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To the Friedrichian Band, We appreciate those zealous in the pursuit of God's will and understand the wish to aid all of Canondom but be wary not to extend beyond your own reach or assume your own virtue compared to an entire city. We trust that there has been some form of misunderstanding on your part pertaining to the agreement struck between Our Holy Mother Church and the State of Lurin. We did not march on the city rather we had arranged the time to discuss the appropriate measures to be taken to rid the state of darkspawn and those swayed by Iblees to which the Silver Lubba agreed with Our representative there, Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa. The deal struck was that appointed members of Our and the Curia's choosing shall be permitted to operate with and at times independently in the State of Lurin to conduct actions against Xionists and other corrupt spawn of the defiler Iblees. The Friedrichian Band was neither approved by Us or a member of the Curia to act on Our behalf in these matters nor is it a Holy Order permitted by Us in the service of the Almighty wholly. Therefore you have acted outside of Our wishes and most assuredly not as Our representatives in these delicate affairs. Do not assume to command the start of a Crusade that need not be while there are avenues still available that can save the lives of innocents and devout Canonists alike. Calm yourselves and seek Our permission before acting in Our name. When it is possible, We will always take the path that the most number of virtuous can walk alongside Us on. Signed, Pontifex Maximus Xystus Quintus

VICENSIMUS SECUNDUS AUREA BULLA JORENUS THE TWENTY-SECOND GOLDEN BULL OF JORENUS 22nd of Tobias’ Bounty, 1941 | 22nd of Vzmey and Hyff, 494 E.S. HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree… TABLE OF CONTENTS ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ SECTION I - Opening Prayer SECTION II - Synod Appointments SECTION III - Curia Appointments SECTION IV - Diocesan Restructuring SECTION V - Diocesan Appointments SECTION VI - Veneration ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ SECTION I - OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, who doth reside in the holiest of the holy Skies, accept our love and continued devotion. We thank you for being our Creator for you have created us to walk the virtuous path and have watched over us this day. Accept that whatever wrongs we have done this day cause the sincerest of regrets and if we have instead done good know it was in light of Your teachings. Watch over us and may Your grace always be with us. Amen. SECTION II - SYNOD APPOINTMENTS It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the College of Cardinals. We decree these appointments… TMR, His Eminence, Matthias Cardinal Lotharia SECTION III - CURIA APPOINTMENTS It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the Curia. We decree these appointments… Vice Chancellor, His Eminence, Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa Pontifical Secretary, His Eminence, Josef Cardinal Jorenus Pontifical Chamberlain, His Grace, Stanislaw Bishop Westerwald SECTION IV - DIOCESAN RESTRUCTURING It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that We see it fit to reconstruct, merge, and establish the following Diocese, so that Our church may be better and more efficiently managed by the accordingly appointed shepherds. The current Diocese within the Patriarchate of Jorenus are to be destroyed and the following established in their place: DIOCESE OF ANDRIKEV Encompassing everything east of the river Lahy in the Patriarchate of Jorenus, currently in Sede Vacante. DIOCESE OF WESTERWALD Encompassing everything west of the river Lahy in the Patriarchate of Jorenus, to be shepherded by the newly appointed Bishop Westerwald. In addition, the following Diocese is to be established within the Archdiocese of Albarosa and another reconstructed: DIOCESE OF CITREA Encompassing everything west of Saint Daniel’s Crossing within the Archdiocese of Albarosa, including the lands of the Commonwealth of Petra and Lemon Hill, to be shepherded by the appointed Bishop Citrea. DIOCESE OF GELIMAR Encompassing the western half of the Kingdom of Aaun within the Archdiocese of Albarosa, including the lands of the Grand Principality of Minitz and the Principality of Merryweather, to be shepherded by the newly appointed Bishop Gelimar. Finally, a second Diocese within the Archdiocese of Artorus is to be formally recognised: DIOCESE OF ST. EMMA Encompassing the northern half of the Archdiocese of Artorus, including the lands of the Veletz League, to be shepherded by the newly appointed Bishop St. Emma. SECTION V - DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We decree these appointments… ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA to be shepherded by His Eminence, Matthias Cardinal Lotharia. DIOCESE OF WESTERWALD, within the Patriarchate of Jorenus, to be shepherded by His Grace, Stanislaw Bishop Westerwald. DIOCESE OF CITREA, within the Archdiocese of Albarosa, to be shepherded by His Grace, Callahan Bishop Citrea. DIOCESE OF GELIMAR, within the Archdiocese of Albarosa, to be shepherded by His Grace, Brandt Bishop Gelimar. DIOCESE OF AQUILA, within the Archdiocese of Artorus, to be shepherded by His Grace, Pious Bishop Aquila. DIOCESE OF ST. EMMA, within the Archdiocese of Artorus, to be shepherded by His Grace, Odo Bishop St. Emma. SECTION VI - VENERATION Through Our Apostolic Authority, and with the approval of a majority of the College of Cardinals, We venerate the following: VENERABLE FATHER WERT Made venerable for diligent service to the Mother Church for the entirety of their life, the unparalleled charity exhibited in the form of the single largest donation of books to the Mother Church, and their unbroken commitment to their vow of poverty. