Osronan Elections

[Theori]

Shortly after the confirmation of Candidate Yersin's untimely death, Vigilant Malia Arsali takes the stage. She delivers a brief but impassioned speech, and provides pamphlets to all those interested, as well as making sure they're posted around the city, prepared to replaster them if they're taken down by enemies of democracy.

"I wasn't supposed ta be here, now. I trusted that Yersin was tha best candidate for Osrona. He wasn't a perfect man, by any means, but any who knew him, truly knew him, knew he cared deeply about tha people of Osrona. His death is a tragedy, and I truly hope his murderer gets what's comin' to 'em."

"My name is Malia of Clan Arsali. I'm a Rhoynish woman who hails from the Tribelands. I ain't the typical person you'd expect standing here, makin' a speech. Honestly, I didn't expect it myself. But here I am, and I'mma tell ya why I reckon ya should vote for me."

"I was the first person to volunteer to join the Vigilant Watch. First person to be promoted to Patrolwoman, to Vigilant, all based off my competency, and how much I cared 'bout Osrona. I've spent tha years since the Sack doin' my best for the people o' Osrona."

"I wasn't here for tha war. I didn't take part in the sack. I came afterwards, and helped rebuild along with many of ya, moving rubble and the like to help this city repair itself, because I believe in the Democratic ideal it represents. I'm standin' here, because I reckon that while I might not be the most accomplished, or the longest known, I AM someone who's shown they care for Osrona."

"So, let me elaborate on my intent in office. If I'm elected, I'm gonna do my best to reform the government into one truly democratic, and the city into one where even people from the lowest means can have a say in the city's governing if they put the effort in to show that they care, that they're dedicated to Osrona. I've a small pamphlet that demonstrates this intent, which I'll post around the city for review."

"Now, let me talk 'bout the other candidates. I hold 'em no ill will, neither of 'em, but ya deserve to hear what I think 'bout 'em. I don't know much 'bout Tieru Avlee but what he's said about himself, and I reckon thats damning enough. He took active part in the sack, and while I'm sure he regrets his part, I don't reckon that excuses his actions enough that he's the right person to govern ya. He's an occultist, as well. I ain't gonna judge on personal life choices, but we all know that magic like that does things ta the mind. And, furthermore, he has no plans he's admitted! His main qualifiers, in his speech, is that he helped destroy the Meteor that threatened Esshar, and that he's immune to the influence of witches. See, on the first account, so did I. And on the second, so what? If elected, I'll freely submit myself to whatever reasonable tests are required to ensure my mind remains my own. I promise ya that."

"Jack Kelsey is a different story. He talks a lot about never leaving the city, but I've never even SEEN the man! He wants ta let the same people that drove this city to ruin back within it! Now, so long as they acknowledge they're just regular residents, and that the concept of 'nobility' is outdated an' counter to our democratic ideals, I ain't got no problem with 'em livin' here, but the idea they're persecuted for belonging to their families, and not because they're often still loyal to the old regime is ridiculous, ta me. When it comes down ta it, I ain't seen him doing his part for the city. Maybe we're just always at the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe not."

"A vote for me is a vote fer an Osrona that don't bow to the whims of the Royalists. Unless the people wish it, I ain't gonna court war with Nysea, but neither am I gonna stand back and let 'em terrorise the populace without consequences! The Coalition is tha future, I ain't gonna push for secession neither, in case anyone's afraid'a that. In the end, my goal's simple: Keep Osrona democratic, give the power to tha people, and keep the people safe!"

"I reckon ultimately you'll make yer own choices, but don't settle for the people who don't deserve ya, yeah? Vote for the one who's doing what they can to make sure they do. Thanks."

The Pamphlet appears the be a declaration of intent for extensive reform, something most of those who know the Vigilant might be quite surprised about, given she's never shown previous affinity with political philosophy.

Arsali Election Pamphlet

Malia Arsali presents these as the intended reforms should she be elected for office:

Government:

• Laws are proposed by the Triumvirs as 'bills'. If a majority of Triumvirs vote in favour of a bill, it passes to the floor of the citizens, where it may be debated on and then voted upon by the attending Citizens, with a majority deciding on the bill's passage. Everyone has the right to speak on the merits or lack-thereof of a bill.
  
• The Triumvir of the People is elected every six years by popular vote. So long as someone can provide evidence of residence in Osrona, they may vote for People's Triumvir. The runner up for the position is given the role of 'People's Tribune'. The People's Tribune is granted the singular ability to propose bills on behalf of the people, and requires only one Triumvir to vote in favour for it to pass to the floor.
  
• Any Triumvir or People's Tribune may be removed from office by two thirds majority vote of the citizenry if a vote of no confidence is proposed and seconded by two citizens. This may not be vetoed.
  
• Tear down the Castle and build a public forum instead to serve as the centre of government, and as the Floor of the Citizens.
  

Citizenship:

• Formally abolish nobility. Replace it instead with the concept of Citizenship.
  
• An Osronan resident may gain citizenship by being born to two citizens, or by serving in a government state sanction organisation for three years/achieving a 'third tier' rank (i.e. Vigilant in the Vigilant Watch), whichever comes first. The Church of Three and the Vigilant Watch are two such organisations. Also, I propose a third organisation based around Crafters and Medics that would have this status. The Triumvirate may declare a guild state-sanctioned by unanimous vote.
  
• Only Citizens may stand for office as the Triumvir of the People.
  
• Citizens have the right to vote on bills that are not deemed 'emergency measures', but are not required to excercise it. Voting is thus encouraged, but optional.
  

Triumvirate:

• Veto granted to individual members of triumvirate based on their area of specialisation; i.e. Commander may veto attempts to declare war, and the like. Veto is a stopping motion that lasts for one year, then the motion may be made again. One veto per triumvir per two years. The same motion cannot be vetoed twice.
  
• Triumvirs may designate bills as 'Emergency Measures'; in this case they are ony voted on by the Triumvirs themselves. A Triumvir may only put forwards one Emergency measure per term, except for during the circumstances immediately below.
  
• In a time where regular voting would risk the safety and security of the state, the Triumvirs may put forwards a motion to institute Martial Law. In this, every bill proposed is considered an emergency bill. Martial law lasts for two years, at which point it ends or may be extended by vote of the citizenry. At the end of a period of Martial Law, all Triumvirs stand for re-election immediately.
  

Legal:

• A rewrite of the former Osronan Crown Law to establish set terms of imprisonment or value of fines for crimes. Additions or removal of crimes on a case-by-case basis, or to better fit within the terms of the Essharan Constitution. This would be done with the assistance of the Commander of the Vigilant watch for all laws, and the Stellus of the Church of Three both where the laws regards crimes of religion; i.e. heresy, and in terms of 'compassionate' sentencing.
  
• The institution of the right of advocacy by a member of the Church of Three in cases of crimes considered Major or Capital.
  

• The institution of the right for a criminal convicted of a minor crime that results in jailtime to instead request to serve their sentence with the church performing charitable duties.