The Second Regency of the Ravenstates

[Based1Salmon 758]

 

THE SECOND REGENCY OF THE RAVENSTATES

IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2028

 

THUS UNTO THE WEALD,
 

With the Crown Prince, Owyn I being lost at sea, the Grand Prince, Earoslav I still bedridden from his illness after all these years, and the new Heir Presumptive, still many years from the age of maturity it has been deemed necessary for a new Regency to take hold over the Ravenstates, and a separate regency to take hold of House Rostova. 

 

THE REGENCY OF THE RAVENSTATES

 

With the Regency taking hold over the Ravenstates, the powers and privileges of the Regent, and the duration of their term and service must be codified and put forth to ensure no abuse of power and the will and vision of the Royal Family is carried out. 

 

THE REGENCY AND ITS DURATION:

✠ Taking up the mantle as Lord Regent of the Ravenstates, Ser Peter Rovare, the Count of Stirland shall hold this office by virtue of his position as Lord Chancellor and previous status as head of the Government of the Ravenstates

✠ For the time of the Regency, Earosgrad and the Royal Palace shall be garrisoned by Bluecloaks, who shall dedicate themselves to the service of the Ravenstates and the restoration of a standing force for the city.

✠ The Regency shall hand over the city to the Grand Prince, Earoslav Rostova immediately should he wake from his sickbed, after a Darkspawn test to ensure none are posing as the Grand Prince

✠ Upon the 16th nameday of Prince Velkan, Ser Peter shall step down from the Regency and shall either be coronated as the Grand Prince of Ravenmire, or Crown Prince-Regent depending on if Grand Prince Earoslav is still living, may he live forever.

✠ Prince Allerick Rostova shall remain as the Hand of the Grand Prince, and  shall advise the Lord Regent in all matters and shall act as the representative of House Rostova in the interim, though it is hoped that the Regent and Prince shall work together in harmony.

 

THE POWERS OF THE REGENT:

✠ The Lord Regent shall retain the ability to render justice in the name of the Grand Prince, though executions must be approved by Prince Allerick.

✠ The Lord Regent shall oversee the treasury and ensure it is used properly, however, the Lord Treasurer will retain direct access and audit the Lord Regent’s uses of the coffers.

✠ The Lord Regent shall have the power to make and enforce laws for the good of the Ravenstates, however upon the end of the Regency, whoever shall sit on the throne will be allowed to pick and choose which to keep in effect.

✠ The Lord Regent shall be responsible for the management, training, recruitment, and deployment of the army of the Ravenstates and has volunteered his Retinue to support the organization as it reforms and grows.

✠ The Lord Regent shall have the power to meet diplomatically with other vassals, and the Crown of Burgundy and establish treaties, however, he may not make any decision which infringes upon  Ravenmire’s sovereignty. 

✠ The Lord Regent may exert authority over the city of Earosgrad including its housing for the purposes of the growth and maintenance of the Ravenstates. 

✠ The Lord Regent may implement and enforce a law regarding the ethical shearing of sheep. 

 

THE LORD REGENT MAY NOT:

✠ Strip or grant peerages of the Ravenstates, nor may he make Knighthoods into the Order of the Dragon

✠ Declare an offensive war, with the only exception being in the case that any form of the Salvian Nation is reclaimed, or if the Antiumite Terrorists (as declared by Grand Prince Earoslav himself) attempt to claim lands or any titles relating to Antium or Salvo. 

✠ Establish any new institution or Order of Chivalry without the unanimous consent of the Royal Council and the Hand of the Prince.  

 

ON THE REGENCY OF HOUSE ROSTOVA AND THE UPBRINGING OF THE HEIR PRESUMPTIVE:

✠ Prince Allerick Rostova shall gain the High Seat of House Rostova until such a time that Grand Prince Earoslav returns to active rulership or Prince Velkan comes of age. 

✠ Prince Allerick shall maintain the rights and privileges due to him as the acting head of House Rostova, including the decisions regarding marriages and upbringings for its members, however the upbringing of Prince Velkan and any major decisions regarding his upbringing shall be a joint decision with the Regency for the good of the realm. 

✠ The Royal Palace in Earosgrad shall remain in the hands of Prince Allerick, however the audience chambers and an office will be side  aside for the use of the Lord Regent.

✠ Prince Velkan shall be found a suitable guardian of political standing to ensure his safety and well-being as well as a proper martial and political education due to both a Ravenlord and the Heir-Presumptive of the Ravenstates.

✠ Prince Allerick shall become the font of honor for the Order of the Dragon, until such a time that the Grand Prince returns or Prince Velkan comes of age, however this is to be used sparingly and only in the most important of circumstances. 

✠ If Prince Owyn has not resurfaced within 5 years of this proclamation, then his titles shall pass onto his son, Prince Velkan Rostova.

 

With this set forth, let the regency take hold over the Ravenstates. 

 

Such is the will of the Grand Prince.

 

 

HIS GRACE, Peter Grayson, Lord Regent of the Ravenstates, Lord Chancellor of Ravenmire, Count of Stirland, Baron of the Oakenwald, Lord of the Salvians, Banneret of the Order of the Grail, Patriarch of House Rovare, Duke of Antium, Lord Protector of the Salvian People, Oakhaven, and Stirland 

HIS HIGHNESS, Allerick Rostova, Hand of the Grand Prince of Ravenmire, Duke of Eredmar, Prince of the Ravenstates, and Acting Head of House Rostova

 

[Navigator 4260]

Miguel clicked his tongue disapprovingly.

"Things seem to go further down and down. . . I need to talk to her. . ."

[Phoebe202 1057]

Spoiler

 

Alicent observed the waves from where she stood upon the deck of her beloved ship. Naval training be damned, this maiden voyage was not what she expected. Still, she had Owyn. It was nice to be away from the pomp and duty of royal life, just once. Just this once...

[Lirinya 4021]

"I once said that Allerick would have made a better heir, a stronger one, a smarter one, and a more dilligent one. He dismissed the idea but- look at the state in which the current rulers have left the state,"  Isidora commented to herself as she read the missive over with a pit of dread looming within her stomach. "This is a great shame; I can only pray that Alys, Miguel, Allerick and their family find their peace- whether they remain with Ravenmire, or elsewhere."

[comatoseprincess 507]

6 hours ago, Navigator said:

Miguel clicked his tongue disapprovingly.

"Things seem to go further down and down. . . I need to talk to her. . ."

Alysanna looked at her husband after reading the missive, then she sighed ever so heavily, "We know what we need to do." Was all she said as she left the missive on the table, a conversation was much needed.

[rep2k 3192]

“What the hell is happening in Ravenstates?” Fr. Witmar remarks.