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"A Bear that shall Dance No More" Beginning stages of the Siege, 5th of Snow’s Maiden, 1661 For a year, the Ram’s brigade remained stout in their siege and frequent raids of the once mighty Principality of Curon, Count Eimar var Burgundar being charged with the ultimate and final dissolvement of the principality and the annexation of the territories. Through constant harassment, lightning raids, disruption of trade the economy and military suffered and starved. Scaling the walls on numerous occasions undetected, the Ram’s Brigade wrought havoc in the city, capturing many members of House Devereux and government officials, executing some and imprisoning others. All came to ahead once Linette, after repeated demands for her to surrender, was caught when the sun was highest in the sky on the 10th of Snow’s Maiden, 1662. A host of Eight-Hundred men went westward with their newly found price to present it to the court of Renatus. Through the shrewd negotiating of his Highness Charles Elliot and the swift intervention of Frederick Pius, the Arch-Chancellor Alexandre de Aryn-Ashford bent the knee to his former king and swore Curon under the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna. Storming of Cyrilsburg, 11th of Snow’s Maiden 1661 Once the negotiations had seized and finalized, with the surrender of Curon, Lord-Marshal Antonius, Count Eimar and Edgar Sarkozic assembled a host of five-thousand men to finally take the city once and for all. After recieving the keys to the very city, the host charged through the front gates, storming the square and pouring into the town, slaying what last vestages of resistance there once was, the loyalists were then gathered and the town secured by the combined Renatus force.

"Stride forth only to glory and riches, Adrian comrades. DEUS VULT!" - Count Eimar of Götha cheered at the proclamation in his warcamp south of Curon

"And again, Curon disregards all my criticisms and all my reasonings as to why the things that has happened, have." - Count Eimar commented

"All, is lost" - Count Eimar stated in utter fear as his soul left his body at the sight of the sharpened shovels

"Took her long enough." - Count Eimar stated contently, smiling

"I accept." - Would be the only message returned by Count Eimar

"Good." - Count Eimar commented as he read his newly gained vassals missive "We shall of course, support our vassals to ensure their safety in the face of such a tyrant as Linette." He finished with a nod

It appears that the right honourable gentleman clearly misunderstands the nature of the formation, we were about to engage the U.S.A in combat and we were merely arranging the men and women of the N.A.A into the standardised "Safety and Peace" formation to ensure coverage of all flanks so that we might enjoy perfect safety.

"Took her long enough." - Count Eimar huffed as the glanced over at the architectural disaster north of his domain was being built by the Rivians

I do what I can bby, I just hope someone makes one soon enough taking the piss out of our side <3 (Hint DO IT)

GÖTHA-RENATIA JOINT MINISTRY OF MEMEFARE AND PROPAGANDA Subject: Norland / U.S.A ISSUED: 1660 ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Note these are jokes* By ACU20 Gifs by Flamelynx

"AURELIUS PETIT EAM!" - Count Eimar exclaimed as he read the document

Kudos for being a good sport <3

GÖTHAN MINISTRY OF MEMEFARE AND PROPAGANDA Subject: Curon ANNO, 1660 _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Note these are jokes*

"And so, Curon crumbles further." - Count Eimar huffed as the leaflets were being printed

"Pathetic." - Count Eimar commented to the missive

"We will pull down those walls before the mortar has settled." - Count Eimar huffed as he read through the announcement, shaking his head with dissaproval as he passed it onwards.

"Ave Renatus, Ave King Aurelius!" - The Men and Women of the Rams Brigade would chant in Götha

