The Petrine Laurel

[Office of the Registry 2323]

 

 

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It is the pleasure of the Imperial Crown and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to, once every four years, award the PETRINE LAUREL for excellence and achievements in a variety of fields. Works may be literary, artistic, scientific or political - but all must be submitted in the form of writing. A book, an anthology of poems, a treatise, an essay, a blueprint or a patent all may be eligible for consideration. The award only applies to subjects of the Orenian Empire. 

 

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Works considered to be relevant to the cultural theme of the country, progressive, innovative and boundary-pushing are likely to win the Laurel. Alongside the award itself - a golden chalice, and the postnominal P.L - there is a 1500 M prize gifted to the winner. While a award conceived in 1768, the Committee of the Petrine Laurel has chosen several works to be grandfathered in, primarily to serve as an example of quality works in hopes of inspiring future works for the 1772 Laurel and beyond.

 

 

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R E C I P I E N T S

 

 

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1740

Otto Cetibor Barrow @yopplwasupxxx

Knowledge of Knowledge

 

Otto Barrow wrote this extensive treatise on the varied types of knowledge in the 1740s during his tutelage of a young Lord Helena. The missive stands out as exceptionally unique for its time - a flowering for the intellectual tradition that would define a new empire. We often take modern sensibilities for granted, but the state of the empire and continent in the 1740s was a vicious and vulgar one, and to cultivate a higher sense of education among its youth laid a foundation for intellectual pursuits in the future. For carrying on our scholastic tradition through our most uncertain times, the 1740 Petrine Laurel is awarded to Otto Cetibor Barrow.

 

1744

HIM Peter III @ARCHITECUS

Why We Fight

 

His Imperial Majesty Peter III personally penned this treatise at the height of the 7th Nordling War in 1744. The context of the era was one of great uncertainty, but through imperial grit and strategy, the fortune of the empire began to turn - whether through the defenses of the Gunner Towers or the daring rescue of the Empress by General Sabari. Our emperor’s defiance against their raids and massacres is encapsulated in his rhetoric, which captures the Orenian spirit and why it inevitably prevailed against the sentiments of his adversary. For capturing the essence of the Nordling War with brilliant rhetoric, the 1744 Petrine Laurel is awarded to HIM Peter III.

 

1748

His Grace, John d’Arkent, KCHE @BenevolentManacles

Our Ester

 

Sir John d’Arkent wrote this letter after the most tragic events of Ester Rose’s decapitation by the Chief Godric. An emotional and personal piece, it still reveals a valuable aspect of the 7th Nordling War. For all the national rhetoric and heated pamphleteering and propaganda, this letter shows a true and grim side of war - and its terrible effects on the individual. For showcasing the human tragedy of war and consecrating the martyrdom of an imperial patriot, the 1748 Laurel is awarded to Sir John d’Arkent.

 

1752

His Excellency, Sir Simon Basrid, KCS @Cracker

The Tapestry of Man

 

His Excellency, Simon Basrid KCS wrote this summary of humanity coming just after the zenith of the time of troubles and the brutality of the Nordling War began to wind down. Written with firm optimism and rich historical analysis, Basrid put to paper a concept that had long been in the Imperial ethos - the Tapestry of Man, a unifying identity, culture and shared history that those who elected to participate in the tradition of Horen would be rewarded immensely. For pontificating this pivotal concept at such a critical time in history, the 1752 Laurel is awarded to Simon Basrid, KCS. 

 

1756

Georg Lothar @Piov

I Would have Perished Had I Not Persisted

 

Georg Lothar wrote this treatise in patronage of a young King Sigismund II revealing the Haeseni perspective of the Nordling war. Mr. Lothar speaks of the separation between the tyrant Nordling leaders, and their hapless peoples, drawn into a conflict they were powerless to stop. He speaks of being wise to our own virtues, and not falling into the actions of those we so bitterly fought. Lastly, he highlights the importance of unity and Empire, ‘One God, One Emperor, One Country’. For this testament to the bond of Empire in Haeseni context, the 1756 Laurel is awarded to Mr. George Lothar.

 

1760

Franz Nikolai Sarkozic @Nectorist

Dinner at Karlomans

 

Franz Nikolai Sarkozic wrote this fictional piece as an annotated recording of a heated dinner discussion at a household in Haense, wherein the war, politics, the country and morality were discussed heatedly. Masterfully dictated and written, Dinner at Karloman’s provides a unique insight into personal thoughts and life of the war era. The 1760 Laurel is awarded to Franz Nikolai Sarkozic.

 

1764

Sir Terrence May, GCM @Piov

Conscience of State

 

Sir Terrence May, GCM, arguably the greatest politician of the 18th century, consecrated his political legacy in this treatise in 1761 on the subject of the institution of the Senate, a most august wing of our government that has now evolved in the form of the House of Commons. Sir Terrence showcases the great value and power in the empire’s legislative and democratic institutions. For an outstanding review of our democratic spirit and thorough analysis of the institution, the 1764 Laurel is awarded to Sir Terrence May, GCM.

 

1768

Sir Frederick Armas, KHE IG @Esterlen

Map of the Empire c. 1765

 

Sir Frederick Armas, KHE, IG, drafted this map in 1765 to best reflect the new political situation following the end of the 7th Nordling War. A masterpiece of design, ethnography and geography, it illustrates the component parts of the Empire with an excellent amount of detail, along with rich descriptions of each region it showcases. For its artistry and utility, the Laurel is awarded to Sir Frederick Armas, KHE.

 

 

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There will be an awards ceremony for the presentation of the 1768 Laurel to Sir Frederick Armas or a representative of his estate at the Novellen Theatre alongside a brief dinner party. 

 

(5/28/20 @ 6 PM EST)

 

All previous winners of the Laurel are invited to attend as well to be commemorated for their work. 

The event is open to the public, and all may attend.

 

 

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OOC 

 

If you wish to submit works for the Laurel of the 1768 - 1772 period, please fill out this form. Submissions are only eligible during the four year period.

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYtrclx7quAOlEVVOdf86I-9lPjaHYxocbDQ-hMsBpMBkyQ/viewform