THE DIMAN EDICT | Rights of the Kingsmoot

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RIGHTS OF THE KINGSMOOT

 

Issued by King Haraldr, on this ashen day of IAÁ 587, AGE OF DRAGONFYRE; 

 

 

HEED, ELDHIRD

For a time before my own Father’s rule, the lands of Norland were Kingless, led by a High Keeper. She, over seventy-six years, ruled as a regent, keeping the idle Kingdom from falling into ruin. It was under herself that those who disguised themselves as withholding the blood of the Herald and fit for kingship were never recognised, and it was beneath her watchful endeavours that this kingdom would realise the king which it sought and it needed. Haakon - Though her duty did not end there, but instead her duty persisted through it, the Red Faith was strengthened, the gaze of the AllFather was active and persistent. And it was only a little while later that my own Modir, Dima-Queen, was entrusted with both my education and matters of the realm, even despite those around her who would recognise her not, she endured and continued upon the path to ensure that the realm was not torn, but rather held together. There is the Elder-Veta, who has at one point, aided the entire populace of the Norland and more with the matters of health and survival, not only has she committed to this, but her commitment to fighting alongside the Norlandic and healing cannot be understated. This story of theirs is one of many throughout the realm of women, similar to herself, who have aided this northern realm in various ways, to ensure that the Norlandic peoples may persist. 

 

During my father's rule, he was blessed with three daughters. Three, of whom I believe could and would rule better if not equal to me or any other son that he was delivered. Yet, I question the possibility of their rules, for in the history of this kingdom, there has been little to no knowledge or prominence of Queens recorded. The All-Father blessed the lines of his Herald; the blood of the Herald runs equally between both his sons and daughters. For days and nights I have sat before the flame of the All-Father, praying to be delivered the wisdom and to light my path, blessed is he, who has entrusted me with his wisdom and that he has delivered unto us the kingsmoot, that I feel it both a pleasure and necessity to bring forth these rights upon not only the sons, but also the daughters of the Herald. 

AND SO IT SHALL BE, BY THE WILL OF OUR ALLFATHER,
as King of Norland, High Chieftain of the House of Ruric, Chieftain of the Clan Edvardsson, Jarl of Verdrgrad, Blood of the Herald & Lord of the Ashwood Throne, Protector of the Highlanders,
Haraldr av Edvardsson Ruric,

 

Henceforth, officially bestows equal opportunity of election upon the Rurics, male and female, who live within Norland, follow the Red Faith, are of age to lead and have been unashed during the declaration of a Kingsmoot. As they have time and time again stood in for chieftains who have not been present, so will they now have the opportunity to put forth their name or be suggested to run in the kingsmoot and continue the line of the Herald, ushering us towards an era of enlightenment and a stance against the Long Dark.

 

 

AND SO IT SHALL BE, BY THE WILL OF OUR ALLFATHER,

 

HIS MAJESTY, Haraldr av Edvardsson Ruric
King of Norland, High Chieftain of the House of Ruric, Chieftain of the Clan Edvardsson, Jarl of Verdrgrad, Blood of the Herald & Lord of the Ashwood Throne, Protector of the Highlanders
 

Malric Rhed

The Hand of the King of Norland, Norn-Vargbane, Blódvargr of Kaer Skollreach

Iulius-Thegn Rauðrdrakar
Lord Purifier of the Order of the First Flame, Thegn of Verðrgrad, Chieftain of Clan Rauðrdrakar

[LuckyD 141]

"Good shit, young King." Relad would say to himself from the distant baaing of sheep in the background of his happy home. "Revekka, you should see this! I told you we chose the best place there was to live."

[Cheese 8874]

A long dead witness, cursed to wander the earth as a guide for one of Vaseek's Chosen, felt a warmth in her soul when she caught just a glimpse of the edict. Dima and Veta, both remembered fondly by Eydís, would now not only be immortalized by The Diman Edict, but their contributions would too bring to light all the other brilliant women that graced the Hearth of Norland.

 

. . . On the other hand, a much younger and living Lady of Dover received the missive with great intrigue! Later that night, she knocked on the door of a girl identical to her. "Clem," Constantina whispered, occasionally glancing to and fro to make sure none of Highbury's residents or servants caught the wakened pair. Nervous excitement filled her giddy smile as she showed off the writing. "Look at this! Is it not marvelous? The prospect of equal leadership upon Norland's throne! Think of what this could mean for you and I one day once we are wed and have daughters of our own!" @Lalosia

[Frawlic 1602]

Golden fingers pinched the edges of the parchment, which had made its rounds. Dima stared at the name, somewhat mortified, before examining the further contents, and they brought her much relief. Peering at the empty, worn stool she had made sure to carry to Azuras, whispered words met the air. "We did it..."

[Terry 2680]

As Ser Sigmar eyed the latest missive from his grandson recognizing the arduous and incredible work of the women of Norland, would an old thought bubble into his mind. Of the long and passionate discussions his sister, Milena, had when it came to the Karenina Edict, issued more than a century ago in 481 E.S., or the work released by his wife, Mahaut, and Erika Kortrevich in 150 YEARS OF THE KARENINA LAW.

 

That night, would that relic of a man smile the Sun's Smile, to be reminded of home even now, and to see recognition where recognition were due. Perhaps somewhere within the Karoslund, would he seek to place a new statue of Karenina, ensuring the continued commitment to that idea.