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"Blue Hair... Pronounce..." shivered Marcelicort de Vuiller, Duke of Lorinaquilae, "Sign of... the TIMES!"

"" says Ledicort de Senna, cofounder of the House of Senna. @Mescaffier

Issued and averred by the office of the IMPERIAL ARCHCHANCELLOR ✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN; . . . that by this writ the Imperial Chancellery, in service to the Crown, aims to fill extant vacancies to the Privy of Middelan and hereunto appoints Sir Arn Honeywine to the seat of Imperial Grand Knight, effective as of the promulgation of this missive. The Grand Knight is the chief officer over the Imperial Order of the Red Dragon, and is tasked to oversee all subsidiary chapters as well as maintaining constant inspection of all knightly orders within the Empire. Additionally, he is to manage staff, squireship, and host tournaments and other events for the continuation of the Imperial Gentry’s rich martial culture. By right of this office, the Imperial Grand Knight may exercise his right to partake in all matters of the Privy of Middelan and remain in direct communication with the Imperial Archchancellor. Current Imperial Grand Knight His Imperial Excellency, Sir Arn Honeywine AVE IMPERIUM! H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina.

Issued and averred by the office of the IMPERIAL CROWN ✠ HEED, LEAL SONS OF HOREN; . . . and have it be known by our Imperial Writ that Earoslav of the House of Rostova is henceforth, in perpetuity through the will of the Crown, afforded the stewardship of the former lands of the Ravenstates, excluding the County of Stirland - hereinafter referred to as only ‘coronet’ - through the instrument of vassalage, bearing the title of Duke of Krukiv. It is for their steadfast loyalty to the House of Horen and the Emperor of Man, and their storied connections to the lands enfeoffed, that we deem the Duke of Krukiv of the sobriety and sound mind necessary for bearing the responsibility of this coronet. In addition, the Imperial Crown affirms the Rostovan claim to the Amador Counties of Mondstadt, Vendere, Crestfall and Gravelhold, to hold and to keep under the same prescriptions described herein. The rights of vassalage are recognized and confirmed forthwith upon the promulgation of this instrument, afforded now and to Earoslav Rostova’s generations, passing the titles, lands, and coronet to a designated heir at the time of death, abdication, or otherwise. The obligations of vassalage are inscribed to be compulsory for now and all ages, unless they are amended by strictly written and promulgated consent of the Emperor, to be as thus; ✠ Collect and administer taxes, be it over land, housing or commerce within their coronet, ✠ Uphold law and peace within their coronet, in accordance to Imperial and local laws, ✠ Pay the negotiated tribute to the Imperial Crown, ✠ Counsel and advice in times of peace, ✠ And raise levies, donate weaponry, and make resources available in the Empire’s defence. Let it be known, henceforth; Earoslav Rostova Duke of Krukiv, Count of Mondstadt, Vendere, Crestfall and Gravelhold. AVE IMPERIUM! H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM

Coarse coughs into a bloodied napkin. He had smoked from eleven to nineteen, unsupervised as the boy had been. A foul grip on his torso threatened to burst his lungs right open, posture held upright by a stick. Of all the things that kept him stood, that cane fell short of she. Trembling hands over a crumpled parchment. The greatest years of his youth slipped away grain by grain from his nervy grip, down and to the shore at his feet. They fell as he did, down stairs and onto clinic floors. But she, like the tide, washed it all away into the sea. Heavy eyes toward a cloudy sky. His whole body had felt a part of it; of the clouds and the breeze, of the sun and the cold tiles of the rooftop. Like many, they ought’ve been his last moments. But swift like the wind, she had gone. It was until now that he understood her inaction. Selfishly did he only remember these, and not the rest. They hadn’t been the pretty things, nor the happy things, but rarely had any of it. She had been present in them as much as he had. Though ego had kept him from voicing it, he had always held the same respect for her, even as she built a high pedestal for him to stand on. To both their follies, all that she had turned her head up in appraisal made a distance too far for him to reach and raise her up along with. It was a silent regret upon that plinth, to realize he was truly the last.

"You'd do best not to underestimate the Qalasheen lobbies," warns Ledicort, to whatever narrative-device character he rambled to, "They're good and loyal voters!"

An elder pharisee receives word far too late, but just early enough. The yellow of his robe, the hue of the Horizon, presses down upon his wisened, scraggly form like a celestial thumb of a hand hunching his back forwards in exhaustion. Wistful eyes sag with dark circles, downturned to the stacks of paper on his office desk. Despite himself, there were no tears nor seething groans, but only a drift of nostalgia. Nimble arms fold around his midsection as he sees the island of his home, the eagles' nest, and the faces of Emilija and his sisters and his brothers and his father. They all judge in their particular ways, some not at all. Time had marred their expressions beyond recognition. He could only trust himself to remember his eldest. He saw that face on every birch tree, on clean marble tiles, on elaborate flower crowns. Even if they wouldn't allow him presence and jubilation, he did, and privately celebrated her nuptials. At least his father couldn't deny him that. He dares to stretch his gangly bones from his seat and head south to the markets, a skip in his step. He'd send a gift.

