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The High Pontiff, from the bed of his chambers, smiles at his Vice-Chancellor @GoldWolfGamingholding up the document. "Ahh splendid: may both houses reconcile and conjoin their fates, so that they may taste the bounty of their prosperity together. I do hope the young Robert is faring well out there, and that he doesn't share his familial fascination with knives."

SECUNDUS BULLA AUREA ALBAROSA The Second Golden Bull of Albarosa OWYN III, pontifex maximus, servus servorum Dei, episcopus Sancta Sedes, Sends his greetings to all the faithful of the realm. Since a thing just and honorable is asked of us by GOD: to promulgate His Word, protect His Faith & defend the Sanctity of His Flock, GOD demands that these missions are led to its proper conclusion through the care of our office, and the piety of our faithful. GOD’s institution, the Holy Mother Church, requires infrastructure to properly evangelize its Ministry. The protection of His Holiness and clergy, and the enforcement of ecclesiastical law, remain one of the highest organizational priorities since the inception of the Canon Faith. The paladins of GOD cannot stand neglected, for we may jeopardize the continued strength and integrity that they are to maintain. The High Pontificate of Owyn III understands this profoundly, and thus, shall publish in his SECUNDS BULLA AUREA ALBAROSA the final reforms it had envisioned for what is currently the Palatinate Guard. Te deum. What really happened on the papal flight to Karosgrad... TABLE OF CONTENTS I). The Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn II). Hierarchy & Structure of the Supreme Order III). Evangelical expansion into the H.O.E. IV). The Pontifical Commission of the Ruskan Rite V). Expansion of the Ecclesiastical Apparatus VI). Saint petitions & calendar reform SECTION I. THE SUPREME ORDER OF EXALTED OWYN The Coat of Arms of The Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn The Knightly Order of All-Saints, also known as the Palatinate Guard, is to be nominally abolished and to be replaced with the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn immediately. The Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn shall inherit all mandates, authority & autonomy originally established by His Holiness, James II. The Knight-Regent of the Palatinate Guard, Armande-Philippe Talraen de Rennes @LithiumSedai is to remain as His Holiness’ direct representative and delegated authority on the leadership and other affairs pertaining to the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn. The title & styling of ‘His Excellency the Knight-Regent’ shall be nominally abolished and replaced with the new title of: “His Reverend Excellency the Apostolic General, Custodian of the Faith & Sword of Exalted Owyn.” To ensure that whoever ascends to this divine privilege to serve as Apostolic General upholds all Canonist values and bounds that may go beyond his oath within the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn, the Apolostic General must, upon his ascension, be appointed to a titular Diocese, rendering him a Bishop in name under GOD. These titular dioceses are: the Bishoprics of Luciensport, Peremont, Brelus or Metz. As of publication of the SECUNDUS BULLA AUREA ALBAROSA, the leadership of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn shall consist of: His Reverend Excellency the Apostolic General, Custodian of the Faith, Sword of Exalted Owyn, Bishop of Metz; Armande-Philippe Talraen de Rennes @LithiumSedai Their Excellencies, the Equestor-Imperators of the Supreme Order; Holy Sir Nicolas Barclay, Equestor-Imperator & Praefectus Castrorum @Burnsider. Holy Sir Theophilos Komnenos, Equestor-Imperator @dmitris. Knight-Regent Emeritus @Harald All existing oathbound members of the Palatinate Guard are henceforth released, and are offered one opportunity to restore their oath to the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn, and find their original titles & responsibilities reinstated. SECTION II. THE HIERARCHY & STRUCTURE OF THE SUPREME ORDER Let it be known furthermore that beneath the Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus & His Reverend Excellency the Apostolic General shall be a hierarchy established for the functionality of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn: from where its appointments and resignations fall under the direct discredition of the aforementioned. The hierarchy of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn shall consist of: I). Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus II). His Reverend Excellency the Apostolic General The mandated representative of the Pontifex Maximus, who wields executive authority over all matters pertaining to the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn until established otherwise by the Pontifex Maximus. [!] Epaulette of the Equester-Imperator styled with the three Iron Blessings of: Pontifex Maximus Everard II Pontifex Maximus Theodosius II Pontifex Maximus Pontian III III). Equester-Imperator Also known as the Knight-Commander, they serve as members of the Papal Military High Command, and potential representative of a regional chapter of the Supreme Order, who aids His Reverend Excellency in leadership affairs. [!] Epaulette of the Equester-Centurio styled with the two Iron Blessings of: Pontifex Maximus Sixtus III Pontifex Maximus Lucien III IV). Equester-Centurio Also known as the Knight-Captain, carries the task of actively training & organizing the Knights of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn in the field. They carry a larger degree of leadership responsibilities and may give orders in absence of higher command. [!] Epaulette of the Equester with the Iron Blessing of: Pontifex Maximus Jude I V). Equester Also known as a Knight, is a squire that has fulfilled his rite of entry and thus can proclaim himself a “Holy Sir”. Equesters and upwards are involved in more sensitive deployments and train more squires to ascend. [!] Epaulette of the Armiger VI). Armiger Also known as the Squire, these are aspirant-Knights who are being trained to earn Knighthood in the Holy Mother Church. They are usually assigned to a single knight and diocese, where they learn the ways of the Faith and the blade. [!] Epaulette of the Soldarius VII). Soldarius These soldiers are oathed to the Holy Mother Church, but do not pursue Knighthood. These are usually younger clergymen who cannot commit to an active lifetime service in the field, but who are willing to aid the Holy Mother Church where she may need it. VIII). Unoathed These ranks are assigned to non-members of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn, or those that have not yet attempted entry into knighthood or to become oathbound, but who do participate in battles and operations. These are usually battle-competent clergy, nuns or laity or soldiers with conflicting responsibilities and/or oaths. [!] The current commissioned uniforms of each rank. SECTION III. EVANGELICAL EXPANSION IN THE H.O.E. The High Pontificate of Owyn III congratulates His Imperial Majesty on his successful settlement initiatives all around the Holy Orenian Empire. Unfortunately these settlements have not taken their due diligence with contacting the Holy Mother Church to ask for a present clergyman. In accordance with Orenian Law, it falls upon the High Pontificate of Owyn III to take that initiative ourselves. Which a variety of Monsignors, Curiates & Bishops will be sent on delegations throughout the Empire to map all settlements, establish their piety & advise on future Canonist expansion. The current missions are: To Esbec, Bishop Adelric of Reinmar. To Redenford, Bishop Vicary of Rochefort. To Dobrov, Equester-Imperator Komnenos. To Talon’s Port, Equester-Imperator Vuiller. These missions, although through varying means, are intended to rapidly establish ecclesiastical infrastructure outside of Providence. It is hoped that this will lead to a more diverse clergy and an all encompassing