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A Queen of short reign, yet endless patience, watched as yet another member of her family made their way into the Heavens. A hand beckoned the Princess over to a thin spot with a smile despite it all that happened and happens in life - dual-coloured curls falling over steel-hued eyes. "Come. Your brother is about to brave quite the storm. Let us make sure he survives together."

As the King parted the shores of Aevos for the first, and last time, a pair of stalwart steely eyes from the Heavens above seemed sure to look after him - from wherever they may rest in the Seven Skies. Come terrible storm or tempestuous wave, they would always be watching over her Georg, with a familiar kind and knowing smile.

"-tch. Barclay? I thought I'd made it rather clear that I've given up such a name - all with it it's frilly fanciful mockery and garbage." "... wait, who even is this woman?"

Stowed away in the depths of a cave, a witch sat hunched over a corpse - bones and flesh molding and melting in her hands, as meat was ever so gracefully shoved into her mouth. The metallic creak from her blackplate knights shifted as did she - blackened claws pausing in the midst of digging into the core of whomever's body she was feasting over. Curls of charred ebony fell past tense shoulders with glazed eyes staring out to the entrance - all but a lantern illuminated the red that dripped from her lips. "Something just happened ..."

"I can't do this, I can't-" But you do. She deserves to see your proud, and smiling face - a comrade, a Sister, a fighter. Grieving here will do you nothing - running away from it will do you nothing. "I can't." But you can. And you will. Let the Wilds howl in her name, may she set an example to many and to all. A path of a Warrior is never meant to be peaceful, but she had achieved it for herself in the end. Cry not for that she is gone, but smile for she has lived.

A FINAL FAREWELL THE FUNERAL OF KATERINA CARDINAL JORENUS KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN Naf zwy 20th hag i Jula ag Piov i 464 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, We write this missive with a heavy heart as Katerina Cecilya Barbanov-Bihar passed away upon the 12th day of Tov ag Yermey in the comfort and company of her family and loved ones. She lived a long, eventful and fruitful life - becoming the second female Cardinal of the Church of Canon, and the first Matriarch of Jorenus. It is a great loss to the Kingdom of Haeseni-Ruska and the Church, and we hope that all humble Canonists remain strong during this period of mourning. In two months time - upon the 3rd day of Gronna ag Droba - there will be a funeral service for the late Cardinal at the Basilica of St. Henrik in the heart of Karosgrad, held by His Holiness Pontian IV, followed by the burning of her pyre in the square to send the Cardinal to the Seven Skies. It is also noted that the privacy of the Royal Family are to be respected during this period of time. Damar lifsti va Edlerviki, His Royal Majesty, Georg, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen of Haense.

Over on the Eastern shores, an avian spy returns from the west - settling back down to it's branched perch with a coo towards a horned druidess. The figure turned and with eyes aglow with the silver sun, a piece of food was offered to the owl as it's begin to chirp and hoot between munching. Ever so slowly did the woman's brows crease, and discomfort became fury. "Voidal scum thinks that he may even claim to create a sacred family? How deluded must he be - what sort of fumes has entered his mind?" "... No matter." A claw went to gently scratch under the bird's beak with a small sneer blooming across her countenance. "Nae uvul'thrur ito Bortu illera - they will be dealt with in due time."

Along an untravelled path in a dotted Forest somewhere on this rumbling, wretched continent - Nimue sprinted and dipped through brush and branch with a knowing glee - a paper clutched in her hand, barely having been read. Whoops of joy echo through the leaves and foliage around her as the white blur continued to run - an action she had come to love; the wind in her hair, the freedom in her metallic and fleshy hand, something she had been so fortunate and lucky to have been given. She kept running, and running. There was nothing behind her, there was only what was in front of her, and she would walk, sprint, and limp all the way to the finish line - for what was life without struggle, and HELL be damned, she was not going to ruin her second chance, not that easily. An amethyst gaze zipped by the beams of sunlight, and lush greens that surrounded her, as she reached her destination: a clifftop, that plunged deep below into the vast blue sea. The elfess' fists clenched tight as the small thing took in a deep breath - wavering and trembling, as if holding back whatever wanted to spill forth. "MALN! WHEREVAH YA ARE! FIND ME! FIND ME AND YOU'LL FIND SOME'UN THA' WAS WORTH SAVIN'!"

