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Jarrack Devereux of the Kingdom of Curon signs at the bottom of the treaty.

Jarrack Devereux of Curon signs with a swift stroke of his pen, followed by the use of the royal imprint ring of Curon, leaving the red wax seal a etching of the roaring bear. “Ave Curon, Ave Imperia.”

~ Vassalage Agreement of Suffolk and Devereux ~ Written and confirmed on the 9th of the Grand Harvest, 1703 Edward Suffolk, Patriarch of House of Suffolk and Wilhelm Karl Devereux, Patriarch of House of Devereux, on behalf of their respective houses, vassals and all the estates they command, have met in Cyrilsburg City, and agreed upon terminating the “Treaty of Pembrokeshire and Order of Ursus” dated 22nd first seed 1680 and upholding the following articles, above all laws, legislations and agreements, on this day and all the days to follow: Obligations of the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk ARTICLE I - The Patriarch of the House of Suffolk recognizes and accepts the Patriarch of the House of Devereux as his overlord and his estates as a part of the federation of estates lorded by the Patriarch of the House of Devereux, providing his eternal fealty to Patriarch of House Devereux and Curonian throne. ARTICLE II - The House of Suffolk pledges, accepts and ensures to defend the property, rights, subjects, lands, estates, laws and courts of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux against internal and external threats alike, with all the might the House of Suffolk can muster. ARTICLE III - The House of Suffolk pledges, accepts and ensures to retain armed levies on their expense in their estates befitting their noble status to assist the military campaigns of the House of Devereux or discharge monetary compensation to the House of Devereux to contribute to their retained armed levies. ARTICLE IV - The House of Suffolk pledges, accepts and ensures to uphold Lex Curonia and take no action with the purpose of violating Lex Curonia or the interest of the House of Devereux. ARTICLE V - The House of Suffolk and their vassals accepts and acknowledges that any treaties they may execute outside of Curon, concerning war or military alliances, requires the prior ratification of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux to become effective. ARTICLE VI - The Patriarch of the House of Suffolk accepts to take the Curonic oath of fealty to the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. Upon the death of either the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk or the Patriarch of the House of Devereux, the new Patriarch will appear in court at the first opportunity to reaffirm the oath. The oath is defined as: “I, [Name and title], swear fealty to Curonia, House Devereux, and the Ducal Throne of Curon. I shall serve as a loyal vassal to the patriarch of House Devereux and Duke of Curon, from this moment until death. My house shall be bound to House Devereux as its vassal for all of posterity. My sword is his to command. My house is his to protect, and my banners are his to summon. I shall uphold the Virtues of Curonia, and live beneath the eternal guidance of our Paragons and the light of our God. The Green Tide Rises, for we stand as one. Ave Curonia.” ARTICLE VII - The House of Suffolk and their vassals accepts and acknowledges that they may not declare war or raids or participate to wars or raids without the permission of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. ARTICLE VIII - The House of Suffolk pledges, accepts and ensures that, no member of the House of Devereux and the Curonian Council will be arrested without the orders of the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, and the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk will give this order only if the member in question presents danger and needs to be restrained before appearing before the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. If the above situation occurs and the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk is not present to give a written arrest order, members of the Suffonian Privy Council may ask the related party to leave the demesne of the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk until such a time the situation can be brought to the attention of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. If the said related party refuses to leave and poses an immediate threat to lives of those around him, that related party may be detained befitting his status to be immediately presented to the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. Obligations of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux ARTICLE IX - The House Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that Pembroke City and all other estates of the House of Suffolk are property of the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, without prejudice to land ownership legislations under Lex Curonia for the lands to be acquired in Curon. ARTICLE X - If the House of Suffolk loses their land for any reason, if asked for, the Patriarch of House Devereux shall host the House of Suffolk and their levies until sufficient land ((75x75 blocks)) becomes available to be gifted to the House of Suffolk. ARTICLE XI - The House of Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that, including and not being limited to the lands and estates of the House Suffolk, outside of the personal demesne of the Patriarch of the House Devereux, including the estates of his vassals, all servants, subjects, members and vassals of the House Suffolk are strictly subject to Suffonian Law, as resolved by the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, above all other laws. ARTICLE XII - The House of Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that, every person, entity or creature who can demonstrate that they are a personal subject of the House of Devereux on the personal lands and estates of the House of Suffolk and their vassals, will be tried by tribunals or judges as appointed by the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, under Curonian Law, except for the members of the House of Devereux and their titled lord vassals, who are to be presented to Curonian courts for judgement. ARTICLE XIII - Without prejudice to Article XII above, the House of Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that, every person, entity or creature on the personal lands and estates of the House of Suffolk and their vassals, are strictly subject to Suffonian Law, as resolved by the Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, above all other laws. ARTICLE XIV - The House of Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that, all servants, subjects, members and vassals of the House of Suffolk are strictly under the command of the Patriarch of House of Suffolk and his appointed legates, regardless of the services they might provide to the House of Devereux. ARTICLE XV - The House of Devereux recognizes, accepts and ensures that, all servants, subjects, members and vassals of the House of Suffolk will follow the Suffonian dressing and behavior etiquettes, as resolved by the Patriarch of the House Suffolk, regardless of the services they might provide to the House of Devereux. ARTICLE XVI - The House of Devereux pledges, accepts and ensures to defend the property, rights, subjects, lands and estates of the Patriarch of House of Suffolk against internal and external threats alike, with all the might the House of Devereux can muster. ARTICLE XVII - The House of Devereux pledges, accepts and ensures that, no member of the House of Suffolk will be arrested without the written orders of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux, and the Patriarch of the House Devereux will give this order only if the member in question presents danger and needs to be restrained before appearing before a court headed by the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. If the above situation occurs and the Patriarch of the House of Devereux is not present to give a written arrest order, members of the Curonic Council may ask the related member of the House of Suffolk to leave the demesne of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux until such a time the situation can be brought to the attention of the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. If the said member of the House of Suffolk refuses to leave and poses an immediate threat to lives of those around him, that member of the House of Suffolk may be detained befitting his noble status to be immediately presented to the Patriarch of the House of Devereux. ~ Signed and Sealed by ~ Wilhelm Karl Devereux, Patriarch of the House of Devereux, Edward Suffolk, Patriarch of the House of Suffolk, Witnessed by Signatures and Seals of Jarrack Devereux, heir of the House of Devereux, Lord James George Suffolk,

