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Written by Mother Josefina A depiction of three notable Reinmaren women, Gertrude Barclay, Isolde, and Adalfriede, respectively. With the recent death of the honorable Isolde von Kanunsberg, I feel the need to write about my late mother, Princess Adalfriede of Hexenwald. She reigned as the Princess of Minitz for forty-three years; she was a beacon of strength and kept herself steadfast in her noble position. Such was proven even when she met her demise, using her strength to cut open the throat of a werebeast. This very Princess was the first woman who taught me how to wield a weapon, to defend and kill an attacker; which she had knowledge of herself. Just hours after I prepared Isolde's body for her family to keep until the funeral, I found myself hysterically crying in the Kretzen city square. Fallen to my knees in my hysteria, I looked up at the sky in prayer. At that moment, I felt my mother’s presence; the sight of her face, radiating in the sun and clouds, gave me the strength to pick myself up from the gravel. My brother-in-law, Estmund, guided me to the Temple of Waldenic Martyrs where I continued to think of my mother and her late hirdwoman, Isolde. Too, I began to think of my late aunt, Gertrude Barclay, whose warm and cheerful spirit touched those around her, and those who knew her personally. It is nothing short of a miracle, for I have never been one to recover from my grief in the moment so quickly. CONCLUSION In summary, find the strength to rise from your grief; for your lost loved ones will look upon you with warm smiles from the skies above. They will always look down on you with love for the rest of your days. A CLOSING PRAYER Almighty GOD, peerless, omnipotent, omnipresent. Allow us to have hope amid grief, Guide us all through the dark with Your everlasting light, And grant us peace in Your presence. Amen. WER RASTET DER ROSTET MOTHER, JOSEFINA Court Chaplain of the Heather Court.

The woman Mother Josefina had known since she was a small child, had died an honorable, albeit harsh death. When Isolde's body was done being cared for, Josefina wept and prayed over the warrior's body.

☩ Penned by the HOUSE OF JAZLOWIECKI in the year of our Lord, 2007 IT IS ON THIS DAY, that the House of Jazlowiecki announces the death of its Margravine, Catherine Jazlowiecki, born as Catherine Éloïse Ashford de Lewes to the former Baron of Virdain, Henri Leufroy Ashford de Lewes. Catherine’s body was discovered in the ruins of Whitespire, situated in front of where the bridge to the Hand of Horen once stood. Her cause of death is still unknown, with no noticeable injuries except for malnourishment, and upon further inspection, her belongings had been tossed off into the body of water surrounding the ruins. The House will continue to investigate for suitable evidence of the cause of death. All that has been noted was the distance the late Margravine held towards people and those who knew her. SIGNED, The Most Honourable, Jan II Jazlowiecki Margrave of Grodno, Count of Warsovia, Baron of Jazlowiec.

