The Golden Crow Chronicles, 321 E.S.

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THE GOLDEN CROW CHRONICLES

New Reza, Haense

Tov and Yermey, 321 E.S. | Sun’s Smile, 1768

 12 pages

 

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Written by: Sigmar Baruch & Viktor Kortrevich

Published by: B&K Publishing

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ROYAL COURT OF 1767

Ekaterinburg Palace, Haense

A print of the inside of the Ekaterinburg Palace throne hall

 

The transcript of the court is included at the end of this article.

 

Last year the Crown declared a Royal Court to be held in the Ekaterinburg Palace to address the citizens of the kingdom’s new functions and the city's new expansions. This Royal Court was usual to most as many petitioners lined up to address their concerns and inquiries to the Crown. 

 

Firstly, His Lordship Petyr Ludovar sought to express his truth about the Trial against the neutered Jakob Ludovar. The aged man proclaimed his guilt and took longer than initially expected to file the reasons for his untruth. The Court erupted their dissatisfaction openly and impatiently waited for the elder to be dismissed. To no avail, the Lord pursued forward and forever stole the time from those gathered. After insults were thrown individually to the Palatine and the Baruch and Kovachev households; His Majesty finally declared that his past mistakes were forgiven and that the new verdict of the sixty-year old Trial was recorded in the documentation labeled; ‘The Rehabilitation of the Ludovars’. 

 

After the elderly man left with his entourage, the next petitioner presented themselves to the Crown. President Celestine E. Herbert hastily knelt down to her feet and awaited for the King’s motion to proceed. After motion was granted, Miss Celestine sought to bring her findings from her expedition to Athera to the Court. As conversation ensued, the word of Scyflings was brought up and panic began to ensue amongst those gathered around. Clansman Torvald Volik urged His Majesty to prepare for the inevitable and the suggestion was made that the order was declared to incumbent Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay to establish camp north along the Haeseni coastlines to prepare for invasion.

As the panic began to dwindle one person at a time, Bishop Anton approached the dais to express not his concern but a mere inquiry of his that has been left unanswered for some time now. That inquiry being whether the land neighboring Reinmar was still marked for construction- ultimately that marker was left up for far too long as construction plans were ceased long ago.

 

By the time Anton had departed his kinsmen Ser Osvald knelt before the King before he himself had an open-inquiry to His Majesty. That question merely being if he and Ser Bjornolf Stjorn could use a Haeseni flagship to recover old Haeseni artifacts to its rightful home. No further debate was held on the matter, the only request made by King Sigismund being to keep the Geltenkaros flagship out of harm's way.

 

While two years have passed since Lord Herzen, Henrik Vanir left this realm; his charity continues to live on beyond his life. A donation made on his behalf by Lord Viktor Kortrevich was made which brought thousands of units of resources now at the Kingdom’s disposal. These resources would ultimately be used to bolster up the defense along the Haeseni coastline and later construct Fort Buck. 

 

Written by: Viktor Kortrevich

 

*ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT*

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Transcribed by Juliyus Kortrevich

Petyr Ludovar’s Address to the Crown

 

Sigismund II: “Privej all, welcome to my Court. Let us begin today's session with haste - the first petitioner, advance towards the dais!”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Privej, your majesty. I am Petyr Karl Ludovar my Grandson said he'd talk to you about me arriving.”

Sigismund II: “Da, I was told. Speak your part.”

Sigismund II: “Well? What has brought you before my throne?”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “I've come to do something I should have done long ago.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Proclaim my guilt and tell the truth about the ludovar trial of 1707 aginist my uncle.”

Sigismund II: “The Tarcharman has come to converse this issue with myself a few months ago, da.”

Sigismund II: “I am told your testimony was made under the influence of coercion.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “And betrayed my family on the bases of Greed and mina. My dear brother da.”

Sigismund II: “My Edict, The Rehabilitation of House Ludovar, details the falsities of the Trial.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “I lied for 3 reasons your majesty.” 

