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An imperial courier makes its way to Esterwick, the Emperor's response in tow.

THE ACT OF KNIGHTHOOD, 1555 By order of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor, the Privy Seat and Office of the Grand Knight and Master of Chivalry is hereby established. By order of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, the Privy Seat and Office of the Grand Knight and Master of Chivalry is hereby appointed to Ser Maric Vimmark of Saltstone. By order of Ser Maric Vimmark, Grand Knight and Master of Chivalry, the laws of the Knights of Oren are hereby reformed and detailed herein. Contents Article I. Distribution of Knighthood Article II. Status & Conduct Article III. Master of Chivalry Article IV. The Knight’s Code Article I. Distribution of Knighthood Section I. Elevation to Knighthood -To become a Knight one must be either squired by a landed Knight or titled Lord of the Holy Oren Empire, or be granted Knighthood by the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren for acts valour. - To become a squire, one must be selected by a landed Knight or titled Lord (Baron, Count, Duke, Prince or His Imperial Majesty the Emperor) of the Holy Oren Empire and given imperial assent. A landed Knight or titled Lord may choose any citizen of Oren as they see fit to become their squire. -It is expected for a landed Knight or titled Lord to educate their squire on matters of chivalry, faith, combat, strategy, logic, history, equestrianism and any other subject they feel is necessary. -Upon the completion of the squire’s training and education, the landed Knight or titled Lord may recommend their squire to the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, to be granted Knighthood. Should a landed Knight or titled Lord wish for their squire to be granted Knighthood, the Knight or Lord must be prepared to grant their squire land upon their Knighting. -To be granted Knighthood by the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, the would-be Knight must show valour, courage or righteous action, proving themselves worthy of the Knight’s Code and the title of Knight of Oren. -A Duke of Oren may also recommend a man to His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, if he be worthy of the title of Knight. The Knighting Ceremony may only be carried out by the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren (See Article I, Section III). -To be granted Knighthood by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, the would-be Knight must swear oaths of fealty to his would-be Liege Lord, be it His Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, a Duke or any lesser titled Lord or landed Knight. Section II. Criteria & Requirement -To become a squire of a landed Knight or a titled Lord of the Holy Oren Empire, the would-be squire must be a male of Orenian origin. A fee of Two Thousand Sovereigns (Minas) that is subject to raise when the need arises, it must be paid to the Office of Grand Knight for provided equipment and recognition of the Squire. Noble birth is preferable but not required. -A landed Knight or a titled Lord may choose whoever they wish to act as their squire, be it a commoner, a noble’s sibling or their own son. -To be granted Knighthood, the would-be Knight must be well versed in the Knight’s Code of Chivalry (as written by Ser Maric Varodyr, attached below) and well educated in matters of faith, combat, strategy, logic, history, equestrianism and any other subject of basic education. Knights are expected to uphold an elite standard within the Holy Oren Empire. -To be granted Knighthood, the would-be Knight must swear oaths of fealty to both His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren and the would-be Knight’s liege Lord. -To be granted Knighthood, the would-be Knight must be granted land by their would-be liege Lord and are thus subject to their Ducal laws. Section III. Knighting & Ceremonies -To become a Knight of the Holy Oren Empire, whether squired or not, the would-be Knight must be Knighted by the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren himself and no other, in sight of a priest. -To be granted Knighthood, the would-be Knight must swear their Oath of Chivalry (attached below) and Oaths of Fealty, respectively to His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren and their would-be liege Lord, in sight of the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, their would-be liege Lord, a priest of God and at least one witness. This is so there is no contestation as to the words and vows taken by the would-be Knight. -A specific Knighting ceremony must take place prior to being granted Knighthood by the Grand Knight, Archchancellor or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren. This ceremony shall be detailed elsewhere. Article II. Status & Conduct Section I. Gentry Status -As a landed Knight of Oren, a Knight is a member of the Gentry class of the nobility of the Holy Oren Empire. -The title of Knight of Oren is non hereditary and thus not passed on to any relations of the Knight. -The lands and holdings of the Knight of Oren are non hereditary and thus not passed on to any relations of the Knight. Upon the passing of the Knight, the lands and holdings are returned to their direct liege Lord to do with as he pleases. -As a landed Knight of Oren, a Knight is free and encouraged, to take on a squire. (Highlighted in Article I, Section I & II). -A Knight is to be styled and titled as Ser [Name] of [Knightly fief]. They are to be addressed as Ser and their first name only. Section II. Laws & Expectations -As a Knight of Oren, a Knight is bound by certain oaths and laws. A Knight is also expected to uphold certain standards, though this is not by law, disregarding these will bring shame to the Knight and his sire. -A Knight is expected to obey their Oaths of Fealty to their liege Lord, His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Oren and all their respective laws. -A Knight is expected to care for their lands and pay their taxes to their respective liege Lord. -A