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A commemorative poem for the fallen at the Siege of Vasiland during the Scyfling War and to the fallen at the Siege of Vasiland during the Great Northern War. 11th of Grona and Droba, 351 E.S. At the Siege of Vasiland By Bishop Benedict, O.W.F. At the Siege of Vasiland, Where the invading ships came ashore, The Haeseni stood formidably, For the kingdom they adore. O’ Haeseni soldier, trudging early in the morn’, Noble is the armor that you adorn. Come you Haeseni soldier, march to danger’s corner, Muster all your might to defend the northern border. At the Siege of Vasiland, the Haeseni soldier looked to the sea, Sword raised in hand, Ready to sacrifice everything for me. O’ Haeseni soldier, the battle has begun, Be vigilant always, for victory must be won. Look back no more for the hour is here, Fight for this country you hold dear. At the Siege of Vasiland, Our king said to all, “Take pride in our nation, And heed God’s call.” O’ Haeseni soldier, carry your flag, And charge through the forest like the gallant stag. And when you bid life farewell, May your memory live on at the sound of your death knell. At the Siege of Vasiland, Where war lets no life spare, We pledge our lives to this land, A kingdom that we share.

CONSECRATION OF THE CITY OF CROWS Tov and Yermey, 349 E.S. My dear faithful, As we begin our lives anew in this new land, let us give thanks to Almighty GOD for our safe journey and for those who have worked to make this land our home. It is important to remember the blessings given to us by the grace of our GOD through the merits of our faith. I offer this prayer for the Haeseni people: PRAYER FOR KAROSGRAD ☩ Almighty GOD, bless our hearts, That we may become more compassionate. Bless our minds, that we may become more prudent. Bless our homes, that they may be where our families will prosper. Guide us in the way of saints and prophets, And never let us fall astray. May none but virtuous and prudent people dwell here. Through our holy saints, Karl, Otto, Henrik, Tylos, Emma, Joren, and Sixtus IV, We pray for the City of Crows. I give reprieve to our most industrious laborers and families to invite the dear faithful of the Archdiocese to converge to the Cathedral of Saint Henrik in the City of Karosgrad to inaugurate the blessing of our kingdom. May we come together in the unity of our faith and bless these lands and their bountiful harvests. Signed, Bishop Benedict, O.W.F. Diocese of Petrovic, Archdiocese of Jorenus His Eminence, Alfred Cardinal Jorenus Archbishop of Jorenus, Auditor of the Tribunal EVENT NOTICE: CONSECRATION OF THE CITY OF KAROSGRAD, KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA: Blessing of the Cathedral of Saint Henrik Blessing of the Gate Entrance Blessing of the Homes Blessing of the Nikirala Palace Mass offered by Bishop Benedict, O.W.F. [Wednesday, December 2nd, 5pm EST]

