Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

VE KORT I VE KRAWN THE ROYAL COURT KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 10th day of Wzuvar ag Byvca of 525 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG ELDERVIK, THE COURT EXISTS WHEREVER THE CROWN GOES. This was a sentiment penned by the hand of King Sigismund III, and one that is shared where the Royal Court shall serve as the personal attendants of the Crown, who are of only the most prestigious talents. Yet while these courtiers provide advice and services directly within the Court, they shall be further integrated with the people of Haense. As stated in the Amadean Edict, the Grand Lady is charged with overseeing this courtly structure on behalf of the Crown, with the Court Custodian and Court Chamberlain as primary advisors. Beneath them, courtiers shall belong not to a singular office, but to either of these advisors, or the Crown directly. Should any wish to hold a position, a crow may be sent to His or Her Majesty. Kustodi i ve Kort | “The Court Custodian.” Held by Princess Royal Emma Anastasya | @Moenah The Court Custodian is responsible for the upkeep and oversight of the royal grounds, and the organisation of events within them alongside the Court Chamberlain. It is also their duty to act as the administrator of servantry, coordinating attendants for important visits, diplomatic meetings, events held within the Prikaz, and wherever else needed. Kambelan i ve Kort | “The Court Chamberlain.” Held by Lady Alexandra Baruch | @liz The Court Chamberlain is tasked with the management of the realm's revelry, ensuring that it remains lively with the oversight of the Palace Custodian. Their foremost priority is the capital and crownlands, where they shall hold festivities beyond the premise of the Prikaz. Further, they shall liaise with the Grand Maer, themselves representing the Royal Court, and the latter representing the City of Valdev. Alkovik i ve Krawn | “The Royal Alchemist.” Held by [VACANT] As the foremost authority in the realm on potioncraft and herbology, the Royal Alchemist sits as head of the Crown’s alchemy guild. Its members are expected to fill the royal stores of alchemical weaponry, and seek knowledge to the benefit of the realm and her people. Additionally, the Royal Alchemist may be called upon to sit as advisor to the Crown on all matters alchemical. Esralik i ve Krawn | “The Royal Astronomer.” Held by Princess Mischa Florentina | @Melpomenne The Royal Astronomer’s duty is chiefly to study the stars, and to learn what messages the stars might in turn impart to the Astronomer. Through the study of the Haeseni Zodiac, and the natural philosophies that underpin God’s creation, the Astronomer may determine the procession of the seasons and the phenomena that accompanies them, cosmic or worldly, by mapping the placement of constellations. Vrach i ve Krawn | “The Royal Physician.” Held by Lady Marian Weiss | @CasChaos Charged with ensuring good health of the Royal Family foremost, alongside management of the clinic, the Court Physician need not only be the chief medic of the Hospital of St. Amyas, but also a medic trusted by the crown to serve the Royal Household. Alongside his place within the Haeseni clinic, the Royal Physician is tasked with observing illnesses of high ranking courtiers and the Royal Household alike. Khazya i ve Okjainez | “The Master of the Hunt.” Held by [VACANT] The Master of the Hunt is tasked with management of the royal hunting retinue alongside governance over the royal kennels and subsequently the hunting hounds. The Master of the Hunt must also remain up to date with the ongoings of the neighbouring forests of Valdev, and lead tracking parties through the aforementioned forests in search of game for the royal hunting retinue. Khonikler i ve Krawn | “The Royal Chronicler.” Held by [VACANT] Entrusted with upkeep of the Haeseni records of national famine, illness, deaths, marriage, etc., the Royal Chronicler must maintain the royal records and work alongside Their Majesties other courtiers with additions and omissions from public record. The Chronicler must also create work alongside the Royal Physician, Royal Astronomer, and Master of the Hunt to create an annual almanac. Khazya i ve Duniy | “The Master of the Horse.” Held by [VACANT] Managing the Crown’s stable, the Master of the Horse ensures that all horses of the royal retinue are finely bred and trained to extraordinary speeds and strength. They must maintain a stable brimming with horses capable of being utilised by the Crown, Knights, Brotherhood of Saint Karl, and tournaments. Khazya i ve Rzatiky | “Master of the Wardrobe.” Held by Firress Anastasia Ivanovich | @PerfectlyPeachy The Master of the Wardrobe is charged with maintaining the attire of the uppermost courtiers as the chief of the Queen’s ladies-in-wait. It is their duty to ensure those of the Kingdom dress appropriately to their status, as well as working alongside dressmakers from across the continent to ensure the Royal Family is equipped with the finest textiles and furs available. Jeazikna i ve Krawn | “The Royal Herald.” Held by Firr Ratibor Radovanic | @ContestedSnow The Royal Herald is tasked with making announcements on behalf of the Royal Household, and subsequently the Royal Court to the general Haeseni public. This position can be attributed to one of high secrecy, as the Royal Herald is entrusted with deliveries from the Crown to individuals as requested, and with publishing documents on the city’s noticeboard. Khazya i ve Klyuchi | “The Master of the Keys.” Held by Firress Deia | @ivery Tasked simply with the upkeep of key distribution and maintaining ledgers of key ownership for the Prikaz, the Master of the Keys shall ensure that those who reside within the castle receive access to the appropriate halls, or change locks if security is in question. GODANI JEST WIELKI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Ivan VIII, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Lord Protector of the Covenant of Man, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Nataliya of Ghaestenwald, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector and Lady of the Highlanders, etcetera.

