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Written on the 24th of May by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Fultric Greyblade
Ksenk Ironchain

Senate starting a bit delayed due to an attack upon Sen. Greyblade just prior to the meeting. We had to get him to the hospital before we could carry on the meeting.

Sen. Ironchain had nothing to report.

I mentioned that we have two vacant Seats in the Senate, Relations and Transactions.

The word got free and the first to raise a hand was a citizen who wondered about the previous Seat of Artifact, Gimli IV Stormpike, and where he was at. I told him that Stormpike had gone missing, but he later told that he is Gimli's father, thus his concerns about the lost son.
I elaborated my response then, since a father deserves to know the truth. I told him to talk to Sen. Roughshot for further details.

After that, no further topics were raised, so we concluded the meeting.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Ksenk Ironchain, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 31st of May by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Ksenk Ironchain

Senate starting per schedule at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
I mentioned that we still have two vacant Seats in the Senate, Seat of Relations and Seat of Transactions. We then moved on to reports.

Sen. Ironchain reports that he have managed to find a way to keep focus and be useful to the Mountain again. He will focus his attention upon corrupting magics in order to get something useful done.

After that, we let the word go free, and the first to raise a hand was a surprising guest, a Sin'dorei under escort. She requested some fel artifacts from our vaults, on account for her Goblin allies. We declined and sent her out, considering what happened to our Seat of Artifacts last week.

A female Dark Iron from the Alliance of Lordaeron wish to report to me in person regarding their operations in the north. Will meet with her after the meeting is concluded.

Sen. Ironchain wish to ask the Sin'dorei some questions, which he likely get a chance to later, if reports from the guards are correct in that she said she will return.

An elven shipcrew have spotted Horde massing troops at Silverpine Forest. We will send scouts to verify if those claims are true or not. According to one of the Ninth's scouts, it might connect with their latest zeppelin movements.

One of the Ninth Captains asked what Ironforge is going to do about what occurred last week. I told him that we'd find whomever ordered the attack upon Sen. Greyblade, deal with said individual and demand an apology from their next of kin. If they refuse to comply, there will be retaliation.

We got a question about how to apply for Seat of Relations, and what responsibilities that Seat holds. I answered that question, which seemed to satisfy her.

We concluded the meeting after fifty minutes, may the Titans guide us wisely.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Ksenk Ironchain, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 21st of June by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Kuba Roughshot
Ksenk Ironchain

Senate started per schedule at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
Sen. Roughshot reports that there have been increased activity around the northern parts of the lands, more specifically around Alterac Valley. A request for reinforcements was put forth and voted for, which got full approval by the Senate.
Sen. Roughshot then continued his report, by suggesting that to keep our edge in the game, we are to organize monthly duels with some monetary prizes for the winners. Everyone is welcome to participate, and the duels will be held on the last week of the month.
Lastly, Sen. Roughshot announce that with the victory on Argus, he suspect that his absence will increase due to the before mentioned Horde activities in Alterac Valley. Due to him wishing to support the Stormpike efforts, he hereby resigns from the Senate, effective as this meeting ends.

Sen. Ironchain reports that his hunt for corruption in the realms continues, otherwise nothing to report.

Mrs. Kaylock-Hutchins would like to have a word with me after the meeting is done, I accepted that request.

Lastly, an announcement from the Stormwind Minister of Trade, that there will be a market in Stormwind Harbour tomorrow.

We concluded the meeting after about forty minutes. May the Titans guide us, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Kuba Roughshot, Seat of Order
Ksenk Ironchain, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 28th of June by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Ksenk Ironchain

Senate started as usual at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
Sen. Ironchain had nothing to report, which was troublesome due to his general lack of effectivity whilst holding his Seat. After some debate I saw no other choice than to relieve him of his duties. He then vacated the room and we carried on with the gathering.

The word got free and a Ren'dorei asked about rules regarding his people, how they will affect them. I replied that we need to adjust the lawbook accordingly, but that people still remember Grim Batol and what happened there, so we need to take extra care regarding that matter.

A commanding officer from Ninth Company reported that they've had some military progress in Hillsbrad Foothills, but less so in the Hinterlands despite holding an easily defended pass through the mountains.

After that debacle, Sebastian Hutchins applied for the Seat of Order, wishing to keep the Senate active for a bit longer. I accepted his application, but we sadly do need to replenish our numbers, so we are going to close down shop for the time being. We will however be available to the public, just not with the weekly gatherings.

With that said, we concluded this meeting after roughly one hour, may the Titans guide our path always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor

Written on the 12th of July by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Isadore Keaton
Illyanaeth Arcweaver
Azapha "Kaylock" Hutchins
Sebastian Hutchins

The meeting started at 20.30 local Ironforge time with me mentioning our restructuring efforts of the now renamed Public Senate. After that, we carried on with reports, although not much have occurred worth reporting.

Sen. Keaton reports that he currently is running inventory upon what we currently have in store and what is in use.