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GOD maintained by His Holiness Sixtus V THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS ANTONIUS CARDINAL ARTORUS @Reckless Banzai Screamer Archdiocese of Artorus ARNAUD CARDINAL ALBAROSA @Sander Archdiocese of Albarosa JOSEF CARDINAL JORENUS @Pureimp10 Patriarchate of Jorenus MATTHIAS CARDINAL LOTHARIA @BuilderBagel Archdiocese of Lotharia THE CURIA ARNAUD CARDINAL ALBAROSA @Sander Vice-Chancellor of the Church of the Canon ANTONIUS CARDINAL ARTORUS @Reckless Banzai Screamer Prelate of the Clergy of the Church of the Canon JOSEF CARDINAL JORENUS @Pureimp10 Pontifical Secretary of the Church of the Canon ANTONIUS CARDINAL ARTORUS @Reckless Banzai Screamer Acting Ecclesiastical Auditor of the Church of the Canon STANISLAW BISHOP WESTERWALD @Werew0lf Pontifical Chamberlain of the Church of the Canon LORD NIKOLAI COLBORN @Dairsad Grand Inquisitor of the Holy Inquisition MONSIGNORS Msgr. Ottomar von Alstreim @Ramon Msgr. Ser Vladimir var Ruthern @Dyl CANONIST DIOCESE PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS, THE HOLY SEE Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Kingdom of Norland, and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Patriarch Josef Cardinal Jorenus @Pureimp10 DIOCESE OF ANDRIKEV, encompassing all the lands east of the river Lahy, in Sede Vacante. DIOCESE OF WESTERWALD, encompassing all the lands west of the river Lahy, to be shepherded by Stanislaw Bishop Westerwald @Werew0lf ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA Encompassing the eastern region of Aevos, including the lands of the United Kingdom of Aaun, the Commonwealth of Petra, and the surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa @Sander DIOCESE OF BURON, encompassing all the lands east of the Capital City of Whitespire, to be shepherded by Mikhael Bishop Buron @LightTheTrainer DIOCESE OF CITREA, encompassing all the lands west of Saint Daniel’s Crossing, to be shepherded by Callahan Bishop Citrea (@levy_spearman) DIOCESE OF GELIMAR, encompassing all the lands west of the Capital City of Whitespire, to be shepherded by Brandt Bishop Gelimar @MadOne ARCHDIOCESE OF ARTORUS Encompassing the central region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Númendil, the Veletz League, and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Antonius Cardinal Artorus @Reckless Banzai Screamer DIOCESE OF AQUILA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Númendil, to be shepherded by Pious Bishop Aquila @Jameson_h DIOCESE OF ST. EMMA, encompassing the entirety of the League of Veletz, to be shepherded by Odo Bishop St. Emma @Borin ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA Encompassing the south-western region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Balian and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Matthias Cardinal Lotharia @BuilderBagel DIOCESE OF TYRIA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Balian, in Sede Vacante. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

PONTIFICAL LETTER OF THE HIGH PONTIFF XYSTUS QUINTUS BEATUS NUNTIUS IN SEMITA HAPPY TIDINGS ON THE PATH HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. "And so I have placed into your hearts the blessings of abundance: the virtuous wealth of the spirit. And as I have given to you this blessing of My Word, you shall also give unto your fellows." (Virtue 2:5-6) Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. We write this letter to relay Our journey once more from Our stay in the Archdiocese of Albarosa last year this time. We were blessed with good company immediately when we arrived in the city square of Whitespire in the Kingdom of Aaun in the form of His Grace Bishop Michael, Prince Heinrich of Merryweather, his wife Princess Aleksandra and a remarkable golem that seemed to help the people any way it could. When the golem learned of who We were throughout the progression of the conversion it bestowed unto Us a diamond which We are most grateful and appreciative for and wish to let those who would be so kind as to inform it know that We put it to good use, gifting it to those less fortunate than Us. We also had the opportunity to meet a Canonist dwarf by the name of Ahti who had been missing for nearly three centuries and is a remnant of the Order of Saint Lucien following the Third Crusade. It was a great privilege to speak to someone with such first hand experience and to see that their faith still remains strong even after all their hardships and missing years. At the same time We were most fortunate to happen across Our humble scribe, Cunimund hal'Cingedoz. For those who are unaware, he has copied each of Our Pontifical Letters within a Saint’s day or two of publishing for better spreading amongst the faithful flock. He was a most welcoming and warm man who We could and cannot thank enough for all his hard work, even extending himself to copying manuscripts for Our libraries across Canondom. We have noticed he has made a petition to the Royal Diet in Aaun for more space to continue his work in a proper scriptorium. We cannot express enough how dutiful and hard working this man is. We are thankful to have him and his work ethic is nothing short of exceptional. He truly encapsulates how one might perfectly oppose themselves to slothfulness in accordance with the most virtuous path we all aspire to walk without fault. We were also delighted to bear witness to the most holy of ceremonies, the rite of matrimony between a loving pair, in this case between Sir Victor Halcourt and Dame Cécilia d'Amaury overseen by His Grace Bishop Callahan. It took place underneath a giant, forever autumn tree growing just outside of the Commonwealth of Petra which’s beauty cannot be understated and most assuredly is one of those God given places for Us to enjoy; a reminder of what the entirety of the Skies must look like for the virtuous. It brought to mind