THE STAFFING OF VALWYCK

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Issued by the

DUCHY OF VALWYCK

On the 11th day of Vyzmey ag Hyff of 458 E.S

 

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The Ducal Council of Valwyck deems it fit that there are certain roles to be filled by those who fit the particular expertise or description. If any of the below are of interest to you, send a letter and/or application to Franziska Baruch or Otto Gant. 

 

A list of available positions are provided below;

 

THE GREYGUARD

 

The Greyguard have served as the primary levy of the House of Baruch for generations. The position has previously been taken by men and women of the north, sworn to protect the family. They will be permitted a room and board free of cost within the village of Lallybroch, located beyond the walls of Lichestadt in exchange for their service and loyalty. Four greyguard are required.

 

THE MASTER-AT-ARMS

 

Tasked with training the children of the Duke and Duchess in combat is the Master-at-Arms. It is expected of the Master-at-Arms to be skilled in a variety of weaponry, from the blade to the bow. Patience is another requirement for any who wishes to take on the position as the children learn combat, and a short-temper would be ill-fitted for such. One master-at-arms is required.

 

THE TUTOR

 

The resident tutor of Valwyck is expected to be well-versed in any number of artistic and literary fields, though competence in the histories and Haeseni culture are imperative. Equally so, they must be capable of controlling the growing brood of the Ayrian nobility, who are renowned for their rowdy nature. Those of both common and gentle birth may apply, and shall be provided with lodgings in Lichestadt for the duration of their tenure. One tutor is required.

 

THE HANDMAIDENS

 

A handmaiden is expected to tend to their lady with an attentive and kind disposition, heeding their calls with a willingness to aid their counterpart. Not only must she be willing to lend a helping hand to her lady, but she must also be willing to lend her ear in the most trying of times. Simply put, a handmaiden must emanate loyalty in everything she does. After all, it is a position that, once obtained, is held for life lest the handmaiden obtains a higher station than that of the lady they are serving. 

 

Alongside the emotional support that handmaidens are expected to lend their ladies, ladies-in-waiting are expected to help their patrons dress for courtly events, apply their makeup, put their jewellery on, and so on and so forth. They might also deliver messages and pick out their wardrobe. Anything the patron requests of her benefactor, the handmaiden must oblige. In addition, these ladies can expect housing within Lichestadt for their service. Two handmaidens are required.

 

THE COURIER

 

While Lichestadt is equipped with an aviary, birds have proven to be rather easily intercepted by brigands and other ne’er-do-wells. This courier shall be expected to carry and deliver missives and letters from members of the Ducal family in a swift manner. It goes without saying that one must be comfortable in the saddle, and not averse to the use of violence to ensure none but the intended eyes look upon their contents. A horse will be supplied, as will lodgings in Lichestadt. One courier is required.

 

THE FISHERMEN

 

There has, recently, been a diminishment of fisherman manning Lake Voron. Evidently, the biodiversity of Lake Voron is vast and ever-expanding. Indeed, it is even theorised that there are hundreds of undiscovered species lingering in Voron’s depths. Nonetheless, the fauna recorded presently are confirmed to be unique to Voron’s environment alone, recorded solely by Duchess Isabel I over the span of her lifetime. The amount of fishermen required is not stated: any amount will be sufficient. 

 

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BY MOUNTAIN, RIVER, AND COAL, 

 

Her Grace, Franziska Baruch, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess of Ayr, Viscountess of Voron, Baroness of Laval and Riveryn, Lady of Jorenstadt, Guardian of the Hanseti Coast

 

His Excellency, Otto Baruch-Gant, Lord Regent and Steward of the Duchy of Valwyck,

 Baron of Gant