VOL. 1
EDITION. 12
Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing
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THE GOLDEN CROW CHRONICLES
New Reza, Haense
Tov and Yermey, 323 E.S. | Sun’s Smile, 1770
9 pages
Written by: Sigmar Baruch & Viktor Kortrevich
Published by: B&K Publishing
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ORDER OF QUEEN MAYA AND THE LILY
‘TO LOVE KNOWLEDGE IS TO LOVE LIFE’
In the past summer, through the Royal Decree of 322 ES, King Sigismund bestowed yet another honor to his deceased mother; Queen Maya. This bestowal of such honor formed ‘The Order of Queen Maya and the Lily’ which is a Haeseni order of chivalry granted to the Haeseni most deserving through service in the government, theology, science and the wider arts. These honors are granted by the reigning Monarch of Haense and thereafter inducted into said order through an exclusive conference called the ‘Ceremony of the Lily’.
Through this royal edict, the class of 323 is afforded six rights and powers through the state of Haense:
I. All members shall be granted the right to bear heraldic arms.
II. All members shall be granted the right to bear arms of war within royal estates.
III. All members shall be granted the right to wear and display the Collar of the Lily on their shoulders and coat of arms respectively.
IV. All members shall be granted the right to display their rank of knighthood after their name.
V. The Chief Officer of the Order (Naumarian: Valtakossar) shall be granted the right to sit on the Aulic Council as an Aulic Minister.
VI. All members shall be granted to the right to royal solicitor when issued to court.
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At the Publishing office of B&K Publishing, Lord Sigmar and I duly congratulate those sixteen respectively who bear the class of noble and gentry. Your service to your Monarch and the State of Haense is acknowledged by God’s light.
I. Sir Terrence May VKML
‘For service as the twenty-second Palatine of the Realm and Aulic Minister from 285 and 286, as a minister without portfolio from 299 to present, as a representative of the Royal Duma from 279 to285, and in furthering the arts of politics and legal philosophy.’
II. Sir Erwin Barclay HKML
‘For service as the thirtieth Lord Marshal and Aulic Minister from 299 to present.’
III. Sir Otto Barrow HKML
‘For service as the first Deputy Palatine from 321 to present, as the twenty-fourth Archbishop of Jorenus from 291 to 305, as a minister without portfolio from 294 to 305 and again from 318 to 321, as a representative of the Royal Duma from 294 to 305, and in furthering the arts of literature, mythology, Naumarian language, and history.’
IV. Sir Sigmar Baruch HKML
‘For service as the fifth Herzen of the Duma and Aulic Minister from 286 to 306, as a representative of the Royal Duma from 285 to 306, and in furthering the arts of politics, legal philosophy, literature, and journalism.’
V. Sir Siegmund Corbish HKML
‘For service as a minister without portfolio from 302 to present, as a representative of the Royal Duma from 269 to 289 and 299 to 302, and in furthering the arts of politics and legal philosophy.’
VI. Sir Konrad Stafyr HKML
‘For service as the twenty-third Palatine of the Realm and Aulic Minister from 286 to 293, the fourth Herzen of the Duma and Aulic Minister from 276 to 286, as a minister without portfolio from 315 to present, as a representative of the Royal Duam from 272 to 286, and in furthering the arts of politics and legal philosophy.’
VII. Sir Edvard Amador KML
‘For service as the first Seneschal of the Crown and Aulic Minister from 305 to present.’
VIII. Sir Rennard Amador KML
‘For service as the first Treasurer of State and Aulic Minister from 305 to present and in furthering the arts of economics.’
IX. Sir Anton Barclay KML
‘For service as twenty-sixth Archbishop of Jorenus from 315 to present and in furthering the art of theology.’
X. Sir Osvald Barclay KML
‘For service as representative of the Royal Duma from 312 to present and in furthering the arts of politics and legal philosophy.’
XI. Dame Sofiya Baruch KML
‘For service as Grand Peer of the Realm and Aulic Minister from 318 to present.’
XII. Sir Otto Kortrevich KML
‘For service as the twenty-eighth Lord Marshal and Aulic Minister from 259 to 277 and in furthering the arts of literature and Naumarian language.’
XIII. Sir Viktor Kortrevich KML
‘For service in furthering the arts of literature and journalism.’
XIV. Sir Diedrik van Jungingen KML
‘For service in furthering the arts of poetry and literature.’
XV. Sir Johann van Remsburg KML
‘For service in furthering the arts of literature and education.’
XVI. Sir Wilhelm Vyronov KML
‘For service in furthering the art of legal philosophy.’
For a more thorough analysis on the newly formed Haeseni chivalry order, please refer to the documentation by Sir Otto the Tarcharman labeled ‘Order of Queen Maya and the Lily’
*Excerpted from ‘Order of Queen Maya and the Lily’ documentation
Written by: Viktor Kortrevich
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“WE NEED YOU! ENLIST NOW!”
