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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on May 30, 2022 13:48:10 GMT
To the Noble Families of Moderal,
It is with extreme trepidation that I am tasked with informing you that the nation of Divinium is now at war with Moderal. Your refusal to accept the Magdali ultimatum, and your attack on the Sadaler representative have left deep wounds. Wounds must be debrided to avoid festering. It has come to pass, that your families are the foreign body that must be scrubbed away to ensure Moderal is clean once more.
Thus, with my authority as the Dictator of the Latin League, I proscribe you and your kin as traitors to the League and to your own people. Moderal will be tempered in the flames to come, and be reforged into a stronger people for their suffering. You alone have brought about the unhappy occasion for war, and on your heads rest the momentous decisions to follow. I wish you good fortune.
Salvete,
Florin Aurelius von Marcum
Emperor of Divinium, Dictator of the Latin League
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Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on May 30, 2022 14:01:26 GMT
To the Noble Families of Moderal,
It is unfortunate that this has come to pass. Your wicked ways have only brought disgrace, suffering and misery to your people. The flame of tyranny must be snuffed out. Your unwarranted attacks, on both our lands and the Sadaler envoy, must be paid for. And since you have repeatedly refused to return to the table, they shall be paid for in blood.
Thus, with my authority as the Empress of the Imperium Magdalenum, I denounce you and your kin as traitors to your own people, and announce that from this moment onwards, a state of war exists between us. Moderal will be rid of your tyranny. You alone have brought about this unfortunate circumstance, and on your heads rest the consequences to follow. May God have mercy on us all.
Regards,
Her Most Faithful Majesty, Empress Isabel Afonses the Roque of the Imperium Magdalenum
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Post by Empire of Rashad on May 30, 2022 14:07:44 GMT
To the Noble Families of Moderal,
I hereby declare a state of war between the Empire of Rashad and the Empire of Moderal.
I had hoped to avoid such a conflict but due to repeated betrayals and attacks on allies and family, we cannot allow your aggression to continue. May you find peace in the afterlife for you shall be at war for the rest of this life.
Alwyne III of Aychwych, Duke of Eazoya, Lord Protector of kšena, Warden of the East, Defender of the Faith, Bearer of the Crown, Blade of Rashad, Lord Protector of Lussia, Lord Protector of Noreska and High Kern of Noreska
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Post by The Realm of Moderal on Jun 3, 2022 3:31:19 GMT
To those who have decided to declare war on our peoples. Those people have ignored our attempts at peace and reconicilliation and have based their attack on lies. The blood about to be spilled is on your hands, and will forever stain your nations and any future atempts at peace. Nothing good will come from this.
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Post by The Realm of Moderal on Jun 3, 2022 3:37:43 GMT
With the decleration of war from their supposed allies, Moderal once again prepared for war. The quater of the professional military that wasn't sent overseas were split amongst the vast territories of Moderal with as much as they could carry. The fleet in Orasud began to make way North to Vesmjil and Gaia to rejoin with the other fleet. The fleet in the south began preperation to strike the fleet in the south and recapture the troops there.
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Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Jun 10, 2022 16:11:41 GMT
"Effective immediately, a full mobilization is in process. If you are registered with the RAF, please await a summons letter. If you are not, enlist, and serve your country on Her Majesty's mission to free the Moderali from their cruel Masters."
The announcement was aired on every radio station across the Imperium. The Empress ordered heavy investment on Publicizing the war as a liberation campaign. The integrity of the Latin League depended on it; If her and the child Emperor of Divinum were seen as the aggressors, the League would certainly be seen in a more sinister light. That could not happen.
Universities released papers detailing how broken the Moderali Family system was, and local leaders made rousing speeches and sponsored military parades. All efforts to make sure the people were rallied with national pride and a sense of duty were put in place. For the sake of the League, they could not afford to loose this war. Divinum and Magdalenum must end this conflict holding all the cards in the deck.
