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 18/02/1474 Election of Mercia's council : SNAN have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.LONDON (AAP) – The list Something Nice and Neutral have taken the lead in the Mercia county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone. 13/02/1474 1474 A Crown at a Crossroads: Three Visions, One Realm
 Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England England does not lack for candidates. What it faces instead is a quieter and more consequential question: what kind of monarchy should guide the realm next? The current race offers voters three distinct philosophies of rule. Not louder. Not sharper. Distinct. Each candidate speaks to a different anxiety in the kingdom, whether it be legality, reconciliation, or security. Below is a closer look at how those visions take shape. Caitilin de Lusignon Caitilin lives in Sussex. She is an Admiral of the Royal English Navy as well as a member of the College of Heraldry. She presents herself not as a reformer in search of a cause but as a steward in search of balance. Her central argument is simple, the Crown is not an owner of power or wealth, but its caretaker. She does not promise sweeping perfection. She promises service, responsible management of resources, and governance shaped by experienced advisors who will challenge her when she is wrong. Her approach to law is deliberate. She would rely heavily on Privy Council review before issuing decrees and has stated plainly that unlawful decrees should be corrected or withdrawn. On the role of Parliament, she favours partnership rather than dominance. Questions about national courts, in her view, belong to parliamentary determination. On the question of titles and standing, she opposes the use of peerage as punishment. She has also said that she is willing to reassess those stripped of standing, which was under questionable legality. If elected, she seeks dialogue to restore trust among peers. Regarding the ongoing tension between the College of Heraldry and the Order of Lands and Arms, she advocates negotiated coexistence. OLA titles without an oath to the England and its crown, would not carry peer rights, but she rejects punitive action against individuals for using one system over the other. Her naval background seems to shape her defence priorities. She supports strengthened patrols, training, and ship replacement, alongside tightly controlled domestic privateers. Foreign privateers receive far less enthusiasm. In foreign diplomacy, she favours practical and reciprocal alliances. She hopes to maintain stability with France while supporting Brittany’s independence. She wants to engage constructively with SRING, and possibly renew ties with Ireland and parts of Scotland. If elected, her early reign would focus on meeting institutional leaders and assessing conditions before announcing major reforms. If elected, her early reign would focus on meeting institutional leaders and assessing conditions before announcing major reforms. Merlyna Merlyna lives in Mercia. She has said her career spans religious service, military command, civic leadership, and work under multiple monarchs in England and Scotland. Her campaign centres on repair over revenge. She has made clear that the cycles of title conflict and prosecutions have weakened the realm and must be cooled before stability can truly return. She strongly supports restoring good standing and reviewing past attainders. She favours ending prosecutions tied to the Order of Lands and Arms and allowing free use of either heraldic system. At the same time, she maintains a firm 'use it or lose it' view toward inactive title holders of the pool of titles and lands the English crown owns. She envisions a visible monarchy. Should she win, early in her reign, she would travel throughout the kingdom before settling into a London base. Festivals, tourneys, and public events feature prominently in