Sen. Arcweaver reports that he wish to give seminars regarding the use of magic, as well as how to counter magical anomalies and unworldly aberrations, following the current development in Silithus. He is currently uncertain when to set a date, as his family is expecting a child in the near future.

Sen. Hutchins reports that the situation in Silithus is requiring more attention from our military, as more intel is necessary regarding the threat Sargeras' sword poses against our world.

Sen. Kaylock reports that she's been busy settling into her role, as well as cleaning up a bit in her office as her predecessor have left it in disarray prior to him leaving so hastily. She is working together with the other Seats regarding the Silithus question, to further investigate the impact site.

A human male raised his hand, asking about the "wound" in Silithus and what we are doing to deal with it. He got replied accordingly with what was mentioned previously in the reports.

I then brought up two topics, firstly that we've managed to drive out the hostile forces near Aerie Peak that caused trouble. Secondly, the application for Seat of Relations, Charlie Blazesong. The vote were in total unison for approval, and thus he got accepted for the Seat.

Then the word got free, and questions were raised about Aerie Peak and the garrison there, who among the Senators are responsible for military matters and such. All those were answered accordingly, and thus we concluded the meeting after one hour.

May the Titans guide us, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Heir'tar Blazesong, Seat of Relations
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts
Sebastian Hutchins, Seat of Order

Written on the 19th of July by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Isadore Keaton
Illynaeth Arcweaver
Azapha Kaylock Hutchins
Sebastian Hutchins

Senate starting per schedule at 20.30 local Ironforge time. We start off with the reports, and first to report is Sen. Keaton, who told us that he currently is coordinating our effort in Silithus with the other senators, making sure we’ve got the appropriate amount of people working towards our goals.

Sen. Hutchins has already made aware the various tools and necessities he’ll need for the expedition. In addition, he’ll provide Sen. Keaton with a sample of this new ore, which will be handed over to the Miners League for further assessment.
Sen. Keaton hope to catch the other senators some time soon, so that we might discuss whether or not they will have need of the Ironforge treasury for any expedition-related expenses. In the near future, he also will be looking at the extent of taxing required from our citizens as well the private enterprises they set up and will investigate any missing items from our inventories.

Sen. Arcweaver regrettably have very little progress from last weeks report due to the nature of the situation in Silithus. He is however on the lookout for keen, like minded magic wielders to assist him within his position, given that he should have a child any day now. He do not wish to impede any forthcoming with this scenario so likeminded assistance should come in handy. He have a few colleagues that he can consort with on this scenario but they do not wish to involve themselves in the official affairs of any city.

Sen. Kaylock have finally managed to organize the mess left by the last senator to the reports in her office, she cant say she was impressed with the unorganized state of it before they left office, however she would like to make a suggestion based on Sen. Arcweaver's needs in reports in Silithus. after the events that have happened there she believes this will be the best time if any to prepare a team to go search the site for any unearthed history or artifacts.
By doing so, Sen. Kaylock believes she can gather a information on the state with a educated team which would benefit a number of questions that have been raised over the last few weeks. She wishes to plan a day to do so, however with the Horde having such a interest in the site, also taking a team to search the site would require some degree of force to deal with the threat. This is where she believes it is better to finish the report with Sen. Hutchins, for which we continued from his perspective.

Sen. Hutchins reports that in the week between meetings he have been gathering reports on the previously mentioned situation in Silithus, mostly concerning the presense of the Horde and their operations in the area. They are currently using Goblin mining teams to dig up a new material from the area, reports so far describe it as a kind of crystal. Sen. Hutchins have already arranged provisions with the Seat of Transactions, Sen. Keaton, to be prepared for a small force to go and attempt to recover a sizable chunk of this material.
As well as do what we can to sabotage the Horde operations in the area. This team shall be landing in Silithus this Saturday and Sen. Hutchins intend to be with them.
If both Sen. Arcweaver and Sen. Kaylock wish to join this expedition out there to conduct their own investigations they are more than welcome, Sen. Hutchins just ask they also do what they can to aid in the recovery of the previously stated material and sabotage of Horde mining operations. He have arranged enough supplies for at least two weeks, so we would have time to aid in your own investigations.

Sen. Arcweaver comments that he will see if he can send any spare hands Sen. Hutchins way. However, Sen. Arcweaver  feel someone of his skillset is less suited to this work than Sen. Hutchins and wish to remain at home with his family due to family matters. Sen. Hutchins requests a representative from his department to aid the endeavor in return.

I then brought up that we need to discuss some of our new allies and what to do in regards to our lawbook, discussing further details at a later point of time. All assembled Senators agreed to discuss this topic when we set up a suitable time and place for it.

Then the word got free, and first to raise a topic was Captain Nightfall, who requested units in order to form an Alliance force for an unknown purpose. Due to the vagueness of the request, we asked for further elaboration upon his request. He didn't give many details whatsoever though, causing some confusion in our gathering. We asked him to return with further description of this concept.

