VASSAL PATENT, ANGRENOST [260 S.A.]

[Tainga 521]

 

VASSAL PATENT, ANGRENOST

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 Mithrenionath have stood as a core pillar in the branching of the Arthalionath, carving its name into the realm with the emergence of Angrenost as the Iron Tower, where they have cultivated their community in pursuit of strengthening their bond with Númenedain culture, whimsy, and purpose. 

 

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Investiture of Azruphêl

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

 

LADY OF ANGRENOST
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Azruphêl shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Angrenost 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 Angrenost shall encompass the lands lying north of Idunia’s fairgrounds, upon the cliffs that rise high above the northern course of Angcelumë, the Iron Canal, and the Eryn Gîl, the whimsy forests to the east and west. 

 

Privileges and Responsibilities

With this investiture, the said Lordship 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.

 

Oath and Fealty

Let it be further known that the Lady of Angrenost 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 Lordship 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

 

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Azruphêl Corweth Aranuiriel Arthalion, Princess of the Númenaranyë, Matriarch of the House Mithrenionath, Lady of Angrenost, Ranger-Captain of Idunia, Founder of Grimday Day, Slayer of the Gilded Queen, The Hearth

 

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