Beatriz Mendes was a simple woman; She had just left school, barely 19 years old. Her parents had hoped that she would not be summoned, but unfortunately, it was to be a full mobilization. She had received the letter in the mail after coming back from the Harvest festival with her boyfriend, who more than likely had received the same dreadful letter. Ignoring a letter of RAF summons was a serious crime, so she had to go. Her parents gave her the rest of the week to pack her things and give her goodbyes to loved ones. God willing, she would come back in one piece.
"Good Morning young lady. Are you here to heed Her Majesty's summons?" Said one of the officers at the hall.
"Yes sir." She said.
"Splendid. Your Documents and letter please." He said, reading her Military number and checking a list. "Very well... you are assigned to the Artillery corps. Training begins tomorrow. If you would please walk down that hallway."
"Excuse me, before I go, was a man named Pedro Gomes Silva summoned?"
"Let's see... Yes. Marine Corps. Is he a relative of yours?" The officer said.
"Yeah, you could say that. Thank you."
"No problem. One of the biggest duties of a soldier is to help his peers. Oh, and welcome to the Army. God bless the Imperium."
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Post by Empire of Rashad on Jun 16, 2022 7:04:20 GMT
To: Alwyne III of Aychwych, Duke of Eazoya, Lord Protector of kšena, Warden of the East, Defender of the Faith, Bearer of the Crown, Blade of Rashad, Lord Protector of Lussia, Lord Protector of Noreska and High Kern of Noreska
From: Duke Hildwulf Oswulf, Duke of Zeslias, Lord Protector of Keukano, Lord of the Navy (Embarked on INS Behemoth)
Your Highness
The Following is a the combat report for the engagement off the Divinian cost within our operational area.
11:03:12 16 Nov 1908
INS 004 Reported they intercepted radio traffic indicating a moderali fleet was operating nearby
11:05:18 16 Nov 1908
INS 004 Again Reported they had recieve a light signal from trailing Divinian Vessel saying Moderali Smoke had been spotted and they were engaging. Commanded The Fleet to Action stations and begin trailing Divinian fleet at 18 Knots and adopted Fleet Formation 3
11:47:37 16 Nov 1908
Divianin fleet reports Contact with Moderali Fleet
12:24:58 16 Nov 1908
Divian fleet Signals that some Moderali Ships broke off from the main fleet and they were chasing the main body of ships.
I decided to Follow the Ships that broke off to ensure complete destruction of the Moderali fleet and possibly put us in a position to launch a pincer attack if their fleet headed to the East.
Fleet adopts Fleet Formation 2 and begins the turn towards the Moderali Ships
13:04:27 16 Nov 1908
High Seas Fleet Spots Smoke on the Horizon indicating the Moderali Ships.
13:27:53 16 Nov 1908
INS Seinäkaupunki Spots the First Moderali ship dead in the water and moves to investigate
13:28:48 16 Nov 1908
INS Seinäkaupunki Identifies the Vessel as P-D-1 Fuji, A moderali destroyer and send transmission to abandon ship and strike colours but receives no reply, possibly due to Language barrier.
13:28:49 16 Nov 1908
INS Rakssaare Spots 2 Vessels on the Horizon and 1st Scouting Squadron, 2nd Scouting Squadron and 1st Destroyer Flotilla move to investigate with the 3rd Destroyer Division detached to the Fuji and the Rest of the fleet following 1st Scouting Squadron.
13:34:51 16 Nov 1908
Other Moderali Vessels identified as P-BH-1 Nekomata and P-CRA-1 Katsushika. Radio Signal sent to the Nekomata demanding they abandon ship and Strike their colours. Received a reply but again probably due to language barrier was unable to interpret.
13:41:36 16 Nov 1908
After failed Communication I personally went to the radio being the only one who could understand some Moderali. I managed to get them to understand my demands and their captains agreed to come abord the INS Behemoth to discuss terms of Surrender.
