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FROM THE HOUSES OF THE LAKE Issued by the DUCHY OF VALWYCK On the 14th day of Gronna ag Droba of 469 E.S. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE LAKES, = The Houses of Baruch, Colborn, Amador and Gant extend an invitation to all the subjects of His Majesty, noble and common alike, to attend a day of celebration on the shores of their shared lake. Food and drink shall be plentiful, and much of the former shall be pulled from the clear waters of Loch Voron itself. The docks of Lallybroch shall be open for use, with boats available to all and an assortment of other activities in which guests may partake. I. FISHING ON LOCH VORON Guests are invited to take to the waters of the great lake in rowboats of fine Ayrikiv make. Those who wish, however, may decorate vessels of their own provided by the House of Baruch. Once they have left the shore, all are encouraged to compete in an angling tournament, competing to catch the most fish in the span of ten Saint’s Minutes. He who returns to Lallybroch with his bucket most full shall receive a prize of one-hundred minae. It is our intent that this event serves as an opportunity to enjoy the natural splendor of the lake, among friends, in a true Ayrikiv fashion. II. MARKET AT LALLYBROCH A small market shall be erected at the tourney grounds beyond Lichestadt, offering handmade crafts and trinkets made by skilled Voronian artisans. Guests may expect to find traditional Ayrikiv goods, such as flutes, bagpipes and tartan sashes, as well as those from the other cultures settled on the shores of the lake. Among these are the Scyflings of House Colborn, and the noble House of Amador, each of which shall man a stall in the aforementioned market. I. THE FOOL OF AYR As is tradition, started by the most noble Ser Viktor ‘the Beast’ of House Baruch, a colorful fool shall be on hand to joyous merriment throughout the day. His playful antics and witty jokes are guaranteed to rouse boisterous laughter, while his range of skills and trickery shall surely astonish and amaze. One must be sure to keep an eye out for him as he roams about the grounds, for fun shall surely follow in his wake. Formal invitations are sent to the following; His Royal Majesty, Georg I Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Wilheim Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Grace, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Emma Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Ileana Kortrevich, Countess of Jerovitz and her noble pedigree The Honourable, Audo Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree BY MOUNTAIN, RIVER, AND COAL, His Excellency, Otto Malcolm Gant, Lord Emissar of Hanseti-Ruska, Deputy Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska, Baron of Gant Her Grace, Roslin Annastas Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck, Countess of Ayr, Viscountess of Voron, Baroness of Laval and Riveryn, Lady of Jorenstadt, Guardian of the Hanseti Coast The Honourable, Carolus Ivan Colborn, Viscount of Venzia, Baron of Bethlenen, Lord of Vorenburg, Protector of Scyflings Firress, Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador

MC Name: kaylacita Discord: kayla#8544 Image: Description of Image: Map art of a King of Haense for the museum. DrewDOOD / Drew #7225 will be paying for it Dimensions: 2 wide, 2 high

MC Name: kaylacita Discord: kayla#8544 Image: Description of Image: Map art of a King of Haense for the museum. DrewDOOD / Drew #7225 will be paying for it Dimensions: 2 wide, 2 high

MC Name: kaylacita Discord: kayla#8544 Image: Description of Image: Map art of a King of Haense for the museum. DrewDOOD / Drew #7225 will be paying for it Dimensions: 2 wide, 2 high

MC Name: kaylacita Discord: kayla#8544 Image: Description of Image: Map art of a King of Haense for the museum. DrewDOOD / Drew #7225 will be paying for it Dimensions: 2 wide, 2 high

MC Name: kaylacita Discord: kayla#8544 Image: Description of Image: Map art of a King of Haense for the museum. DrewDOOD / Drew #7225 will be paying for it Dimensions: 2 wide, 2 high

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THE INVESTITURE OF VALWYCK Issued by the DUCHY OF VALWYCK On the 9th day of Jula ag Piov of 468 E.S. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE LAKES, Let it be known throughout the Kingdom of Haense that the Duchess of Valwyck, Roslin of House Baruch, has reached the age of majority and shall claim her birthright as such. This shall mark the 9th Ducal Ascension of House Baruch, and with the trust and faith of her subjects, it is our hope that it shall not be the last as she guides the Duchy of Valwyck and the people of Ayr to newfound heights of prosperity and excellence. I. CEREMONY OF ASCENSION The public ascension of Roslin shall be hosted within Saint Otto’s Cathedral in the Duchy of Valwyck. Relatives of the Duchess will be invited to attend a private baptism at the docks of Loch Voron beforehand. II. DUCAL JOUST To commemorate this joyous occasion, a grand joust shall take place, where the most resolute and gifted Haeseni may test their mettle and compete for a reward of four-hundred minae in the name of the new Duchess and the Crown of Haense. Horses shall be provided, as will a lance, and those wishing to partake are encouraged to present themselves in the Valwyck tourney grounds. God keep Duchess Roslin I of House Baruch, may her reign be long and prosperous. Formal invitations are sent to the following; His Royal Majesty, Georg I Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Wilheim Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Grace, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree His Highness, Loran von Draco, Margrave of Eichenwalde and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Emma Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Ileana Kortrevich, Countess of Jerovitz and her noble pedigree The Honourable, Carolus Colborn, Viscount of Venzia and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Audo Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree Firress, Olessya Amador, Matriarch of House Amador and her pedigree The Right Honourable, Sigismond Varoche, Count of Varoche and his noble pedigree BY MOUNTAIN, RIVER, AND COAL, His Excellency, Otto Malcolm Gant, Deputy Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska, Lord Regent of Valwyck, Baron of Gant Her Grace, Roslin Annastas Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck, Countess of Ayr, Viscountess of Voron, Baroness of Laval and Riveryn, Lady of Jorenstadt, Guardian of the Hanseti Coast Her Ladyship, Franziska Ivanna Baruch, Duchess-Mother of Valwyck

