Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

Amended pursuant to the Royal Duma Edict of 354ES

On this 15th of Dronna and Groba of 354ES the Crown does issue the Queen's Council & Curator Edict and enact changes to the Haurul Caezk accordingly.

QUEEN'S COUNCIL & CURATOR EDICT KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by THE CROWN On this 15th of Gronna and Droba of 354ES In recognizing the changing nature in which cultural, educational and social duties are carried out by the Aulic Government, the Crown sees fit to publish this Edict to officially codify the Queen’s Council, abolish the position of Royal Curator, and distribute the duties of the Office of the Curator. ARTICLE I: Abolishment of the Royal Curator Section 209 of the Haurul Caezk shall be removed. ARTICLE II: Codification of the Queen’s Council The Queen’s Council, under the direction of the Koenas of Hanseti-Ruska, shall be officially codified as the governmental body assuming some of the duties of the Royal Curator; The Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk shall be amended to provide as follows: 219: The Queen’s Council 219.01: The Queen’s Council, to be directed and composed at the discretion of the Queen of Hanseti-Ruska, shall be the branch of the Aulic Government responsible for social, cultural and educational aspects of Hanseti-Ruska, and their duties shall include: 219.011: Maintenance of the Royal Palace and its inhabitants; 219.012: The hosting of frequent social events celebrating the culture and history of Hanseti-Ruska; 219.013: The frequent publishing of materials promoting the culture and history of Hanseit-Ruska. 219.014: Maintenance of the Royal Court, its ceremonies, and traditions. ARTICLE III: Karosgrad Academy The Karosgrad shall be directed by the Hauchdragus; The Hauchdragus shall, absent a suitable governing office, operate within the Office of the Palatine; The Hauchdragus shall, with the support of the Palatin of Hanseti-Ruska, operate and staff the Karosgrad Academy as they see fit. IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR His Royal Majesty, Josef I, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Korstadt and Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Viscount of Grauspin, Baron of Thurant, Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera.

((Credit to @yopplwasupxxx for format and original post)) DERICTURY I HAENZI VERKZ DIRECTORY OF HAESENI WORKS PUBLISHED BY: THE CROWN OF HANSETI-RUSKA and THE KASTELLAN SCRIBE OF HANSETI-RUSKA WRITTEN & MAINTAINED BY: THE KASTELLAN SCRIBE OF HANSETI-RUSKA SIR VIKTOR KORTREVICH and HIEROMAR KORTREVICH --- The Derictury i Haenzi Verks [Common: Directory of Haeseni Works] has been reestablished by Kastellan Scribe, Sir Viktor Kortrevich following the inactivity from the Society of Saint Everard in their ‘Work Directory’ publication. It is to be noted that both the Office of Kastellan Scribe and the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska took great inspiration from the Brothers of Sigmund’s Work Directory and seek to provide full credit where it is deserved. The Derictury i Haenzi Verkz [Common: Directory of Haeseni Works] is maintained by the Kastellan Scribe and the Scribes of Hanseti-Ruska. For additions to be made, please send a missive to the incumbent Kastellan Scribe or to the Crown of Haense. --- Updated as of; 413 E.S. Biographies, Journals and Memoirs: Anonymous. The Hedge Knight. vol. 1-3, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 269 ES. Reprint. [Link] Barbanov, Maya. The Diary of Maya Barbanov. New Reza: Viktoria Barbanov, 346 ES. Reprint. [Link] Barclay, Osvald. On the Life of Manfred Barclay. Karosgrad, 362 ES. Print. [Link] Blakton, Aylwin. The Memoirs of Aylwin Blaxton. vol. 1-8, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 276 ES. Reprint. [Link] Carrion, Lorina. The Diary of Princess Lorina. vol. 1-2, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 270 ES. Reprint. [Link] Carrion, Lorina. The Diary of Princess Lorina. vol. 3-4, Owynsburg: Bianca La Fleur, 323 ES. Reprint. [Link] Hanethor, Berendon. On the Life and Death of the Dancing Falcon (Farley Stafyr). Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 281 ES. Reprint. [Link] Hanethor, Berendon. On the Life and Death of the Margrave of Schattenburg (Edmund Stafyr). Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 281 ES. Reprint. [Link] Hanethor, Berendon. On the Life and Death of the Saint of Huntshill (Godwein Stafyr). Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 281 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kortrevich, Duncan. The Life of Dame Primrose Kortrevich. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 321 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Otto. The Life of Sir Nikolaus Kortrevich. New Reza, 310 ES. Print. [Link] Mondblume, Hildebrand. A Love’s Sorrow. New Reza, 337 ES. Print. [Link] Mondblume, Hildebrand. A Sellsword’s Duty. New Reza, 336 ES. Print. [Link] Mondblume, Hildebrand. The Drifter of Haense. New Reza, 335 ES. Print. [Link] Pius II, High Pontiff and Anonymous. Devout Life: the Spirituality, Life, and Martyrdom of High Pontiff Pius II. vol. 1-3, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 273 ES. Reprint. [Link] van Roy, Heinrik. The Chronicle(s) of Heinrik van Roy. vol. 1-4, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 271 ES. Reprint. [Link] Various Authors. The First Hochmeister. Unknown. Print. [Link] Vernhart, Iulius. A Juxtaposition of Power and Envy. Karosgrad, 409 ES. Print. [Link] Vuiller, Harald. The Life of Saint Harald Vuiller. New Reza, 352 ES. Print. [Link] Educational Studies: Anonymous. The Drowning of the Blades. Karosgrad, 385 ES. Print. [Link] Amador, Rosalind. Etiquette Reforms in the Royal Court of Hanesti-Ruska. Karosgrad:Isabel Barbanov, 353 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Andrik. The Grand Tour of Hanseti-Ruska. Karosgrad, 372 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Klara. Ve Blauwms i Hanseti-Ruska, Vol. One. Karosgrad, 411 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Klara. Ve Baluwms i Hanseti-Ruska, Vol. Two. Karosgrad, 411 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Emma; Morovar, Nikoleta. Koenas Brooches. Karosgrad, 409 ES. Print. [Link] Baruch, Sofiya. The Game of “Lafsk”. New Reza, 321 ES. Print. [Link] Herrick, Kristoff. Anatomicorum Legis. vol. 1-2, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 279 ES. Reprint. [Link] Manstein, Adolf and Harald Manstein. Strategy by the Brothers von Manstein. vol. 1-7, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 279 ES. Reprint. [Link] Christiansen, Lauritz. The Game of Werheg. New Reza, 322 ES. Print. [Link] Mannox, Eleanora. Haeseni Game of Bottezk Zvaerdz. New Reza, 348 ES. Print. [Link] Rawsz, Jan. The Dulo-Rudran Numerals and the Duodecimal System. Reza, 289 ES. Print. [Link] Robert I, King of Haense. The Game of Haeseni Chess. New Reza: Cetibor the Tarcharman, 290 ES. Reprint. [Link] Stafyr, Aleksandra. Game of ‘Weo Ovare?’. New Reza, 309 ES. Print. [Link] Vanir, Fiske. Wargraming: Vaur Komitriez. New Reza, 336 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Haeseni Military Etiquette. Karosgrad, 359 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Hauchmetvas, Courtship, Betrothals, and Matrimony. Karosgrad, 409 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Kokoshniks. Karosgard, 405 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Veils ag Sashes. Karosgrad, 411 ES. Print. [Link] Vyronov, Ulric. The Novel Adventures of Ulric Issak Vyronov. Karosgrad, 375 ES. Print. [Link] Winter, Edward. On the Nature of Nobility and the Success of Nations. vol. 1-4, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 275 ES. Reprint. [Link] Essays and Speeches (Politics and Government): Marius I, King of Haense and Alistar Wailer. Proclamation of the Resolute Realm. Reza: Cetibor the Tarcharman, 284 ES. Reprint. [Link] von Remsburg, Jan. Hansetic Knighthood and Its Current Flaws (or. An Analysis of the Past and Current State of Ritterschaft and Its Future in Hanseti-Ruska). New Reza, 316 ES. Print. [Link] Walker, John. Haense: The Frontier State. New Reza, 306 ES. Print. [Link] Haeseni Culture and Philosophy: Amador, Rosalind; Barbanov, Isabel. LIFSTALA - The Haeseni Season. Karosgrad, 360 ES. Print. [Link] Amador, Rosalind; Vyronov, Annika. Marriage Traditions in the Hanseti-Ruskan Court. Karosgrad, 369 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Alexandria. A Study on Herbs v.1. New Reza, 326 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Alexandria. Cuisine of Hanseti-Ruska. New Reza, 339 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Amadea and Georgina Barclay. Etiket I Ve Kort: Social Gatherings, Courtly Manners, and Dining. Karosgrad. 427 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Amadea, Nikoleta Baruch, and Margot Baruch. Moda i ve Kort: Coronation Regalia. Karosgrad. 427 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Annika. Haeseni Culture; The Return of Ruskan Fashion. Karosgrad, 382 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, and Nikoleta Baruch, Marie Ruthern, Anya Ludovar. Moda i ve Kort: Kokoshniks. Karosgrad. 405 E.S. Print [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, Anastasya Baruch, and Georgina Barclay. Etiket I Ve Kort: Hauchmetvas, Courtship, Betrothals, and Matrimony. Karosgrad. 409 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, and Nikoleta Baruch. Moda i ve Kort: Koenas Brooches. Karosgrad. 409 E.S. Print [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, and Nikoleta Baruch, Marie Ruthern, Erika Barclay, Agnieszka Petrova. Moda i ve Kort: Veils ag Sashes. Karosgrad. 411 E.S. Print [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, Nikoleta Baruch, and Margot Baruch. Moda i ve Kort: Gemstones. Karosgrad. 413 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, Nikoleta Baruch, Marie Ruthern, Erika Barclay, and Fenika Ruthern. Moda i ve Kort: Men's Fashion. Karosgrad. 416 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov-Bihar, Emma, and Nikoleta Baruch. Moda i ve Kort: Gold Etiquette. Karosgrad. 420 E.S. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Katerina. Women's Fashion of Hanseti-Ruska. Karosgrad, 363 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Erich. The Legacy of the Reinmaren I: GENESIS. Karosgrad, 375 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Erich. The Legacy of the Reinmaren II: THE OATH OF MACKEN. Karosgrad, 375 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Erich. The Legacy of the Reinmaren III: THE REINMAREN INDIVIDUAL. Karosgrad, 417 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Georgina; Baruch, Viktor. The Dialect and Language of the Ayrians. Karosgrad, 409 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. Barovifest, the Day of Serfs or the Day of All Souls. Reza, 311 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. Ethnicities and Subcultures of Haense. New Reza, 316 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. Prikaburren (Prikaz Berry), National Fruit of Haense. Illustrations by Aleksandriya van Bihar. New Reza, 320 ES. Print. [Link] Evelot, Amelya; Ruthern Marie. Colors in the Haeseni Courts. 407 ES. Print. [Link] Freidousein, Andrik. The Northern Kitchen: A Study on the Cuisine of Haense. Reza, 288 ES. Print. [Link] Morovar, Klara. Ve Blauwms i Hanseti-Ruska, Volume Two. Karosgrad. 411 E.S. Print. [Link] Morovar, Klara. Ve Blauwms i Hanseti-Ruska, Volume One. Karosgrad. 411 E.S. Print. [Link] Nozick, Robert. An Examination on the Procession of the Haeseni Coronation. New Reza, 303 ES. Print. [Link] Ruthern, Alric. The Traditions and Culture of the Knights of Hanseti-Ruska. Karosgrad, 364 ES. Print. [Link] van Bihar, Amelya. The Loss of Haeseni Culture. New Reza, 320 ES. Print. [Link] van Bihar, Amelya. Traditional Haeseni Dress and Attire. New Reza, 328 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Biharist Society. New Reza, 296 ES. Reprint. [Link] Various Authors. The People of Ayr & Valwyck. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 367 ES. Print. [Link] Historical Non-Fiction and Fiction: Amador, Owyn. The Story of the Mountain Giant. Karosgrad, 375 ES. Print. [Link] Alimar, George: Otto Barrow. A Study on the Speakers of the Royal Duma. New Reza, 321 ES. Reprint. [Link] Alimar George: Barrow Otto. A Study on the Speakers of the Royal Duma. New Reza, 351 ES. Reprint. [Link] Anonymous. Saga of Rosencrantz Revandir. vol. 2-4, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 270 ES. Reprint. [Link] Barbanov, Annika. The Crown Jewels of Hanseti-Ruska, One. Karosgrad, 402 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Annika. The Crown Jewels of Hanseti-Ruska, Two. Karosgrad, 409 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Katerina. Surgeon Generals of Haense. Karosgrad, 367 ES. Print. [Link] Barbanov, Viktoria. Honours and Medals of Hanseti-Ruska. New Reza, 327 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Alfred. Historical Study of Erwin Barclay. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 354 ES. Print. [Link] Barclay, Dietrich. The Tarchary Tales. Karosgrad, 407 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. A Study on the Lord Palatines of Haense. New Reza, 292 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto; Kortrevich, Hieromar. A Study on the Lord Palatines of Haense, v.2. Karosgrad: Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 376 ES. Reprint. [Link] Barrow, Otto. A Study into the Nobility and Peers of Haense. New Reza, 311 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. A Study on the Order of Queen Maya and the Lily. New Reza, 322 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto; Baruch, Sigmar; Kortrevich, Viktor. Kings of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 383 ES. Print. [Link] Baruch, Matyas. Historical Study of Fiske Vanir. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 356 E.S. Print. [Link] Baruch, Sigmar. A Brief History of the Kings of Hanseti-Ruska. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 342 ES. Print. [Link] Daniel I, High Pontiff. History of the Burgundian Host. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 280 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kortrevich, Hieromar. The Aulic Council of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 378 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Marya. The Prince of the North. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 345 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Aulic Envoys of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 361 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. High Justiciars of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 360 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. High Seneschals of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 361 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Historical Memoir of King Robert I. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 338 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Historical Memoir of King Marius I. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 339 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Historical Study of Otto Baruch. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 355 E.S. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Knight Paramounts of Haense. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 351 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor: Roberts, Margot. Lord Marshals of Haense. New Reza:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 352 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Royal Treasurers of Haense. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 361 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Nikolaus. The Trials of Ser Ulric Vyronov: Chivalry. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 366 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kortrevich, Nikolaus. The Trials of Ser Ulric Vyronov: Knowledge. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 367 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor: Attenlund, Maxim. Ve Edlervik. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 408 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Viktor. Villeng iv ve Blaunkz. Karosgrad:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 354 ES. Print. [Link] Marius, Gaius and Mark Nurem. Rise of True Rectitude, or the Founding of the Teutonic Order. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 284 ES. Reprint. [Link] Ruthern, Irena. A Study on Emma I, Princess of Ulgaard. New Reza, 338 ES. Print. [Link] Ruthern, Irena. A Study on Milena of Adria, Red Queen of Haense. New Reza, 339 ES. Print. [Link] Ruthern, Irena: Barrow, Otto. Consorts of Haense. New Reza, 338 ES. Print. [Link] Unknown. A Gifted Volume: The First Hochmeister. Unknown, 359 ES. Reprint. [Link] Vanir, Britannus. The Traditions of House Vanir. Karosgrad, 371 ES. Print. [Link] Vyronov, Stefan. An In-Depth History of the Greyspine Rebellion. New Reza, 352 ES. Print. [Link] Zweinsky, Aleksandr. On the Ancient History of the Highlander People. Markev, 244 ES. Print. [Link] Historical Records of Haeseni Houses: Asul’onn, Tarathiel. The House of Asul’onn. New Reza, 347 ES. Print. [Link] Baruch, Sigmar. The History of House Baruch. New Reza, 315 ES. Print. [Link] Vanir, Henrik. A History of the House Vanir. New Reza, 312 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. Barclays Wappenrolle. New Reza, 344 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. A History of the House Stafyr. New Reza, 313 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. House Amador. New Reza, 328 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. House Ruthern. New Reza, 314 ES. Print. [Link] Wick, Randall. The Family Wick. New Reza, 313 ES. Print. [Link] Linguistics: Kautsky, Karl. A Dictionary and Etymology of the New Marian Language. Reza, 288 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Juliyus. Sons of Haense - A Patriotic Ballard. Karosgard:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 381 ES. Print. [Link] Kortrevich, Otto. A Pocket Naumarian-Common Translation for the Adventurous. New Reza, 313 ES. Print. [Link] May, Feodor. The Haeseni National Anthem. Karosgrad, 378 ES. Print. [Link] Sarkozy, Irene. A Guide to New Marian. Karosgrad, 352 ES. Print. [Link] Religion and Mythology: Barbanov, Annika; Ostrovsky, Gregoryi. Haeseni Superstitions and Omens. Karosgrad, 382 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. Haeseni Mythologie (or, the Hanso-Raev Pantheon and Folklore of the Hinterlands). New Reza, 308 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. Kolvyk and Rovyk, the Half-Brother Twins (Waldenian Etiological Myth). New Reza, 314 ES. Print. [Link] Barrow, Otto. The Princess of the Seals. New Reza, 303 ES. Print. [Link] Carrion, Diedrik. The Stran; A Quest for the Seven Skies. New Reza: Harold Bell, 310 ES. Reprint. [Link] Daniel II, High Pontiff. Cordal’s Paradise. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 273 ES. Reprint. [Link] Graiswald, Vzeslaw. On the Lendian Rite (Lendianism), or Sigmundic Canonism. Reza, 288 ES. Print. [Link] Khazaw, Simon and Vasiley Sabris. Destructio Ecclesiae Darfesium, or the 21 These for the Dissolution of the Darfeyist Church. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 278 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kurben, Isovar and Novtorn Stonefire. The Book of Tales. vol. 1-5, Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 273 ES. Reprint. [Link] May, Feodor. May's Fairy Tales- A Collection of Haeseni Children’s and House Tales. Karosgrad, 411 ES. Print. [Link] Wagner, Rudolf. Wagner’s Hymnal, Parables, and Prayers. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 276 ES. Reprint. [Link] Various Authors. The Golden Bulls of the Raevir, Hansetian, and Haeseni Pontiffs, (Owyn I-Clement III). Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 263 ES. Reprint. [Link] Works of Compilation: Barclay, Erika. The Haeseni Soldier. Karosgrad. 411 E.S. Print. [Link] Everard IV, High Pontiff. The Selected Works of Josef Baldemar. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 268 ES. Reprint. [Link] Kortrevich, Borris. A Collection of Poetry by Borris Iver Kortrevich. Karosgrad. 419 E.S. Reprint. [Link] May, Feodor. Cawing of the Crow. Karosgrad, 376 ES. Print. [Link] May, Feodor. 380 E.S. Album - Haeseni Music. Karosgrad, 380 ES. Lyrics. [Link] May, Feodor. 385 E.S. Album - Haeseni Music. Karosgrad, 385 ES. Lyrics. [Link] May, Feodor. 389 E.S. Album - Haeseni Music. Karosgrad, 389 ES. Lyrics. [Link] May, Feodor. May’s Fairy Tales: A Collection of Haeseni Children’s and House Tales. Karosgrad. 411 E.S. Reprint. [Link] May, Feodor. Memory of Haense: Poetry by Feodor May. Karosgrad. 414 E.S. Print. [Link] Vanir, Arik. The Selected Works of Arik Vanir. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 275 ES. Reprint. [Link] Wailer, Alistair. The Selected Works of Alistair Wailer. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 270 ES. Reprint. [Link] Unknown, Aleksey. Peasant Epigrams and Rhymes. Karosgrad, 384 ES. Print. [Link] van Jungingen, Diedrik. Sigismund’s Kingdom. New Reza: Josef Karynov, 352 ES. Print. [Link] van Jungingen, Diedrik. The Complete Works. Karosgrad: Kristoff Bruning, 411 ES. Print. [Link] van Jungingen, Diedrik. The Miscellanies. New Reza: Josef Karynov, 352 ES. Print. [Link] Various Authors. The Crow Chronicles, Vol. I-VI. Reza: Hieromar Ludovar, 263 ES. Reprint. [Link] Various Authors. The Golden Crow Chronicles, Vol. I: Ed. I-XVII. Karsograd:Baruch-Kortrevich Publishing, 355 E.S. Print. [Link]

A GUIDE TO THE ROYAL DUMA KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER On this Msitza and Dargund of 353ES TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: What is the Royal Duma? The Lord Speaker: Role & Duties Noble Peers: Role & Responsibility Elected officials: Role & Duties Lord Palatine: Representing the Crown Legislative Bills: What makes a good bill & Duma Protocol Advisory Resolutions: What’s the purpose? Getting Involved: How to get started? INTRODUCTION What is the Royal Duma? The Royal Duma is one of the most important institutions of the Kingdom of Haense. While it has had many definitions and different roles over the span of its existence, the most basic definition of it is this; the Royal Duma is a general assembly made up of nobility and elected representatives to advise the Crown on kingdom affairs and create laws or legislation that affect the ruling of the kingdom and address issues within the law codex of Haense. While the duties of the Duma can be quite vast, the broad definition above captures the essence of its role within Haense. The Royal Duma’s role within Haense has changed over its lifespan. Its powers have considerably expanded from its original foundation under the first Duke of Haense, Karl Barbanov. From a small group of veteran soldiers and knights, to a congregation made up of Haeseni peerage as an advisory body, now to its existing formation; a legislative and advisory body of noble peers and elected officials that way everyone can participate in the rule of government. Duma is one of the greatest ways to get involved in the government of Haense, and is one of the most prominent and visible parts of the Haeseni government. THE LORD SPEAKER Role & Duties Seal of the Herzen of the Duma The Royal Herzen, colloquially known as the Lord / Lady Speaker, is the chief officer and presiding government official over the Royal Duma. The Speaker is generally chosen from sitting members of the Royal Duma by the Crown and is responsible for the overall intricacies of the body. The Speaker calls forth each session of the Royal Duma and is in charge of facilitating deliberation and debate during each sitting. The Speaker must also deliver legislation passed by majority in the Duma to the Crown for royal assent or veto. Once the Speaker takes their position, they are sworn to impartiality by the Crown and are forbidden from taking any political positions or ideologies, in other words, the Lord Speaker must be unbiased and neutral during his tenure in the chair. The Role of the Lord Speaker is simple, they oversee the Royal Duma in place of the Crown. In the Duma chambers, the Speaker wields the supreme authority in absence of the Crown. The Speaker moderates debate, sets Duma rules & etiquette, calls sessions, and removes unruly members from the Duma Hall (including spectators). In the Speaker’s capacity as an Aulic Councillor, they bring approved bills to the Crown to advise on the assent or veto of a passed bill. The main role of the Speaker outside of the Duma hall is to advise the Crown on Duma and peer related matters. The Speaker plays an integral role in Government-Peer relations and helps harbor fruitful conversation and lively debate over policies and the future of the Kingdom. This makes the Speaker a vital part of the government. Furthermore, they are to serve as acting palatine when the current is incapacitated or incapable of fulfilling the duties of office as of the Haurul Caezk 204.024. NOBLE PEERS Role & Responsibility The Herzenav, colloquially known as the Lord Peers, serve as one of the main groups involved within the Royal Duma. Traditionally, the body of the Duma was solely made up of Nobility, and while today that is not the case, Nobility still holds significant sway over the body. A seat in the Duma is considered a right of the Feudal Lords while also being considered a responsibility by the Crown, House Patriarchs and peers of Haense are charged with serving the Crown in the Duma through any method befitting of both parties. While normally Noble Patriarchs serve directly in each session, it is not unusual for Patriarchs to send a member of their own family, or an unrelated representative they trust to represent their values. Culturally, Nobility is still a large part of the Kingdom which is why their representation within the government is so high, however peerage only comprise half of the current representation in the Royal Duma. ELECTED OFFICIALS Role & Duties Alderman and Tribune are the elected representatives of the electorate. Both Alderman and Tribune are elected for four year terms, their duty is to serve their constituents. The position of Alderman can be taken both by a member of a noble family or a commoner, while Tribune can only be won by a commoner. These positions were added to give a voice to the common Haeseni and fair representation for all people. A large part of the role in these elected positions is representing the electorate well enough to receive another elected term. Reaching out to the people of Hanseti-Ruska is vital for all elected officials to be mindful of to garner the general opinion of the populace. Listening to your constituents opinions and wants, opposing legislation that does not favor them, supporting legislation that does, and writing legislation that's meaningful and helpful to the. These are all the duties of the elected representatives. Campaigning is a large part of an Alderman and Tribune’s career. To be elected in the first place, elected representatives must win over the people of Haense, both common and noble. Three Sectors are important to a campaign, the nobility, the commoners, and the military. Candidates must make a platform broad enough to win the support of each group, while also being specific enough to prove your campaign is not superficial. Substance and popularity can be equally as important. Conversing and winning over support of each group is very important for having a successful campaign, and writing a missive explaining your platform can be the turning point in an election. While tearing down your opponent can be a useful method of campaigning, the no-nonsense Haeseni can usually see through cheap political tactics such as mudslinging. Candidates can prove their worth on the campaign trail through common conversations, past experience, platform missives, and through candidacy debates which can also help sway the electorate to vote for you. LORD PALATINE Representing the Crown Seal of the Lord Palatine The Royal Duma is split into 3 groups: the noble peers, the elected representatives, and lastly the Lord Palatine. While nobility represents aristocratic interests and elected officials represent their electorate, both common and noble, the Lord Palatine is the representative of the Crown and his Government within Duma debate and deliberations. The Lord Palatine’s role is pertinent to the body as it gives yet another perspective and voice to deliberations of the Duma. In close votes, the Lord Palatine can be the deciding vote and voice of the government. While the Government holds only one direct seat, he can hold much sway over the success or failure of Duma legislation. LEGISLATIVE BILLS What Makes a Good Bill & Duma Protocol Legislative bills are the biggest topic in the Royal Duma, often bills have to do with a wide range of topics. Often in the past, Duma has gotten oversaturated with decadent bills that don’t address real issues that are pertinent to the kingdom. Some categories that can help legislators who are looking to create good bills are the following; Finding and amending loopholes within the Legal Codex, funding measures for much needed institutions, addressing popular cultural issues that trouble Kingdom affairs, updating previous legislation to make them more fitting for modern, contemporary concerns, creating stimulus or subsidy programs, and addressing major political issues like infrastructure, economy, and education. When writing or sponsoring legislation, there is a proper legislation formatting to follow in order to me record keeping and possible laws and legislation uniformed. This is the current bill formatting for any legislation brought to the Duma. When writing a bill, one can write alone or co-sponsor one with a colleague or fellow Duma member. A large part of Duma is the learning the lexicon and protocols that are needed when navigating the body. The Following will explain some of the Lexicon or protocol used within the Royal Duma; Roll Call - simply stated, every session of Duma begins with the calling of Roll, during which each present member must make known they are there. Point of Order - a question directed at the Speaker over the agenda of the day or possible things that the Duma may address. Motion to Table - a motion to table a bill is used when a member of Duma does not believe the bill is ready for a vote, or a vote should not occur this instant. Tabling a bill suspends a bill from current consideration and moves on to the next topic of the session. (a second motion is needed for the motion to be accepted by the Speaker.) Motion to Vote - after a debate has gone on for quite some time, a member of the Duma must call for a motion to vote on the current pending legislation. (a second motion is needed for the motion to be accepted by the Speaker.) Debate Protocol - when debating, one should always address the Speaker rather than the other members of the Duma. Members should also always consider when tensions rise during a debate, members should address their problems cordially and respectfully, as to show respect to the integrity of the august body. Moderated Debate - during moderated debate, members of the Duma must ask for permission from the Speaker to address the Duma during debate. Unmoderated Debate - during unmoderated debate, members of the Duma can speak freely during the debate, not needing permission from the Speaker to address the Duma. Voting Protocol - When voting on a bill, one should use the traditional New Marian; Da, niet, or abstain. Removal from session - If a member is acting unruly, they may be asked to leave. To show respect to the body, a member asked to leave should always agree to the Speakers request and address the issue after the Duma session with the Speaker. Vote of No Confidence - in unusual situations, votes of no confidence can be called against members of the Aulic Government, included but not limited to the Lord Speaker. Any member can call a Vote of No Confidence, but the member must have a valid reason for calling the vote, as the vote is not taken lightly. The vote does not require response from the Crown, although if the overwhelming majority of the Duma does not have faith in a position such as the Speaker, they may see their hasty removal from the position. ADVISORY RESOLUTIONS What’s the Purpose? Traditionally, the Royal Duma has served in an advisory capacity, however since the days of Marus II, the Duma has possessed legislative powers. Since then, the advisory part of the duma has fallen much to the wayside, often not being observed by the Royal Duma. Now, with Advisory Resolutions, legislative bills that do not meet standards or categories for certain bills, can be addressed with advisory resolutions. Advisory resolutions address affairs of state such as sentiments involving war, justice, and cultural values. While Advisory Resolutions hold no binding legal power, they do serve an important role in allowing the majority of the Duma to publicly address and make known their sentiments on current issues. While advisory resolutions do not require Crown assent or address, the Crown can ask for an Advisory Resolution which can publicly state the majority opinion of the Crown’s legislative assembly. HOW TO GET INVOLVED? The Royal Duma has many opportunities for Haeseni who wish to get involved that are not privy to a seat such as the Noble Peers. People interested in getting involved can seek a job under the Lord Speaker such as a clerk. A Duma clerk gets plenty of experience in the Duma and is able to observe the intricacies of the body itself, however they spend much time writing transcripts and other missives which the Speaker requires. They also are assigned to projects requested by the Speaker to help them get involved in the kingdom. Clerks can request lessons from the Speaker, but most lessons are reserved for people who seek to be wards under the Speaker. A recently new addition to the Duma is the “Adjudicator” role, which serves as someone to hold debates in the duma hall outside of Duma itself. Another way to get involved is to run for an elected position as mentioned above in the elected representative section. If you are worried that your lack of name recognition renders you likely to lose the election, reach out to the Noble Patriarchs of Haense and ask if they wish to be represented in the Royal Duma, this is how the Great Statesman Terrence May started! A humble representative from Ayr turned Haeseni political statesman renowned and respected in his work in government. If you are too young to have a seat within the Duma, you can always seek out the Speaker and ask to be their ward, you can learn much from being a ward of the Speaker and get to observe the Royal Duma at work. There are many ways to get involved in the Royal Duma, don’t be afraid to get involved! [ If your interested in getting involved in the Royal Duma, reach out to eryane#7445 ] [ Written by @Drew2_dude ] Her Excellency Irena Ruthern Lady Speaker of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

Amended to include changes pursuant to 2 assented bills;

VE GELTENKAROS BENSK THE GOLDEN CROW BANK KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE TREASURER On this 7th of Tov and Yermey of 352ES INTRODUCTION The Golden Crow Bank (Naumariav: Ve Geltenkaros Bensk) established by the Golden Crow Banking Act 352ES is the state-regulated bank of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska that serves to offer citizens tax-free storage of Mina in exchange for Haenzikrawn - Haeseni currency that acts as a receipt for Mina stored in the Bank, can be used to pay taxes in the City of Karosgrad and traded as wages. In accordance with the Golden Crow Banking Act, the exchange and value of Mina and Haenzikrawn shall be regulated by the Office of the Treasurer. This missive shall be a guidance document for citizens explaining the functioning of the Golden Crow Bank. KRAWN TYPES The Golden Crow Banking Act establishes six types of Haenzikrawn, or simply ‘Krawns’, which act as a receipt exchanged for Mina stored with the Golden Crow Bank. The six types of Krawns are as follows: Copper Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Marius I on one side and the City of St. Karlsburg on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 5 Mina; Bronze Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Stefan I on one side and the City of Alban on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 10 Mina; Iron Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Robert I on one side and the Red City of Markev on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 25 Mina; Silver Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Andrik III on one side and the City of New Reza on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 50 Mina; Gold Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Josef I on one side and the City of Karosgrad on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 100 Mina; Black Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Saint Karl on one side and the City of Siegrad on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 500 Mina. INSTRUCTION Mina can be stored with the Bank by purchasing any of the above Krawns at the Bank’s premises in the City of Karosgrad, and customers shall receive Krawns corresponding to the value of the Mina stored. For example, a customer may purchase four Iron Krawns worth a total of one-hundred Mina. These Iron Krawns then act as receipts for the Mina stored; at any time, the customer can return to the Bank and exchange these four Iron Krawns to retrieve their one-hundred Mina stored by the Bank, which is not subject to any tax. These Krawns can also be used to pay property taxes, wages, and may be accepted by some shops as valid tender. Note that Gold Krawns and Black Krawns, owing to their high value, can only be purchased by arranging a meeting with the Royal Treasurer or an appropriate agent. Copper, Bronze, Iron and Silver Krawns can be purchased from the Bank’s premises in the City of Karosgrad. All Krawns can, however, be purchased and exchanged with the Royal Treasurer if of preference to the customer. [[As a brief OOC note, Copper - Silver Krawns can be purchased from autoshop stalls set up in the Bank in Karosgrad. These Krawns, which are renamed RP items, can be sold back to the autoshop in return for the Mina stored. Note that each Krawn is marked with the year it was minted - for example, it will have ‘340ES’ in the name and description. Your Krawn must be sold back to the stall with the corresponding year, because each stack of Krawn is technically a different item. To demonstrate, the Copper Krawn stall in the bank will sell 5 stacks of Copper Krawns, but each stack has a different year in the title, ranging from 340ES-344Es. If you buy 10 Krawns with the year 340ES in the name, you must sell these Krawns back to the 340ES stack to get your Mina. The 341ES, 342Es, 343ES and 344ES stacks will not buy 340ES coins, and vice versa. Additionally, be very careful not to place the Krawns; renamed items lose their name, description and signature when placed. Because Krawns are renamed buttons, they will become normal buttons when placed, and unable to be traded back for Mina or used to pay taxes. The Bank will not refund Krawns that are accidentally placed and turned into normal buttons, so be careful.]] IV JOVEO MAAN His Excellency, Edvard Amador HKML Royal Treasurer of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

On this 18th day of Tov and Yermey of 352ES, the Crown does grant assent to the Golden Crow Bank Act 352ES.