Sigismund II: “Proceed.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “My First reason. I wanted my Uncle's Prince title and wealth, along with being the head of my family, I did it out of jealousy ” 

Sigismund II: “Proceed with your second reasoning, old man!” 

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “The Second was that I was bribed by the Preussens, for they were titles that would have passed out of the Preussens if my uncle's marriage remained and they bore children.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Finally, Lord Baruch” 

Petyr: “Me? Are ye aware ah wasn' even remotely close to bein' born yet?”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “ Lord Marius was a kinsman to Heinrik Amador, a lowlife whose family would collapse a mere ten years later, jealously craved the County of Mondstadt, a title given to the Ludovar family in just transaction by King Robert I,”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “And instead sought to return to his family’s station not through Haeseni hard work and determination, but heartlander bureaucracy. The Baruchs, Marius and Karl, as well as Mariya Kovachev, were all kinsmen or women with Heinrik Amador at the time.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Now, Looking around I can see that I've pissed off most of the people in here, but the truth has finally shown itself.”

Sigismund II: “Good, the truth is revealed, and the situation resolved by way of my rehabilitation of the Ludovars.”

Sigismund II: “This issue needs no further priority by myself and my subordinate branches of government.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Da, as I've been told. But what of the sins of the others? The Baruchs, Amadors? Will they be punished for their ancestors' sins.”

Sigismund II: “Niet, the sins of the forefathers do not apply to living.”

Petyr: “Do no' 'old me accountable for the hearsay sins o' long dead baruchs, we 'ave no' done the same to ye.”

Petyr Karl Ludovar: “Will they keep their title that was won through deceit and death.”

Petyr: “And wha' title is tha'? Mondstadt? Ah do no' recall 'oldin' tha' one...”

Sigismund II: “Da, they will keep their titles. You will do well to remember who brought you back into the Royal Fold, old man. Do not bring this issue to me again.”

Sigismund II: “Your family has been rehabilitated, along with you - your lies and deceit are forgotten by the Crown of Haense.”

Sigismund II: “Leave my sight.”

 

Findings from Second Expedition to Athera

 

Sigismund II: “President Herbert. Rise.”

Celestine: “As you may be aware, your Majesty, I have recently returned from an expedition to the continent of Athera! Our friends in the Silver City of Haelun'or were kind enough to offer to bring me along as an observer for their own expedition, and whilst there, I was able to return to the lands of old Siegrad.”

Celestine: “I wished to bring my findings before the court, for they are… Quite concerning, to say the least.” 

Celestine: “…When I traveled to Old Siegrad, your Majesty, I found… Few signs of human life.”

Sigismund II: “No signs of the scyflings? The barbarians that drove us out of Athera?”

Celestine: “There were animals aplenty, to be sure. And graves… Likely dug for the fallen in the aftermath of the Haeseni expedition's final battle.”

Celestine: “No, your Majesty. I simply found  totems, with strange markings engraved to them and even stranger pendants hanging around the objects.”

Sigismund II: “Mmmm.” 

Celestine: “No doubt, they were created with a spiritual pursuit, but what purpose that may be, I know not.”

Celestine: “It is my belief that they are /gone/ from athera, your Majesty.”

Celestine: “The Skyflings… They may very well be en route at this very moment- Please, do join me then Mister Volik.” 

Sigismund II: “You mean to say a barbarian horde is sailing across the seas, to attack us?”

Celestine: “Yes, your Majesty… Right now, and soon. We may have mere months to prepare.”

Celestine: “I had thought as much, but- Could not confirm my suspicions… If that is so, then they no doubt do intend to launch an invasion of the Kingdom of Haense.”

Sigismund II: “Da, they seek my life - The Crow King, whatever nonsense of theirs.”

Sigismund II: “This information will save lives, Celestine, I will see to it that you are appropriately rewarded for such.”

Sigismund II: “And for you Voliks.”

Sigismund II: “I shall be able to finally grant you the retribution your people so justly deserve.”

