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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Tenure''': 19th of The Deep Cold, 1788 - 18th of Malin's Welcome, 1791
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Predecessor''': [[Oisin O'Rourke, Count of Halstaig|Oisin O'Rourke]]
 
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'''Padraig O'Rourke''' was a well-respected man who helped shape the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] into what it is today. Born in Aeldin, the man moved to [[Arcas]] when he was ten. From there he grew up with his cousins & siblings in the countryside of [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin|Kaedrin]]. Through rigorous work he managed to secure himself mayorship of [[Owynsburg]], then Minister of the [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin]] & later Secretary of the Interior in the [[Holy Orenian Empire]].
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'''Padraig Pious O'Rourke''' ([[Common]]: ''Patrick Pious''; [[High Imperial]]: ''Patricius Pious'') monikered, '''Padraig 'The Grim'''' was the 2nd Count of Halstaig, Secretary of the Interior of Oren, Minister of Labor of Kaedrin, and Lord Mayor of Owynsburg. Padraig was born to Clover Augusta and Pious Padrick in the realm of [[Aeldin]]. Growing up away from the blights of Iblees on [[Arcas]], Padraig had a relatively simple childhood. However, when his father died in 1756, Padraig along with his cousins sailed to [[Arcas]] to start anew. They landed in [[Owynsburg]] and started a printing and equine business. In 1764, when the Imperial Diet was reformed, Padraig entered a career of politics, serving as a member of the [[The Josephites|Josephite Party]]. His career took off and it saw him reaching many high-ranking positions in Imperial society.
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== Tenure as Lord Mayor of Owynsburg; 1770-1775 ==
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After having lived in [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin|Kaedrin]] for almost a decade, Padraig had amassed enough support to where he believed he could successfully run for Lord Mayor - And so he did. In 1769 he would challenge the incumbent mayor, Edmund Bren for office. During his campaigning season, two assassins dressed in the garbs of the Hangmen would break into his home and attempt to assassinate the O'Rourke. However, after hearing the commotion [[Imperial State Army]] reinforcements arrived under the command of [[Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, 2nd Duke of Sunholdt|Peter d'Arkent]]. After a lengthy battle, the Imperial State Army emerged victorious, and the Hangmen, slain. Padraig along with many other members of the [[House of Rourke]], publicly accused Edmund Bren of sending the assassins. Edmund denied the accusations and sued Padraig for slander. In a settlement agreement, Padraig agreed to pay Bren a sum of 7,500 minas. [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/192456-settlement-agreement-bren-v-orourke/?tab=comments#comment-1778046]
  
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The elections would go on as planned, a debate was held, and later elections were held as tradition demanded, but again a scandal arose; non-Kaedreni citizens had voted. The rigging affair was reviewed and a new election was held, this time Padraig O'Rourke would take the lead and win the elections.
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Born to Pious O'Rourke & Clover Agusta, Padraig O'Rourke was born in Galave, [[Aeldin]]. In the town of Galaeve, the young O'Rourke was able to master many skills that served him greatly in his later life. From horseback riding to manipulation, there was never something not to learn from the Aeldin town. When Padraig was twelve, he set sail with his cousins & siblings to [[Arcas]] where he spent the rest of his life. Arcas served as his output for all his talents & skills. Once reaching the new land, the first place he called home was [[Owynsburg]], [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin|Kaedrin]]. When his cousin; Oisin O'Rourke turned eighteen he was rewarded with an estate outside of [[Owynsburg]] which is where the O'Rourke family moved to.
 
  
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At the age of twenty, Padraig started his first career as a manager of a printing press which later became the first asset of the O'Rourke Company. Padraig's next business plan was to open a tavern in [[Owynsburg]]. Up until Padraig & his sister Quinn established the first tavern, the town went tavern-less which led to a shortage of travelers & citizens. Once the tavern was proven successful, Padraig went to open the last business of the O'Rourke company; a horse breeding organization. To start, the help of Donovan O'Rourke was enlisted to gather suitable horses for breeding. When that was done, all the horses were moved to stables at the O'Rourke Estate where they were bred & milked for the best of the best. Private contracts were soon made with militia's & militaries of [[Arcas]] once the O'Rourkes proved that they truly had produced the best horses. The O'Rourke Company went on to establish many other branches, including Murkywater, Orlov Co & Imperial Heavy Industries.
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After Padraig's term as Lord Mayor of Owynsburg came to an end, he was extended an invite by the Lieutenant Governor General of Kaedrin to partake on the Kaedrini Council. He accepted and was made the Minister of Labor for Kaedrin; a role previously held by his friend Marina Dubois. His cousin, [[Oisin O'Rourke, Count of Halstaig|Oisin]], was extended a similar invitation and he was made Minister of Defense for Kaedrin, a role in which he would hold alongside Padraig until death.
  
