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    Elros Silma | Rohir Vaueryn | Robyn De Lyons | Hurin Grandaxe | Marcel Vuiller | Renarion
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  1. "Time to rebuild my collection..." the aging Keeper would say with a slight smile as he'd read over the missive
  2. Transiens Malleus Passing the Gavel On the 14th of Sigismund’s End, 100 B.A. This year marks the Centennial Anniversary of the Kingdom of Balian, a century since King John I saw his sign after leading his people across the desert to their new home. However, this year also bears other significance to myself. It was in the year 50 B.A. that Don Ledicort Vuiller and King Alexander I released the Writ of Appointment that raised me to be the Magister of the Kingdom of Balian, and thus this marks fifty years that the Law of Balian and it’s enforcement have rested in my care. In that time, I have rewritten the entire Codex of Laws and amended it several times, released many missives, trained wards and hired competent people to manage the department and its roles, and led the once dead chamber into a new era. However, all things must end. With my growing age, and new threats from within and without knocking at the door, I believe it is better that one with the vigor and time that I once had in my younger days take over the department, for the safety, welfare, and greater justice of the Kingdom. Thus, I announce that, effective at the end of the year or the approval of a successor by the Queen, that I, Ser Robert Joseph de Lyons, hereby retire from the position of Royal Magister of Balian, to be a Kritai within the Chamber. I formally suggest that Dame Gwenyth Vilac-Vuiller succeed me in my position, as she is the best trained and equipped to take over the office in my absence. I thank all those, living and dead, who took the chance on me, and gave me this opportunity, and I sincerely hope I did them proud and proved that trust in me was worthwhile. I started as a refugee, much like those led by King John forty-three odd years before my coming, fleeing from the Petran Valley and its marks of war and conflict and hoping to build a life anew as they fled Oren. In that I succeeded, as did those founders, many who came with me, and many since. On this Centennial, I hope all remember and celebrate this Kingdom, which has become the home to so many who were displaced, which was built by those driven off from their homes seeking better lives, and help to keep it a just and prosperous place for those who come now and in the centuries to come. Signed, His Excellency, Ser Robert Joseph de Lyons, Viscount of Enderoca, Cavalier of the Order of the Silver Comet, Royal Magister of the Kingdom of Balian
  3. As someone who has done archery rp as my primary combat mode on here for most of a decade, 3 is fine if RP competency and/or incompetency were taken into account. As is, you often end up only getting 2-5 shots off in an encounter, assuming you stay out of range, and thus it is situational. I like the idea of 3 for the first shot, 2 following, and 3 for Crossbows, but I think the underlying issue of there not being disadvantage or advantage or proficiency, especially with ranged weapons, is worse. My elf I've played since Athera primarily as a ranger archetype, for example, shouldn't miss every other shot. But that would require a revamp of combat in general, so I think decreasing the emotes for subsequent shots would help.
  4. Ser Robyn de Lyons, greyed now by his years, road down the familiar Queensroad of Balian at a leisurely pace as he oft wood, breeze gently ruffling his greying gold hair as he'd notice a buzzing at the side of the road by a lump in the ferns, The Magister would cautiously approach the object, a sense of dread filling his as the scent of blood and fresh carrion would fill his nostrils, and he'd notice the familiar garb and greying brownish red locks as he'd move to genuflect by the body, turning it over in his hands as he'd see the face of his wife, letting out a nigh inhuman sob as he'd lift her onto his horse, galloping to town and laying her in a bed in the clinic, calling for his son. Robyn would look upon the body of his deceased wife, sobbing, as he'd swear "Ils périront dans les flammes... tous. Je le jure devant Dieu dans les Sept Cieux." before blessing the body in Flexio, signing the Lorraine as he'd begin to write letters, expression of dethatched, shellshocked sadness on his face as he'd sit at her bedside, breaking into intermittent sobs.
