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After reading this Nicolas von Wittenbach would look up at the old Abandoned Family keep from his newly build and much grander Chateaux down in Chambery. "What a Shame for our old Keep, why my Son so neglected our Barony I won´t ever understand"

Chambery Grand River Carnival ❊ PENNED ON ❊ ❊ ATSTANA DE REGNE PETRÈRE 117 ❊ The Free City of Chambéry-sur-Petra Invites you to join in for its first Grand Carnival In celebration of its newly completed Châteaux. It will be a Festival of community, colorful costumes and joyful dances. Come dressed as your favorite thing, a great Hero, a fun character from children books, or as your favorite animal, there are no limitations to what your costume can be, make it fun, make it colorful. We have quite a day planned for all of you around our lovely Free City of Chambéry. There will of course be Dances and a Banquet but also performances by various artists as well as a Costume Contest for the best Costume at the Carnival and so much more! It will be a grand day of celebration for everyone! ❊ | ITINERARY OF FESTIVITIES | ❊ CARNIVAL SCHEDULE THE FIRST HOUR: Registration opens, performances and the egg hunt begins THE SECOND HOUR: The dance and grand banquet begins THE THIRD HOUR: The contest closes, winners are announced If you know you will come to the event, please just let us know by sending us a letter so we can accordingly prepare the festivities for the right amount of people. We can't wait to see you at the Carnival. If you are an artist and wish to perform at the Chambéry Carnival, you are welcomed to contact us. The Event will take place Sunday 21th of April starting at 4PM EST in Chambery right next to Petra´s capital City of Vallagne.

Twins Standing together A Gift from Chambery to the city of Vallagne The Newly renovated St. Edmond´s Abbey Through the request of Cardinal Rhosyn and with the help and Planning from the Nicolas von Wittenbach, the Master of Chambery, Renovations to St. Edmond's Abbey, the national cathedral of the Petra in Vallagne, were undertaken and completed as a gift to the great Peoples of Vallagne from its smaller Twin sister city of Chambery Too long the Cathedral has stood charred in the center of Vallagne as a stark reminder of the war now long passed. It is why we the Free City of Chambery have decided to give a gift of help to our bigger Sister City of Vallagne and fund the renovation of its Cathedral. Until recently Chambery too was still carrying the reminding scars of the war. Scars that needed to be removed for all of us to move forward. Vallagne and Chambery have always been there for each other in good or bad times. During the Housing crisis Chambery welcomed the overflow of peoples from Vallagne, and during the war Vallagne protected the Chamberian citizen behinds its strong walls. May our Cities continue to prosper and head for a great future, together we are strong sisters of the Petra. Signed. Nicolas von Wittenbach, Master of Chambery

THE RENOVATIONS OF CHAMBERY A new start for the free port Crest of the Freeport of Chambery-sur-Petra The Freeport of Chambery has had troubling and difficult times in the past decades having suffered much during the war most of all through the constant raids forcing the museum to close down forcing the shops to close or even leave and many of its citizen to pack up and seek refuge behind the walls of Vallagne. These things have caused much damage to the once proud little port city losing a lot of its splendor as even after the war crime and theft continued to thrive in the port city for quite for some more time. Painting of the raid on Chambery in the year 1961 Peace and security has long since been restored and most of the citizen have returned to the Free Port. Sadly not all of its citizens have returned and the scars of these troubled years still remain, which is why the Master and the Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture have decided to embark on a large scale restoration of the Free city, reparing all damages done over the decades and building up new buildings and public infrastructure to serve the citizens of Chambery. The First phase of these extensive renovation and revitalization of the Free Port have already been completed. The town square of Chambery is shining with a new light. The damages have been repaired and all the barricades and shutters added during the war on the windows of the houses and museum have been removed. The Biggest changes come with the addition of a new Gate tower above the Vursur Avenue guarding the entrance to the town square as well as the addition of three new houses and two new shops replacing two older and smaller houses that had suffered during the raids. Chambery Square with completed renovations. The Chambery square is now fully enclosed with some little opening towards the harbor left at the small town square restaurant. In Addition broken windows were repaired across the town and several muddy streets like Lyon´s lane were fully paved. Most Importantly the Museum is fully opened again, all the shutters from the war are removed and sun light now enters into the exhibits Hall once more. But these are not the only renovations planned for the Free Port. In the next Phase the Chambery Chateaux will be completely overhauled adding an observatory on top of its tower, adding new stables for Horses but also other farming animals for public use for all town citizens. A new large grand Hall for public gathering and events and a proper meeting Hall for town Meetings and so much more. Lastly many events and projects are planned to revitalize the town as a center of culture and Scholarly endeavor as soon new specialized shops will open up, new laboratories and equipment will be made available for scholars like the aforementioned Observatory. We very much invite scholars to join us in Chambery, a town dedicated to supporting scholarly pursuits. Best example being the Northern Geographical Society which still is the major guild of Chambery with its large Museum and Library. As it stands we have many lovely spaces for shops to be taken and several beautiful houses with the most lovely views into the valley that are up for grabs. So we encourage anyone who loves the little town life while also being close to the big city (Petra Capital City Vallagne is just a stone throw away!) to come and take a look and join us in Chambery. The hard times are over, peace is there and when there is peace, culture and commerce flourishes, Chambery flourishes. signed. Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Master of Chambery.

