VASSAL PATENT, ADRIA [260 S.A.]

[Tainga 521]

 

VASSAL PATENT, ADRIA

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 Adrians are an ancient and noble peoples, though the term ‘Adrian’ has never referred to a unified language or culture, but rather an eclectic melting pot, ‘Adrians’ have nonetheless prevailed throughout history, overcoming many years of tribulations and displacement.

Historically a diverse and meritocratic society, the sacred ‘dumacracy’ has ever been at the heart of Adrian culture. The Duchy has never been ruled by a single bloodline, but rather by a Duke-Elect, chosen from among the Adrians, by the Adrians.

In recent history the Duchy has slowly clawed its way out of the Post - Aevos-Coalition war slump, that had brought down the League of Veletz and decimated the Adrian population, now in their new home of Belgrade, the industrious and virtuous people of Adria are eager to prove themselves and live up to their legacy.

 

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Investiture of Zygmunt

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

 

DUKE OF ADRIA
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Zygmunt shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Adria 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 Adria shall lie just North of Ildon, settled between the three sister forests–Laurenandë, Eruënan, and Stalamonén–and shall extend westward over Eruënan into Heinrik’s Heights. Furthermore, it also extends eastward over Stalamonén.

Privileges and Responsibilities

With this investiture, the said Duchy 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 Duchy and the Crown. Such grants may not be made at the Duchy’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 Duke of Adria 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 culture under the blessing of the West.

 

That said Duchy shall be elective 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, Zygmunt of house Euler, Duke of Adria, Count of Eulersburg, Defender of Dumacracy.