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Former Inspector General Garret Darkwood looks down from the seven skies, seeing that the IBI is coming back he nods and sits back "Now....Now I can rest in peace"

Father Markos reads the missive and considers throwing it in the fire. However he decides to stow it in his bag. He then feels a wave of shame and guilt fall over him "My Bishop is an anti-pontiff, my mentor rejects the pontiff. My nation and the people I shepherd fell to the wayside the Shepherd has failed the sheep. Cursed by my name and cursed by the day I was born. Cursed be the day my mother bore me. For every day I stand here ridiculed. I have failed in my mission oh God I have failed. Have mercy on me a sinner." Father Markos then slumps into a depression over the matter, feeling that since everyone around him has betrayed the pontiff, he too has failed the pontiff. "Long live the Pontiff" Father Markos states before going back to meditation.

Garret Darkwood Stands at the gates of the Seven Skies. He see's Ledicort D'Azor arrive as he nods the old Inspector-General renders a salute to his Arch Chancellor "You can sit under your own vine and fig tree now, a moment alone now"

Padre Javier stands by Holy Sir Nicolas nodding in response stating "All of this has happened before all of this will happen again"

The Ghost of Garret Darkwood thanks Duncan from the seven skies

Victor Vuiller stands for a moment, reading the missive, he then turns to see his younger brothers in ages that are well too young to fight. he remembers the tenth nordling war. He then sighs and prays to God "Give me the strength to defend my family, to defend the faith, may the Barbarians be kept away from the gates."

Father Markos would be sitting in his study in Savoy reading the missive, a feeling of dread falls upon him as he then falls to his knees in prayer "May God see a quick resolution to this conflict, may he guide all to a just end" Father Markos then looks out onto the streets of Savoy and looks to the church "I best make preperations to have the church host a hospital" Squire Victor Vuiller reads the missive and signs the Lorraine "They've chosen to threaten my Grandpapa, they've chosen to threaten my home, and my family. Tried to kill them, they shall be repaid ten fold!"

Victor Vuiller sharpens his sword and prays in a private study he then stands up, dusts himself off "The blood of heathens shall be spilled tonight" Victor States as he heads off to the Apostolic General to await further orders.

Garret Darkwood frowns from the Seven Skies, knowing damn well he risked everything he had for each and every imperial elf under his command while in the Ministry of Justice. He then turns to his Grandfather "Good deeds never go unpunished" Garret then proceeds to pray, alongside the Imperial Elves in the seven skies with him,

Victor Vuiller, Squire of the Order of Exaulted Owyn reads the imperial missive and a pit starts to form in his stomach, being very young at the time of the tenth Nordling war flashbacks of Ferrymen sending arrows into the streets of Providence flashed before his eyes. He then begins to sharpen his sword, and trains for war, praying to God that War will not come.

A Young squire from the Vuiller family gets word of the letter, from his comfortable home at providence he then picks up his armor and sword "When a child of God cries out. I answer the cry, may Saint Harald provide me strength on this journey"

Joy, a feeling many seek in life, and many fail to find in life. Some try to seek Joy in the arms of another, only for them to move to another person, they try to find it in the bottle only for their soul to be emptier than the bottle that is in their hands. My brothers and sisters there is a way people try to find Joy, that is not just poor to them but detrimental to others. The constant searching of Joy in the mortal realm has led to greed, the want to take and take and consume, endlessly until this world has been sucked dry of everything. Life and Joy. Greed ultimately leads us to a void of Joy, and away from GOD. The constant desire to take and consume, take then consume, take and consume again, a recurring pattern until the ultimate destruction of oneself and all around them. Leaves a void not just in the mortal world, but in the soul of all creation. “For I have given to you the pleasures of the world, and they shall comfort you in the theater of virtue. And you shall take them carefully, and shall not become a creature of worldly indulgence as the beasts of the earth.” -Scroll of Virtue 3:7-3:8 God has clearly dictated that we must take everything in moderation in this mortal plain of existence. For if we become a creature of worldly indulgence, it leads us to a pathway that is very opposite of a pathway that GOD has asked that we take. Thus greed has become a threat not just to others, but the mortal soul of oneself. My Brothers and Sisters may be reading this and asking ‘How can one avoid greed’ a question of which is of the highest morals and a question everyone should ask themselves. My Brothers and Sisters to avoid greed I challenge each and every one of you, to think not just for yourself, think what God would do. Practice Empathy, walk in the shoes of others. Don’t focus on worldly possessions, focus on God, focus on humility before the lord our God, for Humility is the pathway to Virtue. If you place God and the church first, your worldly needs will be met, and then Joy can be found. Free from Greed. Yours in peace and love, Acolyte, Markos Sainte-Bladine