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In 1767 the Josephite Convention was announced to take place in [[New Reza]], [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Haense]] in the N.G.S Museum. With his cousin Oisin O'Rourke & bodyguards from The O'Rourke Company, Padraig journeyed to the highlander city to attend. The evening went over smoothly & it became clear politics were the next thing [[House of Rourke|House O'Rourke]] would place its hand in. A few years later with the announcement of the 16th Imperial Diet being formed, Oisin O'Rourke ran under the [[The Josephites|Josephite]] banner as a candidate. When he won with the Josephites being the majority party of the house, Padraig decided to spread the Josephite influence into the heart of [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin|Kaedrin]] & what better way to do that than became mayor of [[Owynsburg]].
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Upon [[Jonah Stahl-Elendil]]'s elevation to Archchancellor, Padraig has been selected to serve under him as Secretary of the Interior (later known as Minister of the Home Office). His appointment was met with immediate controversy as many denizens of the [[Kingdom of Haense]] who were primarily [[The Everardines|Evardines]] were upset that only members of the [[The Josephites|Josephite Party]] were being selected to serve upon the Council of State. In addition, Padraig was selected to the interior office despite not having worked in it prior. This outraged those who believed Haenseni, Angelika Bykov, the previous Deputy-Secretary should have been promoted to Secretary of the Interior instead of Padraig.
  
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In 1769 Padraig launched his campaign to become mayor. With his new allies The [[House of Komnenos|Komnenos's]] & Cenobia's backing him, he managed to rally the majority of [[Owynsburg]] citizens to vote for him. A year later in 1770 when the votes were made known, Padraig O'Rourke decisively won against Edmund Bren, whom he accused of hiring assassins to murder him a month before the election. The O'Rourke administration brought in many new changes to the city. Taxes were cut in half, construction of a proper hospital & marketplace were brought forth & outside walls were erected around the valley to defend against the Hangmen raiders.
 
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When Padraig's term as mayor was coming to an end, instead of running for re-election he nominated his friend; Alexios Komnenos to run instead, so he could focus on a new area; The House of Commons. Seeing the Josephite success during the last session, Padraig stepped up to the plate & ran himself in the 17th Imperial Diet election. To the shock of no one, Padraig was able to get into the house with ease, starting his new career as a member of the House of Commons. Within a few days of his newest position, he was given the title & job of Minister of Labor in [[Commonwealth of Kaedrin|Kaedrin]] where he was to oversee kaedrini activity inside & outside of the [[Owynsburg]] walls.
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For eight long years, Padraig continued to hold his position in the kaedrini government until 1783 when a new imperial cabinet was formed by [[Jonah Stahl-Elendil]]; the head of the Josephite party. Jonah called Padraig to the capital of the [[Holy Orenian Empire]], [[Helena]] to take up to a position as Secretary of the Interior. Without hesitation, Padraig answered the call & the very next day he rode to the capital to meet with the new Archchancellor. The previous Secretary of the Interior; Edward Galbraith left many holes within the interior ministry, holes which Padraig quickly filled. Almost instantly the citizens of the empire were able to see the changes at work, the clerk's office led by Annabelle Kelmenour was allowed more freedom. The long ineffective livery board of [[Helena]] was abolished & replaced by the Aldermen organization which created many new legal reforms to the city, allowing it to operate more autonomously from the greater government.
 
  
 
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Padraig Pious O'Rourke
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"The Adunian Pioneer" by Rayehm Wynsehn, c. 1770
Count of Halstaig
Tenure: 19th of the Deep Cold, 1788 - 18th of Malin's Welcome, 1791
Predecessor: Oisin O'Rourke
Successor: Anastasia O'Rourke
Secretary of the Interior
Tenure: 1st of the Amber Cold, 1783 - 18th of Malin's Welcome, 1791
Predecessor: Sir Edward Galbraith
Successor: Dimitri Orlov
Minister of Labor
Tenure: 24th of Sun's Smile, 1775 - 11th of the Grand Harvest, 1783
Predecessor: Marina Dubois
Successor: Sir Alexios Komnenos
Lord Mayor of Owynsburg
Tenure: 1st of the Amber Cold, 1770 - 24th of Sun's Smile, 1775
Predecessor: Edmund Bren
Successor: Sir Alexios Komnenos
Race: Adunian
Born: 2nd of Sun's Smile, 1744, Galaeve, Aeldin
Died: 15th of The Amber Cold, 1791, Helena, Oren
Spouse: Illaena Stahl-Elendil
House: orourke2.png O'Rourke
Father: Pious O'Rourke
Mother: Clover Augusta

Padraig Pious O'Rourke (Common: Patrick Pious; High Imperial: Patricius Pious) monikered, Padraig 'The Grim' was the 2nd Count of Halstaig, Secretary of the Interior of Oren, Minister of Labor of Kaedrin, and Lord Mayor of Owynsburg. Padraig was born to Clover Augusta and Pious Padrick in the realm of Aeldin. Growing up away from the blights of Iblees on Arcas, Padraig had a relatively simple childhood. However, when his father died in 1756, Padraig along with his cousins sailed to Arcas to start anew. They landed in Owynsburg and started a printing and equine business. In 1764, when the Imperial Diet was reformed, Padraig entered a career of politics, serving as a member of the Josephite Party. His career took off and it saw him reaching many high-ranking positions in Imperial society.