the Canticle of Charity, “I am the Lord GOD without peer. I created the metals of the earth, and the onyx and the alabaster, and placed within your groves the trees of incense and resin,”. We must thank the happy couple for permitting Us witness such a special occasion and for giving Us the opportunity to once more reflect on why We do what We do and what made Us pick this life in the first place. We must also show Our appreciation to the Bishop himself as well as Father Elim and the Deacon who accompanied them for it was them who invited Us on the husband and wife’s behalf. We wish you all the luck in this lush, Almighty given world of ours by His grace. Finally on Our stay in the fair heartlander Kingdom We were graced with the opportunity to witness and be toured around the site of Lemon Hill, a church holding operated jointly by Mother Lorina, Ser Morgan of Angren, and Bishop Callahan. It is truly a wonder to behold and a perfect example of how one of these communes might operate in conjunction with Our Holy Mother Church. The harmony between the two has brought many into the fold and encouraged a new generation of those devoted to the best that our faith and Church has to offer and We are most excited to see what greatness the place might produce. We would encourage any who have not spoken to members of Lemon Hill or seen it themselves to most definitely set some time aside to. Both the Reverend Mother and His Grace were incredibly helpful in providing information and suggesting ways in which We might approach the implementation of certain magics in accordance with the Scrolls and Canon Law as part of Our wider Pontifical Commission. Truly they have given new emphasis and holiness to the pastoral activity of Our Church and We pray they can continue to provide such for Our flock in all the years to come. In short, We cannot express the happiness and gratitude We feel over seeing our faith flourish without stop within the Archdiocese of Albarosa. The people welcomed us with open arms and inspired Us to continue to be better in serving them because We have seen what truly wonderful things they can accomplish when the faith is properly administered. We expect much of the same experience in Our stay that’s already begun within the Archdiocese of Lotharia this year. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

PONTIFICAL LETTER OF THE HIGH PONTIFF XYSTUS QUINTUS SATUS AD ITER LAETUM A JOYOUS START TO THE PATH HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. "I am the Lord God without peer, and My Word is the holy word, and My path is the virtuous path, and all the blessings of the Virtue shall fall before the righteous who tread it." (Virtue 1:9) Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. We write this letter to relay Our journey thus far since beginning on Our goal of serving every one of the faithful across all of Canondom in a manner befitting God’s vicar. We began our yearly visits within the Archdiocese of Artorus, spending the majority of Our time within the Capital of the Kingdom of Númendil, Númenost, colloquially known as the White City. We were privileged to speak with many of the populace and host Mass on the topic of Saint Edmond of Lachsin and his patronage, knights and hospitality - which We find representative of Our time amongst the devout people of Númendil for the honour and hospitality they showed Us. We were pleased to be able to relate the story of the reverent Saint to the lives of those living there and the positive response and insightful questions that We received, aside from the one relating to the use of crossbows that confused Us, were very affirming that We are on the right course of action and We thank and pray to the Almighty that Our continued journey proves as fruitful as its start. We encourage those who were present to remember the lessons and indeed who else may be reading this to do the same. Remember to live one's life on the virtuous path even when your peers may pressure you otherwise for that is when true piety is exemplified, it is proven when it is tested and you remain resolute in maintaining the path to the Skies. The knights of the realms can often become lost, the training and fighting taking its toll and diverting the mind but it is then that it is most important to remember to live and commit your life to the protection of the innocent, honour and display God given hospitality to those who need it. Let us not forget that it is of paramount importance to not only adhere to God’s teachings but also to guide and epitomise it to others who might also be brought onto the correct and true path. We had many pleasant and fruitful conversations with many there, including with the King, or Tar, himself that aided Us very much in understanding how we might approach the matter of magic and Templars within Our Pontifical Commission as well as understanding his humble origins and his piety in forging his faithful realm. We thank the King for his time and patience with Us. Among others We also took great delight in the petition for a blessing from Siegemaster Bedwyr who We were happy to have seen knighted soon after in Our visit. He gifted Us a key meant to be bestowed only to those entrusted with the defence of the great city; a poignant reminder of Our duty to the Canonist people. It is a gift We carry with Us and intend to leave to Our successors so they too might remember the righteous duty We have the God given and anointed pleasure of conducting. We must thank the people within the Archdiocese of Artorus for their kindness, openness and generosity they exhibited to Us on Our stay and will eternally be glad to return and hear from them whenever. We are currently on Our yearly stay within the next Archdiocese on Our itinerary, Albarosa, and expect very much the same God being willing. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

The Haeseni Stallion is sure to succeed.

