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THE EXODUS OF GRODNO Penned by Maciej Jazloviecki, on 3rd of Malin's Welcome 1885 [ ♪ ] Depiction of Grodnoid ships leaving the Orenian shore To the people of Grodno, With the end of the Orenian civil war, it is time to account for the deeds of our council, soldiers and our people. Many have fallen in this senseless war that has consumed the souls of our brothers. They fought on both sides of the barricade, needlessly so. Now that hostilities have quietened down and the dust of war has finally settled - it is time for peace and reconstruction. A reconstruction that the House Jazloviecki will not carry out in the place they have called home since the fall of Savoy. Faced with a choice, the Margrave made a decision - It was time to leave what was ours and, with God's help, find a new home - the promised land. Grodno remains behind and our faces are turned to where hope for a better tomorrow stands. We will march out of our walls united, spitting in the face of death and the hardships of wandering, until we arrive where God will lead us. South, north, east or west - it does not matter, we will settle where there is room for us. With this day, we discard the past - the wrong as well as the right decisions. The future awaits us, but not here. We wish good luck and God's providence to the Harvest Confederacy and their allies. Those who want to follow us may do so. Those who want to stay, let them do so. Our toil in Arentania is over. As we depart in peace, we leave our final message: We forgive and ask for forgiveness. God will judge us for our actions against this land. Signed, T.M.H Maciej Jazloviecki, Margrave of Grodno T.M.H Ottilie Franziska Jazloviecki, Margravine-consort of Grodno His Lordship Otton Jazloviecki

Maciej Jazloviecki glances at Corwinsburg with his eyes full of sorrow "Viel Glück..." He muttered in Waldenian before going down to continue packing

Maciej Jazloviecki glanced at the document "Hopefully a change for the better. Now just hope that Hannes will listen to what I have to say to him, as did those with whom I made an alliance today." He shook his head and sighed heavily

Maciej Jazloviecki sits in his chair as he reads about the new restaurant "Vistulia constantly grows, unlike Daeland when I was a kid" He said and snorted through his nose

Maciej simply sighed as he read the document "Who even let Elric in?" He asked himself and rubbed his temples

Stay safe out there man, it's been a blast those few months

Maciej Jazloviecki smiles as yet another map features Grodno

Maciej Jazloviecki let out a sigh of relief "Finally." He commented simply

Maciej Jazloviecki, nephew of the previous Pontiff smiles at the document "I always knew that Pontiff is a wise man" He said to himself with a nod

Maciej smiled broadly at the fact of Grodno being on the map!

Maciej sobs as he lost yet another relative "Everyone leaves me, why is that? What did I do wrong?" The young Margrave wiped his tears away "You are now with father uncle. Watch us from up there" He'd mutter in deep sadness Borys opens the gates of the Seven Skies once more, seeing another fallen Savoyard "Not lying to you Fiodor you are the last one I have expected here" He smiled birghtly as tears filled his eyes "Join us by the table" Ghost of the Jazloviecki invited the first Pontiff of his line to the table where now only a few seats remain empty

Funeral of High Pontiff Tylos II [Friday, 2pm EST] It is with heavy heart that we extend this invitation to all canonists of Almaris to say farewell to His Holiness, Tylos II, the High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon. Before the funeral ceremony we shall begin a pilgrimage in his honour as we walk the path of his life. The pilgrimage shall begin in where Freimark once was, to lay flowers there in remembrance as it is believed he was born around that area, then in front of the bridge to where Savoy once stood. Though not inside the city, due to the dangers of the Thanhium dust in the air and other things. Then we walk past Balian, then to Haense and the last stop shall be Oren before we walk together to Grodno for the funeral ceremony. The funeral ceremony in Grodno shall be held by Bishop Katerina in the Chapel of St. Foltest. Friends and family are welcomed to say a few words after the ceremony before the burial. Once the burial has been done, flowers and other gifts may be decorated onto the grave. Signed, Her Grace, Katerina Bihar, Bishop of Valwyck The Most Honourable, Maciej Jazloviecki, Margrave of Grodno