Elsewhere, a wretched thing stared by the spires and peaks of the Knight's Keep through a window, perhaps with a demented sharp-toothed grin - toying with a piece of bloody ragged cloth betwixt blackened claws and playing with frayed seams. "Hurts, doesn't it? I cannot wait for you experience more of it - then you finally may speak of knowing how I feel."

THE ROYAL CENSUS OF 460 E.S. KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN Naf zwy 6th hag i Msitza ag Dargund i 460 E.S. Penned by Arthur Stafyr VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, With the dawn of a new reign, the Crown deems fit to issue a census at the dawn of the 46th decade of the Era of Sigismund. As the Kongzem continues to grow and expand, an accounting of its full population will be critical in shaping the priorities of the Aulic Council as we enter into an era of continued success and prosperity. Therefore, it is at the behest of His Majesty that a census be undertaken across his royal demesne. It is at our direction that all subjects of the Crown should endeavor to complete and return their forms to the office of our Master of the Census, Arthur Stafyr, in a timely manner. Please send the attached document to the Morrovi Prikaz upon completion: We sincerely thank the subjects of the Crown for taking the time to fulfill this civic service, and bid good tidings unto our people. Damar lifsti va Edlerviki, His Royal Majesty, Georg, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen of Haense.

THE CORONATION OF 461 E.S. OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, KING GEORG I KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN Naf zwy 6th hag i Msitza ag Dargund i 460 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV, EDLERVIK AG KOMYNZ I VE BIRODAL, As the King and Palatine return from their brief periods of travel abroad, it is without a doubt that the long awaited coronation of the new King of Haense must take place posthaste. As such, the streets have become busy, as courtiers rush to and fro as they prepare for the coronation. The Coronation shall take place in accordance with the established traditions of the Kingdom, starting with the Oath and Royal Proclamation in the Duma Hall, followed by Baptism and Anoinment in the Basilica of St. Henrik, then the Coronation within the Throne Room of the Morrivi Prikaz, and lastly the Enthronement and Noble Homage. (For more information, read the study by Robert Nozick @yopplwasupxxx) All of the Haeseni people, as well as their friends in the world are invited to attend this coronation, which shall take place in Tov and Yermey of 461 E.S. Following the coronation, the King and Queen seek to hold a tour of vassals in celebration, and to better acquaint themselves with the Peers of the Realm. Damar lifsti va Edlerviki, His Royal Majesty, Georg, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen of Haense.

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DEATHS OF THE MONARCHS THE FUNERAL OF KARL III AND AMADEA ULYSSA KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN Naf zwy 11th hag i Wzuvar ag Byvca i 459 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, We write such a missive with sadness in our hearts - in the last few months, both His Royal Majesty Karl III and Her Royal Majesty Amadea of Susa succumbed to their respective illnesses which plagued them over the past years. Both served with great diligence, duty, and honour, and it is a tremendous loss for our Kingdom that they have passed on, so the Crown asks that the people of Haeseni-Ruska stay vigilant and strong together as we enter into a national year of mourning for the father and mother of our nation. In five months time - upon the 11th day of TOV AG YERMEY - there will be a mass followed by a funeral service for the late Monarchs. All subjects and allies of Hanseti-Ruska are welcomed and encouraged to attend and to send off the late King and Queen. It is also noted that the privacy of the Royal Family and both the late King and Queen’s loved ones are respected during this period of time. Damar lifsti va Edlerviki, His Royal Majesty, Georg, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen of Hanseti and Ruska.

As the sun began to set over the Prikaz, Esfir of Jerovitz holed herself up in the castle she had only spent a few years in - let alone married into. Dressed in blacks and a somber expression, she held a small baby boy, who slept soundly in the comfort of his mother's warmth as the Grand Princess would languidly drag her feet across the empty throne room. With a pivot, she'd stand and stare up at the thrones upon the dias - once seated by those before her and now those who have passed. What will come, when she takes her place upon it? What will happen? How heavy is the Crown that is to sit upon her head? Is she ready? Would she ever be? The child stirred awake, grey-ish eyes staring up at the ceiling and the woman who kept him so dearly close. A gentle hand went to tuck a stray strand of black out of the boy's face then, with a struggled smile finding it's way upon his mother's features. --- "They would've loved you."

There, in a quiet nook within the alleyways of her Kingdom, a woman should listen to a crow - through it's ramblings and cries, it'd speak of a death. Through veiled and obscured eyes, a weep was in order, or at the very least a few fallen tears - to at least attempt to honour the man she shared so little blood with. Her efforts turned to naught, as what was sadness only came through in a wallowing empty pit. So she sat, and she listened.