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA ve Krawn z. Stafyr 11th of Gronna & Droba | 347 E.S. Jovenaars Mr. Otto Wittenbach (Presiding) Ms. Reza Battory Gynsburg Assistant) Sir Sigmar Joren Baruch (Assistant) Prosecution Eleanora Mannox Defense Hektor Stafyr (Defendant) Oskar Wick (Legal counsel) Testimonies Astoro Jovanovsk Anna Felrend Hektor Stafyr Fyodor Erhdhart THE FOLLOWING CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT; 412.01: The crime of intentionally spreading false information about another individual with intent to harm the reputation of that individual shall constitute a middling offence; 414.031: The crime of attempting to sow dissent and intentionally stoking violent sentiments towards the Crown, Aulic Government or royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence; THE FOLLOWING IS THE VERDICT BROUGHT BY THE JOVENAARS; Jovenaar Baruch, joined by Gynsburg and Wittenbach; The Defendant, Lord Hektor of House Stafyr, is found guilty by unanimous consent on the charges of sedition and defamation, to which the punishment is death by beheading. THE FOLLOWING IS THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISION FROM THE PRESIDING JOVENAAR; On the charge of Defamation; Jovenaar Baruch delivered the opinion of the court The defendant, Lord Hektor of House Stafyr, publicly defamed and insulted the integrity of the Lord Marshal, the Aulic Government, and the Haeseni Royal Army on multiple occasions according to the evidence provided by the prosecution. The provided evidence was insurmountable, and the accused openly admitted that he did defame the parties involved and said that he recanted, and indeed felt bad about his statements. This however, does not acquit him from clear guilt, therefore to uphold the law to the fullest extent, this court finds him guilty of defamation. On the charge of Sedition; Jovenaar Gynsburg delivered the opinion of the court The defendant, Lord Hektor of House Stafyr, has a particular obligation to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, bound by oath to the Crown in leal service thereof. According to the Haurul Caezk, it is the obligation of "Haeseni Peer shall raise a contributive family, active in the pursuit of the Kingdom’s welfare and betterment, whether through military, politics or otherwise" (602.02). The court finds a clear violation of this through sedition. The overwhelming testimony made by people within the Haeseni Royal Army (HRA) have alluded to many occasions where untruthful and inflammatory remarks were made in an attempt to undermine the Crown’s forces as a law enforcement entity. The prosecutorial party provided affidavits and written testimony by sworn commissioned officers of His Majesty’s Army. By seeking to label, with falsity, that certain members of the HRA were in fact “undead,” this suggestion is a clear indication that the defendant sought to otherize those sworn to the defense of this Canonist kingdom that they were subversive agents abusing their power and harboring unholy entities among their ranks. Since the nature of dealing with so-called “undead” requires combating them with force so as to neutralize their danger to society, Lord Stafyr’s rhetoric suggests his desire to enable citizens of the kingdom to harm soldiers among the HRA so as to quell their “undead” nature. This is pursuant to the attempt to stoke violent sentiments. As a titled peer of the Haeseni nobility, Lord Stafyr is entitled to certain prerogatives afforded to him. The defense sought to demonstrate that Lord Stafyr was simply opining on a scenario where he believed that the HRA was harboring said “undead.” The law and tradition of the kingdom clearly states that the peers can schedule private audiences with the Crown. Moreover, the defense did not suggest that Lord Stafyr exhausted his option to do so, if he clearly believed that there were problems in the HRA. It is so ordered.

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA ve Krawn z. Van Gelderhode 11th of Gronna & Droba | 346 E.S. Jovenaars Reza Battory Gynsburg (Presiding) Sigmar Joren Baruch (Assistant) Prosecution Osvald Anton Barclay Defense Michael van Gelderhode (Redfist) Testimonies Cedric Barclay Astoro Jovanovsk THE FOLLOWING CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT; 404.01: An individual who intentionally inflicts bodily harm on another shall be guilty of the middling offence of assault. 408.01: An individual who attempts to exact tribute by threat of force shall be guilty of the severe offence of banditry. 419.03: The crime of harbouring or aiding a wanted fugitive, whom the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be wanted, shall be a middling offence; THE FOLLOWING IS THE VERDICT BROUGHT BY THE JOVENAARS; The Defendant, Michael van Gelderhode, member of the Redfist Clan, is found guilty by unanimous consent of the Jovenaars on all counts. Michael van Gelderhode is to have a limb removed at the discretion of the prosecution. His associates are still wanted of their crimes in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. THE FOLLOWING IS THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISION FROM THE PRESIDING JOVENAAR; On the charge of the obstruction of justice; Whereas the prosecution’s testimony indicated, Mister Gelderhode attempted to thwart the apprehension of Svalfi Redfist, a known member of the Redfist bandit clan. While the defendant claimed that he did not Svalfi to be killed by Mister Cedric Barclay, an HRA initiate, this act of attacking a law enforcer constitutes a clear obstruction of the king’s justice. On the charge of assault; Mister van Gelderhode presented a clear and present danger in stabbing Mister Cedric Barclay. Mister Barclay testified to the court that while he was seeking to apprehend Svalfi Redfist, Mister Gelderhode took a blade and thrusted it through Mister Barclay’s stomach. On the charge of banditry; Mister Astoro Jovanovsk testified that after the incident in which Svalfi sought to bandit with the aid of Mister Gelderhode, a search party was sent by the HRA to apprehend. Their search in Norland indicated that the Norlandic government identified these men as members of an organized clan committed to banditry. A classified dossier detailing evidence through previous incidents within the Holy Orenian Empire identified these men as connected to similar events prosecuted in this case. It is the opinion of the court that Mister Gelderhode aided Svalfi Redfist and sought to neutralize Mister Cedric Barclay. It is so ordered.

