Ramon

"Go back to focussing on business within the Seven Skies where you belong. Leave the living to their own business!" Commented the long since reposed Tylos II, gone to whack the Auvergnian over the head with a teapot. "...Good, now that that's done, perhaps you'd like to try some tea?"

"Verily, God's mercy for people is shown in everything. I really ought to study this more thoroughly." Manfred Barclay mumbled to himself on his way home after having attended Bishop Brandt's mass, a copy of the epistle brought with.

THE MIRACLE AT REINMAR REGARDING CALLIOPE VON ALSTREIM As penned by the PRINCE OF SUTICA On this 12th day of Sigismund’s End of 1943 To His Holiness the High Pontiff, Sixtus V, and the Curia of the Holy Mother Church, May the blessings of divine grace and unfaltering peace that flow from the Lord God be ever before you, and the Communion of Saints in the Seven Skies ever intercede on your behalves. I have written this writ to you in the hopes of attaining recognition for one of our Lord’s most devoted servants in life, namely Calliope Renata von Alstreim, of whose miracle-working capacities His Holiness and the Curia of the Holy Mother Church have no doubt heard before as of the Merryweather Miracles notice previously released by His Grace, the Bishop of Buron. And though I can speak not for the legitimacy of this alleged miracle, I can offer testimony as to a perceived miracle I, and a good number of my ever loyal houseguard, were witness to following a prayer to her just a Saint’s Day prior during an attack of undead. Though perhaps it be wise, first and foremost, to recount to His Holiness and the Curia of the Holy Mother Church the story of her life, for though it is generally known among our kin that the reposed nun served the Mother Church faithfully all her life, and seemingly continues to serve the Canonist flock now that she dwells in the Seven Skies, most of her contemporaries, such as the three successive High Pontiffs under which she served from Tylos II to the most righteous High Pontiff Pontian IV, have long since passed on to the Seven Skies themselves. SISTER CALLIOPE RENATA OF MERRYWEATHER (1846 - 1914) Born to Ulrich Lothar von Alstreim and Nikita of Merryweather in the year 1846, Calliope Renata von Alstreim, more commonly known and referred to in life as the Merryweather Maiden or Maiden of Merryweather, was a devoted nun of the Church of the Canon who joined the Sisterhood of the Mother Church in the former lands of the Principality of Savoy. There, in service to the King of Kings and His Prophet Horen, she was instrumental in the protection of the Southern churches and reliquaries that remained in the southern mainland, which at the time had come under threat of pagan Vistulians, who, having taken over the Daelish Isles, sought to occupy the former Canonist lands of Freimark, Merryweather, Lvinsk and Niseep under the guise of having been asked to protect them by the last Princess of Savoy, whilst having the true intention of pillaging these territories until nothing Canonist remained. This much she did by petitioning the Holy Mother Church and the Canonist Monarchs to come to the aid of these former territories, which they did, which in time resulted in the signing of the Pact of the Southern Winds in 1874, which ensured Canonist pilgrims free travel, and Hyspians that had sought to return to the south during this time, but previously come under threat of raids and threats of genocide, safe settlement in their desired territory. Following this major success, which she dedicated to the Lord God first and foremost, the Sister Calliope went on to serve the Holy Mother Church more directly, aiding in the designing and construction of a multitude of churches throughout Canondom, such as the former Chapel of Saint Edmond in Haute-Epine, and the Chapel of Saint Ottomar of Merryweather by Corwinsburg. In a similar sense, she designed a monument to the Nauzican Martyrs of Haverlock, torn down last continent and carefully recreated upon our arrival to Aevos, and thus visible in front of Whitespire to this day, dedicated to the by our Holy Mother Church deemed Venerable Nauzican martyrs that died in battle fighting against the Orenian Empire, which at the time of this battle and their death was ruled by rulers that were Anathematized. Though these were not her only contributions to Canondom, for she was an active participant in the fight against Darkspawn (in stark contrast to most nuns, who have often been found out to be Darkspawn themselves!), partaking in frequent vampire testing around Canondom, as well as the Serheim Crusade that went on from 1890 to 1895, during which the Sister was given special dispensation to wear plate to fight Frost Witches and Vampires by Pontian IV. She continued in such a calling even after the Crusade, until her eventual retirement later on in life as she grew old, whereafter she took it upon herself to maintain the Chapel of Saint Ottomar at Corwinsburg, continuing to live by strict monastic rule until her repose in 1914. Having thus recounted her virtuous life to Your Holiness and the Curia both, I see it fit to address the miracle that has brought this petition into being, and stress that, if the Curia has any questions regarding this, I would be more than willing to be summoned for testimony. As previously stated in this petition, just last Saint’s Day, the Duchy of Reinmar faced an attack by a band of undead men calling themselves the Order of Dead Men. Presumably led by the Necromancer jester Funnybone (the only one we were specifically able to recognize), these undead men slew what they could of our cattle after sacking our barn and left their corpses at our gate before setting the land around Sankt Johannsburg ablaze. And though they were defeated after a brief scuffle after Canonist forces sallied out of the gate, it seemed in the aftermath that the damage done to the surrounding lands, specifically the barn from which the undead had clearly taken the slaughtered animals, was as good as irreversible. Then, as the dust of battle settled, I remembered the Merryweather Miracles and the reposed Sister Calliope came to mind, and I swiftly made for the recently consecrated chapel within the keep to pray to her, asking for her intercession. From that moment forth, I felt a sudden calmness and feeling of warmth come over me, and I was met with a vision of the reposed nun, who assured me that my prayer had been heard and that the damage done to the surrounding lands would be reversed. And sure enough, after the vision disappeared and I had taken a moment to gather myself and thanked God before heading back outside, asking some of my houseguard to come with me, and relaying word to them of what I had seen, all the damage that had been done had disappeared, and the previously burned barn stood anew. For this reason I have chosen to petition Your Holiness and the good Curia of the Holy Mother Church to formally recognize the reposed Sister Calliope as being in the Fourth Sky among those deemed Righteous in Virtue, so that she might be beatified, for as it is written: "But see, the Lord provides: where the virtuous are cast out of this world, He gathers them in the Skies.” (Gospel 5:41-42) 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 Sankt Johannsburg, High Chief of the Reinmaren and High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

