The Death of A King

[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska 3491]

 

4th of the Deep Cold 1582

 

The disease ridden and dangerous Orcish jungles gave Andrik little issue, from campaigning to the south to being dispatched in the west to deal with the rebellious High Elves. Andrik found no issue slaying the enemies of the Empire, yes he was a prince, but he enjoyed being a soldier.

 

One of his men caught a deer the night before, providing the meat they are now eating for breakfast. Roasted venison was some of his favorite, he had not eaten meat for a few days since they were patrolling far from any official settlements. One of his scouts would shout “Rider!”, all the soldiers quickly would gather their arms, and the prince no different. A man adorned with a second Legion uniform carrying a letter. “Lord Barbanov?” the rider would call out, presenting a letter with the wax seal of house Barbanov.

 

 

Andrik would take the letter, his natural grimace not leaving his face. As he began to read it.

 

“Lord Barbanov,

 

Your father has passed away in his sleep, the diseases that he has been fighting him have finally overtaken him. By all accounts, he died peacefully in his sleep. Attached to this are his last words.

-Rick

 

Beneath the official writing would have a small paragraph, hand written obviously by Petyr Barbanov.

 

Andrik, my son, I am sorry to not hold this Kingdom longer for you. I do not look forward to making you endure the stresses of leadership, but I know are ready for it. You will be a great king my son, perhaps the greatest Haense has seen. Protect your sisters, protect your brothers, and greatest of all, protect your people as no one else will.”

 

-Your Father, Petyr Barbanov

 

Upon finishing reading the letter, a sharp sigh would be emitted. Andrik rolls the message, waving away the messenger. He’d gesture over for his Decurion, ordering the Legionaries present to prepare to dismantle camp and return back to Haense. After the order being dispatched, Andrik found himself alone, contemplating on the news of he had just received, his frown deepening. Wincing briefly, Andrik would recall himself, resuming his natural scowl, marching back to his Legionaries the trip back to Haense would be long and cold.

 

A rider atop a black horse, adorned in dark armor. To the many houses of Haense and the Imperial Palace. From the rocky coast of Vasililand to the tall forests of Turov the rider would stop, giving messages with the wax seal of the Kingdom of Haense.

 

Personal Letters:

 

The Letter to his Imperial Majesty

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Your Imperial Majesty, we regret to inform you of the passing of his Majesty King Barbanov. He personally insured a letter would be sent to you to inform you of his death. By all accounts he declared you a good man and a true leader of the Orenian people. He was happy to see you grow into the man who brought the Empire from its sad state into the golden age of Pax Orenia today. He is said to regret not visiting the south one more time to enjoy a feast with you before his passing. A personal letter is also attached to this document.

 

Beneath the official writing would have a small paragraph, hand written obviously by Petyr Barbanov.

 

“Dear Imperial Majesty,

 

I am happy to have served Oren under your leadership. I remember the days of your father’s rule, it was chaotic and weak, however you are unlike him. You were the strongest Emperor I have had the pleasure of meeting, my only regret regarding this empire is not being able to serve it and you longer. I ask you, as one last promise to watch my son, he is a good honest man, albeit hot headed, but he just needs guidance as all young men do and as I spent time with you, I implore you to spend time with him.

 

-His Majesty Petyr Barbanov

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Letter to House Amador

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Lord Amador, we regret to inform you of the passing of his Majesty Petyr Barbanov. By all accounts he passed peacefully in his sleep. He was grateful to have your leadership in his kingdom and wishes your house health and prosperity. His son Andrik Barbanov will now inherit all of his titles. He wished for you to serve his son loyally as you did him.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

 

The Letter to House Baruch

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Lord Baruch, we regret to inform you of the passing of his Majesty Petyr Barbanov. Before he passed he wished your pious house well and that the Creator would protect you from sickness and provide you with good catches. Even in the Seven Skies he will boast of the mighty whale the Baruch men caught. His son, Andrik Barbanov will inherit all of his titles and he implores you to serve him loyally like you did him.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Letter to House Brawm

