The Springtime Edict

[Principality of Savoy 915]

 

THE PRINCIPALITY OF SAVOY

“And I am the Lord GOD without peer, and My order is the holy order, and My law is the virtuous law, and all the blessings of the Virtue shall serve the righteous king and servant alike.” (Virtue 6:9).

THE SETTLING OF SAN LUCIANO

By Alexandre III d’Aryn

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WE, who stake new lands for the realm of men, extend our hand to those displaced, so that they may find themselves again.

 

WE band of brothers, endowed by our birthright, do proclaim that the gilded age of yore shall come again.

   

WE, who with fervour in our hearts, declare ‘pon this Springtime our Principality Savoy from this day till the ending of the world.

 

TABLE I: THE SPRINGTIME EDICT

WE, who stake new lands for the realm of men, extend our hand to those displaced, so that they may find themselves again.

 

WE band of brothers, endowed by our birthright, do proclaim that the gilded age of yore shall come again.

   

WE, who with fervour in our hearts, declare ‘pon this Springtime our Principality Savoy from this day till the ending of the world.

 

THE PRINCE

 

His Serene Highness OLIVIER RENAULT of the House Ashford de Savoie, Prince of Savoy and Duke of Corazon.

 

Following his service in the 10th Nordling War, His Serene Highness withdrew to the Southern Frontier to stake his own land. Finding little by way of arable land, he was invited into the halls of Johanna, Queen of the Sutican Commonwealth. It was there that Olivier accepted an offer of vassalisation, and was granted a majestic estate in the Heartlands of the South.

 

The Principality of Savoy follows an absolutist government. It is ruled by the Prince and governed by him alongside a Privy Council, and in the same vein will always hold ultimate authority within the territory. The Principality follows a lateral succession whereby the Prince may appoint any heir of his blood . 

 

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TABLE II: THE 1ST PRIVY COUNCIL

 

The Privy Council holds a collective responsibility for the maintenance and administration of the Principality. Above all, the Privy Council is tasked with the duty to aid and advise the Prince, and may be amended at will by him. The Privy Councillors are bestowed the distinction of Lord for the duration of their tenure upon the council, and are to be addressed by the courtesy of Excellency.

 

The Privy Council is chaired by the Lord Chancellor and may convene without the presence of the Prince. In prolonged absences, interregnum, or minority the Privy Council is invested with the Regency of the Principality.

 

 I. The Lord Chancellor

The Principality’s foremost minister is invested by the Prince to direct the government and execute his will. The Lord Chancellor wields penultimate authority in the Principality and may convene the Privy Council. The Lord Chancellor is granted the Signet of St. Humbert of Bar and is charged with the custody of the Great Seal of the realm.

 

The current Lord Chancellor is William Alstion [Caranthir_]

 

II. The Vicegerent

The Principality’s tertiary authority is the Viceregent, seconding the Lord Chancellor. They do not possess any specific portfolio, and their main duty is to assist the Princely Chancellery in all its efforts. The Vicegerent is granted the Signet of St. Lucien of Ulmsbottom.

 

The current Vicegerent is Constanzo d’Anpalais [Cobbler]

 

III. The Lord Marshal

The Principality’s highest military appointment is the Lord Marshal, holding the highest rank achievable by a serving member of the Esheveurd Brigade. The Marshal commands absolute authority over the military second to the Prince, and is granted the authorities to maintain, regulate and administrate the standing army of the Principality. The Marshal is granted the Signet of St. Peter of Gaekrin.

 

The current Lord Marshal is Alexandre d’Aryn [Chennster]

 

IV. The Lord Scrivener

The Principality’s chief notary official is the Lord Scrivener. The Lord Scrivener is entrusted with the drafting of the Prince’s personal edicts alongside overseeing the bureaucratic motions of governmental legislation regarding the publishing and keeping of documents. The Scrivener is granted the Signet of St. Adrian of Leuvaarden and is charged with the custody of the Privy Seal of the Prince.

 

The current Lord Scrivener is Darius Basrid. [egirlenemy99]

 

V. The Lord Commissioner

The Principality’s foremost diplomatic officer, the Lord Commissioner is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the external diplomatic relations of the Principality, including the establishment of diplomatic offices, and conducting foreign affairs on behalf and in the stead of the Prince. The Commissioner is granted the Signet of St. Johannes.

 

The current Lord Commissioner is Lomiei [Lomiei_]

 

VI. The Lord Steward

The Stewardry of the Principality is delegated to the Steward, who shall have full responsibility to maintain, regulate, and administrate residential and commercial properties. The office shall be divested with the command over the Principality’s ledgers. The Steward is granted the Signet of St. Catherine of Felsen.

 

The current Steward is Selvia de Orsella [KiiwiFruiit]

 

VII. The Lord Exchequer

The finances of the Principality are invested into the Exchequer, who heads the Princely Treasury and is the chief accountant of the land’s income and expenditure. The Lord Exchequer is granted the Signet of St. Tobias.

 

The position is Ernst Barclay [GoodGuyMatt2k]

 

VIII. The High Justiciar 

As the Principality’s chief legal advisor, the High Justicar is responsible for maintaining, regulating, and administering Princely law and overseeing the courts of the realm. The High Justiciar is granted the Signet of St. Daniel.

