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In light of recent events involving an out of control Tzarina, the Democratically Elected Parliament of Dyelli Beybi wishes to let it be known that we are looking for a suitable person to take over the role of Tzar of Dyelli Beybi.

The individual we are looking for is male, of good lineage within their royal line. Age is no barrier, however they are also required to be physically strong and capable of producing an heir. This person must not be currently married or divorced and must adhere to a Protestant Christian faith (as they will be required to be head of the Church). Above all, all applicants must be willing to accept the terms of the Bill of Rights Act and restrictions on power included in this act.

For those unfamiliar with the Bill of Rights Act, this Act ensures that Parliament shall be responsible for the day to day running of the country, with the Monarch taking on a more symbolic role, although with all the trappings of State one would expect from a fine Empire such as Dyelli Beybi.

While the applicant will be required to marry the current Tzarina to cement Royal ties, the charges of 'Tyranny' being brought against the Tzarina are likely to result in the impossition of a death penalty; the applicant need not feel alarmed by this prospect.

To apply, simply send us your details and be prepared to travel to Bath to be interviewed by representatives of Parliament. (OOC: In other words a character RP)

Alistair Powell,
Speaker of the House of Commons,
Dyelli Beybi.

From: His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt von Waldenburg IV on behalf of Prince Cato Lucious von Waldenburg and his illustrious father Prince Leopold von Waldenburg II

On behalf of the Waldenburg Empire, and my dear grand nephew Cato we wish to present the boy for your consideration in the hopes that he may attain the place he so rightly deserves as he never may in his homeland.


Name: HIH Prince Cato Lucious von Waldenburg Margrave of Sador and the Allumna Islands, Baron of Forthwick am Strein, and Third Sea Lord.
Dynastic House: Littorol-Ausbach, Waldenburg
Paternal Mother: Princess Anagovia du Ausbach Neé Practvider
Paternal Father: Prince Leopold von Waldenburg II
Age: 29
Height: 1.82 Meters
Description: Considered by many one of the many up and coming royals who may, within their lifetime see the throne of Waldenburg, Cato has for the majority of his life been in study and only of last year was appointed Third Sea Lord. As is tradition for third sons of the family Cato was promised to the Church but a soft countenance and quiet manner of speaking slotted him for additional education at Blünderburg State University where he completed his masters degree in naval engineering and has since been critical of recent naval acquisition.

Unlike many of his compatriots he is considered slow to speech and has a temper which needs quite a bit of working before it begins to show; at meetings of the Sea Lords it is generally advisable to agree with anything the Prince says as if he has opened his mouth the thought has been given some considerable mulling.

On the physical side he has inherited the olive skin of his mother, the blue eyes of his father and certainly the latter’s views on discipline both physical and in dealing with other men. Though the Prince is lean, after years of strict dieting and said discipline, he could not be considered athletic as his activities rarely ever move beyond walks through the garden and scaling the shipyards for his official business. On the one known occasion which the Prince did exert himself to some extent was the well publicized duel between himself and local steel magnate Adam Thousis, who was critically wounded in the action, and of which several academic papers have been written on the swordplay. Cato did not remain unscathed either and took a saber cut beside the left ear which has of course scared over.

Other members of the Royal Family tend to examine him at a distance and keep him at arms length for reasons of his quiet intelligence, which frightens the more paranoid and annoys the less gifted amongst the family. Also his common profession worries all but the Emperor, of whom Cato is a recent favorite, and his father has since dictated that the boy should be married to put a little dignity in his head.

German Zerabithea wishes to offer its prince.

NAME: his majesty prince Zachary.Rotovon 2nd of German Zerabithea and its provinces, duke of the grand city of new ford, and member of the council of the boy scouts of German zerabithea

DYNASTIC FAMILY: Rotovon

MOTHER: tzarness maie.rotovon

FATHER: Tzar Zachary.rotovon 1st

AGE: 21

HIGHT: 6 foot 1 inches

DESCRIPTION: The only son of the tzar, Zach is everything that a good leader should be he is fond of history, a great person to talk to, and (for the most part) knows whats right and will strive to do what he thinks is right. He loves chess and sometimes gets on peoples nerves when he gives a 4 hour history lesson. But he is a good person and someone who everyone likes to see and talk to.