… as preserved by… Issued and averred by the office of the IMPERIAL ARCHCHANCELLOR His Imperial Majesty, Tiberias I Horen, Emperor of Man & His Imperial Highness, Hadrian Tiberias Horen, Imperial Crown Prince ON THE FUNCTION OF THE IMPERIAL PRIVY It is through the Imperial Crown’s delegated authority that the councillors and advisors of the Imperial Privy handle executive matters of governance at the Emperor’s will. The creation, amendment, and derogation of Privy seats may only be made at the Crown’s convenience, as long as they suffice in addressing all means of administration to ensure the realm’s prosperity and bureaucratic efficiency. The councilors of the Imperial Privy are expected to fulfill their duties to the Crown without bias or being clouded by their own personal or familial ambitions. Their duty is, first and foremost, to ensure that His Imperial Majesty’s vision for the Empire is implemented and that his dictates are followed to the letter. They are also expected to advise the Emperor or Archchancellor when called upon to do so. Furthermore, the Imperial Privy has a responsibility to attend to the maintenance of the Empire and the Emperor’s personal holdings. The well being of the Empire’s citizenry must always be in the hearts of every councilor on the Imperial Privy as an extension of the Emperor’s own benevolence toward his subjects. Additionally, if explicitly called upon by His Imperial Majesty to do so, they may also be expected to serve as part of a regency council until such a time as he has returned from an extended leave of absence or his heir has come of age. ON THE COMPETENCY OF THE INDIVIDUAL OFFICES Privy Councillors are tasked with forming and organizing lesser offices in a ministry, under the supervision of the Archchancellor, with hierarchic clearance levels for the creation of jobs and deputization of tasks. Ministries may only operate within their jurisdictions, and interministerial matters are to be adjudicated by the Archchancellor or his office. THE ARCHCHANCELLOR ✷ . . . of the Imperial Chancellery The second-most temporal authority in the Empire, the Archchancellor works at the Imperial Crown’s behest to ensure its agenda is fulfilled appropriately through the executive instruments of government. Foremost, the Archchancellor forms and leads the Privy Council, steering its direction and instructing administrative policy, as well as settling internal cabinet disputes and keeping checks and balances. As the highest ranking advisor, the Archchancellor keeps constant communication with the Emperor, and moderates petitions during Imperial Court. Additionally, in this vein, it is the Archchancellor’s duty to form a regency council and maintain standard operations during interregnums, until the most legitimate heir is able to ascend to the throne. However, the Archchancellor’s tasks extend to maintaining a diplomatic corps under his office, being invested in the Empire’s foreign affairs, signing and sealing any and all treaties and contracts before presenting them to the Emperor. The Archchancellor holds office until retirement, death, or dismissal by the Emperor, whose will is singular and absolute over this bureau. Current Archchancellor His Imperial Excellency, Ledicort de Senna, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN ✷ . . . of the Imperial Courts The Lord Chamberlain is the appointed steward over the Imperial Court. While the Empress retains supreme authority over the courts, the Chamberlain is meant to serve as their deputy in all matters pertaining to culture and high society. Their mandate therefore lies not only in managing the domestic affairs of the imperial household, but in actively curating and shaping the culture of Man. They are also tasked with planning and organizing events across the span of both the Crownlands and the greater empire. This entails coordinating with the membership of the imperial peerage and the nobility to plan great celebrations for public holidays, religious festivals, and other important social gatherings for all Mankind. Finally, the last of their duties is that they are entrusted with hiring and recruiting courtiers and artisans to fill the ranks of the Imperial Court. They are compelled to keep a personnel registry for these purposes and a vast array of professionals on retainer to maintain the health and prestige of the court as well as assist the Empress in her own courtly initiatives and duties. Current Lord Chamberlain His Imperial Excellency, Edward Alstion, Archduke of Alba THE LORD TREASURER ✷ . . . of the Imperial Treasury The Lord Treasurer serves as the chief architect of all fiscal policy in the Empire. They are tasked with crafting a budget for the Imperial Crown, and are further expected to ensure that the budget remains balanced throughout their tenure. Similarly, the Treasurer is also expected to ensure that enough capital is present within the imperial treasury to compensate the soldiery, maintain an adequate warchest for the defense of Mankind, and respond to natural disasters and other such crises. Their mandate further compels them to coordinate with all other members of the privy council to ensure that every expenditure is properly catalogued, that all spending remains efficient, and that the ministries of the Imperial Crown are receiving the funds needed to perform their missions. All stewards and state enterprises under the direct purview of the Imperial Crown are also compelled to report to the Lord Treasurer, with a registry being kept of all personnel employed to the Crown’s direct holdings. They are furthermore tasked to ensure that such personnel are properly organized, available, and on retainer at all times to guarantee a steady stream of income for the purposes of good governance. Current Lord Treasurer His Imperial Excellency, Hugh le Gras THE LADY JUSTICIAR ✷ . . . of the Imperial Justiciary The Lady Justiciar is tasked with overseeing all matters pertaining to the administration of civil and criminal law within the borders of the Empire. Their primary responsibility is to arbitrate lesser disputes in the Emperor’s name as per the directives that they receive from the Imperial Crown. To this end, they are empowered to establish courts, stipulate legal procedure, create and maintain a code of law, and otherwise take steps to create and maintain a hierarchical ministry of judges, lawyers, and prosecutors to virtuously administer the Emperor’s justice. Furthermore, a registry of all personnel is to be maintained to be called upon at a moment’s notice for the purposes of maintaining the rule of law and defending the Emperor’s peace. Current Lady Justiciar Her Imperial Excellency, Helena de Senna, Margravine of Mount Santa-Lorina THE IMPERIAL MARSHAL ✷ . . . of the Imperial Army The Imperial Marshal is charged both with leading the Crownlands military and organizing the various levies of the Empire in its defense. Furthermore, he is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the Emperor’s subjects and all lands under the Empire’s protection. To this end, he is tasked with maintaining banners the Crownlands may deploy in defense of the Empire, the True Faith, and the Emperor’s peace at a moment’s notice. The training and recruitment of soldiers is to be undertaken, and the soldiers of said army employed to ensure uphold the Emperor’s law and ensure security within the Empire’s borders. Furthermore, he is tasked with organizing wargames that will further train the armies and levies of the Empire and maintain combat readiness across all imperial forces. Current Lord Marshal His Imperial Excellency, Manfred von Berkhoven THE IMPERIAL GRAND KNIGHT ✷ . . . of the Imperial Order of the Red Dragon The Imperial Grand Knight is tasked with overseeing all knightly orders within the boundaries of the Empire, as well as the raising of squires and the creation of knights under the direct purview of the Imperial Crown. The epitome of chivalry and martial acumen, the Imperial Grand Knight is also responsible for hosting tournaments to demonstrate the skills of the gentrymen and celebrate the Empire’s tremendous martial acclaim. They are also compelled to maintain a codex of all knightly orders and their membership within the borders of the Empire to be called upon at a moment’s notice. Current Imperial Grand Knight His Imperial Excellency, Sir Sirius Mareno THE LORD PRAETOR ✷ . . . of the Imperial Crownlands The Lord Praetor is an ad hoc, seat-holding position tasked with overseeing matters of intraimperial bellicose conflict, adjudicating over the prescribed rules of engagement and war goals and being impartial in the tracking of victory conditions. Working closely with the Imperial Marshal and Justiciar, in military and judicial matters respectively, the Praetor hears complaints specifically pertaining to these matters, and executes the Emperor’s will where necessary. Current Lord Praetor His Imperial Excellency, Coenraed van Aert, Prince of Blackvale A V E I M P E R I V M H V M A N I T A S I N V I C T A “Für Gott und Kaiser,” HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders, Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith. BVRGVNDIA IMPERIVM HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort de Senna, Imperial Archchancellor, Lord Patrician of Lemon Hill, Margrave of Mount Santa-Lorina.

