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House Ruthern, 1843 WRIT OF DISOWNMENT, 1843 Issued by Count Erik of Kositz on behalf of the House of Lords TO THE HOLY ORENIAN EMPIRE & HUMANITY Following an investigation, and debate in the House of Lords Josef von Grenzi, formerly known as Josef Godric Ruthern has been disowned from House Ruthern. He shall be forbidden from inheritance and no longer to use the name Ruthern. Shall henceforth have no connection or ties to House Ruthern of Kositz. After much evidence and testimony, Josef was found to have married without the permission of the patriarch Count Erik var Ruthern. Breaking Orenian and Canonist law as they married an elf known as Aylin Vanari. Signed, Count Erik of Kositz, General of the Imperial State Army Signed, Lord-Speaker Thomas Andrew Helvets, Duke of Cathalon

Erik var Ruthern nodded as he read the missive, "Wise words and a powerful statement indeed."

General Ruthern smiles, "well done Captain well done."

"The Orc died of their wounds in the cell before any court Martial could take place." The General writes to the lawyers.

Erik Ruthern smiles as he and his family settle in their lands after nearly a generation.

ISA Enlisted Ranks Drafted by the Ministry of War, 1842 The institution of the Imperial State Army has operated along an enlisted force structure established under the DeNureum War Office in 1782. As such, it has been seen fit to redraft the old Enlisted Rank structure put forth by Secretary of War Alren DeNurem with an updated version of the current ISA ranks and requirements. As of 1842, these shall be the paths of promotions for each of the enlisted ranks. The rank of Private Specialist has been replaced with Private First Class, this has been a rename to better fit the nomenclature of the ISA ranks. Furthermore the path to Senior Corporal has been extended to four years instead of two. Enlisted Force Structure * Denotes a change to a rank from the previously released guidance. Recruit Fresh recruits undergo a two year basic training process before being oathed and promoted to Private. During this time, they are exposed to the rigor and discipline of state military tradition, along with a nascent education in Orenian society and culture. Private Privates are soldiers who have completed basic military training and have become fully fledged members of the Imperial State Army. They are tasked with further adapting to the profession of arms through continued development of their military discipline, customs, and standards. The main concern of Privates is to hone their martial abilities and to internalize intermediate level combat training. It is at this stage, soldiers are expected to perform all basic duties as prescribed by their respective chain of command and to begin working towards earning a specialization that benefits their Brigade or Regiment. *Private First Class (Private Fc.) Privates First Class are those who have become fully compliant with the discipline, customs, and standards of military service; and are able to devote much of their time towards improving combat effectiveness and mastering a specialization or skillset. A Private may only be promoted to Private Fc. upon assumption of a specialization which can be determined by each Brigade or Regiment, to include the following: Smithing, tanning, stone or woodworking, construction, cooking, sapping, siegeworks, medicine, engineering, alchemy, military traditions, riding, tactics, training, special weapons handling, path-finding, scouting, hunting, and so forth Corporal Corporals are regarded as veterans of service, having been bloodied or tested in multiple ways and have proven their worth as professional soldiers. They are entrusted with more duties and responsibilities than their Private counterparts and hold some degree of seniority over them, often guiding them through their duties and training. A Corporal has usually begun to fully master their specialization and are adept in a few key civilian and military skill sets, often proving as indispensable pieces towards a brigade’s overall success. Senior Corporal (Snr. Corporal) Senior Corporals are those who have mastered their original specialization and can be relied upon to be effective combat assets on the battlefield. They are soldiers who have been a part of a number of military operations and are well versed in the ways of warfare. Having obtained technical expertise, these soldiers begin to pivot towards developing their leadership skills. Snr. Corporals are also expected to obtain an additional specialization that is useful to their Brigade or Regiment. Sergeant Sergeants are the first rank in the enlisted force structure that wield actual command authority. They are battle tested and combat hardened soldiers with a wealth of military knowledge and experience. Sergeants are looked upon to lead squads of soldiers in the pursuit of some goal or the tactical vision of their superiors. They also work closely with their commanding officers at home by maintaining the good order and discipline of their comrades. Their years of military service allows them to occupy leadership billets important to their respective Brigade or Regiment. Master Sergeant (Mst. Sergeant) A Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank a soldier can obtain. They are experts in all things relating to their specialization, combat skills, military standards, and are well regarded leaders among their peers. They are by far the most grizzled and veteran of the enlisted ranks, having been a part of and/or helped lead a number of military campaigns or operations. The wealth of knowledge and experience of these soldiers is vital to continuation of desired military traditions and standards throughout the ranks. They are even looked upon to mentor commissioned officers and mold them into effective leaders. Master Sergeants also have the unique duty to ensure their Sergeant Corps is operating to expectation and aid their commanding officers in ensuring the needs of the troops are met. Path to Promotion The following promotion criteria are to be used as the standard to mark enlisted rank progression. There still exists the freedom for special circumstances that can be exercised by upper leadership in order to ensure effort and achievements are properly awarded. For example, an individual with exemplary skills which lacks the battle criteria may still earn rank through their domestic efforts. As well, a truly worthy soldier may even earn rank well before the minimum service time gates at the discretion of the Colonel. Recruit to Private Complete Basic Training Private to Private First Class At least 2 years in Private rank 4 years in service Must obtain specialization Private First Class to Corporal At least 2 years in Private First Class rank 6 years in service Fought in a battle (skirmish) or operation/mission (event) Corporal to Snr. Corporal At least 2 years in Corporal rank 8 years in service Fought in a major battle (warclaim) or 4 normal battles (skirmish) or 5 operations/missions (event) No issues noted by leaders or peers in qualifying battles/missions *Snr. Corporal to Sergeant *At least 4 years in Snr. Corporal rank *12 years in service Fought in 3 major battles (warclaim) or 8 normal battles (skirmish) or 10 operations/missions (event) No major issues noted by leaders or peers in qualifying battles/missions 4. Exemplary behavior, lives military standards, masterful level in specialization No court martials, no questionable activity, desirable attitude Sergeant to Mst. Sergeant At least 4 years in Sergeant rank 15 years in service Fought in 6 major battles (warclaim) or 16 normal battles (skirmish) or 20 operations/missions (event) Exemplary behavior, lives military standards, masterful level in specialization 4. Have worked a leadership billet at some point Signed and Approved HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Erik Ruthern, Chief of War Office