HOUSE BARCLAY: The Religious Influence A THESIS ON THE HOUSE OF BARCLAY’S RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE OVER CANONDOM. Published by, Acolyte Josefina In the year of our Lord, 2006 INTRODUCTION I have composed this thesis inspired by the works of my late great-grandfather, Caius Primus, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon. My gratitude is held towards him and my mentor, Godfrey Bishop Casica. The House of Barclay has had a storied history throughout the realms. Their contributions to the Holy Mother Church have been many, with inspiring figures such as the Venerable High Pontiff Tylos I, High Pontiff Caius Primus, and others who I’ll be going over in this thesis. CAIUS PRIMUS Caius Primus, born as Brandt Barclay and the eldest son to the Venerable Leon I, Duke of Minitz, led an honorable life. He was the Duke of Minitz and later the Grand Prince of Minitz while serving under King Charles I and later James I of the United Kingdom of Aaun. He guided his subjects with piety and wisdom throughout his reign. In the year of 1936, Brandt abdicated the Grand Principality to his son, Ferdinand I. Not very long after, Brandt took up the cloth. His long service to the Church of the Canon led to his rising as the High Pontiff. Throughout his reign as the High Pontiff, he hunted darkspawn, was committed to justice, and was a man of the books. On one occasion, Azdrazi had made their way into Haense, which led to the Pontiff raising his sword against them, alongside one of his Cardinals. In the year of 1985, he marched as the High Pontiff to the siege of Hexicanum, slain at the hands of an undead. He has since been remembered as a beacon of piety, wisdom, and courage throughout his reign of the Canondom peoples. VEN. HIGH PONTIFF TYLOS I Born Alfred Barclay in the year 1753, to Osvald Anton Barclay. His family was well versed in the politics in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, which further led to his running for Maer of New Reza. Alfred’s tenure was only short of three years, due to his lack of inspiration and drive to continue working as the Maer, which led to his resignation. Alfred Barclay took inspiration from his grandfather, Anton Barclay, who was a Cardinal and Archbishop of Jorenus. He read the holy scrolls and countless prayer books. He became an apprentice under Bishop Benedict and was soon ordained. He spent his days working in the Church in New Reza and was later offered, and accepted, to be the chaplain of the Haense Royal Army, due to the outbreak of Ibleesian forces in the desert. It was in the year 1804 that the High Pontiff Owyn III elevated Father Alfred to the Patriarch of Jorenus, where he stood as a Patriarch for the Kingdom of Haense and the Kingdom of Norland. Later, he became the Cardinal of St. Tylos, and thirteen years later, he was elevated to the role of High Pontiff, where he chose to bear the name Tylos I. HIGH PONTIFF TYLOS III Tylos III, born as Klaus Barclay and the second born son to Ser Cedric Barclay. During the reign of Johanna Barclay, the Duchess of Reinmar, she entrusted the Pontiff Tylos III to hold regency over the Duchy. During a war between Oren and Hanseti-Ruska, Tylos III held a neutral anti-war stance. He stripped the ‘Defender of Faith’ role from Karl III of Haense, who originally had it due to his father, Bl. Sigismund III, who had aided in beating the Empire of Oren’s schism. Tylos III was called for aid when a plague of sickness broke out in the Royal Captial of Vienne, which led to Tylos sending members of the cloth to the Metropolitanate of Providentia. It was in the year 1886 that Tylos III held mass in the Basilica of Saint Heinrik, but unexpectedly died in the middle of his sermon. He was buried by his College of Cardinals. SAINT JOHANN OF REINMAR Johann Barclay, the eldest son to Erich I, Duke of Reinmar. St. Johann was the first Duke of Reinmar to be titled Prince of Sutica. Johann became a Duke at the age of three with his grandfather, Friedrich Barclay, as his regent due to Erich falling into a coma. Johann was demoted to the Dual Count of Reinmar-Kretzen as a child; Though his dutiful spirit led to his promotion to the Duke of Reinmar by Sigismund III of Haense. He served as the Lord Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska for over two decades under King Sigismund III and led the Brotherhood of Saint Karl in the Sinners War, where they marched against Oren. Johann successfully overcame two Orenian soldiers who had ambushed him. He managed to overpower the two soldiers, and when he was deemed victorious, the axe had been repaired beyond its broken state. After Johann’s death, a group of Barclay men were patrolling, but many were attacked by darkspawn. During their defeat, a bright light was seen from the skies, and the voice of Johann spoke to the Barclay soldiers, encouraging them to continue. Overall, the soldiers managed to defeat the darkspawn. SAINT NICOLAS THE MARTYR Nicolas Barclay, the eldest son of the High Pontiff Tylos I, was born in the year 1778 in New Reza on Arcas. He dedicated himself to the Holy Mother Church, advancing as a Holy Knight of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn and an Equester-Imperator of the Order of Exalted Owyn. He was also a secretary to High Pontiff Owyn III. St. Nicolas was beatified for his sacrifice in the Red Diet of Karosgrad, where he defended multiple clergymen against the Imperial State Army; he was killed due to his support of Owyn III. High Pontiff Tylos II later canonized him. CONCLUSION In summary, those of the House of Barclay have shown consistently that they are steadfast in their beliefs. From leaders to inspirational figures, ones who have left a great impact on those who knew, and those who choose to remember and read about them. The importance of reading about House Barclay’s religious influence stems from a moral beacon, which guides people with the teachings of Canondom. This House has helped shape the Canonist people and their relationship with divine faith. With this thesis' completion, may the cooperation of House Barclay and the Holy Mother Church be fruitful and virtuous under GOD's grace. SIGNED, ACOLYTE, JOSEFINA REFERENCES HSH, BRANDT BARCLAY, THE REINMAREN GAVELKIND HPG, JOHANNA KLAUDIA BARCLAY, THE REINMAREN REGENCY THE PONTIFICAL CHANCERY, SEDE VACANTE HH, HIGH PONTIFF IUDAES SECUNDUS, LEGENDA SANCTORUM OR THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS; VOLUME II HL, BRANDT BARCLAY, THE WALDENIAN PRAYER BOOK THE KAROSGRAD TIMES HH, TYLOS II, NONUS AUREA BULLA JORENUS

