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Jan Ivanovich who now rests in the Seven Skies above, enjoyed a drink at the remnants of the Basking Turtle Tavern

"Good for them, good for them." Prince Richard said with a small smile, "Glad to be invited! I shall hopefully be able to attend"

Issued and confirmed by, THE COUNTY OF STASSION On the 13th of Owyn's Flame, 1939 In the heart of the Castle, where whispers of the Houses Succession brushed the Tapestried walls as a very pregnant Countess would slowly make her way up the steps of Castle Aurelian. The castle was bathed in a soft, golden glow, courtesy of the chandeliers that were adorned with countless flickering candles. Each flame symbolized a silent prayer, that the child would be a son As the hours passed and the Velvet of night began to settle, a cry pierced its stillness. TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE REALM, We are delighted to announce the joyous arrival of the first born to His Royal Highness, Richard Leonus and His wife Ottavia of Pompourelia. The Labour and birth date for 12th of Owyn’s Flame in the year of our Lord 1939, was witnessed by the couple and the house of Novellen. We are overjoyed to introduce the Pride & Heir to Stassion, HIS HIGHNESS, Richard Octavian of The House Novellen IN NOMINE LEONIS His Royal Highness, Richard Leonus Novellen, Count of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld Her Royal Highness, Ottavia Kasimira of Pompourelia, Countess-Consort of Stassion, Baroness-Consort of Renzfeld

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THE LEONIS REFORMS Anno Domini 1938 THE 1ST COMPANY OF STASSION C O H O R T V S P R I M V S L E O N I S “GOD, LIEGE, PROSPERITY” Words of the Stassion Company PREFACE It is no lie that in recent weeks the Stassion Company has fallen into a state of sloth. Rightly, with the new chapter of our history, the County of Stassion must maintain a standing guard force at all costs for reasons obvious to any one man. The following reforms are hereby put into immediate effect to ensure levels of morale and efficiency are upheld, the long-term goals of these reforms is to grow the Company to new heights not seen ever since its founding. Our doctrine delineates the roles and core duties of the Company. It aims to establish fundamental principles for employing His Royal Highness’ bannerman and emphasizes the importance of the professional soldier and the characteristics of the future force to keep the Count’s peace, enforce his will, and maintain his commitment to his people. ARTICLE ONE - Mission & Duties of the Stassion Company The Mission of the Stassion Company is to act as the standing militant force in service to Prince Richard and the House of Novellen. Ensuring the safety and security of their liege, the Comital Family, and his esteemed guests. Furthermore the Stassion Company is tasked with ensuring the safety and security of all denizens within the lands of Stassion. To enforce the laws and values of Stassion onto those that reside under our banner. Patrolling regularly in different time intervals within our lands and borders to ensure the safety of our land and people. Lastly training regularly to enhance in different weaponry. ARTICLE TWO - The Hierarchy of the Stassion Company The Stassion Company follows a simple yet strict ranking hierarchy, as the company is a small group, it cannot house a large garrison with many ranks. As such Richard Leonus Novellen has sought to follow a three uniform policy to show unity and fraternity of those serving under his banner, so that all under it know who one another are, their status, and so forth. COMMANDER At the top of the chain of command is the Commander. He is the highest ranking officer of the Company and a member of the Comital Council, he acts as the marshal of the Prince’s forces in his absence whilst being the chief military advisor. CAPTAIN Veteran officers who have served long tenures in the ranks of the Company and have such earned the rank of Captain. These men have the ear of the Commander and to act as his executive officers relaying his orders to their lieutenants. LIEUTENANT Sergeants who have gone above and beyond whilst serving are rewarded for their valorous deeds with the promotion to Lieutenant, these individuals make up the junior officers of the Company and are given charge of small groups of soldiers in the enlisted corps. This assignment is to test their leadership skills both on and off the field of battle. SERGEANT Grizzled combat veterans of the Stassion Company who have served faithfully to their liege-lords have been granted and or promoted to the rank of Sergeant. These soldiers are the mentors and instructors to their subordinate ranks, they are the acting officers of the Company. Most often these men are war veterans or knights. MAN-AT-ARMS More experienced members of the Company and have completed their time as recruits are known as Men-at-Arms, they make up the bulk of the rank-and-file of the Company. They are most often seen on patrol or out guarding the interests of House Novellen alongside recruits assigned to them by Sergeants. FOOTMAN The basic rank and file of the Stassion Company, they make up the bulk and core of those in service to the County. These individuals are freshly oathed and eager to be tested in combat, they lack experience but make up for it through rigorous and constant training. Footmen once they have taken their oath have earned the Shield of the Argent Sun which is pinned upon their cuirass. RECRUIT Fresh enlistees to the Stassion Company are known simply as recruits, while they wear Novellen Colors it is taught unto them they have not earned them until proven whether it be through martial prowess, valor, or recognition by their liege-lords. ARTICLE THREE - The Oath and Merits of the Stassion Company Before one can begin their journey in service to the County of Stassion, new enlistees must take this oath and pledge their service and being to the Count, Stassion, and the people under her banner. When the recruit takes the oath to Stassion, he/she guarantees his/her lives to uphold and defend the values of the state. THE BANNERMAN’S OATH I, (name), do solemnly swear until my dying breath my fealty upon the Lord of Stassion and his household, and with it entails my duty to protect those under the Lord, and to defend the lands and ensure the safety of all people, let it be the Lord or any denizen residing under the lands of Stassion. MERITS & AWARDS OF THE COMPANY The Shield of the Argent Sun This medal is awarded to soldiers within the company who have shown great prowess, and upon taking the Oath of the Bannerman. Those who are awarded the Shield of the Argent Sun, have proven themselves to be of great leadership capabilities and are officially sworn into the Company. The Sword of Sir Edmund the Swift This medal is awarded to those company members who through months of arduous training in the blade finally have an opportunity to display the fruits of said training, proving their hand at the blade through tournaments and either in battles or duels against foes in greater number or skill then themselves. These soldiers prove to be formidable soldiers in the midst of combat and customarily are the ones to be placed in the vanguard or in the rearguard position during or following a retreat. The Cross of the Martyr This Cross is awarded posthumously to the fallen company soldiers who performed the greatest sacrifice and forsook their lives in the pursuit of their duty, dying heroically for the sake of their fellow soldiers who shall stride to follow in their example. Only on the rarest and most extreme occasion shall this medal be awarded to those soldiers that perform a sacrifice nearing the feat of those who passed. The medal is to accompany the fallen member of the company at their place of burial, though not all fallen company soldiers shall receive this honor. ARTICLE FOUR - Enlistment to the Company The Stassion Company has few requirements to join up in our ranks, those being willingness to join, at least fourteen years of age, follower of the one true faith of humanity or willing to convert, and residing or planning to reside in the County of Stassion. RP: Name: Age: Race: Reason for Enlisting: Past Experience (if any): OOC: MC Name: Discord Tag: IN NOMINE LEONIS HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Richard Novellen, Count of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Philip Novellen, Commander of the Stassion Company