JURASZ VE KOENGZ DUMA THE GOLDEN CROW BANK ACT 352ES KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Legislative Bill of the Royal Duma Assented on this 25th day of Tov and Yermey of 352ES Preamble As the Haeseni people face new economic challenges upon the newfoundland of Almaris, there exists a need for the Crown and his Aulic Government to facilitate the adaptation to this new climate. In pursuit of this, the Golden Crow Bank (Naumariav: Ve Geltenkaros Bensk) shall be established to store Mina without fee or taxation in exchange for the currency of Haeseni ‘Krawns’ (Naumariav: Haenzikrawn), which shall be used to pay property taxes and as receipt for stored Mina. Article I: Regulation The Golden Crow Bank shall be state-owned by the Crown and governed by the Office of the Treasurer; The Office of the Treasurer shall ensure the efficient functioning of the Golden Crow Bank, sufficient stock of Haenzikrawn and secure storage of Mina; The Office of the Treasurer shall be responsible for the minting of currency in according with Article III; The exchange rate of Mina to Haenzikrawn may only be altered by the Crown at the advice of the Office of the Treasurer. The Office of the Treasurer may, in extraordinary circumstances, temporarily suspend purchase of Haenzikrawn, exchange of and storage of Mina if the Royal Treasury is placed under strain. Article II: Mina Storage The Golden Crow Bank shall safely retain Mina in exchange for Haenzikrawn; No fees shall be levied on Mina stored with the Golden Crow Bank; Haenzikrawn can be exchanged for the original Mina investment at any time subject to an enactment of Article I Section 5 by the Office of the Treasurer. Article III: Haenzikrawn Mina stored in the Golden Crow Bank shall be marked by a receipt of Haenzikrawn; Hanezikrawn shall be exchanged in six different amounts: Copper Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Marius I on one side and the City of St. Karlsburg on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 5 Minas; Bronze Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Stefan I on one side and the City of Alban on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 10 Minas; Iron Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Robert I on one side and the Red City of Markev on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 25 Minas; Silver Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Andrik III on one side and the City of New Reza on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 50 Minas; Gold Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Koeng Josef I on one side and the City of Karosgrad on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 100 Minas; Black Haenzikrawn, bearing the face of Saint Karl on one side and the City of Siegrad on the other, marked with the year of minting, shall be valued at 500 Minas. IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR His Royal Majesty, Josef I, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Chatnik, Nenzing, Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

((Credit to @yopplwasupxxx for the format)) “Fitsk dlum ze Birodal” Motto of the Office of the Lord Marshal ‘To Fight for the Realm’ THE LORD MARSHALS OF HAENSE, LORD COMMANDERS OF THE CROWN Est. 131 E.S. | 1578 A.H. Or, A STUDY INTO THE LORD MARSHALS OF HAENSE BY SIR VIKTOR KORTREVICH & LADY MARGOT ROBERTS Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing --- The LORD MARSHAL (New Marian: HAUCKOMANDANT), or officially known as the LORD MARSHAL AND LORD COMMANDER OF THE CROWN, is the commanding member who holds the authority over the Kingdom’s military orders, second only to the Sovereign of Haense, and leads the realm as the of Head of Defense of the Haeseni realm. Historically, the Lord Marshal is entrusted in the safeguard of the Kingdom and the Sovereign's subjects. The most likely candidate for designation has typically been from Haense’s military order which hosts the Kingdom's soldiers. In most cases, those born of nobility have held the seat although there have been cases where members of the gentry have also held the seat. Historically, since the establishment of the position, most marshals are attributed with extensive military backgrounds prior to their ascension to Marshalship. The reconstruction and growth of the Kingdom’s military structure took place extensively from 298 E.S. to 329 E.S. under Lord Erwin Barclay’s tenure, which still sees present usage to the present day. There has been a trend since the first Lord Marshal where the vast majority of Lord Marshals have belonged to certain nobilital families, from Kovachev, Vanir, Othaman, Ruthern, Stafyr, Kortrevich to Barclay. As of 329 E.S., three officeholders have died in office (IV, IX and X), one removed from battle or injuries sustained in battle (VII), eight officeholders have been removed after resignation (III, VI, VIII, XI, XIV, XV, XVI and XVII), two under political obligations to the Crown (I and XII) and three by way of Crown removal (II, V and XIII). The office holder is distinguished by the blade of Saint Karl of Haense, carried only by the Lord Marshal, and traditionally holds symbolic command over military ceremonies. The reign of King Petyr I saw the creation of the office of the Lord Marshal which has since been occupied by fifteen different officeholders stretching across the reigns of seventeen Haeseni monarchs. Prior to such creation, the Sovereign of Haense held sole command over the Kingdom’s military orders; although at times such command was entrusted to a senior military officer. Notable office holders include Lord Jan Kovachev (I), Lord Rhys Ruthern (VIII), Lord Otto Kortrevich (XI), Lord Wilheim Barclay (XIII) and Lord Erwin Barclay (XIV). Seal of the Lord Marshal --- Synopsis of Haense’s Military Orders The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska has established seven military orders since the unification of the crowns of Hanseti and Ruska. Historically, the first military order established by the dual monarchy can be traced back to the year 131 E.S. under the reign of King Petyr I., this order was titled as the Order of the Golden Crow. Since the dissolvement of the Order of the Golden Crow by Lord Marshal Rhys var Ruthern and King Sigmar I in the year 223 E.S., the Highlandic state has seen the formation of six military institutions under the directive of six separate administrations; King Marus I, King Sigmar I, King Robert I, King Marus II, King Andrik III and King Sigmund II. Order of the Golden Crow, est. 126 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeno ag ve Aranyer Karos), or officially known as the Military Order of the Golden Crow, was founded by King Petyr I of Haense following the House of Barbanov’s inheritances of the Duchy of Carnatia. As a result, Duke Petyr; later known as King Petyr I, refounded the Order of the Golden Crow to stand again as the protectors of the Barbanov line and its subjects. The Order saw dissolution after twenty-eight years of existence following the establishment of the Order of the Royal Hansetic Army. (154 E.S.) Order of the Royal Hansetic Army, est. 154 E.S. (New Marian: Oredeno ag ve Royel Hanzetic Vojshka), or officially known as the Military Order of the Royal Hansetic Army, was founded by Lord Marshal Rory Othaman under the reign of King Marus I of Haense. Following the dissolution of the Order of the Golden Crow. (154 E.S.) The Order was structured into several regiments to optimize administration and lead troops into battle, more specifically to handle growing tensions with the House of Brawm. The Order saw dissolution following the establishment of the first iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. (223 E.S.) 1st Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, est. 223 E.S. (New Marian: Wszyr Ordeno ag ve Hausarrandz ag Zaint Karl), or officially known as the First Military Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, was founded by Lord Marshal Rhys var Ruthern under the reign of King Sigmar I of Haense following the dissolution of the Order of the Royal Hansetic Army (223 E.S.). After the decentralized tendencies that were brought by the previous military installment, by the will of the people, the Lord Marshal constructed the Kingdom’s first Brotherhood of Saint Karl. Following disorganization matured by then Lieutenant Sergei Stafyr, the Order saw dissolution following the resulted establishment of the first iteration of the Order of the Haeseni Royal Army. (244 E.S.) 1st Order of the Haeseni Royal Army, est. 244 E.S. (New Marian: Wszyr Ordeno ag ve Haenzi Royel Vojshka), or officially known as the First Military Order of the Haeseni Royal Army, was founded by Lord Marshal Henrik Kovachev under the reign of King Robert I of Haense following the dissolution of the Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl (244 E.S.). The Order was structured similarly to the Order of the Royal Hansetic Army without the addition of regimental structuring. Throughout its existence, the Army maintained King Robert I’s peaceful reign through till his death in the year 260 E.S. The Order saw dissolution following King Marus II’s ascension to the throne which by extension saw the establishment of the second iteration of the Haeseni Royal Army. (263 E.S.) 2nd Order of the Haeseni Royal Army, est. 263 E.S. (New Marian: Zwien Ordeno ag ve Haenzi Royel Vojskhka), or officially known as the Second Military Order of the Haeseni Royal Army, was founded by Lord Marshal Otto Kortrevich under the reign of King Marus II of Haense following the dissolution of the 1st Order of the Haeseni Royal Army (263 E.S.). The Order was structured near identically to its precursor with the addition of nobilital levies. Throughout the War of the Two Emperors, the military installment saw both successes and failures which prompted its inevitable dissolution and the establishment of the second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. (278 E.S.) 2nd Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, est. 278 E.S. (New Marian: Zwien Ordeno Hausarrandz ag Zaint Karl), or officially known as the Second Military Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, was founded by Lord Marshal Otto Alimar under the reign of King Andrik III of Haense following the dissolution of the 2nd Order of the Haeseni Royal Army (278 E.S.). The Order returned to its initial iteration established by Lord Marshal Rhys var Ruthern fifty-five years ago. Which saw reintroduction to three chapters; Crow, Destrier, Black Cross. The Order inevitably saw dissolution following the Kingdom’s direction towards a more centralized militant body, in the year 317 E.S. The order was dissolved and the third iteration of the Order of the Haeseni Royal Army was established. (317 E.S.) 3rd Order of the Haeseni Royal Army, est. 317 E.S. (New Marian: Dres Ordeno ag ve Haenzi Royel Vojskhka), or officially known as the Second Military Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, was founded by Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay under the reign of King Sigmund II of Haense following the dissolution of the 2nd Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl (317 E.S.). This Order has since existed through the reigns of both King Sigmund II and currently Josef I, since its establishment, it has been effective in the safeguard of the Haeseni demesne through conflicts with the Scyflings and the Inferi. The order was dissolved and the third iteration of the Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl was established following the resignation of Lord Marshal Friedrich Barclay and the appointment of Lord Marshal Ailred Ruthern (378 E.S.) 3rd Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, est. 378 E.S. (New Marian: Dres Ordeno Hausarrandz ag Zaint Karl), or officially known as the Third Military Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, was founded by Lord Marshal Ailred Ruthern under the reign of King Heinrik II of Haense following the dissolution of the 3rd Order of the Haeseni Royal Army (378 E.S.). The Order returned to its former iteration established by Lord Marshal Rhys var Ruthern one-hundred and fifty-five years ago. This iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, while youthful in its establishment, takes cues from past iterations and sufficiently resolves many flaws that existed in both the first and second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. --- I HAUCKOMANDANT Ser Osgod Colborn Sir Osgod Colborn 131 E.S. - 135 E.S. | 1578 A.H. - 1582 A.H. @Birdman Monarch(s): Petyr I A renowned veteran of Johannian wars and most notably in the Riga War. He served in the Gold Corps and resided in the Duchy of Carnatia, serving alongside Duke Jan Kovachev and Petyr Barbanov, who later became the first king of Hanseti-Ruska. He was skilled in infantry and light cavalry, bringing to the field his knowledge of martial logistics in the critical periods of the 1500s. He also served in the Krajian Rebellion, commanding forces to repel the Anarchy Period under Emperor John II of Oren. He was later appointed the first Lord Marshal under King Petyr I and served to slowly reform the martial levies among the noble houses. --- II HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Brynden Vanir, 2nd Margravir van Vaziland Lord Brandon Vanir, 2nd Margrave of Vasiland 135 E.S. - 151 E.S. | 1582 A.H. - 1598 A.H. @Assassinofawsome Monarch(s): Andrik II, Marus I Brynden Vanir (Common: Brandon Vanir) was appointed by King Andrik II. Considered a favorite of Andrik, his appointment and competence was contested by his peers. After successfully rebuffing critics, Lord Vanir was instrumental in King Andrik’s Deep Cold Uprising in 139 being the only noble patriarch to declare support of the movement. Following the execution of King Andrik II by the Holy Orenian Empire, Brynden was castigated for mobilizing his levy. For his transgression, the Lord Vanir had his right hand removed, a symbolic gesture to punish his actions for raising arms against the Empire. He was subsequently removed from office by King Marus I after failing to fulfill royal reforms and for mismanagement of the war budget. --- III HAUCKOMANDANT Rory Othaman, Arzbischop var Joren Rory Othaman, Archbishop of Jorenus 151 E.S. - 157 E.S. | 1598 A.H. - 1604 A.H. @Eddywilson2 Monarch(s): Marus I Rory Othaman (Common: Roy Othaman) served as Lord Marshal following the sacking of the Margraviate of Vasiland. During his service, he was tasked with the command of the Haeseni Royal Army amidst the growing tensions of the House of Brawm and the increasing deterioration of diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Courland. In 153, the Archbishop mobilized the army and marched with King Marus I toward Carnatia to suppress the short-lived Brawm revolt at the Siege of Houndsden. He continued to serve and is remembered for his support to declare war on the Kingdom of Courland in what became the Great Northern War. He was instrumental in the Battle of Elba and the Siege of Vasiland before resigning from his post following the surrender by King Marus I. Rory Othaman was subsequently elected High Pontiff, taking the name Owyn II. He utilized his position to critique the Kingdom of Courland and their schismatic relations. He died two years into his pontificate at the hands of undead outside of the City of Aleksandria. --- POSITION VACANT, 157 - 165 E.S. | 1604 - 1611 A.H. Marked by the government-in-exile due to the expulsion of the Haeseni following the defeat in the Great Northern War, no Lord Marshal was officially appointed until the restoration of the House of Barbanov after the victory at the Second Battle of the Rothswood. --- IV HAUCKOMANDANT Ser Cullen Valerin Sir Cullen Valerin 164 E.S. - 175 E.S. | 1611 A.H. - 1622 A.H. @blago Monarch(s): Stefan I Ser Cullen Valerin (Common: Sir Cullen Valerin) was a close confidant of King Stefan I and served as an important figure in the revitalization of the Haeseni forces following the restoration of the House of Barbanov. A frequent face in Alban, Ser Cullen was renowned for his equally amiable demeanor and martial ferocity in battle, winning various skirmishes in the service of the Kingdom of Haense and the Holy Orenian Empire. Ser Cullen presided over increased recruitment levels for the Haeseni royal forces, repelling incursions by pagan armies in the east, and his rapid fortification of Alban’s borders following the reconstruction of the Haense capital. --- V HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Viktor Kovachev, 10th Herzen van Karnatiya Lord Victor Kovacs, 10th Duke of Carnatia 175 E.S. - 200 E.S. | 1622 A.H. - 1647 A.H. @Gilded Monarch(s): Stefan I, Otto I, Otto II, Otto III Vikor Kovachev (Common: Victor Kovacs) served as Lord Marshal under four kings, following a storied career of martial service within his family name. A legitimized son, Viktor Kovachev began his career as a knight in the Golden Gryphon in the service of King Marus I until his elevation to the highest ranks of the Haeseni military. His term was defined by many crises including the usurpation of the Sixth Empire, the rise of the Pertinaxi Empire, the War of the Beards, and the suppression of heathenry in the Third Crusade, and the increasing activity of banditry. Later in his career, he engaged in frequent clashes with the Aulic Government. Lord Viktor Kovachev grew unfavorably with the Crown, and after disagreeing toward military reforms promulgated by Prince Robert Sigismund’s Palatinial Government, Viktor was dismissed from his duties. --- VI HAUCKOMANDANT Ser Geralt Rauen Sir Gerald Rough 200 E.S. - 208 E.S. | 1647 A.H. - 1655 A.H. @Pureimp10 Monarch(s): Otto III Biography: ‘Haeseni People; Geralt Rauen’ (236 E.S.) Ser Geralt Rauen (Common: Sir Gerald Rough) was a Haeseni knight and Lord Marshal during the entirety of the reign of King Otto III. His service was defined by the Czena Conflict between the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna and the entente between the Kingdom of Haense, Duchy of Curon, and the Kingdom of Santegia. He commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Czena allies. Geralt is remembered for his leadership during the Second Battle of Stallion’s Hill where the Czena forces won a decisive victory against the Renatian terrorists. After Otto III’s passing from the plague, he retired and began to explore the Yatl wastelands, conceiving many illegitimate children who created villages in his name. Some of his descendants followed in his path, notably the Marian knight Viktor Rauen. --- VII HAUCKOMANDANT Aeternius van Metterden Harren of Metterden 208 E.S. - 223 E.S. | 1655 A.H. - 1670 A.H. @seannie Monarch(s): Karl II Biography: ‘Historical Figure of the Year’ (319 E.S.) Aeternius (Common: Harren) served as Lord Marshal during the pivotal years following a contentious conflict during the Czena Conflict. Inheriting the military and diplomatic tensions between the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna and the Kingdom of Haense, Aeternius was tasked with mobilizing the Haeseni forces in the newly created United Southern Alliance composed Kingdom of Haense, Duchy of Curon, the Silver State of Haelun’or, the Snow Elves, and the Frostbeard Clan. --- VIII HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Rhys var Ruthern, Herzen van Vidaus Lord Reece Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus 223 E.S. - 240 E.S. | 1670 A.H. - 1687 A.H. @Imperium Monarch(s): Sigmar I, Robert I Biography: ‘The Life of Rhys Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus’ (346 E.S.) Rhys var Ruthern (Common: Reece Ruthern) served during the institution of the first Brotherhood of Saint Karl, a devotional army in the namesake of Saint Karl Barbanov. His term was marked as an important revitalization of the Haeseni martial sector. He became greatly involved during the southern invasions of the Vaeyl. The Brotherhood saw increasing levels of recruitment. By the late 1670s, he became subject to much scrutiny after reports by the Hansetian Republican Army exposed significant levels of demonic activity within the officer ranks of the Brotherhood. His cooperation with Lord Palatine Robert Sigismund in expelling the demons in the army allowed a return to normalcy. Lord Ruthern retired from military service and opted to enter a life of politics. After a short campaign for the Imperial Parliament, he succeeded Robert Sigismund as the leader of the Imperial Common Civic Party. --- IX HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Henrik II Kovachev, 15th Herzen van Karnatiya Lord Henry Kovacs, 15th Duke of Carnatia 240 E.S. - 249 E.S. | 1687 A.H. - 1696 A.H. @Poor_Fellow Monarch(s): Robert I Henrik II Kovachev (Common: Henry Kovacs) served during the institution of the first Haeseni Royal Army. His service was defined by the Third Atlas Coalition War and the waning years of the Vaeyl War. He commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Imperial allies. Henrik is remembered for his leadership during the Siege of Kal’Tarak, where the Allied forces won a decisive victory against the Anti-Empire coalition. Lord Kovachev died at the hands of Vaeyl insurgents which led Lord Stafyr to succession of the vacant position. --- X HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Sergei Stafyr, 2nd Bezkomit van Grauspin Lord Sergius Stafyr, 2nd Viscount of Grauspin 249 E.S. - 259 E.S. | 1696 A.H. - 1706 A.H. @sandey0000 Monarch(s): Robert I Sergei Stafyr (Common: Sergius Stafyr) was a Haeseni lord and Lord Marshal under the reign of King Robert I. His term was marked as a significant decline of the Haeseni martial sector during the waning years of King Robert I’s reign. After succeeding Lord Henrik’s successful term, Lord Sergei unfortunately presided over decreased recruitment efforts for the Haeseni royal forces. Over time the Haeseni populace grew dissatisfied with Lord Stafyr’s lacking tenure as Lord Marshal, which shortly followed in his assassination by unknown assailants. --- XI HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Otho Kortrevich, 1st Bossir van Koravia Lord Otto Kortrevic, 1st Baron of Koravia 259 E.S. - 277 E.S. | 1706 A.H. - 1724 A.H. @Quinn275 Monarch(s): Robert I, Marus II, Andrik III Biography: ‘The Life of Otto Kortrevich’ (331 E.S.) Otho Kortrevich (Common: Otto Kortrevic) was appointed by King Robert I. Regarded as a close confidant of Robert’s. Lord Kortrevich was instrumental during the War of the Two Emperors, seeing through the dissolution of the defunct first iteration of the Haeseni Royal Army and establishing the second iteration of the Haeseni Royal Army in its place. He victoriously commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Orenian forces; most notably his command at the Battle of Upper Rodenberg. During his administration, the Royal Army saw increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom. As a co-signer to the Treaty of Reza, he later helped transition the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to a new militant administration. Through his directive, he designated Marian Knights, Ser Wilheim Barclay and Ser Thomas Raleigh to the posts of Commandant. After the years succeeding the war against the Imperium Renatum, Lord Otto aided in the later establishment of the second iteration of the Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl before willingly resigning as Lord Marshal. As a result he assumed the role of Commandant, and continued his service through to 299 E.S., formally retiring from military service at the age of sixty-eight. --- XII HAUCKOMANDANT Prinzen Otho Alimar, 3rd Hauchprinzen van Muldav Prince Otto Alimar, Grand Prince of Muldav 277 E.S. - 281 E.S. | 1724 A.H. - 1728 A.H. @Pureimp10 Monarch(s): Andrik III Biography: ‘The Life of Otto Alimar’ (318 E.S.) Otho Alimar (Common: Otto Alimar) was appointed by King Andrik III, following the resignation of Lord Otto Kortrevich. After the ravaging War of the Two Emperors, Prince Otto was tasked with the establishment of the second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl which saw the removal of nobilital levies from being raised and the return to the ways of old set by Rhys var Ruthern in the first iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. The Grand Prince of Muldav willingly resigned from the position which led to the transition of Wilheim Barclay to the position of Lord Marshal. --- XIII HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Wilheim Barclay, 1st Bossir van Freising Lord William Barclay, 1st Baron of Freising 281 E.S. - 298 E.S. | 1728 A.H. - 1745 A.H. @MadOne Monarch(s): Andrik III Wilheim Barclay (Common: William Barclay) was a Haeseni knight, Haeseni lord and Lord Marshal under the reign of King Andrik III. He served during the institution of the second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. His term was marked as an important continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout both The Three-Month War and The Troubles. He victoriously commanded various battles, collaborating closely with both the Kaedreni and Curonia; most notably his command at the Battle of Upper Rodenberg. During his administration, the Brotherhood continued to see increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom. Later in his career, he engaged in frequent clashes with the Aulic Government. Lord Barclay grew unfavorably with the Crown, and after disagreeing toward military reforms promulgated by Lord Markus Kortrevich’s Palatinial Government, Wilheim was dismissed from his duties and succeeded by his eldest son, Lieutenant Erwin Barclay. --- XIV HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Erwin Barclay, 1st Herzen van Reinmar Lord Erwin Barclay, 1st Duke of Reinmar 298 E.S. - 329 E.S. | 1745 A.H. - 1776 A.H. @Miniguy15736 Monarch(s): Andrik III, Andrik IV, Sigmund II Erwin Barclay (Common: Erwin Barclay) succeeded his father as Lord Marshal in a career spanning over three decades, the longest serving occupant to date. His term is marked by the reformation of the Second Brotherhood of Saint Karl into the Haeseni Royal Army, significant growth of the military recruitment levels, and the development of military training toward a national cultural standard of Haeseni militarism and Biharism. Lord Barclay led the military through many conflicts, commanding forces during the progression of the Rubern War, eventually aiding the annexation of the Ruberni land lost during the War of Two Emperors. During the interwar periods, Lord Barclay was instrumental in rebuffing highwaymen within the kingdom’s border with a robust plan of military fortifications and patrols. During the invasion of the Scyfling forces, Erwin presided over one of the deadliest conflicts in Haeseni history, suffering many losses as the progression of the Scyflings proceeded over eight years. Lord Barclay was honored for his service in the realm, being inducted into the first Class of 322 E.S. into the Order of Queen Maya and Lily, recognized as a Hauckossar for his services to the country by King Sigmund II. Highly regarded by his contemporaries in the Aulic Government and by his successors, Erwin is recognized as one of the most consequential figures on the life of Haeseni military history and culture. --- XV HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Manfred Barclay, 2nd Herzen van Reinmar Lord Manfred Barclay, 2nd Duke of Reinmar 329 E.S. - 358 E.S. | 1776 A.H. - 1805 A.H. @Coolcod77 Monarch(s): Josef I Manfred Barclay (Common: Manfred Barclay) succeeded his father as the Lord Marshal in a career spanning nearly three decades, the second-longest serving occupant to date. His term was marked as a continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout both the years following Haense’s breach into independence and the Inferi Invasion. He triumphantly commanded various battles, collaborating closely with both the Norlanders and the Urugani. During the latter half of his administration, the Royal Army saw increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom. Later in his career, Lord Barclay opted to resign from his post to allow for his eldest son, Friedrich Barclay to assume the mantle of Marshalship. Lord Barclay was honored for his service in the realm, being inducted into the fifth Class of 358 E.S. into the Order of Queen Maya and Lily, recognized as a Valtakossar for his services to the country by Prince-Regent Heinrik. --- XVI HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Friedrich Barclay, 3rd Herzen van Reinmar Lord Fredrick Barclay, 3rd Duke of Reinmar 358 E.S. - 378 E.S. | 1805 A.H. - 1825 A.H. @ColdestPepsi Monarch(s): Josef I, Heinrik II Friedrich Barclay (Common: Fredrick Barclay) succeeded his father as the Lord Marshal in a career spanning twenty-years. His portion of the Barclay Marshalship consisted of the continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout the waning years of King Josef’s reign and the blossoming of King Heinrik’s reign. As is the case with every Lord Marshal, conflict is bound to be inflicted upon the Hauckomandant (Common: Lord Marshal), the fourth Barclay Marshal was no exception to conflict. He fastidiously maintained order amongst the Haeseni Royal Army throughout the Red Diet, during all of King Heinrik II’s assasination attempts and the savage Rimetroll War, which lasted a number of years. All in all, throughout the two-decade long career of Friedrich Barclay as the sixteenth Lord Marshal of Haense, the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska remained safeguarded by the Haeseni Royal Army which was headed by the Ducal Barclay patriarch. In the latter part of his tenure, Marshal Barclay reformed the Haeseni Royal Army by installing the long-awaited troupe system. In addition to such reforms, he also aided in penning the reforms of the 3rd iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, which would see enactment under his successor Lord Marshal Ailred Ruthern. --- XVII HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Ailred Ruthern, 7th Herzen van Vidaus Lord Ailred Ruthern, 7th Duke of Vidaus 378 E.S. - 398 E.S. | 1825 A.H. - 1845 A.H. @biggestdon Monarch(s): Heinrik II, Sigmund III Biography in Progress. --- XVIII HAUCKOMANDANT Herzen Johann Barclay, 5th Herzen van Reinmar Lord Johann Barclay, 5th Duke of Vidaus 398 E.S. - Present | 1845 A.H. - Present @Frymark Monarch(s): Sigmund III Current Incumbent.

