Knights5544 485 Share Posted February 22, 2021 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________"The only way for drastic change is through armed struggle." ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Illuminated by only the moonlight provided by the beaming radiance entering through the window and a crackling flame making itself known from the fireplace behind him stands a bold figure, darkness shadowing much of the dark man's features. Situated in front of him stands a crowd of people of all sorts. While at first many within the room were initially involved in side-conversation with one another, the dark man standing on the brim of the podium clears his throat. A silence sets in among the crowd, tensions as well as angst slowly entered the minds of those wondering; that of which is soon broken, though it isn't mere words that are spoken which have alleviated the silence in the room, no, instead it is passion: "All of you standing within this room right now I consider to be friends, if not family - while not derived by birth from the same mother nor the same father, We are bound together by the same ideals and the same passions, that of which yields Us a bond stronger than blood. We're brothers and sisters, that of which is true. You nor I are different from one another. We all come from the same roots that have brought us to this existence, and We will depart from this realm all the same. You may be wondering what has compelled me to speak in front of you today, it is to speak the upmost truths; that things cannot go on well in Oren, nor can they ever again, until everything shall be in equilibrium and in common with eachother, when there shall be no distinction between vassal nor lord, for such has been levelled; where the lords themselves shall be no more masters than we are our ownselves for We are autonomous beings. That We shall no longer allow Them the opportunity to exploit our struggle, for there will no longer exist any such struggle. How ill it is of the treatment that They've bestowed upon us, such wretched people. They entitle themselves to fine wines and exquisite meals .. most of us are left with only rye and straw to keep us satiated; if We so desire to have a drink, it's seldom We taste wine .. it's shite water. They have the luxury of manors and other pleasantries to keep Them satisfied, while most of us must brave the outdoors in our labors in the field; but, it is through OUR labor they derive the luxuries from which they take advantage of. One might say that it is the law of society, that Their blood is superior to ours, but might I ask: "who brought such a law into fruition?" Unfortunately we're at fault. Though, one should realize that these men and women - with their fancy wigs and handsomely built houses - shed the same blood as ours. They would be nothing without the labors of the men that they believe is beneath them. While I have stated that We are the ones who have created this divide, that We are guilty of such travesties, We are also capable of destroying it; this is what They fail to realize, that We can tear down the detriments brought on as a result of the emphasis placed on aristocracy. You may feel powerless, but allow me to tell you that each and every one of you standing before me has more power than They ever will; we now stand United, never shall Tyranny divide Us again. Why should another man take the fruits of our labor that we struggle to work for? What gives Them the damned right to create such a classist divide all while in actuality they desperately need Us? They need Our strength, Our souls, Our skills to survive; without Us, They’d perish. They oppress us out of shear fear of us regaining the power that has been within us this entire time. For centuries, the common people have dealt with the humiliation and shame of being underneath such privileged aristocrats. How long must we suffer? How long should our children suffer, growing up so innocent and pure; not realizing that their futures have already been chosen by the very people that forced us into our current state? Why should the future incriminate these innocent children capable of so much more than we truly realize? Alas, they won’t have the opportunities to provide such potential due to restrictions brought on by their social class, arbitrarily decided by Those above him. Initially, Man - by nature - was created by the Creator to be alike with one another. It was the unjust exploitation and subsequent oppression by arrogant men which led to our bondage of servitude, bogged down by the shackles of such. If the Creator would have had any bondmen from the start, He himself would have appointed who ought to be bonded, and who ought to be free - leaving no such right to the arrogance of man. Therefore, I urge for you to consider that the time has come - dictated as such by the Creator himself - in which you may, if you so desire, remove the shackles of restraint from our slaved spirit and recover the liberties which were once taken from us. I desire a Ruler who recognizes his power and embraces such without ever abusing the principle, nor should we fear such a thing. One must realize, it is not power that corrupts; it is fear which corrupts - usually the fear of losing such power. For too long have the nobles in Oren lived with such fears which have corrupted their souls truly. We shan't be afraid of power, only the abuse of power, for a strong Ruler is necessary to ensure ourselves a strong future. I also desire a Ruler with power derived from the consent of those he rules - a Ruler who is wanted, not needed. A Ruler who is no different from us commoners, one who truly sees Us as equals. A Ruler who can lead, A Ruler who can fight amongst his fellow man in battles, one to lead us to a prosperous future, a Ruler who respects us as we respect him. A Ruler who has no regard for the principles of the nobility for he himself is unaligned with any class, one who sees himself in us and we see ourselves in him. I urge you, Kinfolk, brothers and sisters: We deserve change, We demand change; and We will have change. Such is true. If it isn't words that they will listen to, then let it be BLOOD." With the figure's