VOL. 1
EDITION. 9
Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing
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THE GOLDEN CROW CHRONICLES
New Reza, Haense
Tov and Yermey, 320 E.S. | Sun’s Smile, 1767
11 pages
Written by: Viktor Kortrevich & Sigmar Baruch
Published by: B&K Publishing
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ekaterinburg Palace- Duma Hall, New Reza
Lady Speaker Annaliese Kortrevich sitting in the Speaker’s chair
The Royal Duma has officially had a new Speaker appointed after the passing of Lord Henrik Vanir while he was still in office. Sigmar Baruch returned to the role for a term after being named Acting Lord Speaker until a successor could be named. The new Speaker is Marya Annaliese Kortrevich, daughter of Sigmar Joren Baruch and wife to Lord Viktor Kortrevich. Annaliese is the first Lady Speaker, she was chosen after a long process of looking through candidates. Annaliese is expected to rejuvenate the chambers after a few years of the body not producing anything of note, we wish the Madam Speaker the best in her new position.
The House of Commons has passed many bills as of late as well as appointing three new judges. Justice Eugene Bracchus, Justice Armande De Falstaff, and Justice Lauritz Christiansen are the newly appointed judges to the Circuit Court, we expect these men to be just and fair in their new positions. The Following acts were passed by the House of Commons in this term so far: The Non-Partisan Courts bill, The Infractions Act, and The Establishment of the Ministry of Education. Two of the three bills pertain to the imperial criminal justice system, putting in systems to make impartial judges and a better system for criminal justice. The last act founds a new ministry within the empire, we can only hope they do not attempt to rewrite history, but tell the hard truth to our future generations.
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LINE OF SUCCESSION OF THE KINGDOM OF HAENSE
KARTENEO METREL I KONGZEM HAENZEO
Haeseni Coat of Arms
Late last year, King Sigismund and his councillors redrew the Line of Succession for the Kingdom. In this decree, there lies three sections that draw up ‘On the Succession, Edict of Preference Primogeniture Succession’ , ‘On Succession Rights’ and ‘On Succession Crisis’ among finally the line of succession list.
In this edition of Our newspaper, we’ll be providing a synopsis of what this decree changes and what remains the same.
Firstly, as the Dual Monarchy of the two Kingdoms of Hanseti and Ruska, or more commonly referred by the public as the Kingdom of Haense now follows male-preference primogeniture succession (previously the Kingdom followed an absolute agnatic primogeniture succession process), where the eldest son of the reigning monarch is first to inherit the crown, followed by the offspring of the firstborn son and their offspring. In the case that none are born, it then passes to the monarch’s second born son and his offspring, and so on and so forth. If none are to be born, the title then passes to the monarch’s eldest daughter, then the offspring of the daughter, the offspring of the offspring of the daughter, and so on and so forth. In the case where none exist, the title then passes to the monarch’s brother, then the offspring of the brother, the offspring of the offspring of the brother, and so on and so forth. If the case arises where none are born, the title ultimately passes to the monarch’s sister, then the offspring of the sister, the offspring of the offspring of the sister, and so on and so forth. This trend will continue until the last living Barbanov of Bihar, to which it then passed to the Patriarch of the Barbanovs of Alimar.
Secondly, the current royal dynasty that finds itself in the Realm of Haense is the Barbanovs of Bihar, descended through King Peter I’s second born son Karl Sigmar, which inherited the throne following the extinction of the elder Andrian line. The family extends its claim from ancestor Emperor Alexander I, son of Emperor Tobias I, legimatized baseborn son of Exalted Sigismund, and henceforth claims to be the direct line of Saint Joren of Paradisius, son of Exalted Horen. Only Barbanov-Bihar descendents of Robert I by blood and in name are afforded the distinct right to succession.
