Elostirion

Fontonajo looked around, looking slightly disappointed: "No volunteers, yet?" After a pause he added: "On another matter, I have just been told that the ballots are being set up right now. I have had a document written, explaining the further voting procedures. Also I will keep a log of all decisions. We will start our first official voting later on." [ooc: I recommend to follow the voting thread]

Official Voting Thread fot the Colonial Council of Eslandola [Anyone willing to MOC a ballot-scene?] Procedure * Naturally it is the ALs responsibility to initiate a voting * However any Council Member may initiate a voting * Every proposal must be made to the Council in the Council thread first, before a vote can start * standard-duration for votings is three days, a deadline will be set. * every character of the Council has to cast their vote as a post * there does not have to be a separate post for each vote * The initiator or the AL will count the votes afterwards and proclaim the result * members with more than one vote may split their votes Voters: * Román Esteban Fontonajo, 4 votes * Colonel Brickinson * George da Pontelli * Alberto da Pontelli * Willem Guildert * Aaron van der Meede * Captain Philip Janszen * Jerome Monezterrell * Captain Lamar Evercrees * Farrucio Paraja * Colonel Oystridge * Victor Servadac * Marquis Alkurda * Raphael Fontonajo * Joaquin Seramon Fontonajo * Lord Maximilian Damaximus * Sir Yohannes Ethiximus * General Samu The Dragon Decision Log: Proposal 1-A: We, the Colonial Council of Eslandola, agree with the Continental Council's suggestion to confer the title of Secretary of the Navy, and all the responsibilities that infers, upon Jerome Monezterrell. Result: passed (20 for, 0 against, 1 abstention) Proposal: Captain Whiffo's Royal Property Letter and Tax plan "Until such time as the first Royal Eslandolan property may be licenced, or for the next two months (whichever ends sooner), I would propose that we put in place, A 20% tax on build submittal income, And a 10% tax on town banks, as per the good Governor's proposal. After said time expires, the treasury could be scrutinized, and any need for further taxation considered. "As for Royal Properties, I suggest that we send out a letter signed by the members of the Colonial Council to every settlement of Eslandola, asking for voluntary aid for the construction of three Royal Properties for the faction - the first to be completed between the first of June and the last of August, the second between the first of September and the last of November, and the third between the first of December and the last of February of the year 618. If they could be completed sooner - even better! But I do believe that is a modest goal to aim for at the moment, given that all our citizens have their own stories and wallets to be looking after as well." Result: Passed (12 'Aye's, 2 'Nay's, 1 Abstention, and 4 chaps on vacation) Proposal 1-B: We, the Colonial Council of Eslandola, enact the following funding of properties licensed by any Eslandolan in any Eslandolan settlement in the Colonies from January 17th, 617 AE to April 17th, 617 AE: - 15 Dubloons for every small property - 30 Dubloons for every medium property - 50 Dubloons for every large property - 500 Dubloons for every royal property (only 150 Dubloons for private palaces) - 15 Dubloons for prospecting - 20 Dubloons for setting up any mine Result: passed (11 for, 10 against) Proposal 1-C: We, the Colonial Council of Eslandola, enact the following funding of ships licensed by any Eslandolan from January 17th, 617 AE to April 17th, 617 AE: - 10 Dubloons for ships rated class 0 or class 1 - 25 Dubloons for ships rated class 2 - 45 Dubloons for ships rated class 3, or 80 Dubloons if sold to Eslandola - 75 Dubloons for ships rated class 4, or 150 Dubloons if sold to Eslandola - 100 Dubloons for ships rated class 5 or higher, or 200 Dubloons if sold to Eslandola Result: passed (20 for, 1 against, 0 abstentions) Proposal 2: All (active) Eslandolan members co-operate to build at least 3 Royal Properties, licenced by Eslandola. Until such time as the first Royal Eslandolan property may be licenced, or for the next two months (whichever ends sooner), I would propose that we put in place, - A 20% tax on build submittal income, - And a 10% tax on town banks, as per the good Governor's proposal. After said time expires, the treasury could be scrutinized, and any need for further taxation considered. Result: passed (12 for, 3 against, 6 abstentions) Proposal 3: Please vote on the new salaries for the members of the Colonial Council: 3a) Don't alter current salaries (50 DBs for Admius Legistrad, 25 DBs for members of the council) 3b) Reduce salaries as suggested by Román Fontonajo (15 DBs for Admius Legistrad, 10 DBs for members of the council) 3c) Reduce salaries based on the suggestion from Governor Damaximus (10 DBs for Admius Legistrad, 5 DBs for members of the council) 3d) Eliminate salaries entirely as suggested by Aaron van der Meede. 3e) Members may voluntarily reduce their own salaries on an individual basis. Half of the reduction stays with Eslandola, the other half goes to another council member of their choice. Based on the suggestion of Agent Guelds. Result: 3d) Members of the Colonial Council are paid no more (1x 3a, 5x 3b, 2x 3c, 12x 3d, 1x 3e) Current Votings: None