"The Lemon Hill Lemons, you mean..." quips he to the Lady Justiciar, "Probably for the best after our last season!"

An Archchancellor sits similarly at his own desk. "We're so back," he echoes, and drafts a letter.

R O Y A L A P P O I N T M E N T to the P R I V Y C O U N C I L S.A 230 Faithful Sons of Burgundy, It is by this writ that the Crown aims to fill extant vacancies on the Kingdom’s Privy Council, appointing hereunto Helena Casimira to the position of Lady Magister, to maintain goodly and virtuous justice throughout His Royal Majesty’s Kingdom, through rule of law and due process. It is hereby instructed of the Lady Magister to work alongside the Chancellor in erecting the privy council, to support in the creation of a provisional code of laws, courts to adjudicate over judicial matters, and maintain a census of all active jurists in the Kingdom. By taking on this seat, the Lady Magister may exercise her right to partake in all matters of the privy meeting and help further build the nation as one unified humanity. Jurists and legal experts interested in a Magistrate position are urged to contact the Lady Magister for an interview. Deus Magnus. •• ━━━━━ •• ✠ •• ━━━━━ •• B V R G V N D I A E I N V I C T A HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House van Aert, King of Burgundy, Duke of Middelan, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Patriarch-Dynast of the Pertinaxi, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Ledicort of Lemon Hill, Lord Chancellor of Burgundy Chancellor of the Pontifical Curia

R O Y A L A P P O I N T M E N T to the P R I V Y C O U N C I L S.A 230 Faithful Sons of Burgundy, It is by this writ that the Crown aims to fill extant vacancies on the Kingdom’s Privy Council, appointing hereunto Hugh le Gras to the position of Lord Treasurer, to collect tax and tribute, and any other sort of national revenue, as well as tracking expenditure to ensure proper function of the Crown’s ministries. It is hereby instructed of the Treasurer to work alongside the Chancellor in erecting the privy council, to build the necessary hierarchy for the Treasury’s office and employ deputy leadership positions. Additionally, prioritizing to control the deficit and create tax policy, establishing state enterprises for alternative income. By taking on this seat, the Lord Treasurer may exercise his right to partake in all matters of the privy meeting and help further build the nation as one unified humanity. Interested applicants to the Treasury in stewardry or state business positions are urged to contact the Treasury's administration for an interview. Deus Magnus. •• ━━━━━ •• ✠ •• ━━━━━ •• B V R G V N D I A E I N V I C T A HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House van Aert, King of Burgundy, Duke of Middelan, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Patriarch-Dynast of the Pertinaxi, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Ledicort of Lemon Hill, Lord Chancellor of Burgundy Chancellor of the Pontifical Curia

Ethan'Ael Voidoupolous perks his brow upon reading the missive. He would put down his cup of tea and comment to himself "Hmm.. Canonist idiots, so close-minded" then he would pick up his sword and practice his swinging

Ledicort mourns the death of yet another scion of Kazimir Jumbo. "He (Kazimir) was a good man, you know..." he says, in the company of Erwin I (@Timer), most likely having broken into his palace.

"Hip-Hip-Hooray!" says Joseph Fellowmere, sailor and entrepreneur, in the presence of his father.

