To Those Who Are Lost

[Shmeepicus 2725]

 

TO THOSE WHO ARE LOST

13th of Lothar’s Gift, in the Year of Our Lord, 42 B.A.

 

 

 

   There is nothing more devastating than the loss of one’s homeland- as I can testify personally. Permanent exile- is something that I had struggled with during my youth in the deserts of Almaris’ southern continent. Once again, nearly a Saint’s year later- conflict has separated peoples in the fragile state of the old Heartlands. Petra endured a civil war- where family fought family, friend fought friend, and comrade fought comrade. It is a struggle with little glory and little celebration.

 

   To those that have been forced from their homes- a small number of refugees have made their way to Balian- and within Balian’s walls no repercussions shall come to find them. We remain neutral on this cause- Renilde I has upheld her legitimate rule over Petra. However, the Refugees will be safe from external threats so long as the Kingdom is under my command. I have heard rumour that Petran loyalists stalk the countryside- looking for those that sided with my brother.

 

   Whether this is true or not, I shall address it irregardless. Any remnants of violence or hatred were left on the field of battle- now comes the displacement of children, women, and men who were unable to fight. They will find safety within these walls- and if any come looking to do them harm, may God help them. This will be my one and only warning- do not come here looking for trouble, for you will find something much worse.

 

 

 

AD GLORIAM DEI,

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander I,  by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca, Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and Protector of the South, etcetera

[HIGH_FIRE 2110]

"As it bloody well should be" Ledicort would speak in the square of Balian to those around him as he shakes his head "No point in killing off those who just lost a war, a prepostorious and evil idea"

[MunaZaldrizoti 4564]

Lydia would watch those unfamiliar faces mill about the square of Atrus, feeling some ounce of pity for their plight.

 

Amidst the packing of her belongings in preparation for her wardship thereafter, the youth of Novellen spared a thought too for her uncle Constanz, who was still missing. She knew, deep down, that they would never see him again.

[WaveLincoln 287]

Gaius Rosius var Ruthern nods in agreement with Ledicort. “Da. Many of them are innocents now and under Balian’s realm. It jest our duty to protect ve south.” 

[Based1Salmon 243]

Theodeta Darkwood approves of the announcement preparing to accept any refugees at Renduzzo it need be

[Andustar 1348]

Albert Salvian exchanged a grateful nod with his uncle @Shmeepicus, watching intently as more refugees travelled through the city gates.

"My people and I our grateful for your hospitality, Your Majesty."

[sergisala 2497]

"A wise decision. God save the King." said Lucien Alexander d'Azor

[tadabug2000 2257]

The Countess of Aquilae, Johanne Vuiller thought of the very pregnant refugee she is currently hosting upon her lands and nodded in turn to the Kings missive. Seeking to harm those who have lost everything is simply cruel, and for the often icy woman, she had a soft spot for those roosted from their homes as she was at the mere age of thirteen in the Brothers War. How time has flew since.