All winners have been paid.

All January-payments have been sent.

I think the most severe problem is that too many new islands were discovered within one year, and it seems to continue at that rate. The game masters really need to slow down, a little bit at least, with releasing new islands, if you ask me.

I personally would love to have some of the islands partially colonized by other nations. It would be interesting if Garvey had colonize the eastern coast of an island - and found gold there. Would you be willing to take the rest of claiming the western coast to find gold, but potentially risk a military conflict in the future?

Román Fontonajo gave the ingenious innovator and mayor of Pontelli a warm smile and an acknowledging nod. "Your consent is very welcome, my Nellisan friend. And your opinions are as much of importance to this council as anyone else's." A brief pause and an intense stare at George da Pontelli. The monkey still made him feel awkward, though he had to acknowledge his great intelligence. "But let me tell you that for now I have a feeling of great unison within this Colonial Council, which I admire. We are all more than willing to shape this great world beyond today." Time to set some framing. "But we will have to come to decisions at some point. As you might have noticed I am taking notes on all suggestions. Our Council Servants will soon set up some ballots, so we can start an official voting on each suggestion made to this very council so far. I will set up a Book of Enactments, summarizing all decisions we have made to shape our Colonial World." Fontonajo looked around, again seeing no objection. "Now to move on to another subject. Our fortifications. As I told numerous times in my electoral speeches we lack knowledge and strategy regarding our fortifications. We did a great job of coordination these efforts for Fuerte Unido, but what about our other majestic towns. Pirates, or even worse creatures, or even Mardierians" - a brief pause for the moment of shock - "might try to raid our cities! I call upon this Council to form a 'Fortification Committee'. We need to gather the status quo: How well fortified is each town, and how many more forts could it afford now and in the future. Then we need to craft a strategy on how to approach the maximum fortification level of all our settlements in the Colonies. I would like to call upon three volunteers to join me in this committee!" [ooc: As AL I feel responsible for organising the votings. If anyone objects (IC or OOC), please feel free to adress it.]

Fontonajo looked around. Noone objected. For now, at least. Well then, time to move on. "But continuous income, my fellow councilmen, is not all there is. And you know it! Sailing the seas is where true and large profit lies. That is how our nation will become even richer. We must strengthen our naval forces as well. Shipwrights must have more monetary incentives to provide ships, both to private owners as well as to the Councils of Eslandola. I suggest that we massively fund shipwrights for the next three months. My goal is for our Colonial Fleet to grow by at least 20 ships in the next 6 months, with 10 of them being rated as class 4 or higher. To achieve this I propose the following rewards for shipwrights: 10 DBs for class 0-1 25 DBs for class 2 45 DBs for class 3, or 80 DBs if sold to Eslandola 75 DBs for class 4, or 150 DBs if sold to Eslandola 100 DBs for class 5, or 200 DBs if sold to Eslandola Monezterrell, what do you think?"

While it doesn't look as good, the bank of Nellisa was actually first. :-P

Once your MOCs are done investors will queue up to join in. I will be the first (or second) of them!

@Zaael: Fantastic micro, I might use that one as a guide to a non-micro some day.

The water is fantastic. The whole MOC is really nice, but the water surely stands out for me. If that might even be the start to the next challenge?

