On Succession to the Throne

[Neo Kervoskia]

On Succession to the Throne

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Osiris,

230 days ago I ascended the throne and became your Pharaoh. We stood together with our allies by our side and we were united. What made that day all the more remarkable was what was absent: incivility, rebellion, intrigue - coups. It didn’t matter if we were raider, defender, or independent. On that day we were all Osiran. Since the events of last April Osiris has become a community that is both stable and secure.

We have benefited immeasurably from the foundation our predecessors so tirelessly labored to build. I owe a debt of gratitude to His Royal Highness, the Archduke of Osiris Cormac Skollvaldr, without whom I would not be here today. He undoubtedly took a chance naming me his successor, and while we have disagreed, sometimes rather publicly, in the end we always come together for the good of our home and our people.

I have made mistakes during my reign, but they have been my mistakes, not Osiris’s. Our community is one of the most dedicated and resilient in NationStates and can weather any storm. The people are what hold our community together - not a crown, or a bureaucrat, or any titled official. No one nation is indispensable, even Pharaohs come and go.

Such is now the case. I’ve been in NationStates longer than I care to remember, indeed many consider me ancient or geriatric. I have seen countless regions and an alphabet soup of organizations rise and fall. I have seen and been a part of some incredible things, none more so than Osiris. I have also seen the next generation of nations come onto the scene. They have defied my expectations and pursue every task with a passion that I thought had passed long ago.

Therefore, I, Griffin Rahl-Monstresor, shall abdicate as Pharaoh of the Osiris Fraternal Order and World Assembly Delegate effective August 1st, 2017, in favor of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Syberis Rahl-Monstresor.
Pharaoh of the Osiris Fraternal Order

[Altino]

Hail, Griffin! You have been a great Pharaoh. We'll miss you. Here's to all that our future holds!

[Cormac]

Congratulations on a stable, successful term as Pharaoh, and for proving my initial skepticism and concerns wrong. You've done well and I'm glad you've had the chance to be Pharaoh; you brought a much-needed stability to Osiris and we all owe you a debt of gratitude for that.

Hail the Pharaoh! Hail Osiris!

[Adytus]

Hail the Great Satan! Hail Osiris!

[Wrektopia]

Hail, Griffin! I appreciate your faith in me to safeguard influence as a Guardian and hope I filled the post, as well as the others I've held around here, to your liking. Your guidance helped me gain my bearings and adapt to the nature of politics in this game and I'll miss having you around as delegate, as a sort of pillar of certainty. But I look forward to Syb's time in charge and wish him the best of luck come August. I hope you stick around in the government and continue to participate in the festivities despite your geriatric condition once you've transitioned out of the throne.

[Brunhilde]

Hail!

[Wymondham]

Hail Griffin
You have brought a period of stability to Osiris and ensured that it continues to grow despite challenges along the way for that we are eternally grateful. I wish you great success where ever you go next and prosperity always.
Hail Griffin Rahl-Monstresor, Hail Syberis Rahl-Monstresor and Hail Osiris

[Ani The Laquine]

hail

[Kowassati]

Hail! Long live Griffin! Long Live Osiris!

[North East Somerset]

Hail!

You have served admirably and brought valuable stability to the region. I look forwards to you serving out the remainder of your term.