The New Old Master of Chambery. A Political change in the Free Port. Chamberian Councilors hurrying through the rain into the Chateaux It was a storming late evening of the year 174 of the second age in the Free Port of Chambery. The rain hammered down on the little town roofs, the last shop closed up at this late hour and most lights in the Houses were out. All lights except for one, Shining bright in the Chambery Chateaux. One could see the few remaining members of the dwindling Chamberian Chamber of Commerce & Culture (CCCC) Running through the rain towards the Chateaux for what was seemingly a quickly organized Meeting. The last figure to enter the Chateaux was someone that had not been seen in years, even decades around Chambery or even the Commonwealth, It was Nicolas von Wittenbach. The former Chancellor of Petra, Best Remembered for the establishment of the Garmont Assembly. He had returned after years of absence without much reason for why. Most say it was due to overwhelming stress, others that he went on some sort of journey, some even spread more dark rumors that Nicolas was in search of something…Wherever he was he is now back walking through the rain towards the Chambery Chateaux for this late night gathering… The Meeting was short, voices could be faintly heard, some arguing but nothing more, but that was it. As quickly as the Chamberian Chamber had gathered in the middle of the night they already left the Chateaux back to their Homes. Only Nicolas stayed in the Chateaux a little longer, he could be seen standing at the window looking out onto Chambery before he also left and the last light in the chateaux was extinguished as well. The next day a short notice was pinned to the town Board: “The Master of Freeport of Chambery-sur-Petra has Resigned effective immediately, the Chamberian Chamber of Commerce & Culture has chosen Nicolas von Wittenbach as new Master of Chambery effective immediately.” That's it, nothing else, no election no other candidates, seems odd but that is actually perfectly in the rights for the Chamberian Chamber to do as written down in the Ordinance of Odyssey Quay. Nicolas was Master of Chambery before, he certainly seems like the right choice to take on the job again. Still seems odd though how it all happened so quickly. All we know for sure is that it was a quick and unopposed transfer of power. And that Chambery as a new Master.

