Appeals For Peace, Among Other Things

[Coaster 2086]

Different letters are sent to each of the signatory nations of the West Atheran Treaty Organization, bearing the coat of arms of Akovia, and of House Vydra.

 

 

"To the Grand King of Urguan, and his loyal Thanes,

 

In this you should understand me, Grand King. Both of us recently have ascended to rule over our people, been given the indescribable burden and monumental task of leading the nation that we call home. Both of us understand the plights of our smallfolk, the intrigues of our Lords and allies, the crippling pain that strikes when tragedy befalls the country. It is for this reason that I so beg you, from one monarch to another, to consider making peace and ending this needless bloodshed between our people. I know you will at least think upon it, or I hope, for you are a King to a hardy and loyal folk who would follow you into the depths of the Nether and Hell; for you are a King that loves his followers and wish naught but the best for them. 

 

I must tell you that this war will never benefit your people. These "raiders" that you used as your call to war is a flimsy one, and I know you are aware of this. The Raevir people, and the miscreant vagabonds among them who might ever raid your lands make up the tiniest of percentages of citizens of Akovia. Regardless of this, I am aware that such behavior can never be tolerated, and if I had been formally approached with this issue - which I never was, I would have hunted these villains down and struck their heads from their shoulders personally. 

 

And so, Grand King, I make one final appeal - one last attempt at peace with you and yours. All I ask is that you bring together your Thanes and ask what the idea of a treaty brings to mind. Do but this for me, and I swear I shall right all the wrongs ever done upon the stalwart people of Urguan.

 

Signed,

Andrik Vydra, King of Akovia.

 

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"To the Rex of Krugmar, Champion and Protector of the War Nation,

 

Your decision to join against me perplexed me, I cannot deign to lie. Not one elven week before, my warriors assisted the orcish horde in war against the Kharajyr, a race of creatures against which I bear no ill willt. This I did, against my moral conscious and the advice of my councilors because I had given my word that I would assist the orcish people whenever possible. 

 

This "Krug IV" that you so fervently seek is not one of my subjects, nor under my protection. Your sacred axe of Krug that he carries has never been seen in my lands, and never been an item of interest to my administration. I ask you to remember when my people and yours fought together, and simply consider that peace with my alliance might be a better alternative to war. Of course, I will make every attempt to justify the crime that was committed against the interests of the orcs of the Uzg, and assist in any way should I be given the chance.

 

Signed,

Andrik Vydra, King of Akovia.

 

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"To the Heretic and False King, Arn of Aesterwald"

 

Heresy will never abide so long as I draw breath. It will never abide so long as my grand allies keep to the faith. It shall never, even as the realm is torn asunder by disaster, be allowed any rest, nor sanctuary, nor peace of mind until I have stricken every single speck of it's Godless presence from every corner of this realm. 

 

This schism was the gravest mistake you could have ever made, and these thrashings of your invading raiding parties are just the first signs of such. For you,"King" Arn, I have no offer of peace or reconciliation. Only one recommendation. Convert and surrender, and I may just grant you the blessing of a priest of the Canon before I remove your heretical, war mongering head.

 

Fear not, for I am not like you, and I do not assign the follies of the few to the masses. When I occupy your Keep, ending your line forever, I will be just and merciful to your blinded flock. 

 

Look to your people, Arn, and think of what pain and suffering you have wrought upon them. Think of this, and watch helplessly as I harry you and your army to the ends of the world.

 

I will never allow your ambitions of another Empire to come into fruition. 

 

Signed,

Andrik Vydra, King of Akovia. 

 

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"To Godfrey, Usurper of Petrus,

 

Convert and repent, and we shall see what we Lords of the Canon resolve as to your fate. 

Or do as you will, for your time and judgement will come regardless

 

Signed,

Andrik Vydra, King of Akovia.

[Archbishop 1784]

Do'Kreshal scowls at the news, after having been attacked by Akovians claiming to still be at war. He rushes off to prepare his weaponary to fight back againsts the apes which burnt his homeland.

[Galendar 631]

A man cloaked in golden robes hears of this being sent out, his hands clenching.

"Akovians were far better than I once thought."

[Ricky 321]

"You forgot those blighters squating on the Abbey of St Godwein!"

[Tirenas 677]

Uldar would nod, moving with due haste to gather the rest of the Council in order to discuss the matter.

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

"Looks like this King in Akovia wants to subdugate all of humanity under him....this will not bode well for those who don't want a foreign King over them." says Tokiomi while wondering Athera 

[Imam Faiz Kharadeen 3167]

"They win only a couple of street skirmishes and already they believe they have won this war. Who shall it be that will remind them of the amount of skirmishes they've lost within the last few saints weeks?" 

[Volker 61]

*Captain Volker sits among the council members of Petrus and leaders in the Mardonic League. He takes a final reading of the proposed appeals from Akovia before speaking . . .