  5. Ser Robyn de Lyons would charge on foot, armor dirtied and battered from his horse being felled beneath him, cheering "In Signo Vinces! Deus nos conservat!" as he'd mill about the field, looking for the last survivors as he'd help defend his homeland
  6. "I thought this war was about stopping the Brigands and Veletz both..." the Magister would mutter with a sigh as the missive would reach him "I suppose war brings strange bedfellows, and people can be reformed...I suppose time shall tell if they return to their ways once the war is through and it is convenient for them..."
  7. Officium Procerum est Pugnare It is the Nobleman’s Duty to Fight It is the Nobleman’s duty to fight for the peace, freedom, and prosperity of his progeny, and his whole people. Thus, let it be known, that by the order of His Royal Majesty, King Adrian, first of his name, all members of Balian’s noble families who reside within the nation must enlist into the Armada, in order to put an end to the Scourge of Stassion, the Ferryman, and Veletz, and ensure the freedom, peace, and honor of all men living under GOD’s grace. Those who refuse their duty when pressed shall be fined a sum of two-hundred fifty minas, and forced to carry out their duty, unless granted dispensation due to age or poor health. Men are separated from beasts by their honor, and should compromise their honor for no one. Thus, I hope that all our nobility shall willingly and quickly jump at the chance to fulfill their duties and obligations, and to bring honor to themselves and their houses, for serving GOD’s will against the wicked, the unjust, the tainted, and the ungodly. Signed, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Adrian I, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Pompourelia, Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca,Valens, Malenos, Goza and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera. Her Royal Highness, Elena Casimira Novellen-de Lyons, Countess of Rosemoor, Baroness of Enderoca, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lady Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Royal Duana. His Excellency, Ser Robert Joseph de Lyons, Baron of Enderoca, Cavalier of the Order of the Silver Comet, Royal Magister of the Kingdom of Balian
  8. Història en Cendres History in Ashes 19th of Owyn's Flame, 86 B.A. Let it be known, that some time over the previous Saint’s Night, we found that the Veletzian Anathema, likely individuals tied to those who burnt down a Church of GOD in the lands of Petra within a similar timeframe, also entered the Kingdom of Balian, and intentionally razed a museum on the history of the old Empire curated by one of our private citizens. Let it be known that acts by the Anathema to destroy Humanity’s ties to its GOD and its History - two of the things that most define us as Human - shall not be tolerated. For our Faith in our GOD and his natural Law guide us towards what we should aspire to be, and his Exalted warn us of our deficiencies and against iniquity; likewise, our History shows us what we have done - both good and ill - in the past, without knowledge of which we would be left unable to learn and improve into the future. Let it be known that this act of Arson in the First Degree - a felony under our laws - shall be investigated, and if we may find the cowards who would rather incinerate and destroy buildings of Learning and Faith in the night rather than face the League of GOD’s Chosen in fair combat, thus depriving Humanity of the lessons provided in such, shall be punished under the full extent of the law, and only prove their cowardice and stupidity. Signed, His Excellency, Ser Robert Joseph de Lyons, Baron of Enderoca, Cavalier of the Order of the Silver Comet, Royal Magister of the Kingdom of Balian
  9. "A war long coming, and well deserved. For blessed are those who walk not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor lived in the way of sinners, nor gave themselves to pestilences. For those who live by the law of the Lord shall grow strong, and bring forth fruit, and prosper in all they do, while the wicked shall be driven and scattered like dust from the face of the earth, and shall be revealed for who they are and trusted no longer in the councils of the just and the righteous. Now the wicked shall perish, while those who live by GOD's justice shall endure forever." the de Lyons would remark, half in prayer, half in his own contemplation as he'd move to prepare his hammer and his blade, and the armor once worn by his father, now by him. Though as he'd look upon the armor, his brow would furrow, and he'd frown slightly as he'd mutter to himself "Or at least so the scriptures say, and the just pray for. Though sometimes our history sings a different, less certain tune. But without hope and honor, we have naught. Time tells, but resolve decides."
  10. Ser Robyn de Lyons would prepare his blade, sharpening and oiling it as he'd read over the paper "To war once more then, and one that has been long coming...a solid plan, and GOD is with us, for he knows the way of the Just, and the Wicked shall perish."
