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Brandt Barclay, the Lord of Minitz raises a brow as he read the missive. "What is this, these Roa men are my vassals. Trade agreements are all well and good, but without my approval, who are the Vuillers to demand military assistance from the oathed men of my Warband? I expect this to be resolved immediately." With that, he has the Herald of Minitz send the Vuillers a letter about his concerns.

Brandt, the Baron of Hussen frantically applies the Anti-Gleb Cream after each shower all over his body, shuddering at the thought that Vazov Gleb may kill him at any moment otherwise!

Full Name of Man - Yvian Ritter Galken Date of Birth of Man - SA 79 Name of Woman - Lucia Monti Date of Birth of Woman - SA 82 Location of Ceremony - Tempel Heiligen Johann und Vander, Minitz Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 108 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Adelric of Reinmar

Full Name: Brandt Barclay Rank of Prestige: Tribesman Position: Lawman MadOne2k

"Such is the way of the Reinmaren." Brandt says, as he receives the missive. Edith, a friend and a cousin to him was indeed valuable, and he had hoped that his Prince would do well in the fight. "They say, call a spade a spade." He said to his Hirdmen, Anton and Irid in wisdom.

Enlistment Form: Full Name: Brandt Barclay Age: 17 Gender: Man Race: Human Minitz Rank: Tribesman

Full Name of Man - Harald Leon Varnhart-Vuiller Date of Birth of Man - SA 65 Name of Woman - Eryane de Rosius Date of Birth of Woman - SA 62 Location of Ceremony - Chapel of Saint Emma of Woldzmir Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 106 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Adelric of Reinmar

Full name: Father Adelric Barclay of Reinmar Summers’ old: 87 Clerical role: Priest Diocese of Service: Gelimar Minister of Ordination: Cardinal Viktor of Nescia Racial identification: Human, child of Horen Sex: Male [Username: Madone2k] [Discord: Mad#2647]

"That's true they never did the oath!" Dietrich says, agreeing with the two men above, nevertheless telling his men to read this document!

Viscount Dietrich Barclay was in the tavern when an altar boy announced the news to his merry band of Reinmaren Minitzers, the group feeling somber after such news. Klaus was a Reinmaren, just as they were. They toasted to Klaus's health.

