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Louis Valencour d’Azor would pour himself a glass of Azorian Merlot as he would glance at the missive his “aunt” would have released to the world. “How befitting of someone whom married into our blood just a few Saint’s weeks ago to know of our lineage or grace. Well spoken mother, shall they learn what the words, by our blood, we shall rise truly mean.” The man would chuckle as he called for his brother and sister.

A Call to the Name of Azor 14th of Sigismund’s End, In the Year of our Lord 1896 The House of Azor has a proud history that is rooted in dedication and service to the realm in which it serves. Such history is storied with members of each generation leading the family united together under various sovereigns in Almaris. First of the House, Ledicort d’Azor had served under the banner of Oren. In the second Generation, Diana Valentina had served under the banner of Balian. In the third generation, Edmund, under the Kingdom of Oren and thereafter. Since the fall of the Kingdom of Oren, a once proud Duchy in the texts of humanity has sunken to a House that would instead look to its land holdings and titles rather than the core of what made the Azor who they are. We are soldiers, we are statesmen, we are traders and above all, we are a house built on loyalty which seems to have slipped. I write this missive as the patron and heir to the House of Azor. I write this to those who carry the surname I hold. If you call yourself an d’Azor then I ask that you answer this call for the unification of our House underneath the Sovereigns our household swore loyalty to – the Commonwealth of the Petra, and our Archduchess Renilde I and Archduke Constantz. To my Uncle and Aunt that wish to claim the lands that my mother Mariana Antoinette once held within the Kingdom of Aaun. Our ancestral lands of Azor were lost in the South during the end of the Kingdom of Oren and those lands belong to my mother and I. You as much as we, that live within our home in Petra, wish to see our House restored to the former glories it held. I can understand your desire to remain to what is offered to you within Aaun. Yet this is not the standard for which our family should reside or strive for – we are much more. To all Azors that reside outside of the Commonwealth, I call for your arrival at our family's home. If you shall not answer this call nor wish to relocate then may it be that you no longer call yourself an Azor and hold ties to our proud house. No longer shall the name be used by those who do not wish to honor the tradition generations have lived by. No longer shall the house continue to fall into disarray. Either live by our name and history or pick one for you to earn your own legacy. Penned by Louis Valencour d’Azor, Lord Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Heir to Azor

A Degree upon Taxation 10th of Godfrey’s Triumph, in the Year of our Lord 1896 In recent years the growth of the Commonwealth of Petra has risen to heights that have caused a shortage of housing. By the Grace of our Archduchess and Archduke, the Crown has directed an expansion of our fair capital of Petra to arise to the influx of citizens. To all those who look for a home within the capital, contact the office of the Treasury or the Mayor to find new residence that will now be available Such a degree upon taxation has been issued to fund the expansion of the Capital as well as the Commonwealth as a whole. Within the new Tax offices you shall find your new liabilities for property. HER GRACE, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Archduchess of the Petra, Countess of Temesch and Moere HIS GRACE, Archduke of the Petra, Contanz-Anton Novellen, Prince of Balian

The Charter of the Commonwealth Bank 14th of Tobias’ Bounty, in the Year of our Lord 1895 By the Grace and power invested by the Archduchess and Archduke, the Commonwealth Bank shall be formed. In such consideration, the Charter of the Commonwealth Bank shall allow for certain privileges for the citizens of our realm. Article I: Citizens shall be able to hold wealth in safe storage under the Crown's protection. The ability to withdraw or deposit wealth from accounts shall not be infringed so long as the citizen is law-abiding. Article II: Citizens can hold “family accounts” so multiple members may be listed as authorized users. In such a case, a written document will be needed to be handed to the Treasury to allow access. At the time of death of the account holder, it may pass down to the next of kin. Article III: If a Citizen’s Bank account holds a total of 500 Minas, they are able to take a deduction of 10 minas from any tax liability they hold within the Commonwealth of Petra. Article IV: If a Citizen’s Bank account holds a total of 1,000 Minas, they are able to take a deduction of 15 minas from any tax liability they hold within the Commonwealth of Petra. Article V: For deductions in Articles III and IV, taxes must be paid from the balance of the accounts within the Commonwealth Bank so long as the balance does not drop underneath the required sums. HER GRACE, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Archduchess of the Petra, Countess of Temesch and Moere HIS HIGHNESS, Contanz-Anton Novellen, Prince of Balian