Till my work is Done The Deathbed of Garret Darkwood, surrounded by family and clergy as he passes to the next life There was a hum in the air, doctors rushing in and out of the room and orders placed in for herbs, medicines and bandages. “The injuries sustained in the battle in Esbec have come and reared their ugly head, the permanent damage is affecting his bodily functions” An Doctor states. An ailing man in a bed raised his hand ordering the doctors to halt and leave “My time has come” the Orenian veteran states. “All I need is my family”. The next saint's day was filled with writing, testimony, confessions with priests and consultations with family members. In his last moments Garret Darkwood turns to his eldest son “Come help me up son” as Garret and Charles one last time take the venture to the old Sedanian ruins. Stopping at the hill overlooking the ruins “From here it started for me, and here it will end for me” After a conversation with his son, the contents remaining locked away forever known only to Charles and Garret, Garret looks up to the sky as he breathes in “I done made my vow to GOD, and I never will turn back. As you have giveth life to me thou art shall taketh life from me. I regret that I have but one life to live for my Country, for my Family, for my sons and daughters” With his last breath Garret says a prayer and states “God remember me when I enter into your kingdom” And on the hilltop of the ruins of Sedan, Garret Darkwood the veteran of the Sedanian Conflict, the Tenth Nordling war, Multiple campaigns against the criminal entities of Oren, countless of raiders and bandits thieves and murderers, the conflict with the MRA, and lastly the Sothos legion with his last breath states “My work here is done” As the last breath slips from his lips, Garret Darkwood grandchild of Velhrun Darkwood, Imperial General passed away. Former Inspector-General of the Ministry of Justice, Agent of the Secret Service, passed away. Attended by his eldest son. [!] A missive from the Darkwood family would be published It is with a heavy heart that it is announced that Garret Darkwood, Former Inspector General of the Ministry of Justice, Father, Grandfather, Friend and family member. Has passed from this life to the next in the Seven Skies. A servant to the Empire who dedicated his life to the protection of the country has gone ahead of us to the kingdom of GOD. Enclosed is his last will and testament My family members and friends, if you are reading this then I have passed onto the next life. Worry not for I am at peace, confident that the future of the family can be passed down to the next generation of Darkwoods. It is my regret that I have not had more years to be in your presence however, my injuries have caught up to me that I sustained those years ago. Never run from your past for it will always catch up to you and have the last laugh. My biggest regret is that I cannot see my grandchildren grow up to be the men and women of virtue that their great great grandfather was. I pray that my work in the Empire has helped make it a better, safer place for all citizens. That my work, left undone in the Ministry of Justice may continue. For it is with sadness I have had the honor...or dishonor to see the dissolving of the Imperial Constabulary, I pray that even in death perhaps I can see the Constabulary reformed. For it was the honor of my life to serve alongside some of the most dedicated men and women the Empire has ever seen. Let their sacrifices not be in vain, for it is my last wish that the Empire remembers the sacrifices made to ensure the lifestyle that many of us take for granted. The amount of pain and suffering people have endured to keep the cities of the Empire from falling into enemy hands has been endured generation to generation. The Ministry of Justice Imperial Constabulary has paid part of that price that should not be overlooked. The many that died in the Battle of Esbec I have never forgotten, the faces of the families that have lost their loved ones in the MoJ I have never unseen. I go and meet them now as the last casualty of the battle of Esbec. It is my last wish to the Darkwood family to be true to yourselves, always be there for your family and never falter from your mission. I now submit myself to the divine judge, the one who has created us all. May GOD have mercy on all, may he guide you all, may he guide the Empire and all Canonist nations. May there be peace, and let it begin with me may it begin with you. May the road rise up to meet you May you find peace within yourselves May your find the glory of GOD in all things and find the peace that cheerful service brings All things are created through God all things shall end through God I pray that to you pray in GODs name. Amen.

Victor Vuiller takes the notice, he then prays on it and decides "After years of meditation and prayer, it is time for me to reenter and work for the Glory and protection of GOD" Victor Vuiller then grabs the application and signs the lorraine before filling it out BAPTISMAL NAME: Victor Vuiller AGE: 28 HOW LONG DO YOU PLAN TO SERVE GOD AS A WARRIOR? SEPTANUM (SEVEN YEARS) OR A LIFETIME?: DO YOU SWEAR TO UPHOLD EVERY LAW AND EVERY BELIEF THE CHURCH STANDS FOR?: Lifetime

Garret Darkwood looks over the missive sighing shaking his head "What has Captain Viktoria doing?" The now single, lonely Baron of Darkwood returns to grieving the loss of his Grandfather. Realizing that maybe he indeed needs love in his life.

