DUCAL COURT OF 1928

MadOne · June 10, 2023

DER HERZOGLICHE VON 1928

THE DUCAL COURT OF 1928

Issued by the Herzog of Minitz

in the year of our Lord 1928

SÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON MINITZ,

With the recent settling of the lands in and around the city of Kanunsburg, the Reinmaren people have found a new home. The fields have been sown, tribes settled and control of the region wrestled from the hands of the Frankish menace. Thus, the Herzog calls all denizens of the Duchy to the city of Kanunsburg, for the Ducal Court of 1928.

This will be the first gathering of the Reinmaren people since landing upon the shores of Aevos. It is a time of immeasurable importance, one which will see the Herzograt of Minitz enter a new era. The future of all who reside in the lands of Minitz shall be decided here, and a path undertaken.

The Matter of the Franks

Despite being pushed from the lowlands upon which the city of Kanunsburg rests, the Franks still continue to menace the surrounding countryside and forests. From their strongholds within the treacherous mountains towards the royal capital of Whitespire, the Franks gather their strength once more, preparing to continue hostilities once they have rallied a sufficient host once more. Reports of continued altercations and aggression from the Frankish threat have reached the ears of the Herzograt, necessitating action to be taken in order to prevent disaster.

The court will convene and discuss this matter, with the Herzog of Minitz intending to address and relay a course of action to be taken in regards to this. The Franks will not continue to maraud the countryside freely, and attack Reinmaren men, women and children from the shadows. The Reinmaren shall not tolerate this any longer, and it is time for renewed efforts to make safe the land, and stop the threat of the Franks so that they will never again pose a threat to our Herzograt.

Looking Within

While we must look outwards to the Frankish problem, it is also a time to look within, to ourselves. Many men and women of the Herzograt have provided leal service for many years. It is high time that we recognize this, and see to it that they are adequately rewarded for this. A joyous occasion will be made of this, with the Reinmaren coming together to celebrate and recognize these achievements. As such, the Herzog will be awarding those who have provided great services with honors befitting their deeds.

The Sons and Daughters of Minitz shall come to recognize the achievements one another have made in our journey to this new land of Aevos. Our future lies here, in these lands we called the Franklands, and we have continued to make inroads to secure it. It is only through our collective work that this may continue, and a future home built for the children of our children.

Address to the People

In light of the events of the last year, the Herzog of Minitz shall address the Herzograt as a whole. An address shall be made upon the pertinent matters of the realm. Of paramount importance of these issues is the aforementioned Frankish threat which lurks outside of the wall of Kanunsburg. Additionally, the Herzog shall address those present of the general plans, such as construction, financial matters, and plans which shall be undertaken in the future. These items on the agenda are vital given the position which we find ourselves in at current.

Afterwards, those with petitions or grievances they wish to voice to the Herzograt shall be permitted to do so, with the Herzog to oversee and hear of the issues of the denizens of this land. Any who have business with the Herzog are encouraged to do so here at court, or with any of his representatives within the Herrenhaus who act in his stead.

Address from the Herrenmeister of the Ritters of Saint Tylos

The Herrenmeister of the Ritter of Saint Tylos shall make an address regarding the state of the ritter, and the appointment of a new Ritter Kastellan from amongst its ranks, to oversee one of the towers which provides protection to the denizens of the hamlets which lay outside of Kanunsburg. Those who reside in the hamlets of Draussen, Langhof and Birnenbaum are encouraged to remain for this, given the nature of the position.

This is a momentous day for the Order of Saint Tylos, to appoint one to the station of Ritter Kastellan is not an action done lightly by the Herrenmeister. To be Kastellan is an honor measured equally by the responsibility it demands of the one promoted. The weight of the safety of those denizens beyond the walls rests in the hands of said Kastellan, may GOTT above give him the strength necessary to serve the Reinmaren people in this position.

GOTT MIT UNS,

His Grace, Brandt Wilheim Barclay Herzog von Minitz GMSTSR, Knight of the Black Sepulchre, Duke of Minitz, Margrave of Vanderfell, Count of Neu Brandthof, Viscount of Tucay, Baron of Boriënwald and Brandthof, Lord of Durres, Harvest Lord, Protector of the Aaunic Heartlands, Chief of the Minitzian Reinmaren, LORD VANDALORE