 

The current High Justiciar is Peter Margaret Rothesay [DelaneyG]

 

IX. The Princely Coroner

The Principality’s foremost intelligence services are in the responsibility of the Princely Coroner. They shall be responsible for military, domestic, and foreign intelligence. They shall undertake analyses for the operation of government. The Princely Coroner is granted the Signet of St. Richard of Adrianople.

 

The current Princely Coroner is Mattis de Brellad [Malaise_]

 

X. The Grand Knight

Fealty is the most pristine quality; it is loyalty that has made the character of many figures of renown. The eternal knights of Savoy are the reflection of its honor: the princely charge bestowed upon this title is an arduous path like no other. The Grand Knight of Savoy is responsible for organizing the training of the squires and knights, to reflect their stature as stalwart men of prestige. In his duties, the Grand Knight is charged with the survey of His Highness’s land. The Grand Knight is granted the Signet of St. Edmond of Lachsin.

 

The current Grand Knight is Ulrich von Alstreim [LithiumSedai]

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 TABLE III: THE GRAND ASSEMBLY OF SAN LUCIANO

 

Whereas dynasties of particular note settle within the Principality, there is a need for a medium to put forth their views on the incremental progress of the Principality.

 

     I. There shall be a Grand Assembly of San Luciano, invested with the responsibility to guide policy for the entirety of the Principality.

     II. The Grand Assembly shall be formed primarily of the paterfamilias of each Patrician dynasty; and the Plebeians shall have the right to elect a Seigneur to sit in the Assembly.

     III. The High Justiciar will convene the Assembly and chair it when it is in session.

     IV. The Grand Assembly must elect a Vizier, who is invested with the responsibility to upkeep public morality, guide and protect the customs of the people, and protect the public work of the Principality.

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TABLE IV: THE THREE ESTATES

 

THE PATRICIANS

 

The Patrician, by virtue of high office and birth, are the highest of the classes in the realm. Their status is hereditary, and the paterfamilias act as the head of the household. They have a duty to uphold and preserve Savoy’s traditions and customs through service to their liege, and dedication to their polity. 

 

Patrician families are expected to contribute to His Serene Highness’ prosperity through socage or military tenure in His Serene Highness’ personal levy.

 

All Patricians have the inviolable right to set a duel upon those of their class, and them of the Plebeian classes; a Plebeian may do the same of their class, but not of those above him.

 

The House of ALSTION

The House of ALSTREIM

The House of D’ANPALAIS

The House ASHFORD D’ARYN

The House ASHFORD DE FALSTAFF

The House of BARCLAY

The House of BASRID

The House de BRELLAD

The House of HELANE

The House de ORSELLA

The House of ROTHESAY

The House DI SAROLA

 

THE PLEBEIANS

 

The Plebeian class is characterised by their libertas. That is, they are free men, but are distinguished from the Patrician's through virtue of being commoners.

 

Plebeians broadly reside within the metropolis of San Luciano. Manufacturers, craftsmen and artisans by trade, their contribution to the Principality is immeasurable.

 

The Plebeians are represented by the Seigneur of Savoy, a person of their class who they elect to sit in the Assembly, and who has a hand in city administration. Whilst the Plebeians enjoy libertas, some fields of high office are promised to the Patrician.

 

The many Plebeians of Savoy serve the Patrician through a transaction-based system of clientele. In exchange for numerous services, including the creation or resourcing of goods, Plebeians are secured by their patron in money, protection, or favours.

 

THE SERFS

 

The serf class is the lowest of the estates. They include farmers, labourers, and servants. Serfs are obliged to their lord through a complex system of socage or military tenure.

 

Although being the primary labour force of the Principality, serfs have limited participation in government due to the existing contract with their liege lord. 

 

While serfs may vote in the election of the Seigneur, this is granted by city officials begrudgingly, and is only given to the paterfamilias of each serf household.

 

 

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IN NOMINE DEI, 

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Olivier Renault Ashford de Savoie, Prince of Savoy, Duke of Corazon, Count of San Luciano

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Spoiler

 

 

Haskir remembers the olden tales of yore, of Savoyard trebuchets tearing asunder The Kharajyr Ordium of his ancestor's creations in Athera as it hovered over the Bay of Savoy. He spoke aloud for a moment, "Is the return of Savoy a good thing?"

 

"Yes," He says, "Yes."

[brujera 1152]

"Ave Savoy!" Shouted the little Athenais.

[Vikenz 1162]

Leufroy cheers.

[Kiiwi 1440]

Selvia de Orsella beams with pride!

[MRCHENN 4741]

"The Sun dawns upon us once more."

 

In the company of the young Olivier Laurene, Alexandre Ashford d'Aryn rejoices with his infantry.

[Cobbler 809]

"Ave Savoy!" Would cheer from the throne room within San Luciano. Conzstanzo a'Anpalais and his fellow country men would feel proud as the long road could finally be taken by the pious.

[bickando 3967]

Ind d'Ana smiles the sun's smile.

[Altiak 1648]

 

Guy de Bar smiles from the heavens.

[Proddy 2415]

"A-Ave S-Savoy!" cheers the stammering Louis Maximilien de Savoie.

[HurferDurfer1 2978]

Shobolan the Spectacular winces, recalling the events in that throne room of so long ago and the subsequent destruction of Aldersport soon after, he wonders where these new so called 'Savoyards' came from and how legitimate their claim to that ancient name was.