Abbey of Morimond
Fourth daughter of Cîteaux situated in Champagne, Diocese of Langres, France; was founded in 1115 by Odelric d' Aigremont and his wife, Adeline de Choiseul. Arnold, its first abbot, a member of one of the noblest families of Germany was for many years considered as one of the columns of the Cistercian Order. Thanks to his zeal and influence, Morimond took on a rapid growth; numerous colonies therefrom established themselves in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, and the Island of Cyprus. Amongst the most celebrated foundations were Ebrach (1126) the most flourishing in Germany; Holy Cross (1134), the glory of the Order in Austria; Aiguebelle (1137), in France which the Reformed Cistercians have now resuscitated from its ruins. This extension was so prodigious that toward the end of the eighteenth century Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries for both sexes. Briefs from various popes placed the principal Military Orders of Spain under the spiritual jurisdiction of the Abbot of Morimond: the Order of Calatrava (1187); of Alcantara (1214); the Militia of Christ, in Portugal (1319), and later on those of St. Maurice and St.Lazarus in Savoy.
Citeaux and her daughters
Morimond had sheltered a great number of religious, renowned both for sanctity and science. The abbatial chair was often filled by abbots whose names are yet celebrated, to whom kings and emperors had confided tasks of the most delicate importance, and whom the popes had honoured with their confidence. A large number of bishops and several cardinals were given to the Church by Morimond, and Benedict XII, before his election, was a monk of affiliation of this abbey. Of the magnificent buildings that formed the abbey and its church, so remarkable for architectural beauty and the richness of ornamentation.
From the Catholic Encyclopedia
Charles, Abbot of Morimond
Here, in Morimond, live couple dozens of Cistercian monks who, among many other deeds, are restlessly working hard to preserve in memory the happenings around them. Upon the request coming from the Landlords all over Europe, they are to preserve written proofs of treaties, agreements and contracts. Their abbot, Charles de Morimond, is an old, stiff man who hates all irregularities and rule-breakers to the bone. Nobody, from simple clerk to Royal Chancellor, can expect mercy from him if it comes to recording the past events.
Sending a treaty to be archived and remembered for years to come is remarkably easy. First, few words about writing a perfectly prepared treaty.
As a perfect example we shall use Blade!’s, some great work here. However, please DO not use quote tag in the fist post because it prohibits other signatories from quoting your work in the Nat Stats.
1383 - Granadan Recognition of Trastamara Suzeranity over Iberia [Here you see the year and name of the treaty]
Let it be known, that Emir Muhammad V al-Gani de Granada recognizes the order of Iberia, and in doing so submits to the Throne of Castilla y Léon in name and act, trusting it to defend Iberia and maintain the status quo.
In accordance:
I. Castilla y Léon will send its might to quash opposition to the Emir and his heirs, and turn over to Granada all potential usurpers. Namely, but not limited to, one Head of the House al-Cordobi.
II. At such time that order is settled in Granada, and the luxury of attention has come to King Juan, a conclave will be held in Madrid, where Granada will be annointed into the Kingdom as a subsidary, and tributes of peace will be re-established. As a requirement military alliances with other Christian states must be terminated.
III. Granada will allow agents of Avignon to travel throughout its land to establish a Diocese of Grenada to cater to the Christians established there, and will banish agents of the false Pope in Rome.
IV. Granada will resume payments of Tribute to Madrid, exceptin as pertains to the next clause.
V. As a sign of trust, loyalty, and an understanding of superior claims, Granada will yield up its present possesory interests, claims, and holdings in the Balaeres to Castilla y Léon. This will count as 10 years of tribute, forwarded until 1393.
VI. Granada will maintain soveriginity over its taxes, tariffs, trade, borders, currency, faith, etc.
VII. King Juan will regard the Kingdom of Granada as a fief, bound to protect and foster it, so long as Emir Muhammad V and his heirs remain loyal, obediant to King Juan and his Heirs.
So signed:
~Juan Trastamara I, by God's Grace King of Castille, Toledo, Leon, Galacia, Seville, Cordoba, Murica, Mallorca, Emperor of Granada, et cetera, and Servant of the Catholic Church
xJuan Trastamara
~Emir Muhammad V al-Gani, King of Granada, Lord of the Iberean Moors, & Loyal Retainer of the Supremacy of Juan Trastamara I
x___________________ [The signatories of the treaty can be identified here easily.]
Mechanical Effects:
~Granada becomes vassal of Castille (Alliance, RoP for Castille, Cancelation of other alliances)
~Castille barred from asking for Tribute for 10 years
~Balaeres ceded to Castille
RP Effects:
~Expulsion of Rome pope agents
~Castille to send troops to Granada to solidify Emir's rule
~Castille to turn over usurpers living in Castille
~Castille to host reception for Granada with ceremony in Madrid when situation in granada solidified, and integrate relations across the penninsula to maintain the status quo. [The realms involved, mechanical and RP (Role-Play) effects are mentioned here.]
