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The Vacatioing Viceroy would grin as the missive reaches him on his cruise. He would ensure that a package of various gifts from his travels would be sent to his daughter and soon to be son in law for their marriage.

At the mentioning of camels, a vacationing Viceroy Emiretus would perk up, quickly looking through his spending mina for his trip. "Estoy seguro de que a mis 122 camellos les encantaría esto..."

Great to see you back mate, you have been missed, I genuinely do not believe there's anyone like you who took the time to just talk to me and keep checking in on me.

The young Princess of Balian would smile upon seeing the missive. Having been the subject of two attacks by these orcs, Sibyl was very much in favour of the threats the orcs were facing from Numendil, very much deserved in her opinion.

The Hyspian Abdication Sadly, it has appeared my life of recent has been littered with little else besides death. Friends, allies and more importantly family have all died in recent time, and it has become apparent to me that this could occur at any time. As such I have decided to abdicate my throne to my son Cesar Franciscito Javier Leopold de Pelear with immediate effect so that he may continue the ongoing project I and his grandfather has started. With such I will be taking a ship and leaving Aevos for a good amount of time so I may see the world and experience a life like I have never had. If you wish to talk with me, send a bird to me and I will answer it with haste. [!] A letter would be sent straight to Cesar de Pelear ‘Cesar, the blueprints for our city are so close to completion, the constitution is written (which I shall be posting, thank you) and everything else is prepared. I leave it to you to complete and I have faith in you that you will do a fine job. Also please grow a damned beard or I will return home with an army to dethrone you. Love, Dad. P.S tell your siblings I love them too and will see them soon’ Signed, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca and Del’mar, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear

It was a dark, late evening at his home, when Francisco got the letter, the aging Hyspian man would put aside his blueprints for the new Hyspia, placing them on top of the constitution, army missive and governmental structure. As he gazed through the letter he had received from his mother and the declaration of her death. First his father, then his brother, followed by his heir and daughter and then wife... now his mother. With his children grown up and making lives for theirselves, the man was truly alone in the world. He had no real friends in this world, so he would have little to do asides work. As tears stained his cheeks and the man set about preparations for their mourning period, however as he grew more and more upset, such would be put asides. The man had little left now, even with his work on Hyspia coming to a final fruition, it felt worthless. Lamenting that he never saw his mother in her last moments he would draft something before going to sleep whilst he continued crying, the man had to make a change for himself and those he loved.

The Princess's daughter would blink several times before her eyes widened significantly. She would mutter something to her self before marching off to find someone.

Declaration of the First Commune 31th Horen’s Calling 74B.A __________________________________________________________________________________ With the Edict of Commune Civis and the appointment of myself, I wish to declare the first commune meeting to be held in two saints days. To participate in such, you must be a registered citizen of Balian, whether it be in the Portoregne or ennobled lands. All who are able to participate are invited to come and cast vote on any topic that arises. In addition, all who may participate are able to come up with their own topics or legislation to be debated and spoken upon, though this must be communicated to the Syndic prior to the meeting. Procedure and debate etiquette will be explained at the start of each meeting so that we may proceed effectively with the debates and discussions at hand. For any more information, look at the Edict of Commune Civis. Signed, Her Excellency, Chen Tsune, Syndic of Balian, Last Duhu of Yong Ping and Matriarch of the Chen Household

