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The Grass is Greener Issued and averred by the office of, Hugh le Gras, Former Imperial Treasurer 4th of Horen’s Calling, 653 AA -=- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of former Imperial Treasurer, Hugh le Gras, who died peacefully at his home last night at the age of seventy-five. Hugh was born in Lougras on the 2nd of Sun’s Smile, 578 AA to Herbert and Matilda le Gras, owners of the Le Gras Hay Company. He spent his formative years apprenticing under John de Unpeesi, a notable Illatian grain merchant in Whitespire. Upon his return to the family business, in 596 AA, Hugh introduced the famous “Red Band of Quality,” which now binds all le Grasian hay bales and has become a gold standard for heartlandic hay quality. Within three years of his financial innovations at his family’s business, in 599 AA, at the age of twenty-one, Hugh le Gras was appointed as Royal Treasurer for the Kingdom of Burgundy. Upon the establishment of the Empire of Man in 603 AA, he was elevated to the title of Imperial Treasurer, a position he held for fifty-four years. Hugh pioneered imperial heraldry, founding the Imperial College of Arms in 614 AA and serving as Imperial Chief Herald until 649 AA. His firstborn son, Guy le Gras, was then elected to the role in 650 AA. His wife, Agathe, predeceased Hugh two years ago. Le Gras is survived by his children: Emma, Alice, Guy, Herbert, and Walter. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ✠ The Night Before ✠ The clunk of keys echoed through the clerk’s office as an elderly man pulled another set from his pocket. Once more, a thud. And then a sigh. “That should be all of them,” Hugh said in a pained voice. Timothee, the clerk, counted the keys aloud, “Forty-nine, fifty, fifty-one…” As he droned on, Hugh’s gaze wandered to the paintings of Tiberias and Hadrian. He remembered sitting in an office like this, decades ago, begging for a chance to serve the empire. They had given him that, but did they regret it? "Sixty-eight." The counting stopped, breaking Hugh’s thoughts. The clerk nodded, confirming the count, and said, "They are all here, sir. It has been a pleasure." He then gestured toward the exit. Hugh pushed open the heavy door, his arm straining. Muscles aching, he gripped the stair railing and spiraled upward, recalling that trips down to the dark vaults always seemed easier. He cursed the climb. Many moments later, he emerged to the moon’s glow seeping into the bank. He smiled, “Agathe always loved the moon,” he said to the bustling room paying him little mind. He stopped to admire a stack of newly minted coins, bearing another emperor’s face on each. Three emperors he had served, if only there was time to serve a fourth. Rittersberg was quiet, with only the sounds of two children at play ringing through the night’s calm. Hugh smiled in passing. Emma and Alice used to play like that. His heart broke a bit as he moved along. The hinges on his house door screamed as he struggled to open it. Inside, he hung his hat next to the one his father had given him, the one with the plume. The house was empty. Many years ago, there had been a family here: children, a wife, and grandchildren. Hugh slumped at the only table in the barren parlor and poured a glass of liquor. The heavy glass made his arm ache. Old age will do that. After a few sips, he took her portrait from his pocket. There was a woman he had loved, and a woman he had lost. Hugh propped his wife’s miniature against a book from a Petrine bureaucrat. He smiled, turning to his papers. Though retired, he meant to help his son with the family’s accounts. He circled some frivolous expenses to cut later, then squinted. The numbers were fuzzed, more than usual. His head lightened; he tried to stand, but couldn't. He stumbled and fell to the floor. His arm pounded with pain, and the weight of the world pressed on his chest. Walter found him in the morning, ink staining his hand. Under his arm, a mostly smudged message. Except for the ending, “I did my duty.”

IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT Appointments of the Treasury Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 4th of Aurelian’s Glory, 644 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ By this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Imperial Crown, appoints Dame Noiye of Soloneshnoye to the role of High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the High Steward may exercise their right to administer the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. -=- By this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Imperial Crown, hereby formally dissolves the Office of the Master of the Imperial Exchange. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

TREASURY ANNOUNCEMENT Open Positions in the Imperial Treasury Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer 3rd of Godfrey’s Triumph, 643 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ The Imperial Treasury is seeking two qualified applicants to fill the following vacancies. To apply, send a bird to Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer (CharmingCavalier). -=- ✠ The High Steward ✠ The High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City of Rittersberg is charged with the annual collection of taxes and stands as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development. They manage the expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands in accordance with the Rittersberg Building Code. To complete this task they must regularly respond to inquiries about available properties, evict past due tenants, and maintain a staff of stewards capable of completing these essential tasks in their absence. -=- ✠ The Master of the Imperial Exchange ✠ The Master of the Imperial Exchange is charged with the maintenance of the imperial stalls and generating new, novel incomes for the Crown. This is to include maintaining a constant supply of resources to sell in the imperial stall in the capital and our treaty stalls in Petra and Idunia. The Master of the Imperial Exchange has access to several barns which can be used to breed horses, cows, and other livestock for the completion of their duties. Additionally, they are charged with maintaining a trustworthy staff to continue production in their absence. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Lord Treasurer,

