Frymark

Henry began to frantically send letters to his secretaries in order to make sure the Prince's tour would collide with his own at some point.

Henry smiled as he thought back on the get-to-know eachother game he held during the meeting, the boy attributing the succesful diplomacy to such.

SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS

THE ROYAL DIET OF 1913

By the Office of the Grand Peer of the United Kingdom of Aaun

TRANSCRIPT OF THE 5TH SESSION OF THE ROYAL DIET

Presided over by His Excellency, Sir Johann of the House Barclay

IN ATTENDANCE

Principality of Merryweather

Principality of Sedan

Duchy of Minitz

Duchy of Adria

Margraviate of Haute-Epine

Margraviate of Velen

County of Hohengarten

Crownlands of Alstion

ON THE AGENDA 

1st Motion - The Elevation of the Principality of Sedan as a Noble Estate

2nd Motion - The review and passing of the Lex Aaunica

3rd Motion - The Renewal of the treaty with the Kingdom of Balian

1st motion - the Elevation of Principality of Sedan as a Noble Estate.

Presented by; 

His Excellency, Sir Johann of the House Barclay

Motion:

 That by the will of the Crown, the Princely House of De Joannes and the Principality of Sedan would be elevated to the status of a Noble Estate of Aaun and granted the rights and privileges of such.

Vote; 

Principality of Merryweather - Aye

Duchy of Minitz - Aye

Duchy of Adria - Aye

Margraviate of Haute-Epine - Aye

Margraviate of Velen - Aye

County of Hohengarten - Aye

Crownlands of Alstion - Aye

The motion passed with unanimous vote.

2nd motion - The review and passing of the Lex Aaunica

Presented by; 

His Excellency, Sir Johann of the House Barclay

Motion:

That the Lex Aaunica would be confirmed and passed as the National law of Aaun, its sections and statutes becoming lawful effective immediately. Or that in a case of failure, the Lex Aaunica would be reviewed and rewritten so that it may be presented again to the Royal Diet.

Vote; 

Principality of Merryweather - Aye

Principality of Sedan - Abstain

Duchy of Minitz - Abstain

Duchy of Adria - Aye

Margraviate of Haute-Epine - Aye

Margraviate of Velen - Aye

County of Hohengarten - Aye

Crownlands of Alstion - Aye

The motion passed with majority vote.

3rd motion - The renewal of the treaty with the Kingdom of Balian

Presented by; 

His Excellency, Sir Johann of the House Barclay

Motion:

That the presented treaty with the Kingdom of Balian be renewed. 

Vote; 

Principality of Merryweather - Aye

Principality of Sedan - Aye

Duchy of Minitz - Aye

Duchy of Adria - Aye

Margraviate of Haute-Epine - Aye

Margraviate of Velen - Aye

County of Hohengarten - Aye

Crownlands of Alstion - Aye

The motion passed with unanimous vote.

AAUNICA AETERNA.

Approved by the Royal Diet in the year of 1913

LEX AAUNICA

The Law of the Kingdom

Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render each one their due.

                                                                                                                  - Emperor Henry I the Lion

Since time immemorial, have the realms of man been kept together by three pillars; Faith, Crown and Law. The Aaunic people are no different in their wish for law and justice. To unify the realm, there will be the Lex Aaunica - The Kingdom’s Law - which shall, forevermore, bind together the Aaunic morals and the rights  and responsibilities of the people of this United Kingdom. 

PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

The King (or Queen): The head of state of the United Kingdom of Aaun.

The United Kingdom of Aaun: The nation to which these laws apply.

The Royal Diet: The Parliament of the United Kingdom, comprising the Noble Estates, a representative of the Crownlands and a representative of the Canonist Church, which holds the legislative authority in the Kingdom.

Noble Estates: Provinces which are ruled by a peer and their appointed autonomous government, represented in the Royal Diet. May levy taxes and raise levies in their lands in addition to lettering petty nobles with the Crown’s approval.