Next to raise a topic was Minister Meserath from Stormwind Councils Internal Affairs who wish to discuss the Silithus expedition, for which she volunteers to help out. Not in her role as Minister, but as a fellow person.
Sen. Hutchins asks in what way she can support the team, and she replied that she can give some aid with logistics as well as research, but it is her knowledge of the area that might be worth the most. Her help got accepted and we concluded the meeting for this time.

May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Lord Allinaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts
Sebastian Hutchins, Seat of Order

Written on the 26th of July by Azapha Kaylock Hutchins.

Attendance list:
Heir'tar Blazesong
Isadore Keaton
Illynaeth Arcweaver
Azapha Kaylock Hutchins
Sebastian Hutchins

Chancellor Lord Cyrik Blackforge not in attendance as such session opened and managed by Senator Kaylock Hutchins for the evening. Senate starting per schedule at 8:30 Ironforge time.

Reports from Senators began with Seat of Order. Senator Hutchins confirms the launch of an unexpected attack upon the Night Elves in Ashenvale by the Horde, the attack was unexpected as incorrect reports suggested the force was moving to reinforce Silithus. This attack raises more concern when further explained that most of the Night elf forces sailing to Silithus in anticipation of a significant Horde presence there leaving Darnassus and its surrounding boarders scares of defenders to fight against the new horde threat.

Ashenvale is now reported lost to the horde Forces who have now advanced to there attack to Darkshore. As of current our reports suggest that remaining Night elf Sentinels have held the force back at Wildbend river where the battle hangs in stalemate.

Senator Hutchins continues stating Khaz Modan is mustering all the forces it can in as fast a response as it can provide to send reinforcements to our allies in Kalimdor and will be readied for battle by 21:00 this Saturday, during this transit there will be portals used to attempt to send supplies to our allys by the best means until a measurable force can be deployed.
An appeal to the public for any willing able bodied civilian who is able to lend support in combat or other means to come forwards and offer there service, those that do can expect to be paid by Ironforge at a given rate as akin to a soldier of Ironforge for there aid.
Senator Hutchins finishes his report with Azerite crystal being discovered growing in Darkshore.

Next to report was the Seat of Transactions, Senator Keaton who reports to have finished working out what’s in stock, finding no major deficiencies, and should subsequently be more fit to assist the remaining senators in their endeavours.

Senator Keaton then continues explaining his discovery of some of the qualities discovered after procuring a piece of Azerite, using the knowledge of expert miners and mages discovering the substance is formed as a liquid that hardens when exposed to air into a hard crystal and it is highly magical in nature.

Senator Keaton finished his report with planning to expand on the Ironforge armaments and a assisted inspection of its seige weaponry preparing for the battle on Darkshore.

the next report was from the Seat of Relations. Senator Blazesong he is continuing on a mission to investigate Horde rebels who have proven elusive to find, these horde rebels are nether regarded as hostile or wishing to seek the alliance to aid at this time.

The next report was from the Seat of Magical Affairs. Senator Arcweaver begins by explaining that he has a few points to bring up in his report that are not related, he begins the topic raising awareness of Azerite which has been discussed a few times already and warning of its dangers. Senator Arcweaver explains that Azerite is very much arcane power in physical form and is incredibly potent and should be used to support the alliance war front.

It is brought up brought up that privetly gathered Azerite being withheld from militant demands in ironforge should be
prevented via law as it would be directly hindering the war front on darkshore. this topic was discussed briefly and it was decided a vote must be made to enforce this into effect immediately.
This vote was a unanimous agreement with all Senators agreeing to the law being passed, all Azerite found or obtained in Ironforge by citizens of Ironforge should be handed over to the Explorer's league, its finer detail on the law is to be discussed next week.

Senator Arcweaver continued onto his last topic topic which was the employment of a Deputy to assist him in his role Miss Ren'belore Voidsong. There was a raised hand brought up during the start of this topic by a concerned citizen regarding reports of proclaimed helping prisoners escape over the given tuesday, after some short debate the claims became unclear as such the Senate requested a hearing privetly after the session to learn further about the accusations in clarity before any employment was made.

After the reports came the Open Word where any of the public may raise topics of there own.
The first to raise there hand was an elven soldier reporting back from Kelimdor to us, she reported many recruits unable to leave unharmed or alive cut off from the horde attack in Ashenvale. The concern that the forsaken using "Their weapon" raised concerns and thoughts of the plague among many however only clarification of poison was brought forward, still the topic suggested vile methods of war being used on the front line.

Their was a request by the speaker to other cities for helping them left homeless in the war as refugees. this topic was not brought further forwards however is to be considered at the Senate next week for debate depending on the situation as it arises.

The last topic was brought forward by Alnaz who wised to investigate interest in expeditions by the public, Azapha answered Alnaz stating that she believes there will be interest both from the table and from citizens in hearing more in the near future.

There was no more topics raised

Session brought to a close

May the Shadows of the Light guide.