THE VISCOUNTY OF MINITZ Two Minitzian tribesmen on a journey up the mountains. “I would like to act as a rabid Reinmaren ultranationalist. I will be as Tylos was!” - Waldemar of Vienne “I don’t act it. I live it.” - Albrecht of Reinmar Freedom, a principle so rooted within the Reinmaren individual, a song so liberating as to change one’s life in the blink of an eye. Since the ancient times when the clans and tribes of Reinmar were first founded, these Waldenian people have always pursued freedom in a longing journey to achieve it, be it as individuals, or as a common people. In this same breath, is the Viscounty of Minitz founded, to embrace these Reinamren ideals and beyond that, to spread the territories of the Reinmaren peoples, so that anyone amongst them might find a home there. TERMINOLOGY A Minitzer Scholar of MILF. Established along with the Viscounty, the Minitzian Infrastructure of Linguistic Formulation, or MILF for short, serves as the centre of linguistic and literacy expression within the Viscounty of Minitz. Alongside such aims, it is the MILF’s duty to make sure the subjects of the realm, both old and new, are taught and informed on the very basics of Waldenian speech. Granted that anyone of any background may join Minitz to become of Reinmaren culture, the learning of Waldenian language makes this Infrastructure even more important. The following basic linguistic information associated with the Viscounty of Minitz is provided by the MILF: Viscounty of Minitz: Reinmaren vassal in the Kingdom of Oren. Minitzer (Demonym): the inhabitants and natives of Minitz (Pl.: Minitzer) Minitzian (Adjective): relating to the Viscounty of Minitz, excluding the inhabitants. Reinmaren: Waldenian subculture with strong ties and preservation of tribal Traditions (Dem. & Adj.: Reinmaren) Duchy of Reinmar: Reinmaren vassal in the Kingdom of Haense. CULTURE The Castle of Brandthof, Seat of House Barclay von Minitz. The subjects and peoples of Minitz distinguish themselves from the rest of the Kingdom not only for being Reinmaren in name, but also through embracing the Proto-Reinmaren culture. The Minitzers have found value in sticking to their roots, to embracing their Old Reinmaren ancestors, who, although were tribesmen and barbarians, had their own merits in the way of life to pick from. This cultural embrace, however, is established in harmony with the socio-cultural climate of the current era and aims to achieve syncretism between tribal and feudal cultures. Decentralization of both militia and authority within the realm, clothing, practices and rituals, architecture, and warbands are just some of the elements adopted from the Old Reinmaren culture. Meanwhile aspects like religion, laws of succession, and courtly attire of the nobility remain mostly unchanged from the current standards, ensuring the existence of a people rich in unique customs, yet able to coexist in harmony with the rest of the Kingdom. For more on Minitzian culture, detailed information can be found below; TRADITIONS Reinmaren Warriors patrolling alongside Rivian Levymen. COLLECTIVE EGALITARIANISM - The Minitzian idealism teaches and enshrines ideas of industriousness and hard work on behalf of one's community. It is believed that all men, as long as they contribute to the collective, are equal parts in a bigger machine, no matter their social status. All such men are free to do as they please and coexist with their fellows. As a result, the Reinmaren people of Minitz have a long history of holding assemblies of the land's people, debating politics, law, finance in order to strike a balance of power between the various social classes that inhabit the Viscounty.. As a result, many of the institutions of Minitz and offices that these institutions occupy are elective in nature, wherein every man has an input on how their society is run by their leaders. TRIBAL UNITY - The Minitzian culture emphasizes the familial and communal bonds its people share, pushing them to remember their shared heritage. As a result of this, the Viscounty maintains multiple Reinmaren families with their own chieftains, who answer to the High Chief. These tribes are entitled to sit in a Tribal Moot to decide matters of governance. THE DIARCHY - The men of Minitz stand in the middle of two worlds; the feudal, and the tribal. It is imperative that both of these worlds of Minitzer society are represented in the overall Viscounty. Thus, the men of Minitz grant feudal authority to their Viscount, yet authority over tribal matters to their High Chief. Both of these offices rule Minitz together. REINMAREN PASTORALISTS - The Minitzers are at home in wide and open terrain, where they herd large groups of animals. Thus, they have accumulated knowledge and experience in the fine art and science of horse breeding. Whether destriers or coursers, the horses of these people are renowned for their superiority, and being able to ride is considered a basic necessity. A warrior atop a Minitzian breed of stallion. THE FEAST OF THE TRIBE - Derived from the old Reinmaren "Fest des Stammes", the Feast of the Tribe is a rekindled tradition in which warriors, together with other residents of the realm, are gathered by their liege every few years in order to have a collective feast of revelry. For approximately four years, each man in Minitz prepares for the feast by cultivating and herding, so that they have something to offer for the feast. Many artisans bring fine cheese and wine, herders and hunters bring various roasts, farmers bring their grain, beer and eggs, and each man enjoys the fruits of their collective work. During the feast, other than contributing to the table, each man brings forth a gift, and these gifts are gathered before the Chieftain and the Viscount, who distribute the gifts to random individuals. BREAD, BEER AND HEART - Throughout both Proto-Reinmaren tribes as well as in the late County of Fraimark, the Reinmaren have always put great value in honoring and showing hospitality to guests, a tradition closely related to the upholding of the Shwur. Upon visitation to a Minitzian household, a guest can expect to be treated similarly to royalty. They are cared for at all times, delicious food is cooked and brought onto the table upon the arrival of guests, be they announced or not, and any accommodation is offered with a caring, welcoming heart from the members of the household. Usually, this is presented in the form of Bear, Beer and Heart. Heart in this context