14:23:03 16 Nov 1908
The 3 Captains boarded the ship and introduced themselves to me, along with two of the senior officers
Contraadmiral de Flotilla Dominik Moldovanu, Captain of the P-BH-1 Nekomata
Comandor Carol Tomescu, First Officer of the P-BH-1 Nekomata
Comandor Ivantie Blaga, Captain of the P-CRA-1 Katsushika
Capitan-comandor Dimitry Morariu, First Officer of the P-CRA-1 Katsushika
Capitan-comandor Horasiu Ojacarcu, Captain of the P-D-1 Fuji
After the talks the men where offered asylum in Rashad to avoid the hardships of Moderal and Contraadmiral de Flotilla Dominik Moldovanu was Offered a knighthood in service of House Oswulf in return for the Capture of the 3 ships and the continued good behaviour of the men while they were brought back to Rashad. The deal was sealed when the Officers handed over their swords symbolising the surrender.
14:45:26 16 Nov 1908
The P-D-1 Fuji was put in tow by the INS Arrow and the INS Aberration while the INS Ardent attached a line to the P-CRA-1 Katsushika and the INS Adept attached a line to the P-BH-1 Nekomata They also provided prize crews to the respective ships and brought the sailors abord while the officers where brought aboard the INS Behemoth.
14:48:31 16 Nov 1908
The 1st Cruiser Group with the prizes made its way back towards Divinium at 10Knots while the rest of the fleet turned north East to try and stop the rest of the Moderali fleet from escaping.
End of Report
Message was sent at 14:50:00 16 Nov 1908
Message was received at 16:10:03 16 Nov 1908
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Post by Empress Isabel de Roque on Jun 16, 2022 15:34:29 GMT
November 17th, 1908 The VIM São Brás, a troop transport vessel, sails slowly into Pombal Island. Scouting airship flights had reported no strong military presence on the island, so they set up a small boarding mission. Roughly 25 thousand men landed on the Island, ready to take it. While not a large military outpost, it had strategic importance, as taking it would effectively cut Moderal's Colony in Estremoz from the rest of their territory. Intelligence suggested it was a small mining island, so the Soldiers set out in search of local authorities. The Foreman was captured and put on public trial before the miners. The Foreman was accused of being an accomplice in the crimes of the Moderali Families, of propagating enslavement of the workers and forcing the iron rule of the Families. And as is set in stone in Magdali Law, the punishment for propagating slavery is death. After the Foreman was executed, the island was partitioned into pieces of equal size, and each part was given to one of the workers. The cargo ship present on the harbor that transported the products to outside of the island was given permission to leave with any of the workers that wished to leave the island, and the remaining workers were told to elect amidst themselves someone to be appointed ruler of the island. Next stop, the Moderali colonies South of Pombal Island.
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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Jun 17, 2022 2:11:40 GMT
November 16, 1908
The Great Bay, Placidian Coast
Admiral Fabri was thrilled as the Moderali fleet approached the bay, just as Coltain had predicted. He was less thrilled however, when they chose to force the fleet to pursue them up the length of the waters. He was perplexed from the bridge of the HEMS Keythong, when the enemy entered emergency speed after initial salvo fire from the cruisers. As they raced forward he calmly gave orders to pursue at cruise speed. Soon enough, a few of the Modi ships peeled Eastward, trudging slowly through the waves. It was clear enough based on their steaming that the boilers had been pushed too hard. “Let them turn tail, then continue on the main fleet.”
When the Moderali screen pushed past their battleships he saw an opportunity. Signal was given to the torpedo boats to fill steam toward the exposed battleships to try and hit them before the screen could turn back. He turned back to his maps, plotting their course with meticulous effort before walking off the bridge.
One of the officers found him later, breathless. “Sir! The torpedoboats floundered. Massive losses. Their stern guns found the poor girls before turning to starboard and…”
Fabri, unimpressed, picked at his nails. How did he always manage to get grease under them when he never went near the machinery? Perhaps he should use a varnish on them.
“Sir?”
“Oh. Yes torpedo boats. Are we in range?”
“Just about, Sir. Orders?”
“Concentrate all fire on the tail of the fleet. See if we can’t take out what we can see in range.”
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Aboard the HEMS Aspidochelone, Captain Timo Aulus watched with horror at the mangled wreckage of the torpedo boat squadron burning in the distance. The poor fools. Whatever compensation their families received wouldn’t be worth the waste. Clutching his rosary, he muttered out a prayer.
