AstriaS 3720 Share Posted December 5, 2023 A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FATHER TONITO Issued the 3rd of the Deep Cold, in the Year 157 of the Second Age BY THE WILL AND AUTHORITY OF THE WHITE THRONE As all ought by now be aware, it is with great sorrow that we have received the news of the passing of Cardinal Antonius, known better to us in Númendil as Father Tonito. Slain in battle at the Siege of Breakwater, the good Father was, for many decades, a guiding light for our Kingdom, and no small few among our people were bettered, spiritually and otherwise, for his friendship and wise counsel. All shall mourn his loss, but let us not forget his resolve and his spirit, for even as age took from him vitality and strength, he followed with us nonetheless in the name of his beliefs. Though already his mortal form has been committed to the pyre in the Owynist tradition, we nonetheless shall gather to honor our lost friend and to bid our farewells. This memorial service shall be hosted in the Bastion Temple of Saint King Caius, and open to all who wish to attend. Once the service has concluded, preparations shall be made to transfer his remains to Hyspia, per his own request. Mourn for our departed comrade, weep if you are so compelled, but surrender not to despair. Forevermore shall Father Tonito be with us, not in body but in spirit, for he watches us now and ever after from the Seven Skies. In Loving Memory Paco Antonius “Tonito” Temesch de las Palmas 1862 – 1953 “May the Creator protect us, and in turn we protect others. Let Him be our shield so that we may be His hammer, ridding this world of darkness. He who stands with me shall be my brother. Amen.” OOC: Wednesday December 6, @ 7:00 PM EST Bastion Temple of Saint King Caius, Númendil Spoiler BY ORDER OF, HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of the House Arthalionath, 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 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarkly 12750 Share Posted December 5, 2023 That night on the march through Veletz, Friar Villorik prayed for Tonito -- the man that had ordained him, and finally helped him realize his promise to Sixtus V. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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