TREASURY ANNOUNCEMENT Rittersberg Stall & Cart Auction Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer 7th of Harren’s Folly, 642 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ The Imperial City of Rittersberg has several centrally located carts and stalls that the Imperial Treasury now places up for immediate auction. Please see the rules below: ✠ Bidders may attach their bids to this post. ✠ Opening bids are listed for each property below. ✠ Any bid, beyond the opening bid, must increase the price of the bid by a minimum of 10ƒ. ✠ The auction closes in five saint’s days (ending: February 27, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST). ✠ Payment is due in the tax barrel for the property 24 hours after the auction closes. ✠ Half of any bid will translate into a tax credit, applied to this property, rounded to the nearest ten. ✠ EXAMPLE: With a bid of 50ƒ, half is 25ƒ. Rounded up to 30ƒ as tax credit. -=- Steward's Way 3 Starting Bid: 20ƒ Annual Tax: 30ƒ Red Square Cart 2 Starting Bid: 20ƒ Annual Tax: 40ƒ Red Square Cart 3 Starting Bid: 20ƒ Annual Tax: 40ƒ Steward's Court 1 Starting Bid: 50ƒ Annual Tax: 40ƒ Steward's Court 2 Starting Bid: 50ƒ Annual Tax: 30ƒ Steward's Court 5 Starting Bid: 50ƒ Annual Tax: 30ƒ Steward's Court 6 Starting Bid: 50ƒ Annual Tax: 30ƒ Imperial Stall 3 Starting Bid: 10ƒ Annual Tax: 20ƒ Imperial Stall 4 Starting Bid: 10ƒ Annual Tax: 20ƒ Imperial Stall 5 Starting Bid: 10ƒ Annual Tax: 20ƒ AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Lord Treasurer,

IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT Appointments of the Treasury Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 6th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 640 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ By this writ, the Imperial Treasury appoints a temporary replacement for Her Imperial Highness, Marcella Antonella, Duchess of Lorraine and High Steward of His Imperial Majesty's City. Appointing hereunto until her return, Valentin Burgundy, to the role of High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the High Steward may exercise their right to administer the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. -=- By this writ, the Imperial Treasury aims to fill extant vacancies. Appointing hereunto Jerry Augustus Helene to the role of Warden of the Imperial Exchange, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the Warden may exercise their right to oversee the collection of revenues from all Crown Enterprises, whether longstanding, novel, or newly established. The Warden directs those engaged in acquisition, transport, and refinement, ensuring efficient operation across mines, caravans, workshops, and market stalls, both foreign and domestic. They hold authority to charter trade, issue licenses, and prioritize essential materials in times of scarcity, their seal marking all sanctioned movement of imperial trade goods. These obligations shall be completed while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

TREASURY ANNOUNCEMENT Manors for Sale Issued and averred by the office of, Her Imperial Highness, Marcella Antonella Horen, Head Steward 3rd of Godfrey’s Triumph, 638 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ Previous judgement by His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, on the large manor houses of the Imperial City of Rittersberg restricted them to nobility carrying a writ of assent from the Emperor. However, under the direction of Emperor Hadrian I these limits have been lifted. Thus, the following properties are now open from public lease in the Imperial City of Rittersberg. If you are interested, please send a bird to the Head Steward, Marcella Antonella Horen (Discord: rainalyn) or contact a steward (@steward in the Empire Discord). -=- Babettenberg 2 A charming three-story manor house with classic stone foundation and patterned facade. Features an attached pavilion for entertaining, lantern-lit entry, and upper-level living quarters almost entirely furnished. Ideal for the wealthy burgher! ✠ No Down Payment Required! ✠ Comes pre-furnished ✠ 200ƒ per week (price non-negotiable) -=- Babettenberg 3 Solidly constructed using imported Alban granite, the rich red detailing on this house perfectly exemplifies elegance. The second-floor balcony offers exceptional views of the street and is perfect for private enjoyment. The third floor and attic are sealed off but can be opened up with renovation. ✠ No Down Payment Required! ✠ Requires furnishing ✠ 150ƒ per week (price negotiable) -=- Babettenberg 4 This distinctive corner house rests at the end of the Babettenberg neighborhood, showcasing bold timber framing, crisp white accents, and a dramatic gabled rooflines. Raised windows and room to garden create a cozy, yet sophisticated, feel. Includes a small patio area with three outdoor tables, suitable for evening refreshment or revelry. An excellent choice for artisans or families with children. ✠ No Down Payment Required! ✠ Mostly unfurnished, some upper room furnished. ✠ Garden space included (ask Treasurer for details) ✠ 170ƒ per week (price negotiable) -=- Babettenberg 5 A stately Johannian-era stone residence wrapped in lush greenery. Deep inset windows with thoughtful landscaping. Private entrance makes this home perfect for nobles or those commonly pestered by peasants. Also perfect for a guild residence or feast hall! ✠ No Down Payment Required! ✠ Requires furnishing ✠ 150ƒ per week (price negotiable) AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Lord Treasurer, HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Marcella Antonella Horen, Imperial Princess, Duchess of Lorraine, and Head Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City of Ritterser

IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT Appointment of the High Steward Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 2nd of Harren’s Folly, 633 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ By this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Imperial Crown, aims to fill extant vacancies. Appointing hereunto, Her Imperial Highness, Marcella Antonella, Duchess of Lorraine, to the role of High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the High Steward may exercise their right to administer the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer.

