DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

DUCHY OF CRESTWATCH

Issued on the 13th of Sun’s Smile, 1921 . . .

TO ADRIA’S MOST LOYAL SUBJECTS AND PEERS,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Sir Reinolt von Draco the Duchy of Crestwatch, by lawful claim of descent and in recognition of extraordinary merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of the Duke of Crestwatch and his lawful heirs. 

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Duke receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the council of Adria. In turn, we charge the Duke of Crestwatch and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, and the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Draco never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE, 

   His Grace, John II van Aert, Duke of Adria, 

Count of Veletzia, Count of Varoche

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

BARONY OF HARLINGEN

Issued on the 13th of Sun’s Smile, 1921 . . .

TO ADRIA’S MOST LOYAL SUBJECTS AND PEERS,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Manus de Ruyer the Barony of Harlingen, by lawful claim of descent left to abandon during the days of the Petrine Empire. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of the Baron of Harlingen and his lawful heirs. 

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Baron receives the right to counsel his liege. In turn, we charge the Baron of Harlingen and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, and the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Ruyter never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE, 

   His Grace, John II van Aert, Duke of Adria, 

Count of Veletzia, Count of Varoche

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

COUNTY OF GELRE

Issued on the 13th of Owyn’s Flame, 1920 

TO ADRIA’S MOST LOYAL SUBJECTS AND PEERS,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Sir Lucien de Rouen the County of Gelre, by lawful claim of descent and in recognition of extraordinary merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of the Count of Gelre and his lawful heirs. Furthermore, the House of Ashford de Rouen shall be allowed the vacated properties of the House of Lewes where they may establish their home and household.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Count receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge the County of Gelre and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, and the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Ashford de Rouen never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE, 

   His Grace, John II, Duke of Adria, 

Count of Veletzia, Count of Varoche

17th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1919

In recognition of the natural succession of Markus Marie Sarkozic, the son of the late Countess Austina of Aldersberg, the County of Aldersberg is hereby formally revoked from Cressida of Aldersberg and granted to Markus Marie Sarkozic. He shall formally be styled Count Markus of Aldersberg and be afforded a seat in the Adrian Duma as befitting his station. Additionally, he shall receive all rights, properties, and honors assigned to the County of Aldersberg.

The Duchy of Adria acts within the rights of clauses I and III of the Armistice of 1918 to administer its sworn vassals and held properties.

His Grace, Heinrik I, Duke of Adria, 1st Count of Veletzia, Count-Dowager of Aldersberg, Head of the Northern House Sarkozic, Founder of Velec

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

COUNTY OF SUSA

8th of Sigismund's End, 1913

TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Justinian Basrid the County of Susa, by lawful claim of descent. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of Count Basrid and his lawful heirs.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Count receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge Count Basrid  and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Basrid never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE 

   His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Caron-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the South, Keeper of the Swans

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

COUNTY OF ALDERSBERG

16th of the The Amber Cold, 1909

TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Austina Prudence Sarkozic the County of Aldersberg, by lawful claim of descent and in recognition of extraordinary merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of the Countess of Aldersberg and her lawful heirs.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Countess receives the right to counsel her liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge the Countess of Aldersberg and hher heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, the enforcement of laws. Her rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise her sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Aldersberg  never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE

   His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Count-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the South, Keeper of the Swans

DUCAL AFFIRMATION FOR

HOUSE IVANOVICH 

9th of Sun's Smile, 1907

TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we bestow unto Jan Arpad Ivanovich the County of Vaška as well as affirming the County of Pravets, and the Barony of Cherskavy by lawful claim of descent and in recognition of merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of Jan Arpad Ivanovich and his lawful heirs.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Count receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge Count Ivanovich and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, and the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria and may the House of Ivanovich never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE

   His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Baron-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the South, Keeper of the Swans

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

BARONY OF EULERSBURG

9th of Sun's Smile, 1907

TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Stefan Euler  the Barony of Eulersburg in recognition of extraordinary merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of Stefan Euler and his lawful heirs.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Baron  receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge Baron Euler and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria and may the House of Euler never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE

   His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Baron-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the South, Keeper of the Swans

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

COUNTY OF VAROCHE

9th of Sun's Smile, 1907

TO THE DUCHY OF ADRIA,

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Sigismond Varoche the County of Varoche, by lawful claim of descent and in recognition of extraordinary merit. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of Count Varoche and his lawful heirs.

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Count receives the right to counsel his liege, and is so entitled to a seat in the Ducal Duma. In turn, we charge Count Varoche and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria and may the House of Varoche never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 
 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE

   His Grace, Heinrik I Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Count of Veletzia, Baron-Consort of Aldersberg, Protector of the South, Keeper of the Swans