Decree regarding the passing of Akçay Osman

The Decree regarding the passing of Akçay Osman (1684:004-M), issued by Regent Áþamé Issèla Mari Vāstra, occurred upon the death of Akçay Osman, Lord of Szintakuszima (1578–1684). It appointed his successor to the Greater Frenzy (his grandson, Dr Tanaydin Osman-Kubilay), while his eldest son was given the lordship of Mandible Hill. Under a deal with the government of Whales, Osman's heirs could not inherit his lordship, as it was given to the principality.

DECREE: REGARDING THE PASSING OF AKÇAY OSMAN

(1688:004-M)

His Grace expresses deepest condolences to the family of Sir Akçay Osman (Aktschai Osman Ritter von Walstaat; 鯨國のおすまん＝あくちゃい氏 Kujiraguni no Osman Akuchai-shi), Knight of the Principality, former Lord of Shintakushima, on his passing from the surly bonds of Earth at the age of one hundred and six.

It is therefore decreed that all flags in the Principality of Whales shall fly at half-mast for fourteen days in remembrance of the great elder statesman.

It is further decreed that all descendants of the late Mr. Osman shall bear the nobiliary particle von Szintakuszima.

Appointed to the resultant vacancy in the Greater Frenzy, Dr. Tanaydin Osman-Kubilay von Szintakuszima.

Appointed as Herr von Kinnladehügel (Gakkotsudzuka-no-kō), Mr. Timur Osman von Szintakuszima.

Done at the Court of the Whales, this ninth day of Friedeber in the year 1688.

/s/ A. I. M. V.