Ramon

Ottomar von Alstreim, starting to grey as the result of advanced age, went to light a candle in memory of the reposed priest.

WRIT OF APPOINTMENT, 485 E.S. KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SENESCHAL On the 5th of Tov and Yermey, 485 E.S. VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, Upon the retirement of the previous Seneschal and the ascension of the former Kastellan of Stewardry to their position, the Office of the Seneschal sees it fit to appoint the Kastellan of Inspections, Brendell Åsbjörn Aleksey Colborn @Nilyeet, to the position of Kastellan of Stewardry for his hard work and dedication to the Office of Stewardry, with the hope that such dedication carries on during his tenure. Because of the aforementioned’s simultaneous holding of the position of Kastellan of Inspections, this position shall for the time being be made vacant until such a time comes that a new one may be appointed. SIGNED, His Excellency, Manfred Barclay, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon and Freising, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, Chief of the Reinmaren, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

THE NAMING OF ALFRED KONSTANZ Issued by the DUKE AND DUCHESS OF REINMAR On this 4th day of Wzuvar and Byvca of 485 E.S. On this day we place our son in the Lord’s care, It is with pride that the Duke and Duchess of Reinmar, after taking advantage of about two years worth of privacy with their firstborn, announce the proper introduction of the Duchy’s heir to the realm. Welcomed into the world peacefully and healthily on the 3rd of Tov and Yermey 483 E.S. / the 3rd of the Sun’s Smile 1930 as by the old Imperial calendar, the new Baron of Sigradz is said to greatly resemble his father in temperament and appearance both. Named Alfred Konstanz Barclay in full, the young heir was named firstly in honor of the late Venerable High Pontiff Tylos I, who bore the name Alfred prior to his ascension to the Immaculate Throne, and secondly after his ever diligent and faithful uncle, Konstanz Barclay. In accordance with good Canonist tradition, though ever with the desire for privacy, the Duke and Duchess of Reinmar duly invite all close family and certain personal invitees to attend the baptism by affusion of their young son come the approaching month of the Sun’s Smile this year. GOTT MIT UNS. His Princely Grace, Manfred Johann Barclay, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon and Freising, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, Chief of the Reinmaren Her Princely Grace, Ravenna Isabel Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld

of all characters you've played, which ones do you consider the most memorable and why? whts it feel like being a boomer?

I liked the old system more. Not a fan of having 2 rebind my soulstone continuously

favorite dutchman on lotc? how is studying dutch? is het patat of friet?