Sigismund II: “We shall slaughter the Scyflings on the shores of our Kingdom, to the last.”

Torvald Völik: “Aye, yer Majesty. My people are willing tae sacrifice their lives for ye, except fer a few unruly who are beginning tae question their oath made tae ye by our ancestors.”

Celestine: “Many thanks, your Majesty… And, one last thing.”

Sigismund II: “Da?”

Celestine: “I did observe one more interesting thing that Chief Volik and yourself might be interested in.”

Sigismund II: “Continue.”

Celestine: “There were no /bodies/ in Old Siegrad, sirs… But there were many graves. It would seem as though the Skyflings buried the dead in the aftermath of that great fight.”

Celestine: “I know not why.”

Celestine: “Likely, part of their honor code, if I had to offer to you my professional opinion.”

Sigismund II: “You saw no signs of corpses anywhere else?”

Celestine: “No, your Majesty… They had all been buried, I do believe. Ostensibly by the Skyflings, but possibly by an unknown tribe or faction.”

Celestine: “Although I must say that I saw no evidence of any third party during my time in Athera.”

Sigismund II: “My God… One would have to assume the worse - some vile spell at hand?”

Petyr: “Undead or no', the same preparations will need to be made.”

Torvald Völik:  “This is shiteful news.. Yer Majesty, the Scylfing's ships are meak, pathetic compared tae yers, but a significant time has passed and they will arrive soon enough.”

Sigismund II: “I do not wish to fight my fallen brethren.”

Celestine: “I… Do not know, I am an anthropologist, not a wizard, and I cannot hypothesize as to the meaning of this strange anomaly.”

Sigismund II: “I do not have a fleet ready to counter theirs, Voliks.”

Sigismund II: “They will reach our shores before we can get the ships ready for sea.”

Torvald Völik: “Nay, we will not be fighting our undead brethren. Likely, it is Bralt's way of showing what little honor he has tae us.”

Celestine: “My hypothesis as well, your Majesty. There was nothing to suggest that the dead had risen, only that they had been buried.”

Sigismund II: “They'd desecrate even their own dead, the Scyflings?”

Celestine: “Very consistent with other tribal honor codes that I have studied,” 

Sigismund II: “You mentioned all of Old Siegrad, which many Scyflings died there themselves.”

Torvald Völik: “Bralt is not capable of resurrectin' tha dead. But he is capable of bringin' untold suffering tae tha people of Haense.”

Sigismund II: “Good, good. I can deal with such a brute then.”

Celestine: “There were no Scyfling corpses either, your Majesty… All had been buried.”

Torvald Völik: “Do not underestimate him, yer Majesty. He is a cunning beast, and running out of options, he is at his most deadly.”

Sigismund II: “Mobilize the Army, Marshal Barclay, we shall have our coastline garrisoned.”

Erwin Barclay: “Of course your majesty. We'll be ready for them.”

Sigismund II: “I understand Bralt's cunning - but it means nothing me, he shall be destroyed, with the full might of the Haeseni Army.”

Karl Amador: “Your Majesty? If I may add something?”

Sigismund II: “Speak up, Amador.”

Celestine: “I offer you whatever assistance I might be able to provide, your Majesty… Although I am an adventurer and a scholar, not a warrior,”

Sigismund II: “You shall join me to the front, Celestine, the same with you, Voliks.”

Sigismund II: “I shall need your knowledge regarding the Scylfings, while we set for battle.”

Karl Amador: “I was talking to the Head of the Mages Order of the Empire some time ago.. And they said they felt necromancy was back in play again… So any assumptions of an army of undead coming this way might very well be right if we are to believe the mages.”

Sigismund II: “Da, I expect you to do such - The Alimar, my uncle, and any who have their grievances with that cursed man.”

Sigismund II: “I thank you for your addition, Lord Amador. For the sake of precautions, I shall prepare with that in mind.”

Karl Amador: “Make sure the soldiers have aurum weaponry.”

Sigismund II: “How long do you reckon it will take for Bralt's fleet to reach our horizons?”

