GoodGuyMatt 7066 Share Posted December 11, 2022 DER ADLERPAKT THE EAGLE’S PACT Signed by theDUCHY OF REINMARand theDUCHY OF MINITZOn the 10th of the Sun's Smile, 1902 | 10th of Tov & Yermey, 455 E.S. SÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON REINMAR UND MINITZ, For many years the Barclay dynasty has expanded to new lands with burning ambition within the hearts of our kin. First as Kings of Sutica through the exploits of Georg I of the Franzian line, later as Counts Freimark through Ernst of the Tylosian line. Two decades has it been since the founding of Minitz, first led by Count Ernst’s son Dietrich, and further transferred to Leon Barclay of the Brandtian line. As the cadet lines of Barclay have spread for their own glory, the House has remained as one, the main line of von Reinmar has prospered and survived through the ages, and Wilheim I now sits on the throne of Sutica and Reinmar . It is thus that the Ducal Peers of the Dynasty find it paramount to ensure the connections between the main line and its cadet be enforced, so that the blood of kin is not estranged. Thus is born the ADLERPAKT. Pledge I - ON RECOGNITION It is thus that the Houses of Barclay von Reinmar and von Minitz do pledge allegiance to one another, as per familial ties. They do so recognize one another’s claims to their respective authorities upon their peoples, lands, and titles. That each of them hold the only legitimate claims to their respective titles, such that: The House of Barclay von Reinmar as the only legitimate claimants to the Principality of Sutica and Duchy of Reinmar, and all their subsidiary titles. The House Barclay von Minitz as the only legitimate claimants of the Duchy of Minitz, and all their subsidiary titles. Pledge II - ON MILITARY ALLIANCE It is thus that the Houses of Barclay do pledge to provide military assistance to one-another in times of turmoil, to rally and raise their banners in support for their kin from external threats. This pledge of allegiance shall fall invalid when it breaks the Vassal Contracts between the Duchies and their respective lieges. Pledge III - ON HONORARY KNIGHTHOOD It is thus that the House of Barclay von Minitz does pledge to Knight the Princes of Sutica as Honorary Knights of the Order of Saint Tylos the Stallion of Reinmar. This shall extend to all of the House of Barclay von Reinmar who shall ascend the Ducal throne of Reinmar and the Princely throne of Sutica from this point onwards. Pledge IV - ON THE CHIEF OF THE REINMAREN As per the history and traditions of their Reinmaren heritage, the Houses of Barclay do agree that the titles of the “Chiefs of the Reinmaren” be held between them. The cultural title of “High Chief of the Reinmaren” shall thus be established, to differentiate between the more senior of the Reinmaren chief. The title shall be held by the more senior Chief of the Reinmaren, following the Reinmaren ways of veneration and respect of elders. The junior Chief of the Reinmaren shall hold a title befitting the nation they are sworn to. Such that the Duke of Reinmar be dubbed the “Chief of the Haeseni Reinmaren”, and the Duke of Minitz be dubbed the “Chief of the Aaunic Reinmaren” upon their ascent. This shall not apply to the High Chief, for their authority extends to all Reinmaren throughout the continent. The Chiefs of each House shall undergo the Trial of the Macken in order to ascend to their respective cultural title, and the more junior line shall attend the Oathing of the High Chief. PLEDGE V - ON TRAVEL AND LEGAL AUTHORITY It is thus that the Houses of Barclay do pledge to allow the free, unrestricted movement of one another’s subjects or warriors in their lands, without harassment or bother, lest the individuals travelling have been found to break the laws of the land. This pledge will fall invalid in when Lieges of the Houses prohibit the free travel of the other House’s subjects or warriors in their territory in times of conflict or war. The House of Barclay do recognize the legal authority that each of them hold in their respective lands. If the subject of a House is found to break the law within the land of the other, the Lord of the land may trial them as they see fit. PLEDGE VI - ON DIPLOMATIC COOPERATION It is thus that the Houses of Barclay do pledge to engage in diplomatic and political cooperation with one another, doing so in good faith, with the aim of mutual benefit within their hearts. Neither of the Houses shall offer political or diplomatic support to any claimants of the other House’s titles or lands, with the exception of justifiable revocation of the Duchy of Reinmar or it’s subsidiary titles by the Crown of Haense; for the titles of Minitz were not bestowed by the King of Aaun, but instead recognized by them. PLEDGE VII - ON DURATION While many pacts are signed between differing nations with their own separate goals, the Adlerpakt is signed between the Houses of Barclay with one mutual goal; the unification of all Reinmaren people under a clear cultural leader. As such, the Adlerpakt is to remain in effect for the entire duration of both the Duchy of Reinmar and the Duchy of Minitz’ mutual existence. In conjunction with this, the Adlerpakt shall be signed repeatedly, as the final act of each subsequent Oathing of the High Chief, it shall feature the signatures of both the Dukes of Reinmar and Minitz, and it shall feature the date of the Oathing below these signatures for the sake of recordkeeping. WER RASTET, DER ROSTET THE FIRST ADLERPAKT OF 1902, SIGNED BY: His Princely Grace, Wilheim II Fürst von Reinmar zu Sutica HRSTSRPrince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon, Freising, and Sigradz, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg, Neuberg and Rozenfeld, Chief of the Haeseni Reinmaren His Grace, Leon Brandt Barclay Herzog von Minitz KRE, GMSTSR Duke of Minitz, Count of Neu Brandthof, Viscount of Tucay, Baron of Boriënwald and Brandthof, Lord of Durres, Harvest Lord, Protector of the Aaunic Heartlands, High Chief of the Reinmaren 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarven 1717 Share Posted December 11, 2022 would nod approvingly, a smile on his face "Good news, may Gott favour us in this! Hail the Alderpakt!" 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn__TWG 2616 Share Posted December 11, 2022 As his hand went over the document in the process of signing the pact, a strong sense of pride would fill Wilheim Barclay. Finally he turned towards those gathered as his cousin, the new High Chief, would present the Eagle's Pact to them, before shouting alongside him; "WER RASTET, DER ROSTET!" 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazedpudding 2125 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Josefina Barclay smiled on as the pact was signed, proud of her husband's accomplishment. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGuyMatt 7066 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Duke Leon smiles in Barclay. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
argonian 12840 Share Posted December 11, 2022 "Think the term is Fürst, Leo." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGuyMatt 7066 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, argonian said: "Think the term is Fürst, Leo." Leo goes to find his Ducal scribe once more for another round of beating up. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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