CaptainHaense

“If ah were a dwarf, ah’d vote for ‘im!” Petyr exclaims

Petyr reads over the missive “Hey, tha’s me!” Josef looks at the missive but can’t read, instead wailing at the mention of himself.

Petyr raises a glass commemorating the return of the Alimar land.

Petyr Baruch gives a thumbs up at his special invitation.

By the righ’ o’ wha’ God though, ye don’ seem to know yerselves.” Petyr slaps his knee, wheezing.

Palatine’s Address of 324ES 6th of Snow’s Maiden, 324 ES Issued by His Excellency Petyr Baruch My fellow Haeseni, These are times of great strife. Where used to stand great stone castles dedicated to Haense peerage, bustling with good Canonist Highlanders, now serve as footholds of evil for the Scyfling Scourge. These were places where many families led happy, full lives, who now find themselves broken and shattered among the seemingly impossible to avoid onslaught. Whereas it may be true that we as a nation have found ourselves sometimes evenly matched, and sometimes even overwhelmed by the Scyfling invaders, we are far from lost. The heroes of Vasiland, Fort Buck and Valwyck, who gave their lives defending our people, will not have perished in vain. Thus it is the duty of every proud Haeseni man and woman, to provide for the common defense of our people. Whether it be fighting the pagans directly under the command of our gallant Lord Marshal Barclay, or watching over and maintaining the homestead in their absence, every effort is necessary. Only together can we overcome this dangerous peril we find ourselves in today, only together can we give meaning to the lives of those brave men and women who have fallen in our stead. Together, we will fight them with the combined strength of the Royal Army, the Hounds, and the peerage of His Majesty. Together, we will struggle in grueling defense of our motherland, every castle, every road, every port and every fort will prove increasingly more difficult for the pagans to capture from our holy grasp. Only together can this be achieved. We would have perished had we not persisted! Kruzae Zwy Kongzem The Office of the Lord Palatine wishes it’s deepest condolences to the families of these fallen heroes: SER BJÖRNOLF STJÖRN (1727-1769) SER ROBIN KARTYR (1729-1770) KAROLINA BARCLAY (1752-1768) ARIANNE HELVETS (1729-1768) ALEXANDER VANIR (1752-1769) Signed, HIS EXCELLENCY, Petyr Baruch, Lord Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska

Petyr thinks about how Emerich Gant was already on the Aulic Council as Royal Envoy as clearly stated, just his position’s name and duties are now different.

Second Royal Decree of 322 ES Minor Aulic Council Reform 4th of Snow’s Maiden 322 ES Issued by HIS EXCELLENCY Petyr Baruch and confirmed by HIS MAJESTY Sigismund II In recent years various positions within His Majesty’s Aulic Council have become either obsolete or unnecessary in their current state. To combat this, some positions will be amended to better serve at His Majesty’s will. The following changes are to take effect immediately: The position “Royal Envoy” is hereby dissolved and replaced with “Lord Kastellan”. It shall be held by current Royal Envoy incumbent Emerich Gant. - The duties of Lord Kastellan include performing intra-vassal diplomacy within the Kingdom of Haense, the oversight of vassal construction and overall management of His Majesty’s peerage. The Deputy Palatine will henceforth be expected to show to all Aulic Council meetings as an advisor to the Palatine. The Palatine shall remain the head of the Aulic Council. Further duties and powers of the palatine are as follows. - In addition to administering the Council, he wields the authority of the King in his absence and is a close second in his presence. He is tasked with the upkeep and the well-being of the realm, and serves at the leisure of the King. All listed clauses are to take effect immediately, but can be amended at will by His Majesty the King or His Excellency the Lord Palatine. Signed, HIS MAJESTY, King Sigismund II of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, and Kaunas, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of Alban, Reza and Markev, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Lord Petyr Siegmund Baruch, Lord Palatine of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Baron of Laval, Riveryn, and Voron, and Guardian of the Haeseni Coast

Royal Decree of 321 ES Edict of the Deputy Palatine 7th Msitza and Dargund 321 ES Issued by His Excellency Lord Petyr Baruch and confirmed by His Majesty Sigismund II By the Order of the Crown, the position of Deputy Palatine is hereby established, to assume the responsibilities and duties of the now defunct Palatine Aspirant herein. The Deputy Palatine is chosen at the discretion of the Palatine and serves at their leisure. They may be removed by orders of either the Crown or Palatine. The powers of the Deputy Palatine are henceforth, I - To summon citizenry of the State of Haense to the Royal Palace. II - To establish and maintain the Royal Privy at the leisure of the Palatine. III - To establish business charters. IV - To nominate candidates of the Royal Offices to the Royal Duma. V - To command the Royal Army in times of crisis, with privilege of wielding the Silver Bulava of Office. VI - To subpoena records and works of note. With the declaration of this decree, Otto Cetibor Barrow is hereby elevated to the position of Deputy Palatine at the leisure of the Palatine and King, effective immediately. Signed, HIS MAJESTY, King Sigismund II of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, and Kaunas, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of Alban, Reza and Markev, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Lord Petyr Siegmund Baruch, Lord Palatine of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Baron of Laval, Riveryn, and Voron, and Guardian of the Haeseni Coast

Petyr gives a thumbs up at the classic Valwyck game!

Petyr gasps, quickly attaching his bright yellow boutonniere that he saves for special occassions.