Hugh le Gras let out a contemptuous harumph, throwing the crumpled document toward an overworked clerk. His voice carried easily across the vaulted banking hall. "The fool decries a 'bloated nobility' in one breath, and then in the next signs the document with a parade of nonsense he dreamt up! 'Prince of the Stars!? Lord Paramount of the Blood?! and Archduke of Eicher-' what even is Eicheria?! I suppose irony is lost on blue bloods." Hugh strolls off for a VERY important meeting with His Mighty High Lord Majesty, Peter II, Grand Vizier of Padooka, Lord Paramount of Azuristan and all the Fishes in the Sea, High Potentate of Horen, Imperial Divan of Ligma, and the Illustrious Master of Meaningless Titles.

THE TREASURY IS HIRING IN NEED OF HIGH STEWARD Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 8th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 632 AA ✠ APPLY TODAY ✠ The Imperial Treasury is seeking to appoint a High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City of Rittersberg. The High Steward is charged with collecting taxes in the city, hiring stewards to allow purchasing of properties at all times of the year, maintaining the building code established by the Treasury, and evicting those who are tardy with payments. Additionally, an applicant must be an imperial citizen and over the age of 18. Previous stewardry or mercantile work is a plus. Apprentices considered with leave of their master. If you believe you would be a good fit for these roles please send a bird to Hugh le Gras (CharmingCavalier). AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

IMPERIAL EDICT Edict of Hadrianic Tibers Issued and averred by the office of, His Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer 3rd of Owyn’s Light, 631 AA ✠ First Tibers of a New Age Minted ✠ By this edict signed by the Lord Treasurer, and with the gracious assent of His Imperial Majesty, the Imperial Mint has commenced the striking of new Imperial Tibers (₮) to mark the beginning of a new reign. Struck in brilliant gold, the Hadrianic Tiber weighs four and nine-tenths pennyweights and bears a finely notched rim. Upon its obverse gleams the noble profile of His Imperial Majesty, Hadrian I, Emperor of Man, facing sinister. The reverse depicts St. Raguel, Aengul of Justice, standing in judgement over a rebel, bound inverted and set to the flame. Along the dexter edge runs the inscription “ILLE OMNIA VINCIT” - He conquers all. Citizens and subjects of the realm are assured that all previously minted Tibers remain fully recognized as lawful tender and shall continue to circulate concurrently with this new coin, without impediment. The introduction of this new tiber marks not a replacement, but an enhancement of the Empire’s currency in honor of His Imperial Majesty’s reign. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Hadrian I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt, Grense and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer,

IMPERIAL EDICT Edict of Horse Sales Deregulation Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 5th of Owyn’s Light, 629 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ By public decree of His Imperial Majesty, and under the seal of the Treasury, the Imperial Edict of Horse Sales, which fixed the prices of and set conditions for the sale of horses, is hereby repealed in full. All within the Empire are free to sell horses at any price, with or without saddles, and without restriction or penalty. -=- IMPLEMENTATION The repeal of the Edict of Horse Sales shall go into effective immediately upon the promulgation of this edict (November 20, 2025). AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

IMPERIAL APPOINTMENT Appointments of the Treasury Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 4th of Harren’s Folly, 626 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ -=- APPOINTMENT OF THE HIGH STEWARD By this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Imperial Crown, aims to fill extant vacancies. Appointing hereunto Peelf Treury to the role of High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the High Steward may exercise their right to administer the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. -=- APPOINTMENT OF THE WARDEN OF THE IMPERIAL EXCHANGE By this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Imperial Crown, aims to fill extant vacancies. Appointing hereunto Willy Horen to the role of Warden of the Imperial Exchange, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. By right of this office, the Warden may exercise their right to oversee the collection of revenues from all Crown Enterprises, whether longstanding, novel, or newly established. The Warden directs those engaged in acquisition, transport, and refinement, ensuring efficient operation across mines, caravans, workshops, and market stalls, both foreign and domestic. They hold authority to charter trade, issue licenses, and prioritize essential materials in times of scarcity, their seal marking all sanctioned movement of imperial trade goods. These obligations shall be completed while remaining in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

