The man had been holding the measuring tape around Dietrich's head for a while now before moving on to measure that of Albrecht.

''Is all of this really necessary? Why not make it perfectly round and use a padcoif to fill up the difference like they do with the reichskrone?''

''Because that is unfashionable, my lord. And because we know how to make and modify crowns that fit around the head these days. Now if you would just sit still.''

The exact span of the band upon which the crown would be based would need to be tight enough for it to rest upon your head, low enough that it doesn't fall off, and high enough that it doesn't come in front of your eyes.

It has been about two months since the heralds formally announced the creation of the Kingdom of Greifswald; the first recognition of it was by the church, then by the Mozolavians, and then by a set of Dwarven, Elven and other non-human states which typically don't deal with human politics. Safe to say, the reaction to the news has been treated as a fait accompli. Albrecht had taken control of Ulrichsburg, and with it came some set of armour the order couldn't take with them as they left, but the greatest weapon of them all had been removed, in particular by a set of white- and black-clad inquisitors, monks, and mages who had made certain the stuff would be taken somewhere safe.

The proclamation of Father as Dietrich I, König von Greifswald, Prauthen, und der Vollingsche Mark, was one thing; the other one is to have him formally coroneted in a church or cathedral of one's own choosing because it is a new kingdom, and no laws have been laid for how or when a coronation should be conducted. It is, of course, possible to crown him today, but that would mean there would be no place for celebration or decorations whatsoever. Mother had already sent out the servant to buy up every pig, cow and chicken for the celebration, as well as commissioning a set of pennants in two variants: red and white for Greifswald and blue and white for the house of Adlershorst.

There is still much to be done: invitations have to be sent, pastries and other treats ordered, and musicians and other entertainment to be hired. But above all, you must choose a place to be coroneted. Unfortunately, Rittersbach Cathedral isn't ready, nor is it consecrated for use. That leaves you with some other options.

>The Alte Kirche in Rittersbach
>The Dom zu Libau
>The chapel of the Albrechtsburg
>The St. Ulrich's in Ulrichburg