Renatus-Marna

Issued and confirmed by His Royal Majesty, the King of Renatus-Marna, Aurelius of the House of Horen, 11th of The Grand Harvest, 1660. TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, The Crown of Renatus-Marna has seen fit to both publicize and explain its decision to revoke its membership from the Global Assembly, or “GA” for the sake of further explanation. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes it is just that our fair country should leave this globalist institution for a plethora of reasons, ranging from corruption to idleness. As such, the Crown of Renatus-Marna shall list our grievances, and further explain why leaving the GA, as well as the advocation for its dissolution, is so important in the midst of this great world war. The Reasons for Renatus-Marna’s Separation from the GA are as followed: The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes that the existence of the GA is an attempt at destroying the sovereignty of our people, and of all nations, by spreading a globalist government ran by third-rate bureaucrats due to the simple fact that the GA attempts to impose pointless and constricting regulations upon member states. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes that the GA is, in fact, not beneficial to those residing on Atlas as the GA has showcased zero initiative to resolve any global issues. Likewise, when given the chance to resolve issues, such as conflicting titular claims in the Human Summit, the GA merely brushed all grievances beneath the table, showcasing that the GA does not, in fact, care for any global issue. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes that the GA is, in fact, sapping money from member states without cause nor result as no funding has been reported to have being distributed to any cause other than the pockets of the chairman. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes that the GA conflicts with the Crown’s duty to defend the faith, as well as the interests of all Canonists, by barring the Vicar of God from holding a seat within the GA. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes that the GA is unfit to protect member states at their meetings, let alone victimized member states in an actual conflict as seen with the recent assassination attempt upon our Lord Marshal, Antonius Horen. The Crown of Renatus-Marna believes the GA to be morally unfit, by nature, due to the fact that its Chairman, Lotte Baptiste, has showcased damning signs of being a Necrotic. Additionally, to ALL who may disavow this globalist institution, the Crown of Renatus-Marna thusly invites you to partake in its disavowal and separation. Likewise, the Crown of Renatus-Marna also invites you to push for this corrupt body’s complete dissolution, for it serves no one's interests but that of aspiring politicians and greedy bureaucrats. IN NOMINE DEI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aurelius I of the House of Horen, King of Renatus, Marna, Mardon, Salvus, Seventis, and Savoy, Duke of the Crownlands, Cascadia, Avar, and Frederica, Count of Senntisten, Alamar, Frederica, Thesmer, Thelen, Lorath, and Cantal, Baron of Darkwood, Gravelold, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the heartlanders, etcetera.

SENNTISTEN MAYORAL ELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT ✠ Issued by His Excellency, Aran Talraen, Seneschal of the Renatian Crown, 11th of Sun's Smile, 1659 With the candidates properly declared and validated, the Senntisten City Administration hereby announces the Mayoral Elections of 1659 open. All citizens of the Crown of Renatus-Marna are permitted to vote, provided that they're of legal age. All ballots bearing the genuine seal of the Crown of Renatus-Marna, and a single candidate's name properly marked, received before the 1st of The First Seed, 1660, shall be considered valid. All declared and valid candidates shall be permitted to campaign throughout the duration of the election process by any legal means necessary. THE VALIDATED MAYORAL CANDIDATES ARE: SOPHIA HALCOURT, 22 MAGNUS LETHOLDUS, 34 FERDINAND ALBERT STAFYR, 59 ((VOTING WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, 6PM EST)) Signed, HIS EXCELLENCY, Aran of the House of Talraen, Seneschal of the Crown of Renatus-Marna

