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A CALL TO ALL OF NORLAND. ISSUED BY THE LORD OF KASTELL HAMARACZ ⸙ ON THIS 6TH OF TOV AG YERMEY, 635 E.S. VA VE EDLERVIK, DECADES HAS IT BEEN, SINCE THE SIGHTINGS OF WINGED BEASTS PLAGUED OUR LIVES AND FLEW OVER NATIONS ALL ACROSS AEVOS, CAUSING CHAOS AND DESPAIR WHEREVER THEY WENT. And now, a little more than seventy years later, they are back once more, continuing their attacks across Azuras against populations entirely unprepared for their arrival. To this I say, it will not do. It was within Haense, back on Aevos during the year of 560 E.S., that I and my fellow comrades encountered our first Wyvern. Large and vicious, it caused incredible carnage throughout our lands, killing cattle and disrupting travel no matter where it went. When Haense mustered her armies and marched upon a nearby lair of one of these creatures, did we quickly discover just how dangerous they truly were. It ripped through our siege weaponry like candy, and slaughtered half our forces before we could even manage to put a dent into it. I still recall the smell of my burnt comrades to this day. IT IS THEREFORE, IN THE CONTINUED PURSUIT OF THE DEFENSE AND WELLBEING OF NORLAND, That I, Ser Sigmar var Ruthern, order ALL settlements across Norland to begin rapid construction OR ordering of siege weaponry and all else of which could provide us due advantage against this most ferocious foe. Norland is a nation of warriors, who fear no foe, and so we should never fear when the sounds of wings near our homes. Kastell Hamaracz shall stand as a beacon of defense against these creatures should they ever dare travel to these most noble lands, and I shall gladly answer any letter seeking assistance in the creation of ballistae or other siege weaponry. Norland shall no longer stand unprepared for the arrival of these creatures, and no more shall our lands suffer for it. I understand I am not as well-known a figure of authority as are the others who sit upon the Council, but I give this order with authority all the same that will be enforced, and whilst this is made independent of the Red Council, I nonetheless declare it as one of her Councilors. I shall make well on my word, and keep an eye across all of Norland. We must not remain unready for the foes we no doubt will continue to face. STAND STRONG, MY FELLOW PEOPLES, MY KIN. OUR VICTORY SHALL YET ARRIVE. EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER, SER SIGMAR RHYS VAR RUTHERN, Hetman-Emeritus of the Karoslund, Lord of Kastell Hamaracz, Councilor of the Red Council, Huskarl of the Northern Host, Knight of Valdev

"Nie. There could be nie abandonment ov our ways or our Prophet, nor intermarrying or assimilating. Our people would have had to stick around for the chance ov that happening." Muttered the old Marian, as he read the missive from the lands of that savage horde. "Nevertheless, Ea shall continue to pray for the preservation ov our people, nie matter where in the Empire we may find ourselves. Iv Joveo Maan, my distant kin."

Ser Sigmar looked over his aged and war-torn Marian armor, and that of his Kastell, deep in thought. ”If ever there were a final war to fight… Ea suppose this would be it.”

"Hm. They are certainly more... thorough, then Haense ever was about the 'Hearsay of Hanseti-Ruska'..." Spoke Ser Sigmar, from his castle in the Northern reaches of Norland.

That lonely Marian Knight, Ser Sigmar, would grumble both for the response and the fact that the display occurred on his lands. "They shall soon find that us Highlanders do niet quit so easily." He'd glance to the head of his militia then. "Double the patrols. Ensure any who deem to harm those ov Norland on this land do niet go so easily unanswered. Send a message if vy must."

Ser Sigmar was retired. The Church meant as much to him now as it did when it declared war upon his former King and nation, Joren I of Haense. He planned to stay that way.

I rescind my previous post and will gladly join the team if chosen and trusted. I hope the entire server can move forward from this, and that the next Admins (Smol and whoever shall take the mantle from the Mod Team) integrate quickly and bring some goodwill back to the OOC aspects of this server.

To think it was Xarkly who finally got me my interview for being a mod, who had to GET PERMISSION to do such a thing because the management could not or would not do it for one reason or another and wanted to extend a helping hand in keeping things moving after my application had already sat for SIX to SEVEN MONTHS with zero comms on why it took so long. Absolute crazy work. I don't think I want to be considered for moderation anymore with those guys removed. Sorry. I'll reconsider if they're apologized to or brought back on the team.