The Duke of Reinmar privately mourned the death of his dear friend Aleksandr

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DIE EINWEIHUNG VON REINMAR THE INAUGURATION OF REINMAR Issued by the PRINCE OF SUTICA On this 10th day of Tov and Yermey of 494 E.S. TO THE PIOUS MEN AND WOMEN OF REINMAR, HAENSE, AND WHOMEVER THIS MAY CONCERN, It has pleased the Princely House of Barclay to inform our esteemed kin and friends, and the entirety of the Haeseni realm, of a most celebrated occasion for the Duchy. That is that, after nearly a decade of diligent and arduous effort by a select company of Reinmaren builders and architects, preceded by extensive planning, the new seat of the Duchy and a home for the Princely House - Sankt Johannsburg - now stands. Dubbed SANKT JOHANNSBURG, the keep was named after the great Prince Johann Barclay, Patron Saint of Reinmaren, Waldenian Princes and Axemen, who bravely and selflessly served as Lord Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska during the Sinners’ War and now dwells in the company of the Saints in the Fifth Sky. To celebrate and formally inaugurate this beginning of a new era for the Reinmaren, which we hope shall last as long as the Lord GOD allows it, a proper inauguration shall be held within the lands of Reinmar. Thus its proper opening day and inauguration, on the 10th of Tov and Yermey, 495 E.S, shall be appropriately marked by an evening of due ceremonies and festivities organized by the Princely House. THE BLESSING OF SANKT JOHANNSBURG As all were created by the Lord our GOD, and as man must strive to make faith the prime focus of their life, the occasion of the inauguration shall start in the keep’s chapel, where it shall be properly consecrated by a priest of the Church of the Canon, who shall similarly be called upon to bless the Duchy and the attendees. THE OATH OF MACKEN Following the religious ceremony, the gathered will be led to the feasting hall, where the age-old Reinmaren tradition known as the Oath of Macken, whereby the Duke of Reinmar shall be formally recognized as High Chief of the Reinmaren, shall commence. Subsequently shall the Adlerpakt be renewed. THE BREAKING OF BREAD Following the Oath of Macken and the renewal of the Adlerpakt, the attendees shall be called to partake in a proper feast to celebrate the successful occasion. For the duration, traditional Reinmaren food and drink shall be served, music be played, and some minigames, such as the famed pig’s dice, be hosted. INVITATIONS Beyond invitations to all Reinmaren in Reinmar, invitations are sent to the following found below. Formal Invitations to those of Hanseti-Ruska His Royal Majesty, Aleksandr II, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his royal pedigree Her Grace, Roslin Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck and her noble pedigree His Grace, Viktor var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Otto Ludovar, Count of Otistadt and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Anabel Colborn, Countess of Malkovya and her noble pedigree The Honorable, Walter Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Ileana Kortrevich, Baroness of Koravia and her noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Katrin Stafyr, Baroness of Thurant and her noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree His Lordship, Henrik Amador, Baron of Mondstadt and his noble pedigree His Highness, Cesar II de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree Formal Invitations to the Waldenic Diet His Highness, Heinrich II, Prince of Merryweather and Lord Vandalore and his noble pedigree His Serene Highness, Ferdinand Barclay, Grand Prince of Minitz and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Karl von Theonus, Elector of Einmont and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Siegmund von Reuss, Elector of Velen and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Konstantin von Augusten, Elector of Hohengarten and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Helwig von Bardenwig-Alstreim, Elector of Arentania and his noble pedigree Personal Invitations His Eminence, Matthias Barclay, Cardinal Lotharia His Eminence, Arnaud de Novellen, Cardinal Albarosa His Eminence, Josef of Haense, Patriarch Jorenus His Grace, Brandt Barclay, Grand Prince-Emeritus of Minitz and Bishop Gelimar Walter Vanderrecht, Marshal of Merryweather and Sheriff of Apfelberg 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 Sankt Johannsburg, High Chief of the Reinmaren and High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

"..Now to see what he makes of his clerical career." The Duke of Reinmar mused as he mulled the entire ordeal that has transpired over.

"Should I be concerned?" Manfred Barclay, who had gone out fishing, asked his cousin Heinrich, with who he had gone along @Olox_

"..And so ends the legacy of the peacemaker. We shall meet again in the Seven Skies, I'm sure." Manfred Barclay mused to himself after having heard of his cousin's death, solemnly gone to light a set of four votive candles in his memory.

WRIT OF APPOINTMENT, 487 E.S. KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SENESCHAL On 14th of Joma ag Umund, 487 E.S. VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, Upon the ascension of Brendell Colborn as Kastellan of Stewardry and the untimely death of Nataliya Amador the positions of Kastellan of Inspections and Immigration were left vacant. As a result the Office has seen fit to appoint two promising Stewards to these positions, who, in their work as Stewards, have shown much commitment and diligence. These being Fredrich Ludovar, who shall be appointed as Kastellan of Inspections from henceforth, and Talinn Tordove, who shall be appointed as Kastellan of Immigration. It is the Office’s utmost hope that such commitment as the aforementioned have shown to their work shall continue during their tenures as Kastellan of their respective fields. 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

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.