BOD Notice to the Populace

To the members of the Kingdom of Blackspire,

We want to share an important update with the populace regarding the ballots from the Althing held on February 7, 2026, at Satyr’s Hollow, and the steps that have followed.

A full recount of the 2/7 ballot, including the original appeal, has now been completed, due to concerns about the recount results from the 2/21/26 ballots. This recount was performed multiple times by separate members of the Board of Directors using ballots with voter identifying information redacted, in order to preserve voter privacy while allowing for impartial review.

The originally announced results of the appeal were:
YES 35 | NO 37 | ABSTAIN 1 — Did Not Pass
Following multiple recounts from separate BoD Members, the results were found to be:
YES 37 | NO 33 | ABSTAIN 2 — The Appeal Passed

Based on these recounts, it has been determined that the appeal should have been recognized as passing at the time of the original count. Additionally, all items on both the 2/7/26 ballots and the 2/21/26 ballots were off by a margin of 1-5 votes individually, though only the appeal had enough margin of difference to have passed both times.

The appeal would have passed both times regardless of disqualification of any votes for, against, or abstaining from it, though voter qualification was performed for all ballots counted.

Because of this discrepancy and the concerns it has raised, the board made the unanimous decision to open an investigation on the matter, as there may be legal ramifications and we are obligated by Oregon law to review the matter. A special investigation committee has been formed to review the facts thoroughly and impartially, and to provide its findings to the Board of Directors for review and action.

As this matter involves board-level conduct and carries legal implications, it is not being handled through the standard grievance investigation process. The Board of Directors has a legal duty to review and act on matters of this nature and is proceeding in accordance with that obligation. This includes compliance with applicable governing documents and Oregon legal requirements regarding nonprofit oversight and board responsibility.

We know this news may bring frustration, concern, and many questions. We want to reassure the community that everyone involved in this process is a volunteer acting in service to the Dream and to the health of this organization. Our shared goal is, and has always been, to help ensure that Blackspire remains a community where people can participate safely, have fun, and feel heard.

It is important to us that members of our community feel safe voicing their concerns. We ask the populace to give both the Board and the special investigation committee the time and space needed to complete this process carefully, fairly, and responsibly. Decisions will be made based on the findings of the investigation and the information available. Please try to avoid directly messaging the BOD about this investigation - documentation and process is important in maintaining control of the facts.

If you have direct concerns, or information that you believe is important for the Board or relevant to this case, please send it to kingdomofblackspire@gmail.com so it can be received through an official channel.

We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the continued wellbeing of our community. Additional updates will be shared as appropriate once the investigation has concluded or there is confirmed information that should be communicated to the populace.

Thank you for your patience, your care for this community, and your continued commitment to this Kingdom.

In service,
Blackspire Inc Board of Directors