So you have a perfectly prepared treaty, congrats. Alas, there is still some work to be done in order to have it work it mechanically. Now all you need to do is to have it posted in the Nat Stats thread.
In order to have the treaty working the signatories of the treaty have to confirm it as well. They can do it by quoting the subject post, and writing their confirmation (like: “In the name of King of Poland I hereby confirm this treaty and all mechanical and/or RP effects coming out of it.”)
EDITING and DELATING posts in the Nat Stats is NOT PERMITTED (unless it's a minor spelling edit and the reason for editing is given) and shall be hunted down without mercy, those guilty will be punished accordingly. Think twice before posting anything there or confirming anything.
It is advised not to post any treaties, just in case, hoping that the other side will confirm it. Do some negotiation first and post the treaty if you are 90% sure that it will be accepted. (this is to avoid unnecessary posts in the Nat Stats) Treaties and agreements coming literarily out of nowhere, i.e. without relevant Role-Play is also prohibited and will be punished as well.
After doing everything as it was described here, there is one last thing to do. You need to ensure that the monks of Morimond will record the treaty (otherwise it will also be considered invalid). To do so, you need to post sufficient information in their Abbey, either by posting the whole of the treaty or providing the link to it; same applies to confirmations (providing links to confirmations are more than enough).
That is all sir. We thank you for cooperation and wish you a fine day.
Special mention and thanks to Busterbunny, the original creator of Abbey of Morimond who did excellent job in gathering bits and scraps of knowledge in the old game.
Abbey of Morimond
Morimondus. Mori Mundo or die to the world
The entrance to the abbey
Morimondus. Mori Mundo or die to the world
The entrance to the abbey
Fourth daughter of Cîteaux situated in Champagne, Diocese of Langres, France; was founded in 1115 by Odelric d' Aigremont and his wife, Adeline de Choiseul. Arnold, its first abbot, a member of one of the noblest families of Germany was for many years considered as one of the columns of the Cistercian Order. Thanks to his zeal and influence, Morimond took on a rapid growth; numerous colonies therefrom established themselves in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, and the Island of Cyprus. Amongst the most celebrated foundations were Ebrach (1126) the most flourishing in Germany; Holy Cross (1134), the glory of the Order in Austria; Aiguebelle (1137), in France which the Reformed Cistercians have now resuscitated from its ruins. This extension was so prodigious that toward the end of the eighteenth century Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries for both sexes. Briefs from various popes placed the principal Military Orders of Spain under the spiritual jurisdiction of the Abbot of Morimond: the Order of Calatrava (1187); of Alcantara (1214); the Militia of Christ, in Portugal (1319), and later on those of St. Maurice and St.Lazarus in Savoy.
Citeaux and her daughters
Morimond had sheltered a great number of religious, renowned both for sanctity and science. The abbatial chair was often filled by abbots whose names are yet celebrated, to whom kings and emperors had confided tasks of the most delicate importance, and whom the popes had honoured with their confidence. A large number of bishops and several cardinals were given to the Church by Morimond, and Benedict XII, before his election, was a monk of affiliation of this abbey. Of the magnificent buildings that formed the abbey and its church, so remarkable for architectural beauty and the richness of ornamentation.
From the Catholic Encyclopedia
Charles, Abbot of Morimond
Here, in Morimond, live couple dozens of Cistercian monks who, among many other deeds, are restlessly working hard to preserve in memory the happenings around them. Upon the request coming from the Landlords all over Europe, they are to preserve written proofs of treaties, agreements and contracts. Their abbot, Charles de Morimond, is an old, stiff man who hates all irregularities and rule-breakers to the bone. Nobody, from simple clerk to Royal Chancellor, can expect mercy from him if it comes to recording the past events.
One of the monks explains briefly. “The treaties of the Blessed Christian Kings of Europe, and beyond the schismatic and heathen lands are all directed here, where the monks of Morimond preserve them. As you can see, they are busy, and you better not disturb them for too long.
The different treaties are listed by dates from this side of the library to that other side. But the monks also keep a registry of each realms, even dead ones, in these books at the front. So you can look for them by date, or by lands.
The rules are simple, please follow them for your own and our leisure."
The different treaties are listed by dates from this side of the library to that other side. But the monks also keep a registry of each realms, even dead ones, in these books at the front. So you can look for them by date, or by lands.
The rules are simple, please follow them for your own and our leisure."
Rules of the Monks of Morimond
Sending a treaty to be archived and remembered for years to come is remarkably easy. First, few words about writing a perfectly prepared treaty.
Primo - Indicate the year of the treaty, and also the time of the year. This allows for the Monks to manage the treaties in order of dates.
Secundo - Clearly state the title of the treaty.
Tertio - Identify the realms involved. The Monks are not-quite-in-touch with the outside influences, so they won't know who the "Holy Alliance of Pious Countries who Fight for Good and Justice" is if you don't tell them who it is specifically.
Quarto – Identify the signatories of the treaty (and/or in whose name are they signing the treaty).
Quinto – List the mechanical and non-mechanical effects of the treaty.