The History of The Kingdom of Balian 13th Sigismund’s End 73B.A __________________________________________________________________________________ The Following is an essay recapping the histories of the Kingdom of Balian up to the year of 73 B.A by Princess Sibyl Gwyneth as part of her ongoing studies. __________________________________________________________________________________ The nation of Balian is one of an extremely storied history, emerging from strife and building itself into a renewed Grand Duchy, only to become a Kingdom in time and grow to a geopolitical force to be reckoned with. Having only existed and steadily grown for little over seven decades, one would be mistaken for thinking Balian has few tales to tell but this is far from the truth, having experienced wars, attacks by an undead dragon and the ending of a continent as well as much development. To start a story of a nation with its founding would be foolish, as truthfully that is not when the nation begins. Balian finds its origins from the Brother’s War of the Holy Orenian Emperor. Two opposing sides between the loyalist side of Peter ‘the Bald’ the firstborn of Phillip III ‘Patricidia’ and the rebelling side of Frederick ‘Fratricidia’. The war was a bloody and violent one, friends turning on one another and families falling into discourse over who was the true heir. After several fights, the two sides came face to face at the gates of New Providence, clashing blades as many lives were lost in the battle. As it came to a close, it would be obvious that the loyalist had lost, and as such the Prince of Oren and Uncle to Peter ‘the Bald’, John Casimir took the lead of the displaced people, and decided to head to the southern continent of Almaris. Following the fabled constellation of Saint Lothar, the resilient Prince had across a red mountain within the later-titled Lotharene Desert, it was upon this mountain where the diaspora would find a new home. As he stood below the star of Saint Lother, he would place down his armour and plant his sword into the rock atop the mountain, declaring the land, the Grand Duchy of Balian. Building both a new city, known as Atrus, and his chambers of his founding members. The first chambers consisted of Leopold Alstion. Jarad Munnel, Peter d’Arkent, Ledicort Vuiller, Viktor Darkwood and Constantine Malenos, these people would, along with Prince John, be known as the founding fathers of Balian. Forming the new realm as a Grand Duchy, the former Prince would become known as Grand Duke John I. The formation of the realm would go rather well, sustaining a strong beginning for the nation, finding close allies with the nation of Norland and other members of the south, as the leaders brokered peace within the aggressions of the south before forming the Pact of the Southern Winds. These pacts would soon come in handy as the nation was assaulted by the Naasifah Confederacy. A force of people considered native to the southern lands, the Confederacy viewed the upstart nation as threats to their own lands. With their allies in Norland and Hyspia, the Grand Duchy would combat their adversaries on their several attacks of both Balian and Norland. While no counter-assaults were ever made, the defence of the Grand Duchy had essentially destroyed the confidence of Confederacy’s army leading to them leaving the surrounding area, to find a new home elsewhere. Once more the Grand Duchy would be at peace. As the nation further improved their diplomatic relationships, Grand Duke John and his new Seneschal Rev Vuiller would set about assuring that Balian was improving in all forms of possible, creating new jobs, areas and raising the standard of living for all within the nation. With this came the eventual ability to expand the nation’s borders as expeditions were made to take land for the nation, on which the Viscounty of Darkwood would become the first nobles to settle, creating a large fort that would later become very important. With the expansion, the canonist church finally recognised the efforts of the nation and opted to offer coronation to the Grand Duke, allowing him to become King John I of the Kingdom of Balian. With this, the varied detractors of the nation would be silenced as it had finally proven that it was worthy of such a high rank. While Balian ascended to the status of Kingdom, their allies began to experience tensions with the Orcish nation of Krugmar. After several escalations, and the expression of wishing to launch a war, Urguan and Haense would invite Balian to join the Tripartite Accord. Together the Tripartite would put pressure on the orcs, until the Kingdom of Oren would eventually involve themselves in the conflict. A constant opposing force since the end of the Brother’s War, the Balianese saw this as an opportunity to finally enact vengeance against the nation. However, Oren would quickly back out of the war, causing the Tripartite to win, as Oren fell into open rebellion as it was overthrown to become the Harvest Confederacy, the Balianese succeeding past those who had taken their home from them. During the next following years of the Kingdom, Balian would manage to situate many of its peers, with their own lands, where they would craft villas, castles and in some cases small villages for their family. This