Thirdly, should the House of Barbanov-Bihar ever lie extinct in an unfortunate ruling of events, the succession is passed to the House of Barbanov-Alimar. In this instance that the House of Aliamr is incapable, a crisis is officially declared by Royal decree, and the Karovic’s Hand(particularly the Palatine) may call the Karovic Duma to assemble. To those who are ill-educated on what the Karovic Duma is; it is a body of elders within the Karovic household- the total sum of those claiming male-line descent from Carrion within the borders of Haense. By a vote of majority, the elders of each branch of the Karovic household select who shall be considered the Velkipadreil, or Karovic Patriarch, and formally assume the title of King.
With everything being thoroughly explained and transcribed in this year’s edition of Our newspaper, this concludes this article regarding the Line of Succession. The actual line of succession list is not to be made public knowledge which is the sole reason why we the writers at B&K Publishing won’t list off those men and women of the Royal household and where they lie on the line of succession.
*Excerpted from ‘KARTENEO METREL I KONGZEM HAENZEO’ documentation
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A MESSAGE FROM TERRENCE MAY
A portrait of President of the House of Commons, Terrence May, c. 1765
Below is an excerpt from a correspondence between The President of the House of Commons, Terrence May, and Lord Sigmar Baruch. This is Sir Terrence May’s thoughts on how the House of Commons is functioning:
“Reluctance best characterizes my sentiments when the Edict of Reform had outlined the new legislature. For over a quarter of a century, I had worked in the Senate. Our elections then were mandates from our locales, running for office with the vision of working to better our Empire. Since the introduction of the House of Commons, however, I was privately concerned that an ideological bifurcation would foster a divisive atmosphere in the public discourse. I know many still find this problem to be a systematic setback. Since our first sittings as the reformed body, I have observed that there is a tenuous dynamic at work, silently positioned behind a facade of decorum. Competing agendas lay beneath the superficiality of platitudes that both sides work for the “common good.” Other issues such as the notion of impeachment have been put into question. I remember when I began impeachment inquiries for the former Secretary of the Treasury, Mister Peter de Sarkozy. The previous Senate had clear restrictions on who could seek office. Now that the council of state and other public figures are not barred, it presents a paradox of integrity for votes such as their own impeachment should they be put into question in the exercise of their office.”
“However, I firmly believe that as long as both sides quell the spirit of aggression, a fruitful product can be found in the House of Commons. One of the greatest results of this change was an increased electoral turnout. The civic participation in Oren cannot be stressed enough. Men with conviction who did not have the opportunity to seek office or influence policy before have now been invited to the fore. The arena of public debate has allowed the public to scrutinize. The Commons, though with potential concerns of conflict of interest among members, still has many things to rectify, can be a force for good. The democratization of our policy is an important advancement in Orenian political structures. When a majority is reached, the Orenian public have vested a national interest on one side to implement policy that best improves their future. Above all else, I trust the wisdom of the Orenian people to make this legislature a hall of integrity, trust, honesty, and truth”
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A CONVERSATION WITH FRIAR BONIFACE
Alexandria II, New Reza
A depiction of Friar Boniface, Sigmar Baruch, Viktor Kortrevich conversing
TRANSCRIPT
* Transcribed by Viktor Kortrevich
Sigmar Baruch: “So. The Church.. It’s in an odd state nowadays, rumors of corrupt cardinals, people taking advantage of the holy coffers, the poor not getting their do, what is the truth of it all? Is the church truly in such dark times?”
Friar Boniface: “It is indeed, a saddening time we are in, one the Pontiff refuses to acknowledge.”
Friar Boniface: “He is unwilling to discuss and debate the things I said in my publications. I was summoned to a curia council under the belief it was to discuss it. But it was not, it was to hand me an admonition, a threat that if I continued to create such writings that he would defrock me.”
Sigmar Baruch: “Hm. What are the problems we’re dealing with exactly now? The problems in the Church that the people should be aware of?”
Friar Boniface: “Tithes, they are unethical and extortion. Clergymen using their esteemed clerical position to further own political agendas, which is against dogma. Clergymen refusing to assist or even recognize the poor, perform charity and travel to spread the good teachings of GOD. The unwillingness to debate or discuss issues.”