IMPERIAL EDICT Edict of Horse Sales Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer 3rd of Harren’s Folly, 626 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ By public decree of His Imperial Majesty, and under the seal of the Treasury, the sale of horses within the Empire of Man is henceforth subject to regulation. The following provisions apply to all merchants who offer horses for sale upon the roads, in markets, stalls, businesses, or stables: ✠ A horse in full health or of utmost swiftness shall be sold for the fixed price of 90ƒ. ✠ A horse of lesser vigor and speed shall not be sold for a price exceeding 80ƒ. ✠ All horses offered for sale must be pre-saddled. Any merchant, be they foreign or native, in the Empire found in violation of this edict shall incur a fine of 500ƒ. Failure to remit payment, in full, within 48 Saint’s Hours shall empower the Imperial Treasury to seize such properties as are required to satisfy the debt. -=- IMPLEMENTATION This law shall go into effective 24 Saint’s Hours after the promulgation of this edict (November 4, 2025, at 10AM EST). AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer,

✠ Full Legal Name: Goldwin Brooke ✠ Age (Must be over 18): 35 ✠ Running for Which Seat (Bergman/Folkman of X): Bergman of Feldersberg ✠ Residence (Must be within constituency): Old Town 9 ✠ Are you in good standing with the Empire and Church? (Yes/No): Yes ✠ Provide a brief account (100-200 words) of your standing, trade, or service to your community, by which you claim fitness to represent them in the Witenmot: I, Goldwin Brooke, humbly submit myself before my peers for consideration to the Witenmot. I am a solicitor by trade, having studied under my grandfather since the age of fifteen. In the honest defense of my clients I have ever sought to uphold the Emperor's justice. I have offered counsel to farmers and craftsmen alike, mindful that those who have little may yet repay in time. Should I be judged worthy to sit in the Witenmot, I shall devote my service to the preservation of Imperial power, the prosperity of Rittersberg, and the good order of our nation.

IMPERIAL EDICT Edict of Mineral Wealth Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer 3rd of Godfrey’s Triumph, 624 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ For the security of His Imperial Majesty’s realm and the continued production of valuable resources, the Imperial Crown hereby establishes in writing the long-held customary law that all mineral deposits, regardless of their location within the Empire of Man, are subject to the sole and perpetual authority and control of the Imperial Treasury. All obstructions to the entry of the Imperial Treasury - including, but not limited to, privately locked doors - must be removed within 24 Saint’s Hours of this notice. Failure to comply will subject the responsible parties to prosecution and, if found guilty, the penalties described in the Lex Tiberi for Petty Treason. AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer,

IMPERIAL DECREE On Idle and Unlanded Lords Proclaimed and Decreed by His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man 19th of Harren’s Folly, 623 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ Like a peach grove in the summer, Our lords need pruning. For far too long has the noble tree of Our Empire become crowded by dead branches that work only to take up space, akin to titles left vacant and unused in the support of the Empire. The Lord God tells Us in the Scroll of Virtue (4:8) “you shall not be idle, nor forget your duties in favor of sloth.” And so it has been determined by the Imperial Crown that some lords have forsaken their oaths and grown lethargic. Even so, some lords intend to hold no lands in Our empire’s name, and so their letters once issued are now defunct and declared so by this decree. Let this be a plain reminder onto Our vassal Lords, that a faithful servant does not rest while their lord toils. -=- Forfeited Titles By Imperial Decree, under the Emperor’s writ, the following titles are to be placed into abeyance. ✠ The Count of San Adriano - Abeyance ✠ The Baron of Valles - Abeyance ✠ The Baron of Treuberg - Abeyance ✠ The Baron of Basarab - Abeyance AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

