Mournstone Writs of 1752

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The journey was long, nearly as challenging as the Trial of Fire they had set sail to complete. A few, new to the land of Arcas, had set sail months and years before the rest, eager to begin a new life away from the harsh living conditions of Vyranni. Now the final longboats had arrived, their journey taking several months, their stay in Vyranni longer as they sought to learn more of the old ways, to serve their gods better.

 

 Figures clad in purple and white armor disembark the boats.

 

Mournstone has returned

A painting of the most recent Trial of Fire, on the homeland of Vyranni

 

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Issued by Lily Greythorn on the 7th of The Grand Harvest, 1752

 

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I, Lily Mournstone, Lady-Matriarch of the House Mournstone, hereby declare that from this day forth any and all titles Balerion II Mournstone claimed prior under the name of Mournstone are returned, as well as any claim he holds to the Mournstone bloodline. Balerion II Mournstone, alongside his siblings and cousins have completed their Trial of Fire, marking them all as adults as per our tradition.

 

Of those who partook in the hunt and subsequent ritual, those named below are of Mournstone:

 

 

Of Gaius’ line: 

Decimus Mournstone

Voldrik IV Mournstone

Hektor II Mournstone

Valeria III Mournstone

Balerion II of Mournstone

 

Of Lily’s line: 

Elene ‘of Ash’ Greythorn

Alaric II Greythorn

Aein Mournstone

 

May they continue the traditions of old and raise the future generations the same

 

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Within the Writ disowning Balerion II, I had cited the Mournstone sword being pledged to the house of Ruthern. While I trust my line will follow my example, Voldrik IV of Gaius Mournstone is now a patriarch in his own right, having proven himself both on and off of the battlefield to be worthy of leading. As such, he is free to pledge his line to any lord he sees fit. 

 

May the old gods guide him, heart and mind, to what is right for his family. 

 

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I, Lily Mournstone, Lady-Matriarch of the House Mournstone, hereby declare that from this day forth Albrecht Mournstone is disowned no longer. The crimes of Valencia, her sins, and her attempts to cover them up, will stain his name no longer. 

 

May the old gods guide him, heart and mind, to what is right for his family.

 

 

 

Family Before Power,

Lily Greythorn

 

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A large Eurasian Eagle Owl would take flight across Arcas, reaching each of the newly returned Mournstones in turn, a note for each bound to his leg. It would read as follows:

 

Welcome to your new home,

 

I hope your journey to Arcas was not too hard. During your years away I have received word of your deeds, both good and bad. You have all made me proud to call you Mournstones and I hope you will take pride in both your own works and those of your house. I pray that the old gods will see fit to keep you all together, that they will guide you to value your traditions. Of your deeds, I wished to compliment each of you on your efforts in Vyranni:

 

Decimus: 

You quickly grasped the language and the religion of old, which is no small feat.

 

Voldrik IV:

Your leadership skills were highly praised, well done.

 

Hektor II:

Your skill in battle is said to bring honor to your namesake which is no small thing to accomplish.

 

Valeria III: 

Your bravery and knowledge brought great comfort to your family members. Continue to be a shining light, guiding them to what is right.

 

Balerion II:

You have learned to become humble, to seek the wisdom of others and not act selfishly. I am proud to call you Mournstone once more.

 

Aein: 

I hear your meads are said to be blessed by the gods themselves, for how much effort and dedication you give your chosen trade. I hope to see you continue this on Arcas.

 

Elene:

The youngest of those who fought in the Trial of Fire, you were said to show no fear, even when wounded. Do what is right, do what brings honor, as you were raised.

 

Alaric II:

Your skill in the crafts, your kind heart, was not unnoticed by those who inhabit our lands. May the gods continue to bless you, may your skills continue to improve. 

 

Sigr Pha Odweg,

Lily Greythorn

 

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Albrecht Mournstone smiles the suns smile from his tavern room, though withered and old. He hopes that one day, his family members will come to visit him, so that he can share his tales, one last time.