Petty Nobility: Provinces which are ruled by a peer under the supervision of a Noble Estate. May levy taxes and raise levies with the approval of the Noble Estate whose on land they reside. Do not sit on the Royal Diet.

The Crown: The government of the United Kingdom of Aaun, which controls Royal Peerage and rules under the direction and advice of the Council of State and the Royal Diet.

TABLE I - THE RIGHTS OF MAN

Excerpt Upon the Rights of Man

As described in the Oren Revised Code,

Humanity, created by God in the image of His Prophets, is bestowed upon through His Divine Power the guaranteed, inalienable rights of Man, held above all law and rule. Through the power of the Crown, they are enforced and protected immaculate and indefinite, only transgressed by committing a mortal sin.

The Rights of Man include;

• THE RIGHT TO LIFE, so no man will ever be taken to the Skies so soon.
• THE RIGHT TO LIBERTY, so no man will ever be bonded by the shackles of slavery.
• THE RIGHT TO TRIAL, so no man will ever be wrongly accused when not charged by a trial of their peers.
• THE RIGHT TO PROPERTY, so no man will ever have to fear the unlawful loss of what is rightfully theirs.

These rights are the backbone of Aaunic liberty and law, preventing the slip of chaos as seen in time immemorial, acting as a shield before the dark arrows of tyranny and selfish ambition. All sons of the First Prophet, no matter of blood, language, or culture, carry upon them these golden laurels of freedom, through right of birth and sapienic kinship. Thus it is required that wherever one may be in the United Kingdom and whoever they may serve, that these rights forevermore remain respected, represented and enforced.

TABLE II - LAW OF THE REALM

PREAMBLE

Here will be scribed the laws of the Kingdom, those binding each and every Aaunic royal, noble and citizen alike. Let it be known that those who break these, wherever in the United Kingdom they may reside, shall be faced with the King’s justice. The law of the Realm will always take priority over local laws set by the Noble Estates, and thus will only include the most heinous acts committed against the United Kingdom, its constitution and the Holy Mother Church.

CHAPTER I - CRIMES AGAINST THE STATE 

I.I - Sedition - When an individual spreads, encourages or commits actions seeking to destabilise the Charter, the King or his Noble Estates.

I.II - Treason - When an individual seeks, by taking up arms in insurrection or supporting a foreign invasion, to threaten the integrity of the United Kingdom, the Charter, the King or any institutions declared and confirmed by the aformentioned. 

I.II - Breach of Constitution - When an individual acts in opposition to the Great Charter of Aaun or either seeks or has acted against the confirmed Statutes. 

       I.II.I - On Nobility - If a Peer of the Kingdom has acted against the Statutes of the Charter, The Crown possesses the right to immediately revoke their nobility and the privileges given by such until a decision has been made on the matter by the Royal Diet.

I.III - Injury against the Crown - When an individual deliberately seeks to harm or undermine the Great Offices of the King or the holders of the aforementioned, or when an individual deliberately seeks to harm or undermine a member of the Royal House of Alstion.

I.IV - Desertion - When, in times of national emergency or war, an individual fails to take up arms in protection of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom of Aaun or the Great Charter and its confirmed statutes.

CHAPTER II - CRIMES AGAINST CHURCH AND FAITH

The United Kingdom of Aaun, its King and Noble peerage, shall know and answer only to the one true GOD and the Holy Mother Church of the Canon. GOD’s Vicar, the High Pontiff, is recognized as possessing sole authority to dictate matters of faith.

II.I - On Sacrilege - When an individual intentionally pays insult to GOD, His Church, or sacred things set aside for holy purpose, by their word or actions, this shall be the crime of sacrilege.

II.II - On Apostasy - When an individual, previously having been a Canonist, intentionally abandons and renounces the one true faith, this shall be the crime of apostasy.

II.III - On Heresy - When an individual intentionally believes and partakes in false teachings regarding dogma of GOD or the one true Faith, this shall be the crime of heresy.