Friar Boniface: “The nepotism that is ripe within the curia and their appointments. Cardinal Laurence has stacked the curia with a majority of his cronies, he is, without a doubt., the Pontiff’s successor.”
Friar Boniface: “And that is troubling, did I mention that at this council he demanded that I recant my writings to which, naturally, I refused.”
Sigmar Baruch: “And Cardinal Laurence, is he involved with church related matters or does his secular positions come first?”
Friar Boniface: “His secular comes first, such is evident to any sane clergyman who is not blinded by nepotism and vanity. He does minor church related things enough to keep his position without raising too much of a stink but not enough to fit his position. He will no doubt gloat about how he is an excellent recruiter and has recruited new clergymen but then I ask, what is his true purpose?”
Friar Boniface: “I believe it is to have his own following that even if the Pontiff wanted to do anything to him for his failures of his duties, he can not risk Laurence creating a schism with his new clergymen.”
Sigmar Baruch: “This corruption and nepotism you speak of, is it rampant throughout the majority of the Church? How can we tell which members of the clergy are truly looking out for the people’s souls rather than themselves? Are there any god hearted priests left or is GOD gone within the Church?”
Friar Boniface: “The corruption and nepotism is almost exclusive to the Curia and college of cardinals. There are truly pious clergymen still left however. They are the ones expressing these concerns, the ones who travel the realm daily to spread GOD’s teachings. Ones who perform charity and guide the lost, these are true members of GOD’s church.”
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Sigmar Baruch: “And in your mind is there a way to save the Curia from its wicked way? And if so, what are they? What can we do, what can the church do?”
Friar Boniface: “The church can remove those who abuse their clerical position for political gain. Remove tithes, listen to the concern expressed by their fellow clergymen instead of ordering them into silence.”
Friar Boniface: “In my writing I urged the Pontiff to introduce some new rules for all clergymen; A clergyman must never live in a palace, mansion or manor but in a poor man’s home or church spire, A clergyman must never adorn rich and expensive attire but adorn wrags and poor materials, A clergyman must never be lax in their duties and should work to provide food for those in need, A clergyman must never sit on a throne or higher than their fellow man and lastly, a clergyman must never plot or scheme against, their fellow man , a clergyman must also swear vows of chastity, poverty and humility.”
Friar Boniface: “These rules would bring back some humility and order to our church, it is a start. I proposed these rules but, his Holiness disregarded every one, saying I am heterodox and a Darfeyist.”
Friar Boniface: “Do these sound like such harsh rules for all clergymen to follow? I do not believe so for why should simply servants of almighty GOD require expensive silks, a palace to sleep in or great amounts of wealth. None of that is required to do your duty to the church, if a clergyman needs these things then they prove themselves vain and unfit to hold their clerical position to the church.”
Sigmar Baruch: “Mhm. And if these changes do not come, what do you believe will happen to our Mother Church?”
Friar Boniface: “It will fall into a deep decline in faithfulness. If we allow the church to fall into such a state of disrepair then we ourselves will be condemned to the void.”
Sigmar Baruch: “That would be a sad fate indeed. It is clear to me, that the Church is in much need of GOD to save it from itself. Viktor, any question of your own to ask?”
Viktor Kortrevich: “No, I think that about covers it.”
Sigmar Baruch: “Anything you’d like to add Father?”
Friar Boniface: “I hope that I can continue my work in bettering the church and serving GOD’s faithful and I pray to almighty GOD that his High Pontiff does not defrock me for pursuing what is right.”
Sigmar Baruch: “Indeed. I hope the same. Thank you for conducting this conversation with us both, and thank you and all the other priests who are still trying to keep faith alive in these troubling times. I am sure you’ll be rewarded in the Seven Skies.”
Friar Boniface: “I can only pray. GOD bless, thank you for having me.”
