Coronation of Yide Sirradrii Bakura

The **Coronation of Yide Sirradrii Bakura** as Fourth Autokrator of Sirradra took place in 114 CCY, Kalends Rius at the Imperial Palace in Viodoxa.

## Background

When Autokrator Nicodemus abdicated in 107 CCY, Nones Rius, he designated Yide Bakura as his successor. However, it would be a long time before Yide would be coronated due to multiple factors. There were concerns about an imminent war against Sirradra around the time of Nicodemus' abdication which never materialized. Nonetheless, planning began as early as 107 CCY, Nones Idis. Nicodemus proposed that the coronation should be in 110 CCY, Kalends Martillus, but as that date approached not enough preparation had been completed, and Yide proposed moving it to 110 CCY, Nones Idis. However, preparations almost completely halted.

Minister of Culture Elwood D. Remersson resigned circa 111 CCY, Kalends Martillus, and the new Minister, Valkyrie Cornaro O'Valmen, took much time to reorganize the Ministry. Additionally, the death of Queen Alvara of Valrôn temporarily diverted the Ministry's attention. Preparations for the coronation finally began in earnest circa 113 CCY, Kalends Idis. Minister O'Valmen's initial proposal was extravagant, calling for a military parade and a horse race which were removed from the program due to logistical challenges.

Delegations from numerous nations were invited to attend the event by Nicodemus and members of Sirradra's Diplomatic Corps, including Anníekos, Askaru, Aurora, the Central Ummarnu Mandate, Escharia, Lirgal, Najer, Simulami, TEK, Viratayn, and Vraelea.

## Event

The event began on the lawn outside the Imperial Palace. Citizens and foreign dignitaries mingled as the organizers prepared for the ceremony. Eventually, the doors of the Palace opened, and the guests were led into the throne room by Sima Bakura and Luca ad Alendir-Vulidion. The guests were seated, and the Prime Minister and Prime Senator bowed and joined the Autokrator and Consul on the platform. There were not enough seats to accommodate all of the guests; some stood outside the throne room while others sat on the floor. Yide was seated on the throne, flanked by guards, and Nicodemus stood towards the front of the platform by the railing on the west side.

   Once the guests had taken their seats, the Autokrator rose and thanked the guests for attending. The Prime Senator and Prime Minister stepped down from the platform, and the Minister O'Valmen ascended the platform and delivered a speech from the top of the stairs, near Nicodemus. Puzzlingly the speech suggested that Yide was 'elected,' but this was not the case. Yide then delivered his own speech, which included an oath. After this, Nicodemus crowned Yide Sirradrii Bakura as the Fourth Autokrator of Sirradra.

Then, several members of Sirradra's government took oaths of loyalty, including Valkyrie Cornaro O'Valmen, Xeno Maxwell-Bakura, Nagisa Yamato, Kornis Yamato O'Valmen, Flavius Konstantinos, Sima Bakura, Luca ad Alendir-Vulidion, and Nicodemus. Notably absent were Otey of Eldaria, Andros Martillus "Loaf" Konstantinos of Tsaeloma, Kaizirin Konstantina of Silvay, and the High King of Hajdut.

    Next, those who brought gifts for the new Autokrator organized into a single-file line, and one by one they presented their gifts.

Thereafter, the guests were ushered back outside to the steps of the Imperial Palace to watch the fireworks as they listened to Sirradra's anthem, Words of Unity. Once the fireworks concluded, the guests were led back into the palace for a ballroom dance, followed by a feast and drinking.