her vision as tools of morale and unity. On the treasury, she supports transparency and continued subsidies to counties. On the Military front, she favours naval continuity and defence but expresses caution toward privateering, particularly with foreign entities being involved. Her foreign affairs opinion leans openly toward France. She appears to show pronounced dislike toward O.N.E. She had expressed scepticism about how functional Parliament or national courts may prove in practice. Her candidacy rests less on structure and more on trust, forgiveness, and visible leadership. Niketas Skleros Niketas entered England’s public life more recently than his competitors in 1473. He has stated he was an exiled noble with military and administrative experience. He has served in civic roles (mayor of Lichfield for eight terms and Mercia council for one term). He presents himself as a restrained, but process oriented candidate. In debates, he frequently speaks about what a monarch should not do, emphasizing consultation, law, and institutional guardrails. Niketas answers consistently return to procedure, meetings, legal review, and structural safeguards. He positions himself as opposed to authoritarian extremes. However, beneath that measured tone lies a consistent emphasis on readiness. He speaks many times of military preparedness and potential conflict. This suggests he views the external environment as uncertain and possibly dangerous. Some observers note his caution on controversial domestic disputes, where he often defers or avoids firm commitments. He has also acknowledged not having a fully formed privy structure, which some might interpret as independence from entrenched factions and others as a lack of preparation. His vision of monarchy resembles a coordinating commander. The choice before England is not merely about the preference of personality. It is about priority. Does the kingdom most need structural integrity, repair, or vigilance? Watch the Monarch Debate Stage for your informed choice. Kallist0 England KAP Editor-in-Chief The opinions expressed by individuals are their own and do not represent the views of KAP or the reporter. For responses to any KAP article and to review the International rules of KAP, visit The International KAP offices. 28/01/1474 Election of Westmorland's council : KWS have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.LONDON (AAP) – The list Keep Westmorland Strong have taken the lead in the Westmorland county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone. 25/01/1474
24/01/1474 Crown Confronts Unauthorized Anti Piracy CampaignKingdoms Associated Press - London, England A meeting at court this week has brought to light a complex and politically sensitive series of maritime events involving private English mariners, Irish naval forces, and escalating unrest within French territories. While no formal charges were laid, the discussion revealed significant diplomatic fallout and unresolved questions that will now pass to the next reign. Prior to this, an inquiry by an ambassador from the Two Sicilies was brought to the Royal Embassy on the actions of the citizens from Devon. The audience was granted by Queen Quinn to Llyres, former Heir to England for King Rowan, and her husband, the mariner known as Sparrowjack, following reports that both had been present near the Bay of Gascony and Languedoc during recent naval violence tied to the pirate Coeur. A Private Pursuit of a Public Enemy According to accounts given during the meeting, Llyres and Sparrowjack sailed on private vessels, with private crews, acting independently of the English Crown and the Royal English Navy. Llyres stated that she received intelligence, via Irish contacts, that Coeur had secured another battle carrack in Guyenne. The invitation to pursue the pirate came from Ireland, not England. Both confirmed they departed English waters quietly and without notification, specifically to avoid