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Gawyn read through the missive, happy to finally have a place to raise his children. He passed the letter around to his eldest son, tasking him with informing the rest of the boy's kin of the great news.

Gawyn smiled the sun's smile as he read the missive.

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There’s always something to complain about, but I personally have had no issues with any of them I often see people complain about how staff reply to criticism and stuff but i dont get why theres this expectation of staff having to be meek and compliant i think we’re on an upwards trajectory in terms of overall quality, but nothings ever perfect also lag makes the server unenjoyable for absolutely EVERYONE fix chunks please

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Ser Gawyn mourns the loss of his King, but vows to himself to serve the Kingdom dutifully. Though he was never close to the King, he knew that he had served a good man.

The FLOODPLAINS ACCORD Issued and Confirmed by His Excellency the High Emissary on the 4th of Sun’s Smile, 1937 ARTICLE I - SOVEREIGNTY The United Kingdom of Aaun and the Most Serene State of Lurin, or henceforth ‘the parties’, recognise each other’s sovereignty and the rule of their domains, and their respective monarchs. ARTICLE II - NON-AGGRESSION The parties pledge to each other to adhere to principles of peace between each other, they shall not wage war upon one another, nor shall they raise arms against one another, or try to bring harm to the integrity of one another’s sovereign nation. ARTICLE III: CLAIMS AND BORDERS The parties agree that, in aid of peace and mutual understanding, as well as the inviolability of borders, that territorial claims shall be treated as the sovereign right of each party to designate, the forsaid not to be disregarded or maligned in any way; And recognising this to be an undeniable truth, the parties commit forever to uphold and not to infringe on their mutually agreed territorial claims, either by claiming in any way or settling meddling dishonouring or subverting the forsaid; That is to say, The northern crossroads of the Floodplains shall be the sovereign right of the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun to claim entirely alone and forever; The Crownlands shall be the sovereign right of the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun to claim entirely alone and forever; The midplains shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Most Serene State of Lurin to claim entirely alone and forever; The southern Lurin coast shall be the sovereign right of the party of the Most Serene State of Lurin to claim entirely alone and forever. ARTICLE IV - TRADE AGREEMENT The party of the United Kingdom of Aaun accepts and allows a merchant quarter to be built within the aforementioned crossroads for the purpose of selling goods to any and all passersby. ARTICLE V: DIPLOMATIC PRINCIPLES The parties jointly agree on the principle of the exchange of envoys to each others governments to aid and facilitate dialogue and mutual understanding; to this end, the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun will send an envoy pro-tempore to the Most Serene State, and the reverse party is willing to be summoned for diplomatic meetings on request of His Majesty’s Government. The parties jointly agree on the principle of the inviolability and immutability of diplomatic freedom; that is to say, envoys or any other messengers of government shall have freedom of movement within each party’s territory; further, they shall not be prosecuted by local or national authorities on any suit civil or criminal unless their home country waives their right to their said immunity. The parties reserve the right to formally expel a diplomat that they consider to have severely undermined the national integrity and order of either party’s realm. ARTICLE VI - DURATION This Agreement shall be in effect for a period of fifteen years, after which the parties shall convene once again for renegotiations. HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, James I Alstion, By the Grace of God, King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon, Balamena, Protector of the Realm, and etcetera. The Silver Lubba

The SILVER SEA ACCORDS Issued and Confirmed by His Excellency the High Emissary on the 4th of Sun’s Smile, 1937 ARTICLE I - SOVEREIGNTY The United Kingdom of Aaun and the Shiredom of Dúnwen, or henceforth ‘the parties’, recognise each other’s sovereignty and the rule of their domains, and their respective monarchs. ARTICLE II - NON-AGGRESSION The parties pledge to each other to adhere to principles of peace between each other, they shall not wage war upon one another, nor shall they raise arms against one another, or try to bring harm to the integrity of one another’s sovereign nation. ARTICLE III: CLAIMS AND BORDERS The parties agree that, in aid of peace and mutual understanding, as well as the inviolability of borders, that territorial claims shall be treated as the sovereign right of each party to designate, the forsaid not to be disregarded or maligned in any way; And recognising this to be an undeniable truth, the parties commit forever to uphold and not to infringe on their mutually agreed territorial claims, either by claiming in any way or settling meddling dishonouring or subverting the forsaid; That is to say, The lands directly south of the northern crossroads of the Floodplains shall be the sovereign right of the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun to claim entirely alone and forever. ARTICLE IV - TRADE AGREEMENT The United Kingdom of Aaun is to allow the Shiredom and its constituents full resource rights within the region. This right entails the construction of a barn, approved by Aaunic officials. ARTICLE V: DIPLOMATIC PRINCIPLES The parties jointly agree on the principle of the exchange of envoys to each others governments to aid and facilitate dialogue and mutual understanding; to this end, the party of the United Kingdom of Aaun will send an envoy pro-tempore to the Shiredom, and the reverse party is willing to be summoned for diplomatic meetings on request of His Majesty’s Government. The parties jointly agree on the principle of the inviolability and immutability of diplomatic freedom; that is to say, envoys or any other messengers of government shall have freedom of movement within each party’s territory; further, they shall not be prosecuted by local or national authorities on any suit civil or criminal unless their home country waives their right to their said immunity. The parties reserve the right to formally expel a diplomat that they consider to have severely undermined the national integrity and order of either party’s realm. ARTICLE VI - DURATION This Agreement shall be in effect for a period of fifteen years, after which the parties shall convene once again for renegotiations. HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, James I Alstion, By the Grace of God, King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon, Balamena, Protector of the Realm, and etcetera.