Sexto – Naturally, not all treaties are to long for eternity. Please mark for how long the agreement is going to last, write when (date and season/month) the said treaty is going to expire!
Secundo - Clearly state the title of the treaty.
Tertio - Identify the realms involved. The Monks are not-quite-in-touch with the outside influences, so they won't know who the "Holy Alliance of Pious Countries who Fight for Good and Justice" is if you don't tell them who it is specifically.
Quarto – Identify the signatories of the treaty (and/or in whose name are they signing the treaty).
Quinto – List the mechanical and non-mechanical effects of the treaty.
Sexto – Naturally, not all treaties are to long for eternity. Please mark for how long the agreement is going to last, write when (date and season/month) the said treaty is going to expire!
As a perfect example we shall use Blade!’s, some great work here. However, please DO not use quote tag in the fist post because it prohibits other signatories from quoting your work in the Nat Stats.
1383 - Granadan Recognition of Trastamara Suzeranity over Iberia [Here you see the year and name of the treaty]
Let it be known, that Emir Muhammad V al-Gani de Granada recognizes the order of Iberia, and in doing so submits to the Throne of Castilla y Léon in name and act, trusting it to defend Iberia and maintain the status quo.
In accordance:
I. Castilla y Léon will send its might to quash opposition to the Emir and his heirs, and turn over to Granada all potential usurpers. Namely, but not limited to, one Head of the House al-Cordobi.
II. At such time that order is settled in Granada, and the luxury of attention has come to King Juan, a conclave will be held in Madrid, where Granada will be annointed into the Kingdom as a subsidary, and tributes of peace will be re-established. As a requirement military alliances with other Christian states must be terminated.
III. Granada will allow agents of Avignon to travel throughout its land to establish a Diocese of Grenada to cater to the Christians established there, and will banish agents of the false Pope in Rome.
IV. Granada will resume payments of Tribute to Madrid, exceptin as pertains to the next clause.
V. As a sign of trust, loyalty, and an understanding of superior claims, Granada will yield up its present possesory interests, claims, and holdings in the Balaeres to Castilla y Léon. This will count as 10 years of tribute, forwarded until 1393.
VI. Granada will maintain soveriginity over its taxes, tariffs, trade, borders, currency, faith, etc.
VII. King Juan will regard the Kingdom of Granada as a fief, bound to protect and foster it, so long as Emir Muhammad V and his heirs remain loyal, obediant to King Juan and his Heirs.
So signed:
~Juan Trastamara I, by God's Grace King of Castille, Toledo, Leon, Galacia, Seville, Cordoba, Murica, Mallorca, Emperor of Granada, et cetera, and Servant of the Catholic Church
xJuan Trastamara
~Emir Muhammad V al-Gani, King of Granada, Lord of the Iberean Moors, & Loyal Retainer of the Supremacy of Juan Trastamara I
x___________________ [The signatories of the treaty can be identified here easily.]
Mechanical Effects:
~Granada becomes vassal of Castille (Alliance, RoP for Castille, Cancelation of other alliances)
~Castille barred from asking for Tribute for 10 years
~Balaeres ceded to Castille
RP Effects:
~Expulsion of Rome pope agents
~Castille to send troops to Granada to solidify Emir's rule
~Castille to turn over usurpers living in Castille
~Castille to host reception for Granada with ceremony in Madrid when situation in granada solidified, and integrate relations across the penninsula to maintain the status quo. [The realms involved, mechanical and RP (Role-Play) effects are mentioned here.]
So you have a perfectly prepared treaty, congrats. Alas, there is still some work to be done in order to have it work it mechanically. Now all you need to do is to have it posted in the Nat Stats thread.
In order to have the treaty working the signatories of the treaty have to confirm it as well. They can do it by quoting the subject post, and writing their confirmation (like: “In the name of King of Poland I hereby confirm this treaty and all mechanical and/or RP effects coming out of it.”)
EDITING and DELATING posts in the Nat Stats is NOT PERMITTED (unless it's a minor spelling edit and the reason for editing is given) and shall be hunted down without mercy, those guilty will be punished accordingly. Think twice before posting anything there or confirming anything.
It is advised not to post any treaties, just in case, hoping that the other side will confirm it. Do some negotiation first and post the treaty if you are 90% sure that it will be accepted. (this is to avoid unnecessary posts in the Nat Stats) Treaties and agreements coming literarily out of nowhere, i.e. without relevant Role-Play is also prohibited and will be punished as well.
After doing everything as it was described here, there is one last thing to do. You need to ensure that the monks of Morimond will record the treaty (otherwise it will also be considered invalid). To do so, you need to post sufficient information in their Abbey, either by posting the whole of the treaty or providing the link to it; same applies to confirmations (providing links to confirmations are more than enough).
That is all sir. We thank you for cooperation and wish you a fine day.
Special mention and thanks to Busterbunny, the original creator of Abbey of Morimond who did excellent job in gathering bits and scraps of knowledge in the old game.
