KOENAS CURATION - First Edition

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KOENAS CURATION

First Edition

A Bi-Yearly Report by Queen Viktoria on the happenings of the Royals, Court, and the Culture in Hanseti-Ruska

A report from 324-325 ES

[1771-1772]

 

 

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Table of Contents

I. Royal and Court Announcements

II. The Scyfling Invasion

III. Military Updates, Honours, and Activities

IV.  Recently, In literature

V. Summary of City Events

VI. Special Mentions & Honoured Figures

 

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I. Royal and Court Announcements

 

The Birth of the Crown Prince

 King Sigismund and I’s first son, Josef Sigismund Barbanov, was born on the 8th of Vzmey and Hynk, 325 ES [First Seed, 1772]. The new Prince shares the hair colour of his forefathers, though takes a Ruthern colour of eye. The infant prince thus far shows interest in the outdoors, and animals.

 

Reform of the Aulic Council

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 Written and published by His Grace, Petyr Baruch, Palatine of Haeseni-Ruska, this new document outlines the positions, titles, and powers of each member of the Aulic Council. An informative and much needed reform about the leadership of Hanseti-Ruska, and how far the positions go in power.

 

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II. The Scyfling Invasion

 

Siege of Vasiland

 A year long Siege, beginning in 323 ES [1770], and the Haeseni finally being victorious in 324 ES [1771], due to  the use of siege ladders after the initial bombardment of the keep failed. The keep itself is now in quite sore of a state, and the House of Vanir has taken many losses, but with this victory, the Scyflings lose a foothold close to our Capital, New Reza.

 

Assault of Metterden

 A defense organized by myself, the second attack on the Ruthern Keep took place in 324 ES [1771], where the Scyfling invaders used overturned boats as shields and ladders in an attempt to gain access to our walls. The use of ballista on the gatehouse of Metterden took down one of the two ship shields, while the other was able to create a ramp up onto our wall, where Siguine var Ruthern gave his life in defense of his home. The bombardment was eventually pushed back, but not before many were injured.

 

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 The Scyfling Invasion remains a difficult fought war, and I hope dearly that it is coming to a close. With more victories we come ever closer to preserving our way of life and our Kingdom. I thank all of the medics that continue to attend these battles, and without them, myself and my newborn son may not have survived this war.

 

We would have Perished had we not Persisted.

 

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III. Military Updates, and Activities

 

Skirmish with the Imperial State Army

 On Tov and Yermey, 324 ES [Suns Smile, 1771], the Haense Royal Army set out for a field near Kaedrin, to meet the Imperial State Army for training skirmishes. The two armies took turns starting the battles, at sides of advantage and disadvantage, and the score overall was a tie, at Four for the Haeseni, and Four for the Imperial Army.

 

The Medics Training

 With the Scyfling battle continuing on, and the number of wounded rising each altercation, the HRA has seen fit to set up training for soldiers within the army to learn basic field medicine. The training is considered to be a large success, as fourteen soldiers attended, and have all been deemed fit to use the knowledge as needed in and after battle.

 

Oaths and Promotions

 Those Oathed into the Haense Royal Army and Promoted in 324 and 325 ES

 

The Oaths

Boris var Ruthern

Gabriel Merce

Ardryll Gostaith

Sacul Risha

Robus Blaspel

 

The Promotions

Demetrius Ruthern to Lieutenant

Ser Ivan to Lieutenant

Manfred Barclay to Lieutenant

Sir Osvald Barclay to Sergeant

Llewelyn to Armiger

 

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IV. Recently, In Literature

 Studies, and literature based on and around, or written by the Haeseni

 

A Study of Herbs vol. 1

 Written by her Highness, Princess Alexandria Karina Barbanov

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Written and studied by our very own Princess Alexandria Barbanov, this study on herbs outlines a multitude of Haeseni, and Crownland herbs and their uses. Many of the studied herbs have different medicinal purposes, which Princess Alexandria noted as well, alongside how they are commonly prepared for such a use.

 

Persistence: A Preamble 

 Written by John Walker

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 An extremely well written short story on the resilience and prowess of the Haeseni, based around the common Haeseni phrase ‘I would have perished had I not persisted’. The story is based around a group of people from multiple of the different Empire’s Provinces, going off on an adventure into the woods with the Emperor, until they come across a bear. Find out the conclusion of this story by reading the attached document.

 

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V. Summary of Recent Events

 

The Royal Fair

Held in the square of New Reza on Gronna and Droba 325 ES [Sun’s Smile, 1772], the Royal Fair held a multitude of different festivities, mostly based around children's games. The square itself was donned in banners, different tables, a petting zoo, a small children's coaster, and lights and flowers. The event brought many, and lasted for some time before a larger obstacle course event took place, being won by our very own Bishop.

 

The Soldiers Ball

On Tov and Yermey 325 ES [The Grand Harvest 1772] the Soldiers Ball took place, a month after the Royal Fair. Honouring the HRA, alongside any that have fought in the Scyfling Invasion, and the Medics who continue to show up and tend to the wounded of the battles.

 

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VI. Special Mentions & Honoured Figures

 

ERWIN BARCLAY

 Duke of Reinmar, and Lord Marshal of the Haense Royal Army, Erwin Barclay, has a mountain of amazing work behind his name. The Lord Marshal has strengthened our Military greatly, and led us in successful battles against the Scyflings a number of times since the Invasion began.

 

BUCK DIRTGRUB

 While commonly known for his goofy demeanour and odd actions, Buck Dirtgrub has turned into a true Haeseni warrior, who is as brave as any I have seen. In the second attack on Metterden, Buck himself raced in to save my second cousin, Tatyana vas Ruthern, from certain death at the hands of the Scyflings, with only a stick.

[CaptainHaense 1154]

Petyr reads over the missive “Hey, tha’s me!”

Josef looks at the missive but can’t read, instead wailing at the mention of himself.

[GhostSHTR 1205]

Stefan Ludovar frowns at the paper seeing how the mention of him saving the king from boil tar wasn’t mentioned at all

 

[Drew2_dude 2636]

Sigmar Baruch nods giving his approval, “glad We can take a fook’n break ‘n folks will still be informed.”

[Lickspittle 695]

Ionian Mackensen would cheer, as he saw  Buck Dirtgrub got a mention!