Ser Gawyn scowled, remembering the two men hanging limply. He shook off the memory and went about his day, as if nothing had happened.

“Quite cowardly to ignore the claim of your kin!” says a distant cousin, annoyed by the constant bickering of his fellow dragons.

“More needless arguing about who’s what! Fight it out!” suggests Gawyn Tiber

“Cowards”, said Ser Gawyn with a shake of his head. He began dispatching his finest warriors to apprehend these cowardly traitors.

A lone knight stood sentry outside the tower for a day and a night, not daring to disturb the Prince during his time of reflection. Eventually, his faith in the Lord Alba faltered and he had decided to enter. Pain ached his heart as he lay eyes on his friend’s corpse, and in this moment of weakness he considered putting the entire tower to the flame. Instead, as his duty ordained, he prayed for the Prince silently as he rode home, his body wrapped and tied to the horse. He hoped Henry forgave him for the improper transport he was given. The Lord Tiber thought of all the dreams and ambitions Henry had, the careful planning and discussions he had been privileged to. Ser Gawyn cherished his time with the Prince, and perhaps he may serve him again in another life. He set Henry’s horse free as he reached the bottom of the Mountain, and returned home alone, with a corpse.

Gawyn stared at the letter with a placid expression, unsure what to make of the news. Though he suspected the Prince had been losing himself for a while, it still came as a surprise. He prayed for the Prince.