[PK] Otto´s Last Farewell Intro: This Letter is Published posthumously by Otto´s Great grandchildren several years after Otto´s passing. Otto Wittenbach, Personal Memoires of my life. This is a first person Account of my own Life. My name is Otto Wittenbach and I know I am coming close to the end of my life as I recently celebrated my 216th Birthday! Quite the age even for an Adunian like me. It is in that light that I have finally decided to sit down and write down my own life story, Finally writing down my memoires! I have pushed this off for far too long but now that my frail old body doesn't allow me to go out in the world and travel I am finally forced quite literally to sit down and get these memoires done. So let me get started, trying to remember the earliest days of my life Part 1 My Birth and Childhood: I was born sometime in the year 1743 in Arcas.. Where exactly? On what day? Honestly I don't know it myself since I was found as a young baby by Traveling Waldenian Merchants near an abandoned Adunian Encampment. From what my Adoptive Waldenian Family told me it looked very much like the camp was raided and everyone had to leave in a hurry. I was found just off the camp near a little river. My new Waldenian Family decided to name me Otto and took me in as one of their own Traveling from market to market around the world. I think it was these early days in my life that gave me my first and never ending taste for traveling, at a young age I already met all kinds of peoples and cultures from different Human kingdoms to dwarves and elves and so much more. It was a carefree time for me but around my 16th birthday I began to forge my own plans for my life and with a heavy heart decided to leave my Waldenian family to start my own life. It was at that point where I decided to create my own family name, as again I had no idea who my birth family was. There were many names that I thought about but I decided to go for something simple trying to get as close to my birth family as I could. Simply, I was found near a creek called Witten by my Adoptive Waldenian family. A creek in Waldenian is Bach hence I named myself Wittenbach. I was ready now a self made man coming from nowhere having even crafted his very own family name, it was now time to make my mark in this world and call somewhere home! Boy didn´t I know what a journey I had started Part 2 My Early Adult Life Ah the early days… I remember them well. It took me a couple years to find a good place to settle down, still traveling from towns and cities temporarily even working in a small local tavern! It was an enjoyable experience though sadly guests were few but it did give me a great opportunity to start learning brewing Beer and Wines! While also snatching a look at some History books at the local library. But being a tavern keeper just wasn't it for me and I decided to pack up and travel some more this time further North in Arcas specifically I first ventured to Helena the Imperial Capital city. It was quite the stark difference ! so much life to many peoples there it was a truly bustling metropolis. It could have surely been a great place to settle down but it was hard to find a place to live there and even harder to start a business so I decided to continue further North this time to New Reza the Capital City of Haense. Boy do I remember that city still to this day, it wasn´t as large as Helena with its tall houses reaching to the skies but it lived in and was lively with many shops and businesses lining the streets and so many great peoples calling this city their Home. So I contacted the local stewards and looked at possible places to live and work at. I settled on a former little restaurant located at the end of a little alleyway. It was a very cute little thing and the perfect place to open up a small store ! Yes I opened a store of all things ! The Wittenbach Warehaus. A small store to start selling all the things I collect from all my voyages as well as all the things I have learned to craft and brew on my many journeys. Hence I would build a grand wine Cellar to sell all my own brews and upstairs sell many crafted Items like waldenian clocks and of course various items collected from around the world. The only thing that was missing was some sort of Sign or crest above the door. Something to greet my customers and stand out in that little alleyway. So I went into my workshop and started to work on a crest. Wittenbach Warehaus Door Crest I put quite a lot of thought and effort into this store crest as I wanted it to be a proper representation of myself and my store. So I of course first used a shield with a balance to represent commerce and trade this being the business I am in after all. Then I put the scale on a Black and white background for various reasons, for it to be good and bad, or ying and yang, showing differences but balance centered on it to balance out the black and white. Lastly enveloping the whole a green dragon, now here there is some bias as I have always admired dragons, always reading about them so why not use one of my Store crests? Surely it would look great! The dragon would also symbolize my love for adventure, the fantastical, the mysterious as well as the strength. Finally in 1761 I got to Open my store. I won't write to you that it was an instant success! And that all the people were lining up the street! Oh no far from it. It was a slow start but people did come and buy things, I advised them on gifts, presented them with my various items or talked to them about wines. This got me to know more and more people of New Reza and during my time off I would explore the city more, going into my neighbors stores and chatting with them and participating in various city wide events ! It was a lovely time only interrupted by smaller conflicts or the Imperial guards entering the city on horseback. Aye these were crazy and interesting times to live in, I must admit I did try to get into the local politics candidacy in one of the elections, although I did manage to get some votes it still wasn't enough. So politics was not my calling… Faith I suppose had other plans for me. It wasn't long until I came across a flier about the Opening of a Museum in the city. It immediately caught my attention, I was always very passionate about History. After all, I spend many hours reading various books on days of old. The Flier said that the museum would soon open but was still looking for artifacts for its exhibits as well as staff to help run the museum and guide museum guests. I of course immediately applied and managed to get myself an interview with the organization managing the Museum.. A so-called.. Northern Geographical Society? (NGS). Little did I know that the NGS would become part of the majority of my entire life… It didn't start out perfectly though… The Members of the NGS did not quite trust me at first. I was very enthusiastic and all but still very new to all these people.. Most of all the president of the NGS, Celestine Herbert did not really know what to do with me. Ah Celestine… I still miss you every day, while you didn't really know me at first and what to do with me, I was impressed by you from the start. So I doubled down and did my utmost best to give a great impression! I worked hard on the research and writing assignment for the museum exhibits, traveling around the city gathering all historical information possible. I helped out setting up the final pieces and finally on opening day I was the best tour guide possible touring several groups from start to finish through the entire museum. And it worked! I gained the trust of the NGS members and most importantly of Celestine. It wouldn't be long until I would become a member myself and even become curator of the Museum in New Reza. I will admit it was a lot of effort for me, I even sidelined my little shop for a while but it was really worth it. I had found myself a great group of people who I could call my friend, true friends with friendships that would last whole lifetimes. All this thanks to the dream of one person, my dearest Celestine you made it all possible and brought so many passionate people together including myself, who knows where I would have ended up had the NGS but I certainly know I may have missed out on so much had I not decided to join it. Part 3 Scholar, Adventurer and inventor Now it's time to write about probably the most exciting part of my entire life… Although don´t tell this to my wife or children, I fear Celestine is already condemned from heaven just for writing this. Please Celestine if you're reading this don't take it too hard I do love you still with all my heart ! Little joking aside, each part of my life was special in its own way but this truly was an amazing time for me and the most adventurous and inventive part of my life. Remember I had just become curator of the NGS Museum in New Reza, I was writing and researching things but also starting on my first construction work designing a new room for the museum. I will admit I never thought I would become an architect but here I was designing new exhibit halls and new meeting rooms for the Society. In addition I started to put my crafting skills that I used for creating various things in my shop to start tinkering on important equipment for expeditions ! Celestine even gave me permission to build an entire laboratory to start inventing new useful tools for the many NGS expeditions and adventures. And yes all these expeditions.. There were so many! We quite literally went to every corner of the known world! But one expedition stuck out from all the others, the NGS expedition to the Nether.. Or also known to most simply as Hell. I remember it well. We were investigating strange old ruins to the far North of the continent trying to figure out their meaning, it was only through luck that some of us managed to figure out what they were for and how to make use of them… simply said they were a portal to the Nether.. And one had to die to enter them.. Yes Die! We all went to the lake surrounding the old portal and went into it to drown ourselves. It was… a very traumatic and painful thing to do and I still wonder today whether I am still truly alive or dead, Although my aching back and tired legs seem to remind me that I am very much still alive and also very old. Either way once we drowned and died that's when the Portal opened for us and from then on the Portal would always be visible to us. From then on the NGS would make several expeditions into the nether. Our first expeditions were just there to explore the first surroundings and then with each expedition we would go deeper and deeper… I didn't even mention yet that the Nether had no air at all! We had to wear helmets with a limited supply and the heat or the heat was unbearably hot! I am still amazed that my young self back then was able to survive through that ordeal. But enough about the nether, you are here to read about my life story and there is much more to tell, if you want to read about the nether or so many other NGS expeditions, just hop over to the NGS museums they have so many books and studies about their exploits! Painting of the first generation of NGS Members Now believe it or not but the NGS was not the only organization I had joined at that time, it certainly the one I am most known for but there was another organization or more precisely a guild that I had joined and that was quite a formative part of my young adult life, The Orrir’Ullral Monster and demon hunting guild. Now the Guild had existed for a while before but they were looking to upgrade their headquarters as their current ones were too small… Since I was now in the business of construction and architecture both upgrading the NGS museums and my own home, it seems that the Guild got wind of it and decided to recruit me to design their new Guild headquarters. So I took a several year hiatus from the NGS and moved to the furthest eastern part of Arcas to start on the construction of the new Home of the Orrir’Ullral Guild. As construction progressed I became more acquainted with all the guild members and started to get involved in their work. Having had quite an adventuring career by then it was no issue for me to join them on their various adventures going out to Hunt Monsters and demons. 