expansion ushered in a new for the nation as Rev Vuiller would die, leaving his son Ledicort Vuiller to become the new Seneschal of Balian. He would immediately bring about structural reform in the abandoning of tax exemption statuses, rewriting of his old legal code, definition of peerages and separation of executive and legislative bodies of the nation. However soon after these changes, the Acreans of the Harvest confederacy would launch a raid in order to kill Baron of Castelorena, Lucius Galbraith. With the calling of various allied nations, the Seneschal and Crown Prince would see to it that the perpetrators were either slayed or captured. Judging that the leaders should be spared to undergo less swift punishment rather than death, Alexander would begin a long history of being just. Soon after this had occurred, Balian would join Haense and a few other nations as they judged that Petra would secede and a new leader would be elected for the confederacy, which would lead to formation of Aaun and the new Alstion dynasty. Soon finding a strong alliance with the new Archduchy of Petra, King John would have his son Constantine marry the Archduchess to enshrine the nation’s bond. As Balian gained alliance with not only the new Petran realm, they would also find themselves in a strong alliance with the Haelun’orians who had also opted to move south as the Balianese had previously done. The growing hegemony and strong alliance with the southern nations had birthed a new title for Balian, soon being considered ‘The Protector of the South’. This title would soon come to be tested as the goblin nation of Un’Satum also formed within the south, a nation that quickly became hostile to the strong human nation. Trying to convince the Kingdom’s allies to turn against them with little luck, the goblins would quickly set about raiding the Kingdom infrequently. However while this continued through the years, little came of it, Un’Satum soon disappearing into obscurity. As Balian grew to a point where all their peers were settled and their diplomacy, lands and even capital had expanded substantially. The nation had began to flourish within the desolate lands of the south, strongly holding onto its titles. However, as it had managed to maintain its own peace, it would soon become apparent that such was not happening within the north, amongst their fellow human nations. Haense and especially Petra had begun to experience turbulence with their Aaunic neighbours, and war seemed as though it was upon the horizon. There would be few and far between encounters between the sides that had formed, but the Balianese would find themselves involved within the conflict. At a meeting that would ultimately resolve the conflict, the nations would air out their grievances and come to mutual understandings that allowed for them to be at peace once more. Thirty three years after he had found the nation, King John I ‘The Founder’ fell bedridden, and despite his best efforts to govern his nation with his chambers in this time, the man would soon succumb to his illness and die, leaving a legacy of persistence and strength. Within very little time, his son King Alexander I would be crowned and placed upon the throne of Balian, to the applause of his still mourning populace. Alexander and his wife Yelena would soon work quickly to revitalise both the nation’s governance and courts, leading to a big uptake in the varied aspects of the Kingdom’s jobs. Within little to no time, Alexander had established that he was a capable leader, working with his chamber to expand their diplomacy, borders and most importantly their culture. Some years after taking his throne, and as his son and heir, Hadrian came to be older, Alexander would receive a letter from the throne of Ba’as. Using a member of their governance, Sarson Halgrim, the envoy of Ba’as would meet with Ledicort Vuiller. While the meeting was not long at all, it was most definitely productive, prompting three major results: the promise of Hadrian to marry Princess Andromeda of Ba’as, a Lothar tablet for translation and aid in reforming the nation’s chambers. The result of the latter was the reformation of the executive into the Duana, with the Seneschal now taking the title of Amiratus as the leader. This change allowed the Duana to be far more transparent and efficient than it was before, and marked the first of several Rhenyari influences upon the nation's development. While the nation's new developments seem to improve many aspects of the nation, it was something that was soon followed by a great sense of doom looming over the flourishing nation. Soon, via a benevolent Bronze Elf named Luthriel, the information of an undead necrotic dragon named Cloudbreaker, who was headed with hordes of undead to the city of Atrus in an attempt to destroy it. Wasting no time upon learning this information, Ledicort would have already amassed alchemical weapons before returning to Balian to inform the King and Duana. Thus, the King, Ledicort and Legate Princess Persephone Maxima would set about attempting to rally Almaris to aid their defence, spending hours upon hours in such discussion. The walls grew, the armoury gained weapons that would be considered both rare and impressive from the Kervallen alchemists and the varied realms