Aerlig swears in new Protector

Adelwin, Aerlig- The coronation of the fifth Aerlig Protector took place last week, with the swearing in of former Prime Minister Lachlan Powers as the nations head of state.

Crowds lined the streets of the nations new capital, Adelwin, to cheer the hometown citizen, who will be the first person from the capital city to serve in the nations top job. The ceremony saw a procession up the cities main street, Republic Drive, terminating at the top of the hill with the Oath of Office at Statesman House, the Aerlig National Parliament. Prime Minister Zachery Klass congratulated the new leader, wishing him the best of luck.

Mr Powers fills the position which has been largely vacant over the past four to five months, and is one of just two remaining original citizens of the Republic. Protector Powers immediately issued a statement drawing the Central Court under the power of the Protector, as is allowed under the constitution.