IMPERIAL DECREE On the Matter of Time Proclaimed and Decreed by His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man 7th of Dragon’s Roar, 623 AA ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ For over two millennia, man has been ordering dates from the inception of our race, and during the inter-imperium, many attempted to revise calendars for their own vanity. However, We find there have been errors within the record-keeping of time and, more notably, the proliferation of uncanonical reverence for the false prophet, Sigismund the Adulterer. Therefore, it is by Our imperial writ that the Empire of Man shall no longer follow or heed the Old Calendar. Instead, the Empire of Man shall follow the newly devised Tiberian Calendar. This calendar shall divide our eras into the Age of Prophets (AP), beginning with the inception of our race and ending in 1427 AP, and the Age of Ascension, beginning with the ascension of the last prophet, the Exalted Godfrey, into the Seven Skies and continuing to this day - marked by the Six Hundred and Twenty Third year by this decree. All subjects of the Empire of Man are hereby instructed to abide by the Tiberian Calendar forthwith, unless given an extraordinary writ by the Emperor of Man. The Tiberian Calendar can be located at: HERE -=- Months of the Tiberian Calendar ✠ Sun’s Smile (Sunday) ✠ Harren’s Folly (Monday) ✠ Dragon’s Roar (Tuesday) ✠ Horen’s Calling (Wednesday) ✠ Owyn’s Light (Thursday) ✠ Godfrey’s Triumph (Friday) ✠ Aurelian’s Glory (Saturday) -=- Harmony with Liturgical Celebrations To harmonize with the liturgical calendar ordained by the Holy Mother Church, the following assimilations have been made. ✠ The Year of Horen's Jubilation shall begin in 623 AA and occur every three years (626, 629, etc) ✠ The Feast of the Baptism of Gamesh shall occur in Sun’s Smile of the year of Horen’s Jubilation ✠ The Fast of the Holiest City shall occur in Dragon’s Roar of the year of Horen’s Jubilation ✠ The Feast of the Triumph over Iblees shall occur in Owyn’s Light of the year of Horen’s Jubilation ✠ The Year of Owyn’s Jubilation shall begin in 624 AA and occur every three years (627, 630, etc) ✠ The Feast of Owyn's Baptism shall occur in Sun’s Smile of the year of Owyn’s Jubilation ✠ The Feast of the High Priests shall occur in Dragon’s Roar of the year of Owyn’s Jubilation ✠ The Fast of the Silence shall occur in Owyn’s Light of the year of Owyn’s Jubilation ✠ The Feast of Owyn’s Light shall occur in Aurelian’s Glory of the year of Owyn’s Jubilation ✠ The Year of Godfrey’s Jubilation shall begin in 625 AA and occur every three years (628, 631, etc) ✠ The Feast of Godfrey's Coronation shall occur in Harren’s Folly of the year of Godfrey’s Jubilation ✠ The Fast of the Rebuke of Godfrey shall occur in Dragon’s Roar of the year of Godfrey’s Jubilation ✠ The Feast of Godfrey's Ascent shall occur in Godfrey’s Triumph of the year of Godfrey’s Jubilation AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

IMPERIAL EDICT Rittersburg Building Codes Issued and averred by the office of, His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer 5th of Tobias’ Bounty, 2050 ✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠ In order to preserve the dignity, order, and prosperity of our Imperial city, the following laws and ordinances regarding the ownership, maintenance, and use of property are hereby enacted. These regulations are binding upon all residents, regardless of station or origin, and shall be enforced by the Office of the High Steward in accordance with Imperial law. -=- Ownership & Eligibility ✠ Only individuals of sixteen summers or older shall be permitted to purchase or hold deeds to property. Minors are forbidden from holding ownership. ✠ Properties shall be distributed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. ✠ The purchase of multiple homes or storefronts for the purpose of merging, hoarding, or monopolizing land is strictly prohibited. Homes will be seized by the Imperial Treasury if this rule is ignored, with no recompense given. ✠ No property may be leased or subleased without the express approval of the High Steward. -=- Alterations & Construction ✠ All exterior alterations or additions to a property must be formally requested and overseen by the Office of the High Steward. ✠ The construction of basements requires prior approval and must not extend beyond the legal boundary of the plot. ✠ A residence may not be converted into a storefront, nor a storefront into a residence, without the explicit consent of the High Steward. ✠ Unauthorized internal modifications that pose structural, aesthetic, or safety concerns may result in forfeiture of property with no recompense. -=- Taxes & Payment ✠ Taxes are due each Sunday without exception. ✠ Failure to remit taxes for two consecutive cycles shall result in immediate eviction and repossession of the property. ✠ Non-human residents are subject to an additional levy of 10 mina per cycle, to be paid alongside their standard tax. ✠ Taxes must be paid in their exact amount or they will not be accepted - partial payments are not allowed. -=- Commercial & Public Spaces ✠ Market stalls, shops, and other commercial holdings must remain strictly within their allotted boundaries. Encroachment upon streets, walkways, or neighboring property is forbidden. ✠ Any unauthorized modification, defacement, or appropriation of public spaces shall be treated as vandalism under the Lex Tiberi and punished accordingly. ✠ Tavernkeepers, innkeepers, and merchants of renown are further bound by separate contractual agreements issued through the High Steward’s Office. -=- Effective Date and Failure to Comply ✠ By the authority of the High Steward of the Empire and the Office of the Imperial Treasurer, these laws are effective immediately and binding upon all subjects who dwell within the Imperial capital of Rittersburg or are subject to the taxation of the High Steward of the Imperial City. ✠ Failure to comply with these ordinances shall result in fines, eviction, or prosecution under Imperial law, as deemed appropriate by the Crown and its offices. -=- Concerns or Comments Please bring all questions, comments, or concerns to the High Steward, Devana vas Ruthern (@madyyy on discord/in-game) AVE IMPERIUM H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer, HER EXCELLENCY, Devana vas Ruthern, High Steward of the Imperial City of Rittersburg,