The Coat of Arms of the Crown of Renatus-Marna ______________________________________________________________________________ ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CASTELLAN ENGINEER “The Imperial Colleges were once a proud institution boasting humanity’s finest and most gifted. Humanity has since fallen into a period of intellectual decline. Lost is our expansive knowledge of our forefathers; scattered to the winds. No longer. Let this be an Age of Reclamation.” Issued and confirmed by His Royal Majesty, Aurelius I of the House of Horen, King of the Crown of Renatus-Marna, 11th of the Grand Harvest, 1659. To our most leal and beloved subjects and any of whom it may concern, Humanity lies at the bottom of an abyss of a period of recession. Since the fall of Johannesburg, humanity has been rife with petty feuds and interwarring. Man against fellow man. And amidst this chaos - these dark ages - we have lost much of our knowledge - records of our past. All of our history - scattered to the winds. In regards to innovation and technological advancement, we have reached a period of stagnation. Humanity had once bred the finest minds the realm has ever seen. Each man driven by his short term life on the realm - compared to the other Descendants. Each man determined to leave his mark. They were driven to fulfill extraordinary feats, conquer insurmountable heights, and most importantly improve. As sons of Horen, we possess no time to pursue fruitless endeavors. Such is the nature of our curse. Though let it be known, that we will not let it be our weakness. As a people, we shall advance. As both a nation and in the state of mind. We will endure and we will progress. In light of this, the Crown of Renatus-Marna deems it long overdue to establish to Office of the Castellan Engineer. Let the position serve as chief and foremost expert on technological advance. Let him collaborate closely with our greatest minds to ensure that we are amply prepared should a threat arise. Let him allow our vast legions to operate with added efficiency and with siege engines to topple down the mightiest of walls. Foremost, they will possess paramount knowledge in construction, discovery, and siegecraft. Let this document stand as the origins of the esteemed post of Castellan Engineer, and the declaration of a new age; one in which we reclaim humanity and free our conscience. Let this stand as our beginning of our enlightenment. Henceforth, the Castellan Engineer, on behalf of the Crown, shall subsidize and collaborate with the other great minds to ensure that we are not overtaken by our foes. But rather, ten steps ahead. POWERS DELEGATED TO THE CASTELLAN ENGINEER Foremost to oversee the oversee the construction of siegecraft. The Castellan Engineer shall work closely in tandem with the specially trained Assault Sappers of the King’s Renatian Legion. To employ and collaborate with other minds to advance the Crown of Renatus-Marna technologically. He may subsidize numerous individual projects. To conduct field research vital to the Crown’s Research and Development (R&D) Program. To develop cutting edge technology, crucial to ensuring the Crown of Renatus-Marna status as a modernized state and the efficiency of the King’s Renatian Legion. To detain certain individuals, creatures, or other beings, for further examination and to study their intricacies. To retain an expansive archive log detailing each endeavor. IN NOMINE VERITAS, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aurelius I of the House of Horen, King of Renatus, Marna, Mardon, Salvus, Seventis, and Savoy, Duke of the Crownlands, Cascadia, Avar, and Frederica, Count of Senntisten, Alamar, Frederica, Thesmer, Thelen, Lorath, and Cantal, Baron of Darkwood, Gravelold, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the heartlanders, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Aran of the House of Talraen, Seneschal of the Crown of Renatus-Marna HIS EXCELLENCY, Klaus of Heldenburg, Castellan Engineer of the Crown of Renatus-Marna

THE CROWN OF RENATUS-MARNA’S LINE OF SUCCESSION, 1658 In Nomine Dei. In the Name of God. The Crown of Renatus-Marna adheres to absolute lateral succession, wherein the crowned monarch has the right to name his heir, whether it be the eldest or youngest, from brother, to uncle. Ergo preventing the problematic clog of devious monarchs to take the throne, and ensuring that it is a strong, pious Prince to ascend the throne, and reign both their Horen lineage and Crown alike through a golden succession. Provided one is from the lineage of the Exalted Godfrey and the Crowned Pertinax Horen of yore and derive from the blood of one Aurelius Horen, Fidei Defensor, then one may potentially have a claimant upon the throne. Only he, who has been named Crown Prince to the Crown, may supplement their true claimant to the throne. The current royal dynasty to reign the Crown of Renatus-Marna is the House of Horen, with its current succession limited to those of pure Horen descendant, ergo relinquishing any claimant the branches of the House of Horen. Such examples of invalid branches include that of Horen-Marna, Horen-Cantal, Jrent, etc. Those who are of pure Horen, and, or, legitimised into the pure-blooded succession of Horen, may pose a claim to the House of Horen and a claimant to the Dual Monarchy of Renatus-Marna. Such legitimization applies to both bastards and those within Horen branches. In the event of the Monarch passing, before he can name a claimant to the throne, a succession crisis occurs, and it falls to the Privy Council of the Dual Monarchy to back the eldest child of the previous reigning Monarch. Therefore, the throne is never vacant, and absolute coronation isn’t a necessity for one to take the Crown of Renatus-Marna. INCUMBENT MONARCH: Aurelius I Horen Formerly Canonius I Horen HEIR APPARENT: Catherine Horen, second daughter of Victor Frederick of Marna. In the event of both the Monarch and the Heir Apparents death, then the line of succession is as followed, personally selected in the event of an absolute crisis by the crowned Monarch of Renatus-Marna. Likewise, in the case of a female heir apparent, her Highness shall retain inheritance until the next male in succession is of 16 years of age. I. His Royal Highness, Augustus Horen, first son of Antonius Horen. II. His Royal Highness, Antonius Horen, second son of Aurelius I Horen. III. His Royal Highness, Charles Elliot of the House of Horen, third son of Peter II Sigismund. VI. His Royal Highness, Jon Renault Horen, second son of Peter II Sigismund. V. His Royal Highness, Frederick Pius Horen, first son of Victor Frederick of Marna. VII. Her Royal Highness, Aloisia of the House of Horen, third daughter of His Grace, Philip Louis.

