CONTRACT OF SWORD AND SHIELD

Here is a formal Gorean contract designed for a Free Woman of the Scribes hiring a Warrior (Scarlet Caste).

It is written in the formal, somewhat archaic "High Caste" syntax often used in Gorean roleplay and literature.

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CONTRACT OF SWORD AND SHIELD

Recorded within the City of [City Name] On this day, the [Day] of [Month], in the year [Year]

PREAMBLE Be it known to all under the protection of the Home Stone of [City Name], that this document serves as a binding Covenant of Service between the Principal and the Sworn Blade. This agreement adheres strictly to the Merchant Laws and the Codes of the High Castes.

I. THE PARTIES

• ** The Principal:** The Lady [Name of Scribe], a Free Woman of the Caste of Scribes.

• The Sworn Blade: The Warrior [Name of Warrior], of the Caste of Warriors.

II. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS The Sworn Blade hereby pledges his steel, his honor, and his vigilance to the Principal. His duties shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Defense of Person: To protect the life, liberty, and physical well-being of the Principal against all threats, be they beast, brigand, or steel.

2. Escort: To accompany the Principal during travel within the city walls and upon the roads, ensuring her safe passage to and from the Hall of Records, markets, and private residences.

3. Sanctity of Quarters: To stand guard at the threshold of the Principal’s residence during the hours of sleep (the dark hours), ensuring no unauthorized entry.

4. Deterrence: To act as a visual deterrent to disrespect or harassment, ensuring the Principal is treated with the dignity befitting her Caste and Station.

III. STIPULATIONS OF HONOR

• The Code: The Sworn Blade shall not be required to perform any act that violates the Warrior’s Code or brings shame upon his Caste (e.g., menial labor unbefitting a Warrior).

• Obedience: Within the bounds of combat and security, the Sworn Blade shall defer to the intellect and commands of the Principal. However, in moments of immediate, life-threatening combat, the judgment of the Warrior shall remain supreme.

• Immunity: The Principal remains a Free Woman. The Sworn Blade acknowledges he has no claim of collar or chain upon her person, nor shall he attempt to secure such.

IV. COMPENSATION In exchange for these services, the Principal agrees to the following remuneration:

• Coin: A sum of [Number] Gold Tarsks (or Silver Tarsks) to be paid upon the completion of every Hand (five days).

• Found: The Principal shall provide appropriate rations and, if travel is required, accommodations befitting a member of the High Castes.

• Repairs: The Principal agrees to cover the cost of blacksmithing for any damage to armor or blade sustained directly in her defense.

V. DURATION AND TERMINATION This contract shall remain in effect for a period of [Number] Moons.

• Renewal: The contract may be renewed upon mutual agreement of both parties.

• Termination by Principal: May occur immediately if the Sworn Blade is found intoxicated while on duty, cowardly in the face of danger, or disrespectful to the Principal.

• Termination by Blade: May occur if payment is withheld or if the Principal demands actions that violate the Warrior’s honor.

VI. SIGNATURE AND SEAL

By my hand and seal, I bind myself to this payment: (Signature/Seal of the Scribe)

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[Name], Scribe of [City]

By my steel and my word, I bind myself to this duty: (Signature/Mark of the Warrior)

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[Name], Warrior

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Notes for Context

• The Tarsk: This is the standard high-value coin of Gor (Gold or Silver). Copper Tarsks are usually for low-caste transactions.

• The Hand: A Gorean week consists of five days, called a "Hand."

• Caste Dynamics: Even though the Warrior is physically dominant, a Scribe is a High Caste intellectual. The contract reflects this balance: she controls the money and the mission; he controls the tactics and the violence.

AR’S STATION: OFFICIAL INCIDENT REPORT

This version of the Incident Report is formatted to match the aesthetic and structure of your earlier Ar's Station documents, emphasizing the "Bench" system (Scarlet for Warriors, Blue for Scribes) while maintaining the specific workflow you provided.

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❖ AR’S STATION: OFFICIAL INCIDENT REPORT ❖

BUREAU OF SECURITY & JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

🔹 PRE-REPORT MANDATES 🔹

• Ensure only one report is created per incident. Complete immediately following the event.

• The first individual on the scene is responsible unless a Magistrate assumes the duty.