VE HAURUL CAEZK THE BOOK OF HONOUR KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On the 10th day of Wzuvar ag Byvca of 525 E.S EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER. “I WOULD HAVE PERISHED HAD I NOT PERSISTED.” IT IS STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE THAT DEFINES THE HAESENI PEOPLE. These are the words written by King Sisigmund III ‘the Golden’ over a century ago. In this time we have driven back both Emperor and King. Now the eternal enemy lay crushed beneath twenty-thousand boots. The Haeseni have proven their strength by steel and blood. Our realm persists, as it shall for a thousand years. The Haurul was first written in 340 E.S., the year following the proclamation of the Edict of Separation and the independence of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska from Orenia. It was rewritten in its entirety throughout 400 E.S. by order of ‘the Golden’, and had persisted largely unchanged throughout the reigns of the three Kings to follow. We stand now 103 years since the signing of the Peace of Eastfleet and the de facto end of Heartlander Imperium. May this law be the only law to bind our people, from this day, until the last day. INDEX I. Jura i Kongzem | “Law of the Kingdom.” II. Jura i Krima | “Law of Crime.” III. Jura i Szlata | “Law of Nobility.” IV. Jura i Osobaz | “Law of the People.” JURA I KONGZEM LAW OF THE KINGDOM “These words shall proclaim the composition and government of the Kingdom.” Ch. I. “The Crown” (Ve Krawn) I.I. The Crown of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the incumbent monarch, whose authority shall be ultimate. I.II. By the will of the Crown shall government and armies form, shall Nobles and Knights be named, and shall laws and land be administered. I.III. The Crown shall be succeeded, in death or abdication: FIRSTLY by the eldest child and their line, SECONDLY by the next eldest child and their line, and so on and so forth, THIRDLY by the eldest sibling and their line, FOURTHLY by the next eldest sibling and their line, and so on and so forth, FIFTHLY by the eldest relative in adherence to lineal ascent, and SIXTHLY by elevation of a blooded kinsman of the Royal House by majority vote of the Royal Duma. I.IV. The Koengraeken shall commemorate the reigning monarchs of the Kingdom, and they shall be: i. Petyr I “the Founder,” born Petyr var Sigmar Barbanov, reigning 131-135 E.S. ii. Andrik II “the Winter King,” born Andrik Otto var Petyr Barbanov, reigning 135-139 E.S. iii. Marius I “the Good,” born Marus var Andrik Barbanov, reigning 139-164 E.S. iv. Petyr II “the Poxed,” born Petyr Mark var Marus Barbanov, reigning 164-164 E.S. v. Stefan “the Green,” born Stefan Karl var Marus Barbanov, reigning 164-177 E.S. vi. Otto I “the Hero of Asaili,” born Otto Henrik var Andrik Barbanov, reigning 177-177 E.S. vii. Otto II “the Prudent,” born Otto Georg var Otto Barbanov, reigning 177-197 E.S. viii. Otto III “the Builder,” born Otto Stefan var Otto Barbanov, reigning 197-208 E.S. ix. Karl II “the Stubborn,” born Karl Marus var Otto Barbanov, reigning 208-219 E.S. x. Franz II “the Unfortunate,” born Franz Jakob var Heinrik Bihar, reigning 219-219 E.S. xi. Sigmar I “the Short,” born Sigmar Lothar var Robert Bihar, reigning 219-235 E.S. xii. Robert I “the Kind,” born Robert Lothar var Sigmar Lothar, reigning 235-260 E.S. xiii. Marius II “the Brash,” born Marus Demetrius var Robert Bihar, reigning 260-272 E.S. xiv. Andrik III “the Unyielding,” born Andrik Lothar var Marus Bihar, reigning 272-299 E.S. xv. Andrik IV “the Preserver,” born Andrik Petyr var Andrik Bihar, reigning 299-306 E.S. xvi. Sigismund II “the Soldier,” born Otto Sigismund var Andrik Bihar, reigning 306-329 E.S. xvii. Josef I “the Temperate,” born Josef Sigismund var Otto Bihar, reigning 329-359 E.S. xviii. Henrik II “the Stern,” born Henrik Karl var Josfer Bihar, reigning 359-391 E.S. xix. Sigismund III “the Golden,” born Sigismund Karl var Henrik Bihar, reigning 391-426 E.S. xx. Karl III “the Lion,” born Karl Sigmar var Sigismund Bihar, reigning from 426-458 E.S. xxi. Georg I “the Blue,” born Georg Sigismund var Karl Bihar, reigning from 458 E.S-482 E.S. xxii. Aleksandr II “the Conqueror,” born Aleksandr Otto var Georg Bihar, reigning from 482 E.S-522 E.S. Ch. V. “The Aulic Government” (Ve Euylik Birodalir) V.I. By the grace of the Crown shall the Aulic Government manage all affairs of the Kingdom, and it shall consist of the Aulic Council, the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, the Royal Jovenaars, the Royal Court, and the Royal Duma. Ch. VI. “The Aulic Council” (Ve Euylik Konkil) VI.I. The Aulic Council shall lead the Aulic Government, and the Palatine shall lead the Aulic Council as greatest advisor of the Crown. VI.II. Upon the Aulic Council shall sit: i. Ve Palatin (“the Palatine”), who shall wield the Golden Bulava as leader of the Aulic Council. ii. Ve Herzen i ve Duma (“The Speaker of the Duma”), who shall wield the Black Bulava as overseer of the Royal Duma. iii. Ve Hauchkommandant (“The Marshal”), who shall wield the Iron Bulava as commander of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. iv. Ve Kossarowain (“The Knight Paramount”), who shall wield the Steel Bulava as First Knight of the Knight's Table. v. Ve Aranyiaz (“The Treasurer”), who shall wield the Silver Bulava and cultivate the wealth of the Kingdom. vi. Ve Szara (“The Emissar”), who shall wield the Ivory Bulava and represent the Crown diplomatically. vii. Ve Hauchherzenas (“The Grand Lady”), who shall wield the Rose Bulava as representative of the Queen's Council. VI.III. The Consort and Heir shall have the right to attend meetings of the Aulic Council. Ch. VII. “The Brotherhood of Saint Karl” (Ve Oreonir Svankt Karleo) VII.I. The Brotherhood of Saint Karl shall be the army of the Kingdom and keeper of its peace, and the Marshal shall command it. VII.II. No other army shall stand nor recruit without the assent of the Crown. Ch. VIII. “The Aulic Court” (Ve Euylik Kort) VIII.I. The Aulic Court shall be the judges of law of the Kingdom, and it shall consist of the Aulic Council as the foremost judges in the realm, and the other crown-appointed Jovenaar. VIII.II. The Crown may convene the Aulic Court whenever a dispute of law is brought before them to trial the matter and pass down judgement VIII.III. Those who come before the Aulic Court may resolve their issue by: i. Trial by Plea, wherein all parties shall present their case to the Court by word of mouth and evidence, and this shall be the default form of trial where parties cannot agree on another form, ii. Trial by Combat, wherein the parties shall duel to yield to determine the wrongdoer, and is reserved only to those of Haeseni blood. VIII.IV. The Aulic Court shall punish the guilty in proportion to their age, capability, and wrong they have done. VIII.V. Let they who believe the Court to have wronged them profess their innocence before the Crown. Ch. IX. “The Royal Duma” (Ve Krawneo Duma) IX.I. The Royal Duma shall sit as representatives of the Haeseni people by the grace of the Crown to advise on matters of law and action, and the Speaker shall oversee the assembly to ensure its sittings are peaceful and productive. IX.II. The Speaker shall be recommended to the Crown through a vote in the Royal Duma, of which those eligible for recommendation are: i. Every Haeseni Lord of landed title, ii. The Royal Aldermen. IX.III. The Royal Duma shall consist of two assemblies: i. The Upper Assembly. ii. The Lower Assembly, whose number shall not exceed half the seats of the Upper Assembly. IX.IV. Upon the Royal Duma shall sit: i. Every Haeseni Lord of landed title or their appointed representative, of which shall be a member of their family, who shall sit upon the Upper Assembly. ii. The Royal Aldermen, who shall sit upon the Lower Assembly. iii. The Grand Maer, who shall sit upon the Lower Assembly. iv. The Palatine, only as an arbitrator if a vote is tied. IX.V. The Grand Maer shall be elected to the Royal Duma through public elections held every six years, in which any Haeseni adult may run. The Maer shall be responsible for, and entitled to: i. Collect tax on behalf of the Treasurer. ii. Manage the Royal Capital’s tavern, or employ someone to do so. iii. Maintain the appearance of the Crownlands and Capital, and aid the Crown with improvements to infrastructure. iv. Hold festivities within the Crownlands and Capital, and liaise with the Royal Court. v. Publish Writs of Banishment and direct soldiers of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl if their commands are not contrary to that of the Officers, the Aulic Council, or the Crown. vi. Reside within the Maer’s Chamber of the Royal Duma Hall for the duration of their term. IX.VI. The Royal Aldermen shall be nominated to the Royal Duma by way of Royal Decree or majority vote in the Duma, and may remain in office until their forfeiture or removal, in which any Haeseni adult may run if they do not currently sit upon the Duma. IX.VII. On the first sitting of every session following an election cycle, there shall be elected from among the members of the Royal Duma: i. The Lord Handler, who shall aid in all apparent duties of the Speaker, stands responsible for marking attendance and voting tallies, and assumes the role as overseer of the Royal Duma in absence of the Speaker. ii. By Crown decree in time of need; the Royal Auditor, who shall upon their own volition seek to root out idleness and corruption amongst such high office as the Aulic Government and Noble Peerage. IX.VIII. As representatives of all Haeseni people, the Royal Duma shall: i. Petition the Crown to sign bills passed by three-fourths majority vote into law, ii. Advise the Crown by three-fourths majority vote, iii. Introduce or remove members of the Lower Assembly by three-fourths majority vote, iv. Establish and mandate both civil and martial infrastructural works, v. Create organised political institutions within the Royal Duma, vi. Receive petitions from the citizenry, vii. Mandate national holidays, viii. Elect Haeseni citizens to the Royal Orders of Merit. ix. Summon and investigate members of the Aulic Government and Noble Peerage, x. Ensure the regulation of law and domestic policies of the Royal State, xi. Ratify international treaties. IX.IX. The Royal Duma shall sit once called by the Speaker, and those who neglect to attend regularly shall have their privilege suspended by the Crown. IX.X. A sitting of the Royal Duma that lacks at least half of its members and the Black Bulava shall be unlawful. Ch. X. “The Royal Court” (Ve Krawneo Kort) X.I. The Royal Court shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Royal Grounds, and social, cultural, marital, and educational aspects of the Kingdom, and the Grand Lady shall lead the Royal Court on behalf of the Crown. X.II. The spouse of the Heir shall oversee the Royal Court with the Crown’s guidance, and shall be permitted to make appointments, and write reforms to the structure of the Royal Court if granted Crown assent. Ch. XI. “The Hospital of St. Amyas” (Ve Szpital Svankt Amyaseo) XI.I. Led by the Royal Physician, the Hospital of St. Amyas is a body of certified medical practitioners with the purpose of treating the injured and the ill. Ch. XII. “Haeseni Language” (Haenzi Jeazik) XII.I. The language of the Kingdom shall be New Marian (Naumariav). Ch. XIII. “Sigmundic Calendar” (Sigmundik Kalendar) XIII.I. The dates of the Kingdom shall follow the Sigmundic Calendar, whose months are: i. Wzuvar ag Byvca, known in common as Snow’s Maiden, ii. Jula ag Piov, known in common as Malin’s Welcome, iii. Vzmey ag Hyff, known in common as the First Seed, iv. Gronna ag Droba, known in common as the Grand Harvest, v. Tov ag Yermey, known in common as the Sun’s Smile, vi. Msitza ag Dargund, known in common as the Amber Cold, vii. Joma ag Umund, known in common as the Deep Cold. XIII.II. The year of the Sigmundic Calendar shall be 349 years more than the Common Calendar and suffixed with E.S., or Ehr Sigmunda. Ch. XIV. “Faith” (Lendyya) XIV.I. The faith of the Kingdom shall be Canonism, and no other faith shall be practised. JURA I KRIMA LAW OF CRIME “These words shall proclaim the law of order of the Kingdom.” Ch. I. “Regarding the rule of law” I.I. No man shall be punished for a crime not within this code of honour. I.II. Let he who attempts or conspires to commit a crime be guilty of Attempt, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.III. Let he who aids or conspires with another to commit a crime be guilty of Contribution, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.IV. Let he who commits a crime through carelessness or recklessness be guilty of Negligence, to be punished as if they had committed the crime itself. I.V. Let he who aids criminals and frustrates justice be guilty of Obstruction. I.VI. Let he who abuses their rank or office for improper gain be guilty of Corruption. Ch. II. “Regarding blasphemy and heinous acts against GOD” II.I. Let he who flouts the teachings of the Church of the Canon be guilty of Heresy, and let he who undermines or