Pureimp10

As Matthieu sat in his cell and awaited his fate, he could not help but smile at his handiwork. He had served his God well, and would surely be rewarded for it in whatever was to follow.

An elderly Lukas Rakoczy looked up from his morning coffee at the flier that'd been dropped in front of him. "A play? It's been a while since we had one of those. Maybe I'll even audition for this one!"

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"I don't know, but I think he's been in this business a lot longer than two weeks," commented Jebediah, who was really the terrorist Matthieu in disguise, from his hiding spot in Marcella's closet!

SUMMONS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE AULIC COURT KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM This Summons, issued on 10th of Vzmey and Hyff, 369 ES by Duke Ruslan Baruch and Knight Paramount Ser Alric Ruthern and represented by Aldrik Baruch, Compels the Aulic Court to call upon Surgeon General Aestenia Aevaris to appear before it and answer the following charges: 504.041: Where the dishonest or dishonourable conduct of one party leads to economic, reputational or physical harm to another party and such harm was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of their dishonest or dishonourable conduct, the offending party shall be obliged to pay damages to the injured party in an amount determined by the Court; Arisen from these circumstances: Duke Matyas Baruch was murdered in the streets of Karosgrad by an unknown assailant, and was taken to the hospital when he died. Instead of the body being returned to his family for a service and burial, it was burned without the family’s consent. This robbed them of an opportunity to give a proper farewell to the former Duke and Lord Justiciar. Ser Viktor was a Marian Knight appointed during the reign of Koeng Josef, and gave his life defending the city of Karosgrad during an attack by the Rimetrolls. Soon after his death, his body was stored in the city hospital’s morgue for safekeeping until the body could be returned to the Knight Paramount for a proper burial. Instead, the body was cremated by the hospital without the legal right to do so. Since there are two counts of the middling offense of vandalism that occurred here, House Baruch and the Knight Paramount seek up to 3,000 mina in damages, 1,500 for each count. I swear the contents of this Summons to be true and accurate to the best of my belief before Godan. Signed, Duke Ruslan Baruch Sarmadon#1404 Knight Paramount Ser Alric var Ruthern louis#1234 Aldrik Baruch, J.V. Pureimp10#4596

Lukas Rakoczy flipped through his Imperial Medicine book from his House of Commons days, commenting on the Princess' naïve remark. "It takes only 5-10 seconds of strangulation by a normal man for a human to be rendered unconscious, and under five minutes for that same person to die. Surely these times would be reduced significantly if the Knight Paramount had the strength of an olog, as they claimed. Therefore it carries that the claimed minute and a half of strangulation would have rendered the victim unconscious if not dead, yet they were able to walk away from the office with nothing but bruises, hence the exaggeration. Perhaps the medics should stick to healing wounds and not administering the law."

"It gladdens me to see you finally standing up for something, my lady," commented Jedediah the simple farmer.

Full Name of Man - Ser Zodd Calliban Date of Birth of Man - 1688 FA Name of Woman - Chirr Calliban-Sintel Date of Birth of Woman - 1411 FA Location of Ceremony - St. Henrik's Basilica Date of Ceremony (Year) - 8 SA Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Archbishop Yaromir of Henrikev

Aldrik Baruch of the esteemed Better Bird Baruch prepares for the trial!

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA ve Krawn z. Sarkozy 19th of Wzuvar & Byvca | 367 E.S. Jovenaars Mr. Lukas Rakoczy (Presiding) Mr. Lauritz Frederik Jensen (Assistant) Lady Annika Anistasija Vyronov (Assistant) Prosecution Margrave Maric var Ruthern Defense Irene Sarkozy (Defendant) THE FOLLOWING CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT; 402.01: An individual who intentionally kills another shall be guilty of the severe offence of murder; 416.071: The crime of harming or attempting to bring harm, or kidnapping or attempting to kidnap, the Crown or the royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence; THE FOLLOWING IS THE VERDICT BROUGHT BY THE JOVENAARS; Jovenaar Rakoczy, joined by Jensen and Vyronov; The Defendant, Lady Irene Sarkozy, was found guilty of both charges after a long trial. While the typical sentence for a noble woman for severe and treasonous crimes is death by beheading, the Jovenaars saw fit to change her sentence to execution by hanging, drawing, and quartering. This is intended to serve as a reminder to any with treasonous thoughts as to the fate that awaits them. THE FOLLOWING IS THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISION FROM THE PRESIDING JOVENAAR; On the charge of Murder; Jovenaar Rakoczy delivered the opinion of the court Witness statements of the event describe the King shouting for assistance with intruders in his private office. The defendant was unable to prove that she was not one of the King’s assailants. Additionally, the King’s testimony in the trial proved that she had the intent to murder His Majesty; a charge that the defendent was again unable to disprove. For these reasons, we Jovenaars found the defendant guilty of murder. On the charge of Attempted Regicide; Jovenaar Rakoczy delivered the opinion of the court A voluntary confession given to the Lord Marshal by the defendant proved that the defendant’s intent was to kill His Majesty. As other witnesses were able to verify, the confession was indeed given voluntarily, and the defendant was unable to disprove her own words. For this, the Jovenaars found the defendant guilty of attempted regicide. It is so ordered.

"I'll have to keep an eye out on this one....she has the potential to ruin all my hard work!" commented Mat You

"FINALLY SOMEONE GETS IT!" a dead King Otto II shouted!

