(Curator's Note: This manifesto can be dated precisely to the 26th of the 7th, 117AR.)

"Elections" have been called in Wharftown. Do not be deceived, however, by the illusions of oligarchic democracy from the south. Wharftown will have the glory of becoming the newest province in my demesne, and will continue to enjoy the autonomy it has thus far.

Likely more, in fact, with the departure of Roxite and the retirement of Asvokar. My people have fought and bled to defend your freedom from the southern hegemon, to ward off the predatory Provine and his attack dogs.

Thus I declare that I will be instated as the Lord-Mayor of Wharftown by the end of this pretend at being a republic. Any who think to stand against me with the support of "the people" (certain stringed instrumentalists, you are not welcome) will find themselves executed without regard for sanctuary, jurisdiction, or peace processes.

SAECULA SAECULORUM

[The tract is sealed with wax, the seal depicting a stylised letter 'R' within an archducal coronet.]

ROSENKRANZ

Manu propria