Expansion on an Earlier Promulgated Curial Declaration. . . To the Faithful of Canondom, As assuredly as the mandate of divine justice is the prerogative of the Temple of the True Faith, the ‘Covenant’ of sacrilege is again as before foiled decisively in the field of battle, and the day draws ever nearer when the Tribunal of the Holy Host shall preside in New Valdev and account for the disobedient their manifold crimes against the Lord and His Church. Let it be known that the obstinate and stiffnecked foes of the Lord and His Church shall be afforded the damnation of their unrepentant lords. The stubbornness of the Excommunicated has cost the common man and gentry who are called to serve them in arms not only the peril of their very lives but also the standing of their soul. Because what shall be the defense of those who have marched against the Church in arms when stood before the Pearly Gates? That the loyalty to a lord temporal, disobedient and unrepentant, had, after all, surpassed loyalty to The LORD Himself? It is folly to follow in the sealed doom of another's. No righteous man need shed their lifeblood and suffer the loss of their estate for the sake of the Excommunicant. To those for whom obedience to the Church is regarded, who with prudence review the nearing times, know that Mercy is the domain of the Lord and subsequently the mantle of His Church still. Be it known that every Household, noble or common still in defiance of the Church need not follow in the extinction of their lords. To those who see the Lord's justice is nigh, the Temple of the True Faith extends amnesty and return to graces to its Faithful flock. To those vehement in their hate of the Lord's Ministry, they shall be tried duly, and the inheritance of the wicked shall become the bounty of the righteous. Until such a time as closely hastens as when the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Kingdom of Balian, the Kingdom of Hyspia and the Commonwealth of Petra, in their perpetrated attacks on the Most Holy Temple, are defeated in battle and brought to heel before the Lord, the gates of redemption shall not remain barred to those within the domains who know that the morrow is the dominion of the Lord and His Justice. The Divine Right to Rule of the sacrilegious princes, deriving the entirety of its vested authority from the Lord and His Church, as per Scripture and Horenic tradition, is rendered obsolete as a result of their Excommunication and belligerence against the Church. The regal and princely Crowns of the aforementioned are bereft of their divine mandate, that very power that substantiates them, and possess no prerogative to lord over Horenkind; HENCEFORTH, the oaths of vassalage sworn to Excommunicant Joren Manfred of Hanseti-Ruska, Excommunicant John of Balian, Excommunicant Therin of the Petra, and Excommunicant Amarantha of Hyspia, are hereby through the Apostolic Right derived by the Laurels of the Exalted, by Decree of the Pontifical Curia representing the Pontifex in Absentia, declared null and void, for a vow made before the Lord cannot be perpetuated in defiance to Him, and shall no longer bind a vassal to their criminal suzerain in loyalty of arms and/or service. Therefore the order, and not mere request, though by free will remaining ultimately a choice: To Landed Noble Houses of the covenant, to contact: Enrique Cardinal Du Loc ( @tasty_cheesecake), James Caridnal Rhosmark ( @Malins Welcome) or Auris Vourkehardt (@Tainga), to discuss the terms of amnesty and realignment and the consequent accommodations and/or land grants, depending on the size of your vassal/family/title, in either the Pontifical States or the Kingdom of Numendil. To Commoners, Gentry and Unlanded Noble Houses of the covenant, to contact: Cornelius Fellowmere (@Norgeth) or Auris Vourkehardt (@Tainga), to discuss terms of amnesty and realignment and the consequent procurement of housing and employment in the Pontifical States or the Kingdom of Numendil. Leave while you may the path of destruction, for the righteous and Faithful need not suffer in vain. Failure to accept proffered mercy will bear great consequences not only on your soul but on your title and house. In Faith, The Pontifical Curia THE PONTIFF LIVES GOD IS WITH US! THE PONTIFF LIVES GOD IS WITH US! THE PONTIFF LIVES GOD IS WITH US!