SENNTISTEN MAYORAL ELECTIONS ✠ Issued by His Excellency, Aran Talraen, Seneschal of the Renatian Crown, 8th of Snow’s Maiden, 1659 In accordance with the Transfer of Duties Act of 1659, the Senntisten City Administration hereby declares the candidate applications for the SENNTISTEN MAYORAL ELECTIONS OF 1659 open. All those who wish to aid and lead the City Administration in its endeavor to make our great Capital a prosperous and thriving seat of Man, governing it in the name of the Renatian Crown are welcome to apply, provided that they meet the necessary requirements. These requirements are as such: One must be a Human to apply. One must be of age (over 16) to apply. One must be Canonist to apply. One must be a citizen of Renatus-Marna to apply. One must not be a convicted criminal to apply. CANDIDATE APPLICATION FORM Name: Gender: Age: Race: Religion: Nationality: Property owned (provide the address): Prior Experience: ALL CANDIDATES HAVE UNTIL THE 1ST OF THE FIRST SEED ((Saturday)) TO APPLY Signed, HIS EXCELLENCY, Aran Talraen, Seneschal of the Renatian Crown

THE MUNICIPAL ONE DROP ACT Issued and Confirmed by His Honor, Godwyn Crast, Mayor of Senntisten, 11th of Snow's Maiden, 1649 With the legalization of slavery in the most Holy Kingdom of Marna. We the City Council of Senntisten, believe that slaves should be classified by race. Humanity is the most paramount race within the most holy Kingdom and Capital. Thus the City Council has come to the conclusion that no pure Human will ever be found in the Capital, serving as a slave to another Human. Non-Humans are, clearly, free to be taken and taught the ‘ways of the trade’ as it were. However, the actions of taking potential slaves, must not occur in the public, this will disrupt the peace brought by the Free Company and Order of Saint Lucien. To clarify further, all potentials, must be taken captive either outside the walls of Senntisten or hidden from the public. There is a gray area, which we the good City Council of Senntisten would like to clarify; Half-Humans are inherently abominations, and as such will be allowed to be serve as slaves, within the holy Capital. The Free Company and Order of Saint Lucien may request to learn about the heritage of any civilian within the walls of Senntisten, if found guilty of being a half-Human, the Free Company or Order may forcefully enslave the specimen or auction it. It is important to record this Nations legacy, and it is why, from this day and on, that all new slaves must be registered in the City Hall or by a licensed steward. The purpose of this is not purely for documentation, it is also serves as a recorder of the slaves identity, should the specimen decide to abandon their owners. Slaves who have abandoned their owners, but have been collected back, are to be punished at the discretion of their owners. In short, freedmen who own slaves, may do what they wish with their property, and even order them to do anything they wish, as long as it does not break the law.

