PICKING UP THE MARGRAVIAL SCEPTRE

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PICKING UP THE MARGRAVIAL SCEPTRE

Penned and signed by Maciej Jazloviecki, in the Margraviate of Grodno

on 19th of Grand Harvest 1875

 

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Less than a decade ago, me, family and friends loyal to my name for generations, lived in our beloved Savoy. My father, our pride and leader, passed away unexpectedly. At that time already, the merciful God gave me the sceptre of power as Lord Regent of Lvinsk. I never hid my anger that while I was wasting the years of my youth, the rightful ruler, my elder brother Stanislaw was having fun somewhere away. It took him a year to return home, for a year our father's corpse had already decomposed, and it was only after that time that he dared to return. Disgraceful was the past of my brother, who wanted to call himself a "restorer". I faithfully followed his path, as it was destined for me by birthright. Once we have settled on our new land, given to us by our beloved King Frederick, I was chosen by Stanislaw to begin my term in the office as the venerable Komes. Less than a decade of slowly getting used to the new realities, and Stanislaw now lies dead. 

 

In the absence of any descendant from his blood I raise the sceptre and the Margrave's coronet in his stead. Knowing what was the life of my late brother, I additionally disinherit and exclude from the line of succession possible bastards of Stanislaw I Jazloviecki. I appoint my friend and faithful ally, Masashi Iekami, to take the place as my Komes. Let it be known that I am not my brother, nor my father - I will fear no evil and raise my sword against anyone who wishes to harm my family or the holy Canonist Church. Today marks the beginning of a new era for my House and the March. I will keep every one of my promises now and in the future, so help me God.

 

REJOICE MOTHER LECHIA

 

 

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Signed,

The Most Honourable, Maciej Jazloviecki, Margrave of Grodno, Hetman of the Eagle's Watch, Defender of Lechians

 

[ratlordmagic 1484]

Masashi Iekami stands proudly by his friend’s side as they stride into a new era for Grodno. The Margrave is dead, long live the Margrave.

[camocat9 1024]

Hassan ibn Naric Zarkan dips his head upon hearing of the passing of Margrave Stanislaw, "...it is unfortunate to see yet another Jazloviecki go, though I'm sure that Maciej will be just as good a ruler. Stanislaw will be in my prayers on this night."