  11. The Magister would frown deeper as he'd read the missive, see how his former ward treated his friends and colleges, fingers clenching firmly on the paper as he'd pull it taut, and then crumple it, rasping out "Taureau traître, tu as été mieux élevé que ça..." before sighing, casting the paper into the fire as he'd mutter firmly "Justice shall be done, and will show you the same courtesy you showed your kin in the end, or lack of it."
  12. The Magister would smile faintly as he'd read the missive, remarking to himself "Hopefully I'll be able to see them soon enough. Glad things are well after yesterday, though there are still things that need dealt with."
  13. Iudicium Pro Purgatio Nobilii Trials of the Purity of the Nobility 5th of Sigismund’s End of 83 B.A The Magisterium is once again summoning members of Balian’s esteemed noble houses for testing after the lack of response to the previous missive. Children under the age of ten are exempt; however, upon reaching the specified age, their presence is requested. The examination will involve a superficial incision to either the palm, or back of one’s forearm with a golden dagger and the application of salt to the wound. In the case of individuals below the age of eighteen, they will undergo a mild puncture to the finger, along with the aforementioned salt application. We kindly request a composed and tranquil acquiescence to this examination, aiming to facilitate the progression of our collective future endeavours. The designated individuals authorized to conduct the aforementioned tests are as follows: 1. Ser Robert Joseph de Lyons 2. Gwenyth Callista Vilac-Vuiller 3. Johan Stor Vuiller 4. Annette Roelle Non-compliance with the testing procedure, either through absence or refusal, poses a risk to your standing as peerage and nobility within the realm. Such actions may lead to the presumption of darkspawn affiliation, and the ensuing consequences shall be commensurate with such implications. The crimes of being or consortium with a dark mage, creature, or worshipper of the daemonic are clearly stated in the Lex Criminals, specifically in Article V, Sections 7 and 8, On Devilry and On Dark Magics specifically, in which all such crimes, by being, participation, or knowing association are noted as Felonies. By the precedent set in the case of Adam Randall, as judged by King Alexander the Just, all officials of our Government are held to a higher standard, and thus, due to the damage a government clouded by darkness, deceit, and evil, reprehensible creatures can cause to any nation, especially one in line with GOD's precepts, commandments, and justifications, it is imperative that all who are asked participate fully and without hesitation, and those who are found to be in darkness or refuse to cooperate with testing must be cleansed for the good of all, with outright refusal being an act of Treason, with all the things that come with such, for the individual and their House. Signed, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, ADRIAN I, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF BALIAN, VISCOUNT OF POMPOURELIA, EFLEN AND ANATIS, BARON OF BRUCCA, VALENS, MALENOS, GOZA AND CIAVOLA, LORD OF PORTOREGNE, ATRUS AND MONTEROSA, WARDEN OF LA COSTA RUBINISSIMA, PRINCE OF THE HOLY ORENIAN EMPIRE, PROTECTOR OF THE HEARTLANDERS AND THE SOUTH, ETCETERA HIS EXCELLENCY, SER ROBERT JOSEPH DE LYONS, BARON OF ENDEROCA, CAVALIER OF THE ORDER OF THE SILVER COMET, MAGISTER OF THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN HER LADYSHIP, GWENYTH CALLISTA VILAC-VUILLER, COUNTESS-CONSORT OF AQUILAE, QAESTOR OF THE MAGISTERIUM ((OOC: Credits and Contact Info)
  14. The Baron of Enderoca reads over the missive with a satisfied nod "Unchecked treason begets more treason and chaos. They will bend the knee, or we'll destroy them, as any oathbreaker or traitorous blight who forsakes honor for personal gain."
  15. "It is a shame to see one of our most dedicated go. I hope that the nation may continue on in stable hands, as it has through its history." he'd say with a firm nod as he'd read over the missive, sitting a moment to reflect on it, moving to the other side of his desk so he could gaze over the city.
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