A SQUIRE OF THE PETRA

[Phersades 1710]

 

A SQUIRE OF THE PETRA

“This journey is not a one-off process, instead being the sum total of many efforts spent aiding those within the realm.” 

Queen Adalia I, The Revived Order of the Petrine Laurel, 133 A.R.P

 

Issued and averred by

Their Highnesses

&

Atstana de

Regne Petrère

216

 

 

HISTORY IS MADE THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS, their work laying the foundations for what shall follow. Thirteen years ago did a boy no older than five wander into the city of Riviènse seeking water. He spoke no Common, nor did was he able to explain how he had come to be alone in his quest. The Archduke gave him his waterskin, the boy drank and thus a covenant of sorts was formed. In the years since, ANSEL, was taken as a Ward of the Archducal family, having been raised as a brother to their children. In  time he drew strength from his Faith and the teachings of the Four Chivalries. 

 

As a Squire of the Petrine Laurel, Ansel has proven himself valorous in his conduct, placing the wellbeing of others time and time again, his body bears the scars to prove such. Amidst his generation of squires, few may at current speak of deeds equal to his own. Although such a practice as adoption has not been a widespread custom amidst the House of the Petra, an exception shall be made for this boy. 

 

Thus, per the decree of this writ, Squire Ansel, Ward of the Petran Commonwealth and Squire to the Petrine Laurel shall henceforth be adopted as a scion of the House of the Petra, so-named as ANSEL ADÉLARD TEMESCH OF THE PETRA. 

 

In accordance with Pétrine tradition, Ansel Adélard is named as the VISCOUNT OF MÉROUX

 

As the customs set forth within the Third Catherinian Code, Ansel Adélard shall not be placed within the line of succession, by virtue of his adoption into the House of the Petra. Per the stipulations of the Salvian Inheritance, he holds not the blood of direct descent from Paul Salvian, and is therefore disqualified from the succession. Accordingly, to denote this status of adoption, Ansel Adélard shall be named as an honorific Viscount rather than a Count as is the tradition at current.

 

O   S A I N T E   R È G N E   P E T R È R E

 

HIS HIGHNESS, Joseph Antonius Aurèle, Archduke of the Petran Commonwealth, Prince of Riviènse, Duke of Seviel, Marquis de Val d’Estenou, Count of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows.

HER HIGHNESS, Magdalena Anastasya, Archduchess of the Petran Commonwealth, Princess of Riviènse, Duchess of Seviel, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Moere, Neraquelles, Temesch, Torm Marian, and Vallagne, Viscountess of Mies, Baroness of Eagles Peak, Garmont, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows, Lady Emissary of the Salvian Bureau & Dame of the Petrine Laurel.

[MrMojoMordor 2413]

"Oh wow" a goblin says as the news reaches him "Azhst Hart, now Anzel - da Petran royalty zure likez Norlanderz. Wonder if da Heir will adopt azh azwell."

Somewhere Witold-Leszek is shaking with annoyance.