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The Auditor of the Tribunal sighs and begins to turn the clock closer to midnight right after he makes preparations to interdict the concerned belligerent that published the missive.

To Ser Tiber, Oliver and other officers of the Marna Brigade. For the full length of the Heartlander Crisis we have seen the realm of Aaun plunge into chaos and disorder, lawlessness reigned supreme whilst concern for both secular law and spiritual law were cast aside for an unholy war effort from both sides, be it the murder of Paul Alexander or your arson in Petra. It is for that reason that we have looked keenly into your party’s actions during this civil war and our affirmative reaction to such machinations of war would be without a doubt to hold you to trial for the actions spurred by your Brigade in this conflict and the extreme measures you have allegedly committed. We await your correspondence within an allotted time for you to be judged before God. Signed, Cardinal Ailred Druzstra, Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon, Knight of the Black Sepulchre and Keeper of the Ashen Urn of Saint Pius of Sutica. בשם הכהן הגדול, קלהאן

״מזל טוב ידידי.״ The Cardinal Druzstra says in his native tongue.

Cardinal Ailred signs his name upon the document and gives Cardinal Callahan a sly smile. He had long enjoyed battle, but couldn’t be ever more gracious that Canonists will not kill each other by the thousands over a dispute sparked by a woman killing her brother-in-law. “Now that the sword rests, the gavel shall strike.” And with that, the new Auditor of the Tribunal went to work with renewed vigor for the betterment of mankind

Cardinal Ailred of Druzstra had left the meeting with a grim temperate look on his features. He was tired and without sleep for many days but he then looked towards his colleague and gave him a stern nod with an old saying. "Let Justice be done, though the world perish."

Ser Ailred of Druzstra holds a familiar letter written by Jean in his hands and squints, he then nudges his successor and predecessor to the Auditorial Office, Cardinal Callahan. "Heh, how peculiar."

“Ah for ****’s sake.” The Interim Auditor of the Church banged his head upon the wall of his office. After suffering a concussion of choice and not chance, the aged man sat down and contemplated the state of the world. “Canondom pushes itself to the brink, this must stop.”

FIAT IUSTITIA, ET PEREAT MUNDUS To King Charles II, Queen Hedwig and Ilya Ivanovich We have long deliberated, investigated and looked into the events that have transpired within the House of Alstion and its relations to the death of James Marcel Whitespire. Though it has been three years since the incident took place, we had decided the best case to provide adequate forward summoning to trial after the Heartlander Crisis between Petra and Aaun had receded. We write these summonses after gathering the necessary amount of evidence to necessitate a fair and just trial and we will hear the defendants thoroughly before the tribunal. God awaits for judgement. Signed, Ser Ailred of Druzstra, Interim-Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon, Knight of the Black Sepulchre and Keeper of the Ashen Urn of Saint Pius of Sutica.

Varon hates being outside already

The Interim Auditor of the Tribunal looked weary as he exited the Pontifical Chamber, his knees nearly gave him to tumble yet he stood steadfast with the help of his hardened cane. A lengthy discussion and a missive to write was ahead of him, this day was over, yet he looked with displeasure of the coming days ahead. "The clock moves a minute closer to doomsday midnight."

By righteous judgment under the watchful eye of the Lord above :Renilde of the Petra was found guilty on the accounts of these three criminal sins Kinslaying Murder Desecration of a Canonist Corpse It is with our powerful verdict that we have chosen to SEVERELY and MOST UNEQUIVOCALLY to EXCOMMUNICATE Renilde out of the Canonist Church, she will take no part as a flock of our faithful, will not receive salvation and providence within the kingdom above of the seven skies. Her fate is sealed to the scorching fire of Gehenom and will remain so till she begins to show significant repentance and regret for her heinous actions. Signed, Ser Ailred of Druzstra, Interim-Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon, Knight of the Black Sepulchre and Keeper of the Ashen Urn of Saint Pius of Sutica. On behalf of: HIS HOLINESS, Deunoro I, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of the True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant of the Exalted’s Testaments, Humble Servant to the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. His Eminence, Archbishop Callahan Cardinal Artorus, Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon.

The Interim Auditor replies swiftly with a letter Renilde of the Petra, I do not know why you lament for answers with me regarding the burning of your home, I am not the Aaunic Government, Marnan Brigade or the Alstion throne. Your worry for safety is well within our attention, you shall be allowed to bring three guards with you as escort and whom will remain outside the courtroom. Any man or entity which seeks to see you captured or harmed before and during the proceeding trial will be swiftly excommunicated and your person will be safe from any harmful endeavors by our own Holy Knights during the trial. Signed, Ser Ailred of Druzstra.

To Renilde of the Petra We write this summons to you not without ineligible reasoning, during the Heartlander crisis you had taken part in the fighting alongside your rightful Queen, Adalia. In your pursuit of defending your family a pretender arose to claim the throne of Petra. Your son, Paul Alexander had declared himself King of Petra in an usurping manner and during the report of the battle that took place after his proclaimation, he was defeated in battle and allegedly killed by your person and his corpse desecrated, we demand that you present yourself for a trial within the walls of our Holy See to undergo the proceedings of spiritual law. We will hold you in court for the greatest sin save for blasphemy, kinslaying and the desceration of a Canonist corpse. We hope that you show yourself to our tribunal with your defense. Signed, Ser Ailred of Druzstra, Interim-Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon, Knight of the Black Sepulchre and Keeper of the Ashen Urn of Saint Pius of Sutica. On behalf of: HIS HOLINESS, Deunoro I, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of the True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant of the Exalted’s Testaments, Humble Servant to the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. His Eminence, Archbishop Callahan Cardinal Artorus, Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon.

Kaustantin Baruch turns and shuffles in his grave like a mad man, as well as in hell.

The Holy Ser of Druzstra never once cried in his adult life and never lost face in times of peril, but part of him died with his true friend, Brandt, and it showed; A broken and gaunt face rested upon his shoulders for years to come, perhaps until death. "In a world with darkness and terrible evil, true warriors of faith do not rest for while there is glory and duty to complete. But you, my brother, have earned it with the highest honor. Warm me a seat in the corpse hall, for the parting of brotherhood is only temporary, I promise."

The Old Bastard of Druzstra stared at a fireplace within his small hearth in Morteskvan. He sat down beside it with a dark expression on his withered face. Bleak thoughts flooded his mind, for such is a vanity project to stay alive with so many dear friends to die in an endless journey of survival in a benighted world. He clutched the cane that Peter had made him weeks before his death. ”You were right about everything, Peter, God be graciously merciful, I swear I will honor you back.”

"With family like this, who needs enemies?" The Bastard of Druzstra jested sadly. "How ridiculous can jealousy be sometimes."

"It is much more honorable to admit of a mistake than to cover it, this is the way forward." Notes a Bastard of Ruther.

"A confessed heathen who goes back to the faith can live, yet one who returns to malice must die." The temperate one-eyed Templar-Knight said upon exiting the cells.

“Good of Markus and Ivan to agree to sort it out, yet will this Duma be the forefront of reconciliation or a chair throwing brawl?” The Bastard Knight questioned wearily, he was too tired by his age.

“Caius Primvs chose a fitting name.” The Bastard of Druzstra uttered before he kneeled for a night of deep prayer.

The Bastard of Druzstra spent the night praying.

A warrior at heart, A radiant Knight to others, Knelt and wept for his lost twin, his other half. If only life could’ve been easier for them, they would both live full lives of happiness and joy, without overburdening duties and trauma. “If only.”