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༻⊰──────────────────────⊱༺⠀ ☨⠀ ༻⊰──────────────────────⊱༺ THE ABDICATION OF IOHANNIS BASILEUS ༻⊰──────────────────────────────────────────────⊱༺ IN THE YEAR OF 2073 ༻⊰──────────────────────────────────────────────⊱༺ WE FIND OURSELVES STANDING UPON THE MOUNTS OF VICTORY. ENEMIES FALL BY THE WASTESIDE, LEAVING ONLY ONE TO BE A SINGLE FIGURE. The House of Basileus came into the lands of the Empire by a desire to totally rebuke the erroneous ways of the Horde, fighting till at last wrongs could be righted. The House of Basileus has seen that promise fulfilled. The land is conquered and its people laid bare. Right has been done. Now the future shifts into new hands, just as the world has been bathed anew. Therefore, it is with great esteem that I welcome my daughter into power. With this, I, Iohannis Basileus, Baron of Cascanova, do elevate Anastasia Basileus, Baroness of Solvis, to replace me as Baroness of Cascanova. I wish her, in all love and hope, to continue to grow the house. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ “Long has our promised rebirth been forced to stand on the precipice, waiting in eternal hopefulness to be brought into the fold. Yet now, the glory of the maker and by the guidance of the light of stars is the path revealed to us, humble servants. From ash, the strong rise. The sands stir once more.” The Oracle of Lotharia ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS LORDSHIP, IOHANNIS BASILEUS, Baron of Cascanova, Lord of Brecci, Protector of Wolf’s Fang HER LADYSHIP, RHOSYN BASILEUS, Baroness of Cascanova, Lady of Brecci HER LADYSHIP, ANASTASIA BASILEUS, Baroness of Solvis

"We have won. At last, it has been completed." Smiled Iohannis Basileus of Cascanova as he witnessed the beautiful sunset. "A good time to be alive, that all the enemies shall have been vanquished."

"Congratulations, you have led your people to ruin and war. Your best... Horde populations continue to plummet, and your allies abandon you. Even you abandon your own people... what a pity." An aged Iohannis said as he read through the announcement. "Promoting infighting and drawing upon feigned patronage, a true rex indeed."

"The rats never get their cheese." Smiled a Basileus Baron as he watched the sunset from atop the walls of Cascanova. "Our enemies have found themselves under the heel of the empire... crushed." He said, glancing at his daughter. @Cheese

Iohannis I "The Witness" could not help but cackle. He did not remember the last time that pure amusement beset him. "Should have trusted when I said they were snakes. God's Humor is perfect."

Iohannis extended his hand towards the young child. "You have already done more for your house than many of your forebearers. And now, they shall not sink once the Horde is turned to ash." @Harald

༻⊰──────────────────────⊱༺⠀ ☨⠀ ༻⊰──────────────────────⊱༺ Opening and Auction ༻⊰──────────────────────────────────────────────⊱༺ IN THE YEAR OF 2060 ༻⊰──────────────────────────────────────────────⊱༺ IT HAS BEEN NEARLY EIGH YEARS SINCE THE DEPARTURE OF MY KIN AND I FROM LOTHARIA. FOLLOWED BY FELLOW LOTHARIANS, WE BROUGHT OUR HOME INTO THE FOLD OF THE EMPIRE. Working with the stewards of Imperial lands, the land of Cascanova was acquired, and blueprints were developed. Now, after many years of working the ground and building a home, the Keep of Cascanova has been completed. The banners of Black and Purple have now been flown from the walls of our new home, welcoming all to come and visit. To celebrate, we shall be hosting year-end activities over the course of several days. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ I. Cascan Trade and Auction {Saturday, January 10 at 2pm EST} TO CELEBRATE THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION, AND TO FUND FUTURE VENTURES, THE BARONY OF CASCANOVA HAS DECIDED TO PUT SOME ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION. This Auction shall be hosted within the feast hall of Cascanova. All who remain wish to bid on such itemdry shall be invited to attend the auction. Smoke Drake Fang Starting bid of 200 mina Tidecharm Starting bid of 300 mina Lumifibre Mantle Starting bid of 250 mina Book of Housemagery Starting bid of 1,500 mina Basilisk Scales Starting bid of 2500 mina Herb Basket (64) Starting bid of 150 mina Jewelery Set Starting bid of 100 mina RULES All sales shall be final and shall be paid directly following the auction. Payment shall be received first, then the item shall be offered. Auctioneers shall be allowed to set a minimum bid limit. All sales can be paid via Mina or metal trades. If one wishes to pay in metal, the conversion rates are thus. 1600 for an Azhl Ingot 1800 for a Lunarite Ingot 3500 for a Thanhium Ingot 4000 for a Carbarum Ingot 4000 for a Dracanium Ingot ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS LORDSHIP, IOHANNIS BASILEUS, Baron of Casanova, Lord of Brecci, Protector of Wolf’s Fang HER LADYSHIP, RHOSYN BASILEUS, Baroness of Casanova, Lady of Brecci DIRECTIONS