Signed
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Heir'tar Blazesong, Seat of Relations
Sebastian Hutchins, Seat of Order
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts

Written on the 2nd of August by Azapha Kaylock Hutchins.

Attendance list:
Heir'tar Blazesong
Isadore Keaton
Illynaeth Arcweaver
Azapha Kaylock Hutchins
Sebastian Hutchins

Chancellor Lord Cyrik Blackforge not in attendance as such session opened and managed by Senator Kaylock Hutchins for the evening. Senate starting per schedule at 8:30 Ironforge time.

Reports began with Senator Keaton reports due to an injury and the war outbreak this week he has little to report for this week.
Senator Blazesong also had nothing to report this week.

Senator Hutchins reported that the war effort in Darkshore had been a victory for the horde, worse they had opened fire upon Teldrassil sacking the lands into ruin. there are many hushed voices talking in the Senate regarding this topic and a few outcalls from the public, Senator Hutchins continues by announcing that any refugees seeking shelter, food or water will find a welcome from Khaz Modan during this time.

Senator Arcweaver makes the announcement his child has been born and that he is planning a fundraiser for refugees which shall be announced in more detail in the coming weeks. Senator Hutchins suggests that Senator Keaton and Blazesong take more involvement in the fundraiser purposed.

next Miss Ren'balore Voidsong was called to the table to discuss her employment after the previous week. before that was discussed Senator Hutchins asked a member of the public, a night elf soldier about there behaviour suggesting they appear to of taken offence during the meeting, The night elf showed frustration at the senates offer of shelter after the alliance forces failed to successfully defend Teldrassil and its neighbouring lands from horde aggression, suggesting the Senate had shown lack of action. despite some attempts to quell the night elf's complaints with reason Senator Hutchins suggested allowing the night elf to have her say and leave after she had stormed out the room suggesting that at current times it is understandable such reactions after what has happened.

Miss Ren'balore Voidsong was cleared of any doubt by Senator Hutchins after he announces his investigation results into the accusations made against Miss Voidsong showed no crimes and that her actions in the events accused of where the correct procedure for a guard of her station, furthermore accusations of being a "horde sympathiser" were also answered by her former guard order with no concerns given. Miss Voidsong made her oath for Ironforge before the public before taking her place as Deputy for Senator Arcweaver.

"I, Ren'belore Voidsong, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Kingdom of Khaz Modan, and the Council of Three Hammers, its lands and its allies, against all enemies. That I will bear true allegiance and dedication to the same. That I shall uphold the wellbeing and security of the citizens of Khaz Modan. I swear this on my honour, the honour of my clan and the honour of my kin."

Next was the open word for public announcements, there was none this week raised so the session was brought to a close.

May the shadows of the Light guide

Signed
Deputy Ren'balore Voidsong, Seat of Magical Affairs
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Heir'tar Blazesong, Seat of Relations
Sebastian Hutchins, Seat of Order
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts

Written on the 9th of August by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Ren'belore Voidsong, Assistant-Seat of Magical Affairs

Senate starting per schedule at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
We began with Sen. Keaton's report, he is pleased to announce a market hosted in Khaz Modan on the 24th of this month. It’ll take place at half past eight and will serve as an opportunity to raise funds for the refugees. This will be done by cutting a percentage off of every stalls profit.
This will be held with the assistance of Rue Xing, Stormwinds minister of trade, and will happen just outside Ironforge. If anyone should be in doubt, it will be where the brewfest usually sets up.

We moved on with Sen. Arcweaver, his report is regrettably very non-magical for this week. as he have been liasing with a kaldorei group upon the matters of a fundraiser for the aftermath of the loss of Teldrassil. He have also been approached by someone claiming to be an envoy from our counterparts in Stormwind and between some inflammatory comments they mentioned something about having interest too.

Sen. Kaylock will talk mostly off her own seats topic as our Seat of Order is not present due to him being harmed in combat. Yesterday Alliance forces took the war to Lordaeron and laid siege in a retaliation attack. The Horde started to crumble to the Alliance attacks, however the banshee queen is a horrible leader of war... and she had her forces open with blight attack on the city. Whomever was inside for a even a short time died, she opened this on both Alliance and Horde troops in combat, leaving the whole city a plagued ruin.
Alliance forces were forced to retreat, the Banshee queen lost Lordaeron , however she escaped with a number of her force that she did not drop into the plague. Senator Hutchins would report this himself, however in the battle he was afflicted with blight as one of the later ones to escape. He is currently having treatment for the sickness it has put on him.
Sen. Kaylock also notes that Lordearon may be blighted for a time to come yet, if it is anything like the attack she saw in Gilneas some years back, it taints the land for some time like a poison.

After the reports we let the word go free, and the first to raise a topic was a young dwarf lady who just wanted to remind anyone who expressed interest that she'll be gathering with her friends tomorrow at Bruuk's Corner to get some planning done around the explorers expeditions she be planning. 9 Bells at Bruuks.

