quick in judgement post, but I am currently beign stressed out between work and school.

No problem... that might happen with me too once school gets started up.

By, the way when school starts if you do not get seven hours of sleep a night at least you will be bound to become rather stressed.

By, the way when school starts if you do not get seven hours of sleep a night at least you will be bound to become rather stressed.

You don't have to tell me...

Yeah, well I guess by the man you have lived a rather full life you get to a point where you stop doing things that are not good for you, as now it should be common knowledge. But, I only wish my cousin was smart enough to learn a lesson.

Dear Emperor Reginald,

I am afraid this correspondence must be short as I am en route to a banquet that requires my full attention, but I shall attempt to answer your questions as best and quickly as possible. Should I be chosen I would be loyal the Emperor above all else... except the one true God. I will be deeply involved and honor its traditions (so long as they do not inflict upon my beliefs) once I learn how to do both. As for your last question, I do not understand completely what you ask.

Sincerely,
Benoît Moreau
Count of Mont Neigeux

My loyalties, shall I be granted the honor of being selected for this fief shall be as follows. First, to the Emperor to whom I will have sworn my loyalty. Second, to my family and fief. Third, to my homeland of New Aeson, and fourth to the people of The Scandinivans at large.

Dear Emperor Reginald,

I am afraid this correspondence must be short as I am en route to a banquet that requires my full attention, but I shall attempt to answer your questions as best and quickly as possible. Should I be chosen I would be loyal the Emperor above all else... except the one true God. I will be deeply involved and honor its traditions (so long as they do not inflict upon my beliefs) once I learn how to do both. As for your last question, I do not understand completely what you ask.

Sincerely,
Benoît Moreau
Count of Mont NeigeuxFor the answers you have given us we have come to the conclusion that you are the best candidate for the title of Lord of Hradoatica and your title will be yours once you come into the Empire and there the Emperor will grant you your title.

Singed,
Steward of the Scandinvans

OOC: If you want we can use this thread or you may come to the Imperial Ball to receive the title: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11595769

My loyalties, shall I be granted the honor of being selected for this fief shall be as follows. First, to the Emperor to whom I will have sworn my loyalty. Second, to my family and fief. Third, to my homeland of New Aeson, and fourth to the people of The Scandinivans at large.We have not forgotten you and though sadly you have not been given this title. The Emperor has decided to award you with a newly created fief craved from his own lands and with a 274 room palace that belonged to him. The fief itself is 47,500 acres and consists of fertile lands which are abundant in resources. Yet, the Emperor does request for you to see him to attain the title and make your pledges to the Empire at the Imperial Ball.

Signed,
Steward of the Emperor

OOC: Link: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=495883

For the answers you have given us we have come to the conclusion that you are the best candidate for the title of Lord of Hradoatica and your title will be yours once you come into the Empire and there the Emperor will grant you your title.

Singed,
Steward of the Scandinvans

OOC: If you want we can use this thread or you may come to the Imperial Ball to receive the title: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11595769

I am greatly honored by this post and will come immediately to meet the Emperor.

Signed,
Benoît Moreau
Count of Mont Neigeux