Knight is expected to answer their liege Lord’s call to war with full force. -A Knight is bound by oath and expected to protect and defend the common people of the Realm, regardless of who’s standard they follow. -A Knight is bound by oath and law first and foremost, before all oaths, to obey the Knight’s Code of Chivalry (attached below). -A Knight is expected to set an example for the people of the Holy Oren Empire, to act as a beacon of justice, honour and goodness in the Realm. -A Knight is expected to be educated in matters of chivalry, faith, combat, strategy, logic, history and equestrianism at the very least. -A Knight is expected to be well mannered and polite towards the Nobility, Royalty and peasantry. -A Knight is expected to carry and maintain His Sword at all times. A Knight without His Sword is a man without a soul. -Impersonating an existing Knight is a violation of the Emperor’s law and warrants a Severe Punishment, by way of the Lexicon of Ashford. (This supersedes all Ducal Laws). -Falsifying Gentry and/or the title of Knight is a violation of the King’s law and warrants a Severe Punishment, by way of the Lexicon of Ashford. (This supersedes all Ducal Laws). -Claiming false Knighthood without fulfilling the appropriate criteria is a violation of the Emperor’s Law and warrants a Major Punishment. (This supersedes all Ducal Laws). Section III. Revocation of Titles -His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren and the Grand Knight, retains the right to revoke any and all Knighthoods within his Kingdom at any given time. -A Knight may have his Knighthood revoked should he break any one of the oaths taken on the day of his Knighting. -A Knight may have his Knighthood revoked should he severely violate the Knight’s Code of Chivalry that he is bound by oath to uphold. -A Knight may have his Knighthood revoked should he severely violate any of the Laws of the Realm, be they Ducal or the Lexicon of Ashford. -Should a Knight have his Knighthood revoked by the Grand Knight or His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, their liege Lord retains the right to allow the former Knight to retain their lands under a separate non-gentry title, should he so wish. -Should a Knight lose his lands through war, natural disaster or any other means, yet retain his life, the Knight shall be known as a Hedge Knight, until he regains his lands or any other under their liege Lord or another. Vagrant and vagabond Hedge Knights are liable to having their Knighthoods revoked. -A landed Knight or titled Lord may be placed under investigation should their former squire have his Knighthood revoked. -A liege Lord may be held accountable for the actions and crimes of the Knight oathed under them, should their Knighthood be revoked. Article III. Grand Knight and Master of Chivalry Section I. Appointment -The Grand Knight is a Privy Seat and Office of the Holy Oren Empire. -The Privy Seat and Office of the Grand Knight may only be granted by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren to a Knight of exceptional valour and honour. -The Knight appointed to the Office of Grand Knight is expected to be well versed in the Knight’s Code and expectations of Knights of Oren and all appropriate laws. -The Knight appointed to the Privy Seat and Office of Grand Knight is expected to be the definition of a True Knight, acting as an example for all Knights to follow. -The Office of Grand Knight is not hereditary and may be revoked by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren at any given time. Section II. Powers & Responsibilities -The Grand Knight is expected to keep up to date with the goings on and dealings of all Knights of Oren. -The Grand Knight is expected to bring would-be Knights to the attention of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren, so that they may be Knighted appropriately. -The Grand Knight is expected to ensure all documents, patents of Nobility and Gentry, as well as any other matters regarding Knights and Knighthood are up to date. -The Grand Knight is expected to ensure all would-be Knights meet the appropriate criteria before being Knighted. -The Grand Knight is expected to oversee all Knighting ceremonies or appoint a representative if he is unavailable. -The Grand Knight is expected to be present at all legal trials regarding Knights and their alleged crimes. -The Grand Knight has the authority to place any existing Knight of Oren on trial. -The Grand Knight has the authority to place any existing Knight of Oren under investigation. -The Grand Knight has the authority to place a landed Knight or titled Lord under investigation, provided said Knight or Lord has squired a disgraced Knight. -The Grand Knight has the authority to approve squires to receive Knighthood, upon the approval of His Majesty, the King of Oren. -The Grand Knight has the authority to strip a Knight of all titles and Gentry, upon the approval of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Oren. -The Grand Knight has the authority to deny a squire the opportunity to be elevated to Knighthood. Article IV. The Knight’s Code -As revised on the 7th of The Amber Cold, 1470, by Ser Maric II Varodyr, the Winged Knight. A Knight shall live by honour, for glory, and guard the honour of fellow Knights. Honour The Creator and maintain His Temple. Keep faithful and act in righteousness. He shall serve his liege Lord with valour and conviction. Persevere to the end in any quest begun and never turn his back upon a foe. -=- A Knight shall not give wanton offense and shall despise monetary reward. Give succour to widows and orphans and regard the honor of women. He shall offer that which is not needed, to those who are needy. And safeguard the helpless and uphold the weak. -=- A Knight shall respect those in authority but fight for the welfare of all. Abstain from injustice, cruelty and deceit. He shall be vigilant and show courage, even in the face of evil. Resolve not with swords what can be with words. And at all times speak the truth, even if faced with death. In his blood the creator’s will shall be written.