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Sir Brawm, your service to the Kingdom will forever be appreciated, his majesty stated that one of his regrets was to not see your house continue to grow. His son, Andrik Barbanov will inherit all of his titles, he implores you to serve him loyally like you did him.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

 

The Letter to House Gottwald

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Sir Gottwald, your people of the forest are incredible builders from what I hear. I regret never being able to see the manor constructed in the Saint’s wood, I am sure it was a sight to be seen.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

The Letter to Julia

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“Dear Julia,

 

You have become a beautiful young lady, with quite the personality, there is not much I can say other then I regret not being a better father but my illness was too much. If this letter was given to you, I have most likely passed away. Please watch your sister and your brothers, you may be hard headed but you do not let people use you, make sure they do not use your siblings either.

-Your Father Petyr”

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

The Letter to House Kovachev

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Lord Kovachev, you have proven to be just as great as your father, Turov has grown powerful under your ruling and the whole Kingdom has benefited from it. I am proud to call you my vassal and friend. My son Andrik will inherit all of my titles, I implore you to serve him like you did me.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

The Letter to Karl

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“Dear Karl Sigmar,

 

Oh my son, you are the most like me. Strong and proud of your Highlander roots, I am happy to call you my son. However do not fight too much with your brother, he will be your king and your brother. Sometimes you will disagree but serve him loyally as family comes before titles. I wish I could have been a better father, taught you how to sword fight and all of that, but my illness was too much. I hope, somehow you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

The Letter to the Pontiff

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"Your Holiness,

 

I regret to inform you that his Majesty Petyr Barbanov has passed away in his sleep. By all accounts it was peaceful. He wished to thank you for his coronation many years prior and that with your approval you would crown his son. “

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

The Letter to House Ruthern

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Lord Ruthern, ruler of the pass and bulwark of Haense, thank you for your loyal service to the Kingdom, I am eternally grateful for your help in making Haense powerful. My son will be inheriting all of my titles, I implore you to show him loyalty like you showed me.

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

The letter to Tatiana

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“Dear Tatiana,

 

If you are reading this, I have most likely passed away. My greatest regret in this world was not being a better father to you and your siblings. I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive my absence as I was too sick to do my duty. If you cannot forgive me I will understand, but I want you to know I loved you and you were always on my mind.”

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

The Letter to House Vanir

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Lord Vanir, I hear you are sick too, how are we both like this old friend? I remember flushing out the Staunton dogs together, fighting alongside each other as men in arms, but now, two fragile old men with rarely a breath left. Either way, I am happy to have helped you get your home back, I am happy that we got to form Haense together. I will see you in the Seven Skies, Fiske.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

The Letter to House Vyronov

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Lord Vyronov, I had some ale from your farms last week, the sweetest I have ever tasted. I am happy to have had you as a vassal of Haense, your farms feed the whole north, how you grow things in this cold forsaken world I will never understand but you alongside of the rest of us helped grow Haense I am happy to have had you as my vassal. My son, Andrik will be inheriting all of my titles, I implore you to show him the same loyalty you did me.

 

His Majesty the King Peter I of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

Has passed in his sleep, the late King is now dead, his oldest son Andrew Barbanov is due to inherit of his titles.

 

The King is dead, long live the King;

 

His Majesty the King Andrew II of Hanseti and Ruska, the Ever Loyal Subject of His Imperial Majesty, Grand Prince of the Raev, Duke of Carnatia, Karovia, Krajia, Courland, and Akovia, Marquis of Vanderfell, Count of Siegrad, Ayr, Kavat, Torun, and Kaunas, Lord of St. Karlsburg, Protector of the Highlanders.

 

 

[HurferDurfer1 2979]

A very old and loyal man mourns the death of a Crow.

[Thatpyrodude 2008]

Bradshaw pours his ale onto the floor as a sigh escapes his lips 

"Oren lost a good man today."