Julius, you are always someone I have looked up to and respected. I have learned a lot from the long chats we have had regarding my ambitions. I am so glad you took me under your wing and gave the advice I needed to steer me in the right direction. I look forward to all the memories we can make in arc raiders over 2026!

Iohannis Basileus had never had a more loyal advisor or trusted mentor than Esfir d'Arkent. When the news broke to him about her death, a slight smile of relief pushed to his lips- for in truth, he knew she wished to rest. He did not know of what pain that death brought to her. "You deserved so much more than what the world had given you... If the thanks to you by everyone you served could be written upon a single parchment, surely it would stretch to the stars. It was an honor to be trusted with your advice and to be trusted as your grandson-in-law. I shall hopefully see you again in time... save a place for me."

The Baron of Cascanova clapped his hands for his childhood friend. He is happy for her!

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE EDICT OF ABROGATION BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE GRAND DUKE OF LOTHARIA IN THE YEAR OF 2057 ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ON THE 10TH OF SUN’S SMILE, 2056, AN ERRONEOUS, UNAUTHORIZED ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGENCY WAS PROMULGATED BY AN ILLEGALLY ASSEMBLED BODY. Usurping the authority of the Grand Duke, this body coerced His Serene Highness into ceding his power, a power vested and chosen only by the Lord above, delegated to none by those ordained through the selection of the Divine Will, and invested by the Mother Church herself. The contract between the sovereign and the Lord is not to be treated lightly, nor interfered with unless the body of the sovereign is rendered unable to perform its duties as one of God’s chosen representatives. His Serene Highness remains in good health and shall rule until the Lord has decided that it is his time to pass the throne to his daughter and heir, Anastasia Casimira Sybille Basileus. It need not be explained why the actions of this body, acting under presumed authority that can be generously assessed as spurious, does not rule in the name of the Grand Duke, nor possess the legal authority to make enactments in his name. Their grievances, vague and concealed as they are, have avenues of proper redress: audience with the Grand Duke or debate within the public forum, which this liberal realm has always permitted, were purposefully neglected in favor of rebellious action that undermines the stability of Lotharia and puts the health of its people, and House Basileus, in danger. When hosts of Greye and Rovare detain and deject- how can this be called a protection? Their words are but lazy spittle, hiding truth when it is clear. In view of the shortsighted actions of this body, which has acted against their sovereign and against their people, there can not be too unmeasured a response. While reasoned critique is permitted and encouraged, usurpation under threat of violence is far beyond what may be forgiven through mild redress, and is thus considered treason against the Crown. The abdication of the Grand Duke of Lotharia, assented to vocally while under duress, cannot hold legal weight, for it was uttered at the end of a knife’s blade and with threat of war upon the Grand Duke and bloodshed of his people; not after long and prayerful consultation with the Lord, the government of the realm, and other involved parties. Your words have already been countered, yet your mouth eternally runs unfounded. It is by order of the Grand Duke of Lotharia that all actions taken by the so-called ‘regency council’, illegitimate in assembly, are ABROGATED, the authority of the people of Lotharia, invested in their sovereign, is REAFFIRMED, and the following conspirators are called before the Grand Duke to answer for their crimes of treason against the Crown of Lotharia: I) Aurus Greye, the Viscount of Velmoore II) Miroslaw Jazlowiecki, the Baron of Thessaros III) Theodore de Lyons, the Baron of Enderoca IV) Alexandria Vuiller V) Heinrik var Ruthern, the Count of Kositz VI) Lucius de Sylva, the Baron of Hussex ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS I, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Baron of Cadiz, Casanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lord of Brecci, Protector of the South, Deacon of the Holy Mother Church, etcetera. HER SERENE HIGHNESS, RHOSYN OF KAZAN AND SELM, Grand Duchess-Consort of Lotharia, Princess-Consort of Monterosa, Duchess-Consort of Atrus, Baroness-Consort of Cadiz, Casanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lady of Brecci, etcetera.