refers to the heart-to-heart hospitality found by the visiting guests. In Proto-Reinmaren folklore, it was even said that the patriarch of a house would remain loyal to and protect their guests, even if it meant putting their own family in danger. DER SCHWUR - An important part of the Reinmaren culture, surviving to the modern day, the Shwur, translated from Waldenian, closely translates to the word of honour, or as it was used in a better context in Old Reinmaren, Besa. The Schwur could be found in most of the life of the tribal Reinmaren, it was the word that binded him to his honor, to his very own being. A similar concept finds its way utilized and practiced within the Viscoutny of Minitz, for every resident within the realm is held accountable based on his word of oath, and breaking it is not only frowned upon, but may even lead to further consequences by the individual’s fellow peers. THE MINITZIAN SOCIETY A noble Minitzer in his noble Reinmaren attire, a Warchief with his wife, and a feudal Ushtar. Built upon the Diarchy of old and new, tribalism and feudalism, the Minitzian society is a reflection of this exact tradition. A realm of unity and harmony between these two lifestyles, the Viscounty of Minitz promotes two types of societies, both living in the same realm, both living in harmony with one another. Whilst the Feudal and Tribal groups of Minitz differ from one another in terms of hierarchy, attire, aesthetics, as well as practices and role within the Viscounty, no individual Minitzer is forced to choose between carrying a function exclusively for one group. Overlaps are most common, a tribal warrior can also be a merchant, and the Bailiff may also be a Warchief; although, a few restrictions are held in place in order to ensure that positions of power are not abused. Furthermore, acting as a bridge between these two societies is the Lawspeaker, who, in Proto-Reinmaren times, acted as an upholder, lecturer, and writer of the law. Thus, shall the role of the Lawspeaker also be established in Minitz, as a party not exclusive to neither the feudals and the tribals, but to serve and work with both towards the prosperity of the Viscounty. THE LAWSPEAKER OF MINITZ The Lawspeaker passing judgment during a Minitzian trial. Elected by the entirety of the people of Minitz, both feudal and tribal, the Lawspeaker is the bridge that connects these two populations. As the role of the Lawspeaker served during the oldened Reinmaren days, so too the Lawspeaker of Minitz acts as the highest authority of law, to both create, expand, and enforce the Minitzian Kanun. The Kanun itself is the legal codex of Minitz, based on both Reinmaren traditional customary laws, and the modern laws of our world. Every Minitzer abides by this Kanun, and they are judged by either the Lawspeaker or their representatives. Once elected, the Lawspeaker serves for life, unless a re-election is held at either the discretion of the Viscount or Chieftain. During these nominations, both the Viscount and Chieftain hold two votes each, whilst every other Minitzer holds one. POWERS: The Lawspeaker of Minitz is the ultimate legal authority on the Viscounty, ensuring that justice and righteousness are upkept within the boundaries, so that every Reinmaren may live freely. The Lawspeaker thus; May nominate two individuals for Lawspeaker after their own term, but holds no vote in the next election. These nominations can change throughout the current Lawspeaker’s life May allow or halt the founding of a new tribe upon petition from the Tribesmen of Minitz. Upon the Viscount’s proposal to re-elect the Chieftain, the Lawspeaker can veto the vote May call for the re-election of a Chieftain after the absence of the current one for more than five years. THE FEUDAL SOCIETY: Viscount Dietrich Barclay of Minitz. THE VISCOUNT AND NOBILITY Composed of members of the Dynasty of Barclay as Lords of Minitz, the Nobility of the Viscounty is held to the highest esteem amongst its populace, especially the Feudal one. They are the Lords of the land, thus enjoying a great deal of privileges that come with their titles. POWERS: The Viscount of Minitz is the highest authority within the feudal society, holding great privileges and power in the tribal group as well, due to being the lord of the land. The Viscount thus: Holds two votes in the elections of the Lawspeaker, and is able to nominate up to three individuals for the position in case of the death or abdication of the previous Lawspeaker. May nominate someone who is not a Warchief for the position of the Chieftain whenever elections are held. This person however doesn’t hold a vote during said election May call for the re-election of the Chieftain, and holds a vote in the election of this position alongside the rest of the Warchiefs or Warriors. May call for the re-election of a Lawspeaker after the absence of the current one for more than five years. Can propose Laws directly to the Lawspeaker without holding votes in the Moot. BAILIFF OF BRANDTHOF Appointed directly by the Viscount of Minitz, the Bailiff serves as the Viscount’s representative within the Castle of Brandthof. Whilst their duties may span through a wide range of responsibilities depending on the current ongoing, the Bailiff mainly as the head steward of the land, helping levy the Minitzian taxes. Thus, is the Bailiff appointed as the right hand of the Viscount when it comes to inner Feudal affairs, and they also hold authority over the Ushtars, who act as the feudal town’s guard GENTRY The Gentry class is composed of individuals who have contributed much to Minitz through different services, be they through work within the offices, in the battlefield, heroic deeds, etc. The Ushtars are also part of this feudal group, acting as Knights and personal projectors to the Viscount. The title of Gentry is only given by the Viscount themselves, and those individuals who hold the title also hold seats within the High Moot of Minitz. MERCHANTS The Barclays and Minitzers alike understand the importance of trade and free market within the governed land. The first Baron of Minitz used to only be a wine merchant, after all. Those traders and merchants who call the Viscounty their home enjoy both the social and economic benefits of their merits. They are allowed to purchase and own stalls, shops, and property within the land, to conduct their trade freely, providing wares and goods to the subjects of Minitz. SERFS The backbone of the realm, the Serf, despite