challenges the teachings of GOD, his prophets, saints, and scriptures be guilty of Sacrilege. II.II. Let he who soils a place of Godani, be it church or graveyard, through drunkenness, dress, tongue, or exhumation be guilty of Desecration. II.III. Let he who lies with another outside of matrimony be guilty of Fornication. II.IV. Let he who lies with his parent, child, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the other, either by marriage or by blood be guilty of Incest. II.V. Let he who lies with a Descendant of another race be guilty of Miscegenation. II.VI. Let he who consumes the flesh of another be guilty of Cannibalism. Ch. III. “Regarding the usage of magic, sorcery and witchcraft” III.I. Let he who uses or practices dark magic be guilty of Dark Witchcraft. III.II. Let he who is of demonic, necrotic, or otherwise unholy origin be guilty of Abomination. Ch. IV. “Regarding acts of treason and invasion” IV.I. Let he who conspires to bring harm against or breaks an oath to the Crown, the Royal Household, or the Kingdom be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Treason. IV.II. Let he who partakes in the conspiracy to bring harm against the Crown, the Royal Household, or the Kingdom either by assisting, supplying, hiding, or deliberately not sharing knowledge of the suspected traitor be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Aiding and Abetting Treason. IV.III. Let he who shares information that the Crown has deemed to be of classified nature be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Espionage. IV.IV. Let he who speaks foul or ill to that of the Crown, the Royal Household, or the Kingdom be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Sedition. IV.V. Let he who organises or partakes in an armed group against the Crown, the Royal Household, or the Kingdom be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Insurrection. IV.VI. Let he who organises or partakes in an armed group within that of the ranks of soldiery against their superiors be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Mutiny. IV.VII. Let he who abandons his duties as a soldier be branded a traitor to the realm and be guilty of Desertion. IV.VIII. Let he who belongs to a foreign military or organisation enacting law or will on Haeseni land be guilty of Invasion. Ch. V. “Regarding counterfeiters, forgery and fraud” V.I. Let he who forges the seal or signature, writes false records, legal documents, or other documents regarding the realm be guilty of Forgery. V.II. Let he who sells misrepresented or stolen wares, mints currencies within the realm on his own accord, or knowingly spreads it be guilty of Forgery by Counterfeiting. V.III. Let he who presents himself as another be guilty of Impersonation. V.IV. Let he who flouts his debts be guilty of Racketeering. V.V. Let he who opens a letter addressed to another, seizes correspondence, or brings harm to any courier within the realm be guilty of Obstruction of Correspondence. Ch. VI. “Regarding murder, manslaughter, assault, abduction and enslavement” VI.I. Let he who slays another outside of battle be guilty of Murder. VI.II. Let he who takes the life of another without the intent of doing such be guilty of Manslaughter. VI.III. Let he who harms another outside of battle be guilty of Assault. VI.IV. Let he who captures another by force or deception be guilty of Abduction. VI.V. Let he who entraps another in his service with threat or force be guilty of Enslavement. Ch. VII. “Regarding theft, trespass, and general menace” VII.I. Let he who steals any belonging or coin of another be guilty of Theft. VII.II. Let he who extorts tolls under threat of arms be guilty of Banditry. VII.III. Let he who intrudes on the land of another, be it fief or building, be guilty of Trespass. VII.IV. Let he who defaces the property of another or does damage to that of farmlands or forestry be guilty of Vandalism. VII.V. Let he who wrongly slanders the name and honour of another be guilty of Defamation. VII.VI. Let he who persists as a nuisance to others be guilty of Harassment. JURA I SZLATA LAW OF NOBILITY “These words shall proclaim the standards, privileges, and responsibilities of the Noble class.” Ch. I. “Regarding the Noble Class” I.I. The Noble Class shall include he who holds a landed title and their lawful kin. I.II. Landed titles shall be titles granted by the Crown to a Haeseni citizen, and that title shall pass unto his heir. I.III. Let he who carries a title of nobility without land be deemed a titular Noble. I.IV. Titles without land shall be titular titles, granted to an individual by the Crown, and shall return to the Crown upon the death of that individual. I.V. Titles of Nobility within the Kingdom shall include: i. Hauchprinzen ludr Hauchprinzenas (“Grand Prince or Grand Princess”), awarded titularly to the Heir Apparent of the Kingdom, and shall be referred to as “Your Serene Highness,” (“Vyr Haurazir”). ii. Prinzen ludr Prinzenas (“Prince or Princess”), awarded titularly to members of the Royal House, and shall be referred to as “Your Highness,” (“Vyr Hauraz”). iii. Herzen ludr Herzenas (“Duke or Duchess”), and shall be referred to as “Your Grace,” (“Vyr Graiz”). iv. Margravir ludr Margraviras (“Margrave or Margravine”), and shall be referred to as “Your Most Honourable,” (“Vyr Kariavir”). v. Komit ludr Komitas (“Count or Countess”), and shall be referred to as “Your Right Honourable,” (“Vyr Kariavir”). vi. Vikomit ludr Vikomitas (“Viscount or Viscountess”), and shall be referred to as “Your Honourable,” (“Vyr Kariav”). vii. Bossir ludr Bossira (“Baron or Baroness”), and shall be referred to as “Your Lordship,” (“Vyr Zaltry”). viii. Kossar ludr Kossaras (“Knight or Dame”), awarded titularly to sworn knights of the Order of the Crow, and shall be referred to as “Ser,” or “Dame.” Ch. II. “Regarding inheritance, disownment, and bastardry” II.I. When a landed Lord is below the age of eighteen, a Regent, who shall be chosen by the late landed Lord or by consensus of the House, shall manage their affairs. II.II. Landed titles shall be held until the death of the landed Lord or until he abdicates from his title and duties. II.III. Landed titles and their land shall be inherited, whether after death or abdication: FIRSTLY by the eldest child and their line, SECONDLY by next eldest child and their line, and so on and so forth, THIRDLY by the eldest sibling and their line, FOURTHLY by the next eldest sibling and their line, and so on and so forth, FIFTHLY by the eldest relative in adherence to lineal ascent, SIXTHLY by resolution of the Crown or the Royal Duma. and SEVENTHLY through the means of a family’s culture approved by the Crown II.IV. A disowned member of a House shall have all privileges, honours, and titles revoked as if they were born into the Common Class. II.V. A disinherited member of a House shall remain of the Noble Class, but shall not be capable of inheriting any landed title. II.VI. A Noble who behave as follows shall be automatically disinherited: i. Join the priesthood, ii. Take a spouse who is not of a Noble House in the Kongzem or abroad without permission from the crown, iii. Marry out of their Noble House without permission from the crown, iv. Assume rank or office in a foreign nation. II.VII. A Noble guilty of the following shall be automatically disowned: i. Swearing an oath of fealty to a foreign sovereign, ii. Denouncing the faith of Canonism, iii. Committing the crime of treason. II.X. Those born of a lawful marriage shall be lawful children and inheritors of their family name and holdings. II.XI. Those born outside of lawful marriage shall be bastards, incapable of inheriting their family name and holdings. II.XII. Barred of their family name, bastards may take the following names in their stead: i. Maanska, if born in the Royal Capital ii. Arav, if born in the wilderness iii. Heidyr, if born on a farm iv. Barrow, if of Barbanov, Ruthern, or Ludovar v. Vander, if of Baruch vi. Kort, if of Kortrevich vii. Nikuldov, if of Amador viii. Schwarz, if of Weiss ix. Black, if of Colborn II.XIII. The Crown may legitimise a bastard, bestowing unto them the name, rights, and honours had they been born lawfully. II.XIV. Children born of any class but whose parents are dead or missing may be taken as wards to a noble family, but may not take the noble name nor inherit. Ch. III. “Regarding the rights and duties of the Noble Class” III.I. All nobility are provided the following: i. The privilege to sit on Duma ii. The privilege to own a keep with walls to host their kin iii. The privilege to defend their land from invasion iv. The privilege to settle taxable tenants on their promised land v. The privilege to employ a guard of retainers, of which are in service to the Crown firstly vi. The privilege to host a family who shall dedicate themselves to the Kingdom in service of arms, politics, and all other aspects vii. The privilege to petition the Crown for additional land and/or property outside of their keep viii. The privilege to bear the unique heraldry of their House ix. The privilege and entitlement to be executed by way of beheading x. The privilege to elect a Champion of Haeseni blood to fight on their behalf in a Trial by Combat xi. The privilege to seek private audience with the Crown xii. The privilege to seek position as a squire in the Knightly Order of the Crow xiii. The privilege to a Regent in the event a landed Lord is below the age of Eighteen xiv. The privilege to determine inheritance to titles and land with the Crown’s permission III.II. All nobility are responsible for the following: i. The responsibility to forever swear to the Crown, and to protect its life ii. The responsibility to forever swear to Hanseti-Ruska, and Her People iii. The responsibility to follow all laws of the Book of Honour, and adhere to any changes iv. The responsibility to defend Hanseti-Ruska, and Her People v. The responsibility to fight for the Crown, and uphold its cause vi. The responsibility to summon the forces of your kin when His Majesty wills it vii. The responsibility to defend Hanseti-Ruska’s borders, and fend off all of Her enemies viii. The responsibility to advise the Crown and seek the greatest outcomes for the Kingdom Ch. II. “Regarding Knighthood and Squires” II.I. The title of Knight shall not be inherited and cease to be upon the death of the individual upon whom it was bestowed. II.II. Nobles or Commoners of heroic renown may enlist as a Squire in the Order of the Crow, and may be dubbed as a Knight of the Order of the Crow if they succeed in the Knightly Trials assigned to them. JURA I OSOBAZ LAW OF THE PEOPLE “These words shall proclaim the structure, and instruments of Haeseni society.” Ch. I. “Regarding the Royal Orders of Merit” I.I. The Royal Orders of Merit shall consist of three chapters: i. The Robertine Order of Merit (KOM), for those of great excellence and merit in their service of the Kingdom through the government, administration, charity, progression, and the like. ii. The Wailer Order of Arts (KOA), for those of great excellence and merit in their service of the Kingdom through the arts, authorship, idealism, histories, and the like. iii. The Walton Order of the Unyielding (KOU), for those of great excellence and merit in their service of the Kingdom through the military, valour, persistence, and the like. I.II. Introduction into the Royal Orders of Merit shall be the prerogative of the Crown. I.III. The Royal Duma may nominate Haeseni individuals which it believes of great merit to the Crown for review. I.IV. Members of the Aulic Council are entitled to petition the Royal Duma to consider the merit of certain Haeseni individuals. Ch. II. “Regarding the Common Class” II.I. The Common Class shall encompass all Haeseni who do not compose the Noble Class. Ch. III. “Regarding contractual agreements” III.I. All those above the age of eighteen may sign a contract, which must be either verbal or written, and must be upheld by the agreeing parties. III.II. Those under the ages of eighteen may sign a contract with the consent of their legal guardian. III.III. A contractual agreement may be terminated by the Aulic Court or the Crown, should they see suitable grounds to do so. III.IV. All written contracts must be signed in the presence of a Jovenaar as a contractual witness to be considered valid. Ch. IV. “Regarding armed disputes” IV.I. Duels must be permitted by the Aulic Court or the Crown and requires their oversight. IV.II. The right to challenge another to a duel is reserved to those of Haeseni blood, determined by the Aulic Court or the Crown’s discretion. IV.III. Prospective Champions must be of Haeseni blood and selected only of those present at the time of declaration, and must receive assent by the Aulic Court or the Crown. IV.IV. Those of equal standing may settle civil disputes by the form of duel, wherein that Nobility may duel Nobility, and Commoners may duel Commoners. IV.V. Nobility shall be entitled to settle familiar disputes in the form of a family duel, in which an agreed upon amount of members from each family duel to the last man standing.