High Priest of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD; by promulgation of the Chancellery of the Church of the Canon does decree… ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ SECTION I - Opening Prayer SECTION II - Episcopal Appointments SECTION III - Commissions to the High Court SECTION IV - Consistory of the Collegiate SECTION V - Curial Appointments SECTION VI - Quadrumvirate Appointments SECTION VII - Veneration SECTION VIII - Canonizations ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ SECTION I OPENING PRAYER May GOD be gracious unto us and bless us exceedingly above all creation, let him shine His face upon us that we may be known over all the nations. Let the descendants praise and extoll you with happy voices, let all the peoples praise and bow down before the LORD. For with Thee is abundant grace, justice, and mercy. Let the peoples praise and glorify you with happy voices, with timbrel and with dance, let all the people praise and glorify thee. For surely the LORD is with us and has blessed us, let all the ends of His creation know and fear Him! Amen! SECTION II EPISCOPAL APPOINTMENTS It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that our Pontifical Office elevates and consecrates the following members of the Order of the Ordained Presbyterium into the Order of the Episcopate; PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS . . . to be shepherded by His Grace, Alaric Patriarch Jorenus, BISHOPRIC OF ALTAMIRANO . . . to be shepherded by His Grace, Enrique Bishop Altamirano, BISHOPRIC OF MIKDANBERG . . . to be shepherded by His Grace, Shaulbert Bishop Mikdanberg. SECTION III COMMISSIONS TO THE HIGH COURT It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that our Pontifical Office commissions the following lawmen to the High Court in perpetuity; JUSTICE OF THE COURT, His Apostolic Excellency, Fr. Ledicort A. Vuiller, JUSTICE OF THE COURT, His Excellency, Fr. Wenceslas Bainbridge, JUSTICE OF THE COURT, His Excellency, Fr. Yellava, JUSTICE OF THE COURT, T.M.R., His Eminence, Elim Cardinal Mount Lemon, JUSTICE OF THE COURT, T.M.R., His Eminence, Enrique Cardinal Du Loc. SECTION IV CONSISTORY OF THE COLLEGIATE, as of 2017 It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that our Pontifical Office affirms the following continued appointment to the College of Cardinals by virtue of their continued and present prayerful Wisdom. We decree it to be thus; T.M.R., His Eminence, GODFREY CARDINAL CASICA, T.M.R., His Eminence, ALARIC CARDINAL JORENUS, T.M.R., His Eminence, JAMES CARDINAL RHOSMARK, T.M.R., His Eminence, ELIM CARDINAL MOUNT LEMON, T.M.R., His Eminence, ALEXIOS CARDINAL ST. EMALYNE, T.M.R., His Eminence, NERIUM CARDINAL IDUNIA, T.M.R., His Eminence, ENRIQUE CARDINAL DU LOC - ALTAMIRANO. SECTION V CURIAL APPOINTMENTS It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that our Pointifical Office appoints the following men of piety to the Pontifical Curia. Additionally, a series of reforms are promulgated for the continuation of the Mother Church’s administrative flow. We decree it to be thus; Chancellor of the Pontifical Curia, His Apostolic Excellency, Fr. Ledicort A. Vuiller, Seneschal of the Faith, His Excellency, Antonius Caranethion Arthalion, Prefect of the Episcopate, Alaric Cardinal Jorenus, Prefect of the Priesthood, James Cardinal Rhosmark, Prefect of the Doctrine, Alexios Cardinal St. Emalyne, Commandant of the Pontifical Guard, Enrique Cardinal Du Loc. SECTION VI QUADRUMVIRATE APPOINTMENTS It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that our Pontifical Office appoints the following clergyman to the Quadrumvirate of the Pontifical States. We decree it to be thus; Steward-General of the Pontifical States, His Excellency, Cornelius Fellowmere. SECTION VII VENERATION It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that this Holy Church recognizes the following persons as apt for veneration; VENERABLE CARDINAL VIKTOR The Cardinal Viktor Barclay of Nescia, for his outstanding administration of the Holy Mother Church during the period of several Pontificates, and in the defense of the Faith in inquisition against the Dark. SECTION VIII CANONIZATIONS It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that this Holy Church recognizes the miracles of these following persons and raises them to the Sainthood; SAINT FRANCISCO OF HYSPIA Sancte Franciscus, Ora Pro Nobis! Patron Saint of the Hyspian People, Martyrdom by Pagans, and the College of Cardinals. Symbol: Red Parrot. MIRACLES During the times of the Hyspian Schism, the then Cardinal Francisco was captured and taken to the lands of Norland, where he was beheaded for being a strong defender of the canonist White Hyspian faction that fought against the pagan Red Hyspians. The moment his martyred blood touched the ground, it rained at an instant, leaving witnesses in awe. Posthumously, during a mass for the safety of the missing Co-Sovereign Julian of the Hyspian people, the name of the Blessed Francisco was invoked, and by divine inspiration the search party was able to find the missing Sovereign, who otherwise would have remained lost. SAINT RHOSYN OF THE PETRA Sancta Rhosyn, Ora Pro Nobis! Patron Saint of Peacekeeping, Diplomatic Meetings, and the Female Priestly Vocation. Symbol: White Lamb. MIRACLES During the escalating tensions between the then Kingdom of Aaun