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KOENG ALEKSANDR I AND KOENAS AMAYA OF VENZIA ISSUED BY THE ON THIS 4TH DAY OF VZMEY AG HYFF OF 522 E.S. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ During the final months of beloved monarchs, Karl III and Amadea of Susa, Elia Eryka sat down to discuss how to reward a few of the most impactful subjects of their reign. As a result the trio came up with a tradition they hoped to continue through the years following the rule of later successors. Now that our beloved monarchs have ended their tenure as our beloved Koeng and Koenas, we continue a tradition of loyal exchange, offering a small regalia of thanks to those who stood out in their loyalty and merit. By bestowing a trio regalia of three different classes; Ve Barbanov Estrejna, Ve Szlar Kareunar, and Ve Karosir Edlervik. The first reserved for only the most prestigious five who the monarchs felt stuck with them greatly at some point throughout their reign, the latter for the peers and their households that stuck by or rose during their reign, and lastly those who are worth honorable mention for their deeds. It is in continuing this time honored tradition in its third volume, that we present the Loyal Exchange of His Royal Majesty, Aleksandr II and Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia and showcase those who have impacted their reign. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ Ve Barbanov Ezstrejna: A regalia of great renown in means both materialism and symbolism, brought to life during the end of Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia’s reign. This pendant holds onto a center pearl cradling a cluster of five pearls surrounding it, stretched outwards into delicate aureate prongs with the same ivory spheres in their grasp. To the flank of each stretched out six pointed tips each having four pearls on their facade, ranging in size the narrower it went. Granted to only the most prestigious subjects who served their monarchs loyally in their tenure. Ve Szlar Kareunar: A disc-shaped brooch forged from ferrum-alloy that was no bigger than 2-inches in its circumference. The facade found itself displaying that mighty insignia of House Barbanov with the side views of Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia facing it. Additionally, dangling from the piece was a smaller disc bound by silver chainlets cradling the sigil of the destined noble house it was bestowed unto. A piece to represent the loyalty during the royal tenure. Ve Karosir Edlervik: A simple band of silver sized accordingly for its specific owner, wrought into a sheer surface with slight divots in the contour of the Kingdom of Haense insignia. On the inside face of the ring was the etched name of who it was bestowed upon, while just on the outer-side was the simple phrase, “Krusae zwy Kongzem.” Gifted to those for their loyal service to Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia. ✧⊱🜂⊰✧ Ve Barbanov Ezstrejna: Aleksandr II: DUKE VIKTOR VAR RUTHERN: The first is dedicated to my last surviving childhood friend, one who has been there for everything and carried massively throughout the war. Krusae zwy Kongzem, my friend. @ContestedSnow CARDINAL JOSEF: The second is dedicated to a man not only blessed by his efforts in our beloved church of Canon, but his undeniable skill as Lord Palatine. He was aggressive when I needed to be passive and passive when I needed to be aggressive. Our efforts together shone, and it was reflective through all of my actions within Haense during my reign. @Pureimp10 MARGRAVE OTTO LUDOVAR: The third is dedicated to a mighty man who has been around for the entirety of my reign, with an honorable mention of his household Ludovar, whose efforts were seen by all throughout the tenure of my reign. His massive merits shall not go unnoticed. @Doggedwasupxxx LORD LEONID KORTREVICH: The fourth is dedicated to Lord Leonid, a loyal man who has served both Haense and the BSK with great valor. I must formally praise him for his effort within the BSK during my reign and the credit for its glory goes to him thanks to his honorable merit. @erictafoya A DEDICATION TO THOSE LOST: The fifth is dedicated to those lost along the way. I’ve been blessed with a long reign, and many passed who didn’t get to see the end. May GODani guide you, friends. Amaya of Venzia: LORD FABIAN KORTREVICH: The first is dedicated to my rock in navigating the intricacies of courtly life, and single handedly helped me create