Fleeperpriest 1484 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2025 DEUS MAGNUS, DOMINUS OMNIUM TEMPORUM TEMPLUM EIUS IN AETERNUM PERMANEBIT High Priest of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree… It came that one of Horen’s people, a man called Saul, had ignored the warning of Julia and left the camp. He wandered into the iniquity which Iblees wrought and coveted the gold and sweet food, and he spoke at length with the Denier. Iblees was cunning and guised Saul with the appearance of Horen, and sent him into the camp of his folk with a message. Saul went among the people of Horen in his guise, and he began to work Iblees’ iniquity. And Julia, having cast out Iblees, had retired to her tabernacle where she cared for her three sons and awaited the end of her husband’s fast. Thus Saul worked Iblees’ iniquity in Horen’s camp, and it came that a great many there were corrupted. From Saint Godfrey’s Book of Horen, verses 28 to 33. THE TEMPLE IS UNDER SIEGE From the West rides a warband host governed by the spirit of Saul. The Vinovian Company has been organized for the rejection of the Church, the rejection of Spirit. They call themselves reformers, but have no reform; they call themselves liberators, but are themselves enslaved to violence. By the very words of the leader, their hatred is against Lucien, against Clement and Evaristus, against Owyn; that no spirited principle should guide Man, no flame alight the sword. Their mission is plainly spoken before rulers and published before the world; to usurp the Holy See by blood and iron to install a puppet pontificate. The Vinovian Company began its war by proclaiming itself as defenders of the weak, starting with the false pretense of the defense of the Vale of Nevaehlen after the Nevaehli Tribe had already met with the High Priest to resolve grievances[1]. These brigands moved quickly, securing an alliance with Krugistan[2] to help in warfare against Hyspia, and thereafter signing with Haense to trade with and sponsor their military training[3]. Almost immediately afterwards, the warband launched a surprise attack upon the Holy See with the goal of destroying the seat established by Owyn, confirmed throughout the ages by every good king of man and Apostolic Succession. But the Temple is not without a shield, and the many scattered Tribes of Horen were contacted. The full schemes of the Vinovians were put on display, and those who had dealt with them were admonished and questioned. All the Tribes of Horen were invited to join in rejection against the schemes of the Vinovians and their conspirators, and all had signed willingly such… Therefore the Holy See calls upon all faithful princes of Horen’s scattered tribes to commit to the opposition of the wicked warbands and defense of the holy temples, and to sign onto the following commitments; I. To abide by the interdict and excommunications, we call for the dissolution of any pacts with the Vinovians or Banjo Ferry-Wouldbe; never to raise swords with them. II. In rebuke of schemes to subvert the Temple, we call for all leaders of the faithful to commit to the defense of the Holy See and affirm the successor of Clement and Evaristus. III. In opposition to their mongering, any information on the Vinovian mercenaries to be turned over to the Seneschal of the Temple for immediate military coordinations. Spoiler From the Exilic Kingdom of Numendil, His Pious Majesty, Anorhil Carandir Antonius Caranethion Harren Arthalion, by the Grace of GOD, King and Protector of the Adunians, Seneschal of the True Faith, Chief of the Númenedain and the Tribe of Harren, Master of the Sharadûn, Templar Justiciar of Saint Michael the Archangel, Knight of the Realm From the Sovereignty of Hyspia, HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Xiomara I, Sovereign of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Viscountess of Banderas, Baroness of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon and Sevilla, Lady of Neuva Vida, La Dorada, Lady of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Matriarch of House de Pelear, Knight of the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina, etcetera. HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Ser Julian I, Sovereign of Hyspia, Duke of Pacazu, Viscount of Banderas, Baron of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon and Sevilla, Lord of Neuva Vida, La Dorada, Lord of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Patriarch of House de Pelear, Knight Comendador, The Volatile, The Tiger, The Rage Knight, etcetera. From the Commonwealth of the Petra, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Therin Adil, by the Grace of God, King of the Petra, Prince of Abrana, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Count of Temesch, Torm Marian, Brasca, and Moere, Viscount of Mies, Baron of Garmont, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Hrenthorne, and Resmore, and of the Phoenixspire, Defender of Liberty HER EXCELLENCY, Dame Amélie Auclair, Lady-Chancellor of the Commonwealth, Knight-Governess of Val de Lagne, Baroness of Rhénanie,Knight of the Pétrine Laurel, Ordained Vicar of the Faith, Holy Knight of the Faith, Maîtresse of Maison d’Auclair, ‘l’Étoile Clairienne’ / ‘The Clairian Star’ From the Kingdom of Balian, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, JOHN II, by the Grace of God, King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Lorraine and Reutov, Count of Pompourelia, Viscount of Eflen, Anatis and Valio, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera. From the Principality of Reinmar, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, ERWIN I, By the Grace of God and Light of the Ancestors, RVOOBE GMSTSR, Prince in Reinmar, Prince of Sutica and Minitz, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Kretzen, Neu Brandthof and Freimark, Burgrave of Langenkirch, Viscount of Tucay, Baron of Freising, Madvon, and