New Reza, Haense
A depiction of an oathing ceremony taking place in front of the statue of St. Karl
Your Kingdom entices you to enlist yourself into the Haeseni Royal Army! Serve your liege lord through the light of God, May you defend your country at the side of your brethren and sistren. Enlist now where you may rise to the occasion and take up arms against the adversaries who seek to bombard the very walls we reside behind! Stand now and bring oneself to the commissioned officers of the HRA where you may bear the colors of Black & Gold and serve your homeland with the utmost amount of honor and prestige.
Join now and fight alongside the most well-trained soldiers, the Haeseni Royal Army has amongst its ranks. With the Scyfling tribesmen on our shores, Our Lord Marshal and Our King encourages you, Our reader to fill out the enlistment forms and take up arms against those who seek to cause us harm!
“A man or woman who dons the cloaks of Haeseni embroidery is a man or woman who will rise to the occasion and confront those who wish to provoke our country with great harm!” -Lord Marshal Otto Kortrevich, 1715
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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES
The Holy Orenian Empire
Our Imperial Majesty, Emperor Peter III signs a plentiful number of decrees, edicts, treaties and important documents thereof as it is his responsibility to carry out the Imperial Crown’s authority in the brightest grace of God. But, earlier last year His Imperial Excellency issued and confirmed the ‘Administrative Ordinances’ doctrine which sees the application and enforcement of Imperial Law through the Empire’s extended demesne.
This ordinance establishes a separate office of sorts to His Imperial Majesty’s cabinet and formally brings formation of the Lord Lieutenant ranking. These appointed selects for the position of Lord Lieutenant shall be duly entrusted with the application and enforcement of Imperial law, tax, and order in the region they are assigned to, as well as serving as His Imperial Majesty’s intermediary and deputy in resolving any conflicts arising from the implementation of legislation.
So far, His Imperial Majesty has appointed three Lord Lieutenant’s in three of the Empire’s demense’s, this list is as followed:
Lord Lieutenant of Reza- His Highness, Prince Nikolas Barbanov
Lord Lieutenant of Owynsburg- Mr. Henry Frederick Helvets
Lord Lieutenant of Northland- Mr. Lazlo Korsakov
At the Publishing office of B&K Publishing, Lord Viktor and I commend the efforts of His Imperial Excellency by making further strides in ensuring Imperial Law is enforced throughout the Empire’s greater dominion.
For a more thorough analysis on the ordinance, please refer to the documentation signed by His Imperial Excellency, Emperor Peter III labeled ‘Administrative Ordinances’
*Excerpted from ‘Administrative Ordinances’ documentation
Written by: Sigmar Baruch
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“WE MAKE JEWELRY WITH THE BEST STANDARDS”
Helena, Oren
A fair sketching of the Imperial Crown Jewels & Fine Goods storefront
My partner and I ventured to Helena following a business’s request to visit and check out their jewelry. We arrived at Sir Henry Marshall’s shop, Imperial Crown Jewels, to find a lovely sophisticated store with wonderful exhibits of fine jewelry and gems. Sir Henry proceeded to walk us through how one would purchase custom jewelry. He went through many customizable features including engravings, types of bands, and gems to include in rings. He gave us a sample ring, although I would be using the word sample loosely. This ring was made with extreme care and craftsmanship. After spending only a short time there, we learned much about the wonderful shop and were able to make our decision on the quality of it. If you’re in need of any type of jewelry, from a wedding ring to an anniversary necklace, or even just a leisure purchase, this is the only jewelry store to go to. It can be found near the front of the city of Helena, it’s hard to miss!
Background info: established in 1751, originally started off in the auction house before moving to a store. We highly recommend going to visit Sir Henry and his jewelry store.
* Message Taketheshot56#2728 over Discord for more information!
* Paid for by Sir Henry Marshall
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ROYAL DUMA REMAINS PROROGUED
Haeseni Royal Standard
As the Scyffling invasion continues and the savages march closer to the Haeseni capital of New Reza, the Royal Duma remains prorogued so that The Baruch Administration and the Crown’s government can continue to give its full focus to the ongoing invasion. Since we can not give a proper update on the Royal Duma’s processions, instead we will give the updated roster for the Royal Duma, so that the Haeseni peerage and elected officials can be scrutinized if they are not doing their duty.