DECLARATION OF DEMOTION KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN On this 6th day of Gronna ag Droba of 522 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, It is with both solemnity and a sense of duty that the Crown conveys this news regarding the states of certain houses of noble stature within our Kongzem. Following the lasting and dreadful Covenant War, the affairs of the Kingdom have at last resumed to complete normality – the Crown commends each and every house of noble status for their valiant efforts, unmatched devotion, and soaring pride that they bore on behalf of our nation. As times return to normalcy, so must the duties that we uphold. The loss and toll that war brings is unfortunate; but we must persist. Albeit His Majesty Aleksandr II’s ailing state, he wishes to see through his duties and has come to an agreement with THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF STAFYR. House Stafyr has had roots in the Kongzem of Haense for centuries upon centuries; regardless of the continent, regardless of the capital – remnants of House Stafyr could be seen. The Crown and House have met and have decided that without a doubt the Barony endures a period of struggle and have mutually come to agreement on the following: I. The Baronial House of Stafyr shall be demoted from their status of nobility, no longer tasked with bearing their titles nor land. II. The Baronial House of Stafyr shall be granted amicable time to move out from their manor within the Royal Crownlands; yet is immediately returned to the Crown. III. The Baronial House of Stafyr shall continue to be respected by both Crown and People of the Kongzem of Haense in recognition of their historical and cultural importance and presence. DLUM EDLERVIKI, DRUZ ZVAERDI HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aleksandr II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, and Thurant, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