would pledge their aid. With both a Paladin and Druidic superweapon now placed in their lands and Almaris united in a singular goal, a meeting would be held amongst the world leaders to discuss the upcoming battle, organised by Princess Lydia Antheia and Ledicort Vuiller. Such designated varied armies in different places of the city for defence, and most importantly created the Atrus Covenant. This was a pact that placed almost all nations within a pact that would ensure descendant-kind would fight Ibleesian forces. Balian had now prepared a strong defence, and just in time, as it would now be tested. Darkness soon came over Atrus as the continent prepared for the oncoming siege. Reports of several armies of undead within the region began to prop up as weapons were loaded and barricades were reinforced. The well over hundred and fifty thousand man force split up into four groups. Three equal sized forces were made, one to defend the front gate, one the back wall and another to fight the incursion at the canyon while a smaller fourth group would take to adventuring to a phylactory rumoured to be in Petran lands, that should kill the dragon once destroyed. As the battle commenced, the arablests would fire upon the dragon, taking it down several times, only for it to once more revive. The defenders upon the wall fought bloody battles, ultimately coming down from the wall to engage in melee combat against the dragon as the canyon warriors were successful in their combatting of their enemies. However, as Koko Mama, the druidic tree and the paladin’s sunbreak failed to defeat the necrotic horror, cloudbreaker would soon unleash torrents of horrific fire upon the city, destroying everything in its path. As the defenders ventured underground to escape, a miracle would occur, the adventurers had found success, ending the dragon’s life as it fell down outside the city. While they sought to confirm the kill, the descendants would find themselves faced with a horrendous worm, who would soon disappear, burying itself as an omen for what was to come. Remaining in the confines of Castel Renduzzo, the Darkwood fort, as the new city was built, the Balianese would by no means struggle to retain their persistence. All too familiar with the struggles of the world, the nation would rebuild their city, bright and more beautiful than it had been beforehand. However, as seemed to remain a permanent fact, this peace would not last long as a rebellion within their strong Aaunic ally’s land would demand the interest of the Crown. Swiftly offering aid to their allies, the Balianese would soon come to form the Canonist League with the Kingdoms Haense and Aaun and later Petra due to the evidence of draconic taint within the rebellious Adria. For King Alexander, there was truly only one goal, the dream of Pax Humanis, the ideal that humanity could be united in the maintenance of peace. Seeing the Canonist League as a step towards this ultimate goal, Alexander would become the most outspoken advocate for the organisation as the Adrians seceded and the war became more of a slow burner. The aforementioned Lothar Tablets soon became of more importance as the nation sent expeditionary forces to the Pirate controlled area known only as ‘Old Balian’. The Company led forces would uncover more of the tablets akin to the one given by Sarson and another under Atrus, which would be given to the academic force of Cardinal Teodosio Tyria, Princess Royal Elena Casimira and Amiratus Ledicort Vuiller. The combined effort would lead to the discovery of the Old Balthalite Imperial Culture, the predecessor of both Ba’as and the Kingdom of Balian, such would be used to influence the further development of Balianese culture as it is known today. During this period of development, the Princess Royal would find herself victim to accosting by the security of the Prideful Countess of Darkwood, leading to a dilemma for the King. While many would have found themselves eager to enact harsh punishment for such treatment of their children, the King once more proved his just attitude by merely enacting a demotion. In addition to the Canonist, along with his new Amiratus Gaius var Ruthern, Alexander would form the Sol Entente, a new pact with Krugmar, Haelun’or and Amathine, as well as Nor’Asath later, to expand the friendships of the nation. The reign of Alexander would soon come to an end a few years after Gaius took the role of Amiratus and worked with Magister Robyn de Lyons to create a new set of laws. King Alexander I ‘the Just’ mere hours after the birth of his first grandchild, his grand heir Crown Princess Johanna, would pass of illness in his bedchamber within the Palatio Monterosa. Opting to take the Regal name Adrian, the new King would, just as his father had, establish his strength quickly through varied edicts. Unlike many canonist princes, both contemporary and of old, Adrian found himself as an accomplished alchemist, capable of crafting impressive items from such a practice. This is something he would come to be known for, using it both to aid the people of his Kingdom and also as gifts to those he viewed as having contributed much to the nation and deserving of such gifts. King Adrian’s reign, much as his predecessors, would come under stress as the Mori’Quessir