From the High Courts to the de Joannes Family

[Terry 1859]

A CALL TO THE HIGH COURTS OF URGUAN

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A MISSIVE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD JUSTICAR:

 

The recent crimes against humanity seen in the Sedanite territory of Urguan is something that has been unbeknownst to the dwedmar for centuries. Having been oppressed by nations in ancient history, Urguan’s Folk have consistently fought against acts of slavery or forced labor, as regardless of one's race or religion, everyone under Urguani law is still a person. 

 

Despite multiple laws banishing such practices from our lands, and having the largest Order of anti-slavers under our banner, the de Joannes family of Sedan have been accused of hosting an auction of recently kidnapped women alongside the Ferrymen, a bandit group which has consistently raided the Grand Kingdom, within their hold. The actions the de Joannes are accused of are despicable by any means, and the High Courts promise a just trial to those involved. 

 

Regardless of which individual members were involved on said disastrous day, the entirety of the de Joannes family is responsible for what occurs within their lands, and therefore the family shall be tried as a whole.

 

With such in mind, The High Courts of Urguan hereby call upon the de Joannes family of Sedan to appear before the Lord Justicar within the courts of Kal’Darakaan. The family is given ONE STONE WEEK to appear, otherwise warrants of arrest shall be ordered for the entire de Joannes family. 

 

The de Joannes family shall be tried for the crimes listed below:

 

Section VI.VI: Slavery in the Second Degree

 

Section VII.IV: Insubordination in the Third Degree

 

The High Courts expect your arrival.

 

Narvak oz Urguan.

 

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Grand King of Urguan,

 

Lord Justicar of Urguan, Lord of Clan Frostbeard,

Lord Chancellor of Urguan, Elder of Clan Frostbeard,

High Remembrancer of the Order of Remembrance, Son of Rhewen

[Javert 5498]

Henry Bishop has a serious sense of deja vu...he wonders why. "Gott damn it, nicht again."

[marslol 671]

9 minutes ago, Javert said:

Henry Bishop has a serious sense of deja vu...he wonders why. "Gott damn it, nicht again."

 

August B. Bishop stares at the missive - then to his father. "Vater, what does 'slavery' mean?" The boy would query with a confused look on his features.

[McGl1zzy 21]

Relyk Grimgold would read over the missive and then turn his gaze to the oceanside near his dwelling. "Mark meh words, ef'Ah catch'a Joannes en meh path, nae promisin' teh outcome uddah den ugleh." With a disdainful spit upon the nearby ground and a shake of his head, the beardling would go back to working the nearby forge.

[Xergarok 295]

Grimdal would be receiving official new on a more regular basis now, as he read it he was able to look at the situation with a certain objectivity. Eventually he decided the Kingdom had correctly assessed this case. "May dah punis'men' beh swift 'n just." he said to himself. "May dah Brat'mordakin guide dah reasonin' 'o dah courts." he ushered quiet words to the Brathmordakin. 

[Rat Hat 612]

The Elf's lips curled into a smile amidst a pair of two rosy round cheeks.

"Death and Glory."

[Fiyaleh 72]

Zuni Gashmorn, Marshall of the Crimson Edict, reads over a copy of the missive in their office. Having been present for much of the allegations against the noble family, and having witnessed their supposed cowardice and now suspected treachery, they nod fervently in agreement with the notice.
 

“I zaw ze ‘un who failed tah protect ze girlz involved. Heard him complain about bein’ locked in hiz keep while zhey were taken. Zhaakin’ coward. If’n he waz ah part of thiz…” They pause, growling under their breath. “I am eager to zee ze rezultz of ze trial. Death an’ gloreh!”

 

They pick up their pen and draft a notice to the rest of their Order—the very same mentioned in the missive. Justice will soon be served. 

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[verriberri 164]

Wren would read the missive, a wide grin spreading across her face. 

 

"Love to see justice bein' served."

 

"Death and glory."

[Lickspittle 694]

"I am innocent!" declared a certain de Joannes who will not be named. "Swords are sharp!"

[Burnsider 4542]

Ursula Vasović shook her head. "One's freedom is paramount. I thank GOD our benefactors are so zealous about this duty."