Torvald Völik: “I can not say fer certain, but it could be as little as a year from now.”

Celestine: “Well.. If I may be frank your Majesty, they were already gone before I set back with the High Elves on our return voyage.”

Sigismund II: “Bah, this will have to be rushed then.”

Celestine: “I believe that we have mere months to prepare. Three, four perhaps….”

Celestine: “…Depending on the size of their fleet.”

Sigismund II: “I shall see you all on the battlefield. Let us continue with the next petitioner for now.”

 

Anton’s inquiry to the Crown

 

Anton: “Your majesty. I come before you today for a rather small inquiry, Koeng.”

Sigismund II: “Ofcourse, Bishop Anton, speak whatever it is you wish to speak.”

Anton: “I was walking from the duchy of Reinmar, when I passed the land reserved für the Halcourts. That sign has been collecting dust for a good couple of months now in Koeng. I wish to ask if there are still plans to build on that land.”

Sigismund II: “Niet, not anymore. Do the Barclays have their own designs for it?”

Anton: “Uhh nie. It was just a question as it is on the road from Reinmar to Reza.”

Sigismund II: “I shall send someone to take down the markers in the coming hours then.”

Anton: “That will be all from me Koeng, Gott bless Hocheid.”

 

 

Osvald’s request to the Crown

 

Sigismund II: “Rise, Ser Osvald. What do you seek of the Crown today?”

Ser Osvald Barclay: “Your highness, I shall keep this brief. The Brotherhood seeks to do an expedition to recover bits of Haeseni history to bring it back into the fold, and I seek your leave for the Army to use the flagship under the command of Ser Bjornolf Stjorn.”

Sigismund II: “I'd rather not lose the flagship to the Scyfling invasion, so da, take it far away to recover our relics.”

Sigismund II: “You will take only a ghost crew with you, as I will need all the soldiers I can get to defend the shores of Haense.”

Ser Osvald Barclay: “The Crew and the ship are expected to be back before the invasion, and you yourself have said that the ships are not to be used, so that is why I have carried out this petition.”

Ser Osvald Barclay: “The crew shall be made of volunteers, because some men might not want to risk their lives for a relic when there is an imminent invasion.”

Sigismund II: “Da, just keep the Geltenkaros out of harm's way.”

 

Henrik Vanir’s Final Donation

 

Sigismund II: “Do I have anyone else?”

Sigismund II: “Ah-hah, Viktor!”

Viktor: “In light of Lord Henrik's passing, I kept a promise to ensure his donation would be made to the Royal Treasury-- as I'm certain you've become aware a large supply of woods, cobble, and an assortment of bricks have made its way to the Crown's storage.”

Sigismund II: “Da, that it has over a thousand units worth of resources now at the Kingdom's disposal. To be used to bolster the defenses of Haense against the Scyflings, of course.”

Viktor: “It is a promise I sought to make since he himself wasn't able to carry it-- it's a donation made by me on behalf of the late-Lord Vanir.” He dipped his head.

Viktor: “Da, may you use these surplus of woods to construct defenses on the Haeseni coastlines and construct a plethora of ships.”

Viktor: “That is all, Your Majesty.”

Sigismund II: “Of course, of course. I shall remember the contribution.”

Sigismund II: “Many thanks, Lord Kortrevich.”

 

 

Sigismund II: “Announce the end of the session, Palatine.”

Petyr: “The crown would like to remind the denizens o' Haense o' the Nordlin' travel ban accordin' to the Royal Decree o' 320 ES. Keep yer families safe! Otherwise, Cour' is adjourned.”

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The Holes of Wintertime 

 

Deep in the holes of wintertime I woke 

Next to your side, by a warm fire of oak. 

You whispered so quietly in the cold, 

From your lips wisps of mist did twist and fold. 

 

You spoke to me about the spring softly, 

Said it was made by the lord above, for me. 

That he made it so we could gently lie

 Betwixt these hills until one day we die.