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Yeah. I remember Statdholder Michael Huss saying those very words after the Battle of Ghent...

God save Hochmeister Samuel Bealcrest.

Imperial Letters for the Princedom of Fenn, 1555 Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Majesty the Holy Orenian Emperor John II Sigismund, 23rd of the Deep Cold, 1555 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Imperial Throne to reward the service of Our leal subject, Mylas of the House Amant, with a tenure in fealty to Our Imperial Crown. Accordingly, with this grace of God and the counsel of Our court, We do enfeoff Mylas of the House of Amant to the Princedom of Fenn, a role they and their legitimate issue shall hold in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. They are enjoined to maintain the law of Our realm, to abide peacefully by Our rule, and to rise to Our defense when necessary. In return, and as a sign of Our august graciousness, We do privilege their head to levy law and taxes upon their vassals. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar and Cascadia, Count of Pruvia, Alamar, Thesmer, and Thelen, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Imperial Writ of Ennoblement for the House of Amant, 1555 Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Majesty the Holy Orenian Emperor John II Sigismund, 23rd of the Snow's Maiden, 1555 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Imperial Throne to raise Our leal vassal, Mylas Amant, to distinguished rank among Our subjects. Accordingly, and with the grace of God and the attentions of Our realm, We do confer the status of elven peer of the realm upon the House Amant, in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. Its dynasts are enjoined to marry within their status among the Dominion, and similarly to disown such relations as shall displease Our rule. In return, and as a sign of Our graciousness, We do privilege their head to petition Our court, and to hold land in homage to the Holy Orenian Emperor. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar and Cascadia, Count of Pruvia, Alamar, Thesmer, and Thelen, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

An imperial notary informs Lepidus to arrive to Ancelcourt by the next harvest. (Next Friday)