and the Sovereignty of Ravenmire, Cardinal Rhosyn was divinely inspired in her speech, achieving a nearly impossible peace and bringing forth a period of prosperity and unity between the canonist peoples. While on pilgrimage, the Cardinal and her entourage were assaulted by a sizable group of necromancers. To defend her flock, and while bound and captured by the dark forces, the Cardinal chanted a protective sermon. As she did so, she was enveloped in a bright light, casting away the darkness that surrounded her, and allowing enough time for the others to flee. All that remained of her body, as she was raised to the Skies, was her rosary. At the monastery of her namesake, that of the Venerable Rhosyn, during the consecration of the location, those present were overtaken by a vision. Her last moments were seen, witnessed by the Chancellor Ledicort Vuiller, the Cardinal James and Bishop Godfrey, and a holy relic - a ring - was miraculously revealed, offered as a memento by the Skies. SAINT HIGH PRIEST CAIUS PRIMUS Sancte Caius Primus, Ora Pro Nobis! Patron Saint of the High Priesthood, Inquisitors, and Martyrdom by the Dark. Symbol: The Mercyflame. MIRACLES St. Caius Primus has such a vast degree of miracles assigned to him, that the Curia and Synod of Bishops are still actively compiling an exhaustive list to do them justice. Accordingly, we cannot provide an exhaustive list of miracles at this time, but his canonization is in full canonical and legal effect. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GOD Maintained by His Holiness Harrentzedek The Most Sacred Electors of THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS As Per the Most Recent Consistory… The Most Reverend, His Eminence, GODFREY CARDINAL CASICA . . . of the Bishopric of Casica, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, ALARIC CARDINAL JORENUS . . . of the Patriarchate of Jorenus, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, JAMES CARDINAL RHOSMARK . . . of the Bishopric of Rhosmark, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, ELIM CARDINAL MOUNT LEMON . . . of the Bishopric of Mount Lemon, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, ALEXIOS CARDINAL ST. Emalyne . . . of the Bishopric of St. Emalyne, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, NERIUM CARDINAL IDUNIA . . . of the Bishopric of Idunia, The Most Reverend, His Eminence, ENRIQUE CARDINAL DU LOC - ALTAMIRANO . . . of the Bishopric of Altamirano. The Secretariats and Dicasteries of THE PONTIFICAL CURIA As Per the Most Recent Appointments… Chancellery of the Church of the Canon, Under the purview of the Chancellor of the Pontifical Curia, Fr. Ledicort A. Vuiller, Dicastery for the Holy See, Under the purview of the Seneschal of the Faith, Antonius Caranethion Arthalion, Dicastery for the Episcopate, Under the purview of the Prefect for the Episcopate, Alaric Cardinal Jorenus, Dicastery for the Priesthood, Under the purview of the Prefect for the Priesthood, James Cardinal Rhosmark, Dicastery for the Doctrine, Under the purview of the Prefect for the Doctrine, Alexios Cardinal St. Emalyne, Commandant of the Pontifical Guard, Under the purview of the Pontifical Commandant, Enrique Cardinal Du Loc, Executor Observantiae Moralis et Restitution, Under the purview of the Archlectorate of Al’khazar, as defined in the Article of the Hammer, The Episcopal Sees of… THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS THE HOLY SEE Encompassing the entirety of the Holy See of Lemon Hill, to be shepherded by High Pontiff Harrentzedek; PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Patriarch Alaric Cardinal Jorenus, BISHOPRIC OF ALTAMARINO, encompassing the entirety of the Sovereign State of Hyspia and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Bishop Enrique Cardinal Altamarino, BISHOPRIC OF CASICA, encompassing the entirety of the Commonwealth of the Petra and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Bishop Godfrey Cardinal Casica, BISHOPRIC OF IDUNIA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Númendil and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Bishop Nerium Cardinal Idunia, BISHOPRIC OF ST. EMALYNE, encompassing the entirety of the Midlands and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Bishop Alexios Cardinal St. Emalyne, BISHOPRIC OF LOTHARIA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Balian and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Ivan Bishop Lotharia; BISHOPRIC OF GELIMAR, encompassing the entirety of the Principality of Reinmar as well as surrounding parishes not incorporated into other dioceses, to be shepherded by Josefina Bishop Gelimar, BISHOPRIC OF RHOSMARK, encompassing the entirety of the Grand Principality of Ravenmire as well as the surrounding parishes not incorporated into other dioceses, to be shepherded by Bishop James Cardinal Rhosmark, BISHOPRIC OF MOUNT LEMON, encompassing the entirety of the Pontifical States except the Grand Principality of Ravenmire, as well as the surrounding parishes not incorporated into other dioceses, to be shepherded by Bishop Elim Cardinal Mount Lemon, BISHOPRIC OF MIKDANBERG, encompassing the entirety of the crusader territories of former Vortice, Silasia, Lurin and Dunwen as well as the surrounding parishes not incorporated into other dioceses, to be shepherded by Shaulbert Bishop Mikdanberg.

