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On the Siege of the Mori - A Painting and a Song 475 E.S. Well we're gonna storm the cave, the City Fenn to find The legions set before us and my siblings at my side. We're gonna storm the cave, there is no other way For House and Haense and all Mankind we're gonna storm the cave So tell Mamej that I'll be back someday! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! When I return, we'll have a Baron-ay! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! I left my home and land to fight the Mori threat Through freezing caverns of the north that seldom men have tread We must be out of our mind to brave the dark that way But I'll get that title for my folks, we're gonna storm the cave So tell Mamej that I'll be back someday! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! When I return, we'll have a Baron-ay! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! It's a long way through, the torches dimly glow And the legions want to bury us below, And I long to dream of any other fate But what awaits the brave outside the cave? I heard the soldiers say "By Karl you must be mad, There's fungus that'll burn you and the traps will knock you flat And when the light is gone and the dark as thick as mud You'll pray for your deliverance and pray you rightly should So tell Mamej that I'll be back someday! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! When I return, we'll have a Baron-ay! We all go marching, all go marching, all go march away! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7pn-u61U38 IV JOVEO MAAN Firr Edmund Stafyr Heir to House Stafyr @Wholesome_Thomas Firr Thondorus Thighes Stafyr Master of the Arts

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Rosie-Posie Sackville sat infront of the palace, her cards spread across the floor. One card particular had caught her eye. "oi knew it!" she lowered the card, revealing it to her spectators "T'e card do naylie!."

The young Stafyr lad was not paying attention as his uncle and namesake read the newest entry aloud. Instead Thondorus was jumping around the courtyard - up the stairs, onto the benches and everywhere he managed to get on. Even for his age he had strong legs, one might say they would grow to be thunderus.

Somewhere in the country side, inside a carraige carrying Sofiya Antonia vas Ruthern to her next stop on her journey the woman held a piece of paper in her hand. She had left the Koengzem a year prior to her brothers abdication for a series of paintings. "We have well deserved out retirement, hauser. Enjoy ve time on godans earth whilst it lasts." she mumbled to no one.

Sofiya vas Ruthern shook her head "A most dishonourable way to find a match. Ea thought with ve Karenina Law we were above this."

[!] News spread throughout the Kingdom of Haenseti-Ruska that the Lady Erika Lorena Kortrevich, Viscountess-Dowager of Krusev and former Jovenaar had peacefully passed in her sleep last saints nights, several decades after her husband. Lady Erika Lorena Kortrevich (neè Vanir) 1774 - 1866

Character: Sofiya Antonia vas RuthernWorks: ------------------------------------------ https://imgur.com/a/4q8nPg0 "The Siege of Southbridge" - A painting of Koeng Sigismund III overseeing the battlefield after the siege ------------------------------------------ https://imgur.com/a/gJPTUIx Family Portrait, House Ruthern anno 395 E.S.

"VE GIRLBOSSES HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!" Sofiya vas Ruthern rejoices, handing out pink pills to her fellow women. "Duma is in safe ag capable hands, mea fellow czsen!"

"Ve Czsen of Haense have been used a reproductive tools for way too long, when many would've made dobry Duchess', Countess' and so forth. Future generations of Ladies should have ve possibilities we did nie have!" declared Lady Sofiya vas Ruthern in one of her many etiquette lessons - indoctrinating the young Lords and Ladies of the Court into the Karenina Movement.

A TOAST TO OUR LOVED ONES A Celebration and Tournament at Vidaus 408 E.S __________________________________________________________________________________________ VA VE EDLERVIK, It is with great sorrow that we received the news of the Field Marshal's demise. We, his family, take comfort in knowing that he died serving the Koengzem of Haenseti-Ruska until his very last breath. But before we move on from mourning his loss, we want to invite the Haeseni and Uruguani populace to say their final goodbyes in the form of a Tournament in Ser Ailred var Ruthern’s honour. __________________________________________________________________________________________ A depiction of the last Tournament in Vidaus __________________________________________________________________________________________ AN OPENING SPEECH & GRAND UNVEILING As the guests settle in and drinks are distributed, we shall first and foremost toast those fine soldiers we lost in the recent battle - one, particularly close in the Ruthern family’s hearts, none other than Ser Ailred. The current Duke of Vidaus, His Grace Rhys var Ruthern will open the event with a small speech, before the GRAND UNVEILING of the VICTORY PAINTING shall be revealed to guests and family members alike. Revelling will continue, with food and music and plenty of drink to lighten the mood. TOURNAMENT Following such, there shall be a hand-to-hand combat melee on the grounds of the Duchy. Brave men and women may sign up when prompted to at the event, to fight with brave hearts and a strong mind - commemorating the fallen Field Marshal. The winner of the Ruthern melee will win 100 mina. After the melee, archery bullseyes will be swiftly constructed, so the sporting tournaments may continue. Participants should line up, each taking their turn to fire at the targets - with an eventual winner crowned! This champion will win 100 mina as well. ((Sign up Info here)) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Her Royal Majesty, Emma Karenina, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Her Grace, Marie Ruthern, Duchess of Vidaus, Royal Chamberlain Her Ladyship, Sofiya vas Ruthern, Court Governess, Ambassador of Haense ((OOC INFORMATION))