Iohannis I of Lotharia furrowed his brows upon reading the letter. What gain did the Prince of Judgement have out of this. “Surely he would have been more grieved by the Darkspawn I attempted to root out than any coup against me… strange creatures.” The Grand Duke shrugged, for his support was not on this man, regardless of the seemingly wise words he produced. ”Is it possible that actions can be so stainful that even the beings in hell grimace. Anyways,. I have my own missives to prepare anyways.”

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE LIGHT GIVETH ANOTHER BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE CROWN OF LOTHARIA IN THE YEAR OF 189 B.A ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ IT COMES WITH GREAT JOY AND HUMBLE GRATITUDE THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE BIRTH OF THE SECOND CHILD OF LOTHARIA. Upon the afternoon of Horen’s Calling, in the year 189 B.A, the young prince entered the world after a steady and blessedly uneventful labour. He is a vigorous and healthy boy, adorned with dark hair reminiscent of his father’s line, and eyes of a deep, ocean blue, clear as the warm waters that flow below Lotharia’s hillside. The child shall bear the name MENELAUS ILAR SYRGIAN. He shall be granted the title Count of Len, as is befitting his station as the second-born child of the Grand Ducal House. MENELAUS ILAR @Nectorist ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS I of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, etcetera. HER SERENE HIGHNESS, RHOSYN HEDVIG of Kazan and Selm, Grand Duchess-Consort of Lotharia, Princess-Consort of Monterosa, Duchess-Consort of Atrus, Baroness-Consort of Cadiz, Cascanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lady of Brecci, and Protector of the South, etcetera.

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE EDICT OF STONE AND MORTAR BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE THE GRAND DUCAL THRONE IN THE YEAR OF 186 B.A ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE NOBILITY OF LOTHARIA TO BUILD KEEPS OF STONE AND BRICK, AND TO FOSTER THEIR FAMILIES INSIDE THE WALLS THEY BUILT. Therefore, the Ducal Throne of Lotharia has accepted plots of land for noble families to build proper foundations where they can host events, raise livestock, and grow crops. The areas have been selected and approved for construction. Once constructed, the taxation on these shall be as follows: County of Aquilae: 105 mina per tax season County of Rosfleur: 105 mina per tax season County of Kositz: 105 mina per tax season Viscounty of Velmoore: 90 mina per tax season Barony of Thessaros: 75 mina per tax season Barony of Enderoca: 75 mina per tax season Barony of Hessex: Shall continue paying tax to the Horde ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS BASRIS of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, and Solvis, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, et cetera.

Iohannis I watched as the clouds cast a looming shadow upon the fields of wheat and barley. Though the rain had not yet touched the mesa, lightning flashed in the distant sky, illuminating the rolls of hills before him. Thunder cracked, screaming in warning for what was yet to fall. Within his fist clutched a note in half frantic writing. And then the stormwall hit, and everything fell into numbness. “A toast to you, cousin. Rest well.” He raised his wineglass before taking a prolonged sip.

༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ DUCAL LETTER PATENTS FOR THE AMIRATUS OF LOTHARIA FOR THREE GENERATIONS OF BALIANITE, NOW LOTHARIAN RULERS, ERSFIR D’ARKENT HAS BEEN A SHINING EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOTHARIAN. Despite the exodus of d’Arkent from Lotharia, the Amiratus has remained, guiding my father, Lothar Casimar, on how to bolster this new nation of Lotharia. Before my father, she helped guide the actions of John Casimir the best she could, despite the intensity of war looming before them. During the period of my learning, she has been a light upon my steps and someone in whom I can truly confide. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we bestow upon Esfir d’Arkent a titular title, befitting of her important work done throughout the entirety of her life. With this, I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, gift Esfir d’Arkent the County of Salia until the time of her eventual passing, whereas the title shall be returned to the sender. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS I of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Count of Salia, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, and Solvis, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, et cetera.