THE DIET OF SALTSTONE, 1552 On the 9th of the First Seed in the year of our Lord, 1522, an assembly had been held in order to resolve the succession crisis within the Duchy of Courland. With substantial evidence it has been determined that the noble Alexander Staunton is the trueborn brother and heir to the late Duke Andrew Staunton. Alexander Staunton, now named Duke of Courland and invested with the comital realms of Oesel and Curon, has fulfilled his oaths of fealty and homage as proof of leal service to the empire and is raised to the peerage. The assembled lords did concede that the status of Kraken's Watch was contested between the House of Vanir and the Duke Courland due to machinations of the late Duke before his self-imposed death. Despite breaching imperial peace in their hostilities towards another, the two parties were pardoned at the behest of His Grace, the Archchancellor Rothesay, who imposed martial law upon the land of Curon on the first week of the First Seed to restore public order. The Northern households were summoned towards Saltstone and instructed to recite their grievances upon another. While both parties cited their historical difficulties, a peace was reached, with Britannus Vanir named Baron of Kraken's Watch and pledging fealty to the Duke Courland. In turn, the Vanirs would rescind and avow their holdings in Erochland, reclaiming their ancestral seat after over twenty-five years, and vow to aid and serve the Duke Courland as his rightful vassal. To compensate the Duke's lost holding, the crown pardoned his retainer, hedge knight Demetrios Palaiologos, for his impersonation of imperial gentry and conferred him status as a knight of the Order of the Red Dragon. The Ser was styled 'the Inquisitor' on behalf of his feats of valor and zeal in the Alsacian Inquisition and afforded the fief of Vijland in northern Curon. Finally, the Emperor affirmed imperial law in denying the inheritance of the late Duke's unborn child. The crown enforces agnatic-cognatic primogeniture upon its vassals. Babes in the womb cannot stand to inherit and are passed over due to their incapabilities. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Krajia, Avar and Cascadia, Count of Pruvia, Alamar, Thesmer, and Thelen, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Imperial Letters for the Princedom of Fenn, 1552 Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Majesty the Holy Orenian Emperor John II Sigismund, 16th of the Amber Cold, 1552 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Imperial Throne to reward the service of Our leal subject, Britannus of the House Vanir, with a tenure in fealty to Our Imperial Crown. Accordingly, with this grace of God and the counsel of Our court, We do enfeoff Britannus of the House of Vanir to the Barony of Kraken's Watch, a role they and their legitimate issue shall hold in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. They are enjoined to maintain the law of Our realm, to abide peacefully by Our rule, and to rise to Our defense when necessary. In return, and as a sign of Our august graciousness, We do privilege their head to levy law and taxes upon their vassals. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar and Cascadia, Count of Pruvia, Alamar, Thesmer, and Thelen, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

THE REALM An Account of the Holdings, Vassals, Protectorates, and Diplomatic Relations of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor. The Realm Spanning two continents and consisting of countless cultures, the Holy Orenian Empire regards itself as the preeminent power in Vailor. It is divided into many feudatories and provinces which are governed by its influential nobility and fledgling bureaucracies. While many of its colonial possessions in the continent of Lotherenica are unsettled or disputed, the Empire holds an iron grip over the continent of Ioannica and suzerainty over the Shattered Sea and the Essen Isles of Malin. HOLDINGS IN IOANNICA HOLDINGS IN LOTHERENICA HOLDINGS IN THE SHATTERED SEA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS Given its vast expanse, the Holy Orenian Empire maintains diligent accounts of its diplomatic proceedings through an array of institutions. It employs both a formal standing diplomatic corps along with utilizing knights of the Red Dragon as emissaries to foreign nations. While the Empire's traditions revolve around expansion and integration, after the Eighteen Years' War, there has been a lull in wartime sentiment in lieu of domestic improvement and economic growth. STANDING RELATIONS WITH RECOGNIZED STATES OOC: Credits to VIROS for mapwork, shoot him a PM if you believe something is RPly off. Thanks to Yoppl as well for some of the descriptions.

John Sigismund bangs his fist against the walls of his chambers, shouting to the Mayor Mylas. "Damn you, sir! We should have considered the Carrot Act!"

A missive is sent throughout the Empire confirming Alexander Staunton as Duke of Courland, Count of Curon and Count of Oesel.

Use emotes! A mute character can still express himself with body language and his ability to write.

"What a shame. He was a good man. " remarked John II Sigismund.

The Bank of Marin is granted by the crown a monopoly on banking, gambling, lotteries and customs taxation within the crownlands.

John Sigismund contents himself knowing a personal friend and confidante sits the throne of the Grand Kingdom. He reflects upon history, noting his own father shared similar relations with another Irongut King, and hopes they will not sour as they had before.

John Sigismund pities the mangled corpse of Gwyn Warlai. In an uncommon act of mercy, he has the body cast to sea, a tradition often only reserved for noblewomen.

Imperial Letters for the Barony of Arnaut, 1549 Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Majesty the Holy Orenian Emperor John II Sigismund, 12th of Sun's Smile, 1549 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Imperial Throne to reward the service of Our leal subject, Altaron of the House Stafyr, with a tenure in fealty to Our Imperial Crown. Accordingly, with this grace of God and the counsel of Our court, We do enfeoff Altaron of the House of Stafyr to the Barony of Arnaut, a role they and their legitimate issue shall hold in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. They are enjoined to maintain the law of Our realm, to abide peacefully by Our rule, and to rise to Our defense when necessary. In return, and as a sign of Our august graciousness, We do privilege their head to levy law and taxes upon their vassals. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Felsen, Louvain, Beauclair, Wett and Metz, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

After discussing the value of Ugluk proverbs with the Prince de Savoie, John II seethed over the demise of the second Baron de Wett. Whilst he was a sullen creature who made atrocious dinner company, Charles de Wett served well and performed his duties with a quiet respect for the office. His replacement, the anxious youth in striped pantaloons known as Rheinholt Helvets, would suffice, but the halls of Ancelcourt felt a bit more empty without the presence of their dour High Chamberlain.