SIXTH WALDENIC DIET Sechste Waldentag Issued by the VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SIXTH WALDENIC DIET On this 10th day of the Sun’s Smile of 1930 MOTIONS ANTRÄGE ADOPTION OF A NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THE WALDENIANS Vote: To adopt a national anthem for the Waldenian people. RECOGNITION OF WENZEL ROVIN AS PATRIARCH OF ROVIN Vote: To recognize Wenzel Rovin as the patriarch of the esteemed House of Rovin. RECOGNITION OF MANFRED BARCLAY AS VICE PRESIDENT ADOPTION OF A NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THE WALDENIANS On the 14th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1930, the Sixth Waldenic Diet convened on the matter of adopting a national anthem for the Waldenian peoples to strengthen Waldenian unity. A motion introduced by the Electorate of MERRYWEATHER-ALSTREIM, the matter was only briefly discussed as the draft was being looked over before being put to a vote. VOTE: TO ADOPT A NATIONAL ANTHEM JA Merryweather-Alstreim Reinmar-Sutica Velen Einmont Arentania Hohengarten Minitz The vote passed unanimously. Thus it was agreed upon by the present Electors that the anthem would be introduced, which prompted the congratulations of the Salvian Envoy on behalf of the Salvian Syndicate, who soon thereafter came with a request for aid regarding the potential conversion of Lurin. Though not voted on, the Lord Vandalore promised his aid to their cause before continuing. RECOGNITION OF WENZEL ROVIN On the 14th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1930, the Sixth Waldenic Diet convened on the matter of recognizing a man by the name of WENZEL ROVIN as the patriarch of the old and esteemed Waldenian House of Rovin following his appeal. After having the Electors both question the man, undoubtedly of Waldenian stock, and look over his genealogy, and then having the authenticity of the genealogy confirmed by a man of the cloth, the matter was put to a vote. VOTE: TO RECOGNIZE WENZEL ROVIN AS PATRIARCH OF ROVIN JA Merryweather-Alstreim Reinmar-Sutica Velen Einmont Arentania Hohengarten Minitz The vote passed unanimously. With this, it was unanimously agreed upon by the present Electors that WENZEL ROVIN was from henceforth to be recognized as patriarch of the HOUSE OF ROVIN. It was similarly agreed upon that, as by the standards set by the Second Waldenic Diet, the House of Rovin, and thus its new patriarch, would maintain a single vote until the family’s eligibility for full electoral status can be reconfirmed by the Waldenic Diet in the possible near future. RECOGNITION OF MANFRED BARCLAY AS VICE PRESIDENT On the 14th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1930, the Sixth Waldenic Diet convened on the matter of choosing a Vice President for the Sixth Waldenic Diet after the Lord Vandalore let it be known that he was to leave on a missionary expedition to Turkin for a grand total of two years. After some talks were had, during which the Lord Vandalore suggested he be the one to pick, it was agreed upon that he would be represented by Manfred Barclay in his absence. Soon thereafter, a motion to adjourn this session of the Waldenic Diet was called. VOTE: TO ADJOURN THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE SIXTH WALDENIC DIET JA Merryweather-Alstreim Reinmar-Sutica Velen Einmont Arentania Hohengarten Minitz The vote passed unanimously and the fourth session was adjourned. Issued and proclaimed in the name of the Waldenian People, Ausgestellt und verkündet im Namen des Waldenischen Volkes, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SIXTH WALDENIC DIET

Manfred Barclay smiled upon receiving his invitation, wondering what to prepare as a wedding gift for his favorite cousin.

Union of Eagle and Raven To the citizens of Hanseti-Ruska and honourable invitees below, It is with utmost joy that the Duchy of Reinmar announces the union of His Princely Grace Manfred Johann Barclay, Duke of Reinmar, and Her Ladyship Ravenna Isabel Stafyr, eldest daughter of House Stafyr. After more than five years of committing to one another, throughout the Mori invasions and across sea together, it is with great relief to finally walk the path of holy matrimony, binding their souls beneath the holy eyes of God. CEREMONY The union and subsequent ceremony shall be held under the ever watchful eyes of the Lord God on the 10th of Gronna and Droba 482 E.S. in the vast and holy walls of the Everardian Basilica located within the capital city of the Kingdom of Haense, Valdev. With the ceremony to be officiated by the Cardinal Tyria, the mainstream Rite is to be observed for the entire duration. DRINKING CONTEST Following the holy ceremony at the Everardian Basilica, a drinking contest is to be held at the tourney grounds near Valdev in honor of the newlyweds and Saint Robert Rovin, the Patron Saint of feasting. As a prize, the winner shall receive an outfit to their own liking as personally tailored by the Lady Ravenna. Formal Invitations to those of Hanseti-Ruska His Royal Majesty, Georg, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his royal pedigree Her Grace, Roslin Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck and her noble pedigree His Grace, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Stanimar Ludovar, Count of Otistadt and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Ileana Kortrevich, Countess of Jerovitz and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Carolus Colborn, Count of Malkovya and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Audo Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree Their Lordships, Arthur and Elia Stafyr, Baron and Baroness of Thurant and their noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Nataliya Amador, Baroness of Mondstadt and her noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree Formal Invitations to the Waldenic Diet His Grace, Brandt Barclay, Margrave of Vanderfell and Lord Vandalore His Highness, Heinrich II von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather-Alstreim and his noble pedigree Ser Karl von Theonus, Chieftain of Einmont and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Philippa von Reuss, Margravine of Velen and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Konstantin von Augusten, Count of Hohengarten and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Helwig von Bardenwig-Alstreim, Baron of Arentania and his noble pedigree Personal Invitations Wilheim and Josefina Barclay All of House Barclay von Reinmar and Minitz and other Reinmaren Their Royal Majesties, James Leopold and Edith Klaire of Aaun His Royal Highness, Henry Charles Alstion Wilhelm and Avya von Berkhoven Inquisitor Nikolai and Katja Colborn Sir Peter Stroheim Sir Wilhelm Barclay Sir Ludolf Barclay Sir Émir Leufroy Alexandre Ashford de Lewes Vander Prime Members of House Jazloviecki Brother Odo Any and all of the Reinmaren houseguard and Zbysek Gifts are never expected, but always appreciated! GOTT MIT UNS. His Princely Grace, Manfred Johann Barclay, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon, Freising and Sigradz, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, Chief of the Reinmaren Her Ladyship, Ravenna Isabel Stafyr