Holy Mother Church that can aid in the cultural development of these settlements. SECTION IV. THE PONTIFICAL COMMISSION ON THE RUSKAN RITE Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus had, with the mandate of His Holiness, begun an initiative to chronicle & spread the Ruskan Rite throughout the Highlandic Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. His Holiness is pleased with his initial progress and shall devote further ecclesiastical manpower & infrastructure to the initiative, establishing the following commission: Chairman of the Commission; Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus Vice-Chairman of the Commission; Alfred Episcopus Henrikev Commissioners: Ailred Cardinalis Reinmar Otho Episcopus Valwyck Vicary Episcopus Rochefort Rev. Msgr. Robert de Bourdon Deacon Stephen Carolus Deacon Elijah of Huppo Rev. Karl Kortrevich Rev. Yaromir of Karosgrad Together, on the basis of the First Decree of Jorenus (355 E.S.) & the Primus Bulla Aurea Albarosa (355 E.S.), they will see to the creation of the Book of the Ruskan Rite which shall entail: I). An instruction manual on Ruskan ceremonies. II). The history of the Ruskan Rite. III). Preparation for Ruskan festivities to be registered on the new Calendar of Saints. IV). Development of ‘general aesthetics’ for those practising Canonism through the Ruskan rites. This process will be used as a model for the other rites to be similarly enshrined into the evangelization within the Holy Mother Church: namely the rehabilitated Owynist rites, and the niche cultural rites of Akritians & Hyspians. SECTION V. EXPANSION OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL APPARATUS Prelate of the Clergy Alfred Episcopus Henrikev, together with Vice-Chancellor Manfried & Apostolic General Armande-Philippe have greatly expanded the internal administrative organization of the Holy Mother Church: a development greatly nurtured by His Holiness. Each member of the Curia now receives occasional suitcases containing reports on ecclesiastical affairs, ensuring that all dioceses are equally informed on the developments and tasks at hand. These are called the ‘Albarosan suitcases’, in reference to the tradition that had started in the Albarosan Clergy several decades ago. The Prelate shall establish a new Canonist census, Marriage Registry & Clerical Registry to ensure that the Holy Mother Church has accurate numbers and documents necessary to fulfill its roles in civilian society. These will be structured in a durable fashion, and it is hoped that these systems can outlive the many Pontificates to come. The Vice-Chancellor shall work with the diocesan representatives & His Holiness on an universal taxation system that would allow for a central treasury to be established at a later time. Further details will be determined in dialogue with all dioceses, and a proposal will be formed for a new Diet of Bishops at a later date. It is hoped that with the reforms to the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn and these administrative expansions; His Holiness can mature the internal ecclesiastical organization into something that remains consistent, reliable and functional despite changing jurisdictions & clergymembers. SECTION VI. SAINT PETITIONS & CALENDAR REFORM The High Pontificate of Owyn III is planning sweeping reforms to the current methodology of celebrating, educating about & canonizing saints. The main priority of His Holiness is to rewrite the calendar of saints and divide them on the basis of season, cultural ties & symbolism: so that their celebration at specific dates will either make more sense, or be more applicable to other cultural festivities. In anticipation of His Holiness' first Euconomical Council of Albarosa, the High Pontificate of Owyn III now re-opens the Holy Mother Church for new petitions regarding Sainthood, Veneration or Beautification of historical figures. Each petition shall be handled individually at the aforementioned council. An inquiry into the integrity of records of beautified, venerated and sainted figures shall be held: to ensure that all saints truly have been of cultural remarkability. It would be otherwise unfair if all new candidates for beautification, veneration & sainthood face a heightened level of scrutiny, and require a mandate from the College of Cardinals, while their predecessors in times of great Pontifical authority and inferior recordkeeping have not. There we hope that through this inquiry, which shall have equal cultural representation, will reaffirm that all records are in fact proper. If not, any consequences shall be discussed in the aforementioned council. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GOD, maintained by His Holiness Owyn III THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS THE PENTARCHY OF OWYN III @argonian AILRED CARDINALIS REINMAR From the Diocese of Valwyck Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska @Caranthir_ AMADEUS CARDINALIS NESCIA From the Diocese of Nescia Trade Nation of Sutica @Piov BENEDICT CARDINALIS OF JORENUS From the Archdiocese of Jorenus Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska @GoldWolfGaming MANFRIED CARDINALIS PROVIDENTIA From the Archdiocese of Providentia Holy Orenian Empire @Julio ツ PELAGIUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA From the Prince-Archbishopric of Albarosa Municipality of Redenford THE CURIA THE VICE-CHANCELLOR Manfried Cardinalis Providentia @GoldWolfGaming THE PONTIFICAL AUDITOR Vicary Episcopus Rochefort @frill THE PONTIFICAL SECRETARY Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus @Piov THE PRELATE OF THE CLERGY Alfred Episcopus Henrikev @repl1ca THE PRELATE OF THE SISTERHOOD Mother Roxalana @Axelu THE PONTIFICAL CHAMBERLAIN Carlos Clericus Hyspia @Proddy THE APOSTOLIC GENERAL Armand-Philippe Talraen de Rennes @LithiumSedai MONSIGNORS Msgr. Ed Myre of Oren @Old Man Boiendl Msgr. Fiske Vanir of Haense @Sander Msgr. Adelric Barclay of Reinmar @MadOne Msgr. Robert de Bourdon of Kaedrin @Tiresiam CANONIST DIOCESES ARCHDIOCESE OF JORENUS, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, shepherded by His Eminence Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus @Piov. DIOCESE OF HENRIKEV, encompassing the entirety of the Capital City of Karosgrad, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Alfred of Henrikev @repl1ca. DIOCESE OF VALWYCK, encompassing everything beyond the Capital City of Karosgrad, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Otho of Valwyck @Drumoldth. ABBEY OF THE BLESSED WIGBRECHT SCHULZE, encompassing aforementioned abbey, to be shepherded by Abbot Ademar Castelo @Viggen92 ARCHDIOCESE OF PROVIDENTIA, encompassing the entirety of the Capital City of Providence, shepherded by His Eminence Manfried Cardinalis Providentia @GoldWolfGaming. PRINCELY-ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA, encompassing everything beyond the Capital City of Providence, that is within the Holy Orenian Empire, shepherded by His Eminence Pelagius Cardinalis Albarosa @Julio ツ. DIOCESE OF HYSPIA, granted to the people of Hyspia, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Fransisco of Hyspia @Timer THE EVANGELICAL MISSION TO ESBEC; DIOCESE OF REINMAR, overseeing the Municipality of Esbec and surrounding settlements, to be shepherded by the Right Reverend Bishop Adelric of Reinmar @MadOne. THE EVANGELICAL MISSION TO REDENFORD; DIOCESE OF ROCHEFORT, overseeing the Adunian settlers in Redenford proper, to be shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Vicary of Rochefort @frill. DIOCESE OF NESCIA, encompassing the entirety of the Trade Nation of Sutica, shepherded by Amadeus Cardinalis Nescium @Caranthir_. “Though the Spring flower withers and the fruit of the tree falls to the ground, My Word lasts onto the eve of the world, and the fruit of virtue cannot rot.” - Scroll of Virtue, 4:2. GODANI JEST WIELKI Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus OWYN III [!] A seal displaying Ex. Owyn & Ex. Sigismund seals this Golden Bull.