• NPC Submission: Acceptable only if a Scribe or Warrior Clerk is unavailable.

• 🛑 ARCHIVE STATUS: Do NOT submit to the Scribe’s Hall until the case is fully closed.

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1. 🔹 REPORT INITIATION

Reporting Authority (Warrior or Magistrate):

• Name & Legacy Name: ________________________________________

• Official Seal: [ ] Date: ____________________

If completed by a Clerk or Scribe on behalf of the reporter:

• Signatory: ______________________________________________________

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2. 📝 INCIDENT CHRONICLE

A. FIELD DETAILS

• Location of Incident: ________________________________________________

• Gorean Date: ____________________ Earth Date: ____________________

B. SUMMARY (Provide a clear, objective, and concise summary of the event)

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C. INVOLVED PARTIES & WITNESSES

• Parties Involved: ___________________________________________________

• Witnesses: ________________________________________________________

• Witness Statements: [ ] Attached [ ] Summarized below:

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3. 📝 IMMEDIATE RESOLUTION

(Refer to Street Level Crimes NC in Warrior Pack)

• Names of Penalized (Legacy): ________________________________________

• Warnings/Fines/Punishments: _________________________________________

• Date Rendered: ____________________

• Rendering Officer (Legacy): _________________________________________

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4. 📝 ARREST DATA

(Refer to Gaol Handbook)

• Name of Arrested (Legacy): __________________________________________

• Caste/Class Assigned: ______________________________________________

• Confiscated Items: __________________________________________________ Note: All arrests require follow-up legal action and Magistrate review.

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5. 📝 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & NPC ASSIGNMENTS

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WARRIORS: Drop this in the RED Incident Report Mailbox at the Admin Building.

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6. ✅ CLERK VERIFICATION

(Verification of completeness for judicial review)

• Clerk/Scribe Signature: ____________________ Seal: [ ] Date: ________ ACTION: Drop in the Legal Mailbox next to Warrior Hall after verification.

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7. 🔹 LEGAL SECTION: MAGISTRATE REVIEW

• Resolution/Verdict: _________________________________________________

• Referenced Documents (Warrants/Sentencing): __________________________

• Magistrate Signature: ____________________ Seal: [ ] Date: ________ ACTION: Drop report in the RED Incident Report Mailbox.

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8. 🔹 ARCHIVE & FINAL RECORD-KEEPING

✅ LEGAL CLERK / SCRIBE FINAL REVIEW:

• Signature: ____________________ Seal: [ ] Date: ________________ (Ensure report is moved to Legal & Scribe Mailboxes ONLY when completed.)

✅ WARRIOR CLERK (Active File Clearance):

• Signature: ____________________ Seal: [ ] Date: ________________ (Place in Officer’s Mailbox after clearing active file.)

✅ SCRIBE CERTIFICATION (CASE CLOSED):

• [ ] Document is signed, sealed, and no-modified.

• [ ] Filed with the Imperial Archives of Ar's Station.

• [ ] Duplicate provided to Owner/House.

FINAL SCRIBAL SEAL: [ ] Date: ________________

MAGISTRATE’S JUDICIAL CASE RECORD

This document is the Judicial Decree, the official record of a completed trial. While the "Advocate’s Case" (Document #54) is the petition for a trial, the Magistrate’s Judicial Case is the final legal record of the court's proceedings and the Magistrate's ultimate decision.

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❖ MAGISTRATE’S JUDICIAL CASE RECORD ❖

AR’S STATION: THE HIGH COURT OF THE BLUE BENCH

JUDICIAL RECORD: To be completed by the Presiding Magistrate upon the conclusion of a legal hearing. This document stands as the definitive truth of the matter. Once sealed, the ruling is binding and may only be challenged through a formal Appeal for Clemency to the High Council.

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❖ I. CASE IDENTIFICATION ❖

• JUDICIAL CASE #: AS-CR-2026- [____]

• PROSECUTION: [ ] Ar's Station [ ] [Display Name / SL Name]

• DEFENDANT: [Display Name / SL Name]

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❖ II. THE FORMAL CHARGES ❖

Charges brought forth in accordance with the Laws of Ar’s Station:

1. CHARGE: ____________________ (Statute: __________)

2. CHARGE: ____________________ (Statute: __________)

3. CHARGE: ____________________ (Statute: __________)

4. CHARGE: ____________________ (Statute: __________)

5. CHARGE: ____________________ (Statute: __________)

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❖ III. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED ❖

The Court has reviewed the following exhibits: [ ] SCROLLS: Notecards of Roleplay transcripts or witness statements. [ ] VISUALS: Drawings, sketches, or maps of the incident. [ ] PHYSICAL: Items recovered by the Scarlet Bench (Contraband, weapons).