Upon having heard the news, the new Duke of Reinmar spent most of the morning of the day of his ascension answering congratulatory letters from his kin and fellow Waldenians abroad before getting back into the order of things as they usually went in Haense.

John frowned as the evil Franks made off with his pet chicken.

what have been some of your favorite RP encounters over the past year? u got any neat egyptian food 2 recommend btw?

wish we cld've gotten a survival world for the duration we have 2 wait for next map, tht'd be cool

Manfred Barclay sighed, gone to speak his thoughts out loud to the Prince of Merryweather after he saw him tear the copy of the missive in pieces. "He has not quite forgotten, I think. More likely purposefully ignored. Do not forget he is of the same blood as the shameless usurper that came before him."

John wept for the grandfather he had always idolised, gone to solemnly light a candle in his honor.

WRIT OF ABDICATION Issued on the 10th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1922, at Corwinsburg It has been some twenty-four years since I succeeded my late and childless uncle, Heinrich Franz, as Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine and all other titles associated with the Alstreim territories. Throughout my tenure, I can safely say I have done my utmost to uphold my family’s oaths of loyalty to the House of Alstion, and all things duly required of all those of noble station. Therefore, let it be known that I, Ottomar von Alstreim, in the soundness of mind and body, do by this declaration decree my abdication as Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine, Baron of Corwinsburg and all other associated titles in favor of my firstborn son and heir, Heinrich Lothar, who as the new Patriarch of the House of Alstreim and Prince of Merryweather shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Alstreim territories and other associated duties from henceforth. GOTT MIT UNS HIS LORDSHIP, Sir Ottomar of the House of Alstreim

Manfred Barclay prayed for the stability of the Holy Mother Church, the Patriarchate of Jorenus and the integrity of the Pontiff-Elect. "May his coming reign as Vicar of GOTT be blessed, and his successor as Patriarch of Jorenus be as capable as he."

Manfred Barclay frowned as his newly found ally and by now good friend Caius Alstion handed him the missive, a hand brought up to his chin as, seemingly, he pondered on the matter at hand. A few moments of awkward silence followed before he turned back to the Princeling to inquire, as well as handed him the missive back. "This is all good and well, friend, but you are saying that they commonly call him 'Johanes' ja? Surely they know that the proper Batavi way to both say and write the name John is Johannes? Or is it true what they say about the Pertinaxi, that they are illiterate and have only ever known the way of the sword?"

Tylos II welcomed his adoptive son TM into the Seven Skies.

Manfred Barclay raised a brow as he carefully inspected the sketches depicted on the letter that was eventually sent off. . . "A strange pattern, to be sure. I guess time and further investigation by the Inquisition will tell what's going on up there in Velec exactly."

