tilly

“There you have it.” Renilde wiped her hands clean of the mess, shaking her head at the atrocities that the innocent people of House Augusten had endured due to rumors and bad interpretation of the Canonist faith. 

“Do you people ever trip over your own ego and fall flat on your face? Because, the nature of these very unspecific ‘declarations’ are leading me to believe that brain damage is had by these no-name, no-purpose houses…” 

Renilde read the latest missive at the side of one Mother Rhosyn, the local sheep lady, the two having been at a brief meeting regarding the recent and successful vampyre testing of the Augustens. She shook her head in mirthful distaste and passed the missive off to the younger woman, now going about actual important business that perhaps didn’t involve smearing the name of a family who’d escaped the chains of nobility in another region. 

"Vuiller, Vuiller, Vuiller..." Renilde tapped her chin, thinking hard. "Haven't heard that name in a while... and... well, who seems to know where they are now? Other than at rock-bottom if they're scraping for attention like this, in the midst of a family's social beratement. Shame on you 'House Vuiller' of Wherever."

"She's so woke," said the Crown Princess's grandma.

"Truly the most excellent work done by the Theonus Chanzlé. I'm proud to see his hard work and planning come to fruition." Renilde droned on, mostly to herself, at a young Princess Catriona. "That is a very important trait to look for in someone that'll be, essentially, your right hand. Your consort, however, should be your left hand." Renilde then chuckled, pinching one of the little princess's pudgy digits between two of her own. "That way, you will never have to lift a finger!"

@Zaerie

A letter is written back and laid at the bottom of the missive in every place it is bulletined, embossed with the Privy Seal of the Commonwealth of the Petra, thus verifying the document's legitimacy in issuance from the Queen's own office.

Konstantin Edmund von Augusten,

I write to you and those who care to follow this topic with a shred of understanding of what you and your family are experiencing. Several years ago, a leader of one of my vassal families had become a vampyre or something of that sort, but after being found out, he was cured and tested thereafter before our very own court. There, he was deemed well and free of the curse that had once had possession of his soul.

I believe that, if you should come before the people of the Petra alongside your accused relatives and are willing to be tested, then this entire issue will be put to rest upon all of your innocence being proven.

In regard to your renouncement of status in Aaun:

I believe it is a man's GOD given right to choose to support a liege, just as is it his right to take his family to move elsewhere when they do not feel safe nor protected by that same superior power -- so long as that retraction is done with utmost respect, as was done with your missive. I commend you for your grace and consideration despite the position you find yourself in. Do come by in the following months with the Pious Bishop Aquila and we will discuss when you and your family shall stand before the people of the Heartlands to prove your purity from this scourge that afflicts far too many. It is by the will of Exalted Owyn that I extend you the opportunity for a second chance in this life. I promise that, should a member of your family be found to be one of these creatures, every measure to cure them will be taken so that they may be returned to their normal, natural life.

Until then, be well; I look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty

Renilde gasps, and moves to discuss this development with her council immediately. 

ok sure dude . . .

“What the **** even are these Mösu people doing?” Renilde questioned her just-as-confused chanzlé with brows risen close to her hairline. “This is, what, the third deal the Redclyf folk have made since we’ve been on Aevos, each one before this turning belly-up from their ability to obey a signed contract - a deal they themselves brokered!” The Queen of the Petrans was very perturbed, but at the same time didn’t really care what happened to the forlorn house. It wasn’t her problem anymore. 

5 hours ago, _RoyalCrafter_ said:

The House of Mosu, who occupies the Principality of Nordvegr has not been seen in Urguan since the signing of the vassal agreement, meaning their oaths of fealty and the agreed 2000 mina deposit has not been paid. It is currently unknown who leads the House, thus this paragraph within this missive is addressed to them publicly.

 

Should the contractual obligations not be met within a stone week from the publication of this letter, the vassal agreement will be rescinded.

“I hate to say it, but what did they expect?” Renilde sighed and packed her bags, prepared to make a journey to visit the regent of Urguan. 