The Royal Marnan Election Results of 1648 Issued and confirmed by his Majesty, Frederick I Pius of Marna, 13th of Malin’s Welcome, 1648 As the First set of Marnan elections draws to a concise end, the Crown has seen fit to publish its results. It should be noted that, following this pretext, all election results shall become instituted into law. Further elaborations may occur in future documentation, however these results, stamped with the seal of the Marnan government, are thusly now enforced by law. Furthermore, it should be noted that some votes were not counted due to the improper filing and a lack of following instructions. Likewise, it should also be noted that for measures pertaining to law, abstains have been added unto “YES”, for abstaining implies complicity as, if someone did not truly want the measure to be passed, they would have simply voted “NO”. FOR THE POSITION OF THE MAYOR OF SENNTISTEN [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Alexandre Ashford d’Aryn [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Godwyn Crast FOR ACTIONS UPON UNLISTED STRUCTURES UPON MARNAN TERRITORY [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Force these structures into vassalization [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Assimilate these settlements peacefully [xxxxxxxxxxx] Destroy and displace said settlements [xxxxx] Leave these settlements be [xxxx] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF MAGIC WITHIN MARNA [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Yes [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] No FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF CACTUS GREEN WITHIN MARNA [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Yes [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] No FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF GAMBLING WITHIN MARNA [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Yes [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] No FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF SLAVERY (NONHUMANS) WITHIN MARNA [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Yes [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] No TO SUMMARIZE Godwyn Crast shall act as the First Mayor of Senntisten, entrusted with the duty of assigning Stewards and ensuring that the city operates smoothly. Free-built settlements shall be forced into vassalization should they encroach upon Marnan territory, to ensure the security of Marna’s borders. The use of Magic shall be permitted within the borders of Marna provided that it is not voidal or deity magic, and that it is only conducted within Public spaces. The use of Cactus Green, a narcotic, shall be permitted within the borders of the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna. The process of Gambling, and all establishments pertaining to Gambling, shall be permitted within the borders of the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna. The trade of Slaves, and other businesses pertaining to such a trade, will be permitted within the borders of the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna provided that those enslaved are not Human nor foreign diplomats. God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien

THE BRIBERY ACT OF 1647 Penned by His Excellency, Alexandre Ashford d’Aryn, Lord Magnate of the Judiciary PREAMBLE, OF THE PUBLICATION At the request of His Majesty, and by the good graces of the Offices of the Lord Magnate, we recognise that, to bring about a uncorrupt and fair governance for the people of Marna, we must purge fraud, putrescence, and bribery from our fair lands. OF THE DEFINITIONS OF BRIBERY Bribery is the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting any form of item of value to influence the conduct of an individual or organisation. The person bribing must have the intentions to obtain or retain business contracts, or an advantage in the conduct of business, or the intentions to influence conduct of a public official. A person who bribes a public official is guilty of an offence in the eyes of the Law. A public official is defined as somebody who, Holds an administrative, legislative or judicial position in the Kingdom of Marna; Exercises a public role on behalf of Marna or a foreign nation. On the contrary, therefore, any public official meddling in the act of bribery is guilty of an offence. A commercial organisation is guilty of an offence if a person associated with the accused willingly intends to retain business contracts, or an advantage in the conduct of business. OF PENALTIES Bribery will be sentenced in varying regards, Bribery of a public official or from a public official will result in a severe punishment; that being, in extreme cases, execution or civil forfeiture; Corporate bribery will result in moderate punishment; that being imprisonment or civil forfeiture; Personal bribery will result in mild punishment; that being a hefty fine to be paid to the state.

Name of settlement: The Holy City of Senntisten Peak time: Mostly around 6-8 EST. Many players are also GMT. Populace density: Canonist Humans Brief description: The Holy City of Senntisten is both the Capital City of the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna and that of the Holy Church of Canon. The city is built into a mountainous plateau where a lake lies, the source of the river Salve, surrounded by two main peaks. The Northern peak holds the residence of the Royal family and the Royal Palace of Ard’Arrav, whereas the Southern peak holds the Adamantine Cathedral, the seat of the High Pontiff and the Order of Saint Lucien. List of players able to assist: Zhulik holy_Shoes_ Shady_Tales Sir_Niccum Potent_Rage Doggedwasupxxx LithiumSedai Rumpo Directions: Traverse the highway south out of the Cloud Temple through Velth’s Gate and past the Fairgrounds, paying close attention to the road signs along the way; after two intersections, proceed past the Whispering Crossroads and Traveler’s Respite, leaving behind one more marked intersection. The river that runs directly southward will be your guide, and the gateway to the Kingdom of Marna will be found at the first intersection on its western bank. https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/168850-the-royal-city-of-senntisten/?tab=comments#comment-1594599