Sofiya Antonia vas Ruthern rushed outside the Palace as she heard the victory chants of the returning fighters echoing from the gates. Excitedly she stood atop the stairs, keeping an eye out for her father and brother. Over time the woman grew more and more nervous and as she found her sister-in-law Marie Ruthern comforting her brother, she too collapsed onto her knees. Tears streamed down her cheeks leaving darker spots on the fabric of her gowns. The Soldiers marched towards the Tavern, but the late Dukes daugther trotted towards their family seat, spirits crushed.

How to Winter in Haense Haense ag Honeyhill 4 0 4 E.S __________________________________________________________________________________________ VA VE EDLERVIK, With the Weefolk settling near our grand capital earlier this Saints year, HRM Koenas Emma Karenina has started an initiative to help our wee neighbours prepare for the Haeseni winters. Therefore the good Haeseni people shall visit the Weefolk of Honeyhill a visit for an exchange of knowledge. __________________________________________________________________________________________ A depiction of Haeseni Women carrying pots of stew __________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO DRESS PROPERLY Similar to the old continents, Haense has always been known to endure harsh and cold winters. Over the centuries the dobry Haeseni people have designed clothing to keep them warm and protect them from the icy northern winds. In a small lecture, we shall share some of those methods with our wee friends. SOAPMAKING AND WEEFOLK-INCLUSIVITY The Weefolk of Honeyhill shall not be the only ones learning something from this event. They shall instruct all those who participate in the craft of soap making, followed by a small lecture on Weefolk-Inclusivity in Architecture and furniture. HAESENI WINTER CUISINE In winter times it is harder to come by fresh fruits and certain seasonal vegetables. However, those available can be used to make hearty and delicious food that keeps your body warm and your stomach full, from simple commoner to mighty Koeng. The Royal Chef Dianna Decaden, in cooperation with Lady Theodosiya Mondblume, will hold a small workshop teaching some of her favourite recipes based on their research and preparation of Haeseni winter cuisine. In return, the Thain Iris Peregrin will let us into the little secret of homemade lemon squares. After finishing we shall dine together and enjoy the rest of the day. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Her Royal Majesty, Emma Karenina Barbanov Bihar, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Her Ladyship, Sofiya vas Ruthern, Ambassador of Hanseti-Ruska, Court Governess, Event Collaborator Her Weeship, Iris Peregrin, Thain of Honeyhill (OOC) 21st of December 2021 3 pm EST Royal Palace Feast Hall + Kitchens

It seemed like a dim shadow had once again fallen over Druzstrat. Upon her mamej's passing the rest of House Ruthern went into mourning, preparing their black gowns once more and sporting a frown everywhere they went. The young Sofiya Antonia vas Ruthern grew anxious by the sudden shift in behaviour and she started clinging onto every family member she could find, waiting for her mamej to come around the corner and pick her up again.

Camilla vas Ruthern watches as the army makes their way back into the grand city of Karosgrad. "This ought va make them understand."

The youngest sister of the Duke had just started making her way back from Knoxville when she heard about her brother's demise. A sadness spread in her soul, one she hadn't felt for years and as she sat in the carriage, her gloved hands resting on her lap the Ruthern looked out of the window with teary eyes. Camilla swiftly got out of the carriage, rushing through the hallways of Druzstrat to Maric's chambers. The Dukes body, with his closed eyes and head resting on a pillow, was on the bed already prepared for the funeral. He looked like he was simply sleeping. Quietly Camilla made her way to the bed taking a kneel next to him. For a few minutes she was muttering prayers until she proceeded to whisper stories of their youth to him. Soon her nieces and nephews entered the room. Camilla lightly squeezed Marics hand before leaving her brothers bedside. "May Godani protect vyr soul, Hauser." she said making room for the others to say their goodbyes. As she left the room, she called out for her maid to prepare her black gown.