Issued and averred by the office of Lord Treasurer OVERVIEW Imperial businesses are the backbone of the empire’s economy. Seeing such, the Crown wishes to encourage entrepreneurs to develop novel businesses that fulfill the demands of the imperial populace. At the discretion of the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Treasury henceforth launches its newest program: The Dragon’s Den. Entrepreneurs wishing to start a business, or those who own an existing business, may petition the Treasury with an application, as detailed below. Applicants will be given consideration based on the criteria explained below. Those who excel at the criteria will be given interviews with a panel of Treasury administrators. Interviews may include a demonstration of wares, please have these ready when presenting. Those chosen as award-winners of the Dragon’s Den will be given: One guaranteed storefront in the next city built by the Imperial Crown. 2 years of tax exemption in the next city built by the Imperial Crown (applied to the storefront). 1,000ƒ immediately to help grow the business. Deadlines are rolling and there is no firm date of closure. There may be multiple winners, if the Treasury deems multiple candidates are competitive. -=- Application Attach your application on the board below. (Respond to this Post) Demographic Name of business: Owner of business: Years operating: Do you own a storefront? If so, where is it located?: Do you own a stall? If so, where is it located?: Do you own multiple stalls?: Do you own stalls outside of the Empire of Man?: Do you reside in the Empire of Man? If so, provide your address?: Are you, or were you ever, a member of the Imperial Guard?: Business Details What does your business provide?: How is this different from other shops?: Do you have other employees?: Your Lift Pitch Provide the Treasury with a short pitch about why we should choose to aid your business?: -=- Criteria Imperialness Imperialness is defined in two parts. First, it indicates that the applicant is a devout imperial who lives in the empire, owing his loyalty to the Crown. Those from beyond the Empire of Man or those who have questioned loyalties are not eligible for the awards of this commission. Second, this implies a fidelity to the Church and the values it represents. Businesses who exclusively tailor to debauchery or uncouth practices will be heavily weighted against, if not ineligible. Veterans or active-duty members of the guard, in good standing, are considered with extra weighting. Novelty There are plenty of businesses. This program is meant to find unique businesses that are not just another tavern or bread vendor. We are looking for businesses that tailor to interests, not those who pander to general interests and sell things like basic food, minerals, and saddles. Think outside the box and come up with ideas that could attract citizens numbed by the average merchant cart. Profitability Part of doing business is making a profit. While the Imperial Treasury takes no portion of the profits from award-winners, it does look to see if a business is financially viable before awarding a prize. Long stints of inactivity from a merchant can leave a business ruined, and will be factored into account.

Mission Statement As Established by Imperial Writ At the behest of His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I, Emperor of Man, the writ has been issued to hereby reestablish the Imperial College of Arms, which shall standardize arms, tinctures, and other heraldic needs within the Imperial realm and provide these services to all leal subjects of the realm to complete this objective. As it was always, the Imperial College shall live by their motto: “Order in Presentation, Grandeur in Arms.” However, the College has insisted that their services be provided to all men throughout the world and shall create, record, and publish arms from all peoples. If you require our services, please follow the instructions below to be placed in the queue. Our Master Heralds shall service you when time allows for it, but please understand the guidelines by which all arms are to be made. The College’s Guidelines Rules Which We Shall Not Break Guiding Principale In the past, many heralds have been strict on the rules of tincture, divisions, and attitudes. The College believes that the best heraldry is made by seeing what is visibly appealing and to the holder’s satisfaction. We will do our best to compromise any arbitrary ‘rules’ that were created, so long as the resulting arms are easily identifiable at distance and do not stray from the subsequent guidelines below. Tincture The College has adopted the tincture palette used by Hugh le Gras in his creation of the Map of the Empire, which included dozens of arms representing nobles and places within the Empire of Man near its creation. We will very rarely deviate from this palette unless there is significant historical reason for the color variation or the heralds determine that the color variation would allow for easier visibility. No Text There are almost no cases where putting text on arms makes them more easily understood or less cluttered. As a result, writing from almost all arms will be stripped. Instead, requestors should think of what symbolizes the words they wish to portray, more than what words they want to slather all over good heraldry. Imperial Precedence Due to His Imperial Majesty’s continued patronage of the College, all requests received from within the Empire will take precedence over external inquiries. Additionally, all requests received from a member of the Imperial Family or Privy Council are to take precedence over all requests, per the agreement of our writ. Please be understanding of any delays. Overly Complex Heraldry is meant to be a practical art that can quickly be identified by an observer, most notably in the lists or on the battlefield. Requests that are deemed overly complex, involving the division of multiple arms, or are deemed unseemly to the eye due to confusion will not be fulfilled. Requesting the Creation of Your Arms We Offer this Service for Free Send a bird to Hugh le Gras, First Herald of the Imperial College of Arms (On Discord: CharmingCavalier), with the following information: Family Name: Title (if any): Current Title Holder: Description of Requested Arms: Reference Art (if any): As always, the College reserves the right to deny any request or forestall a request until their questions or concerns are satisfied. Please be patient with the heralds. Understand this is a service offered freely to better increase the visual appeal of the realms and record unique symbols of culture. TL;DR Examples of the College’s Work