When news of Severin's death reached Sigmar's ears in that far north of what now remained of the Karoslund, would the man pause a moment. He'd glance out to the landscape that lay before his tower, in silence as the Marian's foggy breath illuminated under that bright moon. "Despite our recent disdain for one another, Ea salute vy, Sir. Vy made Devana happy when nothing else could." He'd raise his glass in the air for only a couple moments, before moving back to his fireplace, to continue what remained of his retirement. "Perhaps when we see one another again up there, we might truly see who might've won."

NO DREAM LASTS FOREVER. ISSUED BY THE HETMAN OF THE KAROSLUND ⸙ ON THIS 14TH OF VYZMEY AG HYFF, 617 E.S. EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER, THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE MOTTO OF HANSETI-RUSKA, OF OUR PEOPLES, AND OF THIS KAROSLUND. I WOULD HAVE PERISHED HAD I NOT PERSISTED. But in my zealous pursuit to preserve what remained of Haense and of our kin, I became blind to what these words could lead to; stagnation, and rust. Two things of which I never stopped to consider nor thought would ever occur to those of us that remained, and yet here we are, no doubt by the actions; or inaction rather, of my own hand. I have failed, both in my mission to ensure Hanseti-Ruska continued, and in my mission to retain what people followed us to the Karoslund. The city lay desolate, empty and silent. The trees which surround us have made more noise than we, and all those I once called family or friend, are dead or gone. There are no peoples anymore, no council and no Royalty with which Haense was once so known for. For years I have battled my own internal thoughts on the Karoslund, that persisting despite the dwindling population would eventually lead us to success. That in time, this Empire may crack, and that those of Haeseni or Raevir birth might return. There were even those within Norland, of whom I thank, that gave me hope that eventually, in time, this would become true. But now, looking back, I only see a fool with a fool’s dream, waiting on a future which would never arrive. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, IT IS MY EXPRESS DESIRE, AS HETMAN OF THE KAROSLUND, TO ANNOUNCE IT’S FOLLOWING DISSOLUTION. I remain the fool with a fool’s dream, but I will no longer pretend that we will ascend once more. The Haeseni Age is long since over, and the Age of the Dragon is here to stay. To those of you that do still reside within or outside of the walls of the city, I offer my most profound apologies. I have failed in my oaths, and therefore I have failed you all. Any and all assistance I may yet offer in the process of this dissolution, do feel free to reach out, and I will do what I can. I shall remain close, ever vigilant and always ready to come to our people’s defense, devout in my love for Exalted Sigismund and our Haeseni ways, until death itself dares come to claim what remains of my tattered soul. STAND STRONG, MY HAESENI, MY PEOPLE. OUR DAY SHALL YET COME, SOME DAY SOON. BUT IT SHALL NOT WEAR THE FLAG OF THE KAROSLUND, NOT YET. IV JOVEO MAAN, KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM. DLUM VE EDLERVIK, DRUZ VE EDLERVIK. EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER, SER SIGMAR RHYS VAR RUTHERN, Hetman-Emeritus of the Karoslund, Former Lord Speaker of Hanseti-Ruska, Former Deputy Palatine and Emissary of Hanseti-Ruska, Knight of Valdev and of the Marian Retinue

The Hetman would grasp the missive, once-sharp eyes glancing to each word as they were eloquently written upon the page. His attention leapt from each and every word, fatigue and the effects of his long life building the closer he got to the last of that missive. At those final words, did he gently place the missive down on his desk from atop the tower of his keep. Blackened, charred hands soon found his wrinkled face as they rubbed tired eyes, as the old man was left to his thoughts. "That does it, then." Spoke the Marian, after some time. What exactly they correlated to was yet to be seen, but evidently the man would not leave that tower for some time.

The 33rd Grand King sat as he often had in the warmth of his abode, far away from the machinations of Urguan or Azuras. He hadn't cared of Urguan since his back and forth with Ulfar a long while ago, and the following 'Excoriation' he published soon after. He knew he would not receive a warm welcome back, nor did he think anyone would recognize or care about him, and he were far too old for new friends. Nevertheless he oft kept tabs on this new Empire, and it always brought flashbacks, to the Orenians, to Philip II and Philip III and the countless battles and death. If there were one constant, it would always be the untold rivalry between Man and Dwarf, no matter how 'friendly' they would portray themselves to be. Alas, the call to return was not yet made, and thus he did as he always had in the centuries since his retirement, and spent the evenings with his family.