THE ROYAL ARMY OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA HIS ROYAL MAJESTY’S 3RD ARMY OF HAENSE “Ea byk zwem zanyotsk ter ea byk denpetravesk.” "I would have perished had I not persisted." The 3rd Royal Army of Hanseti-Ruska, colloquially termed the Haeseni Royal Army or "HRA", is the military force which protects the entirety of the Haeseni realm, from the snow clad mountain ranges and rolling northern valleys to the lower riverlands. Despite being centered in the Hanseti-Ruskan capital of Karosgrad, the Haense Royal Army are posted all throughout the Kingdom and along the most travelled roads and the established Haeseni trade routes. The success of the Haense Royal Army is owed to the military excellence of the Hanso-Ruskan culture, an art that has been perfected throughout the four centuries that the Kingdom has endured. THE OTHAMANIC DOCTRINE The Haense Royal Army deploying out of New Reza during the Scyfling Invasion, 1770. C. 1772, by Alexandria Karina Wick [art by @UnBaed] The Tablet of Tenets that govern the conduct of the men and women of the Haeseni Royal Army, and from where there honour derives. I: You shall hold no other allegiance, and be pure to your oath. Be not corruptible. II: Be calm, strong, polite, and resolute. Show valor in the field, and chivalry at home. III: Never surrender yourself nor your brothers; bring your honor, or death. IV: Triumph through discipline. Submit to this law; First my orders, then myself. V: Grasp the purpose of each duty, so you may one day take up the torch of leadership. VI: Against an honorable foe, fight with chivalry, but to the dishonorable, extend no quarter. VII: Keep true to your people. Offer your life in place of theirs. VIII: Be strong, true, and loyal to his Majesty and the Haense Royal Army. BROTHERHOOD OF SAINT KARL The battered Krag following The Sack of Vjorhelm, C. 1640, by Karl Rauen The Army consists only of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, which makes up the entirety of the Haense Royal Army’s infantry.. The lower echelons of the Army throughout the divisions are dressed in chain and light plate, primarily tasked with skirmishing and policing duties. The weathered veterans, however, are armored in heavier plate and mail, acting as a heavy infantry wall to coming assaults and charges. The Army also acts as the Kingdom’s policing force during peace times, tasked with upholding the Haurul Caezk, the lawbook of the Haeseni realm, and the King’s decrees. Knights of the Crow are required to serve in the Haeseni Royal Army to achieve their knighthood, however their rank and honour of Knight does not affect their standing, duties nor position with the Army. RANKS Haeseni infantry holding against Scyfling invaders at the Great Battle of the North c. 1775 “The man who runs from his enemy lives to see another day. The man who dies for his cause lives forever.” Osgod Colborn at the Battle of Curon Forest, 1580 Ranks of Command GREAT CROWN COMMANDANT | HAUCHKOSSIN is the commanding head of the combined forces, a rank held in concert with the Palatine of the Realm, making both the Great Crown Commandant the highest politician and general in the realm, second only to His Majesty as King of the realm. The Great Crown Commandant serves as Marshal of all forces, and while a majority of actual command is arbitrated to the lessers of officership, the Great Crown Commandant holds the highest degree of power among the armed forces. An authority rarely used, only to ensure stability in tumultuous events. He wields the iconic silver bulava and is allowed to display the Karovic Baton upon their heraldry. The current Great Crown Commandant is Sir Konstantin Wick [Xarkly] LORD MARSHAL | HAUCHMARSKYAL is the penultimate authority of the military, chief general of His Majesty’s armed forces, and in the logiics of the central Royal Army, is de facto first-in-command of all military affairs. It is therefore expected that the Marskyal organizes the majority of duties and tasks to be dispatched to lesser officers, as well as coordinating the establishment of garrisons, patrols, training exercises and other large scale operations. The Hauchmarskyal also serves on His Majesty’s Aulic Council, being held privy to the inner machinations of the Realm. The current Hauchmarskyal is Manfred Barclay, The Duke of Reinmar [Coolcod77] CAPTAIN | OBERNIK is a commissioned officer awarded his own command. Captains often hold considerable sway within His Majesty’s forces, oftentimes dictating the state of morale within the ranks. Stationed within the central command of the Army they are tasked with the directing, arming, maintenance, and training of His Majesty’s forces. LIEUTENANT | LEYTNANT is a soldier who has proven a step above his peers. A Leytnant is an example of duty, diligence, competency, and a passion to serve. They are to oversee the behavior of their subordinates beneath them and assist any of their superior officers. Ranks of Foot "You are Brothers now. Trust the man to your right and to your left, and be ready to give your life for him, for he would do the same without question." Tarcell Othaman, 1502 SERGEANT | SERZHANT is the toughest of the enlisted men. As a veteran of various battles and wars, they are no stranger to combat, and have earned the respect that comes with the rank. They are armed with the finest equipment, and are expected to take active leadership roles in the Army through training, patrols, and upkeep of the men. ARMIGER | BRUSTYA is the veteran of the Army, who neither seek further promotions, or are incapable of receiving such. They typically operate in conjunctions with Sergeants, but bow to their authority in operations. Armigers are expected to lead from the front, take command in the absence of an officer, and be a role model for the men beneath him. ARMSMAN | OXTZEN is the tried and tested soldiers of the Army. Each Armsman has proven his mettle in battle, his steel sharp and his heart true. Comprising the bulk of the Army’s forces, it is from the vetted Armsmen that the leaders of tomorrow are selected, and the new steel of the North is tempered. FOOTMAN | NAUSAN consists of the bulk of the Royal Army; men who have passed their Initiate trials and have been deemed worthy by the Hauchmarskyal of being accepted as a fully fledged soldier of the Haeseni Royal Army. INITIATE | NAUMAAN is a recently volunteered or conscripted soldier, untested in battle and untrained in the art of combat. These recruits are not considered soldiers yet, and will have to undergo a series of tests and trials before they can be promoted to the rank of Footman. CADET | NAUIHAUNUV is a recently recruited soldier under the age of 15 and above the age of 11. They’re untested in battle, untrained in the art of combat and will be tutored and trained by experienced officers within the army. Cadets will be eligible to be promoted to the rank of footman once they’ve completed their training and have reached the age of maturity. Cadets will not be permitted to engage in combat till they have reached the age of 15. In some cases a cadet will be assigned a soldier to learn under, not unlike a typical squireship. Specialized Positions QUARTERMASTER is the man responsible for arming all of His Majesty’s soldiers as per their rank. The Quartermaster ensures that all soldiers requisitions are properly taken care of, as well as replacing broken or unusable equipment. FIELD MEDIC is a medically trained and certified soldier responsible for the treatement of his injured comrades within the line of duty. They answer directly to the physician, who manages and trains the field medics if necessary. PHYSICIAN is the officer responsible for the upkeep of soldiers’ health. In the case of disease or other injury from battle, the physician works tirelessly to ensure that the men receive the treatment they need. CHAPLAIN is a priest of the Church of the Canon who provides religious guidance for the soldiers in the army. Blessing men before battles, performing funeral rites and other religious ceremonies. STANDARD-BEARER | FAHNENBAR is entrusted with the sacred honor of bearing the Army’s flag into battle. A model soldier, patriot, and budding leader, these men claim the greatest glory of all, with the Army boasting only three standard bearers. PAYMENT, HONOURS AND MILITARY DECORATIONS The second Battle of the Rothswood, c. 1678 The Royal Army of Haense will house, feed and arm all soldiers regardless of rank, as well as maintain appropriate conditions according to rank and stature. Monetary payments are paid by the State on an annual basis, with the payments increasing per rank. Each soldier is to find their salaries within a deposit box of their name, in designated areas. Those who have reached the Rank of Armiger are entitled to a supplementary issue of housing from designated lands, given at the retirement of said individual. Honorably discharged soldiers are entitled to tax breaks in their properties, and discounts on many other matters. Retiring soldiers are placed into special auxiliary Regiments and will be expected to answer calls in times of enforced conscription during war. The awards and merits given by the Army are listed below: GOLDEN CROW OF VALOR, for those who performed beyond what was expected, a miracle through God in service to the Golden Crow of Haense. It is the most supreme of the medals in the Haeseni Royal Army, a medal pinned by His Majesty personally upon its recipient, and additionally granted a sum of minas. The medal is composed of a Golden Crow upon a black field. CROSS OF ST. KARL, rarely awarded and not given to those who not only simply die in battle, but only for those who die as a martyr in service of the Kingdom. It is a medal awarded posthumously to the closest of kin. It is a reminder of Saint Karl Barbanov, the progenitor of the Haeseni State. The medal is composed of a Golden Cross, with the initials K.B. inscribed onto it. CROSS OF WOLDZMIR, awarded to those who have defended their brothers in faith against tremendous odds while facing those of opposing the religion, the Cross of Woldzmir is named after the famed warrior-woman Saint Emma Vladov and her strategic prowess during the Schismatic Wars of 1490. The medal is composed of a golden Hussariyan cross on a circular white background. SPARROW’S VALOR, awarded to those who have proven capable in the ability of leading men, Sparrow’s Valor is named after Saint Thomas of Gaekrin, the once Crown Prince of Kaedrin who led countless victories in conquering the Elven State of Malinor and defending against the invading Dwarven Armies in the First Human-Dwarf War. The medal is composed of a black, flying sparrow across a yellow shield. VYDRIAN BANNER, awarded to those men who rally up and defeat a greater force against all odds. Named after the late Orenian King Andrik Vydra, who took a broken Akovian people and lead them to victory against the violent hordes of Schismatic heretics, Orcish screamers, and Dwarven legionaries, a nearly impossible accommodation to achieve but a great honor. The medal is composed of a red gryphon on a black banner ordained in gold. BULWARK OF TOBIAS, awarded to those who have shown great acts of valor during a defensive siege, the Bulwark of Tobias is named after the famous defense of Mount Augustus led by Tobias ‘Rosebud’ Carrion during the Orenian Civil War of 1456. The medal is composed of a red and black tower overlaying a grey shield background. STALWART SWORD, awarded to those who have proven themselves an outstanding and unwavering soldier when it comes to battles against threats both domestic and foreign, on any land that the Haeseni Royal Army might find themselves on. The medal is composed of a golden hilted, silver bladed sword upon a black field. INFERNAL SCOURGE, awarded to those who actively fought in the military offensive against the invading infernal forces on Arcas, leading to the complete destruction and eradication of said infernal forces. The medal is composed of a sword engulfed in golden orange flames on a dark crimson field. Domestic service decorations: LABOR ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON, for those who have worked tirelessly for the maintaining of functionality. ARMY RECRUITMENT RIBBON, for those who have actively recruited men into the Army. RESOLVE SERVICE RIBBON, for those who have served a minimum of eight years within the Army. MEDICAL AID RIBBON, for those who have provided medical aid to soldiers of the Haense Royal Army, can be awarded to both enlisted medicals and external medics. Miscellaneous service decorations: KAROSGRAD CROW, for those who have served within the city of Karosgrad, the city of crows. REZNIAN ROSE, for those who have served within the city of New or Old Reza, the former capital of Hanseti-Ruska. OATH OF SERVICE To my left I see my fellow brothers; to the right I see the same. For all in the world, we fight for the peace of this land. Through Godan, he gave us stewardship of the realm. Through stewardship, we gained the knowledge of diligence and prudence. Through diligence, we may conquer all without fault; And if I should falter in my course, send me never to the skies above. If I should succeed, bestow unto me His blessings forevermore. For, now I march into a valley through which there is no path; And the stones cascade behind me to seal my retreat. Though in this valley, I find my Brothers; Now I am named Guardian of my Homeland. Should I falter, my shield shall turn to ash; But I shall not falter. - The Oath of Saint Karl ENLISTMENT A wounded soldier at the Battle of the Wickwood c. 1768 The Army accepts all who have a desire to serve both King and Country, the one requirement being that they have seen a minimum of 15 winters. Those of younger age are to contact the marshal directly to apply for the rank of cadet. ENLISTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE 3RD ROYAL ARMY Full Name: Date of Birth Place of Birth: Address [N/A if none]: Race: Gender: Bloodline [Commoner/Noble/Former Noble/Royal]: Reason for Enlisting: [Username: ] [Discord: ]

((Credit to @yopplwasupxxx for the format)) “Va Yprezide Awvr ve Ylegizlatyre” Motto of the Office of the Lord Speaker ‘To Preside over the Legislature’ THE LORD SPEAKERS OF HAENSE, CHIEF OFFICERS OF THE CROWN Est. 234 E.S. | 1681 A.H. Or, A STUDY INTO THE LORD SPEAKERS OF HAENSE BY SIR VIKTOR KORTREVICH & GEORG ALIMAR THE YOUNGER Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing --- The LORD SPEAKER (New Marian: HERZEN), or officially known as the LORD SPEAKER AND CHIEF OFFICERS OF THE CROWN, is the ranking member who holds the authority overseeing the Kingdom’s legislature; The Royal Duma, second only to the Sovereign of Haense, and leads the realm as one of the Heads of Legislation and first aide to the Crown in all legislative manners. Historically, the Lord Speaker is entrusted in the management of the Kingdom’s Royal Duma, facilitated in the deliberation of the Duma, and for delivering legislation to the Crown of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to receive royal assent. The most likely candidate for designation has typically been among the lords of Haense or a sitting member of the Duma and confirmed by the Crown.. In most cases, those born of nobility have held the seat although there have been cases where members of the gentry have also held the seat. Historically, since the establishment of the position, most speakers are attributed with extensive legislative backgrounds prior to their ascension to Speakership. The reconstruction and growth of the Kingdom’s legislative branch took place extensively from 286 E.S. to 306 E.S. under Sigmar Baruch’s tenure. There has been a trend since the second Lord Speaker where the vast majority of Lord Speakers have belonged to certain nobilital families, from Alimar, Vyronov, Stafyr to Baruch. As of 377 E.S., two office holders have died in office (VI and XI) and eight under political obligations to the Crown (I, II, III, IV, V, VII, IX and X) and one after being removed by the Crown (VIII). The office holder is distinguished by the gavel of Speaker Edward Morris, carried only by the Lord Speaker, and traditionally holds symbolic command during the annual duma meetings. The reign of King Marius II saw the creation of the office of the Lord Speaker which has since been occupied by ten different officeholders stretching across the reigns of six Haeseni monarchs. Prior to such creation, the Palatine of Haense upheld the Kingdom’s ‘advisory’ duma; although at times such command was entrusted to a trusted Haeseni legislature. Notable office holders include Edward Morris (I), Georg Alimar (II), Sigmar Baruch (V) and Henrik Vanir (VI). Seal of the Lord Speaker --- Structure of the Royal Duma The HERZEN OF THE ROYAL DUMA, or colloquially known as the SPEAKER OF THE DUMA, is the presiding officer of the Duma. The Herzen is typically chosen from among the lords of Haense or a sitting member of the Duma and confirmed by the Crown. They are responsible for calling forth sessions during each term and facilitate the deliberation of the Duma, and for delivering legislation to the Crown of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to receive royal assent. Unlike the rest of their peers in the assembly, the Herzen is forbidden to adopt any formal political stance and must be ideologically neutral during their tenure in office (though exceptions have existed). As of 397, all Herzens have come from nobility, gentry or noble bastardy and three officeholders have ascended to the Palatinate or held the title in conjunction with being Lord Palatine (II, II, and IV). There have been both men and women Herzens, with nine being male (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, X and XI) and two being female (VII and IX). The HERZENAV, or Lord Peers, are members who sit in the Royal Duma by right of their birth as vassals under the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The patriarch of each noble family is afforded a seat on the Royal Duma, and in addition may appoint a designated representative of their fiefdom (as well as being a Haeseni citizen) to sit in their stead. The ALDERMEN, or Elected Peers, are members of the Duma, who by virtue of election, sit to represent the electorate. Alderman are afforded four year terms, and an Alderman can be either that of royal, noble, or common birth. Previously, the office of Tribune existed solely for those of common birth. However, this position was removed under Igor Kort (X). The following officials of the Royal Administration are ex officio, members of the Royal Duma: I - The Lord Palatine II - The Grand Maer The 285 ES COMMITTEE is the primary rules committee that governs the processes and structures of the Royal Duma. It is chaired by the Herzen and composed of appointed members of the Herzen to govern the legislative procedures (or standing rules) of the chambers. The BLACK BULAVA is the ceremonial mace of the Royal Duma, which is required to be present in all sittings of the Duma. The bulava represents the Duma as a constituent branch under the legitimacy of the Crown and is carried by the Lord Handler of the Bulava during the opening sessions of the Duma term. Sittings of the Duma in the absence of the bulava are considered legally unconstitutional. As stated in THE WINTER EDICT of 373 E.S the ceremony of the Bulava shall be held at every start and every end of each electoral term. Each representative is also required to wear their respective ceremonial garbs. Pursuant to the THE OSVALDIAN REFORMS of 335 E.S. the following is instituted: The LORD HANDLER serves as de-facto pro-tempore Speaker in the absence of the Lord Herzen. The Lord Handler is the only other office within the chambers that may wield the Black Bulava legally. The Lord Handler shall be elected from among the representatives of the Royal Duma by the representatives and confirmed by the Crown and the beginning of each term. The DUMA CLERKS shall be ministers who conduct assisting administrative tasks within the Royal Duma, such as record-keeping. The Duma Clerks shall be exclusively selected at the discretion of the Lord Speaker to serve the Royal Duma. The Lord Speaker shall be responsible for delegating their duties within the Duma efficiently. In pursuit of adequate protection of the representatives and observers, The ROYAL DUMA GUARD (Naumarian: Ve Duma Kursain) shall be forthwith established, the ranks of which shall be filled by soldiers of the Haense Royal Army. Ve Duma Kursain shall serve a semi-ceremonial role, tasked with guarding the chambers at all times from violent incursions and behavior. Ve Duma Kursain shall be composed of at least two veterans of the Haeseni Royal Army for the duration of a sitting of the Royal Duma and solely within the chambers of the Royal Duma. Pursuant to THE SUMMER EDICT of 365 E.S. the following is instituted: The ROYAL INQUISITOR shall be tasked with the right to summon any Aulic Councillor at his own discretion and afforded four opening questions to these at the beginning of any Duma session. The Royal Inquisitor shall be elected from among the representatives of the Royal Duma by the other representatives, and shall be confirmed by the Herzen by the beginning of each term. History of the Royal Duma The Royal Duma traces its origins to the traditional dumas of the Raevir and Raev-influenced cultures, carried over by the nascent Barbanov dynasty as a heritage of their Carrion roots. Historically, a duma was an assembly of citizens, or more specifically, the ancient Raev peasantry known as streltzy, who would congregate in order to pass common law, pass judgement on peers in cases of trial, and represent their family’s interests to the village. Over time, this evolved alongside the Raevir’s growing nobility, soon to be dominated by aristocratic landowners and powerful gentry. By the time of Karl Barbanov’s ascent as the first ‘Duke of Haense’, the duma had already taken a modern approach of an assembly of knights, and in the early history of Haense it came to be considered a body of knights and veteran soldiery, or in some cases, a war council. Come the coronation of Petyr I in Ottostadt, this body of commanders would have amassed mass lands, becoming powerful landowners in their own rights, and with their military commands they would establish themselves as Haense’s first elder nobility (this would include families such as the Kovachevs, Vanirs, and Rutherns), represented to the crown through the duma. However, until 260, the duma would lack any permanent legal body, and instead be an informal calling of the nobility and important peers when the state required it. The Royal Commission on Oversight and Reform, called by King Sigmar I in 234 (1680) set out the inquiry on establishing a branch of government to formalize the assembly of the lord peers. The commission was co-chaired by Auditor Otto Ludovar and Lord Palatine Robert Bihar. Drawing from the precedent of the kings to summon the lords for audience and oaths of fealty, the commission established a formalized body that derived legitimacy from the Crown to carry out the legislative duties of the realm as a collective institution with the vassals. The Royal Duma Charter was published and given royal assent by the following year. By 260 ES, King Marius II codified the institution of the Royal Duma with the re-promulgation of the Royal Duma Charters and the subsequent appointment of Lord Edward Morris to chair the first session as Herzen. Notable dumas held before the official adoption of the Bihar-Ludovar Articles include: The Winter Duma, or the Duma of 139 (1586) - Held by the Lords of Haense (led by Sergey I Kovachev, Duke of Carnatia); deposed King Andrik II following the Deep Cold Uprising against the Holy Orenian Empire. Duma of 145 (1592) - Held by Palatine Charles-Siguine, Count of Bihar; proclaimed crown-enforced peace in the estates of the Kovachev and Brawm families. Duma of 154 (1601) - Held by King Marus I; formally declared war on the coalition forces of Tobias Staunton and the Kingdom of Courland, beginning the First Northern War. Duma of 163 (1610) - Held by the Lords of Haense; election for the monarchy of Haense following the Greyspine Rebellion, with Stephen Barbanov winning in a landslide vote. Duma of 219 (1666) - Held by then Palatine Franz Bihar; election for the monarchy of Haense following the Greyspine Rebellion following the death of King Karl II, with Franz Bihar winning following no-contest. The Peasant’s Duma (1666) - Held by Palatine Karolus van Rothswald; formally declared Karolus as Palatine and state under the rule of mixed commoner-gentry council, also denied entry of King Sigmar I into Markev though confirmed his election as king. Duma of 223 (1670) - Held by King Sigmar I; formally stripped the office of palatine from Karolus van Rothswald and had him beheaded, giving confirmation to the rule of King Sigmar after his march into Markev; signified Barbanov-Bihar as new royal line. --- I HERZEN Sir Edvard Morisz Edward Morris 260 E.S. - 263 E.S. | 1707 A.H. -1710 A.H. @Old Man Boiendl Monarch(s): Marus II Palatine(s): Konstantin Ruthern, 3rd Herzen van Vidaus (XVII Palatin; 260 ES - 262 ES), Leopold Stafyr, 1st Komit van Nenzing (XVIII Palatin; 262 ES - 271 ES) Memoir(s): None Sir Edvard Morisz (Common: Edward Morris) was an Adrian statesman who was appointed as Herzen of the Duma. His speakership was dominated by the tensions that rose between the Golden City of Ves and the Imperial estates. He saw the passage of the Royal Scholarship Act of 1710 that promoted the arts and education for Haeseni commoners. He resigned in protest after the Sacking of Ves was condoned by King Marus II. --- II HERZEN Prinzen Georg Alimar (the Elder) Prince George Alimar 263 E.S. - 271 E.S. | 1710 A.H. -1718 A.H. @Piov Monarch(s): Marus II, Andrik III Palatine(s): Leopold Stafyr, 1st Komit van Nenzing (XVIII Palatin; 262 ES - 271 ES) Memoir(s): None Prinzen Georg Alimar (Common: Prince George Alimar) was a Haeseni statesman who rose to become Herzen upon the resignation of Lord Edward Morris. Under his speakership, the constitutional power of the Royal Duma was solidified as a central institution in the royal government. Prince Georg promulgated the Standing Rules of the Royal Duma which served as the standard procedure of the Duma that led to the creation of the 285 Committee. He saw the passage of the Rural Development and Fair Market Act, the Hallucinogens Ban, and the resolution to support the Nenzing Proclamation that sparked the War of Two Emperors. Upon the death of Lord Leopold Stafyr, Prince Georg was appointed Lord Palatine and resigned as Herzen. --- III HERZEN Lerald Vyronov, 15th Herzen van Karnatiya Lerald Vyronov, Duke of Carnatia 271 E.S. - 276 E.S. | 1718 A.H. -1723 A.H. @Flapman Monarch(s): Andrik III Palatine(s): Prinzen Georg Alimar the Elder (XIX Palatin; 271 ES - 273 ES), Himself (XX Palatin; 273 ES - 285 ES) Memoir(s): None Lord Lerald Vyronov (Common: Lerald Vyronov) was a Haeseni nobleman and the Duke of Carnatia. He served as deputy to Palatine Leopold Stafyr in the waning years of Marus II. Lord Vyronov succeeded Prince Georg Alimar as Herzen when the former was appointed Lord Palatine. Under Lord Vyronov, the power of the Herzen was enhanced. He saw the passage of the Mayoral Term Limits Act, the Medicinal Services Resolution, the Dissolution of the Office of Lord Bursar, and the Georg Stanimar Commemoration Act. Lord Lerald Vyronov is the only Herzen to have served concurrently as Lord Palatine. --- IV HERZEN Sir Konrad Stafyr HKML Sir Conrad Stafyr HKML 276 E.S. - 286 E.S. | 1723 A.H. - 1733 A.H. @AndrewTech Monarch(s): Andrik III Palatine(s): Lerald Vyronov, 15th Herzen van Karnatiya (XX Palatin; 273 ES - 285 ES), Sir Terensz Mau (XXI Palatin; 285 ES - 286 ES) Memoir(s): None Sir Konrad Stafyr (Common: Conrad Stafyr) is a Haeseni knight and statesman who served as Herzen of the Duma upon the resignation of Lord Lerald Vyronov. His speakership saw the further institutionalization of the Royal Duma within the government by sponsoring the creation of the 285 Committee. He oversaw the passage of the Grand Medical Reform Act, the Northeastern Infrastructure Act, the Medical Expansion Act, and the Mask Ban and actively used the power of the office to maintain impartiality. Ser Konrad maintained the institutional integrity of the Duma until his controversial decision to change the quorum rules without the consent of the 285 Committee. He stepped down as Herzen upon his appointment as Lord Palatine upon the resignation of his predecessor, Terrence May. --- V HERZEN Sir Sigmar Baruch, 1st Herzen van Valwyk HKML Sir Siguine Baruch, 1st Duke of Valwyk HKML 286 E.S. - 306 E.S. | 1733 A.H. - 1753 A.H. @Drew2_dude Monarch(s): Andrik III, Andrik IV Palatine(s): Sir Konrad Stafyr (XXII Palatin; 286 ES - 293 ES), Markus Kortrevich, 1st Margravir van Korstadt (XXIII Palatin; 293 ES - 305 ES), Prinzen Georg Alimar the Younger (XXIV Palatin; 305 ES - 307 ES) Memoir(s): “The Royal Duma and the Common Man” (298 E.S.) Lord Sigmar Baruch (Common: Siguine Baruch) is a Haeseni statesman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma after the elevation of his predecessor Konrad Stafyr to the palatinate in 285 until his resignation in 305. The longest serving Herzen to date, Sigmar’s tenure coincided with an expansion of the Duma’s power, spearheaded by a network of partisan lords and representatives. Unlike previous office-holders, who typically were avid supporters of the Palatinate Centralist governments, Sigmar butted heads on numerous occasions with his peers Markus Kortrevich, 1st Margrave of Korstadt (XXIV Palatin) and Otto Alimar, 4th Prince of Muldav (XXVI Palatin). Tensions with the former reached a head during the middling years of Sigmar’s tenure, going so far as to the serving representative Sigmar Ruthern (Common: Siguine) to controversially hold a vote of no confidence upon the Margrave of Korstadt (though this was later vetoed by the Crown) after verbal threats were made in furloughing the Duma. Sigmar did not advocate for the Palatine removal, but allowed for the vote of no confidence to happen as a symbolic statement to the government’s threats against the Duma and nobility. Sigmar’s achievements include the formal establishment of a central, federalized education system under the Educational Reform Act, the reformation of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl under the Brotherhood Reformation Act of 1744, the formation of the State owned Royal Fur Trading Co. as well as the fluctuant expansion of membership within the Duma, however much of the latter would be removed by the work of his successor the Margrave of Vasiland. The only position which stayed course from his tenure was the removal of the High Steward. After twenty years of service, Sigmar retired from the Duma in order to pursue affairs of his private estates and businesses. --- VI HERZEN Henrik Vanir, 1st Margravir van Vaziland Henry Vanir, 1st Margrave of Vasiland 306 E.S. - 319 E.S. | 1753 A.H. - 1766 A.H. @hippo Monarch(s): Andrik IV, Sigmund II Palatine(s): Prinzen Georg Alimar the Younger (XXIV Palatin, 305 ES - 307 ES), Prinzen Otto Alimar, 4th Prinz van Muldav (XXV Palatin, 307 ES - 317 ES), Petyr Baruch, 2nd Herzen van Valwyk (XXVI Palatin, 317 ES - 329 ES) Memoir(s): “The Desideratum of the Royal Duma” (318 E.S.) Lord Henrik Vanir (Common: Henry Vanir) was a Haeseni statesman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma from 305 at the retirement of the Duke of Valwyk till Henrik’s death in 320. A former member of the ‘Valwyk Pact’, Henrik rose to prominence after he was appointed to Leader of the Opposition by Lord Herzen Sigmar Baruch in the Duma. Henrik was a mentee of Sigmar, hence his appointment as the successor to the position. His time as Herzen marked numerous reforms of the royal legislature, namely the removal of numerous seats within the Duma in order to consolidate its proceedings. These included seats of noble cadets, which had begun to overfill the body with minor members, and the seats of many appointed offices of the Crown. The benches of the Duma, divided originally among the Feudalist and Centralist parties, were also disbanded. A patron of burgher democracy with his legislative allies, he sponsored an effort under the direction of representative Osvald Barclay to establish the first solely commoner seats within the Duma, barring noble- and gentry-blooded individuals from occupying said positions. Henrik also oversaw the passing and founding of the state-run Golden Crow Chronicles newspaper and the passing of the National Language Act which states the national language of Haense is New Marian. After a bout of illness, Henrik passed in 320, given full honors and a state funeral after his death. He was succeeded by the daughter of his predecessor, Lady Marya Kortrevich (vas Baruch). --- VII HERZEN Mariya Kortrevich (vas Baruch), Margraviras-Zweimdr van Korstadt Marya Kortrevic (née Baruch), Marchioness-Consort of Korstadt 320 E.S. - 327 E.S. | 1766 A.H. - 1774 A.H. @MikoMonster Monarch(s): Sigmund II Palatine(s): Petyr Baruch, 2nd Herzen van Valwyk (XXVI Palatin, 317 ES - 329 ES) Memoir(s): None Lady Mariya Kortrevich (vas Baruch) (Common: Marya Kortrevic) was a Haeseni stateswoman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma from 320 at the death of the Margrave of Vasiland until her retirement in 327. Being one of the most notable women in the Royal Duma, Mariya was the first female Lord Herzen to date, showing cultural shift and the increasing involvement of women in governance. Her tenure was defined by the immediate suspension of the Royal Duma following the beginning of the Scyfling Invasion. Nothing of serious note was passed during her tenure, eventually she would retire in 327 to pursue a quieter life, focusing on her family and her estate in Korstadt. --- VIII HERZEN Sir Osvald Barclay KML Sir Osvaldus Barclaius KML 327 E.S. - 346 E.S. | 1774 A.H. - 1793 A.H. @MadOne Monarch(s): Sigmund II, Josef I Palatine(s): Petyr Baruch, 2nd Herzen van Valwyk (XXVI Palatin, 317 ES- 329 ES); Konstantin Wick (XXVII Palatin, 329 ES - 361 ES) Memoir(s): None Sir Osvald Barclay (Common: Oswald Barclay) was a Haeseni statesman and noble who served as Herzen of the Duma from 327 at the retirement of Herzen Mariya Kortrevich until his removal in 346. Sir Osvald Barclay was an active member of the Duma before his Speakership, advocating for progressive reforms, he took this attitude with him as Herzen and conducted many changes during his tenure. First, he sponsored the creation of the advisory bill in an attempt to return to a Duma as envisioned by its founders while promoting structural reforms such as the ability for gentry to gain a seat in Duma and enumeration of the Duma's power. The most overarching reform Osvald made was the Osvaldian Reforms. This reform, which was written with Herzen Sigmar Baruch, fundamentally altered the Royal Duma by adding more democratic elements to the Duma than ever before. Herzen Osvald’s main achievement was overseeing the vast Osvaldian Reform which reshaped the Royal Duma. He also oversaw multiple legal reforms through the Royal Duma after the formation of the new Haeseni Legal Codex. His term was defined by the increasing role of the Royal Duma in the internal affairs of governance. Over his career, his assertive approach to the Royal Duma had been praised for the revitalizing deliberative politics and has equally garnered suspicion by critics of his inability to remain impartial. After a controversial incident concerning the conviction and sentencing of a known bandit named Michael van Gelderhode, Sir Osvald Barclay was relieved of his position as Lord Herzen and Deputy Palatine by Koeng Josef I. --- POSITION VACANT, 346 - 350 E.S. | 1793 - 1797 A.H. --- IX HERZEN Irene Sarkozy (vas Ruthern) Irene Sarkozic (née Ruthern) 350 E.S. - 362 E.S. | 1797 A.H. - 1809 A.H. @Eryane Monarch(s): Josef I, Heinrik II Palatine(s): Konstantin Wick (XXVII Palatin, 329 ES - 361 ES), Marcella Barclay (XXVIII Palatin, 361 ES - 363 ES) Memoir(s): “The Vitality of the Royal Duma” (356 E.S.), “The New Haense” (362 E.S.) Lady Irena Ceciliya Sarkozic vas Ruthovic (Common: Irene Cecilia Sarkozy neé Ruthern) was the ninth Lord Speaker and the second woman to ascend to the position under the Aulic Council of Hanseti-Ruska. With her prior renowned betrothal, marriage while in office, and her subsequent death, Lady Irene is notoriously known for her controversy amongst the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska as a stateswoman, scholar, and noblewoman. She became the Lady Speaker in 350 ES by declaration of her nephew, Koeng Josef I, after the office had been unoccupied for a numerity of years following the firing of Sir Osvald Barclay. Prior to her ascension, Lady Irene served as a Duma Clerk and the unofficial pro tempore (c. Lord Handler) under Sir Osvald Barclay. Throughout her tenure as Speaker, Lady Irene would get rid of the previously instated cohort system that restricted the voice of the nobility within the Royal Duma. After the reforms under Koeng Josef I, the Duma now held a total of eight elected seats, including four Tribunes, three Royal Alderman, and the Grand Maer. A record number of fifty-five bills have been drafted during her twelve year tenure as Speaker, with a majority of them seeing Royal Assent. After much controversy with her marriage to the Orenian Archchancellor, Irene retired after twelve years of service for her successor, then Tribune Igor Kort. However, she disgraced her legacy when she failed to assassinate her great-nephew, Koeng Heinrik II. After the failed Wives Plot of 367 E.S, she was hung, drawn, and quartered on the charges of high treason. --- X HERZEN Iygor Kort (var Kortrevich) Igor Kort (née Kortrevic) 362 E.S. - 381 E.S. | 1809 A.H. - 1828 A.H. @erictafoya Monarch(s): Heinrik II Palatine(s): Marcella Barclay (XXVIII Palatin, 361 ES - 363 ES), Maric Ruthern, 6th Herz van Vidaus (XXIX Palatin, 363 ES - 379 ES), Aydrian Colborn (XXX Palatin, 379 ES - 393 ES) Memoir(s): “Inception and Development of the Royal Duma” (381 E.S.) Sir Iygor Kort (Common: Sir Igor Kort) was the tenth Lord Speaker of Haense. Prior to his ascension to the Aulic position, Iygor was an active member in Duma as he was elected as Tribune which he was an advocate for progressive reforms, he took this attitude with him as Herzen and conducted many changes during his nineteen-year tenure. His time as Herzen marked numerous reforms of the cultural setting of the Royal Duma; including the reintroduction of the Speaker’s gavel, Black Bulava and the ceremony of the Black Bulava. Among the reintroductions, the Holy Scrolls alongwith an official Oath of Office was introduced in concert with the fashionable duma uniforms (which were; loved by few, hated by many). Iygors’s achievements include the expansion of the Office of the Speaker through the ever so controversial Winter Edict. Despite the good the Winter Edict brought, it also brought two impeachments against Igyor, one of which was successful. It is to be noted though, King Heinrik II ignored the wishes of the Duma and sustained Iygor’s position. Despite his many faults, Igyor is owed many thanks to the dissolution of the Tribune position and the establishment of the Royal Inquisitor position (formerly; Leader of the Opposition). While Iygor is often criticized as a controversial political figure of this time, it is believed he was good-hearted as it is rumored he donated the majority of his fortunes to charity alongwith devoting a considerable amount of time tutoring poverty-stricken children to obtain a proper education. After nineteen years of service, Iygor retired leaving his successor Lord Handler, Duke Ruslan Baruch to succeed him. --- XI HERZEN Ruslan Baruch, 5th Herzen van Valwyck Rusland Baruch, 5th Duke of Valwyck 381 E.S. - 397 E.S. | 1828 A.H. - 1844 A.H. @Sarmadonn Monarch(s): Heinrik II, Sigmund III Palatine(s): Aydrian Colborn (XXX Palatin, 379 ES - 393 ES), Kaustantin Baruch (XXXI Palatin, 393 - Present) Memoir(s): None Biography in Progress. --- XII HERZEN Rhys Ruthern, 8th Herzen van Vidaus Reece Ruthern, 8th Duke of Vidaus 397 E.S. - Present | 1844 A.H. - Present @Nolan_ Monarch(s): Sigmund III Palatine(s): Kaustantin Baruch (XXXI Palatin, 393 - 402), Eirik Baruch, 6th Herzen van Valwyck (XXXII Palatin, 402 - Present) Memoir(s): None Current Incumbent.

