THE METTERDEN SUMMIT

[MadOne 4945]

1974.

 

 

HIS HOLINESS CAIUS I, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Sovereign of the Apostolic City, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree the following…

 

In the name of the Almighty GOD, we, Caius I, High Pontiff of the Canonist Church, by the grace and authority of the Laurel of the Priesthood of Owyn, do now address the faithful and all those who dwell in the realms of man in earnest kinship.

 

It is with a profound regret and heavy heart that we of the cloth now must observe the strife and discord between the branches of the House of Ruthern within the Kingdom of Balian and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. This conflict, which we believe did spawn from petty squabbles and quarrels now has sown the seeds of division and discord among the tribe of Horen, and thusly is a matter of grave concern to the Holy Mother Church, for it threatens the peace and unity that men our vocation are divinely called to uphold among the faithful earnestly and with great commitment.

 

As the shepherd of the Universal Church, it has become my sacred duty now to foster harmony and concord among the children of GOD. Therefore, under the auspices of our Lord, who is the Prince of Peace, we commit ourselves to the holy endeavor of mediating this budding conflict, with the earnest hope of restoring lasting peace within our tribe of Horen.

 

In this holy endeavor, we have been approached by the monarchs of both the Kingdom of Balian and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, who have sought our divine mediation and guidance. We accept this grave responsibility with humility and resolve, and we shall convene peace summits where representatives of both branches of House Ruthern, as well as the sovereigns of the respective kingdoms, shall gather under the banner of the Lorraine to seek reconciliation and accord. In these peace summits, we shall invoke the wisdom and justice of the Almighty, and we shall employ the Ecclesiastical authority vested in us to broker a resolution that is just and equitable. We thus hereby declare our unwavering commitment to monitoring this conflict closely, and to intervening in the name of peace and justice. Moreover, we now declare as the Mother Church our solemn pledge to ensure that this dispute does not escalate into a larger calamity that could engulf the kingdoms in turmoil and bloodshed. It is now incumbent upon all parties to approach these summits with hearts open to forgiveness and minds attuned to the divine will, that lasting peace may prevail and the bonds of brotherhood be renewed.

 

 

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We have received the grievances of the House of Ruthern of Hanseti-Ruska and their demands upon the Balianite Branch of their family, which are as follows;

 

✠ A formal apology to Lady Tatiyana and the House of Ruthern for the perceived slights.

The Church supports this motion for an apology delivered from both sides onto one another.

 

✠ A payment of 500 minas for your grievances.

The Church supports this motion for a payment delivered from the House Ruthern of Reutov to the Duchess Tatiyana.

 

✠ Forfeiting the title of ‘Head of Rutherns’ or any title that implies it.

The Church supports this motion for both of the branches to come to a concord of confederation which will dissolve any claimed titles.

 

✠ The delivery of the Duke or his head for the House of Ruthern.

The Church supports the Duke of Reutov abdicating and taking up a monastic life, and condemns any calls for his execution.

 

✠ An apology from the Queen Sybille for her dishonorable accusations#

The Church condemns this demand for involving the Queen of Balian within their demands.

 

✠ The Balianites will forfeit the name of Ruthern entirely

The Church unilaterally VETOES this motion. Under the auspices of the Law, no son may be punished for the sins of their fathers. Should a decree come to be published, that of which bastardises the Reutov line of House Ruthern, the Church shall release decrees of legitimisation to fix this wrongdoing and will take it as a challenge to Ecclesiastical authority.

 

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OOC: 3PM EST, 30TH MAY

THE HOLY SEE SYNOD ROOM

 

 

[ReveredOwl 5639]

"Why do the cowards of Balian go running to the Pontiff for protection when those they insult and slight come knocking on their doors. They ought not run their mouths if they've not the strength to back it up. The Queen of Balian got herself involved when she accused Ser Rickard of murderering innocents in her palace, when in fact it was quite the opposite; the Queen herself robbed this man of an ancient relic." remarked Rhys var Ruthern to his family members over dinner.

[Chorale__ 2147]

Prince Paul of the Petra is enamored with all of the juicy gossip going around lately.

[Wavey 2568]

2 hours ago, ReveredOwl said:

"Why do the cowards of Balian go running to the Pontiff for protection when those they insult and slight come knocking on their doors. They ought not run their mouths if they've not the strength to back it up. The Queen of Balian got herself involved when she accused Ser Rickard of murderering innocents in her palace, when in fact it was quite the opposite; the Queen herself robbed this man of an ancient relic." remarked Rhys var Ruthern to his family members over dinner.

Father Ivan’s priest senses were tingling. “I sense a fellow brother of the cloth getting too lost in Ruthern sauce in the force…”