The Name Day 10th of Peter’s Glory, In the Year of our Lord 23 B.A. The Houses of Malenos and de Rosius warmly invite friends, family, and citizens of the Kingdom of Balian to celebrate the Name Day of Lord Constantine and Lady Diane’s firstborn twins. At the gathering, drinks and food will be ample, contests of sport, and games of card and dice should you bring your coin purse. Celebrations are to start the following Saint's Day. His Excellency, Baron Constantine Malenos, Lord Legate of Balian, Baron of Malenos Lady Diane Opheile Malenos de Rosius, Heiress to the Barony of Valens

Treaty of Monterosa Issued by THE GRAND DUCHY OF BALIAN & THE BARONY OF ACRE In the Year of our Lord, The 13th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 18 of BA In the Year of our Lord, The 13th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1885 ARTICLE I: ON SOVEREIGNTY The Grand Duchy of Balian and the Barony of Acre, also referred to as “the signatories” hereby pledge to mutually recognize each other's status as independent states. Both signatories recognize each other's right to fully rule and govern their territories as they see fit and shall not interfere with each other's internal affairs. The signatories recognize each other's heads of states as the leaders of each respective territory. The Baron of Acre, Sir Hannes of House de Vilain and his successors shall be recognized as the 0.leaders of the Barony of Acre. The Grand Duke of Balian, John I of House Novellen and his successors shall be recognized as the leaders of the Grand Duchy of Balian. ARTICLE II : ON NON AGGRESSION The Signatories will adhere to a pact of non-aggression, and will not incite conflict between them. Neither signatory will provide military or economic aid to powers hostile to the other. ARTICLE III : ON TRADE For the mutual benefit of the signatories, they hereby agree to allow and encourage trade and the seamless flow and passage of merchants within their territories. It is known that the Barony of Acre provides the highest quality of produce within the mainland. And it is also known that the Grand Duchy of Balian produces the world’s best honey. Additionally, a tax free stall shall be provided in the capital of both territories. ARTICLE IV : ON DIPLOMATS In an effort to ensure diplomatic relations continue and enhance diplomatic communication in the future, diplomatic safety shall be guaranteed in the other signatories territories. Diplomats shall not face any persecution while in each other’s respective lands. Should a diplomat cause an issue or violate the law in the other signatories territory then they are to be immediately extradited to their home territory to face judgement from the head of state or whatever internal structure is in place for such an affair. During this time, both signatories should work together to solve the issue diplomatically. ARTICLE V : ON THE VISCOUNTY OF RIVIA In adherence to the signing of this Treaty, the Grand Duchy of Balian shall agree and hold that the House of Rivia shall not enforce nor claim any titles, lands, or prestige within the former lands once called Oren. ARTICLE VI : ON DURATION The signatories both mutually agree that this pact is to be in effect for a fifteen year span. Signed, HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, John I, by the Grace of GOD, Grand Duke of Balian, Viscount of Eflen, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, and Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, etcetera. F.O.A. Sir Hannes de Vilain Harvest Lord, Baron of Acre, Patriarch of de Vilain, Father Of All HIS EXCELLENCY, Lord Legate of the Grand Duchy of Balian, Constantine Malenos, Baron of Malenos

The quill was dipped into the black ink a few times over before it reached the paper. “Constantine Malenos.” He would repeat as the name was written over the parchment while his hand continued to finish off the rest of the work. “It pleases me to see former sons of Oren come together once more as friends – and unity by marriage. God bless Sedan and Balian as they continue to prosper under his will.”

Constantine Malenos would reflect upon his early life and how the promised land of Saint Lothar has given a second chance for himself. “Regardless of how we came to be within the Southern Continent, I shall thank god each and every day for giving this life I have been given.”