VE KRAWN ASRANDZ I JUROVAREZ THE CROWN ASSOCIATION OF JURISTS 10th of Joma and Umund, 350 ES _____________________________________________________________________ The Crown Association of Jurists, known in New Marian as ve Krawn Asrandz i Jurovarez, was established by then High Justiciar Lauritz Christiansen in 350 ES. It’s primary objective is to maintain the standard of jurists within the Kingdom of Haense. It is responsible for maintaining a roster of jurists, establishing consensus on the price of jurist fees, ensuring proper conduct from jurists, collaborating with the Royal Academy on the Law Degree, as well as many other duties. The Association meets regularly to discuss its own affairs, the affairs of Jurists within the Kingdom, as well as the legal affairs of the Kingdom itself. The Association also holds regular leisure activities, so that it not only is an association of jurists, but an association of friends. _____________________________________________________________________ Structure of the Association High Justiciar - Vasriciar The High Justiciar is, de jure, the Chairman of the Association. Though they may in practice assign an assistant to the general oversight and management of the Association, the High Justiciar remains the ultimate authority within it. Additionally, they are the medium of communication between the Association and the Crown, as well as all other institutions of the Kingdom. The current High Justiciar is: His Excellency, Matyas Baruch Royal Jurists - Krawn Jurovarez The Royal Jurists are the most experienced and competent Jurists of the Realm. They are appointed at the discretion of the High Justiciar, and are tasked with representing the Crown in criminal trials. Royal Jurists are usually chosen from among Civil Jurists that have proven themselves capable in civil trials. The current roster of Royal Jurists is: Eleanora Mannox Lauritz Christiansen Ailred Barclay Civil Jurists - Osoba Jurovarez The Civil Jurists are the backbone of the Association. The Civil Jurists are those who have studied and received a Law Degree from the Royal Academy, and are thus qualified to both prosecute and defend in civil trials, as well as defend in criminal trials. The current roster of Civil Jurists is: Charlotte Baruch Students of Law - Uczenz i Jura The Students of Law are the future of the Association. They are aspiring jurists currently working their way through the Law Degree Program. They are invited to meetings of the Association as observers and guests of their mentors. The final goal of a student is to earn the Velskir Joedensvasr, J.V. (Reader of Law). The current Students of Law are: Analiesa de Astrea Sergei Harold Arthas Edvardsson-Ruric Quentin Brae Methas _____________________________________________________________________ The Law Degree Program There are three steps to the Law Degree Program once a student has been enrolled. Classes, mentorship, and the examination, shall comprise the required components of the program and will be completed in that respective order, though classes and mentorship often tend to overlap with one another. Classes Students will attend various law classes at the Royal Academy, in which they will learn about various different aspects of the law. These classes will consist of various parts, such as learning and understanding the law itself, mock trials, and how to gather evidence for a trial. These classes are usually taught by current Jurists, even sometimes the High Justiciar themselves. Mentorship Students of law will be assigned a mentor among the current Jurists of the Kingdom. This mentor will be tasked with educating the student on the day-to-day life of a Jurist, as well as answering any questions that the student may have about law. They are also tasked with bringing the student to meetings of the Association. The Examination The Examination is the final step of the Law Degree Program. For it, the student must use all of their prior knowledge for a grand mock trial, presided by the Jovenaar of Haense themselves. The student must gather evidence, and prosecute (or defend) in the trial. This is to prove the competency of the student. If proven, the student will receive their Law Degree, and thus qualify to become a Civil Jurist, and later a Royal Jurist. _____________________________________________________________________ IV JOVEO MAAN, IV JOVEO EHR, 350 ES His Royal Majesty, Josef, by the Grace of Godan, King 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, Alban, Markev, Reza and Kaunas, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. His Excellency, Sir Lauritz Henrik Christiansen, High Justiciar of Haense.

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA ve Krawn z. Stafyr 11th of Gronna & Droba, 347 ES 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 Otto Wittenbach: “Lord Hektor Stafyr, you are here to answer to the following charges… the crime of intentionally spreading false information about another individual with intent to harm the reputation of that individual shall constitute a middling offence… as well as 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.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “What do you plead?” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “The Defense pleads not guilty, Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Very well the Prosecution may do its openings statement.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Haeseni; Judges, This is a case regarding a man who has been causing great disruption in this city for the past several months.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “He has insulted and defamed our leaders and our soldiers; attempted to sow dissent by calling our Royal Army heretical, and yelled in the streets that they are somehow corrupt.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “All over an aurum line which the King had given his assent to be removed from the gates.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “This is why we’re having this trial today, good Judges, to bring justice against a man who has used his tongue for treasonous sentiments.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “My name is Eleanora Mannox, and I’m here to represent the Crown and its loyal soldiers. Thank you.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you Miss Mannox, you may take your seat. The defense may now do their opening statement.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Haeseni Judges, the prosecution accuses my client of attempts at defamation towards the HRA. The charge as stated in 412.01, Specifically states intentionally spreading false information with the intent to harm the reputation of. The prosecution also uses a specific word for his accused crime: Defamation. Part of the very definition of Defamation is to have harmed the reputation of said individuals! Fundamentally, the crux of their argument stems from intent to mislead the public to bring about some form of change towards the governmental structure. My client has spoken only his own personal beliefs, has not willingly told a lie, and his words have been misrepresented.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “I hope that through the course of this trial, we come to understand that my client not only did not attempt to incite violence against the guard, but that the reputation of the individuals in question has not been tarnished by nature of public opinion regarding my client, and that he spoke only what he deemed to be truthful at the time. Thank you.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you, Now we shall continue with the Trial, Both parties will now make submissions by turn, the Prosecution will start.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Now, the Defense claims that Lord Stafyr's words did were not intended to stir dissent and were merely an expression of his opinions. However.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Lord Stafyr's accusation against individuals and the HRA were unfounded and harmful. Firsly, Lord Stafyr accused the HRA of being corrupt, heretical, and criminalistic.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “These remarks would have been less serious if he hadn't begun yelling them in the streets of our city. Publicly undermining the authority of the Royal Army is unacceptable and is not simply an 'opinion.'” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Secondly, Lord Stafyr's remarks toward the Lord Marshal and Fyodor Erhdhart were unfounded and harmful. He referred to Lord Manfred as 'a dissapointment to our nation' and claimed that he was corrupt.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “As for Fyodor Erhdhart, he accused the soldier of being an undead. The man he was accompanied by pressed an aurum bar to the skull of Fydor, without permission, claiming he had flinched at the touch.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “By accusing the Royal Army of heresy and corruption, he was undermining their authority under the king. I have a written testimony from Astoro Jovanovsk, explaining his actions further.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “That is all.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you, now the defence, do you wish to respond?” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Yes Your Honor.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Let us start from the top, and work our way down in terms of the charges. To begin with, the only verification of the statements my client is accused of in this statement so far are from a written document, which is fine and well. Yet the opine of an individual regarding the retelling of the events is not the same thing as discussing intent. A mute point, and I am sure my client when I call him up here shortly shall corroborate some of these statements as well as provide an alternate perspective.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Secondly, to describe the words as harmful without any evidence supporting in any capacity that the Lord Marshal, nor Sergeant Erhdhart's reputations were damaged by such statements.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Thirdly, to make the claim that a stop and touch via aurum is tantamount to accusation of undeath holds little water, as my client will testify that the stop and touch regarding the aurum was done under the presence of another member of the HRA. Their own evidence as displayed does not mention that the Sergeant was accused of being undead, nor that he flinched from the reaction. A peculiar inconsistency.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Objection, Your Honor.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “As stated in 412.01 of the Haurul Caezk: 'The crime of intentionally spreading false information about another individual with intent to harm the reputation of that individual shall constitute a middling offence.'” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “There is no necessity for their reputations to have actively been harmed.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Your honor I was more speaking towards their argument, as opposed to the actual letter of the law itself. The prosecution argued that the statements were harmful, and I was bringing into question the validity of what harm was being done.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Objection overruled.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Thank you, Your Honor.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Lastly, regarding the argument of accusing the Royal Army of heresy and corruption, Lord Stafyr was undermining the authority of the King. The King himself has recently removed an individual for overstepping their authorities as enshrined by the crown. As I'm sure we've all read in His Majesty, Koeng Josef I's missive, he was unaware of the surrounding events regarding the individual's accusation. The individual who was removed from government was only done so after a thorough investigation by His Majesty only after a public complaint was lodged. Again, intent has not been proven that my client did so for the purpose of sowing dissent and breaking public trust in our government, or if he did so to highlight a perceived problem.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “This ends the defense's rebuttal. Thank you Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you, The defence may now make a submission or call a witness.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “The defense would like to submit Lord Stafyr to rise and take questioning, Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “The defense may call Lord Stafyr. Please stand up to take zhe Henrician Oath.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Lord Stafyr, do you swear before God and Man that your testimony today is the truth, only the truth, and nothing but the truth, under penalty of perjury?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I so swear.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “The defence may proceed.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “For the court, Lord Stafyr, please outline the events that transpired that led to the arrest and subsequent charges that you're facing today.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Well I was walking through the gate to see the aurum line being removed. I got into a dispute after questioning it's removal and the conversation got heated. Shortly after I heard one of the guards talking to Hubert Porcher, I believe that is his name.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “About stop and testing people as they come into the city. So I got an aurum bar and went to the first person I saw which was Fyodor, I pressed the aurum bar against his head which resulted in nothing. Immediately after, the Lord Marshal came over and said.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “That if any person is touched by the aurum bar without their consent, I would be arrested. I stopped the stop and test straight away and got into another heated conversation with the Lord Marshal regarding the aurum line.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “And about unnatural begins residing within the city due to it not being there.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I was briefly removed from the city by the Lord Marshal and returned some time later. I was at the palace courtyard discussing with some people there about the aurum line and unnatural things being in New Reza.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Where I got into another heated conversation with the Lord Marshal and guards which resulted in me promptly being placed in a cell and shortly later, released.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Do you believe in the authority of His Majesty, Koeng Josef I, to appoint members to the aulic council?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, I do.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Do you believe that it is the Lord Marshal's right to administratively regulate the HRA under his command, and acknowledge his right to arrest individuals?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, I do.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “And when you were arrested by the HRA, did you accept it without putting up a fight?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, I did.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Did you ever once during your discussions with any individuals in the HRA state that they did not have the authority of the crown to make arrests?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I disputed the reason of arrest but never made a comment regarding their authority of the crown to make arrests.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Did you ever, during your discussions with the Lord Marshal, dispute his authority as granted to him by the crown to administrate the HRA under his command, or dispute his authority to make arrests?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Nay, I did not.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “During this odeal, did you ever, in your belief, attempt to incite violence against any of the arresting individuals, the Lord Marshal, or against the government of Haense?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Nay, I did not.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “What is your definition of undead, Lord Stafyr? Or rather, what do you believe that definition to be?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Any creature that has been barred entry into the Skies and still roams the earth.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Do ghosts fit the criterion for this definition, in your belief?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, they do.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Do you personally take issue with specific ghosts that have entered into this Kingdom?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, there was a particularly malicious one.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “So you would personally disagree with the policy of removing aurum lines?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, though I acknowledge the authority of the Lord Marshal and the crown to remove them.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Did you have any intent with your statements to argue against the authority of the Lord Marshal or the Crown in their right to remove them?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Nay.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “So then why make such statements?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I acknowledge that the statements were heated and could have been worded better, but my intent was purely to point out what I saw as a potential issue.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Thank you, Lord Stafyr. The defense is done with its questioning of the witness, Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you, the prosecution may now cross examin the witness.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Now, Lord Stafyr. I believe in your testimony you glossed over the 'heated discussions.' Could you delve into those, for me? Or I have a few quotes taken by the Lord Marshal, if you require a jogging of your memory.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “Aye, if you would please read me a few of the quotes from the Lord Marshal.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “'The Marshal and the HRA collude with the undead, they do not believe in God.' 'The HRA is corrupt!'” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “'The HRA tortured that man illegally after his trial!' 'The HRA are criminals!' 'The HRA are bastards!'” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Objection Your Honor, the prosecution is stating these are words that have come from the Lord Marshal's own quotation yet verification of these quotations has not been provided.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Miss Mannox can you provide Verification.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Da, I shall bring up a witness, and I can provide the physical letter that was sent to me.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Objection Overruled, you may proceed.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Alright. Could you answer my inquiry?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I do not remember making some of those statements as it was many months ago.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I do not remember making some of those statements as it was many months ago.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I see. Your defendant states that you were 'undermining the authority of the King.' Is this something that you participated in, Lord Stafyr?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I don't believe he stated that I was undermining the authority of the king, but that I was not undermining the authority of the king.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Well. Ser Viktor has been taking a transcript. Would you read it aloud, Ser Viktor?” ‎ Ser Viktor Rauen: “Mr Wick said: 'Lastly, regarding the argument of accusing the Royal Army of heresy and corruption, Lord Stafyr was undermining the authority of the King.'.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Undermining the authority of the King.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Objection, I would like the court records to show that I unfortunately misspoke, as my line of thinking was interrupted by the overruled objection by Miss Mannox. I acknowledge my mistake in that statement. I meant to state that he wasn't undermining the authority of the King.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Yet attempting to fight the Haense Royal Army over the King's orders is undermining his decision. Is it not?” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “And insulting them over their loyalty?” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Accusing them of heresy for removing the line, in turn, accusing the King of heresy?” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Objection Overruled.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I never attempted to fight them nor physically attempted to stop them. I merely voiced my displeasure at it.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “That is not what this case is about.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I did not attempt to fight the royal army over the Kings orders.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Fight as in argue, convince them of ignoring the King's decision. Thank you for catching my error.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I have one final question, regarding your failure to remember the comments you made.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “If you do not recall making the comments I listed, what comments do you remember making?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “At the time of the incident I believed that the aurum line was removed due to the fact that it was placed without a permit, not that of the Kings orders.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I see. And my question?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “And then to answer your question about the statements HRA are bastards, HRA do not believe in God and the HRA are criminals” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “These comments I do not recall making.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I have one more question, then I will call a witness up to confirm these statements, if permitted.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Your defendant asked you for your definiton of 'undead.' And for you opinion on undead within the city. Did you not think to consider the Church's opinion on Ghosts? I have three documents regarding their stance, if you should like to read it.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “The stance of the church at this moment has a possibility of being changed due to a council being called to outline this issue. I am also aware of the Pontiff's interpretation of how to detect whether or not a ghost is malicious in nature.” ‎ Sir Sigmar Baruch: “ORDER, comments from the crowd will result in removal.” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “I do regret to have made statements in the heat of the moment during my discussion with the Lord Marshal, though.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “So you admit to making a defamatory comment toward the Lord Marshal?” ‎ Hektor Stafyr: “If I made any statement relating to the Lord Marhsal's heresy, it was an opinion at the time that has since changed after the recent missive sent out via members of the church.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Well. The opinion of the Church was never that allowing ghosts into human cities is heretical. Either way, I have no more questions.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Good thank you,” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you Lord Stafyr for the testimony. The prosecution may now make a Submission or call a witness.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I call my witness, Fyodor Erhdhart, to the stand.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Do you swear before God and Man that your testimony today is the truth, only the truth, and nothing but the truth, under penalty of perjury?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “I do.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Very good, the Prosecution may proceed.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I will not waste time in having you recount what happened, as Lord Stafyr already, loosely, did so. The comments that I quoted from Lord Manfred's letter- did Lord Stafyr say these things?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Yes he said those things as well as several others pertaining to myself and the HRA.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Right. And did he attempt to argue for the HRA not to remove the Aurum lines, ignoring their authority and accusing them of being heretical?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Aye, he several times argued that we should not remove the lines. He said that if we were removing the lines that we were colluding with undead and at one point after and a little during the removal stated that Lieutenant Astoro was not going over lines implying him to be an undead.” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “At least I believe it was Hektor although it might've been another member of the crowd.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “All this regarding the King's land, no less. These are my only questions, thank you.” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “May I add something as well.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Let me make one more inquiry before you do so.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “You may not, you are just here to answer question of prosecution and defence.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Or not, regardless, I shall make a final inquiry.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “You may.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “When you say that it may have been another member in the crowd, you only mean this about the comment mentioning that someone accused Astoro of being undead. Am I correct?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Yes.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Thank you.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “The defence may now cross examine the witness.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “I would first and foremost like to state that I appreciate your service to the community here, Sergeant Erhdhart. To begin with, were you made privy as to the reason of the aurum line removal?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “It was put up without the permission of the crown.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Is that so? How did the HRA validate that it was put up without the permission of the crown?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Sergeant Mio wrote a letter, that confirmed that there was no permission granted, to the king.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “And what did that letter state? Because in the testimony from the prosecution, the letter as written by Lieutenant Jovanovsk, states that it was removed as there was no permit to place an aurum line there.” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Sorry from the King.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “So a letter was sent to Sergeant Mio from the King that verified this?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Yes.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “So Sergeant Mio sent a letter to the King asking for information regarding a permit, the King allegedly returned a letter stating that a permit was needed?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “Yes, that permission was needed to put the line there.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Was this backed by Royal Edict? Or merely Sergeant Mio saying that he received a letter? Did Sergeant Mio show you the letter? As I understand there is currently no royal edict nor law that requires a permit for placing aurum lines anywhere within the city.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Objection, Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Explain your Objection Miss Mannox.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “102.03, 'All land of the Kingdom belongs to the Crown. 102.02, 'The Crown of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the paramount authority within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.'” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “A royal edict is not necessary, the King's word goes.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Objection Sustained.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Your Honor, 102.06: 'The Crown may issue Royal Edicts to create laws at will'.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “That does not contradict his ability to makes decisions without an edict.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “As it sets the standard that the way by which the Crown changes laws pertaining to the Kingdom is via Royal Edict, as outlined within the Haurul Caezk.” ‎ Lauritz Christiansen: “'May', not 'is required to'.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Miss Mannox's Objection still sustained.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Spasibo.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Understood. My question still stands. Was this note shown to you or any other individuals?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “I don't have the letter on me and I personally haven't seen the specifics. But I trust the Lord Seneshal and Mio had his permission to take down the aurum lines. It was probably shown te others but I haven't asked.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Do you know the specifics of the letter? As to whether or not within the King's response it stated where aurum lines were or were not allowed to be placed?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “No I have not seen the letter as I stated. I only know that the king did not allow the line to be placed on his land at all.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “So you have not seen the letter, yet you are adamant that the King sent the letter, and the specifics of that letter stated that only that specific aurum line was to be removed?” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Or was it all aurum lines within the Kingdom?” ‎ Fyodor Erhdhart: “I was just following orders handed down from my superiors. If ye want te accuse the Lord Seneschal and Lord Marshal of forgery ye can do that on yer own time.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Mr Erhdhart please remain civil in your answers.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “I never stated that, I merely asked if you knew the specifics of the letter. Which is fine. That's all the questioning I have, Your Honor. The Defense will not be submitting any more evidence at this time.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Thank you, does the Prosecution have any more submissions or witnesses then?” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I do not.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Very well, Then the Jovenars will now retire for deliberations.” ‎ Lauritz Christiansen: “No closing statements?” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “However firstly closing statements.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “Prosecution please give your closing statement.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “From what you've seen today, Lord Hektor has undermined the authority of the King by arguing against the men carrying out his orders. He has made defamatory comments toward both Lord Manfred and Fyodor Erhdhart, which he admitted to himself during his questioning.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “He made claims that the army and therefor the King was heretical based on his own beliefs, not those of the church. His repetition of these accusations are evidence of his intent. His seditious and defamatory comments should not be tolerated. The Kings authority should never be put in question.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “I ask the Judges to take these factors into consideration, and to recognize the severity of this man's words. This was not a matter opinion, but sedition.” ‎ Eleanora Mannox: “Spasibo.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “The defense may now make its closing statements.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Most esteemed Jovenaar, both crimes, within their wording, involve intent. In fact it's a requirement for guilt in both crimes. My client has recanted his statement on heresy as stated here, by stating his opinion on the subject of the supposed heretical beliefs has now changed as a result of him reading missives by the church. Did my client intentionally spread false information? Did he intentionally stoke violent sentiments towards the crown? And did he undermine the crown's authority? Well, he has certainly stated that he in fact, did not. Especially under Oath.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “The fact of the matter remains that there is reasonable doubt to believe the existence of this letter. The evidence submition in regards to Lieutenant Jovanovski even states within in that the recount 'has gaps' within it. A letter was allegedly sent, but this has not been even shown to the individual proclaiming its existence, nor was it submitted into evidence for the court!” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “There is reasonable doubt to believe intent, as not once did the prosecution tackle the issue of intentionally lying, nor did they tackle the issue of intentionally encouraging violence! My client disagreed with the notion that we should remove aurum lines. Is this dissent? Did we not have a debate in recent memory where a candidate stated, as tribune, that they would author a bill regarding the existence and necessity of aurum lines?” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Was this person sowing dissent for disagreeing? I should hope not, as the precedent that then becomes set is any disagreement with policy or enforcement is therefore subject to slander! I would ask the Jovenaar to deliberate, and think of the consequences of an establishment where even something as minute as disagreement over the policy of aurum results in a court case where someone's life hangs in the balance! That is all, thank you Your Honor.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “On the charges of intentionally spreading false information about another individual with intent to harm the reputation of that individual shall constitute a middling offence, we the Aulic Court find the defendant guilty.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “On the charges of attempting to sow dissent and intentionally stoking violent sentiments towards the Crown, Aulic Government or royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence, We the Aulic court find the defendant guilty.” ‎ Reza Battory Gynsburg: “By unanimous decision, per curiam, the defendant, Lord Hektor Stafyr has been found guilty of sedition, a consituent crime of treason against the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The sentence is death by virtue of beheading as per his noble status.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “If I may, we would like to request an appeal and a stay of the carrying out of sentencing until the appeal is written and reviewed.” ‎ Otto Wittenbach: “We shall allow an appeal and stay the sentence until such has been written and reviewed.” ‎ Oskar van Wick: “Thank you, Your Honor. You shall receive an Appeal Request within two Saint's Days as we recollect evidence and look over the transcripts from this session, is that amicable to the Jovenaar?” ‎ Reza Battory Gynsburg: “As a reminder to the room, an appeal submitted to the Aulic Court shall be advanced to the Crown, whose judgment is the court of last resort.”