"Backpedaling, nie doubt," the Hetman spoke, shaking his head, "but forward progress all the same."

ISSUED BY ⸙ ON THIS 14TH OF WZUVAR AG BYVCA, 613 E.S. Long has it been, since our storied kin has sat beneath one roof, or shared story over meal or duel over insult. Long since the time of the Orenian Empire and it’s fall, has our House of old been split, clashing with one another over one issue or another. All of my childhood, I had been raised with dislike and disdain for our distant kin to the South, in Balian. To distrust their intentions, spit upon their accomplishments and swat their hand if ever offered friendship or peace. But as I pen this letter in my advanced age, I have realized my fatigue, of fighting and animosity between these two Houses of one blood. With that said, shall this missive serve as invitation, to ALL who hold the Ruthern name, old and new, once-Haeseni or once-Balianese. I invite you all to Kastell Hamaracz, within the Karoslund of Norland, as is befitting my station as it’s Hetman. There we shall sit, as one blood under one roof, to have dinner and speak, and finally settle any lingering issues between our two lines. Ser Sigmar Rhys var Ruthern Hetman of the Karoslund Knight of Valdev

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.

The Hetman gazed upon the missive as he happened upon it, giving it a once-over. He would never understand the ways of the Red Faith, important ceremonies or not, and thus resigned to that fact as he continued upon his day, a new curiosity appearing for that other individual in question.

"'To seek peace, in this new age,'" murmured the Hetman, as he kept close tabs on the ongoings of Lotharia and the Horde. "A concept certainly long gone now... peace."

"Five years was all it took." Spoke that Hetman of the Karoslund, sighing. He'd glance to that familial Ruthern crest on the document afterwards, shaking his head. "What our Southern blood gets up to these days," was all he'd note then, before moving off.