OOC: Before I post my character's bio, can you tell me more about the Church? Would it mind if my candidate was a Lutheran?

From: His Imperial Majesty, Holy Osean Emperor Alexander II, High Autocrat of the Oseans on behalf of Archduke George von Habsburg.

Name: HIM George von Habsburg, Archduke of Kasnia
Dynastic House: Habsburg-Salbri
Paternal Mother: HIM Catherine von Habsburg, Archduchess of Kasnia
Paternal Father: HIM Joseph von Habsburg, Archduke of Kasnia
Age: 28
Height: 1.72 meters
Description: George von Habsburg has always been considered to be a good leader, being very knowlagable in Internal and Foreign politics. He has a good understanding of economics and a decent knowlage of military affairs, although he prefers to think of himself as an expert. He is concidered by many to be an eccentric and known for coming up with unique and sometimes bizzare ideas. He was originally meant to inherit the title of Holy Osean Emperor but this was stopped by the birth of the Emperor's son Nicholas. Accepting this, George has been persuaded into marrying.

OOC: The 'Episcopal Church of Cyro' is basically an exact replica of the Anglican Church in all its disjointed glory. The House of Commons would be more than happy to allow in any old Protestant, but the Clergy will be suspicious of anyone who might try to break down episcopal succession.

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From: Alistair Powell
To: The Royal Houses of Waldenburg 2, German zerabithea and Osea 767
Subject: Applications for position of Tzar

We are very interested in all your applications, we would be most grateful if you would spare the time to fly into the city of Bath to discuss further exactly what being Tzar of Dyelli Beybi will entail.

OOC: Continuation thread is here;
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14199277#post14199277

ooc- lol, you'd think someone would just have their nation come into power & rule you...

mesa gettin' thoughts...

OOC: Think of this more like Parliament inviting William of Orange in to rule England in 1689. That did not mean that Holland ruled England.

From the Desk of His Crownship, His Royal Majesty King The Rt. Hon. Sir William Bonour

Canabury Crown Regency Government
Royal Telegraphics Department

Dear His Excellency Speaker of the House of Commons Alistair Powell,

On behalf of my second born son, and the dignity, respect, and reverance of the Canban Kingdom we wish to present the crownship heir as a possibility for the Dyelli Beybi House of Commons to choose as the next Tsar. His Most Gracious Royal Crownship Sir Isaac Finlay Scott Bonour, Second Heir to the Throne, Absque Count of Norsebury, Lord Regent of Avalon, First Lord of the Treasury, and Second Sea Lord is most befitting a person to hold the titular position as the most glorious Tsar of Dyelli Beybi. The Royal Crown Imperium of Canbany thanks your nation in advance for even thinking and inquiring about our nations participation in your politics.


Name: HRC Prince Isaac Finlay Scott Bonour Second Heir to the Throne, Absque Count of Norsebury, Lord Regent of Avalon, First Lord of the Treasury, and Second Sea Lord.
Dynastic House: Bonour-Marionette, Canbany
Paternal Mother: Queen Caitlin Elizabeth Marionette
Paternal Father: King William Thomas Bonour
Age: 32
Height: 5'9"
Description: Regarded as the less important of the three royal children by many servants of the kingdom, Isaac is widely forgotten and let alone by the people and the media. He was only appointed as a Sea Lord a year ago, shortly after the fiefs were bought back from the foreign powers.

During the time period of the foreign rule, he served as the leader of Avalon, he was noted for sustaining peace within the populace and from preventing any foreign powers from colonizing the Crown Land. As comes with most Canban Royalty, Isaac displays a quiet temper; when in a diplomatic situation he can sustain a respective and polite dispostion despite numerous delegates', from enemy nations, actions. With the rank of Field Marshal, Isaac displays a wonderful war record. He is ferocious in battle and prudent in peace time, he is also decorated with numerous awards for his service, such as the St. George Cross, the Sacred Heart, and the Victorian Medal.

On the physical side he is adorned with the tan, radiant skin of his mother, the green eyes of his father, with an opposite build than the latter’s. With a tall and lean structure, he is suitable for the adurance and strength used to run track, which he often does. Despite numerous, handsom features he is masked with a quite ugly scar which starts below his right ear and travels down to the centre of his chest.

I hope that God may guide your decision as you make your choice as for the next Tsar. May you make the most decent and correct choice and may the best man become victorious.

