NEUE LÄNDER, NEUE HERRSCHER

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NEUE LÄNDER, NEUE HERRSCHER

NEW LANDS, NEW RULERS

 

 

Issued by the

DUKE OF REINMAR

7th of Joma  ag Umund, 480 E.S.

7th of Sigismund’s End, 1927

 

 

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AN ALLE IN AEVOS MIT EHRE,

The eagle always aims for the highest nest in their reach, where the sun strikes their feathers and beak, radiating them for all to see; where the winds are soothing, and the views are to match; and where their gaze watches over as much of their own as feasible. It is in these conditions only where this majestic avian can truly thrive in their service to both their kin, and their austringer in GOD. In these conditions, an eagle can spread its wings of influence to engulf even those generations who may never meet it in life. However, above all, the eagle fears sloth. It fears the curse and its debilitating effects, and it rues the day its family will ever be uprooted for allowing this to persist. And so, this magnificent creature flies down willingly from its roost, to allow a more energetic one of its blood to lead their colony.

 

For thirty-three years, I have held the titles of my predecessors, since the abdication of my mother, who held these titles since the abdication of my grandfather, and so on. Since the forceful abdication of my namesake, House Barclay has recognised the importance of acknowledging the time to step down, to allow diligence to course through the head of the house at all times. While I do not doubt that the diligence of the Reinmaren still flows through me, I do doubt my ability to channel this into the leading of my house alongside the running of the prestigious Brotherhood of Saint Karl in the face of what is to come.

 

In this youthful land, it is important that the Reinmaren be led by youthful blood. It is for this reason that I, Wilheim II of House Barclay von Reinmar, hereby announce my abdication as Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, and High Chief of the Reinmaren upon the publication of this missive, to be referred to from this point on as His Lordship, Sir Wilheim Konstanz Barclay KOU, with my family’s titles being passed down to their respective heirs:

 

I. The Principality of Sutica, and the Duchy of Reinmar alongside its subsidiary titles, to be transferred to my eldest son, Manfred Barclay, to be referred to hereon as His Princely Grace, Manfred II.

II. The High Chiefdom of the Reinmaren, to be transferred to His Grace, Brandt Barclay Herzog von Minitz, as the elder of the Reinmaren Chieftains.

 

I have no doubt that these men shall dutifully serve in their new respective roles, given their much more bountiful youth, and I have no doubt that all Reinmaren shall prosper under their collective rule. May GOD bless these new rulers as they settle their people upon their new lands.

 

WER RASTET, DER ROSTET

 

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GOTT MIT UNS.

His Princely Grace, Sir Wilheim Konstanz Barclay KOU, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon, Freising, and Sigradz, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg, Neuberg and Rozenfeld, High Chief of the Reinmaren, Lord Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska

[crazedpudding 2124]

Josefina Barclay set a gentle hand on her husband's shoulder, a soft smile resting on her face. "The cycle begins anew."

[Gandhi 2708]

Sir Ludolf Barclay - a distant cousin of Prince Wilheim, sends his kinsman a bottle of Aaunic wine and a pack of Barcston cigarettes. "I trust Manfred will lead House Barclay von Reinmar into a stronger - prouder future." He muttered..

[dmitris 288]

"Long live our noble Duke!" Exclaimed Georg Leopold Barclay seeing his older brother's ascension.

[Sarven 1716]

"Long live Reinmar!" the young Gottfried Barclay cheered.

[Petsch2k 1098]

"Long Live Reinmar, Long Live House Barclay" yelled out Ottomar Barclay.

[Ramon 3965]

Upon having heard the news, the new Duke of Reinmar spent most of the morning of the day of his ascension answering congratulatory letters from his kin and fellow Waldenians abroad before getting back into the order of things as they usually went in Haense.