The once child and now man would review the parchment before him as he offered but a small smile. “It was but when I was ten years of age when I had first stood within the realm of Vuillermoz, during the wedding of the last Emperor and Empress of Oren. I shall not forget those days in which we stood against those that wished to remove us from the realm as a whole.” Constantine would then place the missive down to his desk. “I stand with the House of Vuiller and their homeland.”

Constantine Malenos would be most pleased to have his brother in arms return to safety so they may raid once more again soon.

A Union of Sand and Rose It is but the pleasure and blessings of Baroness Chloe de Rosius to hold the union of Lord Legate Constantine Malenos and her daughter Diane de Rosius. It shall be this Saint’s week in which the House of Malenos and the House of de Rosius shall tie the knot and wed both houses under the Grand Duchy’s banner. During the Syndesi Feriae the couple had held their first dance with one another. Diane, a noble lady of the court. Constantine, a statesmen that serves upon the Chambers of the Duchy. The pair has held considerations towards one another and have found that they shall wish to wed – as the first generation of newfound Balian blood has formed. Invitations are sent across the realm towards those whom are family, friends, and allies across borders to celebrate a fine evening of marry, challenge, and union. A night of celebration and events shall take place including jousts, challenges of poetry, and a proper feast. Shall you make sure to attend. (( Wedding shall take place at Saturday 8 PM EST within the Grand Duchy of Balian)) Special invitations are sent out to the following people —- To the citizens of the Grand Duchy of Balian To the Eastern Alamris Treaty Organization members To those of House Malenos and House de Rosius To the members of the Holy Mother Church —- The Grand Duke of Balian, His Imperial Highness, John Casmir, and his esteemed Pedigree @Imperium The King of Haense, Karl III, and his esteemed Pedigree @GMRO The Grand King of Urugan, Bakir Ireheart, and his esteemed Pedigree @Elite Snipes The Viceroy of Hypsia, Cesar I, and his esteemed Pedigree @Javert To the Prince of Sedan, Frederick I, and his esteemed Pedigree @HogoBojo The esteemed guests of the Rashidun Sheikhdom —- To his Imperial Highness, Alexandros Novellen Casmir @Shmeepicus The Princess Imperia of Balian, Costantia Novellen Casmir @PrettyCuteAnna The Princess, Augustina Novellen Casmir @annanicole__ To the Queen Bee, Lady Yelena vas Ruthern @bee The Honorable Count of Aquilae, Sir Rev Harald and his family @Harald The Honorable Viscount of Marsana, Victor Ruthern and his family @PapaCaliente The Honorable Baron of Brucca, Sir Erik Othaman and his family @grnappa The Honorable Baron of Renduzzo, Drake Darkwood and his family @HIGH_FIRE His Excellency, the Constable, Peter d’Arkent and his family @ErikAzog To all Peers of the Grand Duchy of Balian. To all members of the Chambers of Balian and their family —- To Prince Sergei Aleksandr and his family @Coolcod77 To the Lady Ember Munnel and her family @ScarletFrisket To Jack Teuful and his family @PapaCaliente To Davli Goldhand and his family @Datweirdguy To Lady Franziska and her family @Frank_Dog To the esteemed Coin and his own @Orlanth —- To all citizens of the Kingdom of Haense To all citizens of the Grand Kingdom of Urugan To all citizens of the Viceroy of Hypsia To all citizens of Princedom of Sedan To all citizens of the Southern Realm that come in peace to celebrate. His Excellency, Lord Legate, Constantine Malenos Lady, Diane Opheile de Rosius, Heir to de Rosius

Constantine Malenos would finalize the document as he presented it towards the Princes of Canonism. "I believe this shall needed to be spread towards all of those within the realm -- for their deception is large indeed."

Constantine Malenos would chuckle as he looked at the latest report from the warfront. "An even battle of champions and they could not even draw blood? How can they show their faces in the realm after talking such towards the forces of the Eastern Almaris Treaty Organization."

Constantine Malenos would smile the sun's smile, and move to take a drink from his lemonade as he celebrated under the desert moonlight.

