Duchy of Austria

**AussieGiant** · 07-28-2007, 15:04

A letter has been sent to both of you.

**Northnovas** · 08-10-2007, 18:20

Karl Zirn, Count of Zagreb, Governor of Damascus

I would like to state the following with the blessing of Duke Arnold;

In the event of my death I wish to bequeath the following to my son Johann.

I leave the my lands and titles involving the County of Zagreb to my eldest son Johann, nephew of Duke Arnold, grandson to the late Duke Leopold and great-grandson of the late Kaiser Heinrich.
May he continue to defend the Reich and the Austrian House with honour as I have done.

OOC: I might as well line up the next Austrian avatar Karl may not be around upon my return. It will be close depending on the pace. I also had to bump the Austrian thread up from page 2.

**AussieGiant** · 08-11-2007, 02:09

Arnold

Lord Zirn,

I am more than happy to confirm your request of the Zagreb holdings and title to your son Johann.

With my own personal situation becoming increasingly unsatisfactory and with little or no attempts by the Chancellor in gaining me a wife, it may turn out that he inherits far more than we can both believe Zirn.

**AussieGiant** · 08-13-2007, 04:44

Arnold

Lord Zirn, before Edmund Becker arrives here I'd like to take a moment to grieve the loss of my own Mother and now the sudden departure of Sir Sigismund von Mahren.

This house has now taken a mortal blow to its existence and we are hanging on by just a few wisps of hope.

You're family is increasingly likely to be our only hope of maintaining the legacy of this House. Until I am married and able to continue the lineage to Kaiser Heinrich's family, my sister and your children are the only hope we have left.

I've spoke to the Chancellor on the next steps due to Sigismunds death. I expect word from him soon.

I will proceed to take command of the AHA and Herr Becker will need to join me so I may see if he is worthy of Knighting.

My only request at this time is that you send your first born son back to Austria as soon as he comes of age.

**Cecil XIX** · 08-13-2007, 17:10

My lord, what do you need of me?

**AussieGiant** · 08-14-2007, 02:00

Looking somewhat pale and without sleep Arnold is sombre but as usual very intense

Becker...

Firstly, welcome to House Austria. Your arrival, under very sad circumstances has been much needed.

You're were a brother in law to Sigismund and your father in law is Jonas von Mahren so you have large shoes to fill as the saying goes.

At this point Arnold voice turns to steel

You're main task is to stay alive Becker! Nothing fancy nothing flash just don't get killed.

I'd like you to join with me as soon as possible so I can assess you martial skills and ability to lead men...

...I don't know what type of man you are yet Becker, but I'd prefer to see some common sense from you man!

If you have overwhelming force, then USE it. Don't pussy foot around with ideas of chivalry and fair play. This Eastern Front is one of the most deadly in the Reich’s various conflicts, both the von Mahren boy's have died under my watch and I'm not interested in having one of his daughters left widowed!!

Looking at Becker for sometime, the Duke is clearly assessing his new noble, the Austrian chamber is full of the Duke's retinue and there seems to be a stillness in anticipation of something

Where do you stand on all this at the moment Sir?

**Cecil XIX** · 08-14-2007, 02:36

My Duke, I have already heard this from my wife. Rest assured, I intend to play it safe and use maximum possible force when called to fight.

That being said I would prefer to stay away from the front, and I would very much like to administer the County of Prague from the city itself. However, I realize that things are difficult and will never complain of being sent into battle where ever Austria needs me. I merely hope that you will remember my wishes when the situation is under greater control.