We then concluded the meeting slightly after the ninth horn in the evening. May the Titans give us strength during these trying times.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Ren'belore Voidsong, Assistant-Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 23rd of August by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver
Lord Sebastian Hutchins
Lady Azapha Kaylock
Professor Isadore Keaton
Assistant Ren'belore Voidsong, late arrival*

Senate starting as usual at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
Seat of Magical Affairs Arcweaver reports that he is initiating two fields of research on Kul Tiras: The Drust and Tidesages. Currently we lack further intel to discuss the topics further, but it would seem from what little we know that Drust are some druidic cult focused around death. Unsettling thoughts to say the least.

A female night elf asked about these 'death druids', Sen. Arcweaver gave what answers he could regarding those.

Seat of Transactions Keaton reports that tomorrow at half past eight, a market will be held just outside the gates of Ironforge, taking place on the grounds commonly used by the brewfest. Every coin spent at this market will have a fraction of it drop in support of our refugees. People are welcome to donate as well, while the merchants may donate any percentage of their profits affordable. This is planned in accordance of minister Rue Xing, which means it will substitute the Stormwind market.

On a more personal note from Sen. Keaton, due to unforeseen events, he have come to the conclusion that he ought to resign as Seat of Transactions. He will simply not be able to dedicate the time nor energy demanded for such a position.

Seat of Order Hutchins have surprisingly little to report this week. The Alliance is focused more on aiding the Kul Tirans and securing them as allies. The Horde, it appears, are attempting the same with the Zandalari Trolls. Hence battles are... Scarce at this time, apart from Quel'Thalas the Eastern Kingdoms are primarily under our control, Kalimdor is now primarily the Horde... Skirmishes are still occuring, of course.

After a suggestion from me, we discussed if it is possible to scout Zandalar regarding the Horde efforts to ally themselves with those savages. Sen. Hutchins stated that it is possible and in debate between all military forces of the Alliance, the 7th Legion itself appears to be taking up the task personally.
We will send some Riflemen to aid their cause, as they are excellent scouts and trackers.

Sen. Hutchins personal opinion is that we need to get the Kul Tirans on our side before we try attacking the Hordes new allies, their navy is what we are in dire need of. I agreed with his sentiment, for now we will just do reconnaisance on Zandalar. On another note, there are confirmed reports of Azerite on Kul Tiras, which in of itself is worth looking into. It will be good to get access to that, along with the Kul Tiras added to the Alliance once more.

Seat of Artifacts Kaylock reports new intel about what have been discussed earlier: The Drust. It would seem that these... cultists are quite menacing due to what they do. Soul-binding effigies to work people to death, transforming people into pigs and killing them, and so on. Discussions around the table came to the conclusion that we best keep whatever artifacts we find on Kul Tiras itself, lest we run the risk of hexing our own lands with malevolent magics.
Sen. Kaylock will discuss with the Kul Tiras authorities about a safe place to store the artifacts she find for further studies.

Lady Bloodbath suggested that we perhaps should transport what artifacts of Drust magic we can find up to Northrend, due to the land already being dangerous and isolated from any of our settlements. Answers from both Magical Affairs and Artifacts were given that they were not to draw upon the artifacts powers, but to study the history of Drust magics. After thorough research is done, experiments can be made somewhere safe.

We then concluded the meeting in slightly under one hour. May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Professor Isadore Keaton, Seat of Transactions
Ren'belore Voidsong, Assistant-Seat of Magical Affairs
Sebastian Hutchins, Seat of Order
Lady Azapha Kaylock Hutchins, Seat of Artifacts

Written on the 6th of September by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Assistant Ren'belore Voidsong
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Senate starting as usual at 20.30 local Ironforge time.
Sen. Hutchins is absent, investigating the recent conflict arising in Arathi Highlands. Sen. Kaylock likely accompanying him in that errand.

We began with reports from Sen. Arcweaver, who have churned out more information on the Drust and their Thornspeakers. He will be heading an expedition to Drustvar to contact one of their members to understand more of their magic. The Thornspeakers seem akin to the harvest witches of Gilneas, as we have previously figured out.
Lady Bloodbath raised a hand and mentioned that there have been sightings of something called "mind flayers" on Kul Tiras, according to her it might have a connection to the Drust. Sen. Arcweaver wish to bring some druids, magi and plate for protection whilst conducting his research there.

As. Voidsong mentions regarding magical affairs within the city, that everything seems to be going as per normal. She resolved an issue with a mis-filled form regarding portal traffic, with the cause seeming to be a slight negligence. Other than that, everything is fine.

Since no topics got raised, we concluded the meeting in slightly less than half an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Ren'belore Voidsong, Assistant-Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 13th of September by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Meeting started as usual at 20.30 local Ironforge time. Due to shortage of Senators, we might cut the session short.

Sen. Arcweaver reports new findings regarding the Tidesages and Drust of Kul Tiras. It would seem that the Drust magic work much like the Void itself, an alternate version of the reality we live in. Any runes uncovered with Drust origins seem to be ritualistic stones. Should anyone come across artifacts like these, Sen. Arcweaver urge people to destroy them by which ever means necessary. Fire works well for the wooden wicker charms, and Elune or the Light's power can purge the others.

