DEMISE OF THE CROWN

[valecu 2017]

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DEMISE OF THE CROWN

TO OUR BELOVED PEOPLE;

 

We were, but two youths that had grown prematurely due to the untoward years. Both of Us had been enraged with the suffering brought to the common folk by the tyrannical reign of the last Emperor. Then, as result of these factors many men and women became dissidents against the Fraticida, and We met and acquainted each other with another. Our conversations were made up of dreams for the future, and sharing stories of yore that had given Us the needed expressiveness. Many summers later We had joined the banners of Prince Peter Augustus in securing his claim, yet We were steered towards the balmy lands, where We aided greatly in the inception of Balian. However the people of the Heartlands were still plagued by the lasting effects, and Our King (then, Prince of Alstion) without any alarm had joined the Harvest Confederation. By the fall of the aforementioned, We had risen as Protectors of these lands. Then many years of restoration ensued with the brought reforms. We faced many defiances, but through Our everlasting piety nothing trembled Us. Even by doing only good there were opposers who sought to eradicate Our rule that had brought justice and growing prosperity to them and their people. Yet, in the face of chaos and tyranny, We persisted.

 

Not many days ago, Our monarch had embarked on an expedited pace by the River Petra with an inferior entourage as he desired the peace of nature, which had always helped him in his contemplations. Upon the next morning he had developed an excruciating cough, and in addendum his body was shivering. Many physicians were summoned and administered to his health. Even so with the passing of each day his appetite deteriorated and growing muscle pain was reported, the cause being pneumonia. Today in the early morning, We were informed of his worrying state and each and every of our kin were summoned.

 

The King passed away troubled by the symptoms of the sickness at the age of seventy four, surrounded by Our closest family and their prayers. His death marks the end of the Carolean era, simultaneous to his reign, both lasting thirty years of restoration and erecting of the foundations that Our successors are to build onto and thrive in prosperity.

As Arbitrator of the House of Alstion, We pronounce the legal death of the King through this instrument of law, and furthermore; THE CROWN has demised and in accordance to our succession laws from ergo the Prince James (James Leopold Alstion, b. 1870) in the eyes of GOD as Our firstborn child succeeds the throne and shall be indivisible of THE CROWN. Pending his coronation he shall be styled as The Sovereign, entertaining and exercising any and all powers and functions of an ordinary monarch.

 

We, announce this period of mourning, wherein all of our holy shrines’ candles must burn fervently for the Father of our Kingdom and We shall deliver our prayers.

 

ISSUED AND PROCLAIMED;

In the Neu Brandthof Castle, 

14th of Horen’s Calling, 1923

 

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, THE QUEEN MOTHER

 

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o7 seannie

 

[exogens 934]

Sir Emir, one of the King's close peers gave one final salute to the founder of the United Kingdom as he stated "May your legacy live long within our hearts within many generations to come. You have given me a second chance in life when I felt I have lost everything. May you find eternal peace in the seven

skies." as he lit a candle for a whole year, in honor of Charlie the First.

 

[Marshi 1080]

The Princess Royal sat quietly within her new Quarters, after she had finally been forced from her grandfathers rooms. Tears flowing from her eyes , she clutched the Tartan that Charlie had given to her tightly as she stared at the missive,  He was the only one she could share her adventures with and not be scolded for she was his little Dragon that could not be tamed.

[Olox_ 3344]

Aleksander Jazloviecki sighed heavily at the news. The boy could not understand that the man he called his King was gone, the Bonnie Prince was no more. Even though in that sorrow he managed to smile and say "Goodbye Royal Charlie..." He then fell to his knees and began to pray as sincere tears streamed down his cheeks.

 

 

[Optimus420 1732]

“I remember bandaging his face whilst we fought against Cloudbreaker, odd while he was older than me strange that I outlived him. GODAN be with you now, King Charlie.” A raevir lord said before he signed the cross after reading the missive. 

[Mykei 304]

Mikhail Jazloviecki would stay at night in the church, praying for King Charles' soul and his safe passage to seven skies

[TheosVult 325]

Konstantin von Augusten would shake his head upon hearing of the news "Scheisse... Ich will keep the royal family und my new liege in mein prayers" he muttered.

[Frymark 2791]

In his lowly room, the Lord of Alba stared into nothing, his eyes devoid of anything.

[argonian 12836]

"Gott erlöse Karl den König, unser'n guten König Karl."

 

says Stanimar, so he doesn't get forum warning points for an anonymous RP comment, as if it matters.

[Ramon 3877]

John wept for the grandfather he had always idolised, gone to solemnly light a candle in his honor. 
 

[Deets 670]

The Lord Regent of Minitz signed the Lorraine as the missive reached him. "The könig is dead, long live the könig.." He mumbled to himself, gone to light a candle in the church of Neu Brandthof thereafter in the deceased king's honor.

[gohliad 824]

Anna of Alstion took a nondescript middle pew whilst attending yet another mass within the church of Minitz, thundering rain just now beginning its bellowing descent upon the Heartlands. Tears seemed to the woman, now, entirely useless, and perhaps it was her own detrimental sadness to blame, though nonetheless every dismal circumstance felt like a stab at her soul. The soul of which came from her father’s very own.

 

The father of whom she adored, the father with a dream to unite the heartlander people, to serve humanity, the father who cared for unification and cultural advances. And how humble he was, Anna thought in silence, herself and her two children only illuminated by a nearby candle as the realm darkened beneath the drab downpour — how humble he was, and how kind.

 

“All rise for prayer.” remarks a clergyman, drawing Anna to her feet. And as he went on, the world around Anna reduced to no more than a buzz or hum. Father, she spoke to the skies, you were truly an honourable man. What shall I do now, father? What should I do?

 

“I’m living in a world of delusion, and my bones are not strong enough to get me out.” Anna hushes under a breath, eyes stuck toward the holy service unwaveringly.

[Javert 5498]

Louis Owyn Haverlock lit a candle for his fallen Kinsman and late-liege, shedding a tear as he made preparations to swear loyalty to the new Monarch.

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 11532]

Oijin spits on ground, "Dishonorable man. Should've committed seppuku. Free Tetsugawa!"

[LithiumSedai 4835]

Though in his youth his temper often clashed with his father's, resulting in his self-imposed exile in the South, James did always admire Charles's tenacity and longevity, and even throughout his tenure as the Crown Prince he almost expected to be outlived by him.

When the day of the King's demise finally came, James was not ready - overcome with grief, he fell silent and withdrew to mourn in privacy, his duties as the new King delayed if only for a fleeting moment.