The Death of a Duke-Regent

[gavyn 855]

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THE HEART OF AAUN MOURNES.

 

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Sigismond Varoche has been murdered.

 

It weighs heavily on my heart to write about such events and news. Just earlier this Saint’s night men and women, the scoundrels and vermin that call themselves Adria marched into Petra to disturb the peoples of such a neutral land.

 

In this attack during the dead of night they marched out of Petra with one Sigismond Varoche and his ilk. Dragging them and treating them as nothing but animals, as they marched back to the walls of Velec.

 

Once in Velec, I could only imagine what a terrible and unGODly sight they must have held to try and shame the rightful Duke of Adria, Sigismond. After what seemed an eternity of waiting I was notified of a sorrowful happening in those same GODless walls of Velec. Sigismond Varoche was killed.

 

A good, righteous, and GOD loving man. He was robbed of his life by the hands and blades of heathens, surely ordered by the beast that is Heinrik Sarkozic. I cannot express how disgusted I am by the events that have unraveled tonight, and I will mourn for the late Varoche men and women, for it is they, that we will fight on in this rebellion of Adrian rats.

 

I pray for those harmed and affected in Petra, my heart is with you all. And I will forever pray for those who did such terrible acts to be punished in an eternal damnation, for what they did is an action only those of Iblees might engage. 

 

TANDEM TRIUMPHANS

 

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SIGNED,

HRH, THE PRINCE, EMIL CAIUS,

 Duke of Balamena

 

HIS EXCELLENCY, BULT WICK

Governor of Aaun

 

[Asutto 1947]

"This was just one of our minor victories" An Adrian-Loving Adunian reassured those around her. "It's nothing of note, really."

 

Spoiler

I guess Adrias burning now huh

 

[chaotikal 2236]

"THE PRETENDER IS NO MORE! AVE DUMA AVE ADRIA!"

The crowd of Adria cheers as their dumacratic government reigns supreme.

 

[ncarr 2235]

"These 'Adrians' stoop to the levels of mere bandit groups. They don't even seem to be protecting their beloved Duchy anymore, instead marching to foreign lands to wreak havoc." scoffed the Velenic Margravine, Philippa von Reuss. 

[Solour 326]

"Their Priest was given a trial, and his life spared! Their soldiers captured, given trial and spared! Where was the Good Varoche's trial?! This was nothing more than yet another ill-thought reactionary display from Sarkozic! These men aren't determined revolutionaries; they are crooks and thugs!" Rakshasa hissed, mourning the loss of the Varoche.

Edited March 22, 2023 by Solour

[GoodGuyMatt 7060]

Just now, ncarr said:

"These 'Adrians' stoop to the levels of mere mercenary groups. They don't even seem to be protecting their beloved Duchy anymore, instead marching to foreign lands to wreak havoc." scoffed the Velenic Margravine, Philippa von Reuss. 

 

"Most of them are mercenaries anyway" replied a mourning Ludrik Katzak

[Mannyy 934]

Siegfried von Alstreim thinks of his dearest Aunt, the Countess of Varoche, and how she must be doing during this trying time. "I hope Aunt Anna and cousin Isabella are alright. I will need to visit them." Frowned the young boy from the halls of Merryweather

[Gandhi 2658]

Ludolf Barclay signed the Lorraine atop his chest - he’d send a copy of the missive to his brother-in-law down south. He mused on the fact he’d never be able to meet his father-in-law.. “The Heartlands burn.”

 

Spoiler

 @Timer

 

[marikandaperc 1149]

"I only pity Lorina. The poor girl is now orphan." A former soldier of Petra murmured upon returning to her Adrian house, sure not to return to Petra ever again.

[Timer 1389]

1 minute ago, Gandhi said:

Ludolf Barclay signed the Lorraine atop his chest - he’d send a copy of the missive to his brother-in-law down south. He mused on the fact he’d never be able to meet his father-in-law.. “The Heartlands burn.”

Kasimir Sarkozic signed the lorraine, shedding a tear for the Count Varoche.. "The Heartlands burn" 

 

[SapphirePool 1098]

Distant in the lands of the south, the missive traveled. The legate of Balian was settled into bookwork as a knock came at her chambers, and the note passed off by an attendant. The woman sighed, tiring of news of the waring east. Her brow furrowed after reading the contents however. The attendant took the missive back after the woman had reviewed the contents, her only comment being "Disconcerting". 

[subatomic 1095]

Lucien Ashford de Rouen would wipe the blood off the same blade that beheaded Sigismond and his heir.

[ItemVendor 693]

1 minute ago, ncarr said:

"These 'Adrians' stoop to the levels of mere bandit groups. They don't even seem to be protecting their beloved Duchy anymore, instead marching to foreign lands to wreak havoc."

"And we'll do it again!" Reinolt von Draco laughs manically as his valiant steed passes by outside the massive walls.

[Morphine 456]

10 minutes ago, gavyn said:

 

 

"And I will forever pray for those who did such terrible acts to be punished in an eternal damnation, for what they did is an action only those of Iblees might engage. "

 

Robyrt sat in the town square, his helmet removed, saddened by this day. The man who welcomed him into Adria, gave him a steady income, and warm lodgings, lie cold as stone. It will only bring him greater resolve in the battles to come. "Ave Varoche", he softly spoke.

[amyselia 2182]

A groan befell the air: "Y wish they did niet call him w Duke-regent without Duma."

Suzana palmed her cheek as the publication was read to her, the news coming to the stoic girl neither as shock nor as sorrow. "The Varoche sought to coup mea papej without putting him to trial, but even then, yam sad to hear that he was niet given trial before his death, as still, jest the Adrian way. Moy continue to commit crimes against w culture of w republic; from either side jest peace condemned, e now, look how they have invaded a neutral state to quicken their aims, akin to warmongers rather than folk defending their home."

 

"Papej -" Her eyes raised to her sister from the chaise, attempting a brittle smile, "Papej has niet abandoned us, he has abandoned w holy sanctity of humanity."