New King in Lazarus!

This week has seen major change in the region of Lazarus. On the 2nd of February, Queen Harmoneia stated it was her intention to abdicate the throne, stating that her once dormant defender itch had become active once again. ‘It has been quite a while and it's been my second time as Delegate, but we all know, that everything comes to an end, so would my term… I do not want the region to lay dormant because of my RL, I want someone who has more time to devote to Lazarus. Another is, I miss defending, and I'm having a defender itch again, so, sorry about that.’

This day of great sadness at the ‘passing on’ of a great Queen was also a day of great joy as we welcomed to the throne her successor, the former Regent Dezzland. Dezzland, who has been a very active and vocal member of the Lazarus community since joining in June of last year, is also very active within Great Britain and Ireland and The West Pacific, performing the tasks of a citizen and a senator respectively.

Dezzland has since declared himself extremely proud at the opportunity to lead the Lazarus into a new dawn, stating his belief that despite being so young in regards to Nationstates politics, he has ‘complete confidence in the Chamber and Council.’

In the midst of this change, elections are currently being held in order to determine the next High Chamber of Lazarus. So far it has been a very active election period, with all positions open for election.

Standing for the Steward of Emerald City, Dipes has announced his intent to run again. During his time as Steward, he has tried to reorganised a once neglected sector of the region. His plans for next term include the explusion of inactive Council members.

Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis have both decided to stand for the position of Advocate of Foreign Enticement. This has led to each providing a detailed manifesto in which a number of different ideas have been stated. Most notably, both have stated their intent to further review Lazarus’s current allies, which still include the new dead region of Q102. Emperor Matthuisis early favourite for this position however due to his performance since being elected to that position last elections.

For Guardian of the Realm two well known and experienced members have decided to stand to replace the current minister Posul, who has decided against running for another term. Due to both candidates having a great deal of experience on the battlefield, it is hoped that whoever wins will be able to transform the fortunes of the so far unlucky Emerald Legion.

Finally we have the Director of Public Relations, once again being challenged by Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis. Northern Chittowa, the current DoPR is the favourite to retain his position and has stated his aim to bring more news to Lazarus shores, as well as to bring in new players as well.