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“We will all miss Ester, now it’s time to go back to work and honour her death” Tobias Merentel would say as he readed the missive

Tobias Merentel would start crying as soon as he heard the tragedy “Is not fair… Rest in peace, may GOD take care of you” he’d say

9th of Owyn’s Light, 1745 The end began for the pretender’s ambitions when coalition raiders approached the gates of Curon hurling obscenities, as usual quick to flee when given an answer. Two brave Curonic soldiers, Yugio Romanovich and Ser Brand Aldis von Denhardt, were tasked with tracking and apprehending the enemies. After some hours on their tail, the Curonians unexpectedly discovered the constant traitor and pretender Alexander Merentel. This rebel Merentel was delivered swiftly to Avalain where his nephew and patriarch Tobias Merentel resides. In a desperate attempt to preserve his comfort, Alexander signed in his own blood the following document: “I, Alexander Merentel, the pretender, hereby renounce the patriarchy of the House of Merentel and every claim I have ever made towards Tobias Merentel or the Kingdom of Curonia. The titles of Duke of Eastmark, Count of Alannor and Baron of Hallowfell are rightful titles of Tobias Merentel, the patriarch of the House Merentel. I also hereby renounce my claim to the title of Duke of Westmark, as well as to the surname of Merentel.” A. Merentel After Alexander signed this document, detachments from the Imperial regiments arrived escorting His Imperial Majesty Peter III to the gates of Avalain. Tobias had the gates gratefully opened, allowing the troopers from Kaedrin and the Crownlands entry to the Royal Palace. Inside, The Emperor witnessed Alexander’s futile attempts at escape, meanwhile appointing Tobias Merentel as Justice of the Empire’s Eastern Circuit court. His Imperial Majesty called Alexander to trial, charging him with the crimes of treachery, rebellion, murder, banditry, vagrancy, and illegal claimancy. His Grace Tobias Merentel presided as judge, with the Emperor prosecuting on behalf of Oren, and Alexander defending himself. The defendant accepted all charges save for treachery, claiming that he never swore loyalty to the Holy Orenian Empire, the Kingdom of Curonia, or to the Merentel patriarch Tobias. The judge recognized that all claims were made in clear rebellion, given the defendant’s acts of war against Oren, and therefore deemed this defense invalid. The presiding judge Tobias Merentel declared the accused, Alexander Merentel, guilty of the deathly crimes of treachery, rebellion, murder, banditry, vagrancy, and illegal claimacy. Ave Oren.

“Ser – what?” would ask Tobias Merentel

Tobias Merentel would smile from his cell

The Frustration of a Coward Issued and confirmed by His Grace, the Duke of Eastmark, 11th of The Grand Harvest, 1742 The House of Merentel had lived in harmony with each other since its creation in the Realms of Axios until now, at which time, I, Tobias Merentel, have been betrayed by my own uncle, Alexander, who has claimed all the titles belonging to the House of Merentel and its patriarchy. My own uncle, my father's brother, stuck a sword in my back in cold blood when I gave him my vote of confidence. He committed treason against his own deceased brother, Sergius Merentel, who appointed me, Tobias Merentel, as the rightful heir of the House of Merentel. This despicable being believes that he is in a game in which the ultimate goal is to gain power at the lowest possible cost. He has rebelled not only against me, but also against the Kingdom of Curonia and the House of Devereux, to which he swore loyalty. He and a small militia have fled under the protection of the Archduchy of Suffonia, who has promised to support them in this stupid rebellion that my uncle has started. A paper signed by John Nicholas Suffolk cannot erase hundreds of years of history out of nowhere. I, Tobias Merentel, Duke of Eastmark, Count of Alannor and Baron of Hallowfell, am the legitimate ruler of the House of Merentel. The governance of the House of Merentel has passed from father to son for generations, the brother of the deceased patriarch has no right to claim anything at all. For this reason, in defense of sovereignty, I, Tobias Merentel, Patriarch of the House of Merentel, disown Alexander Merentel, brother of Sergius Merentel, from the Merentel House. He does not have the right to use the last name "Merentel" or consider himself a member of the family and, of course, he has no right to the title of Duke of Eastmark or any other title. He only has the right to appear before me and be punished for his actions of rebellion, sedition, and high treason. Signed, HIS GRACE, Tobias of the House of Merentel, Royal Solicitor of the Kingdom of Curonia, Duke of Eastmark, Count of Alannor and Baron of Hallowfell

