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"Verräter, all of them. I pray for the day that the Vander Code will no longer protect you."

Heinrich II Lothar, the Prince of Merryweather, growled wrathfully after reading the letter and slammed his fist on the desk

"Ottomar, you should have stayed dead."

Heinrich II Lothar, the Prince of Merryweather commented as he signed the document

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The Prince of Merryweather visited the grave of his old friend "At least now you live up there at peace. Just you and your books..." Heinrich smiled weakly, clearly saddened by the loss of his friend

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SEVENTH WALDENIC DIET

Second Session, 11 of Tobias’ Bounty, 1946

SIEBTE WALDENTAG

Zweite Sitzung, der 11. Tobias Freigebigkeit 1946

MERRYWEATHER-ALSTREIM

REINMAR-SUTICA

MINITZ

EINMONT

HOHENGARTEN

VELEN

ARENTANIA

MOTIONS

ANTRÄGE

REMOVAL OF THE ELECTORATE OF ARENTANIA

Vote: To remove the Electorate of Arentania

RECOGNITION OF HOUSE VON LEOPOLD

Vote: To recognise House von Leopold as a legitimate Waldenian House

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ELECTORATE OF EDENDORF

Vote: To establish the Electorate of Edendorf

REMOVAL OF THE ELECTORATE OF ARENTANIA

Many years have passed without the Electors of Arentania being present during the Diet. As diligence and dedication to upholding our culture are virtues of the Waldenian people, the present Electors decided to vote to strip the electorate of those who did not wish to attend the Diet.

VOTE: TO REMOVE THE ELECTORATE OF ARENTANIA

JA

Merryweather-Alstreim

Reinmar-Sutica

Minitz

Einmont

Velen

ABSTAINED:

Hohengarten

Arentania

The vote passed, 5-2 as Arentania did not attend the session and the Elector from Hohengarten chose to abstain.

As the vote concluded, the Electorate of Arentania lost its vote in the Waldenic Diet. House Bardenwig can regain the Electorate if its members uphold Waldenian values and show an interest in participating in the Diet again.

RECOGNITION OF HOUSE VON LEOPOLD

During the Second Session of the Seventh Waldenic Diet the matter of recognising House von Leopold as a legitimate Waldenian House was brought up by Lord Peter von Leopold. After explaining his reasoning behind such a suggestion the gathered Electors have decided to put this matter to vote.

VOTE: TO RECOGNISE HOUSE VON LEOPOLD AS A LEGITIMATE WALDENIAN HOUSE

JA

Merryweather-Alstreim

Reinmar-Sutica

Minitz

Einmont

Hohengarten

Velen

The vote passed unanimously.

As the vote concluded, House von Leopold was recognised as a legitimate Waldenian House and a member of the Waldenian society.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ELECTORATE OF EDENDORF

As the House von Leopold has officially been recognised as a part of the Waldenian culture and heritage, the present Lord Peter von Leopold asked the gathered Electors to grant his House an Electoral seat in the Diet. Without any discussion the present Electors have put this request to vote.

VOTE: TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTORATE OF EDENDORF

JA

Merryweather-Alstreim

Hohengarten

Einmont

NEIN:

Reinmar-Sutica

Velen

Minitz

The vote did not pass due to the tie 3-3. 

The matter of Edendorf was promised to be brought up in the future, once the von Leopolds prove their worth to unconvinced Electors.

VOTE: MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SEVENTH WALDENIC DIET 

JA

Merryweather-Alstreim

Reinmar-Sutica

Minitz

Einmont

Hohengarten

Velen

The vote passed unanimously and the second session of the Seventh Waldenic Diet was adjourned.

Issued and proclaimed in the name of the Waldenian People,

Ausgestellt und verkündet im Namen des Waldenischen Volkes,

LORD VANDALORE

Really good writing, mister Werewolf. Keep it up.

"Without aunt Calliope I wouldn't be the person I am now. She taught me how to pray and frequently brought me to the Chapel at Corwinsburg, prior to my departure for Salvus. Shame she is no longer with us, she could teach a few what it means to be a good Canonist..."

Heinrich II Lothar said to himself after reading the document issued by Manfred

I love Waldenians.

AUS EINIGKEIT KRAFT

"We have never spoken in private. If I am not mistaken we only shook hands once in Petra during the signing of Heartlander Accord. However, I believe he was a good man and God will allow him to enter his garden. I will convey my condolences to Duke Valentin and Gaspard personally if I get the chance." 

Heinrich II Lothar said to his council as the sad news from the Midlands reached Merryweather

"She must be found and killed quickly if that turns out to be true. Too many nobles are turning into these beasts."

Heinrich II Lothar commented once he read the missive

"Ruhe in Frieden, Graf Haverlock."