"And so, they ran." - Count Eimar scoffed as he read through the piece

Royal Letters for the Barony of Leeuwenhof Issued by Count Eimar var Burgundar and Confirmed by His Royal Majesty, the King of Renatus-Marna, Aurelius of the House of Horen, 10th of The Grand Harvest, 1660 TO OUR BELOVED SUBJECTS, It has pleased the Royal Throne to reward the service of Our leal subject,Willian Rubens, with a tenure in fealty to Our Noble County and the Royal Crown, beneath His Lordship Eimar var Burgundar and Royal Majesty, Aurelius Horen. Accordingly, with this grace of God and the counsel of Our court, We do enfeoff William Rubens to the Barony of Leeuwenhof, a role they and their legitimate issue shall hold in trust to Our throne for the duration of their loyal service. They are enjoined to maintain the law of Our realm, to abide peacefully by Our rule, and to rise to Our defense when necessary. In return, and as a sign of Our august graciousness, We do privilege their head to levy law and taxes upon their vassals. In Nomine Dei, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Aurelius I of the House of Horen, King of Renatus, Marna, Mardon, Salvus, Seventis andSavoy, Duke of the Crownlands, Cascadia, Avar, and Frederica, Count of Sennisten, Alamar, Frederica, Thesmer, Thelen, Lorath, and Cantal, Baron of Darkwood, Gravelhold, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the Heartlanders, etcetera Count Eimar var Burgundar, Count of Götha, Baron of Geatea, Royal Knight and Protector of the Southlands

First Name: Eimar Surname: var Burgundar Date of Birth: 15th of the First Seed 1625 Order of Knighthood (Knight of the Realm, Royal Dragon, etcetera): Royal Knight Epithet (Example: the Bold): The Ram Titles: Count of Götha, Baron of Geatea, Royal Knight and Protector of the Southlands Lands: White Peak Knighted by: King Aurelius Horen Liege Lord: King Aurelius Horen Year of Accolade: 1660 OOC Username: ACU20 Date of Knighting (if Possible): 2018-04-22

"So many laws, so little relevancy." - Count Eimar commented as he read through the document, storing it away in his library

Count Eimar would ride proudly atop his black steed as he entered the camp, followed by a long column of infantry, the grey and red banners of house var Burgundar swaying in the wind, drums echoing rhythmically as the steel boots of the Rams Brigade marched forth towards the encampment to join their fellow Renatians and allies. "Ave Götha, Ave Renatus!" The column collectively chanted as they raised and rattled their spears as they made their way into the camp to pitch their tents to prepare for the coming battles ahead.

And so, they ran Artists rendition of the Second Great Rout of Haense, ca 1659 10th of Malin’s Welcome, 1659 Spears and steel rattled as the combined armies of the Northern Atlas Alliance gathered outside the great gates of Sennisten. All races, colours and creeds represented upon the field as Lord Marshal Antonius ascended to the top of a great rock and called out the fateful orders “Forward March!”. Onwards the soldiers marched, a great host having amassed to face the united southern alliances force upon the agreed field of battle. Outnumbered, though they were, the U.S.A stood firm for a short while, until the sounds of the trumpets ordered a full charge of the opposition. A charge which startled and routed the once stout and disciplined force, tripping over each other to escape, many were cut down by the blades of the N.A.A. Run, run into the depth of the forests of the southern hemisphere, abandoning friend to their foe with the only regard for their own lives as they once more ran behind the walls of Markev to cower instead of fight for their cause. It appears that the once proud Hansetians that stoutly fought against the Renatians when the Renatians were outnumbered, now struggle to adapt to fight upon the losing side. Not only do they run, they dishonour their ancestors and hold nothing but old memories as justification for their struggle. Truly, the one way to properly arm a U.S.A soldier is to armour their backs, for they always turn and run once the battle has commenced. To flee appears to be the nature of the U.S.A, as they apparently have adopted tactics commonly found by the bandits called the “Reivers” as their own military doctrine. So as things stand I do believe it entirely justified to level the accusation upon the denizens and soldiers of the U.S.A as nothing more than bandits who have acquired considerable fortifications which they utilize like their mothers skirts, to hide behind when they angered the wrong man. “And so, they ran.” -Count Eimar var Burgundar A lone peasant woman, throwing shade on the U.S.A, ca 1659

