Governor’s Speech and Oath at Mayor Zanku’s Ceremony

Nidaros, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – August 25, 2010 – by Winfield – Governor Winfield gave the following speech at the Nidaros and Mayor Zanku Ceremony.

We stand today in an historic place. This place, this road, these trees, those grassy paths, the bay… all have a history to be told and a history to be created.

… Nidaros …

This old town was established just when Trammel came to life. I can’t recall why the town was called Nidaros. Anton, my good friend, led Nidaros back in those early days. I recall days of hanging out in their log cabin pub. We journied with Nidaros citizens to depths of caverns and dungeons.

Around the bend to the Northeast is Gyldenfeld, the home of the famous Red Wolf Cafe. Led by Mayor Tancred Redstar and Lissa Eldi, Gyldenfeld borders Nidaros by land and by sea with a common road and bay. So this area is filled with good folk.

But… Alas, over time, Nidaros faded away… the trees and pathways fell silent… and history stopped for Nidaros.

A few months ago at the beckoning of Queen Dawn, townships once again became noticed in our Realm. Old towns and new towns met the Queen and her servants. Our good friend Cymbria Devereaux along with Tesla Radcliff dusted off the Nidaros buildings and raked the leaves here. After a short while, Cymbria petitioned the Queen for a township banner to be placed in Nidaros. The Nidaros Banner proudly stands here now, hopefully for all time.

But… Alas, Cymbria could not stay in Nidaros and lead it. She was called beyond the edge of the Sea, and we miss her. Someday we hope she returns to us and Nidaros.

Now we stand here today… we of the PaxLair Statehood with our Allies and Friends. We have always worked to keep history alive and moving forward… to rely on the past to help us with the future… to spare us the pain of always starting something anew. And we do not wish to see good towns wither away to be lost or forgotten.

Therefore in the spirit of the Ancients and those of Modern times, I declare the city of Nidaros as a city of the PaxLair Statehood! We will care for Nidaros and help it prosper. This old Skara Brae — Gyldenfeld Crossroads can come to life again!

*looks at Zanku*

A city can not run itself. There’d be chaos in the streets! Therefore, after long contemplation on my fishing yacht, I have decided to appoint a Mayor of Nidaros. Zanku, please step forward.

Zanku is no stranger to us of course. Zanku is the grandson of one of the original founders of Nidaros, who was Vlaguard the Grey. Zanku was born in Skara Brae. He honored his great past by growing up to become a great Paladin. 18 months ago, Zanku joined the forces in Dragons Watch as a devoted member and guardian. He swore he would someday return to the Nidaros lands and become a protector to serve the Royal Crown and the people here until his death.

*turns to Zanku*

Zanku, I will issue an oath now like none other you have taken before. For this oath will place upon you very high levels of responsibility and accountability, to Nidaros, PaxLair, and the entire Realm. Are you ready?

[Zanku]: I am

Do you swear fealty unto me, the Governor of the PaxLair Statehood and to lead Nidaros with all its riches and treasures

of people, citizens, friends, and allies to bring forth within this Realm the comraderie and spirit that is truly in the nature of Nidaros and PaxLair Statehood to the best of all your abilities?

[Zanku]: I will

Very well, then by the power vested in me as the Governor of PaxLair and with the Power of the Ancients, I appoint you, Zanku, as Mayor of Nidaros. Congratulations Mayor Zanku of Nidaros! You have the floor.