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. . . In the tranquil surroundings of Kazan, a pudgy boy and his tutors read the missive detailing the many great Knights of Idunia together. All who are written are great warriors in their own right. But three stood out to him. . . . . . Ser Arthur Marsyr, High Admiral of the Iron Navy and the greatest sailor in Idunia. . . Ser Frederick "Ecthoren", the mercenary who rose through the ranks and became the Sword of Owyn. . . . . . Ser Caspian Beowulf Colborn III, Knight Commander of Idunia, First Sword of Slesvik, Kapten of the Carrenguard. . . and father to the heavyset child everyone knew as Beowulf. . . . . .Though the boy knew that he could likely never fully live up to the legacy of the Ser Caspian III, there was nothing that would stop him from achieving his goals. One day, he will be like all three of these men. . . . . . but none would be like him. . .

In the high mountains of Idunia, an old man dressed in old clothes from a forgotten realm hears of the emperor's demise. "Farewell, son of Horen." Despite being enemies once upon a time, he of all knew all too well the weight of ruling - and he felt pity.

PENNED, SIGNED & AVERRED. 16TH TOBIAS’ BOUNTY, 2020 IMP ✦ • ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ ✦ HORENIC COVENANT ✦ ✦ • ───────────────────────────── • ✦ • ───────────────────────────── • ✦ DECLARATION OF DEFENSE ✦ • ───────────────────────────── • ✦ • ───────────────────────────── • ✦ HAENSE - REINMAR - PETRA - HYSPIA - BALIAN - CELIA’NOR THE SHIELDS OF AEVOS “ United In Faith, Nary in State ” ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ “ Thus the virtuous of other tribes are marching down from heaven, and the skies are given over to the sons of Horen.” ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ - Auspice, 3:12 Within the Royal Feast Hall of New Valdev, a united front met together for the first time. There walked a most diverse host of peoples hailing from all corners of Aevos. They sat atop a high table, the leaders and princes of the Haeseni, Reinmaren, Petrans, Hyspians, Balianese, and invited allies from Celia’nor. All came with armies of differing colors, citizens of differing languages, and yet all united under ONE goal. ONE duty. ONE faith, and never in state. As the HORENIC COVENANT and their allies united under this most auspicious event, there was a shared determination amongst all parties. That was, that the corrupted Curia of our most beloved Holy Mother Church fought with a mission of power, tyranny, and control rather than their mission for peace and prosperity amongst the canonist realm. All who were present realized that should one of them fall, all shall follow. It was settled. . . It was time . . . ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ With the signing and promulgation of this document, the Canonist Princes and their ally, Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska - Principality of Reinmar - Commonwealth of the Petra - The Kingdom of Hyspia - Kingdom of Balian - The Principality of Celia’nor henceforth referred to as ‘the signatories’, do agree on their honour to the terms laid forth hereafter. ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ I. DECLARATION OF DEFENSE ✦ The Horenic Covenant and her ally, the Principality of Celia’nor, hereby declare a state of defense and retaliation against the corrupted armies of The Holy Mother Church, the Horde of Krugistan, the Principality of Caurost, and the Kingdom of Numendil. The Horenic Covenant hereby disavows the absolute subjugation of any signatory or allied nation and vows to retaliate against aggression until a peaceful resolution can be negotiated. All armies under the Horenic Covenant vows to march in the defense of any allied nation under attack, but swears to spare the life of ALL Canonists who surrender peacefully. Know that should that peace be betrayed, immediate retaliation shall follow. ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ II. THE COVENANT ✦ As previously agreed upon, The Horenic Covenant, of our Most Exalted Father, is henceforth, laid to the subsequent terms; disavowing, henceforth, in the absolute, the subjugation of aught, of our Most Faithful, Blessed Flock, at the hands of AUGHT party, realm, or crown. Acting as the aegis that forestalls AUGHT pretense of imperialism, subjugation, or apocryphal practice, act or crime. Section I: Definitions a. “Imperialism” refers to any actions perpetuated in the subjugation, and assimilation of other realms, holdings, or people, either by threat, manipulation, deception, or martial force, in lieu of those realms, holdings, or people’s desire or assent. b. “Imperial Ambition” refers to an individual’s, realm’s or organisation’s efforts & labours, whether martial, coercive, subversive, or otherwise, in shaping, or bringing about one’s realm’s or people’s involvement in Imperialism. c. “Canonist Princes” refers to our Exalted Father’s Canonist Realms & Sovereigns, bestowed with our Lord God’s Temporal Authority, and primacy over His Most Blessed, Willing Flock; sworn in servitude to our Lord God’s Virtue & Flock. Section II: Sacred Covenant a. SACRED-ALLIANCE ✦ In adherence