II.IV - On Atheism - When an individual openly rejects the existence of the Creator, this shall be the crime of atheism.

II.V - On Evangelisation of False Faiths - When an individual intentionally spreads and attempts to convert others to the belief of a faith contrary to that of the one true Canonist faith, this shall be the crime of evangelisation of false faiths.

II.VI - On Devilry - When an individual knowingly participates in the worship of demons and devils, evangelises the worship of demons and devils, or encourages the growth of such devilish cults, this shall be the crime of devilry.

CHAPTER III - SUPREMACY OF TABLE II

III.I - On Primacy - The sections of Table II shall be the national law of the Kingdom, surpassing any local codices scribed by the Noble Estates. In addition, any law scribed in the local codex’s of the Noble Estates must not contradict those described in Table II. 

III.II - The Judicial Court - If a person is found acting in violation to the sections of Table II, they shall be first and foremost trialled by the Justiciar of the United Kingdom in the Royal City of Vienne. If The Royal City or the Justiciar is unreachable at the moment, the individual may also be trialled by the King in any location fitting of a trial.

        III.II.I - On Chapter II - Violations against Chapter II committed in the Crownlands shall always be first and foremost judged by a representative of the Holy Mother Church and the High Pontiff, unless they wish for otherwise or a clergyman of the Canonist Church is unavailable. If a breach of Chapter II is committed in a Noble Estate, they may choose how to trial it themselves without the need of consultation with the Justiciar or the Crown.

        III.II.II - On the Right of Complaint - Any individual trialled by the Justiciar or the King for violations of Table II shall possess the unalienable right of complaint to the Royal Diet, who shall act as the final and supreme court of the United Kingdom of Aaun whenever necessary.

TABLE III - LAW OF THE CROWNLANDS

PREAMBLE

As decreed in our most esteemed constitution; each Noble Estates of the United Kingdom shall possess the unalienable right to form their own laws, edicts and judicial courts. For this reason, Table III shall be in effect in the Crownlands and any other Province who either wishes to adopt them or lacks their own law codex. In a case where a Noble Estate forms their own codex and judicial court, they shall be enforced in place of the Law of the Crownlands.

CHAPTER I - CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

I.I - On Physical Violence - When an individual incites, encourages or commits actions of violence against a fellow descendant.

I.II - On Murder - When an individual purposefully commits an action that results in the death of another descendant. 

I.III - On Manslaughter - When an individual accidentally and without prior planning commits an action that results in the death of another descendant.

I.IV - On Torture - When an individual commits actions that purposefully bring prolonged suffering and pain to another descendant. 

I.V - On Kidnapping - When an individual abducts, binds or confines someone against their will or knowledge. 

I.VI - On Defamation - When an individual purposefully spreads falsehoods and lies of another individual or an institution. 

CHAPTER II - CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

II.I - On Theft - When an individual takes an movable object or item without the knowledge and consent of its original owner. 

II.II - On Trespassing - When an individual enters into a restricted area without the knowledge and consent of its owner.

II.III - On Vandalism - When an individual purposefully damages the property of someone else without the consent of its owner. 

CHAPTER III - THE LAWS OF MAGIC

III.I - On Voidal Magic - The practice of voidal magic will be permitted with the conditions that; 

          III.I.I - On Usage - Voidal magic may never be used as a means of aggression. It may only be used in combat in self defence.

          III.I.II - On Teaching - Those wishing to teach voidal magic must seek the Crown for permission to do so and after keep an active record of their students that may be presented to the Crown if it so desires.

III.II - On Non-Voidal Magic - The practice of benign magics that do not use voidal energy - such as Housemagery - are permitted.

III.III - On Dark Magicks - The practice of dark magic and anything not listed above are forbidden.

CHAPTER IV - ON AUTHORITY

IV.I - On Noble Estates - A Noble Estate which does not have their own declared law codex will employ the Law of the Crownlands.

IV.II - On the Carolean Guard - The Carolean Guard of Alstion will be the primary force responsible for the upkeep of law and order in the Crownlands and any Noble Estate who agrees so with the Crown.

