ABDICATION OF A HAMMERHEAD

[retro 277]

“By Bones and Barrows.”
Per Ossa et in Barcis

 

 Issued by the Duchy of Reutov
5th of The Grand Harvest, 216 S.A.

 

To his Royal Majesty and the esteemed peers of the Kingdom of Balian,
I write to you, sound of mind, to inform of my formal abdication and confirmation as one Heinrik Matyas var Ruthern as my rightful heir and successor to the titles associated with the Duchy of Reutov. I hereby relinquish all rights, privileges, and so forth that once came with my title as Duchess of Reutov.

For long have I served the Kingdom of Balian and her people, sworn under both GOD and oath by three reigning monarchs. With determination and standard set by my father, Demetrius var Ruthern, I climbed the ranks of the Balianese regiment and found myself not only promoted to lieutenant, but later a member of the Royal Guard, and thereafter Grand Creu. These years were some of my most active, with various achievements I will continue to hold dear in memory.

It is now with my climbing age that I must recognize my time on this realm as fleeting. Were I to remain as Duchess any longer, it is without a doubt that I would be doing House Ruthern a great disservice, dragging down not only my fellow peers, but, most importantly, my children. It is time I acknowledge my ailing health, and that while I cannot stand tall forever, I will remain proud to have served my nation for as long as GOD has granted me.

It is my earnest hope that my eldest son, Heinrik, will serve the House Ruthern far better than I have, following in the footsteps of both my father and his father before him.

In addition, I will be retiring from my role as Grand Creu, to allow for a new, promising generation to take stand. It is with a hand over my heart that I write my most sincere thanks for the opportunities I have been granted.

Signed,

Dame Viktoria 'The Obstinate' Carosa vas Ruthern, Cavalier of the Royal Orders of Chivalry

His Grace, Heinrik Matyas var Ruthern, Duke of Reutov

 

Spoiler

thank you to everyone who helped me run ruthern while i had it! it was great, i both enjoyed and stressed every minute of it. still, theres not an ounce of regret in me. thank you to pyro, wavey, and ave for trusting me with a character to begin with lol. it was a surprise to become heir, but i hope i did something right anyway. things slowed toward the end with viktoria's age and my busy schedule, but i like to think the start of things were bright and nice enough. i did a lot as viktoria, accomplished even more, and im happy enough with that. 

heres to hoping andy does better than i did
love u king, make my grandchildren miserable and tell tales of how your irp mom was both a pain and joy incarnate

 

[Andustar 4143]

"I accept both your abdication and resignation in full, Dame Viktoria," John II declared upon reading the missive. "Go now with honour and live in peace. The Kingdom will never forget your years of service and sacrifice."

[TaraJess 2848]

Johanna signs the lorraine as she prays for the woman's health. "She is an inspiration to the next generation"

[__Stal27 2126]

The Prince of Monterosa, upon being informed of the letter would offer a singular nod to his tutors, he sat in silence broken only by his request once delievering a prayer for the dame's health.

 

"Tell me a tale of this knight of Balian, I wish to learn." 

[andydreww 107]

As news spread of his mother's abdication, Heinrik pulled forth another salmon from the dockside waters with his aged fishing rod. Many thoughts swirled and tangled into each other as his perspective on the world accelerated much faster than anticipated. Yet, as he cast his line back into the shimmering waves, a single moment with his mother bloomed within his mind, offering the faintest sense of hope and perseverance for himself, his family, and the world about him.

 

"Y love vy like a fish loves water."

Spoiler

all my love to you as your fellow cousin from cologne, germany (real), thank you for every ounce of effort you've put into ruthern retro, especially me.

i can't express how thankful i am to have someone as talented as you be one of my greatest friends and confidante.

even with your busy responsibilities outside of lotc, you still make time for us. you make me so proud!! enjoy your rest and respite queen xoxo