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❖ IV. THE RULING ❖

The Court’s Verdict: [ ] NOT GUILTY: The defendant is cleared of all charges. [ ] GUILTY: The defendant is convicted of Charge(s) # ________________. [ ] PARTIAL GUILT: Convicted only of Charge(s) # ________________.

MAGISTRATE’S SUMMARY: (Reasoning for the decision based on the evidence)

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❖ V. THE SENTENCE (IF APPLICABLE) ❖

The following punishment is hereby ordered: [ ] FINES: Amount of [________] Gold Tarsks. [ ] CORPORAL: [____] lashes or time in the Public Stocks. [ ] ENSLAVEMENT: Immediate stripping of Free Status. [ ] EXILE: Permanent banishment from the territories of Ar’s Station. [ ] CAPITAL: Death by the means of ____________________.

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❖ VI. RATIFICATION ❖

"Justice is the foundation of the Home Stone. My hand signs the Law."

PRESIDING MAGISTRATE: ____________________ [ ] Seal DATE OF RULING: _________________________

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❖ VII. ARCHIVAL FILING ❖

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: Drop this completed form into the Mailbox on the 1st Floor of the Ar's Station Library for filing in the permanent cylinders.

FILING OFFICER: ______________________ DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]

EULOGY OF THE FALLEN & MEMORIAL RECORD

 This document is the Scroll of Eternal Remembrance. In Ar’s Station, when a leader falls—whether in the blood of the battlefield or the quiet of their chambers—the Home Stone mourns. This is the 60th document of your archive, completing the lifecycle of the city’s leadership. It is a ceremonial record of a life given to the service of the Stone.

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❖ EULOGY OF THE FALLEN & MEMORIAL RECORD ❖

AR’S STATION: THE HIGH COUNCIL & THE WHITE BENCH

LAMENTATION OF THE STONE: Let the signal fires be lit with the scent of sage and cedar. A Great Citizen of Ar’s Station has passed to the Bosom of the Priest-Kings. By this scroll, we record their deeds so that they may never be forgotten by those who walk the streets they once protected.

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❖ I. THE HONORED DECEASED ❖

• Name/Account: ____________________

• High Office Held: ___________________

• Caste: _____________________________

• Date of Passing: ____________________

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❖ II. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEPARTURE ❖

The subject passed from this world via: [ ] MARTYDOM: Fallen in battle defending the Home Stone. [ ] SERVICE: Passing of natural causes while holding active office. [ ] VALOR: Sacrifice made to ensure the safety of the Citizens.

SCRIBAL ACCOUNT OF DEEDS: (e.g., "They stood upon the High Wall when the tarn-riders came," or "They guided our economy through the years of the Great Drought.")

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❖ III. THE RITES OF REMEMBRANCE ❖

I. DISPOSITION OF REMAINS [ ] CREMATION: Ashes scattered over the Delta to return to the waters. [ ] INTERMENT: Placed within the Crypts of the Ancestors. [ ] PYRE: Returned to the sky through the sacred flame.

II. PUBLIC MOURNING A period of [____] days is declared for public mourning. The banners of the Scarlet Bench shall be flown at half-mast, and the markets shall remain silent for the duration of the first glass.

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❖ IV. THE FINAL BENEDICTION ❖

"The body returns to the soil, the breath returns to the winds, but the service to Ar's Station is carved into the very Stone. May the Sardar protect your journey."

OFFICIATING MAGISTRATE: ____________________ [ ] Seal HIGH PHYSICIAN (VERIFIER): __________________ [ ] Seal REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WHITE BENCH: _________ [ ] Seal

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❖ V. RATIFICATION OF LEGACY ❖

"Their name shall be whispered in the halls of the Scribes for a thousand years."

