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Josefina Barclay found her hands shaking as she read the post, staring down at the page with unseeing eyes. In the corner of her office at Reinmar, carefully tucked into a velvet lined box, was a chestplate marred with rust, scratches, and burns. She had not touched it since it'd been left in her care, but now, she crossed the office and fell in front of it to weep. Only one thought passed through her head as desperate fingers tore the lid off to view the piece of worn armor. "Sarborsa, what did vy do?"

TAX REFORMATION OF 471 E.S. KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SENESCHAL 7th of Jula and Piov, 471 E.S VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, Over the course of this past year, at the direction of the Crown, the Office of the High Seneschal has conducted a reform as to the Kongzem’s taxes and property prices. Every set down payment on every property has been reduced substantially, and the taxes adjusted to match. A year of tax shall continue to be free upon purchase of properties. To view the updated prices and taxes, one can access the public ledger here. Updates taxes may also be viewed in the Tax Office beneath the Golden Edvard Amador Bank. SIGNED, Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

Klara Elizaveta sighed, the action bringing a hoarse cough to her lips. "Ea'll... be with vy soon, little one." Josefina Barclay knelt in prayer for the tiny infant she had once carried out of Karosgrad.

Josefina Barclay held the missive between her hands, nodding softly. "May the Anathema die swiftly."

Josefina Barclay signed the Lorraine over herself, and again over her niece and nephew. "Godan, please protect Edith..." @EnderMaiashiro

A GUIDE TO STEWARDRY KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SENESCHAL 5th of Tov and Yermey, 469 E.S TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction II. Property Availability III. Contacting a Steward IV. Ownership Limits V. Evictions VI. Relinquishing Property I. INTRODUCTION This document aims to provide those looking to procure either shop or home through the stewards employed by the Office of the Seneschal with guidance as to the purchasing process, as well as taxation. Any further questions may be directed toward the High Seneschal or the Kastellan of Stewardry. For those entirely new to the Dual Kongzem, the Kastellan of Immigration can further guide you through these processes. II. PROPERTY AVAILABILITY Before contacting the stewardry to purchase a property, please peruse the public housing ledger here to view down payment prices, tax rates, and availability. If the spaces in the section labeled TENANT NAME are empty, a property is available for purchase. III. CONTACTING A STEWARD Requests for a steward’s assistance may be sent either by bird, or through proper channels. If the request is urgent, a steward may be contacted through more personal channels. A selection of stewards’ names, as well as how to contact them, sits just outside the entrance to the barracks of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. IV. OWNERSHIP LIMITS In accordance with THE CATS IN THE CRADLE EDICT of 462 E.S: Ownership of commercial properties is limited to 1 per person/notable family. Market stalls are an exception to this rule. Commercial properties found not to be fit for purpose or not providing services and/or selling goods for a period of 2 years will be evicted. Ownership of residential properties surpassing the initial cost of 130 mina or more are limited to 1 per person/notable family. No properties may be combined without the express approval of the High Seneschal and Palatine. Other stipulations: The exteriors of properties may not be changed. Basements are not to be dug further than the exterior walls of the property, nor are they to be dug to unsightly levels of depth. For further guidelines and clarification, contact the High Seneschal. The definition of a notable family is subject to the opinion of the High Seneschal and Palatine. V. EVICTIONS If, for a period of 2 years, taxes are unpaid, an eviction will be carried out against the relevant property. An eviction notice will be placed in front of a property after 1 year of unpaid tax, and a message will be sent to the owner of said property through channels provided to the stewardry at time of purchase. An eviction notice in front of a property DOES NOT mean that the property is available to purchase. The property will only be evicted if unpaid taxes persist into a second year, upon which time the property will be available for purchase. VI. RELINQUISHING PROPERTY Upon such a time where a property owner wishes to relinquish their property, they must alert the stewardry so the relevant building can be evicted in a timely manner and then resold to the next interested party. Failing to pay taxes to have properties evicted will not be tolerated. Further questions can be forwarded directly to the High Seneschal, the Kastellan of Stewardry, or the Kastellan of Immigration. SIGNED, Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

Josefina Barclay knew something was wrong with Adria's Duke the minute a priest was forced to eat a live bird at his coronation.