would begin to plague the lands of Almaris. A force to be reckoned with, the Mori had garnered an army stronger than anything Almaris could have foreseen, as they slowly but surely took down all the realms of the continent. Soon the Kingdom would fall, a flesh worm attacking the nation as it was engulfed in a sandstorm. The descendants of Almaris would find themselves concentrated in the ruins of Savoy as they prepared a final stand against their new enemies. However, they would not succeed, managing to escape via a tunnel that the Mori had lived in. Spending a few years within the tunnels, the new continent of Aevos would soon be discovered on which the Balianese would once more be able to settle. King Adrian would, with his Duana and populace by his side, oversee the creation of Portoregne, the new capital city. Designed by Head Architect Guillermo Rutledge, this city would be luscious and grand, situated in the southern tropics of the new continent, a perfect home for the people of Balian. Quickly getting back to work upon this new continent, King Alexander and Amiratus var Ruthern would be instrumental in the innumerable meetings that would be held between the Canonist League and the Duchy of Adria. While raids and combat were still commonplace, it would soon begin to die down as the sides declared a ceasefire in order to come to an agreement of peace. While it took several years for such to come to fruition, it eventually would work out as the sides eventually side a peace treaty that resolved their issues with one another, once more allowing canondom to return to a sense of peace despite tensions still remaining and flaring up from time to time. With Aevos at peace and a new home for their people, the Kingdom’s leaders would soon begin to look inward once more, in order to improve their standard of living. Creating the Segnoria and City Charter as legislative bodies for both the nobility and commoners respectively, the participation of citizens in the running of the nation would grow further, a sight that was increasingly rare in modern nations. To complement this, with the appointment of Dante deNurem as the head of the nation’s army, the Company would be greatly reformed. Due to the new seafaring capabilities of the coastal Kingdom, Dante would see it fit to found the Royal Balianese Armada. While the Armada maintained its ability to fight upon the land, they sought to expand their naval abilities further in order to accommodate the new land they found themselves living in. This change greatly attracted both current citizens of Balian and new immigrants to the nation as people sought new challenges upon the waves of the southern sea. Such changes would grow Balian into a new age, one in which they prospered like never before, academic, cultural and structural developments accommodating the mass immigration to the lands. In the streets of Portoregne, the tenacious adventurer spirit of Crown Princess Johanna would be seen vividly as she paced the streets with her pet Panda, sisters Princess Sibyl and Eirene and various friends. The young Crown Princess would take several adventures with her group known as ‘The Company of the Comet’, finding themselves in all manner of places as they discovered the new lands of Aevos. However, it would be this great spirit of Johanna that would become her undoing. On a fateful boat trip off the coast of Balian to find some islands for exploration, she would not be seen returning, later only the wreckage of the ship she had taken would be found by the King and his Armada. Soon the funeral would be held, with the Royal Family and nation devastated by the loss of such a beloved member. Prince Alexander Casimir would be announced as heir to the Kingdom, but the nation would not soon recover from such a loss. The Modern Era of the Kingdom of Balian has been dutifully led by King Adrian I and until more recently Amiratus Gaius var Ruthern. Within the southern tropics several nations would find themselves clustered together, a matter that has prior led to wars for land, however preempting this, the King, Amiratus and Legate Elena Casimira would call for a meeting of the nations to sort the matter out. During this meeting, the Sol Entente and other Southern nations including the Vale of Nevaehlan would find themselves able to agree on border expansions in a manner that would allow for peace to be maintained in the tropic region. Riding off of this victory, Gaius var Ruthern would, as a final act, reorganise the City Charter into a progressive and revolutionary form of government, the Commune. The Commune is a legislative that was based off the theories and ideals of a direct democracy, allowing for all citizens of Balian to have their say in the running of the ever developing nation. Despite being born out of the strife of a turbulent Civil War and living through several wars from both descendants and supernatural forces, Balian has stood the test of time as all strong nations must. As the Kingdom continues to grow and develop, it will undergo several more difficulties, however the Balianese spirit is one of defiance and resilience, so the nation will always continue to weather through it. Signed, Her Royal Highness, Princess Sibyl Gwyneth Novellen d’Atrus, Princess of Balian, Countess of Senna.