“Ave, maris stella,
Dei mater alma,
atque semper virgo,
felix cœli porta.
Solve vincla reis,
profer lumen cæcis,
mala nostra pelle,
bona cuncta posce.”
He checked his watch. It was time.
“Tormenta! Exsolvite!”
He did not need to watch closely to see the salvo had hit her target. In the distance, a tower of flames screamed up toward the sky, licking at the firmament angrily. Despite the cheers from the decks, Timo took a moment to pray to St. Catherine that the men aboard that vessel perished as quickly as she had in her own conflagration.
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Moderali Placidian Territory
Compared to the fighting in Estraria, this was less of a conquest and more of a leisurely stroll. The Divinians had been expecting more resistance than a couple disgruntled farmers. Colonel Theris, sitting comfortably in his motor carriage, observed the countryside as it passed by his window. It wasn’t so different than home. Here and there, Modi’s lined up to get rations from the Divinian legions. They’d been thoroughly confused by the terror seen among the populace as they crossed the border. This was a liberation. How could they not see it?
The door opened for him, and he used his remaining arm to sling his coat about his shoulders. High Command had decided, given the utter lack of civilization in the region and the lack of resistance, that they would not even bother setting up command in the captured Moderali houses…. if you could call them that. Theris opened the flap to him the command tent and strode up to the map laid upon the table. He stared at the name on the paper, before picking up a pen and blotting it out. In scribbled Latin he wrote her a new name: Colonia Vestria
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Post by Fleischmann on Jun 20, 2022 17:00:52 GMT
Mission of Mercy
Sa Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake: Oh, Wuslah. I've been looking for you. Our God is beyond furious. Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin: Hairas Drake, is this about our spat with the Hebiðdräkh af hizos Land? I've been trying to sway others on prices.Drake: No, nothing so sensible... Though, do not waste too much time on that. I heard that he plans to split off some of those powers into a new Hebiðdräkh af hizos Landwairduskapiz, may that font of ale sputter on that. No, our Lord's anger is focused on the outlanders, specifically those that killed his Budo. He plans to have a quarter of all their men put to the sword, with a preference for those below the age of forty. He talked about dashing the babes against walls or hurling them from city gates, the usual. Wuslah: I see... How did the Marshal take it?Drake: Practically in tears. Now, while our relationship is a bit strained, we can not allow all the work we put in with the Raikhsharjis to leave those savages with a good impression of us to go to waste. I'm certain I can soften our Master's position on the matter, but I need you to reach out to the Latins and work on an angle to legally prevent the peasants from being put to the sword like that. I do plan to use fiery rhetoric to soften him up a bit, so nothing that ties us up when it comes to massacres, as I need to be able to promise to wipe out any city or district that resists us when offered the chance to surrender.Wuslah: We could use the Slave Act; the gods know the wretches are treated about as well. Since there should be no legal document naming them slaves, we are at war with their Great Houses, I should be able to convince the courts of the idea that all the Moderali peasants in our occupied lands are in fact illegally bonded slaves. This should give our Marshal a good carrot and stick, if I can get it by the Lahgarden.Drake: And the Latins? Do not forget we need them to play along.Wuslah: I'm more worried about the Lahgarden, Drake. We know their honour is like their leadership, ephemeral. I doubt they would be after as much blood as we and they benefit more from a living peasantry.Drake: You're underestimating them. I'll put you in touch with some of them so you can go fishing... Gods, I need to rest. This is taking a toll.Wuslah: Understandable and I appreciate your warning. I shall try to sound them and manage this. Is there anything I can do for you?Drake: A pillow and a tonic water.
