Inkthorn 1434 Share Posted January 15, 2017 On this solemn day, loyalty is suicide. To rally before that banner of purple and black is to end one’s own life. Therefore I am made to consider the alternative, and to consider the cause of the armies which brought the Empire to its knees. The cause of my good friend John d’Amaury, of the relatively infamous Tuvya Staunton, and of many, many more — I am today made to consider their cause. It is not without deep deliberation and undoubtable eventual ostracization that I do thus declare my support for their cause. I believe in a particular ideal: the vox populi. The voice of the people must be heard, whether by an enlightened despot at the helm of some imperial machine, or by the right of might and a champion to fight for the people’s cause. These rebels have made themselves such a champion. And it is therein that they have made a significant transition. They have moved from rebels to revolutionaries. Their cause has proven not only just but it has been embraced en masse by the people. The armies of the revolution have marched on the armies of man and proved victorious upon the field of battle. God favors them on this solemn day. With such in mind, I do renounce my oaths of fealty to Philip of House Horen and declare my allegiance to John of House d’Amaury. It is with tired hands that I raise my banners to march against my brethren, but at least with such exhaustion I may bear my sword and shield with a clear conscious, knowing that my cause is just. Let us deliver the Empire to its grave. Let us provide mankind’s deliverance into a new golden era. Let us bring prosperity and security to the realms of man. And for those who remain loyal, remember: fides est mortem. Join us, and fight the good fight. Signed, Ser Sylvestre Halcourt ✝ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGP 3169 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "The fire burns," says Constantine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lev 627 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "Ser? Knighted by the Emperor wasn't he?" The first knight of Ostwick asks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortchangehero 4217 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Jacque de Felsen, the Marshal of the Courland forces smirks. "Good armies, huh? Who would've thought. From a mere outlawed mercenary to the Marshal of an army that brought the biggest Empire to it's knees." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agnub 605 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Jean-Eldric Alexandre Halcourt raises a glass of wine to his uncle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glocky18 545 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "Welcome back Ser Sylvestre" says Despot Constantine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "Loyalty may be suicide, but I swore an oath as did you. I hope not to see you on the field Ser." remarks Maric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambduscias 1028 Share Posted January 15, 2017 John Ted II Vimmark-Staunton-Horen smiels much akin to the sun, "The oats, brother! My calculations were correct." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindicant 642 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Karyssmov would reaffirm his fealty to Ser Sylvestre as his squire, and as such would swear himself unto John as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan_Barnett36 1564 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "Another ***** joins their cause with little to no men" says Galahad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archbishop 1784 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "Only to save his own skin." states Felix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkthorn 1434 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 2 hours ago, A Moongazer said: "Only to save his own skin." states Felix. "Is it nobler to die, loyal to a disgraced notion of an Empire on its deathbed, or to throw one's weight behind the plight of the people and their worthy revolution? Indeed I do admire the stoic knight who fights to the last breath, but I am no such idealogue. I am a pragmatist, and it is pragmatic to return to my friend's side in Lorraine. We fight the good fight. No longer do I disgrace mankind in the name of an emperor of yore." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archbishop 1784 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Lyonharted™ said: "Is it nobler to die, loyal to a disgraced notion of an Empire on its deathbed, or to throw one's weight behind the plight of the people and their worthy revolution? Indeed I do admire the stoic knight who fights to the last breath, but I am no such idealogue. I am a pragmatist, and it is pragmatic to return to my friend's side in Lorraine. We fight the good fight. No longer do I disgrace mankind in the name of an emperor of yore." "However you advoated for people to fight for the emperor through various speeches, up until you realise the enemies may have a chance at victory. A coward." says Felix Fitch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dohvi 622 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Moved to the Archive. If you feel this is a mistake, please contact myself or any FM and we'll restore it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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