Constantine Malenos would smile the sun's smile. He also would move to rally the brave men and women of Balian before they marched off towards the call of the allies within NATO. "Shall they never forget the challenge the might of those whom God stands with!"

Constantine Malenos would smile the sun’s smile.

Constantine Malenos would sharpen his blade, drink his lemonade, and shine his boots.

Constantine Malenos would sign the Lorianne as he smiled gently, "The good Ferryman stand with those against the Lizard-kin and those whom stand to challenge the Grand Kingdom of Urugan. Shall they face our steel and feel the might of the NATO alliance."

"It is truly the finest paper within all of Almaris." - Constantine Malenos

God's Call 11th of the Sun’s Smile, In the year of our Lord, 12 of Balian’s Age “ 5 But while you preserve the kingdom of man, the kingdom of GOD languishes. 6 The Lord is the Lord GOD without peer, but you have failed in your defense of His word. 7 Indeed, your own brothers mingle the word of lesser beings among His, and lapse in His commands for favor of new and foreign ways.“ The Holy Scrolls, the Scroll of Spirit; 2:5-7 The Grand Duchy of Balian has now received word from her allies within the Northern Almaris Treaty Organization that nations continue to harbor and place aggression towards the peace that has been sought after by the righteous nations of the realm. Since the foundation of the Grand Duchy of Balian the Azdrazi threat has remained present at both the doorsteps of Atrus and that of the southern continent. The Grand Duke John Casmir had forewarned this threat in the fourth year of Balian’s Age that the Grand Duchy shall work towards eliminating them fully from our halls and our flock. A revelation from our allies has proven to show such threats now lay within the Horde’s lands. Such action is deemed necessary so that the Horde’s ties to the side of Iblees and his spawn may be cut and removed like a cancer. The Horde, whom’s domain lays just a few leagues off-shore of both the Kingdom of Oren and the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, poses a threat to both Canonist nations. The Grand Duchy of Balian is a Canonist state. Our faith is placed in the Holy Mother Church and in our God who’s light we strive to live in. As the Fidei Defensor has taken action and the Church has called for all Canonists to arise, the following shall be declared. The Grand Duchy of Balian shall answer a call to arms from her allies within the alliance. By the power invested by His Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke John Casmir, the Grand Duchy shall be joining the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska against those who protect the followers of Iblees and challenge the peace of the realm. Glory to the Grand Duchy, Glory to God. HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, John I, Grand Duke of Balian, by the grace of GOD, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, and Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, etcetera. His Imperial Highness, Alexandros Casimir Novellen, Count of Monteres, Prince of Balian His Excellency, Lord Seneschal of Balian, Sir Rev Vuiller, Count of Aquilae His Excellency, Lord Legate, Constantine Malenos

The Lord Legate of Balian would smile the suns smile. “We stand United against any whom threaten this realm amongst our noble allies.” As he moved to sign the document

Constantine Malenos would leave the clinic as he was handed a paper that had a image of him kissing a person in which he had not. The man would fold the paper into two before reading the second half of the page that spoke of him and his work -- "I suppose I am the talk of the Grand Duchy. Whatever the course, perhaps they are ill informed of my intentions -- Yet, the name Malenos will be on every paper to sell more copies indeed." He would move towards the Cathedral to pray after seeing such being written about him.

A Grand Old Party The House of Malenos welcomes those who have entered into the Syndesi Feriae to the Malenos Manor for a night of drink, games, and eve of marry. If you are a friend of the Grand Duchy of Balian, if you have debuted for the festival or are a friend to the House of Malenos please do attend this event! It shall be hosted at Lothar’s Square 4. Arrive in your best attire, arrive prepared to drink and eat with your heart’s content, and arrive prepared to celebrate the glory of Balian. Shall you all enter as guests and leave our manor as friends. Time : Sunday 6/26/22 3-5 PM EST Location : Maleno’s Manor – Lothar’s Square 4 Lord, Gentry, Commoner -- Constantine of Malenos

Constantine Malenos would be drinking his specialty -- Desert Lemonade with Honey, as he would take the paper in his right hand upon his roof. He would seem to be very pleased with the dispatch.