IGN: CrafterPro96 Character Name: Aldrik Baruch Age: 36 Place of Residence / Street Address: Duchy of Valwyck Position: (Alderman or Maer) Alderman BETTER BIRD BARUCH

A DEN OF THIEVES The Haeseni Royal Army barracks burn as angels flee from the scene. C. 366 ES I must say, I have been disappointed thus far by what I have seen in Karosgrad. I had heard it said that Haense is a Kingdom of God, filled with honorable people and fair justice. Instead, I find it crawling with oppression and corruption, brought about by a tyrannical king who cares little for his people and only for his own self. What was meant to be a house of prayer and justice has been made a den of thieves, and the God that sent me will suffer this mockery no longer. The Haeseni Royal Army is the tyrant’s instrument of oppression, and will be forced from this temple of God. The God that sent me is a mighty one, but he is also a forgiving one. Those who recognize the true nature of the HRA and, from here on, choose to join me in this fight will be saved. There will be no quarter for those of you that choose to continue serving villains. To the soldiers of the army that read this, you may have sinned so far, but God is forgiving. Recognize your sins and atone for them, and you shall be saved. To the Northern Geographical Society, even though my objectives have shifted from business to saving the persecuted people of Haense, my interest in you has not changed. You who serve this oppressive government and indoctrinate the people with your lies shall be met with the destruction and fury of God. Ending your operations will not stop me from achieving my goals, for nothing shall stop the work of God. SIN AND PERISH. REPENT AND BE SAVED. Signed, MATTHIEU

Name: William Age: 19 Username: Pureimp10

RENDER UNTO CAESAR THAT WHICH IS CAESAR’S The city of Karosgrad on fire, c. 365 ES Some of you may know me, yet others may not, so I will gladly introduce myself to you. I bear the name Matthieu, and you ought to respect it. I am not a violent man but rather a simple businessman, one that does not enjoy losing. After all, who does? For those of you who haven’t heard of me, I am rather new to Karosgrad. Most of my business is in the cities of Providence and the underealms of Urguan, places where I’ve done quite well for myself. Of course, no one there knows me either. You see, I tend to do my business more covertly than other businessmen. The fewer competitors that are aware of me, the less competition I must deal with. But with Karosgrad, it seems that my previous ways of doing business will not do. Karosgrad demands splendor, and I mean to meet this demand with all I have. You have no doubt heard of the burning of the Wittenbach Warenhaus this Saint’s day. A terrible shame, to be sure. I had hoped to work closely with Mister Wittenbach, but it seems he thought he knew better than me. A little fire goes a long way in teaching a man a lesson, as does a knife between the ribs. Let this be a lesson, not just for Wittenbach, but all of Karosgrad. My name is Matthieu, and I will not be so easily subdued. I have been told that my name means “gift from God”, and this I surely am. With all that I have, and all that I can do, what else could I be but a product of the Seven Skies? I hope those of you who remain will be more willing to do business with me. I have been especially interested in your Northern Geographical Society, and mean to do business with it as I meant to do business with Wittenbach. I hope you will be wiser than he was, for your sake. Signed, MATTHIEU

Aldrik Baruch prepares to defend the rights of the individual in court! Matthew continues to sell his product, uncowed by the Justiciar's threats!

Aldrik Baruch starts organizing files related to Hearsay, anticipating a great trial!

"You read the flier, cousin," responded Aldrik.

BETTER BIRD BARUCH Aldrik Baruch valiantly defending his clients at trial, c. 359 ES Are YOU a wrongfully accused Haeseni subject? Do you need an AFFORDABLE, and OUTSTANDING legal defense? Then look no further than ALDRIK BARUCH, attorney at law! Not only does Aldrik have actual courtroom experience, he has won every case that he’s led the defense in. Just read these reviews from happy customers! “Yeah I did it, but I got away with it didn’t I? He got me off.” - Bernard, acquitted of banditry If these reviews aren’t enough to convince you, then I don’t know what will! Aldrik does not judge you; he leaves that to the Jovenaars. Every client can feel confident knowing that their lawyer will work to the best of his ability to defend you. So for your next brush with the law, just remember: “YOU BETTER BIRD BARUCH!” If you need Aldrik’s services, just send a bird to the Duchy of Valwyck! ((Discord: Pureimp10#4596)) Credit to @Xarklyfor the better title.

Matthew proudly deposits his 100 coins to the Bank. "Mo' money mo' problems, that's what I always say!"

"He is wise indeed!" commented the former President of Oren.

"Well said man, well said!" commented a former Orenian President.

@Piov Lukas Vanir scoffed at the missive. "Marius, look at this, they want to use that letter your son wrote while you were still king!"

EXALTED SIGISMUND’S DAY FAIR Haeseni Canonists celebrate a religious festival, 342 ES To the faithful Haeseni flock, The Reverend Archbishop Yaromir of Henrikev and Grand Maer Franz Barbanov invite all believers to join in the Exalted Sigismund’s Day celebrations! The High Pontiff shall begin the day with a prayer over the Exalted Sigismund’s grave, which shall then be followed by festival games which offer prizes, free food and drink, and a Haeseni Saints trivia! GODANI JEST WIELKI Signed, The Most Reverend Yaromir, Archbishop of Henrikev His Highness, Franz Leopold Barbanov, Duke of Schattenburg, Grand Maer of Karosgrad