A Traitor's Folly

[teeylin 1688]

 

THE SOVEREIGN STATE OF HYSPIA

 

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PREFACIO EL TRAIDOR

 

Issued on the 5th of Francisco’s Blessing of the year of  144 D.R.

 

 

 

It is with grave concern that we note the actions of an individual, previously sworn into the Orden de Francisco, known as "The Collector." Recent intelligence has revealed that he has secretly conspired to undermine the delicate peace negotiations with our southern neighbors, Krugistan. New reports from Soldado Maximiano Raimundo suggest that The Collector intended to sabotage these efforts and push us back into conflict at a time when cooperation is crucial for securing long-term stability. His betrayal is treasonous and demands a swift and harsh response. 

 

§ Instance 2.4.1.3: Major Treason

The punishment shall be death by hanging, beheading, or burning at the stake, depending on the nature of the offense and the social rank of the accused. The execution will often be carried out in a public square as a deterrent to others. In some cases, the family and heirs of the traitor may also be executed or exiled, and all property seized by the crown.

§ Instance 2.4.1.5: Conspiracy by Foreign Agents

Foreign agents found guilty of treason may face immediate execution, often followed by dismemberment as a warning to others. Their bodies may be publicly displayed as an example of the consequences of betrayal.

 

This traitor would have seen war beginning anew in Hyspia, and such will not be tolerated. Upon sight, as is outlined in our laws, he is to be executed by hanging - an example to those who would follow in the traitor's footsteps.

 

 

DIOS LOS BENDIGA,

 

HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Xiomara I, 

Sovereign of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Viscountess of Banderas, Baroness of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon, Sevilla and Ramonadora, 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 Sevilla and Ramonadora, 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.

 

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Maximiano grinned smugly as he spotted the missive "All in a day's work, and I even got a cool scar out of it to woo the senorita's!"

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Spoiler

 

 

Zilzibin sent his regards to Anacleta son of Leomonte, the Hyspian which he held in respectful regard from his previous guerrilla war with Hyspia, who now proved to be a valuable liaison in negotiations with the sun-baked folk. The last letter he had sent had confided that the Urukim would not permit the snow-skinned saboteur to sow discord between them & Hyspia. Zilzibin returned after sending his letter to his favorite seat, the Ebony Gambar, and worked to thread a singular human eye plucked from the failed spy & ambusher onto a necklace loaded with baubles & charms. Another trinket to represent another victory in his mind.