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ DUCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING NOBILITY BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE HIS SERENE HIGHNESS ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ SINCE OUR GRAND CITY OF LOTHARIA WAS FOUNDED, FOLLOWING THE DESTRUCTION OF PORTOREIGNE, A PERIOD OF REBUILDING AND REGROWTH HAS TAKEN EFFECT. Both nobility and commoners alike have helped to recuperate the losses that once plagued the Lotharian peoples. In this, we draw towards stability and restoration of our daily lives. It is through hardship and dedication that a return to enjoyable courtly events, a steady military retinue, a firm diplomatic presence, and a regained financial standing has finally been made possible. All work of those dedicated to bolster Lotharia. THROUGHOUT THIS SIGNIFICANT ERA OF REBUILDING, IT HAS BEEN WELL SEEN THAT CERTAIN NOBLE HOUSES HAVE TAKEN TO THEIR DUTIES WITH IMMENSE PRIDE AND REVERENCE. Not only bringing it upon themselves to bolster the Grand Duchy, but also allowing their hard work to envelope their family name, and in time, allowing it to exude through kin and descendants alike. These actions exceed the station to which they are named. Therefore, the Ducal house of Basileus does ascertain the right in sending the following letters.⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ DUCAL LETTER PATENTS FOR THE VISCOUNTY OF VELMOORE IT IS BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT DEDICATION TO THE DEFENSE OF LOTHARIA THAT THE HOUSE OF GREYE SUCH FAVOR WITH THE DUCAL THRONE. Ser Aurellius Greye has stood both as soldier and guard for the realm of Lotharia since its fall. With his help, Ser Jean-Clément Vuiller has been able to restore order within the military of Grand Druchy. Furthermore, he has sought to the defense of not just our vassals, but also to defend mankind as a whole. Both Ser Aurellius and his sons have taken up arms against The Mountain and Savlo. He has done things whilst also protecting the Lotharian heir, now Grand Duke, Iohannis Basileus. Therefore, it is with great esteem that we raise the House of Greye to a status fit to bear a Viscountial title. With this, I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do elevate Ser Aurellius Greye to be Viscount of Velmoore. In addition, the Ducal Throne has seen fit to set upon the House of Greye the responsibility of protecting the frontiers and borders of our Grand Duchy. With this, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do place upon Ser Aurellius Greye to charge the defense of Lotharia and her territories, as a Marq-Viscount. ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ DUCAL LETTER PATENTS FOR THE BARONY OF HESSEX THE HOUSE OF de SYLVA HAS STRIVED HARD TO ENCOURAGE STRONG RELATIONS IN LOTHARIA. Even before the remnants of Balian joined the Horde, Lucius de Sylva helped to create good relations between the Orcs and Humans. Even now, the House of de Sylva seeks to better the people of Lotharia as well as uphold the Horde. Furthermore, the benefits of Silverheart have been effectively demonstrated in Aevos, with Lucius de Sylva at its head. With a strong trade partnership, the Lotharian-Silverheart agreement shall surely bring success. Therefore, it is with great esteem that we raise the House of de Sylva to a status fit to bear a Baronial title. With this, I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do elevate Lucius de Sylva to be Baron of Hessex. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HOWEVER, SOME HOUSES HAVE FAULTERED UNDER THE STRAIN, UNABLE TO HOLD THE DUTIES OF THE STATUS THAT THEY CURRENTLY BEAR. Though the Ducal Throne takes no pleasure in watching titles diminish under the sunlight, it is the duty of the one who reigns to hold these vassals accountable. It is the hope of the Ducal Throne that these houses, following this proclamation, shall reinvigorate their commitment towards Lotharia- drawing upon strengths for a better future. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ DEMOTIONARY LETTERS FOR THE DUCHY OF AQUILIAE THE HOUSE OF VUILLER HAS BEEN A STAPLE HOUSE SINCE THE DAYS OF THE EMPIRE. THEY HAVE FOUGHT FOR BALIAN SINCE ITS BIRTH AND STRIVE TO UPHOLD ITS VALUES. In the latter days of Balian, however, the house was torn in two between the newly forming empire and the Kingdom that has known its home. This split has left the house vulnerable for many years, and while Ser Jean-Clement Vuiller has worked tirelessly to renew traditions in the Lotharian military, as well as bring forth a new realm of Knights, the state of the house has diminished since it’s glory days. Seeing this, the Grand Duke approached the house, and they reached an agreement. It is with great solemnity, but pulled by sense of duty that we demote the House of Vuiller to a status fit to bear a countial title. Therefore I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do strip Godrick Vuiller of their ducal status, reverting them to that of a Count. Let it be known that any and all titular titles that the house members hold shall continue to be held by those members. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ DEMOTIONARY LETTERS FOR THE VISCOUNTY OF EDEROCA THE HOUSE DE LYONS HAS BEEN A FIERCE ADVOCATE FOR LOTHARIA, MANY OF ITS MEMBERS SERVING AS A MARTIAL FORCE TO DEFEND BALIAN, NOW LOTHARIA. Ser Theodore de Lyons has remained a steadfast protector and has fought for Lotharia against both Man and Mountain several times. However, the house has fallen solely upon his shoulders. The weight of such this burden, coupled with the attention that must be upon the court is a burden that is difficult to bear. And so it is, that the Ducal Throne believes it best that a small weight be lifted off so that the house may begin a state of regrowth and recuperation. It is with great solemnity, but pulled by sense of duty that we demote the House of de Lyons to a status fit to bear a baronial title. Therefore I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do strip Ser Theodore de Lyons of their Viscountial status, reverting them to that of a Baron. Let it be known that any and all titular titles that the house members hold shall continue to be held by those members. ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ DEMOTIONARY LETTERS FOR THE BARONY OF TUVIA OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DECADES, THE HOUSE OF TUVIA HAS STRUGGLED WITH FINDING A FOOTING IN THE BALIANESE, THEN LOTHARIAN COURT. Their absence, often plagued by intense bouts of illness within their family, has significantly impacted their ability to contribute to the Lotharian initiative. However, after some deliberation with Lady Calliope Tuvia, it was decided best that the House of Tuvia should let loose their titles so that the family might not bear the burden of nobility any longer. It is with great solemnity, but pulled by sense of duty that we demote the House of Tuvia to a status fit to bear no titleage. Therefore I, Iohannis I of Lotharia, do strip Lady Calliope Tuvia of their Baronial status, reverting them to that of a commoner. Let it be known that any and all titular titles that the house members hold shall continue to be held by those members. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ REGARDLESS OF THE STATUS OF HOUSING, I HOLD THE GREATEST FAITH THAT THOSE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO COMMIT THEMSELVES TO LOTHARIA SHALL REMAIN FORTITUDINOUS IN THEIR DEDICATION TO THE PEOPLE AND THE THRONE. ALL ROADS EVENTUALLY BECOME ROCKY YET ALL MOUNTAINS EVENTUALLY SHIFT INTO FLATLANDS. WE STRIVE FOR BETTERENCE TOGETHER FOR TOGETHER WE GROW. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS I of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, et cetera. HER ROYAL EXCELLENCY, ESFIR ARTEMISIA D’ARKENT, Emeritus Duchess of Sunholdt, Amiratus of Lotharia, Lady Seneschal of the Crown, and High Councilor of Vilahn