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Lady Camilla vas Ruthern smiled the suns smile as she watched the fruits of her labour. "Krusae zwy koengzem. Nie auwn will go hungry in Haense!"

Camilla Katerina vas Ruthern smiles, statisfied with her work "The start of a dobry relationship between Knoxville ag Haense." she said to her brother Maric as the waited for the painting class to begin.

Erika Lorena Kortrevich places her feather down as she heard the news. "May Godan watch over her soul." she whispers to herself, mentally wishing her Idol farewell.

"Fine, Maric! Moy will write a response, GODAN." the Ruthern closed the doors of her office in the Embassy. Her brother had talked to her for the past hour, trying to convince her. "What don't vy do for vyr borsas. Like this would've ever been problem in ve first place"

"Oh, Godan! I had a borsa!" Jovenaar Erika Lorena Kortrevich said. The woman had been keeping herself busy with her service to the Aulic Court and the attacks on the Kortrevichs seat "Erikagrad" in Krusev. "May he rest in peace." she mumbled before she went on with her work. She hadn't seen him in years and though she would mourn for the loss of her older brother, she sure would get over it quickly.

THE RUTHERN MARRIAGE OF 370 ES In accordance with the betrothal arranged between TH, Lady Camilla Katerina vas Ruthern and Jovenaar Lauritz Frederik Jensen, the pair shall be wed in holy matrimony under the eyes of GOD as of 370 ES. The wedding is to occur in the Basilica of Saint Henrik, within the royal city of Karosgrad. The Marriage will be Matrilineal and as to Section 703.013 of the Haurul Caezk, will be considered non-morganatic by the Koengs blessing. Attendance is thus public to all of Hanseti-Ruska and its allies, with special invitations pertaining to the following outside of the families of both the bride and groom; His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II, King of Hanseti-Ruska & those of his noble pedigree His Grace, Friedrich Barclay, Duke of Reinmar Her Grace, Ingrid Barclay, Duchess consort of Reinmar & those of his noble pedigree His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck Her Grace, Elisabeth Baruch, Duchess consort of Valwyck & those of his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Kazimar Ludovar, Count of Otistadt The Right Honorable, Anastasya Ludovar, Countess consort of Otistadt & those of his noble pedigree The Honorable, Jan Otto Kortrevich, Viscount of Krusev & those of his noble pedigree The Honorable, Fiske Vanir, Viscount of Varna Her Royal Highness, Princess Juliya Vanir, Viscountess consort of Varna & those of his noble pedigree His Lordship, Stefan Vyronov, Baron of Astfield & those of his noble pedigree Sir Konrad Terrence Lauritsen & the rest of the Kalden family The Honorable Mister Adrian Colborn & the rest of the Colborn family The Elders of Bramblebury, Jordan Applebottom and James Peregrin and all other members of Bramblebury As per their mutual agreement to a Matrilineal Marriage, the couple shall henceforth be known as Mister Lauritz Frederik Jensen Ruthern and Lady Camilla Katerina vas Ruthern. Signed, His Excellency, Maric var Ruthern, Lord Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska, Margrave of Greyspine, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig The Honourable, Lady Camilla Katerina vas Ruthern, Aulic Ambassador Mister Lauritz Frederik Jensen Kalden, Jovenaar

