VASSAL PATENT, ARDROSSIL [260 S.A.]

[Tainga 521]

 

VASSAL PATENT, ARDROSSIL

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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Known for their prosperous wealth and formidable thoroughbreds, the House Vourkehardt has loyally served the High Kingdom of Idunia for many decades, each generation producing venerable Knights as well as loyal civil servants. Even as they adopted the customs of the Adunians, they have preserved at their core the robust and martial spirit of the Waldenian Highlander. A zeal for the True Faith was lit aflame in time, too, alongside a pride in labor, discipline, and independence; such were the pillars of their lineage.

 

Though their reach has expanded into the greater realm, the stallions still ride with the Dawn, upholding the promise of its founder, Lord Baldric Vourkehardt. Today, Margrave Viago Vourkehardt rules with a measured authority and guides the House as it settles into the untainted Azuras with his daughter, Elwine Vourkehardt, as heir-apparent to the grand name.

 

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Investiture of Valathor

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

 

MARGRAVE OF ARDROSSIL
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Valathor shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Ardrossil 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 Ardrossil shall lie within the lands of Tir-Glas, nestled south at the foot of Mount Oroderyn and to the east of the golden fields of Mahleden.

Privileges and Responsibilities

With this investiture, the said Marchdom 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.
 

Oath and Fealty

Let it be further known that the Margrave of Ardrossil 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 Marchdom 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 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 of Tir-Glas, Master of  Tir-Glas Revelries, Physician of Tir-Glas & Idunia, and Daughter of House Vourkehardt 

HIS EXCELLENCY, Viago Valathor Vitalius Adalwulf Rhomenor,  Patriarch of House Vourkehardt, Margrave of Ardrossil, Chaptermaster of the Order of the White Tower, Templar Justiciar of Saint Michael the Archangel, Knight of the Dawn, High Silverhand of the Treasury, and Slayer of the Gilded Queen