Sigmar Baruch: “Not a problem, if you ever wish to write a piece or want another interview just ask, I am sure we can work something out.”
Viktor Kortrevich: “GOD bless, Father.”
Friar Boniface: “Thank you.”
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THE LOSS OF HAESENI CULTURE
Ekaterinburg Palace, New Reza
Princess Royal, Amelya Valeriya Barbanov in her bedchambers
Her Royal Highness, Amelya Barbanov recently published a document regarding the loss of Haeseni culture, the documentation is rather thorough and includes sections such as the ‘The Speech of the Highlands’ , ‘Traditional Dress’ and the ‘Haeseni Cuisine’. The young Princess Royal expressed her three points in an extensive manner which outlines how we as a populace can reinstate the culture we’ve lost from our forefathers of the past.
We the writers at B&K Publishing seek to acknowledge this documentation and advertise it to the Haeseni public. At the end of this article you will find the address to find yourself a copy of the original document.
Find an original copy at
The Alimar Memorial Library
*Excerpted from ‘The Loss of Haeseni Cultures’ documentation
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HISTORICAL FIGURE OF THE YEAR
Sir Lukas Vanir
Lord Palatine of Haense
A mural of Lukas Vanir, circa. 1610
Sir Lukas Vanir (Common: Lucas Vanir) was a Haeseni noble and statesman who served as Lord Palatine from 151 till Marus I’s death in 164. Lukas was the second son of the late Britannus Vanir and brother to the popular Fiske Vanir the Bloody, veteran and general of the Riga War, who he often found himself in his shadow. Following an impeccable career as maer and bureaucrat during the Johannesburg Refugee Crisis of the 150s, he came to rise quickly amongst the struggling royalists following the collapse of Karl-Sigmar’s government and an eventual candidate as palatine.
A strict centralist, he would spend a majority of his time in office pushing policies that furthered the central government’s authority while slowly revoking the power of the nobility. Lukas proved successful domestically, though militarily the army remained under staunch Sergeyist sympathizers, including former palatine Heinrik Kovachev and his cousin Andrik Kovachev, and rebuffed most efforts of reform. The military therefore remained split two-ways between a royalist sector led by Prince Karl-Sigmar and his eldest son Prince Stefan Bihar and the private armies of the feudal estates, led in weak alliance between the powerful Haeseni clans such as the Kovachevs, Vanirs, Rutherns, and Brawms.
Lukas would lead a successful war against a short rebellion by the Brawm family in 153, and after early victories, his government grew more emboldened against the expansionist Curonians of the Coalition War-era. The divided army, however, proved ineffective as time loomed on, and after a few major losses in the east and west respectively, the royalist government of Marus I fled into exile. Lukas followed the government with, and remained in Mardon till the king’s death and Lukas’ expiration of post, where he followed Stefan to the Second Battle of the Rothswald, succumbing to injuries sustained in the victorious fight.
*Excerpted from ‘Haeseni People’ documentation
*Excerpted from ‘Lord Palatine’s of Haense’ documentation
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Editor’s Note:
In the Next Edition.
Historical Report of Robert Sigismund
Court of 1767
The Everardine Tour
The Juliyeafest
Nobility of Hanseti-Ruska
The Crown v. Corbish
And whatever else that may come. .
By the time this edition is published to the public, the Crown v. Corbish trial has come and gone and reached a verdict. The verdict being, guilty on the charges of trespassing and not-guilty on all other charges pressed against Siegmund Corbish. A more detailed article will be included in Edition 10 of Our Newspaper.
We the Writers at B&K Publishing wish to remind our readers that each edition that is published at the end of every year pertains to the events that took place the year prior. We as a small working force work as swiftly as possible to put out our publishings in an efficient and cohesive manner. My constituent and I wish to formally reveal our utmost appreciation for the praise our last edition received from the far-reaches of the Empire.
This concludes Edition 9 of the The Golden Crow Chronicles, Edition 10 will be ready by the end of next year.