WINTER ADORNMENT FESTIVAL DAS WINTERSCHMUCKFESTIVAL | THE WINTER ADORNMENT FESTIVAL Issued by Acolyte Josefina In the year of our Lord 2006 ÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON REINMAR, IN THE SPIRIT OF JUBILATION, the Waldenian people celebrate a newfound tradition. All are cordially invited to participate in the upcoming event taking place in the city of Kretzen. Reimmar's palace gardens will be the venue for the celebration. To kick off the festivities, participants will have the opportunity to make wreaths. Supplies will be provided, including branches from the Ferdenwald, holly flowers, and ivy plants. After the wreaths have been made, an opportunity to make tree ornaments using a variety of provided materials will take place. To conclude the crafts, trays of festive desserts will be distributed for those to enjoy. INVITATIONS THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH His Holiness, HARRENTZEDEK, High Pontiff of the Holy Mother Church. The College of Cardinals. The Diet of Bishops. The Clergy of Clement and Evaristus. TO THE REALMS OF CANONDOM His Royal Majesty, KARL IV, King of the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the Haeseni people. Her Royal Majesty, ADALIA, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra and the Petran peoples. Her Royal Majesty, TAR-CARANETH, Queen of the Kingdom of Númendil and the Númenedain people. His Royal Highness, JOHN CASIMIR, Prince of Monterosa and the Balianite peoples. ATSUKO, Shugo of Sakuragakure and the Oyashiman people. TO THE WALDENIC DIET His Highness, FRIEDRICH, Elector of Merryweather-Alstreim. The Most Honourable, LEUFROY VON REUSS, Elector of Velen. The Most Honourable, AUREL VON THEONUS, Elector of Vohenheim. The Most Honourable, FRIEDRICH VON AUGUSTEN, Elector of Hohengarten. Envoys of the Salvian Syndicate. The Waldenian Peoples. TO THE ALLIES OF THE PRINCIPALITY Her Excellency, ILLYRIA, Princess of the Principality of Celia’nor and the Celia’norian people. TO THE TRIBESPEOPLE His Grace, THEODEMAR VON KANUNSBERG, Duke of Kanunsberg and his noble pedigree. His Lordship, OSWALD VON WESENBURG, Baron of Wesenburg and his noble pedigree. His Lordship, LAMBERT VON BRANDTHOF, Baron of Brandthof and his noble pedigree. The Reinmaren Peoples. WER RASTET, DER ROSTET ACOLYTE, JOSEFINA