The tidesages seem to also have some sort of void like affiliation. They seem to turn into these tentacled creatures. It also cements that House Stormsong of Kul Tiras is hostile to the Alliance. Fortunately for our cause, an insurrection is working to reclaim the valley.
I inquired about the use of fire against Drust artifacts, if the same would work for the tidesages artifacts. However, it would seem that other methods are required for their things.

On a more sour note, it would seem that Sen. Arcweaver is not available to lead any expeditions to Kul Tiras for a while, due to him sustaining a wound that cause him to need recovery.

With the report done, we moved on to the free word. Only one topic was raised, by a visiting demon hunter. He wish to journey to Silithus, where the sword of Sargeras struck down, to see what can be done regarding the wound and the consequences of it. He also look for companions, should any be willing to tag along for the journey.

With that said and done, we concluded the meeting after slightly less than half an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs

(Will edit this post with more reports, seeing how I have forgotten to post them here for a while.)

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 15th of November.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Senate starting per schedule at half past eight, local Ironforge time.
I stated that we are looking for new Senators to fill vacant Seats, as we currently are understaffed. The vacant Seats are Order, Relations and Transaction.

Sen. Arcweaver reported that discoveries are currently drying up as communications with the island nation of Kul Tiras are opening up. Otherwise no news to mention from the department of Magical Affairs.

With the report done, we moved on to the free word. First to raise a topic was a demon hunter, who wished to know about if there are particular times and places for markets etc within the walls of Ironforge. We sadly couldn't answer that question in a proper manner, due to a vacant Seat of Transactions.

He then asked about what types of magic are allowed within Ironforge. Sen. Arcweaver replied that the Arcane arts, druid magic, shamanism and the Holy Light. The demon hunter then questioned those decisions quite thoroughly, to which we could only reply that we have laws and regulations to prevent civil disorder and other disasters like Grim Batol.

The next to raise a topic was a female Draenei who wished to warn about potential darker influences that might affect the Speaker, Magni Bronzebeard. While it may be rubbish, it would do us credit to investigate the matter and not follow orders blindly.

We then concluded the meeting after roughly half an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 22nd of November by Senator Arcweaver.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

The Senate started at Half-past-Eight, Ironforge Time. With the absence of Chancellor Blackforge and a lack of reports, the word was open to the visitors of the Senate.

A Night Elf woman asked on the state of our current war, to which the information of the current stalemate (as far as I understand) was passed on.

With no further topics raised, the meeting adjourned after roughly a quarter of an hour. May Elune bless us in these trying times.

Signed:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver, Senator of Magical Affairs.

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 29th of November.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Senate started as usual at half past eight, local Ironforge time.
I began the meeting by announcing that we are still looking to find applicants for the Seats of Order, Transactions and Relations. No questions arose, so we moved on to reports.

Sen. Arcweaver reports that he wish to initiate classes about magic for those interested in tackling the use of magic in combat. He will begin preparations for a number of lessons, but already the chamber is sounding with approvals of the idea.

After the report, topics were raised and Yriah mentioned that the Horde have taken captives. Last reported sighting have been near the Plaguelands, so if we spot them, it would be good to report to Stormwind about the matter.

With that said and done, we concluded the meeting after roughly quarter of an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely through these dark times.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 6th of December by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver *Late arrival*

Session started per schedule half past eight, local Ironforge time.
I started the meeting by announcing that we are still looking for replacements for the vacant Seats we currently have in the Senate. A Dark Iron dwarf named Thedgrok Slaghammer raised his hand right after the announcement, stating that he's applying for the Seat of Order. After Sen. Arcweaver's arrival, we started to interview the applier for his experience about law and order.
After finding no issue to block his entry to the Senate, we voted in unison to accept his application.

Sen. Arcweaver reports that he is still building up for the studies in the ways of magic and how to handle such in combat. We then moved on to the free word.

First to raise a hand was Yriah, who requested that we inform him if we see anyone who are named Alana and Aliana. Some business regarding inheritance and administration respectively.

We then concluded the meeting after roughly three quarter of an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order

Written on the 13th of December by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Thedgrok Slaghammer

Meeting started per schedule at half past eight, local Ironforge time.
Initiated the meeting by announcing that we are still looking for people to fill the vacancies that the Senate currently have. A human male asked what the vacant Seats do, and I replied in a manner that satisfied him.

After that, we moved on to reports. Sen. Slaghammer reports that he is getting accustomed to his job. He is currently checking the patrol routes within the city and around the lands of Khaz Modan, while also checking the quality of those that he work with. Should he find anything lacking in these areas, he will call for replacements of the faulty elements and mention that in the next session.