2 years went by and their new Headquarters was fully built and I was offered a position as their Librarian to document all their travels, the Demons and Monsters they encountered and teach this valuable information to new recruits. I of course said yes as this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to take. In addition I had also impressed them with my inventions, which pushed them to give me a large space as a laboratory to research and tinker around for new useful inventions like the Orrir´s Hidden Blade but also my studies on Air balloons which at the time believe it or not no one really knew how they worked, I was just very lucky to be part of an adventure which a very mysterious guide who owned several of these air balloons, giving me a first eye account on how they worked. Sketches of Otto Wittenbach made during time at the Guild And yes, there were so many and all of them dangerous! I remember us flying with these very same balloons to floating islands in the sky… my balloon unfortunately had crashed and I ended up hanging upside down with my leg caught in one of the crashed balloon cords. But even more so I remembered one adventure again with the balloons where we approached a mysterious tower in the sky´s.. Guarded by a gigantic Thunder Dragon! Now remember back then no one had seen dragons in ages it was quite astonishing for us to see they still existed and for me a childhood dream come true, Although I had always hoped I could talk or even ride a dragon… but that thunder dragon instead seemed more concerned shooting out balloons down and protecting what was in that tower. At least I can say that I fought a dragon and survived! Sure that not many in this world even today could say that. Once we had survived our many adventures we would all go back to the Guild Headquarters and write down all our findings. It is during that time that I wrote several studies on all these various creatures. I had become quite the expert on demonic creatures and monsters teaching it to new and old Guild members alike to prepare them on facing these monsters in battle. I think, no I know that these times as a librarian and teacher were one of the most exciting and fulfilling times in my life.. I wish I could have done that again but sadly I had to move on and after several years at the guild it was time for me to return to the NGS and continue my important work there mostly since some things had changed… Part 4 Husband & Father I don't think I have ever said this to anyone, but the construction job at the Orrir’Ullral Guild and the job position there weren't the only reasons that I left the NGS for a few years.. No. There was another reason, Celestine. I already told you that from the first time I met Celestine I was deeply in awe and impressed by her and her work… Well, having worked over the years with her just made that grow more and more as I just completely admired and fell for her. Unfortunately Celestine did not feel the same way.. At least not completely and she also had another love interest at the time, Juan. I of course respected all of it but it was still very hard for me to be around because of it, hence why I left for the Orrir’Ullral Guild. But something had happened, Juan had died. When I heard the news I rushed back to comfort Celestine as I knew it would be hard times for her. I of course immediately started work on various NGS projects supporting Celestine in all things. But this time our relationship grew much closer than before and through friendship and love we finally decided to be together, to start a new life together as Partners now, and out of a troubled time grew a new great time with a bright future and a family together. It wasn't long until our wonderful children were born, Elizaveta, Dannika and Wolfgang. I loved each of them and they filled our little House in New Reza with so much love and laughter. I never thought really that I would have a family of my own but now I did and now all that I cared for suddenly was to make sure that they had a great future ahead of them. This is probably also why I took on the job as Jovenaar(Judge) in Haense to help guarantee justice, security and freedom for my young children. It was a hard blow then when The world of Arcas neared it end and we all had to flee it to Almaris, but to me it just gave me more purpose to build a new and brighter future for my children, so I decided to help in the Haense effort to build their new City in Almaris, Karosgrad. Designing there the main Shop street in its entirety while of course also designing a grand new Flagship Museum for the NGS. It was a lot of work but it was done. What a city Karosgrad was, much grander and larger than New Reza had ever been. Everything was grandeur now, even my shop. No Longer was it a small back alley shop no no ! Now it was one of if not the Largest shop in all of Karosgrad right in the center of the main street. This new grandeur Store would help me secure a great future for my children gathering enough money to guarantee any future they might want. And I was very proud of that store, I still miss it to this day one of my biggest achievements as a business owner. I also miss our Little Home above it. It was small, yes but it was a loving home for a young family. What a great start for all of us in this new world of Almaris, so much still laid ahead of us. Part 5 President, Builder & Family Part 5 of my memoires, While my early adulthood was characterized by many dangerous adventurers, fighting monsters but also traveling the world and researching and writing even teaching, this part of my life got to be characterized by new things, that of Building, leadership and family. The Early days of Almaris truly were a Golden age for the NGS. We for the first time had a proper flagship museum, a purpose built museum with state of the art facilities. And with that came a large influx of new members who made the NGS family even bigger. All that is what characterized my life. Now I was working hard administering things at the NGS as its Vice-President helping my wife Celestine with all the work. At the same time I would run the shop and take care of our kids. I would at times still go out on expeditions but they were far fewer for me and only joined the ones that were less dangerous, after all I had a family now I could be as careless as I was before. The years passed and the NGS Golden age continued, it wouldn't be long until I would become the President of the NGS, as my wife Celestine had decided to give over the reins and prepare for her own retirement. It was a true honor for me to Preside over the NGS, this society that had given me a home and where I have made so many friends that I thought of as part of my family. What symbolized my tenure as President of the NGS was of course buildings, I oversaw the construction of several museums for it and the renovations of them. I no longer explored or wrote as much as I used to. I took great care of the NGS. My proudest moment was the NGS 100th Anniversary, one of the last exhibits where I still actively wrote the studies for. It was an exhibit that was very important to me since I myself had now been with the NGS for 100 years! At the same time of course my children grew up to be the most amazing people, one in particular, Eliza. I know a parent should not have a favorite but the relationship with my daughter Eliza was the strongest with all my kids. We worked together quite often on NGS projects but also in our store. I supported her in all her endeavors and decisions. The Good and the bad ones. She even opened her very own store with magical items right next to my own. It was a proud moment for a father, but I was even prouder when she would become President of the NGS herself after me. Another Proud moment came when our Family continued to grow and my daughter Eliza managed to get ourselves a small plot of land to build a manor on. I of course went right to work and design and build us a beautiful Manor. We together aptly named it “Witten´s End” Witten´s End That Manor became the center of our Family and now even of our Adunian Clan, Yes our Clan. Adunians had over centuries been dispersed but slowly started to come back. Most notably several clans started to settle nearby and invited us to join their community, even giving our Family the status of an Adunian Clan. It truly was an amazing time for our entire family. And I remind everyone that my Family was not just me, my wife, children and grandchildren but this also includes all of my friends that I made around the world. Several of these friends even became official members of our Clan as they truly were family. It still brings me joy that my descendants decided to bring this view of family as the Motto for the House of Wittenbach. “My Friends are my Family” words to which I truly live by. Part 6 My dark Days I won't lie but writing this part of my life is difficult, but so is life.. Your youth will be full of adventures and laughter but as you age..well age can be a cruel thing. First it was my wife. I am of course Adunian but Celestine was not, she was a strong woman at that but it was only a matter of time until I had to say goodbye to her, sadly in the most painful way possible. A dear family friend of ours had left years before, Tanith Vursur, and my old wife had decided to go out and search for her. We both knew this would very well be a journey she would not return from. But as always I respected My wife and supported her with her decision. Many other of my Human friends also passed away while I still went on, it was a cruel time during which I secluded myself more and more as I stepped down as NGS President but also had to close down my store permanently. Yes, my store was no more… Crime had gotten rampant in the city and I wasn't spared. After I refused to pay for protection I was brutally maimed and my store was set on fire. I did rebuild but it just wasn't the same anymore and eventually closed the store down for good. Lastly the entire world seemed to erupt in wars and chaos… for nearly a century things had been peaceful or at least only smaller local conflicts but now wars engulfed the whole world which of course destroyed so much including our Manor Witten´s end. Our Family had lost its home and my grandchildren fled to find a new one. It was a very very sad time. Part 7 Old age And here I am now. Aevos.. This is my third world that I have lived in. After the ordeals I lived through I managed to find peace here in Aevos. I still visited my family from time to time of course but I decided to spend my remaining years traveling around while I still could. Before I was an active part of the world, engaging with it and its peoples, now I am just an old man standing by and watching as the younger generation now is taking care of the world. It was good to see for me that Adunians finally managed to have a Home again. I spent many days here with my fellow Adunian. Hard to believe that when I was born something like an Adunian Kingdom was just an old tale or a far fetched dream. At least I can call myself lucky to have been able to see this dream become reality. 216 years, what an age to be. I fear though my end is near so I wish you all goodbye my dear family, my dear friends, my Journey may end but I wish you all the best for all of your journeys, trust me you can have the most amazing adventures if you end up finding an amazing group of peoples to share them with.