THE FUNERAL OF IN REINMAR DIE BEERDIGUNG VON FÜRST UND FÜRSTIN VON REINMAR | THE FUNERAL OF PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF REINMAR Issued by the Princess in Reinmar, the Seneschal of the Heather Court and Lady Josefina In the year of our Lord, 2003 ÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON REINMAR, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2003, the esteemed Princess of Minitz and Lady Vandalore sustained mortal injuries after putting a potential threat to her blade. With grief in our hearts we depart the brave and noble Chieftess, who rid her people of a danger waiting to strike, in this last heroic act marking a tenure of sacrifice and effort. Just months later, our beloved Prince in Reinmar, Leon II, succumbed to the heartbreak of his wife’s death, passing away in his chamber. Forever, the two are reunited. After a service in the temple of Waldenic Martyrs led by Father Godfrey, Leon’s body will be burnt upon a pyre alongside his belongings, with his wife Adalfriede, and her horse, Lon, so that they may ride together for eternity in the Ferdenwald. Those who were named in the Princess’s will should speak to Princess Frederica or Isolde von Kanunsberg to claim their belongings. INVITATIONS THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH His Holiness, FLEEPER, High Pontiff of the Holy Mother Church. The College of Cardinals. The Diet of Bishops. The Clergy of Clement and Evaristus. TO THE REALMS OF CANONDOM His Royal Majesty, MARIUS III, King of the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the Haeseni people. His Apostolic Majesty, MARK, King of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun and the Aaunic peoples. Her Royal Majesty, ADALIA, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra and the Petran peoples. His Eminence, IVAN, The Cardinal-Regent of the Kingdom of Balian and the Balianite peoples. Her Royal Majesty, TAR-CARANETH, Queen of the Kingdom of Númendil and the Númenedain people. ATSUKO, Shugo of Sakuragakure and the Oyashiman people. TO THE WALDENIC DIET Her Highness, JOHANNA, Elector of Merryweather-Alstreim. The Most Honourable, LEUFROY VON REUSS, Elector of Velen. The Most Honourable, AUREL VON THEONUS, Elector of Vohenheim. The Most Honourable, FRIEDRICH VON AUGUSTEN, Elector of Hohengarten. Envoys of the Salvian Syndicate. The Waldenian Peoples. TO THE ALLIES OF THE PRINCIPALITY Her Excellency, ILLYRIA, Princess of the Principality of Celia’nor and the Celia’norian people. TO THE TRIBESPEOPLE His Grace, THEODEMAR VON KANUNSBERG, Duke of Kanunsberg and his noble pedigree. His Lordship, OSWALD VON WESENBURG, Baron of Wesenburg and his noble pedigree. His Lordship, ANSELM VON BRANDTHOF, Baron of Brandthof and his noble pedigree. The Reinmaren Peoples. WER RASTET, DER ROSTET HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, FREDERICA, GMSTSR, Princess in Reinmar and of Sutica, Duchess of Reinmar, Countess of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Sankt Johannsburg, Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Chieftess of the Reinmaren HER LADYSHIP, WILHELMINA VON BRANDTHOF, Baroness of Sigradz and Hussen, Seneschal of the Heather Court HER LADYSHIP, JOSEFINA VON WESENBURG

Josefina sat inside her chambers, her face buried in her hands. Every passerby could hear the cries escaping from the woman in the early mornings and late hours each day. With great effort, Josefina preoccupied herself with making jewelry some days, only for it to be piled on her shelf. For it felt like little could fill the hole in her heart.

Josefina, the daughter to the once Princess and Vandalore, and to the elderly Prince Leon, the second of his name. Josefina thought about her last encounter with Adalfriede, ever since she had been escorted home from Numendil and the news had been broken to her by her brother-in-law, Bernhardt, who was unable to calm her. Adalfriede arrived at the Barony of Wesenburg and had asked Josefina if the dinner she hosted had gone well. Josefina explained how it was attacked by a Frank loyalist and then mentioned, "She arrived. And left early. Otto tried to make her leave from the start." "And it did not occur to you to prevent that from happening?" The Princess's words, filled with disbelief, rang in Josefina's ears as her shoulders were squeezed unbearably tight by her. But Adalfriede wasn't one to stay mad forever. "It was a nice feast, either way!" Josefina tried to reason after she had told Adalfriede that Sir Otto, was one of the afflicted. "Thank you for hosting this feast, Josefina. I am sure it was lovely, before all this unpleasantness." The temporary relief Josefina felt, her simple mind thought that was the end of it, and that all would be dealt with better next time. There was no next time, Josefina realized as she stood in front of her mother's corpse, inconsolable, embracing her father, Leon, tightly.