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA Ve Krawn z. Matthieu 10th of Wzuvar and Byvca, 370 ES Jovenaars Lady Erika L. Kortevich (Presiding) Mr. Lauritz F. Jensen (Assistant) Lady Annika A. Vyronov (Assistant) Prosecution Lady Tatiana L. Ruthern Defense Matthieu (Defendant) Lord Robert A. Ludovar (Legal counsel) Testimonies Aestenia Aevaris Lord Stefan B. Vyronov Teresa THE FOLLOWING CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT; 402.01: An individual who intentionally kills another shall be guilty of the severe offence of murder; 416.071: The crime of harming or attempting to bring harm, or kidnapping or attempting to kidnap, the Crown or the royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence; THE FOLLOWING IS THE VERDICT BROUGHT BY THE JOVENAARS; Jovenaar Kortrevich, joined by Jensen and Vyronov; The Defendant, Matthieu, is found guilty by unanimous consent on the charges of Harm to the Crown and Murder, to which the punishment is death by hanging and stoning. The highest possible punishment is maintained, despite the defendant’s attempt to plead insanity, which were denied by the Surgeon-General. THE FOLLOWING IS THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISION FROM THE PRESIDING JOVENAAR; On the charge of Murder; Jovenaar Kortrevich delivered the opinion of the court: The combined witness statements of Stefan B. Vyronov and Teresa piece together the situation. While the testimony of Vyronov did not confirm the identity of the killer, it did confirm that Isabel of Valwyck had suffered multiple stab wounds, particularly to the heart, before she was pushed off the balcony. Subsequently, the witness testimony of Teresa, who had been present on the balcony opposing the pair, confirmed that Matthieu had been behind Isabel of Valwyck and pushed her off. The defendant was incapable of disproving that he had stabbed Isabel of Valwyck and pushed her off the balcony. On the charge of Harm to the Crown; Jovenaar Kortrevich delivered the opinion of the court: As the defendant is found guilty in committing the murder of Isabel of Valwyck, he is, as a consequence of committing an act of murder upon a member of the Royal Family, in this case, the Queen-Mother, subsequently found guilty of Harm to the Crown. It is so ordered.

AULIC COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF HANSETI-RUSKA Who Wants to be a Minanaire, Ruthern z. Wick 10th of Msitza and Dargund | 369 E.S. penned by Jovenaar Reza B. Gynsburg @Piov Jovenaars Ms. Erika L. Kortrevich (Presiding) Ms. Annika Vyronov (Assistant) Mrs. Reza B. Gynsburg (Assistant) Plaintiff Lord Aldrik Baruch (on behalf of Harren and Tatiana var Ruthern) Defense Ser Konstantin Wick Testimonies Lady Rosalind Amador THE FOLLOWING CHARGES WERE BROUGHT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT; 504.011: Where one party has suffered a wrongdoing causing them economic, reputational or physical harm because of another, that party may take the offending party to Court in pursuit of damages; THE FOLLOWING IS THE VERDICT BROUGHT BY THE JOVENAARS; Jovenaar Kortrevich, joined by Gynsburg and Vyronov; The Defendant, Sir Konstantin is found not guilty on the charge of tort in the form of economic harm. THE FOLLOWING IS THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISION FROM THE PRESIDING JOVENAAR; On the charge of Tort in the form of economic harm. Jovenaar Gynsburg delivered the opinion of the court; The Plaintiffs’ counsel sought to that his clients experienced economic harm as a result of dishonesty. The charge of Tort (504.01) as applied to the context of a game show, an event where participants willingly enter with the chance to win or lose. As such, the damages as demonstrated by the Plaintiffs’ counsel of having “economic harm” cannot be sustained because the plaintiffs had knowingly entered a contest without guarantee of compensation. While we acknowledge that minors cannot be held to account for contracts, there is an ‘Acknowledged Risk’ in 310.04 to said event as the participants entered into the segment of “Who Wants to be a Minanaire” with the rules stated in the event flyer. Moreover, the rules of “Who Wants to be a Minanaire” stipulate that as soon as the so-called “bomb” was detonated, whoever was in possession of it would be deducted points. It is understood that the plaintiffs knowingly agreed to the rules and were in possession of said “bomb” when the device went off. The host (and defendant) is present to call the time after said “bomb” signaled that the plaintiffs’ time was expired. Moreover the point of economic harm was not sufficiently addressed and the testimony by contestant Lady Rosalind was not proven to show that the Ruthern children lost their livelihood or substantial means. If they are minors, they surely have guardians and parents to look to for financial support. When the witness Lady Rosalind, a contestant of the show, was summoned to testify, she could not recall the bomb nor its functions. This lack of clarity by a contestant questions the moments of the event, due to the technicality being disputed by one saint’s second before the bomb was set to expire. Lady Rosalind indicated that she heard the loud sound a mere second after the plaintiffs’ team answered the question correctly. It was not clarified if the response was clear, said in full, or was accepted as legitimate since Lady Rosalind claimed to have suffered hearing loss. The discretion of the show and its formatting is left to the host and relevant event planners. It is so ordered.