BREVE CONSTITUTIONIS WRIT OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS AND THE DIOCESE OF BURON HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. Long has the Patriarchate of Jorenus been vacant since Our enthronement but yet We are hopeful for the future and continued shepherding of the diocese by the current and up-and-coming members of the clergy. To most effectively administer the Patriarchate, We can no longer allow it to remain in Sede Vacante and have found a most reverent and capable replacement who by the will of God will be entrusted with this most sacred duty. It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We have chosen Father Josef @Pureimp10 to be consecrated and elevated to Patriarch of Jorenus. May he guide his flock diligently and soberly. The Pontificate wishes him the best in his newfound responsibility. The Archdiocese of Albarosa has in recent years boasted an incredible presence and number of the clergy. We thank God for such prosperity and efficient shepherding of the faithful and for the number of outstanding diligent and pious members of Our flock. Long has a Bishop to administer the Diocese of Buron been on Our mind and We now rest easy believing We have come to the most prudent answer. An effective member of the clergy and a well known and trusted figure for his God given kindness and devotion, We are assured that this appointment is a beneficial and well deserved one. It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We have chosen Father Michael @LightTheTrainer to be consecrated and elevated to Bishop of Buron. May he guide his flock diligently and soberly. The Pontificate wishes him the best in his newfound responsibility. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

PONTIFICAL LETTER OF THE HIGH PONTIFF XYSTUS QUINTUS PONTIFICEM PER OMNEM CANONATUS THE PONTIFF ACROSS ALL CANONDOM HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. "He entrusted to them the Word of GOD, which were the Virtue and the Spirit, and charged them to instruct their brethren in the path of holiness." (Gospel 5:4) Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. Long has there been unrest within Canondom and it has dominated much of Our time following the arrival on the bountiful continent of Aevos. Yet peace has prevailed and the heretics who would undermine the teachings of God and His Holy Mother Church will imminently be removed from all God fearing lands and brought to heel. With such We find it prudent to review how We might better serve the faithful all across Aevos and thus We have resolved to commit Ourself to extensive tours of each Archdiocese and pray to the Almighty for the strength and conviction to see it through for the betterment of all Our flock. To better spread the message of God and allow the people to seek Us out for whatever needs and petitions they may have, We pledge to rotate Our residency every year to each of the Archdiocese; those being the Holy See the Patriarchate of Jorenus, and the Archdiocese of Artorus, Albarosa, and Lotharia. On Our stays in each, We resolve to perform Mass, allow for confessionals overseen by Ourself, perform blessings and the handing out of alms to the hungry and devout in the streets as well as offering Our personal tutelage to the laity as well as any prospective or existing wards and acolytes of Our Holy Mother Church. We will began this undertaking immediately this same Saint's day and the itinerary for the Pontifical visits is as follows: I. Archdiocese of Artorus II. Archdiocese of Albarosa III. Archdiocese of Lotharia IV. The Holy See, the Patriarchate of Jorenus We would also remind the faithful of Our open Commission, ‘Magicus, Augurum et Incantatio’, into the source and use of most forms of magic. We encourage those who are knowledgeable in such or in their application within Canon Law to come forth and meet with Us while We are in your nations. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

PONTIFICAL COMMISSION OF THE HIGH PONTIFF XYSTUS QUINTUS MAGICUS, AUGURIUM ET INCANTATIO MAGIC, AUGURY AND ENCHANTMENTS HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. "So I find that you seek impossible knowledge not for the good of your fellows, or precious wisdom, but in the desire of power. Indeed, this is an insatiable desire, for none can overcome the Lord." (Spirit 7:11-12) Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. The use of magic was once held in contempt and mistrust at the warning of the Scroll of Spirit and for centuries this was misunderstood as the outright forbidding of all magic in Canondom, a misconception that has begun to be realised. While strides have been made in accommodating and permitting magic and the ethical use of it within the confines of God’s teachings and Canon Law, there remains a lack of proper ordinance and strict mandates on what is and is not sanctioned by the Church of the Canon. To create such requires the Curia and Us be properly informed in all aspects of all magic, augury, enchantments and anything else considered mystical or occult. If any have knowledge on any form of magic, including the coined ‘Voidal’ magic, ‘clericlism’, templarism, enchantments of any kind, golemancy, and others, We urge you to reach out by letter, book or arranging a meeting with Us or one of Our Cardinals, in particular His Eminence Anontius Cardinal Artorus (@shady here). Likewise We encourage the same for any learned laypeople or theologians who wish to make recommendations based on reasonable facts for how We might regulate or permit certain magics. We pray to God that he might bless Us and those who would aid Us in this endeavour with wisdom and intelligence for this great undertaking. We would have any who know or are themselves the leaders of magical orders to contact Us so We might arrange a time to meet and discuss the functioning, source and use of said magic. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

His Holiness Sixtus V elevates Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa @Sander as his Pontifical Delegate of the Round Table.