Beneficium Inferus God Inferus Corona!

HRM King William Bonour
Heir to the Throne of Canbany
Crownship of the Kingdom

From: Alistair Powell
To: His Royal Majesty King The Rt. Hon. Sir William Bonour
Subject: Applications for position of Tzar

We of the House of Commons are most impressed by the lineage of the Prince and would definitely be very interested in interviewing him. We understand that Dyelli Beybi is not necessarily an easy place to live and feel that were he to journey in Bath he would get a good idea of the mammoth task facing any Tzar.

Warmest Regards,
The Hon. Alistair Powell,
Speaker of the House of Commons


OOC: Feel free to jump in on the RP thread

Press Release from the Apethorpe, Thunderbay, The United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris:

From: Lord Hull
For: Public Release , i.e. Applicants to the Dyellian Tzarist Throne

Be advised all those whom seek the crown of Tzar of Dyelli Beybi that the current Tzarina is still in the eyes of most of the Klatchia, still just as legitimate as the Dyellian Parliament. The Parliament that seeks to replace the Tzarina Alexia ap Adam are in a state of revolt against their monarch and the same awaits any 'new' Tzar who would object to being a prisoner of their own palace living at the whim of the telau that currently make up what can only be loosely described as a 'Parliament'. The new 'Tzar' should expect to be powerless and most likely murdered, as past Tzars have been, when he outlives his usefulness to Parliament.

Applicants should be very wary of this proposal and should be prepared to back up their claim with military force, and should be advised that bringing in foreign military forces into the Federated Klatchian Coast will most likely bring reprisal from the Federation.

I advise that applicants enter into these 'interviews' apprised of the situation of civil war within Dyelli Beybi, the penchant for this Parliament to attempt to depose monarchs and the brutal end to other 'Tzars'. Also applicants should keep in mind the role of the Federation Government in the Klatchia, the nation of Dyelli Beybi is of course allowed to select it's own leaders and governments, but any government that seeks to pull Dyelli Beybi away from the Federation and into foreign arms will most assuredly have a 'hard time of it' to say the least.

Having said that, I would like to propose a candidate for the post of Dyellian Tzar :

Name: Edward Strangue, 13th Earl of Wynbourne
Dynastic House: Wynbourne
Age: 48
Height: 6'2"
Description: Lord Wynbourne is of course a member of the Adel, the Titled Nobles of the United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris. Listing his royal lineage would take up far too much space here and is in any case available as a matter of public record. The House Strangue has held the title of Earl of the Isles of Wynbourne for 13 generations now, longer we might add than any house of the Tzar's has lasted in the Blessed Kingdom.

Lord Wynbourne is a consummate swordsman, rider and gentleman and has served with distinction in The Copper Harbour Division of His Majesty's Royal Marines, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and earning the Distinguished Service Cross in the course of his brave action in many a campaign. Lord Wynbourne has successfully defended his honor personally in several duels and has shown a remarkable mind for business, swelling his family's coffers with his various enterprises. Most notably successfully marketing the locally brewed whiskey 'Glen Winbourne' internationally with an eye towards quality, making Glen Wynbourne one of the worlds premier marks of high end spirits.Most importantly Lord Wynbourne is Klatchian and a citizen of the Federation.

Lord Wynbourne is a proven and able leader, a tireless innovator and a man of impeccable breeding and honor. Choosing the Lord Wynbourne would signal that Dyelli Beybi's Parliament and people were once again open to seeking The Lord's Grace and bring untold blessings to the fractious land that is Dyelli Beybi.

OOC: IC post coming soon.

A Correction to Certain Accusations - Open Letter from the Dyelli Beybian House of Commons

In light of the press release from the United Dutchies we find it important to correct certain cases of misinformation in the United Dutchies statement.

1. There is no civil war in Dyelli Beybi. Some minor disturbances have occured, however there is no war and people still move freely across the country.

2. Parliament has never been accused of murdering a Tzar. The previous Tzar (Richard IV) was murdered at the orders of his own son, who was later killed during battle with Republican forces.

3. The head of state of Dyelli Beybi is not and will not be powerless, however we will not allow them to attempt to impose an absolutist form of Government as has the current Tzarina.

Regards,
A. Powell,
Speaker of the House of Commons