Fontonajo looked at the man, curious, but also slightly impressed. "So I hear we have no objections towards entitling Monezterell Secretary of the Navy? That is good news, and I don't think we will need a voting here? But to you, Servadac. You have brought up a point of masssive importance. We need to expand our settlements again. While the last reports summarize more than 13 thousand Dubloons in our national treasuries, the total monthly income of the colonies has only increased by 130 Dubloons from December to January, which is a lousy 3 per cent monthly growth rate. In other words: Our towns don't grow anymore - stagnation! We need to put an end to that. Right now. We need to mobilize all pioneers, stonemasons, woodchoppers, architects, builders, entrepreneurs. We need to make them go out there and set up more business and economy in all of the colonies. I suggest that we bring our national treasuries to good use and fund every licensing of a property of an Eslandolan in our settlements within the next three months as follows: - 15 DBs for every small property - 30 DBs for every medium property - 50 DBs for every large property - 500 DBs for every royal property (150 for private palaces) - 15 DBs for prospecting - 20 DBs for setting up a mine", Fontonajo read from a prepared scroll.

The "License Yield" for land-based properties for Oleon seems totall broken? It increased from less than 900 to over 4.700 from November to December. I assume the 3.000 DBs expense for the Royal vineyard are somehow calculated in there as well (in December and Jaunary)?

Congratulations, well deserved to one of the most active and continuous members of BoBS!

Lovely!

1. Category A (Benefactor - small) Winner: Merrynight Caroling - dr_spock -> 25 DBs (Nova Terreli) Second: Winning the People - Elostirion -> 20 DBs (Nova Terreli) 2. Category B (Celebrations - medium) Winner: Merrynight in Pontelli - Captain Braunsfeld -> 45 DBs (Pontelli) Second: Merrynight Fir Tree Farm - dr_spock -> 30 DBs (Nova Terreli) 3. Category C (unlimited) Winner: Merry Mug'mas - Kolonialbeamter -> 75 DBs (Pontelli) Second: Fir Tree Plantation - Elostirion -> 30 DBs (Montario) Third: Merrynigh Tree Importation - dr_spock -> 10 DBs (Nova Terreli) Total Price Money (235 DBs): Kolonialbeamter: 75 DBs dr_spock: 65 DBs Elostirion: 50 DBs Captain Braunsfeld: 45 DBs @dr_spock: Please pick locations for carolling and fir tree farm. @Kolonialbeamter: Please pick a location for the mug (could even be in a city if you ask me).

Exactly!

"Well said, Willem", Fontonajo replied. "There is no better way to emphasize all of Monezterell's recent efforts and achievements. However we shouldn't live in the past but only look beyond, towards our future, and think about the tasks of tomorrow. And with that in mind I cannot think of a better Secretary of the Navy than Monezterell."

Nova Terreli has just licensed a Skiff.

Last of them all Román Esteban Fontonajo entered the Colonial Hall in Weelond. Beside him walked his uncle Raphael and his son Joaquin. His eyes scanned the hall, amazed by the work of Guilder's men. He nodded to the Council's other members. When his companions took seat in the "Sea of Thieves" row, he made a quick halt, looked at his seat which would stay empty for most of the period, and then continued through the hall. He arrived at the small pedestal at the front of the hall, took two thoughtful steps up the stairs and then took seat at his table. He looked around the hall before he started: "All hail, fellow councilmen. I am glad you have all made it, and I warmly welcome you to our first ever session of the Colonial Council of Eslandola, here in Weelond! I am glad you all found your way to An Holli! Before we start I want to thank my dear friend Willem Guilder for providing this wonderful hall for our meeting. I am sure that our other settlements will build halls as worthy to our purpose in the future as well. But we have a lot to discuss today!" Román Esteban Fontonajo. Admius Legistrad of Eslandola, the first ever leader of the Colonail Council. He had done it.

Great work and once again very appropriate for the city. The density of the grass and the irregularly curved wall are perfect.

Route of Eight: For ships with a speed rating of 4 (four) Piece of Eight The Colonia Escorted by the Victoria.

That was the point of it. There had to be something disturbing in that MOC, to make it original to Nellisa. After all the Eslandolans are still intruders to the colonies and change the nature of things.

Another very cool ship from you. ESLANDOLA!