Reads the missive from his great aunt... thinking how desperate she most be to make some minas.. likely to pay off her many debts some even to her own great nephew...

THE EDICT OF GARMONT 10th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1937 By the UNITY OF MIND of the GOVERNMENT in PETRA, serving always CHIVALRY, LIBERTY and JUSTICE, the QUEEN does affirm this EDICT delivered beneath the ALDTREE Concerning LEGISLATIVE REFORM through the UNIFICATION OF THE ROUND TABLE and the OLD REGIME — the GARMONT ASSEMBLY — ARTICLE I. the ASSEMBLY The Garmont Assembly serves as the legislative body of the realm and as a forum of discussions and debates between its assembled members. The Assembly is to be held every year or latest every third year to ensure its continued functioning. Additional sessions may also be called in by the sovereign, Chanzlé and Vice-Chanzlé or by the request of several of its members, members of the river council also retain the right to attend sessions and give their input during debates, but may not cast votes. The assembly holds the right with the consent of the sovereign to reform itself. When assembled, the Garmont Assembly is empowered to: a.) Counsel the Sovereign, their Chanzlé, and the River Council on any such matter of governance as pertinent to the realm, with the exception of sensitive executive matters, and to move resolutions comprising their advice concerning these affairs; b.) Propose candidates to the sovereign for the office of the Chancellor, and to move resolutions on these proposals; c.) Summon the officers of the sovereign’s executive cabinet for report, so as to keep abreast of the realm’s affairs; d.) Impeach the officers of the sovereign’s executive cabinet in the context of investigations of misconduct by a 2/3rds vote of the entire chamber; e.) Ratifying constitutional amendments; f.) Propose, write, debate and vote on legislation for the realm. The Garmont Assembly shall be explicitly prohibited from altering the Constitution of the Commonwealth without the proposition of an amendment first being made by the Sovereign, nor shall they have the power to overturn royal edicts. ARTICLE II. the ORATORY & Notetakers The Garmont Assembly is overseen by the Orateur of the Garmont Assembly (also termed, the Privy Seal), who serves as the presiding delegate of the assembly's concerns. The Orateur serves as the presiding officer during sessions of the Garmont Assembly. Their duties are as follows: a.) Summons the Assembly for meetings. b.) Maintains order during debates. c.) Recognizes Assembly members that wish to speak. d.) Oversees the legislative process, sending passed bills to the Sovereign for assent. e.) Designates a notetaker to take minutes during each meeting of the Assembly. In the Absence of the Orateur, the Sovereign, Chanzlé or Vice-Chanzlé may take over the same duties to preside over the assembly. ARTICLE III. Composition of the Garmont Assembly The Garmont Assembly is composed of three entities. These include three bodies representative of the peerage, citizens, and gentry of the entire Commonwealth. a.) The Peers are composed of the landed nobility and vavasours of the realm and are entitled one seat each at the Garmont Assembly, to be held by their leader or a representative of their choice. Free Cities of the realm shall also be permitted to send a representative to the Assembly in the same vein as peers as they deem fit. b.) The Sitting Knights are to be composed of knights of the Order of the Petrine Laurel, who are to bear the title of Knight Lieutenant and shall be selected to represent the gentry by the Knight Paramount. There shall be four Knights Lieutenant by default. However, the Knight Paramount may request that this number be altered by the Sovereign, who may choose to consent to this request at their leisure. c.) The Electors are chosen in an open election by the citizens of the realm every 5 years. Each member receives a singular vote on legislative matters. For a quorum of a Garmont Assembly over half of the Peers or their representatives and the realm’s electors must be present, sitting Knights are not required for a quorum of the assembly. O SAINTE RÈGNE PETRÉRE HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Renilde I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach, Baron of Wittenbach, Chancellor of the Petra