Boriënwald, Lord of Sankt Johannsburg, Freisburg, Wilheburg, Rozenfeld, Erwinsburg, Neuberg and Durres, High Chief of the Reinmaren, Warden of the Ferdenwald and Franklands From the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Karl IV, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Marian Retinue, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Markev, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, and Valdev, Baron of Buck, Esenstadt, Kralta, Krepost, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. THE ANATHEMA WARBAND For these schemes all who have held direct roles are observed to have directly condemned themselves by their hatred for GOD’s temple as EXCOMMUNICATED and are considered ANATHEMA to the true faithful. Specifically we name Captain Vargys of Vinovia who has sent letters and spoken his intentions before a dozen witnesses, as well as Banjo Ferry-Wouldbe who had openly declared his hostility against the Holy See. By the authority of the office of the High Priesthood, INTERDICT is placed upon the roaming warband of Vinovia; denied the sacraments and graces of the Flame ‘till they repent and denounce the false cause they have sworn their swords to. There can be no grace in the Vinovian Company which makes its purpose war against the holy; depart from it, denounce it, and return to the company of the holy tribes which seek your redemption. Lastly, a grave warning is issued; do not kid yourself and pull fleece over your eyes. The Enemy has made a move, and there is more to this scheme than any just man has learned. I ADMONISH those who know more but do not act, and warn such conspirators that they draw close to a state of excommunication should it be that they have withheld their part for sake of vanity, and they shall be rebuked before all the nations as others before them have been rebuked were such a lie made clear before the world. GOD is most merciful, and He cherishes every wicked man who repents before the hour has struck. REPENT, and know the hope of the Seven Skies again. 49 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooblius 7965 Share Posted February 10, 2025 Anorhil Carandir rested at Minas Aranath, hunched over a map as he contemplated the recent events. His silver gaze lingered on Krugistan. Had the Rex spoken the truth? Would the Vinovians remain, to fight again and again? Where were they hidden? The Harren Prince shook his head; he would not let it distract him. There was work to do, and a Plan to fulfill. A clerk of the court provided him the publication, and his eyes immediately fell to the High Adunic printed proudly at the bottom. Anorhil smiled a Caius' smile, and remarked; "Everything happens always." 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metamancy 1778 Share Posted February 10, 2025 Amused, a Vinovian knight gazed upon the missive. "Things are happening." He smiled and began to laugh, a wonderful sound. "Things are happening." 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andustar 4143 Share Posted February 10, 2025 A household servant hastily transferred the missive to the King of Balian, who read its contents with a resolute gaze. The past year had been one of intrigue and strife; blood was shed senselessly, and men were compelled to question neighbours they had once called friends. Such was the duality of man. The Vinovians were yet another example of mortals falling prey to aspirations for power and status, and they would not be the last. "I sincerely hope that reason and kinship will prove greater than the misguided ambitions of the wicked," John II mused, pondering what the future may entail. Yet, in the present, he directed his retinue to make due preparations, for they had been called upon... Spoiler 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLNGO 379 Share Posted February 10, 2025 (edited) Kezmur would read the note solemnly. He stood in front of a group of his fellow peasant militamen. Each Vinovian had their own story, their own life, their own families, and their own reason to take up the sword for pay. They fought for their own glory and gain instead of some nobles. Yet many themselves were canonists, and he would now have to demand they turn their swords on their countrymen and their own clergy. How could he convince these men, with fickle allegiances and power, to fight GOD and his cronies? He began his speech towards them, hoping to rally them one last time: “Boyz, the church excommunicated us. This means. until it's over, YOU ALL GET HAZARD PAY!” The camp responded with roaring applause. Edited February 10, 2025 by RLNGO x 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasty_cheesecake 2298 Share Posted February 10, 2025 A brief missive is promulgated as an addenda to the full rebuke: "From the office of Enrique Cardinal Du Loc Pinieda, to those that defended us in our time of need, thank you from His High Holiness and the College of Cardinals for coming with your swords and bows to fight the bandit menace on such short notice. Unity among Petra, Hyspia, Koyo-Kuni, Numendil, and the Pontifical States in militaristic rebuke of these vile bandits hopefully speaks of joy, unity, and prosperity from now until eternity. Thank you too, to those who could not be contacted so soon, that still offered support and signed pacts to obliterate the Vinovians moving forward." 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchist 864 Share Posted February 10, 2025 "Ahyes. They should probably return to the galaxy they came from" commented Father Elim to Holyser Raullin, his daily companion, while shopping for lemons now that the orchards were fertilized in bandits blood. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho 4197 Share Posted February 11, 2025 The disgraced Margrave, Jose Fuentes, battle plans with the heroic leaders of the once Covenant. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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