VOL. 1
EDITION. 20
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THE GOLDEN CROW CHRONICLES
Karosgrad, Haense
Msitza and Dargund, 373 E.S.
7 pages
Written by: Aldrik Baruch
Published by: B&K Publishing
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HABEMUS PAPAM!
High Pontiff Tylos I
The Church of the Canon has a new Pontiff! Following the passing of the late Jude II, the Conclave of Cardinals gathered in Providence to proceed with the election of the successor of Sts. High Priests Evaristus I and Clement I. Two men presented themselves as candidates for the position: our very own Patriarch Alfred of Jorenus, and Metropolitan Gawain of Providentia. It seemed like any other Pontifical election, but unbeknownst to these men of the cloth, this one would be far from normal.
After hours of deliberating, Vice-Chancellor Pelagius announced that Patriarch Alfred had won the election, four votes to two. However, a few Saint’s minutes later, he announced that there had been a miscount in the votes! Instead of a four-two majority, Patriarch Alfred had only managed a three-three tie with Metropolitan Gawain. This meant that the new Pontiff would be decided by the Diet of Bishops, an event which the Church has never seen before.
As bishops and their aides prayed for wisdom in their vote, the Vice-Chancellor again announced that he had made another mistake in his recount, and that his initial tally was correct. Patriarch Alfred had won the election four-two, and was confirmed as the next High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon.
We at the GCC offer our prayers of long life and wisdom to the new Pontiff, and pray that he will bring greatness to the Church!
Written by: Aldrik Baruch
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THE WAR CONTINUES:
STANDOFF IN THE SNOW
Elysium, Norland
Duke Eugeo negotiates with Imperials, 372 E.S.
It started with news of Imperials taking Norlanders hostage. It turned into two lines of soldiers preparing to fight. Despite how things were set up, this situation would not end in bloodshed. In a rare show of humanity during war, cooler heads and diplomacy prevailed where warfare normally would have. Duke Eugeo of Elysium was successfully able to negotiate the return of the hostage to Norland, and both groups of soldiers returned to their bases.
The peace was not welcomed by all, however. Our GCC war correspondents caught up with some Norlanders after the standoff and interviewed them. Overall approval of the peaceful resolution was split 50-50 among them. One man we interviewed said he was disappointed he was unable to avenge the innocent women and children that had been slaughtered by Imperials at the start of the war. Another said he was glad there was no bloodshed, seeing it as a sign of civility and that peace was coming soon.
As always, GCC will continue to pray for peace among humanity, but while this war rages on, you can count on us to provide you with accurate reporting. We’ll go to the frontline so you don’t have to.
Written by: Aldrik Baruch
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Merchant Stall I, Karosgrad
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FAMILY FEUD
Red Square, Karosgrad
An artist’s rendition of the brawl, 373 E.S.
An anonymous source has reported to the Golden Crow Chronicles that there was a brawl between Aleksandr var Ruthern and Harren var Ruthern earlier this year. Witness statements have corroborated this reporting, though no one seems to know what started the actual fight. Some claim that the dispute was over a trading of insults regarding Lady Rosalind, while others claim the insults were regarding Lord Aleksandr’s mamej. Punches were thrown, a lady was slapped, and more than a few egos were bruised.
Whatever the cause, it seems that justice will not rest. When questioned by our reporters, Lady Justiciar Tatiana var Ruthern assured us that the Crown would press charges against those involved, including her own Royal Jurist. Let’s hope this family drama finds its end in the courtroom.
Written by: Aldrik Baruch
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THE TOLLING BELLS
High Pontiff Jude II
The Golden Crow Chronicles joins the rest of the Canonist world in mourning and prayer for the soul of the late High Pontiff Jude II. Towards the latter years of his Pontificate, His Holiness served as a mediator and proponent of peace, desiring that all Canonists united against pagans, in spirit if not politically. Many people credit the Treaty of Karosgrad to the Pontiff’s efforts to keep peace between Haense and Oren. His Holiness also wrote the second volume of the Legenda Sanctorum, a compilation of the lives of all the saints in Canonism.
We at the GCC will continue to support Canonist investigations to find His Holiness’ murderers, and will continue to pray for the Church in total. As we report this, the Conclave of Cardinals has convened to elect a new Pontiff. We pray that Godani will grant them the wisdom to choose the best man for the position, and that whoever they choose will lead the Church to new levels of greatness.
Written by: Aldrik Baruch
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HISTORICAL FIGURE OF THE YEAR
King Marius I of Haense
Marius Andrew of Barbanov
Marius Andreas Carovus Primus
“The Good, the Beautiful, the Exiled, the Young, Defender of the Faith, the Loyal Dog of the Empire”
St. Karlsburg, Haense
A portrait of King Marius I, c. 1606
Marius first succeeded to the throne as a babe, following his father’s abdication during the nation-wide scandal of the Deep Cold Uprising. His government was led by his uncle Karl Sigmar, who acted as Palatine and regent, and left the ultimate raising of the infant sovereign to his aunt Juliya. His uncle was unpopular with the restless nobility, and by Marius’ fourteenth nameday, and was quickly crowned king.
As monarch, Marius suffered from a divided cabinet, split between the Sergeyists and the Andrivists, and Marius had difficulty in reaching bipartisan compromise between the two. Royalist powers were undermined by both factions at the time, and his officials were most of the time picked for nepotistic and political reasons rather than true talent. During this time, Marius did find success in pacifying rebellions following his father’s mess, including the Brawm Rebellion of 1600 and nativist revolts in the extreme northern regions of the kingdom. His policies of land reform struck well with the commoners, however left his nation in economic strain and unable to fully maintain the standing army of his predecessors.
Marius was also a patron of the arts and culture, and sponsored numerous artists, including the young Jakob Madonvik. He opened the first theater, the Gilded Duke, and held the first Edmond Manston play outside of the imperial capital. His patronship included many, such as the author Blakton Alvitz, poet Alistair Wailer, and his famous painter aunts, princesses Juliya and Natalia. Karlsborg became a haven of Dumatic and proto-Biharist thinkers, encompassing the larger Sanoist movement sweeping the heartlands at the time.
In the heartlands, the Coalition Wars destroyed imperial authority, and thanks to multiple diplomatic blunders, a southern coalition of forces declared war upon the State of Haense. The army under Stefan Bihar attempted to strike first, however, yet most fell at the disastrous Battle of Elba, where in only a few years Marius soon fled to exile and left to the realm in occupation. Marius lived out the rest of his life in exile, continuing to style himself as the King of Hanseti and Ruska.
*Excerpted from ‘Haeseni People’ documentation
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Editor’s Note:
In the Next Edition.
Oren vs. Norland
A Changing Kingdom
Keeping up with the King
And more!
This concludes Edition 20 of the The Golden Crow Chronicles, Edition 21 will be ready by the end of next year.