Tobias Merentel would read the agreement ”ARTICLE III – The House of Merentel pledges, accepts and ensures to uphold the peace and law of the Archduchy of Suffonia and all successor states of Suffolk and the House of Suffolk, as their loyal vassal.” -Loyal Vassal? would ask himself “They just rebelled, how can that be loyalty?” he’d claim after reading it

SURNAME: Merentel FIRST NAME: Tobias ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE: Eastmark, Kingdom of Curonia DATE OF BIRTH: 1717 Are you registered and eligible to vote in the province of Curon?: Yes Do you have any other title, peerage or public service that may conflict with becoming an Imperial Senator, as per the Edict of Establishment (1736) or Edict of Election (1736)?: No If yes, do you understand that you will be required to resign or abdicate from this position should you be elected to the Imperial Senate, and if this does not occur your seat shall be considered to be vacant?: Yes ((MC NAME)):

THE DUCAL COUNCIL OF EASTMARK Issued and confirmed by His Grace, the Duke of Eastmark, 21st of Sun’s Smile, 1735 The Ducal Council of Eastmark, also known as the Council of the Duchy of Eastmark, serves first and foremost to aid and advise the Duke on all issues, sitting to offer him aid on any issues he requires to consult them on. Beyond this, the council serves as a body with power in its each right; each member holds their own set of administrative powers and duties with which they aim to aid the Duke in furthering the governance of the Duchy. The matter of who sits upon the Ducal Council is the decision of the Duke himself, as is the definition of the exact powers of each individual role. THE DUKE-IN-COUNCIL The Duke of Eastmark, also known as the Duke-In-Council when he presides the sessions of the Ducal Council, has full control over the Ducal Council of Eastmark, determining its powers and occupants. He has the duty of leading the council when he attends its sessions, and he also possesses the power to act beyond the power of the council if he believes it necessary. The current Duke is His Grace, Tobias of the House of Merentel, Duke of Eastmark, Count of Alannor and Baron of Hallowfell. [@Kursion] THE CHANCELLOR The Chancellor of the Duchy of Eastmark holds penultimate authority within the Ducal Council of Eastmark and, in lieu of the presence of the Duke, he is empowered to hold court and oversee sessions of the council. He is charged to supervise the other members of the Ducal Council and to serve as chief amongst councillors. The current Chancellor is His Excellency, Ace of the House of Merentel. [@Javick] THE MARSHAL The Marshal is the maximum commander of the Military of Eastmark, only outranked by his superiors of the Royal Army of Curonia. He is charged with overseeing the Military of Eastmark and its fortifications, barracks, armories, and with the defense of the Duchy of Eastmark in times of war. The current Marshal is His Excellency, Rickard of the House of Enthelor. [@Juststan147] THE HIGH MAGISTRATE The High Magistrate is tasked with drafting new legislation for the Duchy. He is also tasked with the maintenance and enforcement of the law, including holding trials and delivering just judgement to those convicted of criminal offences, or acting as prosecutor before the Royal Court in case that the accused is a vassal of the Kingdom of Curonia. The current High Magistrate is His Excellency, Mithvul of the House of Salheran. [@Ryanark] THE CASTILIAN The Castilian is charged to act as chief herald and keeper of the ducal capital, managing the interiors of the ducal palace and the city streets and houses. He has furthermore the ability to staff Stewards as she sees fit, to uphold etiquette within the Ducal courts, to hold hunts, festivals, tourneys, and other events throughout the ducal capital, the management of civil and construction projects within the ducal capital, keeping the Ducal Treasure and issuing taxes upon the citizens and vassals of the Duchy of Eastmark when necessary. The current Castilian is His Excellency, Jaonos of the House of Adric. [@LucaVerheij] THE DUCAL SEAL The Ducal Seal is charged with keeping the ducal wax seal and with acting as secretary during the sessions of the Ducal Council, keeping all the official documents and material used by the members of the Ducal Council to fulfil their duties, and managing the ducal books and ducal relics. The current Ducal Seal is His Excellency, Auriel of the House of Caelum. [@ImDrippedJr] THE CHIEF DIPLOMAT The Chief Diplomat is tasked with acting as the diplomate of the Duchy of Eastmark, being charged with increasing the number of friends, good relations and cooperation between the Duchy of Eastmark and other settlements, and accompanying the High Ambassador of the Kingdom of Curonia in his diplomatic missions in other nations. The current Chief Diplomat is His Excellency, Clovis of the House of Farlander. [@Ztrog] Signed, HIS GRACE, Tobias of the House Merentel, Duke of Eastmark, Count of Alannor and Baron of Hallowfell