IV.II - On the Justiciar - The Justiciar will be the primary individual responsible for the upkeep and trialling of the Law of the Crownlands in the Crownlands and any Noble estate who agrees so with the Crown.

IV.III - On Amendments - Contrary to the rest of the Lex Aaunica, instead of the full acceptance of the Royal Diet, the Law of the Crownlands will only need the acceptance of the King to be amended.

Upon learning of the Mootgoers humiliating loss against the Black Barons, Henry promptly excused himself from the Minitzian tavern in order to avoid the mob of Minitzers demonstrating against the team's management that was surely to follow.

"AND UPON THIS ROCK, I SHALL BUILD MY HOUSE!" Declared Henry of Aaun as he struck a small banner of ripped purple cloth to the ground at the top of the newly regained Cathalon Peninsula. The Prince waved his wooden blade in the air for his retinue to advance, and from the bottom of the hill, two overworked Daelish began to drag the heavy cart full of stones, blankets, tape and branches up the hill.

Do you think that there are Martians on Mars?

Issued by the Castle Ardor

THE PRINCE’S TOUR OF THE REALM

In the Year of Our Lord, 1913

TO OUR RESTORED REALM

FOLLOWING, the coming 10th name day of the firstborn of HRH Lord of Alba, James Leopold, the Clementine Court of Ardor, by the wishes of HRH Prince Henry Charles, does see it fit to announce to the realm, that upon his 10th name day, the future Crown Prince of Aaun shall be embarking on a tour across the United Kingdom.

WHEREAS, the Prince shall spend an entire year in each of the Noble Estates of our United Kingdom, during which he hopes to acquaint himself with the Noble Peers of Aaun and learn the customs, traditions and histories of the Aaunic people and their forebears. Towards the conclusion of his visit in each of the Estates, the Prince is hoped to be tasked by the Lord or Lady of the land, so that he may prove his learnings. 

THE PRINCE shall begin his tour from the mountains of Arentania, from which he will make his way to the Heartlands, ending in the newly acquired region of Outremont. The Noble Estates of Aaun will be toured in the following order;

In the Year of Our Lord, 1914 - THE PRINCIPALITY OF MERRYWEATHER and the PRINCELY HOUSE OF ALSTREIM as well as the COMITAL HOUSE OF WARSOVIA

In the Year of Our Lord, 1915 - THE COUNTY OF HOHENGARTEN and the COMITAL HOUSE OF AUGUSTEN

In the Year of Our Lord, 1916 - THE MARGRAVIATE OF HAUTE-EPINE and the MARGRAVIAL HOUSE OF ROSIUS as well as the COMITAL HOUSE OF PACIDIA

In the Year of Our Lord, 1917 - THE MARGRAVIATE OF VELEN and the MARGRAVIAL HOUSE OF REUSS as well as the NOBLE HOUSES OF ALSACE and ARENTANIA

In the Year of Our Lord, 1918 - THE DUCHY OF ADRIA and the DUCAL HOUSE OF SARKOZIC as well as the NOBLE HOUSES OF VASKA, VAROCHE, EULERSBURG and ALDERSBERG

In the Year of Our Lord, 1919 - THE DUCHY OF MINITZ and the DUCAL HOUSE OF BARCLAY

In the Year of Our Lord, 1920 - THE PRINCIPALITY OF SEDAN and the PRINCELY HOUSE OF DE JOANNES

SIGNED AND CONFIRMED,

HER EXCELLENCY, Sophie of Provins, Dowager of Susa, Chamberlain of Clementine Court

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Henry of the House Alstion, Prince of Aaun

Henry wiped a tear as he heard of his idol's abdication. The boy marked another name down on the list of great men he would have to learn more of.

Henry's face twisted into a frown as he set his eyes on the missive. Despite Caius and Emil being family, the boy could not help the feeling of distaste as he read of Caius' intentions to honour those who had broken GOD's law.

