Aulic Envoys of Haense

[Zanthuz 1379]

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“Atsk az ve Krawn’s Ropryzentav”
Motto of the Office of the Aulic Envoy
‘To Act as the Crown’s Representative’

 

THE AULIC ENVOYS OF HAENSE,

LORD KASTELLANS OF THE CROWN
Est. 235 E.S. | 1682 A.H.
 

Or, A STUDY INTO THE AULIC ENVOYS OF HAENSE
BY
SIR VIKTOR KORTREVICH
Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing

 

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                The AULIC ENVOY (New Marian: ARANYIAZ), or officially known as the AULIC ENVOY AND LORD KASTELLANS OF THE CROWN, is the ranking member who holds the authority overseeing the Kingdom’s foreign affairs, second only to the Sovereign of Haense, and leads the realm as one of the Heads of Diplomacy and first aide to the Crown in all diplomatic manners. Historically, the Aulic Envoy is entrusted in the management of the Kingdom’s foreign affairs both abroad and domestic. The most likely candidate for designation has typically been from Haense’s most qualified diplomatic scholars based on reputation. In most cases, those born of nobility have held the seat although there have been cases where members of the gentry have also held the seat.

 

                Historically, since the establishment of the position, most envoys are attributed with extensive diplomatic backgrounds prior to their ascension to Envoyship. The reconstruction and growth of the Kingdom’s law structure took place extensively from 344 E.S. to 358 E.S. under Jericho’s tenure. There has been a trend since the second Aulic Envoy where the vast majority of Aulic Envoys have belonged to certain nobilital families, from Kortrevich, Baruch to Barbanov. As of 362 E.S., one office holder has died in office (VI) and four under political obligations to the Crown (I, II, III, IV, V).

 

                The office holder is distinguished by the quill of Envoy Sigmar Baruch, carried only by the Aulic Envoy, and traditionally holds symbolic command during meetings with foreign powers. The reign of King Robert I saw the creation of the office of the Aulic Envoy which has since been occupied by six different officeholders stretching across the reigns of seven Haeseni monarchs. Prior to such creation, the Palatine of Haense upheld the Kingdom’s foreign affairs; although at times such command was entrusted to a trusted Haeseni diplomat. Notable office holders include Ithilian Enthelor (I), Martin Kortrevich (II) and Sigmar Baruch (III).

Seal of the Aulic Envoy

 

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Synopsis of Haense’s Royal Cities
                The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska has established six Royal cities since the unification of the crowns of Hanseti and Ruska. Historically, the first city established by the dual monarchy can be traced back to the year 126 E.S. under the reign of King Petyr I. Since the construction of St. Karlsburg in the year 126 E.S., the Highlandic state has seen the formation of five Royal cities under the reign of seventeen separate administrations.

 

•                 St. Karlsburg, est. 126 E.S. (New Marian: Zaint Karlsburg), or officially known as the Royal City of Saint Karlsburg, was founded by King Peter I following the unification of the dual monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska. The Royal City of Saint Karlsburg served as the Kingdom’s official first city and acted as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the Kingdom. The city boasted some of the finest trade in all of Axios, as well as popular taverns similar to those from the old Imperial capital of Johannesburg. The city's labor guild provided monetary payment in exchange for natural resources, boosting the Kingdom's resource store and providing money to the people. After the dissolution of the Kingdom of Haense the City became the capital of the Archduchy of Hanseti-Ruska, under the Kingdom of Courland. The Capital would be laid to waste by the forces of Mordring, specifically a Drake.

 

•                 Alban, est. 172 E.S. (New Marian: Alben), or officially known as the Royal City of Alban, was founded by King Stephen I following the move from the ruin of Saint Karlsburg. The Royal City of Alban served as the Kingdom’s official second city and acted as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the Kingdom. The city was the seat of the House of Barbanov, who resided in the palace of Essenstadt in the westernmost district of the city. The city boasted among the most activity in all of Axios, as well as a popular tavern.

 

•                 Markev, est. 194 E.S. (New Marian: Markevz), or officially known as the Royal City of Markev, was founded by King Otto II following the move from Alban.. The Royal City of Alban served the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom, and was populated by Northerners and Highlanders of all descent. The city was the seat of the House of Barbanov, who resided in the palace of Krepost in the easternmost district of the city. The city was a paramount site of activity within the Kingdom of Haense, and was the most frequented settlement of any in the nation. personal protection of the Royal family, ensuring the defense and safeguard of the Kingdom with honor and chivalry.

