HEINRIK'S FOLLY

[Enlightenment 1457]

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VAROCHE CHANCELLERY

 

13th OF OWYN’S FLAME, 1916 AST

 

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HEINRIK’S FOLLY

 

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FOREWORD

 

The Adrian people have gone through great lengths to see the Duchy of Adria restored to its former status. First in 1896, where Heinrik var Sarkozic was first elected duke, but certain dominions disagreed and stated that the election was false and ‘unfair’ stating there was too little time for other claimants to appear. So, the people of Adria relented for now and waited patiently for many years, until in 1903, when the fourth Dumapalooza was hosted and Heinrik was elected Duke a second time.

 

The leader of Adria was welcomed back home to Veletzia with thunderous applause and Adria began in earnest. A new city was constructed, businesses began to flourish, people moved into the city and made an honest living in the Dumacracy. These things are impossible to achieve alone and at the Duke's side was the Council of Orel, people with the authority of the Duke, who made these things possible.

 

Thirteen years have passed and it is the belief of the Council of Orel and more that the Duke’s health has been steadily declining. A man who started out strong has been eroded by time and now his every decision has become controversial. Throughout Duke Heinrik’s reign, more and more evidence of his misconduct has made its way to the surface and has been building up; Some of which would make any good Canonist weep!

 

 

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THE EIGHT CRIMES OF HEINRIK SARKOZIC

 

1. CONSORTING WITH KNOWN AZDRAZI

It is known amongst the duke’s own council, that Heinrik I does the bidding of his Azdrazi overlords, going as far as to dine and house them in Veletzia! His ungrace, even tricked the Holy Father, Pontian IV into meeting with these vile creatures, under the pretense that it would only be the two Men in the meeting - It is spoken amidst the servants that Heinrik utters a prayer to Azdromoth before sleep!

 

2. FRATERNIZING WITH HERETICAL ELEMENTS

In recent times, there has been an influx of various new peoples to Adria. Many of whom are harmless and very much compatible with the Adrian and Aaunic way of life. A specific group of people being the Renatians. A race of warmongers. It was these peoples who centuries ago burned the Golden City of Ves and ensured the destruction of Adria up until these very last few decades. And now they seek the destruction of the hand that gave us land to reform our bejeweled Duchy upon, the Glorious and benevolent Kingdom of Aaun.

 

3. ADULTERY

Word amongst the honest burghers of Velec is that the duke had violated the sacred vows of matrimony to his wife, Austina of Aldersberg. These cannot only be rumors, for we know that His Holiness had also heard of this, via letter from a concerned burgher. The names of these unfortunate women must for their own sake remain secret, for it would dismantle their sense of pride and respect - Their innocence can never be recovered.

 

4. KINSLAYING

Not long after the construction of Castle St. Emalyne ended, a member of his family disappeared. Ratibor Sarkozic was his name, I would call him a good friend, a strong friend. He was far stronger than Heinrik ever was. At first it was jealousy that came from Heinrik, and then fear, and then hatred. The young Heinrik took matters into his own hands and one day pushed Ratibor from the window of the tallest tower St. Emalyne had to offer. The defenestration of Ratibor resulted in his untimely death and kinslaying, an act of evil and jealousy.

 

5. VIOLATION OF THE FRANCISCAN ARTICLES

When Heinrik ascended the ducal throne, he signed the Franciscan Articles as all Adrian dukes must abide by. The Duke of Adria rules with consent from the people and the Adrian nobility who are stewards of Dumacracy. Heinrik’s reign has been marked with oversteps against both his council and the people of Velec. He acts without thinking of his people's wishes, it is beyond a doubt. His definition of the Ducal Duma does not follow what is outlined within the articles in the slightest, being a populist body, when in truth it is meant to consist of representatives from the many estates of Adrian life, common, patrician, and noble. Heinrik Sarkozic also came up with an imaginary power utterly in violation of the franciscan articles, that he had the right to veto any law the duma passed- this was a bold faced lie from Heinrik and a complete power grab from the tyrant fraud.

 

6. VIOLATION OF THE GRADIC RIGHTS

Upon ascending to the ducal throne, Heinrik agreed to implement the popular gradic rights, these rights grant the city of Velec special privileges, applying to the entire population of the city. The duke has time and time again infringed upon these privileges and enforced his own will upon the city. For example, once attempting to appoint a member of the citizenry, one which he favored much, into the city council, however the excellent lawyers of the city challenged the duke and after hours of debating against the calm legal team he surrendered his ruling - This was not the first incident and certainly not the last, we only hope that this shall suffice and satisfy your curiosities.

 

7. OATHBREAKER

During his own crowning, the duke made certain vows to God, in the presence of His own Vicar, the High Pontiff Pontian IV. He made vows to devote himself to his liege; the same liege Heinrik was willing to go against. To protect his people with faith and fidelity; this duke has no faith, he has consorted with the vilest of heretics and creatures to further his worldly goals, the latter needs no explanation. To restrain himself, keep sobriety; Heinrik I, has never been a man of restraint, often lashing out against his vassals for his very own failures and insecurities, finally we know that the duke is appalled by the thought of women, but in fact is in love with the drink! 