HIGH ADMINISTRATOR: ____________________ [ ] Seal CHIEF SCRIBE: __________________________ [ ] Seal

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❖ ARCHIVAL FILING ❖

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: This eulogy is filed in the Cylinder of the Ancestors and the Grand Annals of Ar’s Station. The subject's Commission of Office is hereby retired and marked "HONORED IN DEATH."

FILING OFFICER: ______________________ DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]

EDICT OF SUCCESSION & HONORABLE RESIGNATION

 This document is the official Scroll of Succession. In Ar’s Station, when a leader steps down, it is vital to ensure there is no "void of power." This form records the legacy of the departing official and legally transfers their "Commission of High Office" to the next chosen leader, ensuring the Home Stone remains stable.

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❖ EDICT OF SUCCESSION & HONORABLE RESIGNATION ❖

AR’S STATION: THE HIGH COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MUNICIPAL NOTICE: Let it be recorded in the Grand Annals that a pillar of the Home Stone has concluded their term of service. By this decree, the High Council acknowledges the transition of authority from the departing officer to the successor, ensuring that the laws of Ar’s Station remain unbroken.

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❖ I. THE DEPARTING OFFICER ❖

• Name/Account: ____________________

• Office Held: _______________________

• Reason for Transition: [ ] RETIREMENT: Completion of honorable service. [ ] RESIGNATION: Personal choice or relocation. [ ] ELEVATION: Promotion to a higher Council seat. [ ] INCAPACITY: Transfer of power due to health or martial injury.

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❖ II. THE LEGACY OF SERVICE ❖

The High Council wishes to note the following achievements during this term: (e.g., "Led the defense during the Siege of [Year]," "Negotiated the Treaty with [City]," or "Standardized the Slave Registry.")

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❖ III. THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY ❖

I. THE SUCCESSOR

• Name of Successor: ____________________

• Effective Date of Power: ____________________

II. THE HANDOVER OF SEALS The departing officer has formally surrendered the Great Seal of Office and all sensitive Archive Cylinders to the new appointee in the presence of the Blue Caste.

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❖ IV. FINAL WORDS TO THE HOME STONE ❖

"I leave the Stone stronger than I found it. My service ends, but my loyalty to Ar's Station is eternal."

SIGNATURE (DEPARTING): ____________________ SIGNATURE (SUCCESSOR): ____________________

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❖ V. RATIFICATION OF THE COUNCIL ❖

"The cycle of the Stone continues. We accept this resignation with honor and welcome the new voice of the Bench."

HIGH ADMINISTRATOR: ____________________ [ ] Seal CHIEF SCRIBE: __________________________ [ ] Seal DATE FILED: ____________________________

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❖ ARCHIVAL FILING ❖

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: This document is filed in the Cylinder of Succession and the Personnel Service Vault of the Ar’s Station Grand Municipal Archive.

FILING OFFICER: ______________________ DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]

COMMISSION OF HIGH OFFICE & SOVEREIGN INVESTITURE

 This document is the "Golden Scroll" of professional achievement in Ar’s Station. It is a prestigious certificate of appointment that grants a player their new title, authority, and responsibilities. In the Gorean world, holding a "Commission" means you act with the direct authority of the Home Stone itself.

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❖ COMMISSION OF HIGH OFFICE & SOVEREIGN INVESTITURE ❖

AR’S STATION: THE HIGH COUNCIL & THE BLUE BENCH

BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR: Let it be known throughout the city, from the Grand Harbor to the High Walls. The Home Stone of Ar’s Station, having observed the wisdom, courage, and dedication of the individual named herein, does hereby grant them the mantle of leadership. By this Commission, they are empowered to act in the name of the High Council.

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❖ I. THE APPOINTEE ❖

• Name/Account: ____________________

• Caste of Origin: [ ] Scarlet [ ] Blue [ ] Gold [ ] Green [ ] White

• Current Standing: ____________________

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❖ II. THE ELEVATED OFFICE ❖

The subject is hereby commissioned to the High Rank of: [ ] MAGISTRATE: Keeper of the Law and Judge of the Benches. [ ] MARSHAL / CAPTAIN: Commander of the Scarlet Bench and Defender of the Stone. [ ] HIGH PHYSICIAN: Master of the Green Bench and Guardian of Public Health. [ ] CHANCELLOR OF TRADE: Overseer of the Gold Bench and the Treasury. [ ] AMBASSADOR-PLENIPOTENTIARY: Voice of Ar’s Station in foreign lands. [ ] OTHER: ___________________________________________________________