Darkwood Statement on George Darkwood The Darkwood family has lost the founder of the family, Velhrun Darkwood, the former Imperial General, a hero to the Darkwood family and a hero to the Entire Empire, devoting his life to Service to the Holy Orenian Empire and GOD. During court at the end of the Norlandic War Emperor John VIII declared the Baron of Darkwood title as hereditary. With the death of the first Baron of Darkwood the line of succession must be followed. There have been questions on the state of the Darkwood family and the Baron of Darkwood and who it will be. The Darkwood family is saddened to report that George Darkwood has not been seen for deacdes. With no correspondence and no word of where he is or if he is dead or alive. As such the Darkwood family must assume the worst, and that George Darkwood is no longer with us, but in the seven skies. Thus the line of succession falls upon the Grandson of Velhrun Darkwood, Garret Darkwood the former Inspector-General of the Imperial Constabulary. Saint Andrik Vydra Pray for us Signed, Garret Darkwood Head of Darkwood

Garret Darkwood locks himself in his study for over 2 months, praying and contemplating the death of his Grandfather, And the loss of the General and the Barony that now falls into his hands "Your legacy is in good hands Grandfather, OREN AUT MORTEM"

Garret Darkwood sheds an tear at receiving an invite "I was there when he first joined Oren, in the Ministry of Justice, how he originally came from no background and rose to IBI director and now a judge. Now he is to get married. How the mighty rise...Duncan is the very embodiment of the dream that is the Holy Orenian Empire. For it is with GODs grace we have a nation where all can rise above their station" Garret then calls his family, he is demanding a full family rally for this most joyous occasion

Garret Darkwood dipped his head and said a prayer for Caspain D'Arkent "Truly a hero of my generation, a selfless man, Captain of Oren." Garret then recalled his memories in the Sedanian war, and the Tenth Nordling war "Rest in peace soldier, your work will be carried on" Garret then went to report to the Bastion, with a strengthened resolve to complete his cadet training. "Your service will never be forgotten" Garret then looks at his ailing knees, large scars along his chest, and wonders to himself. How long can he himself continue his line of work. Before he too joins Caspain D'Arkent in the Seven Skies

Me and the boys after being bit by a Zephonim:

Garret Darkwood receives word of the missive and turns over to his son Charles Darkwood "Truly, GOD has returned to the desert. For it is through his glory, the citizens of the desert have new light." Garret Darkwood then looks at the missive and then looks up at the Imperial Diet building "We outta do something like that here" Victor Vuiller Secretly looks at the missive away from his family, he then says "Amen praise be to GOD" And goes to his study to pray Markos San Bladine nods his head, and then cracks a smile "More pagans to kill in the name of GOD"

A Cadet Garret Darkwood polishes his old Imperial Constabulary shield, and his new standard issue imperial mace. Dawning an Imperial heavy combat Uniform. He places on his boots one three inches taller than the right boot. He then stops and looks at himself in the mirror "You chose one hell of a time to return to service old man" Garret Darkwood stated to himself. "I have faced dozens of battlefields and faced down thousands of opponents, this shall be like no other time." With that the old veteran of the Sedanian war, the Tenth Norlandic War, the conflict with the MRA, and dozens of fights against criminal entities and raiders and bandits, smugglers, and kidnappers alike. Former Inspector-General of the now dissolved Imperial Constabulary once again reports to the Bastion, like what he has done over two and a half decades ago, Garret Darkwood continues the fight.

Garret Darkwood sighs when reading the missive remembering the court case "The poor child wasn't informed of her rights properly, nor the workings of the court, had no idea what she was doing, was a minor, didn't have representation that could properly inform her of the proceedings." Garret Darkwood then shakes his head "At least she didin't get a harder punishment"

Garret Darkwood receives word of the death of one of it's most brightest and loyal citizens, he then instinctively turns his back and states "Lawc---" Remembering that he retired from the Ministry of Justice disbanded the Investigative Branch, and that he retired from the Ministry of Justice. Garret then says a prayer for the young mans soul and states "May the Imperial State army found whoever did this, it's up to you know Imperial General, don't screw it up"