FROM KING TO KING-SLAYER

[Tornaedo 1009]

 

 

FROM KING TO KING-SLAYER

Anno Domini 1952

 

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Frederick Aurelian would hurriedly pack a bindle with a select amount of weapons and hunting gear, with enough food to last a month, a wide assortment of liquor and his prize possession the ICON OF EXALTED OWYN. He would wrap the bindle tightly and ensure that he had sufficient minas in his pouch before running out of Castle Aurelian and straight for Winburghs marketplace in search of a horse. With his leave, a note would also be left on the castle throne.

 

 

To my son Richard,

 

You must now be aware of today’s events but I wish for you to hear it from me. Today I had rallied a group of our most loyal bannerman, unaware initially until it was too late that the actions I committed today would be treason. To kill the bloody cripple and the two degenerates that assist him. This was my only option to stop the cripple from proceeding with his incompetence.

 

I apologize for doing this all during your travels, taking the men who risked their lives on a cause that could lead to their death. But we were successful, the cripple was killed and his aides' necks were cut open. But my actions have led me to this current event of announcing my leave. I soon will be banished, either by your hand or by the next Protector of Aaun. Nonetheless, I am not a simple man to be killed. If the Acreans were unable to kill me, neither would the Alstions.

 

But use this letter I write to you, to prove your innocence;

 

I am the reason behind Edmund the Cripple and Heinrich Lothar's death. I had never informed you of such actions to keep you from any trouble to come, but I wish to make this letter to ensure that others know. This was not my initial attempt on the bloody fool's life. It seemed the failed attempt in which the hired assassins were unable to kill him as he fell off the pit was money not well spent. But once again, I had not informed you of my plans during that assassination attempt. Neither did I order Baldrick to assault the king but out of sheer coincidence, that had worked out in our advantage. 

 

I had recognized that paying assassins would not result in the cripples death, in which I took it into my own hands and rallied men without any knowledge to commit an action to end a tyranny that is needed.

 

The cripple fell.

 

I am sorry, Richard for my actions but I hope that Aaun may strive with three less degenerates.

 

To all those in anger of my actions.

 

Catch me if you can.

 

 

Frederick Aurelian would tuck the Icon of Exalted Owyn deep into his satchel as he went to place his belongings on top of the horse he had bought in Winburgh. He would climb its stirrups, with a slight grin on his face. He looks to the nearest group of people before saying;

 

“ Want to hear a joke? ”

 

“ I once thought a Cripple and a Ginger could run a kingdom but… ”

 

His newly bought horse would suddenly rear its front legs, causing him to almost fall off. He would quickly regain balance, before the horse would rush into a gallop. The joke never finished…

 

 

SIGNED,

Frederick Aurelian, King-Slayer

 

[annanicole__ 1546]

In the quiet solitude of her room, Mathilde Augusta finds herself still reeling from the cacophony that had enveloped the castle grounds moments ago. Her ears still reverberating with the echoes of the commotion, she can't help but ask herself in disbelief, "Has my beloved grandfather truly departed?" The weight of the situation looms heavily upon her, leaving her grappling to comprehend the reality of it all. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, a resolute voice within her reminds her, "He shall return, he promised me he would train me." With unwavering determination, Mathilde dons her suit of armor and takes up her sword, marching forth to the training grounds to hone her skills.

[indiana105 2137]

"Fool me once, shame on vy." Ivan Aleksandr mused as he read the parchment. "Fool me twice . . ."

[Kitomine 775]

Princess Charlotte stayed behind in the matters that transpired that day. She thought staying at her sisters side was of more importance. She had no idea of what her father-in-law had planned. Still, she wondered where her future may lie. "Y should have seen this coming.." The aging woman muttered, penning a letter to someone of blood.

[Caranthir_ 2088]

Edmund, from on high, was glad he would never see that old face again. But he was sure the devil would.

[tilly 3672]

“This garbage doesn’t make much sense.” The ginger rubbed her chin, passing the missive off to her sons and granddaughter for further scrutiny. 
 

@Zaerie@Andustar@Chorale__

[ReveredOwl 5330]

"His soldiers all followed him in his treason and are all as guilty of it as him, the fact he didn't tell his son means very little." said Ser Andrik.

[Wretched Aidan 455]

Sir Baldwin the Wanderer scratched his head as he tried to piece together the events that had occurred during his absence, only one thing was certain for the knight. "Whatever has transpired is truly a shame.."

[Optimus420 1732]

The Margrave of Stassion wrought with rage and anger, this betrayal from his father, it was unthinkable to him, but the evidence before him was unquestionable. He sent a copy of the letter left unto him to Adeline of Alstion & John of Aaun, to spread the news to the Kingly Government, whilst the courier traveled, he began to write a missive. @Marshi @Ramon

[sanriu 417]

The Grand Lady of the Aster Courts read over letters that flooded her office pertaining to similar topics. "And mon fils. . .Je pray they had no involvement in this rather depressing altercation." The woman mentioned with a stiff expression as she exhaled slowly. “Mai tu have save travels and  Que dieu vous protège alors que vous fuiez cette terre abandonnée.” She then placed the letter upon her desk blowing out the candle and exiting in search for her Eldest Son. @Continuate

 

[ Translation ] “May God protect you as you flee this forsaken land.”

[Andustar 2118]

"The words of a coward,"

Albéric stated to his mother in response.

"He cares not for his family in truth, but only for vain glory."

@tilly

[annabanana1014 1631]

Spoiler

There was never a private spoiler or anything similar for this to be private; therefore, this can be public.

In the future, please state that you want your letter private in the forum post when posted.

 

[Shmeepicus 3942]

7 hours ago, Tornaedo said:

 

“ Want to hear a joke? ”

 

“ I once thought a Cripple and a Ginger could run a kingdom but… ”

 

 

"Want to hear a joke...?" Percy de Lyons quoted the missive as he read it. "... the Stassion performance in the skirmish today." He mumbled to himself, inspecting his newest weaponry and armour of excellent quality. "Frederick Aurelian- you have a very misplaced sense of humour, given the circumstances. I suppose that Frederick the Coward flees again! Run from your problems, you have no courage- flee to Aeldin." He chuckled.

[Olox_ 3380]

"He simply envied us."

Heinrich II Lothar said with a snort as he spoke to his Alstion relatives - King Charles, King James, King Henry and King Edmund II - in the Seven Skies

 

@seannie@LithiumSedai@Frymark@Caranthir_

[ydegirl 1757]

"Aaun hath no fury like a woman who is right.." Murmured Amelia in reference to a certain Haeseni woman.