Men of the Republic, arise!

[Knox 1029]

A letter to the citizens of Ves.

 

 

 

THE FALL OF DEMOCRACY

 

Good-greet, peoples of Ves and beyond if you are somehow reading this.

 

I am Henry Sarkozic, assemblyman, former assemblyman to the Republic of the Golden City of Ves.  Perturbing revelations have disseminated throughout our beloved city that it has recently reconstructed into the contemptible ‘Duchy of Cathalon’. An illegitimate state proclaimed by a flagitious regent-prince; A man elected by the perverted, through the nefarious manipulation of power, supported by the fiendish Marnan company of Caer Bann.

 

My cousin and I bore witness to the founding of “Cathalon.” We attended the assembly and what we encountered was a blatant farce. The draw was rigged. Many seats of the assembly fell preferentially to foreign men, loyal only to their mercenary captains, who supported the abolition of the fundamental constitutions of the city. And thus, Prince-procurate Helton Helvets ascended as the Duke of Cathalon.  As our lawful, patriotic duty we cast our votes in favour of remaining as a Republic, only to be met with drawn swords in our own assembly hall by supporters of the de facto Duke. 

 

This is my call to you, the peoples- Niet, rulers of Ves. You are the true voice of the Republic and I am sure those of you who have had the pleasure of knowing me, know that your thoughts and feelings have always been held close to heart. You have been the subject of brutality to the forces of Caer Bann, now you are subjugated to their self-serving tyranny. 

 

We, the people are called upon in times of despair to act and fight for our freedom. Our beloved city is breached, occupied by an unscrupulous, nepotistic favourite of a disgraced former prince. Our streets are occupied, our homes plundered by these mercenaries. But my promise to you, the people, is that order will be restored and that democracy will prevail. 

 

Know that while the Caer Bann men are not supporters of democracy, they are not supporters of stability either. Nor of justice, or the unity of man. They are desperadoes from the losing side of the great civil war, Owynist cultists supporting a bandit king who promises them endless concessions. What happens when the inevitable comes to pass, and tyranny over Ves can no longer satisfy their appetite?

 

What happens when inevitably these men gather their strength and raise their banner against freedom, against justice, and against the unity of Man? 

 

When these disgraced Marnan brigands come to pillage other cities as they have done to ours, will you regret that you did not act? Will you regret that you allowed tyranny to grow and spread its roots? That you sat idle when you could have fought to pull that vile growth up?

 

This is my pledge to right a wrong conducted by my family. Prince or niet I stand in favour of the republic. So I plea to you, the people. Rise up, rise up against the tyranny for our precious city.

 

Ave Ves, 

and Godan Bless the Republic.

 

Signed,

Lord Henry Sarkozic

[Endovelicus 614]

“Democracy is against GOD’s will. The prophets weren’t chosen by their inferiours, but by their only superiour, GOD Himself.” Comments Father Gideon, OSJ.

[HurferDurfer1 2979]

“boooooo you suck” cries out oldian, a supporter of the Caer Bann men

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

4 minutes ago, PetrusRomanus said:

“Democracy is against GOD’s will. The prophets weren’t chosen by their inferiours, but by their only superiour, GOD Himself.” Comments Father Gideon, OSJ.

“Excuse meh, Lord Knox is t’eh highes’ deiteh ‘n all o’ exis’ence, nay yeh weirdo GOD. Rollo Applefoo’ an’ t’eh wee folks ‘r t’eh righ’ful rulers o’ all o’ biggunkind.” responds Pervinca Applebrook 

[real_Wagner 20]

“And to think I was mocked for writing and publicizing the report on the despicable actions of the Caer Bann goons and the pretender Helton. No matter, I am glad theres are others, vocal about this affair. This might just be what we needed. There is much work to be done.” Hotimir quietly says to himself after reading the letter.

[Endovelicus 614]

Just now, NotEvilAtAll said:

“Excuse meh, Lord Knox is t’eh highes’ deiteh ‘n all o’ exis’ence, nay yeh weirdo GOD. Rollo Applefoo’ an’ t’eh wee folks ‘r t’eh righ’ful rulers o’ all o’ biggunkind.” responds Pervinca Applebrook 

“You little ones are cute.” Father Gideon, OSJ, comments jovially.

[Beamon4 1690]

“Sweet Land of Liberty” Peter would remark sharpening his blade for the coming conflict.

[monkeypoacher 8055]

Joey sees his cousin’s writing as somewhat self-preoccupied, but is moved by the spirit of it nonetheless.

 

“Long live the Republic!” He cheers.

[ApplePieKathy 561]

Vesna the Older Carrion smiles from the seven skies!

[Axelu 4333]

Milena Carrion purses her lips, still mulling over the prior day’s events. With a concerned clearing of her throat, she rises from her seat in Reza’s library and moves to retrieve her furred cloak. ”Oh, Henry...” With much haste, the youthful adolescent scribes a letter to him, sending it off by courier bird shortly thereafter.

 

 "To my dearest cousin,

                                           I hope this message finds you in good health. The seed furthers and yet, I've heard little word from you. Henry, I beg of you, stomp the corrupt Cathalonian administration with haste, who have been influenced by the warped ideals of Joseph Marna and his ilk, so you may return to Reza amongst our brethren in time for the crowsmoot.

 

                             We come as crows,

Milena of Adria"

[Trenchist 864]

"You drown in your own swamp of stagnation and inactivity, and with the winds of change you whine and draw blades. You were shown the mercy of the Duke, yet decided to resign and abandon your city, whose people you were still to represent, were you really a believer of the failed Republican system.

 

"Your claims are invalid and baseless, and you cry for more conflict and power. Lay down your sword and quill and perhaps the Duke will reward you, as he did before." says a disgruntled Sergeant, returning to his paperwork.

[blago 1602]

Dmitrei dons his Boyar helm, ready to serve his Sarkozic lords.

[snoopie12 817]

Jaonos claps while reading the letter: ‘Finaly someone who stands up for the peaple instead of just standing up to get power’

[Fishy 2710]

“The two of us abstain, and leave as vassals of the Emperor of Man. Allow us to go freely, we plead.” Helton reads aloud from a transcript of Joseph’s words at the Seventeenth Session. “How embarrassing.”

[Haseroth 1740]

“The irony is strong here.” Remarks a man who reads the missives