Rebellious Ruin

[ARCHITECUS 4788]

Sun’s Smile, 1521

 

Franz Sarkozic passes through the gates of Felsen. Each step, he believes, is closer to his death.

 

Pacing, pacing across the gravel and cobblestones. His feet send cannon blasts to his head, punctuated by his thumping heart. His brain throbs. Closer, closer, he goes.

 

The drone of people surrounding him, he walks past labourers, craftsmen, merchants, idlers: all still living. They will stay so. Franz parts them as he walks. Death piercing through life, they make room for the corpse pacing, pacing.

 

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A stone hall contains three men, one is illuminated to an off-putting effect by the raging hearth, dents and mishealed bones of his skull create a monstrous image, the other sits calm, smiling politely. The third sits upright, his mannerisms stoic and solemn.

 

“Hail to you, Augustus, Guy.” He casts a distant stare across the table, his one, green eye shining brightly against his filthy, dark hair.
 
Augustus remains silent, sliding a parchment towards the other. Guy de Bar sits abreast him, his expression steely.
 
He looks it over slowly, sleepily, then nods. “There is nothing left. Have your way.”

 

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The Duchy of Adria hereby accepts the terms set forth by the Lord Marshal Augustus de Sola and Lord Chancellor Guy de Bar.

 

Execution of all Adrian leaders, landholders, and titleholders including minor nobles and mayors within Adria.

 

Surrendering of all Adrian lands, holdings, and titles.

     Duchy of Adria

          County of Novellen

               All baronies and claims of landed knights within

     County of Barrowyk

          All baronies and claims of landed knights within

     Any other lands, holdings, and titles within the Duchy of Adria, including bishophorics

 

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It is signed with a wavering hand,

Franz Sarkozic

[Arteh 1837]

 

 

Augustus de Sola rests in his seat, his arm planted firmly on the armrest as he eyes Franz Sarkozic with a disgusted glare. He examines over the treaty documents to ensure that Franz Sarkozic had signed the treaty.

 

"Take him away" Mutters Augustus de Sola as the bannerman of Augustus drag away surrendered 'Lord Paramount'

 

The War is Won.

[James 425]

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