 

"Perhaps this might work on the foolish and the short sighted. Perhaps presenting yourself in this manner will benefit you by striping your opposition of some soldiers. The simple gesture of being the first to offer peace is quite a powerful one indeed, giving yourself some sort of legitimacy in this as being the one to end it mercifully. Get real. If any were to accept these 'appeals' they would truly be beyond the measure of stupid. These empty words will hardly sway any loyal or intelligent members of the Mardonic League or otherwise. This is a ruse disguised as a call for peace that he has no actual intention of fulfilling for very long, just enough time to suit his desires.

 

He shirks responsibility for even a claimed small minority that engrienvenced the Dwarves and said he would punish them if he had been told. And yet they still run free and yet they still commit banditry with even better gear than before. He certainly knows about the situation now as he made direct reference to it in his appeal but alas nothing; Empty words.

 

And to the Orks, he denies the holding of a precious relic and has made no visible efforts to return it, only more removal of responsibility of his own shoulders. Making note that perhaps the Orcs even owe Akovia for helping them slay Kha beasts. Yet more empty words to de-escalate justified conflict.

 

The final appeals are literal nonsense with no other intent but to inspire anger. It is more than likely that Akovia and its leadership wouldn't give two shites about the faith if they had not one of their own running it; Sainting their own people, funneling countless minas in their pockets and supporting their interests. The boldness to even imply he has value or right to rule over a Horen. And finally perhaps the least empty of all words in this appeal, one can almost feel the Akovian Kings emotion as he slanders righteous cause and noble blood. At least there's that."

 

*Volker rolls his eyes before tossing the document to the center of the table, taking a seat.

[_Stigwig 1510]

Augustus hears of Captain Volker claiming to be in a meeting with the leaders of the Mardonic League and begins to chuckle, wondering how he is achieving such when the other two leaders of the League are loyal Canonists. 

[L0rdLawyer 2272]

Dunrid puts on his mask and draws his blade. He shifts back into the shadows. He speaks slowly, "Ya fight 'bout d'ese conflicts and employ da undead. I saw four mercenaries workin' for Akovia fightin' for a necromanca'."

[Hobolympic 1093]

"... So, where is tha offah ov peace? Wot imbecile 'finks 'e can convince tha' Dwarves tu cease foire, all tha' whoile promisin' death n' destruction to our brethren of our treaty? Too much dwarven blood 'as been spilled alreadeh, it would be dis'onourable tu let such a loss be in vain. 

 

Centuries ov Raevirian incest serves nae' place in dis world, dey are scum and should be treated as such. Nae' more shall we allow dis army ov bandits n' rogues tu enter our 'olds, n' slaughteh our people. Pull dem apart, limb from limb, n' feed em tu tha battle boars, eh fate wortheh ov their koind", Balek concludes. 

[Ser Paul Ryan 1139]

"... So, where is tha offah ov peace? Wot imbecile 'finks 'e can convince tha' Dwarves tu cease foire, all tha' whoile promisin' death n' destruction to our brethren of our treaty? Too much dwarven blood 'as been spilled alreadeh, it would be dis'onourable tu let such a loss be in vain. 

 

Centuries ov Raevirian incest serves nae' place in dis world, dey are scum and should be treated as such. Nae' more shall we allow dis army ov bandits n' rogues tu enter our 'olds, n' slaughteh our people. Pull dem apart, limb from limb, n' feed em tu tha battle boars, eh fate wortheh ov their koind", Balek concludes. 

"How's that working out for you, friend?" Says Ser Paul, shaking his head. 

[Fireheart 2777]

Franz stands on an overhang on Woldzmir looking across the the farm lands towards Montfort. The cold bites at his face in unison to the wind which lashes out causing his cape to wave backwards and pull on his neck. He mutters the words out as the wind carries them onward, "The days are numbered.. for either them.. or us.." his brown eyes squint as he looks against the wind and steps down from the ledge, walking back inward into the heart of Woldzmir.

[WickerandRun 9]

A young Knight, slides his gauntlet'd fingers slowly over a tiny stone urn.

 

"The Akovian King has offered a phenomenally forgiving rationale to both the Dwarves and the Orcs, yet they are blinded by some sort of self-induced rage. I can only wonder why the Pagan races are so eager to lick blood of their teeth, and throw their kinsman's lives away.

 

And while they cry and scream of the Raevir's historical slaughter of their people, I find their alliance to the first genocidal human King in decades to be of the utmost hypocrisy. Especially when you consider that Akovia's population is not by any means even a third Raevir."

 

The Knight turns to his left, nodding to Prince Otto Rovin, who only nods back.

 

"Perhaps you truly are the last great Rovin, my friend."

[Coaster 2086]

Receiving almost no word from any of his opponents, Andrik sighs and goes back to the business of defending his faith and people.