To: Count Eugene Mateo Ambrose von MarcumFrom: Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en GoþijinHonourable Count von Marcum, I hope this finds you well in these trying times. I have been tasked by my immediate superior, sa Hebiðdräkh Drake, to discuss with you a matter most vital to the ongoing fashion being worn in the east and between your lands and those of Magdalenum. It has come to our attention that our most superior of superiors, sa Hauhkuno, wishes to chastise those that brought about this mode and that he would seek retribution against no less than a quarter of the men involved, for he is quite upset by the current expenditure involved. We feel that such an action would be most unwise, as it would deprive your people of great talents and manpower and also squander much of our own investment into those lands which lie between yours and Magdalenum's. Now, in order to avoid such an unfortunate loss, I have devised a plan which would seek to liberate the workers of the individuals responsible, so as to protect them from the current threats against them. To do this, we would require that they be classified as illegally bonded slaves, as that would invoke a law we have on the books should they ever come under our legal jurisdiction, through treaty or other means. My immediate superior intends to suggest that those companies that peacefully come to us only have their most superior leadership be treated harshly, whilst those that do not be left to the mercies of our most superior of superiors' employed men. We also intend to suggest that those that act dishonestly towards us be shown even harsher persecution, so as to discourage fake reconciliations. Now, what I need to know from you is simple: can we expect your people to object overly to such legal actions should they be undertaken and would you be willing to help us in our course? I realise that with the ongoing war, your time is quite precious, and as such would gladly offer to compensate you for your time in this most trivial of matters. Yours, Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin
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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Jun 21, 2022 3:48:03 GMT
Mission of Mercy
Sa Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake: Oh, Wuslah. I've been looking for you. Our God is beyond furious. Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin: Hairas Drake, is this about our spat with the Hebiðdräkh af hizos Land? I've been trying to sway others on prices.Drake: No, nothing so sensible... Though, do not waste too much time on that. I heard that he plans to split off some of those powers into a new Hebiðdräkh af hizos Landwairduskapiz, may that font of ale sputter on that. No, our Lord's anger is focused on the outlanders, specifically those that killed his Budo. He plans to have a quarter of all their men put to the sword, with a preference for those below the age of forty. He talked about dashing the babes against walls or hurling them from city gates, the usual. Wuslah: I see... How did the Marshal take it?Drake: Practically in tears. Now, while our relationship is a bit strained, we can not allow all the work we put in with the Raikhsharjis to leave those savages with a good impression of us to go to waste. I'm certain I can soften our Master's position on the matter, but I need you to reach out to the Latins and work on an angle to legally prevent the peasants from being put to the sword like that. I do plan to use fiery rhetoric to soften him up a bit, so nothing that ties us up when it comes to massacres, as I need to be able to promise to wipe out any city or district that resists us when offered the chance to surrender.Wuslah: We could use the Slave Act; the gods know the wretches are treated about as well. Since there should be no legal document naming them slaves we are at war with their Great Houses, I should be able to convince the courts of the idea that all the Moderali peasants in our occupied lands are in fact illegally bonded slaves. This should give our Marshal a good carrot and stick, if I can get it by the Lahgarden.Drake: And the Latins? Do not forget we need them to play along.Wuslah: I'm more worried about the Lahgarden, Drake. We know their honour is like their leadership, ephemeral. I doubt they would be after as much blood as we and they benefit more from a living peasantry.Drake: You're underestimating them. I'll put you in touch with some of them so you can go fishing... Gods, I need to rest. This is taking a toll.Wuslah: Understandable and I appreciate your warning. I shall try to sound them and manage this. Is there anything I can do for you?Drake: A pillow and a tonic water.