 

•                 Reza, est. 258 E.S. (New Marian: Rezaz), or officially known as the Royal City of Reza, was founded by King Robert I following the move from Arcas to Atlas. The Royal City of Reza served as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom, and was populated by Northerners and Highlanders of all descent. The city was the seat of the House of Barbanov, who resided in the palace of Prikaz in the easternmost district of the city. The city was a paramount site of activity within the Kingdom of Haense, and was the most frequented settlement of any in the nation.

 

•                 New Reza, est. 289 E.S. (New Marian: Nau Rezaz), or officially known as the Royal City of New Reza, was founded by King Andrew III following the move from the rubble of Reza. The Royal City of New Reza served as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom, and was populated by Northerners and Highlanders of all descent. The city was the seat of the House of Barbanov, who resided in the palace of Ekaterinburg in the easternmost district of the city. The city was a paramount site of activity within the Kingdom of Haense, and was the most frequented settlement of any in the nation. The city was named after the first Queen consort of Haense, Reza Elizaveta of Turov. 

 

•                 Karosgrad, est. 353 E.S. (New Marian: Karosgradz), or officially known as the Royal City of Karosgrad, was founded by King Joseph I following the move from Arcas to Almaris. The Royal City of Karosgrad serves as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom, and is populated by Northerners and Highlanders of all descent. The city is the seat of the House of Barbanov, who reside in the palace of Nikarala Prikaz in the centermost district of the city. The city is a paramount site of activity within the Kingdom of Haense, and is the most frequented settlement of any of the nation. The city is dubbed, Karosgrad which translates to ‘The City of Crows’.

 

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I SZARA
Ithilian Enthelor
Ithilian Enthelor
235 E.S. - 248 E.S. | 1682 A.H. - 1695 A.H.
@Juststan147
Monarch(s): Robert I
City: Markev

 

    Ithilian Enthelor (Common: Ithilian Enthelor), was appointed as the first Aulic Envoy(f. Lord Kastellan) by King Robert I following the creation of the position in 1682. Enthelor served as the first Aulic Envoy during the reign of King Robert I. Prior to his elevation to Aulic Envoy, Enthelor served as an Aulic counsellor to King Robert I’s Aulic Council.

 

    From 1682 to 1695, Envoy Enthelor helped maintain the Kingdom’s period of peace as he cautiously tended to Renatian leaders to the South, Norlandic leaders to the East and Krugmari leaders to the West. Through his efforts as the first Aulic Envoy of Haense, Ithilian Enthelor established the first iteration of responsibilities for the position which continues to be used in its most modern form.

 

    All throughout Enthelor’s tenure as Aulic Envoy, he further ensured the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska’s peace and prosperity as the Kingdom exited out of the Third Atlas Coalition War. Many of his diplomatic works continue to be studied by aspiring Haeseni diplomatic scholars in the Royal Academy of Saint Charles.

 

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POSITION VACANT, 248 - 272 E.S. | 1695 - 1719 A.H.

 

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II SZARA
Martyn Kortrevich
Martin Kortrevich
274 E.S. - 289 E.S. | 1719 A.H. - 1736 A.H.
@Distraction_
Monarch(s): Marus II, Andrew III
City: Reza, New Reza

 

    Martyn Kortrevich (Common: Martin Kortrevich), was appointed as the second Aulic Envoy(f. Lord Kastellan) by King Marus II following the reprisal of the position caused by the detriment of the War of the Two Emperors. Prior to his elevation to Aulic Envoy, Martyn Kortrevich served the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska through the Royal Duma as a Royal Alderman representing the district of Koravia.

 

    After the elevation of King Andrew III to the throne, Kortrevich continued to serve as a liaison between the Kingdom’s adversaries and allies. Under the reigns of both King Marus II and King Andrew III, Envoy Kortrevich was instrumental in the maintaining of relations between the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the newest form of the Holy Orenian Empire. A tenure spanning eleven years; the second-longest tenure to date, trailing Envoy Sigmar Baruch(17).

 

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III SZARA
Erich Stafyr, 2nd Komit van Nenzing
Eric Stafyr, 2nd Count of Nenzing
289 E.S. - 306 E.S. | 1730 A.H. - 1736 A.H
@Scourge
Monarch(s): Andrew III
City: Reza, New Reza

 

    Erich Stafyr (Common: Eric Stafyr), was appointed as the third Aulic Envoy by King Andrew III following the resignation of Envoy Kortrevich in 1730. Prior to his elevation to Aulic Envoy, Erich Stafyr served in the Royal Duma representing the district of Nenzing. As a close confidant of the fourteenth King of Haense, Stafyr was chosen to fill the vacant seat of Aulic Envoy as the Kingdom entered the Troubles.