IGN: Nescafffier RP Name: Nescali Ffierbreaker CANDIDATE: Norli Starbreaker

T H E C O N C O R D A T O F L A D O R A D A B Y D E C R E E O F T H E C O U R T O F M O N T L E M O N I O N F A I T H & U N I O N As the Blessed Francisco Altamirano was martyred by the hands of Norlanders, there has been ever since an effervescent piety amongst the Hyspian people, with a spirit for the Lord God so great that it provides a heartwarming light amidst the darkness of sin and vice. It is thereby that the Court of Mont Lemon, through which the Holy Mother Church exercises its diplomacy, seeks to restate the Sovereignty of Hyspia’s union to the faith, as a monarch ordained by God’s most sacred institution to rule over their people. And, as well, ensures the efforts to spread faith and unity betwixt the goodly people of Horen continues its steady march. I I O N D E F E N C E Sovereign Xiomara I of Hyspia spoke before the Holy See her oath of defence, in the name of the Holy Mother Church, when crowned and invested as thus. It is then reaffirmed before the Court of Mont Lemon, that should there be any threat upon the institutions, offices, and or persons of the Mother Church, the Sovereignty of Hyspia shall come to its aid, including expressly the Holy See upon Mount Lemon. And, similarly, the Mother Church in its ecclesiastical capacity, swears therefore to defend the Hyspian flock, should any threat of the kind arise. I I I I N V E S T M E N T S KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF THE PROPHETIC HILL OF LORINA As invested upon the 16th of the Sun’s Smile, 2011 & Which does so provide diplomatic entry unto the Mont Lemon and its Court of Mont Lemon. HER SERENE HIGHNESS XIOMARA I of DE PELEAR & HIS EXCELLENCY TOMAS of SALAZAR I V G R A N T I N G O F E M B A S S I E S THE EMBASSY OF THE COURT IN HYSPIA As situated about, or within, La Dorada. ✠ THE SHRINE OF THE HYSPIANS As situated upon the Mont Lemon. HIS APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY Ledicort Alexander Vuiller HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Xiomara I, Sovereign of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Viscountess of Banderas, Baroness of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon and Sevilla, Lady of La Dorada, Lady of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Matriarch of House de Pelear, Knight of the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Tomas Salazar, Count-Consort of San Adriano, Count-Consort of Martiel, Embajador de Hyspia, Knight of the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina

NAME: LEDICORT A. VUILLER!!!!!!!!!! AGE: 28 YEARS YOUNG!!!!!!! RESIDENCE: AQUILAE!!!!!!!! IGN: NESCAFFIER!!!!!! CENSUS: YES!!!!!!!! DISCORD: CADAZIO!!!!!!!!!! LEDI’S READY FOR RE-ELECTION‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

The Apostolic City Accord Penned and Promulgated on the 19th of the Amber Cold, 214 S.A. . . . or. . . The 19th of Sigismund's End, 2010 A.D. [!] The following missive combines a first person perspective and results of a meeting regarding the attack on the Holy See. A cry rang out in the city square of Vallagne, interrupting a meeting of the Petrine Laurel. “The front of the Holy See was just blown up! We barely got out of there - and Cursed children claiming to be from Celia’nor say this is the start of a war against the Church!” Upon hearing that, Therin commanded his knights and swords of St. Emma, to mount their horses and ride off so they may investigate and render aid if required. They arrived to find the front of the Church in a horrid state. Covered in ash, though one clear symbol was left behind: A Silver Phoenix of Celia’nor was etched into a nearby stone. After a short survey of the surrounding area, the young King declared “We ride for Celia’nor. I don’t believe they were truly involved and they must be informed about what happened here.” A quick ride to the Leyu’sil led to a hasty meeting being called. An explanation of the attack was offered to the Celia’nor officials present, where they clarified having no knowledge of the incident. Therin would let out a sigh of relief, later admitting to the group “Well, either I was right, and you weren’t involved, or I’d be wrong, and everyone I brought with me would all be dead.” Soon thereafter, a plan would form between the Commonwealth, Celia’nor, and the Mother Church. The following would be published across the realms of Aevos; Given the information and the false accusations the Principalty of Celia’nor, The Holy See and the Commonwealth of the Petra denounce the attack upon the Church and the cursed children who caused it. Additionally the following is agreed upon and takes effect immediately: I. The Commonwealth of the Petra, the Principalty of Celia’nor, and The Pontifical Territories known herein as The Signatories agree to capture them the ones responsible for the burning of the Holy See and hand them over to the Church’s High Court for appropriate procedure through their judicial apparatus. II. The Commonwealth and the Holy See shall be permitted to perform joint patrols along with Celia’norian authorities to seek those responsible, within Celia’nor’s territory. III. Celia’nor shall be permitted to assist Petra and the Holy See in joint investigative efforts, the former’s delegation led by Jarad Mah’nel and Aganar Kalgan-Silveira. IV. The Signatories agree to honor each other’s sovereignty. V. The Principalty of Celia’nor, and The Pontifical Territories agree to a pact of non-aggression and extradition for the duration of five Elven/Saint’s weeks. Signed, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Therin Adil, by the Grace of God, King of the Petra,Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Count of Temesch, Torm Marian, Brasca, and Moere, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Garmont, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, Defender of Liberty Her Royal Highness, A’eollaja Ibarellan, Archprelate of the Talyiinist Faith, Lady of Sohae Sulli, High Councilor of Religious Affairs of the Principality of Celia’nor His Excellency, Viro’nir Reuen’thal Ithradryl, Lord Marshal of the Celia’Diraar, Grandmaster of the Silven Order, Lord Justicar, Progenitor of the Ithradryl talonnii, High Councillor for Military Affairs of the Principality of Celia’nor His Lordship, Jarad Mah’nel, Lord Commander of the Celia’diraar, Emissary of Celia’nor Progenitor of the Mah’nel Bloodline HIS APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY, Legatus a Latere, Justice of the High Court, Ledicort Alexander Vuiller ('Reverend' Fatha' Theodore K. Brae - Clown Priest of Caius, aid in the Pontifical Diplomatic Mission)