A WESENBURG DINNER Issued by Josefina von Wesenburg In the year of our Lord, 2002 After an elongated absence of activity in the lands of Wesenburg, I have deemed it fit to call together the families of Barclay and Wesenburg for a family dinner. There will be fine wines and delicate foods aplenty provided for this gathering; however, I also encourage those in attendance to bring their own delicacies to share if they so desire. There will be an opportunity for attendees to spar amongst each other after the feast. FORMAL INVITATIONS EXTEND TO His Royal Majesty, Marius III, King of Hanseti-Ruska Her Royal Highness, Frederica I, Princess in Reinmar and of Sutica His Royal Highness, Leon II, Prince in Reinmar and of Minitz Her Royal Highness, Adalfriede of Hexenwald, Princess of Minitz His Lordship, Erwin Leofric, Baron of Sigradz and Hussen His Lordship, Otto Stroheim, Burgrave of Langenkirch His Lordship, Anselm von Brandthof, Baron of Brandthof His Lordship, Oswald von Wesenburg, Baron of Wesenburg PERSONAL INVITATIONS EXTEND TO Her Ladyship, Lieselotte von Wesenburg Her Ladyship, Violet von Wesenburg Her Ladyship, Brigitte von Wesenburg His Lordship, Bernhardt von Wesenburg Her Ladyship, Isolde von Kanunsberg His Lordship, Andrei Otto Kortrevich Her Royal Highness, Oliviya Lorina, Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska Her Royal Highness, Isabel Adryana, Duchess of Rothswald Ser Joakim Colborn HER LADYSHIP, JOSEFINA VON WESENBURG

"Finally," said Catherine Jazlowiecki, who now decided to make her way to the Kingdom

i brought him back to life

im innocent nacho is right here

FULL NAME: Catherine Jazlowiecki AGE: 29 LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: March of Grodno BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: alienn2 (discord)

Josefina found Isolde sitting amongst the pews of the temple and joined the womans side in prayer. She had fond memories of Alfred, ones that she could recall as hilarious, and so forth. After spending a few hours of prayer, she left the temple, and aimlessly wandered the streets of Kretzen.

Catherine, the mother of the young Bianka, ultimately decided that the girl attend the festivities alongside a chosen babysitter.

☩ Penned by the Margravine-consort of Grodno, Catherine of Virdain in the year of our Lord, 1988 ☩ By the Grace of God, the Honourable House of Jazlowiecki extends a most cordial invitation to friends, peers, and esteemed citizens of the realm to join in the celebration of the fifth nameday of Mikołaj Jan Jazlowiecki, and to partake in his formal introduction as the Heir of the House Jazlowiecki. Grodnoids preparing for Mikołaj’s party ☩ The great celebration will be held in the newly restored March of Grodno, now standing tall on the ruins of Castle Apracz. A sumptuous feast followed by fine entertainment shall delight you. THE CELEBRATION Guests will be served with a selection of traditional Lechian dishes. The menu presents Pierogi, expertly crafted dumplings with an assortment of savoury fillings; Gołąbki, meticulously prepared cabbage rolls filled with a harmonious blend of meat and rice; and Zurek, a sour rye soup known for its distinctive tangy flavor and hearty ingredients. Once everyone has concluded their feast, the evening will continue with a fighting competition held at the Grodno tavern. Participants will have the opportunity to brawl with an opponent, with a reward of 50 minae awaiting the victor who chooses to compete for the prize. After the festivities, there will be a double layer lemon cake that will be served to Mikołaj and all the guests followed by gift giving from the young heir himself. FORMAL INVITATIONS EXTEND TO His Royal and Apostolic Majesty, Charles II., King of Aaun And his royal pedigree. His Highness, Johannes von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather And his noble pedigree. The Most Honorable, Siegmund von Reuss, Margrave of Velen And his noble pedigree. His Royal Highness, John Valentinus Alstion-Enswerp, Count of Enswerp And his noble pedigree. The Right Honorable, Emilio Varoche, Count of Ves And his noble pedigree. His Lordship, Philip Laurent Halcourt, Baron of Artois And his noble pedigree. His Lordship, Louis-Caspian, Baron of Rosius And his noble pedigree. PERSONAL INVITES EXTEND TO Citizens of the County of Enswerp Her Royal and Apostolic Majesty, Hedwig of Warsovia Her Royal Highness, Alicia Julia, Countess-consort of Enswerp Sir Jon de Lewes His Eminence, Jean Cardinal Saint Godwin THE MOST HONOURABLE, Jan II Jazlowiecki, Margrave of Grodno, Count of Warsovia, Baron of Jazlowiec, Lord-Mayor of Whitespire. THE MOST HONOURABLE, Catherine of Virdain, Margravine-consort of Grodno, Countess-consort of Warsovia, Baroness-consort of Jazlowiec. HIS LORDSHIP, Mikołaj Jan of House Jazlowiecki, Baron of Krakovia.

