Hello folks, as a private donor I am issuing an appeal to join me in making a donation to the Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development (BHAID). I am pledging to match a total of $100 USD to the BHAID so that we can hopefully raise at least $200 USD to go toward BHAID's contributions to relief and development globally. The end of the private appeal will be February 10, 2026!

I quote these inspiring words from the BHAID's founding legislation:

Quote"Whereas Talossa recognizes and realizes, in a desire to contribute to the shared concerns and common destiny of the human family, its conscience as a people."

By giving to BHAID, you become part of a global effort of compassion — helping those who need it most to find safety, stability, and a future worth living.

If you have a specific cause you would encourage the BHAID to consider contributing then please be sure to make the clear as well. When I donate I will likely be suggesting cancer research funding or humanitarian support to Haiti or Venezuela.

For more information on the BHAID please visit https://bhaid.wordpress.com/ (the website is old but hopefully the next Administrator will update it)

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to humanity.

Breneir

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 12:29:50 PMPUBLIC NOTICE
The Prime Ministry wishes to announce the creation of the Permanent Secretary of Humanitarian Aid with the Foreign Ministry.

The job description of this Permanent Secretary is as follows: To advise the elected Government on best practices and current information in the administration of charitable funds.

This is a non-political appointment which shall be held until lawful dismissal, resignation, or incapacitation.  Appointment to this position will be based on applicants' qualifications and willingness to work, and taking into consideration the applicant's performance in prior positions.

This and other postings will continue to be available on this page, and any significant changes will be accompanied by a public announcement.

@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu
Seneschal, I did not want to pollute the policy announcements thread but would like to be considered for the Permanent Secretary of Humanitarian Aid.

WHEREAS, there is a need to identify the responsible official overseeing the implementation of the automatic governmental information transmittal mandated by 58RZ6, and

WHEREAS, Cabinet discussions are currently sealed for seven years before release is allowed by the Royal Archivist, and

WHEREAS, this need has led to confusion when attempting to satisfy the above-mentioned mandate.

THEREFORE, be it enacted by the King, Cosa and Sënats in Ziu assembled that El Lexhatx Section D.8.9 which currently reads as follows:

Quote8.9 Automated Governmental Information Transmittal 8.9.1 All internal government communications on Government-owned fora shall be transmitted to the Royal Archives as soon as feasibly possible after the conclusion of that Government's term of office. 8.9.2 These transmittals shall be released to the public by the Royal Archives seven (7) years after the conclusion of that Government's term of office. 8.9.3 No communications containing protected information covered by El Lexhatx sections D. 8.2, D. 8.3, and D. 8.4 shall be included in the transmittals.

Furthermore, The transmittal scheme shall begin with the internal government records of the Tzaracomprada Government (58th Cosa).

Is amended to read as follows:

Quote8.9 Automatic Governmental Information Transmittal

8.9.1 All internal government communications on Government-owned fora shall be transmitted to the Royal Archivist by the Minister of Technology as soon as feasibly possible after the conclusion of that Government's term of office. 8.9.2 These transmittals shall be released to the public only by the Royal Archives seven (7) years after the conclusion of that Government's term of office. 8.9.3 No communications containing protected information covered by El Lexhatx sections D. 8.2, D. 8.3, and D. 8.4 shall be included in the transmittals. 8.9.4 Should the Royal Archivist position be vacant or the Royal Archivist be unavailable the Scribe of Abbavilla or Deputy Scribe of Abbavilla shall be empowered to effectuate the transmittal or release.

Uréu q'estadra så:

Breneir Tzaracomprada - MC-Green

Whereas, the British prime minister, Winston Churchill, once stated that "the era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences," and

Whereas, this quote well-encapsulates humanity's current predicament in relation to anthropogenic climate change, and

Whereas, in recent years, 25 nations have experienced their hottest summers ever and the past seven years each have been the hottest ever since the start of record-keeping, and

Whereas, leading contributors of atmospheric warming emissions (People's Republic of China, United States of America, and Republic of India) have lagged in fidelity to their commitments based on the Kyoto and Paris Accords.

Therefore, may it be resolved that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa:

To declare a climate emergency, and

Based on this declaration state its assessment that anthropogenic climate change is an issue touching not just on scientific and political scopes but also on moral and bioethical scopes, and

To encourage Talossans around the world to make meaningful changes in their personal lives to limit their individual and family contributions to climate change, and

To encourage nations which are leading contributors to climate change to meet their previously-agreed treaty-based commitments.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

**Permanent Witt Location
FT is pleased to announce a new monthly digest of all political news from the nation's capital, The Abbavilla Digest!