Aragon stamps the wax seal of the House Silversteed, and writes below each new applicants piece. "I Ser Aragon Silversteed. Count of Arbor, Duke of Umbra, Knight of the Realm and Lord Paramount of House Silversteed hereby declare the above applicants all accepted citizens of Arbor. Citizenship, and all its benefits and expectations are herein applied to yee."

Aragon stamps his wax seal into the new applicant's post, and writes below "Accepted! Come to Arbor and we can get you settled in" He looks over the application once more . "Senate hm? More competition for the next election then!"

Aragon Silversteed stamps with his wax seal each of the new applications. "Accepted! Please come to Arbor so you can be given full citizenship, and free housing" He writes below the stamp.

Writes on each of the new applicant's posts "Accepted! Welcome to Arbor." Aragon stamps the bottom corner with the wax seal of his ring, the imprint of a grand Tree~

Writes on each applicants sign up "Accepted! Those of you joining the guard, report to a ranking officer in Arbor. Welcome to the Legion. Ave Arbor." He presses his wax seal on the applications, then seals it, handing it off to Alma for storing in the archives.

Aragon Silversteed writes in response to each of the applicants. "Accepted. Please head to the city, meet with our steward or head Acquisitioner to be set up. Ave Arbor."

I, Lord Aragon Silversteed, Baron of Arbor, Lord Paramount of House Silversteed, Lord of Pinefall, Lord of Azeron, Warden of the South and Knight of the Realm, do sign this treaty, and swear that Arbor shall uphold it until such time it falters~ Glory to Arbor, Glory to Renatus, Glory to his Majesty Aurelius, and my God be with us~ ((signed))

Writes on each of the new applicant's posts "Accepted, welcome to Arbor." ~The seal of the Baron of Arbor would be engraved in wax at the bottom of the written reply~

Writes on each of the new applicant's posts "Accepted! Welcome to Arbor. Those who wish to undergo the trials, find a Warden, or myself to administer them for you. Those in need of housing, speak to a steward, or myself."

Stamps the sign up letter with his official seal as lord of House Silversteed. "Accepted, speak to the first captain you meet within Arbor, suit up. Welcome to the Black Guard.

Writes on each of the new applicant's posts "Accepted, come to Arbor, and those joining the Black Guard legion, report for duty to the first officer you meet." He stamps both signups with the official seal of his bloodline.

Aragon writes on the post. "Accepted into the Black Guard. Welcome trooper."

Aragon reads the four above sign ups. He takes their documents and with his wax seal he stamps his sigil onto the papers then writes "Accepted! Please come to Arbor to be given a home and Arborian Citizenship documents." Aragon then writes a specific note on Magnus Ironwood's application "We The Knights of Arbor accept your request. Come to Arbor and you shall begin the trials. If you pass you will be inducted. Good luck."