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE SOCIAL SEASON FOR THE GRAND DUCHY OF LOTHARIA BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE THE OFFICE OF THE PALATIDORA IN THE YEAR OF 185 B.A ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE FIRST SOCIAL SEASON OF LOTHARIA IS SLATED TO BEGIN. Eligible courtiers shall be called from all around Azuras to find their potential match. Whether you be Lotharian, Imperial, Numendalian, or Norlandic, all shall be invited to find companionship with one another. Each Courtier shall be invited to spend time with one another in various activities across three days. Be it fellowship while dining, hunting, or partying, each person shall be able to interact with those around them. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ I. THE CORONATION OF IOHANNIS I The First Day. THE SOCIAL SEASON SHALL COMMENCE WITH THE CORONATION OF IOHANNIS I. We welcome all citizens and foreign visitors to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Lotharia's second Grand Duke. At the conclusion of the Coronation, the newly sworn grand duke will call for the commencement of Lotharia’s first social season, marking the start of the festival. He shall lay out the itinerary of the weekend before concluding the night with a court. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ II. INTRODUCTORY TEA PARTY & DEBUTS The Second Day. UPON THE FIRST DAY OF CELEBRATIONS FOR THE SOCIAL SEASON, ALL SHALL BE INVITED TO THE PALACE FEASTING ROOM. Here, they shall engage in an introductory Tea Party with one another, sharing introductions, tea, and building new friendships. This is to be held just before the debuts in the Throne Room so that debutantes may make friends and break down any boundaries of conversation that may stand prior to the celebrations. LATER THAT SAINT’S DAY, all debutantes shall gather outside the throne room, preparing for their debut into the social season. One by one, they shall enter the throne room for judgement by the Palatiodora and Princess Royal Amadea, so they may be declared the Emerald or Ruby of the season. Each participant is encouraged to dress and accessorize themselves to pay homage to their family and heritage in some manner, shape, or for,m and shall be asked how they have addressed this theme. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ III. HUNT & TOURNAMENT The Third Day AS A CORE TENNANT OF MOST FAMILIES AND CULTURES, IT IS CONSIDERED IMPORTANT TO TEST STRENGTH FOR A FUTURE SPOUSE. In order to give all participants a fair shot at showing their ability in the prowess of combat, we shall begin the next day with an Archery competition. Bows and arrows shall be provided by the Grand Duchy and Palace, and this shall end with the victor of the competition being gifted a custom-made long bow. PHYSICAL STRENGTH IS ALSO AS IMPORTANT AS ACCURACY FOR A SPOUSE. As such, all shall gather in the tournament grounds of Lotharia and prepare for a tournament of Fisticuffs. A bracket shall be created in which everyone shall have a chance to fight and compete to work their way up to the final fight. The winner of the final fight shall be declared the Champion of the Social Season and will be given a trophy to mark their skill. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ IV. PAINTING CLASS & BALL The Fourth Day THE FINAL DAY OF THE SYMPOSIA PRAGMA SHALL START WITH A GROUP ACTIVITY. All members of the Social Season shall be invited to take part in a Painting Class hosted in the Palatial gardens. Two people shall be paired up by the host, and the duo that is considered to have the best piece, as judged by their host, shall win themselves a painting set each as their prize. TO WRAP UP THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SYMPOSIA PRAGMA, all participants shall be invited to the Palace for a final pairing off by the Palatiodora. They shall each draw a card of a colour and find themselves matched up with someone else for the ball that is soon to begin. The Final Ball for the season shall take place in the Brecci Ballroom, and all participants, citizens, and allies shall be invited to take part. The theme is nature, so all are encouraged to dress up as their favourite plant, taking their creative freedom to ensure they enjoy such. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ V. INVITATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SEASON, THE PARTICIPANT MUST, 1. Be between the ages of eighteen and thirty by the first day of the festivities. 2. Be of Human or Adunian descent. 3. Register before the date of the Debut Current Participants: Grand Ducal: Princess Agapia Basra Myriah Basileus of House Basileus Prince Maximus Baudoin Basileus of House Basileus Princely: Princess Valeria von Leopold of House Marna Princess Annika von Leopold of House Marna Margraval: Lady Francesca de Senna of House de Senna Lord Ezra de Senna of House de Senna Lord Zacharias Richard von Rickardsburg of House von Augusten Lord Edgar Ledicort de Senna County: Countess Sybille Madallena Temesch of House Temesch et Martiel Lady Catrin Solène Helvets of House Helvets of the Phoenixspire Lady Julia Quilla Leomonte Lady Sloane Kunya Leomonte Viscounty: Lady Joelina Teresa de Trastámara of House de Trastámara Lord Manuel Luís de Trastámara of House de Trastámara Lady Julieta Bianca de Trastámara of House de Trastámara Lord Perceval Sterling de Lyons of House de Lyons Baronial: Lord Adrian Greye of House Greye Lady Maeve Greye-o’Rourke of House Greye Lord Imchad Greye-o’Rourke of House Greye Lady Ailis Greye-O'Rourke Commoner: Miss Homura Iekemi of House Iekemi Mister Angus Pius of House Savonarola Mister Aaron Redgar von Rhoswald of House von Rhoswald Miss Lilac Rae von Rhoswald of House von Rhoswald Miss Mairenn Idrieus of House Idrieus Mister Cedric Von Rhoswald Miss Celina de Sylva ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE REALMS OF THE EMPIRE The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the EMPIRE OF MAN, and the House of Horen, and their noble vassals. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the KINGDOM OF NUMENDIL, and the House of Arthalion, and their noble vassals. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the KINGDOM OF NORLAND, and the House of Ruric, and their host. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the PRINCIPALITY OF REINMAR, and the House of Barclay, and their noble vassals. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the PRINCIPALITY OF IVORIA, and the House of Keen, and their noble vassals. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the ARCHDUCHY OF ALBA, and the House of Alstion, and their noble vassals. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA, and the House of Temesch, and their noble vassals. THE VASSALS OF THE HORDE The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the TRIBE OF IPANEMA, and the House de Alencar. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the TRADEDOM OF HEAVENSWARD, and the House de Sylva. THE NOBILITY OF LOTHARIA The eligible lords and ladies of the DUCHY OF AQUILIAE, and the House of Vuiller. The eligible lords and ladies of the COUNTY OF KOSITZ, and the House var Ruthern var Lotharia. The eligible lords and ladies of the COUNTY OF SAN ADRIANO, and the House of Temesch et Martiel. The eligible lords and ladies of the VISCOUNTY OF ENDEROCA, and the House de Lyons. The eligible lords and ladies of the BARONY OF TUVIA, and the House of Novellen-Tuvia. The eligible lords and ladies of the BARONY OF ERYTHRA, and the House of Greye. The eligible lords and ladies of the BARONY OF THESSAROS, and the House of Jazlowiecki. THE ESTEEMED ALLIES OF THE LOTHARIA The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the LORDSHIP OF KAZAN, and the House of Colborn. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the BARONY OF SELM, and the House d’Arkent. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the VILLA FRANCISCO, and the House Leomonte. The eligible lords, ladies, and citizenry of the KAROSLUND. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS BASRIS of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Count of Salia, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, and Solvis, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, et cetera. HER ROYAL EXCELLENCY, ESFIR ARTEMISIA D’ARKENT, Emeritus Duchess of Sunholdt, Amiratus of Lotharia, Lady Seneschal of the Crown, and High Councilor of Vilahn HER ROYAL EXCELLENCY, ADRIANA ROSALIND TEMESCH, Emeritus Countess of San Adriano, Palatiodora of Lotharia

