To the Citizens of the Great Empire of Regalia!
With the reappointment of the Ministry of Finance, collectors of the taxes of the state have returned from their first collection cycle with most joyous news. The loyalty of both burghers and the nobles of Regalia has once more come to light. It is with utmost pride the ministry makes notice of the diligence with which this new administration was received. The Imperial Tithe was received from the great majority of the citizens with the cooperation of the various businesses of Regalia and despite the many challenges presented by a lack of prior recordkeeping.
The Ministry further wishes to commend the burgher houses listed below, who have generously donated to the State upon its first cycle of taxation within the new administration. Their loyalty to the state shall not go unnoticed, and serve as a prime example of the willingness needed to further elevate the state and take part in its capability to further aid the citizens of Regalia in their daily lives.
To the House Carwell, a commendation for their donation of fifteen thousand regals, contributing to the efforts of the State.
To the House Ardelan, a commendation for their donation of eight thousand regals, contributing to the efforts of the State.
To the House Celyreos, a commendation for their donation of eight thousand regals, contributing to the efforts of the State.
It is with great grace that the minister has also received the first of many cycles of the noble taxation. While none of the noble houses have gone above and beyond, most all houses have dutifully contributed to paying their dues to the State. The Ministry would expect nothing less from these men and women who lead the State, than to pay for their own administrations without cause or question.
Of course, such astounding amounts of good news must come with slight grievances as well. While the nobility of Regalia have contributed greatly, one stood opposed to the collection of tax. Their choice is one of poor intent towards the state they govern alongside their peerage. The ideas of freedom from one's tax duty is all too concurrent with aged Jacobin ideals, and holds no place within the wills of any of the citizens, be they burgher or noble.
As such, the Ministry of Finances grants the House du Lioç a grace of forty-eight hours to make right their refusal or negligence to the tax administration of the State.
Taxations for the next cycle have been listed publically, and House du Lioç is bid to pay its amount within the time it has been graciously given, and is strongly encouraged to show its willingness to contribute to the state. Should amends not have been made within this time, punitive taxes will come as heavy consequences to this perceived choice to subvert the integrity of the state despite their right to govern, and the Ministry will be left no choice but to make demands for the money through the Courts of Regalia.