NOTICE FROM THE ESROVA PRIKAZ KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN On this 19th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 520 E.S. VA VE BIRODEO AG VE EDLERVIK, It is with a heavy heart that the Crown announces the deteriorating health of Her Royal Majesty, Queen Amaya of Venzia. In the past year, Her Majesty has battled a persistent fever and has since grown weaker with each passing day. In this trying hour, the Crown implores every citizen of our esteemed realm to unite in prayer for the health and well-being of the Queen. Despite the gravity of her condition, Her Majesty remains steadfast in her duties and devotion to her people. Therefore, it is announced that she will receive visitors per her wishes to remain available and present for the people of Hanseti-Ruska. It is our hope that the warmth and well-wishes of her fellow Haeseni will serve as a source of comfort in this period of uncertainty. DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Amaya of Venzia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, et cetera. .

THE EDICT OF SANGKRUV KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 13th day of Joma ag Umund of 510 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, In these ever-turbulent times of war, the seamless transition of leadership becomes imperative for its survival and prosperity. Whilst the realm of Hanseti-Ruska faces the challenges of such conflict, it is essential to ensure that capable individuals assume key positions to guide the Kingdom in this time. The Crown recognizes the need for adept leaders to navigate the complexities of warfare and internal affairs; thus, in light of these forthcoming circumstances, the following promotions and appointments are hereby proclaimed. I. Lord Leonid Kortrevich is bestowed the mantle of Lord Marshal. A seasoned commander and a paragon of military prowess, Lord Leonid’s appointment is a demonstration of the Crown’s commitment to maintaining a formidable defense. Upon this day, Lord Kortrevich will step into a crucial role, charged with safeguarding the realm against external threats. II. The Houses of Ludovar, Amador, and Valkonen are hereby elevated in acknowledgement of their loyalty and exceptional service to the Kingdom. These promotions shall symbolize the Crown’s recognition of Houses Ludovar, Amador, and Valkonen as pillars of strength and are thus entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the future of the realm, both in terms of defense and governance. II.I The House of Ludovar, distinguished by its valor on the battlefield, now ascends to the esteemed title of Margrave. II.II The House of Amador, renowned for its merit in the Royal Courts and the war effort, is elevated to the status of Viscount. II.III The House of Valkonen, having demonstrated exceptional dedication and ambition in such turbulent times, shall be granted the title of Baron. IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty, Aleksander II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera Penned by the hand of Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia, Queen-consort of Hanseti and Ruska.