Alone on his organ, His Holiness Owyn III would weep. Recollecting his first time in a tavern with Robert in Providence, he started to sing out of sorrow: "It's nine o'clock on the 15th of the First Seed, Regular crowd shuffles in.. There's a young boy sitting next to me Makin' love to his first ever tonic and gin. I ask him: son, can you play me a memory? I'm not really sure how it goes anymore. But it's sad and it's sweet, and I once knew it complete When I wore my premier's clothes.. La-la-la de-de da La-la de-de da da-da Sing us a song, you're now the Kaedreni man Sing us a song, tonight. Well we're all in the mood, for melancholy And you've got us feeling alright.."

They were young and energetic, yet stood with great discipline before His Holiness. The nameless recruits simply did what they were told, with their Captains Erik & George observing them closely. Handshake after handshake, a thank you after thank you. His Holiness was pleased with being able to express a fundamental feeling he had carried around. His Knight-Regent though observed them curiously for their formations, as the Abbot & Cardinal made commentary on outfits and colour schemes. Not all were there for the same intentions as His Holiness: but that was okay, as they did not interrupt the ceremony. The ISA to him was something that held a weird place in his heart. He wasn't always supportive of them in spats over the autonomy of Kaedrin perhaps, but they, like any soldier, came through when it was needed. To see young men serve their nation unquestioningly, was sobering. Thoughts of the disfigured Brandt Barclay, or the ISA rescuing the Governor-General's grandchild, a HRA patrol defending him from bandits flew through his head. The funerals, the ceremonies & the parades. Throughout the modern and ancient history of his life: law, order and servitude were virtues that dragged him through any sorrow or trouble. Even if it was just a handshake and a speech. To Owyn III, it was an opportunity to finally express a gratitude that had festered for many years. SECOND PAPAL BRIEF OF 1803, 356 ES Holy Orenian Empire, Providentia @Hunwald@Old Man Boiendl @Froschli @Viggen92 @Julio ツ @LithiumSedai OWYN III, pontifex maximus, servus servorum Dei, episcopus Sancta Sedes, Wishes to inform its congregations of a most productive meeting between His Holiness the High Pontiff & the Holy Orenian Emperor, accompanied by Crown Prince John Charles and Monsignor Ed Myre. This was the first meeting between the Imperial and Ecclesiastical government since the Pontifical enthronement of 1802. The cultural relevance of the Holy Mother Church and the upcoming funeral procession of the late Empress Anne were discussed. The Holy Mother Church is pleased to find that the importance of the faith remains high within the government of Oren, and that in many fields from judicial to spiritual an understanding exists between both parties. While the Holy Mother Church always encourages the representation of its congregations in the state apparatus, something which the late Empress had made possible by establishing a mature Imperial democracy, it leaves them open to hostile discourse which dabbles in secularism and nihilism: something that the Holy Mother Church had been concerned about for decades. However, the Empire and His Imperial Majesty seems to remain intimately interwoven into the Canonist faith: rendering most of these worries, in hindsight, to have been unnecessary. His Holiness hopes that his clergy shall partake in the democratic process more actively, and to become more visible on the streets of Providence. The Holy Mother Church had reaffirmed to His Imperial Majesty its commitment to neutrality, and the hope for continued harmonious relations between the Canonist nations. While each nation has their own obstacles, grudges & differences: they are all GOD's flock, and to His Holiness, valuable humans of cultural and spiritual excellence. In that spirit, His Holiness had been greatly interested in the militaries of Hanseti-Ruska & the Holy Orenian Empire: attending a training of the latter in company of his Knight-Regent, Cardinal Albarosa & Abbot Ademar. After greeting each individually, His Holiness held an impromptu speech regarding the sanctity of service and the gratitude he felt for theirs. Not only are they the blades of the Fidei Defensor, but they like any soldier serve a higher calling: their sovereign, mandated by GOD to bring order and prosperity to his leal subjects and citizens. It is hoped that the Holy Mother Church can resolve its scheduling with Marshal Barclay @Coolcod77soon, as His Holiness hopes to bless the troops of the former Brotherhood of St. Karl and thank them for their performance in Karosgrad in person. In the meantime, it is asked of all clergymen to thank the troops for their service and to diligently provide them sermons and confessions where possible. For not all are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for their kindred, their nation & their king. Te Deum. PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

"They're trying to reach GOD?!" the High Pontiff would sound outraged "They have no business going up there to visit him! Humans belong on the ground. Bah! Heresy!"