Principality of Muldav- House of Barbanov-Alimar
Duchy of Reinmar- House of Barclay
Duchy of Valwyck- House of Baruch
Margraviate of Korstadt- House of Kortrevich
Margraviate of Vasiland- House of Vanir
County of Metterden- House of Ruthern
County of Nenzing- House of Stafyr
Barony of Monstadt- House of Amador
Royal Maer- Tatyana vas Ruthern
Royal Alderman- Osvald Barclay
Royal Tribune- Ionian Mackensen
Lord Palatine- Petyr Baruch
Written by: Sigmar Baruch
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New Reza, Haense
A rendering of the market stalls outside the city
Do you have wares you’re looking to sell? Are you an aspiring business owner but are short on mina to purchase a proper store-front? No need to fret any longer for you yourself can rent a market stall of your choosing outside the city walls! These stalls are in a prime locality as this district is right on the path into the city! If you’re interested, head into the city and contact a local steward to get you and your business set-up in no time!
* Contact a steward at #steward-hosue-requests over Discord for more information!
* Paid for by the City of New Reza
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UPDATE ON SCYFLING INVASION
Johnstown, Arcas
A painting of Johnstown at dusk
The Invasion continues to ravage our coast with much loss on our side, but the Haeseni forces push on. We will prevail! The Scyflings will be dealt with ruthlessly after their recent assaults on our King and army. We hope to see the conflict end soon and the savages be put down swiftly. Haense will not falter to these tribesmen! We asked Lord Palatine Petyr Baruch for a comment, his thoughts on the matter were as followed; “Res’ assured, the savages will nie’ win”.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
SER BJÖRNOLF STJÖRN
1727 – 1769
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
SER ROBIN KARTYR
1729 – 1770
IN MEMORIAM TO THE FALLEN HRA SOLDIERS
New Reza, Haense
Written by: Sigmar Baruch
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HISTORICAL FIGURE OF THE YEAR
Sergei Kovachev
Count of Turov
A mural of Sergei Kovachev, circa. 1579
Sergei Kovachev was the Count of Turov in the early years of Axios, as the son and heir of Duke Jan ‘the Old’. In his early years, young Sergei was raised within the old Carnatian keep of Gryphon’s Nest (Naumarian: Bihar), trained under the tutelage of mercenary Rickard Barrow with a penchant for a warrior lifestyle. Sergei at the raw age of fourteen married the ten-year elder Roseia, the sister of the then Duke of Courland, Percival Staunton, a match derived from peace talks following the Second Diet of Saltstone.
Soon enough conflict broke out between Courland and Carnatia despite their many attempts at reconciliation. At the time the military force within Carnatia mainly consisted of the condottieri Gold Corps, led by the once exiled Petyr of Haense. Sergei joined the ranks of Carnatians within the band and took a commanding role under his father in the famed Carnatian Hussars. He was present at the many skirmishes leading up to the battle of Kraken’s Watch, where he fought in the vanguard at its walls, breaching and securing victory. Sergei later joined his father just outside of the Courland capital and helped sack Riga in 1564 which marked the end of the conflict.
After the death of Sergei’s father Jan ‘the Old’, the paltry Carnatian council elected Petyr of Haense as their ruler, though he received the Barony of Turov along with feudal rights in the Bihar valley in compensation. The successes in the Riga War and the Erochland War led to Petyr of Haense being bestowed kingship by Emperor John III, and soon with it Sergei’s grant of the County of Turov. Haense experienced a time of relative peace, save for a few swiftly ended conflicts, in which Sergei built up a large force. Kovachev soon became the dominant levy in the overall Haense military with the leadership of the Count and his many sons.
The prosperous times under the Empire soon came to an end however with the assassination of Emperor John III, who was then succeeded by his son, John IV. During this time tensions grew between the Empire and their vassal, Haense, specifically between King Andrik II and the new Emperor, John IV. The Winter King soon declared a rebellion after a quick escalation in tension and his assassination of the Emperor. The Count of Turov believed this would bring an end to the Kingdom of Haense and as such did not support the Deep Cold Uprising. The son of Sergei, Viktor Kovachev, was sent to the palace by the Count to retrieve the sons of King Andrik II so they could be taken to safety. He then declared him and his men to the Emperor and separated the County from Haense, in favor of Emperor Philip I. Sergei persuaded many of the other nobles of the Kingdom to join him and soon had the men of Ruthern supporting his cause.
The Winter King had lost a large portion of his force to the Count’s efforts and soon gave up his rebellion, turning himself in to the Emperor to then be boiled in milk. Sergei reunited his county under the Kingdom of Haense under their next leader, King Marius I and his Lord Regent, Prince Karl. He spent his remaining years bolstering the numbers of his levy in support of the Kingdom, and expanding the land held by Turov. He maintained a large force under the Kovachev banners up until his death in 1589, just before the beginning of the Coalition War.
((*Excerpted from the mind of NJBB))
Editor’s Note:
In the Next Edition.
Historical Report of Lerald Vyronov
Recap of Year 1770 & Events of 1771
And whatever else that may come. .
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 12 of the The Golden Crow Chronicles, Edition 13 will be ready by the end of the year 1772.