Imperial Letters for the Barony of Lorentz, 1549 Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Majesty the Holy Orenian Emperor John II Sigismund, 7th of Horen's Welcome, 1549 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Imperial Throne to reward the service of Our leal subject, Fiske of the House Vanir, with a tenure in fealty to Our Imperial Crown. Accordingly, with this grace of God and the counsel of Our court, We do enfeoff Fiske of the House of Vanir to the Barony of Lorentz, a role they and their legitimate issue shall hold in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. They are enjoined to maintain the law of Our realm, to abide peacefully by Our rule, and to rise to Our defense when necessary. In return, and as a sign of Our august graciousness, We do privilege their head to levy law and taxes upon their vassals. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Felsen, Louvain, Beauclair, Wett and Metz, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Imperial State Treasurer Circa 1549 On the Imperial State Treasurer The Imperial State Treasurer accords its holder the power of considerable financial authority in the Empire. He is afforded great liberties to extract wealth from the Empire on behalf of the crown and is expected to be well-learned in matters of commerce and finance in order to make use of the many powers and duties entrusted to him. Duties of the Imperial State Treasurer The Imperial State Treasurer is obliged to… Maintain and bear the artifacts of his position, namely the Signet of St. Tobias and the Crest of Coin. Keep the Crown's secrets and promote its stability and well-being. Manage the finances of the Holy Empire of Oren, accounting for Imperial expenditures and revenues faithfully, without bias to any party but the Empire. Provide regular reports to the Privy Council, accounting for all expenditures and revenues as have occured in the last report. Report irregularities in financial gains and losses, in both of the Empire and its subjects. Supervise Imperial Trade companies and the Crown Exchequer to combat fraud and ensure efficiency among the bureaucracy. Combat and deter against economic corruption in the Empire. Oversee the collection of crown revenues and ensure they are performed in a timely and regular fashion. Allocate wealth to fund any Crown projects and bounties willed by the Emperor. Powers of the Imperial State Treasurer The Imperial State Treasurer is granted… The power to sit upon the Emperor’s Privy Council. The power to style himself ‘His Excellency’, ‘Lord of the Imperial State Treasury ‘, ‘Master of Coin’, and ‘Bearer of St. Tobias’ Signet.’ The power to establish such taxes as should be necessary to maintain the financial solvency of the Empire, and to disburse funds to Imperial authorities where they should be required. The power to conduct Census in the Empire for the better measurement of potential revenue, and to inspect the finances of Imperial vassals to ensure their solvency. The power to charter and helm imperial trade companies to regulate fiscal policy and bolster commerce in the Empire. The power to appoint subsidiary officers, stewards, and tax collectors, delegating such powers that need be required, and to enforce taxes established by Imperial authorities. The power to arrange trade pacts, monopoly charters, and other economic deals on behalf of the Crown with foreign and domestic powers. The power to issue warrants and bounties on those who commit fraud and financial crimes in the Empire. Lord of the Imperial State Treasury and Master of Coin As chosen and declared by His Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Privy Council, the seat of State Treasurer shall be filled and occupied by His Excellency, Count Eirik of the House of Colborn, for the indefinite future, tasked to secure the finances of the realm and offer sage counsel on commercial matters. His Excellency, Count Eirik of the House of Colborn, has been granted the Signet of St. Tobias and Crest of Coin as declaration and proof of his position. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, Frederica, and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Felsen, Louvain, Beauclair, Sundholt, Estavar, Wett, and Metz, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Imperial Archchancellor Circa 1549 The Imperial Archchancellor The Imperial Archchancellor serves as the penultimate authority in the Empire, holding absolute power of attorney on behalf of the Emperor himself. Chief among the privy councilors, he is charged with aiding the Emperor in governance of the realm and preservation of the monarchy. Duties of the Archchancellor The Archchancellor is obliged to... Maintain and bear the artifacts of his position, namely the Signet of St. Wilfriche and the White Staff of Empire. Keep the Crown's secrets and promote its stability and well-being. Carry out the will of the Emperor, assuming all concordant powers necessary to complete any task given. Act as a second personage of the Emperor, carrying the Imperial will to all parts of the Empire, and acting in a manner consistent with the policies of His Imperial