Javert

A certain Henry Bishop weeps up in the seven skies. What for, one could not possibly know. However, it was clear the soul had some thoughts on the matter.

A certain Kvitravn man within the Father's Hall began to laugh...and laugh, and laugh. After a few minutes, the Kvitravn took a deep breath to recover before finally speaking. "Ah, my dear Emerald. Have Oi not told yeh so?"

Henry Bishop dances in the Seven Skies to celebrate Haeseni Independence with his kin!

Antonius Barclay kneels before his new Koeng.

Antonius Barclay approached his two cousins with a cigar in one hand and a bow in another "uhhh...what the **** are du two doing out here in the middle of the night?"

Henry Bishop smiles at his son proudly from the Seven Skies, though wonders why Erwin used such an odd painting of his eyes

"May the Orenians do what the youth say, 'Cope and Seethe'" said one particular Henry Bishop from the Seven Skies as he smiled upon the Adrian duma!

A certain Rozanian exile somewhere in the world released a sigh at the missive before passing it to his now-wife Diona Fleurgrass (@PixlHoopa). "I am not sure what to make of this, but quite frankly I must say this attempt to save Rozania is...desperate to say the least. I understand William's want for peace, but in all honesty, this will do nothing to stagnate the two Principalities' lust for blood. They will still find some excuse, somehow, to keep fighting." After breathing another sigh, Oisin went about making himself a cup of coffee.

Antonius becomes bewildered as to how Jan is speaking to him as he sat within the comfort of his own house "how did you...? Nein matter, at least we can actually consider ourselves a family tree, Lord Jan, not a straight line" he remarked as he walked away whilst smoking a cigar

Antonius Barclay frowns at the missive "Ah ja, the family which rallied with seven members gets demoted, while a house like the Baruchs has only one member present and keeps their titles. Godan bless the Koeng."

It's Billy Bob

Oisin Roza signs the contract!

A certain Reinmaren man smiles down at his daughter-in-law and unborn granddaughter from the Seven Skies. He turned to look to Devan Bishop, his Father. "See, Vater? Ich have ein beautiful family now."

Forever Standing The words of his House repeated themselves in his mind as he returned home to Reinmar from the streets of Karosgrad, the bridge creaking under Henry’s armored boots as he approached the place his family had called home for nearly twenty years now. As the old man walked, his mind began to wander to all his past memories. They all came back to him again as if his life was flashing before his eyes, and then he felt it. Th-thump “****!” Henry clutched his chest as he went to grab the railing of the boardwalk, recognizing the sharp pain that pierced his chest out of seemingly nowhere. As he tried his best to keep walking, the pain only sharpened more and his breathing began to fall short. Th-thump “Ngh...nicht now! Sheisse!” The Reinmaren stopped in his tracks and fell to one knee, trying to steady his breathing. As his hoarse breathing became worse and worse, Henry’s memories all flooded back to him like a broken dam in the river. Th-thump “I’m not coming home.” said Maya as the two looked at each other in the rainy streets of Karosgrad, Henry felt his heart shattering at his Daughter’s words as she turned and ran into the Haeseni night. Th-thump “Will du marry me, Victoria Sawer?” Henry held out the ring towards his wife as he knelt before her, Victoria’s eyes lighting up as they slowly filled with tears as the pair embraced. “Yes, Yes! I’ll marry you Henry Bishop!” Th-thump “Easy, Son. Loosen dur grip just ein bit” Henry spoke out to Erwin as he took a defensive formation with his wooden training sword “Ich think Ich got it…” Erwin said as the two began to spar for a bit. After a brief back and forth, Erwin struck Henry across his armored chestplate and lifted his arms up “Haha! Ich win dad!” Th-thump Henry snapped back into reality, his world seeming to swirl around as he collapsed onto his back. "Agh..." the man muttered out as his reality changed a final time as his children all stood before him. “Erwin...Maya...August...Friedrich…” “Mein Children…Mein Wife...” “Mein Family…” Th-thump. [!] Word quickly spread around Sedan and Haense of Henry’s demise, and in private, several letters are dispatched to friends and family of Henry Bishop. To Carlos Mendez, (@ArizonaRanger) To Friedrich Barclay, (@ColdestPepsi) To Her Serene Highness, Petra Emma, (@sarahbarah) To Ser Reinhardt Barclay, To Adrianna Barclay, (@CopOwl) To Luka and Petyr Bishop, (@Timer@ArizonaRanger) To my beautiful Wife, To my Children, (@Lomiei@avióndelta@wowsirss) And thus, Henry Bishop stood no longer... OOC:

"Heh, Ich am going to be ein Grandvater" said Henry Bishop as he read the missive a few saint's days later

"Damn..." muttered Henry Bishop upon hearing the news of the High Pontiffs death.

The House of Bishop "Forever Standing" Written by Henry Bishop, Patriarch of the Bishop Family Published circa 388 E.S. Background and History The Bishops are a Waldenian family that hails from the Duchy of Reinmar, and often makes their living as Soldiers, Farmers, and members of the Clergy. While many in the Family can be ambitious at times, the family as a whole has lied low in world politics aside from the occasional incident or two. The current head of the family is Henry Bishop, the son of Devan Bishop and the third patriarch of the Family. The Bishop family came from humble beginnings, not birthed from the great lines of Barbanov, Horen, or Carrion. Instead, the line of the Bishop family began with Four brothers whos individual lineages would shape the family's history. Born on the outskirts of New Reza, these four brothers began as mere beggars, scrounging for anything and everything to sustain themselves as they travelled the streets of New Reza. Eventually, they found themselves enlisting within the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, and that is where the Bishop lineage truly started. The Family preached loyalty to Haense and their kin and became a devout Canonist family over time, whilst their first patriarch Devan Bishop grew to admire the Barclay family. Moving forward to the days after the Sedan War and the Bishop's return to Haense, the Family swore loyalty to King Heinrik II of Haense and were allowed to stay within the Kingdom and build a new life for themselves. The Bishop family quickly reaffirmed their old beliefs of staying fiercely loyal to Haense with many of the adult members joining the Haeseni Royal Army (later the reformed BSK). More years would pass still, and eventually the new Patriarch of the family would go on to ask the then-Duke of Reinmar's permission to live within the Duchy in exchange for serving the Barclay family and adopting the Reinmaren culture. The adoption of the Reinmaren culture would be quick throughout the family, and soon the Bishops became fully Reinmaren with no hint of their past lives. Family Traditions and Morals When a person is born into the Bishop family, it is highly expected that their parents or other family member will teach them how to fight from an early age as well as taught in the scriptures of Canonism. This is done to prepare young Bishop children to either join the Brotherhood of Saint Karl or the clergy of the realm. Bishop children are also expected to be given an education whether by enrolling them in Haeseni schools or homeschooling. Because of this, most members of the Bishop family are well-knowledgeable in Haeseni history and literature. Because of their overall education and upbringing, it is expected for Bishops to value their Family, Godan, and Haense above all else. Because of both their upbringing as soldiers and their loyalty to Haense, many Bishops have faced down threats that would cause others to turn and run. Devan Bishop and Gandhicus Bishop fought with Haense against the Inferi hordes under their Lord Marshal, Henry Bishop, Petyr Bishop, Luka Bishop, and Apoloniusz Bishop fought against the Rimetrolls when they sought to steal Haense's food supply at Astfield alongside their brothers in arms, and Erwin Bishop faced down the Nachezer hordes alongside his Father and countrymen. This willingness to face any challenge presented to them has given birth to the Family's motto; Forever Standing.