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CANONS OF CONDUCT 343E.S. By Sigmar Joren Baruch & Reza B. Gynsburg Dronna and Groba | 343E.S. ⚖ Preface In order to ensure the infallibility and the Judicial impartiality of the courts of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the Canons of Conduct shall be adopted to hold accountable those who take on the role of Jovenaar. The Canons of Conduct are a binding obligation entrusted and upheld by all magistrates as they preside over the courts of law. Violation of the Canons of Conduct are a breach of the sacred trust and shall result in the removal of Jovenaar whose disposition presents a conflict of interest in the dispensation of equal justice. A Jovenaar shall take the following oath: "I, __, do solemnly affirm that I will administer justice under the Crown without respect to persons, and do equal right to all, and that I will impartially perform all the duties incumbent upon me as Jovenaar, according to the best of my abilities and understanding, faithfully to the Haurul Caezk. So help me Godan." Upon affirming the oath, the Jovenaar must adhere to the following Canons of Conduct as the binding code incumbent upon their duties by the law. I: A Jovenaar shall uphold the integrity and shall solely be beholden to the law and the Crown. II: A Jovenaar shall avoid all forms of impropriety or perceptions of improprieties in all activities. III: A Jovenaar shall perform their office diligently, fairly, and impartially. IV: A Jovenaar may engage in extrajudicial activities that are consistent with the obligations of judicial office V: A Jovenaar should refrain from political activity or any public stances that may compromise their neutrality as an unbiased magistrate of the law. “I: A Jovenaar shall uphold the integrity shall solely be beholden to the law and the Crown.” Commentary The role of the Jovenaar is held with high regard for the application and interpretation of the Haurul Caezk. As such, the public trust and the authority of the Crown is vested in the courts with the Jovenaar as the presiding official that adjudicates the law as prescribed. The importance of being beholden to the law and the Crown, for which the law derives, is paramount. This canon affirms that no conflict or fear of bias may tarnish the integrity of justice. The rule of law maintains its primacy through the court and the Jovenaar’s judgment. “II: A Jovenaar shall avoid all forms of impropriety or perceptions of improprieties in all activities.” Commentary An appearance of impropriety occurs if reasonable minds conclude that the Jovenaar’s integrity, honesty, impartiality, or fitness to serve is impaired. The Crown and public confidence should remain steadfast should not be eroded by misconduct or irresponsibility. A Jovenaar is subject to public scrutiny and should willingly accept the restrictions of the office that would be burdensome to ordinary denizens. A Jovenaar should also avoid using the judicial office to advance his private interests of himself or others. “III: A Jovenaar shall perform their office diligently, fairly, and impartially.” Commentary A Jovenaar should remain faithful, and maintain professional competence in the law and should not be swayed by partisan interest, public clamor, or fear of criticism. Jovenaars should hear and decide matters designated to him and should order and decorum in all judicial proceedings to the best of his ability. He should be courteous to litigants, witnesses, and solicitors and others with whom he deals with in an official capacity. He should accord to every person the full right to be heard according to the law. “IV: A Jovenaar may engage in extrajudicial activities that are consistent with the obligations of judicial office.” Commentary A Jovenaar may participate in the public life and private life appropriate to their station as interpreters of the law. A Jovenaar should continue to promote the rule of law through education, lectures, and speaking events as a way to make visible the importance of the judicial process. They may also participate in public discourse before legislative and royal events particularly invited to them in their official capacity as magistrates. They may also participate in religious and philanthropic gatherings consistent to their personal and public obligations of human welfare. “V: A Jovenaar should refrain from political activity or any public stances that may compromise their neutrality as an unbiased magistrate of the law.” Commentary Since a Jovenaar is charged with the unbiased application of the law in all trials, it is vital that he be impartial in public discourse. No matter the outcome of political events, the Jovenaar interprets and applies the Haurul Caezk without respect to persons and without regard for preferential treatment to those with whom he agrees. Demonstrating excessive public support in political activity diminishes the Jovenaar’s image to the litigants that he is meant to dispense impartial justice. Moreover, a Jovenaar should not be expressing political views since these points of contention may potentially come before him in a trial. IV JOVEO MAAN, His Royal Majesty Josef I by the Grace of Godan, Koeng of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, 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, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera.

The Judicial Amendment Edict 343ES KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM PREAMBLE As independent Haeseni law continues to evolve from its proper inception in the Haurul Caezk, Koeng Josef of Hanseti-Ruska does see fit to publish this Edict to amend the Haurul Caezk to expand eligibility to become judges (Naumariav: Jovenaar), remove trials by juries in favour of trials presided over and determined by three Jovenaar and provide for the formal references to legal cases in Naumariav. Article I: Eligibility of Jovenaar 1: The Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk shall no longer prohibit those who own or operate businesses from serving as Jovenaar, and the following sections shall be henceforth amended to provide; 214.035: The following shall be ineligible to be appointed as a Jovenaar: 214.0351: Those who sit on the Royal Duma; 214.0352: Those who sit on the Aulic Council. Article II: Removal of Trials by Juries 1: Section 305.02 of the Haurul Caezk, regarding trials by juries, shall no longer provide that Defendants charged with crimes exceeding the classification of middling ; 2: The Haurul Caezk shall thus provide that all trials shall be presided over by Jovenaar in accordance with Article III of this Edict. Article III: Trials by Jovenaar 1: The Haurul Caezk shall henceforth be amended to provide that all cases, barring Appeals, before the Aulic Courts shall be presided over by three impartial Jovenaar; 2: Section 305 of the Jura i Sparveed of the Haurul Caezk shall thus be amended to provide: 305: Judgment 305.01: Trials shall be presided over by three Jovenaar who bear no notable affiliation with parties pertinent to the case; 305.02: Presiding Jovenaar shall be responsible for the efficient administering of the trial and the subsequent administering of justice; 305.03: Jovenaar shall determine guilt and sentencing by majority vote. 3: The below sections of the Jura i Sparveed of the Haurul Caezk shall thus be amended to reflect the above provisions: 302.02: When a trial is arranged, the presiding judges (Naumariav: Jovenaar) shall allow both parties a reasonable amount of time to acquire legal representation if desired; 304.01: If a Summons is submitted to the Aulic Courts and accepted, three Jovenaar shall be assigned to preside over the case; 304.011: The Jovenaar must have no notable association with any party involved in the case; 306.01: All those present in the courtroom will stand upon the arrival of the Jovenaar until they are seated, signalling the formal beginning of a trial; 306.08: Submissions shall continue until both parties rest their cases or the Jovenaar conclude that further submissions are unnecessary; 4: Reference to ‘the Jovenaar’ throughout the Haurul Caezk shall be construed to refer to the plural unless specified otherwise; Article III: Naumariav Case Names 1: Legal proceedings before the Aulic Court shall henceforth be referred in Naumariav as ‘ve Krawn z. X’ in criminal cases and ‘X z. Y’ in civil cases. Signed into law on this Gronna and Droba of 343E.S., His Royal Majesty Josef I by the Grace of Godan, Koeng of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, 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, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

THE AULIC EDICT 341ES KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM PREAMBLE In this era of change and growth for the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the adaptability of the Aulic Government to meet the needs of the Haeseni people is of paramount importance. In pursuit of such, this Edict shall amend the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk to greatly expand the Aulic Offices of the Palatine, the Lord Speaker, High Seneschal, the Royal Treasurer, the High Justiciar, the Royal Curator and the Aulic Envoy. SECTION I: Office of the Palatine SECTION II: Office of the Speaker SECTION III: Office of the Seneschal SECTION IV: Office of the Treasurer SECTION VI: Office of the Justiciar SECTION VII: Office of the Curator SECTION VIII: Office of the Envoy SECTION I: Office of the Palatine The Office of the Palatine shall serve as the office of the head of government and assume responsibility for the efficient functioning of the Aulic Government and Haeseni systems and institutions. I.I: The Lord Palatine Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Lord Palatine (Naumariav: Palatin) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council and head of the Office of the Palatine and the Aulic Government as a whole, to be referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties and powers of the Lord Palatine are henceforth: To staff and manage the Office of the Palatine; To sit on the Aulic Council as its president; To wield the Golden Bulava of Office; To advise the Crown on appointments to the Aulic Council; To serve as Regent of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska when the Crown is incapacitated or incapable of rule; To be the foremost legal actor within the Kingdom and recipient of legal suits on behalf of the Aulic Government; To host regular meetings of the Aulic Council; To preside over and ensure the efficient functioning of public Haeseni institutions and systems. I.II: Office Hierarchy The Lord Palatine As head of the Aulic Government, the Lord Palatine shall assume responsibility for the efficient functioning of the Government and all public institutions within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The Deputy Palatine The Deputy Palatine shall be appointed by the Lord Palatine and serve as assistant in the fulfilment of the Office’s duties, and shall be treated as acting-Palatine in the event that the current Lord-Palatine is temporarily incapaciated or incapable. Palatinial Kommissar Palatinial Komissars shall be appointed at the discretion of the Lord Palatine to assist with projects undertaken by the Office, such as reforms. SECTION II: Office of the Speaker The Office of the Speaker shall serve as administrator of the legislature of the Aulic Government, his Majesty’s Royal Duma, and oversee the integral functioning of the body and its frequent meetings. II.I: The Speaker of the Duma Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Speaker of the Duma (Naumariav: Herzen) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellecny’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties and powers of the Speaker of the Duma are henceforth: To sit on the Aulic Council as representative of the Royal Duma and advise the Crown on matters of the legislature; To wield the Black Bulava of Office; To convene regular sittings of the Royal Duma; To serve as acting Palatine when the incumbent Palatine and the Deputy Palatine are incapacitated; To uphold the integrity, practicality and cultural significance of the Royal Duma. II.II: The Lord Handler The Lord Handler shall be elected from the officers of the Royal Duma by majority vote of the Royal Duma and confirmed by the Crown at the first sitting of each cycle of the legislature, and this shall not exempt them from their standard duties as an officer of the Royal Duma. The duties and powers of the Lord Handler are henceforth: To assume the role of acting Speaker of the Duma when the incumbent Speaker of the Duma is absent or incapacitated; To represent the majority sentiment of the Royal Duma. II.III: Office Hierarchy The Speaker of the Duma Appointed by the Crown, the Speaker of the Duma shall preside over the Royal Duma and ensure its frequent meeting and efficient functioning. The Lord Handler The Lord Handler shall be an officer of the Royal Duma who is elected by the majority vote of the Royal Duma and affirmed by the Crown to act as temporary Speaker of the Duma in the absence of the incumbent Speaker. Duma Clerks Duma Clerks shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Duma for the purposes of record keeping and administrative assistance. SECTION III: Office of the Seneschal The Office of the Seneschal shall serve as interior administrators of the lands, services and infrastructure within the lands directly administered by the Crown within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. III.I: The High Seneschal Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the High Seneschal (Naumariav: Styuard) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties and powers of the High Seneschal are henceforth: To staff and manage the Office of the Seneschal; To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief interior advisor; To wield the Copper Bulava of Office; To oversee the administration of lands held by the Crown; To maintain records of property ownership within lands held by the Crown; To maintain an efficient system taxation within lands held by the Crown; To ensure that the housing needs of the Capital are sufficiently met; To expand upon infrastructure within lands held by the Crown; To manage, and take census of the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska every sixteen years. III.II: Kastellan Steward The Kastellan Steward, appointed by the High Seneschal, shall function within the Office of the Seneschal to manage the administration of the Royal Capital, including the sale of property, upkeep of infrastructure and employment of Stewards. The duties of the Kastellan Steward are henceforth: To manage the sale and use of property in the Royal Capital; To maintain the infrastructure and public spaces of the Capital City; To employ Stewards to assist with the fulfilment of these duties. III.III: Kastellan of Settlement The Kastellan of Settlement, appointed by the High Seneschal, shall function within the Office of the Seneschal to assist new and returning settlers within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to become acquainted and accustomed with the Kingdom and the opportunities it affords. The duties of the Kastellan of Settlement are henceforth: To assist new settlers seeking to establish themselves within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; To facilitate accessible housing for new settlers; To facilitate accessible employment for new settlers; To employ City Guides to assist with the fulfillment of these duties. III.IV: Office Hierarchy High Seneschal The High Seneschal shall manage all interior affairs, infrastructure and land management within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and oversee the administration of the Royal Capital and immigration. Kastellan Steward Operating beneath the High Seneschal, the Kastellan Steward manages the stewardry and administration of the Royal Capital. Steward Stewards shall manage property sales within the Royal Capital. Kastellan of Settlement Appointed by the High Seneschal, the Kastellan of Settlement responsible for immigration and settlement efforts within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. City Guides City Guides shall work beneath the Kastellan of Settlement to aid new settlers in establishing themselves within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. SECTION IV: Office of the Treasurer The Office of the Treasurer shall assume responsibility for the management of the Royal Treasury and the economic and fiscal affairs of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. IV.I: The Royal Treasurer Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Royal Treasurer (Naumariav: Aranyiaz) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties and powers of the Royal Treasurer are henceforth: To staff and manage the Office of the Treasurer; To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief financial advisor; To wield the Silver Bulava of Office; To sustainably manage the Royal Treasury; To maintain records and reports of expenditure within the Kingdom; To oversee the financial ventures of the Aulic Government; To manage and levy crown requested taxes within the Kingdom; To regulate business and trading within the Kingdom; To manage and oversee the minting of Haeseni currency; To facilitate and promote employment opportunities; To employ Auditors as general assistants to the Office of the Treasurer. IV.II: Kastellan of Agriculture The Kastellan of Agriculture, appointed by the Lord Treasurer, shall function within the Office of the Treasurer to oversee the efficient operation of farmlands held by the Crown, chiefly those adjoining the Royal Capital, the provision of food to the populace and employment of farmers. The duties of the Kastellan of Agriculture are henceforth, To manage and upkeep the farmlands held by the Crown; To hire farmers, and collect produce on a commission-based payment; To sell farm produce to the Haeseni public. IV.III: Office Hierarchy Royal Treasurer The Royal Treasurer shall manage all matters of the Royal Treasury, from coffers to investment, to oversee the operations of the Kastellan of Agriculture and directly coordinate the work of Auditors. Auditor Working directly beneath the Royal Treasurer, Auditors shall be general financial assistants to the Aulic Government. Kastellan of Agriculture The Kastellan of Agriculture shall oversee the harvesting of the farmlands held by the Crown, employ farmers to reap the harvest, store farm produce for winter and market surplus produce to the Haeseni people. Farmer Farmers shall be commissioned by the Kastellan of Agriculture for produce harvested from the Crown farmlands. SECTION V: Office of the Justiciar The Office of the Justiciar shall serve as state attorneys for the Aulic Government, responsible for criminal investigation and prosecution, public defence and civil representation of the Aulic Government. V.I: The High Justiciar Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of High Justiciar (Naumariav: Vasriciar) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council, serving at the will of the Crown and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties and powers of the High Justiciar are henceforth: To staff and manage the office of the Lord Justiciar; To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief legal advisor; To wield the Grey Bulava of Office; To oversee the investigation and administration of justice within the Kingdom; To investigate criminal matters within the Kingdom; To summon legal entities to appear before the Aulic Court on criminal charges; To prosecute legal entities before the Aulic Court on criminal charges on behalf of the Crown; To hire solicitors and investigators to serve within the Aulic Government; To represent the Aulic Government in civil suits. V.II: Royal Jurists Royal Jurists, appointed by the High Justiciar, shall function within the Office of the Justiciar as public prosecutors, public defenders and legal representatives of the Aulic Government. The duties of the Royal Jurists are henceforth; To handle cases of public prosecution, both in preparation for trial and before the Aulic Court; To represent and counsel the Aulic Government in civil suits; To act as public defenders where alleged offenders are unable to employ legal representation. V.III: Royal Detectives Royal Detectives appointed by the High Justiciar, shall function within the Office of the Justiciar as detectives and investigators in all legal matters concerning crime. The duties of Royal Detectives are henceforth; To investigate any criminal matter within the Kingdom; To gather and compile evidence, be it physical or testimony, for the purposes of arrest and prosecution; To cooperate with the Haeseni Royal Army to arrest and interrogate persons of interest. V.IV: Office Hierarchy High Justiciar The High Justiciar shall oversee matters of criminal prosecution and investigation within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, advise the Aulic Council on legal matters and represent the Aulic Government in civil cases. Royal Jurist Royal Jurists shall work beneath the High Justiciar as criminal prosecutors and public defenders. Royal Detective Royal Detectives shall investigate all criminal matters and prepare evidence sufficient for charging and convicting criminals. SECTION VI - Office of the Curator The Office of the Curator shall uphold and promote Haeseni culture and academics through administration of the Royal Haense Academy, the Royal Library, the Laudov Welderz and the hosting of cultural and historically-significant events. VI.I: The Royal Curator Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of Royal Curator (Naumariav: Eipaeer) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry). The duties of the Royal Curator are henceforth: To staff and manage the Office of the Royal Curator; To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief cultural and academic advisor; To wield the Brass Bulava of Office; To manage and administrate the Royal Library; To manage and administrate the Royal Academy; To create and commission literary and artistic works; To promote and teach Haeseni culture and history; To host events of cultural and historical significance. VI.II: Academy Professors Academy Professors shall staff the Royal Academy, overseen directly by the Royal Curator, shall function within the Office of the Curator and provide practical and engaging education to the Haeseni people, equip future professional practitioners and to uphold the cultural and academic standards of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The duties of the Academy Professor are henceforth: To operate the Royal Academy; To host and promote lectures, classes and activities in pursuit of the enhanced education and knowledge of the Haeseni people; To undergo research projects in pursuit of developing advancements in To organize, run and oversee the Laudov Welderz. VI. III: Kastellan Scribe The Kastellan Scribe, appointed by the Royal Curator, shall function within the Office of the Curator to manage the Royal Library, produce, sponsor and distribute artistic, literary and other cultural Haeseni works and commission scholars, artists, playwrights, chefs and tailors to promote and develop Haeseni culture. The duties of Kastellan Scribe are henceforth: To curate the Royal Library; To produce, distribute and commission works on Haeseni culture and history; To employ and manage Scribes. VI.IV: Office Hierarchy Royal Curator The Royal Curator shall direct all academic and cultural affairs within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and oversee the positions beneath them to promote Haeseni culture through education, literature, music, food, clothing and entertainment. Assistant Curator The Assistant Curator shall assist in the management, delegation, and other responsibilities of the Royal Curator. Academy Professor Employed to teach their fields in the Royal Academy, Academy Professors shall hold frequent engaging lessons for both Academy students and the Haeseni public. Kastellan Scribe Operating beneath the Royal Curator, the Kastellan Scribe shall curate the Royal Library and distribute works of Haeseni literature through produce of themselves and the Scribes working beneath them or by commission. Scribe Scribes shall work at the direction of the Kastellan Scribe to produce and support cultural Haeseni works. SECTION VII: Office of the Envoy The Office of the Envoy shall assume the diplomatic responsibilities of the Aulic Government through international correspondence, the broaching of international treaties and pacts, the establishment of Haeseni embassies internationally and the hosting of allied ambassadors within the Kingdom of Hanseit-Ruska. VII.I: The Aulic Envoy Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the Aulic Envoy (Naumariav: Szara) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); The duties of the Aulic Envoy are henceforth: To staff and manage the Office of the Aulic Envoy; To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief advisor in foreign affairs; To wield the White Bulava of Office; To coordinate the diplomatic missions of the Aulic Government; To establish embassies and assign ambassadors in foreign capitals; To host foreign diplomats in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; To employ and oversee the operations of emissaries and ambassadors. VII.II: Aulic Ambassadors Aulic Ambassadors, appointed by the Aulic Envoy, shall function within the Office of the Envoy as diplomatic agents assigned to other nations to facilitate national dialogue and cultivate mutually-beneficial political relations. The duties of Aulic Ambassadors are henceforth: To communicate and improve relations with foreign nations. To manage embassies in a foreign nation. VII.III: Office Hierarchy Aulic Envoy The Aulic Envoy shall be chief diplomatic advisor of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, coordinate the diplomatic missions of the Aulic Government, and host foreign diplomats in the Kingdom of Hanseti Ruska. Aulic Ambassador A diplomat of Hanseti-Ruska shall be assigned to a specific nation to ensure good communication and relationships with their assigned nation. Issued and proclaimed on this 6th day of Vzmey and Hyff of 341E.S. His Royal Majesty JOSEF I by the Grace of Godan, Koeng of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, 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, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

APPEAL BEFORE THE CROWN KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM This Appeal, issued on [date] by [name] and represented by [name or lawyer’s name], Petitions the Crown to overturn the decision of [case name] for the following reasons: [Reason for Appeal. The Haeseni lawbook can be FOUND HERE for reference]. I swear the contents of this Appeal to be true and accurate to the best of my belief before Godan and pray to see justice restored in this proceeding. Signed, [Name or lawyer’s name] [Discord or lawyer’s Discord]

SUMMONS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE AULIC COURT KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM This Summons, issued on [date] by [name] and represented by [name or lawyer’s name], Compels the Aulic Court to call upon [defendant name] to appear before it and answer the following charges: [Listed broken laws from the Haurul Caezk, FOUND HERE]. Arisen from these circumstances: [Describe the situation]. I swear the contents of this Summons to be true and accurate to the best of my belief before Godan. Signed, [Name or lawyer’s name] [Discord or lawyer’s Discord]

