The Second Born - A Challenge

[Andustar 4143]

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The roaming of an estranged brother, Circa. 190 S.A.

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Paul, @Chorale__

 

You always were a man of lofty ambition - a second born who stood to inherit nothing, relegated to the halls' fringes. I understand your envious desires all too well, for a similar darkness clung to my heart like a festering plague. Yet, such is commonplace, for we are men of this world, and this world is sinful. And yet, it is our solemn duty to reject such notions of grandeur for our sake if not for the sake of those we envy. 

 

It is a shame you do not care for restraint. 

 

Frankly, I care not for this conflict between the Brigade of Marna and the supporters of my niece, Adalia. It is not up to me to determine the fate of the Heartland Confederacy. However, you made a grave mistake, for even if your assertions about Adalia’s lineage are correct, the throne is not yours to claim. You are nothing but a second born, even lesser than I, a second born. And what have your ambitions amounted to but the disdain of your own blood?

Tiber @seannie, Protector of the Heartlands. Is this truly the best you can muster in support of your cause? I expected more from you, who seeks to uphold the righteous will of God and oust the craven. You could do so much better than this - than him.

Thus, I present a challenge to you, dear uncle. For the dishonour you show my sister, may her soul be at peace, and your breach of station, I challenge you to single-combat. Let the Heartlands witness our clash, and may the Lord above decide our fates. Your life shall be on the line, and so shall mine. Unless, you are indeed a coward.

You have a Saint Day to answer. I shall await your reply. 

 

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Signed,
Marcus Antonius

[Kaii 572]

"If we're bound to have a coup, why can't this man be at its helm? I mean come on? He's clearly a better candidate than the other guy." Aurelius wondered.

[MapleSunflower 1889]

Emeline Josefina Temesch prepared a cup of tea for her husband, knowing he would be working tirelessly in this time of turmoil.

 

For Justice.

 

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[MrMojoMordor 2413]

"RAAAAAAAAA MATAMULK-MATAMULK-MATAMULK!" the goblin screeches.
 

Now THIS is REAL ROYALTY!

[tilly 5115]

"Mar-CUS." Renilde said her grandson's name in two succinct syllables, impressed with the maturity he'd conducted himself with.

[Enlightenment 2295]

"Who is this?" Emilio Varoche asked the rightful King Paul, scratching his head.

[FlemishSupremacy 6115]

"Will this King-to-be show himself a warrior?" A nephilim wondered as he received missives in his forge. "Or a mere face for the ambitions of others? Here is the fire in which the aspirant may show of which metal he is forged." 

[Chorale__ 2147]

4 minutes ago, Enlightenment said:

"Who is this?" Emilio asked King Paul, scratching his head.

"I'll let you know when I find out." responded he to the Golden Count, boisterous laughter emanating from the monarch's features.

[ColdestPepsi 1176]

Aimo read over the open challenge nodding in approval after he finished. He thought for a long moment, history playing out back through his mind. "Our ideas were different, our ideologies as well. We almost never saw eye to eye but I can respect the loyalty." He set down the missive, content.

[wowj 9747]

"DEATH TO ALL WHO LIVE UNDER THE 'HIGHLANDER CONFEDERATION' THEY ROBBED SIRE JARL HELVETZ XVII FROM HIS LEMON HILL, KILL KILL DEATH!" John Limon, Lemon Squire of the Lemon Hill Knights that used to live in Lemon Hill.

[don dada 579]

Too did, one smile upon the issue of Princess Winifred.

 

"Let your name prevail over all, Catherine, for this one seeks to honor it."

 

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**** goin on mane

 

Edited July 23, 2024 by madnorth

[KillerMaid 636]

Malna/Annika decides to stock up on weapons. If princes are fighting, then there will be chaos somewhere else. 

 

"Why can't we all just maybe enjoy cake and ne fight..."

[ydegirl 2357]

"Their brains are rotting," muttered Isabeau to her favorite maid, Murielle.

[Tav 4336]

"I almost hear it now, the Heartlanders shooting quips and one-liners within their walls upon every missive." Too spoke that Aaren, also concealed within a stone chamber, and also delivering his one-liner to the cause.