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Tobias Merentel confirms his attendance to the meeting with the Lord Protector

Tobias Merentel would clap at the response of King Pierce

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Tobías Merentel would be amazed after his visit to Astorga "This place is beautiful" he's say

“I guess we’re not invited...” the little Tobias Merentel would say

No, no please! @Rave_Cave_marb Expain us why! ? Now my favourite pink nametag is gone...

The eternal rest of Nicholas Keint On the night of the 1st of The Grand Harvest in 1727, the memorable Nicholas Keint died by a grave illness. Nicholas Keint came back from Aeldin and as soon as he came he leaded his house, House Keint, towards a prosper future. He was a great fighter known across Arcas and he became a Knight at the Order of The Pertinax, as well as Baron under the empire. In his last moments of life, Nicholas Keint started to write a testimony: “To all my friends and relatives, don’t be sad, we will meet in the Seven Skies all together. Let it be known that Nicholas Keint has a young male descent, it was kept as a secret because he was a bastard as a result of the secret love between Nicholas Keint and Brenna Ragnarsson. This baby, who is almost a newborn, is going back to where I was born, the Heartlands of Aeldin. I ask you to take care of him if one day decides to come to the Land of Arcas, you will recognise him because he’ll wear the House Keint’s sword. I love you all.” The funeral will be held in the Cathedral of St. Theodosius in the city of Helena, the ceremony will be closed to the public, the family and friends of the deceased are welcome to attend. After the funeral, the procession will travel to Vintas, where he will be laid to rest with all his belongings. OOC: Monday 4 pm EST Cathedral of Helena

Even though he’s a bit ill and cannot move from his bedroom, Nicholas Keint would start to cry and he’d go hug Erec in his last moments “Why is everybody gone?” he’d ask in tears “I’ll see you in the Seven Skies”

WRIT OF RENOUNCEMENT, 19th of the Amber Cold, 1726 The story of the House of Keint is an old one. The origins of my family are found two hundred years ago in the Isles of Axios, when our House was given a Barony in the Kingdom of Courland, under the House of Merentel. Then, many tragic events happened in our history, such as the Battle of Blackden, in which we were defeated. However, with the ascension of Godfrey II of the House of Cascadia to the Imperial Throne we were able to become a respected House under the County of Vintas. A strong Empire now arises in the lands of humanity, and it’s our time to renounce to unnecessary titles or claims that are not needed for the growth of our beloved Empire. To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander II of the House of Joannes, I hereby give back to the Imperial Crown the title of Baron of Kaath that was given to me by the Crown of Renatus-Marna and wish you good luck in your new reign. To the Mayor of Helena, I hereby give all the properties that I own in the city of Helena to the House of Merentel so my liege lord can take care of them. To the Grand Knight, I hereby ask you to recognize Constantine de Savin as a Knight Errant. He has served faithfully for years as my squire and is more than ready to eventually become a Knight of the Realm. To my liege lord, I have only words of gratitude for all the kindness the House of Merentel has shown to mine during the last two centuries. To my family, House of Keint, I think that we’ve found our place in the Duchy of Vintas, where we can have a good life. Also, I want to personally thank all the people that during history a lot of time have been helping our House and its people. It’s time for me to continue serving our Realm as a standard citizen, as most of its people do, and take my rightful place amongst the legends of the past... His Excellency, Nicholas of the House of Keint, Patriarch of the House of Keint