annanicole__ 1565 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2023 A QUEEN’S LAMENT To the good people of Balian, The leadership of Balian has descended into the perfidious clutches of a spoilt princess and an unfaithful king. For three decades, I devoted the entirety of my existence in service to this realm, surrendering my soul and essence to its prosperity. Now, I find myself surrounded by the oppressive weight of those in the royal administration with an insatiable thirst for power. I am suffocated by laughably childlike individuals, a prime example being Princess Elena, whose profound simplemindedness has given her the audacity to believe she has a grain of intelligence. Thus with heavy hand, I write that I shall, from this day forth, no longer reside within the land that is my home. In the pursuit of emancipation from the despicable association of being married to King Adrian I, I hereby renounce the regal designation of Queen Consort, severing the tether that binds my identity to this discredited union on the grounds of his adultery. Instead, I shall preserve my right to the title of Queen Mother, befitting my maternal role to my children who, I pray, will emancipate this kingdom from the clutches of the power-obsessed Princess Elena and the inept man who comically calls himself a “king.” In our pursuit to commence the revitalization of our homeland, for Balian to be more than Elena’s playground of power and Hadrian’s domain of incompetency, we must assert our right to a kingdom distinguished not by corruption and inefficiency, but by merit and honour. To embark upon this endeavour, it becomes imperative to unmask the parasites that lurk beneath the surface. And so I write, in prayer, that our nation shall one day be returned to the faint dreams of the past that have been hijacked by a mockery of what once was. In the wake of my departure, my heart aches for the people I shall leave behind. I implore those who wish to reach me to do so by letter, and swiftly we will meet. Although I may no longer bear the title of Queen Consort of Balian, my unwavering commitment shall always remain to the people. Signed, Her Royal Majesty, Andromeda Ester of Ba’as, Queen-Mother of Balian 93 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshi 1081 Share Posted November 12, 2023 The Princess-Royal of Aaun smiled as she read the letter "She is so strong" 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiliainWonderland 1526 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Marlena d'Arkent gasped at the public missive before looking to her husband Gabriel. "Totally deserved, really. If du cheated on mich, Ich'd ruin ihr entire life and everyzhing du held dear. Ich have nozhing but respect for zhat voman und doing what she needed to do to get away from cheating." 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeSmoothie 5049 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Spoiler John regarded the flier with a grimace and an angry sniff - in all his rage, tearing it in two in the diplomatic meeting he attended after Adrian handed it back. Under his breath, he muttered, "Puta. Puta. She is unfaithful ... I heard her years ago when I was a child. She spits in the eyes of god -- I knew I should've reported it!" "How dare she insult him," the man wept, an ugly look bore on his face. "No better than a peasant, now. Where will she run? Where must we burn?" No doubt, he was ... loyal to Adrian to a fault. Later, he'd go home to his three sons, one of which shared that King's name. In teaching history to them - and others - years later, he'd spit the former Queen's name with venom, or not all, omitting her. A volatile man. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andustar 2260 Share Posted November 12, 2023 "She deserved better," Albéric concluded upon reading the missive, producing a lengthy sigh. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe202 639 Share Posted November 12, 2023 "Oh, damn." the heir to the County of Salia, Teddy d'Arkent, gasped out 'pon learning the news, letter in one hand and fishing rod in the other. Otherwise, the lad was left entirely speechless by this development. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikAzog 3313 Share Posted November 12, 2023 "I cheated on her?" he'd ask, scoffing "She's so delusional, the woman hit a bottle out of my hand, and has only ever treated me with disrespect, let her have a good life. She can do whatever she likes, but she's done nothing surprising. At least now I won't have to hear about her being trapped in Balian after all the times, after all I attempted to assist her in her projects." 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarkly 12883 Share Posted November 12, 2023 "The good Queen should attend mass," Friar Villorik hummed. "There is no better way to vent one's vexation than the sacrament of confession." 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franczhiz 4084 Share Posted November 12, 2023 "And they wonder why me and mama left that sh-thole.." the young Frederick of Pavano stated. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuziee 3237 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Marlene von Reuss recalled her tenure as a ward to the immigrant queen, remarking to her husband “She has never had any direction. When I was a ward it was Princess Elena and Lady Nicoletta who guided me.” 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_yink_ 357 Share Posted November 12, 2023 With hands clasped tightly behind her back, Gwenyth propped up ever so slightly on her toes to peek over John Galbraith's shoulder as a note was passed along the table during a meeting of diplomacy. Stormy hues clouding over as she tried to catch an inconspicuous glance at the faintly crumpled note being passed between the Legate and King. "Nie way..." The young squire muttered under her breath and shot a glance to the fellows guards in attendance. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MailC3p 1159 Share Posted November 12, 2023 A yount High Elf hears the commotion of his neighboring Kingdom from afar as a servant made his way to him holding the missive. ”I wonder if Balian’s copper mine needs a new owner…” 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPeachy 1345 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2023 Franziska Elaine, a notorious (recently widowed) gold-digger, packs her bags upon learning of the Kings newly altered marital status. 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGH_FIRE 4169 Share Posted November 12, 2023 The Crown Princess of Balian, Sibyl Gwyneth would grimace at the sight of the missive, much of what she had just read was new to her and quite horrific, however she would look to her new gown and crown for her upcoming investiture and sigh. She had important matters to attend to before she addressed what this was. ((will for at better when home tomo, damned mobile foruming)) 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureimp10 5180 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Patriarch Josef, single and handsome, sends a letter to the former Queen offering one-on-one counseling. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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