His Majesty’s Official Senntisten Voting Ballot Issued and confirmed by his Majesty, Frederick Pius I of Marna, 10th of Sun's Smile, 1647 Following the conclusion of the Tournament of the Bicentennial, the Royal Marnan Government has seen fit to approve of and now advertise candidates for the process of the Mayoral Election. Furthermore, the Crown has also decided to allow the local populace to decide, in some capacity, the actions of its government. To vote, one must be a Marnan citizen and own property within the Capital city of Senntisten. The Election will end in precisely six Saint’s days (Saturday the 27th of January). In order for ones ballot to be casted, they must fill out the ballot below. To fill out said ballot, one must answer the selection in between the two border lines. One must fill out “[ ]” with an appropriate X to count as their mark for the particular measure. THE VOTER Name: Address/Property: Nationality: Party: FOR THE POSITION OF THE MAYOR OF SENNTISTEN [ ] Aran Talraen [ ] Alexandre Ashford d’Aryn [ ] Godwyn Crast [ ] Abstain FOR ACTIONS UPON UNLISTED STRUCTURES UPON MARNAN TERRITORY [ ] Force these structures into vassalization [ ] Assimilate these settlements peacefully [ ] Destroy and displace said settlements [ ] Leave these settlements be [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF MAGIC WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF CACTUS GREEN WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF GAMBLING WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF SLAVERY (NONHUMANS) WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien

His Majesty’s Official Senntisten Voting Ballot Issued and confirmed by his Majesty, Frederick Pius I of Marna, 10th of Sun's Smile, 1647 Following the conclusion of the Tournament of the Bicentennial, the Royal Marnan Government has seen fit to approve of and now advertise candidates for the process of the Mayoral Election. Furthermore, the Crown has also decided to allow the local populace to decide, in some capacity, the actions of its government. To vote, one must be a Marnan citizen and own property within the Capital city of Senntisten. The Election will end in precisely six Saint’s days (Saturday the 27th of January). In order for ones ballot to be casted, they must fill out the ballot below. To fill out said ballot, one must answer the selection in between the two border lines. One must fill out “[ ]” with an appropriate X to count as their mark for the particular measure. THE VOTER Name: Address/Property: Nationality: Party: FOR THE POSITION OF THE MAYOR OF SENNTISTEN [ ] Aran Talraen [ ] Alexandre Ashford d’Aryn [ ] Godwyn Crast [ ] Abstain FOR ACTIONS UPON UNLISTED STRUCTURES UPON MARNAN TERRITORY [ ] Force these structures into vassalization [ ] Assimilate these settlements peacefully [ ] Destroy and displace said settlements [ ] Leave these settlements be [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF MAGIC WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF CACTUS GREEN WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF GAMBLING WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF SLAVERY (NONHUMANS) WITHIN MARNA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien

The Royal Marnan Tax Code Issued and confirmed by his Excellency, Ser Henry Frederick d’Anpalais, 10th of Snow Maiden, 1647 The Apostolic Kingdom pertains two prevalent taxation systems, which are henceforth in effect within the borders of Marna. Taxation provides the Crown with a consistent fund to better the Apostolic Kingdom, thereby benefiting the overall engagement and development of Marna. City Taxes Feudal Taxes I. City Taxes are placed upon various expenditures within the capital, Senntisten. This includes albeit it’s not limited to: mining, housing, and land. City Taxes may be subject to change. Currently the active CITY TAX(ES) within the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna are as followed: Mining Tax: The use of the mine, situated outside of the capital, is taxed. To receive access to the shaft - accessing keys - then they must provide twenty four units of iron to the crown per saints week. To acquire access to the mines one must speak to the Treasurer. Failure to consistently provide appropriate tax to the Crown will result in restriction to the mine shaft. II. Feudal Taxes are the taxes placed upon the landed nobles of the Kingdom, the tax is a variable that changes depending upon your service to the Crown as well as the size of the nobles demesne. Failure to provide the tax to the Crown will result in punishment which is dependant on the severity of the tax evasion. Currently the active FEUDAL TAX(ES) within the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna are as follows: Free Settlements and Barons: If one-hundred able-bodied men, or more, are provided to the war efforts then they will be exempt from any feudal taxes. However, if less are provided then they will be subject to pay a tax of 300 mina to the Crown or its value in assets. If less than half the quota is provided than they will be subject to pay a tax of 500 mina to the Crown or its value in assets. Counties: If one-hundred and fifty able-bodied men, or more, are provided to the war efforts then they will be exempt from any feudal taxes. However, if less are provided then they will be subject to pay a tax of 500 mina to the Crown or its value in assets. If less than half the quota is provided than they will be subject to pay a tax of 700 mina to the Crown or its value in assets. Duchies: If two-hundred able-bodied men, or more, are provided to the war efforts then they will be exempt from any feudal taxes. However, if less are provided then they will be subject to pay a tax of 700 mina to the Crown or its value in items. If less than half the quota is provided than they will be subject to pay a tax of 900 mina to the Crown or its value in assets. Feudal taxes are an important necessity, which will be collected via the Lord Treasurer, from the landed nobles of the Kingdom before, during, or after war or conflict to help fund, repair or generally assist in war efforts. Alternatively, a tax can be requested upon His Majesty's will. All taxes gathered are handed straight to the Crown, failure to do this will result in the collector to be branded as a thief and insubordinate to the Crown. Theft will result in imprisonment within San Marnantine State Penitentiary, or ultimately, execution. God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien His Excellency, Ser Henry Frederick d’Anpalais, Baron of Marsen, Lord Treasurer and Knight of the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna.

Opinions from the Throne I The Elven Conundrum Issued and confirmed by his Majesty, Frederick I Pius, 8th of the Amber Cold, 1646. Greetings to the fair Human citizens of Marna, and Humans across Atlas, I, Frederick Pius, better known as “Mauer”, issue this document to the public in hopes of shedding light regarding the opinion of the Marnan Crown in this time of crisis. We humans are mortals, destined to live for an allocated period of time. A sliver in the lifespan of the other races. For a single elf, twelve human generations may pass before they too meet their maker in the nether. However, the short time allocated unto humanity as part of the curse of Iblees has had the reverse intended effect. Iblees hoped to corrupt humanity by making us mortal- an eternal punishment. Instead, this curse only made us stronger. It made our peoples active, aspiring and thirsting for greatness. As such, in the lifespan of one human, through their will, despite their lives being a mere sliver in time, the world could be changed forever for the good of humanity. History showed unto us the greatness of our third prophet, Godfrey, and his formation of Empire. We look to the deeds of Saint Peter, and how his order, alongside my ancestor, Horen the Black, sacked Malinor and brought humanity to the greatest power it had ever been. Thus, I must explain with absolute clarity, the graveness of the slight the Princess of the Dominion hath casted onto humanity. According to my wife, my dear queen Henrietta, her escort to the Elven coronation, and his Holiness himself, the elves seek an empire under the name of the Dominion. This empire would hold the factions of all elf-kin, and, reportedly, the elf Princess proclaimed the that the world was to be guided under the Aspects. This quest to spread Aspectism globally poses a major threat to Canonism and all the faithful upon Atlas. The Aspects, or spirits, as prescribed by the Exalted Owyn, are a paganic entity which elves falsely follow. Elves claim that they are real, and physical, which I’ve no doubt to be true. However, GOD too, is real. These aspects are not omnipotent, they are not omnipresent. They are deceivers, and should be treated akin to that of Iblees. And though the Dominion may permit the establishment of a Church, as stated by Prince Khaine, I trust in the words of his female diplomat moreso. The elves are guided by the aspects, and will never under any circumstance convert. This sickens me, for I am not only the Apostolic king, but also a direct descendent of Horen. The title of 'Emperor' is reserved for humanity and the heirs of the Prophets. Those who were not of Horen blood yet ruled over the empire of men did such only on the blessings of house Horen, as seen with Emperor Peter the Kaedreni being appointed by the spirit of the Prophet Godfrey. Empires that did not receive this blessing were crushed by those who shared the ideals of Horen. Let us not forget that before the Prophet Godfrey, the elves were the dominant faction on this plane. It was only humanity that had the metaphorical grapes to seize freedom from elfen-kin. Horen blood is divine, by right, and to even consider challenging the title of Empire before those of Horen and humanity is a slap in the face, if not a stab in the gut. Thus, I proclaim any attempt by the dominion to centralize and formulate a unified elven empire to be an immediate threat to the Canonist Faith, the Nations of Humanity, and, most importantly, Humans everywhere. Though they may act as pacifists today, once they grow confident, they will demand our conversion and territory tomorrow. If they seek peace, they MUST admonish their quest and rescind the goals of their Princess. To offset this centralization, I also call for an IMMEDIATE convening of the leaders of mankind to join blades in the formation of the COMMONWEALTH OF MAN. The time for a Human Empire has not come, nay, but unity in some capacity has. GOD wills it. God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien

Senntisten Mayoral Elections, 1646 Issued and confirmed by his majesty, Frederick Pius Horen-Marna, 10th of Malin's Welcome, 1646. As the Sky-Daemon bubble’s burst nears, so does Marna’s need for a larger civilian government. The City of Senntisten is large, and the government of Marna cannot micromanage it in the coming conflicts. Marna is an army disguised as a nation, meaning that once the coming wars begin, the national government will become focused on warfare rather than domestic governance. Thus, it is imperative that those who aspire a larger role within the Government, or an opportunity to partake in it, provide their name for candidacy in the coming Senntisten mayoral elections. If one wishes to become the Mayor of Senntisten, they will be granted the ability to manage the stewards, tax codes, building regulations, etc. The mayor will be entrusted with the civil duty of governing the Capital in the name of his Majesty, Frederick Pius and that of the Church, for Senntisten remains the holy city. Thus, the major factions that the Mayor will be interacting with will include that of the civilian populace, local businesses, the Order of Saint Lucien, and his Majesty’s Marnan Free Company of Civilian Soldiers. If one wishes to aid in the constructing of a proper civilian populace, they are most welcome. Requirements for becoming a candidate for the upcoming mayoral elections (which will take place on the Bicentennial of the founding of the Order of Saint Lucien) are as followed: One must be a Human. One must be a Canonist. One must be a citizen of Marna. One must own property within Marna. One must not have a criminal record within Marna. Mayoral Candidate Form Name: Religion: Nationality (Marnan, Renatian, etc.): Property Holdings (the property you own): Age: Race: Gender: Experience: God With Us, His Majesty, Frederick Pius of Marna, Apostolic King of Marna, Rhodesia and Waldenia, Duke of Senntisten and Defender of Rhodesia and the Faith, Brother of Saint Lucien

TOURNEY OF THE BICENTENNIAL In memory of the BLESSED Jack Rovin [JANUARY 20th, 11am PST, 2pm EST] All are welcomed [bar the Hostile factions] to attend the Tourney of the Bicentennial under white truce in order to honor the founding of the Order of Saint Lucien and its first Grand Master peacefully. In the year 1447, His Holiness High Pontiff Lucien II was saved by the Vandorian Order when he was attacked by a dread knight in New Abresi and was hired by the Church to defend it and spread GOD’s word across the realm of the descendants. Food and drinks will be catered by the Estermont Inn. The tournament will be hosted by His Holiness Clement III, His Majesty King Frederick Pius and Grand Master Rakim and will be divided into two events: one on one melee and five on five melee. The Order of Saint Lucien will provide protection at the tournament so no lollygagging. One on One Melee Fighters (up to forty maximum) will be allowed to fight in the one on one melee in an elimination exhibition until only one fighter remains. The winner will be granted the title ‘Champion of the Bicentennial’ and will be given half a crate of iron cuboids (32 iron blocks), 250 minas and a specially smithed blade capable of harming the undead. Five on Five Melee Factions are encouraged to enter in their best five fighters to participate in the five on five melee. The winning five will be granted the title “Defenders of Ard Krallackh” and will be given a crate of iron cuboids (64 iron blocks), 100 minas each and specially smithed blades capable of harming the undead. ((All of those wishing to participate in the Five on Five Melee should contact Shady_Tales/Bad Guy Shady. A wait list will be made for the one on one melee and any absentees will be replaced based off priority on the wait list.)) SIGN UP SHEET FOR THE ONE v ONE MELEE Name: Age: Nationality/Faction: Race: Title: