KING FOR A DAY

[carebear 1291]

 

Atstana de Regne Petrère

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To the Esteemed Citizens of the Petra,

 

On the recent confrontation in Enswerp, the Petran Crown addresses the apprehension of the latest plot by the Usurper, a man whose greed and selfish ambition sought to usurp the Throne of Garmont from its rightful ruler, Queen Adalia I. A brief but decisive skirmish ensued, a ten-versus-ten resulting in the loss of only one Petran life, while one Enswerp participant was captured, one escaped, and the rest were put to death. Found cowering in Fort Alba was the traitor himself, captured by the leal Asbjorn Carthaig who fought and defeated two other men before securing the fate of the disarmed renegade.

 

Following the brief fight, the disowned former-prince was transported from Enswerp to Vallagne. There, he faced a gathering of outraged Petran nationalists, incensed by his heinous acts – the wanton killing of his own daughter in the recent fire of Courteis Hale, the attempted destabilization of our secure nation, and his selfish quest for importance. Unconscious and weakened from the battle, efforts were made to rouse the traitor so that he might be coherent for his final moments and utter his last words.

 

This foiled coup was halted before it could gain a foothold within the Petra; these scoundrels possess neither power nor force, only cutting remarks and unbridled acquisitiveness. The Petra remains strong, safe, and a beacon of unity under the leadership of Queen Adalia I, as her name was chanted into the air following the execution of the King for a Day.

 

We also extend our apologies to Prince Marcus Antonius for denying him the opportunity to duel the False King. However, we are certain the opportunity would not have arisen, given the Userper's notorious lack of honor in all things he participated in.

 

The Userper has faced the glorious justice of the Petran Crown, who put a swift end to this short lived madness.

 

The remains of the Usurper have been entrusted to the Order of Saint Jude, who will deliver them to the Pontiff, thereby confirming to the realm that he is indeed dead.

 

Let it be known that the Petran Crown harbors no animosity towards the Aaunic Crown, as we recognize that Charles II would never condone such reckless actions by his brothers or their vassals in his presence. 

 

This decisive action should serve as a stark reminder that the Petra will not condone any further threats to our citizens or challenges to our throne. The swift and unwavering response to the traitor’s treachery underscores our commitment to preserving the security and sovereignty of our nation. Let it be known to all who harbor ambitions against the Petra that any attempts to disrupt our peace or undermine our rightful rule will be met with resolute justice and an unwavering defense of our realm, and our Queen.

 

EVER UNWAVERING UNDER THE SUN,
HIS GRACE, Aurel von Theonus, Margrave of Marignan, Count of Sigiswald, Viscount of Karlstadt,

Baron of Raustyn, Lord of Vissingren Castle, Patriarch of Theonus.

Her Royal Highness, Dame Rowena Ivanna ‘The Valourous’ Temesch of the Petra

Knight Commander of the Order of St. Peter, Princess of the Petra, Countess of Clermont

 

Queen-Emeritus, 

Renilde of the Petra

[tilly 5115]

"Perhaps even less than a day," remarked Renilde, her hands still bloodied from holding her son's disembodied head from the root of his hair.

[ratlordmagic 1484]

“They used my line!” Grinned Sir Karol Walewski as he washed Marnan blood from his armor.

[FenHarel 536]

"More like a quarter of a day," Laena of Astor noted, tossing away the missive to continue her FreyFit routine.

[TaytoTot 1587]

“Ave Petra, Ave Adalia.” The Devoted Dame Monika chanted as she witnessed the head roll, a hand on her niece’s back to comfort her. 

[don dada 579]

"You hear that?" spurned one, watching the other's worries

dissolve into less as the chanting echoes across the distant

city.

 

"Yeah." @mothsthetic

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[Demented_Delila 1248]

"Is six saint's hours even a day?" questioned Ophelia of Astor, who goes back to her needlework after pinning the notice to the corkboard in her room.

[ColdestPepsi 1176]

Aimo grinned upon reading the official statement, proud of the action and decisions throughout the moments of the fight which allowed this to come to fruition. "A traitor's death for a traitor, ignoble and quick. Good thinking as well by Rowena, allowing the church to handle his remains was the right choice."

[Deets 1129]

The aged Waldenian knight Sir Konstantin stood within the square of Vallagne, having aided in the apprehension of the would-be usurper from Enswerp. Watching as the crowd of Petrans meted out their justice upon the man, he knew then that the decision of the Astorans, Theonus, and hired swords had been right. "No half measures, Sir Aimo." (@ColdestPepsi) He said to his old comrade, a line often repeated in years past.

 

 

[Destructokeith 1142]

Artel stands within the square, his hands still shaking from the battle he had fought, the blood of those he fell once more staining his blue cloak. a smile crawls across the old mans face as he watches the traitor finally be put to the sword, leading and joining into the cheers that follow as the scum who dared disrespect his kin meets his end.

Elsewhere

The young Master at arms removes a mina from his war map as his green eyes scan the missive, he had known this pretender but he was glad he was dead and even more glad that the rebels who would disrespect both crowns had been taught the first lesson's. That night Artair would be sure to find his friends to share the news.

[Wizry 1218]

"He was right infront of me two saint hours ago.

The hell are the Petrine forces on to be this ******* fast? Krugamine?"

 

A Daelish Templar questioned, smoking on his pipe as he read the news, having stolen drugs from a maternal figure in his life in Numenost.

 

 

[Tremerus 1188]

Aurel von Theonus let out a soft sigh after returning to Vallagne. "A success," he said to no one in particular. "But was this the right choice? Could we have resolved this with diplomacy, instead of with the blade?" such a thought weighed heavily on the Duke though he knew he couldn't let this feeling linger. There were preparations to be made and he'd see to those himself. 

[Laeonathan 5889]

"Death did not stop him the last time," An Adrian priest by the name of Vasyl who had once helped capture the 'King' spoke.

[___siren___ 591]

Katrin Stafyr approached the city on horseback, having returned from her pilgrimage to various holy sites within the realms. As the fleeing Marnans passed the Baroness could hear the racket from afar. Katrin passed the gates and cautiously approached the noise, only stopping at the edge of the Main square.

 

The Petran forces stood around a dead to her knowledge disinherited Paul. "What in Godans name happened while I was gone?" she murmured to herself

 

[Pancho 4197]

"Asbjorn, you son of a *****. You didn't even give me so much as a letter?" Margrave Jose Fuentes smiled from afar, knowing his teacher would be doing great tasks.