ISSUED BY THE HETMAN OF THE KAROSLUND ⸙ ON THIS 11TH OF TOV AG YERMEY, 605 E.S. “EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER.” The motto of the Karoslund, meaning; “I would have perished had I not persisted.” “IT IS STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE THAT DEFINES THE HAESENI PEOPLE.” We have long since governed under these words, having been molded by them, these once penned by King Sigismund III, rightly dubbed ‘the Golden.’ It has been the framework of our Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, and now of this Karoslund. The light guiding our path for generations, and the fire shaping the steel we once swung on the battlefield. Even in defeat, do those words continue to ring true, for it is our strength and endurance that continue to define us, and allow us our opportunity to persist, even in this new world that wishes for little to do with the Haeseni or her peoples. Our spirit shall not falter, our culture, while it may evolve, shall never fade away, as it did not before our fall and as it will not for a thousand years to come. Let this Charter stand then as a return to our old Haeseni ways. This new world may detest our old Kingdom, and many may point out the many flaws we once held, but we remain as survivors of who we once were. The slate begins anew, and we are granted the opportunity to correct and work on these flaws together, so as we come to inhabit these new lands, so too shall our structure renew itself. Therefore, shall those that matter bear witness, as the old village is reformed and renewed. As our rulers once held the title of ‘Grand Hetman’, so now shall we in a lessened form. From henceforth shall our realm be known as the Hetmanate of the Karoslund. A new land requires a new order, and what once rested on our shared bond and traditions as a village of wayward Haeseni and Nords shall now be guided once more by law, merit, and faith. This reform does not go forth with the intent to cause offense to our fellow kin in the Nords of the North, who so graciously offered their homes to us, but aims to strengthen our kinship as Highlanders with the discipline and order of the old Haense, ensuring the realm endures in unity and in strength. The Hetmanate shall be a realm where leadership is tested and strengthened, not given solely by right, be it through service and proven command, or by loyalty and faith to our cause and desire to persist. The Hetman shall lead as the Karoslund’s first, and beside him shall stand the Council of Ministers, formed of the Hetmanate’s most meritable members. This reform shall bind the Karoslund not tighter, but far more true to its duties as both a sanctuary to those of our old Hanseti-Ruska, and to its duties as a proud vassal of the Norlandic Crown. INDEX I. On the Cause for Reform II. The Law of the Hetmanate III. The Law of Crime ARTICLE I ON THE CAUSE FOR REFORM The Village of the Karoslund, long the refuge for our peoples since the fall of Haense, has served our kind faithfully for many years. Beyond that dreaded war and into the next with the Mountain, and all the times inbetween, it provided us a base of which to regather and regroup. However, as our walls now grow and we build for ourselves a true city for which to live in, a need for a new structure and governance build with it. The Hetmanate is established to ensure clearer command in war and battle, greater stability in peace, and more fair rule in accordance to the missives ‘THE RUTHERN GOVERNANCE’ and ‘THE CROWS FLY’, where the efforts to transition our government to that of a democracy shall continue. Let it be known as well, that this Hetmanate shall mirror Hanseti-Ruska’s structure of law and government in many ways, as it will forever be our home, even if it is long gone now. ⸙ ARTICLE II LAW OF THE HETMANATE Ch. I. “The Hetman” (Ve Hetman) I.I The Hetman of the Karoslund shall stand as the sole lawful head of the realm and its government. They are the supreme commander of the levy, the defender of the peoples’ lands, and the primary guardian of the Jeremic Liberties of all Karoslunders. Their authority is absolute, with exemption of the Council of Ministers, who may vote to remove the Hetman or deny his decisions with an absolute majority. i. The Hetman’s mandate to lead derives from the Crown of Norland, by whose grace the realm of the Karoslund exists, and through whom their authority is recognized. I.II. By the will of the Hetman shall the government and levy form, shall Houses and Knights ascend, and shall laws and lands be administered. I.III. In the event of death, abdication, or removal of the Hetman, the Vice-Hetman shall assume immediate temporary duties of the Office of Hetman until the Council of Ministers can convene and elect a regent from their number until an official election can be held. i. The Council may vote to keep the Vice-Hetman as Regent, or vote to elect among their number, either of which will last until the election has concluded. Ch. II. “The Government” (Ve Birodalir) II.I. By the grace of the Hetman shall the city’s Government manage all affairs of the Hetmanate, and it shall consist of the Council of Ministers, the Duma, and the Karoshird. Ch. III. “The Council of Ministers” (Ve Konkil i Ministna) III.I. The Council of Ministers shall lead the Government, and the Vice-Hetman shall lead the Council as greatest advisor to the Hetman. III.II. Upon the Ministerial Council shall sit: i. Ve Vice-Hetman, who shall wield the Golden Bulava as leader of the Council of Ministers. ii. Ve Herzen i ve Duma (“The Speaker of the Duma”), who shall wield the Black Bulava as overseer of the Duma. iii. Ve Kossin (“The Captain”), who shall wield the Iron Bulava as Captain of the Karoshird. iv. Ve Aranyiaz (“The Treasurer”), who shall wield the Silver Bulava and assist in cultivating the wealth of the Karoslund. Ch. IV. “The Karoshird” IV.I. The Karoshird shall be the levy of the Karoslund and keeper of its peace, and the Kossin shall command it. Ch. V. “The Duma” V.I. The Duma shall sit as representatives of the Karoslunder people by the grace of the Hetman to advise on matters of law and action, and the Speaker shall oversee the assembly to ensure its sittings are peaceful and productive. V.II. The Speaker shall be recommended to the Hetman through a vote in the Duma, of which those eligible for recommendation are all citizens of the Karoslund, provided they are of the age of 18 or higher. V.III. Upon the Duma shall sit: i. Every Haeseni House Head or their appointed representative, of which shall be a member of their family. ii. The Aldermen, once voted and confirmed by the Hetman, Vice-Hetman, or Speaker. iii. The Vice-Hetman, only as an arbitrator if a vote is tied. V.IV. The Aldermen shall be nominated to the Duma by way of Decree by the Hetman or majority vote in the Duma, and may remain in office until their forfeiture or removal, in which any Karoslunder adult beyond the age of 18 may run if they do not currently sit upon the Duma, nor are a member of the Council of Ministers. V.VIII. As lawful representatives of all Karoslunder people, the Duma shall: i. Petition the Hetman to sign bills passed by majority vote into law, ii. Advise the Hetman and Ministerial Council by majority vote, iii. Receive