On the Helena Fires: Relief from the Crown

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On the Helena Fires: Relief from the Crown

12th of Owyn’s Flame, 1750

 

 

 

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A drawing of the city’s east area.

 

TO OUR JEWEL OF HUMANITY, HELENA,

 

The fires which have impacted our fair Helena this week are not only a tragedy, but an attack on our very livelihood by the enemy. A small group of rebels, highly suspected of having support from the Alliance of Independent States, are the arsonists responsible for the fires. They are known to hide outside the reaches of any civilization - in the far western mountains and among Orcs - yet take advantage of our hospitality by living among us, enjoying the fruits of our labor while they plot terrible acts.

 

The most vulnerable district of our Helena, Cotter’s Court, was their first target. Several homes outside the inner wall were simultaneously set ablaze, ruling out the possibility of an accident. As the fire quickly spread, many became trapped or incapacitated, their lives cruelly put in danger by the rebels. Thankfully, His Imperial Majesty and his officers, soldiers, and numerous brave volunteers were able to evacuate a great majority of the population. We honor those who lost their lives in the selfless rescue of our poorest fellows.

 

The rebels’ second target was the center of Orenian justice and legislature, Varoche Hall. The supposed leader of this small group made an appearance, attempting to brutally disfigure and kill Vivaca Rutledge, a senator from Curon, and setting fire to the building. Upon being quickly surrounded by our Empire’s gallant troopers, the rebel leader immolated himself in a drug-addled frenzy so to avoid arrest and justice. Regardless, he now suffers eternally separate from the grace of God.

 

However, just as the Bloodied Orphan, the very embodiment of our City, lives on through war and abandonment, we too must live on. We must not let these assaults on our dignity and freedom end us. To this end, the Imperial Crown offers relief to those who lost their homes and livelihoods in the fires:

500 Minas receivable in full and at once,

 

A chest of imperishable and worthwhile foodstuffs,

 

Temporary shelter in the Sasha de Vitus Freedom Park,

 

Guaranteed housing free of purchase in the rebuilt Cotter’s Court.

 

The affected district will be cleared and reconstructed to the standards of the city square, following modern architectural and engineering standards so to make the district resistant to all blights including fire.

 

A drawing of the west district’s new buildings.

 

This We Proclaim, 

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Peter III Anthony, Holy Orenian Emperor, King of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duke of Ves, Duke of Lorraine and Roden, Baron of Sedan, Vitzburg, and Sedai, Protector of the Heartlanders, Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera.

 

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[Mr_Muffles 21]

Haarald blesses the grace of GOD and the empire, and goes immediately to collect the relief goods.

[ApplePieKathy 561]

Vivaca Rutledge reads over the notice from the Imperial Crown, sighing “Gah. Bloody terrorists! They tried to kill me! Peter III is really awesome! He’s a man of the people! He’s amazing! Ave Orenia!”

[LithiumSedai 5750]

“Very cute proclamation,” says the Grand Archon of Sedai, also the rightful King of Renatus, Curon and Norland, and the Sheriff of Sweetwater.

[bungo 3965]

5 hours ago, LithiumSedai said:

“Very cute proclamation,” says the Grand Archon of Sedai, also the rightful King of Renatus, Curon and Norland, and the Sheriff of Sweetwater.

 

A letter arrives to the Grand Archon of Sedai, addressed from the Governer of Krugland.

 

My liege, to the rightful pretender of the Holy Orenian Empire.

 

Do not be discouraged, we shall get them this time. It is only your fourth attempt at the throne and now that Chieftan Godric is indisposed, you shall take the reigns and lead us to glory. You are a true dragonborn. Do not allow your enemies to discourage you in calling you an upjumped steward, for soon you will be the King of the World, the Lord of the Craft, and all the other titles you so desire in your wildest dreams.

 

I hold in my power fourteen legions of orcs assembled into the greatest fighting force the world has ever seen. They are at your command. With Chieftain Godrics... or shall I say your viking warbands, those wig wearing prissy Imperials shall stand no chance.

 

Yours ever faithful,

Governor Strickland

[LithiumSedai 5750]

1 hour ago, bungo said:

 

A letter arrives to the Grand Archon of Sedai, addressed from the Governer of Krugland.

 

My liege, to the rightful pretender of the Holy Orenian Empire.

 

Do not be discouraged, we shall get them this time. It is only your fourth attempt at the throne and now that Chieftan Godric is indisposed, you shall take the reigns and lead us to glory. You are a true dragonborn. Do not allow your enemies to discourage you in calling you an upjumped steward, for soon you will be the King of the World, the Lord of the Craft, and all the other titles you so desire in your wildest dreams.

 

I hold in my power fourteen legions of orcs assembled into the greatest fighting force the world has ever seen. They are at your command. With Chieftain Godrics... or shall I say your viking warbands, those wig wearing prissy Imperials shall stand no chance.

 

Yours ever faithful,

Governor Strickland

[!] A hasty response is delivered to the Grand Archon’s most loyal bannerman.
 

Most Esteemed Governor,

Truly have you outdone yourself. The puffy-sleeved Helenans shall be no match for our Ork legions and horned-helm warbands combined. We shall, Krug and Wotan willing, turn Ves 2 into a pyre the likes of God-Emperor Maly’s sky-daemon realm. Strike at dawn.

Til we dine together in Valhalla,
Grand Archon of Sedai, King of Courland, King-Elect of Kaedrin, Lord of the Azdrazi