How have you gotten away with being british this far? (i haven't)

Ledicort would smile upon his friend entering the seven skies, at peace that he would see another old friend now.

While the man remained no longer upon the mortal plane, while in life Ledicort was truly proud of his successor, the boy who had once trained under his tutelage and the boy he saw as as son. Should he have been a lie this would not ever falter.

The aging Viceroy would look at his newborn granddaughter, a feeling of both great age and optimism coming over him. Perhaps his granddaughter would be a great leader as he hopes for his son to be soon.

The Children's Market Day The Countess of Senna, Princess Sibyl, wishes to announce a market day in the square of Portoreigne at which the children of Balian may set up a stall and sell whatever they wish to or set up games to be played! All children from around Aevos are able to join should they wish, but in order to assure you get a stall please send a bird to the Princess! Invitations are extended to adults, but only so they may play the games or buy whatever the children are selling at the market and they cannot have a stall on their own. Signed, Her Royal Highness, Princess Sibyl Gwyneth Novellen, Princess of Balian and Countess of Senna

The de Pelear House PREAMBLE The de Pelear House is a strong and proud one, finding its earliest roots back in the Kingdom of Hyspia and has grown since then to become the leading and viceroyal family of the Hyspian people. However, despite the family’s storied and important history, no missive has been made to detail the family’s history, traditions, values or artefacts. It is my hope that with this documentation, we can resolve this issue and ensure the Hyspians known the Viceroyal family. History The Origins of House de Pelear can be found during the time of King Cesar I of Hyspia, where Arma de Pelear served within the army of Hyspia, first experiencing combat in the Hyspian-Bandit war, during which his heir, Javier de Pelear was born. However, Hyspia would soon be plunged into a civil war between the Red Faith Pagan Hyspians, led by King Antonio and the ‘White’, Canonist Hyspians led by Blessed CardinalFrancisco. Arman, a proud supporter of the Canonist opposition to the pagan King, giving his life in battle for such. Javier came of age but a few years prior to the conclusion of the war and his father’s death at the hands of the Pagans. He founded the Barony of Arenisca with his children in the Grand Kingdom of Urguan in 47 SA, soon after marrying his wife Frisket Monet. The Barony of Arenisca’s would be abandoned due to the distant location, despite the family maintaining the title, as they move to Elysium to be closer to Frisket’s relatives. During the Iron Horde's invasion of Elysium, Cesar de Pelear, son of Javier and Frisket would lead his siblings and relatives away from Elysium, to the south once more. At this time they would found the Viceroyalty of Hyspia, the very same that persists to this day. Cesar’s older brother Alejandro would die without any heir, passing the title of Baron of Arenisca and head of family to Cesar, further solidifying his title as Viceroy of Hyspia. Cesar would marry Laurelie Vuiller and bear their firstborn Francisco in the city of Niseep, their new home and capital of the Viceroyalty. Cesar would take a strong stance in regards to southern diplomacy, successfully negotiating a ceasefire between Balian and Daeland. Despite strong relations in the south, Niseep would undergo a drought that would force the Hyspians to move elsewhere, to which the Kingdom of Haenseti-Ruska would be willing to grant them land on the Silver Isle, founding the final town of Almaris, Ciudad de la Plata. Upon the abdication of his father, Francisco Javier became the most recent head of the house becoming Francisco I. He lived out the later days of Almaris, leading Hyspia and aiding their sovereign state when called upon, though struggling with his deep rooted need to bring his brother to justice for his varied crimes including the murder of their father. His brother, Alejandro would eventually be brought to justice, however Francisco was not the one to see it through as Alejandro had turned himself into the Haenseni Despite several hardships including the loss of his heir and wife, Francisco is currently revitalised in his efforts with Hyspia, heralding a new age for both Hyspia and the family. Traditions Being the leading house of the Hyspian people, the de Pelears have several traditions that tie into the overarching Hyspian culture, however the house has several unique traditions and variations upon the wider Hyspian traditions that make them distinctive. A common and widely practised Hyspian tradition, the Quinciñearo/a is a coming of age tradition that all Hyspian children will experience as they grow up and become adults in the eyes of the Hyspian people. The de Pelear family throughout the years have developed two differences upon this tradition to make it their own, firstly the child turning fifteen must dress in blue clothing and nobody else shall be allowed to wear blue at the event. Secondly, the child must choose their two closest friends to help them plan and then host the event with them as a