The scars, the pus, the painful breaths of Ser Brandt Barlcay: it bothered His Holiness profoundly. As the maimed Knight shyly returned the helmet onto his head, Owyn III couldn't help but to scan his Knight-Regent & Knight Komnenos for their responses. Was he the only one that could weep for his fate? A man merely doing his job for his people somewhere in the nation of Norland, to be punished so severely: to be maimed beyond one eye escaping the wall of bandages? "GOD.." he whispered to himself, standing before the Knight and his own "What must I do to help this man, GOD?". As his eyes were closed, looking upwards, he came to a realization. What would follow was the blessing of Ser Brandt Barclay. His Holiness, trying to hide his nauseous feelings at the sight of the acid-scorched skin and foul smell beneath his armour, would see through until the end of the ceremony. Although Owyn III would be clinking Whiskey glasses with Maer Barbanov shortly after: discussing chess and the alcoholic tendencies of his kinfolk, he couldn't get his mind off what he had seen. It made him feel perversely privileged somehow: standing amidst laughter and drinks in fine robes, as that Barclay now walks home. Not just weighed down by his armour that hides his sorry fate, but by what seemingly felt as punishment for a job well done. As His Holiness finished the document in his office in Providence, he couldn't quite get himself to grow at ease. He would linger on doubts about what he should ask Cardinal Reinmar when he sees him once more, and if it is appropriate to inquire of one's kin like that to begin with. PAPAL BRIEF OF 1803, 356 ES Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, Jorenus @Gusano @LithiumSedai@dmitris @Piov @GoodGuyMatt OWYN III, pontifex maximus, servus servorum Dei, episcopus Sancta Sedes, Wishes to inform its congregations of a most productive meeting between His Holiness the High Pontiff Owyn III & Maer Barbanov on matters of inter-jurisdictional cooperation and the mutual expansion of the cultural sector in Karosgrad. The Holy Mother Church is pleased with the direction of Maer Barbanov’s reforms, which greatly adds to the representation of our clergy and their congregations into the cultural landscape of Hanseti-Ruska, but also allows for more direct contact between GOD and His Flock. Outlines have been agreed upon where the Haeseni dioceses shall, with His Holiness personally involved, coordinate a greater effort to celebrate saints & integrate the Haeseni clergy into the cultural discourse. His Holiness hopes that through his diligent representatives in Karosgrad, this shall lead to a direct increase of faith-related festivities & events in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The Archdiocese of Jorenus is embarking on a fundraising campaign throughout Karosgrad to increase revenues for the ministries of the Church. The Archbishop and the clergy will dedicate a series of speeches and the production of religious sacramentals to raise the budgets for future operations and travels. His Holiness shall carefully observe the proceedings of this endeavor, as his High Pontificate aspires to establish an inter-diocesan economic system at a later stage. His Holiness had furthermore blessed Ser Brandt Barclay after discovering that he had been disfigured by acid in a mission in the nation of Norland. Having prayed to St. Tylos, Kristoff & Karl and showered by holy water: it is hoped that Ser Brandt Barclay, a valiant Knight of Hanseti-Ruska, shall find a speedy recovery of his torment in the flesh and the soul. His Holiness would like to remind the people of Hanseti-Ruska that any wounded or tormented folk, physically and spiritually, are free to seek counsel and healing from the Holy Mother church. His Holiness furthermore wishes to express its gratitude to the royal Household of Barbanov and the civilian government of Karosgrad for their efforts in thawing a relationship once frozen between Holy Mother Church & Kingdom. GOD smiles upon those that make great effort to bring His Word closer to the common man. It is hoped that one day, His Holiness could show his Haeseni colleagues and friends the splendour of Providence himself in return. Te Deum. PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

"My Vice-Chancellor does not disappoint." His Holiness Owyn III would smile, reading over the thesis in his chambers beside the Basilica of Ex. Godfrey " I shall praise him when I see him again: a magnificent author in the maker!"

"A public chessboard?" he'd look at Cardinal Pelagius @Julio ツ, smiling at the memories of playing chess in Owynsburg "A little bit of Kaedrin right here in Haense: who would've thought?" As His Holiness walked out of the now repaired Karosgrad Basilica with the Cardinal by his side, he would look at a HRA patrol passing by "I wonder if their Chess skills match that of the Albarosan clergy.. If only we had a tournament to answer this question."

"It is always important to maintain a sense of community. While Haense might be an intimate flock already, Guilds shall only strengthen this bond." His Holiness spoke with a soft smile, reading over the missive with great curiosity "I would like to meet this Maer soon."

"Calm down?" The Pontiff would chuckle at his reinstated Cardinal, offering him a peppermint.

