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It means Shathol'syn is a bust, and all the Heirs who lose the succession trials this time around, will be free to continue living.

Del.
Good luck to all.

He'll fake his own death, and announce that he's now Khanid III.

An interesting development, one no doubt the Amarr Empire will be stronger for.

That's the major point of discussion here in the Kingdom. For 300 years, we've fought, bled and died for our autonomy and it was only recently that the Kingdom rejoined the Empire as a sovereign state.

Obviously, I think the best outcome is Khanid's victory in the Trials. The Empire needs stability and a strong military commander and Khanid is the best to provide both. We are at war and need the leadership of a true warrior. However, a Khanid victory will probably signal the end of the Kingdom as a separate political entity.

Should he lose (God forbid), things get murky. He may decide, as in the past, that will not follow the tradition and simply return to the Kingdom as it's king. I don't think this will force another secession from the Empire. Quite frankly, neither side wants another war considering the threat posed by the Drifters. The safe ISK if he loses is that he returns as King and things remain as they are.

In theory, he could die. The Trials are dangerous in and of themselves. Things get really complicated at this point.

Khanid has not named an heir to the throne of the Kingdom or his House. If he names an Heir, that person will be an instant target for political assassination. Why? Without an heir, several Khanid Houses will push for a full union with the Empire. Others will push for renewed autonomy. We would be very lucky to avoid a civil war at that point and let's not forget how this will effect the Kingdom's and Empire's relationships with the Caldari.

So if Khanid wins, House Khanid becomes the Royal House and the Kingdom will likely be fully and completely absorbed into the Empire. This will probably cause several of the more conservative groups and Houses to suffer from a mass Cerebral Vascular Accident.

If he loses? It all depends on his will and if he names an heir. My King has not survived as long as he has by taking chances and not having the next several moves mapped out.

To be sure, these Trials will set the course of Imperial and Kingdom futures for the next thousand years.

To this end, I have faith his Majesty will make the right decision.

He stated all those years ago that it was not his time to die. Now however it seems that God has ordained he must again fight through the trials to be held up to the light, to test his worthiness.

I believe he will succeed.

Although should he fail, God will decide what happens next.

The Official Position of House Uriza, Is as following:
Today, Orders of the Privy Council and Decree to the Faithful from the Theology Council were issued on the matter regarding the Khanid House. House Uriza is satisfied and pleased to see the adoption of our solutions proposed, clarification of a matter among Houses, and the dispensation granted for Garkeh Khanid to stand again for Succession to the Seat of the Emperor.

While House Uriza greatly appreciated the discussion on our white paper on the matter, we are compelled to stress that today’s Orders and Decree are binding, legal, and holy directives which have closed the matter at the highest level. Thus they cannot be questioned by the loyal and pious of Our Holy Empire.

House Uriza wishes to acknowledge the immediate and succinct response of the Imperial Succession Committee. As such, we commend for their decisive action and glorify their work for the greater good of our Holy Empire.

Finally, to Our Khanid Brothers and sisters, Welcome Home. It has been far too long since you were in full union in Our Holy Empire. It has been too long your voice has been missing to sing in unison “From Genesis, Beyond Dam-Torsad, For New Eden one and all.”

Indeed, God Bless Amarria.
DEUS VULT, AMARR VICTOR.

It's something to consider.

Perhaps it is time for the Council to revisit the subject of Shathol'Syn? Khanid and our late Empress both faced accusations of breaking this and both went on to become very capable rulers. All the Heirs are important and the loss of any of them would diminish the Empire as a whole.

Khanid however, is the best choice. We are at war, we need a warrior. The ramifications of his victory will be complicated, at best.




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Well that was a fast course-correction.

I hope you didn't hurt your arm patting yourself on the back. Your paper had absolutely nothing to do with this and the topic has been the subject of discussion long before you tried to interject yourself into matters that are far above your head.

And who said anything about a "full union" with the Empire? King Khanid's standings as an Heir aside, Khanid's legal sovereignty has not changed one iota. You'll notice our trade agreements with State corporations, the Empire and CONCORD are still valid, yes?

I've declared my intention. Who will you fight for?


Khanid Victor
Amarr Victor

You don't need me to answer that question.

Glory to God, who has blessed our Councillors with constancy and providence, they who now bring together our six Heirs and six Houses in unity, under the Will of the Almighty.

In this troubled time, the cincture of faith of our Holy Empire shall permit no dissension, lest we falter in our task.