We then let the word go free, and the first to raise a hand was Globin, who shared with us that there are suspicious individuals that pose as clerics within the walls of Stormwind. Sen. Slaghammer wished to make notes of this and asked Globin for further details that can lead to an investigation, to which Globin obliged.
Globin then mentioned that he is bound for Alterac Valley, where the Stormpikes currently are located. Further details regarding the investigation was discussed, and then we moved to the next topic.

A female pink-haired gnome stepped up and wished to know if we could come and fix her sewers that are leaking. I kindly stated that this is a political organization, and that she should speak with some guildmaster who lead an organization that repairs such if she want something done about it.

With that said and done, we concluded the meeting after roughly three quarters of an hour. May the Titans give us strength in these dark times.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 20th of December.

Attendance list:
Thedgrok Slaghammer
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Session started as usual at half past eight local Ironforge time.
We began by mentioning that the public Senate sessions will take a break over Winter Veil in order to replenish our numbers.

Sen. Arcweaver began his report by covering a ritual that the Night Elves have concluded in Darkshore. He continued by mentioning that it is like other rituals of the current times, dealing with powers beyond mortal ken and striking bargains to obtain such. The Night Elves who have partaken in this ritual are now part of a movement called "Army of the Black Moon" and have blackened eyes and other changed features in their appearance. It is currently not known who is leading this "Army".

Sen. Arcweaver then suggested to add the faith of Naaru into the lawbook, as it currently contains Dwarven, Arathorian and Stormwind churches. A suggestion from Lord Hutchins in the audience was found accepted, that we add it among the sub-chapters of the Light.

A question arose from Globin Stormpike, who asked if there have been any progress regarding the search for his lost son. I directed him to Captain Jove Razorback and they discussed the matter more closely.

We then moved on to Sen. Slaghammer's report. He reports that due to the holiday and with the increased number of pilgrims coming to visit Ironforge, he is ordering some of the troops patrolling the lands back to the city to reinforce the city guard. He mention that the lands of Khaz Modan have been calm as of late, thus he justified the decision to lessen those patrols for the time being. The troops along the borders remain untouched for now.

We then moved to the free word, and Yriah reminded about the Stormwind market tomorrow at eight bells in the eve. We then concluded the meeting after slightly less than an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order

Written by Fultric Greyblade on 3rd of January.

Attendance list:
Fultric Greyblade

Chancellor Blackforge couldn't arrive due to temporary problems, so I, Fultric Greyblade, volunteered to lead the Senate meeting this one time.

The session began as always, half past eight bells.
I started by welcoming everyone at the first Senate meeting of the year, and pointed out that there are still seats open for others to take.

Guard Yriah mentioned, that there are questionable individuals moving about, particularly a human with a worgen, who have acted strangely near the Forge. And that Stormwind has recorded more crimes as of late.
With that said, I recommended everyone to move around the city with caution. Especially late in the night.

Senator Slaghammer left behind a letter, that he couldn't arrive because of a military mission, but that once he's back, he seeks to increase security in Ironforge City and it's provinces.

Senator Arcweaver left no such letter.

Once that was done, Guard Yriah raised his hand for free word once more. And updated the Senate on the progress of the burning of documents in the Cathedral. The investigation pointed out, that the fire that burnt the archives, was conjured using forbidden magics.

And since that was all, and no other topics were arose, the first years meeting concluded after no more than twenty minutes.

Signed:
Mountain King Fultric Greyblade

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 10th of January.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Session started as usual at half past eight local Ironforge time.
Started the session by mentioning that we are still looking for suitable replacements for the vacant Seats in the Senate: Relations, Transactions and Artifacts. A question from the public about what the different Seats do arose and was answered satisfactory.

Sen. Arcweaver reported about the Darkshore ritual, which seemingly was lead by none other than Tyrande Whisperwind herself. She seem to have become a savage avatar of their goddess Elune, which have helped out to open a new front in Darkshore to beat back the Horde.

After that, we concluded the meeting after less than half an hour. May the Titans give us strength.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written on the 17th of January by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Thedgrok Slaghammer

I began the session by mentioning that we are going to combine the Seat of Relations with Chancellor in two weeks time, if no suitable applicant have come forth before then. Sen. Slaghammer protested this, stating that he does not wish to see the Chancellor accumulating power. I defended this by stating that we cannot run a government with empty Seats, thus it is of necessity that we do this.

We then moved on to reports, and Sen. Slaghammer reported that the effort to withdraw patrols from the surrounding lands and focusing on securing our cities have paid off. While crime in the rural areas have increased, the cities have become safer, a plethora of insurgents have been captured and had their influence removed.
Sen. Slaghammer also mentions that a military effort on Zandalar have been successful, plenty of goods and other loot have been brought back from an expedition there, as well as prisoners of war and so on.
He also spoke about the possibility to move some Dark Iron regiments to Ironforge for the greater strategical use of them.

The word then got free and Yriah asked about the missing priest, Gimli IV Stormpike. I told him that we currently have no news about the matter. Yriah then added that there are bounties up for two nasty individuals, one death knight and one necromancer, hiding in Redridge Mountains and Hearthglen respectively. Said individuals are to be extremely dangerous, so beware.

