FOCAIL DE ÓIR, TEANGA DE CRUACH
22nd of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1868
Erin’s Hall, County of Halstaig
Since its initial establishment in Atlas, House O’Rourke has long been a staunch supporter of the Orenian ideals. Padrick Erin O’Rourke bled out upon the steps of Belvitz, fighting against a horde of raiders. Count Oisin and Padraig fought side by side against the Everardine machine in the House of Commons throughout the 18th century. During the Tenth Nordling War, Countess Anastasia rallied the largest Adunian host in recent history to fight against the barbaric forces of the North. We have loyally fought, bled, and died for Orenia and now we come to an impasse.
Two factions of like-minded individuals have declared a state of conflict against each other and split the Empire into two: a civil war is incoming. Violence rages on in the northern theatre from the Battle of Vuillermoz to the Standoff at Fort T.O.S. House O’Rourke can no longer idly stand by and watch.
It is thus by the will of Countess Halstaig that the County of Halstaig and by extension, the House of Rourke hereby pledges its fealty to Frederick I, the rightful King of Oren and successor to Philip III and Anastasia I. Furthermore, we urge our cadet houses of Orlov and Rosius to follow suit, taking action and laying their blades before the King of Oren. And to the pretender, Peter Augustus, we hope you find your senses and surrender before more have to suffer under your unlawful regime.
The Right Honorable, Theodosia Illeana O’Rourke, Countess of Halstaig, Stewardess of New Esbec, Captain of the Westguard
Lord Calahan Antonius O’Rourke, Commander of the Westguard
Lord Nikolaus Oisin O’Rourke, Commander of the Westguard
Lord Auden Thein O’Rourke, Seneschal of Erin Hall
Lady Arabella Donna O’Rourke, Advisor to the Countess