TO RECOGNIZE THE STANDARD BEARERS OF CANONISM

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TO RECOGNIZE THE STANDARD BEARERS OF CANONISM
A petition for the veneration of their late Majesties the Kings of Aaun and Balian respectively, penned by REDACTED, concluded at SAVOYARD AND SONS and delivered to the Curia of the Holy Mother Church on the 1st of Harren’s Folly, Anno Orenii 1925.

“But see, the Lord provides: where the virtuous are cast out of this world, He gathers them in the Skies.” (Gospel 5:41-42)


To His Holiness the High Pontiff, Sixtus V, and the Curia of the Holy Mother Church, greetings;

 

While it may have thankfully, given time, become a distant memory, it still remains a painful fact that our Holy Mother Church suffered a most grave insurrection and near schism in recent times: when the rulers of Petra, Sedan and Haense sent an ultimatum to God’s Church in retribution for its investigations in Sedan regarding the then Prince Frederick II’s alleged assured Azdrazism, and threatened the Holy Mother Church with destruction should it not comply.

At this time, for but a moment, the Holy Mother Church appeared to be in grave danger. The majority of Canonist states had turned against Her, and accosted Her with malicious intentions. In this moment, whereas there was voiced opposition everywhere, the Canonist world came to know in specific two true bulwarks of religious orthodoxy: King Charles of Aaun and King Alexander of Balian. Both of these men knew full well that they could not win a war against their adversaries should it come to such and knew, as a result, that their lives, those of their subjects, and the peace maintained in their realms were at stake. And yet both men, regardless of these odds, stood with the Holy Mother Church in Her time of need, remaining committed to Her defense. At this time, they put their trust not in their armies, in neither their cannons, bows nor swords, but instead totally and firmly in their Lord and God. 
 

And indeed, their great faith was rewarded. The ink had barely dried on the traitorous document as had war erupted in Petra. Constanz, the Archduke of Petra, was immediately outed as a subversive figure, and revealed to have been mongering for war against nations and institutions (such as the Church) which ought to have been her friends. The Archduchess rebuked him, begged God for forgiveness, and crushed that degenerate wormtongue in holy combat. At the same time, the Prince of Sedan lost his lofty seat and was forced to vassalise under Petra just to remain in power; the city and people which he had abandoned soon enough reclaimed and catered to by a proven, pious branch of his house. The King of Haense, for his own part, withdrew his support for the ultimatum, and accepted peaceful negotiations with the Church, later informing His Holiness the then High Pontiff Pontian IV that he had only signed the document so he could influence it and prevent an outright schism. 

 

As we can see, all three signatories of the ultimatum were either humbled or converted. God acted against each and every soul who opposed Him and His Church, and had them repent were they willing, or punished them were they not. And while these merciful acts were acts of God and God alone, the human participation in them cannot be understated. Our God is not a God who spectates and sits silent; He acts in our world, glorifying the just and humbling the iniquitous. Our God’s persecution of those who opposed him, His making them incapable of declaring their bloody war against the faithful of Aaun and Balian for their grave crime of fidelity, was an acknowledgement that these kingdoms and their rulers were holy and righteous. Charles and Alexander had successfully led their people against iniquity, as is the true role of all rulers, of all leaders.

 

With certainty it can be said that these two men were exemplary Canonist rulers, who acted not only for the worldly concerns of their subjects, but who bravely protected their faith, even in the face of grave odds. These men did not cower or falter, because their faith in God was stronger than any army that could ever have been set against them. Their faith was so strong that their people willingly followed them in this defiance, even as peril loomed. And for it, God humbled their enemies and showed each and every one of us how a model Canonist is to act.

 

It is for these reasons that we (my CANONIST law firm and our undisclosed clients) believe these virtuous and pious kings of Canondom ought to be venerated and revered, so that their example may teach the kings and commonfolk of the future how to act in dignity and faith. 

 

God bless you all,

 

Samuel V. Savoyard, Attorney-at-Law, Proud CANONIST.

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Eleanor smirks as the Savoyards happen to do.

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Teodosio thinks to himself that this has already been discussed within the members of the Curia. "Patience is a virtue", he mutters to himself reading the missive.

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6 minutes ago, Greener said:

Teodosio thinks to himself that this has already been discussed within the members of the Curia. "Patience is a virtue", he mutters to himself reading the missive.

"May 3rd 2023", Samuel the Savoyard, fifth of his name, thinks to himself, telekinetically apologetic for not posting sooner or something idk.

 

Spoiler

 

 

@Greener

 

[Nolan_ 4219]

"To Attorney-at-Law, Samuel V. Savoyard,

 

We send prayerful good wishes to yourself and appreciate the humble service to Almighty God you have displayed by petitioning Us on the behalf of others.

 

We agree with you on the summarisation of the noble and devout lives of the Canonist Princes, King Alexander of Balian and King Charles of Aaun. So much so that had a gathering of the Curia been possible since Our enthronement, your petition would have already been discussed. Our own ill health, since cured by the grace of God's time, and the following rout of all Canondom at the hands of the Mori'quessir has most tragically taken and prevented much. Once we, all those who bear witness to the beauty of the Canonist faith, are situated safely We and the Curia will review those who lived exemplary lives. This We promise.

 

We appreciate the sentiment which prompted you to share this petition with Us and encourage all who are likeminded to do the same.

 

Signed,

Pontifex Maximus

Xystus Quintus"

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On 5/22/2023 at 6:07 PM, Nolan_ said:

"To Attorney-at-Law, Samuel V. Savoyard,

 

We send prayerful good wishes to yourself and appreciate the humble service to Almighty God you have displayed by petitioning Us on the behalf of others.

 

We agree with you on the summarisation of the noble and devout lives of the Canonist Princes, King Alexander of Balian and King Charles of Aaun. So much so that had a gathering of the Curia been possible since Our enthronement, your petition would have already been discussed. Our own ill health, since cured by the grace of God's time, and the following rout of all Canondom at the hands of the Mori'quessir has most tragically taken and prevented much. Once we, all those who bear witness to the beauty of the Canonist faith, are situated safely We and the Curia will review those who lived exemplary lives. This We promise.

 

We appreciate the sentiment which prompted you to share this petition with Us and encourage all who are likeminded to do the same.

 

Signed,

Pontifex Maximus

Xystus Quintus"

The Savoyard Law Firm wishes the Pontiff good health.