being the lowest of the social ranks in Minitz, still enjoy their own reputation and way of life. These are the hard workers, the farmers, miners, woodcutters and the servants. Leading a much simpler lifestyle in their own right, the Serfs do not own the properties or land they live in. They are instead given the land by the Viscount, and offer a portion of their harvests and produce as tax. Usually living in the outskirts of Brandthof, the Serf is usually tied to the land, and although they may travel as they please most of the time, in times of emergency and turmoil, they might be told by their liege to not leave the Viscounty. THE TRIBAL SOCIETY: Sir Leon Barclay, the Warchief of the Theoderican Warriors. CHIEFTAIN As the highest authority within the tribal society of Minitz, the Chieftain is elected by a majority vote between the Warchiefs of Minitz as well as the Viscount, each holding onevote. In the case where there are less than two Warchiefs, the vote is held amongst all the Tribesmen. Whilst the nominees for the position are usually only the Warchiefs, in the case of only one Warchief being appointed, anyone amongst the Warriors of Minitz may be nominated. Acting akin to a co-leader with the Viscount, the Chieftain is responsible for the management of the Warchiefs of Minitz, and their respective Tribesmen and Warriors. The Chieftain is the highest authority within Theoderic’s Warband. POWERS: As one of the three core leaders of Minitz, the Chieftain thus: Holds two votes in Lawspeaker elections, but may not nominate people for Lawspeaker May call for the re-election of a Lawspeaker after the absence of the current one for more than five years. May call a vote to veto the founding of a new Tribe after it has been approved by the Lawspeaker. This vote is held by all the tribesmen, and the Viscount. Can propose Laws directly to the Lawspeaker without holding votes in the Moot. WARCHIEFS The Warchiefs of Minitz act as the second highest authority amongst the tribes of the realm. They mainly serve two purposes, firstly, they act as commanders and generals of Theoderic’s Warband, and secondly as the leaders of the Minitzian tribes. These Warchiefs are elected amongst their respective tribes most commonly through a majority vote, and serve as such for life, unless their clan decides to vote for a new Warchief. Either of these elections are overlooked by the Lawspeaker, who, after being petitioned by the tribesmen to call for re-elections, must approve in order for these to proceed. Thus, it is not uncommon for Warchiefs to be changed, re-elected, or have their positions even usurped for different reasons. However, most of these processes are overlooked by the Lawspeaker to ensure that the Minitzian Kanun is upheld. WARRIORS Amongst the Minitzian tribe as a whole, those who serve as Warriors of Theoderic’s Warband are held to higher esteem than the rest of the tribesmen. These are the men and women who fight for the Viscounty and their tribe, struggling to reach the Reinmaren dream of freedom and prosperity. Although it is not always necessary for a Theoderican Warrior to be part of a tribe, it is highly encouraged. TRIBESMEN Being the backbone of the Minitzian tribes, the Tribesmen make up the majority of the group’s population. One becomes a tribesman of Minitz only through successfully becoming part of one of the established tribes. Since there are no hard-set rules on how each tribe accepts new members, the default form of entrance is the completion of the Trials of the Stallions. Upon the completion of these traditional Reinmaren trials, the prospective tribesman officially converts to the Reinmaren culture, and is integrated fully into the tribe, carrying its name similarly to a surname, and being allowed to hold a Reinmaren fade, which distinguishes them from the rest of the populace. Aside from the required completion of the tribal trials and conversion to the Reinmaren, there are no other requirements for one to join a tribe. They can be of any background, race, or gender, as long as they abide by the Minitzian Kanun. MILITARY Theoderican Warriors forming a line of defense during a battle. THEODERIC’S WARBAND: Much like the rest of the Viscounty, the military forces of Minitz also consist of both Feudal and Tribal ranks. The most prominent in numbers and duties are the Warriors of Theoderic’s Warband, who serve as the main retinue forces of the Viscounty, led by the Warchiefs and Chieftain of Minitz. The Theoderican forces also follow the command of the Viscount, but ultimately they are expected to follow their Chieftain in cases of split commands, unless this leads to treason against the Lord of the realm. Detailed information about Theoderic’s Warband can be found below; USHTARS: The second military force of the Viscounty is composed of the Ushtars. The origins of their name dates back to the Banardian Brigade of Sutica during the reign of Georg I. The Lord Ushtar was used as the title of Marshal. Within Minitz, those donning the title are held to a somewhat similar regard. The Ushtars of Minitz are heavy infantry, equipped with the highest quality armor and use heavy weapons such as maces. serve mainly as the bodyguards of the Viscount and the Noble family of Barclay von Minitz, and bring order upon the Feudal subjects. They are chosen directly by the Viscount, and don the prefix “Herr” or “Dame” to distinguish their status as Minitzian Gentry. The Ushtars operate only at the discretion of the Viscount, and are considered of higher authority than the Theoderican Warriors even amongst those of the tribal group of Minitz. Depiction of an Ushtar’s armor. LOCATION The Castle of Durres. Settled along the northernmost border of the Orenian Kingdom in the province of Upper Petra, the Viscounty of Minitz rests just north of the Barony of Acre, east of the County of Mardon, and just south of the Kingdom of Haense. Whilst the rest of this document details the Castle of Brandthof as the town of Minitz, the construction of this town has not yet begun due to the political climate of war surrounding the Kingdom. Thus, instead, the Castle of Durres is the current, temporary seat of House Barclay von Minitz and its subjects, located where the castle of Brandthof shall one day rest. IN NAMEN GOTTES, HIS LORDSHIP, Dietrich Barclay, Viscount of Minitz, Lords of Durres, Warchief of Theoderic's Warband. THE HONOURABLE, Sir Leon Barclay, Warchief of Theoderic's Warband, Heir to the Viscounty of Minitz.