implicating the Crown. Llyres explained that she relinquished her spurs beforehand to ensure England would not be held responsible for actions it had not sanctioned. Violence in Guyenne and French Internal Turmoil While en route, Llyres reported learning of a major internal French conflict. She stated that a dispute had arisen between the Council of Guyenne and the French Admiralty over a proposed exchange of Coeur’s damaged ship for a French naval vessel in Languedoc. The disagreement, reportedly over repair costs and valuation, escalated dramatically. According to Llyres, the Vice Admiral of France raised an army, marched on the Council of Guyenne, overthrew it by force, and had several councillors executed. She further claimed that the French Queen sanctioned the Admiral’s actions and issued an apology only after the fact. These claims, while not independently verified by KAP, were presented directly to the Queen during the meeting and form part of the record now known to the Crown. Naval Encounters and Irish Action Sparrowjack described sailing alongside a large fleet through Gibraltar, much of which later diverted toward Valencian waters. He stated that he and Llyres continued toward Languedoc, where French warships briefly challenged their formation but did not engage. Coeur herself was sighted under apparent French protection. Sparrowjack suggested she may have been operating under letters of marque, despite being designated a pirate by multiple states. The decisive action came not from the English mariners but from Irish forces. Sparrowjack stated that Irish ships successfully sank Coeur’s warship, though the pirate herself escaped in a small vessel. He further reported that, frustrated by the lack of direct engagement from French forces, Irish ships went on to sink numerous moored barges and merchant craft before departing the area. The Crown’s Response Queen Quinn made clear that she was deeply dissatisfied with how events unfolded. While acknowledging the threat Coeur poses, she stressed that England cannot condone or support naval actions carried out without intelligence, coordination, or legal clarity, particularly when non-pirate vessels may have been involved. The Queen stated that England suffered politically as a result, with Parliament and Crown officers receiving fragmented intelligence too late to act. She emphasised that England is not formally allied with Irish naval forces and cannot be seen to endorse indiscriminate sinkings. However, due to the timing within her reign, Queen Quinn confirmed she would impose no immediate punishment or formal reprimand. Instead, she will recommend that the next Monarch initiate a full investigation, including the identification of ships sunk, their captains, and their affiliations. Disputes and Denials Sparrowjack rejected claims that he acted as part of any broader political scheme, denied inviting outside groups to England, and insisted all actions taken were lawful private endeavours motivated by the pursuit of a known pirate. Llyres, for her part, acknowledged that consultation with the Crown might have been possible but maintained that her decision to act independently was deliberate. She stated she has received no direct inquiry from Parliament since the events and indicated that prior grievances in Devon have since cooled. What Comes Next The matter remains unresolved. Diplomatic strain with Ireland and France persists, and treaty negotiations with Ireland have reportedly stalled. England’s long-held reputation for restraint and fairness at sea now faces scrutiny, not for actions officially taken, but for those carried out beyond the Crown’s knowledge. As Queen Quinn made clear, the full consequences of these events will be inherited by the next Monarch, alongside a growing demand for transparency in an increasingly volatile maritime world. Kallist0 England KAP Editor-in-Chief The opinions expressed by individuals are their own and do not represent the views of KAP or the reporter. For responses to any KAP article and to review the International rules of KAP, visit The International KAP offices.