HAESENI LAW HAURUL CAEZK KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM EA BYK ZWE ZANYOTSKER ZWEER EA TER PETRAVEZKER It is strength, perseverance and endurance that characterises the Haeseni people. The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, and the unshakable people that define it, have endured centuries. It has relished long summers of unprecedented peace and prosperity, and so too has it weathered bitter winters of hardship and war. More than once has history cast a grim shadow on this Kingdom, but never once have the Haeseni people balked; never once did they flinch; never once did they fail to persist. It is that fundamental strength that has tempered this Book of Honour (Naumariav: Haurul Caezk). It is that fundamental strength that has shaped the ideals and values of the Haeseni people that are reflected in these words. And it is that fundamental strength that composes our lawful, peaceful society, that fosters respect and honour between the Haeseni people, and that immortalizes our strength as a people. INDEX I Jura i Krawn | Law of the Crown II Jura i Zem | Law of State III Jura i Sparveed | Law of Justice IV Jura i Krima | Law of Crime V Jura i Osobaz | Law of Civility VI Jura i Szlata | Law of Nobility VII Jura i Lauza | Law of Family JURA I KRAWN LAW OF THE CROWN 101: Defining the Crown 101.01: The Crown of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the incumbent King or Queen, crowned by a member of the clergy by the will and grace of God from the line of Barbanov; 101.02: The Crown of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the paramount authority within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 101.03: The legitimacy of government, military and law derive exclusively from the Crown; 101.04: The Crown holds sole prerogative to elevate subjects to the status of noble and revoke such status; 101.05: The authority and legitimacy of government, military and law derive exclusively from the Crown; 101.06: The rights and freedoms of Haeseni enshrined herein derive exclusively from the Crown; 101.07: The powers and role of the Crown in the affairs of the Kingdom are subject to the will of the Crown. 102: Authority of the Crown 102.01: The Crown may form the Aulic Council and select and dismiss its ministers at will; 102.02: The Crown may bestow the honour and duties of Knighthood upon any subject they deem worthy and induct them into the Kingdom’s knightly orders; 102.03: All land of the Kingdom belongs to the Crown, which it may distribute at will; 102.04: The Crown may assign and revoke noble titles and lands at will; 102.05: The Crown and the Crown alone may sanction the creation of militaries, levies and retainers within the Kingdom; 102.06: The Crown may issue Royal Edicts to create laws at will; 102.07: The Crown may grant assent to bills of the Royal Duma to sign them into law; 102.08: The Crown may deny assent to bills of the Royal Duma and prevent them from becoming law; 102.09: The Crown may revoke laws at will; 102.10: The Crown may dissolve and reform the Royal Duma at will; 102.11: The Crown may levy taxation of any amount within the Kingdom at will; 102.12: The Crown is the source of all law within the Kingdom, and cannot be held liable before the Court. 103: Succession of the Crown 103.01: The heir to the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the Grand Prince or Grand Princess of Kusoraev; 103.02: Upon the death of the incumbent Crown, the Crown shall pass to their son or daughter, a son taking precedence over a daughter, and where there are several children of the same sex the elder child taking precedence over the younger child; 103.021: If one of the incumbent Crown’s children has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 103.03: If the incumbent Crown has no issue entitled to succession, the Crown shall pass to their brother or sister, with precedence for the brother, and where there are several siblings of the same gender the elder sibling taking precedence over the younger sibling; 103.031: If one of the incumbent Crown’s siblings has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 103.04: If the incumbent Crown has no siblings or their issue entitled to succession, the Crown shall pass to their nearest collateral, with precedence for a male, and with precedence for the elder over the younger; 103.041: If one of the Crown’s collaterals has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 103.05: The above provisions on the Royal Succession shall apply in the event of abdication; 103.06: In the absence of a clear successor the Royal Duma may convene to select the Crown from the line of Barbanov by majority vote; 103.061: Only those of direct and recent descent from the bloodline of Barbanov may be elected to the throne. 104: Koengraeken: 104.01: The following are commemorated as the reigning monarchs of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; House of Barbanov Peter I, born Petyr var Sigmar Barbanov, reigning from 131ES to 135ES Andrew II, born Andrik Otto var Petyr Barbanov, reigning from 135ES to 139ES Marius I, born Marus var Andrik Barbanov, reigning from 139ES to 164ES Peter II, born Petyr Mark var Marus Barbanov, reigning from 164ES to 164ES Stephen I, born Stefan Karl var Marus Barbanov, reigning from 164ES to 177ES Otto I, born Otto Hendrik var Andrik Barbanov, reigning from 177ES to 177ES Otto II, born Otto Georg var Otto Barbanov, reigning from 177ES to 197ES Otto III, born Otto Stefan var Otto Barbanov, reigning from 197ES to 208ES Charles II, born Karl Marus var Otto Barbanov, reigning from 208ES to 219ES House of Barbanov-Bihar Francis II, born Franz Jakob var Henrik Bihar, reigning from 219ES to 219ES Siguine I, born Sigmar Lothar var Robert Bihar, reigning from 219ES to 235ES Robert I, born Robert Lothar var Sigmar Bihar, reigning from 235ES to 260ES Marius II, born Marus Demetrius var Robert Bihar, reigning from 260ES to 272ES Andrew III, born Andrik Lothar var Marus Bihar, reigning from 272ES to 299ES Andrew IV, born Andrik Petyr var Andrik Bihar, reigning from 299ES to 306ES Sigismund II, born Otto Sigmund var Andrik Bihar, reigning from 306ES to 329ES Joseph I, born Josef Sigmund var Otto Bihar, reigning from 329ES to 359ES Henry II, born Henrik Karl var Josef Bihar, reigning from 359ES to Present JURA I ZEM LAW OF STATE 201: The Aulic Government 201.01: The Aulic Government shall be the government of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska serving at the will of the Crown; 201.02: The Aulic Government shall consist of the Aulic Council as the executive, the Royal Duma as the legislature and the Aulic Court as the judiciary; 201.03: The Palatine shall be the head of the Aulic Government. 202: The Aulic Council 202.01: The Aulic Council is the executive body of the Aulic Government, advising and serving at the pleasure of the Crown and headed by the Lord Palatine or Lady Palatine; 201.02: The Aulic Council shall be composed of the Palatine, the Speaker of the Duma, the High Justiciar, the Royal Treasurer, the High Seneschal, the Marshal, and the Aulic Envoy; 201.03: Ministers of the Aulic Council are appointed and dismissed at the absolute discretion of the Crown. 203: The Palatine 203.01: The Palatine (Naumarian: Palatin) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council tasked with the role of head of the Aulic Government, serving at the will of the Crown and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 203.02: The Palatine shall: 203.021: Serve as the President of the Aulic Council, tasked with management over the executive and fulfillment of their duties; 203.022: Wield the Golden Bulava of Office; 203.023: Advise the Crown on appointments to the Aulic Council; 203.024: Serve as Regent of the Kingdom when the Crown is incapacitated or incapable of rule; 203.025: Be the foremost legal actor within the Kingdom and the recipient of legal suits on behalf of the Aulic Government; 203.026: Sit on the Royal Duma as a permanent member representative of the Crown and Aulic Council; 203.027: Create and enforce taxes, tariffs and embargoes within the Kingdom; 203.028: Command the Royal Army during times of crisis; 203.029: To mandate and amend laws within the Kingdom; 203.030: Host regular meetings of the Aulic Council; 203.031: Represent the Kingdom on all occasions in the absence of the Crown. 204: The Speaker of the Duma 204.01: The Speaker of the Duma (Naumarian: Herzen i ve Duma) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, referred to as ‘His Honourable’ (Naumarian: Zir Kariav) or ‘Her Honorable’ (Naumarian: Ziy Kariav); 204.02: The Speaker of the Duma shall be selected from the Noble Peers sitting on the Royal Duma; 204.021: The Speaker of the Duma shall be succeeded by the Lord Handler upon Crown Assent; 204.022: The handler is proposed by the Duma and voted on; 204.03: The Speaker of the Duma shall: 204.031: Sit on the Aulic Council as representative of the Royal Duma and advise the Crown on matters of the legislature; 204.032: Wield the Black Bulava of Office; 204.033: Convene sittings of the Royal Duma regularly; 204.034: Serve as acting Palatine when the current incumbent is incapacitated or incapable of fulfilling the duties of office; 204.035: Organize elections and summons to the Royal Duma; 204.036: Serve as the Grand Peer of the Realm at all times; 204.0361: The Grand Peer of the Realm is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the nobility of the Realm; 204.0362: The Grand Peer of the Realm may launch investigations into the conduct of the nobility of the Realm; 204.0363: The Grand Peer of the Realm may summon a member of the nobility of the Realm to a Court of Honour; 204.04: Prerogatives of the Speaker 204.041: With the approval of the Crown, The Speaker holds the authority to remove a noble seat if they have left the seat vacant for three consecutive sittings; 204.0411: The removed seat shall remain vacant for the next four-year term unless an appeal is approved by the Speaker or if the Crown overrides the decision; 204.042: The Speaker holds the authority to remove any viewer or sitting member from the Duma hall if their conduct is deemed inappropriate; 204.043: The Speaker holds the authority to overturn a motion to vote if they deem it unnecessary or if the current bill in question requires further debate; 204.044: The Speaker holds the authority to run by-elections if an elected official is deceased or removed from office; 204.045: The Speaker holds the authority to make a sitting private if they deem it necessary or if it is requested by the Crown; 204.046: The Speaker holds the authority to command the Duma Guard during sittings and ceremonies. 205: The High Justiciar 205.01: The position of High Justiciar (Naumariav: Vasriciar) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council, serving at the will of the Crown and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 205.02: The High Justiciar shall: 205.021: Sit on the Aulic Council as its legal advisor; 205.022: Wield the Grey Bulava of office; 205.023: Oversee the investigation and administration of justice within the Kingdom; 205.024: Investigate criminal matters within the Kingdom; 205.025: Summon legal entities to appear before the Court on criminal charges; 205.026: Prosecute legal entities before the Court on criminal charges on behalf of the Crown; 205.027: Hire solicitors to serve within the Aulic Government; 205.028: Represent the Aulic Government in civil suits; 205.029: Update and maintain a registry of convicted criminals; 206: The Royal Treasurer 206.01: The position of the Royal Treasurer (Naumariav: Aranyiaz) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 206.02: The Royal Treasurer shall: 206.021: Sit on the Aulic Council as its financial advisor; 206.022: Wield the Silver Bulava of office; 206.023: Sustainability manage the Royal Coffers; 206.024: Satisfy the Kingdom’s debts and bills; 206.025: Oversee any financial ventures of the Aulic Government and the Kingdom; 206.026: Levy taxation of any amount within the Kingdom; 206.027: To oversee and manage the minting of new coins; 206.028: To hire and manage employees for the Treasury. 207: The High Seneschal 207.01: The position of the High Seneschal (Naumariav: Styuard) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 207.02: The High Seneschal shall: 207.021: Sit on the Aulic Council as its interior advisor; 207.022: Wield the Copper Bulava of office; 207.023: Oversee the interior administration of the Royal Capital; 207.024: Sell and tax property within the Royal Capital; 207.025: Maintain records of property ownership within the Royal Capital; 207.026: Maintain the taxation system within the Royal Capital; 207.027: Ensure the housing and service needs of the Royal Capital are sufficiently met; 207.028: Evict properties within the Royal Capital; 207.029: Employ stewards. 208: The Lord Marshal 208.01: The position of the Lord Marshal (Naumariav: Kengzhetmann) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 208.02: The Lord Marshal shall: 208.021: Sit on the Aulic Council as its military advisor; 208.022: Wield the Iron Bulava of Office; 208.023: Protect the peace and security of the Kingdom against all threats; 208.024: be the foremost commander of the Haense Royal Army; 208.025: Maintain the Haense Royal Army as an active and able fighting force; 208.025: Oversee and coordinate all military operations; 208.027: Arrest and detain those who have disrupted or are likely to disrupt the peace and security of the Kingdom. 209: The Aulic Envoy 209.01: The position of the Aulic Envoy (Naumarian: Szara) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry); 209.02: The Aulic Envoy shall: 209.021: Sit on the Aulic Council as its diplomatic advisor; 209.022: Wield the White Bulava of office; 209.023: To cultivate positive international relations and perceptions of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska abroad; 209.024: To establish embassies in foreign nations to represent the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 209.025: To employ Ambassadors to staff these embassies and cultivate relations in a specific nation; 209.026: To remain informed of the affairs and activities of other nations, and relay such pertinent information, to the Aulic Council; 209.027: To communicate to other nations on behalf of the Crown. 209.028: To promote Haeseni culture internationally. 210: The Royal Duma 210.01: The Royal Duma shall be the legislative body of the Aulic Government; 210.02: The Royal Duma shall be comprised of: 210.021: Every Haeseni Peer or an appointed representative; 210.022: Two elected Royal Aldermen Seats; 210.023: One elected Grand Maer Seat; 210.024: The Lord Palatine of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 210.03: Those who sit on the Royal Duma shall be Members of the Duma; 210.04: All Members of the Duma must be at least fourteen years of age; 210.041: Peers below the age of fourteen shall be represented on the Royal Duma by the Regent of their estate or an appointed agent; 210.042: Candidates must be at least fourteen years of age to run for an elected position; 210.05: The Royal Duma shall meet once every year, subject to reasonable and infrequent exceptions; 210.051: The Crown may, at the advice of the Speaker of the Duma, elect to suspend the Royal Duma during times of crises; 210.06: A quorum of seven Members of the Duma must be met for a sitting of the Royal Duma to be called to sitting; 210.07: Any seat of the Royal Duma left vacant for three consecutive sittings of the Royal Duma without proper reasoning shall be suspended until deemed fit by the Crown; 210.071: Royal Aldermen and Grand Maer Seats of the Royal Duma are entitled to vote in absentia, having one Saint’s Day to do so after the sitting; 210.08: The Black Bulava 210.081: Every sitting of the Royal Duma must be in the presence of the Black Bulava; 210.0811: A sitting that is not in the presence of the Black Bulava is considered unlawful. 210.09: Powers and Responsibilities of the Royal Duma 210.091: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to regulate and legislate on domestic bill; 210.092: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to mandate the construction of domestic civil and military infrastructure; 210.093: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to confirm and regulate domestic budgets; 210.094: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to hold the Aulic Council accountable, and voice its lack of confidence in members of the Aulic Council; 210.095: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to confirm and propose the establishment of Royal Guilds and Royal Companies; 210.096: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to confirm and approve treaties between the Realm and foreign states; 210.097: The Royal Duma shall hold the power and responsibility to confirm and approve of nominations to the Aulic Court; 211: Elections to the Royal Duma 211.01: Elections to the Royal Duma shall be held every four years by the Speaker and the Palatine; 211.02: Elected positions shall be two Royal Aldermen seats and one Grand Maer; 211.03: Royal Aldermen 211.031: Royal Aldermen, or Alderwomen, shall be elected by popular vote and charged with representing the views and ideals of the wider Haeseni public; 211.032: Royal Aldermen, or Alderwomen, may be of either common or noble birth; 211.033: Voters may cast two votes for Royal Alderman candidates; 211.04: Grand Maer 211.041: The Grand Maer shall be elected by majority vote as the popular candidate charged with representation of all Haeseni people and city affairs; 211.042: The Grand Maer shall serve both on the duma and in city affairs, communicate with the Queen’s Council, and solidify communications between the people and the government; 211.043: The Grand Maer may be of either common or noble birth; 211.044: Voters may cast one vote for Grand Maer candidates; 211.05: Local Fiefdom Elections 211.051: Haeseni Peers are granted the right to hold local elections to elect a representative to replace him in the Royal Duma; 211.052: Haeseni Peers is granted the right to appoint any Haeseni subject as a representative for their house in the Royal Duma; 211.06: Eligibility to Run for Election 211.061: A candidate for the Royal Duma must be fourteen years of age; 211.062: A candidate for Grand Maer must be a resident of Karosgrad; 211.063: A candidate for Royal Alderman must be a resident of Hanseti-Ruska; 211.064: A candidate must not have a criminal record; 211.065: A candidate must not be a titled Peer, nor the Regent of one; 211.066: A candidate must not sit on the Aulic Council, or the Aulic Court; 211.067: A candidate may only run for one elected office; 211.068: A candidate may not bribe voters, and will be disqualified if found to be doing such; 211.069: A candidate may not place campaign signs on private property without explicit permission, and will be disqualified if found to be doing such; 211.07: Eligibility to Vote in Elections 211.071: To vote in elections to the Royal Duma, one must be fourteen years of age, and have permanent residence within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 211.08: By-Election 211.081: In the event of the death, removal, or any other condition that renders an incumbent elected official unable to perform their duties, a by-election will be held within the same year; 211.082: By-Elections shall follow the same rules as a normal election; 211.09: Oath of Office 211.091: Upon winning an election, candidates will be known as Maer-Elect or Alderman-Elect; 211.092: Elected officials are required to recite an oath of office in the presence of the Black Bulava and the Holy Scrolls; 211.093: Any elected official who refuses or fails to recite the oath shall be denied a vote and a voice in the Royal Duma. 212: Functioning of the Royal Duma 212.01: Positions within the Royal Duma 212.011: The Lord Handler 212.0111: The Lord Handler will be elected by the Members of the Duma at the start of every Session; 212.0112: The Lord Handler will serve as the Lord Speaker in the event that the Lord Speaker is incapacitated or otherwise unable to attend a sitting; 212.012: The Royal Inquisitor 212.0121: The Lord Speaker will appoint a Royal Inquisitor from the Members of the Duma at the start of every Session; 212.0122: The Royal Inquisitor shall be tasked with the right to summon any Aulic Councillor at his own discretion and afforded four opening questions to these at the beginning of any Duma sitting; 212.01221: After each question the floor shall be opened for Debate on the discretion of the Lord Speaker; 212.0123: The Royal Inquisitor may at any given time yield his question to any other member of the Duma; 212.0124: The Lord Speaker is given the right to revoke any Royal Inquisitor of his title; 212.02: Bills 212.021: Members of the Duma may submit bills to the Royal Duma that must be passed by majority vote; 212.022: Legislative Bills 212.0221: Legislative bills are published with the intent to legislate on any matter barring the functioning and composition of the military, any matter pertaining to the Jura I Krawn, or any of the Aulic Offices including the composition of the Duma; 212.0222: Once passed with a majority vote, a legislative bill shall require assent from the Crown to become binding law; 212.023: Active Bills 212.0231: Active bills are published with the intent to require the Crown to commit to an action, such as the establishment of infrastructure or other construction within the Realm; 212.0232: Once passed with a majority vote, an active bill shall require assent from the Crown; 212.024: Advisory Bills 212.0241: Advisory Acts are published as advisory to the Crown and the Aulic Council from the Royal Duma and enshrining the sentiment of the Haeseni people, requiring nor seeking any legal effect; 212.0242: The Crown may request an Advisory Act from the Royal Duma; 212.03: Summons and Votes of No Confidence 212.031: The Royal Duma may summon Aulic Councillors and question them on the conduct of their respective Office; 212.0311: A majority vote is required to summon an Aulic Councillor for questioning; 212.0312: The only exception to this is the Royal Inquisitor, who may summon Aulic Councillors at their own discretion; 212.032: The Royal Duma may issue a Vote of No Confidence against an Aulic Councillor, voicing their lack of confidence in their ability to fulfil the responsibilities of their Office appropriately; 212.0321: A two-thirds majority vote is required to issue a Vote of No Confidence against an Aulic Councillor; 212.04: Confirmations 212.041: Confirmation of Jovenaar 212.0411: Once an individual has been nominated to sit on the Aulic Court as a Jovenaar by the Crown, the individual must be confirmed with a majority vote in favour by the Royal Duma; 212.042: Confirmation of Treaties 212.0421: Once a treaty has been proposed between the Realm and a foreign state, the treaty must be confirmed with a majority vote in favour by the Royal Duma; 212.043: Confirmation of Royal Companies 212.0431: Once the establishment of a Royal Company has been proposed, the Royal Company must be confirmed with a majority vote in favour by the Royal Duma; 212.044: Confirmation of Budgets 212.041: Once a budget has been proposed, the budget must be confirmed with a majority vote in favour by the Royal Duma; 212.05: Awards of Service 212.051: The Royal Duma shall have the extended duty of handing out awards to servicemen throughout the Kingdom; 212.0511: Awards with distinction must be passed unanimously throughout all levels of authorization; 212.052: Any elected official, department heads, department officers, and the Crown may make recommendations; 212.053: Posthumous awards shall go to the recipients family or anyone labeled in their will; 212.0531: Family shall hold precedent unless specified otherwise in their will; 212.0532: If there are no other alternatives, the medals shall be buried with the recipient. 213: The Aulic Court 213.01: The Aulic Court shall be the judiciary of the Aulic Government and court of first instance of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 213.02: The Aulic Court shall be responsible for the swift administration of justice and resolvement legal disputes brought before it; 213.03: Jovenaar 213.031: Jovenaar shall be the judges presiding over the Aulic Court and responsible for its efficient functioning; 213.032: Jovenaar shall be appointed by the Crown to serve indefinitely; 213.033: Jovenaar may vacate their position by resignation, death or removal by the Crown, who may be advised to do so by the Aulic Council and the Royal Duma; 213.034: Jovenaar shall go about their duties in accordance with the Jura i Sparveed of this Haurul Caezk and sentence those found guilty in accordance with Section 401 of the Jura i Krima; 213.035: The following shall be ineligible to be appointed as a Jovenaar: 213.0351: Those who sit on the Royal Duma; 213.0352: Those who sit on the Aulic Council; 213.04: Crown Appeals 214.041: The Crown shall directly act as appellate court and may be petitioned to overturn the judgments of the Aulic Court in accordance with the provisions of Section 308 of the Jura i Sparveed. 214: National Faith 214.01: The national faith of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska shall be Canonism; 214.02: The Pontiff shall be recognized as the Canonist head of faith; 214.03: Aengudaemons 214.031: The veneration and pursuit of teachings originating from Daemons shall be heretical; 214.032: The veneration and pursuit of teachings originating from Aenguls whose doctrines contradict Canon teachings shall be heretical; 215: National Language 215.01: The language of Hanseti-Ruska shall be Naumariav. 216: Sigismundic Calendar 216.01: The Sigismundic Calendar shall be the official calendar of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 216.02: The months of the Sigismundic Calendar shall be: 216.021: Wzuvar and Byvca (formerly Snow’s Maiden); 216.022: Jula and Piov (formerly Owyn’s Flame, or Malin’s Welcome); 216.023: Vzmey and Hyff (formerly Godfrey’s Triumph, or the First Seed); 216.024: Gronna and Droba (formerly Tobias’ Bounty, or the Grand Harvest); 216.025: Tov and Yermey (formerly the Sun’s Smile); 216.026: Msitza and Dargund (formerly Harren’s Folley, or the Amber Cold); 216.027: Joma and Umund (formerly Sigismund’s End, or the Deep Cold); 216.03: The year of the Sigismundic Calendar shall be 1447 years less than the Common Calendar or Imperial Calendar, suffixed with E.S., or Exalted Sigismund. 217: National Military 217.01: The national military of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska shall be the Haeseni Royal Army; 217.02: No other organized military, militia or levy may be formed without the consent of the Crown’ 217.03: The recruitment for other military organizations, be they foreign or illegal domestic groups, shall constitute a crime without the consent of the Crown, to be punished at the discretion of the Aulic Court. 218: Legal Personality 218.01: Any person, company, guild or organization shall be deemed to have legal personality and shall be subject to the rights and obligations enshrined herein; 218.011: A person shall be defined as any member of the Human, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, or Orcish race capable of independent thought and objectively intelligent. 219: Domestic Nationals 219.01: Any person living - in part or full - within the borders of Hanseti-Ruska or owing an oath to the Crown shall be considered Subjects of the nation. 220: The Queen's Council 220.01: The Queen's Council, to be directed and composed at the discretion of the Queen of Hanseti-Ruska, shall be a subsidiary of the Aulic Government responsible for social, cultural and educational aspects of Haeseni life, and their duties shall include: 220.011: Maintenance of the Royal Palace and its inhabitants; 220.012: Maintenance of the Royal Court, its ceremonies, and traditions; 220.013: Hosting frequent social events celebrating the culture, history and peoples of Hanseti-Ruska; 220.014: Frequent publishing of materials promoting the culture, history and peoples of Hanseti-Ruska. JURA I SPARVEED LAW OF JUSTICE 301: Petitioning the Court 301.01: All within Hanseti-Ruska may petition the Aulic Court to see justice done by submitting a Summons; 301.02: Summons 301.021: A Summons is a legal document calling upon a legal entity to appear before the Courts on charges of legal wrongdoing; 301.022: The party submitting a Summons, and seeking justice, shall be the Plaintiff or Prosecution; 301.023: The party answering a Summons and defending against charges shall be the Defendant; 301.024: The template for a legal Summons can be found HERE; 301.025: Only the Office of the Justiciar may submit a Summons on the criminal charges outlined in the Jura i Krima. 302: Legal Representation 302.01: Plaintiffs and Defendants are entitled to hire a lawyer to represent them before the Court in legal proceedings; 302.02: When a trial is arranged, the presiding judge (Naumariav: Jovenaar) shall allow both parties a reasonable amount of time to acquire legal representation if desired; 302.03: Legal representation is not a right. 303: Pre-Trial Procedure 303.01: If a Summons is submitted to the Aulic Courts and accepted, a Jovenaar shall be assigned to preside over the case; 303.011: One Jovenaar shall be assigned if the charges constitute a minor, middling, or severe offence; 303.012: Three Jovenaar shall be assigned if the charges constitute a treasonous offence; 303.013: A Jovenaar must have no notable association with any party involved in the case; 303.02: The Jovenaar shall, at their sole discretion, arrange a suitable trial date for both parties; 303.021: The Jovenaar shall be obliged to consider the necessary time required to gather any relevant evidence; 303.03: Prior to trial, both parties shall exchange their evidence, compiled into a single document; 303.031: This exchange must happen before trial with enough time for both parties to read the evidence; 303.032: Parties shall disclose which witnesses they intend to call, but not what questions they intend to ask; 303.04: Motion to Dismiss 303.041: If a defendant in a criminal trial or plaintiff in a civil trial seeks to have the summons against them dismissed, they may issue a motion to dismiss to the Aulic Court; 303.042: Motions to dismiss must clearly state why the defendant or plaintiff believes the summons should be dismissed; 303.043: Motions to dismiss must be made available to opposing counsel. In a civil trial, this means the other plaintiffs in the case. In a criminal trial, this means the Lord Justiciar and/or the Royal Jurist prosecuting the case; 303.044: The Jovenaar that shall handle the trial will then either approve or reject the motion to dismiss. If the motion is granted, the summons will be dismissed and there will be no trial. Otherwise, the trial will continue as planned; 303.05: Settlements 304.051: To avoid a trial, the two plaintiffs in a civil trial OR the prosecution and defense in a criminal trial may negotiate an agreed settlement. 304.052: The settlement will be legally binding and must be fulfilled. If either party fails to uphold the settlement, the original charges will be re-established and the offender will be automatically found guilty. 304: Judgment 304.01: Trials shall be presided over by three Jovenaar who bear no notable affiliation with parties pertinent to the case; 304.02: Presiding Jovenaar shall be responsible for the efficient administering of the trial and the subsequent administration of justice; 304.03: Jovenaar shall determine guilt and sentencing by majority vote. 305: Trial Procedure 305.01: All those present in the courtroom will stand upon the arrival of the Jovenaar until they are all seated, signaling the formal beginning of a trial; 305.02: The charges shall then be read; 305.03: The Defendant shall then plead guilty or not guilty; 305.04: The Plaintiff or Prosecution shall make their opening statement; 305.05: The Defendant shall then make their opening statement: 305.06: The trial shall then proceed with both parties making submissions by turn, starting with the Plaintiff or Prosecution, whether by witness examination or oral address; 305.061: The presiding Jovenaar must administer the Henrician Oath to all witnesses before they may testify. Failure to do so may result in a mistrial; 305.07: After each submission, the other party shall be entitled to respond to the content of the submissions just made by the other party, and this response shall not deviate into new or irrelevant material; 305.08: Submissions shall continue until both parties rest their cases or the Jovenaar conclude that further submissions are unnecessary; 305.09: Objections 305.091: During a trial, the Plaintiff or Defendant may object to the submissions of the other party to the Jovenaar if they believe those submissions to be illegal, misleading or otherwise inappropriate; 305.092: The Jovenaar may either sustain the objection and oblige the submitting party to remedy their submissions accordingly or overrule the objection and allow the submitting party to continue. 306: Appealing Judgments 306.01: A party may submit an Appeal to the Crown, petitioning them to overturn a ruling of the Aulic Court; 306.02: The template to Appeal can be found HERE; 306.03: An Appeal shall be accepted by the Crown if: 306.031: There is reason to believe the judgment of the Aulic Court was seriously flawed; 306.032: Substantial new evidence has been obtained; 306.033: The original trial was a mistrial, where the proceedings violated existing law; 306.04: If accepted, the Crown may call for an Crown Appeal trial, in which the Crown shall preside as judge; 306.041: Regardless of the classification of the charge, Crown Appeals shall not have juries; 306.05: Distinguishing Precedent 306.051: The Crown may determine that a precedent established by a case judged by the lower court shall have no future bearing without appealing the judgment itself. 307: Precedent 307.01: Where a previous ruling of the Aulic Court established an unwritten policy, this precedent may be cited as evidence in similar proceedings that the Aulic Court shall not depart from unless there are compelling circumstances not to or this precedent has been distinguished by the Crown. 308: Thresholds of Conviction 308.01: Likelihood 308.011: In order to convict a Defendant of a minor or middling crime, the Jovenaar must reasonably conclude that it is more likely than not that the Defendant is guilty; 308.02: Without Doubt 308.021: In order to convict a Defendant of a severe or treasonous crime, the jury must reasonably conclude that there is no other explanation for the crime other than that the Defendant is guilty. 309: Military Judgment 309.01: Summary Execution 309.011: Where a soldier of the Haense Royal Army is presented with an active criminal situation where the criminal is committing a severe or treasonous offence and the soldier deems it likely that the criminal is an immediate danger to the public or likely to escape, the soldier may kill the criminal. 309.02: Military Convictions 309.021: Where an oathed soldier has cause on the balance of probabilities that an accused committed a minor offence, he has the ability to convict the accused individual and carry out proper punishment without the need of the Aulic Court. 309.022: Where an accused believes himself to be innocent facing a military conviction on a minor offence, a soldier may carry out proper punishment regardless if he has proof on the balance of probabilities. 310: Legal Defenses 310.01: Inadmissible Evidence 310.011: Where a party submits evidence to the Aulic Court that was obtained through illegal means, this evidence will be inadmissible; 310.02: Duress 310.021: Where a party was forced into the commission of a crime through force or threat, the party responsible for the force or threat shall be held liable instead; 310.03: Infancy 310.031: A party below the age of fourteen shall not be convicted for minor or middling offences, and shall receive reduced punishment for severe offences; 310.04: Acknowledged Risk 310.041: Where a party knowingly and willingly placed themselves in a situation which held risk for them, they cannot petition the Aulic Court if that risk occurs; 310.05: Necessity 310.051: Where a party was forced to commit a crime to prevent a greater crime or unsolicited self-harm, such as in self-defense, they shall not be held liable or receive reduced punishment; 310.06: Insanity 310.061: Where a party committed a crime while insane or not of sound mind, they shall not be held liable or shall receive reduced punishment; 310.0611: Insanity must be proven by a medical official who has been certified by the Haeseni Surgeon General; 310.07: Good Faith 310.071: Where a party damages another while acting in good faith by aiding them in a medical emergency they shall not be held liable or receive reduced punishment. 310.08 Double Jeopardy 310.081: Where an individual has been tried for a crime in a previous court of law, that individual cannot be tried again for the same crime. 311: Hatred 311.01: Any crime that is committed out of hatred for a group, family, or race that the victim is a part of is defined as a Hate Crime, and the offence level is raised by one, unless the crime already constitutes a severe or treasonous offence. 312: Privilege 312.01: Royal Prerogative 312.011: When documents or subjects pertaining to the governance of the realm are relevant to the case at hand, and these matters are confidential for security purposes, this information may not be presented at trial; 312.012: Royal Prerogative can be waived by the King, if it is deemed that the matters may be made public and will not cause harm to the state. 312.02: Priest-Penitent Privilege 312.021: When a penitent confesses to committing a crime to a member of the clergy, that clergyman may not be called to testify in trial, and any testimony provided by the clergyman will be disregarded (following the clergyman’s immediate excommunication per Canon law); 312.022: Priest-Penitent privilege may not be applied when a priest is the alleged victim of the accused criminal; 312.03: Client-Attorney Privilege 310.031: When a person accused of a crime discusses matters pertaining to that crime to their hired attorney, the attorney may not be called upon to testify against their client at trial; 310.032: Client-Attorney privilege may not be applied when an accused criminal’s lawyer is their alleged victim; 312.04: Spousal Privilege 310.041: When a person accused of a crime discusses matters pertaining to that crime to their spouse, the spouse may not be called upon to testify against the accused; 310.042: In the event of a dissolution of the marriage, spousal privilege may still apply if the statements pertaining to the crime were made while the two were still married; 310.043: Spousal privilege may not be applied when an accused criminal’s spouse is their alleged victim; 312.05: Self-Incrimination 310.051: When a person is accused of a crime and brought to trial, they may be called to testify in that trial, but they may choose not to answer any questions at no legal cost. 313: Warrants 313.01: Warrant to Search Property 313.011: If an agent of the Crown deems it necessary to enter a private or government owned property to investigate a crime, they may petition any Jovenaar for a warrant; 313.012: The High Justiciar and/or Royal Jurist must provide their reasons for the warrant when they apply for one. The Jovenaar will then decide whether the given reasons justify the issuing of a warrant; 313.013: A warrant to search property will be reinforced by the law and cannot be refused. Refusing to allow an agent of the Crown to search a property with a warrant shall be the crime of obstruction of justice; 313.014: A Royal Detective or soldier of the HRA may enter a property without a warrant if they feel there is probable cause to do so; 313.015: Probable cause shall be defined as hearing shouting, screaming, any signs of a struggle, or any sign that the lives of any Haeseni subject may be at risk. JURA I KRIMA LAW OF CRIME 401: Classification of Offences 401.01: The lowest classification of offence shall be a minor offence, and those convicted of such may be subjected to the following sentences: 401.011: Monetary fine of up to 300 mina; 401.012: Branding by hot iron on the limbs; 401.013: Fifteen lashes by flogging; 401.014: Public humiliation by confinement in the stockades; 401.015: Imprisonment for up to two years; 401.016: Court orders under Section 506 of the Jura i Osabaz; 401.02: The middle classification of offence shall be a middling offence, and those convicted of such may be subjected to the following sentences: 401.021: Monetary fine of up to 1,500 mina; 401.022: Branding by hot iron on the limbs, back or buttocks; 401.023: Up to sixty lashes by flogging; 401.024: Imprisonment for up to fifteen years; 401.025: Court orders under Section 506 of the Jura i Osabaz; 401.03: The greater classification of offence shall be a severe offence, and those convicted of such may be subjected to the following sentences; 401.031: Monetary fine of up to 5,000 mina; 401.032: Branding by hot iron on the limbs, back, buttocks or face; 401.033: Up to one hundred lashes by flogging; 401.034: Imprisonment for up to a lifetime; 401.035: Removal of limbs; 401.036: Execution by hanging for those of common birth, beheading for those of noble birth or by crossbow for those enlisted in the Haense Royal Army; 401.037: Court orders under Section 506 of the Jura i Osobaz; 401.04: The highest classification of offence shall be a treasonous offence, and those convicted of such may be subjected to the following sentences; 401.041: Torture; 401.042: Execution by hanging for those of common birth, beheading for those of noble birth or by crossbow for those enlisted in the Haense Royal Army. 401.05: Should any given subject be convicted of similar offences on three separate circumstances, the severity of that same offence committed a fourth subsequent time shall be charged more harshly, to a maximum of a severe offence for what would normally be a minor or middling offence; 402: Murder 402.01: The crime of intentionally killing another shall constitute a severe offence; 402.011: An individual shall be guilty of murder if they employ a third party to kill another person; 402.02: The crime of intentionally killing an agent of the crown, not in self-defense, shall constitute a treasonous offence. 403: Manslaughter 403.01: The crime of unintentionally killing another through reckless conduct shall constitute a severe offence. 404: Assault 404.01: The crime of intentionally inflicting bodily harm on another shall constitute a middling offence. 405: Kidnapping 405.01: The crime of forcibly abducting and constraining another shall constitute a severe offence. 406: Theft 406.01: Petty Theft 406.011: The crime of intentionally stealing the possessions of another, and where such possessions are not of significant value, shall constitute a minor offence; 406.02: Grand Theft 406.021: The crime of intentionally stealing the possessions of another, and where such possessions are of significant value, shall constitute a middling offence. 407: Burglary 407.01: The crime of illegally entering the property of another with intent to steal from that property shall constitute a minor offence. 408: Banditry 408.01: The crime of attempting to exact tribute by threat of force shall constitute a severe offence. 409: Unlawful Torture 409.01: The crime of inflicting bodily or mental harm on another for the purposes of gratification or coercion shall constitute a severe offence; 409.011: The Crown may authorize agents to use torture on an individual found guilty of a treasonous crime. 410: Counterfeiting and Forgery 410.01: The crime of forging counterfeit currency shall constitute a severe offence; 410.02: The crime of knowingly distributing counterfeit currency, whether as payment or otherwise, shall constitute a minor offence; 410.03: The crime of forging the signature of the Crown, the royal family or the Aulic Council shall constitute a treasonous offence; 410.04: The crime of forging the signature of a Haeseni peer shall constitute a severe offence; 410.05: The crime of forging the signature of a private individual shall constitute a minor offence. 411: On Impersonation 411.01: The crime of impersonating the Crown, an Aulic Government Member or a member of the Royal Family, whether physically, by written word or otherwise, shall constitute a treasonous offence; 411.02: The crime of impersonating a peer or military officer, whether physically, by written word or otherwise, shall constitute a severe offence; 411.03: The crime of impersonating any other private individual or soldier, whether physically, by written word or otherwise, shall constitute a middling offence; 411.04: The crime of opening a sealed letter addressed to another party shall constitute a minor offence. 412: Defamation 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; 412.02: The crime of unintentionally spreading false information about another individual in a reckless manner that serves to harm the reputation of that individual shall constitute a minor offence. 413: Trespassing 413.01: The crime of intentionally breaking into a private property where the offender does not have permission to be shall constitute a minor offence; 413.02: Poaching and Animal Theft 413.021: The crime of hunting within the lands of a Haeseni peer or other private woodland shall constitute a middling offence; 413.022: The crime of removing animals - wild or otherwise - from within the lands of Hanseti-Ruska or a Haeseni peer to hunt shall constitute a minor offence; 413.023: Committing any trespassing or poaching crime within the lands of Haense as a foreign national shall constitute a middling offence; 413.03: Clinical Trespassing 413.031: The crime of invading the operational space of a medical professional shall constitute a minor offence; 413.032: The the crime of intruding upon a medical operation without the consent of either the medical professional or patient shall constitute a minor offence; 413.033: The crime of intruding upon a medical operation that results in the unintentional death of a patient shall constitute a severe offence; 413.034: The crime of intruding upon a medical operation with the intent to make the operation fail shall constitute a severe offence. 414: Vandalism 414.01: The crime of defacing the property of another shall constitute a minor offence; 414.02: The defacement or autopsy of a body an individual who has not been found guilty of or been executed due to a severe or treasonous offence, or slain by the HRA due to a severe or treasonous offence, without approval from the family of the deceased, or approval from the deceased in the form of a will, shall constitute a middling offence; 414.021: If the deceased has no family members but has left a will, those within said will shall have a say in what is done with the body; otherwise approval shall defer to the Crown; 414.022: In order to conduct medical review upon an executed person or a bandit slain by the HRA, a member of the clergy must consent and be present during the operation; 414.0221: If the clergyman deems the operation to be heretical or against canonist values, then the medical review can be stopped. 415: Arson 415.01: The crime of intentionally setting fire to the property of another with intent to damage the property of those who inhabit it shall constitute a severe offence; 415.02: The crime of unintentionally setting fire to the property of another which results in damage to the property or those who inhabit it shall constitute a middling offence; 415.03: The crime of intentionally setting fire to the Royal Palace or government buildings shall constitute a treasonous offence; 415.04: The crime of unintentionally setting fire to the Royal Palace of government buildings shall constitute a severe offence. 416: Treason 416.01: Rebellion 416.011: The crime of fighting against the Crown or breaking an oath of fealty to the Crown shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.02: Revolution 414.012: The crime of attempting to overthrow the Crown or the Aulic Government shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.03: Sedition 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; 416.04: Protection of Treason 414.041: The crime of neglecting to inform the Aulic Government or Haense Royal Army of treasonous activities shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.05: Classified Information 414.051: The crime of spreading information obtained from the Crown or Aulic Government shall constitute a treasonous offence; 414.052: The crime of spreading false information and claiming it to originate from the Crown or the Aulic Government shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.06: Slander of the Crown 414.061: The crime of slandering the Crown, Aulic Government or royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.07: Harm to the Crown 416.071: The crime of harming or attempting to bring harm, or kidnapping or attempting to kidnap, the Crown or the royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence; 416.08: Embezzlement of the Crown 416.081: The crime of embezzling funds belonging to the Crown shall constitute a treasonous offence. 417: Contraband and Smuggling 417.01: The crime of possessing any intoxicating or addicting substances besides alcohol and tobacco shall constitute a middling offence; 417.011: A medical professional utilizing such substances purely for the medical treatment of a patient shall not be held liable for possession; 417.03: The crime of distributing any intoxicating or addicting substances besides alcohol and tobacco shall constitute a middling offence. 418: Trading 418.01: The crime of selling goods that the vendor knows to be defective or not fit for promised purpose shall be a minor offence; 418.02: The crime of selling stolen goods that the vendor knows to be stolen shall be a middling offence; 418.03: The crime of buying stolen goods that the purchaser knows to be stolen without disclosing such knowledge to the Haense Royal Army shall be a middling offence; 418.04: The crime of trading goods and acts of carnal nature shall constitute a minor offence; 418.05: The crime of trading body parts shall constitute a minor offence; 418.06: The crime of trading substances of intoxicating or addictive nature besides alcohol, tobacco, and substances for medical purpose shall constitute a minor offence; 418.07: The crime of creating a product or service that replicates another product or service so closely that the Aulic Court deems them to be identical shall be a minor offence. 419: Obstruction of Justice 419.01: The crime of failing to disclose knowledge of a wanted fugitive, whom the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be wanted, shall constitute middling offence; 419.02: The crime of failing to disclose any information pertinent to a crime, where the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be pertinent, shall constitute minor offence; 419.03: The crime of harbouring or aiding a wanted fugitive, whom the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be wanted, shall constitute a middling offence; 419.04: The crime of holding stolen goods, which the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be stolen, shall constitute a minor offence. 419.05: The crime of providing false testimony under oath during a trial of the Aulic Court, where the offender knows or can reasonably deduce to be pertinent, shall constitute middling offence; 419.06: The crime of resisting arrest shall constitute a middling offence; 419.07: The crime of refusing the execution of a warrant shall be a severe offence. 420: Heresy and Blasphemy 420.01: The crime of a subject of Hanseti-Ruska worshipping a false deity in contradiction with Canon teachings while within Hanseti-Ruska shall constitute a middling offence; 420.011: Foreigners who are not subjects of Hanseti-Ruska are free to private practice of foreign faiths; 420.02: The crime of intentionally speaking sacrilege or in contrary to the teachings of the Canon and slandering the Church or Godan shall constitute a middling offence 420.03: The crime of spreading false teachings and attempting to convert others from the Church shall constitute a severe offence; 420.031: Foreign nationals shall be allowed to practice their own religions so long as they do not openly preach it within the Kingdom 421: Sanctity of the Faith 421.01: The crime of cursing within a church or holy place shall constitute a minor offence; 421.02: The crime of attending a religious service while intoxicated shall constitute a minor offence; 421.03: The crime of attending a religious service while inappropriately dressed shall constitute a minor offence; 421.04: The crime of exhuming a grave without express consent from the Pontiff, local Archbishop or local Bishop shall constitute a middling offence; 421.05: Sites of Unholy Worship 421.051: The crime of erecting a site for the purpose of worshipping a false deity in contrary to Canon teachings or for any other heretical purpose shall constitute a middling offence; 421.06: Protection of Heresy 421.061: The crime of failing to disclose heretical activities to the Haense Royal Army, such as uncovering a site of unholy worship or knowing the identity of a heretic, shall constitute a minor offence; 421.07: Atheism 421.071: The crime of intentionally rejecting the existence of Godan and Canonist teachings shall constitute a middling offence; 421.08: Sacrilege 421.081: The crime of vandalising a church or holy site shall constitute a severe offence. 422: Desertion 422.01: The crime of a soldier abandoning the Haense Royal Army or disobeying orders from a superior shall constitute a severe offence. 423: Absconsion 423.01: The crime of fleeing with an intent to avoid trial shall constitute an assumption of guilt for the crimes summoned for, thereby dismissing the need for said trial. 424: Harassment 424.01: The crime of harassing and causing persistent nuisance to another shall constitute a minor offence. 425: Organized Crime 425.01: Membership of a group deemed to be a Criminal Organization by the Aulic Council and His Majesty the King will be illegal; 425.011: If found to be a member of a Criminal Organization the punishment shall be that of the actual perpetrator(s) of the crime(s) the Criminal Organization committed, regardless where said crimes were committed; 425.012: The crime of founding or leading a Criminal Organization shall be a severe offence. 426: Corruption 426.01: The crime of abusing the power of one’s office to achieve a dishonest or fraudulent result shall constitute a severe offence; 426.02: The crime of attempting to convince a person of power to abuse the power of their office shall constitute a severe offence. 427: Attempted Crime 427.01: If an individual or group is convicted of attempting to commit a crime, they shall be issued a punishment equal to the punishment deserving of the actual crime committed. 428: Blackmail 428.01: The crime of blackmailing another shall constitute a middling offence; 428.011: In the circumstance that an individual is found to have been blackmailed after committing an associated crime, they shall not be held liable or receive a reduced punishment, at the discretion of the Crown or presiding Jovenaars. 429: Avoiding a Sentence 429.01: The crime of avoiding a sentence delivered by a Jovenaar or the Crown, whether fleeing the country or not complying with the sentence in a reasonable amount of time, shall constitute a severe offence. 430: Illegal Fees 430.01: The crime of illegally placing a tax on an individual shall constitute a middling offence; 430.02: The crime of a soldier unlawfully placing a fine on an individual shall constitute a minor offence; 430.021: If the soldier placed this fine under the orders of an officer, the crime shall therefore be placed on the officer in question; 430.03: The crime of a noble lord or peer charging a subject for the collection of resources within their land shall constitute a middling offence; 431: Enslavement 431.01: The crime of forcefully taking a person as a slave within any territory of Hanseti-Ruska shall constitute a severe offence; 431.02: The crime of selling a person for the purpose of them being a slave shall constitute a severe offence; 431.03: The crime of buying a person for the purpose of them being a slave shall constitute a severe offence; 431.04: The crime of possessing a slave within or outside of Haeseni territory shall constitute a severe offence. 432: Cannibalism 432.01: The crime of intentionally inflicting harm to consume the flesh of one’s own species shall constitute a severe offence. 433: Morality 433.01: Fornication 433.011: The crime of sexual relations outside of the bonds of matrimony shall constitute a severe offence; 433.02: Miscegenation 433.021: The crime of having sexual relations between two different races shall constitute a severe offence; 433.03: Homosexuality 433.031: The crime of having sexual relations between two persons of the same sex shall constitute a middling offence. 433.04: If an individual is convicted of a morality crime, they shall be stripped of rank and prestige depending on their title; 433.041: If a Noble is convicted, they shall be required to pay twice the amount of the fine sentenced by the Jovenaars at trial; 433.042: If a Knight is convicted, they shall be stripped of their Knighthood; 433.043: If a soldier is convicted, they shall be discharged; 433.044: If an agent of the crown is convicted, they shall be terminated from their position; 433.045: If a convicted individual falls under more than one of these categories, they shall be subjected to punishments for all that fit. 433.05: The crime of being an Azdrazi or Herald of Azdromoth shall constitute a severe offence; 433.06: The crime of corroborating with an Azdrazi or Herald of Azdromoth shall constitute a severe offence. 434: Foreign Intervention and Enforcement 434.01: The crime of foreign militaries, organizations, groups, or subjects intervening with the functioning of the lives of our subjects without authorization from the Crown, Lord Marshal, or Lord Palatine shall constitute a middling offence; 434.02: The crime of foreign militaries, organizations, groups, or subjects guarding personal or public property within the Kingdom of Haense without consent from the owner of the property and previously stated authorities shall constitute a middling offence; 434.021: The crime of foreign militaries, organizations, groups, or subjects guarding the palace without consent from the crown shall constitute a severe offence; 434.022: The crime of foreign militaries, organizations, groups, or subjects guarding the Basilica without consent from either the Crown, Lord Marshal, or Lord Palatine shall constitute a severe offence; 434.03: The crime of foreign militaries, organizations, groups, or subjects enforcing their own laws and ideals within the Kingdom of Haense shall constitute a severe offence. 435: Embezzlement 435.01: The crime of embezzling funds belonging to one’s employer, and where such funds are considered of not significant value shall constitute a minor offence; 435.02: The crime of embezzling funds belonging to one’s employer, and where such funds are considered of significant value shall constitute a middling offence; 435.03: The crime of embezzling funds belonging to one’s employer, and where such funds are considered of vital value shall constitute a severe offence. 436: Stalking 436.01: The crime of stalking another person shall constitute a middling offence; 436.011: Repeated offences shall constitute a severe offence. 437: Failure to Pay Debts 437.01: The crime of failing to pay debts to an individual, where this failure causes minor harm to the individual in question, shall constitute a minor offence; 437.02: The crime of failing to pay debts to an individual, where this failure causes major harm to the individual in question, shall constitute a middling offence; 437.03: The crime of failing to pay debts to the Crown, shall constitute a severe offence; 437.04: For a debt to be considered valid, a contractual agreement which proves the creation of the debt must exist. 438: Civil Disobedience 438.01: The crime of publicly threatening an individual with the intent of causing them physical harm shall constitute a middling offence; 438.02: The crime of making unreasonable noise shall constitute a minor offence; 438.03: The crime of endangering themselves or others while in an intoxicated state shall constitute a minor offence; 438.04: The crime of lodging in any building without the permission of the owner shall constitute a minor offence. 439: Face Shielding 439.01: The crime of using a mask, bandana, helmet, or any other means to shield one’s face shall constitute a middling offence; 439.02: The following shall, within reason, be permitted to shield their faces; 439.021: Soldiers of the Haeseni Royal Army; 439.022: Knights of the Order of the Crow; 439.023: Knights of the Marian Retinue; 439.024: Royal Detectives under the Office of the High Justiciar. 440: Crowns and Circlets 440.01: Only the King, Queen, and members of the royal family are permitted to wear crowns or circlets; 440.011: The crime of wearing a crown or circlet while not a member of the royal family shall constitute a middling offence. JURA I OSOBAZ LAW OF CIVILITY 501: On Duelling 501.01: Disputing parties, in non-criminal matters, may legally resolve their dispute by agreeing to duel with at least two witnesses; 501.011: Both disputing parties must have a witness that represents their side; 501.012: Both disputing parties may bring up to three combatants to each side; 501.0121: Combatants do not have to be of an equal number; 501.02: The terms of winning a duel shall be stated clearly and with explicit agreement from both parties before the witnesses, and such terms shall be legally binding; 501.03: Duels shall be to first blood, to yield, to submission, or to death, with such clearly agreed between the parties between the parties before the duel; 501.031: If one party intentionally kills another in a duel to first blood, to yield or to submission, that party shall be guilty of murder under the Jura i Krima; 501.032: If one party unintentionally kills another in a duel to first blood, yield or submission through reckless conduct, such as striking the vital organs of the opposing party, that party shall be guilty of manslaughter under the Jura i Krima; 501.033: In a duel to the death one party may still yield to preserve their life, and the other party shall be obliged to accept this yield as victory; 501.034: Once a party, in any type of duel, has yielded or submitted, the duel is deemed to have ended and any further violence shall constitute a criminal offence under the Jura i Krima; 501.035: A Haeseni Peer must receive crown consent to a duel if the parties agree to duel to the death; 501.04: Those below the age of fourteen may not participate in a duel regardless of consent; 501.05: Those of unsound mind may not participate in a duel regardless of consent; 501.051: If both witnesses believe a duellist not of sound mind, they may force the duel to not take place; 501.06: If, following a mutually consented duel, one party refuses to honour the terms of the duel, the other may petition the Aulic Court to enforce this as a contract; 501.07: If a duel is denied by the party challenged, the matter shall be settled inside of the Aulic Court. 502: Contracts 502.01: A contract shall be a legally-binding agreement between two or more parties; 502.02: A contract need not be written to be legally-binding; 502.03: An agreement must have the following characteristics to be legally-binding: 502.031: All parties clearly consent to the agreement; 502.032: The parties intended for the agreement to be binding; 502.033: The agreement must not be made in bad faith and it must not be impossible; 502.034: The parties must be above at least fourteen years of age and of sound mind; 502.04: Termination of Contracts 502.041: A contract shall be terminated typically through fulfilment of the contract, but a party may petition the Aulic Court to terminate a contract on the following grounds: 502.0411: One or more parties lack the capacity to contract as prescribed by Section 502.07; 502.0412: A change in circumstances make fulfilment of the contract impossible; 502.0413: A change in circumstances has been the point of the contract null; 502.0414: The contract was made in bad faith; 502.0415: One of the parties has died or been declared missing; 502.05: Interpretation of Contracts 502.051: A contract, if written, shall be interpreted literally; 502.052: Parties may petition the Aulic Court for interpretation of a contract in the event of disagreement or uncertainty; 502.053: Ambiguity in a contract shall favour the party who did not draft it; 502.06: Fulfilment of Contracts 502.061: Where a party is neglecting to fulfil their contractual obligations, the other party may petition the Aulic Court to order them to do so. 502.07: Capacity to Fulfill a Contract 502.071: To be considered to have the capacity of fulfilling a contract, one must fit the following criteria: 502.0711: Be of the age of majority; 502.0712: Be of sound mind, or reasonably ascertained to be. 503: Property 503.01: The acquisition of property, that being buildings or lands without title, through purchase or inheritance shall afford the purchaser or inheritor the status as owner of the property; 503.02: Property within the Royal Capital or lands administered by peers shall be subject to any local edicts; 503.03: Absent specific local edicts detailing otherwise, a property owner shall not be deprived or stripped of their property without reasonable exceptions; 503.031: Reasonable exceptions shall include: 503.0311: The property owner has failed to pay taxes; 503.0312: The property owner has used the property for criminal purposes; 503.0313: The property owner acquired the property through criminal purposes; 503.0314: The property owner is an enemy of the Kingdom; 503.0315: There is reasonable cause to believe the property owner is dead; 503.04: The natural resources of the lands of Hanseti-Ruska shall be considered property of the Crown, and access to these resources shall be made available to all people of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska; 503.041: If such resources reside within the land of a titled peer, access to such resources must not be blocked or impeded to the common subject of the Kingdom. Violating so shall constitute a middling offence; 503.042: In cases of resource shortage or national emergency such as war, the Crown maintains the right to order the immediate cessation or limitation of harvesting a resource as well as the immediate deployment of measures aimed to enforce such an order; 504: On Tort 504.01: Defining Tort 504.011: Where one party has suffered a wrongdoing causing them economic, reputational or physical harm because of another, that party may take the offending party to Court in pursuit of damages; 504.012: Damages shall be construed to mean monetary compensation for the wrongdoing of a party, paid for by that party by order of the Aulic Court; 504.02: Negligence 504.021: Where the negligent conduct of one party in any way leads to economic, reputational or physical harm to another party, and such harm was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of their negligent conduct, the negligent party shall be obliged to pay damages to the injured party in an amount determined by the Court; 504.03: Assault 504.031: Where one party assaults another and such an assault leads to economic, reputational or physical harm to the injured party, such as wounding them in a way that prevents them from working, and such harm was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of their wrongful conduct, the offending party shall be criminally liable and obliged to pay damages to the injured party in an amount determined by the Court; 504.04: Dishonesty 504.041: Where the dishonest or dishonourable conduct of one party leads to economic, reputational or physical harm to another party and such harm was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of their dishonest or dishonourable conduct, the offending party shall be obliged to pay damages to the injured party in an amount determined by the Court; 504.05: Harassment 504.051: Where the harassment or nuisance caused by one party leads to economic, reputational or physical harm to another party and such harm was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the harassment or nuisance, the offending party shall be obliged to pay damages to the injured party in an amount determined by the Court. 505: Limitations on Civil Suits 505.01: A cause for a civil suit originating from within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska shall be deemed to have expired ten years after the event in question, or the first event in a chain of events; 505.02: In Court, it shall be the obligation of the defending party to reasonably prove that the civil liability has expired. 506: Court Orders 506.01: The Aulic Court may resolve disputes by way of issuing any of the Court Orders outlined as follows; 506.02: Restraining Order 506.021: Where the Aulic Court finds that one party is likely to harass or cause nuisance to another party, the Aulic Court may order the offending party to restrain their movements in a way that does not intentionally place them in proximity with the offended party; 506.03: Performance Order 506.031: Where the Aulic Court finds that one party is negligent in their obligations towards another party, be they contractual or otherwise, the Aulic Court may order the offending party to perform these obligations; 506.04: Order to Remain 506.041: Where the Aulic Court finds that one party is likely to flee the jurisdiction in cases where they are required to remain, whether for trial or otherwise, the Aulic Court may order that party to remain in the jurisdiction for a limited time; 506.05: Order to Respect 506.051: Where the Aulic Court finds that the behaviour of one party constitutes an unreasonable nuisance to another party, the Aulic Court may order the offending party to refrain from causing further nuisance and, if applicable, amend any causes of nuisance; 506.06: Order to Return 506.061: Where the Aulic Court finds that one party is guilty of theft, the Aulic Court may order the return of the stolen items, if the items are viewed to still be within reasonable condition; 506.07: Order to Replace 506.071: Where the Aulic Court finds that one party is guilty of theft, the Aulic Court may order the replacement of the stolen items, if the items are viewed to no longer be within reasonable condition; 506.08: Breach of a Court Order shall constitute a minor offence. 507: Guilds 507.01: A guild is defined as a non-government non-military organisation; 507.02: A guild is created by submitting an application to the High Seneschal and having it approved; 507.021: The Crown reserves the right to veto any creation of a guild; 507.03: A guild shall have a designated guild master, who serves as an overall representative of the guild; 507.04: A guild may purchase properties designed as guild halls. 508: Legal Death 508.01: After a period of five years or more, a subject may have the right to appeal to the Jovenaars to have a person declared dead on account of their disappearance; 508.011: If a person has been falsely declared dead, they may appeal to the Jovenaars for the return of their lost assets. JURA I SZLATA LAW OF NOBILITY 601: Defining Nobility 601.01: A man or woman who lawfully holds the noble title of Grand Prince, Grand Princess, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess,Viscount, Viscountess, Baron or Baroness and affirmed by the Crown within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska shall be deemed a Haeseni Peer, of esteemed birth and social standing and upon whom is bestowed obligations and expectations to serve the Kingdom more arduously than those of lesser birth; 601.011: Titles of nobility that are not affirmed by the Crown or non-hereditary titles assigned by the Crown shall be deemed titular titles, to be afforded the rights of the nobility under Section 603, with the exception of Section 603.01; 601.012: A Peer may delegate one of their subsidiary titles to their heir apparent, which shall be held by them until they succession, or until death; 601.02: Only a Haeseni Peer, they who hold the title, may be referred to by that title; 601.03: The kin of a Haeseni Peer shall be regarded as nobility and referred to as ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’; 601.04: It is the exclusive purview of the Crown to grant and revoke titles and lands of peerage. 602: Duties of the Nobility 602.01: A Haeseni Peer shall sit on the Royal Duma and appoint a representative when unable to do so; 602.02: A Haeseni Peer shall raise a contributive family, active in the pursuit of the Kingdom’s welfare and betterment, whether through military, politics or otherwise; 602.03: A Haeseni Peer shall maintain any lands granted to them by the Crown, fairly administering it and its inhabitants; 602.04: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall comport themselves with honour and dignity befitting of their station at all times and represent the paramount values of the Haeseni people. 603: Rights of the Nobility 603.01: A Haeseni Peer shall be entitled to exercise their seat on the Royal Duma to author and vote on legislative bills; 603.02: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled to squire and train to become Knights of Haense; 603.03: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled to seek private audience with the Crown; 603.04: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be considered to receive and administer lands at the will of the Crown; 603.05: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be eligible to marry into other noble bloodlines and the royal family; 603.06: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled be executed by way of beheading; 603.07: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled to retain personal guards, in accordance with Section 605; 603.08: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled to request an armed escort from the Haeseni Royal Army to ensure safe travel; 603.09: A Haeseni Peer and their noble kin shall be entitled to bear noble arms and heraldry; 603.10: A Haeseni Peer shall be entitled to attend the Herzenvrest; 603.11: A Haeseni Peer may enter into agreed upon duels of over three combatants on each side if assented by the Crown. 604: Regency 604.01: Where a Peer is under fourteen years of age and inherits peerage, a Regent must be appointed to manage their affairs until their fourteenth birthday; 604.02: Where a Regent has not been provided in the will of the deceased Peer, the family and the underage Peer may appoint a Regent by agreement; 604.021: In the event such an agreement cannot be reached, the Crown may select a Regent; 604.03: The Regent shall be obliged to fulfill the duties of the nobility in their entirety; 604.04: A Regent need not be of noble birth nor related to the family, but the immediate family of the Peer shall be given preference unless there are compelling circumstances to overlook them. 605: Personal Guards 605.01: A Haeseni Peer may hire and retain personal guards for the protection of themselves and their noble kin; 605.02: The amount of personal guards a Haeseni Peer may hire and retain shall depend on the rank of their peerage; 605.021: A Baron or Baroness may hire and retain one personal guard; 605.022: A Viscount or Viscountess may hire and retain two personal guards; 605.023: A Count or Countess may hire and retain three personal guards; 605.025: A Duke or Duchess may hire and retain four personal guards; 605.03: A Haeseni Peer shall be allowed to construct a residence for their personal guards upon their land. JURA I LAUZA LAW OF FAMILY 701: Wedding Dowry 701.01: A dowry, or bride-price, shall be a gift from the family of the groom to the family of the bride agreed prior between the two families; 701.02: A dowry shall be subject to the difference in social class between the bride and the groom; 701.03: A payment of a dowry shall be an implied term in a betrothal contract involving at least one noble family. 702: Betrothal 702.01: A betrothal shall be a contract between two parties, the betrothed, that they will be wed at a future date; 702.02: A betrothal shall require the consent of both the capable betrothed; 702.03: A betrothal must be a signed document to acquire legal enforceability; 702.04: The betrothed shall not fornicate with another; 702.05: Mutual Termination 702.051: A betrothal may be terminated without consequence by mutual agreement or impossibility; 702.06: Offended Termination 702.061: A betrothal may be terminated without agreement by one party if, in the event of a marriage between nobility, the other party has been disowned or their family is no longer recognized as Haeseni peerage; 702.062: A betrothal may be terminated without agreement by one party if the other party is guilty of fornication or lying with another; 702.063: A betrothal may be terminated without agreement by one party if the other party has been convicted of a crime; 702.064: A betrothal may be terminated without agreement by one party if the other party absconds from the wedding; 702.07: Betrothal Feast 702.071: A betrothal shall be marked by a celebratory Betrothal Feast held in the home of the groom at the expense of his family; 702.072: The families of the betrothed shall exchange gifts; 702.0721: If the marriage does not occur owing to mutual termination, the gifts shall be kept; 702.0722: If the marriage does not occur owing to offended termination, the offended party shall retain the gifts given to them and have the gifts given to the offending party returned as compensation. 703: Marriage 703.01: Types of Marriage 703.011: A marriage in which the couple take the name of the husband shall be considered patrilineal; 703.012: A marriage in which the couple take the name of the wife shall be considered matrilineal; 703.013: A marriage in which a noble marries a non-noble shall be considered morganatic, with the exception of when the Crown approves it to be non-morganatic; 703.02: Eligibility of Marriage 703.021: Two people of different races may not marry; 703.022: A commoner may only marry into a noble family morganatically with the consent of the titled peer of that family; 703.023: A commoner may only marry into a noble family non- morganatically with the consent of the titled peer of that family and the Crown; 703.024: Those related by blood or by law to the second degree may not marry; 703.0241: The second degree is to be considered parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and half-siblings; 703.025: Marriage between members of nobility must be approved by the titled peer; 703.03: Once the betrothed reach the age of sixteen, they may marry before a member of the clergy and become husband and wife; 703.04: A husband or wife marrying a titled peer shall assume the title of Duke-Consort or Duchess-Consort, Margrave-Consort or Margravine-Consort, Count-Consort or Countess-Consort, Viscount-Consort or Viscountess-Consort, or Baron-Consort or Baroness-Consort; 703.05: The marriage of a man and a titled female peer shall be considered matrilineal unless agreed otherwise. 704: Inheritance 704.01: Upon their death, an individual may assign their property and possessions to an heir of their choice except in the case of the inheritance of noble titles; 704.02: Where there is no written will, the property and possessions of a deceased individual will be assigned to their family; 704.03: Where there is no clear family to assign inheritance too, inheritance of property and possessions will go to the Crown; 704.04: Peerage Succession 704.041: Upon the death of a Haeseni Peer, peerage shall pass to their son or daughter, a son taking precedence over a daughter, and where there are several children of the same sex the elder child taking precedence over the younger child; 704.0411: If one of the Peer’s children has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 704.042: If a Haeseni Peer has no issue entitled to succession, peerage shall pass to their brother or sister, with precedence for the brother, and where there are several siblings of the same gender the elder sibling taking precedence over the younger sibling; 704.0421: If one of the Peer’s siblings has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 704.043: If a Haeseni Peer has no siblings or their issue entitled to succession, peerage shall pass to their nearest collateral, with precedence for a male, and with precedence for the elder over the younger; 704.0431: If one of the Peer’s collaterals has died, the issue of the deceased shall take their place in accordance with lineal descent; 704.044: If there is no possible successor, the relevant bloodline shall be considered extinguished and the Crown shall resume direct reign over the titled lands pending reassignment of the title; 704.045: The above provisions on succession shall apply in the event of abdication; 704.046: The above provisions may only be waived at the exclusive will of the Crown. 704.05: Inheritance of Debts 704.051: Upon the death of an individual, their debts are assigned to their heir with the rest of the inheritance in accordance with Sections 704.01, 704.02, and 704.03. 704.052: Upon the death of a Haeseni peer, their debts are assigned to their heir in accordance with section 704.04. 705: Disinheritance and Disowment 705.01: A Haeseni Peer may disinherit a member of the household, with Crown approval; 705.011: The Peer must have valid reasoning for disinheritance, and 'valid reasoning' shall be judged by the Crown, when they are reviewing the case for disinheritance; 705.012: The disinherited party is still to be considered nobility if they were previously, and will continue to bear their surname; 705.02: A Haeseni Peer may disown a member of the household, with Crown approval; 705.021: The Peer must have valid reasoning for disownment, and 'valid reasoning' shall be judged by the Crown, when they are reviewing the case for disownment; 705.022: The disowned party is no longer to be considered nobility if they were previously, or bear their surname. 706: Bastardy 706.01: Those born of bastardy shall have no rights to inheritance; 706.02: Bastards may be legitimized by and at the will of the Crown, with the consent of the titled peer of the relevant family if of noble descent; 706.03: Bastards of Karovic blood may take the surname ‘Barrow’; 706.031: Karovic blood shall be the lineage of Barbanov, Morovar, Ruthern, and Ludovar; 706.04: Bastards of Baruch blood may take the surname ‘Vander’; 706.05: Bastards of Kortrevich blood may take the surname ‘Kort’; 706.06: Bastards of Vyronov blood may take the surname ‘Wald’; 706.07: Bastards of Amador blood may take the surname ‘Nikuldov’. 706.08: Bastards of Mondblume blood may take the surname ‘Verwelkteblume’. 707: Custody of Children 707.01: The mother and father shall be responsible for the care and upbringing for their children; 707.02: In the event that one parent believes the other to be unsuitable, whether due to behavioural reasons or otherwise, that parent may petition the Aulic Court to absolve the other of this responsibility; 707.03: In the event that both parents of a child below the age of fourteen have died, the obligation shall fall on the deceased’s family to assume custody of the child; 707.04: In the event of conflict between a family over who shall assume custody of an orphaned child, the Aulic Court may assign custody as it sees fit; 707.05: In the event that there is no family to assume custody of an orphaned child, the child will be assigned as a ward to the Church until they reach the age of fourteen; 708: Adoption 708.01: Orphaned children may be adopted into a family of common birth and shall be legally treated as a member of that family; 708.02: Warding 708.021: Noble families may adopt an orphaned child of common birth as a ward; 708.031: Wards may not take the surname of a noble family; 708.041: Wards shall have no right to inherit from the noble family; 708.051: Noble families may not adopt outside of the provisions of warding. Signed into law on this Wzuvar and Byvca of 340E.S., His Royal Majesty, Josef I, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, 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, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