Majesty. Preserve the orderly structure and stability of the Holy Empire of Oren, never innovating on policy but following the example of the Emperor to the best of his abilities. Manage the Imperial Embassy Service and ensure good relations of the Emperor and Empire with the foreign nations of the world. Provide for the welfare of Orenian subjects should they travel abroad, negotiating peacefully with foreign states for their continued safety, and making such incidents known to his peer counsellors as they should require.. Lead and supervise the Emperor’s Privy Council when the Emperor is not present or not able. Serve or name a regent if the Emperor is incapacitated or not of age. Powers of the Archchancellor The Archchancellor is granted… The power to sit upon the Emperor’s Privy Council. The power to style himself ‘His Excellency’, ‘Imperial Archchancellor and Grand Executer of the Crown’ and ‘Bearer of St. Wilfriche’s Signet.’ The power to assume the duties of the Emperor in his absence, will, or incapacitation, meting out the Emperor’s justice in a manner consistent with the Emperor’s peace. The power to assume control of the Imperial Household when the Emperor and his chosen proxies are not available. The power to appoint a High Emissary to the Small Council and staff the diplomatic corps. The Imperial Archchancellor and Grand Executor of the Crown As chosen and declared by His Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Privy Council, the seat of Imperial Archchancellor shall be filled and occupied by His Grace, Adrian of the House of Rothesay, for the indefinite future, tasked to uphold the stability and diplomacy of the Realm and to offer sage counsel on affairs of state on the Imperial Privy Council alongside his peers. His Grace, Adrian of the House of Rothesay, has been granted the Signet of St. Wilfriche and White Staff of Empire as declaration and proof of his position. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, Frederica, and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Felsen, Louvain, Beauclair, Sundholt, Estavar, Wett, and Metz, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Grand Viceroy Circa 1549 On the Grand Viceroy The office of the Grand Viceroy serves to aid in the governance of imperial territories, colonies, protectorates, dominions and all other non-feudal lands which the Empire holds suzerainty over. The holder of the office is expected to be an individual well-versed in both imperial and foreign cultures with full understanding of the inherent pluralism that comes with empire. Duties of the Grand Viceroy The Grand Viceroy is obliged to... Maintain and bear the artifacts of his position, namely the Signet of St. Thomas and the Viceregal Medallion. Keep the Crown's secrets and promote its stability and well-being. Ensure the loyalty and stability of the Empire’s foreign holdings in a manner consistent with the Emperor’s peace. To act with measured mercy and tolerance, recognizing the strange cultures and practices which our vast Empire has acquired, while punishing such practices that are harmful to the Empire or her people. Sustain the contentedness of foreign subjects and vassals, measuring their welfare against that of the state, and to never prejudice them to costly and weakening rebellion. Inform the Emperor and his council of the customs of their subjects as so they may better administer them. Rally and drill the foreign legions of the Empire. Powers of the Grand Viceroy The Grand Viceroy is granted... The power to sit upon the Emperor’s Privy Council. The power to style himself ‘His Excellency’, ‘Grand Imperial Viceroy’, and ‘Bearer of St. Thomas’ Signet’. The power to act as the Emperor’s representative in all foreign holdings, governing their affairs in his name, and assuring the welfare of its subjects. The power to establish tax and law within foreign vassal states and tributaries, and to retain funds where necessary to provide for their governance. The power to establish such institutions of state as they may be necessary in the Empire’s foreign holdings, creating bureaus, councils, and court of laws for their continued loyalty. The power to enforce martial law upon seditious provinces and settlements. Grand Imperial Viceroy of the Imperial Territories and Tributaries As chosen and declared by His Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Privy Council, the seat of Grand Viceroy shall be filled and occupied by His Majesty, King Tristin of the House of Tresery, for the indefinite future, tasked to oversee and ensure the fealty of all Imperial provinces and offer sage counsel on the exotic peoples of the Empire. His Majesty, King Tristin of the House of Tresery, has been granted the Signet of St. Thomas and Viceregal Medallion as declaration and proof of his position. IN NOMINE DEI, His Imperial Majesty John II Sigismund of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Haense, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, Frederica, and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Felsen, Louvain, Beauclair, Sundholt, Estavar, Wett, and Metz, Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.