 

 Hidden way from the warmth of a summer’s 

Sun, away from the march of the dummers’ 

Drums, lying under golden oaken leaves,

 I told you I love you beneath those trees. 

 

And yet at last, when the autumn leaves fell

 You said you were no more under my spell 

I thought I’d stay together with you, so fair, 

But you left me there.

 

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THE EVERARDINE TOUR

The Weeping Wick Theater, New Reza

A rendering of the Weeping Wick Theater

 

The Everardines have been on a rally tour all across the empire, rallying their supporters for the upcoming election. The Chair of the Everardines, Amadeus D’Arryn, along with some of the Haeseni members like Lord Karl Amador and Lord Siguine Ruthern were in attendance and gave speeches on what they’ve accomplished, and what they wish to accomplish in the future. There was a large attendance for the political event, the Weeping Wick Theater was full of optimistic supporters of the faction. This event marks the beginning of the campaign for the upcoming election here in Haense, as they hope to see a large turnout in Haeseni voters. This is the second largest event the Everardines have held in New Reza, the first being the first Everardine National Convention. We will be following closely the next election and hope that both the Everardines and the Josephites work together to do what's best for Oren.

 

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Written by: Sigmar Baruch

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THE CROWN V. CORBISH

Novellen Palace, Helena

A painting of the Crown v. Corbish Trial, 1767

 

Earlier last summer, the Ministry of Justice by Order of the Solicitor General sent out a Subpoena to Siegmund Corbish on the following Articles of Laws; two defamation misdemeanors, two deviancy infractions, one extortion infraction, one theft conspiracy misdemeanor, one vandalism conspiracy misdemeanor, one trespassing infraction, one burglary misdemeanor and finally, one disturbing the peace infraction. 

 

The verdict of the two and half hour procession ended in finding the accused, Siegmund Corbish guilty of the singular charge of trespassing and not guilty on all other charges pressed against the defense. 

Mr. Siegmund Corbish would ultimately have a restraining order filed against him, which limits him from having any communication with the victim, Mary Lucille d’Arkent and her family, he is no longer allowed in the Barony of Carrington and finally if he finds himself in breach of this contract, a fine of five-hundred minas may be pressed against him. 

 

A more thorough explanation of the trial and the verdict is included in the documentation labeled ‘Ruling of The Crown v. Corbish’ 

We recommend you take a further examination over that document if you have unanswered questions about the trial.

 

Throughout the trial though, error in the evidence by the prosecution has stirred up debate on whether or not that should’ve been the end of the Trial and furthermore it being declared a Mistrial right then and there. The Defense, Mr. Konstantin Wick issued a public statement which outlines his blatant worry on why this should be a real concern for the future of Our Justice department. 

 

At the end of this article you’ll find Mr. Konstantin Wick’s document labeled; ‘On the Precedence in the Crown v. Corbish: The Integrity of Evidence’. We the writers at B&K Publishing, recommend for you, our readers, to take it upon yourselves to read this documentation in full to get a better understanding of Mr. Wick’s blatant concerns that should be examined more as a pressing issue.

 

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Written by: Viktor Kortrevich

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NOBILITY OF HANSETI-RUSKA

Haeseni Coat of Arms

 

The Haeseni Peerage includes many of the most prominent Houses the realm has viewed. Earlier last year, an updated record of the nobility peerage was released and features Houses most ancient and young. As it currently stands, The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska features eleven noble houses differing in stature; two ducal houses, two marquessate houses, three comital houses and three baronial houses.

 All of the Houses listed deserve their place as nobles and all aid in the Kingdom’s military functions, economic functions and most importantly political affairs.

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Everardine Party Symbol

 

Following the announcement from Sir Terrence May that he would not be seeking election for the next session of the House, I would like to extend my best wishes for him in the future. He has served our country and our people well, and we thank him for his diligent and unending service to the Imperial Diet and beyond.

