Declaration Of Lotharingian Independence, 1593

[Babadooks 566]

 

“Dark days loom over the land of Axios, but bright men lead the way for those who would otherwise be lost.” - Jacques d’Amaury on The Lotharingian Rejection, 1593.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WflkuBweSYo

Lotharingian men swearing an Oath of Fealty to Archduke John d’Amaury during the campaigns for Metz.

 

Missives are sent across the Isle of Tahn, bore by men in yellow and gold dress. Attached to doors, handed to passersby, the message is made largely available to all, reading as follows:

 

A blanket of dread covers my land during this coming winter, and it is laid by Oren. Not a single man of good sense accepts it lying down though, as we cast it off and seek our freedom.

 

Lorraine has served the Orenian people faithfully since the Reformed Kingdom of Oren under Savoy, our history proud and powerful. We, the cousins of Horen, laid the foundations of the strong Empire we bear witness to today. But the relation seems to mean little these days; without so much as a letter, Philip had sent a knight named Otto to take an Archduke’s place; to take a d’Amaury’s place.

 

What possessed the privy persons of Oren to act against us so quickly, and why we now have to realize we were not among them is both a mystery and point of pain for us. We allowed the Empire its final decision on Lotharingian matters; that of which side we fight for.

 

And while Horen’s cause be for treachery and disloyalty to her vassals, our paths must diverge.

 

Without time to grieve the divorce, we are pitted against Imperial invaders in the city of Metz, who arrived without welcome or warning. I think it is telling why there is a rebellion in the first place, seeing the central authority impose itself on her vassals as it has. Though we may have been unfairly struck as a friend of Oren, the fight will continue with nothing but animosity.

 

Perhaps it is Ser Otto’s ambitions that saw the act transpire, but my heart is heavy with doubt. Such a disrespectful display, hot on the heels of the tensions that led to the disenfranchisement of Savoy, leaves the only honourable option left be to fight.

 

Our focus is now solely on the health of Lorraine. We choose to be our own masters, so that we may not again have to suffer abuse beyond our control, and in this, we declare The Archduchy of Lorraine as independent, and I affirm the motions of my uncle. Too craven was the Empire to even declare this war, but as a people who are propped up by a spine and not lies or robbery, it is my duty to assure all of the situation at hand:

 

The Archduchy of Lorraine is to be established, and the Holy Orenian Empire is to know its wrath on the battlefield. The sons of Augustus set themselves against the children of Horen in war.

 

Signed,

Archduke John d’Amaury of Lorraine

[ACU20 567]

"Ave Lorraine, Ave d'Amaury. Ave Pasnia! Down with the imperial oppressors!" - Patrek exclaims proudly

[Whiplash 466]

Viktor Clarke sits alone, against a wall within the keep of Ostwick, preparing for the coming storm with a frown. "When will this be over?"

[chaotikal 2392]

"The Order follows the true Archduke of Lorraine, and not some fat despot with airs of treachery. My house and my order follow John D'amaury, Long may he reign." Exclaims Tyrras var Emrys, holding close to the Archduke along a garrison of men donning the white and gold tabard.

[Reno 239]

Ramsey Stafford smiles

[6xdestroyer 1610]

One would be left to wonder how such can be published from within the confines of a cell.

[Nathan_Barnett36 1564]

"Hmm, how is this man talking. He is in a Orenian cell" says Galahad.

[mmat 7460]

 

John Amaury's mind blasts a psychic signal through the warp, communicating with his rebel brethern from his cell. Imperial plebeans cannot comprehend the nature of this assault

[Babadooks 566]

John would be smiling on top of Ostwick! 

[chaotikal 2392]

Smiles at his liege's ability to outsmart the dumbstricken imperial scum.

[Eggles the Beagles 252]

Rozaliya Malinov looks down from the Seven Skies, one of the first Honor Guard to Augustus d'Amaury himself. Her brows furrow as she watches the rogue d'Amaury, shaking her head in disgust, "Poor Augustus... How he'd roll over in his grave if he saw his descendant now."

[Nathan_Barnett36 1564]

4 minutes ago, Matthew AKA Soviet said:

He's not talking, you idiot. Its a declaration via paper not an announcement on public... Idiotic Kova-***** bannermen. remarks a wizened ex-soldier known by many (and hated by many) Klementim.

"No paper or quill was provided to him" says Galahad

[seannie 7443]

"The Dogs of the Empire stand no chance against this immeasurable Coalition. We shall rid the world of this Orenian taint." exclaims a partisan

[argonian 14254]

2 minutes ago, Nathan_Barnett36 said:

"No paper or quill was provided to him" says Galahad

"These things aren't generally written the very same day they're published" says someone with somewhat less of a connection to king arthur

[Archbishop 1784]

Mukar smiles at his escape. Perhaps if he was trapped or surrounded he can pretend hes not awake and not respond to anything or not get harmed by attacks for three hours in hopes they will leave him alone. If the 'Duke's plan worked, so will this one. :)