PRIMUS BULLA AUREA JORENUS The First Golden Bull of Jorenus OWYN III, pontifex maximus, servus servorum Dei, episcopus Sancta Sedes, Weeps at the sight of this civil unrest instigated by the Cyril Halcourt sympathizers before the Basilica in Karosgrad. It is unfortunate that the violent protestors found the need to damage Karosgradian property, endanger the lives of the Clergy & that of His Holiness Owyn III. They had unfortunately attempted to do the same to the Basilica of Ex. Godfrey in Providence. But the violent rioters were quickly quelled, and order was restored in both cities. And so we shall march onward, without further dividing resources and attention to the astray few with addictions to dramatics. The High Pontificate of Owyn III shall continue to execute its long overdue reforms to the Holy Mother Church and the state of its clergy. With conclusion of His Holiness’ papal tour of Hanseti-Ruska, we look onward to Providence and its many subsidiary congregations. Te deum. TABLE OF CONTENTS I). Inquiry into the immolation of the Auditor-General II). Verdict in the Halcourt Trial III). Expressions of Gratitude IV). Further reforms to the Palatinate Guard V). Preparation for expansion of ecclesiastical rites SECTION I. INQUIRY INTO THE IMMOLATION OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL The Holy Mother Church weeps to find the violence of Karosgrad to have reached one of our dear colleagues: Goren of Jorenus, who was suspiciously burned in the Cathedral of Providence after agitators had attempted to break in. His violent passing serves as a stark reminder to the clergy of the Holy Mother Church of the division that has consumed our human race: one which stems from the idolization of power and the entitlement to superiority, when GOD has not ordained them to wield it. As for a general view that the Mother Church is discredited by any judgement made - they may as well say that Owyn’s sword of flame is discredited by God’s need to give it to him. When the world goes wrong, it proves that the faith remains right. The Church remains justified, not because her children do not sin, but because they do. We will be closely working with the Imperial State Army to find the violent protestors who are responsible for this excess, and will plan a honourable funeral for our diligent auditor as soon as circumstances allow us. GOD smiles upon thee, Goren of Jorenus, may the Seven Skies give you the peace finally deserved. SECTION II. VERDICT IN THE HALCOURT TRIAL The Auditor of the Tribunal of the High Pontificate of Owyn III has, after an extensive trial against the accused schismatics Father Dima & Cardinal Cyril, found them not guilty of the charges presented against them. Although this may contradict the popular demand of our beloved Clergy: we must not let personal desires get in the way of ecclesiastical justice. In accordance with the findings of the late Auditor, these men remain in full communion with the Church. We remind them, however, that rebukes against the High Pontiff must be made in acknowledgement of the Papal Bulls His Holiness has made and the College of Cardinals that exists now, not the College before the election, and that a unanimous vote of these Cardinals must be made before any declarations of sede vacante are made. As such, these men and their party are reminded to not question the legitimacy of the High Pontiff or His Bulls. Further riots, agitations, and attempts on the life of His Holiness and other clergymen shall also not be tolerated. SECTION III. EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE The High Pontificate of Owyn III is grateful for the role of various organizations in quelling the outrageous riots which violently caused the death of one of our own, and had endangered a large number of Haeseni citizens in the Karosgrad Basilica. First and foremost, the Holy Mother Church expresses its profound thanks to the Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska Manfred Barclay @Coolcod77, and the valiant soldiers of the Haeseni Royal Army, who intervened when the protestors attempted to slaughter the clergymen inside of the Basilica. In hindsight, their courage and servitude directly led to the survival of His Holiness the High Pontiff. The Secretary of War Peter d’Arkent @ErikAzog & The Imperial State Army furthermore deserves our profound gratitude for aiding in our investigation regarding the violent murder of our Auditor-General, and the pacification of rioters at the Basilica of Ex. Godfrey. Their impromptu response was, much like that of the HRA, excellent and swift. The Palatinate Guard under the valiant leadership of Knight-Regent @LithiumSedai stood ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for His Holiness, being for a while the only line of defense between the unarmed clergy and the rioting mob. Despite being a subject to consequential reshuffles and reforms, it managed to operate on a standard never seen before. The High Pontificate of Owyn III is greatly pleased by this. Monsignor Robert de Bourdon @Tiresiam deserves individual praise for taking a crossbow bolt for His Holiness, jumping before him in hopes to avoid a tragic fate in the Karosgrad Basilica. A man unarmed and untrained unlike his military colleagues, showing the servitude and determination of a hardened soldier. GOD smiles upon thee, Monsignor de Bourdon. The faith is indebted to countless other unnamed souls, such as Albrecht Barclay @kipps and Ser Boris var Ruthern @GMRO, who stood at leal attention aside Queen Isabel to preserve her from harm in the face of the growing violence. There is an admirable piety in those who have a loyalty to their liege-lords, as all Canonist monarchs rule dei gratia. SECTION IV. FURTHER REFORMS TO THE PALATINATE GUARD Having corresponded with the current and former members of His Holiness’ Palatinate Guard, The Knight-Regent presented a report on the necessary reforms and current ailments of this crucial organization. The High Pontificate of Owyn III shall, in a future Bulla Aurea, establish and present all these reforms in a concise manner. As of now, the High Pontificate of Owyn III has discontinued the old uniforms of the Palatinate Guard in favour for locally tailored ones: [!] New uniforms of all ranks within the Holy Palatinate Guard. We shall furthermore look to re-establish the Palatinate Guard with a new mandate, leadership structure and training strategies as suggested by the Knight-Regent. Any current member of the Palatinate Guard is invited to add onto the existing report, and provide feedback to His Holiness directly. The High Pontificate of Owyn III will greatly reform the ranks of the Palatinate Guard as well, reshaping them in anticipation of the Secundus Bulla Aurea Albarosa. As of now, the leadership of the Palatinate Guard shall consist of: Captain Commander Theophilos @dmitris Knight-Commander, Quartermaster Nicholas @Burnsider Knight-Captain Avtria @Viggen92 Knight-Captain Tirilan @Jameson_h SECTION V. PREPARATION FOR EXPANSION OF ECCLESIASTICAL RITES The violent conclusion to the first Diet of Bishops petitioned by Archiepiscopus Pelagius of Albarosa is regrettable, and has delayed His Holiness’ wishes to restore the ancient Ruskan Orthodox rite, and in other Dioceses their own distinct cultural rites. We shall immediately seek to reschedule a new Diet of Bishops where, among the expansion of ecclesiastical rites, we shall continue the warranted discussion on our neutrality as an institution, and the waning cultural relevance left behind by preceding Pontificates. The practice of the faith is but larger than one rite, and larger than the entire world. A preservation of right worship of the faith keeps those worshipful pious as guardians of the truth. As long as these rites remain without theological heterodoxy, increased practice of the faith is only a boon to the heavens. Considering this, we wish to unequivocally compliment the dioceses of Jorenus, Henrikev & Valwyck for their administrative diligence and cooperation with this theologically challenging task. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GOD, maintained by His Holiness Owyn III THE SEPTARCHY @argonian AILRED CARDINALIS REINMAR From the Diocese of Valwyck Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska @Caranthir_ AMADEUS CARDINALIS NESCIA From the Diocese of Nescia Trade Nation of Sutica @Piov BENEDICT CARDINALIS OF JORENUS From the Archdiocese of Jorenus Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska @GoldWolfGaming MANFRIED CARDINALIS PROVIDENTIA From the Archdiocese of Providentia Holy Orenian Empire @Julio ツ PELAGIUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA From the Prince-Archbishopric of Albarosa Municipality of Redenford @Publius CYRIL CARDINALIS ST. PUBLIUS From the Diocese of Hyspia @Harald JOHAN CARDINALIS VUILLER From the Diocese of Hyspia THE CURIA THE VICE-CHANCELLOR Manfried Cardinalis Providentia @GoldWolfGaming THE PONTIFICAL AUDITOR Monsignor Vicary Armande @frill THE PONTIFICAL SECRETARY Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus @Piov THE PRELATE OF THE CLERGY Alfred Episcopus Henrikev @repl1ca THE PRELATE OF THE SISTERHOOD Mother Roxalana @Axelu THE PONTIFICAL CHAMBERLAIN Carlos Clericus Hyspia @Proddy THE KNIGHT-REGENT Armand-Philippe Talraen de Rennes @LithiumSedai MONSIGNORS Msgr. Ed Myre of Oren @Old Man Boiendl Msgr. Fiske Vanir of Haense @Sander Msgr. Vicary Armas of Nescia @frill Msgr. Adelric Barclay of Reinmar @MadOne Msgr. Robert de Bourdon @Tiresiam CANONIST DIOCESES ARCHDIOCESE OF JORENUS, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, shepherded by Benedict Cardinalis Jorenus @Piov. DIOCESE OF HENRIKEV, encompassing the entirety of the Capital City of Karosgrad, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Alfred of Henrikev @repl1ca. DIOCESE OF VALWYCK, encompassing everything beyond the Capital City of Karosgrad, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Otho of Valwyck @Drumoldth. ARCHDIOCESE OF PROVIDENTIA, encompassing the entirety of the Capital City of Providence, shepherded by Manfried Cardinalis Providentia @GoldWolfGaming. PRINCELY-ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA, encompassing everything beyond the Capital City of Providence, that is within the Holy Orenian Empire, shepherded by Pelagius Cardinalis Albarosa @Julio ツ. DIOCESE OF HYSPIA, granted to the people of Hyspia, shepherded by The Right Reverend Bishop Fransisco of Hyspia @Timer Spibs. DIOCESE OF NESCIA, encompassing the entirety of the Trade Nation of Sutica, shepherded by Amadeus Cardinalis Nescia @Caranthir_. “Though the Spring flower withers and the fruit of the tree falls to the ground, My Word lasts onto the eve of the world, and the fruit of virtue cannot rot.” - Scroll of Virtue, 4:2. GODANI JEST WIELKI Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus OWYN III [!] A seal displaying Ex. Owyn & Ex. Sigismund seals this Golden Bull.