VICESIMA PRIMA AUREA BULLA JORENUS THE TWENTY-FIRST GOLDEN BULL OF JORENUS Imperial date, 1929 | Haense date, 482 E.S. HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree… TABLE OF CONTENTS ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ SECTION I - Opening Prayer SECTION II - Synod Appointments SECTION III - Curia Appointments SECTION IV - Diocesan Restructuring SECTION V - Excommunication SECTION VI - Annulments and Dissolutions SECTION VII - Pontifical Commission SECTION VIII - Veneration ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ SECTION I - OPENING PRAYER King of Kings and Lord of Lords, protect us in this time of great need. Turn the hearts of all men to Thee; grant them strength and encouragement through the words of Thy Exalted and Saints. Throughout our Church, let wisdom, faith, and courage triumph over the forces of Iblees. With singleness of purpose, let one and all conquer sin. Amen. SECTION II - SYNOD APPOINTMENTS It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the College of Cardinals. We decree these appointments… TMR, His Eminence, Fr. Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa TMR, His Eminence, Fr. Armand Cardinal Lotharia TMR, His Eminence, Fr. Antonius Cardinal Artorus TR, His Eminence, Fr. Teodosio Cardinal Tyria SECTION III - CURIA APPOINTMENTS It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that We make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the Curia. We decree these appointments… Vice Chancellor, His Eminence, Teodosio Cardinal Tyria Prelate of the Clergy, His Eminence, Antonius Cardinal Artorus Auditor of the Tribunal, His Eminence, Armand Cardinal Lotharia Pontifical Secretary, The Right Reverend, Msgr. Ottomar von Alstreim Pontifical Chamberlain, His Eminence, Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa Grand Inquisitor, Holy Ser Philip SECTION IV - DIOCESAN RESTRUCTURING It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that We see it fit to reconstruct, merge, and establish the following Archdioceses, so that Our church may be better and more efficiently managed by the accordingly appointed shepherds. PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS, THE HOLY SEE Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska & the Kingdom of Norland, to be shepherded by High Pontiff Sixtus V until such a time as a Patriarch or Matriarch is appointed. ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA Encompassing the eastern region of Aevos, including the lands of the United Kingdom of Aaun and Archduchy of Petra, to be shepherded by Archbishop Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa. ARCHDIOCESE OF ARTORUS Encompassing the central region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Númendil and the Duchy of Adria, to be shepherded by Archbishop Antonius Cardinal Artorus. ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA Encompassing the south-western region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Balian, to be shepherded by Archbishop Armand Cardinal Lotharia. The following Diocese shall be reconstructed and established so that Our church may be better and more efficiently managed by the accordingly appointed shepherds: DIOCESE OF KARENINA Encompassing the northern half of the Patriarchate of Jorenus, currently in Sede Vacante. DIOCESE OF ROSEBUD Encompassing the southern half of the Patriarchate of Jorenus, currently in Sede Vacante. DIOCESE OF BURON Encompassing the eastern half of the Archdiocese of Albarosa, to be shepherded by Archbishop Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa. DIOCESE OF GELIMAR Encompassing the western half of the Archdiocese of Albarosa, including the lands of the Grand Principality of Minitz and the Archduchy of Petra, to be shepherded by Callahan Bishop Gelimar. DIOCESE OF AQUILA Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Númendil, to be shepherded by Archbishop Antonius Cardinal Artorus. DIOCESE OF TYRIA Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Balian, to be shepherded by Bishop Teodosio Cardinal Tyria. SECTION V - EXCOMMUNICATION We whose duty, granted by Apostolic right, is to shepherd the flock of God entrust the members of Our clergy with parts of that flock. They in turn are responsible for the well-being and nurturing of their community’s faith, a task entrusted to them not only by Us but also by God. They serve as an extension and member of Us, and to inflict harm upon one of them is to inflict harm upon Us. There are very few sins greater than this, to attempt to harm a member of Our clergy and faithful servant of God, yet there have been numerous attempts and instances of such. Implicit in the murder of an unknown priest in the then Duchy of Minitz, the body was mutilated beyond recognition but witnesses from within the city attested to an accomplice in the killing wearing the sigil of House von Draco. Long has House von Draco also associated with the vile scourge the Azdrazi, an affront to God Himself. Dealt with by the Holy Inquisition and other faithful Canonists beyond, a number of House von Draco’s members have been positively identified as Azdrazi and Heralds of Azdromoth. Senior Church officials, including a number of the Curia, were witness to this evidence that brought validity to the claims of this association. No longer will We permit known Azdrazi and sympathisers to corrupt and inflict harm upon the Canonist realms who look to Us for guidance. Therefore, We, the Pontificate and Most Holy College of Cardinals, declared that the ‘House of von Draco’ shall be branded EXCOMMUNICATE and ANATHEMA. They are spiritually amputated from Our Holy Canonist Church and the Society of all Canonists. They are to be shunned, evicted, and brought to justice if captured by any and all settlements who claim union with the Holy Church of the Canon. Having come before Us