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<center><p><FONT color="#800000" face="Monotype Corsiva" size="15">Casca's Secret Police seek to arrest High Council!</font></p></center>


<p>This evening, the High Council of Britannia convened for its 415th session with several important matters to attend to.  Firstly, the august body voted on Decree 441-A, the Blackrock Safety Act - a piece of legislation whish deems it is 'henceforth illegal to refine, transport, and store this material (blackrock) for the production of weapons or automations used in any acts of aggression against any peoples of the Kingdom of Britannia or her allies.'  It goes on to make the possession of the means to cast the Ritual of Armageddon illegal, as well as restating that 'Any being found to have attempted, found in the process of attempting, or found planning to attempt the casting of the Ritual of Armageddon may be tried for High Treason...'</p>

<p>The decree passed into law with a unanimous vote of the assembled Councilors and Minister per the guidelines outlined in the 5th Royal Constitution of Britannia.  It should be noted that Decree 441-A does not outlaw the possession of blackrock, scientific experimentation on blackrock, or the casting of the less-powerful Armageddon Spell when used in the defense of the Kingdom.</p>

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<p>The next order of business was the hotly debated issue raised at the 414th session of the High Council several weeks ago... Casca's contemptible 'Virtue Laws'.  Being without enough voting members that eve, the issue was tabled until tonight.  Decree 441-B, the Virtue Law Denouncement, was written with the express intent of combating what Chancellor DaKaren thought was an affront to Sosarian civilization.</p>

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<U>441-B : Virtue Law Denouncement</U><br>
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<I>The High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia hereby decrees that it cannot and will not subvert the sanctity of the Virtues by enforcing any of the so-called 'Virtue Laws' as ordered by Lord Casca. Furthermore, the High Council rebukes the King Pro-tempore for his perversion of the belief system of the Kingdom of Britannia, and the attempted enforcement of his laws by clearly disturbed individuals.<br>
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While the High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia does not condone criminal activity or the violation of law, no cases resulting from the breach of 'Virtue Law' shall be heard or acknowledged as valid by the High Court of Britannia or regional judicial branches. <br>
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Furthermore, the High Council of the Kingdom of Britannia stringently affirms its continued advocacy of the Virtues as taught by Lord British, and urges Lord Casca to repeal his edict swiftly and completely.</I>
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<p>Again, this decree passed swiftly and unanimously to cheers from the assembled crowd.  The High Council officially denounced the 'Virtue Laws' in their entirety, and seeks their rapid retraction.</p>

<p>Acting-Justicar Menion Leah took matters one step further, issuing an official ruling from the High Court stating that the 'Virtue Laws' were illegal along with a warrant for Casca's immediate arrest on the grounds of High Treason against the Kingdom of Britannia.  (The full text of these documents may be found in the High Court building in Compassion Grove at 12o 24'N 36o 46'W, or on the High Court's forums on gl.uorpc.net.)</p>

<p>Stunned by this development, but in full agreement, Chancellor DaKaren presciently commented that the High Council would now need additional protection as they would surely be hunted down.  Heavy footfalls were heard coming up the Civic Center's stone steps to the High Council Chamber, strange men approached...  Councilor Striker of Trinsic met the two men at the threshold and learned that their leader demanded an audience.</p>

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<p>The man was called Enforcer Morton, an agent of the corrupt despot feigning to rule Britannia - Casca.  The Enforcer claimed he had arrest warrants for the High Council members, and for me as well, on charges of sedition.  The Chancellor and Councilors rejected the legitimacy of his claims, resulting in them being beset by a gang of brigands springing from a moongate which opened behind the Enforcer.</p>

<p>The brigands were easily defeated, causing the Enforcer's momentary retreat. However, he returned soon with a squad of Casca's Secret Police - Juka Lords and Executioners.  A somewhat pitched battle ensued, but the attacking force was routed by the assembled Council and members of the Britannian Armed Forces.</p>

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<p>The Enforcer, having failed miserably, retreated into the closing gate and was not heard from the rest of the night.  The Chancellor adjourned the session prematurely, feeling it was no longer safe for the attending citizens.  The High Council plans to continue to hold its usual meetings on alternating Monday nights at the Jerred Ghyss Civic Center in Compassion Grove, 12o 35'N 37' 58'W, in defiance of Casca's warrants. (The next meeting will be Monday, July 6th at 8pm CST.)</p>

<p>As I, like the High Council, am a wanted criminal, I shall henceforth continue to speak openly against the pretender-to-the-throne.  Casca is a self-serving, egomaniacal despot with delusions of adequacy.  He seeks not to rule the Kingdom of Britannia with Truth, Love, and Courage - but with lies, hatred, and cowardice!</p>

<p>You, the good people of Britannia - those who fought back the Vanguard, the Six, and the Shadow Army - rise up against the treacherous and fascist regime that seeks to spread its evil from the steps of Blackthorn's Keep.  Seek ye the Honor within to Valorously bring Justice and Humility to the Compassionless, dis-Honest, and Spiritually-devoid Lord Casca who has Sacrificed the Virtue of his deranged supporters.</p>

<p>Stand with the High Council of Britannia and the Britannian Armed Forces against his growing tyranny and deceit!  Fight for your rights, fight for Britannia, fight for Lord British! Resist!</p>


<CENTER><I><FONT size=+3 color="#FF0000">DOWN WITH CASCA!<br>
LONG LIVE BRITANNIA!</FONT></I></CENTER>

<p><FONT color="#800000" face="Monotype Corsiva" size="5">Lady Martyna Z'muir, Library of Sosaria</FONT></P>

<p><B>P.S.</B>  <I>Casca: a prince can truly become a pauper when the people see that his face is split in twain.<br>  -MZ.</I></p>


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