THE END OF REGENCY - VISCOUNTY OF MINTIZ Baron Dietrich Barclay returns to the Viscounty of Minitz. TO THE SONS OF MINITZ, ORENIA, AND ALL THE REALM, After a long and arduous journey into the Southern lands and finding his peace, Viscount Dietrich has returned to Minitz to take up the mantle of Lord once more. With the return of Viscount Dietrich into his demesne, Lawspeaker Martin Barclay declares that the regency of Sir Leon is officially over. The Viscount personally thanks Sir Leon for his work in the upkeep of the Viscounty after seeing the buzz of prosperity within his realm upon returning to Minitz. Informed by the competent management of Minitz by Sir Leon, Lord Dietrich decrees the following; Due to the children of the Viscount being too young, Lord Dietrich designates Sir Leon to be his heir to the Viscounty in perpetuity. Any claims of the Franzian line of House Barclay to the Viscounty of Minitz are invalidated after Lord Dietrich's tenure in leadership. WER RASTET, DER ROSTET DIETRICH BARCLAY, Viscount of Minitz

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"Finally a pontiff with spine. Of course, he's a Barclay!" says Dietrich, who has no link with House Barclay whatsoever, thinking of a Barclay Bargain to do next.

TO SIT AMONGST BROTHERS WER RASTET, DER ROSTET Issued and proclaimed by the Baron of Minitz To my fellow Waldenians that sit upon the Waldenic Diet and above all to my kinswoman, Princess Johanna, the Lady Vandalore. Until the time of my father, the sons of Reinmar have not strayed far from our ancestral lands that were bestowed upon us at the behest of Wilheim Barclay. Yet, with the emergence of Sutica and Savoy as polities, our lines have strayed forth from each other and have created a breed of Reinmaren who did not dwell in their Northern homelands. In my childhood, I have done much to attach myself to the fate of the Southern people in my father's County, Freimark. Yet after the Michaelite Schism, I could not turn my back on God, and thus have forsaken my birthright as the Baron of Freimark, and have conferred it upon my honourable brother, Karl Amadeus. Yet, for my latter years, this decision, although morally right troubled me so, for I have abandoned my father's legacy. So I took it back. As per my King, Frederick I's Royal Letters, I now hold the landed title of the Barony of Minitz a land held by and maintained for true-blooded Waldenians. My brother and father have both held an electorate seat prior, and the Lady Vandalore and I are kinsmen . My line further holds a series of marriages with the illustrious House of Alstreim, and thus, I see that my claim for an electorate is self-evident. Thus, I ask the Waldenic Diet to convene to discuss the possibility of rendering the Barony of Minitz an electorate in the Waldenic Diet, so we may collaborate in times of war and peace as kin and kith. IN NAMEN GOTTES, HIS LORDSHIP, Dietrich Barclay, Baron of Minitz, Warchief of Theoderic's Warband. THE HONOURABLE Leon Barclay, Warchief of Theoderic's Warband, Heir to the Barony of Minitz.

Dietrich Barclay scouts investment opportunities to inflate his hedge fund, intending to host a feast for the skinny peasantry of Acre so that they could fatten up a bit to work the fields better.