TREATY OF THE HIGHLANDERS 13th of Msitza and Dargund, 339 ES | 13th of The Amber Cold, 1786 Following the independence of the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska from the Holy Orenian Empire, the Dual Monarchy seeks to continue its mission to defend and unite the Highlander peoples of the world. To this end, the Dual Monarchy enters into a non-aggression pact with the Kingdom of Norland. ARTICLE I - NOMENCLATURE The Highland Realm shall hereby be referred to in all official capacity as the Kingdom of Norland, forsaking its previous name of ‘The Highland Realm’. Both the monarch of the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska and the King of the Kingdom of Norland (henceforth ‘the signatories’) shall take the title ‘Protector of the Highlanders’, to signify their roles as defenders of the Highlander people and cultures. ARTICLE II - SOVEREIGNTY The signatories do recognize the sovereignty of one another, and recognize their monarchs and their families as the sole legitimate rulers and royal families of their countries. For the Kingdom of Norland, this includes King Halvar I Edvardsson and his progeny. For the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska, this includes King Josef and his progeny. ARTICLE III - NON-AGGRESSION The signatories hereby enter into a non-aggression pact, vowing to do no harm towards the other for ten years from the day of signing. This pact may become a mutual military alliance with the consent of the signatories. ARTICLE IV - EXTRADITION The signatories agree to extradite wanted or convicted criminals from their nations to the other upon request. ARTICLE V - TRADE The signatories shall enter into trade with the other, trading goods, services, and culture with the other. The signatories shall provide a tax exempt market stall within each other’s capitals for the purpose of trade. ARTICLE VI - EMBASSIES The signatories shall establish embassies in each other’s capitals, to allow for quick diplomacy. A permanent diplomat shall be assigned by the signatories to represent them to the other. ARTICLE VII - RENEWAL This treaty shall expire after ten years, in 1796. At such time, it may be renewed by mutual consent from the signatories. Signed, HIS MAJESTY, King Josef 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, Alban, Markev, Reza and Kaunas, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera HIS MAJESTY, King Halvar I Edvardsson, Chieftain of the Edvardssons, King of Norland, Duke of Morsgrad, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

