*Theoren would sit back, keeping composed and ever diligent, as he was taught a lord most always carry himself with a certain poise. He prepares a response to the act presented to him, to which he believes he has a fair rebuttal. * In response to the amendment to the act of disaffeced households - 1462 Theoren Bedevere, the first of his name, wishes to address any and all grievances his house may have with the empire, emperor, or the privy council. It sincerely hoped that any and all grievances may end here, with the addressing of all the points outlined in the act. I. In regards to the statement that there had been no apologetic pleadings, or declarations of contributive activity to the realm. The House Bedevere has remained loyal and Pious to its mother nation, The Empire of Oren, and has displayed more acts of valor and valiancy than should be expected of a house, based on the ideals that it be their duty to serve their nation and liege as loyal as possible. After the exodus of 1415 , and defection to the Grand Kingdom by the will of King Hightower, it was King Aron Bedevere who would take the throne, and swear under Oren once more - an act of valor that would lead to his death, and the destruction of the once grand city of Kingston. This courageous act of sacrifice lead to the deaths of many salvian people, and destruction of an entire culture; all this on the ideals that House Bedevere had a debt, and an oath to uphold to its kingdom, and Emperor. Despite the disgrace of mankind at the battle of Kingston ((otherwise known as the battle of a thousand alts)), House Bedevere has remained a pious and loyal house to the empire, serving the likes of Lord William Horen, His Majesty King Heinrik Carrion, King Francis Carrion (a tragedy which resulted in the death of house patriarch Leon Bedevere) and finally, until his demise, Emperor Peter Chivay I. It is well acknowledged that in this time of decreased activity, many houses began to faulter. As a way to continue their support and loyalty to the crown of Oren, House Bedevere pledged 100'000 minas, a fortune which was not easily amassed, to the Crown of Oren. This is a donation which has surpassed any before it, and all since. These acts of valor may not fully make up for the lack in activity by the House Bedevere, but to outright deny any "contributive activity" is immoral, and false. II. Regarding the false accusation, which stated House Bedevere had not responded to the first act of disaffected households. A letter was sent long before the deadline of the supposed '3 saint week' grace period. House Bedevere acknowledged the time frame given, of three saint's weeks, and had prepared for its self a defense and appeal. This statement may be used in its place, now that the privy council has sought to backhandedly disaffect the house, and declare its claims 'null'. It was well assumed that House Bedevere had three saint's weeks to respond, and as such, this document has been written and sent one saints week before the aforementioned deadline. III. House Bedevere still expresses its claims to its rightful fiefs, as there is no just cause to deny the claim. House Bedevere, by request of their former liege, ceased to use any titles affiliated with the Kingdom of Salvus, despite acknowledging their claim to it. Choosing to ignore the lineage and history of House Bedevere came at a great loss of pride, and face, but was taken as a necessary sacrifice for the appeasement of their liege, and the realm as a whole. This does not make House Bedevere's claim to the County of Cyprus, the County of Kingshire, and the Barony of Summerset any less legitimate, as there is no just grounds to revoke their claim to such fiefs. IV. The House of Bedevere requests council between its esteemed members, and the members of the Privy Council. It is believed that counsel with the crown and the privy council would be the best course of action to solve this dispute. House Bedevere accepts this responsibility, and will take initiative in finding a mutually beneficial resolution. V. The House of Bedevere will distance its self from any further claims on the Kingdom of Salvus. While the House of Bedevere still acknowledges its claim to the Kingdom of Salvus, as was requested of the previous 3 monarchs, it will not exercise this claim. Any attempt by a Bedevere of pure blood, or bastardy of house Siege, to claim Salvus as a kingdom will be considered false, and be met with disownment. This serves to distance House Bedevere from any attempts at reclaiming the lost kingdom, as House Bedevere acknowledges theirs as the sole true claim to Salvus. The rumors of a newly reformed Salvus does not give just grounds to bully House Bedevere out of its rightful claims, distinguished by law. Were inactivity and lack of contribution a reason to completely void a house's claim, our very own imperial house would have been disaffected, along with others such as Therving, Stafyr, and Valois. *The document would be signed, with the seal of Theoren Bedevere, the House Motto written below it* "Surprise, Speed, and Malice"