With that, we concluded the Senate after less than half an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order

Written on the 24th of January by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
None

Meeting started per schedule at half past eight local Ironforge time.
Due to missing Senators, I initiated the meeting by stating that we are still looking for more Senators to fill the vacant Seats, those being Transactions, Relations and Artifacts. I reminded people that the Seat of Relation and the position of Chancellor will be merged one week from now, due to the agreement that was made to help the Senate make progress.

I then brought up the matter of the Lunar Festival and the current situation in Kalimdor, which might make celebration of such an event hard to accomplish. Several voices were heard for holding it, though it is understandable if the Night Elves are preoccupied with the reclamation of their homeland.

The word got free and topics were raised about the various vacant Seats, to which I replied satisfyingly.

Globin VI Stormpike brought up a supply train to Alterac Valley on Saturday, with starting point from Menethil Harbour and the time set at two in the afternoon. Members of the Alliance are welcome to aid in escorting said supply caravan to the destination. Due to the current hostilities with the Horde, we need to be prepared for encounters with them.

I then concluded the meeting after roughly half an hour. May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor

Written on the 31st of January by Chancellor Blackforge.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver

Session started per schedule at half past eight, local Ironforge time.
I opened the meeting by mentioning that we have some troop movements going on, moving out to Kul Tiran soil on Saturday. Volunteers are to report to Weigl for further details.

We still have Seats vacant in the Senate, Transactions and Artifacts. We combined the position of Chancellor with Seat of Relations today, and got an application for Seat of Artifacts from a Rellon Stonetongue, who have some experience in the field.

Nothing new to report from Magical Affairs, it be a grinding tug of war between Alliance and Horde holding Darkshore.

No topics were raised, so we concluded the meeting after less than half an hour. May the Titans guide us, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 7th of February.

Attendance list:
Thedgrok Slaghammer

Session started per schedule at 20:30 local Ironforge time.
I opened the meeting by mentioning that we are still looking for applicants for the Seats of Transactions and Artifacts, then moved on to announce that the Senate sessions will return to its old time of eight bells in the evening.

Sen. Slaghammer reported progress from the Kharanos Mountainguard Regiment. They have been succesfully deployed in Zandalar, landing at Xibala, and disrupting armor supply lines in Mugambala. After that, Sen. Slaghammer's mole machine squad was approved to be stationed at Ironforge, so they will be moving in from Shadowforge under Khaz Modan in the forseable future as they will assist with keeping order and patrols.

Sen. Slaghammer also have more dire news to report, as with the war raging, and Moira Thaurissan uniting the Dark Irons under one banner, there are still those who would seek to undermine her rule. While more and more come to assist her and the Alliance, some would try to slow down all that we'd hope to build. One such individual has escaped Shadowforge and is supposedly hiding here in Ironforge, possibly somewhere in Dun Morogh. His name is Grotom Ashbeard.

He is of average height and body physique. Quite possibly wears expensive clothing, but might be in hiding, his beard and hair is of orange colour. He's possible going to act suspicious.
Any who would bring him in, dead or alive, will be rewarded with a hundred gold coins. Should he be captured, he will be delivered tae Shadowforge, and judged in the Ring of Law.

After the report the word got free, and Yriah mentions that neither the Death Knight or the Necromancer have been dealt with as of yet. An organized effort to hunt for the Necromancer will commence tomorrow at 9 bells in the evening, in case any strong volunteers are willing to aid the Alliance.

With that said and done, we concluded the meeting after roughly twenty minutes. May the Titans give us strength in these dark times.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order

Written by Chancellor Blackforge on the 14th of February.

Attendance list:
Lord Illyanaeth Arcweaver
Thedgrok Slaghammer

Meeting opened at 20:00 local Ironforge time.
Sen. Arcweaver had nothing to report.

Sen. Slaghammer reports that his attachment of soldiers have arrived to help out with order in the area. He also mentions that the warrant for Grotom Ashbeard's arrest is still up, the bounty is on one hundred gold currently. There have been progress in the search for this Dark Iron traitor, information will be released about it to aid the search parties.

After the reports, the word got free and first to raise a topic was Yriah who mentioned that he wish us to take greater care of our children these days. No reason given as to why he stated it, but it be duly noted.

Second topic raised was from Reyxor Nightfall, who announced that the Ninth Company are working hard to get back in strength. We welcome this effort.

Third topic was raised by Michor, who... announced that he found Aurianne the most gorgeous girl in Azeroth. Reckon he deemed it important to raise in the Senate, although Sen. Slaghammer didn't take kindly to that sort of behaviour. We then concluded the meeting after roughly quarter of an hour.

May the Titans guide us wisely, always.

Signed:
Lord Cyrik Blackforge, Chancellor
Lord Illyannaeth Arcweaver, Seat of Magical Affairs
Thedgrok "Firelasher" Slaghammer, Seat of Order