Imperium

Kristoff var Ruthern smiles as he read the missive from his Northern kin, "By Bones and Barrows, do not yield!"

An armored corpse moves through the lands of Aveos, lost in grief and pain. It has long forgotten why. The echoes of the past he had long left behind rang through his corrupted mind—a great war, two emperors, he had given his life... no, he had been betrayed! His name, he had a name. He could still see a crown, crested with a blue jewel above all the rest, a crown. . . he once wore. "Marius. . ." That was his name. And Kingdom. . . he once ruled seemed like a fading light; he couldn't see it anymore. But it was only a memory now.

Kristoff tapped his cane upon the stones of Portoregne as he returned to his home once more. ”As long as I stand there’s one old Ruthern who’s willing to fight for Balian.”

The exiled Kristoff grumbles as he read about ongoing events. “Haense let Aaun fall without even raising a finger, they allowed King Alexandros to be humiliated before a godless pontiff. They raised no protest when the Church placed a regency over Balian, and forced King John to crawl back to his own throne. Only when they face the same fate they act. When the Holy Church has been polluted and corrupted from within, and marches against the Princes of Canondom with a host of pagans. Let them pray that it is not too late to save our beloved church.” Kristoff glances toward a stack of old papers. A lifetime ago he had dreamed of another covenant. ”Let them recall the chaos that followed when at the end of the Veletz war, and may they learn that only through unity can Humanity break this cycle.” Kristoff let out a sigh, reaching for his trusted cane. Rising from his desk he limped toward his bed in the cramped chamber. “God protect King John, and Balian. And I have hope for this King Joren, better late than never, eh Haense?”

Kristoff var Ruthern tapped his cane in agreement, "His Majesty is wise to seek GOD's grace in this hour."

ROYAL APPOINTMENT, DOMUS MINISTRI In the year of our Lord, 124. B.A Esteemed Citizens and Dignitaries, For years the Segnor Solebron Dekach, worked as the Domus Minstri for our beloved Kingdom. During which we saw an advancement of Balian’s internal growth. Yet due to a lack of time and wishing to travel, he has stepped down to her position in the Duana. As such we have sought to conduct interviews with several candidates, posing difficult questions to find a suitable replacement for the position of Domus Minstri. It is with these interviews that the Royal Duana of Balian has aided the Crown to decide upon the Domus Minstri: Segnor Wernher Vourkehardt. We look forward to seeing the hard work and steadfast loyalty he shall provide. AD GLORIAM DEI, His Royal Majesty, Alexander II, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Count of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Keeper of of St Lothars Hold, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera

Kristoff var Ruthern ensures that each soldier is to avoid marching on any flowers or fields for the halflings, "Whatever you walk over replant!"

Kristoff var Ruthern stepped out of the summit shaking his head, "After days of debate they still refuse the most generous of terms. Let them know what comes next they brought on themselves."

Kristoff var Ruthern paced around his office as he read the missive, "Peace has been shattered." The Amiratus of Balian let out a heavy sigh as he put on his coat to make the walk from Ledicort's hall to the Palace, to meet with the King.

The Search for a Domus Minstri The office of the Amiratus 122 B.A. Following the voluntary stepping down of His Excellency Don Solebron Dekach, the office of the Domus Minstri once again finds itself vacant, in need of a capable leader to guide our internal endeavours. In light of this, under the Reutov Administration and by the gracious decree of the Crown, an opportunity arises for the esteemed citizens of Balian to apply for the esteemed position of Domus Minstri within the Royal Duana. To apply, send a letter to the Amiratus, Kristoff. You must meet the following requirements: -Must be eighteen Summers old. -Must be a Balian citizen. -Must have financial prowess. IN NOMINE DEI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander II, By the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Count of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Keeper of of St Lothars Hold, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Kristoff var Ruthern, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Royal Duana

Kristoff var Ruthern scans the training yard of the regiment, watching the promising young recruits with pride.

Somewhere in in a dark cave, a being who had long forgotten his name lifted his head as the whispers of a new King reach his ear. In a raspy voice filled with regret, and anger he mutters, "Marius . . ." They cling to the cave walls, pulling themselves up, broken chains hung from his wrist. Long had he rested here, years, decades, but no longer.

Royal Appointment for Magister In the year of our Lord, 119. B.A Esteemed Citizens and Dignitaries, Due to Aldrik Keening's resignation, they had to step away from the role of Magister of Balian. In their place they nominated Vice-Magister Alaric var Ruthern. It is with this recommendation and the Crown's own review that it has decided to appoint Alaric var Ruthern. We look forward to seeing the hard work and steadfast loyalty he shall provide. AD GLORIAM DEI, IS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander II, By the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Count of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Keeper of of St Lothars Hold, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Lavanya of Cresonia, Queen-Consort of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess-Consort of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Countess-Consort of Pompourelia and Kositz, Vicountess-Consort of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness-Consort of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Protector of the Heartlands and the South, etcetera

Kristoff var Ruthern glanced over the letter, "hmm, we shall move that up on our list then. The Segnoria shall meet once more!"

Kristoff var Ruthern smiles as he reviewed the events, “This is going to be a wonderful time, may it bring us all closer!”