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First episode to be published in the final week of January and will review the contentious government formation, who's who in the new government, a new nerdy institute, and other items that arise over the next few weeks.

FT is pleased to announce a new monthly digest of all political news from the nation's capital, The Abbavilla Digest!

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First episode to be published in the final week of January and will review the contentious government formation, who's who in the new government, a new nerdy institute, and other items that arise over the next few weeks.

**Permanent Witt Location

FT marks the 2nd Flip Molinar Day in the Kingdom, January 1, 2026

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FT marks the 2nd Flip Molinar Day in the Kingdom, January 1, 2026

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Whereases TBD:

Therefore, the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa enacts the following statutory change. El Lexhatx Section D.2.6.6 through D.2.6.6.3.1 which reads as follows:

Quote2.6.6 The Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development (The Bureau) shall serve as the hub for the Kingdom of Talossa's support for disaster and poverty relief and other forms of humanitarian assistance, emergency response and the promotion of efforts towards socioeconomic development.
2.6.6.1 The Bureau shall operate under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bureau shall be administered by an Administrator to be appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
2.6.6.2 The Bureau shall be funded by contributions from individuals, nonprofit organizations and where deemed appropriate by the Ziu, legislative appropriations.
2.6.6.3 The Administrator shall make every effort to ensure that Bureau's funds are donated to humanitarian organizations in a timely manner, and shall notify the public when outgoing donations are made. This notice shall include at least the amount, date, and beneficiary of the outgoing donation(s).
2.6.6.3.1 Other provisions of el Lexhatx notwithstanding, outgoing donations made with money contributed by private parties shall not require the approval of the Ziu.

is deleted in its entirety.

A new section, 1.8 is added under El Lexhatx Section C, to read as follows:

Quote1.8 The Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development (The Bureau) shall serve as the hub for the Kingdom of Talossa's support for disaster and poverty relief and other forms of humanitarian assistance, emergency response and the promotion of efforts towards socio-economic development.
1.8.1 The Bureau shall operate under the auspices of the Royal Civil Service. The Bureau shall be administered by a Permanent Secretary for Humanitarian Aid and International Development to be appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
1.8.2 The Bureau shall be funded by contributions from individuals, nonprofit organizations and where deemed appropriate by the Ziu, legislative appropriations.
1.8.3 The Permanent Secretary for Humanitarian Aid and International Development shall make every effort to ensure that the Bureau's funds are donated to humanitarian organizations in a timely manner, and shall notify the public when outgoing donations are made. This notice shall include at least the amount, date, and beneficiary of the outgoing donation(s).
1.8.4 Other provisions of el Lexhatx notwithstanding, outgoing donations made with money contributed by private parties shall not require the approval of the Ziu.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

So this trailer just popped up today and when I tell you it is an alien movie directed by Steven Spielberg, you know it won't miss. It is called Disclosure Day and will be released in the US in June 2026:

Whereas, the Kingdom of Talossa is founded upon an open and pluralistic society, the rule of law, free and fair elections, and the peaceful transfer of power, and has for decades held these principles to be non-negotiable foundations of legitimate government, and

Whereas, the United States of America has historically claimed a leading role among democratic nations, frequently positioning itself as a standard-bearer, external judge of democratic practice abroad and "leader of the free world," and

Whereas, in recent years the United States has exhibited patterns of democratic backsliding increasingly associated with illiberal and hybrid regimes such as Hungary or Turkiye, including sustained attacks on the legitimacy of electoral outcomes, efforts to weaken or intimidate independent courts and civil servants, the politicization of law enforcement, the normalization of disinformation as a political tool, attempts to delegitimize and/or control independent media, the demonization of groups on society's periphery, and hostility toward traditional allied nations and international institutions, and

Whereas, these developments stand in marked contrast to norms observed in many peer nations, including those with fewer resources, less global influence and historical struggles with democratic consolidation, yet which continue to safeguard electoral integrity, institutional independence, and public trust, and

Whereas, the erosion of democratic standards within a state that exercises outsized cultural, economic, and political influence carries consequences far beyond its borders, emboldening anti-democratic actors and undermining an international order based on rules and right rather than might.

