The Human Letter

[Knox213 10]

*Raises a hand motioning for Diedrik to be quiet for a moment*

 

"Tarus and Silverblade made their decisions, and they will die with it. They will seek to rejoin us and upon joining us slowly corrupt our loyal lords against us. I do not wish this, and neither would have Uncle-Siegmund. The rebellion is slowly loosing its support, along with its backing. Soon they'll essentially be nothing more than marauders and pests. Let them continue to thrive for power and offer false promises to their people, they will soon realize what they have gotten themselves into"

[Altiak 1648]

Baron William Dunham scoffs, snatching the letter from his fellow Decterum Marshal. The youth narrows his eyes, ripping apart the parchment. He retorts, his voice resounding throughout the stone confines of the keep, "Ah' agree. T'e migh' o' Oren, an' i's true sons, is unrelentin' an' undyin'. T'e rebels ough' tah' all be burned or 'ung, fe'r commitin' their crimes agains' t'e Creator an' 'umanity . T'e  other races canna'e be trusted, as mos' seek our downfall."

 

He pauses, his lips recoiling in vileness, "An' this lass seekin' tah' cooperate wit' us is probably some bloody elven WH*RE."

[Komodo 140]

Diedrik carefully responds to the king's words.

 

"Then by such logic we must hang all Adunians as well. And we must not stop until the Dwarven race is but ash. Niet, such logic is folly. Your uncle was not a senseless murderer. He was a statesman. We must bring Tarus to the bargaining table. Peace with victory Heinrik. Should we be victorious over these rebels, it will only serve to give them reason to raise their banners in another decade, during a time when we are in even greater strife. Niet, we must put an end to these old rivalries. Only then can Oren have time to rest and lick its wounds from being torn asunder for many long years. No matter your will, you cannot destroy the Tarus line, root and stem. They will always be a pain in your side until you reach an agreement with the traitors."

[Altiak 1648]

Baron William Dunham receives word seeking his audience with the king and Diedrik. Mounting his horse, he gallops to the capital, smiling thinly as he passes through the imposing walls.

 

He eases himself into a seat beside the two, gesturing politely, and allowing them to converse before perking upward, "Ye'r Majesty, if ah' may." 

 

Heinrik inclines his head in acknowledgement, motioning for him to proceed.

 

William rejoinders, his voice audible and steady, as he shifts his gaze wholly to Diedrik, "Wit' all due respec', m'lord, yew' wish tew' establish peace an' consolidatioin wit' duplicitous conspirators, those tha' accep' t'e aid o' any brigand, 'eretic, or deserter tha' they stumble upon. They're dishonorable, malicious scum, an' their reasons tah' wage war are LUDICROUS! Do yew' think they care o' t'e well-bein' o' Oren? Do yew' think there is no' doub' within their OWN ranks regardin' their own justifications fe'r betrayal? Their sole purpose is tew' merely SEIZE power. They lus' fe'r power an' defy t'e Creator, an' t'e rightful rulers o' Oren. If we offer 'em peace, do yew' no' comprehend tha' they'll continue calculatin' an' plottin' agains' t'e throne, an' commi' such foul treachery once more?

 

William's jaw tightens, and his voice booms, growing louder, and more vehement, "Yew' should be furious wit' these conspirators, tha' seek tew' demolish all ye'r family erected."

[Komodo 140]

Diedrik smirks, 

 

"I'm bargaining for peace at this point. A rebellion is still a war. It still has parleys and peace tables as any other. Although a rebellion also effects a very important part of a realm, even more so than other wars. It effects the people. We are attempting to convince the people whom to fight for. We are keeping the status quo, a sturdy Oren. However, we cannot pretend that inner strife does not shake our foundation. We must let the people know we are strong and just. Tarus seeks to kill us all.  We will give Tarus justice, but not mindless slaughter as they so desire. We may be willing to do deeds as terrible as these rebels, though the people must view us as the shining knights of Oren. Kill their follower's belief in them, and you kill their armies."

[Rivk Zavadsky 700]

*Rick also looks down, frowning* 

 

"Maybe if Anthos could reunite and make a second UAC, we would be blowing up the North, making it blaze with the fire of opur own..."

[Altiak 1648]

William Dunham knits his brows, retorting immediately, "Aye, we propose a treaty, an' le' t'e treasonous whores into our realm, only tah' be stabbed in t'e back years from now, whils' we're fightin' other threats. T'e PEOPLE need tah' be shown tha' we're robus' an' sturdy, indeed. 'owever, winnin' t'e war is a much more symbolic statement, than negotiatin' wit' those who betray US! There canna'e be such leniency an' mercy tew' enemies, especially ones tha' deceive us."

[Komodo 140]

Diedrik shrugs. 

 

"If you don't value my input, then I'll return to my swamp and be let alone. I sought to be a voice of reason, offering other ways to handle these rebels. I hope you do not put my head on a spike for dissenting. But enough of this. If we argue all night on how to deal with the Tarus, I will be dead by morning. Whether from restlessness or otherwise, I know not."

[Kralek 519]

Lord Marshal Walter Stafyr begins to speak to the King

 

"My King, for too long have we been at war. I must agree with Diedrik. If the rebels truly believe they are 'saviours' of Oren, let them redirect their arms and join us in the fight against the North. Maybe in that stead they will realize their mistake of judging us so hastily. Maybe then we shall defeat the Scourge in the North and finally be at rest. Though I cannot agree with the ideas of this letter, something similar to the Coalition that retook Greywynn years ago should be sought."

[lιoɴ 248]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.