*walks into thread, metaphorical tea in hand*
Huh.
Ok. Guess it's time then.
The Goblet, the party of survival and prosperity.
Motto: Sometimes people are dicks, doesn't mean we have to be.
Party manifesto:
The current war:
The party aims to see the People victorious and safe in combat. The final goal of the war is dominance of the south coast and a demand of tribute and reparations from the Khemetri for the expenses incurred while fighting.
Economy: The party believes strongly in the interconnected flow of goods in the suzerain-tributary relationships of the mandala. Luxury goods are greatly appreciated and supported as the gateway to culture. Thus, patronage of the arts and support for those artisans, as well as the wine, dyes and salt that made the Ymaryn their name in trading shall be a party goal. Pushes for technical advances to streamline production will be at the forefront, as their benefits are multiplicative, and the delegation of mineral rights with Royal support will continue a pace. The delegation of land is something the party is cautiously hopeful about, for as the Ymaryn people grow larger, it may be necessary to use it to discover administrative advances. Together the party hopes these goals will allow the Ymaryn people, from the least to the greatest have more time, and opportunity, for cultural and technical activities for the betterment of all in a glorious and Joyous Symphony.
Education: The way to prosperity is firmly believed by the party to lie in education. The opening of education to more people will require the establishment of many temples and library complexes, greatly pleasing the priests and installing them as our teachers. As a very positive side effect this will let more of the public interact more easily with the clergy in times of trouble, reducing stress and increasing happiness on a civilizational level.
Health and social care: The core of our Law is based on the health and care of our peoples, all peoples. As the priests and shamans are our doctors and mental health experts we must support them by building more places for them. We must also see to it that our leaders have access to these professionals so that they can correctly make decisions that help keep our society healthy. We can do this simply by expanding the shrine annex and the previously mentioned building of more temples.
Government: Not too much, not too little is the parties ideal. A hard balancing act certainly, but one the party is confident it can do. The party believes the State is a powerful tool for caring for and supporting the People. The state should act as the shield for the people, defending them in times of trouble and times of peace and care for their ills in all times. Without the people the State has nothing to support and thus no purpose and thus no power. As such it should not become so top heavy that it strangles those it cares for, and so at times a pruning and streamlining will be required, as can be seen with our laws.
Foreign affairs and defense: A core belief of the Goblet is that in these times our fellow humans are oft times not very harmonious. However, the party holds no ill will for them and in fact would far prefer to take them into our sphere as friends. In support of this the party will be pushing for trade missions to our neighbors and diplomatic overtures, with the goal of forestalling war and future friendship. The parties view on expansion is a complex one. Conquest for the sake of land is not necessary, and is actively detrimental to the Ymaryn people if a sudden reversal occurs. However, there is a long history for accidental gains to be made, so the party has a state of caution and watchfulness. Any gains made this way must be fortified quickly and thoroughly. All those who seek to come to our borders for asylum and care will also be welcomed to the best of our ability, and the party will endeavor to expand that ability, for the party very firmly believes that with patience and care all Peoples will become one with us.