petitions from the citizenry, iv. Establish and mandate both civil and martial infrastructural works, v. Mandate national holidays, vi. Summon and investigate members of the Government and Karoshird, vii. Ensure the regulation of law and domestic policies of the Hetmanate Ch. VI. “The Hospital of St. Amyas” (Ve Szpital Svankt Amyaseo) VI.I. Led by the Surgeon General, the Hospital of St. Amyas is a body of certified medical practitioners with the purpose of treating the injured and the ill. Ch. VII. “Haeseni Language” (Haenzi Jeazik) IX.I. The primary language of the Hetmanate shall be New Marian (Naumariav), with Norlandic as its second. Ch. VIII. “Sigmundic Calendar” (Sigmundik Kalendar) VIII.I. The dates of the Hetmanate shall follow the Sigmundic Calendar, whose months are: i. Wzuvar ag Byvca, known in common as Snow’s Maiden, ii. Jula ag Piov, known in common as Malin’s Welcome, iii. Vzmey ag Hyff, known in common as the First Seed, iv. Gronna ag Droba, known in common as the Grand Harvest, v. Tov ag Yermey, known in common as the Sun’s Smile, vi. Msitza ag Dargund, known in common as the Amber Cold, vii. Joma ag Umund, known in common as the Deep Cold. VIII.II. The year of the Sigmundic Calendar shall be 349 years more than the Common Calendar and suffixed with E.S., or Ehr Sigmunda. Ch. IX. “Faith” (Lendyya) IX.I. The majority faith of the Hetmanate shall be Canonism, with the Red Faith of Norland as its minority, whilst no other faith shall be practiced. ARTICLE III LAW OF CRIME “These words shall proclaim the law of order of the Hetmanate, and remain as a connection and mirror to our old Kingdom.” Ch. I. “Regarding the rule of law” I.I. No man shall be punished for a crime not within this code of honor, nor shall he be punished according to this code of honor if the crime committed was outside the lawful borders of the Hetmanate. I.II. Let he who attempts or conspires to commit a crime be guilty of Attempt, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.III. Let he who aids or conspires with another to commit a crime be guilty of Contribution, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.IV. Let he who commits a crime through carelessness or recklessness be guilty of Negligence, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.V. Let he who aids criminals and frustrates justice be guilty of Obstruction. I.VI. Let he who abuses their rank or office for improper gain be guilty of Corruption. Ch. II. “Regarding blasphemy and heinous acts against GOD” II.I. Let he who flouts the teachings of the Church of the Canon or the Red Faith be guilty of Heresy, and let he who undermines or challenges the teachings of GOD, his prophets, saints, and scriptures or of the All-Father and the Red Faith be guilty of Sacrilege. II.II. Let he who soils a place or object of Godani or the All-Father, be it church, relic or graveyard, through drunkenness, dress, tongue, theft, vandalism or exhumation be guilty of Desecration. II.III. Let he who lies with another outside of matrimony be guilty of Fornication. II.IV. Let he who lies with his parent, child, cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the other, either by marriage or by blood be guilty of Incest. II.V. Let he who lies with a Descendant of another race be guilty of Miscegenation. II.VI. Let he who consumes the flesh of another be guilty of Cannibalism. Ch. III. “Regarding the usage of magic, sorcery and witchcraft” III.I. Let he who uses or practices dark magic be guilty of Dark Witchcraft. III.II. Let he who is of demonic, necrotic, or otherwise unholy origin be guilty of Abomination. Ch. IV. “Regarding acts of treason and invasion” IV.I. Let he who conspires to bring harm against or breaks an oath to the Crown of Norland or the Hetmanate be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Treason. IV.II. Let he who partakes in the conspiracy to bring harm against the Crown of Norland or the Hetmanate either by assisting, supplying, hiding, or deliberately not sharing knowledge of the suspected traitor be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Aiding and Abetting Treason. IV.III. Let he who shares information that the Crown of Norland or the Hetmanate has deemed to be of classified nature be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Espionage. IV.IV. Let he who speaks foul or ill to that of the Crown of Norland or the Hetmanate be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Sedition. IV.V. Let he who organizes or partakes in an armed group against the Crown of Norland or the Hetmanate be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Insurrection. IV.VI. Let he who organizes or partakes in an armed group within that of the ranks of the levy against their superiors be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Mutiny. IV.VII. Let he who abandons his duties as a levyman be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Desertion. IV.VIII. Let he who belongs to a foreign military or organization enacting law or will on Karoslundic land be guilty of Invasion. IV.IX. Let he who peddles or possesses walnuts be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Poisoning. Ch. V. “Regarding counterfeiters, forgery and fraud” V.I. Let he who forges the seal or signature, be it of Norlandic Crown or the Hetman’s Government, writes false records, legal documents, or other documents regarding the realm be guilty of Forgery. V.II. Let he who sells misrepresented or stolen wares, mints currencies within the realm on his own accord, or knowingly spreads it be guilty of Forgery by Counterfeiting. V.III. Let he who presents himself as another be guilty of Impersonation. V.IV. Let he who flouts his debts be guilty of Racketeering. V.V. Let he who opens a letter addressed to another, seizes correspondence, or brings harm to any courier or animal messenger within the realm be guilty of Obstruction of Correspondence. Ch. VI. “Regarding murder, manslaughter, assault, abduction and enslavement” VI.I. Let he who slays another outside of battle be guilty of Murder. VI.II. Let he who takes the life of another without the intent of doing such be guilty of Manslaughter. VI.III. Let he who harms another outside of battle be guilty of Assault. VI.IV. Let he who captures another by force or deception be guilty of Abduction. VI.V. Let he who entraps another in his service with threat or force be guilty of Enslavement. Ch. VII. “Regarding theft, trespass, and general menace” VII.I. Let he who steals any belonging or coin of another be guilty of Theft. VII.II. Let he who extorts tolls under threat of arms be guilty of Banditry. VII.III. Let he who intrudes on the land of another, be it fief or building, be guilty of Trespass. VII.IV. Let he who defaces the property of another or does damage to that of farmlands, forestry or domesticated animal be guilty of Vandalism. i. Alterations to existing structures without authorization by the Hetman or the Council shall be considered as defacement and damage. ii. Erection of new structures without authorization by the Hetman or the Council shall be considered as defacement and damage. VII.V. Let he who wrongly slanders the name and honor of another be guilty of Defamation. VII.VI. Let he who persists as a nuisance to others be guilty of Harassment.

