The Duke's Funeral

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Issued by the

DUCHY OF VALWYCK

On the 6th day of GODFREY’S TRIUMPH of 2073 A.H.

 

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TO THE PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE LAKES,

 

His Grace, Duncan Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck has met his untimely and tragically early end at the tender age of eighty in the year 2073 A.H. He died on the field of battle upholding, as he did throughout the majority of his life, the integrity and honour of the Empire and Emperor he served faithfully even with his dying breath. A man born to a Haeseni Count of some minor note. Wise beyond his years and with a mind for advancement, both for his family and his people, the leal and fortuitous Ayrikiv. Fortuitous, for they had the finest man in generations of the House Baruch as their guide. He made use of his birthright and not only preserved it, but enhanced it and rose to the position of Duke when sagely swearing his loyalty to the Emperor Tiberias. A fortune maker. A stalwart warrior. A champion jouster. A veteran of dozens of battles. A father who loved his children and grandchildren without reservation. The famed Duke leaves behind three sons and four grandchildren to carry on his legacy and oversee his final well deserved hallowed rites.

 

The bells will toll within the Church of the Ward Father in the village of Tarnavon where the Ayrikiv, the people of Edelmark, and those visiting from afar are invited to offer their condolences and farewells. Anyone wishing to pray for his swift ascension to the Seven Skies are welcome to travel to the Church and give their final farewells for the dearly departed Duke.

 

The funeral service, kindly managed by the Priory of Saint Otto, will be held during the month of the Sun’s Smile, 2073 A.H.

 

DUNCAN EIRIK BARUCH

DUKE OF VALWYCK

1992-2072 A.H.

 

[SUNDAY, THE 22ND OF MARCH @2PM EST]

 

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ENDURE AND PREVAIL,

 

HIS GRACE, Duncan G. Baruch, 

Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Viscount of Voron, Baron of Laval, Riveryn, and Gant, 

Laird of Barden and Tarnavon, Guardian of the Garenwald

 

HER GRACE, Constantina of Dover,

Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Viscountess-Consort of Voron, 

Baroness-Consort of Laval, Riveryn, and Gant, Laidy of Barden and Tarnavon