Somewhere, decidedly North of both Aaun and Adria, Josefina Barclay signed the Lorraine over herself and two sleeping children. A prince and princess, left in her care by their mother. "Let us hope this resolves itself, and the anathematic Duke is punished swiftly, so that vy may rejoin vyr mamej."

DONATIONS TO THE DUAL KINGDOM Issued by the DUCHY OF REINMAR 12th of Tov and Yermey, 468 E.S VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, Just as the honorable House Colborn sees an excess in supplies, the farmers of Reinmar have come into an unexpected windfall. This year’s harvest produced an overwhelming yield of crops that the residents of the Duchy cannot possibly consume alone. Therefore, House Barclay donates the following goods to the Crown, in the hopes that Reinmar’s good fortune can also be used to benefit those less fortunate. BALES OF HAY - 11,346 BAKED POTATOES - 1,152 CARROTS - 1,152 LOAVES OF BREAD - 576 SIGNED, His Excellency, Wilheim Barclay, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon and Freising, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Chieftain of the Reinmaren, Lord Speaker of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

KAROSGRAD SCAVENGER HUNT Issued by the DUCHESS-CONSORT OF REINMAR 10th of Tov and Yermey, 468 E.S VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, For the benefit of the children of the Dual Kingdom, a scavenger hunt within the safety of the gardens of the Royal City of Karosgrad has been organized with the aid of Grand Lady Kortrevich and the Advisory Council. Two rounds shall be played, with a short recess between said rounds for snacks and such as the items are rehidden. Rules shall be further explained on the date provided. Invitations have been extended to the following: His Royal Majesty, Georg I, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his royal pedigree Her Grace, Roslin Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck and her noble pedigree His Excellency, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree His Excellency, Wilheim Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Emma Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Ileana Kortrevich, Countess of Jerovitz and her noble pedigree The Honourable, Carolus Colborn, Viscount of Venzia and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Audo Weiss, Viscount of Zvaervauld and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Aurik Bishop, Baron of Ostervik and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree The people of the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska The people of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan The people of the Kingdom of Aaun The people of the Kingdom of Balian The people of the Commonwealth of Petra The people of the Duchy of Adria SIGNED, Her Excellency. Viorica Irena Kortrevich, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

The sigh of exasperation from one Josefina Barclay could probably be heard all the way in Jerovitz from Reinmar! "Stupid Matviy, niet telling me about his illnesses." She proceeds to plan to stare forlornly at her siblings until they become more truthful.

WRIT OF APPOINTMENT, 466 E.S. KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM Issued by the OFFICE OF THE SENESCHAL 12th of Joma and Umund, 466 E.S VA BIRODEO E HERZENAV, To further meet the needs of the Haeseni people, a new position within the Office of the Seneschal has been created. The Kastellan of Immigration shall serve all who wish to become citizens of the Dual Kongzem with the process of assimilating into their new surroundings, be it with attaining citizenship, contacting the stewardry, or finding work. It is the hope of the Office that Firress Anastasya Amador @cherrybud will be able to further aid new additions to the Kongzem with grace and kindness. SIGNED, Her Excellency, Josefina Barclay, Princess-Consort of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar, Countess-Consort of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Consort of Madvon and Freising, Lady of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg and Rozenfeld, High Seneschal of Hanseti-Ruska

IGN: crazedpudding IC NAME: Klara Ludovar AGE (What division are you competing in?): 7 - Junior Division SUPERVISOR: Countess Emma Ludovar

Klara Elizaveta turned her head toward the sky, and she stared.

Josefina Barclay shook her head. "Vy'd think that after his men were defeated by the Prinzen, he'd think twice about challenging him."