General Erik var Ruthern plans the defense of the city and future counter-attacks against the marching Legion from his office.

General Erik shakes his head, "These cowards. Oren shall not allow these assassins to go unpunished!"

Erik var Ruthern smiles as his homeland and the Empire have come together "Humanity is strong when it stands together!"

General Erik smirked as the treaty was signed, "Wonderful."

"Just boys playing dress up Josef, just playing dress up." Erik shook his head

Erik var Ruthern grumbled, "Any Duke of Adria, or Adrian who would break bread with savoyards is no true Duke. Never forget the Dukes war!"

Erik Ruthern reads over the invite, “If this is even legal.” “A barrow is any bastard of carrion blood, how do they have their own house?” Eriks angrily. “Do they know nothing of our traditions.”

Erik Ruthern watched the city fall along with many others. Always one of duty he began organizing the ISA for relief efforts. The aged Lord was unaware of his sons role or even death in the event, believing Viktor to be off on another of his adventures. As the weeks and months would grow the old Ruthern grew more and more worried as no word has reached him.

The aged General sat in his office reviewing the reports from the front, a smirk appeared on his face, "Very good very good."

The aged Erik seems surprised he outlived his cousin Maric after so many years, before reading the young Dukes letter further.

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Marius II simply nods as they recalled their reign, and all which came of it.

25th IMPERIAL DIET, House of Lords, 1826 After being elected as speaker again from among those peers and lords spiritual Their Imperial Majesties summoned. TRH Count of Kositz takes the stand once more before the diet. As the other grandees find their seats inHouse of Lords chambers. “Most esteemed lords, Today we shall call to order the first sitting of the House of Lords in the twenty fifth Imperial Diet. I shall now commence with the roll.” HIH The Duke of Crestfall @BenevolentManacles HIH The Countess of Rosemoor @Ivoreyy His Grace The Duke of Cathalon @Fishy The Most Rev. The Metropolitan of Providentia @JoanOfArc The Rt. Hon The Count of Kositz @Imperium The RT. Hon. The Count of Azor @Da_Emperors The RT. Hon. The Viscount of Pruvia @MrChenn Let us not forget our duty as Peers of this glorious Empire is a charge granted by his Imperial Majesty himself. As the Holy Orenian Emperor we also must also beholden to GOD, now I ask to join me in prayer." The Count of Kositz invites the present clergyman, Cardinal Qawain, to lead the prayer. “O God, we thank You for giving us another day. We beseech You, bless the members of this House gathered here with the gifts of the Exalted: Horen’s mercy, Owyn’s purity, Godfrey’s justice, and Sigismund’s wisdom. Let that the Virtue should shine through them in the coming deliberations. You are the Most Merciful and the Most Wise: we pray that You keep our nation safe always. May all that is done today be done for Your glory. Amen.” Following the prayer the newly elected Lord Speaker once again rises, “As is tradition, at the promulgation of every diet, each lord must recite the ancient Nauzican Oath of fealty to the Crown in order to sit.” “I swear to be true to the Emperor and the realm and not to maintain silence about any evil that I may know which is being contemplated against them. I swear to work tirelessly to the betterment of the Empire and the Orenian people that comprise it. I swear also not to eat or drink with traitors and not to have anything in common with them, and always to defend the honor of the gentlemen I serve. This I swear by the Holy Scrolls.” ((This is a forum roleplay post, predominantly for absentee voting and session records. Only players with characters in the House of Lords are present in the room and able to reply.))

The Lord Speaker sits in his office, when a knock his heard at his door. Letting out a sigh in exhaustion he takes the letter from the ward before opening and read it.

Erik Ruthern pens a letter to his kin in Haense, "Its not one of mine, but how dare they capture one of my kin I pray you get her home safely!"

Erik var Ruthern frowns, "Our names aren't good enough?"

Lord Speaker Erik Ruthern once more grumbles about making House of Lords business public before its reviewed, “Every time!”