 

    Despite only being in the position for six years, Stafyr was an influential figure as the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska amended relations with the newly formed Holy Orenian Empire. As someone who simultaneously served the Kingdom militarily as a Commandant in the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, Erich Stafyr’s tenure as Aulic Envoy was pivotal in the brokering of trade deals with the Kingdoms of Kaderin, Curon and later with Haelun'or from 1730 to 1736.

 

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IV SZARA
Sigmar Baruch, 1st Herzen van Valwyck
Siguine Baruch, 1st Duke of Valwyck
289 E.S. - 306 E.S. | 1736 A.H. - 1753 A.H.
@Drew2_dude
Monarch(s): Andrew III, Andrew IV
City: New Reza

 

    Sigmar Baruch (Common: Siguine Baruch), was appointed as the third Aulic Envoy(f. Lord Kastellan) following the resignation of Envoy Stafyr in 1736. Baruch served as Aulic Envoy during the waning years of King Andrew III’s reign into the early years of King Andrew IV’s reign. Prior to his designation as the Kingdom’s Aulic Envoy, Sigmar Baruch was already an Aulic Councillor as the Lord Speaker of the Royal Duma; which resulted in the Envoy position being removed from the Aulic Council.

 

    Succeeding the resignation of former Envoy Stafyr, Baruch continued to ensure steady relations with the Imperial government of Oren during turbulent times sparked by the growing desire for Haeseni autonomy. Through his efforts, he provided the Kingdom with a voice of reason. (Notably; his speech at Valwyck, 1750)

 

    During his tenure as Aulic Envoy, through his responsibilities delegated to him, Sigmar Baruch was a signatory on a vast number of treaties brokered with the Kingdom from 1736 to 1753. One of his most notable achievements as Envoy would be the inception of the ‘Emissary’ position which is now formally known as the ‘Aulic Ambassador’ position.

 

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POSITION VACANT, 306 - 341 E.S. | 1753 - 1788 A.H.

 

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V SZARA
Viktoriya Barbanov vas Ruthern
Viktoria Barbanov née Ruthern
341 E.S. - 344 E.S. | 1788 A.H. - 1791 A.H.
@Zaerie
Monarch(s): Josef I
City: New Reza

 

    Viktoriya Barbanov (Common: Viktoria Barbanov), was appointed as the fourth Aulic Envoy following the penning of the Aulic Edict of 1788. Barbanov served as Aulic Envoy for a short few years as she was placed into the position temporarily until a more suitable candidate arose to be selected. 

 

    Despite only being in the position for three years, Envoy Barbanov began to construct the foundations of the Aulic Envoy in its most contemporary state. From 1788 to 1791, through Envoy Barbanov’s due directive, the Office of the Aulic Envoy was officially established and a number of Aulic Ambassadors were selected to serve as liaisons to the Kingdom’s neighboring nation states, the likes of; Norland, Kaedrin and Oren.

 

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VI SZARA
Jerycho ben Tertulian
Jericho ben Tertulian
344 E.S. - 358 E.S. | 1791 A.H. - 1805 A.H.
@Rudi
Monarch(s): Josef I
City: New Reza, Karosgrad

 

    Jerycho ben Tetulian (Common: Jericho ben Tertulian), was appointed as the fifth Aulic Envoy following the resignation of Envoy Barbanov in 1799. Prior to his elevation to Aulic Envoy, Jerycho ben Tetulian was known as a close confidant of King Josef I and served as an Aulic Ambassador underneath former Aulic Envoy, Viktoria Barbanov (IV).

 

    Succeeding the resignation of former Envoy Barbanov, Tetulian continued to ensure steady relations with the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska’s allies for the better part of fourteen years. Through his exhausted efforts, he continued in the footsteps of former Envoys the likes Ithilian Enthelor(I), Martyn Kortrevich(II) and Sigmar Baruch(III). Ultimately through his endeavors, the Office of the Aulic Envoy saw changes that have aided in the favored communication between the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and its neighboring nations.

 

    During his tenure as Aulic Envoy, through his responsibilities delegated to him, Jerycho ben Tetulian was a signatory on the Iron Accord which brokered the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the Kingdom of Norland together for the next twenty-years as military allies. Among his most notable achievements as Envoy, would have to be his expansion of communication to foreign nations, the likes of; the Shire, Haelun’or, Druidic Order, Aegrothond and Sutica.

 

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VII SZARA
Andrik Baruch
Andrew Baruch
358 E.S. - Present | 1805 A.H. - Present
@Drew2_dude
Monarch(s): Josef I, Heinrik II
City: Karosgrad

 

Current Incumbent
 

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