THE UNION OF THE TWIN CROWS KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 1st day of Gronna ag Droba of 501 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, Two years past a prophecy was spoken before the throne and all the Haeseni. Ser Mikolaj, named Oracle by the people, has foretold the ascension of twin crows. These two of Karovic blood, and these two who shall sit the throne as one. The Oracle speaks, and as Our forefathers once did, so shall We listen. It is proclaimed that the daughter of Prince Franz, Nataliya Leopoldina Morovar, is destined to wed the Grand Prince of Kusoraev, Ivan Aleksandr Barbanov-Bihar. Both bride and groom bear the blood of the crow, and thus it is ordained that they shall rule together as equals. May their union be prosperous, heralding an age of continued glory for the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska. “Too long hath Saint Karl spread his wings so wide, blood run thin and far afield, So must twin crows become one, those long withdrawn come together, To wed upon the seed of storms and rime, one murder to end and another begin, Come again the blood of the accursed to sit upon your throne, and come the thaw - so shall the son be blessed. One blood, in one Crown.” DLUM EDLERVIKI, DRUZ ZVAERDI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aleksandr II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

WRIT OF APPOINTMENT: LORD PALATINE OF THE REALM KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 18th day of Gronna ag Droba of 501 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, As it nears two decades of service, the Lady Palatine Roslin Baruch has announced her resignation, and has yielded the Golden Bulava to a named successor. We thank the Lady Baruch for her ceaseless devotion to the Crown and pray that her retirement is restful, for it is certainly well-deserved. With the position vacant, it is of great importance that a Palatine is appointed, and so have We decided to announce in the midst of Our Royal Court. It is the will of His Majesty, Aleksandr II of Haense that the Deputy Palatine Lord Walter Weiss (@SethWolf) of Novkursain be appointed to the position of Lord Palatine to wield the Golden Bulava justly. His militaristic prowess and keen skill in governmental administration shall serve the Kingdom well, and the Crown thus fully places its faith in the Viscount. DLUM EDLERVIKI, DRUZ ZVAERDI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aleksandr II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

A LETTER TO AAUN KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the CROWN On this 11th day of Joma ag Umund of 498 E.S. MY CROWNED BRETHREN & HIS STEADFAST REGENT, Would that it were not contention that prompts my quill, but at least things are interesting, for a change. Well, it is hardly a secret that diplomacy with Whitespire has proven more difficult than growing fruit in the Haeseni winter, so it may be best that we speak plainly - leader to leader, men to men. If you have not learned already, the ties between Crowns are a strange creature; where once it was the oathmen of my royal father that stood beside Aaun when threatened by rebellion, now it seems like we have shifted on the battlefield. My father did tell me that there was no greater storyteller than history - I suppose he was right. Alas, history’s tales can be tragedies as well as epics. So, let us lay our misconceptions to rest, lest it is a tragedy in two acts we aspire to pen. It seems your Regency Council is out of a job! Mind you, it is a ruthless trade. I admit, I was most curious to hear that your royal mother, the Queen Adela, found herself placed under arrest two Saints’ Days past, but not as curious as when I learned she was arrested for ‘unauthorised diplomacy’ with my Kongzem. It was three members of your late-Regency - the Queen Adela, the late Prince Gawyn Tiber, and Ser Leopold Haverlock - that met with my leal bannermen Ser Arthur Gant and Duke Viktor var Ruthern four Saints’ Days passed; it was in Whitespire they met, and I am told Duke Viktor was rather partial to the local seafood. It was there, in your seat of power, that they spoke of peace; they spoke of friendship; they spoke of diplomacy. It was by your writ in the Proclamation of Ascension and that of your late royal grandfather - may the Skies keep him - that your mother and these two men sat as your Executors, to helm your ship until your eighteenth birthday. Authorisation enough, one might think, so I wonder - was the arrest the machination of some other councillor who was not invited to the affair? And yet the late Prince Gawyn and Ser Leopold were spared such scolding. Indeed, that was when the plot truly thickened. Ah, it matters not; after all, it is not my place to opine on the composition of the Aaunish regency. And yet, when Lady Haense was painted as the darkspawn beneath the bed - used as justification for the arrest of Queen Adela - it invited my rebuke. Most especially when this led to known bandits being sent to Valdev in the name of the Aaunish Crown. If the remnants of the Aaunish Court seek to use my Kongzem as a scapegoat for some courtly strife - or, God forbid, a spat between mother and son - then I ought to make myself clear. Do not. Then, in the hours following the arrest of the Queen Adela, we came to the colourful matter of my lady cousin Aleksandra vas Ruthern’s arrest. A part of me commends the boldness of the decision - my cousin always did have a peculiar brand of humour, and an unsettling brand of wrath. Alas, a much bigger part of me is intrigued by the rashness. You have veritably set my Court ablaze with your proclamation that she was to be arrested, that those who harboured her were enemies of Aaun - and you irritably set my Marshal to arms when known brigands claiming to be your oathman rode to Valdev, proclaiming that they sought my dear cousin’s arrest. It was only when the city bell rang that they dispersed before drawing steel. The charge? ‘Conspiracy against the Crown’ - it is, I cannot deny, a most intriguing headline, though ‘leaving Whitespire’ does not quite live up to that title. Sending bandits knocking to Valdev, and throwing the name of Lady Haense like a bone to yapping burgundy hounds, is, perhaps, not the way to go about it, my Aaunish friend. Modern diplomatic revelations akin to the ‘pen’ and ‘letter’ may have proved more fruitful for navigating this little ordeal. In any case, your Regency is no concern of mine so long as Lady Haense is not invoked so adversely. If you wish to be friends, then come and be bloody friends -- my diplomats have switched enough horses and spent enough ink to make my intent doubly clear. If it is escalation you seek - well, I can hardly begrudge you. Do be forthright about it, though, won’t you? Valdev will welcome you as a guest, my friend. Please bring some of that seafood if you do come - I must see what all the fuss is about. IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty, Aleksander II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

