The Bjornfjall Feudal Contract

[Kingdom of Norland 594]

The Bjornfjall Feudal Contract

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Writ of Ascendancy

By the Authority and Will of the King of Norland 

This Feudal Contract is executed on, 4th of The Amber Cold, Year 74 of the Second Age

 

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To the Clan of Sigvardson,

                   By the Authority and Will of His Royal Majesty, King Ragnvald Eiriksson, King of Norland and High Chieftain of the Rurikkid Clans that Sir Ragnar Sigvardson, Chieftain of the Sigvardson Clan is hereafter elevated to a member of Baronage of Norland and granted the title Lord of Bjornfjall which shall be ruled by the Kingdom of Norland as its direct Liegelord; they shall be given all honors and respects which their rank and title affords them. The aforementioned title is inheritable and shall be granted to their Lord-Heir of Bjornfjall after the death of the reigning Chieftain.

Upon receiving this letter Sir Ragnar Sigvardson will make a pilgrimage to the Hearth Temple of Alisgrad to pay homage and swear fealty to the King of Norland before the Holy Flame.

 

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Terms

1. The Kingdom of Norland holds permanent claim and currently holds sovereignty of the entirety of Bjornfjall

2. The Kingdom of Norland agreed to grant the Sigvardson Clan a fief, located by the Coordinates (-1349;-3214). The fief shall be recognized as the Lordship of Bjornfjall and shall be ruled by the Lord of Bjornfjall.

 

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Duties of the Lord of Bjornfjall

1. The Sigvardson Clan SHALL be levied 100 Mina to Norland every year.

2. The Sigvardson Clan SHALL be responsible for maintaining the conditions of Bjornfjall. Providing its Subjects with food, shelter and other essentials.

3. The Sigvardson Clan SHALL defend the Lordship of Bjornfjall and the Kingdom of Norland in times of war and conflict.

4. The Sigvardson Clan SHALL not have the right to legislative, judicial and diplomatic rights to Bjornfjall. These matters will be handed to the Kingdom of Norland.

5. The Sigvardson Clan SHALL be responsible for administering Bjornfjall in regards to housing, setting taxes, and tax collection.

 

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The King of Norland warrants the Clan of Sigvardson the following

1. The Kingdom of Norland SHALL protect and defend Bjornfjall in times of conflict.

2. The Kingdom of Norland SHALL provide forms of aid to Bjornfjall in times of need. Including tax breaks if Bjornfjall fails to pay tax for a reasonable excuse.

 

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In Witness where all parties have duly affixed their signature under hand on the

4th of The Amber Cold, Year 74 of the Second Age at Alisgrad, Kingdom of Norland,

 

His Royal Majesty, Ragnvald Eiriksson Ruric, by the Blood of the Herald, King of Norland, Duke of Varhelm and Alisgrad, Lord of Eiriksgrad, High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chieftain of the Eirikssons, Protector of Highlanders

 

The Respected, Sir Ragnar Sigvardson, Lord of Bjornfjall

[Yashinoki_11 103]

Ragnar Sigvardson smiles upon looking at the feudal contract, happy for his achievement. “It has been done.” says happily the Lord.