to our Exalted Father’s charge, of his Blessed Horenic Flock; the Princely Signatories, hereby see our Lord God’s charge, be done, seeing to the unity of Canondom, and it’s Princes, by way & virtue of our faith, rather than subjugation, force or state; pursuant to this document’s signing, summarily conceiving, a sacred alliance, wherein their kindred realms will labour, and march as one, in the defence of another’s realms, and their blessed, willing flock. With any aggression laboured unto one signatory’s realm, or their blessed, faithful flock (both within, and without, our Princely Signatories’ Realms), being interpreted as rendered unto all, and the Holy Mother Faith, itself. b. ON IMPERIALISM ✦ In line, with the Exalted Father’s charge, of his Blessed Horenic Flock; the Princely Signatories, avow to uphold the Sovereignty, and Temporal Authority, bestowed unto them, as our Exalted Father’s Princes, and servants of his Virtue, Will & Flock. Pledged in Sacred Covenant, to nary engage, or suffer, the acts, or labours, of Imperialism, or Imperial Ambition; by the hand, of naught one Priest, Brother, Prince or King. Avowing that our Exalted Father’s Princes, will kneel before NAUGHT crown, but the Father’s, looking down. i. Should a contingent, group, retinue, or realm, be suspected of these charges, each Princely Signatory is empowered with a means to convene the Sacred Covenant, to bring forth, and argue, the Covenant’s involvement in forestalling the respective party’s Imperial Ambition; should nary all of the Princely Signatories assent, no joint offensive action will be sought. ii. Should a Princely Signatory pursue any offensive war, without the joint assent & labour of the wider Covenant, the Princely Signatory in question, will be exempt from the defensive considerations of the Sacred Covenant until such a time they conclude their offensive war; and privy to support from aught other Princely Signatory on their own independent volition alone. iii. Should a Princely Signatory be the one suspected of engaging in Imperialism, or Imperial Ambition; the Sacred Covenant will be convened, as for any other party; with the suspected Princely Signatory, being relieved of their vote, for the duration of the Covenant Hearing, yet empowered, with an inalienable right to defending themselves amidst the proceedings. Should the Sacred Covenant truly find the Princely Signatory guilty of such charges, they will be summarily removed from the Covenant. If they are found, to nary be guilty of the charges proffered, the Princely Signatory that levied the charges, will instead be the one expected to mend the fraternal bond, meant to be shared between each Princely Signatory. c. COMMITMENT ✦ The commitments penned & signed, this eve, shall last until such time as the Princely Signatories, and their respective sovereigns see the end of their rule, requiring that the parties reconvene such to confirm the continuation of the Sacred Covenant. ✦ PRINCELY SIGNATORIES • ──────────────────────── • DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Joren, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Marian Retinue, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Markev, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, and Valdev, Baron of Buck, Esenstadt, Kralta, Krepost, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. IN HOC SIGNO VINCES, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, JOHN II, by the Grace of God, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Lorraine and Reutov, Count of Pompourelia, Viscount of Eflen, Anatis and Valio, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera. HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Therin Adil, by the Grace of GOD, King of the Petra, Prince of Abrana, Duke of Valfleur, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Count of Temesch, Torm Marian, Brasca, and Moere, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Garmont, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Hrenthorne, Wittenbach and Resmore, Protector of the Meadows & Defender of Liberty HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ERWIN, By the Grace of God and Light of the Ancestors, RVOOBE GMSTSR, Prince in Reinmar, Prince of Sutica and Minitz, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Kretzen, Neu Brandthof and Freimark, Burgrave of Langenkirch, Viscount of Tucay, Baron of Freising, Madvon, and Boriënwald, Lord of Sankt Johannsburg, Freisburg, Wilheburg, Rozenfeld, Erwinsburg, Neuberg and Durres, High Chief of the Reinmaren, Warden of the Ferdenwald and Franklands HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Amarantha I, by the Grace of DIOS, Queen of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Viscountess of Banderas, Baroness of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon, Sevilla and Ramonadora, Lady of Neuva Vida, La Dorada, Lady of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Matriarch of House de Pelear, etcetera. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royarch, Iryne Ibarellan, Patroness of the Arts, Guardian of the Celestial Realm, and lineal descendant of the Silver Phoenix, of the Principality of Celia'nor