LISTED KNIGHTS OF HANSETI-RUSKA KRUZAE ZWY KONGZEM In adherence with the Edict of Knightly Orders of Hanseti-Ruska, those dubbed with the honour and duties of Knighthood shall have their names, service and deeds recorded here. This list of Knights shall be considered the Chapter of King Josef Sigismund, recording all those who are recognized as Knights of Haense under his reign. This document shall serve to list Seated, retired or deceased Knights of the Kingdom. For the specifics of each Knightly Order and their duties, consult the Edict of Knightly Orders: LISTED KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF THE CROW The Crow Knights are the militant Knights of Hanseti-Ruska, who are aligned with the traditional values and duties of knighthood within the Kingdom. Those listed below shall be forever remembered with prestige and honour in the annals of Haeseni history as men and women who devoted their lives to the defense and betterment of the Kingdom. SEATED CROW KNIGHTS Ser Ivan Kortrevich “the Red Bull” RETIRED CROW KNIGHTS Ser Demetrius Ruther “the Young” Ser Osvald Barclay Ser Marcus Erdhart DECEASED CROW KNIGHTS Dame Karolina Barclay “the Giant”: Fought to repel the Scyfling Invasion of Haense, and perished in the First Battle of Vasiland when the floor of the burning keep collapsed beneath her. Ser Bjornolf Stjorn “the Viking”: After joining the Brotherhood of Saint Karl at age year of 20, he ranked up quickly and was knighted while Knight Paramount Ser Johnathon. Ser Bjornolf served dutifully as a Crow Knight in the Brotherhood for 22 years, including against the Scyfling Invasion. It was during that Invasion that he gave his life in defense of the Kingdom, when he faced Bralt the Boar in the burning corpse of Fort Buck when the Brotherhood attempted to rescue hostages held by the Scyflings. Bralt the Boar, leading of the Scyfling invaders, sliced off his arm, and killed Ser Bjornolf with a stab to the stomach, but the rescue mission was ultimately a success. LISTED KNIGHTS OF THE MARIAN RETINUE The Knights of the Marian Retinue are the elite protectors of the Crown, considered the greatest honour and prestige of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska for those who embark upon the arduous but chivalrous path of Knighthood. They live not for themselves, but for the welfare of Crown, and therefore for the welfare of the Kingdom. SEATED MARIAN KNIGHTS Ser Ruben var Ruthern “the Butler” Ser Boris var Ruthern “the Persistent” RETIRED MARIAN KNIGHTS Ser Selrik Wick Ser Lukas Vyronov DECEASED MARIAN KNIGHTS Ser Robin Kartyr, Knight Paramount: Born a peasant, Ser Robin Kartyr served dutifully in the Brotherhood of Saint Karl from the rank of Initiate to Lieutenant. For his service, he was knighted and elevated to the ultimate honour of Knight Paramount. Most of his service took place during the Rubern War. Ser Robin Kartyr fulfilled his duties until death, and was killed fighting Scyfling infiltrators in the dungeons of New Reza when the invading heathens disguised themselves as Volik allies to infiltrate the city and take hostages. Ser Robin was killed in the final charge against the infiltrators that led to their defeat. Ser Wilheim Barclay, the First Baron of Freising, Marian Knight "The Stallion": Reformed the second Brotherhood of Saint Karl into its modern institution and stood as a stalwart protector for King Marius and King Andrik. He lived a full life, and died peacefully in his bed. Ser Varon Kovachev “the Fierce”, Knight Paramount: Knighted by King Robert I of Haense, and named Knight Paramount upon the ascension of King Marius II to the throne, he was the first Commandant Knight of the Marian Retinue and the co-founder of the new Knightly order alongside Marius. He served his King loyally, and his skill in combat earned him the moniker Ser Varon ‘the Fierce’. He went missing in 1706, three years later he was officially declared dead by King Marius. After years of being declared dead, he made his return to Haense demanding his old titles that were revoked from him, King Marius instead declared he must regain the titles after suddenly disappearing. After being revoked of his old titles he held, he betrayed the Kingdom of Haense in The War of the Two Emperors as he sided with the Renatian pretenders though he would later, in the middle of the war, be presumed dead once more as his whereabouts became unknown to the entirety of the realm. Ser Henrik Ludovar “the Able”: Knighted by King Robert I of Haense, he is well known for his wisdom within the Retinue thus being named ‘the Able’ or ‘the Old Crow’. When he was initially knighted he served under the kingdom’s first knightly order under the Knights of Bihar and was the last living Knight of Bihar. He fought and survived in The Third Atlas Coalition War and The War of the Two Emperors, taking part in almost every battle. Ser Bjornolf Nord “the One-Legged”: Knighted by King Marius II of Haense, known as the ‘One-Legged’ after sustaining an injury from a September cultist that would result in the removal of his limb. He is currently the oldest living Knight of the Retinue in its history. He has served since the reign of King Siegmund. Father of Robert I, Grandfather of Marius the II and Great-Grandfather of Andrik II. He enlisted in the Brotherhood of St. Karl at the age of 10, under the leadership of Rhys Var Ruthern he was apart of the first assault of the Fortress Nekristadt at the start of The Vaeyl Wars. He then continued his service under King Robert I, by being the Guardian of King Marius throughout his childhood and into his adult life, he is most famously known for leading the raid on Arbberang at the start of The Third Atlas Coalition War. During the Battle of Kadarsi he lost his leg to a September cultist, he then created a prosthetic leg out of a broken cart to walk the way back to Markev. He was Maer of Markev in the final eight years of the city’s life prior to the migration to Arcas. During the Battle of Last Hope; Bjolfr and the Imperial General Tiberius was in charge of the siege equipment that broke into the Red Vaeyl’s fortress. After years of mental and physical damage, he was honorably discharged by King Marius and Ser Nikolaus due to post-traumatic stress disorder and other extenuating health issues. He now serves as a Royal Advisor to King Andrik III. He is known for his loyalty and dedication to House Barbanov and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Bjolfr has since passed when recording this due to Old Age. Ser Dominic Grimm “the Stalwart”, Knight Paramount: Knighted by King Robert I of Haense for valiant acts during the war against the Vaeyl Order, Ser Dominic was famous for his skill in duels and his superior knowledge on war tactics, arguably one of the best of his time in that regard. Ser Dominic saved Marius’ life during a skirmish between Haense and Renatus, dragging him from the field while wounded. Appointed by King Marius as Knight Paramount of Haense and Commandant Knight of the Marian Retinue after Ser Rodrik’s sudden betrayal. He easily killed Jan ‘the Black’ in an honor duel after Jan presented himself before Marius at a Royal Court summoning in the name of his King. After the execution of Jan, he would be ambushed by Renatians while leading a raiding party during The War of the Two Emperors. He fought bravely but was captured and beheaded by Ser Rodrik in the square of Helena. Ser Dominic was known as ‘the Stalwart’ for his everlasting loyalty and committed heart towards the entire Haense populace. Ser Jan Baruch “the Bold”: Knighted by King Marius II of Haense, and the first Knight welcomed into the Marian Retinue since its founding. He was often seen as quiet, rarely speaking, yet in battle, he was the first charge in and face down the enemy. He was known as ‘the Bold’ for his bravery and unwillingness to back down. During the outbreak of The War of the Two Emperors, Ser Jan Baruch broke his oath and joined Ser Rodrik in fleeing to Renatus. He fought against the Kingdom he was born into and the King he swore to serve until his last breath and became known throughout the realm as an oath breaker and traitor. Shortly after the war began, he returned to Reza to face down King Marius in court. He would later be killed in an honor duel against Ser Dominic Grimm. Thereafter known as Jan “the Black”. Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich “the Strong”, Knight Paramount: Knighted by King Marius the II of Haense, he was named Knight of the Marian Retinue following his long-tenured Knighthood quests and trials. Through a short duration of time, Ser Nikolaus proved his worth with a blade as he fought valiantly and lead Hansetic troops to victory in numerous battles and skirmishes against bandit raids upon the great city of Reza. He gained the respect of his peers in a quite swift fashion where he would later be recognized as one of it not the best warriors in Haense to date. Ser Nikolaus is known for his absolute devotion for his family but, as The War of the Two Emperors broke out and his younger cousin Rodrik abandoned his kin and betrayed the kingdom he swore to protect and serve; Nikolaus sought only to seek proper justice for the traitor that was Rodrik. Following Rodrik’s betrayal to Haense, King Marius appointed the position of Knight Paramount of Haense, Commandant Knight of the Marian Retinue and Royal Executioner of Reza to Nikolaus. All throughout the war, Nikolaus fought bravely and instilled absolute fear onto his foes. He lead a multitude of battles and took a commanding role in the Siege of Helena. By the time the war had concluded, Nikolaus desired to reconstruct the Marian Retinue into a more centralized and foreboding force-- He appointed Ser Wilheim Barclay and Ser Thomas Raleigh after the sudden passing of Ser Ulric Vyronov and the honorable discharge of Ser Gerard Stafyr. Till this day he continues his service as the Knight Paramount of Haense, Commandant Knight of the Marian Retinue and Royal Executioner of Reza as he protects the King of Haense and his kingdom. As of recently when this is being recorded Ser Nikolaus established a new knightly order- The Order of the Crow within Haense that serves directly to serve and defend the Kingdom of Haense with the utmost amount of honor and chivalry as opposed to the previously the only existing Knightly Order in Haense- The Marian Retinue which serves as the King’s royal order; kingsguard Dame Maria Preussens: Knighted by King Marius II of Haense, was named the first Dame a part of the Marian Retinue. After successfully completing numerous trials set forth by King Marius and Ser Rodrik Kortrevich, she made a name for herself among the people inside the Retinue. Following Maria’s cousin, Varon Kovachev’s sudden disappearance from the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the realm of Arcas she wedded Charles Preussens and as a result changed her surname to Preussens. Her service to the royal family of Haense lasted the short duration under King Marius’ reign and the early years of King Andrik’s reign but, as of recently she was honorably dismissed by Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich of her position apart of the retinue. Ser Khroll “the Elf”: Knighted by King Marius II of Haense, Ser Khroll was named the first Elven Knight in the Marian Retinue after he pledged his eternal allegiance to the crown of Haense following the burning of Ves, where he previously served as Lord Marshal of the Adrian guard force. After Khroll joined the Royal Army of Haense, he assisted Lord Marshal Otto Kortrevich in reforming and boosting the army’s recruitment and overall military force. Ser Khroll fought in every war since The Dukes’ War, including The Eighteen Years War, Great Northern War and The Atlas Coalition Wars, and is reported to have been present at the unification of Hanseti and Ruska, one of the few living links to the kingdom’s past. Ser Ulric Vyronov: Knighted under King Marius II of Haense, Ser Ulric was the youngest Knight to ever be knighted at the young age of fourteen. At first, he became an Imperial Squire under Emperor Joseph Marna at the age of eleven but then became a ward under King Marius II. The youngest member of the Marian Retinue at the age of sixteen. Ser Ulric was the brother of Count Lerald Vyronov and the Slayer of the grizzly bear of Mount Ayr, Arcadius. He was once the husband of Primrose Kortrevich, the Knight Paramount Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich’s daughter who were dearly in love since the age of eleven. Ser Ulric fought in many battles and skirmishes during The War of the Two Emperors. Ser Ulric fought many battles and gained scars that tell many stories. The scars and injuries that Ser Ulric endured are remarkable as he was slashed at the head by Arcadius the grizzly bear at Mountain Ayr. Zeus, the dire wolf that expanded his scar at the top right of his face and he had slayed many soldiers during his reign as a Knight. Ser Ulric was a prisoner of war when he was captured by Rodrik ‘The Traitor’ but was later let go alive because he “swore” to serve under Emperor Godfrey Horen. At such a young age, Ser Ulric became ill and psychotic with post traumatic stress disorder. He acted different and others soon realized the reality. The War had gotten to him and hurt the ones that loved him so dearly. The night he died, he attacked his brother Lerald Vyronov, Joren Baruch, Sigmar Baruch and Otto Kortrevich. As he was tied down, Erik mocked him and as Ser Ulric was tied down, Erik elbowed him across the head and he was knocked off the shoulders of Lord Lerald and Lord Otto onto the hard, rocky cobbled stone staircase, hitting his head in the process. Ser Ulric already served a lot of head trauma and brain damage from other events, Ser Ulric was internally bleeding and suffered a lot of head trauma from the force that struck him from the fall. As a result, Ulric passed and would leave a mourning wife and two children left without a father. Ser Gerard Stafyr “the Bear”: Knighted by King Marius II of Haense, after showing distinguished service in The War of the Two Emperors. He has been apart of the administration of His Majesty, King Marius’ reign, as he has served as Royal adviser to his King’s council. Through his extensive knowledge with the law and codex of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska he was later afforded the position of Lord Justciar following the dismissal of the honorable Lord Justicar, Swithun. Following this appointment to this position he was honorably discharged apart of the Marian Retinue and would serve as a Hansetic Knight until a new knightly order was formed. Since the beginnings of the early reign of King Andrik he has played a significant role apart of his council and to this day serves and protects his king loyally and fervently. Ser Thomas Raleigh: No records of this Knight were retained. Ser Roderick Daine “the Loyal”: Knighted by King Andrew III of Haense after distinguished efforts in dealing with a spider infestation and the killing of a white cave troll. Years prior he fought in The War of the Two Emperors as a guard to House Alimar but was wounded shortly after killing an Imperial soldier. Roderick was approached days before his ceremony about his moniker “The Loyal” and ignored what taint it brought with it promising the King and his brethren that he would cleanse such taint. During this time the war was at a close and the ranks of Knights were thin. Ser Nikolaus and King Andrik sought fit to reward Roderick following his continued prestigious actions on the battlefield and within the city walls; Roderick was instituted into the Marian Retinue to further ensure the Royal family’s safety and city’s securance. Dame Primrose Kortrevich “the Forebearing”: Knighted by King Andrew III of Haense after serving Haense since her early childhood. At the mere age of five, Primrose declared to both of her parents; Lotte and Nikolaus that she would one day become a dame, and promptly began sparring with her uncles who retained rankings in the Royal Army of Haense and young friends. Primrose had struggled through her teenage years with finding a knight to squire her, the difficulty enhanced by her femininity. Yet miraculously, after nearly a decade of squire-ship and hard training under both Ser Henrik Ludovar and her own father, Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich, she was knighted as a Dame Errant, then a Dame of Haense, and finally would be declared Dame of the Marian Retinue followed by her utmost amount of will and ability to protect the royal family's livelihood and His Majesty’s demesne. LISTED KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF QUEEN MAYA AND THE LILY Knights of the Order of Queen Maya and the Lily are non-militant, and instead this title is an honorific bestowed upon citizens of renown who make significant contributions to society through non-military means, such as politics, sciences, arts, etc. While the title is honorific and there are no explicit duties, Knights of the Lily are expected to embody the best of the Haeseni people. Knights of the Lily do not sit on the Knight’s Table. KNIGHTS OF THE LILY Hauchkossar Konstantin Wick Hauchkossar Erwin Barclay Hauchkossar Otto Barrow Hauchkossar Siegmund Corbish Kossar Demetrius Ruthern Kossar Buck Dirtgrub Kossar Alexandria Karina Barbanov Kossar Ruben var Ruthern Kossar Edvard Amador Kossar Rennard Amador Kossar Anton Barclay Kossar Osvald Barclay Kossar Viktor Kortrevich Kossar Wilhelm Vyronov Kossar Frederick Ludovar DECEASED KNIGHTS OF THE LILY Hauckossar Terrence May Hauchkossar Konrad Stafyr Kossar Sofiya Baruch Kossar Johann van Remsburg Kossar Otto Kortrevich

KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF HANSETI-RUSKA KRUZAE ZWY KONGZEM Throughout the steeped history of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the title of Knight has always served as a badge of unquestionable honour, loyalty, strength of arms, and prestige. Those dubbed by the Crown represent the very best of what the Haeseni people are, from valour on the battlefield to contributions to the greatness and advancement of this Kingdom. It is the will of King Josef Sigismund that the duties of the Knightly Orders within the Kingdom be reaffirmed, alongside the process by which a worthy individual shall be dubbed a Knight, and thus the Aulic Council sees fit to publish this declaration. CODE OF CHIVALRY All Knights of the realm, be they newly-dubbed squires or grizzled veterans, are expected to comport themselves as paragons of virtue in adherence with the Haeseni Code of Chivalry: I: To serve your King, and God, in both valour and faith; II: To protect, and serve, the weak and defenceless from the evils of this world; III: To hold yourself in the light of God, and live by honour and for glory; IV: To guard the honour of your King, God, liege lord, and fellow Knights; V: To never refuse a challenge from an equal, and to not turn back upon a foe; VI: To prove one’s self through discipline, loyalty, and respect; VII: To respect the laws of the land you ride upon, and those placed in authority; VIII: To remain true to your blood, and to the land you’ve grown upon; IX: To be strong, true, and sworn to King Barbanov. THE KNIGHT PARAMOUNT The Knight Paramount shall be the chief Knight of the Kingdom, in charge of maintaining the Knights beneath him. The Knight Paramount, selected by the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska, is responsible for ensuring the protection of the Crown, the activity of the Knights, overseeing the training of squires, assessing candidates for knighthood through the Knightly Trials and advising the Crown on all matters related to knighthood. The Knight Paramount may also advise the Crown to revoke knighthood from an individual if they comport themselves with dishonour unbecoming of their prestigious station. THE KNIGHT’S TABLE The Knight’s Table shall be an official meeting of the Kingdom’s military Knights - the Crow Knights and Marian Knights - which shall be held at least every two Saint’s weeks. The Knight Paramount shall chair the meeting, in which Knights shall give updates on the training of their squires, squires ready to undertake the Knightly Trial, any discipline necessary, and to discuss any events or threats in the Kingdom that the Knights can undertake as Quests. Those deemed as active Knights of the Kingdom, who are charged with the consistent fulfillment of their duties, shall be deemed to be Seated Knights. Knights who, whether due to age, injury or other reasons, are no longer in active service are considered retired Unseated Knights, who may bear the title of Ser as honorary. ORDER OF THE CROW Championing the spirit of traditional knighthood and chivalry are the Crow Knights, chosen from the strongest, most loyal and honourable warriors of the Haense Royal Army to bear the mantle of Knight in defense of Hanseti-Ruska, her peoples, and her ideals. The Order of the Crow’s ideals and spirit originate as far back as Axios in the 16th Century, where King Andrik II first founded the Order of the Golden Gryphon in the city of St. Karlsburg, which was later reformed by King Otto II in Alban and eventually moulded into the first rendition of the Order of the Crow by King Andrik III. Today, the modern Order of the Crow, built upon this rich history of knighthood in the Kingdom, is composed of devout soldiers who are not only adept at arms, but also champion the spirit and ideals of the Haeseni people as men and women who always comport themselves with honour and excellence through their military service and dedication to the Crown and Kingdom. STRUCTURE The Order of the Crow is composed by no more than ten individuals who bear the title of ‘Ser’ or ‘Crow Knight’ in recognition of their strength of arms, honour and loyalty throughout their service in the Haense Royal Army. Once knighted, Crow Knights shall remain with their standard military unit and adhere to standard hierarchy, while charged with the duties of a Crow Knight. Once knighted, a Crow Knight shall be so until death, even once retired from active military service. Seated Crow Knights shall wear the below uniform as a badge of their prestigious station: DUTIES While Crow Knights are bound by the Haeseni Code of Chivalry that governs the conduct of all Knights, there exists duties and honours bestowed upon Crow Knights outside of their standard military service, which generally include: To comport oneself with honour and patience, and act as a role model for all Haeseni citizens; To undertake quests to ensure the Kingdom’s safety, such as slaying dangerous beasts within the land; To take on squires and to train and educate them as the Kingdom’s future generation of Knights; To guard and escort those in need; To champion and defend those unable to do so themselves, and ensure the weak are not exploited; To participate in tournaments across the land for the prestige of Hanseti-Ruska; To be the Kingdom’s finest warriors; BECOMING A CROW KNIGHT Soldiers of the Haense Royal Army may be recognized as aspirants for the Order of the Crow through squiring - mentorship under an existing Crow Knight - which can be done through two ways: Squiring by Birth: An existing Crow Knight may take on a squire, or be assigned one by the Knight Paramount - another soldier who is of noble and generally between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one. A Crow Knight shall be responsible for mentoring their squire in the ways of chivalry, culture and arms. After a minimum of two years of reputable service in the Haense Royal Army and squirehood, a Crow Knight may petition the Knight Paramount to have their squire assessed for knighthood. Squiring by Heroism: A soldier of the Haense Royal Army of common blood may be assigned to a Crow Knight as a squire in recognition of a heroic deed that distinguishes them as exceptionally skilled and honourable. Once a squire is deemed suitable for knighthood, they shall be subject to the Knightly Trials: Trial of Chivalry: A Knight must be a warrior of unquestionable honourable, and thus a squire must undertake the Trial of Chivalry. A squire shall undertake their Trial of Chivalry by travelling across the Descendant lands and visiting five cities, in each of which they must complete an act of chivalry for the populace, and obtain a signature from a leader of the city as testament. Trial of the Scholar: A Knight must be wise in the ways of Haeseni culture and history, and thus a squire must undertake the Trial of the Scholar. To complete this trial, the Knight Paramount shall question a squire on customs and history in Haense to assess their knowledge. Knights must also be assessed on how to address nobles and leaders not only within Haense, but across the land, and proper court and national etiquette, alongside language, so as always to represent the respect and honour of Haense. Trial of the Sword: A Knight must be skilled in arms to defend the Kingdom, and thus a squire must undertake the Trial of the Sword. In this Trial, a squire shall be required to duel several Knights to demonstrate their ability in arms. The Knight’s Quest: Once a squire has proven themselves in the Trial of Chivalry, the Scholar and the Sword, they shall progress to their final challenge - the Knight’s Quest. This Quest shall be assigned by the Crown or the Knight Paramount and consist of the squire being sent on a journey on their own to put their abilities to the test. The Knight’s Quest can be anything, but will often include tasks such as slaying a great beast, retrieving a fabled treasure, or travelling to an uncharted land. The squire must return to Haense with a trophy of their exploits as their final test. Once a squire has completed the Knight’s Quest and the Trials, they shall be deemed eligible for knighthood, and dubbed as a Crow Knight by the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska before the citizenry. DUBBING Upon completion of a Knight’s Quest, the aspirant shall be called before the Crown during a sitting of the Royal Court to recite the Vow of the Crow Knight before the Crown: “Do you, [Name] swear now upon the blade of Gaius Marius, the first Hochmeister of our earliest order, that all you say now is true, and that you have come to receive your knighthood?” Response: It is. “The truth is the burden of all knights, one that only the diligent can bear. Will you be true in all things, even if it may lead to your demise?” Response: I will. “To bear this burden, a knight must be strong. Will you be strong of spirit, and resilient to all forms of temptation?” Response: I will. “In order to be strong, a knight must be brave. Will you be courageous against your enemies, and to defend the helpless, even if it may cost your life?” Response: I will. “In order to be brave, a knight must have honor and loyalty, lest he fall to sinful ways. The knight must be above reproach, his honor and allegiance unquestioned. Will you be honorable and loyal to your king, your people, and above all else, to God?” Response: I will. “When you take this oath, you will no longer be a man. You will be a knight, invested with holy responsibility by God himself. Do you accept this burden that God has placed upon you?” Response: I do. “Do you swear to be brave, strong, and true, as all knights must be?” Response: I so swear. “Do you swear to be honorable and loyal, to never forsake your vows nor your allegiance?” Response: I so swear. “Finally, do you swear to uphold all which is holy and good, and to honor God in all your actions?” Response: I so swear. “Then I seal you to your oath, if you should part with it, may you part with your life. I name you Ser <Name> <Moniker> of the <Knight Order>. May God keep you and uphold you. Rise, now, as a Knight of Hanseti-Ruska.” THE MARIAN RETINUE Founded under King Marius II, the Marian Retinue forms the personal protectors of the Crown of Hanseti-Ruska. The Marian Knights, numbering between three and five, are personally selected by the Crown as their personal protectors, and as such, their strengths lie in mastery of arms but also unquestionable discretion and loyalty to the Crown. They are charged with their lives to protect the Crown at all costs, whether on the field of battle or within the confines of the royal palace. The Marian Knights are selected personally by the Crown in recognition of an individual’s mastery of arms, valour, loyalty and a bond of trust between the Crown and the individual in question. The Marian Retinue shall be composed of the Knight Paramount and at least two other Marian Knights. Marian Knights may be chosen at the discretion of the Crown, though if a non-Knight is selected, they must undergo the Knightly Trials before they can be appointed to the position as a Knight of the Marian Retinue. Knights of the Marian Retinue shall don the below armour as a badge to mark their station: THE ORDER OF QUEEN MAYA AND THE LILY Created by King Sigismund II in the city of New Reza, the Order of Queen Maya and the Lily was founded in honour of Queen Maya of Muldav, who sponsored knowledge and learning throughout her life. The Knights of the Lily are non-militant, and honoured for their contributions to the Kingdom through sciences, politics, theology, academics and art. Those accepted into the Order of Queen Maya and the Lily shall be known as Knights of the Lily, or Kossar - or Hauchkossar for those of particular honour. Knights of the Lily shall not take the title of ‘Ser’, though they may take the moniker ‘of the Lily’. Knights of the Lily are selected by the Crown in recognition of their extraordinary service and contributions to society in non-militant ways, such as renowned politicians and administrators, academics, explorers, artists, scientists, inventors and any other citizen of remark who has made a significant contribution to society through non-military means. Knights of the Lily are not charged with militant duties akin to those of the Crow Knights and Marian Retinue, but are expected to conduct themselves with the dignity and honour that their prestigious title demands, and represent the best of what the non-militant Haeseni population. DUBBING Knights of the Lily are dubbed by the Crown in an official Ceremony of the Lily, wherein Knights recite the following oath: “I, [First and Surname], hereby swear my service to the Monarch and State of Haense, in obedience to law and the dignity of the nation, as well as to the benefit of the Haeseni people. I swear to protect Jeremic Rights of Life, Liberty, Bearing Arms, Privacy, and Property through righteous action and pious defense, holding true in life and in deed the sanctity of my person and the state. With Godan as my witness, I do swear.”