SIMPLE ASSERTIONS, 1850

[Publius 4098]

SIMPLE ASSERTIONS, 1850

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Within every son and daughter of Horen exists a fundamental yearning to be both proud and free in their land. This yearning has been the spark of many fiery and bloody wars, and yet humankind has never faltered in its pursuit, such is its importance. The Principality of Savoy, whose name has rang hallowed through human history, has in recent months played an integral role in the fall of Emperor Philip II and the rise to power of Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasya of Kositz to herald a new era for the Holy Orenian Empire, but since the conclusion of Philip III's ascension, the exact role of the Principality of Savoy has remained unclear.

 

His Serene Highness does therefore declare the following.

 

The Principality of Savoy is and shall be an independent and sovereign nation of Almaris. The Prince of Savoy shall wield absolute power within his domain, answerable only to GOD, and his government shall be the sole lawful administrator of his lands. No other army shall stand within the Principality save for the Esheveurd Brigade and levies raised lawfully by Savoyard vassals, none other shall tax and till the lands but for those appointed by his Serene Highness, and no landed vassals shall be named saved for the writ of the Prince. By the will of the Savoyard people and their Prince shall the diplomacy of the Principality be determined, for it is only the sovereign Prince who shall name his allies, and his enemies.

 

Furthermore, Olivier Renault holds no position in Savoy, and thus, does not represent us in Oren's court. These assertions of Savoy being Oren's vassal hold no weight; there are no terms, no deal struck, no representation by any Savoyard in any official capacity. Such critical matters ought to be brought to San Luciano's court, and not just reverberating in the Aster Hall. The Prince of Savoy represents more than just himself, and thus, it will be in conference with the Lords of Savoy that these matters are settled.

 

Simply, we do not intend to be led by our nose by foreign agents or emigres. We will make good on our pacts with all nations; let not the ambiguity of my father's claims and assertions be seen contradicting any of our own.

 

Signed,

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Olivier II, Prince of Savoy, Duke of Corazon, Count of San Luciano

[argonian 14254]

"Well then," says Jurgen, "Interesting turn of events."

[The King Of The Moon 7016]

The blind young Count of Niseep fails to read the proclaimation, though in his heart he knows its words are well spoken.

[Orlanth 4667]

Donald the Damned blinked a single time as he read the missive. "Well I'll be... they got away with it."

[Borin 7645]

"How the table... how the... uhm... turns tables... how the tables turn!" Brother Viktor splutters between sips of extra electrolyte caffeinated sports energy holy water

[Ramon 5186]

Fiodor Cardinal Allobrogum leaned back in his chair, seemingly satisfied with this sudden turn of events. 

[Burnsider 4566]

Gunter's head went back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. "What a further twist in this crazy affair. By the way, what do you call this game again? Oh, tennis."

[clonky 1976]

Stefaniya vas Ruthern sips tea with Lucien de Savoie in far away lands.

[winterblood 11181]

"I respect this Prince's words, he is honorable and bears no fear in speaking for what is right for his people.  Despite his mistakes and wrongful actions against His Holiness, he has acknowledged such failures and flaws within himself in order to rebuild.  No way to build a steady house with a broken foundation, and Prince Olivier II knows this."  Moliana's chin rose in contemplation after hearing of this letter, though her duties then called to her - joining the laborers in the town of Dobrov in order to aid in thatching the roof of a home.

[_Sug 2809]

Somewhere, the Daelish Hound, Malcolm Douglas walked through a hall lined with men and women in kilts, all sharpening axes and pikes. He was alongside his brother as the Daelish began their preparations for a defense of their homeland should any escalation come to pass.

[seannie 7443]

Maxim smiles the sun's smile as Haense rallied its forces to defend Olivier's Principality from being usurped by Orenian defectors immediately following their continuation of independence. 

[Javert 9615]

"That escalated quickly" said Javier de Pelear as he somehow found his way in Savoy defending its independence!

[Olox_ 4318]

After his time of rest, Borys finally reads everything that came to him a few days back. He'd smile as he read the message "I knew he wouldn't fail me" He'd sigh with joy and fold the paper in half before going to read other letters and documents

[Minuvas 3193]

"Hah, that's cute" laughs the Archchancellor from his office. 

 

 

[MRCHENN 4741]

“No, you don’t understand! This entire thing was a scheme by the traitor Valentino Gradic @_Bueno_. Prince Leufroy Renault and the Marshal of Blackwald were ordered by Emperor Philip III to coup and kill the Prince of Savoy! You have to believe me, please!” The voice of the old man faltered as he was dragged by soldiers to take his missed paranoia medication.