T H E V U I L L E R A N - E K A I N I A T E C O U R T O F M O N T L E M O N B Y D E C R E E O F H I S H O L I N E S S, H A R R E N T Z E D E K T H E F I R S T I P R E F A C E Reverent are we in Thy Sights, Lord of Lords, prostrated before Thy eternal Light, in complete adoration to Thou. Bless us with words spoken, and gestures made, for the goodness of Thy flock whole, be they whence they are, for they are all of Thy body. Take us on Thy Path to Virtue, Amen. ✠ That the Mother Church, in its eternal duty, has stood as spiritual guide is a truth well-known, yet it finds itself now in some state seen only centuries-past; it has seen temporal holding, and temporal office, and temporal lords all set beneath its purview. It is thus found by the Sacred See of Lemon Hill, by writ of the Laurel of the Exalted, that the Pontifical Territories must reach toward its fellow man of Canondom, and open the Gates of Saint Tylos once more. So are the secular dictates, and courts, and titles of the Pontifical States established and affirmed; ✠ ON THE FUNCTION OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE Whereas the Synod of Bishops has long stood as spiritual ambassadors of the Lord God and his Holy Mother Church, their place is with their flock and fellow. Thus does the Nunciature function in its primacy to act as diplomats and aides of the Pontifical States and its Lemon-Court, whereby it sees in absolute measure to the health of bond between the Mother Church, and its fealty-states, and all the Princes of Canondom. ✠ ON THE FUNCTION OF THE LITTLE CURIA Whereas the Pontifical Curia has long stood as spiritual aide to the High Pontiff as Vicar of the Lord God, their place is to preside over matters of Spirit and mind. Thus does the Little Curia function in its primacy to preside over the temporal courts and cultural affairs of the Pontifical States, that those pledged to the Lord God’s Vicar direct might see their lands and bonds strengthened under his goodly purview. I I T H E A P O S T O L I C N U N C I A T U R E & T H E L I T T L E C U R I A O F M O N T L E M O N LEGATI A LATERE Who act in an extraordinary, absolute, and extensive capacity as regards the stately and diplomatic activities of the Pontifical States. HER APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY ILIA AENETH of EKAIN & HIS APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY LEDICORT ALEXANDER of VUILLER ✠ LEGATI NATUS Who act in a regular function as befits the station and duty of bishops as shepherds of their diocesan flock. THEIR GRACES THE BISHOPS of THE HOLY EPISCOPATE ✠ CUBICULARIUS Who acts to control and administer the internal holdings of the Pontifical States and its sworn subservients as regards temporal courts. HIS APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY LEDICORT ALEXANDER of VUILLER ✠ OSTARIUS Who acts as presider over the affairs of the Pontifical States as regards its distribution of honorifics and petty titles to foreign and internal entities. HER APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY ILIA AENETH of EKAIN I I I T H E P R A C T I C E S O F T H E A P O S T O L I C C O U R T CORAM NOBIS On the practices of the Apostolic Court when residing within the Court of Mont Lemon. AS REGARDS THE CODE OF DRESS That the Priesthood of Owyn and its rites have long maintained codices of garb and formality, so too must its court-equivalent uphold these holied prescriptions. It is thus that representatives of the Court of Mont Lemon are bidden, in their homely presence, to garb themselves solely in white, that the austerity of the Apostolic Court might be maintained. Of the greatest delegate present, a sash of yellow is instructed to be worn. AS REGARDS THE STANDARDS OF DECORATION That the Mother Church has long maintained prescriptions of spiritual devices as set within its temples and churches, its secular physicalities must maintain similar prescriptions. It is thus that the Court of Mont Lemon is bidden to be adorned in green, upon the formal visitation of states pledged to the Pontifical States; to be adorned in purple, upon the visitation of members of the Papal Nobility, and to be adorned in red, upon the visitation of foreign Princes. AS REGARDS THE ORDERS OF REPRESENTATION That the Priesthood of Owyn has long held structures of hierarchy and delegations of authority, so too must these hierarchies be maintained in the temporal dealings of the Court of Mont Lemon. It is thus that the orders of representation for the Court are set: Where the High Pontiff is preferred, his authority is represented firstly in the Legati a Latere, thereafter by any member of the College, thereafter by any member of the Synod, thereafter by any member of the Curia, thereafter by any member of the priesthood, thereafter by any layman of lesser service to the Mother Church. The highest present authority, save the High Pontiff, must be seated to the right-hand of the High Pontiff’s seat. AS REGARDS THE RITES OF ENTRY That the Mont Lemon, once prophesied by the late Mother Lorina as a site of great reverence, is the seat of the Lord’s Vicar, its continued sanctity must be ensured. It is thus that particular rites of entry are prescribed upon the reception of foreign delegates, that they might pass in austerity beneath the Gates of Saint Tylos. They are described thus: At the foot of the Mont Lemon, beneath the Gates of Saint Tylos, those gathered on behalf of the Court of Mont Lemon are bidden to stand across the pathway, in physical blockade of it. Those in formal visitation must sit prostrate upon the ground, and pay heed to the Lord God and His Divine Authority as exercised by His Vicar. Thereupon must the foremost delegate of the Court come forth, and proffer upon that visiting Prince or ambassador induction unto the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina. They must then be bidden to rise, and asked upon what authority they claim entry, whereupon the visiting delegate must name their claim to entry by that right of their equestrian order. It is thus that entry is granted. AS REGARDS THE PROCESSIONAL PATH OF MONT LEMON That the Mont Lemon has seen religious settlement for nigh a century, so does it bear a great bevy of sites of spiritual significance, all of which must see their dues and reverence paid. It is thus that the path to the Temple and its Holy See is designated thus: From the Gate of Saint Tylos, must the joined delegations proceed firstly unto a lemon tree, wherefrom the lowliest member of the visiting entourage must chop a branch. This branch must be passed between each member of the delegation, until the greatest authority therein, who proceeds unto the Great Temple and feeds it to the Taberacle’s Flame. ✠ CORAM VOBIS On the practices of the Apostolic Court when residing within foreign courts. AS REGARDS THE CODE OF DRESS That the Priesthood of Owyn has maintained an eternal presence within all the Canonist Principalities, so must its temporal court sustain such a mandate of guidance in its dress. It is thus that representatives of the Court of Mont Lemon are bidden, in their foreign presence, to garb themselves largely in blue, that the authority of the Apostolic Court might be maintained. Of the greatest delegate present, a sash of yellow is instructed to be worn. AS REGARDS THE STANDARDS OF ADDRESSMENT That the Mother Church has long maintained lesser rites of particular relevance to the members of the Eternal Flock, so too must its temporal counterpart maintain their own rites of address unto foreign courts. It is thus that the constituents of the Court of Mont Lemon are bidden to speak with absolute formality when in occupation of foreign court or realm, with especial note given to the order of precedent so-outlined in the Orders of Procession hereunder in the course of dialogue. AS REGARDS THE ORDERS OF PROCESSION That the Priesthood of Owyn has long held structures of hierarchy and delegations of authority, so too must these hierarchies be maintained in the temporal dealings of the Court of Mont Lemon. It is thus that the orders of procession for the Court are set: Where the High Pontiff stands at the head, so he is followed by the Legatus Natus in presiding over the territory, thereafter by the Legati a Latere, thereafter by members of the College, thereafter by members of the Synod, thereafter by the general priesthood, thereafter by laymen of the Curia, thereafter by laymen of lesser service to the Mother Church. AS REGARDS THE ORDERS OF PRESENTATION That the Holy Vicar, his College, his Curia, and his Synod, have held particular measures of order in spiritual conventions of the Mother Church, so too must such formal measures be held in equivalency in the temporal dealings of its courtly equivalent. It is thus that the orders of presentation for the Court are set: He of second-greatest authority is bidden to extend, firstly, any-such gifts onto the greatest present authority as regards the delegates of the Court of Mont Lemon. Thereafter, this greatest authority must grant such gifts onto the greatest authority of the court which they do inhabit. All delegates are thereafter called to make an exclamation of adoration to the Lord God and His Great Servants. Then is the secondary authority bidden to present the foremost authority, who thereafter proceeds unto regular conversation with those members of the court to which the Court of Mont Lemon is in visitation. AS REGARDS APOSTOLIC BESTOWMENTS That the Lord God has given unto the Mother Church a great many gifts of spirit which it does share with all the men of the Eternal Flock, so too must its temporal equivalence bestow such gifts in what capacity it may. Whereas the granting of Papal Nobility and induction unto the Equestrian Orders is a practice contained solely to the Mont Lemon, the granting of honorary distinctions as includes medals and crosses of particular distinction are permitted beyond the Holy See. These are to be granted with primacy, whereafter a customary Gift of Lemons is to granted, whereafter any further gift of miscellany is to be granted, with particular adherence given to swords for those of martial bearing, tomes for those of scholarly bearing, and woolen garb for those of political bearing. I V T H E P A P A L N O B I L I T Y & H O N O R I F I C S O F S T A N D A R D N A T U R E PAPAL DUCHY OF BURGUNDY Which is granted on a hereditary basis. ✠ ORDER OF THE PROPHETIC HILL OF LORINA As an equestrian honorific of the Pontifical States, granted to favoured ambassadors and Princes on their official visitation to the Court of Mont Lemon. ✠ ORDER OF VISIGIA As an equestrian honorific of the Pontifical States, granted on exceptional basis to members of the Canonist faith. ✠ CROSS OF THE VEN. DEUNORO As an honorary cross bestowed upon clerics and laymen for exemplary service to the Holy See. ✠ MEDAL OF THE FRANCISCAN MARTYRS As an honorary medal bestowed upon militants for exemplary service to the Holy See. HER APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY Ilia Aeneth de Ekain HIS APOSTOLIC EXCELLENCY Ledicort Alexander Vuiller