Therefore, be it resolved, that the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa formally registers its grave concern regarding democratic backsliding in the United States and rejects claims that government without the consent of the governed is an acceptable or inevitable feature of a healthy community of nations, and

Be it further resolved, that the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa affirms that a government's legitimacy derives not from a monopoly of violence, power within a given territory, or historical prestige, but from consistent adherence to constitutional limits, respect for electoral outcomes, and the independence of democratic institutions, and

Be it finally resolved, that the Kingdom of Talossa calls upon the United States, as it has called upon others, to meet the standards it has long demanded of the international community, and to undertake the necessary civic, legal, and institutional renewal required to restore democratic credibility at home and abroad.

Uréu q'estadra så
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

Whereas, during the previous Cosă term there was an unexpected and continuing absence in the Office of the Túischac'h, and

Whereas, in the words of one then-MC this absence "...made maintaining order in an already chaotic legislature even more difficult," and

Whereas, this unfortunate situation highlights the need for some ability to replace a (purposeful or not) absent Cosă speaker for the sake of maintaining legislative order.

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that Article H, Section 4.4 of El Lexhatx, which currently reads as:

Quote4.4. The Cosă shall elect the Túischac'h as follows.
4.4.1. Should the position of Túischac'h be vacant and a majority of Cosă seats be filled, any Member of the Cosă may either nominate one eligible person for the office of Túischac'h, or second such a nomination made by another Member of the Cosă.
4.4.2. Members of the Cosă may not nominate or second multiple different nominees.
4.4.3. Should the Secretary of State determine that an eligible person has been nominated and seconded by members currently representing an absolute majority of seats in the Cosă, the Secretary of State shall declare the person to be duly elected as Túischac'h, to serve until the Dissolution of the current Cosă.

Is amended to add an additional section as 4.4.4 to read as follows:

Quote4.4.4. Upon receipt of a petition declaring the Office of Túischac'h vacant from members of the Cosă representing an absolute majority the Secretary of State shall declare a vacancy in the Office of Túischac'h.

And 4.4.5 is also added as follows:

Quote4.4.5 The Túischac'h shall have full powers to suspend an MC from Cosa debates for Contempt of the Cosa. For a first offense, this shall have a maximum term of 1 day, for a second and subsequent offenses, this shall have a maximum of seven (7) days.

Uréu q'estadra så
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

Whereas, presently the King, Seneschal, and Secretary of State can request an advisory opinion from the Cort pü Inalt, and

Whereas, presently the Government's chief legal advisor, the Avocat-Xheneral, nor the principal originators of legislation-members of the Ziu, can request an an advisory opinion from the Cort pü Inalt, and

Whereas, by removing this advisory opinion we can adopt a preferable "case or controvery" approach to legislative consultation rather than using them as "ad-hoc lawmaking."

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that paragraph five (5) of OrgLaw Article VIII.6, which currently reads:

QuoteNotwithstanding any contrary proscription, the King, the Secretary of State, or the Seneschal may refer an issue to the Cort pü Inalt for an advisory opinion provided that any such panel reviewing the position is composed of no less than three Judges after any necessary recusal, there lacks a live case or controversy that would otherwise determine the issue, and there is a reasonably need for resolution of the question.

is hereby deleted.

Uréu q'estadra så
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

I love a warm, soft, and salty pretzel fresh from the oven as much as the next guy. Even better with some of Talossa's favorite beverage.

The PA's recent statement increases the still low likelihood of another election. We still see the likelihood as high that there will be an arrangement between the two largest parties and this most recent PA statement is a face-saving measure.

Fellow Talossans, once the big party arrangement is announced please know that the Green Party having agreed collectively remains committed to not taking the lead as the Opposition. We will be using terpelaziuns for government accountability where absolutely necessary but we remain committed to building community in the Kingdom and will focus on those types of initiatives as our priority.

Should there be another election, we will reiterate our recent messages and welcome your support so that the Green Party can form government.

December 6, 2025

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For years now, I have taken a lead role in holding governments to account when in opposition. Dozens of terpelaziuns closely tracking government commitments have allowed Talossan citizens the information needed to monitor their government's performance. As we head into the 62nd Cosa, and after consultation with party members, Greens have decided we will be taking a different focus this term. While we will remain committed to government accountability through terpelaziuns where necessary we will not be taking the lead role. There will be terpelaziuns from Green MCs but expect fewer with a tighter focus and hopefully more from other Opposition parties.