“Seems our people are very accustomed to new beginnings! May this new partnership be fruitful, friendships made, and bridges long burned rebuilt.” Commented Richard!

"May the White Flame guide us to ensuring the safe return of Father Stanislaw and may its embers burn away the servants of Iblees who hold him!" commented Richard Leonus Novellen.

"From a boy I recruited to join our cause to now a knight and now a husband to be, he truly has come a long way, hopefully I can attend!" commented the Duke-Emeritus of Stran with a smile across his face upon receiving the missive.

"About time he found a woman to wed! So proud my brother!" commented the Count of Stassion in a jovial tone upon reading the missive.

The Duke-Emeritus of Stran, Ser Jan Ivanovich frowned deeply at the missive, "The end of an era. While I no longer hold my post as Duke, I am glad I got to see him one more time before he passed." He dropped to one knee as his legs gave out from beneath him, he grunted in frustration at the lapse of fortitude whilst he stood in the Church of St. Theodosius. The Ivanovich-Dynast looked upon the cross before him silently signing the Hussariya, "For James shared my vision so that Raev could grow and rebuild once more, be at peace now Your Majesty, be with you father and son, they await you alongside Godanistan."

THE CHAMPION’S TOURNAMENT ISSUED AND CONFIRMED BY, THE COUNTY OF STASSION On the 8th of the Sun's Smile, 1937. TO THE GOOD PEOPLE IN THE LANDS OF AEVOS, The County of Stassion extends to you a call of arms to all able-bodied warriors to partake in the Tournament of Champions. This grand tournament will be in honour to represent the strongest warrior in the realm and with it be rewarded as off such. The tournament is not for the faint hearted, and the weak shall never prosper. May only the strongest suited warriors partake and with it be heavily rewarded. Only the The Champion shall receive a reward, as at Stassion, we hold the belief that rewards should not extend to second and third places. In battle, the victor emerges as the sole survivor, while the defeated meets their end. Thus, the tournament's rewards shall be reserved solely for the Champion to claim. The Duels Each participant will be doing a duel at random with another participant. The tournament is free for entry and any may sign up if they have the courage and strength to. Champion’s Prize The Champion who wins the tournament will be rewarded the following: Five Hundred Minas A Netherrite Armour Set A Netherrite Sword (Free Skin Commission by Marshi) IN NOMINE FLAMAE ALBAE HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Richard Leonus Novellen, Count of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld

“Poor Izabela.. three more of those.. creatur- I mean beloved grandchildren.” Jan Ivanovich said with slight smile and nod of his head!

A former Duke, with hairs beginning to turn gray with age smiled at the missive, “From the days of protecting her are long gone, she has grown to be quite the Princess. I hope married life suits her, better yet I pray for her husband that he serves her well. Godanistan bless them and their Union.”