"This guy is tough as nails." Renilde had seen the man fall through the floor and tumble back in many moments later. During his absence, she had worried that the newest Mayor of Vallagne had been taken by the curse which befalls every Petran Mayor. Yet, to see the universe spit the mayor back out, mostly unscathed, brought joy to her heart. "THE CURSE IS LIFTED!"

“What the ****, this is the day that MY jubilee is on.” The Queen of the Commonwealth prepared a strongly worded letter to be sent to the Baron of Blackwald along with a handsome bribe for him to reschedule his event for another day. 

“Here, come to my party.” The elderly queen could be seen handing out invitations to her jubilee to every which person that went by. 

“What the **** Cyris.” Renilde giggled after receiving the update to the Shire King’s previous missive, throwing away her declaration of war on the halflings and breathing a sigh of relief. 

– The MERZHIN-GARMONT TRAITÉ –

It is our hope to see the flourishing of all GOD's creations beneath our regnant grace. Since our Knights first kissed Petran ground 'pon Aevos, the powerful Wizards of Hohkmat have proved invaluable allies and trustworthy friends in the pursuit of liberty within the Commonwealth and all of Aevos. We have counted them amongst our ranks in conflict against the darkness that ever seeks to extinguish the light of the Petran people - and so we do with great zeal continue to stand with these learned scholars and find new hope in this age of Knights, Magi, and above all, LIBERTY.

ARTICLE I - On Allegiance and Titles

1. The City-State of Hohkmat shall be a semi-autonomous protectorate that shall be recognized as a separate entity internally. It shall therefore be granted the ability to make foreign treaties, and have full autonomy to manage its own internal affairs within the Commonwealth. The selection of its leaders shall not be infringed upon in any way.

2.  Military Alliances with nations and their vassals shall remain the right of the Commonwealth of Petra. However, Hohkmat shall retain the right of self defense and may enter into contracts with sellswords and mercenaries to augment the defense of their city. 

3. Any titles held by the Grand Magister of Hohkmat prior to this treaty and honorifics gained outside of Petra post this agreement cannot be revoked by the sovereign nor any official of the Petran Commonwealth. They can neither give it to anyone who claims the titles of the Grand Magister. The Commonwealth neither has any claim to the titles currently held by the Grand Magister. The Grand Magister of Hohkmat shall likewise recognize the titles, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the greater Commonwealth.

ARTICLE II - Release Clause

1. The City-State of Hohkmat shall have the ability to leave the Commonwealth of the Petra. Should Article II, 1, be triggered the City-State shall be released from all oaths and duties, ceding all Petran titles and lands back to the Commonwealth and will no longer be considered a protectorate of the Commonwealth. 

2. Likewise, the Commonwealth of the Petra shall also retain the right to release the City-State of Hohkmat from their oaths and duties should the terms of this agreement be violated and reclaim that which was given under them, but must first seek a diplomatic resolution under these circumstances.

ARTICLE III - Military and Defense

1. The Grand Magister of Hohkmat shall be allowed to raise their own banners and troops for their own defense, though may not engage in any endeavors which might threaten the foreign policy nor sovereignty of the greater Commonwealth.

2. The Commonwealth of the Petra is obligated to defend the City-State of Hohkmat, ensuring that its borders, laws, and citizens shall not be infringed or threatened. In return, Hohkmat shall provide strategic and tactical mages to support its Protector's Armies in times of war. 

ARTICLE IV - Governance

1. The City-State of Hohkmat shall have the right to hold their own court and form their own local autonomous government separate from the national government of the Commonwealth.

2. The Commonwealth of the Petra will not interfere in the succession of the City-State of Hohkmat. The duty of determining the succession of Hohkmat shall fall upon their own designation and laws.

3. The City-State of Hohkmat will have the right to have their own laws which can and will only be altered by the City-State of Hohkmat. These laws are only applicable within the lands granted to the City-State of Hohkmat.

