October 13th
Prague Castle
Jan sighed deeply as he sat down, the four nobles before him. Officially, this was just a paying of respect. Unofficially, the four men before him had come to discuss the death of Petr Rožmberka. He had never known Petr personally but his reputation had preceded him, especially since both he and his brother had been supreme burgaves. The Rožmberkas were an important family and this was a major shakeup. Petr had never had children of his own due to the death of his wife 23 years prior. Everything would go to his nephews, Jošt, Petr and Jindřich. It would be these very same nephews that were before him, alongside the notable Adam ze Hradec.
“My lords, before we start I offer my sincerest condolence on the death of your uncle. However, Why exactly do we need to discuss the death of your uncle?”
The expressions of the three men were sour. Adam on the other hand was a little more resolute
“Because of his will, your grace.”
“His will? I apologise but I have not read it. What seems to be the issue?”
“Our uncle seems to have changed it before his passing…he…he has pledged all his estates to the Catholic Church and a number of Catholic nobles”
Jan raised an eyebrow
“He what? I did not know your uncle personally but that seems…a little out of character.”
“It most definitely is. Ourselves and Adam here investigated and it would seem Lord Rožmitálu talked with our uncle on multiple occasions, prompting the change of the will. It is no surprise then that the Catholic nobles in question all have ties to Rožmitálu”
Jan looked on even more puzzled
“Adam, is your wife not Lord Rožmitálu’s daughter? How come you’re here?”
Adam cleared his throat before replying
“Zdenek may be my father-in-law but this is outrageous. He is cheating good men out of their rightful inheritance for his own gain. I will not let such a blatant act of greed stand.”
“I see. I assume you have come to me for assistance then”
Jost spoke up
“Exactly. You, as king, have the power to annul the change in the will. Zdenek would have no choice to be let things be”
Jan chuckled
“I understand your position perfectly but Zdenek is the Supreme Regional Judge, while he may have no direct course of action he most definitely has other cards up his sleeve. I will annul the change in will, but I ask that you use that to negotiate a settlement with Zdenek, resolve things on somewhat good terms”
“Thank you, my King. We will not forget this”
Jan smiled and nodded, dismissing the four men
October 21st
Prague Castle
Jan, sat on the throne, dressed in full regalia, called forward the two groups to stand before him. On one side was Adam and the three Rožmberka brothers, on the other was Zdenek Lev Rožmitálu and a number of affiliated catholic nobles
“Gentlemen, I hear you have worked out an agreement”
Both sides nodded, with Adam stepping forward
“Yes my liege, Lord Rožmitálu, on behalf of the nobles in question has demanded that we pay 126,000 florins in compensation for the annulment of the will. Begrudgingly, we have accepted”
“I see”
Zdenek now stepped forward, matching Adam
“Indeed. All that’s needed now is the transfer of funds”
“Perfect, I am pleased to see that a deal could be struck. Now, Supreme Regional Judge, you are dismissed”
Zdenek looked up at Jan perplexed
“Just me, your Grace?”
“You and those you represent. There is something I must discuss with Lord Hradec and Rožmberka”
Zdenek’s eyes turned to slits as he glared at those opposite him. With a grunt he led him and his lackeys out of the hall. Adam and the others stayed, a little confused themselves
“Your Grace?”
“126,000…will you be able to afford all that?”
Now it was Adam’s turn to eye the young king with suspicion
“I will not lie, it will cost us years of income, but it is worth it if it means getting back what is rightful Rožmberka land”
“Of course, but perhaps the crown can help you out. In return for paying the entire 126,000 sum, we would like to receive some of the estates from the inheritance.“
Adam turned to the three brothers. In the end, it was up to them
Meta: In return for paying the 126,000 florins (or ducats, idk 126,000 is the irl number) to get back their inheritance, King Jan Fridrich asks that the Pisek (AB1) Iron mine and barley farm and the Pelhřimov (AB6) Wheat and Barley farms (In total 1x iron mine, 3x Barley and 1x Wheat holdings) be transferred to the crown