VASSAL PATENT, TIR-GLAS [260 S.A.]

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VASSAL PATENT, TIR-GLAS

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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Having been the foundation and backbone of the military within Númendil for many years, the Leadership of Formindon has, without question, backed the Numenedain in all efforts — be it through war, peace, or otherwise. 

 

The Order of the Dawn has taken the lead in spearheading advancements in both magical and mundane areas to further the prosperity of the realm as a whole, ensuring that soldiers are well-equipped and trained. 

 

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Investiture of Llewyn

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

 

PRINCE OF TIR-GLAS
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Llewyn Glennmaer shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Tir-Glas 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 Tir-Glas shall be broad, bordering the forest of Eruënan, sweeping to the western foothills of Oroderyn, and extending until they meet the Green Forest, Glâdezyl. 

 

Privileges and Responsibilities

With this investiture, the said Principality 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 Principality’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 Tir-Glas 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.

 

That said Principality 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 GRACE, Prince Llewyn Glennmaer of Tir-Glas, Vicar of the Bene Lisse, Deacon, Grand-Master of the Dawn, Captain of Idunia, Slayer of the Gilded Queen, and Patriarch of the Royal House Glennmaer

HER GRACE, Princess-Consort Safiyaa Vourkehardt Glennmaer of Tir-Glas, Master of  Tir-Glas Revelries, Physician of Tir-Glas & Idunia, and Daughter of House Vourkehardt

 

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