4. The Grand Magister of Hohkmat reserves the right to demand a meeting with an official of the government of the Commonwealth chosen by the Queen within the City-State of Hohkmat to discuss any grievances that may arise.

5. Mages of the City-State of Hohkmat accused of a crime within the Commonwealth of the Petra may request to have their trial held within and by the City-State of Hohkmat instead of the Petran Capital. If there is no record of the Mage being a citizen or resident of the City-State, their request might be automatically denied. Those accused of Treason with evidence may not request this.

ARTICLE V - Land and Taxes

1. The Commonwealth of the Petra will grant land to the City-States to use, to divide or to grant as territory, as seen fit in accordance with this agreement. Their people shall accommodate this land, using it to pursue their magical interests and advancements.

2. The City-State of Hohkmat agrees to pay a sum of tax yearly to the Government of the Commonwealth of the Petra for the land that they hold. The amount shall be agreed upon by both parties before taxation begins.

ARTICLE VI - Duration

1. This Treaty shall be in place for as long as the Capital City of Hohkmat resides within the Commonwealth of Petra.

2. If any of the two parties attempts to or breaks any of the articles then a meeting shall be held where a peaceful solution can be achieved.

SIGNED,
 

O SAINTE RÈGNE PETRÉRE

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty

HIS EXCELLENCY, Konstantin von Theonus, Chancellor of the Commonwealth of the Petra

HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Princess Catherine of the Petra, Archduchess of Vallagne, Protector of Dogs

GRAND-MAGISTER, Razad the 'Fatebinder', Hierophant of the Mysteries, Master of the Ziggurat of Hohkmat 

“I dont believe what this girl has to say,” the young Sorrel said to his parents over dinner when such a topic was brought up. “This is the girl who tried to beat me up for no reason! Surely she doesn’t tell the truth either, if she tries beating up sweet little boys like me!”

– A PETRINE KNIGHTING –

The Knights Quest 

of 

 Konstantin von Theonus,

Theoderic von Theonus, and Aimo of Astor

– the CURSE within the CAVES –

Issued and averred by

Her Majesty

RENILDE THE FIRST

Atstana de Regne Petrère 90

On this day, three new Petrine Knights have been named following a most unfortunate and unforeseen quest that was never intended to be thrust upon the trio. The Princess, Catherine of the Petra, Archduchess of Vallagne and Heir to the Commonwealth - guarded by Viscount Godric von Theonus’s retinue - was ambushed outside the Viscounty of Marignan by the infamous Order of Dead Men. An Ibleesian Cult that has been spreading chaos and destruction throughout the realm of man for some time now. Had the retinue of House Theonus not been close guarding, the Princess may have been sacrificed for the Order’s dark causes.

During the ambush, Princess Catherine was dragged from the roadside and taken by rowboat into the river caves behind the Barony of Celia'Tahn. There, the Order of Dead men began to attempt rituals on the young Princess, ‘gifting’ upon her a curse and scars. The trio, acting with haste, were able to procure a small vessel of their own to make chase upon her assailants. Trading attacks with the lesser Dead-Men, boat to boat. The trio were able to sink the underlings, and make their way to save the Princess. It is to be noted that the known darkstalker - Deadmund, seemed to be the leader of the cultists and upon seeing their underlings defeated, it ordered another known cultist - Detlev, who was holding Princess Catherine, to light the tree she had been chained to ablaze, both shortly after disappearing into the depths of the caves. Securing the Princess, the trio quickly brought her back to safety and had her wounds tended to, then returning her to the safety of Vallagne.

To the dead men (@Petsch2k), I say this: With men that host the fire of Owyn within their heart like these three heroes, your entouage stands no chance against the loyal forces of the Petra.

Unrelated to the valiant quest completed by the Theonus men, the Crown would also like to recognize a fourth addition to the Holy Order of the Petrine Laurel; George af Brasca is a born and bred Petran, one many of the Petran realm recognize as an emotional man, being known for his ever-changing expressions worn beneath his helmet. More than being known for his emotions, however, George is known for his commitment to the Commonwealth, being available as a leader within the city and the Riverguard - one every civilian can rely on.