Palatine Report of 317 ES From the Office of the Lord Palatine of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska (A portrait of Palatine Petyr Baruch around the time of his ascension, c. 1764) Va birodeo Herzenav e Edlervik, In Haeseni tradition, it is customary for ascending Palatines to write a report outlining their hopes and plans for their tenure, in order to keep the public well-informed on the workings of their governmental representatives. My tenure will be no different. Succeeding this paragraph will be my current plans for the Kingdom, alongside a brief description on how I intend on achieving them. Upkeep of Events Throughout the Kingdom A bustling Haense is a healthy Haense. Keeping the populace fed, safe, and entertained is one of the primary functions of our government. With the recent success of the Reznian Games and Valwyck Relic Ball, we are already on the right track. I plan on working alongside my wife — Grand Lady Sofiya — and the Maer to ensure their continued success, contributing the resources they need to continue hosting such events. Assisting the Haeseni Settlers in the Wickwald Now that the ravenous Rubern War is on the decline, and with the joint Haeseni-Helenian acquisition of the Wickwald and settling of multiple houses, the office of the Palatine does intend on assisting new Haeseni settlers with construction. Houses who are to be landed in the Wickwald Woods and have not yet constructed their holdings can contact the Lord Palatine for assistance, including help gathering materials and manpower to build. Note this is not an invitation for work to be done for a house, but with them. Academic Cooperation With Haelun’or Following the conclusion of the great Reznian Games, the Silver State of Haelun’or expressed gratitude towards our most august Dual-Monarchy, inviting the Royal House of Barbanov to visit the Sohaer. This is occurring shortly after friendly practice skirmishes took place between each nation, a greater bond coming of it. The Silver State has also offered to share it’s knowledge within our own Academy, something I hope to foster and invite into our walls. Eliminating the Bandit Threat In recent years, the roads between the Rubern Bridge and Hangman’s Bridge have become notorious for dangerous bandit attacks. In order to combat this, I intend on working alongside Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay to ensure our newly dubbed Haense Royal Army is well equipped to repel these attacks. The Lendian Issue It pleases the Office of the Lord Palatine to announce the decline of the recently declared Lendian Heresy from the Kingdom, confirmed by the dogmatic teachings of the Canonist Church. Theology will be continued to be taught with the sponsorship of Bishops Anton and Benedict. Friends and denizens of the realm, our future is bright. His Majesty Sigismund II and the Office of the Lord Palatine do wait with great excitement for the coming years. The Office does also congratulate newly elected Maer of New Reza Tatyana vas Ruthern, and newly risen Knight Paramount Ser Robin Kartyr. GODAN HAS SURELY BLESSED HANSETI-RUSKA Signed, HIS EXCELLENCY, Lord Petyr Siegmund Baruch, Lord Palatine of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Valwyck, Count of Ayr, Baron of Laval, Riveryn, and Voron, and Guardian of the Haeseni Coast

Petyr Baruch excitedly reads the paper, the only one he trusts for real news!

“The Royal family o’ Haense would be delighted to visit and improve our two nations standin’s. Friendship and brother’ood are priceless resources, niet matter the race o’ our denizens.” Petyr would express, ready to alert the King of the invitation.

Petyr Baruch smiles.

“This woman is now invited” Petyr announces!

Petyr prepares to visit the newly opening museum!

Petyr gives a thumbs up.

“We... could have you carried” Petyr suggests.

Joren Gant cries, losing the seat he had worked so hard to get!

“Sutica again proves itself to be the most laughable state on the continent... Behind Courland, though that’s not really a state...” Petyr grumbles

The Valwyck Relic Ball Issued and Penned by HIS GRACE, Petyr Baruch, Duke of Valwyck These are joyous years for the Kingdom of Haense. Thanks to the coronation of King Sigismund II Barbanov, and the transfer of the Crown of Vanderfell worn by Saint Otto “the Bald” to his descendants in the House of Baruch, spirits are high. To commemorate these events, the House of Baruch does cordially invite the following Houses to a formal ball to be held within Valstadt Castle: HIS ROYAL MAJESTY Sigismund II, King of Haense and the House of Barbanov HIS EXCELLENCY Otto, Grand Prince of Muldav and the House of Alimar THE MOST HONORABLE Viktor, Margrave of Korstadt and the House of Kortrevich THE RIGHT HONORABLE Konstantin, Count of Metterden and the House of Ruthern THE RIGHT HONORABLE Erwin, Count of Reinmar and the House of Barclay THE RIGHT HONORABLE Alaric, Count of Nenzing and the House of Stafyr HIS LORDSHIP Henrik, Baron of Vasiland and the House of Vanir HIS LORDSHIP Ruslan, Baron of Mondstadt and the House of Amador HIS LORDSHIP Fredrick, Baron of Rostig-Otistadt and the House of Ludovar HIS LORDSHIP Siegmund, Baron of Kerzenwick and the House of Wick HIS LORDSHIP Emerich, Baron of Gant and the House of Gant SPECIAL INVITATION to Tribune Vorloin and the Sturmholm family Festivities will begin within the great hall of Valstadt Castle, and move the ballroom situated adjacent to it. Guests are expected to attend wearing formal attire, and are encouraged to bring any family members or friends. ((OOC: Ball is to be held Thursday, April 9th at 4pm EST in Valwyck)) Petyr Baruch approves this message

Captain Stephen Haense wheezes in glee. He was right!