Heinrich II Lothar said as the news of Louis' death reached him

"We won..."

Heinrich II Lothar said as he wiped the blood off his face - as he looked around all he saw was flames and the village burning slowly. Some people fled to safety of Ulrichsburg, some died in the flames. Once the Prince realised his losses, he added:

"...but at what price."

"Find Johannes, at once."

The Prince of Merryweather ordered his guard as he read the document while sitting in his office and smoking a fresh Salvian Cigar

@Balthasar

+1

Chat-GPT'd or not, a good addition to the staff :]

CLEANSING OF DARKSPAWN

Penned by the Prince of Merryweather, Heinrich II Lothar

 in the year of our Lord, 1942

After months of searching for Ottomar von Augusten, unexpectedly the wanted man himself turned up in Ulrichsberg. Armed, yet calm. The young man resigned himself to his fate and, refusing to flee further, surrendered himself into our hands. Charges were brought against the boy. His thoughts were consumed by darkness and sadness. The boy revealed to us that he was a parasite - a vampire. There was no other choice. 

Crimes of Ottomar Lothar von Augusten:

I. Breaking the Vander Code

II. Being a darkspawn

III. Assaulting a church official

IV. Escaping the Aaunic Prison

V. Attacking a citizen of Aaun with firebombs

Ottomar von Augusten was stripped of his title of a Waldenian and executed at Merryweather by decapitation and a stake through his heart on the ninth of Harren’s Folly in the year of our Lord 1942.

GOTT MIT UNS,

HIS HIGHNESS, Heinrich II von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine,

Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater, Lord Vandalore

Letters Patent for the

M A R C H   O F   S T A S S I O N 

Issued and Confirmed in the name of the King

in the year

1942

Know ye that We, of Our Special Grace, and Royal Right by this the great seal of the Realm given to Us by special commission of King Edmund II, and with good counsel, We have created you again Our trusty and well beloved kin Richard Novellen to the title of  M A R G R A V E  O F  S T A S S I O N.

And for Us, Our heirs and successors, do give and grant unto him the dignity and honour of the  M A R G R A V E  O F  S T A S S I O N; investing him with the said March by girding him with a Sword, having his name and certain items of heraldry etched upon its forte, and putting a Coronet on his head, and giving into his hand a Black Rod, to have and to hold the said dignity of his March unto him and his heirs.

By these Presents granting for Us, Our heirs and successors, that he and his heirs may possess a seat in the Royal Diet.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, constitute and declare the bounds of the March aforesaid shall be the whole of the Western March, within the Ward of Het River Schiereiland.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the right from time to time and forever to collect routine taxes on Our behalf, in a manner and method of his and his successors choosing;

And further We will and by these Presents constitute and direct that for Us, Our heirs and successors, We tax them at the annual value of three hundred marks for receipt of the Receiver-General.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the right to raise militia and to use them for the apprehension of divers felons, fugitives, outlaws and strays and further for protection from Our enemies present and future.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the exclusive right of the mines within the said territory.

In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at the Hand of Horen the third of Harren's Folly in the fourth year of Our Reign.

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‘STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY’

TANDEM TRIUMPHANS

BY WARRANT UNDER THE KING'S SEAL,

HEINRICH II LOTHAR, PRINCE MERRYWEATHER

"I remember when he was a little boy in a legionnaire's armour. I will definitely turn up at his wedding."

The Prince of Merryweather said as he read the invitation

"Einigkeit und Freiheit."

Heinrich II Lothar said as the invitation reached him

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"Peace and Prosperity. I definitely need some rest after all this"

The Prince of Merryweather, Heinrich II Lothar, said as he rubbed his temples and visibly tired of all the diplomatic efforts - disappeared within the Ulrichsberg Castle

THE TREATY

OF SUL'SIIMAH

Issued 1942 | 146 SA

With the signing and promulgation of this document, the United Kingdom of Aaun and the Principality of Talar'nor, henceforth referred to as ‘the parties‘, do agree on their honour to the terms laid forth hereafter.

ARTICLE I: 

The United Kingdom of Aaun on the one hand and the Principality of Talar’nor on the other agree that there shall never be any conflict between them both for as long as this treaty shall stand.

The signatories agree in the absolute to a pact of non-aggression; there shall be no military conflict between either state, nor between their constituent vassals or noble Houses; any breaches of this term shall be resolved through the appropriate diplomatic channels.

ARTICLE II:

Should one of the parties become engaged in hostilities with a third party in consequence of aggression by the said third party, the other party will immediately give all military support and assistance in defence.

ARTICLE III:

The parties affirm that they shall communicate to each other any military assistance that they shall give to other states immediately after the decision has been made; and also that they shall share information transparently of any ongoing threats to their independence from a third nation.