a flourishing court system that functioned efficiently for years. My best friend. @critter LADY MARIAN WEISS: The second is dedicated to someone who is like a daughter to me. I’ve always admired her hard work in the courts and the clinic. @CasChaos LADY IOANNA KORTREVICH: The third dedication is to a warm face to welcome those into Haense - an amazing woman who shall continue to warm Haense's hearth. @MunaZaldrizoti LADY LIRIDONA AMADOR: The fourth dedication is to my devoted Chamberlain and Custodian later on, who always supported me in my endeavors and was there to lend a helping hand. @Cheese FIRRESS DEIA: My fifth dedication goes to my most reliable confidant and my wonderful handmaiden who has served me for the remainder of my life. @ivery Ve Szlar Kareunar: House Baruch, Duchy of Valwyck House Ruthern, Duchy of Vidaus House Ludovar, Margraviate of Kvasz House Colborn, County of Malkovya House Weiss, Viscounty of Novkursain House Amador, Viscounty of Zvezlund House Godunov, Barony of Verskaya House Stafyr, Barony of Thurant House Kortrevich, Barony of Koravia House Valkonen, Barony of Szargrad House Kovachev, Barony of Kovgrad Ve Karosir Edlervik: Cardinal Villorik Princess Veronica Weiss Dame Rosalind Valkonen Lord Konrad Stafyr Firress Esmeray Luceran Firr Cedomir Morozov Firr Seraph Morozov-Tabbris Gifts for Those Parted: Although not done historically by the late Baroness Elia Eryka, I have found it befitting to provide regalia to those who have parted during the reign of His Majesty Aleksandr I and Her Majesty Amaya of Venzia. A gift of best wishes to the households: Barclay and de Pelear, on their newfound journey as separate domains. Having inherited the works of the aforementioned late Baroness, I have discovered designs of an unreleased and unfinished collection of headpieces inspired by the various households of Haense during the time of Elia Eryka. I had thought of no better gifts to finish and bestow to said houses. Zirkel des Adlerflugs: A crown made out of evident care and great luxury, forged from the finest Karosgrad mineral, made from pure gold. As such, it is not meant for daily wear, and intended to be used in greater events, symbolic of the Waldenian and Reinmaren might. The band itself is detailed with an intricate design of eight repeating panels, each hosting four smaller round-cut blue diamonds, and one giant zinnia-cut emerald: thirty-two and eight in total. Atop the band are protruding figurines of eagles with their wings splayed, hovering above each section where the emerald lay and within their torsos rest marquise-cut tanzanites. In between each of the birds was a decorative lorraine cross, each four points holding onto a small round-cut emerald. The center eagle was poised with its wings held out more largely, three relevant gemstones decorating its core: One ruby from Haense, one garnet from Savoy, and one red diamond from Aaun - all meant to represent where the Household Barclay swore alliance prior. As a bit of a treat, below the main eagle just above one of the larger emeralds was the two engravings of side-view stallions as an ode to the household founder, with a particularly striking black opal. One of the few gemstones left from the collection of Her Majesty, Eve of Aesterwald. The late Queen of the Westerlands. This crown was not only to be worn by any gender, but a piece made in the honor of Duchess Ravenna Barclay nee Stafyr, Baroness Elia Eryka’s first born daughter. Corona de las Edades: One of the many unfinished designs by Baroness Elia Eryka, refurbished and finished by the late Princess Veronica Weiss. It is a base of strong steel, repurposed from a helmet forged together alongside both the aforementioned Princess and Cesar I. It consists of five large polished sapphires in the emerald-cut as they line the different panels of the crown, having been harvested within Almaris on the shores of Hyspia’s beaches. In between each gemstone rests the side portrait of different Viceroyals, each carved from luxurious ivory. Cesar I, Francisco I, Cesar II, and Ramona I. The band of the crown itself gradually sinks down into a slimmer width, trimmed with lorraine-cross motifs, and other elaborate detailings. In the back behind the band is a thin slip, allowing for a veil to be applied for female wearers. Protruding from the top however in a peculiar fashion is the outline of various Hyspian castles and citadels, offering both insight and reminder of Hyspia’s past. It is a piece of regalia forged with great love and passion for the culture. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ His Royal Majesty, ALEKSANDR II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, AMAYA OF VENZIA, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera The Honorable, Ofeliya Fabienne Weiss, Viscountess of Novkursain, Baroness of Zvaervauld, Curator of the Crown Jewels

