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 ====== Ban on Regions ======
-The Ban on Regions (also known as King Alen's Proscription) was a kingdom law of the [[scaism:knowne_world|Midrealm]] in force from April A.S. XX to August A.S. XXIII. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[history:Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of Ealdormere as a Principality was a matter of some controversy. In January A.S. XX (1986) the Eoforwic Pursuivant James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a regional champion, as the first step towards making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.
+The Ban on Regions (also known as King Alen's Proscription) was a kingdom law of the [[scaism:knowne_world|Midrealm]] in force from April A.S. XX to August A.S. XXIII. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[history:Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of Ealdormere as a Principality was a matter of some controversy. In January A.S. XX (1986) the Eoforwic Pursuivant James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for Ealdormere to be made a Crown Principality. At the same time, recommendations for honours were also received from the Champion's Consort of Ealdormere.
 King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called "Washroom Curia" (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on Regions". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of The Pale, this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local regional organizations beyond those Shires and Baronies recognized by the Crown. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The nascent region of Northshield was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield and Ealdormere were Canadian territories in the Midrealm, this added an additional aspect of resentment.