ON THE STATUS OF THE ELECTION, AND MOVING FORWARD ISSUED BY THE HESIR OF THE KAROSLUND ⸙ ON THIS 13TH OF VYZMEY AG HYFF, 598 E.S. VA VE EDLERVIK, So it has been decreed. As evident by the lack of candidates or word from the people on this election, there shall be no democratically-elected Hesir for the time being. Such, in truth, was something I were expecting. With the war against Orsathiael seemingly wrapping up to it’s inevitable conclusion one way or another, and questions of our homeland of Aevos being thrown left and right with many opting to pack their most valued possessions for a worst case scenario, it is understandable that not many are enthused to leave the safety of their homes or mingle about the village or city, let alone to discuss the future or the Karoslund in general. HOWEVER, EVEN FACED WITH THESE ODDS, WE PERSIST. Therefore, with the lack of a heir or otherwise chosen leader because of our changing government, I have taken it upon myself to ascend to the mantle of Hesir. This will be a temporary measure, for as long as I can help it, until the time comes when we are either forced to leave these lands or things settle following the aftermath of the war against Orsathiael. Therefore do I, Ser Sigmar var Ruthern, Hesir of the Karoslund, state the following: The Ruthern Governance shall be a temporary government, called forth to oversee the Karoslund whilst it lies in the midst of the war against Orsathiael, and while the question of Aevos continues to remain unanswered. It’s responsibilities shall include; i. To continue the efforts mentioned in ‘THE CROWS FLY’, that being of transitioning the entirety of the Karoslund to a democratic system ii. To reform or rejuvenate the ‘KIROLG I KAROS’, the Council of the Karoslund, to ensure the village is ready for it’s new era, or new lands, or both iii. To revitalize the ‘Karoshird’, our levy, and appoint a new ‘Kossin i ve Karoshird’ for which to oversee it iv. To settle matters of our faith if need be, regarding Exalted Sigismund and those of the Red Faith that surround our lands. I wish to state, for all to hear, that I am an aging man, prone to mistakes and having missed my retirement by decades now, at this point. I am not without fault, and no doubt that may show during this period as your Hesir. However, I am always willing to work with any and all who step forth to offer assistance. Should any Karoslunder or prospective Karoslunder wish to reach out for any reason, you may send me a letter, and I shall happily reply. EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER, SER SIGMAR RHYS VAR RUTHERN, Hesir of the Karoslund Knight of Valdev