The Count Palatine's St. Alban's Day Message 2023

Dear Aspenwalders and friends from across the Empire and beyond:

On this joyous occasion of our first Saint Alban's Day, our de facto national day, I extend warm greetings to you all. As we gather, each in our own way, to mark this special day in our calendar, let us first reflect upon the great developments that have taken place in our electorate these past six months and look forward to the future of our electorate.

We have made significant strides in the past year, setting our symbols, our languages, our capital, and our court. I could not be more excited to see how our electorate grows and develops in the coming months and years.

Additionally, it is with great serendipity that Saint Alban's Day coincides with World Rainforest Day. This chance alignment highlights the interconnectedness of our values and passions in Aspenwald. As we honor Saint Alban's legacy of compassion and courage, let us also recognize the significance of preserving and protecting the world's delicate ecosystem. Today, let us renew our commitment to environmental stewardship and work collectively towards safeguarding the beauty and biodiversity of our planet's precious forests. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

In faith whereof, I wish you all a Happy Saint Alban's Day. May we carry the values of our patron saint in our hearts and actions, today and every day.

[Michael]