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Principality of Sedan
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Sedan's Coat of Arms
Capital: Louisville
Royal Family: House de Joannes
Languages: Common
Sedanari
Religion: Canonism
Government: Hereditary Absolute Monarchy
Sovereign Prince: Leopold de Joannes I, Prince of South Sedan
Regent: Position Vacant
Heir Apparent: Peter de Joannes
Archchancellor: --
Vice-Chancellor: John Hartcold, Viscount of Fauconberg
Chancellor of the Goats of Sedan: Peter de Joannes
Royal Treasurer: Hogo Bojo II, Baron of Bojo
Preceded By: deJoannes3.png Sedan Manor

The Principality of Sedan was established in the year fifteen of the second age by Louis Alexander de Joannes after a land dispute with the Holy Orenian Empire, where the Empire wished to evict the Sedan Estate for having their own military force and allegedly refusing to pay taxes on their property. Louis, and the other citizens of Sedan were displeased and overall outraged at this decision. They refused to allow the Imperials to take their manor, their home. This infuriated the Imperials, who had the military arrest a child of the de Joannes family in return for Sedans decision to oppose theirs. More than ever, the citizens of the Sedan Manor were outraged and set out immediately on a rescue mission. During the raid, while the Imperial State Army were in their fort, someone yelled "Glory to Prince Louis of Sedan!" This led to the rest of his men shouting the very same. Louis was quite pleased by what his men were shouting, and thus the Principality of Sedan was created, with Louis Alexander, de Joannes being marked as the first Prince of Sedan. This also marked the beginning of the Principalities struggle with the Empire to survive and gain their independence, which became known as the Sedan Rebellion. After the loss of the Rebellion, the survivors of the De Joannes family eventually reformed the Principality as a vassal under the Grand Kingdom of Urguan.

Military Force [1]

The Chapter of Saint Alexander and the Holy Goat, nicknamed 'The Goats of Sedan' is the military force of the Principality of Sedan. They were a crucial force in the fight for Sedan's independence against the Holy Orenian Empire during the Sedan Rebellion, as well as ensuring law and order within the current realm. The Goats were temporarily disbanded after the Sedan Rebellion was lost, however the chapter was reformed after the second reformation of the Principality.

Ranks

The Inner Council of Bailiffs

CHANCELLOR-AND-PROPRIETOR - The de jure leader and figurehead of the chapter, Chancellor-and-Proprietor is the final say of command and authority. Typically, however, the Chancellor-and-Proprietor is mainly tasked with representing the order both to the Church and foreign nation-states in cases of diplomacy as well as the maintenance of properties and lands controlled by the order.

  • The current Chancellor-and-Proprietor is Ser Louis de Joannes.

KNIGHT-COMMANDER - Second-in-command, the Knight-Commander is in charge of keeping the Knight-Constable, Color-Bearer, and Master-Conservator stay in the right, as well as to lead in conflicts.

  • The current Knight-Commander is Ser Alexander de Joannes.

KNIGHT-CONSTABLE - Marked with the golden whip of office, the Knight-Constable is third-in-command and tasked with the important task of drilling and training both recruits and brothers alike.

  • The current Knight-Constable is Ser Lukas Castile.

COLOR-BEARER - The honor of carrying the chapter’s war banner into battle is reserved for the most capable warrior within the order at one time, named the Color-Bearer.

  • The current Color-Bearer is Ser Owyn de Joannes.

MASTER-CONSERVATOR - As chief quartermaster and lord of logistics, the Master-Conservator’s role is to keep in order the vast stockpiles and resources the chapter maintains.

  • The current Master-Conservator is Ser Peter de Joannes.

Ranks of the Chapter

EQUESTOR - The Knight of the Chapter is truly a fearless knight, and secure on every side, for his soul is protected by the armor of faith, just as his body is protected by the armor of steel. He is thus doubly-armed, and needs neither demons nor men.
BROTHER-ARMIGER - Squire of the Chapter, known for how long they have been in the Chapter for. As most of them may be better fighters due to their age, most who hold this rank have earned it from their decades of loyalty to the Church and the Chapter.
BROTHER-CAPRANUS - Veterans of the Chapter, typically having years of experience under their belt. The Brother-Carpani are allowed to bear the iconic ‘Helm of the Ram’.
BROTHER-SERGEANT - Those who have proven their loyalty to the Church and the Chapter, Brother-Sergeants are proven fighters of the Chapter who have risen above their Brothers in ranks.
BROTHER - The core and bulk of the Chapter’s manpower, Brothers are those who have taken the first initiatory rites and have sworn themselves in holy service to their fellow peers.
RECRUIT - Inexperienced and untrained, Recruits are the neophytes of the chapter who have yet finished their first year of service or made their oath to the Chapter.

Extraordinary Ranks

MEDICUS - Those who provide medical needs to the Chapter, the Medicus rank is given to those who have proven their medical proficiencies within the Chapter, their sole job to provide their Brothers’ in the practice of medicine.
ALMONER - Any brother of the Chapter who has taken clerical vows are given the robes of the Almoner, tasked with the important duties of giving alms and aid to the poor and lame, as well as efforts in proselytization

Politics

Vassals

Vassals, also known as Peers of the Realm are crucial members of the Principality. A peer swears undying fealty to their liege, the Prince. In exchange for their contributions to the Crown, the peer holds a Noble title, which results in them and their family to receive special privileges. The contributions of vassals ensure that the Principality runs smoothly. There are currently four direct vassals underneath the Prince.

Comital Peers

Viscomital Peers

Baronial Peers

  • House von Halsfield - Barony of Huvaard

Succession to the Throne

The Principality of Sedan follows the Agnatic Primogeniture succession law. This means that only males can inherit, with the oldest male child taking the throne. The current Heir-Assumptive is Peter de Joannes.

Culture

Religion

The official religion of Sedan is the Church of Canon. The Principality has been a devout believer in the faith for many years.

Language

The official language of Sedan is Sedanari, however Common is also frequently spoken throughout the land. Sedanari came into existence under Louis I wished to further establish Sedans culture.

Sovereigns of Sedan

The Prince of Sedan is the Head of State of the Principality and has absolute authority within the realm. They also hold the position of Chancellor and Proprietor of the Chapter of the Holy Goat, the Goats military force.

Name Portrait Birth
Parentage
Marriage(s)
Issue
Death Coat of Arms Title(s) Succession Right
Louis I
Louis Alexander de Joannes
LouisdeJoannes.png 1762,

Son of Robert I, Prince of Ponce
and Olivya de Kvasz

Catherine de Ravensburg

6 Children (Legitimate)
1 Child (Illegitimate)
Alive, resigned PrincipalityOfSedan.png Prince of Sedan, Chancellor and Proprietor of the Chapter of the Holy Goat Title Created

Descendant of Orenian Imperial Royalty
Alexander I
Alexander de Joannes
AlexanderPrinceOfSedan.jpg 1789,

Son of Louis I, Prince of Ponce
and Catherine de Ravensburg

Henrietta de Otistadt

1 Child
Deceased PrincipalityOfSedan.png Prince of Sedan, Chancellor and Proprietor of the Chapter of the Holy Goat Firstborn son of Louis I
Leopold I
Leopold de Joannes
Leopold de Joannes.png 1813,

Son of Alexander I, Prince of Ponce
and Henrietta de Otistadt

Unmarried Alive new sedan2 .png Prince of South Sedan, Chancellor and Proprietor of the Chapter of the Holy Goat Firstborn son of Alexander I