THE WAR OF THE FLEECE

[Nooblius 7965]

 

 

War of the Fleece

 

 

HIS APOSTOLIC MAJESTY, Anorhil Carandir Antonius Caranethion Harren Arthalion, by the Grace of GOD, Apostolic King of Idunia, 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, Protector of the Adunians and the True Faith.

 

 

15th of Harren’s Folley, 2023

 

“I will find my spirit steadfast, 

My blade as the tool wielded dually, 

By both myself and GOD above. 

So that HIS enemies shall find, 

That which is reserved for the sinner, 

And the fate for the iniquitous.”

 

Amen.

 

 

Many years ago, a Balian queen came to Númendil as a guest. She had come for global diplomacy, regarding the fate of another globe-spanning conflict; one that was set to be resolved peacefully. As she left, she took something with her- three holy fleeces from three blessed sheep. In response, she was asked to return the warmth stolen from these sheep, by spending three days bringing warmth to Númendil- simply being present and available to talk, to mingle. This was pridefully refused, as were any mediation points. She was threatened with Excommunication, but cited that as a Queen she was above such things. Once warned of the gravity of her apathy, that it is better to be dead than to live such a brazenly unrepentant apostate- peace was quickly achieved, but the resentment had started.

 

The royals of Balian resented that their pride was for the first time in check by a serious spiritual authority, one which did not tolerate the vanity of monarchs. Their royal family plotted to depose the Pontiff- which was rebuked near-instantaneously- and resulted in the excommunication of the kings of Balian and Aaun for their attempt to kill Callahan the first time. From this, Balian was placed under regency and given another chance to exist as a virtuous kingdom under GOD.

 

The king we elevated was John II. He had not been uninvolved; he had been party to the entire scheme, and apathetic to what consequence it would have for the faith, or his kingdom. He and his mother had obfuscated his involvement, but he was found out; but nonetheless given a chance. At the intercession of Ledicort Vuiller, John was entrusted as King of Balian despite his previous excommunication.

 

Here we stand again, prepared to repeat history. 

 

Once again, the House of Novellen has risen to a Godwinite pride. 

John Casimir has declared kings incapable of spiritual rebuke.

 

Once again, the House of Novellen has been admonished to change their ways.

John Casimir had been told by friends and priests not to choose a foolish war.

 

Once again, the hearts of Balian have been hardened by their royals’ sins..

John Casimir has let his distaste of his shepherd lead him to schism and scheme.

 

Once again, the Holy League quickly repels the meager banners of Balian.

The enemies of the Church are blind to those who would see virtue.

 

Once again, John Casimir and the House of Novellen lashes out at the grace of their shepherd.

But never again will this dynasty betray and desecrate their duties and oaths.

 

There is a large portion of the document under this, as if the original writer may have had more to say. Enrique had been last seen working on this document prior to his disappearance.

 

 

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[Chorale__ 2147]

The Baron of Artois Charles of Montresor made the rally call to the banners of the House of Halcourt, “Let’s finish this.” he proclaimed heartily— pride and confidence exuding from the Alban patriarch.

[Cheese 8899]

Spoiler

 

The Duchess of Sunholdt stood atop her mountain; The Palace of The Sun, it was dubbed in Balianese. She gazed out upon the vast seas, and a smile of fierce determination crossed her face.

 

“Let them come. Dragons do not fall so easily.”

[wowj 9777]

The Clown Priest & Acting Honktiff, Ted Brae has his eyes pop out of his head before he straightens himself, and honks his nose thrice.

HONK
HONK
HONK

Holy War..

[ratlordmagic 1484]

“And so it is that the south stands alone against invasion, aggression, and Empire.” Miroslaw Jazlowiecki remarked, sharpening his sword. “Come then, sheep of the false pontiff, throw yourselves at our walls. If our destruction will salve your pride, come.”

[valecu 2128]

Alexandra of Aldersberg is in awe of the ringing of bells and clatter of steel, it seems that the war to end all wars has began.

[Monty Cobra 921]

Aurus Greye's eyebrow rose further and further as he read over the missive. Blissfully unaware of which Queen was being spoke of, he remarked, "... that does net sound like Queen Kathryn at all. It sounds like they are reaching for some past grievance to explain why they are now waging war on us... when we all know it is because we will not accept the abhorrent surrender terms they tried to impose on us. I mean, do they honestly expect anyone to believe this?" The boy thus shook his head, dropped the missive onto the ground, and walked over it. He would defend his home as best he could.

[Jihnyny 5233]

"Death."
Louis claimed, ridden in grief - he held no pity or mercy to the

men and women that remained within the distant south.
Those he loved had already fled. 

[The Vulgate Cycle 580]

Arthur saw the missive and the path of war and began to furiously write as fast as possible.

[TaraJess 2854]

Johanna Vuiller finishes her 3rd bottle. "Come and take it, bastards."

[AstriaS 4988]

Ex-Queen Caraneth Aryantë was very excited to strike a century's worth of grudges from the black book on her nightstand. 

[Random 1705]

The Automaton known as the Hardt Vourker polished his weapons, for it was time to get to vourk

[Yeetboy0206 1574]

A man wrapped black cloth around his head and fists. After so long, he had finally had enough. 

"You wish to burn us all. Let us see if you are willing to pay the cost. One way or another, we will have justice."

 

[Frisket 4545]

"I'm not marching this round...."

Ember calmly said as she continued to plan out an event

 

However....

"Ich am marching this time...."

Elis spoke simply as she prepared for this war....

[Andustar 4143]

Spoiler

 

"If it were merely my blood you sought, I would give it freely. But alas, you insist on ethnically cleansing a people from their homes. You would displace your fellow man, whether guilty or not. You pander to the ramblings of a man whose mind is made by the flip of a coin, yet you neglect the tireless work of Cardinal Ivan Lotharia, a man whom you cast aside because he dared question your ambitions..."
The King of Balian grasped hold of Cloudbreaker. He would make his last stand alongside a host of the willing. Subjects. Friends. Brothers and sisters all.
"Now, whether we surrender or stand defiant, we face the same threats from these warmongers. They desire the total destruction of our Kingdom, and nothing less. Let those of us who remain be martyred, just as Joren and Godwin stood defiant in the face of Harren's shameful conquest!"