A COMITAL UNIFICATION Issued and confirmed by, THE COUNTY OF STASSION On the 3rd of Suns Smile, 1936 TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE REALM, The county of Stassion is ecstatic to announce the Union of Prince Richard Leonus Novellen, Count of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld and his fair bride, Lady Ottavia Kasimira Sarkozic of Pompourelia. The wedding ceremony will be held with great Jubilation on the sunny dawning of the 15th of Horen's Calling, 1937 within the Wayfaring grotto next to the Temple of the Viennic Martyrs. ~-+-~ ITINERARY THE ESPOUSAL The matrimony will be held within the consecrated grounds of the Wayfaring grotto within the County of Stassion. Following the Traditional ways of Owynism, The bride and Groom will be bound together before The White Flame. THE CELEBRATION Following the Union of the couple, the celebration will move onto the newly built tourney grounds of Fredericksburg for a Grand brawl between those that wish to partake, A prize of 250 mina will be awarded to the winner. INVITES All are welcome to attend, Though personal invitations are addressed to the following. Her Serene Grace, Renilde I, Archduchess of Petra and her noble pedigree. His Majesty (Ret.), Frederick Aurelian, and The House of Novellen The Most Honourable, Kasimir Amadeus and The House of Sarkozic Her Highness, Samira of Ba’as The Citizenry of The Petra The Citizenry of Stassion IN NOMINE FLAMAE ALBAE His Royal Highness, Richard Leonus Novellen, Count of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld Her Ladyship, Ottavia Kasimira Sarkozic OOC:

The Count of Stassion smiled the Sun's Smile after reading the missive proud to see his Castellan had returned to his craft!

"Find this man a teacher!" Exclaimed the the Count of Stassion a big supporter of Boon & Bane Industries

THE FEAST OF NEW BEGINNINGS, THE OPENING OF FREDERICKSBURG Issued and confirmed by, THE COUNTY OF STASSION On the 10th of Tobias' Bounty, 1936. TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE REALM AND NEIGHBORS BEYOND, Upon our arrival to Aevos, we traveled the continent in hopes to make a life for ourselves, new from the days long past. We eventually returned to my homeland of Petra. After some time I met with the Archduchess and her leadership. With some discussions and oaths, we were given the County of Stassion to build our home. The members of the County, upon reviewing the landscape, wasted no time in organizing a group of the finest architects to design Castle Aurelian and Fredericksburg. With haste we sent out all able-bodied members of the county to efficiently gather the materials to build a new place to call home. Right after, a group of excellent woodworkers, carpenters, and stonemasons instantly began working for the creation of the hold and township. Now that our architects and people have come together to see that our lands are now complete, we open our doors unto you. The people and our neighbors, to join us in merriment for a great feast. The County of Stassion wishes to invite the leaders, their respective lords and ladies, and citizens from: The Commonwealth of Petra, League of Veletz, Numendil, and the Kingdom of Aaun. Please join us in a feast in One Saint's Week from now, which will be hosted on the premises of Castle Aurelian and our town, Fredericksburg. To the Commonwealth of Petra, we formally invite: To the League of Veletz, we formally invite: To the Kingdom of Aaun, we formally invite: To Numendil, we formally invite: Personal Invitations, we formally invite: IN NOMINE FLAMAE ALBAE His Royal Highness, Richard Leonus of the House Novellen, Count of Stassion OOC:

The Former Duke of Stran frowned deeply at this missive brought to him by his son, he looked to him with pain in his eyes, "It is like outliving one's child. I promised I'd care for Anya and raise Anya per the dying wish of their father, Alexei. I failed. Even in retirement my duties fall short of their mark. May Godanistan watch over her now in the Skies above.." As Jan's son left his chambers, the Duke-Emeritus would pray quietly to himself as a time of death and mourning plagued his mind and nation.

To my great-granddaughter and the House of Reuss, I ride to Whitespire in hopes of meeting you proper. I have heard much of you and my descendants from your mother, may GOD keep her at peace. I have spent many years away from you all, but in this time of grieving, I write this letter to you dear Adelheid and your siblings as I ride to you in the coming Saint’s Day. SIGNED, Ser Leopold Ulrich von Reuss @Cubicita @Timer

"I love the Rangers of Merryweather!" commented the Count of Stassion eager to see what his friends new levy will accomplish!

Leopold Ulrich von Reuss, the first Margrave of Velen frowned deeply at the missive he had received, "Gott's penance unto me is that I no older than eighty years in this life.. see to outlive my descendants.. May my great-grandson outlive me and do great things in life."

“To think the young Knyaz I watched meander the streets of Vienne as a boy who grew into a great friend and future King now gone before his time.. it is unthinkable. May Godanistan watch over his children, and family.” Commented Ser Jan Ivanovich. As the Count of Stassion delivered his condolences to the Lady of Alba, he pondered as he roamed the streets of Whitespire alongside his bannerman Sarah Crow, "A father should never have to bury a son, may the White Flame watch over the Royal Family of Aaun and let us aid our neighbors in their time of need."

"Who would dare wish to bring harm to the national treasures and captains of industry, Boon & Bane?!" Exclaimed the former Duke of Stran outraged by this news.

A retired Duke of Stran read the missive with pride, a jovial expression across his face upon hearing the news, “May Godanistan bless my cousin and this child with good health and prosperous future.”

Amidst the construction of his keep, the Count of Stassion smiled the Sun’s Smile upon reading the missive, eager to visit and partake in the celebrations with his neighbors of Lemonhill!