ohh my god

His Holiness Owyn III sat by himself in the devastated Karosgrad Basilica, his centerpiece of a podium missing from the trashed chamber. There, seated on the steps as he read this young man's letter, he wept. It wouldn't take long before His Holiness would muster the strength to go to his private Office, and pen a letter in return. To the young Robert Foltest Helvets, You are in my deepest prayers as we both combat the sorrow that now overcomes us. Count Rochefort was in many ways a pillar that upheld many around him: someone who rejected the sinful temptations of power and prestige for loyalty and dedication to his own kin. It pleases me that a young boy such as yourself shares my reverence, despite his succumbing to his ailments of madness. If you are indeed in possession of his body, do contact any clergyman of the Holy Mother Church with post haste. I shall provide him a funeral with full honours, and enshrine his contributions for all of mankind to see. I do hope that you fare well, young Rochefort, and that you currently find yourself surrounded by friends and family. A wise Monsignor reminded me of how much his death doesn't matter, even when it does. For his soul and legacy shall live on, as he finds his path to the Seven Skies. There, among our friends that had fallen before him, he shall smoke his pipe and go on hunting expeditions: and one day, you and I shall join him. I shall pray to GOD to give him proper tobacco and a sturdy Castor crossbow: for I wouldn't want our Dicky Helvets to end up arguing with GOD himself. If you ever need guidance, solace or warmth: the Holy Mother Church, and myself, shall be there for you. GOD never abandons his flock, and I shall not abandon the grandchild of a dear friend. TE DEUM. PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

GOD TESTS US ALL THE SORROW OF OWYN III @LithiumSedai @frill “I wish to author a eulogy.” the fatigued Pontiff looked at the broken window of the Karosgrad Basilica, flanked by his Monsignor & Knight-Regent, “a man of true stature has violently passed, and done something despicable before GOD in his final moments... Although I cannot understand why he would do such a thing.. Did his demons finally get to him? I must defend his honour posthumously.” “I would advise against that, Your Holiness.” Monsignor Vicary jeered, folding his hands behind him as he joined His Holiness’ gaze at the damage, “Lord Helvets was a dear friend to you, but also a criminal in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Stirring the living with the language of the dead wouldn’t be… helpful, Your Holiness. Private prayer and a night-candled psalter would be the most you should venture. I am sure Helvets’ soul would dislike being awakened from his death by those who happen to still be walking about.” The Knight-Regent Armande pouted as he looked at the expression of Owyn III, who coldly blinked. With a soft clearing of his throat, he spoke: “I must agree with Monsignor Vicary, although I do pray for your strength in overcoming this tragedy, Your Holiness.” “It breaks my heart that I cannot pen a defense of a longtime mentor, if not a father.” Owyn III sighed, his head now lowered “After the passing of Bishop Erasmus, he was the only one to defend me through it all... My true Paladin, a man that made the loss of my homeland bearable by... making me feel like home.” Monsignor Vicary darted his eyes at His Holiness’ face, anticipating the flowing tears of a man in pain. Nothing but a fatigued and emotionless gaze would escape the Pontiff’s face however, as he looked at the mirrored floor of the Basilica. Both the Knight-Regent & Monsignor would stand quietly, minutes would pass without a word being spoken. To Owyn III, once Laurence Pruvia, it all felt like a test. The more he had ascended towards success, the more loss he had endured. His entry into adulthood had cost him his one and only temporal love in life, a childhood sweetheart that could not overcome her demons in the spring of her youth. His promotion to Premier was paired with the death of his protége and confidant Erasmus von Gertreide, who could not handle the burden of leadership by his side: and found his demise during a planned vacation by the sea. The end of the Arcasian era would then mean the end of his Commonwealth of Kaedrin, for only the start of his Pontificate to be marred by the death of his last friend left. Richard Victor Helvets, a man that had dirtied himself in the spit and mud alongside himself. The only man beyond GOD that he could find solace in, who could understand his complicated heart. “The man has passed without a proper burial: without a tombstone to evoke remembrance. He, a man made for reverence, shall be forgotten in the temporal plane. Is this GOD’s punishment?” he would look up, as Monsignor Vicary straightened his necklace “Your Holiness: are you a soul with a body, or a body with a soul?” Both the Knight-Regent and His Holiness would look up in surprise, the latter even perking a brow: “Eh. I-I suppose a soul with a body, perhaps to my own misfortune.” To that, the Monsignor softly smiled “Why must we weep over the loss of the body, if the soul moves on to greener pastures? He is out there Your Holiness, his spirit shall live on for eternity.” “Of course.” the Pontiff nodded once “I pray for his entry to the Seven Skies, and for him to receive a rest long overdue. Yet is it sinful for me to remain dismayed, as I miss them at my side physically?” “No...” the Knight-Regent would interject “Such is merely human. Do not forget that GOD allows you to be human too, Your Holiness.” The Monsignor nodded towards the Knight-Regent, both looking at each other with faint sadness in their eyes. The Pontiff, who felt increasingly uncomfortable being candid about his feelings, retracted back into his fortress of indifference. “Right.” he suddenly spoke “I shan’t write an eulogy then. But do pursue his body, Knight-Regent: If GOD lets me, I wish to bury him in Redenford.”