“He’s geekin” says Ser Gawyn solemnly

Writ of Establishment of THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE KNIGHTLY CIRCLE OF SAINT GODWIN OF AAUN Issued by Ser Gawyn Tiber, Grandmaster of the Royal Order of the Knightly Circle of Saint Godwin of Aaun 11th of Tobias’ Bounty, 138 S.A. PREAMBLE It is the will of the Crown to restore a sense of chivalry and honor in its capital and throughout its borders. The Aaunic people have always exemplified these values, but the absence of an organized Order to unite those who embody them has been a regrettable oversight. With this in mind, the order has been established: to promote and spread the ideals of chivalry among those who lack them and to nurture and develop those who possess such quality, transforming them into the protectors of Aaun. THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE KNIGHTLY CIRCLE OF SAINT GODWIN OF AAUN Gawyn Tiber and his newly knighted brethren (circa 138 of the Second Age) PURPOSE AND MISSION The order is founded with the solemn purpose of ensuring the safety of the Royal family, and its subjects. Guided by the unwavering principles of chivalry, the order seeks to foster unity, loyalty, and the uncompromised pursuit of justice within the kingdom while also providing aid and protection to the weak and the innocent. TENETS OF THE ORDER All within the order are subject to a strict code. This code shall be used as a guide for all knights, and when followed, shall be all they need to fulfill their duty. LOYALTY Thou shalt remain true to thy liege, lest they be contrary to the tenets of Canonism. HONOR Thou shalt conduct thyself with utmost honor and integrity. Thou shalt follow a strict moral code, maintaining respect for all Canonists. CHIVALRY Thou shalt embody the ideals of chivalry. Thou shalt be courageous in the face of death, protect the innocent when they cannot protect themselves. OATH KEEPING Thou shalt remain faithful to the oaths thou have sworn. Thou shall choose death before the breaking of these oaths. SKILL Thou shalt be skilled in all forms of warfare, and if found wanting, will plead for release from thou oaths. DISCRETION Thou shalt exercise discretion when serving thy liege. Confidentiality in all matters of the Order shall be expected. IMPARTIALITY Thou shalt perform thy duties with no reservation of personal biases. All shall be treated equally, save thy liege whom stands above all. WISDOM Thou shalt be proficient in all schools of thought. Judgment and decisions shall come naturally and easily to a Knight. PIETY Thou shalt keep in thy prayers and actions first GOD, then King, then family. PATRON SAINT ST. GODWIN OF PARADISUS The order shall be dedicated to the patronage of Saint Godwin, first King of Aaun, secondborn son of the Exalted Horen, father of the Exalted Owyn. A canonist martyr known for his unwavering faith in the face of death, and his triumph over the wicked in life and in death. STRUCTURE AND RANKS OF THE ORDER MEMBERSHIP Membership within the order shall be open to all, regardless of noble status or gender. As long as the individual embodies the virtues of chivalry, possesses an unwavering commitment to the Order’s cause and has the skill required to deliver on their oaths, they are welcome within our ranks. One seeking membership may contact any within the order to organize an audience with the Grandmaster or the Knight Commander. STRUCTURE AND HIERARCHY The armor used by the Grandmaster of the order, adorned in a purple sash. The order shall be structured in a hierarchical manner, with the following ranks from highest to lowest: The Crown Sovereign seat holds absolute power over the order, can veto any decision, promote, demote and strip any knight of any title or position granted by their service within the order. The Lord Commander Although the Order serves as a semi independent body from the Aaunic legion, it still refers to the Lord Commander in times of great need, where a singular leader is necessary to operate efficiently. The Grandmaster typically will not take orders from the head of the Legion, but in times of war and when it is deemed necessary by either the Crown, the Lord Commander or the Grandmaster himself. Grandmaster Head of the order, master of all knights and squires of the order. Answers only to the Crown and holds absolute authority over those below him. Knight Commander Second-in-command of the order. Receives instruction and direction from the Grandmaster and is tasked with ensuring all commands and orders are passed down through the ranks accordingly. Knight of the Circle Within the order, a knight of the Circle, or otherwise informally known as an oathed knight, holds a position of honor and responsibility, distinguished from their knight-errant brethren by the solemn oath they undertake to dedicate their lives to the order. An oath-bound knight dedicates their life to the service of the order, upholding the values of chivalry and the laws of the realm. Unlike knight-errants, knights of the Circle may ascend the hierarchy, participate in the knightly council, and even take squires of their own. However, oath-bound knights may not possess land, except that which is granted by the crown in recognition of their knightly service. The duties of an oath-bound knight are numerous and varied, often revealing themselves in quests or the steadfast enforcement of law within the realm. Oath-bound knights are expected to promptly come to the aid of the realm's citizens at any given moment. Knight-Errant When an individual whom is deemed too old for proper squiring, or a peer of the realm or a soon-to-be peer of the realm wishes to commit themselves to the Order’s cause, they may be eligible to become a Knight-Errant. Due to the nature of the oaths, no peer can uphold their promises to the Order. Knight-Errants are not capable of rising the ranks as other knights would, nor can they participate in the Circle or its meetings as well as take squires of their own. Though, as any knight of the realm, they may title themselves as “Sir” or “Dame” and be given a moniker by the Grandmaster. Knight-Errants do not have specific responsibilities within the order other than maintaining the peace, raising arms when called upon and embodying the tenets of the order at all times. This lack of oversight and increased freedom allows peers and older individuals to serve the order while also attending to other responsibilities that do not fall under the order’s jurisdiction. Squire A squire shall enlist under the tutelage of a knight, whose appointment is made by a series of trials, designed by the Council. No squire can be younger than 10, nor older than 18 at the start of their mentorship to a knight. The squires may undergo the trials once they are deemed eligible by their knight and the Grandmaster or once they reach the age of 21. Page A page shall be entrusted to the care of any knight within the order, including Knight-Errants. The primary responsibility of a page is to assist and learn from the knight they serve under. They act as the personal attendant of the knight, performing any and all duties required to efficiently serve them. It is also the responsibility