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A statement, neatly written in flowing, elegant common would be found neatly pressed to the notice boards beside the rest of the messages from previous. Bearing the seal of House Daalsein, the lightning-emblazoned trident stood out in vibrant blue.
To any who make demands of the Baron Daalesin for his participation within the duel for the hand of Lady du Poncaire, I advise you to reconsider your platform. It comes to no surprise to me that such an elaborate show of emotion and fealty would stir the otherwise delicate economy of whispered gossip that reeks of falsehoods and fabricated rumors, but imagine how I had to blink in perplexity at seeing demands be made for an apology to be provided by a man who was simply doing as he was instructed. If there's one thing I can pluck from the air that the peerage is by and large a fan of, it's adhering to traditions. I can think of no nobler tradition that the Baron Daalsein, and by extension, myself, can hold more dear than a duel of honor to be issued and acted upon for an issue at hand. Furthermore, said duel is all the more encouraged when the Baron's honor was not only at stake between himself and the Lady, but with the Count Florian, who challenged the Baron to prove himself worthy of even requesting Courtship.
Thusly, to even think of demanding an apology from a Knight upholding a tradition, and defending his honor in a manner deemed both pure, and necessary by involved parties, is simply laughable, and one I will not be enforcing within my house. Though, on the topic of laughable scenarios that are as preposterous as they are pathetic, might I draw attention away from old gossip and curiosities that have been dug up regarding unconfirmed relationships past, and instead focus it upon the duel itself. A duel for a Lady's hand, requested by the Count Florian, meant as a show of faith between two men for their interest within the Lady, and the man who is currently engaged in the act of pursuing courtship doesn't even bother to engage in it himself. To select a champion, or to delegate a fighter in a manner between two slighted Generals is perhaps a reasonable, and even encouraged measure, but one would argue that when the fight has more emotional attachment, such as with the topic of courtship, that one would take a personal investment within the proceedings instead of letting someone else take the hits for them.
Indeed, I am inclined to reminisce about the time my kin took a week to educate the Lord Aldane about Knightly customs and knowledge in response to a slight against my family once, and it pains me to see that the values we all worked hard to instill within him have simply been tossed aside. Not only an insult to the perceived apology through self-betterment, but an absolute slap in the face to his own house, his own honor, and my family who took the time out of their days to waste their efforts on trying to educate the Lord. Personally, I see this farce as a slight to my family twice over, and thus it comes to no surprise to me that he would squirm out of any personal accountability, and instead ask someone else to fight his battles for him. To the Lord, I ask; have you no honor? Have you no sense of pride for yourself? You encourage others to fight for what they believe in, in your most recent 'Missive of Inspiration', yet you seem to do everything you can to back up your words with nothing more than rapid backpedaling, and ensuring someone else takes your hits for you.
With this, I'd like to summarize my thoughts into a few, concise lines that I hope shed some light on the whole debacle, and clear the air about what is 'embarrassing' and what isn't.
On the matter of the Duel; The Challenge was brought about by a challenge of the Baron's honor by Count Florian, and he responded as any Knight should. There is nothing to apologize for, and to think such is blatant ignorance.
On the matter of Lord Aldane; A man who managed to show that he had no personal investment in the courtship by removing himself from the duel, and spat in the face of my family far too many times has once again revealed his true colors. If he takes offense to my words, I'm happy to settle the matter in the sands of the All-Faith. Personally. Without champions.
On the matter of old scandals that are just now being re-ignited; Should this be opened up for the purpose of simply trying to sway the common eyes, this is just downright shameful. I encourage involved parties to settle this matter in a matter that isn't he-said, she-said in public.
On the matter of Apologies, to re-iterate; No.
Tread always in the Light of the Everwatcher,
Count Aldarein Ashalanaire Daalsein Bel-Sol Solleria-Tol Solmarse
Count of Solmarse
Ward-Knight of the Aelrrigan Order
To any who make demands of the Baron Daalesin for his participation within the duel for the hand of Lady du Poncaire, I advise you to reconsider your platform. It comes to no surprise to me that such an elaborate show of emotion and fealty would stir the otherwise delicate economy of whispered gossip that reeks of falsehoods and fabricated rumors, but imagine how I had to blink in perplexity at seeing demands be made for an apology to be provided by a man who was simply doing as he was instructed. If there's one thing I can pluck from the air that the peerage is by and large a fan of, it's adhering to traditions. I can think of no nobler tradition that the Baron Daalsein, and by extension, myself, can hold more dear than a duel of honor to be issued and acted upon for an issue at hand. Furthermore, said duel is all the more encouraged when the Baron's honor was not only at stake between himself and the Lady, but with the Count Florian, who challenged the Baron to prove himself worthy of even requesting Courtship.
Thusly, to even think of demanding an apology from a Knight upholding a tradition, and defending his honor in a manner deemed both pure, and necessary by involved parties, is simply laughable, and one I will not be enforcing within my house. Though, on the topic of laughable scenarios that are as preposterous as they are pathetic, might I draw attention away from old gossip and curiosities that have been dug up regarding unconfirmed relationships past, and instead focus it upon the duel itself. A duel for a Lady's hand, requested by the Count Florian, meant as a show of faith between two men for their interest within the Lady, and the man who is currently engaged in the act of pursuing courtship doesn't even bother to engage in it himself. To select a champion, or to delegate a fighter in a manner between two slighted Generals is perhaps a reasonable, and even encouraged measure, but one would argue that when the fight has more emotional attachment, such as with the topic of courtship, that one would take a personal investment within the proceedings instead of letting someone else take the hits for them.
Indeed, I am inclined to reminisce about the time my kin took a week to educate the Lord Aldane about Knightly customs and knowledge in response to a slight against my family once, and it pains me to see that the values we all worked hard to instill within him have simply been tossed aside. Not only an insult to the perceived apology through self-betterment, but an absolute slap in the face to his own house, his own honor, and my family who took the time out of their days to waste their efforts on trying to educate the Lord. Personally, I see this farce as a slight to my family twice over, and thus it comes to no surprise to me that he would squirm out of any personal accountability, and instead ask someone else to fight his battles for him. To the Lord, I ask; have you no honor? Have you no sense of pride for yourself? You encourage others to fight for what they believe in, in your most recent 'Missive of Inspiration', yet you seem to do everything you can to back up your words with nothing more than rapid backpedaling, and ensuring someone else takes your hits for you.
With this, I'd like to summarize my thoughts into a few, concise lines that I hope shed some light on the whole debacle, and clear the air about what is 'embarrassing' and what isn't.
On the matter of the Duel; The Challenge was brought about by a challenge of the Baron's honor by Count Florian, and he responded as any Knight should. There is nothing to apologize for, and to think such is blatant ignorance.
On the matter of Lord Aldane; A man who managed to show that he had no personal investment in the courtship by removing himself from the duel, and spat in the face of my family far too many times has once again revealed his true colors. If he takes offense to my words, I'm happy to settle the matter in the sands of the All-Faith. Personally. Without champions.
On the matter of old scandals that are just now being re-ignited; Should this be opened up for the purpose of simply trying to sway the common eyes, this is just downright shameful. I encourage involved parties to settle this matter in a matter that isn't he-said, she-said in public.
On the matter of Apologies, to re-iterate; No.
Tread always in the Light of the Everwatcher,
Count Aldarein Ashalanaire Daalsein Bel-Sol Solleria-Tol Solmarse
Count of Solmarse
Ward-Knight of the Aelrrigan Order