ARTICLE IV:

The parties agree that there shall be freedom of travel and of trade in each other's territory; that is to say, those bearing the seal of either party will not be harassed or put under arrest; and further that there shall be an untaxed stall owned by each party in their respective capitals.

ARTICLE V: 

The present treaty shall remain in force until the maturity of His Majesty; that is to say its articles will be active for ten years after its ratification.

BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Majesty, and by the consent of the Estates, in this Royal Diet assembled;

In witness whereof We have signed this Treaty at the Hand of Horen on the sixth of Godfrey's Triumph in the fourth year of Our reign,

HIS MAJESTY, Edmund II Alstion, By the Grace of God, King of the United Kingdom of Aaun and of His other Territories King, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon and Balamena, Count of Enswerp and Whitespire, Protector of the Realm,

, the Flame of Talar’nor

Letters Patent for the

M A R C H   O F   V E L E N 

Issued and Confirmed in the name of the King

in the year

1942

Know ye that We, of Our Special Grace, and Royal Right by this the great seal of the Realm given to Us by special commission of King Edmund II, and with good counsel, We have created you again Our trusty and well beloved Siegmund von Reuss to the title of  M A R G R A V E  O F  V E L E N.

And for Us, Our heirs and successors, do give and grant unto him the dignity and honour of the M A R G R A V E  O F  V E L E N; investing him with the said March by girding him with a Sword, having his name and certain items of heraldry etched upon its forte, and putting a Coronet on his head, and giving into his hand a Black Rod, to have and to hold the said dignity of his March unto him and his heirs.

By these Presents granting for Us, Our heirs and successors, that he and his heirs may possess a seat in the Royal Diet, transferring all previous rights and privileges to be granted enjoyed and sustained now and forever.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, constitute and declare the bounds of the March aforesaid shall be the whole of the Ward of the Berg van Saint Alexander.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the right from time to time and forever to collect routine taxes on Our behalf, in a manner and method of his and his successors choosing;

And further We will and by these Presents constitute and direct that for Us, Our heirs and successors, We tax them at the annual value of seventy-five marks up until they shall begin accommodation on the said territory, and then they shall pay an annual value of three-hundred marks by receipt of the Receiver-General.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the right to raise militia and to use them for the apprehension of divers felons, fugitives, outlaws and strays and further for protection from Our enemies present and future.

And We do also will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, grant that he and his successors possess the exclusive right of the mines within the said territory.

In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at the Hand of Horen the tenth of Owyn’s Flame in the fourth year of Our Reign.

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‘STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY’

TANDEM TRIUMPHANS

BY WARRANT UNDER THE KING'S SEAL,

HEINRICH II LOTHAR, PRINCE MERRYWEATHER

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"It is hunting season."
Said Heinrich II Lothar, the Prince of Merryweather, as he loaded his Waldenian crossbow

"He is quite the child..."

The Prince of Merryweather said with a nod to the Fürstenrat as the missive was brought to him

"May law and order last forever in our land, Sheriff."

The Prince of Merryweather, Heinrich II Lothar, said as his and Walter's glasses of whisky clinked

"All that happened that day was not a coincidence, but truly a miracle." 

The Prince of Merryweather, Heinrich II Lothar, sighed at the memory of that rainy day

AFFIRMATION OF THE BARONY OF BODBWODZ

Issued & Confirmed on 11th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1940, Merryweather

Over the past few years, our attention has been drawn to Master Cunimund's activities within our United Kingdom of Aaun. Working for the royal court and transcribing many documents by hand has made him famous among my countrymen. I always believe that honest work should be paid for, and especially if that payment can make someone very happy. The Cingedoz have had no home since Vistulia was destroyed back in Almaris. They wandered around the continent of Aevos with no place to which they could always return after their distant wanderings - to rest, eat and set out into the world again.

In recognition of Cunimund's deeds, I am granting him a piece of land at the top of Langkette, where he and his brothers and sisters in culture will be able to build a home that, if merciful God allows, will last for many years and host many generations of Cingedoz. From this eleventh day of Godfrey’s Triumph in the year of our Lord 1940 I name Cunimund the first BARON OF BODBWODZ. With the granted title, Baron Cunimund is allowed to form a local militia consisting of other Cingedoz in order to guard the land granted him in this document. He is expected to pay a yearly tax of fifty Mina. In addition to that, as an official subject within the Principality, Cunimund is granted a seat in the Fürstenrat of Merryweather. All men and women living within the Barony of Bodbwodz are allowed to promote their culture and freely teach and use their native language within the Principality of Merryweather.

GOTT MIT UNS,

HIS HIGHNESS, Heinrich II von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine,

Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater, Lord Vandalore