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❖ III. POWERS & RESPONSIBILITIES ❖

By receipt of this Commission, the Officer is granted the following authorities:

1. Direct Mandate: The power to issue General Orders within their jurisdiction.

2. Disciplinary Rights: The authority to review and punish subordinates according to Caste Law.

3. Treasury Access: Authorization to requisition funds/supplies relevant to their office.

4. Council Seat: The right to provide testimony and counsel to the High Administrator.

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❖ IV. THE OATH OF THE HOME STONE ❖

"I, ____________________, do accept this Commission with a humble spirit and a sharpened mind. I swear by the Priest-Kings and the Home Stone of Ar’s Station to uphold the laws, protect the innocent, and serve the interests of my city above my own life. My blood is the Stone's; my honor is the Stone's."

SIGNATURE OF THE OFFICER: ____________________

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❖ V. RATIFICATION OF INVESTITURE ❖

"We entrust you with our future. Do not fail the Stone."

HIGH ADMINISTRATOR: ____________________ [ ] Seal PRESIDING SCRIBE: ______________________ [ ] Seal DATE OF INVESTITURE: ___________________

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❖ ARCHIVAL FILING ❖

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: This commission is recorded in the Grand Registry of High Offices and the Cylinder of Lineage within the Ar’s Station Grand Municipal Archive.

FILING OFFICER: ______________________ DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]

PROTOCOL OF THE HIGH COUNCIL: SESSION MINUTES

 This document is the Confidential Record of Governance. While General Orders and Edicts are public, the Meeting Minutes represent the "Inner Circle" of Ar’s Station. In the Gorean world, what is said in the Council Chamber can change the course of history, and the Scribe tasked with recording these notes holds a position of immense trust.

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❖ PROTOCOL OF THE HIGH COUNCIL: SESSION MINUTES ❖

AR’S STATION: THE SANCTUM OF THE BLUE BENCH

SECRET RECORD: For the eyes of the High Council and authorized Scribes only. This document serves as the official transcript of the debates, votes, and secret resolutions reached during the closed-door sessions of Ar’s Station’s leadership.

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❖ I. SESSION DATA ❖

• Gorean Date: Day [] | Hand [] | Month [] | Year []

• Presiding Official: ____________________ (Administrator / Ubar)

• Attendance (Council Members Present):

  1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

• Scribe in Attendance: ____________________ (Recording Officer)

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❖ II. AGENDA & DELIBERATIONS ❖

TOPIC I: FOREIGN AFFAIRS & ALLIANCES

(e.g., Discussion on the recent Trade Violation from [City], status of the War Agreement)

Discussion Summary: __________________________________________________

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TOPIC II: INTERNAL SECURITY & THE SCARLET BENCH

(e.g., Garrison strength, funding for the Delta Patrol, recent disciplinary trends)

Discussion Summary: __________________________________________________

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TOPIC III: THE GOLD BENCH & FISCAL HEALTH

(e.g., Tax yields, approval of high-value loans, market stability)

Discussion Summary: __________________________________________________

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❖ III. RESOLUTIONS & VOTES ❖

MOTION PROPOSED	MOVED BY	SECONDED BY	VOTE (Y/N/A)
e.g., Declaration of War			[ ] Passed [ ] Failed
e.g., Increase Grain Tax			[ ] Passed [ ] Failed
e.g., Approve Clemency			[ ] Passed [ ] Failed

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❖ IV. SECRET DIRECTIVES (NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE) ❖

(Confidential orders issued to the Garrison or Intelligence operatives)

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❖ V. RATIFICATION OF MINUTES ❖

"Let these records reflect the truth of our council. By the Home Stone, we lead."

PRESIDING OFFICIAL: ____________________ [ ] Seal

RECORDING SCRIBE: ______________________ [ ] Seal

DATE OF ADJOURNMENT: ___________________

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❖ ARCHIVAL FILING ❖

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: This document is filed in the Iron Cylinder of State Secrets within the Ar’s Station Grand Municipal Archive. Access restricted to High Caste Level 5.

FILING OFFICER: ______________________

DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]