Under the night stars of the highest tower of Haense, a man plays a game in his lonesome as he meditated on his most chaotic year yet. The man places a piece forward. "Rook to D8", he said to himself. It was only when his closest knight and paramount, Ser Andrei, chased his way up the high tower and hand delivered the good news to him. Then, and only then, did he break his meditation to utter simple, yet impactful, words. "United in faith, never in state" Satisfied with the news, and seemingly his game, the man rose from the floor and left the board as it were. Strange. . . It seems he was awaiting the next move.

A man goes to sleep in the comforts of his home, of which he built through decades of hard work and effort. He came to bed as a father and awoke in the middle of the night as a grandfather. It was time. The family was finally growing on its own without him.

Issued by the CROWN OF HANSETI-RUSKA c. 8th OF WZUVAR AND BYVCA, 572 E.S. Royal Letters for the Barony of Karoswald VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG ELDERVIK, The House of Valkonen had risen quickly through the ranks during the reign of King Aleksandr II, even so far as to become Barons of Svargrad. But while their efforts had been diligent, they lasted only a short time, and House Valkonen faded from relevancy. This was relevancy, however, has since been restored, and the House of Valkonen is now known within many of the institutions of Haense, from providing diligent soldiers, astute statesmen in the Royal Duma, courtiers of the Lesanov, and even providing us our current Patriarch of Jorenus. It seems that House Valkonen is truly on the up and up. This restored and well-adapted House Valkonen has truly become one that is present in all matters of our society. The House of Valkonen has remained in limbo within our nobility, existing as an Edler of the Kingdom. However, the Crown sees it fit to make it no longer so. Therefore, the Crown does elevate the House of Valkonen to nobility proper, and enfeoff them the Barony of Karoswald, which shall be granted to Evelina Irena Valkonen ( @Emmmm). The Crown has the utmost confidence in the continued diligence and prowess of the House of Valkonen, and hope that the years shall be kind to them as Lords and Ladies proper of Haense. DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Joren, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Marian Retinue, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Markev, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, and Valdev, Baron of Buck, Esenstadt, Kralta, Krepost, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

Issued by the CROWN OF HANSETI-RUSKA c. 8th OF WZUVAR AND BYVCA, 572 E.S. Royal Letters for the Barony of Basarab VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG ELDERVIK, Since the days under Their Royal Majesties, King Ivan VIII and Queen Nataliya I, when the House of Ivanovich first sought refuge in the Kingdom of Haense, have they served the Crown most loyally and with the utmost of diligence. Throughout these years, the House of Ivanovich has proven themselves as some of the most capable soldiers of the Realm. Ilya Ivanovich rose through the ranks of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, to eventually serve as Lord Marshal until his indisposition at the hands of illness. Furthermore, the House of Ivanovich has settled in well and adapted to Haeseni society, intermingling close kinship and marriages with the rest of the Haeseni nobility. The House of Ivanovich has remained in limbo within our nobility, existing as an Edler of the Kingdom. However, the Crown sees it fit to make it no longer so. Therefore, the Crown does elevate the House of Ivanovich to nobility proper, and enfeoff them the Barony of Basarab, which shall be granted to Istvan Karóly Ivanovich (@North). The Crown has the utmost confidence in the continued diligence and prowess of the House of Ivanovich, and hope that the years shall be kind to them as Lords and Ladies proper of Haense. DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Joren, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Marian Retinue, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Markev, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, and Valdev, Baron of Buck, Esenstadt, Kralta, Krepost, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera.