A PRINCESS’ REVEAL BIRTH OF THE DUCHESS OF SCHATTENBURG KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE GRAND PRINCE AND GRAND PRINCESS OF KUSORAEV Naf zwy 5th hag i Joma ag Umund i 458 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, What joy it is to watch one’s own child grow up and experience the world through the eyes of innocence, to bring into the world the very hands that will mold it’s future for generations to come. No time is better to celebrate kinship and loved ones than that of the festive Tuvsmas season - where wars and conflict are put on hold in favour of enjoying what time we have with those we cherish. On Tuvsmas’ day - 12th of Tov and Yermey of 457 E.S - a baby girl was born within the Morrivi Prikaz. With her new arrival and under the guidance of our personal physician, it was advised that we once again postponed the announcement of the princess’ birth as it was reported that the child was born with a clouded left eye, unable to be seen out of. We were advised to keep the girl sheltered and within the castle walls as she adjusted to her impairment and the life that was to come with it. We had since again taken to withdrawing from the public to care for both of our children and aiding the Princess in her recovery and subsequent lifestyle accommodations, though have been given confirmation that she is otherwise perfectly healthy and well. We do so happily formally announce and introduce our daughter: HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUCHESS OF SCHATTENBURG, MARIYA KARENINA BARBANOV-BIHAR (@Phersades) Damar lifsti va Edlerviki, His Serene Highness, Georg Sigismund, Grand Prince of Kusoraev and Lord Speaker of the Royal Duma. Her Serene Highness, Esfir Amelya, Grand Princess of Kusoraev and Aulic Envoy of Hanseti-Ruska.

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THE DRAGONSLAYERS’ TREATY Issued and Confirmed by THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA and THE UNITED KINGDOM OF AAUN 10th i ve Tov ag Yermey, 453 E.S. | 10th of The Sun’s Smile, 104 S.A Long has the relationship between the Dual Monarchy and the United Kingdom been tense and unstable, but no longer. Peace and prosperity amongst Mankind has prevailed, and these two Kingdoms meet now to forge together their shared future, built upon peaceful relations with one and another. ARTICLE I - SOVEREIGNTY I. The United Kingdom of Aaun does recognise the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and all of its lands, and King Karl III to rule over his dominions, until a time where he is succeeded by his rightful successor, Prince Georg. II. The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska does recognise the sovereignty of the United Kingdom of Aaun and all of its lands, and King Charles I to rule over his dominions, until a time where he is succeeded by his rightful successor, Prince James. ARTICLE II - NON-AGGRESSION I. The United Kingdom of Aaun and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska pledge to each other to adhere to principles of non-aggression between each other, they shall not wage war upon one another, nor shall they raise arms against one another, or try to bring harm to the integrity of one another’s Kingdoms. ARTICLE III - FREE TRADE I. The United Kingdom of Aaun and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska pledge to each other to adhere to principles of free trade, no tariffs shall be imposed on imported goods from the other Kingdom, and each shall make a tax-free stall free for the usage of another within their capitals. II. As the Capital of Aaun is currently under construction, a tax-free stall shall be made available once it has been constructed, and be involved in their architectural plans. ARTICLE IV - EXPIRATION I. This Treaty shall be in effect for a period of ten years, after which the Kingdoms shall convene once again for renegotiations. IN THE NAME OF GOD, His Royal Majesty KARL III by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera Her Royal Majesty, AMADEA OF SUSA, Queen of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess of Varna, Baroness of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Excellency The Aulic Envoy, Esfir Amelya Rose Kortrevich HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Charles I Alstion, Prince of Alstion, Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Aaun, Duke of Corazon, Protector of the Realm

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Still basking in the vast expanse of the Lake Voron upon it's rocky shores, tresses of silver and ebony flitted in the wind with a letter clasped within one hand and a worn silver coin in the other. Esfir Kortrevich - bearing a belt fashioned out of wood and rose - flipped it only once without bothering to check it's face before looking back over to the tranquil waters, listening to the ripples of the water with a discrete, yet ever-growing smile. "GODspeed."

A wicked thing stowed and strode along the hallways and corridors of Haense, stumbling upon the royal announcement gripped within gloved hands. Hissing and muttering odd incantations under the breath, she'd slip away once more into the darkness - tossing away what was now a hunk of ice to be buried away and forgotten in the snowy North.