Urguan, for sure. Though I had no clue what I was doing, I still found my time there legendary. From taking back Kal’urguan on Athera, to getting banned for mining into various places I wasn’t supposed to, to supporting the Frostbeard rebellion, to getting banned for mining into places I wasn’t supposed to. My memories are full of cringe rp, yet fondness for my attempts. I very much enjoyed Haense. I found how to truly roleplay when I came back in 2021-2022. I made friends that I am still close to day. I have enjoyed experiencing what it meant to have a roleplay family and a community that teaches you how to rp. Thirdly and mainly, The Balian/Lotharian group has truly become a home. I came in the midst of turmoil and war with Burgundy, yet it has been an amazing experience. I have never been apart of group of people who are so dedicated to keeping a project alive as them. It has been a blessing.

Because I paid a friend to set up an mc account and that is the name they chose… and I have never changed it. Retiring is for noobs

7 Idk man, ask my parents.

So I realized today that it has been 11 years (And three days), since I first joined LOTC. Wild ride. So ask me anything.

⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ THE CORONATION OF IOHANNIS I BY GRACE AND CROWN, ISSUED BY THE CROWN OF LOTHARIA IN THE YEAR OF 184 B.A ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ AS WE STEP INTO THIS NEW AGE, WE WELCOME A SEASON OF REBUILDING AND RENEWAL. We reflect on that which was, but then we turn from the past to seek a new future. Where once there was disconnection, now there is affinity. No longer shall the veils of regency shroud the Lotharian leadership. Therefore, hand in hand with God, it is sought that Iohannis of House Basileus, Prince of Monterosa, shall claim the position of his forebears to lead the people of Lotharia. The Grand Duke shall be blessed and baptized in the Church of Saint Humbert of Bar, taking on partnership with the Temple of the True Faith. He shall then take on the Hanoic Traditions of Lotharia. Following this, the Congregation shall follow the Grand Duke to the throne room, where he shall be crowned before the Porphyry Throne. Iohannis Basileus shall then host a court, where the fealty of vassals shall be pledged and topics of the realm shall be announced. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ II. ITINERARY I. THE REDEMPTIVE CEREMONY Wherein their Serene Highnesses undertake an oath of reconciliation with the Temple of the True faith. II. THE DENOMINATION CEREMONY Wherein their Serene Highnesses shall be anointed with the seven holy oils, representing seven tenets of faith: Wisdom, Justice, Temperance, Faith, Courage, Mercy, and Dominion. The Grand Duke will also formally take on his ducal name and swear to uphold his Grand Duchy and deliver it into the hands of prosperity. Following this, a prayer. III. THE EXHIBITION OF THE SWORD, ORB, AND CROWN.. Wherin His Serene Highness shall be presented with the symbols Hanoic harmony; The Sword of Porphyry, which represents righteous might and resilience, and The Orb of Hanoi, which represents the unity of its culture. Then the ducal coronet shall be carried by a pre-appointed holder and placed upon the Grand Duke’s head. III. THE ROYAL ADDRESS Wherein His Serene Highness shall deliver an address to the Grand Duchy of Lotharia, expressing his hopes and desires for the future of our realm with GOD’s guidance. Following the Coronation, the Grand Duke shall hold his first Court within the Lotharian Palace, wherein the Peerage and their houses shall reaffirm their vows to the Lotharian Crown. ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ 𑁍 ⋅ ༻⊰─────────────⊱༺ ⋅ II. INVITATIONS THESE ARE HEREBY INVITED TO BEAR WITNESS, UNDER THE SKIES OF LOTHARIA, BY THE DIVINE AUTHORITY AND GRACE OF GOD, TO THE CROWNING AND FULL ASCENSION OF IOHANNIS BASILEUS TO GRAND DUKE. THE PROTECTORS OF THE TRUE FAITH His High Holiness, CARANDIR, High Priest of the True Faith, and all clergymen of the True Faith. THE REALMS OF THE EMPIRE AND MANKIND His Imperial Majesty, TIBERIAS I, Emperor of Man, and the House of Horen, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Serene Highness, EDWARD II, Archduke of Alba, and the House of Alstion, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Princely Highness, ERWIN I, Prince in Reinmar, and the House of Barclay, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Princely Highness, PHILIPP I, Princep of Ivoria, and the House of Keen, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Princely Highness, COENRAED I, Prince of Blackvale, and the House van Aert. His Princely Highness, CASSIUS I, Prince of Myrine, and the House of Mareno. His Royal Majesty, TAR-ZÔRZAGAR, High King of Idunia, and the House of Arthalion, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Grace, JOSEPH I, Archduke of the Petra, the House of Temesch of the Petra, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Royal Majesty, HARALDR, King of Norland, and the House of Ruric, and his noble vassals and citizens. THE NOBILITY OF LOTHARIA His Grace, GODRICK VUILLER, Duke of Aquiliae, and the House of Vuiller. The Most Honorable, SYBILLE TEMESCH ET MARTIEL, Countess of San Adriano, and the House of Temesch. The Most Honorable, HEINRIK VAR RUTHERN, Count of Kositz, and the House var Ruthern. The Right Honorable, THEODORE DE LYONS, Viscount of Enderoca, and the House de Lyons. The Honorable, CALLIOPE TUVIA, Baron of Tuvia, and the House of Tuvia. The Honorable, AURELLIUS GREYE, Baron of Erythra, and the House of Greye. The Honorable, MIKOLAJ JAZLOWIECKI, Baron of Thessaros, and the House of Jazlowiecki. THE REALM OF THE HORDE The Rex of the Horde of Many Tribes, REX TOROSH’MA, and the Clan of Mak, and the vassals and citizenry of the Horde. Their Serene Highnesses, ANTÔNIO & TOBIAS, Archdukes of Ipanema, and the House d’Alencar, and their vassals and citizens. His Lordship, LUCIUS DE SYLVA, Lord of Heavensward, and the House de Sylva. The citizenry of the BEASTFOLK PROTECTORATE. THE ESTEEMED ALLIES OF THE LOTHARIA His Lordship, VARRIK COLBORN, Lord of Kazan, the House of Colborn, and his noble vassals and citizens. His Lordship, PETER D’ARKENT, Baron of Selm, and the House d’Arkent. Her Ladyship, ANACLETA LEOMONTE, Lady Paramount of Villa Francisco, and the House Leomonte, and their noble vassals and citizens. All citizens of the Karoslund. ⋅ ༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺⠀☨⠀༻⊰───────────────────────⊱༺ ⋅ HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS BASRIS of the House Basileus, Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Count of Salia, Baron of Cadiz, Cascanova, and Solvis, Lord of Brecci, and Protector of the South, etcetera. HER ROYAL EXCELLENCY, ESFIR ARTEMISIA D’ARKENT, Emeritus Duchess of Sunholdt, Amiratus of Lotharia, Lady Seneschal of the Crown, and High Councilor of Vilahn [OOC Spoiler]