+1 my maternal figure is threatened.

Henry read through the pages with the excitement only a child could manage. There and then, he made himself a promise; One day his name would be found at the pages of the Tome.

Henry kicks and screams as he notices his schedule does not allow him to attend the party.

Henry smiled the sun's smile at his new best friend's apparent promotion!

Henry brandished his dagger and waddled to practice his swings at Castle Ardor's gardens.

Henry fixed his circlet and nodded decisively - he was going to dance with someone.

Later that night, the boy dropped down to his bed, devastated that there, in fact, seemed to be no mention of dancing in the invitation.

Henry admired the Coat of Arms presented on the missive, though not understanding much of what was actually said in it.

"I wanted a story about Haense! Not a story about Oren." Complained a certain young Princeling. Upon hearing that the story was in fact of Haense's current happenings, he blinked. "Oh"

[!]

On top of the original missive would be nailed another one.

Blessings of the Exalted be upon you.

I wish to thank everyone who showed interest in the tavern of New Vienne. After consultation with the Crown we have chosen - with some amount of priority placed on those who call themselves Crownlander - Fernand de Lewes as the first tavernkeep of New Vienne. Any interested in employing themselves in the tavern and potentially climbing up to claim the spot of Tavernkeep later are adviced to contact him or myself.

Signed,

His Excellency, Ludwig von Alstreim, 1st Lord Burgher of New Vienne

[!] 

The following missive would be spread around the city of New Vienne and its surroundings.

THE SEARCH FOR A TAVERNKEEP

Issued in the Year of our Lord, 1906, The Royal City of New Vienne

Blessings of the Exalted be upon you.

With the reconstruction of our Capital nearing its conclusion, it befalls me as the first Lord Burgher of our esteemed Royal City to see that just like its marble walls, so too are the offices of the Municipal government repaired and restored to accommodate the needs of our growing citizenry.

This restoration of city-life can naturally only begin in a single place; the tavern of New Vienne.

The City of New Vienne is currently searching for a person to take up the responsibility of revitalizing the city’s tavern, as well as hiring other tavernkeeps and hosting events in the tavern. It is expected that one would already possess the wealth needed to kickstart the business, but if such is not the case, the Office of the Lord Burgher may assist on the matter. From the earnings of the tavern, a sum of 25% is to be given to the City as rent for the building, but such can also be discussed if needed. 

For any interested, please contact the Lord Burgher.

SIGNED,

His Excellency, Ludwig von Alstreim, 1st Lord Burgher of New Vienne

Ludwig weeps the tears of joy.

hello.

*hermans

Each and every time a certain Johann Barclay would walk around Minitz and wander upon Emilsplatz, he would begin to sob..

Declared and published in the year of Our Lord, 1902

SUMMONS TO THE FIRST SESSION

OF THE 

ROYAL DIET OF AAUN

TO OUR RESTORED REALM AND ITS NOBLE ESTATES,

With the establishment of our constitution, the Great Charter of Aaun, it is long due that the wheels of national governance and representation are finally put into motion. So in the spirit of our United Kingdom, are the Lords and Ladies of our noble estates summoned to the Ruins of Vienne; upon which we may begin a new chapter in our nation’s history with the election of its first Grand Peer among other matters.

WE SUMMON THE FOLLOWING LORDS:

Prince Ottomar von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather and Lord Vandalore of the Waldenian People

Lord Sir Leon Barclay, Duke of Minitz, High Chieftain of the Reinmaren and Protector of the Aaunic Heartlands

Lord Louis de Rosius, Margrave of Haute-Epine and Protector of Arentania

Lady Guinevere von Reuss, Margravine of Velen and Protector of the Aschenwald

Lord Heinrik Sarkozic, Count of Veletzia

Lady Cosima von Augusten, Viscountess of Hohengarten

BY THE WILL OF AAUN,

His Royal Highness, Charles I Alstion, Prince of Alstion, Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Aaun, Protector of the Realm