THE EDICT OF ABROGATION

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THE EDICT OF ABROGATION

 

BY GRACE AND CROWN,

ISSUED BY THE

GRAND DUKE OF 

LOTHARIA

 

IN THE YEAR OF

2057

 

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ON THE 10TH OF SUN’S SMILE, 2056, AN ERRONEOUS, UNAUTHORIZED ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGENCY WAS PROMULGATED BY AN ILLEGALLY ASSEMBLED BODY. Usurping the authority of the Grand Duke, this body coerced His Serene Highness into ceding his power, a power vested and chosen only by the Lord above, delegated to none by those ordained through the selection of the Divine Will, and invested by the Mother Church herself. The contract between the sovereign and the Lord is not to be treated lightly, nor interfered with unless the body of the sovereign is rendered unable to perform its duties as one of God’s chosen representatives. His Serene Highness remains in good health and shall rule until the Lord has decided that it is his time to pass the throne to his daughter and heir, Anastasia Casimira Sybille Basileus.

 

It need not be explained why the actions of this body, acting under presumed authority that can be generously assessed as spurious, does not rule in the name of the Grand Duke, nor possess the legal authority to make enactments in his name. Their grievances, vague and concealed as they are, have avenues of proper redress: audience with the Grand Duke or debate within the public forum, which this liberal realm has always permitted, were purposefully neglected in favor of rebellious action that undermines the stability of Lotharia and puts the health of its people, and House Basileus, in danger. When hosts of Greye and Rovare detain and deject- how can this be called a protection? Their words are but lazy spittle, hiding truth when it is clear. 

 

In view of the shortsighted actions of this body, which has acted against their sovereign and against their people, there can not be too unmeasured a response. While reasoned critique is permitted and encouraged, usurpation under threat of violence is far beyond what may be forgiven through mild redress, and is thus considered treason against the Crown. The abdication of the Grand Duke of Lotharia, assented to vocally while under duress, cannot hold legal weight, for it was uttered at the end of a knife’s blade and with threat of war upon the Grand Duke and bloodshed of his people; not after long and prayerful consultation with the Lord, the government of the realm, and other involved parties.
 

Your words have already been countered, yet your mouth eternally runs unfounded. 

 

It is by order of the Grand Duke of Lotharia that all actions taken by the so-called ‘regency council’, illegitimate in assembly, are ABROGATED, the authority of the people of Lotharia, invested in their sovereign, is REAFFIRMED, and the following conspirators are called before the Grand Duke to answer for their crimes of treason against the Crown of Lotharia:

 

I) Aurus Greye, the Viscount of Velmoore

II) Miroslaw Jazlowiecki, the Baron of Thessaros

III) Theodore de Lyons, the Baron of Enderoca

IV) Alexandria Vuiller

V) Heinrik var Ruthern, the Count of Kositz

VI) Lucius de Sylva, the Baron of Hussex

 

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HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, IOHANNIS I,

Grand Duke of Lotharia, Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus, Baron of Cadiz, Casanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lord of Brecci, Protector of the South, Deacon of the Holy Mother Church, etcetera.

 

HER SERENE HIGHNESS, RHOSYN OF KAZAN AND SELM,

Grand Duchess-Consort of Lotharia, Princess-Consort of Monterosa, Duchess-Consort of Atrus, Baroness-Consort of Cadiz, Casanova, Solvis, and Tuvia, Lady of Brecci, etcetera.

 

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I love you @Nectorist Credits

 

[HIGH_FIRE 5490]

“Hrm…” Adriana then endeavoured to send a letter to her Grand Duke so she may speak with him on all that had happened.

[Javert 9615]

"Hrmh." Hummed the Rex as he read over the paper, proceeding to go forth to retrieve his axe. "Sons, rally to me." Bid he.

[Cheese 8876]

“Finally, sense is breathed back into the world of politics,” Said Esfir, before realizing that the stupidity she was about to have to deal with would return tenfold. A small, but irritating nonetheless, trouble for the seasoned Amiratus.

[Nectorist 12869]

Ruther Barrow prepares to defend the rights of the Grand Duke.

[Lalosia 988]

Inez Artemisia read through the missive, a swelling of pride in her chest as she took in the written words.

"All shall be righted, and those who defy GOD shall be dealt with."

_

Ave Lotharia

[comatoseprincess 507]

"You've been summoned." Alysanna would mutter out, drinking her tea as she glanced over at her husband then, "He does realise he has no power over you, surely? He cannot be that daft.." She tossed the paper aside then, taking a deep breath as she instead stared out from their kitchen's balcony then, "I suppose we'll see where this goes." 

 

@Animael

[ratlordmagic 1484]

Within the liberated City of Breccia, Miroslaw Jazlowiecki bellowed out a laugh. A hollow threat from a hollower man. “Put this in the privy- just about all this sheet of paper is worth. If Iohannis seeks his crown back, let him come and reclaim it himself.”

[WhimsicalOwl 268]

"Hrmm," ponders Edith as her eyes skim over the paper, a pleased smile upon her face. "Good. Such disloyalty should not be left unpunished. May they all be punished for such treason," 
 

She reads over the missive one last time, before tossing it aside. "May that Grand Duke of theirs find peace in being righteous - cowardly is it to force someone to make such a decision under duress."

 

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Meanwhile, Avarine can only utter a prayer for her brother, of whom she had blindly supported in his endeavors without thought or care. Though- it would seem she'd ignore the summons she kept receiving from her kin, far too concerned with taking a nice nap.

[TaraJess 2848]

Aurelian continues knocking on the palace doors, wishing to continue her carpet sales. Surely the Grand Duke supports local businesses!

[sona 108]

"Hah! Truer words have not been spoken. All of these people need to face consequences for their poor excuse of a coup." Homura Iekami, reading the missive, grinned. "Oh, Adonis would love to see this... I pray none of them get let off easy. Iohannis, my friend, let them have it without mercy."

[Kaii 572]

Caius Aurelius Temesch babbles along after hearing his mother, Sybille, read it out. Caius has absolutely no clue what's going on, but in his mind, he was the King and he probably decreed something important. 

 

@Lirinya

[Andustar 4143]

A wandering soul observed from afar, weary and disheartened. The lessons of an age past had not been learned and, once again, the hearts of men quivered when they should stand resolute. Oaths of fealty once bore weight; loyalty was once its own reward. How easily those bonds of brotherhood are cast aside by opportunists in the guise of saviours.

He had hoped the dream of unity - the dream of His forefathers - would survive the test of time.

"Pitiful."

He turned the page.

[Digit___ 1224]

Having been away on family matters and out at sea to recollect himself, Ser Aviel Helfgott would finally come ashore to much and more in the matters of politics, having heard only very little from another guest at a recent dinner he catered. Brows knitted together as he finally read the tale of the usurpation from Iohannis' side; now he would go to hear the story from the side of the recently abrogated regency council.

 

"Father GOD, guide m' mind as I wade through the murky waters o' this fight among yer Southern Flock. Exalted Sigismund, pray for me that yer clairvoyance reveals the full truth t' me. In Nomie Dei, AMEN!" He prayed before leaving his tent.

[Werew0lf 24179]

"A lot of edicts for a nation we plan on destroying, my friend. How long do you think it'll take for them to realize we are planning the death of the Horde?" Hadrian gently shifted his index-finger against a small board-piece, sliding it forth. He awaits for the High King of Idunia to move his piece. 

@Lenny