Maciej prays for good health of his beloved uncle Tylos II

Borys opens the gates of the Seven Skies for Johann "Good to see you around friend" He'd smile the sun's smile Maciej sighs at the passing of his father's friend and lights up a candle in Grodno chapel

Young waldenian boy, Friedrich von Alstreim claps at the wedding information "Wie wunderbar - ein wedding to attend!" He would say to himself, still awaiting his father to come back with the milk, that uncle Vanhart mentioned as they last spoke

Borys with a warm smile opens the gates of the Seven Skies for his cousin, he would then speak to him "Welcome Jindra, it's been some time" He huffed before letting out a hearty chuckle and coming back to the other fallen Savoyards, this time with his relative Maciej lit a candle for his late uncle "Rest in peace, and tell my father that his legacy is secured" He'd then sign the Lorraine before praying for Jindrich's soul

Borys welcomes Sebastian into the Seven Skies after his journey is concluded. He welcomes him for the first time since the day of bloody rain, welcomes him in a place where nobody will make them part ever again...

Maciej Jazloviecki lit a candle in the Grodno chapel for the late Sigismund "His Majesty is in a better place now, for all he did for Haense and humanity was right" He would then sign the Lorraine

Maciej was sitting in what is now his office, when the information reached him "So Miss Rubens passed?" Young chancellor sighs "So many deaths lately. Though I can't wait to meet her children, maybe they will bring some more life here" He chuckled before going back to his paperwork

Borys smiles a sun's smile at the information

A storm came over Lvinsk. The rain was pouring constantly, the lightnings were striking in the distance. However, in the Jazloviec Keep there was one light burning in the window. In the largest bedroom on the bed lay Borys, the Margrave of these lands. His breathing was heavy, in his hand lying inertly on the bedclothes, he held a handkerchief in which he had coughed for two years. Next to the big bed, a boy, the second eldest son, Maciej, was sitting at a desk. He had a pen in his hand, and sheets of paper lay before him, as if he were ready to write. Then the old soldier spoke to him in these words “Write, my son, the time has come...” after which he coughed and Maciej started taking notes of his words. Letter to Sophia Jazloviecki-Barclay: Letter to August Jazloviecki: Letter to Tylos II: Letter to Jindrich Jazloviecki: Letter to Sebastian Velho: Letter to Prince Lucien Ashford di Savoie: Letter to Princess Renata and Duke Remus: Letter to Ernst Barclay: Letter to Adalrich Barclay: Having finished, Borys looked straight ahead. Apart from him, there were other figures in the room, though not as articulate as his son. Ulrich rested his hand on the edge of the bed, beside him stood Jurgen in the black and white armour he had on the day of the infamous coup. Leaning against the wall stood Bruce and right next to him Genkai. Then Jurgen spoke to him in these words "Come on now, how much longer do we have to wait?" and then he smiled. A tear trickled down the cheek of old Borys, who replied "Just a moment longer friends". Then Maciej asked "Tato, who are you talking to?" clearly not seeing the ghosts. Borys did not answer the question, but requested something from his son "Blow out the candle and go. Sleep well son" The Margrave kissed the forehead of the young descendant, after which Maciej extinguished the candle and left the room. That is how, after many years of struggle, Borys Jazloviecki, Margrave, Lord Commander, father, friend, enemy, passed away on the same night. He died peacefully, in his own bed, from which he set out on his last journey… Borys Jazloviecki, Margrave of Lvinsk, Lord Commander of Savoy, Argent Knight, Patriarch of House Jazloviecki

Borys stands in the Lvinsk church after finding his friend's dead body in front of his very own house, and while looking at the big wooden cross he mutters "Truly saddening to know that you've joined Bruce, Ulrich and Jurgen before me. We will meet again old friend" He'd silently salute the fallen friend as a single tear ran down his cheek

Borys smiles "Finally they give up. Maybe they learned their lesson?" He'd comment not quite believing his own words

Borys reads the Bulla, a faint smile on his face "We'll meet again soon" The Margrave would then think of Jurgen and Joseph before signing the Lorraine