*Sitting comfortably in the Halls of Witten´s End, Nicolas is reading this missive fondly, remember his match with the monk Sakuraba*

Elections are Closed. Final Tally 25% voted for De 75% voted for Ophelia von Wittenbach.

FREE TOWN OF CHAMBERY ELECTION FOR MASTER/MISTRESS 4th of Malin´s Welcome Year 138 of the Second Age The Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture (CCCC) Have approuved two candidacy´s for Master/Mistress of Chambery. Since the CCCC was not able to agree on one candidate an election was called to decide who will be the next Master/Mistress of Chambery. For this the CCCC will follow the laws set in the Ordinances of Odyssey Quay in Article V section e) : The electorate shall consist of all Chamberian property owners, either commercial or residential, and confirmed Celestial Trustees. Hence all the Property Owners of Chambery and Celestial Trustees of the NGS are called upon to vote for the following two Candidates with their following electoral programms : - De ( gamerdude09) : “Chambery holds the potential to become a stalwart of Petran wealth and culture. As Master of Chambery, I will incentivize careers in fishing, as well as the production of artisan goods such as wines and alchemic products. The increased wealth of Chambery will be used to create a social security net for its people, as well as funding the NGS and the theatre. This combination od growth, both economically and culturally, will attract customers from near and far, placing Chambery on the map and increasing its lifespan by continually attracting new residents. For a sustainable Chambery, Vote De.” - Ophelia von Wittenbach (FenHarel__) As Mistress of Chambery, I plan to promote commerce in our small town. We are located right on a river, a perfect place for trade opportunities to arise through continent-wide advertisements. Along with promoting trade, I would like to look into starting an annual festival to take place every few years. A general concept for said festival would be related to the coming of spring and feature wine tastings provided by our vineyard. In line with our status as a free port, I want to provide free access to all citizens of Chambery to livestock pens containing cattle, sheep, chickens, and pigs for resources. Free access to essential resources is a right for all citizens. To add, I want to organize group resource runs where we gather resources from a few different mines and gathering areas across the continent. All resources gathered will be free for each run member to keep, but donations to Chambery’s town storage would be greatly appreciated! I believe it is also important to revitalize the arts in our town, and I shall be encouraging more shows to be held in Chambery’s theater, as well as the possibility of holding art classes in the hall. My final hope for Chambery is to work toward a land expansion to compensate for the growing population of Petra. This is not a promise I will beagle to fulfill immediately, but is something I will strive to achieve. Vote Here :

FREE TOWN OF CHAMBERY CANDIDACY FOR MASTER/MISTRESS 19th of Sun´s Smile year 137 of the Second Age The Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture (CCCC) and the Master of Chambery Nicolas Emmanuel von Wittenbach are hereby starting the process in accordance to the ordinance of Odyessy quay for the election of a new Master or Mistress of Chambery. For this the Master and the CCCC will follow the laws set out under Article V of the Ordinance of Odyssey Quay : V.) Elections for the Maître d’Chambery are to be facilitated by the Chamberian Chamber of Commerce and Culture (CCCC). a.) In the absence of a Maître, the leader of the Celestial Trust shall administratively orchestrate each election as Provisional Chair, the first among equals. This will be done with direct oversight from the other members of the CCCC. b.) The CCCC must chair a town hall within one year of the conclusion of the Maître d’Chambery’s term to allow nominees for the ensuing election to come forward. c.) A member of the CCCC must endorse a candidate that has come forward to be considered on the ballot. d.) Candidates or their family must own a residential property within the Free Port of Chambery. e.) The electorate shall consist of all Chamberian property owners, either commercial or residential, and confirmed Celestial Trustees. Hence the CCCC and the current Master of Chambery are calling for Citizen of Chambery to send in their applications to become Master or Mistress of Chambery. Once an application has been made the candidate will meet with one or more CCCC members to get their candidacy approved and endorsed by them. If more than one candidate is approuved or endorsed by CCCC members an election will be held. to apply please fill out this form : SURNAME: FIRST NAME: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: YEAR OF BIRTH: ((MC NAME)):

— VALLAGNE STEWARD PRIMARY, 1931— Issued and averred by Her Serene Grace RENILDE THE FIRST in the year of our Lord 1931 RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD ARCHDUCHESS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA By the will of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims release Our will to the Citizens of Our Commonwealth, and therein elect from amidst themselves to conduct the desires of Our peoples within the City of Vallagne. The Candidates of Our called election are; ● Saelyth Tennallar @Dominic ● Victor Halcourt @Cubicita ● Siriky Yamashita @Xein000 ● De @gamerdude09 ● Alaris An´asul @Arc Citizens are to fill the subsequent forms in submission to Our elective officials, found throughout. [REPLY TO THIS FORUM THREAD TO VOTE.] [WANT TO VOTE ANONYMOUSLY? MESSAGE EtowTheSaltyCat#0312 YOUR FORM ON DISCORD.] [DEADLINE TO VOTE IS 2P.M. EST ON saturday.] GOVERNMENT NAME: SUMMER’S OLD (AGE): DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A CITIZEN OF PETRA?: VOTE GRANTED TO CANDIDATE: ((MC NAME: ))

