Xarkly 12585 Share Posted October 5, 2021 VALKSKEJ | PEACE OF THE SWORD HAESENI TRADITION OF TREATY SIGNING KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 14th day of Joma and Umund of 393ES VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK It is the great dream of the Crown to continue the revival and development of Haeseni culture throughout his reign, chiefly through reforming aspects of Haeseni society that have been heavily influenced by the practices of other nations, such as the inspiration the Oren Revised Code served to the Haurul Caezk at its inception owing to the Kongzem of Haense's vassalization under the Holy Orenian Empire until the Edict of Separation in 339ES, or aspects moulded by mere practicality such as the signing of international treaties. It is this latter example that this Edict seeks to address. While pacts and agreements have and always shall be founded on honour and reputation, the treaties of today are veiled in lengthy texts and veiled in flowery language that reflect little of Haeseni ideals. Therefore, the Crown seeks to adopt the tradition of Valkskej - the peace of the sword - originally used by the ancient Voliks as a new method of signing international agreements that properly embodies Lady Haense. After studying Volik oral tradition and Haeseni scrolls retrieved by the crew of the Geltenkaros during the Athera Expedition to Siegrad, it pleases the Crown to announce the following as the new form of treaty signing for the Kongzem of Haense; I. When an agreement between sovereign nations is imminent, the Crown, or their Envoy, shall task a Haeseni smith to forge a ceremonial sword that reflects the identity of both nations; II. When this agreement is signed, alongside a physical document bearing the exact terms and signatures of the sovereigns, the ceremonial sword shall be presented; III. Both sides shall take a chisel, and inscribe a deep notch into the blade of the sword; IV. Once the notch is made, the sovereign shall cut their hand to wet the notch with their blood as a symbol of commitment; V. Once notched and bloodied, the sword shall be christened a name, typically in a fashion that resembles the name of the treaty; VI. The sword shall then be displayed in the vestibule of the Nikirala Prikaz for all to see and know the allies of the Kongzem. [EXAMPLE] It is the hope of the Crown that the Valkskej will mark the first of many Haeseni rituals that shall come to the forefront in defining the Sigismundic Era of Haense. IV JOVEO MAAN His Royal Majesty SIGISMUND III by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan_ 4219 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Spoiler @Velen Rhys enjoys getting two sparring swords for him and his brother, Boris, after being inspired by this new cultural idea! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velen 50 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) On 10/6/2021 at 2:59 AM, Nolan_ said: Rhys enjoys getting two sparring swords for him and his brother, Boris, after being inspired by this new cultural idea! . Edited January 11, 2022 by Velen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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