FOR THEIR VALIANT ACTIONS

THE FOLLOWING SHALL HEREBY BE GRANTED KNIGHTHOOD WITHIN THE PETRAN RELAM,

Sir Konstantin von Theonus ‘the Dauntless’

Sir Theoderic von Theonus ‘the Resilient’

Sir Aimo of Astor ‘the Illustrious’

Sir George af Brasca ‘the Rotund’

BY MY CROWN AND FOR MY PEOPLE,

Her Majesty, RENILDE I Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra

Renilde understood the connotation to the former chamberlain's words, and shook her head upon the realization. She felt relieved, yet bad for the woman who'd endured the treachery of the vassal that'd been outcasted from the Commonwealth. She sighed, licked her finger, and flipped the page to pen a letter to Princess that would validate her experience.

"She said it, and said it best." The Petra's monarch tsked her tongue and shook her head, rereading the letter again and again; she wished she'd had the nerve, the gall, and the freedom to say all of what the Princess of Merryweather had.

– BATS NOT BIRDS –

Issued and averred by

Her Majesty

RENILDE THE FIRST

Atstana de Regne Petrère 89

REGARDING THE TURMOIL BETWEEN THE TWO BRANCHES OF THE LOYAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT,

The crown and Baron George af Brasca have met to settle this matter between the two branches. For the best interest of both vassals, the Crown has hereby decided to take the situation into its own hands and resolve this, and multiple other concerns with the current house of Halcourt. Therefore, it has been decided that;

The Line of d’Artois, and Brasca shall henceforth be split officially. The Brascan line has chosen to relinquish their claim to the Halcourt name, and will be hereafter known as the House af Brasca. Should any of the d’Artois line wish to take up this name and relinquish their Halcourt claims, then they may speak with the Baron to decide such. Should any Brascans wish to remain within the Halcourts and relinquish their claims to Brasca, then they likewise shall be allowed to seek out the d’Artois.

The newly built Keep of Beaumont shall be the lands of the Line of Brasca, due to the architecture and construction of the keep being primarily their hard work. The line of d’Artois shall return to their original landholding above Chambery or be tried with trespassing should the Baron deem it fit.

The Margravate of Clermont shall also be dissolved, to better represent the current size and standing of House Halcourt under the previous Margrave's lead. The titleholder of the Barony of d’Artois shall be decided through either a meeting with both the current Baroness, and the former Margrave, or a letter declaring such signed and confirmed by both parties.

BY MY CROWN AND FOR MY PEOPLE,

Her Royal Majesty, RENILDE I, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra

The Honorable, 𝔊𝔢𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢 𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔠 𝔞𝔣 𝔅𝔯𝔞𝔰𝔠𝔞, Baron of Brasca, Lord of Beaumont

“… That’s not how that works.” The Queen of the Commonwealth spoke to le Orateur after the release of such a missive, deeply concerned by her friend’s proclamation against his hardworking kin. 

“Why do they put weird V’s everywhere? I never understood…” Renilde said in her own mother tongue of the Petran people to her own grandchild, who too was becoming proficient in the language. 

2 hours ago, Tornaedo said:

HIS HIGHNESS, Prince Richard Leonus, Patriarch of Stassion

"I wonder then, what it is that this ambitious-to-a-fault ninny is prince of, exactly." Renilde shook her head and tsked her tongue, penning a letter to the Emperor of Snoren for them to investigate this wrongdoing.

“Awwww sukki sukki now…” Renilde deployed her intelligencers to keep an eye on the brewing war… 

“Oh shit on a shingle!” Renilde’s eyes were wide as saucer plates as she skimmed the missive herself, she being a Novellen, though it never was part of the reason that she came to rule the Commonwealth. She was quick to share this news with her counselors, and urged them to abide by this new set of circumstances. 

“Why is it bloody, I wonder…” Renilde added the event to her schedule.