A HUNGRY PRINCE

[outcook 724]

A HUNGRY PRINCE
 

 

Issued and Confirmed by His Serene Highness

 5th of The First Seed, 1900

 

 

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TO THE CITIZENS AND LOYAL MEN OF SEDAN,

 

As a Prince of Sedan, family comes first. Since our time of being removed viciously by The Holy Orenian Empire all those years ago, our family has stuck by one another and the Joannes name in order to remain strong. It comes with great heartbreak that I must relay the fault in my uncle, Prince Louis Owyn de Joannes. Through my regent's efforts, a plot to make off with the traditional titles of Haverlock has been discovered whereupon he did aim to become a vassal of Aaun against my will whilst claiming a title and land that is by all accounts my right. Such is not accepted by myself nor my regent. In truth I feel betrayed, he swore to my father to aid my reign, and yet whilst still in my minority he does aim to profit. 

 

This aim to profit comes at the great revelation that the man has no claim to even be of my house. A book by my late Grandfather does reveal that the man is adopted, and seeks to jump well above his station for no other reason than ambition. One must ask at this point how it is allowed by any stretch by the King of Aaun for this man to subvert my crown. One must ask what sort of man my own uncle is to plot and abandon me. For this level of disrespect, I demand proper recompense, King Charles of Aaun. For Sedan does not tolerate traitors.

 

YOU HAVE EXACTLY ONE SAINT'S DAY.
 

 

 

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SIGNED,

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Frederick II of House de Joannes, By the Grace of God, Sovereign Prince of Sedan, Count of Joannesport, Louisville, Haverlock and Döbern, Viscount of Fauconberg, Baron of Avoria and Pyrmont, Protector and Lord of the Valley of Goats and the Haikaprier


HIS LORDSHIP, Leufroy Alexandre Ashford de Savoie, Chancellor of Sedan

 

 

[Hazmstadt 272]

Wind whistles over the hillside, telling of a coming storm, and the chill is cutting as a knife — but Sedan stretched below the Krüger family and their horses is a broad bowl of white and gold, with just the distant hint of a wet and mild season. The lake behind it reflects the sheet of sky, the sun set but the amber light lingering on the bowed horizon.

 

The silence between them grows charged, thunderstruck. The sort of silence they are prone to more and more. The youngest among them casts an uneasy gaze over the Lord and Lady of the house.

 

Spoiler

@champ @Pompilidae

 

[Pancho 2497]

The Patriot would open a wardrobe that contained a blade, wiping the dust off his father's old longsword as he prepared to do his duty.

[Javert 5498]

Louis Owyn Haverlock looks at the missive with utter bewilderment "I am fairly certain that I am my Father's blood, there is absolutely nothing to disprove it. As for my apparent 'plot' to take my Nephew's titles, I spoke to my Brother about potentially transferring the title in order to jump-start the creation of my new family. After Peter denied my request, I left in peace and made no further attempt to subvert my Nephew's claim to his titles. As for becoming a vassal of Aaun, I am a free man capable of making my own decisions. Leaving Sedan does not put anybody in harm's way, and trying to force me to stay is ludicrous as I am no prisoner nor bound by any oath after resigning from the Goats of Sedan. Violence or betrayal was never my intention especially for my own Kin." Louis sighed as he rose from his bedside, preparing to travel.

[Borin 5244]

Cardinal Viktor once again resumes bashing his head against his desk "Oh really now. This is as ridiculous and petty as the last time... but I must wonder, WHY does the King of Aaun keep getting himself into these pickles?!"

 

"It's like them.. d'Azor bunch, or whatever. Everyone has some strange urge to bring their internal family disputes to the big stage so everyone else might also waste their lives and time dealing with their trivial squabbles."

[Charlemagne. 372]

Presently residing at Sedan, Leonid Martinus Vilac recieves word of the proclamation, he stands himself up, and brushes himself off.

[annanicole__ 1546]

As she reads the missive, the Dowager Princess of Sedan almost chokes on her wine. “Louis is adopted? But he looks exactly like his father and brother!! And they prioritize family? That’s hilarious. Louis it appears we need to talk again!”

 

 

 

 

[wolfdwg 1497]

A man withdraws a dusty scabbard, and a worn compound bow from his ancestor's chest. He readies himself to do his part.

[Fie 2519]

Aloisia forms her mouth into an 'o' shape, put on her travelling cloak and sharpened her blade before making the trip to Sedan.

[chaotikal 2236]

Constantine reads the missive, amusing it with a stern face. 

[SimplySeo 5183]

"Frankly this is just getting absurd now." Ser Uther comments, choosing not to elaborate further.

[JoshBright 2104]

Jarad would read the missive within his family home before saying to his Heir @ScarletFrisket "This is just a bad excuse to war Aaun, again. Let's all be honest here, this is a dispute between the prince's family and has nothing to do with Aaun."

[Frymark 2791]

[!] The following letter would be nailed beneath the missive sent by the Prince of Sedan, while also being delivered to the Prince personally.

 

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To the Prince of Sedan,

 

Greetings, Prince Frederick. Your recent letter regarding the presumed actions conducted by your uncle, Prince Louis have certainly come as a surprise to each good Canonist, including our King and his Royal Council. What he has done and plans to do we cannot say, so let me be clear to you, my brother in faith, of what we do know.

 

There has been no discussion of your uncle’s ascension into our realm’s nobility, nor any whispers or plans of such. By all accounts, Prince Louis is a free man and can do as he wishes, so if he himself decides to pursue peerage in our realm, we will not be stopping such. Let our realm also give your’s our word, under the eyes of GOD, that while an Alstion reigns in the Heartlands, the Hero-City of Haverlock and its lands will remain as the only thing suitable for such a place; a memory of sacrifice, courage and loyalty.

 

In addition, If an Aaunic citizen has broken the laws and edicts of Sedan, we welcome the Principality to meet with us to discuss the terms of mutual extradition and continuing of good relations between two Canonist Princes.

 

God be with you and your people.

 

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BY THE WILL OF AAUN,

On behalf of the King, his Council and the peerage,

His Excellency, Johann Ritter Barclay von Freimark, Royal Marshal of Aaun, Knight-Commander of Minitz, Royal Representative of the King

Edited November 25, 2022 by Frymark

[Shmeepicus 3941]

The King Alexander I read over the missive. "This seems to be a matter related to family- not Kingdoms.. besides, I've had my fair share of peace deals and summits to satisfy me for the next number of years."

[DearConnorMurphy 189]

The Dowager Princess Amicia de Joannes, a lost face to Sedan as she took herself into seclusion ever since the death of her husband many years ago, was staring out the window of her bedroom when a servant arrived with her breakfast and a missive. She silently asked for the servant to set the plate on the small coffee table and as the servant left, she finally turned towards the coffee table and spotted the missive. As she read over it, her face paled even more than it already was. "Oh Frederick..." Amicia whispered into the thin air as a first tear left her eyes. "How I wish you were here... Our boys need you."

 

A few hours later, Amicia de Joannes left her bedroom for the first time in forever.