Within the confines of her chambers, the child Duchess of Valwyck lay in bed with a dampened cloth on her head. An unfortunate fever had taken any energy she had left for correspondence, blood splattering from the forcefulness of her coughs. She tossed and rolled beneath her sheets, deciding it best to shove them off all together with a groan. A maid scampered in to the noise ringing the otherwise quiet halls to situate Roslin, and at the girl's request, she read out the latest documents of Haense’s affairs. "Did we send Raudraik the unrevised pamphlets?" Was all she grumbled out before finally dozing back into her slumber. All of her duties at this time were delegated to the Amadors and her Lord Regent in hopes that she would recover swiftly enough to attend her Uncle's wedding.

From lands afar, a pamphlet found its way into the hands of the Viscountess of Greyspine, a dear friend of Amadea of Susa. Weary eyes read over the text, and her hands clenched tightly onto the paper. As Margrait loomed over the balcony of her room, she told her husband, "We missed it. She was meant to outlive me, she told me as much." And the Viscountess believed it true, the conversations she had with Amadea of her impending death lingering in her memories. A solemn time, but more comforting to her than recent years. "Did she read my letter? She could not have left us, wondering, could she?" "Mikhail, we should return to Vidaus," Margrait said, clutching her chest as she eased away from the railings. @indiana105

1888 A.H. “PIECES OF PROVIDENCE” AD SANGUINEM ORENIUS IN OMNI MUNDO, Under the watchful eye of Her Majesty Amadea of Susa, I, Octavia Helen, youngest daughter to Philip III and Anastasia I, have long practiced the fine arts from the comforts of Karosgrad. I am most pleased to announce that my studies have borne fruit. I do believe myself proficient enough to offer my services to the public, as my eldest sister, HIH Catherine once did when Providence still stood. I pray that I might do her proud. Be you Haeseni, Acrean, Balianite, or what have you, I shall henceforth entertain requests to put paint to canvas and chisel to stone on your behalf. One may find me wandering the halls of the Morrivi in Karosgrad, or of course, through way of bird. OCTAVIA’S PORTFOLIO Pricing shall be dependent on the scale and intricacy of the piece one wishes to purchase. Portraits painted from reference shall cost a fee of twenty-five minas. Those painted without shall cost a basic fee of one-hundred minas, with the price increasing in the same manner as mentioned above. Busts cut from marble shall cost one-hundred minas in most cases. Should the piece prove particularly strenuous, or be in need of further detail, the price may be increased to a limit of one-hundred-fifty minas. Below, I have seen fit to attach both a collection of paintings commissioned by His Grace, the Duke of Vidaus, as well as a series of busts depicting a few recent names in history. In addition to previous works, I have included two of the portraits commissioned by Her Majesty Amadea of Susa before her death. “MARIUS AUDEMAR” “AMADEA OF SUSA” “THE QUEEN’S HAND” “DRUZSTRA CASTLE” “JURE UXORIS” “THE BARONIAL RETINUE” “SIGISMUND III” “PHILIP III” “HANNES OF ACRE” TAPETIA NOSTRA HOMINUM TEXAMUS, Her Imperial Highness, Octavia Helen Ruthern née Novellen, Princess of the Holy Orenian Empire

"GOD bless the Queen, she understands the importance of setting aside what is her personal life from her duties," said the Duchess of Vidaus.

As the publication made its way to the halls of Drusztra, the wife of the Grand Lord announced, "Ye and Amadea, companions? Ah had thought she made her distaste of ye quite public, considering she's hated ye after the bastards. She had insisted ye had a hand in killing their mother yerself, since she died birthing them!" The woman folded up the parchment, setting it upon the table beside her. "Ah had thought our Grand Maer would at least look into the matter properly before he made wild accusations. Ye were clearly appointed for yer experience."

Margrait Ruthern read the document with glee to her nation's position, where she then glanced toward the halls where her many children and bastards slept. "It is near time the children all became cadets, the Orenians would wet themselves at the sight of our child soldiers," she remarked to the Duke of Vidaus. @indiana105

The mother of the lost Baron hovered over a mound of work, the size of which never seemed to shrink. It took little time for the news to reach her, as well as for the woman to begin weeping for her son, her sobs interspersed with hacking, bloody coughs. In these moments, she considered her ailment a blessing; one which would soon reunite them.