THE RIVER'S RESPONSE

[mothsthetic 2250]

HER RESPONSE

“She’ll know she has our support when we’re standing at her side,

NOT ACROSS THE TABLE.”

Issued and averred by

Her Majesty

 

I wish to make something known to the public, following the release of a public missive from Legionary Aspirant Bon’Ox. I will not be touching on the matter of the Vikelan response and “recommendation”, because I’m frankly unsure of how this affects them at all, or why the missive was made in the first place. 

 

The Government of the Heartlander Confederation has no desire for war with our Lurinite neighbors. Let me make that perfectly clear. In fact, diplomacy is in process between our nations at this very moment. While yes, there has been talks amongst some peers of our realm, who shall go unnamed publicly and dealt with privately, the Crowns hold no desire for war, knowing both the literal and metaphorical cost of war from stories heard throughout our lives of the Coalition War. There will be no war, desired holy or otherwise, waged against our Eastern neighbors. The responsibility of felling any festering Darkspawn or Ferrymen falls unto the Lubba. Lest they make themselves a threat, we will not seek to solve the problems of a nation that is not ours. 

 

That being said- to any forces of darkness who read this and presume we will not defend ourselves, you are wrong. The Heartlands are not aggressors, but we are defenders. We will defend our peoples, defend the will of GOD, and defend our allies when called upon. Do not mistake our kindness for weakness, for you will be gravely mistaken in doing so. 

 

I do hope this short response will clear any fears or concerns among the community. I want to make it clear I view war as a last resort- never a first. As a Squire, I take these things very seriously, and will continue to do my best to lead my people into a time of peace and prosperity. 

 

Our people have suffered enough. Let them rest. 

 

Signed, 

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Adalia I, By the grace of GOD, Queen of the Petra, Princess of Abrana, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Duchess of Valfleur, Countess of Temesch, Torm Marian, and Moere, Viscountess of Mies, Baroness of Garmont, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Brasca, Hrenthorne, Resmore, and of the Phoenixspire, Chosen of the Stars

[tilly 5115]

Renilde smiles, reading her great-granddaughter's response from the bed of the River Petra, a gentle breeze rustling the page in her hands. "I still can't believe those three Aaunites were talking about it so loudly at my darling granddaughter's ball, of all places..." The old queen tsk’ed her tongue, and shook her head. “‘We will bend the Petrans to our will’,” she recited the words of one gentleman in particular, a scowl on her lips.

[Xarkly 17299]

 

"A peace so deep," Villorik hummed, "it was like the Dark."

[TaytoTot 1587]

"Danke, vyr Majesty." Dame Monika states to herself, smiling the sun's smile as she read the response!

[Olox_ 4318]

Charles II folded the Queen's response in half and put it back on the top of his desk "Her Majesty speaks with sense. Why would we respond to Lurinite requests of a diplomatic meeting if our state was getting ready for a military conflict with them? Words are empty, until they are supported by deeds and I am sure that the Legionnaires are far from our eastern border." The King of Aaun commented before releasing a sigh

[satin 7600]

Serwa picks at her teeth.

[carebear 1291]

Dame Rowena nodded as she read her sister's missive, agreeing with every word.

 

"Good. There is no need for war and death when there is a chance for diplomacy."

[AlternisJ 381]

The uruk read over the missive, smiling lightly as he let out a sigh

"Another issue resolved... My first 4 months of being Lubba have been nothing but chaoticness and diplomacy. I thank ye for dismissing these rumours."

[ydegirl 2357]

Isabeau recalled the actions of Bon'ox earlier that day - spitting on her, dropping his helmet on her - and whether or not they were meant to happen, Isabeau had, in the heat of the moment, called him a 'monster,' 'creature,' etcetera and so on and so forth. For a few hours at best, she felt disgusted by her actions - how could she be so - well - rude?! It had haunted her as she called for her chariot driver to fetch her and take her up to the Barony of Rosius, (for she had no intentions on walking up there herself - besides, what if a goblin attacked her again!) However, as she sat there, in that gauche, rose-imprinted chariot with gold accents, she read Adalia's missive, and suddenly, as if God had granted her his permission, she felt justified in her hatred for Bon'ox.

[MrMojoMordor 2413]

Bon'Ox gives a nod - he feels a 'little' bad since he had gotten a bird later on to discuss what had happened, yet still felt he had done the right thing, bringing the issue into the public eye.

However, the irony of him himself 'strong-arming' the royalty for a response in face of publicly outing a plot was not lost on him...

[JudgeTrudy 610]

Theodore Elwood lets out a sigh of relief as he reads over the response. Though he still felt a pang of anxiety about it all, the young man felt far more comforted by the promise of one dual-Monarch. "God bless the Queen..." he mutters to himself as he puts the missive aside and gets back to transcribing the latest meet of the Garmont Assembly.

[Frisket 4538]

Ember yawns from a distant home.

 

"War is boring when it's teased or rumored. I just want some cake....such a weird craving, unlike some people I will make a cake and not make rumors about making one. If a war happens, they will know."

 

The elfess went to her kitchen to bake some velvet cake with vanilla frosting Her favorite!

[___siren___ 591]

Katrin Eryka Stafyr, sat in her study placed the missive on her table. For her one thing was clear: The Queen had made her decision and House Stafyr swore fealty to the Queen. With a sigh of relief she pushed herself off of her chair and knelt infront of the small altar on the opposite side of her room. The Baroness clasped the silver Hussarian cross- a last remnant of her time in the north, and prayed to Godan.. hopefully war had been prevented for the moment.