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA REVIEW ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE ROYAL DUMA AND HAESENI ROYAL ARMY 11 Snow’s Maiden, 344 E.S. Jovenaars Sir Sigmar Baruch Ms. Reza B. Gynsburg Mr. Otto Wittenbach MAJORITY: Gynsburg, joined by Baruch and Wittenbach CONCURRENCE: DISSENT: Exposition The WYCAZ VA VE DUMA I KOENG JOSEF, or JOSEFIAN REFORMS OF THE ROYAL DUMA were instituted to further enumerate the powers, obligations, and responsibilities of the Royal Duma. As the preeminent legislature of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Royal Duma is thus charged with the adoption of law. Its members, duly elected or appointed through the authority of the Crown, are given the sacred mandate for the governance of the realm, representing the constituencies of the kingdom. The HAURUL CAEZK enumerates the powers and legislative authority vested in the Royal Duma. Pursuant to title 212 of the law code, the powers of the Royal Duma are enshrined therein. Furthermore, the Josefian Reforms of the Royal Duma (343 ES) impose the following legislative prohibitions: Article VII: Limitations of the Royal Duma 7.1: The Royal Duma may not pass legislative bills regarding the operation or composition of the Haeseni Royal Army; The predicament before the law concerns the relationship between the Royal Duma (and therefore the legislation passed therein) with that of the “operation” clause of the Haeseni Royal Army. A matter of legislation criminalizing a certain act by the Royal Duma obliges the Haeseni Royal Army to enforce such. This instance would violate the previous statute as imposed by the Josefian Reforms, citing Article VII: Limitations of the Royal Duma. Laws would impact the “operation” and enforcement of the Haeseni Royal Act due to a direct result of a legislative act passed by the Royal Duma. Moreover, the Aulic Court has ruled that a distinction be made regarding the Haeseni Royal Army and its institutional character. Jovenaar R.B. Gynsburg delivered the opinion of the court; The Aulic Court does not presume to correct or modify the edict of limitation on the legislative powers of the Royal Duma. Rather, this review shall establish the legal parameters to which the law is defined and applied from legislation to enforcement through the Haeseni Royal Army. To rectify the discrepancy outlined, the entity of the Haeseni Royal Army must be redefined under legal statutes in relation to the legislature. In the perspective of law, the necessity for a domestic law enforcement entity and an armed force at the service of the Crown in both war and peace is indisputable. As such, it is the perspective of the court to deliver a key distinction for litigation for all soldiers and officers of the Haeseni Royal Army. The Aulic Court hereby delivers the following legal clarification regarding the relationship between the legislature and the military. All those oathed and enlisted as officers and soldiers of the Haeseni Royal Army must assume two occupational roles in their legal personality within the kingdom. Here, we shall define these two roles as law enforcers and as military personnel. There is a separation that must be made toward the Haeseni Royal Army as a sphere of domestic policing independent from acting as the Crown's military. As such, the Royal Duma legislates on the operational role of the Haeseni Royal Army as an enforcement entity in the execution of law and in the safeguarding of public safety. Therefore, the Royal Duma and the legislation enshrined therein does not impact the operational character of military affairs, nor does legislation impact the commissioning of officers or enable the power of declaring war to the Royal Duma as a means to enforce criminal law. The legislative process applies as domestic law enforcers toward the Haeseni Royal Army, and does not impede the “operation or composition” of the Haeseni Royal Army in its military capacity at the service of the Crown. The military is beholden solely to the Crown and its designated authorities. It is so ordered.