sign of their close friendship. The de Pelear family also take their marriages very important. Allowing their members to marry who they, as long as they speak with the heads of the house to assure it, the house ensures all marriages are for love not politics. All de Pelears and their spouse, upon their wedding day must write and speak vows that are both meaningful to the couple and would also be considered poetic, however this may be interpreted by them however they please. In addition, it is also a newer tradition from Francisco I that the de Pelear family will ask for livestock for anyone marrying outside of the family in dowry. An example is Francisco I and his camels. Death is considered a very impactful occasion for the house, and as such the death of a family member is treated with the utmost delicacy to ensure respect for the dead and family throughout the period. For the first 9 days of the passing of a family member, the Head of House will lead the family in a congregational mourning period in which they will speak prayers for the deceased family member. Once the dead is buried, lilies and marigolds will be left at their grave every year upon the anniversary of their death and on the Dia Del Muerto as a gift to them Asides from major events the de Pelears have several other traditions and quirks to their familial cultures including the role of Curanderos. The consort of the de Pelear family will be given the role of Curanderos, a role dedicated to the spiritual well being of the family. The Curanderos will oversee any matters that require attention from the faith or church and if necessary will discuss with the church on such. In addition it is customary for a house member to give someone the gift of scissors or knives, in order to indicate a wish of severing the relationship that the two have. Values The de Pelear family hold three major values at their very core, those being resilience, loyalty and accountability. They hold this at heart as it has helped the family persist and thrive throughout the years while enduring several hardships and strife including wars, loss of homes and more. Throughout the years that the de Pelear family has existed, the most prominent value they have shown is resilience. Despite the loss of several homes, wars and familial disputes that lead to death, the de Pelear family has always come out on top of their varied struggles. It is expected that no matter the problems they may face, a member of the house will keep working hard to improve themselves and help their family and friends. Hyspian loyalty is a strong thing, but at the speartip of this is their leading house. Several families, lands and people have aided the de Pelears in their various goals and situations and as such has developed a strength for remaining loyal to those who provide such aid. While their primary loyalty is to the people of Hyspia, as their protectors and leaders, the de Pelears also hold great loyalty to many others including the Barbanov-Bihar and Weiss family for their unending aid over the years. While striving for the best and improving one’s strength, it is important to acknowledge one’s failures and problems, in order to ground themself and ensure they do not repeat mistakes. The final strong value of Hyspia is accountability as it is of paramount importance for the family to know what they have done wrong and build themselves up upon it. Artefacts Old Crown of Savoy- A beautiful golden crown, found by Ser Camilo Santos (later Novar) of Hyspia, for his Viceroy Francisco I, the crown bears various different gems of green, red and blue colouring. It’s discoverer had taken it upon himself to refurbish the crown and bring it back to it’s once proud status during the times of Savoy. The crown would also bear a stallion upon it, rearing up to gallop, as seen upon the Hyspian and de Pelar Coat of Arms. La Corona de Zafiro- A uniquely designed crown by Austina P. which maintains a prominent circle that rests comfortably on the wearers head. The circlet base is made of a tinted silver with horizontally lined marquise cut diamonds. These diamonds sparkle with exquisite clarity and were sourced from the desert ruins of Savoy. Around the circlet, 10 spikes of a bleached silver stand dauntingly with round sapphires nearing the base of each individual spike. Crafted for Francisco I in 1900, estimated to be worth 3,670 mina. Blue Torch Gauntlet- An arcane gauntlet bought by Laurelie of Balian for her eldest child, this gauntlet would possess a great strength to it. Viewed as a piece that ultimately demonstrates the strength of the Hyspian people, the Viceroy will wear this gauntlet in battle and use it if needed. Upon the blue flame being used upon an enemy of the Hyspians, the people of Hyspia often feeling reinvigorated by such, as the blue flame reminds them of what they fight for. HastHjelm- A helmet made from black ferrum and ivory for Cesar Franiscito for his wedding to Karyna Colborn as part of a Scyfling tradition. It is kept by the young Crown Prince as a sign of not only his marriage to the girl, but also to respect her familial culture. Signed, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca and Del’mar, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear