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((Posting for GamerDude09)) Surname: N/A First Name: De Residence of Address: Vagrant / Homeless Year of birth: At least 100 years ago Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Commonwealth of Petra: No (Mc Name): gamerdude09

— STEWARD ELECTION of 1930 — Issued and averred by The Vice-chanzlé Nicolas von Wittenbach in the year of our Lord 1930 RENILDE I, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, ARCHDUCHESS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Proclaims shall come; Hail. Know ye that We of Our distinctive benevolence, certain erudition and mere motion do by these Proclaims institute the STEWARD ELECTION of 1930. This notice shall serve as a formal application of candidacy with the Office of the Privy Seal. There shall be a one month ((due tomorrow at 6 PM EST)) nomination period in which the Privy Seal shall verify the candidacies and issue a short letter of confirmation. ((Candidates for the Election please respond to this post with the format)) Candidacies for the Steward Elections of 1930 SURNAME: FIRST NAME: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: YEAR OF BIRTH: Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Commonwealth of the Petra: ((MC NAME)):

The Vineyards of Petra As the peoples of Petra settled their new home in the river valley building up their new capital city of Vallagne, starting to sow their small but narrow fields around it for food, it didn´t take them too long to find out that the valley was perfectly suited for growing grapes. the spaces were perhaps narrow but the constant flow of the river, the steep valley hills and a good amount of sunlight made it a perfect place to plant Vineyards! Today there are 14 of these Vineyards scattere around the Petran Valley around the Capital City of Vallagne, the FreePort of Chambery and both heir oppossing hills. Hence the Wine makers of Petra came together to draw up a map of all the vineyards in the valley, as well as starting a list of locally produced wines. Aromas of Petra´s Vineyards : Petran or Chambery “standard” : Wines from the vineyards located in Chambery are a healthy mix with both earthy and fruity flavors, simple general wines are produced here, wine for everyone or every occasion. The Fruitful Wines : The Fruitful wines are located in the Petran vineyards directly on the river, mainly the vineyards number 6, 12 and 7 using both red and black grapes. Their location makes sure they are constantly watered by the fresh river flow while also enjoying brief but not too long exposure to the Hot Petran sun due to their location deep inside the valley under the steep incline of valley. Earthy Wines : The Earthy wines are located in the vineyards number 5,13 and 14. These can mainly be found on the eastern side of the river valley next to Vallagne as well as on the narrow plateau on the western side opposite to Vallagne. The grapes here are also the largest of any vineyards, always giving a very bountiful harvest for many wines! Light Wines : The light Wines vineyards number 4 and 11 are both located on the most sunny sides of the Petran wine valley, getting some of the longest sun exposure in all the vineyards, most particularly the vineyard number 4 which is exposed all day long. These vineyards are perfect for Rosé´s as well as generally any lighter wines good for hot and dry summer days. Floral Wines : The Vineyard number 8 stands out compared to the other ones as it is located furthest from the river onto a small plateau surrounded by fields of grass and flowers hence its more floral but also fresh cut grass tastes. Green Grapes vineyards : These vineyards numbered 2,9 and 10 are generally not used for wine making wine but simply grapes as fruits but there are exceptions as they are also sometimes used for white wines. These wines will have far more dry taste compared to their neighboring vineyards, very little fruity or earthy tastes. The Locally Produced Wines: This list of wine is not exhaustive, as more vintners startup their wine making buisness in Petra more wines will be added. Private Reserves: These wines are produced exclusively by their vintners. only the wines signed by them are the proper ones. Wittenbach Wines (EtowTheSaltyCat/Nicolas Wittenbach) Mainly Produced from Vineyards 1,2 & 3 NGS red NGS white Wittenbach white Wittenbach red Chambery cremant (Champagne) Archduchesse´s Reserve (Renilde I (tillydactyl)) Comes exclusively from vineyard 4. Renildené( Rosé) White Lily Bistro (Edith Hope( CasualNuker)) Mainly Produced from Vineyards 12 & 11 Lily´s Lunae Lumen Chardonnay of the Petra Mt. Garmont Caberet Merlot of the Petran Valley Common local wines These wines can be produced by any Petran vintner as long as it was made from the grapes of the valley. Laurensen´s red wine Lovers falls red wine Petran river wine Vallagne red wine Créme de ribes Vallagne white wine Petran Arentanian Petran white wine Petran sherry Petran red wine Petran arentanian Petrude red Petran Port

GOVERNMENT NAME: Nicolas Wittenbach SUMMER’S OLD (AGE):28 DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A CITIZEN OF PETRA?: Yes i Do VOTE GRANTED TO CANDIDATE: KARL LUDWIG WITTENBACH ((MC NAME: ))EtowTheSaltyCat

Fullname: Nicolas Emmanuel Wittenbach Race: Adunian Age: 22 Signature of the Sovereign and Head of Government : HER SERENE GRACE, Renilde I, Archduchess of the Petra, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Marchioness of the Eastern March, Hero of the Petra & HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Laurens Henri ‘the Unwavering’ Halcourt d'Artois, Chanzlé of the Commonwealth of the Petra, Marquis of Clermont, Baron of Artois, Knight of the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel, Knight-Commander of the Order of Saint Emma, Hero of the Petra