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Cours
| Product | Price | Variation |
| Loaf of bread | 4.56 | -0.28 |
| Fruit | 9.92 | 0 |
| Bag of corn | 3.7 | 0.87 |
| Bottle of milk | 9.48 | 0.11 |
| Fish | 20.26 | 0.06 |
| Piece of meat | 12.25 | 0.13 |
| Bag of wheat | 10.89 | -0 |
| Bag of flour | 12.88 | 1.64 |
| Hundredweight of cow | 20.53 | 0.33 |
| Ton of stone | 10.44 | -0 |
| Half-hundredweight of pig | 15.41 | 0.05 |
| Ball of wool | 10.86 | -0.14 |
| Hide | 16.32 | -0.06 |
| Coat | 49.5 | 0 |
| Vegetable | 9.38 | -0.18 |
| Wood bushel | 4.19 | 0.08 |
| Small ladder | 20.18 | 0 |
| Large ladder | 68.02 | 0 |
| Oar | 20 | -0 |
| Hull | 36.49 | 0 |
| Shaft | 8.16 | -0.14 |
| Boat | 99.33 | 0.63 |
| Stone | 18.32 | -0.11 |
| Axe | 150.74 | 0 |
| Ploughshare | 38.44 | 0 |
| Hoe | 30 | 0 |
| Ounce of iron ore | 11.52 | 0.2 |
| Unhooped bucket | 21.88 | 0 |
| Bucket | 37.73 | 0 |
| Knife | 17.89 | 0 |
| Ounce of steel | 49.04 | -0.06 |
| Unforged axe blade | 53.91 | 0 |
| Axe blade | 116.44 | 0 |
| Blunted axe | 127.79 | -2.51 |
| Hat | 53.38 | 0.08 |
| Man's shirt | 119.57 | 0.12 |
| Woman's shirt | 121.14 | 0 |
| Waistcoat | 141.4 | 0 |
| Pair of trousers | 74.61 | -0.09 |
| Mantle | 257.82 | 0 |
| Dress | 265.04 | -0.2 |
| Man's hose | 45.63 | -0 |
| Woman's hose | 44.32 | 0 |
| Pair of shoes | 27.53 | -0.01 |
| Pair of boots | 86.57 | 0 |
| Belt | 45.2 | -0 |
| Barrel | 12.02 | 0 |
| Pint of beer | 0.82 | 0 |
| Barrel of beer | 66.51 | 2.5 |
| Bottle of wine | 1.66 | 0 |
| Barrel of wine | N/A | N/A |
| Bag of hops | 19.34 | 0 |
| Bag of malt | 10 | 0 |
| Sword blade | 101.19 | 0 |
| Unsharpened sword | 169.69 | 0 |
| Sword | 146.48 | -0.07 |
| Shield | 36.91 | 0 |
| Playing cards | 73.55 | -0 |
| Cloak | 180.72 | 0 |
| Collar | 68.35 | -0.06 |
| Skirt | 135.35 | 0 |
| Tunic | 222.36 | 0 |
| Overalls | 115.73 | 0 |
| Corset | 117.2 | 0 |
| Rope belt | 53.86 | 0 |
| Headscarf | 60.73 | 0 |
| Helmet | 164.91 | 0 |
| Toque | 48.61 | 0 |
| Headdress | 79.65 | 0 |
| Poulaine | 64.02 | 0 |
| Cod | 11.36 | 0 |
| Conger eel | 12.81 | 0 |
| Sea bream | 18.31 | 0 |
| Herring | 17.43 | 0 |
| Whiting | 17.42 | 0 |
| Skate | 12.16 | 0 |
| Sole | 18.11 | 0 |
| Tuna | 12.51 | 0 |
| Turbot | 18.02 | 0 |
| Red mullet | 16.53 | 0 |
| Mullet | 12.47 | -0 |
| Scorpionfish | 20.5 | 0 |
| Salmon | 16.51 | 0 |
| Arctic char | 12 | 0 |
| Grayling | 14.77 | 0 |
| Pike | 17.6 | 0 |
| Catfish | N/A | N/A |
| Eel | 15.09 | 0 |
| Carp | 17.98 | 0.03 |
| Gudgeon | 17.68 | -0.04 |
| Trout | 17.51 | 0 |
| Pound of olives | 13.38 | 0 |
| Pound of grapes | 9.18 | 0 |
| Sack of barley | 10.67 | 0 |
| Half-hundred weight of goat carcasses | 18.99 | 0 |
| Bottle of goat's milk | 12.81 | 0 |
| Tapestry | 143.6 | 0 |
| Bottle of olive oil | 121.94 | -0 |
| Jar of agave nectar | N/A | N/A |
| Bushel of salt | 19.89 | 0 |
| Bar of clay | 3.43 | -0 |
| Cask of Scotch whisky | 93.32 | -0 |
| Cask of Irish whiskey | 131.27 | 0 |
| Bottle of ewe's milk | 10.57 | 0 |
| Majolica vase | 10 | 0 |
| Porcelain plate | N/A | N/A |
| Ceramic tile | N/A | N/A |
| Parma ham | 84.97 | 0 |
| Bayonne ham | 34.65 | -0 |
| Iberian ham | 70.28 | 0 |
| Black Forest ham | 54.72 | 0 |
| Barrel of cider | 51.16 | 0 |
| Bourgogne wine | 76.22 | 0 |
| Bordeaux wine | 60.89 | 0.31 |
| Champagne wine | 141.21 | -5.25 |
| Toscana wine | 33.69 | 0 |
| Barrel of porto wine | 87.44 | 0 |
| Barrel of Tokaji | 163.71 | 0 |
| Rioja wine | 159.19 | 0 |
| Barrel of Retsina | 36.79 | -0 |
| Pot of yoghurt | 85.17 | -0 |
| Cow's milk cheese | 77.07 | 0 |
| Goat's milk cheese | 85.06 | 2.5 |
| Ewe's milk cheese | 52.26 | 0 |
| Anjou wine | 50.88 | -0 |
| Ewe carcass | 15.03 | 0 |
| Mast | 456.7 | 0 |
| Small sail | 215.71 | 0 |
| Large sail | 838.79 | 0 |
| Tumbler of pulque | N/A | N/A |
| Jar of pulque | N/A | N/A |