To: Count Eugene Mateo Ambrose von MarcumFrom: Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en GoþijinHonourable Count von Marcum, I hope this finds you well in these trying times. I have been tasked by my immediate superior, sa Hebiðdräkh Drake, to discuss with you a matter most vital to the ongoing fashion being worn in the east and between your lands and those of Magdalenum. It has come to our attention that our most superior of superiors, sa Hauhkuno, wishes to chastise those that brought about this mode and that he would seek retribution against no less than a quarter of the men involved, for he is quite upset by the current expenditure involved. We feel that such an action would be most unwise, as it would deprive your people of great talents and manpower and also squander much of our own investment into those lands which lie between yours and Magdalenum's. Now, in order to avoid such an unfortunate loss, I have devised a plan which would seek to liberate the workers of the individuals responsible, so as to protect them from the current threats against them. To do this, we would require that they be classified as illegally bonded slaves, as that would invoke a law we have on the books should they ever come under our legal jurisdiction, through treaty or other means. My immediate superior intends to suggest that those companies that peacefully come to us only have their most superior leadership be treated harshly, whilst those that do not be left to the mercies of our most superior of superiors' employed men. We also intend to suggest that those that act dishonestly towards us be shown even harsher persecution, so as to discourage fake reconciliations. Now, what I need to know from you is simple: can we expect your people to object overly to such legal actions should they be undertaken and would you be willing to help us in our course? I realise that with the ongoing war, your time is quite precious, and as such would gladly offer to compensate you for your time in this most trivial of matters. Yours, Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin
Dear Sir, Salve. I can only offer to you the position held by myself, and those I have heard spoken aloud among the Divinian populace and Senate Hall. The conflict with Moderal has already been touted as a war of liberation among the population of Divina Magna. As such, it would not be a stretch of the imagination to paint the Noble Families as holding the civilian populace of Moderal in illegal and unjust bondage. To my understanding, the Imperial government is less inclined to believe this, but certainly willing to sustain the myth in order to bolster popular support for the conflict. However, I feel it would be important to note the perspective of the military classes in this conflict. Those who take up arms against us as partisans are to be considered proscribed, regardless of their reason. As a result, the multitudes who currently make up the Moderali men at arms are to be summarily executed for treason. While I personally am of the opinion that the populace of every island should be decimated for their hubris in raising the sword against their superiors, I am of the understanding that is not your goal. To that end, I would have your ambassador, either in person or via private letter, request clemency directly to the emperor. Should the Empress or Council get ahold of said request before the boy, it will not come to pass. He should be encouraged to make such an announcement publicly without consulting either. As a final note, the Divinian’s are generally a soft hearted lot. They would not take kindly to the liberated Moderali being returned to slavery under your or their hand, despite the obvious economic benefits of the practice. Assurances would need to be made that your people do not intend to keep them as chattel following this proclamation. I would advise, for both of our sakes, that this correspondence not be made public. Yours, Eugene von Marcum |
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Post by Fleischmann on Jun 21, 2022 4:59:07 GMT
Mission of Mercy II
Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin: Hairas Drake, I have news. The Latins are willing, but we would need to make a public request to their emperor to force the thing to pass. Failing that, we could hire some men to pay the local newspapers there to start talking about our intentions and help pressure their government. The Lahgarden are a bit less clear. I was able to get a straight-ish answer from half of them, whilst the rest were telling me they would get back to me 'just-now'. Sa Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake: Not the best result, but it'll have to do. I can have the Marshall send our request for clemenacy to the boy-emperor, as he is his superior officer. I shall hurry on the letter after this, I think the Marshall is leaving in a couple of days for Commonwealth.Wuslah: Tell him about the Latin terms. They want to be able to kill anyone that took up arms and also want to reserve the right of decimation for places that resist, though there is likely to be trouble over us taking slaves. It was indicated that it would be politically unacceptable, so we should use Niujisland for 'prisoner' holding.Drake: I can see you smiling, stop that before you embarass yourself before a girl.Wuslah: How are we going to bring this to the King of Kings? He is irritated enough with us.Drake: I already have him coming around to it, blood and fire. His anger was easy to direct at the nobility, so just give me a few days and I can have him make the proclamation ending slavery in Moderal. The nobles of that land are going to suffer far more greatly now than before, but they are our enemies.