FIRST HOMILY OF JORENUS By Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus OWYN III AS TRANSCRIBED BY BENEDICT ARCHIEPISCOPUS JORENUS IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF KAROSGRAD, HANSETI-RUSKA THE TRANSCRIPT EDITION Dear Royal Majesty King Josef ‘the Liberator’; The most esteemed houses of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; & my beloved Haeseni colleagues from Jorenus, Heinrikev and Valwyck. As St. Henry Otto Barbanov once built Alban from the snowy wastelands of Tahn, so did the vigilant houses of Hanseti-Ruska construct Karosgrad. A shining beacon that represents the perfect way for a human: free from the brick lemon crates modernists call ‘a home’, yet tastefully innovated from the olde settlement of Reza & New Reza respectively. It is GOD’s great benevolence that we stand in a metropolis on top of frosty wastelands, housing the largest congregation of His Institution, where a man of GOD feels right at home. Many houses, from Amador to Barclay, Barbanov to Vanir, have been invaluable to the expansion of our faith in this Highland nation. But it is not them alone that we value. For it is the common man that attends every sermon, speaks to our clergy & acts as a good Canonist that makes our Faith strong. It is the diligent doctor in the Royal Clinic, patching up the wounded. It is the soldier, once a proud bannerman of St. Karl, that defends his family at home. Modernists may mock you, and claim that your society is simplistic. Yet even if such is a case, it is your society that reigns the most serene from all: standing as a bulwark of morality and our faith in times of rampant decadence & secularism. It is important to not take your moral bounty for granted, as not all of mankind’s realm knows the warmth of brotherhood & family as you do. Not all Sovereigns, commanders & representatives can count on the loyalty and involvement of their jurisdictions, like those in Haense can. GOD rewards these blessings to societies architected to be pious and puritan. It is not a coincidence, but a divinely natural order of things, that societies of tradition find their roots deeper and their happiness more profound. Only GOD is eternal. To worship anything temporal is to gamble the existence of your nation and people on something that is fleeting, temporary & subject to decay. For our chronicles have not forgotten the gravestones of peoples that had abandoned GOD, such as the Lotharingians and Owynists before us. Believe only in the strength of GOD and the traditions you cultivated beneath him, and you shall avoid a similar fate. You, pious citizens of Haense, uphold the spirit of St. Henry to this very day. And as long as you allow GOD to rest in your hearts, and see your righteous Crown as kindred of my own, shall your future remain promising and bountiful: like the fields of wheat he gave to those that starved before him, like the nation he helped his cousin King Stephan maintain. Although GOD wept when our united Humanity split into two, he can at least find solace in the purity of your aspirations as a distinct Highlander people. It was never your destiny to be stripped from your roots, as it was never GOD’s plan with an united Humanity to make them one identity. Your divine right to live as a self determined people is sealed by the Crown His Holiness James II granted your sovereign, and your forefathers, many of which bestowed with Sainthood, who gave life and limb for the survival of your kinfolk. When you find your way of life threatened once more: look up to the Crosses that decorate your chapels and living rooms, remain unwavering in your pride and faith. Remind yourself of the likes of St. Henry, Karl & Kristoff: who each gave their own ultimate sacrifice to preserve something greater than themselves: the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Te Deum. GODANI JEST WIELKI Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus Owyn III [!] A seal displaying Ex. Owyn & Ex. Sigismund seals this Homily.

"How blessed for a sovereign to interact in such a fashion with her subjects." High Pontiff Owyn III would comment, reading the report after the royal wedding " Hopefully a trendsetter, and something I could perhaps learn from?" he turns to his Monsignor Robert de Bourdon @Tiresiamand nudges him to hand him his paper.

"You can't unsubscribe from GOD." said Owyn III's mailman, shoving a copy of this letter through the window he had broken of Keaghen's house.