HAURUL CAEZK: THE LIVING LAW By Reza B. Gynsburg Introduction Since the adoption of the Haurul Caezk, the Haeseni Code of Law, the system of justice has solidified its independent character in the life of our society. As it serves to govern the social fabric of the kingdom, the implicit assumption is that society is a fluctuating dynamic. As such, the law is not static. It responds broadly to the changes in values and in the progression of our institutions. Moreover, it is appropriate to state that the law is “living” in that it animates before us, in all cases, to complement the circumstances of litigants who come before the Aulic Court. The Role of the Crown The authority of the Crown in the Rule of Law is paramount for the adjudication of the legal code. The Rule of Law is not merely an abstraction, but the central force that binds the structures that comprise social life and governance. The Crown must serve as the anchor of law, binding together the symbolic and actual powers that maintain the integrity of our institutions. The law then complements and reflects the dynamics of the Crown as a real and changing entity. This does not suggest that the Crown wavers in value or power. Rather, the Crown is a permanent fixture in the execution of law and rises to respond to the needs of his subjects. Thus, the Crown serves the source of all legal legitimation. Without it, the law would be baseless and contrive a dangerous ambivalence that would jeopardize equal justice for all subjects. Moreover, the Crown affirms that the law extends to all people entitled to due process. The law advances and applies itself through the Crown’s duly appointed magistrates to respond to the social forces that varyingly impact each generation. The Character of Law The character of the law is inherently dynamic because of the constancy of change in the temporalities of time and the passing generations for which it applies. As such, it is the role of the law, and more broadly by the court, to apply meaningfully and significantly to each subject by adapting to the context that one finds itself. In the last decade alone, the political and social structures of the law have been vastly reoriented. The once deemed “vassal law” was altered in two profound ways. First, the previous legal code from the reign of Koeng Andrik III was updated with the Haurul Caezk. The implications of state law, criminal law, civil law, peerage, and family were adapted once again to complement the changing social dynamics of Haeseni society. Secondly, the political separation of the Holy Orenian Empire and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska compelled legal scholars and statesmen to once again reposition the legal code as the new standard for which jurisprudence would derive. Thus, we can assert that the very nature of evolving law is an inevitable phenomenon. Clearly, the laws of the previous two centuries, from the advent of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to our contemporary judicial customs, have undergone a profound and virtually inevitable transformation. Even the most central laws that comprise the core of Haeseni life, namely that of the peerage and military, have been subject to new standards in their relationship to the Crown and to the broader society. The inherent timelessness of legal text necessitates that law endure through each passing era by continuously renewing itself towards accepted social attitudes. Consequently, sentences deemed unequivocally appropriate years ago for the same crime committed now would serve to diminish the public perception and character of the law. We can then argue that the law must continue to be renewed, not simply in the updating of statutes, but also in the way jovenaar should apply longstanding legislation in ever-changing circumstances. Lastly, it must be acknowledged that the law is not self-defeating. Since it is not static, the character of the law reorients itself so as to profoundly impact those it was not originally meant to affect. The law lives and organically grows in tandem with the progressions of life. It is not simply mechanical and rigid. The law seeks to be fluid and flowing through the veins of society so as to inebriate the forces of justice. Judicial Dynamism In this section, we shall discuss the role of the jovenaar within the broader judicial process. Let us return to our brief preface in the introduction concerning the dynamic and interchanging entity of society. Legislation implemented a decade or even a century ago, while still in full force, may become derelict in responding to the times it finds itself. It is important that the interpretation of law made by jovenaar apply the implicit principle in the language and text of the legislation. The idea of “dynamism” is appropriate to label such. This concept holds that the jovenaar should extend the implications of any legislation to individuals who were not conceived at the original adoption of the law, but who now comprise as a subject entitled to due process. For our purposes, let us take into consideration the statute of the Haurul Caezk as it defines those entitled to due process: 219: Legal Personality 219.01: Any person, company, guild or organization shall be deemed to have legal personality and shall be subject to the rights and obligations enshrinred herein; 219.011: A person shall be defined as any creature with a natural biological body capable of independent thought and objectively intelligent. The definition of “person” constitutes the criterion that entitles one to due process and all rights enshrined. It is possible for a society to evolve around the meaning of what can be considered independent thought and objective intelligence. Inherently, the text of the law is timeless and evolves around the context of how the legislature and the society deems independent thought and objective intelligence. The role of the jovenaar should adapt the meaning of the law with the circumstantial factors during litigation so as to apply the law with significance. Moreover, the jovenaar renews the commitment of the law to the society by interpreting statutes to maintain their relevance and necessity in every circumstance. In essence, the jovenaar must enkindle and energize the legal code so as to maintain its meaning and primacy over all social dynamics. Active Legal Review The principle of judicial dynamism asserts the role of the Aulic Court to interpret laws as they are adopted. Through active judicial review, the jovenaar should apply the standards of renewed meaning to how the law should be interpreted and enforced in their given context. The jovenaar should actively scrutinize both the language and implicit meaning of law. The language of law, as written originally, serves to show the relative meaning from its inception. As times progress, the jovenaar must measure, with prudence, the ways the law has reconfigured and reimagined itself since its adoption. Conclusion As we have discussed in this treatise, the law is a living entity. It “breathes” in that it lives and renews itself through each generation. It is thus incumbent upon the Aulic Court to maintain the relevance of law by adapting to the dynamism of its meaning to changing societal values. To best safeguard the Rule of Law and the equal administration of justice, the law must be assumed as an ever-changing body of text that continues to best reflect those it impacts. The law emerges from the legitimation of the Crown to act in congruence with active governance, complementing the legislative process and the enforcement of statutes by propagating newer understanding through the progression of time. It is the role of the jovenaar to enshrine the timeless and evolutionary nature of the law. Associate Jovenaar of the Aulic Court Published 17 Tov and Yermy 343 E.S. | 1790.