[PraiseTheLord 868]

The Red Wargoth sits in his rugged wooden chair, many might think he would be happy of his death, but he bangs his fist on the Table infront of him.

"Zkah! Anuddah Ztruhng figuhre gohz Flahtz. Hih hahz beehn unbrokehn, Gug'ye, Hozh kihng."

[floop 147]

Alister would light a candle and set it at the steps of the keep of Saint Karlsburg. He says a small prayer for his king, paying his respects.

 

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[Guest]

Andre bows his head in remembrance of Petyr. 

[Ethan the epic 115]

*John lacer raises his glass for the dead King. "Good luck in the seven skies."

[mmat 7460]

Draken sends note with his condolences. :[[

[lawnmowerman 3040]

 

 

The dour count of Dyfne, Vitallius, remained in his fortress, raised on the horse-shoe shaped isle outside Johannesburg. As the doleful news struck him, his lips curved down into a taut scowl, nose scrunching after. He picked up a quill, dipped it in ink and flattened out a piece of parchment, scribbling down his condolences to the new King in the North, Andrik, and the House of Barbanov.

 

Promptly after it was sent, he'd retrieve a cross-bow and bolts, heading out to the conquered orcish jungles to butcher the near-extinct race to cope with the impactful loss.

[Stump 709]

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A scream echoes out into the halls of Haense's snow-blanketed castle during the early morning, the usually undisturbed peace a deafening nightmare for the youngest daughter to the late King Barbanov.

 

Woken by the commotion and a banging on her door from one of her numerous siblings, Tatiana stood there still in her sleeping gown. Her head swam, and she tried to recall if she had said goodnight to him- Had she? What if she'd forgotten?

There was no way for the girl to focus, her face felt hot and her throat tightened, a deep, choking dread. It was all she could do to wail, on her own at first, until she felt arms around her. Was it her sister? She couldn't quite remember, and the words of consolation failed to reach her.

 

As soon as she could talk Tatiana Barbanov had fussed and worried over her father, sticking by his side when he was on his feet, and bidding him greetings and partings all the days when he wasn't. Perhaps a part of her knew it was inevitable that he wouldn't be fit to last like this forever, though she denied it so.

Now it had finally come to pass, her world shattered, and she was an orphan.

[KIIWIKILLA 342]

The young Lord Baruch and his brother, Harold, hear of the tragic news brought by the royal messenger. A water haze blurs Eirik's vision; his eyes filling with tears. "It was expected, Eirik." His brother had told him, but the knowledge in Eirik's mind was overshadowed by the hope of his liege's recovery. The late King Petyr had helped the Baruch twins through their youth in Axios, and the pair thrived as a consequence of his intervention. Both Harold and Eirik had loved their liege like a father; this news bringing back memories of their actual father's departure from the world in Vailor. "We should go to Saint Karlsburg and reaffirm our vows to King Andrik." The pair moved silently to their chambers, collecting the relevant items for their short, but painful journey to seat of their much loved late Lord.

[InfamousGerman 1553]

Fiske, now beset by delirium stared lazily up towards the ceiling as his wife read him the news and King Petyr's letter. A quick gasp escaped his lips before he fell back into sleep.

 

"Petyr.."

[TankM1A2 840]

"Rest easily." Nikolaj would remove his helm, setting it at his side as he dipped his head to pay his respects.

[Heff 2460]

Gregory Nathan-Anthony Sorenus August von Heff, fat historian and scribe, marks down King Peter I in his book. 

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

"Perhaps the Orcish Jungles were more fatal than the actual Orcs. Hm." Ser Rakim flips through the pages of a leather bound book bearing a red lorraine cross on its cover until finally stopping at a particular page. "Through the destruction of thy enemies, thee will gain salvation. This is GOD’s plan. Or somethin' like that.." Ser Rakim sighs as he closes the book before tracing the lorraine cross upon his chest.