Instead, in a continuation of the message during our campaign, we will be focused more on efforts that build connection between Talossans. There will be legislative proposals where party members agree, but hopefully, this means Greens in Civil Service and the development of cultural initiatives that help bring the Kingdom together.

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @Andrïeu Cabischabuerg first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen of good standing of the province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Chancery @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Andrïeu Cabischabuerg, as specified by law.

After a long campaign I proclaim my hope that Talossans will come together with whatever government is created. Thank you to those Talossans that saw the Green Party as a worthy home for their civic voice. And thank you to all Talossans who remembered to vote.

I've played tennis since I was young and have been thinking of other areas where we might expand the trend in fantasy Talossan sports. Are there enough tennis fans to support a fantasy competition? I figure it would be around the major tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) with the first one (Australian Open) starting in January.

Looks like FanSlam could be a good site.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 06, 2025, 02:23:37 PMThe Green Party has expanded on all four points of its political program:
-Accountable Government, and
-Expanded Apolitical Culture, and
-An Activist, Cooperative Foreign Policy, and
-Effective Government.

As the time for voting nears I wanted to share the Green Party's now completed political program. We welcome your support and even if we don't have your support we urge you to vote.

Whereas, it can be said that one objective in granting rights is to reduce suffering and enhance flourishing, so the use of sentience as a guiding characteristic may be more appropriate, and

Whereas, it was the trailblazing philosopher Jeremy Bentham who wrote in 1789, "The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?", and

Whereas, sentience is the characteristic of consciousness whereby an organism has a sufficient level of awareness to experience suffering, and

Whereas, sentience has been proven to be a characteristic not exclusive to homo sapiens sapiens, and

Whereas, it is therefore a fact that the restriction of the normative and legal discussion and codification of rights to humankind is an unacceptable case of anthropocentric speciesism.

Therefore, be it enacted that el Lexhatx F.5.3.13 (Culture) which currently reads:

Quote10 December. Human Rights Day. A suggested method to celebrate Human Rights Day is reviewing Article XI of The Organic Law and/or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

is deleted.

and the current el Lexhatx F.5.2.7 which reads:

QuoteDecember 12: Llimbaziua (Language Day).

is renumbered as F.5.2.8.

The following new article is reinserted as el Lexhatx F.5.2.7 (Culture) to read as:

Quote10 December. Sentient Rights Day. A day to celebrate the dignity and honor the rights of all sentient beings.

The last section of the Green Party political program concerns Effective Government.

Talossa works best when its public institutions serve everyone in a manner that is fair, transparent, and without political gamesmanship.

To support this:

We envision at least one live session of the Cosa each term so Talossans can see their leaders in action along with the details of Talossan governance. Other bodies such as the CpI should consider public broadcasting of procedures, where feasible. The King's royal coffees are an example of us seeing each other not just writing at each other. We need more of that in government too,

We seek an expanded Civil Service that can help reduce ministerial burnout and make possible longer terms of government. This isn't just good governance; it's a long-term investment in Talossa's future. The previous Government has had some success with this very approach through the unfortunately named Permanent Secretary for Propaganda. We should apply this success to our immigration and foreign affairs ministries, where possible, as well,

We plan to retry the National Skills and Social Connections program to help Talossans find common interests and identify untapped skill sets for an expanded Civil Service.

Effective government in Talossa means that we organize not around shared hatreds but around common interests and shared values. This is the Talossa we want to help nurture.

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @Tong Mun Kit Tong Mun Kit first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen of very good standing of the province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Secretary of State @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Tong Mun Kit, as specified by law.

Apple+ has been at the leading edge of incredible sci-fi viewing options for a while now. But this new show, Pluribus, from the writer of Breaking Bad, is an immediate hook. I won't tell too much to avoid spoilers since it premiered yesterday but it is a great start to a different take on a well-used sci-fi trope.

The first two episodes are available now and I'd love to hear other sci-fi fans thoughts.

Talossa must not seek to serve as an escape valve from the world's problems. We do not shrink from the world's problems, we do not cower in the face of challenge, and we stand for what we believe to be right no matter the quantity and fervor of those who are wrong. We can and should be a force for good. Our humanitarianism through the BHAID and the new Talossan Naval Relief Corps are representative of the character of a great nation. Our foreign policy should present that same character on the intermicronational stage.

