To the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

[louislxix 3054]

 

[!] A courier spreads word and missives bearing the time-tested Ruthern seal, brandishing upon idle posts of timbre, or being extended to the hands of nobles.

 

To the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska,

 

At my own behest, do I offer a long-deserving and deserving of apology, to not only this Kingdom, but all who dwell inside. My own mouth has spilled that loyalty takes knightly precedence above all else. But what is a knight, or Paramount of the Realm, with only loyalty and not anything else? How have I failed you Lady Haense, and Mother Ruska? For years now, during my tenure as Paramount, my mouth has spilled values, and what it means to be a knight; knighthood itself. Yet, all those speeches, or values I tried to instill, I did not believe or reflect upon myself. Being Knight Paramount means more than just having a knack for swordplay and organization of our two orders, and I wish to be better; truly. Now, my sight beholds the future. And I cannot fix what has already been broken or betrayed, but what the future holds, I swear to steer it. The squires to come along the road, I shall look to them, pleasantly, guiding them to eventually shape the face of this nation; the knights. My first efforts extend to reaching out to a member of the clergy, long, have I strayed from Godan -- all men sin, and I wish to seek forgiveness, from Godan, from the people and myself.

 

I’m holding dearly onto the remnants of the past and honourable knight, Ser Alric Ruthern -- help me find him again.

 

Some may not believe me, but I so swear this:

 

“I Alric Ruthern, solemnly swears to right all I have wronged,

 

To undergo my own trials and tribulations to seek redemption,

 

To never break the trust, that the people of Hanseti-Ruska have beseeched in me,

 

To never act unmindfully again, under the chains of loyalty,

 

To alas, practise all that I have preached, in hopes of serving this Kingdom with honour once more.”

 

In swearing this, from this day forth, and until the day Lady Haense and Mother Ruska smiles upon my soul once more. My helmet shall not be removed; until you are proud of the person within, until the burdens that I bear are naught under my conviction, until I find absolution in the people, and in the eyes of Godan; if ever.

 

Iv Joveo Maan,

Ser Alric Ruthern, Knight Paramount to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

[Milenkhov 4497]

Antonius mused for a moment, his lips curled into a subtle grin - the reflection of prancing fires, the creaking of wood and timber visible within his eyes. "To find the words, the time to reflect upon the actions of one-self; truly remarkable traits of a man."

[argonian 12836]

"How pious!" Ailred remarks, blissfully unaware of recent goings on.

[Zanthuz 1835]

Former Knight Paramounts Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich and Ser Dominic Grimm(@Kanadensare) spectate on the ongoings of one of their successors before acknowledging the fortitude that the tenth Knight Paramount possesses. "An honorable man willing to come to grips to his wrongdoings and move forward in front of the light of Godan." Nikolaus would comment before the former Duke of Vidaus entered the pub to discuss times of yore.

[EnderMaiashiro 663]

Sitting in the halls of Reinmar, Marie Barclay reads the missive with a neutral expression, "Ich wish you well, Ser. The path to redemption is nicht an easy one. While Ich doubt you will return what you have withdrawn from myself and Stefan, I hope you can show the future squires the kindness you speak of. May you learn something of this, as perhaps I had judged you harshly but nicht of a distaste for you, but in a desire that you would put forward only the best for the kingdom. This effort, I had not seen, but perhaps... that is something on you can change. Keep to your word. May Godan guide you true, for it is something that we all need, some more than others." Marie then set the letter into a pile of notes, things to consider for the future as she went on to training on her own within the fields of Reinmar. 

[Juli 1340]

The Queen Mother reads over the missive with an approving nod, "I wouldn' have expected anythin' less from the Knight Paramount. It takes a courageous and noble man t' acknowledge his wrongdoin's"

[Zaerie 3312]

Marcella Karolina Barclay scoffed from her wheelchair at the missive. "Anyone with any sense can see that this is shallow redemption based on getting caught, nicht actual remorse. I'll be surprised if he's not back to threatening and strangling people he holds power over by the end of a year. What a joke." she'd set down the paper on the desk again as she wheeled herself off, mumbling under her breath. "Show some actual change instead of writing a fancy missive. Ich thought Haeseni were people of action, nicht this recent foolery of writing notes and expecting a change of wardrobe to be enough to repay your sins to the people."

[Mady 2989]

Annika Vyronov would read the missive while enjoying her afternoon tea. "A pious and honorable man." She'd comment to a servant as they refilled her cup. "He has done much for the kongzem and because of the acceptance of his faults, he will come out even stronger than before." She mused, a thoughtful smile on her face. "Haense has proven to be a kongzem of action and acceptance. May Godan bless Ser Alric." The lady would set down the missive, picking up a transcription of the Scroll of Gospel, eyes beginning to skim the familiar passages. 

[Pureimp10 5178]

25 minutes ago, Zaerie said:

Marcella Karolina Barclay scoffed from her wheelchair at the missive. "Anyone with any sense can see that this is shallow redemption based on getting caught, nicht actual remorse. I'll be surprised if he's not back to threatening and strangling people he holds power over by the end of a year. What a joke." she'd set down the paper on the desk again as she wheeled herself off, mumbling under her breath. "Show some actual change instead of writing a fancy missive. Ich thought Haeseni were people of action, nicht this recent foolery of writing notes and expecting a change of wardrobe to be enough to repay your sins to the people."

 

"It gladdens me to see you finally standing up for something, my lady," commented Jedediah the simple farmer.

[Valannor 6344]

5 minutes ago, Pureimp10 said:

 

"It gladdens me to see you finally standing up for something, my lady," commented Jedediah the simple farmer.

 

An 'Ame of repute would suddenly choke on her wine, smacking her chest with a metal fist. 

 

Someone, somewhere, had been finely roasted. 

[Legoboy7984 2441]

Stefan Vyronov sighs.

"If he touches my grandson or any Vyronov again though.. he'll have to face me old wrinkled hands."