“A very well-written work on the life of an admirable figure whose life was defined by chivalry, duty, and integrity,” Sir Terrence comments as he gets a hold of this new edition!

“A very well written history if I do say so myself, “ Sir Terrence comments as he eats his turkey dinner in Valwyck, provided by the auspices of House Baruch!

Senator Terrence May is very excited to visit the museum and help out in any way possible!

RP Name: Prince Georg Alimar MC Username: Piov Discord: Piov#9173 What Nation Are You Affliated With?: The Kingdom of Haense (Holy Orenian Empire) Why Do You Wish To Come?: My character is the Headmaster of Haense’s academy and seeks to use the opportunity to experience the living past. He is an eager scholar and historian and hopes to archive events and past occurrences for the academy’s students. Devoted to advancing the knowledge and archives of the present, Georg is eager to help learn first-hand and witness the past so as to better teach and record them in the Haense library. He also seeks to use this opportunity to contribute to the curriculum and impart the new generation of human students in the histories and humanities. What Skills Can You Bring?: Prince Georg brings great intellect about the past and is knowledgeable in the geographical areas of the human realms. Organizing and archiving occurrences are a regular routine for Georg as he is a trained scholar and has studied with various historians. He is also an adept fisherman, baker, and forager.

Treaty of Krugmar, 1730 The Holy Orenian Empire and the Rexdom of Krugmar, recognizing the violence of the past years between their respective races, find that in order to preserve the peace and union of their people, it is within the mutual interest that sign the following Non-Aggression Pact. ARTICLE I - The Holy Orenian Empire and the Rexdom of Krugmar agree to adhere to a strict non aggression pact, under all circumstances. ARTICLE II - The Holy Orenian Empire recognizes Nazark'Gorkil as the Rex of Krugmar, and the legitimate ruler and sovereign of the orcs. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose Nazark’Gorkil or its demesne. ARTICLE III - The Rexdom of Krugmar recognizes Alexander de Joannes as the Holy Orenian Emperor, and the legitimate ruler and sovereign of the humanity. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose House de Joannes or its demesne. ARTICLE IV - The Holy Orenian Empire and the Rexdom of Krugmar agree to respect the boundaries established between Krugmar ((All Tile 13)) and the Duchy of Vintas ((All Tile 17)). ARTICLE V - A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the signatories. ARTICLE VI - In the case wherein one signatory or nation is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken by the offending party to rectify the situation. ARTICLE VII - This treaty shall remain in effect so long as Alexander II remains the Holy Orenian Emperor, and Nazark'Gorkil remains the Rex of Krugmar. Signed, His Imperial Majesty, Alexander II de Joannes, Holy Orenian Emperor Rex Nazark’Gorkil

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