Pureimp10 5179 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2022 Spoiler ENCYCLICAL LETTER OFFICIUM AD DEUM DUTY TO GOD OF THE HIGH PONTIFF EVERARDUS SEXTUS Addressed to the Anathemata. A response to an open letter. HIS HOLINESS EVERARD VI, 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. “Their enemy is Vargengotz the Destroyer, who rules from his capital, which was the holiest city. And in his army are Vargengotz’s slaves, the tyrants and the treacherous, and his false servants, Justice, Glory, and Reward.” (Auspice 2:33-34) Everard VI, Pontiff not through usurpation but through ordination of God, to the Anathemata, not rulers but children at play. Breaking from the Church has never been a worthwhile venture for previous Emperors. Simply look to your namesake Philip I, who deposed High Pontiff Theodosius II only to be forced to commit suicide and detonate his own city, and his empire with it, a few years later. Look still to your own humiliation after your failed schism. You, who believed that We had organized a coalition, so wantonly and childishly attempted to take Our life with the Prince of Savoy and, upon your realization of your mistake, were forced to march through the streets of Karosgrad as waste and insults were thrown at you. We must congratulate you on your achievement! Never before has an Orenian ruler been humiliated in such a way! Rulers who claim to be as faithful to the Church as yourselves should know that it is written in Canon law: “An excommunicant prince who remains in this status for four consecutive years automatically becomes illicit, unless expressly provided for by the High Pontiff. Additionally, Canonists are obliged to make all virtuous efforts to reconvert him, or failing that, to overthrow him.” If you are not aware of this, then do not worry, for We shall teach you. This law was written during the Pontificate of James II, and approved by all the clergy of the time, Ourselves included, and is intended to ensure that Canonist rulers remain so. In case you are unsure what illicit means, let Us put it in clear terms so you may understand. Your four years have come and gone. Your coronation is annulled. You are Emperor and Empress no longer. As for who Leopold Alstion is, he is but one man who seeks to perform his Duty to God per the law of Our faith. Did you think to surprise Us with these letters of his? Leopold Alstion carries with him more faith and honor now than the both of you shall have in your lifetimes. May all Canonists follow his example. Continuing through your letter, yet again you have accused Us of organizing this coalition which has delivered a great thrashing upon you, and yet again Our hands were clean of it. When will you learn your lesson, children? We tire of having to explain it to you. You declared war. You lost the war. Your Crownlands were lost and your men died as a result. We have prayed for the souls of the men you have killed, including that of Philip Aurelian. Have you no shame or sorrow for your deeds? To murder one’s own father, or father-in-law in the case of Anastasia, to send innocent men to die in a war that was not needed requires a heart full of malice and greed. No house built upon murder and deceit shall last; God shall see it fall, as God sees all sinners brought to justice. Let all be as God wills it. Pontifex Maximus, Everardus Sextus 77 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncarr 2235 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Sophie of Provins scoffs, "How far can one stray from GOD. The Emperor and Empress remain close to Him and often we pray to our one and only GOD." she shook her head, reading over the letter at her mother's side. "To tell Their Imperial Majesties they're not right to hold their title when he does nothing but the Haeseni king's bidding.." mused the Deputy Director of Civil Affairs. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kholibrii 978 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Anne of Sunholdt lay upon a plush sofa within her courtier apartment, flames leaping high within the fireplace at the end of the room, keeping the entire abode a toasty warm. Corners of paintings stuck out from the flames, illustrations of churches and religious monuments which had been tainted by the presence of the Daemon-Pontiff. "GOD bless the Emperor and Empress! Long may they Reign and defend us against dark foe which have slithered their way into the house of GOD. Let them stand strong against the Daemon in Pontifical Garb and his tainted followers!" The Lady Revels continued her speech to a set of paintings which hung above the fireplace before falling silent and watching the flames consume the last of the paintings, a grin forming on her lips.... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickspittle 694 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "The fake Emperor is scared after my sick diss track I released. He's super scared," the Morovar child would reason with himself. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCHENN 3663 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "The Orenian people have professed their distaste to Yaromir, who has enabled heathens consorting with Man to slaughter their own kin around them; prescribing the design and politics of King-making over delegating to his clerical duties of fixing a stagnant Church." Ser Hilal comments within his own confines, musing over the events at hand. "In another world, perhaps, he would have made a great politician." 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taketheshot 3834 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Joseph d'Azor looks over Philip Aurelian's body in the Imperial crypts preserved within Ice, no wounds visible as he scratched his head. Spoiler I know you want it boby... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPeachy 1344 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Angelika Irena praises the words of the pontiff, and wholeheartedly believes him innocent of all wrongdoing. In the end, the man spoke sense, and she wondered how much longer the Orenian rulers would last upon their thrones, before someone came to take it from them for good. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nectorist 7423 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Philip III studies the board in front of him. The game of checkers continues... 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep2k 2477 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Spoiler Father Erhard remarks ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seannie 6860 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "The High Pontiff must call upon a League of Canonists to depose the anathema now - it has become abundantly apparent that Providence will not commit to their faith and do their part as per our most sacred Canon Law. Decisive action must be taken!" Maxim declares to his fellow compatriots within the conquered Crownlands of Oren, his zealotry bolstered by the High Pontiff's continued opposition to the Emperor. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho 2536 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Treble de Murat, a young cavalry hotshot moved a bishop on the chess board. “Perhaps the Emperor should act quickly before failing not only his people, but God himself.” 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiumSedai 4837 Share Posted January 17, 2022 The Landgrave of Alstreim kissed the cross before fixing a Daelish bonnet upon his head in preparation! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnusualBrit 2061 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "Neither Holy, nor Orenian nor an Empire." An Akritian man idly thinks. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReveredOwl 5339 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "The the emperor-emeritus, so fearful of his own people revolting against him hired the ferrymen to quell them, times must be getting desperate in Providence if they can't even trust their own army. Four saint weeks to go, next stop is Providence!" said Walton. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franczhiz 4053 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "Is this a "cry more" moment?" Joseph Clement de Sarkozy asked his Uncle Franz. "It is truly unfortunate that an Orenian kept good Johanna from ending this pontiff. I pray someone makes some more progress then." Spoiler @Chennster 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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