~The Duchy of Arbor~ & House Silversteed ((coordinates to Arbor are X: 27 Y: 72 Z: 1563)) I am now unbroken. From this day, until my last, I shall not bow, I shall not bend, I shall not break. Henceforth I will not kneel for any man, not before any lord, or King. Our hearts are where all truth resides, And so I shall place my willing fist above it, in place of a bent spine. I am now undaunted. I shall not fear, what others fear most. I shall not tremble, when ordinary men break ranks. I am the light in the dark. I am the shield endowed with honor, the protector of Arbor and its lands. I am the sword etched with glory, the guardian of light. I swear from this day forth to protect the innocent of all the realms of Atlas, wherever they may be. I swear my life in the name of Arbor and House Silversteed, to protect the true bloodline of the first. I relinquish all title or titles to be to Arbor, for either I shall hold title within its realm, or no title at all. I am of House Silversteed, I am of Arbor. We are retribution. ~The oath of Arbor. ~A poem, written by a musician of Arbor many years ago, which became popular with the Knights and has since become a common hym among the people of Arbor. Since the Kingdom of Arbor, ordained by the Church, merged with Curon nearly 30 years ago, the realms have prospered. The alliance of nations has formed in the pursuit of lasting peace, and the Global Assembly has had unprecedented success in creating an understanding amongst the people of Atlas. Despite this, darkness still presides in this world. I Aragon Silversteed, Lord Paramount of House Silversteed; only son of Avalon Silversteed, the founder of this great house, have dedicated my life to eradicating the forces of darkness that plague all the peoples of Atlas. We the Knights of Arbor, tasked as peacekeepers of the Global Assembly, take it upon ourselves to seek out this darkness wherever it may be and destroy it. The undead, bandits, and the drakes that torment this world will be hunted and eradicated. To this end I swear my life, let God be my witness. Those who wish to fight the darkness of this realm, may sign up here. If one wishes to join the Silver Knights of Arbor however, they must sign up and pass the trials. Only the best and the bravest can hold the honor of becoming a Knight. If one does not wish to attempt the trials, they may join the Black Guard. ~The grand charge against the undead out of Arbor, led by Avalon Silversteed and The Knights of Arbor The Silver Knights of Arbor ~Ser Ajax, Knight of Arbor (left, with shield) blocking an attack on Avalon Silversteed (right) by Bandits and Undead. Ser Ajax saved Avalon's life this fateful day. The Culture of Arbor Arbor began many many years ago, a split off group during the decline of the Kingdom of Norland in the beginnings of Atlas. Lord Avalon Silversteed, first of the House Silversteed, left Norland with much of its population and his house after the bastard child of Javier stole the thrown from his brother the true heir to Norland, whilst his brother was sickly in bed. Fearing a decline which indeed did come, Avalon and his kin left Norland, for a better life. In the early months of Atlas they established a small town, just outside the Cloud Temple. The town grew rapidly, and eventually became a city. Amongst the massive oak trees of those fertile lands, and like a tree itself growing strong out of seemingly hopeless soil, this city was aptly named 'Arbor'. Avalon believed in honor above everything. What he saw in Norland greatly shaped his view in the world. He saw how brothers turned on each other for power. How they spat on basic principles like the freedom to think clearly, or the freedom to follow differing faiths without fear of persecution. It became his drive, his goal in life to renew a spirit of honor within this new world of Atlas. He started with a simple decree. "Gather round my kin, hear me! I dare not take much of your time, you all lead busy lives, but hear me! Never again, shall anyone bow to me! And I shall bow to none! Just the other day an old and humble farming man came to my court asking for grain. Before he even spoke a word, before he even knew my nature, he attempted to bow before me. The pain from the motion that I saw in his eyes, I shall never forget. What right, do I have, does anyone have, to ask for people to bend their pride and honor before them!? To humiliate people, in such a way, just to evoke status. No more. The heart, is from where I wish to speak. From my heart. That is where my truth resides. Where my honor comes from. And as long as it beats I shall never bend my back again, to no man, no lord, no king. And as long as I live, none shall bow to me, or any of my blood!" And so it was. From that day forth the people developed a new show of respect towards each other. Arborians became known for placing their fist over their hearts gently, in place of bowing to one another. As time went by, and the Knights of Arbor were formed, the people of Arbor found it there duty to take on the roles that other cities and nations found beneath them. To aid the small and unlanded peoples that were scattered throughout Atlas. To protect these small communities from bandits, and the undead. To help them went winters were harsh. To supply them, when times were hard. The forgotten peoples of Atlas, were not forgotten by Arbor. Beside a large trade road leading to the Elves of the Dominion, and at the base of the mountain of the mighty Dwarves of Kaz'Ulra, Arbor's wealth swelled. Developing close relations because of this trade with many nations, Arborians began to develop their own culture and identity. Arborians above all value honor. In every interaction Honor is at play. If an Arborian goes back on their word, it is considered a disgrace, and they are often shunned by fellow Arborians for breaking a contract, or manipulating agreements. Arborians developed this sense that Honor and Humility are perhaps the most important attributes in a person, and thus teach it to each generation. Arborians are masters of the horse, and mounted combat. It is common that parents introduce their children to horses before the children can even speak. The horse is a symbol of freedom, of heart, and of loyalty. The vivid green plains and deep forests that surround Arbor are often speckled with wild stallions. As such, Arborians have developed, perhaps more than anything, the determination and willpower, of the very horses they ride. Arborians are a proud people, and there is often a struggle between to balance humility, and the natural pride within all Arborians. The Black Guard Charter of the Arborian Government, ~History~ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up for Citizenship RP Name: MC Name: Do you have a skill, trade, or profession you wish to pursue or put to use within Arbor? Are you interested in one of the above mentioned positions within the Arborian government? If so, which? (Senate, Silver Court, Centurion, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up for The Knights of Arbor RP Name: MC Name: Combat Experience (none is fine): If you wish to become a Knight, are you ready to take the oath and attempt the trials? 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