ADELHEID'S ARCHIVES - THE PETRAN CIVIL WAR

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THE PETRAN CIVIL WAR

1908 - 1909

QUITE STRANGE FOR MYSELF TO BE FALSE IF I AM

RIGHTFULLY ANOINTED IN THE EYES OF GOD

-Renilde I

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By Adelheid Klara von Alstreim

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FOREWORD & INTRODUCTION 

 

It is no secret that the more we know about the past, the better prepared we are for the future, and so I, Adelheid Klara, have dedicated my time not to playing games and performing childish acts but instead learning of our mistakes and the consequences, in order to aid in my own ambitions and goals along with advising those to prevent history repeating itself. In light of my own personal studies, I have taken it upon myself to compile and publish my notes of the Battles and Wars that have particularly interested me and I think we may all learn something from. At my dearest friend Philip Laurent’s request, the first notes to be published will be that of the Petran Civil War.

 

 

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THE ACCUSED      |          1908 C. Harren’s Folly

The Petran Civil War began with the accusations of the Archduchess Renilde’s affair with Prince Marius Audemar of Haense within the realm of Almaris. Constanz was said to be a man of little affection for his wife and spent not much time with her, instead associating himself with the various Knights of Petra. 

 

Seeking friendship and company with Prince Marius, The Archduchess Renilde was subject to a burglary of her home, reportedly hired by Contstanz an unknown man entered the living quarters of the Archduchess making off with various letters as proof of the alleged affair. Upon being presented with this Constanz was enraged, and he took to the streets with these letters claiming crimes against the Archduchess.

                                                                     

THE SIEGE OF PETRA       |          1908 C. Sigismund's End 

Upon the issuance of such accusations Archduchess Renilde travelled to Haense to confer with King Georg, Sir Paul Montalt and Sir Valentin Mareno, seeing this opportunity the Archduke-Consort, Constanz Novellen stormed into the city with hundreds of soldiers by his side to seize the capital while the Archduchess was gathering her support. 

 

With the majority of Renildes forces laying in the countryside, Constanz succeeded in occupying the city of Valfleur, which would become heavily contested by raiding parties of both sides during the duration of the conflict.

 

A SUPPOSED COUNTER-COUP      |          1909 C. Horen’s Calling

In response to the siege of the capital, Sir Paul Montalt began to plan a counter-coup alongside the Archduchess. With much effort they’d manage to rally a combined force of Petran Republican Forces, the Brotherhood of St. Karl and the Ferrymen. The army would prove unsuccessful, only succeeding in showing  their numbers and what was to eventually come before they dispersed, what caused the dispersal of the two armies is not known, some claim a miracle from GOD to aid the forces of Constanz and others claim an act of Iblees cursing the realms of men prevented the battle from occurring, regardless both sides withdrew allowing the fighting to continue in the following month.

 

The Archduchess then released a denunciation on her husband, announcing the various violations of the Petran Constitution committed by Constanz, the four points highlighted by Archduchess Renilde were the violation of the instrument of their marriage, Constanz opposition to the High Pontiff and the Holy Canonist Church, the neglect of his duty as Archduke and most grievously, his attempt to usurp the throne for himself on baseless accusations. 

 

A SELF ENTITLED CONSORT      |          1909 C. Owyn’s Flame       

The Archduke-Consort finally issued an official declaration of war upon his wife, Renilde, with the intention to fully siege and control the Commonwealth due to the accusations of the Archduchess’s affair. 

 

Following such, the Archduchess was requested to stand trial for multiple crimes of which included, Thieving the property of another Man, Laying with another when you are wed and Raising an army against forces of the Commonwealth. It is no shock when Renilde did not attend the trial and in her place were Ferrymen and Petran Republican Forces who hastily raided the trial and to much success captured the Archduke-Consort who would be detained in Valfeur and brought to the Courteis Hale. Peace discussions would begin. The dispute would continue back and forth for quite some time until, in a fit of rage, Sir Paul Montalt attempted to slaughter one of Constanz’s soldiers but instead crippled the Dame Catherine of Furnestock before showing the rest of the rebels remorse. The Prince of Balian would not be treated as kindly, and in turn had his left eye gouged out before finally being released.

 

BATTLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH      |          1909 C. The Sun's Smile

The battle of The Commonwealth began when the forces of Renilde numbering 1900 and led by both the Archduchess and Sir Paul Montalt, sallied out of Castle Moere to take to the Petran countryside hoping to catch the rebel forces unaware in an assault on Valfleur, the forces of Renilde advanced, arrow volleys being exchanged by both sides as the hosts advanced toward one another. 

