Letter Patents to Ruyter | 1921

[Nectorist 12870]

DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

BARONY OF HARLINGEN

Issued on the 13th of Sun’s Smile, 1921 . . .

 

 

TO ADRIA’S MOST LOYAL SUBJECTS AND PEERS,

 

It is the responsibility of the Ducal Coronet to reward its faithful subjects with titles befitting their rank, station, and abilities. As such, we confer unto Manus de Ruyer the Barony of Harlingen, by lawful claim of descent left to abandon during the days of the Petrine Empire. Its associated titles, fee and privileges are to be held as the exclusive and perpetual right of the Baron of Harlingen and his lawful heirs. 

 

As any loyal vassal of Adria, the Baron receives the right to counsel his liege. In turn, we charge the Baron of Harlingen and his heirs with the upkeep of common and ecclesiastical properties, the maintenance of levies, and the enforcement of laws. His rights, liberty, and property are under the aegis of the Duchy of Adria - and in turn, he is obliged to raise his sword in defense of our sovereignty.

 

May this decision bring glory and prosperity to Adria, and may the House of Ruyter never fail in its duties to our Duchy. 

 

 

IN NOMINE ADRIAE, 

 

   His Grace, John II van Aert, Duke of Adria, 

Count of Veletzia, Count of Varoche

[CloudMagma 196]

Renata, upon seeing this now suddenly wants to have a Barony owned by his family too.