KING ALEKSANDR II’S JUSTICES: THE JOVENAARS OF THE REALM I WOULD HAVE PERISHED HAD I NOT PERSISTED Issued by the CROWN On this 8th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 486 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, With the introduction of the reforms as written in the Edict of Slesvik, all previous positions held by Jovenaars are hereby vacated in the pursuit of an unspoilt justice system. The Crown does see it necessary for a list of notable figures of Haense to be appointed, all of whom shall enforce justice righteously within Haense in favour of Our citizens’ protection. Each shall serve on behalf of the Crown, and are considered viable to preside over cases and cast judgement. We do therefore Proclaim the Following: INHERENT JOVENAARS: ROSLIN BARUCH ‘XXXVIII’ Lady Palatine, Duchess of Valwyck, etcetera. 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Serving as Lady Palatine of the Realm, Roslin Baruch is the secondary Justice to His Majesty King Aleksandr II. It is by His will that she is expected to uphold the BOOK OF HONOUR, the Haurul Caezk, to her greatest ability. WILHEIM BARCLAY ‘XXIV’ Lord Marshal, etcetera. 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Lord Marshal Wilheim Barclay shall serve as the tertiary Justice of the Realm, enacting the Crown’s Justice on behalf of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl to ensure swift action is taken in the King and Palatine’s stead. PEERAGE OF THE REALM 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Serving solely within their respective lands, the peers of the realm shall act as the quinary Justices of the Realm. CROWN-APPOINTED JOVENAARS: SER VLADIMIR RUTHERN ‘XX’ Knight Paramount 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Knight Paramount to King Georg I and King Aleksandr II. Titled Jovenaar by King Aleksandr II in recognition of his life of service in the Knightly order and chivalry. SER ARTHUR GANT Knight of the Crow 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Ser as knighted by King Georg I. Titled Jovenaar by King Aleksandr II in recognition of his life of servitude to the Crown and unquestionable honour. SER AUDO WEISS Knight of the Crow, Viscount of Novkursain, etcetera. 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Ser as knighted by King Georg I. Titled Jovenaar by King Aleksandr II in recognition of his long life of loyal military service to the Crown. OTTO LUDOVAR ‘XVIII’ Lord Speaker, Count of Otistadt, etcetera. 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Appointed Lord Speaker by King Aleksandr II. Titled Jovenaar in recognition of his vast knowledge of the BOOK OF HONOUR, the Haurul Caezk, and his faithful service as Lord Speaker to the realm. OTTO GANT ‘XXXVII’ Lord Palatine, Baron of Gant 486 E.S. - Present | 1933 A.H - Present Former Lord Palatine in service to King Georg I and King Aleksandr II. Titled Jovenaar in recognition of his sound mind and judgement, demonstrated throughout his prestigious and lengthy tenure. IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty, Aleksander II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

In accordance with the wishes of His Royal Majesty, the following Edicts have received Royal Decree, which shall thus be implemented into Law: Edict of Valdev, 481 E.S. The Karenina Edict, 481 E.S.

Updated on the 14th of Wzuvar and Byvca, 475 E.S., due to unfortunate circumstances.

Updated as per recent bills and Edicts.

Updated on the 13th of Vzmey and Hyff, 407 E.S., following the wedding of the Grand Prince of Kusoraev, Georg Sigismund.

In accordance with the wishes of His Royal Majesty, the following Bills have received Royal Assent, thus being implemented into Law: The Duma Committee Bill of 424 E.S. The Rights and Duties of Nobility Bill of 429 E.S. The Medical Bill of 430 E.S. The Correspondence Security Bill of 428 E.S. The Royal Company of Correspondence Bill of 428 E.S. It must be noted that this legislation has been reviewed by the Office of the Lord Speaker prior to implementation, and that amendments may as such have been made between the explicit content of the Bill itself and that implemented into Law. Furthermore, the Crown has through Royal Decree issued the following Edicts, which shall thus be implemented into Law: Reforms to the Structure of the Aulic Council as per Karl III’s Advisory Council, dated 426 E.S. Lord Speaker Maric Baruch’s Duma Reforms, dated 428 E.S.

DRAGASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA Witness to Contract Bill, 423 E.S. Introduced in the Duma by Ward Owyn Vyronov Introduced into Law by the Lady Palatine. INTRODUCTION In order to prevent the possibility of forgeries or disputes which may arise within our kingdom, this law does aim to amend the Haurul Caezk by the ordering of all future contracts to be done in the presence of a Jovenaar if they do wish to be considered valid. I. Amendments Chapter IV, Section XXI shall be added and read: XXI All written contracts must be signed in the presence of a qualified Jovenaar as a contractual witness to be considered valid. Introduced in Duma by Owyn Vyronov on 5th of Tov and Yermey, 423 E.S.

Golden Crow Bank KRAWN EXCHANGE & NEW KRAWNS KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the ROYAL TREASURER On this 10th day of Wzuvar and Byvca of 428 E.S VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK The Golden Crow bank continues to prove itself as a successful venture since it was first established in 350 E.S. The last Krawn exchange occurred in 385 E.S, though now the Country has been through more than a decade of war, leaving the Krawn in a wary state. Krawns allows for all patrons, Haeseni or not, to safely deposit their mina at no fee by investing their mina in either Bronze, Silver or Gold Krawns. But now that the settlers of Almaris have been long established, the mina price has inflated so much that the need for Bronze Krawns is no longer present. This leaves the Golden Crow Bank with only Silver or Gold Krawns being a viable option for their patrons to invest in. With the extended period between the last exchange, takeover of a new Treasurer, the inflation of mina, and the upset that war brought, it is decreed that a new series of Krawns to be minted in the following forms: Gold Krawn - (1st-10th) Edition: Haeseni currency that can be exchanged at the Golden Crow Bank in Haense for 100 Mina. This solid gold coin has the crest of the City of Siegrad imprinted on one side, and the face of Saint Karl, founder and patron Saint of Haense, on the other. Silver Krawn - (1st-10th) Edition: Haeseni currency that can be exchanged at the Golden Crow Bank in Haense for 50 Mina. This solid silver coin has the crest of the City of Alban imprinted on one side, and the face of Koeng Stefan I, ressurector of Haense, on the other. OLD KRAWNS Krawns that are currently in circulation (Bronze, Silver and Gold) must be exchanged at the Golden Crow Bank in Karosgrad by the end of the next second year [BY THE 15TH OF JUNE]. Once the final date is passed, the Golden Crow Bank will not accept any old Krawns. GUIDE TO EXCHANGING YOUR KRAWNS [If you have any questions feel free to message me on discord at louis.#9999] IV MAAN I VE KOENG His Excellency, Ser Grigori Vyronov Royal Treasurer of Hanseti-Ruska

Ortzen uken ve Nikirala Prikaz NOTICE FROM THE NIKIRALA PALACE KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the NIKIRALA PALACE On this 16th day of Wzuvar and Byvca of 426 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK This notice is issued by the Office of his Majesty, King Sigismund III, on his behalf. Earlier on this day, after returning from a trip to the Viscounty of Jerovitz to with his wife, her Majesty Queen Emma, the King suffered from visible exhaustion and aggitated breathing. Before a physician could be sent for, the King fainted. After being transported to his room, the King's condition stabilised, but he remained in a condition of extreme weakness, with prolonged breathing difficulties. Court physicians remain attending the King, and will remain so throughout the night in the hope that his health improves. However, the prospect of recovery remains unclear. As such, the Haeseni people are asked to offer their prayers for his Majesty, the Fidei Defensor. A vigil is to be held in the city square in the hope that Godan will heed our prayers, and restore good health to his Majesty. [Friday, May 20th, 6PM EST/11PM GMT, after the Snail Race].

