Glocky18 545 Share Posted November 21, 2017 It was a cold day, like every other usual winter day. The aged man Romanos, who was very ill for the last decade, woke up on 23th of Umber Cold, 1637 knowing it’s his last day in this vile and cruel world. He took his walking stick which was resting next to his old wooden bed and began the long journey back to Riga, the former Capital of the Kingdom of Courland. A Kingdom he served with undying loyalty until the very end of Courland, which was dissolved a few years after Tobias Staunton’s death. The man could see the great walls of Riga, even though he had very few to little strength he continued walking towards the city until he stopped in front of the gate, where he turned his head upwards and noticed the old yet proud banners of former Courland. A tear came out of his eyes as old memories could be remembered. Romanos after a brief moment gathering his strength, he began walking again further into the city until he faced the broken town square. He dropped to his knees, almost instantly and closed his eyes as he remembered Erin Lockley, the woman he loved until his last day. Romanos could almost see her walking around the square with her horse, Snowflake. She was a remarkable woman. It was her kindness that enchanted him many many years ago when she gifted him a strong and loyal horse, even if they lived in different and rival Kingdoms. She was already engaged to a man from the North and he knew there was nothing he could do to change her mind, even after when he confessed his feelings. However, he remained by her side, in both happy and sad moments and eventually became close friends until her sad and unexpected death which crashed him and never could recover from her tragic death. Many minutes later, he stood up and walked all the way to the Palace, where he could remember the King and the other nobles cheering after the victory of Courland against Haense. He could remember his Amelia, the woman he finally married and gave birth to his children. A woman he didn’t truly love from the first time and he saw her as a mean to imrpove his prestige and legitimacy, however he grew to love her but not as much as he loved Erin. Romanos could hear the speeches of King Tobias within the palace and dropped another tear before he left to visit San Adrian, the Capital of Santegia. Another Kingdom his served with loyalty until he left for a voyage in order to recover from his illness without informing anyone. When he returned his found out he is no longer the Duke, nor he is within the Privy Council but his son. He didn’t blame anyone for he knew it was his own mistake. Upon reaching the town, memories of the successful Rebellion that dissolved the Principality of Evreux returned, smiling a bit because he kept his promise to King Tobias, moments after the King’s death. He promised him that no Orenian would set foot in Courland, and if they did, they’d find death and blood. The aged man asked for a priest in order to confess his sins and Father Solomon answered the call. A few hours later, he left his last breath in the tavern of San Adrian, surrounded by friends and family members such as his two sons, Marie & Demetrius and Stephanos. Romanos made many friends during his lifetime, and many more enemies due to his allegiances with Courland and Santegia. He lived a semi happy life because he never managed to be with his other half in the mortal world, something he hopes to change up in the seven skies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissToni 3565 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Marie Palaiologina had stood there watching her father-in-law take his last breaths with her husband, Demetrios Palaiologos. She had not let a single tear fall, as she found herself not able to do so. Though a sadness was in her heart as she watched him die, for even if she had disliked him the first years... she had grown to care for Romanos after a while. He had not been the perfect of men, but he was still a father figure to her. More than her own father had ever been to her. Something she would always hold in her heart and remember. For family was what she held dearest in her life. "Farewell, father" She whispered to herself for none, but perhaps her husband to hear. And he only would know how much it meant and how hard it was for her to utter those words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorale__ 2147 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Loic de Savin greets Romanos in the Seven Skies. -- Klaus I de Savin frowns and shakes his head, "Oh, has this reminded me of my past. Rest peacefully." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
perses 158 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Demetrios Palaiologos stood still, grasping the now cold hand of his Father. His face held no emotion, a chilly mask covering what was a maelstrom of feelings. Demetrios didn't have the best relationship with his Father. They were different on many subjects and both accused one another for various things. He did not like how his Father acted after his Mother's death. He did not like his Father's thinking process. He didn't like a few of his Father's friends and comrades. But he was his flesh and blood. He looked up to his Father's strength and courage. He admired that his Father had accomplished so much, turning a barony into a Duchy. He was proud of his Father's achievements. He loved his Father. Demetrios did love his Father. So when he heard his wife, Marie, mutter a single phrase for him and only him to hear, he let a single tear roll down his eye, as he grasped both her's and his Father's hand tighter, muttering to himself and her the same thing. "Farewell ...Father." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britannicvs 2508 Share Posted November 21, 2017 "Finally he's decided to drop off!" Dionysius declared upon hearing the old mans demise, remembering the times Romanos harrased his sister Amelia when he was a boy. And how unfaithful Romanos was to her afterwards with several maids. Sighing he shook his head. "Though I suppose he was a revered lord, a follower but a respectable one. Damn you romanos, enjoy the seven skies." He gave a small smile remembering the man fondly. He turned to his nephew Demetrios. "How did he die anyway?" 4 hours ago, Chorale_ said: Loic de Savin greets Romanos in the Seven Skies. -- Klaus I de Savin frowns and shakes his head, "Oh, has this reminded me of my past. Rest peacefully." 1 Upvote "Your still around??" Dionysius asked Klaus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuyose 3285 Share Posted November 21, 2017 "Good riddance." Scoffed an elderly man clad in tenebrous clothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris1612 1780 Share Posted November 22, 2017 an old man remembers violently murdering Romanos over the course of an honor duel, after which Romanos magically came back to life. He shrugs, content in the knowledge that at least the vile undead was truly gone this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinblabla7 641 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Abdes de Savin lets out a sigh. "Ah well, he was a good man. I am becoming too old now..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorale__ 2147 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly. 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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