Tylos II smiled as, at long last, his second favorite cousin (next to Borys) made it to the Seven Skies. "A very August way to go, at one hundred and nine years of age and on your own terms. Come along now, many of your old friends and relatives are dying to see you."

Ottomar von Alstreim returned to Corwinsburg as a content man following the held elections and subsequent session of the Sixth Waldenic Diet, glad to know that with Brandt Barclay's ascension as Lord Vandalore the Waldenian culture, the Waldenian people and their many traditions were in good hands, if not outright the best.

Abdankungsurkunde WRIT OF ABDICATION Issued by the LORD VANDALORE On this 10th day of the Sun’s Smile of 1919 An alle Waldener dieser Welt, Be it known to all those of good Waldenian stock that I, Ottomar von Alstreim, in the soundness of mind and with a somewhat heavy heart in anticipation of the turbulent times ahead, do by this declaration decree my abdication as Lord Vandalore, Elected Margrave of Vanderfell and president of the Fifth Waldenic Diet. Having dutifully fulfilled all I promised I would upon my election in 1894 some twenty-five years prior, I have now chosen to step aside and make way for a more energetic successor to take lead, hoping that, similarly as I and all Vandalores that came before, my successor shall do their utmost to represent our people honorably and to the best of their ability, forever in the pursuit of increasing Waldenian prosperity. Therefore, I, in my capacity as the Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine and a remaining Elector of Merryweather-Alstreim, summon the electors to the Duchy of Minitz to elect a new Lord Vandalore and Margrave of Vanderfell to begin the sixth cycle of the Waldenic Diet and safeguard our cultural traditions. INVITATIONS The Electors, each granted two indivisible votes; His Lordship, Aurik Bishop, representing the Electorate of Bishop-Ostervik His Princely Grace, Wilheim Barclay, representing the Electorate of Reinmar-Sutica Ser Karl von Theonus, Chieftain of von Theonus, representing the Electorate of Einmont The Right Honorable, Cosima von Augusten, representing the Electorate of Hohengarten His Grace, Brandt ‘the Bosnan’ Barclay, representing the Electorate of Minitz His Lordship, Helwig von Bardenwig-Alstreim, representing the Electorate of Arentania The Right Honorable, Philippa von Reuss, representing the Electorate of Velen As per the standards of the Second Waldenic Diet, the following Houses are granted a single vote each, until their eligibility for full electoral status can be reconfirmed by the Diet; The House of Rovin The House of Denhardt The House of Königsberg The House of Bran The House of Weißhardt The House of Schulze The House of Oxenstierna-Mühlen The House of Baruch Honorary Guests; His Royal Majesty, Uriel, King of the Barrowlands and his royal pedigree His Royal Majesty, Georg I, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his royal pedigree His Royal Majesty, Charles I, King of Aaun and his royal pedigree His Royal Majesty, Alexander I, King of Balian and his royal pedigree Envoys of the Salvian Syndicate of Fausten to the Waldenic Diet; Sir Daris Verethi Teres, Deputy of Fausten Sir Helsuren Verethi, Admiral of the Syndicate Task Force in the Outlands

Manfred Barclay, who had waddled over to come see what his father was talking about, took a moment to take everything in. "Huh, I see it too now. Truly a Barclay Bargain like no other!"

Ottomar von Alstreim took a moment to read what had been written on the Armistice document, sighing some as he went to address some Aaunite with similar moral qualms to the Random Adrian regarding the conflict at hand. "The Armistice of 1918 was very clear that hostilities would resume if clauses IV and VI were not to be met. And the Anathema's excommunication has neither been lifted, nor were the signatories of the Polar Concurrence, now the Canonist League, willing to back down. It's astounding how both this was specifically added by Adrian request and they call us oathbreakers when these demands cannot be met. And to think objections were raised about said unreasonable requests at the meeting on our side, also."