To: Sa Halbfruma, Florin-Aurelius Valentinian Charles Eincrois von Marcum-HollestraFrom: Sa Frauja-Haarskalks af þis Meinitzmarkharjis, GrendelDear Halbfruma, I hope this finds you well. I shall be arriving after a hundred-thousand men in your lands. Unless a need arises to guard the Commonwealth, we are going to be departing for the front lines and occupation duties relatively soon after. You should ready your Sibja and prepare for deployment. Find attached to this letter another from the government. They asked me to convey it to you. Yours, Grendel |
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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Jun 25, 2022 17:36:08 GMT
Mission of Mercy II
Sa Dräkh af þis Raikh faur so Hebiðdräkhskapiz af þis Garda, Hairas Wiljheelmo Wuslah af hize Mariskstalkjen en Goþijin: Hairas Drake, I have news. The Latins are willing, but we would need to make a public request to their emperor to force the thing to pass. Failing that, we could hire some men to pay the local newspapers there to start talking about our intentions and help pressure their government. The Lahgarden are a bit less clear. I was able to get a straight-ish answer from half of them, whilst the rest were telling me they would get back to me 'just-now'. Sa Hebiðdräkh af þis Garda, Karl Helgi Drake: Not the best result, but it'll have to do. I can have the Marshall send our request for clemenacy to the boy-emperor, as he is his superior officer. I shall hurry on the letter after this, I think the Marshall is leaving in a couple of days for Commonwealth.Wuslah: Tell him about the Latin terms. They want to be able to kill anyone that took up arms and also want to reserve the right of decimation for places that resist, though there is likely to be trouble over us taking slaves. It was indicated that it would be politically unacceptable, so we should use Niujisland for 'prisoner' holding.Drake: I can see you smiling, stop that before you embarass yourself before a girl.Wuslah: How are we going to bring this to the King of Kings? He is irritated enough with us.Drake: I already have him coming around to it, blood and fire. His anger was easy to direct at the nobility, so just give me a few days and I can have him make the proclamation ending slavery in Moderal. The nobles of that land are going to suffer far more greatly now than before, but they are our enemies.
To: Sa Halbfruma, Florin-Aurelius Valentinian Charles Eincrois von Marcum-HollestraFrom: Sa Frauja-Haarskalks af þis Meinitzmarkharjis, GrendelDear Halbfruma, I hope this finds you well. I shall be arriving after a hundred-thousand men in your lands. Unless a need arises to guard the Commonwealth, we are going to be departing for the front lines and occupation duties relatively soon after. You should ready your Sibja and prepare for deployment. Find attached to this letter another from the government. They asked me to convey it to you. Yours, GrendelAfter much to-do, Florin was whisked away to report to his Sadaler Unit in Divinium. Though the boy had thrown a fit upon hearing the news, Councilor Retorus explained the situation to him simply. “You will show up, report to your post, then give command over to your second. Your position in Divinian High Command outranks your position with rye Sadalers. Unless they intend to fight alone, they won’t stop you.” The trip to Mainzell was simple enough. Florin looked out the window of the train, tugging at the awkward uniform that had been scrounged up for him. The sight of children milling about on the platforms, begging for coins or carrying luggage hurt his heart. The church was supposed to care for orphans. How many more were out there, he wondered, sinking lower into the wicker seat. Upon arrival, he simply stepped off the train with his guards. No fanfare necessary. He tugged the paludamentum, which dragged unnecessarily behind him, and smoothed down the front of his uniform before looking about for the officer he was meant to report to. |
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Post by Emperor Florin von Marcum on Jul 2, 2022 19:31:55 GMT
After several months of conflict and diplomacy, a peace offer has been extended to the Moderali.
the terms are:
1. All foreign military components are to leave Moderali territory once a new government has been established.
2. All previously owned territories are to be returned
2.1 the island bordering Magdalenum is exempt from point 2.
3. All trade sanctions and restrictions shall be lifted.
4. The attacking force shall supply food while the nation rebuilds
5. All Moderelians outside of our territory are to be returned.
6. The thirty stars are to be removed from governance.
7. Moderal agrees to reparations for damages incurred by the coalition.
8. Moderal agrees to sign any treaty agreement made at the Sandvall conference.
9. Moderal will demilitarize their holdings on Placidia.
10. The ID gains exclusive right to agricultural imports into Moderal.
11. The nobles will be placed on trial by an international tribunal.
12. Any dreadnoughts currently under construction will be given to Rashad.
13. Moderal will recognize the Sadaler ownership of the canal territory.
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Post by The Realm of Moderal on Jul 11, 2022 10:23:19 GMT
The families of Moderal will agree to these conditions but would like to note that there are currently no dreadnoughts in construction. The new government will be formed post haste and we will await the return of the prisoners captured by Rashad and Sadalen.
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