[!] Numerous papers would find their way around Atlas, outside of local taverns and places of importance around Atlas [!] The Scholar of Götha, Lucius the fat, compiling the document ca 1658 A critique against the State of Linette, commonly known as Curon “And so, the die is cast” I, Count Eimar var Burgundar of Götha, over the past months and even years have watched the steady decline of my northern neighbour, from a strong duchy to then a weak principality. In this document I shall outline my reasonings for the states decline and it will therefore be divided into four sections, which are the following. I. The Military II. Treatment of Vassals III. Leadership of Linette IV. Final Statement I. The Military Only a few years ago there existed a martially strong Curonic state that levied enough numbers to maintain the capacity to freely defend itself, its border and allies without much difficulty in maintaining troop quality. But ever since Alfreds sudden displeasure in ruling and subsequent disappearance and death, the morale, troop quality and overall martial strength of Curon has fallen sharply to less than that of a Barony. And this decline has been so steep that its very own vassal the Barony of the Arbor maintains a stronger and larger force than they are capable of raising. Without the Arborians, Curon would be absolutely incapable of defending itself. And even with them now Curon struggles without the support of Renatus even when dealing with small bands of bandits. Curon has required the support of surrounding Counties belonging to Renatus-Marna due to their inability to defend their own vassals. This might be because of the inefficiency of their Marshal, a ‘Sir’ Dankmar whom has a tendency of getting himself stuck in the most obvious of traps, which he refused to vacate due to his own stubbornness. Truly, it appears as if only Ser Dankmars seed maintains the security of the town, himself and two sons, with luck Curon might find itself with yet another guard if Ser Dankmar intends to find himself a wife. At this hour I deem Curon nothing more than a simple protectorate of Renatus-Marna rather than a, as they often claim, ‘sovereign’ state. II. Treatment of Vassals During an extensive investigation into the local and broader situation of Curon I have seen the appalling treatment towards its vassals, truly a tyrannical ruler holds the reins of the leadership, only allowing her suspected lover, her own Marshal, access to the palace and fleeing from fellow allies who aid in the defense of Curon. No longer is it powerful vassals that help her run the government, she governs by herself and treats her vassals with the utmost disrespect and claims all power vestiges of power. Ser Sylvestre Halcourt III is an example of such an occurrence, where his refusal to swear to her directly, instead wishing to swear to the legitimate heir of the house of Devereux, Prince Wilhelm, was met with a beating and having his tongue removed. Due to the lack of martial strength she can only bully the weaker of her vassals, former vassals or current. Such as House Palaiologos, with the rigged election due to his cooperation with House de Hartcold, she earlier saw fit to rob of the de Hartcold of their lands to convenience herself more by moving them closer, stripping them so far of all titles and semblance of importance. And of course, the only one able to resist any of her vulgar and tyrannical advances is her strongest vassal, the Arbor, which without she truly could not be nothing. It is no coincidence none of the members of their Black Guard carry the banner of Curon upon them, for they know of their importance and their ability to sway Linette, for now at the very least until she likely garners herself a few mercenary bands to then also force them to submit to her rulings. III. Linette After having attempted to speak to Linette on numerous occasions, to convey the observations that has gathered over her so far short reign, she has chosen to ban those who criticize her, to declare martial law in her city to stifle debate and jails all those she suspects of not supporting her. Instead of meeting allies with open arms, she meets them with scorn, not caring for those who strike out to defend her realm, to those that wish to help her economy grow through trade, to exchange ideas but she has instead chosen to lock herself away in her town. Linette sense of mourning has also proven to be that of self glorification, choosing to announce her husband's death and then claim how great Curon has already run under her and there would be no change. Which also proves Alfreds negligence towards governing his state, which fell into disrepair and continues to do such. Rather odd for a woman of peasant birth to have her husband suddenly die, then already having plans to change the succession and to declare herself ‘Princess-Regnant’ and claim all of House Devereaux’ titles, instead of handing the regency to the August councillors or Alfreds brother. IV. Final Statement Due to Linette’s states lack of ability to defend itself as a ‘sovereign state’, to maintain the security of her canonist vassals and for her failures as a leader, I in my humblest of opinions would request that Curon instead of maintaining its sovereignty that is maintained by Renatus-Marna regardless, should simply instead vassalize under his royal majesty, King Aurelius of Renatus-Marna. It’s current status as a sovereign principality is naught more than an elaborate sham to attempt to stay relevant on the world stage, seeing as a humble barony can rally more men between their pig-farmers than Curon can maintain an army. It is time for Curon to stop chasing its tail, and for it to return to its master. -Count Eimar var Burgundar, Count of Götha, Baron of Geatea