(IR) The Treaty of Erinhei-Cinlu Summit (Turn 1)

[Anabstercorian]

Record of the Meeting so far:

The representative from the Miranda Pact (Kalanyr) proposed the following voting rules:

Voting Rules
[sblock]2/3 Majority to pass a motion. Any who fail to attend do not count, any who choose to abstain form voting do not count. (This prevents a tie and prevents political finagling). If the vote is for a member's expulsion that member may not vote.
This means that any expulsion votes need to come first. A vote to waive a counterstrike also requires a 2/3 majority (likewise if a member is the subject of the counterstrike he may not vote).

Any motions that alter an existing part of the TEC (except as noted above re expulsion and counter strikes) require unanimous approval of all members. Additions to the TEC require only the 2/3 majority.

Addendum: At this meeting and this meeting only the TEC is subject to change by 2/3 majority, simply because it seems ,we agree, the terms are unclear. Once they have been agreed upon they will go to the unanimous approval for all further meetings.
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Those recorded voting for are the Miranda Pact (Kalanyr), the Triumvirate Rebellious (Anabstercorian), the Wolf God (Paxus Asclepius), Galladors Concord (Melkor, Lord of All), The Great Kingdom of Aerdi (Knight Otu), The Empire of Lynn (Sollir Furryfoot), the Tempest (Uvenelei), the Scarlet Brotherhood (Guilt Puppy), and the Orcreich (Venus) all accepted the voting rules, and they were passed in to law.

Next on the agenda was... voting on the agenda. This process was interrupted by several important issues:
* The question of drow sovereignty, which was quickly determined in favour of Queen Eclavdra over the upstart Lady Shadow of the dark drow delegation.
* The question of whether or not the Pact would discuss Gibenei and Gallador's adventurism there at this time was decided - we would not.
* The question of the independence of the Yuan-Ti was determined by Eclavdra, who graciously recognized their sovereignty, and appeared apologetic for her earlier behavior towards them - that is, her tyrannic rule over their race in the region of the Great City.

The current issue is, I believe, Iuz, and what punishment he shall receive for his crimes of stealing Eclavdra's Regalia of Lordly Might, his unprovoked attack on Eilistraee whilst the demigoddess did attempt to bring succor to Eclavdra in her hour of need, and his attempted murder and successful kidnapping of a fellow pact member's ruling body, the Brotherhood.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

"While perhaps prejudicially stated, it is correct that a 2/3 majority of members had voted in favour of dealing with the Iuz affair as soon as the Eclavdor affair was dealt with, which it has been. As Brother Craylor has already presented his case against the Old One, it seems proper that Iuz (or rather, his chosen representative, given said power's absence from these proceedings) be given this opportunity to present his counterargument."

 

[Airwhale]

OOC: Anabstercorian, can I come in? =)

 

[Guilt Puppy]

I believe this is the current agenda:

[sblock]Day One
-Introductions and opening speeches (skipped for now)
xThe Means of Consensus (to determine the means of voting among members)
xThe Eclavdor Question (to determine the status of The Empire of Eclavdor)
-The Iuz Question (to determine the status of Iuz)
-The Gallidor Question (to determine the status of Gallidor)
-The Gibenei Question (to determine the duties of the pact in regards to the deadworld of Gibenei)
-The Elder Brother Question (to determine the status of the Brotherhood)
-The Allidor Question (to determine the status of Allidor)

Day Two
-Trials for any parties found in violation of the proposed charter (Where those found in violation of the Pact are judged)
-Reading of proposed Charter (A reading of the current Pact charter)
-Proposals to amend the Proposed charter (Where any member in good standing may propose changes to the charter)
-Votes to amend the Proposed Charter (A general vote on each proposed change)
-Reading of the Amended Charter (Once all changes have been voted on, the Amended charter will then be read)

Day Three:
-Trials continued (if necessary) and judgments carried out
-Closing Statements
-Official Signing Ceremony[/sblock]

Note that, by this agenda, we are currently only deciding on the guilt of Iuz, not on any penalty -- an important distinction.

The Brotherhood will repeat its opening arguments now that the time is appropriate.

 

[Anabstercorian]

OOC: Anabstercorian, can I come in? =)

The delegates from the Sky League (or whatever) may come to observe. No joining just yet, but if there's time left over after the agneda , we'll discuss it.

We also welcome the Aestian representative, and his assistant, Scrabbles.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

OOC: I don't believe that the Gibenei Affair was voted onto the agenda. After objections from Aerdi and the Wolf God, it was withdrawn from the table, followed by another two opposed votes (totaling 5, for a decisive veto). Otherwise, that agenda appears correct.

 

[Guilt Puppy]

OOC: You're right... I was just cut+pasting from Anab's post on Bugboards, wasn't looking too closely. Although technically it should take 6 votes to make a decisive veto (we have 16 powers represented now, correct?), the trend was still pretty clear. So ignore that item

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

OOC: Then, I suppose, as the charges have been levied, we await only the defense. Not that I expect us to stick to American evidentiary patterns; it's more like a good game of Mafia, except when we can play back a tape of Serpenteye saying "Mafia, wake up" and Rikandur pointing at Eclavdra with an evil grin.

 

[Rikandur Azebol]

IC:
Imp looked on all people assembled, bowed to them ans spoke.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, First ... I ask the main victim of this arguments between Brotherhood and deity of Empire. Do You charge our Lord with evil intent and theft attempt ?"

OOC:
I assume that Eclavdra is more important here, as "victim" If she holds no grudge against Iuz there is no case, or if she wishes explainations of motives first, she should hear them. : ]

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

OOC: That assumption would be incorrect. The Scarlet Brotherhood has charged you with actions (as per post #27), and it is that for which you must answer, regardless of Eclavdra's feelings on the matter. It's a crime against the Treaty, not against a member.