The Viceroy of Hyspia of Hyspia would read through the missive, concerning washing over for his eldest daughter, having already lost his prior heir, his heart would skip a beat. He would, however, come to relax in time, noting his daughter must be fine seeing as she had put out such a missive. After some muttered choice words about diplomatic phrasing, he would call for a servant to go find his daughter so they may speak, before the man would look for his finest rum. @TeawithFrisket

A young Princess of Balian would see the missive and smile a wide smile, Sibyl always loved the chance to make new friends, hence she would go prepare her best dress and tiaras before setting off to tell her siblings about the party with haste.

“Never tu mind how many camels I have, we need them for very important purposes” the man would write back to his sister with a grin upon his face, planning how many camels he can get for the rest of his family…

The Viceroy of Hyspia would spend the first hours knowing that his wife had died in complete overdrive, writing letters, arranging funerals and various other matters. He could not fully comprehend what had occurred so he threw himself into his work and focused on nothing but it. However as night fell and the man retired to his chambers, he gazed upon his wife’s side of their bed, an emptiness filling him. He read over the letter she had left him with weakening eyes and a failing look of confidence. As moments passed he would lift up the Crown he had made for her, the rings he had given her and held them tight. For entire night the man cried, mourning his wife with every moment, only leaving his chamber momentarily to ensure the wellbeing of his children in the morning. Broken, the man felt lost without his love.

Favourite rp dynamic?

A certain Viceroy of Hyspia would strok his beard as he peered the missive over. He would utter only "Seems like you deserved it" before tossing it away.

The young Princess, Sibyl would have isolated herself to her room for a few hours. She would hold onto her monkey as she took to simply bawling, mourning her older sister as over and over again in her mind she pictures the time she had spent with her. The young girl was unable to comprehend just how major this event was for Balian, she could not think past the fact it was her sister that was gone.

To All Hyspians of Aevos As we all find ourselves being situated in the new land of Aevos, it has come to my attention that much of the Hyspian diaspora is spread out amongst various different lands and nations. As such I, as the Protector of the Hyspian People and Viceroy of Hyspia have put forward a census to ensure that we can properly assess the situation at hand and do what is best for the Hyspians of Aevos. This missive is not one to try and get those who do not dwell amongst the Viceroyalty to return with us, simply to gain an understanding of the dispersed nature that the Hyspian diaspora seems to find itself in. I implore you to get it completed and sent back, it will take mere moments for you to complete. Signed, His Highness, Francisco I, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca and Del’mar, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Patriarch of House de Pelear

If a magic is more accepted socially speaking, generally the uptake of people using the magic will increase as they won't have to hide it as much. As the uptake of people using the magic increases, more people will be able to, and therefore make ensorcelled weapons. I don't believe this means the magic is being abused, moreso more people are using the magic. Also I struggle to see where the actual abuse is. If over production is really the issue, ST can always cut the 4 items every two weeks down to 2 items every two weeks or something along those lines.