Eastmark, Westmark, and Curon

[Suxals 529]

Three of One; A brief history of Curonia and Courland

 

 

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“Some of you might have forgotten, others are simply too young, but the confusion is understandable nonetheless. Due to the recent events, I have decided to write down part of our history with the intent of educating you, brethren of the realm, and in hopes of promulgating the welfare of humankind.

Two centuries ago in the days of Vailor, the Duke Percival Staunton was bestowed three counties beneath his ducal seat. Centered and surrounded by forest was Curon. East, and in the Rigan mountains was Eastmark. West, and in the plains and tundra was Westmark. In Axios, the years of King Tobias, the three became duchies, beneath his royal seat. Curon became the crownlands, the title of the heir to the Kingdom, which passed eventually to Duke Karl I Devereux of Curon - founder of Curonia, whose line today remains the sole heir to the Kingdom of Courland. Held by the other children of Tobias - the Duchies of Westmark and Eastmark. House Merentel, an ancient vassal of House Devereux, and Baron of Hallowfell, resided in Eastmark. It is said that one of the progenitors of House Merentel was the Duke of Eastmark.

 

Thus feudal law and historical precedent do bind the House of Devereux to their leal and familial vassal in Eastmark, whose right of blood and levy lay claim unto their title. Whosoever would voice doubt to the Godly and feudal rightfulness in Curonia, would therein be seen to be sowing dissent against the stability and union of mankind. We of Curonia are traditional, and we of Curonia have long memories, and time honored histories. In Curonia there are now two reunited - Eastmark, Curon. In two we find union, but we find it unfinished.”
 

 

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-Angelo Ferdinand de Alba, Count of Astorga & Castellan of Ursidae Stronghold.