confident demeanor, the stature of the man gave off the impression of fierce devotion to what he was preaching, the man radiated an aura of intensity and infatuation; he was on a mission. The message was told with that same intention and aura, infecting the crowd with merely his words. The speech seemed to have been perfectly rehearsed, as if it had been spoken many times before this night; that of which is seemingly true, for word of his declaration had soon spread throughout the realm. The crowd of people standing before him aren't the first to have heard his message, nor are they the last either. Change is necessary, and the time for change is now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBox 3798 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Anthony questions where these “hordes” and “crowds” of people are, and also questions when the last time they had a king was. He then walked away from the crazy man shouting to himself in the square. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbler 809 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Alexander d’Arkent would respond to the crazed man with a questioning look. Has this person ever contacted his council to ask for the changes he claims? Where are the hordes he claims? Has this man ever lived in the Empire before? Does this man not know the way the Emperor is “selected”? Many of these questions and more would cross his mind as the madman continued his rant. Though at the end of the day, this is all the outburst was, just the rant of a madman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCHITECUS 4788 Share Posted February 22, 2021 "I'm pretty sure revolutions are disabled in constitutional monarchies like ours." Comments Carl von Marks from a Providence restaurant. "Best of luck, though." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nectorist 12869 Share Posted February 22, 2021 *prepares to join the revolution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergisala 3451 Share Posted February 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Nectorist said: *prepares to join the revolution *Also prepares to join the revolution "We'll overthrow the government. The Archchancellor's rule is over!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmellypocket 1859 Share Posted February 22, 2021 A man waits for Jude II to write Rerum Novarum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNunnery 1853 Share Posted February 22, 2021 “Yes! Over throw one of the most stable governments in this mad realm! Totally logical!” Alyssa Seregon commented with a joking tone while letting out a chuckle after she spoke. After this, with a small grin, the Seregon took a sip from her morning tea, within the walls of Karosgrad, within the walls of her house. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCHENN 4741 Share Posted February 22, 2021 "Maybe if'a ze palace does'a no start'a pay'n me, I'a join this f**** revolution'a!" Says Lorenzo the Serial Toilet Clogger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melpomenne 2032 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Giselle shoots her hand to her mouth, trying her hardest to contain her composure. Chuckling, the young woman shuffles away from the crazed man shouting in the streets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiden0023 1384 Share Posted February 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, MisterChenn said: "Maybe if the palace doesn't start paying me, I'll join this f****** revolution!" Says Lorenzo the Serial Toilet Clogger. "I'a agree!" added Dave, the Serial Toilet Plugger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnappa 1230 Share Posted February 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, aiden0023 said: "I'a agree!" added Dave, the Serial Toilet Plugger. 57 minutes ago, MisterChenn said: "Maybe if the palace doesn't start paying me, I'll join this f****** revolution!" Says Lorenzo the Serial Toilet Clogger. "F*** these guys... they don't pay me enough for this." muttered Orwell the Imperial Toilet Plunger. "If I join this silly thing, maybe we'll have enough anarchy so I don't have to worry about the law coming to get me after I clobber these two on their heads." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
latte 2238 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Giuseppina Marzia d'Montelliano glances over to the clearly crazed man, blinking. She'd nudge Corbin a few times, letting out a drag from the cigarette gently perched in her lips. "Is everyone here like'a that?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavyn 1362 Share Posted February 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, latteTM said: Giuseppina Marzia d'Montelliano glances over to the clearly crazed man, blinking. She'd nudge Corbin a few times, letting out a drag from the cigarette gently perched in her lips. "Is everyone here like'a that?" Corbin Wick gives off a solemn laugh, it croaking quietly from his throat as he reached over to the cigarette hanging from the Illatian’s lips. Taking a drag from it himself he’d offer a singular shrug, handing the cigarette back to her with an odd grin curled into his lips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights5544 485 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Billows of dense, dark smoke fill the sky above Providence; instead of the usual vibrant blue hues present in the sky the only discernable color was that of pure black - nothing else. In place of where the Ministry of Justice building once stood lies only rubble and charred remains. Far away from the city of Providence is the sound of the beating of hooves against cobblestone as a figure and his entourage gallop along the road. Cocking his head back to catch a glimpse of the spectacle behind him, the figure at the head of the pack of men snickers at the sight, calling out to those around him: "For at first they mocked us! Fools! They thought of us as mere fools, nothing more! Oh, how such things have changed! They shall choke down their own words soon enough, that I swear!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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