of the knightly mentor to ensure that the page is prepared with all of the necessary skills to become a squire when they come of age. No page of the order may be above the age of 10 when they take up the role. THE PROCESS Serving as a page Service as a page to a knight is not a mandatory part of the process, though it can be very beneficial to commoners and those of lower class. Those whom are typically unable to afford a master-at-arms are recommended to seek out a knight to begin their training as a page. Things such as court etiquette and manners, a basic education, horsemanship and combat shall be taught to a ward, by the knight and his squire. A ward cannot be any older than 14 years of age. Serving as a squire Once a child has reached the age of 14, they may become a squire to any knight, save for knight-errants. They would serve as the knight’s attendant and apprentice. Their education would continue, with a heavier focus on combat training, learning the use of various weapons and armor as well as honing their skills in horseback riding. The training of a squire will include physical exercises, such as wrestling and jousting, as well as swordplay and archery. They are expected to know the tenets of the order, be chivalrous, display an exceptional level of decorum, and the responsibilities of a knight. The Trials Once the knight responsible for the squires training deems them ready, they shall petition to the Grandmaster for approval to begin the trials. Things such as minor quests and challenges shall be given to the squire in order to prove their worth. These quests shall be unique to the squire, while the challenges will remain the same for all. The quests must remain within the sovereignty of the realm, or that of an ally nation’s realm, with permission from a figure of authority of said realm. If said quest is to evolve into something that leaves the boundaries of Aaun, the knight in charge of the squire's training must accompany them, in order to ensure the laws of other realms are not broken. The challenges, on the other hand, are the same for all and will remain so for as long as the order exists. Not much is known about the challenges of the order, save for those that have attempted them, but one of them has been made known to the public. The ascent of Mt. Godwin to retrieve an item is something all knights must complete in order to be eligible for knighting, without exception. Vigil Once a squire passes all of the necessary tests, they are obligated to perform a vigil. A day and a night of fasting and self reflection within the basilica where the squire shall be made to question their very purpose and existence in the world. Once completed, the squire is ready for knighting. Dubbing The process of knighting an individual is referred to as dubbing within the order. This must be performed within the Hand of Horen, where one can be close to the Seven Skies, where the Exalted Godwin may watch. The newly Knighted individual will be bestowed a moniker, conjured by the Grandmaster of the Order. This moniker is to be used as an informal address and is purely sentimental. OBLIGATIONS AND PREROGATIVES OF THE ORDER PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF THE ORDER LAND AND PROPERTY The Crown retains the authority to grant knights with land, property, and other privileges. Those who are considered deserving and capable of shouldering the additional responsibilities of land ownership may be duly rewarded with such, as it is their entitlement. Only the Crown may decide who is worthy of land, property, and other privileges. KNIGHTLY CEREMONIES The process of becoming a knight involves a formal ceremony called “knighting”, where the Grandmaster may bestow knighthood upon an aspiring squire. The acceptance into the knightly order as well as the creation of a moniker unique to the candidate are needed for the ceremony to be considered complete. CHIVALRY Knights are expected to adhere to the tenets of the order, which emphasize all that is necessary to be a knight worthy of service to the Crown. MILITARY OBLIGATIONS Knights are professional warriors who are expected to assist and serve the Legion in various capacities, whether it be through providing advice or utilizing their physical abilities. PARTICIPATION IN TOURNEYS Knights will compete in tournaments within Aaun whenever able, and are encouraged to seek out tournaments in foreign lands in order to bring awareness and honor to the order they serve. LEGAL PRIVILEGES Knights possess the right to trial, whether it be conducted within the legal system or through combat. In the event of being accused of a crime, a knight has the option to challenge the accuser to a duel. However, the accuser also has the right to appoint a champion to fight on their behalf within a specified timeframe, or to pursue resolution through the regular courts. REDUCTIONS OF FEES TO THE KINGDOM Knights of the Order have earned the privilege of paying less in taxes to the Crown. Any form of tax within the Kingdom, when being paid by a knight, must be cut by a third. Former Knights of the Order also keep this privilege when they retire. THE INNER COUNCIL OF THE ORDER THE CIRCLE OF PARADISUS The Circle of Paradisus is the formal and official decision-making body within the Order. Although the Grandmaster is the leader of the order, who defers his authority only to the Crown in knightly affairs, this council serves as the main way of tackling decisions of stately matters such as war, highly sensitive quests and other official matters within the order such as demotions/removals, adjustments to rules, and etc. The council does not serve as a higher authority than the Crown, where decisions made here can not overrule orders by the Sovereign. The King of Aaun holds the right to veto decisions, and the Grandmaster holds the right to appeal decisions to the Crown. ISSUED AND SIGNED BY Ser Gawyn Tiber, Grandmaster of the Royal Order of the Knightly Circle of Saint Godwin of Aaun IN THE NAME OF His Royal Majesty, James Leopold, by the Grace of God, King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon and Balemena, Count of Enswerp and Whitespire, Protector of the Realm

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Gawyn received the commendation by way of bird as he sat on his cot, healing from his injuries. He stood a little bit taller that day, swelling with pride as he put the letter away, for reading whenever he felt down.

"I wouldn't worry about dwarves, they're half the man you'll ever be, Balon!" roared Kenswey

Gawyn began drawing a baby crying with the name ‘Lorenz’ next to it. He sent it to the King of Haense with a letter attached. “Look at how good I’ve gotten at drawing.”

When u did ur pk enforced events did anyone that died ever not respect the clause and how did that go

“An insult to our people is cause for their genocide” Kenswey grumbled from the confines of his home.

Kenswey Fiscere, a thane of yore, frowns at the mention of honorless norlanders and reperations. “They insult us and demand an appology?” He murmured, confused by this “ancient ally’s” ignorance of the importance of pride and honor to the Norlandic people.