Kingdom_of_Curonia

— To our most loyal subjects, and our friends abroad... — His Royal Majesty the King of Curonia, Jarrack I of House Devereux, has abdicated. His life has been dedicated to public service, and he has served with vigor. Jarrack’s reign saw the rallying of esteemed and prestigious houses to the banner of his House, and in reward for their loyal service, he did reward them with land. These freshly landed vassals include House Draskovits, House Silversteed, House Ragnarsson, and many more. In the absence of the King, His Royal Highness the Prince of Evreux, Alfred II Edgar of House Devereux, does therefore ascend the throne. The young King has studied for years under the tutelage of his family’s elders and the Royal Council, and will be crowned in the near future by His Exalted Holiness the Pontiff, Everard IV. However, the King is still young, having seen only a dozen winters in his lifetime. — The King is gone. Long live the King. — As a result of his youth, and being as he suffers the disability of non-age, the King shall be afforded a Regent. This Regent, in accordance with Curonian law, will govern the realm in place of His Royal Majesty for the time being. Furthermore, he will coordinate the young sovereign’s education, ensuring that he is prepared to begin his reign in earnest. After thorough deliberations, the Royal Council has seen fit to appoint me as Regent. I look forward to guiding us through this unique time. Our people are strong, and historied, and mighty, but there are a number of emergent issues we must address. Unity and solidarity are the bedrock of any nation, and we must be paragons of those virtues. Let us, then, come together to better ourselves and our people. May this missive be a herald of prosperity and peace in our time. May God bless Jarrack as he retires to the Arborian countryside, and may God grant young Alfred wisdom as he steps into the helm of leadership. — Ave Curonia. — † In solidarity † His Royal Highness the Regent of Curonia Ecbert Godwine of House Devereux Her Excellency the Seneschal of Curonia Klaudia Noveaux His Excellency the Justicar of Curonia Cecil III Siegfried Halcourt His Excellency the Grandmaster of Curonia Vitharr Ulfurtonn His Excellency the Chamberlain of Curonia Sylvester IV Owyn Halcourt His Excellency the Grand Knight of Curonia Graham Milner

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Jarrack I of House Devereux on the 19th of Owyn’s Flame, 1714 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Alexander II of House Merentel, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent reward Alexander with special esteem and grace, wherein they shall enjoy the style, dignity, title, and honor belonging to the ruler of the Barony of Hallowfell. The lands to which they are entrusted to govern on behalf of our Kingdom are bounded by the sea on the north, and the Merentel Forest on the south, as the Barony itself sits atop a cliffside. The walls of our capital, Avalain, are visible in the far-off distance. –HIS LORDSHIP the BARON of HALLOWFELL, ALEXANDER II of HOUSE MERENTEL– Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Alexander is a leader in our Kingdom. We do also dignify, invest, and ennoble Alexander by placing into his hand a modest sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold—and we do extend these gifts unto him as well as the designated legal heirs of his body. He may hitherto enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Jarrack I of House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, and Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Jarrack I of House Devereux on the 10th of Owyn’s Flame, 1714 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Sylvester IV Owyn of House Halcourt, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent reward Sylvester with special esteem and grace, wherein they shall enjoy the style, dignity, title, and honor belonging to the ruler of the Barony of Artois. The lands to which they are entrusted to govern on behalf of our Kingdom are bounded by the sea, as the second island in the Relourian archipelago. –HIS LORDSHIP the BARON of ARTOIS, SYLVESTER IV OWYN of HOUSE HALCOURT – Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Sylvester is a leader in our Kingdom. We do also dignify, invest, and ennoble Sylvester by placing into his hand a modest sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold—and we do extend these gifts unto him as well as the designated legal heirs of his body. He may hitherto enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Jarrack I of House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, and Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Jarrack I of House Devereux on the 12th of Owyn’s Flame, 1715 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Véres of House Draskovits, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent reward Véres with special esteem and grace, wherein they shall enjoy the style, dignity, title, and honor belonging to the ruler of the Barony of Drakov. The purpose of these letters is to recognize the loyal service and special grace of this most noble house through the dispensation of lands unto their care and the raising of their social status. He will hitherto be stylized as... – HIS LORDSHIP the BARON of DRAKOV, VÈRES of HOUSE DRASKOVITS – Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Véres is a leader in our Kingdom. We do also dignify and ennoble Véres by placing into his hand a modest sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold—and we do extend these gifts unto him as well as the designated legal heirs of him body. He may hitherto enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Jarrack I of the House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, and Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Jarrack I of House Devereux on the 8th of Grant Harvest, 1714 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Lord Edward Suffolk, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent affirm the special esteem and grace afforded to his house, which permits him to joy particular honor, dignity, and esteem among our subjects. These rights are naturally due to the rightful ruler of the Duchy of Suffolk, bestowed to His Grace originally in 1710. The purpose of these letters is to publicly recognize the loyal service and special grace of this most noble house. Thus his honours are attested as follows... – HIS GRACE the DUKE of WARWICK, EDWARD of the HOUSE of SUFFOLK – Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Duke Warwick is a leader in our Kingdom. We further bestow His Grace the Duchy of Warwick, which shall encompass the lands known as the Suffolk Woods, as it is our right under the Ironaxe Initiative dated 6th of Owyn’s Flame, 1706. We do also reaffirm the nobility and virtue of his house; in doing so, we offer into his hand a sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold. He may continue to enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Jarrack I of House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, and Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Wilhelm I Karl of House Devereux on 14th of Malin’s Welcome, 1713 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Solaire of House Silversteed, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent affirm the special esteem and grace afforded to his house, which permits him to joy particular honor, dignity, and esteem among our subjects. These rights are naturally due to the rightful ruler of the County of Arbor. The purpose of these letters is to recognize the loyal service and special grace of this most noble house. Thus he will now be known as... – HIS LORDSHIP the COUNT of ARBOR, SOLAIRE I of HOUSE SILVERSTEED – Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Solaire is a leader in our Kingdom. We do also reaffirm the nobility and virtue of his house; in doing so, we offer into his hand a sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold. He may continue to enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Ser Wilhelm I Karl of House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, and Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov

Issued and declared by His Royal Majesty Jarrack I of House Devereux on 12th of Snow’s Maiden, 1712 We are moved to reward the steadfast service of our loyal subject, Gallahand of House Harkness, by extending to them posthaste a tenure in fealty to our King. We do by this patent reward him with special esteem and grace, wherein they shall enjoy the style, dignity, title, and honor belonging to the ruler of the County of Albion. Through the dissemination of these letters, we do therefore dignify him to be now known as... – HIS LORDSHIP the COUNT of ALBION, GALLAHAND I of HOUSE HARKNESS – Through this patent, we do make known to the realm and to the world at large that Gallahhand is a leader in our Kingdom. We do also dignify, invest, and ennoble him by placing into his hand a modest sword of gold, and a rod of old, to have and to hold—and we do extend these gifts unto him as well as the designated legal heirs of his body. He may hitherto enjoy and employ all the rights and privileges due to a peer of such stature. By your witness, and by the witness of God Almighty, we have willed these letters be made patent, with the full force of law behind them. † AD GRATIAM DEI † His Royal Majesty, Jarrack I of House Devereux the King of Curonia, Duke of Curon & Umbra, Count of Cyrilsburg & Avalain, Baron of Arisan, Blackreach, Rivia, & Vasile, Lord of Bear Mountain, Blackden, & Drakov, and Grand Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Ursus