THE PRINCE’S EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE Those within the ranks of the events planning committee for the River Court and the Commonwealth are plentiful. Constantly changing, those that wish to plan events should seek the Lord Chamberlaine or a member of his Court Council out to enlist their assistance with festivities for the broader Petra. Petrans gather for a feast hosted by the River Court, one of the many events that they host regularly, c. 1948 The Lord Chamberlaine (styled; His Excellency) is the Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra. @Chorale__The Lord Chamberlaine is the Sovereign’s representative to the River Court, picked by them with the advice of their government and given a seat on the executive River Council. They are the head of the Courts and are entrusted to administer the day-to-day of the gracious River Court as the Minister-in-Chief of the Grand Bureau du Chamberlaine. He has the final word on any courtly decisions made. The Court Deputy (styled; Her Most Honorable) is Princess Melina of High Peak. @liz The Court Deputy assists in the daily operations of the Sovereign’s Court, acting as the second-in-command to the Chamberlaine and charged with their command when they are absent. The Majordomo of the Royal Palace (styled; The Honorable) is Lady Sorcha Elspeth MacPherson. @tilly The Majordomo is the Head of the Royal Household Staff and Chief Palatial Officer tasked with educating all Ladies-in-Waiting to the Queen of the Petra as well as training and supervising the Servants de le Meysse. They are responsible for etiquette and the prevalence of court procedure. The Seneschal of the Household is Lord Friedrich von Augusten. @DuhPuhWuhThe Seneschal is a senior officer of the Palace. They concern themselves with all of the inner workings of the Palace and are often seen as the Majordomo’s second-in-command, though they will focus mainly on the smooth operation of the Royal Household. The Royal Hostarius is Mister Belie W @HurferDurfer1, whose job is to be the ‘Keeper of the Keys’, as well as to serve food and drink to the members of the Royal Family and their guests during official events. They are the Butler of the Residence and are typically seen cleaning or performing less-than-desirable tasks around the Royal Palace. The Mistress of the Robes is Lady Marisol Paloma Solĺs @beetle and she plays a role in tailoring attire for the Royal Family of the Petra, ensuring their garments are up to fashion standards. They are also the individual to go to for fashion advice and are responsible for keeping track of Petran fashion, the industry they are tasked with administering. Sometimes, the Mistress of the Robes will also be the de facto Comptroller of the Royal Crown Jewels. The Poet Laureate is Sir Marius Lovetts. @tcs_tonsils_ They are to teach the art of Poetry and further literacy in the Commonwealth. Usually, the Court Poet is going to be someone who trained under past Poet Laureates. They also write poems for the Commonwealth for the pleasure of the Courts and society. The Chief Falconer is Viscount Adrian Godfrey Moere de Resmore. @KaiiThey are the comptroller of Her Majesty’s falcons and further, all of the birds or animals held by right to the Royal Crown. The Chief Archivist is Mister Belie W @HurferDurfer1, and is tasked with the administration of the Public Library of the Free City of Vallagne and the furthering of literacy in the Commonwealth in tandem with the Poet Laureate. The Court Alchemist is Lady Margot-Estelle Dutoits. They are charged with distributing potions to the Commonwealth in times of need and teaching and supervising pupils, to spread their knowledge of alchemy to the wider population. They are usually versed in various magics as well as herbology – being able to identify and explain local herbs and their properties to curious tourists. [Vacant] The Master or Mistress of the Hunt is the person charged with the administration, planning, and execution of hunting events. They should be skilled in hunting, to be able to teach the art of their craft and safely guide other huntsmen to areas of