and submitted themselves willingly to Our judgement at the Holy See and found to still hold reverence for God in their heart as well as being absent from the many crimes of the rest of their family, Cassius von Draco and his children are not branded excommunicate and anathema. As We said that members of Our clergy serve as an extension and member of Us and their responsibilities include tending to their flocks by Our and God’s entrustment in them. The man known as Jonathan of Adria has usurped this God-given order of ours, the superiority of ecclesiastical rank established in the time of Exalted Owyn himself and a critical part in the functioning of the Holy Church. Declaring the creation of an illegitimate Archdiocese and appointing himself Archbishop and Cardinal of it on no one’s authority but his own is a flagrant disregard for the will of God and Canon Law. As is explicit in the Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex, otherwise known commonly as the Codex of the Law Canon, to be in such flagrant disregard of it automatically incurs excommunication. Thus, We, the Pontificate confirm and assert that ‘Jonathan of Adria’ is to be branded EXCOMMUNICATE and ANATHEMA. They will be spiritually amputated from the Canonist Church and Canonist societies until such a time should come that they submit themselves to Our judgement at the Holy See and repent of their sins to receive ablution to be granted by Us should they come as a sincere and penitent seeker of God. SECTION VI - ANNULMENTS AND DISSOLUTIONS We write this declaration in accordance with the excommunication of the House of von Draco and having been petitioned by Lady Adelajda vas Ruthern on the matter. We have come to the conclusion that her union cannot continue. Therefore, We declare that the union between Adelajda vas Ruthern and Loran von Draco dissolved, on account of the latter’s excommunication from Our holy church. We wish Lady Ruthern good fortune in the future and give her permission to engage in the holy sacrament of matrimony once more if she wishes to do so. SECTION VII - PONTIFICAL COMMISSION We have long heard common misconceptions and division amongst Our clergy and faithful laypeople alike on the interpretation of the Holy Scrolls on the matter of magic, voidal and otherwise. This topic is of great interest to Us, but We mean to learn more on the subject before We are to commit to reforms of any kind. We are wanting most to gather enough knowledge on the sources, maintenance and usage of these magicks so We might concretely state once and for all what is and is not permitted within Canondom and in accordance with the Almighty’s teachings. We shall form a Pontifical Commission to study on Our behalf and deliver to Us information and recommendations for the future on all forms of magic. We shall lead this commission Ourselves with the aid of Our honourable Prelate of the Clergy, Antonius Cardinal Artorus, and grant him authority to appoint to this commission whomever he desires. May God bless him and the other commissioners with wisdom and intelligence for this undertaking. Any and all information may be sent to Us or Antonius Cardinal Artorus, or a meeting may be arranged. We earnestly encourage all faithful with any knowledge or recommendations based on fact and Canon Law and the Holy Scrolls to be in contact. SECTION VIII - VENERATION Through Our Apostolic Authority, and with the approval of a majority of the College of Cardinals, We venerate the following: VENERABLE ARTORUS ELENDIL Made venerable for having been a pious and just Adunian throughout his life and reign as Duke of Westfall. Last of the legitimate Adunian Lords and great converter of the Adunian peoples as well as companion of Exalted Godfrey. VENERABLE KING ALEXANDER I OF BALIAN Made venerable for having been a pious and just man throughout his life and reign. Stalwart in their defence of the Church of the Canon during the Sedan Reaction and one-third of the leaders of the Canonist League. VENERABLE LEON BARCLAY Made venerable for having been a pious and just man throughout his life and reign as Duke of Minitz. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GODAN. maintained by His Holiness Sixtus V THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS ARMAND CARDINAL LOTHARIA @Mordhaund Archdiocese of Lotharia TEODOSIO CARDINAL TYRIA @Greener Archdiocese of Lotharia ANTONIUS CARDINAL ARTORUS @Reckless Banzai Screamer Archdiocese of Artorus ARNAUD CARDINAL ALBAROSA @Sander Archdiocese of Albarosa THE CURIA TEODOSIO CARDINAL TYRIA @Greener Vice-Chancellor of the Church of the Canon ANTONIUS CARDINAL ARTORUS @Reckless Banzai Screamer Prelate of the Clergy of the Church of the Canon MONSIGNOR OTTOMAR VON ALSTREIM @Ramon Pontifical Secretary of the Church of the Canon ARMAND CARDINAL LOTHARIA @Mordhaund Ecclesiastical Auditor of the Church of the Canon ARNAUD CARDINAL ALBAROSA @Sander Pontifical Chamberlain of the Church of the Canon HOLY SIR PHILIP @Boknice275 Grand Inquisitor of the Holy Inquisition MONSIGNORS Msgr. Ottomar von Alstreim @Ramon Msgr. Ser Vladimir var Ruthern @Dyl Msgr. Ledicort Vuiller @HIGH_FIRE CANONIST DIOCESE PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS, THE HOLY SEE Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Kingdom of Norland, and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by High Pontiff Sixtus V until such a time as a Patriarch or Matriarch is appointed. DIOCESE OF KARENINA, encompassing all the lands north of the Capital City of Valdev, in Sede Vacante. DIOCESE OF ROSEBUD, encompassing all the lands south of the Capital City of Valdev, in Sede Vacante. ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA Encompassing the eastern region of Aevos, including the lands of the United Kingdom of Aaun, the Archduchy of Petra, and the surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa @Sander DIOCESE OF BURON, encompassing all the lands east of the Capital City of Whitespire, to be shepherded by Archbishop Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa @Sander DIOCESE OF GELIMAR, encompassing all the lands west of the Capital City of Whitespire, to be shepherded by Callahan Bishop Gelimar. (levy_spearman) ARCHDIOCESE OF ARTORUS Encompassing the central region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Númendil, the Duchy of Adria, and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Antonius Cardinal Artorus @Reckless Banzai Screamer DIOCESE OF AQUILA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Númendil, to be shepherded by Archbishop Antonius Cardinal Artorus @Reckless Banzai Screamer ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA Encompassing the south-western region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Balian and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Armand Cardinal Lotharia @Mordhaund DIOCESE OF TYRIA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Balian, to be shepherded by Bishop Teodosio Cardinal Tyria @Greener ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

High Pontiff Sixtus V approved

High Pontiff Sixtus V was alone in his apartments, he found it an oddity these days; to be alone. He removed his frock and carefully put it on its holder. He'd breathed the sigh in as His Holiness and exhaled it as Iosif Basrid once more, a mere man again. He clicked open the trunk that he'd purposefully hid under the drawers and produced his famed playing spoons of yore. It reminded him of different, easier times and of his friend Georg. --- Prince Stefan was none the wiser, not to his father's abrupt departure nor the lofty heights the King thought he'd achieve. He made merry memories and gave away smiles as if they were going out of fashion in the bustling Palace halls with his wife and newborn daughter in tow.

PONTIFICAL LETTER OF THE HIGH PONTIFF XYSTUS QUINTUS PRO IUSTITIA PAX FOR JUSTICE IS PEACE HIS HOLINESS SIXTUS V, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD. "And Owyn cried out ‘O Lord, forgive me.’ And GOD spoke again. ‘That which is done is not undone, for the lords of this land have seen your sin.’" (Spirit 4:54, 55) Most Beloved Brethren, Health and Pontifical Benediction. Peace amongst Canonists is God’s will and Our most earnest want. The actions of the previous, and still excommunicated and anathematized, Duke of Adria, Heinrik Sarkozic, shattered that peace and left a legacy of sin, corruption and moral bankruptcy behind in his wake. When the new Duke, Johanes van Aert, ascended to the ducal throne of Adria We were silent and waiting to see if the man would return the Adrian people to God’s holy light. We did so and afforded a time of clemency to His Grace so that he may prove himself despite his problematic election to his position of authority he now holds. The concerns over the members that comprised the electoral body were that they had supported the excommunicated Duke before and profited off of the sin and debauchery to come to their positions and flood the electorate with illegitimate votes. We had hoped the Duke Johanes would quell these worries but thus far We have seen little headway and moral degradation continue because of offenders against our most Holy Mother Church and God’s will being safeguarded, whether intentionally or not, inside the confines of Adria. The Church of the Canon will aid in the purification of the realm and offers its hand in friendship once more should some terms, for the betterment of the Adrian state, be accommodated. To Mister Jonathan of Adria, One so well versed in matters of religion ought to be aware that they are in violation of a sizable portion of Canon Law in Books I, II, IV and VI. In layman's terms, so the faithful may understand the great breaches against our most Holy Mother Church you have perpetrated, it is a crime and wanton offence to God to declare oneself an Archbishop and Cardinal with no approval or knowledge from Ourself whilst simultaneously inferring the existence of a non existent Archdiocese, namely the Archdiocese of Aboa you mention. The Canons Regular of the Colossus Saint Humbert of Bar is not nor shall be an officially recognised order of any sort and to consort with it is to be at odds with Ourselves and the true Holy Mother Church. You claim to act for the Church of the Canon, placing yourself as the supreme authority over ecclesiastical matters with your only superior being God in direct opposition of the very foundational laws of our religion where it is expressly stated “An archbishop’s superior is always the High Pontiff.” We have already implored the Lord Markus Sarkozic, one of the true faithful, to deal with and reprimand you and those who would so flagrantly breach Canon Law within the lands of the Duchy of Adria. You have automatically incurred your own excommunication for your crimes against virtue, against the unity of the church, against ecclesiastical authority, against truth and against the covenants. You are called to ecclesiastical trial and We expect to hear from you soon. To the House of von Draco, At the end of Almaris, there was an attack and murder against one of Our own brethren, a Father of the Church of the Canon, whose body was mutilated beyond recognition while he was attempting to sue a soldier of Adria for peace against an unarmed woman who was brutalised and captured regardless after his demise. Despite the missive from the Duchy of Adria claiming to have executed the perpetrator We have had a number of witnesses come forth and We have made inquiries that all resulted in the same story being told. There were three citizens of Adria involved in the abhorrent act, the executed Fritjof Maor, a banditting soldier donning the armour of the House of von Draco, and