 

After these vows he made further vows on the relics of the hallowed Adrians of past, on the Sword of Victor of Owynswood he swore to lead from example, by failing to put on the gloves of Saint Catherine, he never acknowledged the necessity of mercy and generosity and finally he broke his oath of modesty to Saint Adrian of Leuvaarden.

 

8. THREATENING OF ADRIAN NOBILITY

There are few noble families, but without a doubt they are influential and rich and with their own goals and interests, but when these interests do not line up with Heinrik’s he will not hesitate to threaten and use violence to make certain that they will not move out of line. We remember well a horror story often told without the presence of the duke, that once a minor noble wished to marry into a family which had fallen out of the duke’s favor, was threatened with not only his own death, but the death of all that he held dear - This was no mere joke amongst the nobility, but a reminder of the duke’s ruthlessness.

 

 

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RESOLUTION

 

This decision was not easy to come to my fellow Adrians, we all once believed in Heinrik. I considered him a friend to myself and my family, I considered him a compatriot. But with these insurmountable crimes, after consultation with the Council of Orel and the noble peers of Adria, we have deemed that he is incapable of conducting the duties of Duke and the duties of a proper Canonist and Adrian. 

 

We have presented his many crimes, but let this not be the only evidence to why Heinrik var Sarkozic must be relieved of his ducal office. The Fransiscan articles clearly state that the duke must be a faithful member of the Church of the Canon, which Heinrik is no more, by the will of the High Pontiff himself, for his various unvirtuous crimes. Secondly he is no longer in good standing with the courts of the Adrian Duchy having revealed his debaucherous nature.

 

Therefore he is declared incapable and ineligible to be the holder of the Ducal Coronet, Heinrik Sarkozic is no longer Duke of Adria nor holder of any titles tied to the Ducal Coronet of Adria. As Chancellor of Adria, I with the authority invested in me; Count Sigismond of Varoche, will lead Adria as regent until a new Duke of Adria can be elected in an election under the watchful eye of the Council of Orel and the Adrian people, who Heinrik has so grievously betrayed.

 

 

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To my beloved Adria,

 

His Excellency, Sigismond Varoche, Regent and Chancellor of Adria, Count of Varoche, and Lover of Dumacracy

 

His Royal Majesty, Charles I Alstion, Prince of Alstion, King of the United Kingdom of Aaun, Duke of Corazon, Protector of the Realm, Honorary Lieutenant of Snowy Field’s Watch.

 

Her Excellency, Cressida Marie of Aldersberg, Countess of Aldersberg and Chamberlain of Aaun

 

His Excellency, Charles Varoche, City Clerk of Velec

 

His Excellency, William Leydon, 1st Alderman of Velec

 

Her Excellency, Lorina Varoche, 2nd Alderwoman of Velec

 

His Lordship, Mithius Dalma, 3rd Alderman of Velec and  Master of the Merchant’s Guild

 

[subatomic 1095]

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[Jihnyny 2567]

A young man looks at the missive, totally not knowing of this earlier. "Huh, no way!"

[gavyn 855]

Emil Caius looks at the missive with a confused gaze. "I swear I just saw this a bit ago.."

[UnusualBrit 2050]

Thalgrim Goldhand makes plans to flee the country.

[Greehn 1825]

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hey i've seen this one before!

 

[JoshBright 2104]

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where have i seen this before

 

[Sarven 1691]

"The wicked and ignoble plotting of a devil..... or of a Petran" Yvian would remark

[argonian 12836]

"I hate democracy," notes Stanimar down in his notebook, this line repeating the same phrase that marked 100 others before it.

[crazedpudding 2119]

Josefina Barclay knew something was wrong with Adria's Duke the minute a priest was forced to eat a live bird at his coronation.

[Phoebe202 638]

The daughter of an illegitimate Sarkozic turned Petty-Count would sigh and begin preparing the guest rooms of her Manor in Karosgrad; should any of her younger siblings be sent to wait out the war under her care.

[tcs_tonsils_ 2829]

A certain Savoyard’s face darkened considerably. He flipped open his journal, their pages long worn at this point. “No realm of man, despite their supposed righteous, has resisted subjugation of evil as a result of greed. Adria stands no different. May the Duke find his forgiveness.” 

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 11528]

A local samurai frowns at the revelation of the news. "Disappointing. I thought something off when he did not join the banzai on dat ghost in armor...."

[Greehn 1825]

1 hour ago, Sarven said:

"The wicked and ignoble plotting of a devil..... or of a Petran" Yvian would remark

Wolfgang de Vilain shook his fist in the direction of Minitz!

[Franczhiz 4053]

"Duke of Adria, what a scold you are,

 

Even your Novellen predecessors have never stood where you are,

 

No matter what mask you put on those Renatians seem to have brought you this far,

 

And your Azdromoth will not be able to save you no matter what it is that you pray for,

 

Where ever you go there are swords around to kill, not to spar,

 

When you are dead they will see how full of cant you are." 

 

Caius Godwin Jrent rhymed whilst reading the crimes of the Duke.