 

 The Diet has been dissolved, and now two choices remain open to us. The people of Haense will have a clear choice. They can choose between our vision of society, where all individuals have the opportunity to achieve economic success, where government is accountable and open, and where we promote social responsibility over state authority. Or, we can elect a Josephite majority which will continue to be lacklustre and tired after years of power, whose benches will seek to further concentrate power in the hands of the bureaucracy. 

 

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SIR TERRENCE MAY RETIRES FROM OFFICE

THE END OF AN ERA

Varoche Hall, Helena 

During the 15th Imperial Diet, House of Commons session

 

‘To my honorable colleagues,

 

Before we continue with today’s proceedings, I would like to make a statement to this honorable House. I have just been informed that this sitting of the House of Commons shall be dissolved in four saint’s days time. Since 1736, I have served as a member of the Imperial Diet. From legislation that promotes transparency in the legislature, to the institution of juries, to the promotion of business and labor opportunities, to the increased funding to our clinics, to the passage of civil unions, it has been my pleasure to uplift every sector of our Imperial livelihood. In both times of war and peace, this body has stood to defend the values of a compassionate society. 

 

Some of us remember the days when we struggled to obtain the liberties we so enjoy today as subjects. We remember the War of Two Emperors and the fight for our dignity. We remember the Troubles and the path towards stability. Some of us have never known these struggles but pledge not to let Oren return to these dark days. I can confidently say that in this prolific period, I have had the highest privilege to work alongside many good public servants, engaging in the debates within this hallowed hall with fervor and optimism for the future of a nation we all love. To renew the spirit of a progressive and prosperous future, I have reflected deeply on how we can further achieve our shared vision. 

 

The structures of power and the opportunities to legislate for our peers must remain open to each successive generation. This body must reflect the generation it is meant to serve. I have concluded that my time has come to contribute to this effort. 

 

Therefore, I have decided that I shall not stand for re-election to the House of Commons and will be concluding my service of thirty-three years to the Imperial Diet at the end of this term. 

 

That is all I have to say on this matter. I thank my honorable friends for heeding to my remarks.’

 

Sir Terrence May

1736-1769

Statue of President May

 

As the former President Pro-Tempore Terrence May hangs up his coat from the Imperial legislative office, we must sit back and recognize Mr. May’s many contributions since he swore the Nauzican oath nearly thirty-three years ago. Since the time he stepped foot in Helena he has represented Haense in the best light and has devoted his life towards bettering Our Holy Orenian Empire. My colleague, Sigmar and I wish Mr. Terrence May a peaceful retirement that beckons him for many years to come. 

From the writers at B&K Publishing and the Haeseni populace we are forever indebted to your devoted service to your sovereign-state.

 

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Written by: Viktor Kortrevich

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HAESENI SHORES PREPARED FOR INVASION

THE RETURN OF BRALT ‘THE BOAR’?

Fort Buck, Haense

A sketching of Fort Buck on the eastern-most coastline of Hanseti

 

The Northern Haeseni coastline has been a place of constant construction after word reached King Sigismund and his administration that Bralt and his Scyffling savages are making their way from Athera to raze Haense and finish what they started from the Atheran expedition. The Scyfflings under Bralt had assaulted King Sigismund and his expeditionary force after they landed in Athera in hopes of visiting Siegrad, the birth of the Duchy of Haense, and discovering lost heirlooms. The imminent invasion has set afoot a large fort to be built within the Wickwald forest. The Fort and the Duchy of Valwyck are our greatest shot to hold off the Scyfflings from New Reza. We will follow this developing story as it happens, we pray for our strong Haeseni military and nobility who are risking their lives to save the capital of Haense and jewel of humanity, New Reza.

 

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HISTORICAL FIGURE OF THE YEAR

Robert Sigismund

Prince of Bihar

Lord Palatine of Haense

 

A mural of the Prince of Bihar, c.1690

 

Prince Robert Sigismund was born during the midst of the Alban Riots in 1620 to Lord Palatine Prince Henrik Otto and Lady Camille Stafyr. During his early years, he was educated in Biharist political thought established by the works of his father. In the shadow of his father and grandfather, Robert was occupied in the state of affairs until his eventual accession to the office of Lord Palatine. He served as Lord Palatine under four monarchs, serving two separate administrations from 1642 to 1655 and again from 1680 to 1688. He assumed the second highest office in the kingdom during the waning years of King Otto II and throughout the reign of Otto III. 

