The Adrian Declaration of Independence

[tilly 5115]

“Oy vey…” The archduchess remarked, all too familiar with the stresses of an internal conflict. She prayed for all of her friends involved, on either side. 

[Pancho 4197]

Soprano de Murat, who’s father’s father had served in the Imperial Brigade for Philip III, would raise his blades with the Adrians. He had no words to say, for words would no longer dictate this conflict.

[Franczhiz 4437]

"Here I was thinking this Duke would be different from Adrian I, Joseph II, Philip II, and Philip Aurelian - Guess not aha. How come a revolution like this has become so stupid that the Raevir themselves have become an ethnic minority in their own duchy that is now occupied by Neo-Renatians? Crazy mate!" Stated Caius Godwin Alstion.

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[Sarven 2619]

"Death to the oathbreaker, to the heretic, the Waldenia rises unfethered by the Raevir hordes." Yvian comments grimly, sharpening the various arms before him and polishing the armours.

[Tide1 4535]

Sir Liam of the Blackvale recants a tale of battle past over the beautiful ballad of a hired minstrel. 

 

 

[milkyi 1990]

"I LOVE THE DUMA AND GOD DAMNED IT I LOVE ADRIA!!!" Hollers an inebriated Emerentia Vilac, stumbling across the floors of the bustling Prince's Anchor pub with a mug in her hand.

[amyselia 2962]

From the arid underground of a crypt drowned of cracked stone and moss, Suzana Sarkozic bent before the kept stillness of dark, prayers lost to each tremble of her wincing, tear-stained shoulder -

"From now until forever, Adria as she has been jest dead. Her dream has niet lived since men chose themselves and their greed over their motherland."

Her eyes felt fire in the sight of her mother's grave, memories akin to the whip of a penitent's belt against the skin. 

"I hope it will have been worth it."

[ReveredOwl 5639]

The Minstrels sing the ballad of Duke Heinrik as war looms ever closer.

 

 

[outcook 799]

Luther von Draco tightened the belts and straps of his armour, his hips weighed by weaponry he had attached. "Finally getting a chance against the ruined King, mm?" He jested to his father with a toothy smile, wandering into the streets of Adria. @ItemVendor

[Vermy 1484]

The Duke of Blackvale sharpes his sword, and readies his levymen.

[monkeypoacher 8055]

"I don't know about you all," Paulie S. says, the tankard of Carrion Beige sloshing as his arm stretches out for emphasis, "but I LOVE Adria."

[Frisket 4539]

The elf  looks down at the missive with a rub to her head as she wonders why.

 

“The dragon is going to kill us all, much faster if we are all killing each other.”

 

she said in a quaint tone, chirpy as always as she sarcastically expressed. 

[Ramon 5186]

The Prince of Merryweather, who found himself reminiscing about the old days when Adria and Aaun had defied the world together and stood together united, readied himself for the inevitable conflict to come. 

"I suppose this is Heinrik's thanks for having aided him in Adria's restoration over the years. GOTT damn this ungrateful swine."

[argonian 14254]

1 hour ago, Beamon4 said:

 

Unlike the Alstions, who provoked conflict with Haense on numerous occasions, especially during the reign of King Karl III, we have no quarrel with the northmen.

"Does he mean that time he wanted us to go to war over his title as Duke of Adria, rather than simply letting another election take place? Weird memory this man has," remarks Stanimar.

[Deets 1130]

A Waldenian chieftain read the missive from within the Moothall of Neu Brandthof. Alongside him sat several kinsmen and retainers, all looking to him for the news. Glancing down to his trusted friend, Aber MitKase, he then spoke. "Gather those who remain in Einmont. The Tribe of Theonus stand with our Reinmaren brethren, and the Kingdom of Aaun, until our last days. Songs will be sung of this, just as in the days of our forefathers." the aging man spoke.

 

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Edited March 20, 2023 by Deets