Dietrich Barclay looks over the letter that a man by the name of 'The Foreigner' had sent him, shooting Leon a look inquisitively as he read the man's words. He detected an air of mystique about the letter, yet with Leon's prompt, decided to give the best answer he could to the situation that he was presented. He thus wrote a reply letter. "To 'The Foreigner.' The men of our Warband, principally free men who chose to tether their horses onto our path are supposed to share a bond of brotherhood, united in a common cause. In the anecdote that you give, you highlight how some men may shirk those duties, despite sharing the same bond of kinship that I have articulated. My answer as to who saved the soldier of Theoderic would be the bandit, and the Gelimarian. First of all, the bandit unintentionally saved the Theoderican soldier, for he had opened the soldier's eyes through the attack to the presence of unfaithful brothers. Had the Theoderican soldier not have been maimed on a roadside fight, the other soldier would have seemed like a brother, and the clergyman a wise man guided by his words. Yet, action speaks louder than words, and in the time of need, this brother found no aid from those that he would call his comrades. Secondly, the Gelimarian saved the soldier, for after this realisation, the Gelimarian man gave the soldier a new home. If a Reinmaren man finds that his home does not serve him as he thought, and that another group serves him in an equal and just manner, then he should leave, for all Reinmaren man are free to chase their destiny without being hindered by men who take all, but give nothing."

Full Name of Man - Viktor Van Darkwood Date of Birth of Man - SA 55 Name of Woman - Olivia Hope Date of Birth of Woman - SA 57 Location of Ceremony - The Temple of the Eternal Flame Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 82 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Adelric of Reinmar and Father James of Vienne

Enlistment Form: Full Name: Dietrich Barclay Age: 46 Gender: Male Race: Highlander Human [Username: ] madone2k [Discord: ] mad#2647

did you know that on 26 September 1983, during the Cold War, the nuclear early-warning radar of the Soviet Union reported the launch of one intercontinental ballistic missile with four more missiles behind it, from bases in the United States. These missile attack warnings were suspected to be false alarms by Stanislav Petrov, an officer of the Soviet Air Defence Forces on duty at the command center of the early-warning system. He decided to wait for corroborating evidence—of which none arrived—rather than immediately relaying the warning up the chain-of-command. This decision is seen as having prevented a retaliatory nuclear attack against the United States and its NATO allies, which would likely have resulted in an escalation to a full-scale nuclear war. Investigation of the satellite warning system later determined that the system had indeed malfunctioned. If you do, are you grateful for Stanislav Petrov's role in stopping a nuclear war?

Dietrich prays for the High Pontiff.

"Care for your own dead house before you care for supposedly dead orders." Dietrich says with a laugh.

SER WILHEIM BARCLAY, BARON OF FREISING Roving mercenary to Knight... Knight to the founding patriarch of House Barclay, and Patriarch to Lord Marshal of Hanseti-Ruska. And then to a happy and old life with many military honours. ADELRIC CARDINAL REINMAR An ambitious young lad to a full-fledged priest, who solved a schism upon the Church. To a missionary who wishes to save the souls of the wicked who dwell the desert, and then a Bishop, then to respected position of Cardinal From Cardinal to a retired old priest. GEORG I Disenfranchised noble statesman to a revolutionary warrior, and then to an ill-fated King. SIR OSVALD, LORD SPEAKER Army recruit whelp to a Sergeant and a reformer statesman, Towards a Knighthood, then the Lord Speaker of Haense. Orenian fifth column in the Parliament, in search for peaceful independence and thus also a Civil Knight, towards an embittered old man who feels that he has been done wrong.

"It was you who began this feud, Lord Rostig." Dietrich would write to Mikhail. "Had you written this letter earlier, or came to your senses sooner, Lord Johann would not chase this quarrel, for you are our distant kin. Answer this, Lord Rostig, Have you not fought the Orenians, after they have aggressed upon us? Would you not fight for your life if a shark attacked?" Leaving his pen on his desk, Dietrich looked towards the roads of Rimeveld and Vidaus, where he reckoned he would march towards soon in pursuit of a restored honour. He decided to pick his pen up, after a moment of deliberation. "It is simply a principle of action, and the reaction it garners. There is no honour in blaming the victim. I hope that despite our fighting, you would see across this point, for if you won't, it will be clear to me that you strive to get morality, where you had none, and get in the good graces of the Kongzem who looked down upon you as a result of your actions. Your words are honourable, but I fear the intention. Know this, Lord Ruthern; I bear you no ill will, as I hope you will not at the end of this feud, but perhaps the movements of your pen are more insidious than they are seen to be."