Issued and averred by the office of the IMPERIAL TREASURER ✠ HEED, LEAL DENIZENS OF THE EMPIRE; With the renovations to the Imperial City of Grense complete, and in reverence to the importance of family, His Imperial Majesty has deemed it fit to enact special exemption for those within the walls of His city. From this day forward the High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City shall enforce the following codes: A family is a group of people related by blood, or holy matrimony, of more than four people. A family must register itself with the High Steward if they are to receive the benefits listed in this decree. A family may exempt one property within the Imperial City of Grense for the first two Saint’s Weeks following the competition of the city. Every week after, a family will have their taxes on one property reduced 20 farthings, to a minimum of 10 farthings. AVE IMPERIUM! H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina. HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer

Issued and averred by the office of the IMPERIAL TREASURER ✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN; . . . that by this writ the Imperial Treasury, in service to the Crown, aims to fill extant vacancies, appointing hereunto Lady Devana vas Ruthern to the role of High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. The High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City administers the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development. By right of this office, the High Steward may exercise his right to partake in all matters of local governance and remain in direct communication with the Imperial Treasurer. AVE IMPERIUM! H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina. HIS EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Imperial Treasurer

THE IMPERIAL TREASURY Issued and averred by the office of the LORD TREASURER OVERVIEW The Imperial Treasury is the institution responsible for maintaining the financial health and economic development of the realm. It is headed by the Lord Treasurer and supported by specialized officers, each entrusted with a critical aspect of the Empire’s economic affairs. -=- Officers of the Imperial Treasury LORD TREASURER His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras ( @CharmingCavalier) The Lord Treasurer is the Holder of the Privy Purse, Warden of the Imperial Mint, and Keeper of the Imperial Treasury. As the first contact for all matters regarding the economic state, he is responsible for taxes, funding public projects, and the maintenance of His Imperial Majesty’s Lands. As a seated member of the Imperial Privy, the Lord Treasurer shall report on the current wealth of the Empire's coffers, provide regular updates on the financial security of the realm, and offer ways to invigorate the Imperial Treasury. LORD RECEIVER-GENERAL The Most Honorable, Margrave Konstantin Leon von Augusten ( @ FireAGN ) The Lord Receiver-General serves under the Lord Treasurer in the oversight of the realm’s finances, maintaining meticulous records of all sums of receipts and issues from the Imperial Coffers. They are charged with the assessment of tribute and taxes levied upon noble vassals, ensuring the Crown’s due is collected in full, proper, and timely measure. WARDEN OF THE IMPERIAL EXCHANGE The Most Honorable, Lady Aera de Senna ( @ TaraJess ) The Warden of the Imperial Exchange oversees the collection of revenues from all Crown Enterprises, whether longstanding, novel, or newly established. Tasked with managing the flow of state-owned goods and resources, the Warden directs those engaged in acquisition, transport, and refinement, ensuring efficient operation across mines, caravans, workshops, and market stalls, both foreign and domestic. They hold authority to charter trade, issue licenses, and prioritize essential materials in times of scarcity, their seal marking all sanctioned movement of imperial trade goods. HIGH STEWARD OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY’S CITY The Most Honorable, Lady Devana vas Ruthern (@ Madyyy) The High Steward of His Imperial Majesty’s City administers the management, upkeep, and expansion of all properties and holdings within the capital walls and its outlying lands. Entrusted with levying local taxes and ensuring the prosperity of the Emperor’s seat, they serve as the Crown’s voice in all matters of urban governance and development. WARDEN OF THE PUBLIC LOT The Most Honorable, Lady Aera de Senna ( @ TaraJess ) The Warden of the Lot is entrusted with the full administration of the Imperial Lottery. They oversee the drawing of lots, the safeguarding of entries, the distribution of winnings, and the integrity of the process itself. Tasked with ensuring fairness, transparency, and spectacle, the Warden manages the Crown’s most thrilling institutions of chance. IMPERIAL MASTER ALCHEMIST The Honorable, Master Auclair The Imperial Master Alchemist serves as chief of alchemical study and creation within the realm. They are charged with the steady production of required alchemical goods to supply the Imperial state and the Warden of the Imperial Exchange. They oversee apothecary practices in the Empire, develop through training a company of proud imperial alchemists, advise on matters of health, and aid material enrichment. MASTER TAVERNKEEP The Honorable, Master Adel Al-Rashid (@ AquaticWolf) The Master Tavernkeep is charged with running the Hound's House, the tavern of the imperial capital. They report to the Warden of the Imperial Exchange. They must ensure the quality of spirits served from the tavern, set reasonable prices to allow all imperials to partake in drink, conduct tavernkeeps to maintain consistent service of patrons, regularly host nights of revelry, and foster common merriment amongst travelers and denizens of the Empire. CLERKS Clerks serve as versatile members of the Imperial Treasury, gaining firsthand experience in the many channels by which the Crown gathers its wealth. Under the guidance of senior officers, they may be tasked with assisting in audits, managing property exchanges, overseeing lottery operations, and recording Crown revenues. Whether toiling in mines, tending farmsteads, or studying the arcane arts of alchemy (with express approval), Clerks are groomed for future advancement through diligent service and a broad education in the machinery of Imperial finance. Those who show active commitment will be rewarded. RECRUITMENT Any citizen of the Empire, being of age, sound mind, and good character, may submit a letter of intent to the Lord Treasurer to express their interest in serving in the various roles of the Imperial Treasury. Wardships are available for youthful applicants. Clerk H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPVRIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina. HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer

Week 8 We are almost halfway through the second season of the ABA! This Week 8 broadcast on your crystal balls is brought to you by Potionade! "It's What Plants Crave!" Interested in checking out the stats for the ABA or keeping track of your favorite players? Check out our public stat and player rating on the bulletin board behind the sausage stand (Stat Sheet). The Stars, Valiants, and Kenshis are all still searching for head coaches! If that interests you, walk over to Commissioner Dern Stavid (ping CharmingCavalier) and say “I want to be a HEAD COACH!” Here are the directions to the corporate office: (Discord Link). Live results are posted daily, as opposed to these bulletins only being posted every seven days. Now, who is ready for… HIGHLIGHTS! The Blackvale Hounds beat out the Marlins, for the most part, due to the help of Timberus van Rimwik - who scored 32 points. While Jacques Finsinger tried to keep the Hounds contained, his 14 blocks were just not enough to push them over the edge. The Hounds remain the dominant force in the Crown League. It will be very interesting to see how they hold up against the Berserkers in Week 15 and the Greenskins in Week 17. Could give us some insight into a future championship meetup. Quickly rising up the ladder of defenders this year is the Hammer’s Karaag'ul the Golem. This game against the Druids this beast of nature brought in 21 blocks and is now third in the ABA for the season. A steady 18 points paired with a stat like that make Karaag’ul on the radar for Defensive Player of the year. Other teams may be circling in the offseason to trade for the golem or perhaps draft their own? Our final highlight for this week is the entire game of the Greenskins and the Kenshis. The Greenskins managed to hold on to their position tied with the Berserkers at the top of the Free League by two points this week. The Kenshis dominated in the field and if it wasn’t for a poor showing from Blade Yoshida, the ABA leader in points scored, there is a real chance the Greenskins would’ve been supplanted at the top. However, excellent blocking and power in the arch remains a highly desirable attribute in this season. STANDINGS

OPENING DAY! How wonderful it is to be back, ABA fans! These Opening Day games are brought to you by Beast Buy! “Deals so good they will maul you - with savings!” This season we have 12 incredible teams vying for the championship and 96 players eager to write their names into the history books. Say, are you interested in getting involved? Check out our public stat and player rating on the bulletin board behind the sausage stand (PUBLIC STAT SHEET). And if you want to manage your own team, deciding which players play which games, who to draft during the offseason, or dealing with training players in the stats you think matter you should stop over at our corporate offices! Walk over to Commissioner Dern Stavid (ping CharmingCavalier) and say “I want to be a HEAD COACH!” Here are the directions to the corporate office: (DISCORD LINK). Stop over today and get to see the Week 2 results soon! These public notices will only be shown during the regular season once every seven weeks. You can never get enough bucketball! Now, who is ready for… HIGHLIGHTS! Let’s give it up to Shaquille O’Steel on the Kal’Kladian Hammers for an amazing 38 point game against the Greenskins. Did his team win? No. Was it amazing to watch him do it? Absolutely! We hope to see more from him in the coming weeks. I think we should pull the bus aside and talk about Willem Bricklant off the Blackvale Hounds. I mean wow, what an amazing performance against the Holsord Mootgoers. 32 Points, 100% accuracy - every shot he took went in - all 15?! Then back that up with 13 blocks on his record, in a single game?! If you ask me, some people are sleeping on this guy. He might be slow on his feet, but wow does he pack a punch from the field! On the opposite side of that, let's talk about the Mootgoers. They have some of the most loyal fans, but wow their team did not perform tonight. Halbert Pocke III put up 6 points and Reinhardt von Slippen put up a measly 2! Erich von Passenfreude tried to keep the team afloat with 35 points, tied for second in the ABA this week, but just couldn’t make up for his team missing the mark. If you ask me, the Mootgoers need a new head coach that can whip Pocke into shape. After all the guy is just a legacy player on the team - his grandfather was a legend in Folkball. Maybe athleticism skipped a generation or two? Overall the Greenskins really dazzled out there, proving that sometimes the best way to win is to run the ball to the bucket and beat anyone who gets in your way. Not a single player finished with less than 20 points on their team - Snaga Dribbler clocking in a solid 35 points. We can only hope to see more in the coming weeks!