interest. [Vacant] The Master or Mistress of the Cellars is the head River Court caterer. They set the menus for any feasts or otherwise that the Court will hold — meaning they are responsible for the entire kitchen and its staff leading up to galas or Royal Court. They or their Courtiers provide food and beverages whenever necessary and stock and supply the Royal Cellars. They further ensure the proper storage and security of fine Petran wines and spirits. [Vacant] The Court Artisan hires and recruits musicians and other artists or talent-bearers to Her Majesty’s Court and supervises their scheduling for events that the Court hosts to provide entertainment for the populous. Faithfully Signed, His Royal Highness, Paul Alexander of the Petra, Prince of the Petra, the Prince of Valfleur, Lord Chamberlaine of the River Court of the Commonwealth, Elector of the Garmont Assembly, Patriarch of the House of the Petra de Valfleur

Issued by the On this 3rd day of The First Seed of 490 E.S. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the market of Haeseni-Ruska matures and grows to incorporate a variety of goods, ranging from soaps to horses, The Louzya of the Esrova Council have organized a series of horse races to celebrate this growth. There will be 5 races in total. For the horse racers, a first place prize of a purebred horse goes to whomever wins the most races. Second and Third place will receive a monetary prize of 30 and 20 mina, respectively. Participants must be 15 years or older, or have the consent of a guardian, to participate in the horse races. Those participating may show up with their own horse, rent an available horse for use, or purchase one of the available horses. There will be a total of 5 races, with the winner of each race earning a medal. These medals will be tallied to determine the winner. Those looking to take part are urged to contact Firr Demitrey Novikov by bird to be added to the list of participants. Each audience member will be able to place monetary bets on the participants. Each participant will have varying odds depending on their horse. Those who win the bet by placing a bet on the winning participant will split the pot evenly between themselves. Bets will be taken before the race begins. As this is an economic celebration, the horse races will be held around the outskirts of Valdev, where up and coming merchants can establish themselves with the market stalls available. Merchants are urged to contact Firr Demitrey Novikov in order to get their shop established. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera His Excellency, Fabian Otto d’Arkent-Kortrevich, Grand Lord of Hanseti-Ruska Firr Demitrey Novikov, Lauzya of the Esrova Prikaz Council

FOR THE HEARTH OF THE HOMELAND. Issued by the ESROVA PRIKAZ COUNCIL On this 9th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 489 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, As the Royal Courts expand to cover all facets of modern Haeseni living and warm the hearth of the community, the Lauzya of the Esrova Council have organized for a series of tournaments to be held for the purposes of inviting martially-talented individuals to showcase their physical excellence and provide an afternoon of invigorating enjoyment for the remainder of the populace. A monetary prize of 50 mina shall be extended to the winners of each tournament ADULT TOURNAMENT One tournament between individuals aged 15 and over shall take place, with each pair taking part in a skill-based duel with wooden batons to even the odds. Those looking to take part are urged to contact Firr Konstantin Novikov by bird to be added to the bracket. Additionally, those in the audience shall be permitted to bet on the outcome of a particular duel; either between friends, or with the house. YOUTH TOURNAMENT To ensure that all play is fair, a separate youth tournament shall take place between adult matches for children under the age of 15. Alike the mature bracket, those wishing to take part should contact Firr Konstantin Novikov. DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL, Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera His Excellency, Fabian Otto d’Arkent-Kortrevich, Grand Lord of Hanseti-Ruska Firr Konstantin Novikov, Lauzya of the Esrova Prikaz Council The Right Honourable, Anabel Elia Colborn, Countess of Malkovya, Viscountess of Venzia, Baroness of Bethlenen, Lady of Vorenburg, the Protector of Scyflings, Keeper of the Book, and Secretary of the Esrova Courts