Notable Women of History RE-OPENED 18th Day of Joma & Umund, 410 E.S From the Northern Geographical Society… In light of the recent womens’ rights movement in Haense, dubbed the ‘Karenina Accord’, whereby the ladies of the Kingdom call for fairer opportunities and equal primogeniture, the Northern Geographical Society sees it fit to support this movement of emancipation, staying true to our ideals and educated forward-thinking as we have done before. We are proud to therefore announce the return of the Notable Women of History Exhibit. Pieces have been constructed from our prior NGS exhibit, as well as studies from the recent Haeseni Queen’s Council’s notable women presentation; items of which were later donated. This re-opening serves as a great example of accomplishments of many great and notable women in Haense and World History - and is well worth a visit, to appreciate their work. We invite all to do so - at our re-opening of the exhibit later this saint’s week. Re-opening this notable women’s exhibition will, in turn, re-open conversation and dialogue regarding a woman’s place in Haeseni history. Signed, Otto Wittenbach, President of the Northern Geographical Society OOC: Re-opening Tuesday 1st 5pm EST

A Grand Re-Opening! An Event to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the NGS The Great Crest of the Northern Geographical Society Est. 1762 ✵ NGS KAROSGRAD ✵ New Museum Building finished! After a decade of renovations and constructions in the heart of Karosgrad the NGS is proud to re-open its doors to the Public! With its Largest to date Natural History Hall, giving ample space for new exciting exhibits and with its longest and most detailed Haenseni History Exhibit, giving an even more in deph History of the Nation. ✵ Haeseni History Hall ✵ Explore the history of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, and walk through the centuries that made this kingdom. Includes: - Severals Busts - Over 20 Podiums - Countless Artifacts - 300 + Pages of History - Fire of Reza Diorama ✵ Natural History Hall ✵ Learn about different Animals, Creatures and Bioms from Almaris and Arcas! Includes: - Large Skeleton - A large aquarium - A large recreationf of the Nether - 200 + pages of Natural History ✵ International Hall ✵ Learn about the various races and cultures of Almaris in our International Hall! Includes: - 6 Sections - 30 Artifacts - 14 Podiums - 400+ pages of Anthropological Information OOC: NGS Karosgrad Museum Sunday, December 5th 4:30 PM EST

Wittenbach Warenhaus Re-Opening Wittenbach Warenhaus & Co Karosgrad Crown Avenue V Since 1761 of the first age The Wittenbach Warenhaus is returning home to Karosgrad and re-opening on its former Location, Crown Avenue 5 after being gone for 10 years! We still regret having to close down our warehouse after the events that transpired 10 years ago, it was a difficult time for the Wittenbach Warenhaus and family, and a hard choice to leave our dear and loyal customers behind. But the time has come to return, and open our doors once more ! Although in a smaller capacity at first, Wittenbach Warehouse will once more be the place to buy the finest Liquor in Haense, as well as the finest handcrafted commodities from around the world! We hope to see you all again soon! Best Wishes, Otto & Emmanuel Wittenbach. ((Official re-opening will be on 4PM EST, Sunday 16th of may 2021))

I, Otto Wittenbach would like for these further ccrimes to be added to the charges against said Matthieu. For the attack on my person as well as the destruction of my former shop on crown street V, the Wittenbach Warenhaus. As well at the Attempt of Banditry for forcing me to pay tribute to his organisation for protection. 415: Arson 415.01: The crime of intentionally setting fire to the property of another with intent to damage the property of those who inhabit it shall constitute a severe offence; 404: Assault 404.01: An individual who intentionally inflicts bodily harm on another shall be guilty of the middling offence of assault. 408: Banditry 408.01: An individual who attempts to exact tribute by threat of force shall be guilty of the severe offence of banditry. I know there many more peoples that were hurt in Haense by this man, and I encourage for the prosecution to add all the crimes he has commited against the peoples of Haense on the charges. Signed, Otto Wittenbach, President of the Northern Geographical Society.

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Wittenbach Warenhaus & Co Wittenbach Warenhaus & Co Karosgrad Crown Avenue V Since 1761 of the first age Wittenbach Warenhaus & Co is the largest Warenhaus and Department Store in all of Karosgrad ! With 3 Floors full of wares! Starting out in 1761 of the first age in new Reza as a small local warehouse selling home brewed liquors and handcrafted items it has since grown into the large and well known department store filled with a variety of Items for sale! The Wittenbach Warehouse currently boasts a large variety of products here are some of them : Drinks & Foods : The oldest and best known department of Wittenbach Warenhaus, boasting a large array of liquors, from wines, bourbons, Brandy's whiskys and much more! Together with none alcoholic beveradges like tea, coffee or oranges juices, and of course a good variety of classical Waldians foods like Schnitzels and cheeses! Toys : Here you can find many plushies over to dollhouses and playhouses for boys and girls over to beautifully build model ships Gifts: Looking for a gift for your loved ones anniversary? Visiting old friends again? Then the Wittenbach Warehaus is the place for you with a array of gifts to chose from! House decorations : Foreign goods: Here you can find products from all over the world, with new products arriving every week! Adventuring kits Looking to go on an adventure? Then best pass by the Adventuring Department to equip yourself with everything you need! Wittenbach Wands & enchantments : Located righ next to the main warehouse and connect to it is the Wittenbach Wands & enchantments shop, the place in Haense to finds zhe finest and best magical items or tools available! So come by! and browse throught our shop, and if you have a special order in mind then come and contact us! *Signed, Otto Wittenbach* (Contact EtowTheSaltyCat / EtowTheOfficeCat#0312 for questions or orders !)