another member of Adria’s own military whom all watched, aided and acted as conspirators. All done not even a full Saint’s day after the Duke’s own promise of affording members of the clergy and unarmed women protection. We see now that the Duke has no control of his wayward vassals and soldiers who will continue to commit the most heinous sins without remorse unless we offer Our aid. We see now that as the Vicar of God and High Servant to the Exalted’s Testaments that We must formally deal with the scourge that corrupts the Duchy of Adria. Thus We, the Pontificate, declare that the House von Draco and all its members be branded EXCOMMUNICATE and ANATHEMA from henceforth. Long have the von Dracos been intimately linked with the Azdrazi and afforded no punishment for their many other crimes. Members of the House of von Draco will be spiritually amputated from the Canonist Church until such a time should come that they submit themselves to Our judgement at the Holy See and repent of their sins. To His Grace, Johanes van Aert, Duke of Adria, We are most saddened to see the corruption, wroth and sin from the days of Heinrik Sarkozic continue. You yourself are guilty of sins We find weighing on your immortal soul and growing larger by the day. Amongst them is reverence you hold for the excommunicated Heinrik Sarkozic, going as far to dub him ‘the Victor’. We find this harmful and at odds with the Church of the Canon and its teachings that you claim you wish to be preserved in your realm. There is no victory or glory to be found in Heinrik’s achievements or rule, as he is a man at odds with God and unrepentant. His soul will be lost to the Void. Do not follow him, We beg of you. Furthermore, despite suing for a white peace you made your point by raiding and capturing men and women from the regions of Minitz and Reinmar whilst they were in mourning at a funeral, and the League’s forces were off fighting the Mori. We find it appalling you would sanction such an action and seek political gain with it in the same breath you espouse the causes of God and peace. No sincere peace has been found this way in all of history. We do not yet believe you lost, Duke Johanes, but the corruption in your state runs rampant and your soul requires penance for your sins as it does any Canonist. We have found that corruption begets more corruption and We pray solemnly you, with the help of the Holy Mother Church, may oust said corruption once and for all and forge this peace you claim you want amongst all the Canonist Princes and peoples. We will work hand in hand to rid Canonist lands of any Godfreyists and Azdrazi that linger and taint for they are heathens and Ibleesian monsters respectively, bringing with them naught but evil. We make it clear that those found working for or are an intricate part of the Azdrazi menace are removed from God Himself. We understand concerns you may have over appearing before Us for confession, penance and absolution so We will make clear the terms set before you should you wish to be absolved and We will take no further action against yourself nor Adria should you comply, as a good Canonist should for it is God’s will We seek to manifest. Stemming from the days of your predecessor, too many corrupt figures, forces and people have profited off of wanton offences against God and His Church and continue to wreak havoc amongst the true faithful. The anathema of Heinrik Sarkozic extends to them for supporting him throughout the entirety of his rule as an excommunicant and unlawful ruler. They did not leave his side nor deposed him which is in direct contradiction to Canon Law. Thus We, as High Pontiff and Vicar of God, decree to you that a purification, as ruler of Adria, is necessary and we must begin to wash away the corruption and spiritually amputated from your lands. Firstly, to ensure you alongside the Church of the Canon and Our Holy Inquisition are successful, you must banish the Houses of von Draco, in accordance with their anathema status, and Vilac, excluding the Ladies Emerentia and Aureliana. Then We can have Our brethren and Holy Inquisition aid you in weeding out the rest so that we may mend the divisions and better all of Canondom. Secondly, the arrest of Heinrik Sarkozic and Jonathan of Adria, styling himself as Cardinal, and subsequent handing off to the custody of the Church of the Canon should they reappear in Adria once more. We are most hopeful you will comply and have been assured by Lord Markus Sarkozic that the necessary steps will be taken to mend the divides created by the ungodly of the past and the lingering corruption which we will wipe clean together. We eagerly wait to meet with your Grace in the near future and discuss how the Holy Mother Church and the Duchy of Adria can once more be at peace and in the meantime We pray for your soul. ☩DEO NON FORTUNA☩ BY GOD NOT LUCK

"To Attorney-at-Law, Samuel V. Savoyard, We send prayerful good wishes to yourself and appreciate the humble service to Almighty God you have displayed by petitioning Us on the behalf of others. We agree with you on the summarisation of the noble and devout lives of the Canonist Princes, King Alexander of Balian and King Charles of Aaun. So much so that had a gathering of the Curia been possible since Our enthronement, your petition would have already been discussed. Our own ill health, since cured by the grace of God's time, and the following rout of all Canondom at the hands of the Mori'quessir has most tragically taken and prevented much. Once we, all those who bear witness to the beauty of the Canonist faith, are situated safely We and the Curia will review those who lived exemplary lives. This We promise. We appreciate the sentiment which prompted you to share this petition with Us and encourage all who are likeminded to do the same. Signed, Pontifex Maximus Xystus Quintus"