Curon, a Critique

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The Scholar of Götha, Lucius the fat, compiling the document ca 1658

 

 

 

 

A critique against the State of Linette, commonly known as Curon

 

“And so, the die is cast”

 

I, Count Eimar var Burgundar of Götha, over the past months and even years have watched the steady decline of my northern neighbour, from a strong duchy to then a weak principality. In this document I shall outline my reasonings for the states decline and it will therefore be divided into four sections, which are the following.

 

 

I. The Military

 

II. Treatment of Vassals

 

III. Leadership of Linette

 

IV. Final Statement

I. The Military

 

 

Only a few years ago there existed a martially strong Curonic state that levied enough numbers to maintain the capacity to freely defend itself, its border and allies without much difficulty in maintaining troop quality.

 

But ever since Alfreds sudden displeasure in ruling and subsequent disappearance and death, the morale, troop quality and overall martial strength of Curon has fallen sharply to less than that of a Barony. And this decline has been so steep that its very own vassal the Barony of the Arbor maintains a stronger and larger force than they are capable of raising.

 

Without the Arborians, Curon would be absolutely incapable of defending itself. And even with them now Curon struggles without the support of Renatus even when dealing with small bands of bandits.

 

Curon has required the support of surrounding Counties belonging to Renatus-Marna due to their inability to defend their own vassals. This might be because of the inefficiency of their Marshal, a ‘Sir’ Dankmar whom has a tendency of getting himself stuck in the most obvious of traps, which he refused to vacate due to his own stubbornness.

 

Truly, it appears as if only Ser Dankmars seed maintains the security of the town, himself and two sons, with luck Curon might find itself with yet another guard if Ser Dankmar intends to find himself a wife.

 

At this hour I deem Curon nothing more than a simple protectorate of Renatus-Marna rather than a, as they often claim, ‘sovereign’ state.

 

 

II. Treatment of Vassals

 

During an extensive investigation into the local and broader situation of Curon I have seen the appalling treatment towards its vassals, truly a tyrannical ruler holds the reins of the leadership, only allowing her suspected lover, her own Marshal, access to the palace and fleeing from fellow allies who aid in the defense of Curon. No longer is it powerful vassals that help her run the government, she governs by herself and treats her vassals with the utmost disrespect and claims all power vestiges of power.

 

Ser Sylvestre Halcourt III is an example of such an occurrence, where his refusal to swear to her directly, instead wishing to swear to the legitimate heir of the house of Devereux, Prince Wilhelm, was met with a beating and having his tongue removed.

 

Due to the lack of martial strength she can only bully the weaker of her vassals, former vassals or current. Such as House Palaiologos, with the rigged election due to his cooperation with House de Hartcold, she earlier saw  fit to rob of the de Hartcold of their lands to convenience herself more by moving them closer, stripping them so far of all titles and semblance of importance.

 

And of course, the only one able to resist any of her vulgar and tyrannical advances is her strongest vassal, the Arbor, which without she truly could not be nothing. It is no coincidence none of the members of their Black Guard carry the banner of Curon upon them, for they know of their importance and their ability to sway Linette, for now at the very least until she likely garners herself a few mercenary bands to then also force them to submit to her rulings.

 

 

 

   III.  Linette

 

After having attempted to speak to Linette on numerous occasions, to convey the observations that has gathered over her so far short reign, she has chosen to ban those who criticize her, to declare martial law in her city to stifle debate and jails all those she suspects of not supporting her.

 

Instead of meeting allies with open arms, she meets them with scorn, not caring for those who strike out to defend her realm, to those that wish to help her economy grow through trade, to exchange ideas but she has instead chosen to lock herself away in her town.

 

Linette sense of mourning has also proven to be that of self glorification, choosing to announce her husband's death and then claim how great Curon has already run under her and there would be no change. Which also proves Alfreds negligence towards governing his state, which fell into disrepair and continues to do such. Rather odd for a woman of peasant birth to have her husband suddenly die, then already having plans to change the succession and to declare herself ‘Princess-Regnant’ and claim all of House Devereaux’ titles, instead of handing the regency to the August councillors or Alfreds brother.

 

IV. Final Statement

 

Due to Linette’s states lack of ability to defend itself as a ‘sovereign state’, to maintain the security of her canonist vassals and for her failures as a leader, I in my humblest of opinions would request that Curon instead of maintaining its sovereignty that is maintained by Renatus-Marna regardless, should simply instead vassalize under his royal majesty, King Aurelius of Renatus-Marna.

 

It’s current status as a sovereign principality is naught more than an elaborate sham to attempt to stay relevant on the world stage, seeing as a humble barony can rally more men between their pig-farmers than Curon can maintain an army.

 

It is time for Curon to stop chasing its tail, and for it to return to its master.

 

 

 

 

 

-Count Eimar var Burgundar, Count of Götha, Baron of Geatea

 

 

[Legoboy7984 3155]

"Well said." Ser Sylvester III would say.

[mateolog 1623]

Erdokmol nods in agreement

[Arhbi 181]

“My sister and I won the mayoral election with legitimate votes, and it was due only to my sudden illness that my sister and Veres were forced to combine. I care not for your attempts to defame Linette, but do not drag my sister into it by fabricating news of a rigged election.”

William Rubens would say upon reading ‘such as House Palaiologos, with the rigged election due to his cooperation with House de Hartcold.’

[Dumbrarere 85]

"The fact that you continue to defame Linette and not give her the chance to prove herself as a capable leader is very shameful." Auralia mutters as she shakes her head. "For crying out loud, she's really not as bad as you make her out to be! Give her a chance to prove herself! Let me help her as a vassal by raising a sustainable guard!" she continued.

[Monkee 7369]

"From easy raids, to easier raids," comments dirty mike

[Legoboy7984 3155]

42 minutes ago, Dumbrarere said:

The fact that you continue to defame Linette and not give her the chance to prove herself as a capable leader is very shameful.

Ser Sylvester III would shake his head. "We hear reports of her tyranny across the lands." he'd state

 

((Not quoting anymore))

[Chimp 528]

Pierre scratches his beard "Perhaps there is truth in this missive, but i do not think that we ought to move too quickly. Give her some time to prove herself, if she fails miserably then the people of Curon will surely notice it and demand for a new ruler, if she gets her things working then all the better."

[Sheczar 378]

Edward Suffolk examined the reports with an insidious smile; "Well it is not as if they are selling out their abbeys yet!", continued with his inner monologues clearly bemused with his own wits; "It is too early for such thoughts, especially the mayor and the deputy are vigorous indeed. One must first see what would follow, once the construction of the new Global Assembly HQ is finished."

[Guest]

Countess Aldyth var Burgundar would smile as she reads over the letter, speaking softly  "very well written indeed,lets just hope this wakes the people up and they themselves make change happen. I'm sure some still remain who will make Curon better and put the rightful heir in his place with a regent leading until he is of age. I  also hope Curon can begin to protect itself again, as it once did without the constant aid of allies. The time of change is upon Curon , lets just hope they can make a wise decision before they lose the chance to make the decision themselves."  She'd lay the letter down upon her desk as she continues to make another piece of jewellery.

[Lhindir_ 3691]

Anordal walks through a bustling Curon, scoffing at the notice. "Curious, how an ally tries to defame another." 

[Ixli 1472]

 

Please stop the OOC posting. This is your first and last warning, thank you.

 

- FM

[Chorale__ 2147]

"How oddly funny, these folk have a bad experience with Curonians and now they point out our flaws - that everyone has, I must say. Insulting, this so called 'critique'. It's nothing but defamation." recalls Véres Draskovits