Letters Patent for Greater Eulersburg

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DUCAL LETTERS FOR THE

COUNTY OF GREATER EULERSBURG

 

In the year 61 of the Age of Redemption and the Age of Resentment.

 

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MATEUSZ, by the Grace of God, Exilic Duke of the Adrians, Count of Aldersberg, Lord of Beznov, and Protector of Dumacracy.  To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting.

 

Whereas We, of Our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, being desirous for the better governance and prosperity of Our realm, and in just recognition of the faithful and dutiful service rendered unto Us and Our predecessors by the noble House of Euler, do hereby elevate and advance the said House to the dignity, state, and degree of Count of Our Exilic Duchy of the Adrians, and do name and create Our trusty and well-beloved Stefan Euler as Count of Greater Eulersburg, to have, hold, and enjoy the said dignity unto himself and his lawful heirs, forevermore.

 

And further know ye, that We, of Our ducal authority, do confirm and affirm unto the said Count and his heirs the lands, rights, and privileges pertaining to the County of Greater Eulersburg, whose bounds shall remain as presently held and established.

 

And We do further will and ordain that the said Count of Greater Eulersburg, and his lawful heirs after him, shall hold, possess, and exercise within his domain all rights, liberties, and privileges befitting his station, and shall in perpetuity be entitled to preside over his lands, levy such rents, tolls, and dues as are customary, and hold courts for the redress of grievances and the administration of justice, all in accordance with the laws and customs of Our Exilic Duchy of the Adrians.

 

And We do moreover charge and command the said Count and his heirs, that they shall be bound in fealty to the Ducal Coronet of the Adrians, rendering due homage, service, and allegiance in times of war and peace; that they shall uphold the defence of their lands and the Duchy, providing such men and arms as shall be required by ducal summons; and that they shall ever stand as loyal and true vassals within the councils of the Exilic Duma, to lend their wisdom and strength to the governance of Our realm.

 

And for the greater assurance of all and singular these grants and dignities, We have caused these Our Letters to be made patent and sealed with Our Great Seal, to be entered into the annals of Our Duchy and held in the firmest force of law.

 

Given under Our Seal at Our ducal seat of Castle Aldersberg, on the 7th of Sigismund’s End, in the Year of Our Duchy 61, and in the 8th Year of Our Reign.

 

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SO SPOKEN UNDER MY SEAL, AND BY MY HAND,

HIS GRACE, Mateusz of the House Sarkozic, Exilic Duke of the Adrians, Count of Aldersberg, Lord of Beznov, and Protector of Dumacracy.

[Laeonathan 5889]

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