AB ABSURDO FROM ABSURDITY A RESPONSE TO THE SCHISMATICS BY HIS HOLINESS OWYN III In today’s world: it has become an unfortunate pastime to constantly have to divide your attention, resources & manpower to a handful of similar individuals that fester certain circles in the societies of mankind. These are men and women astray from GOD, devoured by their narcotic-esque addiction to schemes and dramatics. They construct nothing in mankind’s world, and only exist because of the benevolence of their benefactors that they are sycophants to. In the shadow of those truly diligent and honourable, they screech and weep for anything that doesn’t fit in their simplistic worldview, and resort to sinful and tasteless acts to maintain it. But these eternal children do not exist in a closed environment, for they very much take a seat in the open discourse of the temporal and ecclesiastical world. Their lack of stable homes, moral compasses & remarkable characters drive them to compensate in various careers: which are facilitated by their benefactors. While those that never achieve anything linger in the fringes of society: a few happen to speak the right words, or be at the right place, for them to be thrusted into prominence. From that position, they influence innocent bystanders and pawns they label ‘friends & associates’ to orchestrate whatever their perverse desires require them to. Understanding this modern ailment: we now look at the publication done by ‘Father Dima’ and Cyril Cardinalis Borealis. Cheered on by folk that never interested themselves, involved themselves or cared about the Holy Mother Church: they invoke deception and false battlecries in hopes to harm a faith that provides crucial infrastructure to the societies of Oren & Hanseti-Ruska. Upon the ascension of the High Pontificate of Owyn III, the Holy Mother Church immediately walked a reconciliatory approach with the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska that the then Cardinal Albarosa once had poor relations with. Years of conscious neglect by preceding Pontificates, who were scared of a powerful Archdiocese of Jorenus, caused a tear in the tapestry of an united Canonist realm. Diligent priests & bishops in Jorenus were met with the constant invisible barriers of foreign appointments to their diocese, or the tolerance of absent & neglectful clergy members kept in their seat on purpose. His Holiness, who has no vested history or bloodtie to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, recognizes this mistake and seeks to rectify it. Yet those who once stood as sycophants to those prior Pontificates, who enjoyed and profited from a concise policy of neglect and containment against the people of Hanseti-Ruska, do not wish for the High Pontificate of Owyn III to succeed in this quest. These handful of petite humans, with petite souls, surround themselves with their own political associates and call in all favours owed to them, to fabricate scandal and outrage, with the sole purpose of creating a scorched earth within humanity. To the clergy of the Holy Mother Church, this feels significantly surreal, to handle. While Bishops and Priests alike work with His Holiness to revitalize the faith, drafting bulls, preparing homilies, restoring ancient rites: missives are received that proclaim that things have been said or done, that nobody within the Holy Mother Church can remember or reaffirm. Fighting the figments of imaginations of malicious iconoclasts is something that can never be done in a satisfactory way, as the Holy Mother Church cannot hold itself accountable over non-existent events. The Church recognizes there is a grim reality that has been sired through the reproduction of contemporary media - a rampant proliferation of fabrications made to fulfill an unrighteous agenda. Would a Saint intervene on a Pontifical election regarding a vote, which wouldn’t even have been decisive in the first place? Obviously not. The Lord God does not engage in futilities. Whether Cardinal Borealis voted for, or against, His Holiness: the High Pontificate of Owyn III would still have ascended upon His Holiness’ Pontifical enthronement. For even without his vote, His Holiness was graced by a majority of four Cardinals. But let the record state that Cardinal Borealis did vote for His Holiness as well, even after this supposed apparition. Making his majority that of five cardinals. Does any election exist in this world where someone retracts his vote when he regrets it months later? And why would it take months for Cardinal Borealis to realise the meaning of this supposed divine intervention? And because these writings are public in nature, innocent clergymen who merely want to do their job are forced to dabble in politics and factionalism: as if they are in a parliament, instead of the Holy Mother Church. The Pontificate of Owyn III collectively feels ultimate guilt when it sees apolitical clergymen, the desired model by all Canonist nations, pen their own rebuttals to schismatics, who shall never listen to them in the first place. Distracted from their sermons and congregations, they now spend nights protecting an institution that is their home, from a hostile attempt at damaging it. Let us be clear. After this response, the Holy Mother Church shall no longer divert any time, resources or manpower to answer for and reason with folks of malicious intent like these. If they call an illegitimate council, the Palatinate Guard shall arrest and prosecute them accordingly. If they seek out civilian governments to agitate a schism, we will see to their permanent banishment from all human kingdoms. If they continue to walk this path of schism, they will find themselves excommunicated: and eventually burned at the stake. They severely underestimate the love that exists between a Bishop and his congregation, and between His Holiness and his flock. While they can only destroy, we live a life in servitude to the creation and facilitation of purpose and colour in human societies. What is Haense without their Archbishop Benedict? What is Oren without Cardinal Amadeus Nescia? They would be fine nations and people for sure, but they would simply be incomplete without them. Now the reign of the jester shall end, as the Holy Mother Church refuses to legitimize absurdity any longer. Expect a rectification of this situation in the Second Golden Bull of Albarosa soon. Te Deum. PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

PONTIFICAL RESPONSE TO The Pied Piper: Viperam Sub Ala Nutricare By Beatrice Virosi In lights of this publication, His Holiness the High Pontiff Owyn III wishes to respond publicly to the allegations levied. An election that faced administrative difficulties pertaining to Cyril Cardinalis Borealis' vote, and the chaotic transition that followed after the Papal enthronement of 1802, had caused the unfortunate misjudgement of His Holiness to make this mistake in his First Golden Bull. Although other allegations in the publication are false, and merely theatrics, it is pertinent of any good Canonist to recognize his mistake wherever he may make it. Therefore, His Holiness the High Pontiff shall reinstate Johan Cardinalis Vuiller to the now Sextarchy of the Holy Mother Church. It is indeed true that His Holiness had, from the capacity of Premier of Kaedrin & Prince-Archbishop of Albarosa, published writings to the people of Hanseti-Ruska. These are however older than forty years, and as such, do not represent the opinions and worldview of His Holiness who, as of now, resides in Karosgrad. Furthermore, His Holiness had greatly expanded the representation of Haeseni clergy within the Holy Mother Church, and relaxed its ecclesiastical doctrines to allow the restoration of the Ruskan rite under careful guidance. Actions speak louder than words. His Holiness wishes to conclude this response by a sincere apology to Johan Cardinalis Vuiller, and shall in the future remain more vigilant in its proceedings and administration. Further deliberation regarding the college of cardinals shall be discussed in the First Diet of Albarosa on ((Saturday 5PM EST)) with the invited clergy. TE DEUM GODANI JEST WIELKI PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

"Cool fiction." said Owyn III, pricking his fork into another plate of Tiramisu.

MISSIVE FROM THE HIGH PONTIFICATE OF OWYN III To the esteemed diplomatic corps of the Holy Orenian Empire and the Talon's Port, The Holy Mother Church congratulates both parties on this great diplomatic achievement: one that shall secure harmony and peace between two societies of humans. May GOD smile upon you today, and may this peace be everlasting. TE DEUM GODANI JEST WIELKI PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

MISSIVE FROM THE HIGH PONTIFICATE OF OWYN III To my esteemed Princeps-Archiepiscopus, Sanctitas Pontifex Maximus Owyn III sanctions this call for this Diet, henceforth known as 'The First Diet of Albarosa', to be held in the Karosgrad Basilica on ((Saturday 5PM EST)). All Bishops, Archbishops & Curia Members shall be allowed to vote, while the rest of the clergy are allowed to partake. TE DEUM. GODANI JEST WIELKI PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III

"A splendid feat indeed." Owyn III raised his glass of champagne to the nuns who giggled in passing "Our Faith has never been more inclusive. GOD blesses these fine women of the Faith."

Owyn III sat himself behind the mahony desk of his predecessor James II, as his Ishikawan servants rushed to bring him his Tiramisu & sparkling champagne. "Rightio signore" he muttered, holding the letter placed on his desk up as he reclined into his chair. As his beady blue eyes darted over the compact letter, a slight smile would appear. He leans forward, penning a letter back. "To my most esteemed Episcopus of Valwyck, With great joy do I receive my first correspondence as Pontifex Maximus, and to see it carry such great news. You are a Bishop in a fine nation, overlooking fine people. I have full confidence that the Haeseni peers will receive you hospitably, and may GOD grant you the wisdom to represent our interests well. If this letter reaches you before you find yourself in such a meeting: tell them that the Holy Mother Church is looking for diocesan representatives, with the hope that they would advise yourself and your ecclesiastical colleagues as civilians and peers of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. GODANI JEST WIELKI PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OWYN III"