The Loss of 'Lacksons'

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THE LOSS OF 'LACKSONS'

 

 

Issued by the

LORD REGENT OF VALWYCK

On the 19th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 459 E.S.

 

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VA BIRODEO HERZENAV E EDLERVIK,

 

After the passing of Kaustantin Baruch, we hoped he would be the last of the living legends of Valwyck to pass during our Regency. Unfortunately, this will not be the case, as I must report the untimely death of the Former Duke of Valwyck and Lord Palatine, Eirik ‘Lacksons’ Baruch. This is a devastating loss for House Baruch, and as someone who had personally received counsel and wisdom from him, a greater loss for all of Hanseti-Ruska. It was our hope that ‘Lacksons’ would live long enough to counsel the young Duchess, Roslin, and his great grandchildren for years to come, alas that was not Godan’s plan for us.

 

To remind those who lived during his reign, and to inform those who are too young to remember his years of service, we would be remiss if we did not stop and acknowledge his achievements and reflect on them after his passing. Eirik’s service as Duke of Valwyck saw the expansion of Lallybroch and the Ducal Castle of Lichestadt, the formation and success of the Valwyck Bears Bucketball team in the ABA, the reformation of the Greyguard retinue during the Sinner’s War, and the translation of the Chronicles of the Ayrikiv (or the Deeds of the Aijer People), an ancient history of the people of Ayr. During his tenure as Lord Palatine Eirik oversaw one of the most tumultuous times in recent Haeseni History. He personally aided in evacuating Pontiff Everard VI and stopping the horrific Orenian attempt at an assassination and schism of the Holy Mother Church, He advocated and pushed for the Karenina Accord which allowed women to inherit just as men within Haense, He revived the Chancellor’s Report in order to properly inform the Haeseni public, and served as the head of the Aulic Government during the Sinner’s War in which we saw ourselves leave victorious. 

 

His passing symbolises a greater loss for Haense, the death of the Old Guard. Those courageous and resilient few that saw Haense through its times of great strife and obstacles and led us to an age of progress and reform with their heads held high, steadfast in their principles and beliefs. Without them, the downfall of Orenian Tyranny would not have been possible. Without them Hansetti-Ruska may never have come to the realization of its potential and pushed itself to the forefront of Humanity through hard work, determination, and resiliency; the characteristics of all Highlanders. The Impact of Eirik and the Old Guard can not be overstated, we can only hope to live up to their standards and faith in the Haeseni people.

 

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IN MEMORIAM

378 - 459 E.S.

Eirik Matyas Baruch

Lord Palatine to His Royal Majesty Sigismund III and Karl III, Duke of Valwyck

 

Once again, we issue a State of Mourning within the Duchy of Valwyck to honour the loss of one of the Greatest Dukes Valwyck has ever known. The families of Baruch and Gant shall join the Ayrikiv people in their mourning and clad themselves in black out of solidarity for our loss. A brief ceremony and feast will be held in honour of Eirik, where companions and kin are invited to pay their respects before he is laid to rest within the crypts beside his wife, Anastasya. 

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FUNERAL: 11th WEDNESDAY 4PM EST, THE DUCHY OF VALWYCK

 

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BY MOUNTAIN, RIVER, AND COAL,

 

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

 Baron of Gant 

 

Her Grace, Franziska Baruch, Duchess-Mother of Valwyck, Countess of Ayr, Viscountess of Voron,

Baroness of Laval and Riveryn, Lady of Jorenstadt, Guardian of the Hanseti Coast

 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2023 by Drew2_dude

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Borris frowned. "See ya on the flippity-flip pappo in law"

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Adele Ludovar sighs mournfully, "A dobry man..." She mutters, lighting a candle for the deceased.