 

Within the first year of his administration, Prince Robert set out negotiating with the Estermont Company to form the Estermont-Markev Free Trade Agreement to strengthen the ties of the royal government to the merchant class in the realm. His administration focused on the organization of royal power, consolidating the authority of the Crown in other areas such as commerce and criminal justice with the imposition of the Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 1643. In response to increasing banditry, Prince Robert authorized increased law enforcement provisions and searches throughout the kingdom. At the outset of the Renatian Conflict, Prince Robert coordinated diplomatic efforts with the Kingdom of Santegia and the Duchy of Curon. Serving as a chief delegate in the Czena Confederation, the remainder of his tenure was dominated by the increasing military escalations with the Pertinaxi Regime. 

 

After the death of King Otto III in 1655, Prince Robert retreated from public life. During this period, he penned many works condemning the Kingdom of Renatus and assisted in efforts to coordinate further diplomatic efforts with the formation of the United Southern Alliance (U.S.A.). After the death of King Karl II, Haense entered a three-year interregnum which began with the short-lived reign of Franz I, whose death brought upon a succession crisis. The Crown was eventually passed to the Bihar branch and the line of Prince Robert became the main royal line of succession. Abdicating his pursuit of the Crown, Prince Robert saw the coronation of his son, King Sigmar in 1670. The elder Bihar was titled “Prince-Father” and served in an advisory capacity until his accession to the Palatinate by his son in 1680.

During his second administration, the Prince-Father launched investigations of dark magic within the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. After a period of inquiries and trials, the Bihar administration banished the remaining dark magic practitioners from the army. His son’s sudden death in 1681 had ushered in the reign of his grandson, King Robert (distinguished as the ‘Younger’ from his grandfather). The young king retained his grandfather as Lord Palatine for the seven eight years. 

 

The elder Bihar ran for the Imperial Parliament in 1688, founding the Common Civic Party and garnering the support of the Seventian Rights Lobby, winning the Markev prefecture. His campaigns for parliament garnered the ire of Heartlanders, resulting in a riot in Carolustadt that left the Prince-Father severely physically handicapped. He resigned his seat in Parliament, citing failing health and remaining out of the public sphere until his death in 1701.

 

((*Excerpted from the mind of Mr. Piov))

 

@Piov

 

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Editor's Note:

In the Next Edition.

Historical Report of Josef Baldemar

Tea Party in Ekaterinburg

Masquerade of Sins and Virtues in Novellen

Scylfing Invasion

And whatever else that may come. .

 

As you, our readers of Our Newspaper near the end of this year’s edition we openly wish to thank everyone who played an involvement in allowing this State Newspaper to be formed. When Lord Viktor and I presented this proposition to the Duma, it instantly saw passage and since then, ten years have passed and ten successful publications have been delivered to your door steps. 

 

With this Special Edition, we are selling this year’s edition at a higher premium to cover the expenses of the copies that are written in different languages. In next year’s edition, prices will have returned to the norm and Nauvmarian will be the only alternative copy you’ll be able to purchase.

 

We the Writers at B&K Publishing wish to remind our readers that each edition that is published at the end of every year pertains to the events that took place the year prior. We as a small working force work as swiftly as possible to put out our publishings in an efficient and cohesive manner. My constituent and I wish to formally reveal our utmost appreciation for the praise our last edition received from the far-reaches of the Empire.

 

This concludes Edition 10 of the The Golden Crow Chronicles, Edition 11 will be ready by the end of next year. 

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[Erilobar 139]

Vorion wonders if anyone will actually commission a poem some day. He shrugs and continues to read the fantastic newspaper, delivered to his doorstep.