The End of a Reign

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The End of a Reign Nov 28, 2021 18:50:07 GMT

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Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Nov 28, 2021 18:50:07 GMT

As the ship steamed away from Duom. Afonsus' health began to quickly deteriorate. A day in, he could no longer walk. Soldiers had to carry him in a chair, so he could look at the sea. He started to cough up blood on the second day of the journey. By the third and fourth day, he could only momentarily leave his bed. The ship's priest stood by his side, preforming the final rites administered to a dying Magdal. A week after, the ship arrived in Angra. A procession carrying the Magdal's remains ran through the city, and then to the train station for the Capital. After the casket ran through the capital, His armor and sabre were sent to the Royal Mausoleum, and the casket sunk on the middle of the Lake of Seven Cities, where the nation's Monarchs had been Historically burried.

A letter was sent to foreign foreign powers, announcing his death. Though he didn't get to bid his daughter farewell, Afonsus did have the forethought to dictate a letter to her to the ship's priest. It reads as follows:

My beloved daughter,

If you are reading this, then it is highly likely that I am with the Gods now. I am sad that you would have to find this out in this manner, and even more saddened by the fact we didn't get to say goodbye. The grief you are feeling right now is perfectly normal. Cherish it, for that is all the love you had for me that you will now never get to express.
You are a young, strong, brave woman, and I couldn't have left the Kingdom on finer hands. You and Hengist will bring this nation into a Golden Age, I'm sure of it. I have taught you well. Know that I, and whoever I meet when I finally give up the ghost, will be looking up for you.
I am so proud of you, my daughter.
Tell little Margarida Father loves her.

Farewell,

Afonsus

Last Edit: Nov 28, 2021 18:55:18 GMT by Empress Isabel de Roque

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Fleischmann
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The End of a Reign Nov 28, 2021 23:54:57 GMT

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Post by Fleischmann on Nov 28, 2021 23:54:57 GMT

From: Sa Hebithdräkh af Kreg, Hans Gruber

To: Crown Princess Margarida

Dear Princess,

We hope this letter brings comfort in these troubling times.

As we have been made aware of the recent death of King Afonsus, we would like to offer you our support in your claiming the throne and protection against any usurpers you might face. We understand that such things are cold comfort given the circumstances, but we hope that it might bring you a measure of ease and help to smooth the transition of power in your lands to you.

Until such a time as you have been crowned, we are willing to support you with a full Hansastandan under the command of Hebiðman Athanaric, who is to be given the rank of Hansastandanfaðs. He will serve at your discretion of course, but we feel he is well suited to the task and hope that you agree with us in that regard.

We hope this helps to express our condolences.

Yours,

Sa Hebithdräkh af Kreg, Hans Gruber

Last Edit: Nov 28, 2021 23:56:08 GMT by Fleischmann

xander10
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The End of a Reign Nov 29, 2021 0:14:13 GMT

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Post by xander10 on Nov 29, 2021 0:14:13 GMT

Dear Crown Princess Isabella,

I hope this letter finds you well.

We have heard about the passing of your father, and from all citizens of the Association, I would like to offer you our condolences in these trying times, your father was a good man in the brief time I knew him, and I have made sure that the flags fly at half mast over the Alliance Hall tonight in respect to him.

I wish you a long and peaceful reign.

Yours Sincerely

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Garend Marston of the City of Sheen.

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Empress Isabel de Roque
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The End of a Reign Nov 29, 2021 0:39:27 GMT

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Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Nov 29, 2021 0:39:27 GMT

"They WHAT?!" said Isabel, calmly. "General, I want all the troops we can possibly muster in Angra. My husband will be there, he has more experience dealing with the Sadaler than any of us here. If that doesn't work, arrest the soldiers."

"Understood." said General de Sousa.

As if things couldn't get any worse, Isabel now had a foreign power supporting a pretender. If she didn't love her sister, the Soldiers would be made an example of and Margarida would be in the Bullfighting Arenas by now. But the last thing she wanted during her grieving time was war, so that would prove both unwise and unnecessary.

"Dammit, why now?" She wispered to herself, sobbing. "Why did you have to leave? You never got to see your grandson."

Last Edit: Nov 29, 2021 0:43:41 GMT by Empress Isabel de Roque

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The End of a Reign Nov 29, 2021 0:48:06 GMT via mobile Empire of Rashad and Empress Isabel de Roque like this

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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Nov 29, 2021 0:48:06 GMT

To the Rightful Magdala Isabel Afonses de Roque,

The thoughts and prayers of all of Divinium are with you during this most painful loss. Having been in your position all too recently, I offer you any aid and friendship necessary while you ascend the throne. Out of respect for the late Magdal, whom I had the great honor of meeting before his passing, the Imperium Divinium shall hold a day of full State Mourning, and a service shall be held in his honor at the Temple of the Equinox. May the memory of your father, and his many lessons continue to guide you.

Salve,
HEM Catherine von Marcum

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The End of a Reign Nov 29, 2021 1:46:19 GMT Emperor Florin von Marcum and Empress Isabel de Roque like this

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Post by Empire of Rashad on Nov 29, 2021 1:46:19 GMT

To Her Majesty Magdala Isabel Afonses de Roque,

We have a deep sorrow at the passing of your farther and we can sympathise with you as with the loss of my farther that started the Valentine Rebellion. We hope we can iron out this mutual understanding with each other and stand together in this time. If you need any support we would be willing to send it as soon as it would be ready. I had the privilege of being with your farther during his last few days and I will be celebrating the new treaty we have with a 3 day mourning period for your late farther. I hope that despite this unfortunate time we can bring our countries together and be stronger together.

Her majesty Empress Theodora V

Last Edit: Nov 29, 2021 2:06:13 GMT by Empire of Rashad

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The End of a Reign

Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Nov 28, 2021 18:50:07 GMT

Post by Fleischmann on Nov 28, 2021 23:54:57 GMT

Post by xander10 on Nov 29, 2021 0:14:13 GMT

Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Nov 29, 2021 0:39:27 GMT

Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Nov 29, 2021 0:48:06 GMT

Post by Empire of Rashad on Nov 29, 2021 1:46:19 GMT

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