VASSAL PATENT, EDRICA [270 S.A.]

[Tainga 522]

 

VASSAL PATENT, EDRICA

 

Issued the 18th, in the Year 270 of the Second Age

In the name of His Royal Majesty Tar-Zôrzagar Argelion

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From the earliest days of the House of Greye, it has been intertwined with that of the noble O’Rourkes of Idunia. After years of courtship, a much-anticipated wedding, and decades of marriage withstanding the trials of loss and war between Greye Patriarch Aurus and Ildonian heiress Einin O’Rourke, the House of Greye takes a decisive step to join its family beneath the banner of Ildon. 

 

Bringing with it a history of explosive growth, military endeavors and excellence, and a populace brimming with greyehounds young and old, the Greyes find rest and purpose along the shores of Ildon. Their future holds the promise of furthered greatness and service to both Ildon and the greater High Kingdom of Idunia.

 

 

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Investiture of Aurus

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

 

LORD OF EDRICA
As a sworn vassal of the Crown and Guardian of the Númenaranyë

 

Grant of Lands and Dominion

Henceforth, Aurus shall hold dominion over the lands and folk of Edrica 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 Edrica shall lie within the High Lordship of Ildon, resting just east of its walls upon Stalamonén, the steadfast hill of the river. 

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 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 Lord of Edrica 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 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, High Lord of Idunia, Chief of the Númenedain and the Tribe of Harren, Defender of the Númenaranyë, Sovereign of Númenost and Alduun, Knight of the Realm, Templar Justiciar of Saint Michael the Archangel, 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, Eternal Steward of the Númenaranyë, Warden of the Harren Court, Lawgiver of Harren, Mother of the Idunian Law, Founder of Grimday Day, Champion of the Lowland Grasp, The Lance of Idunia, Slayer of the Gilded Queen

 

HER HIGH LADYSHIP, Maerîl-Emigliana, Matriarch of the House Rourke, Lady-Paramount of Ildon, High Admiral of the Host of Idunia, Master of Tomes, Bard of the Harren Court, Templar Justiciar of Malchediael, Knight of the Realm, Founder of Ildon, Savior of Rourke, Chief-Cennesaei of the Elendâri, Champion of Delgorthad, The First Oathman of the Númenaranyë

HIS LORDSHIP, Ser Aurus, Patriarch of House Greye, Lord of Edrica, Knight of the Realm

 

[Lirinya 4036]

Augusta stood besides her uncle Aurus, practically beaming with pride at the man. "Pap would be proud of you," she hummed, "he would be happy to be here, I think"

[Wolfy-D 486]

Grimm smiles as he reads the missive "well done"

[Spellblades 755]

Aelyn Greye sat upon the roof of the O'Rourke's keep. How did he get up there? Who knows. As the missive was delivered to him via owl, a grin appeared on the Mali'ker's face

 

"Maybe things will start to go back to normal."