Catherine decided to write a letter to her brother Jon, out of the blue.

The Countess-consort of Warsovia, Catherine, read the missive within the walls of Podkamień. "Very wise words, my friend," she said with a satisfied nod as she regarded Charles' missive.

Josefina, the great-granddaughter of the High Pontiff, entered the Haeseni church after she had seen two guards carrying a body inside. Upon seeing the body of the fallen Caius Primus, she hurriedly made her way to the dais, falling to her knees beside her beloved great-grandfather with a tearful expression. "You were too good for this wretched realm, grandpa Caius. I'll look after my father for you." So did Josefina make that promise, and she swore to herself that she would fulfill it.

A NOBLE UNION Issued by THE BARONY OF WESENBURG In the year of our Lord, 1984 LET IT BE KNOWN, that Lady Josefina Barclay and Lord Eduard von Wesenburg have wed in a private ceremony officiated by Matthias Bishop Gelimar. Close family and friends witnessed the union within the sacred walls of the Temple of Waldenic Martyrs in Kretzen. The couple's courtship was arranged by Lady Josefina’s father, Prince Leon II, and Lord Eduard’s father, Baron Roland von Wesenburg. Both fathers agreed with this arrangement and oversaw it when the two reached adulthood. WER RASTET, DER ROSTET HIS LORDSHIP, EDUARD VON WESENBURG HER LADYSHIP, JOSEFINA VON WESENBURG

PODWÓJNE BŁOGOSŁAWIEŃSTWO A Double Blessing ☩ Penned by the Count of Warsovia, JAN II. JAZLOWIECKI in the year of our Lord, 1984 IT IS ON THIS DAY, the 9th of Sigismund’s End, that the Count and Countess of Warsovia announce the birth of twins. The heir to the County of Warsovia, a healthy boy, has been bestowed the name Mikołaj Jan and granted the title Baron of Krakovia. Born a mere five minutes after, came a healthy girl given the name Joanna Pawłowa. The twins are scheduled to be baptized in a private ceremony in the upcoming year. His Lordship, Jan II. Jazlowiecki Count of Warsovia. Her Ladyship, Catherine Jazlowiecki Countess-consort of Warsovia.

Josefina visited her nephew Erwin whenever she was allowed, beaming with joy and preparing many gifts for the boy.

i'd like to mention i meant to put yes for the first 2 questions ..

following this, what is the name of your loyal steed?

Catherine Jazlowiecki looked upon John of Aaun as he walked up to the altar to wish her his congratulations. The newly wedded woman, once John's ward, took the monarch's hand at that moment to offer her profound respect. Catherine's head lowered, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for everything you have done. Long live the King!" The woman shouted, her voice echoing throughout the chapel. Something in her felt that his health was deteriorating, so she gave John all the words she wished to say to him many years ago.