IMPERIAL DECREE | Unto Snakes, Justice

[wolfdwg 2677]

 

 

 

 

As conflict brewed within the borders of our most Holy Imperium, I was content to allow the conflicts of squabbling nobles carry on, without my involvement. But, I cannot be idle when a serpent tries to create division and poison the vulnerable with betrayal. When one attempts to use their position as a man of the cloth to recruit spies and informants, that is no holy man. For that is a worldly man, enamored with the arch traitor’s influence, and wholly sinful. And thus, I, as a follower of the Almighty, and a servant of our most Holy Imperator, must break neutrality. 

 

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Father Drusco, you are a Godless serpent; worst of all, a traitor to His Imperial Majesty. Your schemes are brought to light before the throne of Horen, and to that of the entirety of our Holy Imperium. Not only this, but the recipient was my own daughter. For that I cannot forgive you. Therefore, for his Imperial Majesty, the Almighty God, and most importantly for my daughter's innocence, I must act. I have no other choice but to enter the fray on behalf of the Emperor of Man to uphold law and order.

 

Lords and Ladies of Drusco and their allied folk.

My terms are thus:

✠ Imprisonment of Father Drusco, and for his custody to be handed over to his Imperial Excellency, Sir Arn Honeywine, Grand Knight of the Empire of Man, Ordermaster of the Red Dragon, Fist of the Emperor. To receive his Imperial Majesty’s justice for Treason against the Imperial Crown.

 

With this in mind, I hereby command the Imperial Order of the Red Dragon, The Imperial Guard, and all Imperial Levies to go at any lengths to capture Father Drusco. Those who would harbor this snake shall be treated as brigands and bandits, and be dealt with accordingly.

 

I call upon those of you noble and righteous of heart to aid me and my Order, who bear witness to my decree. From the honorable sons and daughters of Norland, Reinmar, the Ravenstates, Farlands, Oyashima, Idunia, and my beloved Middenland, hear the cry of justice from an aggrieved Father. Be you Lord or Lady. Sir or Dame. Hedge Knight or Mercenary. Levy or Serf. I will welcome you on our quest to end this scheme. 

 

May the Almighty’s Flame burn away the rot.

 

A V E  I M P E R I V M

 

 

 

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Sir Arn Honeywine,

Grand Knight of the Empire of Man,

Ordermaster of the Order of the Red Dragon,

Fist of the Emperor.

OFFICIUM ET HONOS

 

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Tiberias I of the House Horen, by the Grace of GOD, 

Emperor of Man, Holy Imperator, King of Burgundy, Seventis, Salvus, Renatus & Oren, 

Duke of Middelan, Helena, Lorraine, Sunholdt and Reutov, Baron of Pestilles,

Protector of Grense, Protector of the Heartlanders,

Patriarch of House Horen & the Tiberian Dynasty, 

Captain-General of the Church, Defender of the Faith.

 

BVRGVNDIA IMPVRIVM

[olpx 1013]

Calias would clench his gauntlet at his side, his jaw set firm as the decree was read.
"Even a holy man who betrays crown and creed must face judgement. No cloth nor title will shield him from the justice he’s earned."

[_Elrith_ 4525]

The passing spirit of the High Keeper wishes great tragedy upon the Imperial family, & the Druscans.

[Crevel 7557]

"While there is undoubtedly some overlap in matters of faith that the Empire does not want to admit is present in this conflict, it seems that Father Drusco is a fool for trying to overcome these matters with beguile and intrigue if what is being said is true... We've seen how God makes examples of the deceitful and there is no wiser reason to not stoop to that level than God's retribution to those who make a mockery of His Word. Why is that whenever our faith needs a priest of reason, the only men stepping forward are spiritually deluded or blatant sinners?" Father Martin speaks among his Reinmaren fellows, surely one of them also wouldn't be a Druscan spy.

[MRCHENN 4741]

“It seems there are those who would illicit schemes on my name. No worry, I will walk into the Imperial garrison and deliver myself to Honeywine, and deliver to him my defense. I am innocent.” He said.

[Proddy 2415]

"It makes no difference what men think of war." Spoke Frederick van Haeger, having been embroiled in an intensive game of chess with one Father Tyria when the news of the Empire's latest decree had reached their ears. "War endures. You'd as well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war awaited for him. The ultimate trade, awaiting its ultimate practioner. That is the way it was, and will be. That way, and not some other way."

 

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[amyselia 2962]

Steady of breath, Rosceline observed the tormented motion of laundry maids stressing her various chemises through a trough of vinegar, turning cloth and pressing cloth, and turning it once more. . .

She regarded the wind that visited her bare neck, and shivered, before lowering her gaze unto this missive, eyes narrow and scrutinizing. . .

 

And she spoke:

"Father Drusco sought to be informed of the news within the capital whilst removed from it, and this is a treason?" Her lips could not help fray with bitter amusement, as she considered the events of the past night with great care. 

"By scale of treacherous schemes - CALLAHAN surpasses the most murderous, and most craven of men." She passed the missive unto a passing handmaid, to be sealed and set into the library's collection. "I shall opine to send a letter. . ."