VASSAL PATENT, DUNCOED [260 S.A.]

[Tainga 521]

 

VASSAL PATENT, DUNCOED

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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House Callaghan since its founding, has always held its loyalty to those of Tir-Glas and Idunia, among some of the first to rally to the calls when heeded and aid the realm. The house follows its words, “With Sword and Spirit,” as a moral guidance, raising their swords but never to forget their way through hardship.

 

Rooting themselves within Dûncoed, the Callaghans hold to their values of perseverance and unity, and their legacy not of conquest, but that of loyalty and support.

 

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Investiture of Elise

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

 

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

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Elise shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Dûncoed 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 Dûncoed shall lie within the lands of Tir-Glas, resting just south of the Vourkehardt keep of Ardrossil, and nestled just west of Linaewen, the Lake of Birds.

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.
 

Oath and Fealty

Let it be further known that the Lady of Dûncoed 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

 

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 

 

 

HER LADYSHIP, Elise “Eirwen” Ruthron Callaghan, Lady of Dûncoed, Ranger-Captain of Idunia, Knight of the Dawn, and Matriarch of House Callaghan