A Challenge to Single Combat

[Andustar 4143]

Spoiler

 

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Harald, @TheEnglishDuck

 

It goes without saying that your actions as of late have proved less than commendable, or at least to those of whom your silver tongue has yet to charm. For a time I thought I knew you well, believing you to be a virtuous and pious individual. You claimed to be an anointed knight of Hanseti-Ruska and a sanctified priest of the Church of Canon. But I find my perception warped as of late, especially when considering the abuse of your recently divorced wife, Eryane.

 

Now, I will admit that the intrigues of a shattered foreign marriage are somewhat beyond my scope of expertise. Even when the news emerged of your violent and heinous conduct, I stayed my hand as the political ramifications were not mine to interfere with. However, you have not only insulted your former spouse but have walked the extra mile and dishonoured my lady wife, your sister, Juliana Rosemarie Vernhart de Lyons.  

 

You have strayed too close to the lion's cage. I will not stand idly by as my wife is insulted in such a spiteful manner, called to repent when she has committed no crime but the mistake of believing you were a better man. Declared unfit to bear her maiden name and birthright whilst you squander the legacy of your forefathers and bloodline, pursuing titles you do not merit.  

 

By my honour as a Knight, I challenge you to a duel!

 

Let us settle the matter, before an audience if we must. Just as your life will be on the line, so shall mine, and only God may bear the right to determine the outcome. Should you refuse, with the host of the Seven Skies bearing witness, I shall dub you craven and bear your contempt of the code of chivalry as further proof you are but a rat undeserving of the name Vernhart.

 

You have one Saint Day to comply!

 

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SIGNED,

Ser Arthur Hughes de Lyons,

Knight of the Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel.

[EmiliainWonderland 2311]

The Lady Eryane Rhodon smiled softly at the missive. "I am glad there is someone who believes me, family comes from the most unusual of places, does it not?" She posed the question to her daughter, Laetitia @Majesticpasta

[SimplySeo 6999]

A Templar-Knight approves of settling disputes of honor through the venerated and lauded art of excessive violence.

[ColdestPepsi 1176]

Conrad picked up a missive put on his desk, giving it a quick look over. He promptly folded it neatly and tucked it away, going to store it for another time perhaps.

[subatomic 1498]

Ser Lucien Ashford de Rouen approves of this duel, eager to watch the conflict take place. "Finally, some interesting dispute." He told himself before going to store the missive. He'd then go to bird his squire, Charles and his brother William; to come forth and watch the swordplay take place. 

@Calvin_ @Radzig

[Radzig 747]

1 hour ago, subatomic said:

Ser Lucien Ashford de Rouen approves of this duel, eager to watch the conflict take place. "Finally, some interesting dispute." He told himself before going to store the missive. He'd then go to bird his squire, Charles and his brother William; to come forth and watch the swordplay take place. 

@Calvin_ @Radzig

 

The young William decides to accompany Ser Lucien, begrudgingly urging his younger brother to do the same. "Father's marriage was much more simple." He'd comment, bringing an insipid hand to palm at his belt. 

@Calvin_ 

[Borin 7646]

Cardinal Viktor frowns, perturbed that a priest would be threatened with violence, but also perturbed the priest would get himself into such a predicament...

[CalvinOP 415]

16 hours ago, subatomic said:

Ser Lucien Ashford de Rouen approves of this duel, eager to watch the conflict take place. "Finally, some interesting dispute." He told himself before going to store the missive. He'd then go to bird his squire, Charles and his brother William; to come forth and watch the swordplay take place. 

@Calvin_ @Radzig

Charles agrees to accompany Ser Lucien, eager to possibly learn something out of the experience.