THE NEW ORDER

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DIE NEUE ORDNUNG

THE NEW ORDER

Issued by the Herzog of Minitz

in the year of our Lord 1902

 

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SÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON MINITZ,

 

It is with joy and a final relief that the Herzog of Minitz wishes to announce the new Order of the realm. After much work, and with the counsel of the Ducal Herrenhaus, the structure of the Minitzian Herzograt, or government, has been refined and constructed anew. Thus promoting stability, order, and increasing importance in the efforts and work of all citizens of the realm, the new Order shall bring forth many opportunities and regulations for all to enjoy. Traditions of Minitz have been officialized, the tribes of Minitz finally structured and now able to be found as per the law of the Kanun, and many, many more.

 

It is thus by the decree of the Herzog Leon Barclay, that all these documents be officialized and be available to the public, and that many of their functionalities be utilized immediately, and the others be implemented upon the construction of Neu Brandthof.
 

GOTT MIT UNS

 

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THE NEW BOOKS OF THE KANUN

 

One of the most paramount documents of the New Order, the Grand Kanun of Minitz shall be expanded, and amongst its writing shall be added TWO new books, those of “Virtue and Prestige” and “Kin and Kith.”

 

The first of the two shall thus establish the lawful virtues of our realm, written in accordance to the traditions and ways of the Reinmaren. In conjunction, the Ranks of Prestige are thus founded, acting as the social hierarchy of the realm, many of which are awarded based on the upkeep of the Virtues.

 

Secondly, the Book of Kin and Kith outlines the laws, regulations, and ways of the tribes of Minitz, so that all Reinmaren of the realm may join, found, and work towards the prosperity of their tribe.
 

 

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THE HERZOGRAT OF MINITZ

 

As the second most paramount document of the new Order, the Herzograt of Minitz is thus founded and outlined. The term of the Herzograt, translated from Waldenian to mean “The Ducal Council”, shall function as the overarching organization of the realm, in other words, its government.

 

Three branches shall compose the new Herzograt of our realm:

• THE HERRENHAUS: to act as the Duke’s most trusted council, to lead the realm through their duties and authorities
• THE LANDTAG: to act as the second council of the realm, composed of all Reinmaren tribesmen of Minitz, who shall have say in the Moots of Minitz and in its legislation. The Landtag shall fall under the authority of the Lawspeaker.
• THE MAYOR’S OFFICE: to act as the representative of the Burghers of the realm, the non-Reinmaren residents who fill the walls of Neu Brandthof.

 

 

 

 

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THE REFORMED THEODERIC’S WARBAND
 

The very genesis of Minitz, the Warband of the Duchy has thus been reformed, to better reflect its standing as the main ducal military. Aside from the more defined hierarchy of the Warband, trials and requirements have thus been established for both the enlisting of the Warriors and the election of their Warchief.

 

The listed oath and tenets of the Warband shall serve as both the word that binds the warriors, and the creed that they live by and fight for.
 

 

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THE OFFICE OF THE BAILIFF
 

Finally clarifying and outlining the positions and authorities of the Bailiff’s Office, this document shall be used as a reference and parchment of information for all those who wish to serve the realm as employees of the Bailiff.

 

The Office’s responsibilities shall be twofold: to enforce the Law of the Kanun and to oversee matters of property and taxation within the realm. As such, the Bailiff shall hold authority over the Knights of Saint Tylos as the enforcers of law, as well as the Stewards of the realm, to act as designators of property and leviers of taxes.
 

 

 

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THE REGULATIONS OF PROPERTY

 

The first edict of the Bailiff’s Office, the Edict of Property shall thus outline the rules and regulations regarding the leasing and buying of properties within Minitz. This document shall hold power only after the construction of Neu Brandthof.

 

 

 

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THE TRIALS AND OATH OF THE TRIBESMEN
 

A practice performed since the inception of Minitz nearly two decades ago, the Trials of the Stallion and the Ritual of Blood are thus finally officialized. Primarily concerning those who wish to climb the social ranks of Minitz, these documents shall serve as parchments of information for those who wish to join amongst the Reinmaren tribesmen of the realm.

 

 

 

 

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THE PACT OF EAGLES
 

The last document, signed after the oath of the High Chieftain Leon I Barclay, shall be the pact binding the Houses of Barclay, the mainline von Reinmar and the cadet von Minitz. Thus securing the eternal allegiance of the two houses.
 

 

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GOTT MIT UNS,

 

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 Chieftain of the Reinmaren