Tenure as Lord Mayor of Owynsburg; 1770-1775

After having lived in Kaedrin for almost a decade, Padraig had amassed enough support to where he believed he could successfully run for Lord Mayor - And so he did. In 1769 he would challenge the incumbent mayor, Edmund Bren for office. During his campaigning season, two assassins dressed in the garbs of the Hangmen would break into his home and attempt to assassinate the O'Rourke. However, after hearing the commotion Imperial State Army reinforcements arrived under the command of Peter d'Arkent. After a lengthy battle, the Imperial State Army emerged victorious, and the Hangmen, slain. Padraig along with many other members of the House of Rourke, publicly accused Edmund Bren of sending the assassins. Edmund denied the accusations and sued Padraig for slander. In a settlement agreement, Padraig agreed to pay Bren a sum of 7,500 minas. [1]

The elections would go on as planned, a debate was held, and later elections were held as tradition demanded, but again a scandal arose; non-Kaedreni citizens had voted. The rigging affair was reviewed and a new election was held, this time Padraig O'Rourke would take the lead and win the elections.

Tenure as Minister of Labor; 1775-1783

After Padraig's term as Lord Mayor of Owynsburg came to an end, he was extended an invite by the Lieutenant Governor General of Kaedrin to partake on the Kaedrini Council. He accepted and was made the Minister of Labor for Kaedrin; a role previously held by his friend Marina Dubois. His cousin, Oisin, was extended a similar invitation and he was made Minister of Defense for Kaedrin, a role in which he would hold alongside Padraig until death.

The Stahl-Elendil Administration; 1783-1791

Upon Jonah Stahl-Elendil's elevation to Archchancellor, Padraig has been selected to serve under him as Secretary of the Interior (later known as Minister of the Home Office). His appointment was met with immediate controversy as many denizens of the Kingdom of Haense who were primarily Evardines were upset that only members of the Josephite Party were being selected to serve upon the Council of State. In addition, Padraig was selected to the interior office despite not having worked in it prior. This outraged those who believed Haenseni, Angelika Bykov, the previous Deputy-Secretary should have been promoted to Secretary of the Interior instead of Padraig.


Reign as Count of Halstaig; 1788-1791

Death

In 1788, allegations were launched at Padraig by Tanith Vursur, claiming he had assaulted & tortured her with the help of Ostromir Carrion. Both Padraig & Ostromir found this accusation utterly disgusting & started planning to take this battle to the Orenian courts. In the following month, an investigation was underway by The Ministry of Justice which found both Padraig & Ostromir innocent of all crimes. Miss Vursur in a fit of rage self-exiled herself to Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. This caused Miss Vursur's friend; Edward Napier & his orcish bride to plan an attack on Padraig.

Winter came and went & Miss Vursur kept trying to rally support for what she claims was "unfair justice". One day in the spring of 1789, Edward Napier & his orc wife finally launched their surprise attack on Padraig, jumping him on the road just outside of Helena. Using a bowie knife, Edward clashed his throat open & his wife brutally smashed him into the road like a rag doll. Not wanting to continue the fight, Padraig was able to push himself to his feet & run back inside of the city to inform the Imperial State Army.

The Imperial State Army quickly apprehended the attackers & took them into custody. Meanwhile, Padraig was ushered into the Helena Hospital where Jacquelyn Cenobia, an army medic & close friend attended to him until a paladin arrived to fully heal him. Edward was later charged with first-degree assault & his wife was slaughtered within imperial cells.

As it so happens, the trial for Edward Napier fell through soon after Padraig died the year after. It is unknown how Padraig passed but many theories he either succumbed to his wounds or one of Miss Vursurs supporters finally got to him. Padraig was buried on the 6th of Harren's Folly, 1791 at Charlesport beside his cousin, Oisin.


Issue

Name Birth Death Marriage
Anastasia O'Rourke, Countess of Halstaig 11th of Snow's Maiden, 1770 Alive Carter Alexios Komnenos, Count-Consort of Halstaig Firstborn daughter. Countess of Halstaig.
Patrick O'Rourke 2nd of Sun's Smile, 1774 Alive Emilia Morgryn Firstborn son. Absent during his formative years and his father's death, thus leading to his older sister inheriting the title.
Cristonia O'Rourke, Baroness-Consort of Pyrmont 20th of Malin's Welcome, 1782 Alive John Frederick Hartcold Secondborn daughter.
Eavan O'Rourke 9th of the Grand Harvest, 1786 Alive Unwed Thirdborn daughter.

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