Updated on this 9th of Joma and Umund, 422 E.S., in accordance with the following Laws.

DRAGASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA The Dark Magic Law, 422 E.S. Introduced in the Duma by Representative Barclay. Introduced into law by the Lord Palatine. A bill to advise the Crown to clarify in HC on the topic of Dark Magic & Dark Beings INTRODUCTION This bill serves to advise the Crown to clarify in the Haurul Caezk on the topic of dark magic & dark beings and its legality. I. Necessary Definitions Dark Magic: Sorceries bestowed or granted by unsavory powers and entities, or practices which necessitate the need to take a life to function. Dark Beings: Creatures created by Iblees or Daemons that often use unsavory powers. II. Amendments Chapter II, Section XXXI and Section XXXII shall be added and read: XXXI Let he who uses or practices dark magic be guilty of Dark Witchcraft. XXXII Let beings of demonic, necrotic, or otherwise unholy origin be guilty of Abomination. III. Advice to the Crown Due to there not being anything about dark magic or dark beings in Haurul Caezk we ask that this is used to clarify that any sort of dark magic or dark beings is not allowed in the kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Introduced in Duma by Barclay representative, Lady Erika Barclay, in 421 E.S.

DRAGASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA The Kidnapping Law, 422 E.S. Introduced in the Duma by the Count of Otistadt. Introduced into Law by the Lord Palatine. INTRODUCTION Some years ago our kingdom took on itself a project of rewriting the Haurul Caezk, the book of law, in an attempt to make it simpler. Yet, in the process a major crime was left out of the Jura i Krima, the Law of Crime. While kidnapping usually involves more crimes, it is also a serious offense of its own and should be regarded as such given the status of a crime. I. Amendments Chapter II, Section XXX shall be added and read: XXX Let he who abducts one against their will be guilty of Kidnapping. Introduced in Duma by Johann Ludovar on 5th of Tov and Yermey, 417 E.S.

Updated on this 5th of Joma and Umund, 417 E.S., in accordance with the following Edict.

Updated on this 6th of Joma and Umund, 414 E.S., in accordance with the following legislation.

DEFINITION OF PUNISHMENTS BAR MAAN OVARE SYR Introduced by THE PALATINE On this 9th of Tov and Yermey of 414 E.S. INTRODUCTION Ever since the introduction of the new Haurul Caezk, there have been provisions against imposing punishment upon those under the age of sixteen (as of recently), and those of unsound or simple mind. However, the Haurul Caezk offered no definition of what is a punishment and what isn’t, and this law simplifies so by introducing the four standard punishments to the Haurul Caezk. Chapter I, Section XIV shall read:* XIV Punishments are defined to be fines, banishment, imprisonment, and execution. Chapter I, Section XIV-XXVII shall be shifted in numer in accordance with the above addition. *While other consequences of crimes, such as branding, are commonplace in the Kingdom, these shall not be defined as punishments. It is additionally noted that the Aulic Court may issue any consequence outside of these listed punishments after a trial, and that they are not restricted purely to the aforementioned. Written by, Lord Palatine, Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck. IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 414 E.S. His Royal Majesty SIGISMUND III by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera.

THE KARENINA LAW BAR MAAN OVARE SYR Introduced by THE PALATINE On this 9th of Tov and Yermey of 414 E.S. INTRODUCTION Since its inception in the year 409 E.S., the Karenina Accord has been the forefront of the political debate in the Kingdom. Its primary goal has always been a change in the succession laws of the Kingdom among the peerage* to that of absolute primogeniture, rather than the male-preference primogeniture that has been adhered to for the past centuries. Chapter III, Section XV shall now read:** XV Landed titles and their land shall be inherited, whether after death or abdication: Firstly by the eldest child and their line, Secondly by the next eldest child and their line, and so on and so forth, Thirdly by the eldest sibling and their line, Fourthly by the next eldest sibling and their line, and so on and so forth, Fifthly by the eldest relative in adherence to lineal ascent, Sixthly by resolution of the Crown or the Royal Duma. Chapter III, Section XVIII shall now read:*** XVIII Nobles who behave as follows shall be automatically disinherited: Join the priesthood, Take a spouse who is not of a Noble House in the Kongzem or abroad, Marry out of their Noble House, Assume rank or office in a foreign nation. *It has, and will always be, the prerogative of the Crown to decide upon its own succession law, and therefore this bill has no intention nor desire to suggest or advise the Crown to change these, instead only seeking to change that of the landed titles. **This change shall not take effect on the current born generation of heirs, and shall therefore not displace any of the current living heirs, unless the landed peer decides so (which must be expressed directly to the Crown). These heirs are, as far as the Crown is aware (in order of rank and seniority): Isabel Baruch, heir to Valwyck. Mikhail Ruthern, heir to Vidaus. Konstanz Barclay, heir to Reinmar. Aleksey Ludovar, heir to Otistadt. Viorel Mondblume-Luceafăru, heir to Richtenburg. Leopold Morovar, heir to Ghaestenwald. All other Houses and Titles are currently without an heir apparent (or what would become one with this change), and therefore the changes shall be implemented immediately for these families upon the birth of an heir. ***This change was deemed necessary to protect the interests of our Houses, so that titles shall not stray from their rightful families. The Crown, of course, as with any other part of the Haurul Caezk, may grant exceptions to this rule when it deems fit. Written by, Lord Palatine, Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck, Royal Alderwoman, Erika Barclay With support from, Lord Marshal, Johann Barclay, Duke of Reinmar, Lord Speaker, Rhys Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus, High Justiciar, Johann Ludovar, Count of Otistadt, Nikolai Kortrevich, Viscount of Krusev, Elimar Mondblume, Baron of Ricthenburg, Royal Alderwoman Theodosya Mondblume, Grand Maer Analiesa Ludovar, And with dedication to, The women of our Kingdom, be they past, present, or future. IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 414 E.S. His Royal Majesty, SIGISMUND III, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera.

Updated on this 1st of Wzuvar and Byvca, 414 E.S., in accordance with the following Edict.