IUS BELLUM

[Froschli 838]

APOSTOLIC WAR AFFIRMATION

 

WRITTEN ON BEHALF OF

HIS HOLINESS,

HIGH PONTIFF JAMES II

 

9th of SIGISMUNDS END, 1776

 

 

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Dear brethren in GOD,

 

For generations our Prophets’ children have been at war with themselves. Brother against Brother. Friend against Friend. Yet after our people have enjoyed a short but amicable peace, we find ourselves once more with our swords raised. Humanity once more unites under one banner. And seeks to fight for justice under one united cause.

 

The Faithful children of GOD once more face a heathen coalition which seeks to destroy us and let centuries of history vanish. These heathens seek to erase the legacy of our ancestors, who sacrificed their future to preserve our own. And, my dear brethren, it is now upon us to step into the footsteps of ancestors, guarding the path of Virtue.

 

A great plot has been uncovered against the majesty of the Holy Orenian Empire and Her Citizens. The murderer of Peter Amadeus has been discovered to be the King of Sutica himself. Thus Corwin Alstreim takes it upon himself to destroy the Empire, and by that, to destroy a united humanity and her Church. My children, to destroy the Church is to destroy GOD’s will on this terra. 

 

The poor children of Sutica are used as fodder for their King. The King is ready to place every man, woman and child between him and the justice of GOD. And, my dear children, it is due to this that the Holy Father, James II, hereby announces that the just cause of our Emperor Peter III is hereby affirmed and supported by the Holy Mother Church. We call upon all faithful Canonists to aid the Empire in the capture of Corwin Alstreim and the destruction of his coalition of heathens.

 

In Nomine Dei et Horeni,

 

Archbishop Alfred of Jorenus, Secretariat to His Holiness

[VIROS 2915]

HIS HOLINESS JAMES II, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD places his seal of imprimatur on the document.

[BigMacMoMo 214]

After reading the missive, the Archbishop of Albarosa would sign the Lorraine. “May GOD guide the Empire’s warriors into battle and lead them to free the poor Sutican flock.”

[Monomakhos 1849]

“O Holy, Sanctified and Great Michael, Archaengul of the Lord, six-winged prince, leader of the heavenly host, Lord of Battle, be my helper and vanquish all my foes by the power of the Heavenly Cross of the Lord, make them as meek as sheep before me and disperse them like dust before the wind. Amen.” Father Seraphim concluded his prayer from his new prefecture within the city of Owynsburg shortly after reading over the declaration, instilled with a newfound fervor knowing that the Vicar of God stood against the heathens who sought to sow disunity among the tribes of men. He signed himself with the Lorraine before retreating to his study to prepare his upcoming homilies.

[argonian 14254]

Conrad I files a diplomatic complaint re: the Church’s implicit recognition of the PRETENDER KING. 

[kipps 726]

Fahad chuckles “All it took was 71 thousand marks”  

[AnonymousAlexa 3890]

Angelika Bykov nodded upon reading the proclamation, bobbing her head in agreement with it. ”None may rightfully intrude upon a united humanity under Godan. Doing so would simply be heathenous.”

[ReveredOwl 5639]

“Truly a shame, I discovered a plot to assassinate High Pontiff Pontian II by members of the Orenian administration but the church was silent in response. I guess justice only matters to them when it is convenient. “ said Friar Boniface as he read the letter in his home.

[thesmellypocket 1859]

"I should like to be in the frontlines, serving the wounded and prisoners of war." Muses Pius of Sutica.

[Harald 2875]

Holy Ser Johan Vuiller, Cardinal Aquila would give a firm nod after reading the letter looking over to his brothers in arms under the church. “Phillip, Theon, Ademar the time has come to once more fight off the heathens that seeks to destroy our Holy Mother Church and its people! get you squires ready for their time has come to show what they have been training for”

He’d quickly grab his most trusted trident and his shield marching out of the Vuillermoz keep.