THE PACT OF KUSORAEV Agreed upon this 11th day of Wzuvar ag Byvca of 571 E.S | 11th day of Owyn’s Flame of 151 B.A Between the Dual Monarchy of Hanseti-Ruska and the Kingdom of Balian. The Kingdom of Balian and the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, hereafter referred to as "the signatories," mutually affirm the sovereignty and territorial claims of each realm. Both parties recognize the legitimate Canonist authority of their respective heads of state. ARTICLE I: DEFENSE The signatories commit to mutual military support in the event of aggression from a foreign power, and thus agree to abide by the following terms: ◆ An attack on one signatory shall be regarded as an attack on both. ◆ The signatories agree to refrain from any acts of martial aggression against one another. ◆ Any disputes arising between the signatories shall be resolved solely through peaceful and diplomatic means. ◆ This clause may be amended into a full military alliance upon mutual agreement by both parties. ARTICLE II: CULTURAL EXCHANGE The signatories agree to foster cultural exchanges, such as official visits and shared festivities, to strengthen the relationship between their nations and to encourage a greater appreciation of each other's traditions and heritage among their peoples. ARTICLE III: TRADE The signatories shall allow the free movement of merchants between their states, and shall oversee the hosting of joint-market events to promote their respective economies. ARTICLE IV: EXTRADITION The signatories pledge to allow extradition requests and to not offer aid to known criminals of each respective realm. ARTICLE V: DURATION This treaty takes effect immediately upon signing and will expire upon the death of either ruling monarch. After this term, the signatories will come together to review and potentially renegotiate the treaty's terms. DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Joren, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Marian Retinue, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Markev, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, and Valdev, Baron of Buck, Esenstadt, Kralta, Krepost, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. HIS EXCELLENCY, Tomasz van ve Karoswald, Lord Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska. HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, JOHN II, By the Grace of God, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Lorraine and Reutov, Count of Pompourelia, Viscount of Eflen, Anatis and Valio, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera. His Lordship, MALCOLM JULIUS D’ARKENT, Ambassador of Balian to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

“Well, if it makes you feel any better, I’d rather look at your eye than his second, third, and fourth chins!” Joren recalled the memories fondly as he thought of his brother then. Simple times. . . Simple times indeed. Back when they were both young and ambitious Princes. The times when even though they had parents, they really could only rely on each other. The last few months have been troubling for him. Afterall, he’d been dreading the next task ahead of him. Of how his Scyfling mentor demanded he faced his greatest fear yet in front of the judgement of a seer. However, what happened next could not have been imagined from the worst of his nightmares. Three knocks pressed against the Lord Regent’s office. . . “Tomasz, are you in there?” Diplomacy had been a recent passion of his. The pressures of keeping up with his brother's legacy slowly crept up on him as the days continued, and his elder siblings' absence looming large by the day. He stepped in the office, asking the Regent if he could partake in the summit that was soon to be held. And then, he was told. . . “I don’t think you have much of a choice, Joren.” “What do you mean? Are you ordering me as Lord Regent?” “No, I am ordering you because you are the King”

ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF JEROVITZ c. 569 E.S. “Forty years ago I sat upon our Baronial seat in our mighty wooden Fort Ileana, home of the Kortreviches of Koravia. With the aid of my beloved family and many friends along the way, we have managed to rise above our station and exceed our expectations. This great event of which will be held in the comforts of our home will not only be a celebration of my longevity and achievements, but of our success as a family and our longstanding legacy. The Legacy of House Kortrevich” As a young man who grew up in a muddy wood fort I had a vision of greatness. That I would be a respected noble known for my grand achievements and celebrated throughout the laurels of history. But it was not until my elder years that I’d realized the greatness I’d yearned for was not one realized by myself, but one I had built alongside the family I love. Join us, as we celebrate 40 years of my reign. Thus, I gladly present to you my. . . ⋅ ───────────────⊱༺⠀I⠀༻⊰─────────────── ⋅ A bull is the symbol of House Kortrevich. He is mighty, resilient, and fierce. One of the oldest yet strongest of these beautiful beasts that graze in the Koravian pastures is the personal Koravian Bull of the old Count of Jerovitz: Šemík. All who dare test their endurance will mount the bull, with the supervision of the Count, and attempt to stay on for as long as possible. The winner of this competition shall receive a reward of 100 minas. ⋅ ───────────────⊱༺⠀II⠀༻⊰─────────────── ⋅ During the celebration of the Koravian Lords ascension, he held a mud-wrestling competition in the grounds of Fort Ileana. In honor of both the old and new generation, the Count has agreed to hold a boxing championship to crown the winner the new Bull Champion of Jerovitz. All men and women who wish to prove their might are encouraged to attend. The final winner shall receive a grand reward of 200 minas. ⋅ ───────────────⊱༺⠀III⠀༻⊰─────────────── ⋅ His Royal Majesty, KARL IV, King of Hanseti-Ruska, and his royal pedigree @CheekyNolan His Grace, DMITRY VAR RUTHERN, Duke of Vidaus, and his noble pedigree @Masouri His Grace, SIGISMUND LUDOVAR, Duke of Kvasz, and his noble pedigree @Legoboy7984 The Most Honorable, DAVYD COLBORN, Margrave of Kazan, and his noble pedigree @JuliusAakerlund Their Right Honorable, ERIK & EMMA KORTREVICH, Counts of Jerovitz, and their noble pedigree. @erictafoya @sarahbarah The Right Honorable, DUNCAN BARUCH, Count of Ayr, and his noble pedigree @Pureimp10 The Honorable, KARL WEISS, Viscount of Novkursain, and his noble pedigree @CasChaos The Honorable, NERIDA AMADOR, Viscountess of Zvezlund, and her noble pedigree @Melpomenne The Honorable, SIFRÁ KORVACZ, Viscountess of Koppány, and her noble pedigree @Frawlic His Lordship, VARON KOVACHEV, Baron of Kovgrad, and his noble pedigree @Herod Her Lordship, ADELINA VAN LEUVEN, Baroness of Furentaliz, and her noble pedigree @Dramatude The Noble, ILYA IVANOVICH, Patriarch of the House of Ivanovich, and his noble pedigree @North The Noble, EVELINA VALKONEN, Matriarch of the House of Valkonen, and her noble pedigree @Emm THE RIGHT HONORABLE, ERIK OTTO KORTREIVCH Count of Jerovitz, Viscount of Krusev, Baron of Koravia, Lord of Emsgrad, Lord Protector of the Koravians, Palatine-Emeritus THE RIGHT HONORABLE, EMMA MARIYA KORTREVICH Countess of Jerovitz, Viscountess of Krusev, Baroness of Koravia, Lady of Emsgrad, Lady Protector of the Koravians, Emissar-Emeritus

A father wandered aimlessly in his little garden that was ever so tranquil. Within the field of varied flora, his eyes locked on to a red rose. Then, came a smile from the man as his gaze shifted to the warm cloudy skies. Love was present. But more than love, perseverance and maturity had been the main themes of their tale. Beyond all odds, the 'Drima' had finally been achieved. At long last, he would see his legacy continue on. The legacy that he and his kin had fought to preserve through nearly forty years. He was old, that was for certain. But despite his age this new era of his family ignited a flame of youthful vigor and ambition. Besides, how fortunate it is for a father to experience the matrimony of his pride and joy. His children.

I've gotten a little bit of inspiration after reading @Xarklymost recent PK post (beautifully written btw, check it out here!). It really got me thinking though. I regret not writing a PK post for one of my favorites, and more than likely, my most well-written persona Leonid. But it's been MONTHS since I PK'd him (to be exact, I PK'd him on May 25th, 2024. Really its closer to a year). As a player I don't think it'd get much traction since most of that persona's friends and even students have since passed on. But as a writer, I can't help but scratch that itch that's been bothering me since I stopped dedicating time to writing. If this were a matter of few weeks, then I wouldn't really be having this issue. But I've been putting this off for almost nine months! So, I ask this to everyone. Is it worth writing a late PK post?