We have a new king who represents this activist and engaging mentality but our Government must do its part as well. Our citizens know that joy, humor, and creativity (the greatest aspects of Talossanity) are most meaningful when they engage with real issues that recognize our common humanity. And in that sense, the Green Party states that:

• We seek Talossa's entry into intermicronational organizations.
• We encourage a more considered approach to the establishment of diplomatic relations. (Only considered formal recognition with stable, reputable, and enduring nations)
• We affirm that a Green Party Government will take formal stances on issues of global import such as climate change, international peace and security, and the protection and furthering of human and sentient rights.

In the previous term, we led with resolutions on the deplorable humanitarian situation in Sudan, the Genocide in Gaza, and climate change, establishing the Green Party as the conscience of the Ziu. In previous terms, we led with diplomatic contact excoriating Uganda for its treatment of its LGBTQ population.

We will continue that proud legacy in the coming term.
And hope that other parties will do the same.
We hope you, Talossan citizens, will join us too.

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @Jonas Hersch da Silva Cab first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen of good standing of the province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Chancery @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Jonas Hersch, as specified by law.

Government reform should address real problems and not problematize people we dislike.

The Green Party shares the concern voiced by the URL Seneschal candidate regarding the inaction of the current tuischac'h, who has been absent from Witt for months. This lack of engagement has left the Ziu without effective moderation or guidance, deepening the sense of disorder in our legislature. We agree that this is unacceptable but we are equally disappointed that the URL has not joined the Green Party in calling for structural reform to the Office of the Tuischac'h to ensure this situation never happens again. We commit to doing so.

Democracy cannot depend on the goodwill or diligence of any one individual. When a tuischac'h abandons their duties, the system must empower the Ziu to remove and replace them swiftly. This is not a partisan issue, but one of good governance. The people of Talossa deserve institutions that function not that falter when a single person fails to fulfill their commitments.

Citizens deserve a government that is accountable and responsive, one that treats public service as a trust, not a title, not a chore, and certainly not an afterthought. Good government begins with honesty, openness, and respect for the people it serves. Democracy thrives when every citizen can see how decisions are made and know that their leaders are answerable for their actions.

If we are to foster the orderly, respectful, and well-moderated debate that is essential to the life of our democracy then ministers should view terpelaziuns as the mechanism that ensures transparency not as an inconvenience or personal attack, but as a vital part of necessary oversight.

We, Greens, take this responsibility seriously. In the last Cosa, we lodged more than two dozen terpelaziuns, addressing a wide range of issues — from Talossa's foreign policy to activity levels in the Ministry of Justice and immigration. We followed this up with mid-term reviews of several agencies to help the Talossan people more easily evaluate their government. Every question was based on the Government's own commitments and was asked in the spirit of public service: to inform citizens, to hold ministers accountable, and to strengthen the integrity of our institutions.

No other party can present this record to you and we therefore tell you true accountability is not achieved through slogans, but through consistent action, honest dialogue, and institutional reform. The Green Party remains committed to leading by the examples we set in the last Cosa and we believe these examples have demonstrated we stand for a government that listens, answers, and serves.

Hi King @King Txec

With the lack of response from European Talossans concerning the next Royal Coffee are you planning to indefinitely postpone future coffee chats? I am sure there are other citizens, like me, who would love to participate.

Also, for your second Independence Day speech Fora Talossa would love to distribute it as we did last year. Are you planning another video production?

For the sake of transparency this will be the spot for Green legislation that has the potential to be introduced to the Hopper for the 62nd Cosa (there may have been additional discussion in the Green Party Discord)

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Sentient Rights Act
The Let the Chief Advisor Advise Amendment
The Charitable PermSec Act

After Barclamiu's notice I have removed his two videos. Now I recall another request from Alexandreu to not host his videos which I had interpreted to mean no future cooperation but it may also mean hosting of any videos.

As mentioned in my reply to Barclamiu, Fora Talossa does not intend to cause discomfort, to host videos against folk's will or for people who might not want to be associated with the channel.

Videos featuring Alexandreu (I found a total of four) have been removed from the channel.

Anyone else who does not wish to be included in the channel please do let me know.

Breneir
FT

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @ServescDelDomnul Max Maltezos first posted on Wittenberg, following her introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen of good standing of the province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Secretary of State @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Max Maltezos, as specified by law.