 

The forces of Constanz numbered 2400 but it was aptly noted by numerous sources that they lacked the dedication and leadership ability of the Loyalist forces. Prince Marius and Joseph Vasile took 200 men-at-arms and advanced on the left flank, fighting swelled within the suburbs as the Rebel forces attempted to counter this flank. But their attempt was not to be, caught in an ambush, one of the principle Rebel commanders Gregor Malinov was grievously wounded and carried off the field of battle. 

 

Disorder began to spring up within the Rebel ranks as fissures formed, Constanz knew the army would soon break and thus he ordered a charge against the Loyalist forces. The Archduchess reportedly met her husband in the central melee, urging her forces onwards as the two armies clashed, the loyal Petrans advanced without mercy or rest. Dame Charlotte Roberta, sister to the Archduchess landed a blow upon the battle weary Contstanz forcing him too to be carried from the battlefield, the day decided by the fateful charge the rebel forces completely shattered, most fleeing north to Haense as the day came to a close. 

 

A WORTHY DEATH      |          1909 C. Sigismund's End

After having lost everything Constanz had spent the past few years fighting for, the pitiful Prince sought to make a final attempt to take something from the Archduchess, announcing the invitation of a duel to the death, to Prince Marius Audemar. Without much hesitation, the Haeseni Prince was quick to accept the duel which would be titled The Duel of the Second Sons - Marius being the second son of King Karl III of the Dual Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and Constanz being the second son of King John I of the Kingdom of Balian.

 

The duel had an outstanding audience, people from all around Almaris had visited the Kingdom of Haense to see which Prince would be buried next to their father. The battle was said to be fairly even, each Prince standing their ground yet to no surprise it was the crowd favourite who was revealed as the victor, His Royal Highness Prince Marius Audemar.

 

The fate of Petra now rests steadily in the hands of Her Highness, Queen Renilde I as she continues to rebuild her beloved nation after the disastrous events that took place three decades ago.

 

May the Lord on High Bless her Reign as Monarch.

 

 

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Her Highness,  Adelheid Klara von Alstreim, Writer of Adelheid’s Archives

 

[JustAngel69 513]

Philip Laurent read the historical paper from his estate as numerous copies made their way to his native Petra. 

"Hmmm this is quite good..." He tapped the paper considering something as he continued to read.

[Enlightenment 2300]

Emilio read the paper, nodding along to it, "Ah how wonderful, this is a much better use of the girl's potential."

[Jaslaw 602]

"About checks out" *Sumorised the elf which took part in a few of those events with his friend, Hero of Petra Ser Milonir.* "Now... what does minę tiltle from this all even mean?" *being left to wonder as he had never checked what that knighthood he got actually was about...*

[tilly 5115]

Renilde was engrossed with the retelling of her younger life’s history, wrapped up in the narrative by the young lady who’d interviewed her a few years prior. “This is my favorite retelling thus far. This will be added to the archives, av.” Later that evening, the Queen of the Petra could have been seen sitting with her granddaughter Catriona and her son Paul, rereading the exposé to them with practiced theatrics. They seemed to be enjoying their time together, those three generations huddled closely against one another on a sofa in a parlor. Renilde, despite all she had lost from then and now, was finally, in that singular moment, satisfied. 

[mmjinae 131]

Somewhere along the southern coastlines of the continent, surrounded by dusty bookshelves and the glow of candles, a lone librarian peered over a copy of these histories. "Remarkably well written," Asya hummed. "I will have to add this to my collection! I've not read a history nearly as enthralling as this. My compliments to the author!"

[Nectorist 12870]

Sir Joseph Vasile, laying dead in an Almarian ditch, is certainly pleased by this account as he reads it in the high heavens.

[Frank_Dog 808]

Wondered why the daughter of the Prince of Merryweather was going by your highness. 

[cherrybud 423]

59 minutes ago, Frank_Dog said:

Wondered why the daughter of the Prince of Merryweather was going by your highness. 

The young Alstreim was simply doing as she was informed by those above her status, though she could understand why the sky god of Ottomar's Grandmother would express such a thought after Adelheid had helped in ensuring the vampire would be slain for his crimes!

[Mio 3938]

THE PRINCE in question, Marius Audemar, sat back against a palm tree in the Southern part of Aevos where his adventures now lead him. He recalled fondly the day, the memories, and too the cause in which he fought for. Murmuring a prayer for all those who had fallen, both for and against him.

He fell asleep against that palm tree.

Dreaming peacefully a recollection of the events.

As if he was there once again . . .
 

 

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