In the Cause of Light

[AstriaS 3709]

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IN THE CAUSE OF LIGHT

Issued the 13th of The First Seed, in the Year 157 of the Second Age

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“For this I swear, ever shall I be a foe of His foes, be they Dragonspawn or Betrayer’s Brood, or things beyond the circles of this world. I shall broker no pact with them, and I shall accept no peace save their utter defeat. May Darkness consume my House should I falter in this oath.”

— THE OATH OF TAR-NÚMENATÂR, VERSE III —

 

    It is with much concern that we have observed in recent months the continuing escalation of hostilities in the upper midlands and beyond. For years, the Númenedain have pursued the course of peace and neutrality, much to the displeasure of those middlemen who would selfishly see the Adunians spill their life’s blood as pawns in wars not of their making. This has long been standing policy, even in the years of the Barrowlands and Tar-Númenatâr’s reign. Yet as the course of fate has spun along, our position has become ever strained. With ever greater frequency, the men of Veletz pursue a course of action and, in so doing, compel us to act upon our oaths, ranging from threats against our people to outright collusion with the powers of ruin, and now, for a final slight, they join undead in the raising of an Owynist church. This cannot go unanswered.

 

Thus, by my station as Queen of the Númenedain, I do decree the following:

 

WHEREAS, the League of Veletz has knowingly and willfully harbored and colluded with the agents of the Archdrakaar, Azdromoth;

 

WHEREAS, the League of Veletz and their allies have knowingly and willfully hired a band of undead to serve as mercenaries against their enemies;

 

WHEREAS, the soldiers of Veletz have desecrated and razed to its foundations a House of GOD within the Petran capital, which as well housed an Owynist pyre;

 

NOW THEREFORE, in the name of GOD Almighty, Exalted Owyn and the Archangel Michael, and with the support of the Knights and Subjects of the White Throne of the Númenaranyë, the Kingdom of Númendil shall align itself with the Covenant cause. Effective immediately upon the promulgation of this document, the Númenedain shall enter a state of war against the League of Veletz.

 

Until such time as this slight against GOD is avenged, there shall be no peace.

 

— UTÚLIE'N AURË —

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BY ORDER OF,

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of the House Arthalion, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Númenedain, Princess of Númenost and Minas Amath, Protector of the Adunians, Master of the Sharadûn, Templar of the Archangel Michael, Knight of the Realm

 

[Elennanore 2775]

"Verily, Veletz will burn, and with them, the evil that has corrupted their very souls." The High Keeper mused.

[Ryanark 1946]

"More sheep for the slaughter." a certain draconic colluder named Ahnakriel would murmur with a sunny, burning smile.

[Nooblius 5794]

The Duke of Adria was in his keep when he heard news of the new signatory. He froze, genuinely shocked at what had developed. "Must I bear arms against my every friend, tutor and ally? And not a letter of warning or inquiry from them. Shall anyone I love remain, when it is done?" he cried out, recalling his fond tutelage within Barrowton. Markus damned the war, and sung out a complaint to Godanistan that he must bear arms against those he loved.

[TheBigBubbles 672]

Alf Vuiller sat by a rather toasty fire, warming his toes "Down with the Dragons! Down with the heretics!" he cried out fervently before taking another sip of his whiskey, "Or something of the sort"

[simpleglitchbro 295]

"One more rallied to the cause!"  A young Freysson shouts in his room, probably waking up his sisters.

[beetle 2760]

The young princess, Eriantiel, clapped, proud of her mother and her nation.

[OhJessica 4]

"And so those of Caladras will rise as Numenedain," the Lady of Caladras remarked.

[FlemishSupremacy 4930]

Flemius cheers as more allies join the fray!

[Spoopy_Duck 1500]

Spoiler

 

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 11594]

Antonius Cardinal Artorus traces the Lorraine on himself as he gazed into the great pyre inside of the Bastion Temple to San Caius, trying his best to catch any glimpse of divine message from the LORD GOD. The Archdiocese would burn bright as any other pyre no doubt but a great heart ache beset the old priest pushing over ninety years of life. GOD fearing men and women would die on both sides, those he knew personally on either side and taught them scripture, The word, Virtue and Spirit. 

 

"DIOs tests me in my twilight years..." The priest wept in his quarters after the court wishing he had lived in a better timeline. But he remained stalwart in his vows to GOD.

 

[Andustar 2118]

Imrahil drew a lengthy breath, reaching for his sword as he knelt in prayer.

"GOD above, I ask only for the strength to defend my people!"

He was prepared to follow his sister and Queen to war.

[marikandaperc 1165]

"It should not have been so." declared a most distraught, Holy Princess.

[Sebbysc 319]

"Perhaps this'll be my chance to prove myself to her," Leofric remarked as he rode through the Haenser snow. For a time, he had been distracted from his duties as both squire & student. "I am coming, Me'Lord." This would be a turning point for both him and the world as he knew it. It was this moment that would bring him back to Caladras.

 

After he left Valdev, a letter took his place to warn a special interest of his departure. @alien_mc

[DAENGIE 468]

Aerin Marsyr would make his way to the gatehouse, back from vacation, to hold the banner of EXALTED FARFOLK OWYN aloft from the battlements. He would curse under his breath as he would probably have to spill canonist blood, heretics and misguided middlemen though they may be.