VASSAL PATENT, PETRA [260 S.A.]

[Tainga 521]

 

VASSAL PATENT, PETRA

Issued the 17th, in the Year 260 of the Second Age

In the name of His Royal Majesty Tar-Zôrzagar Argelion

 

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The Pétrine people have always stood tall as the stewards of the Aldtree, diligently warding its confines for over a century upon the continent of Aevos. Throughout that century, the bond shared between both the Númenedain and Pétrine people remained as steadfast as the waters of the River Petra. Enduring together throughout many trials and tribulations, together both achieved prosperity together in shared purpose and bond. In the years following the eponymous Peace of Nóruiel, this bond was renewed. Within the halls of Cartref Mor this kinship was tested in the opening days of Saint Lucien’s War, yet it emerged stronger than it had once been. 

 

Upon the Fields of Westmark at the Battle of Lizard Run, the banners of the Petran Commonwealth and High Kingdom of Idunia flew together once more, as they had done a century prior. In recognition of this service rendered and the strengthened bond shared between the Númenaranyë and Pétrine people, the following is decreed. 

 

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Investiture of Joseph I

Let it be known that, for services rendered to the Crown in both peace, war and loyalty proven through deed and word, Joseph I shall be invested as;

 

PRINCE OF RIVIÈNSE
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Joseph I shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Riviènse with all the rights, responsibilities, privileges, and honors therein contained, subject to the fealty and faith owed to the Crown of Idunia. The said lands are conferred with borders as follows;

 

The territorial bounds of Petra shall be wide and far-reaching, set upon Vórëaico, the Enduring Cliff, and stretching west to the foothills of Oroderyn, eastward into the golden forest of Laurenandë, and southeastward unto the borders of Eruënan.

Privileges and Responsibilities

With this investiture, the said Princedom is entrusted with manifold privileges and solemn responsibilities to guide the people, uphold the laws, protect the lands, and exercise all rights befitting a faithful vassal of the Crown, including but not limited to the following;

 

◈ The right to levy taxes and collect dues – To gather from the folk of their hold such as rent and contributions as are just and customary.
 

◈ The right and duty to raise levies and maintain a standing guard – To muster troops from among the people of their hold, maintain the fortifications and a vigilant guard, and bring forth these forces in defense of their lands or in serve to the Crown whenever summoned, upholding the safety and honor of Idunia.

 

◈ The right to administer justice – To judge disputes, enforce laws, and uphold the customs and statutes of Idunia, ensuring that all subjects under their dominion receive fair hearing, protection of rights, and punishment befitting the crime. Guided always by equity and the will of the Crown.

 

◈  The right to maintain vassals beneath them – To grant lands and offices to lesser vassals, oversee their duties and obligations, and hold them accountable to both the Principality and the Crown. Such grants may not be made at the Princedom’s sole discretion, but only with the express permission of the Crown, ensuring that the governance, loyalty, and stability of the realm remain under royal oversight.
 

Oath and Fealty

Let it be further known that the Prince of Riviènse shall maintain a sworn oath to uphold the laws of Idunia, render due levy and counsel to the King, and safeguard its people. In return, Idunia shall offer its royal protection, recognition of titles and bloodline under the blessing of the West, and shall recognize the culture of the Pétrine as its own–to be preserved, honored, and protected throughout the realm. 

 

That said, the Princedom shall be hereditary in nature, save only by the will of the Crown or forfeiture through treason or neglect of fealty.

 

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BY ROYAL MANDATE AND WRIT OF THE CROWN

Signed,

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Zôrzagar Argelion Anorion Harren Arthalion, High King of Idunia, Prince of Númendil, Chief of the Númenedain and the Tribe of Harren, Defender of the Númenaranyë, Sovereign of Númenost and Alduun, Knight of the Realm, Slayer of the Gilded Queen, Master of the Sharadûn, Protector of the Adunians

HER DISTINGUISHED EXCELLENCY, Athaenis of the House Vourkehardt, High Chancellor of Idunia, Steward of the Númenaranyë, Warden of the Harren Court, Lawgiver of Harren, Founder of Grimday Day, Champion of the Lowland Grasp, The Lance of Idunia, Slayer of the Gilded Queen

 

HIS HIGHNESS, Joseph Antonius Aurèle, Archduke of the Petran Commonwealth, Prince of Riviènse, Duke of Seviel, Marquis de Val d’Estenou, Count of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows.

HER HIGHNESS, Magdalena Anastasya, Archduchess of the Petran Commonwealth, Princess of Riviènse, Duchess of Seviel, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscountess of Mies, Baroness of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows & Dame of the Petrine Laurel.

[TomFunks 756]

The Crown Prince read this missive whilst reclined in his lounging chair, legs propped upon the back of his jaundiced, feeble-backed servant.

“My! What wonderful work has been done today within the Riverlands!” Pharazôn exclaimed to the aforementioned servant (who was indeed feeble-backed).

 

@sujilicious

[mothsthetic 2250]

An aging Dame looks upon the patent with a smile upon her features. The Templar sits upon the fountain in the square of Riviènse, looking up to the Petran flag flying high above the walls. Another year past, another to come.