To those brave men and women of the Regalian Guard, and various other law enforcement groups who met the challenges of this past Saturday with dedicated service, care, concern, and adherence to the vows you have taken to protect this city from criminals, I thank you.
Tears were in my eyes, when I saw the brave Regalian Guard at the end of our ordeal. When I saw their professionalism, their sense of duty. Our Regalian Guard works tirelessly on our behalf. To protect our children, our property, our very lives. I am dismayed to see public figures place blame on anyone else but the criminals responsible for the terror visited upon our city. Our guard, and its commander, are owed a debt of gratitude for how efficiently and effectively they responded to such a crisis. As are those citizens who aided the cause of righteousness. Who support our Empire through their good works, and dedication.
On the subject of Knight Ruyter's response to the recent convulsions within the city – I say for shame. Shame in exploiting tragedy for his personal gain. Shame on condemning heroes that stepped forward in Regalia's hour of need. Shame on him for crying 'decadence' because my family, so wild with grief and anguish at my kidnapping, were comforted by Duke Typhonus' actions. That honorable man who would leave my family to their suffering and despair, knowing, trusting, that full well, we would settle our debt against him when the danger had passed. He who can be both stalwart commander and still have a deft hand with a family in crisis is one to be lauded, not criticized.
For my family did know, that I would rather die than negotiate with the scum that murdered Duke Ravenstad. That my wishes were to never give in to such threats. I concede to the wisdom of Duke Typhonus, that he thought it best to do what he did, in order to keep the city safe. But for Ser Ruyter to manipulate the tragedy that befell Regalia for his own personal gain is nothing short of deplorable. He wonders about the coffers of my house, yet he gives the bare minimum to the state. He muses curious on the state of the guards in the assembly, though he is mysteriously absent, and his former political allies were the offenders in this attack.
Know this, Regalia. We will not bow to such attacks. The goodness of our people, our Empire, and the Imperial Spirit will prevail against these aberrations.
I implore all of you to join me in mourning the passing of Duke Ravenstad. Those of you with the means to do so are asked to make contributions to the Church in honor of the martyrdom of this fallen man.
That his death may not be in vain, but serve to inspire those who have a true love of this wonderful Empire, and will not see it fall to vagrants and criminals – who seek to destroy your property, steal your gold, defile your family, and bring ruin to us all - body and soul. Now is the time to unite. To remember who we are, and who we strive to be. Our path is long, but righteous. I remain,
Tears were in my eyes, when I saw the brave Regalian Guard at the end of our ordeal. When I saw their professionalism, their sense of duty. Our Regalian Guard works tirelessly on our behalf. To protect our children, our property, our very lives. I am dismayed to see public figures place blame on anyone else but the criminals responsible for the terror visited upon our city. Our guard, and its commander, are owed a debt of gratitude for how efficiently and effectively they responded to such a crisis. As are those citizens who aided the cause of righteousness. Who support our Empire through their good works, and dedication.
On the subject of Knight Ruyter's response to the recent convulsions within the city – I say for shame. Shame in exploiting tragedy for his personal gain. Shame on condemning heroes that stepped forward in Regalia's hour of need. Shame on him for crying 'decadence' because my family, so wild with grief and anguish at my kidnapping, were comforted by Duke Typhonus' actions. That honorable man who would leave my family to their suffering and despair, knowing, trusting, that full well, we would settle our debt against him when the danger had passed. He who can be both stalwart commander and still have a deft hand with a family in crisis is one to be lauded, not criticized.
For my family did know, that I would rather die than negotiate with the scum that murdered Duke Ravenstad. That my wishes were to never give in to such threats. I concede to the wisdom of Duke Typhonus, that he thought it best to do what he did, in order to keep the city safe. But for Ser Ruyter to manipulate the tragedy that befell Regalia for his own personal gain is nothing short of deplorable. He wonders about the coffers of my house, yet he gives the bare minimum to the state. He muses curious on the state of the guards in the assembly, though he is mysteriously absent, and his former political allies were the offenders in this attack.
Know this, Regalia. We will not bow to such attacks. The goodness of our people, our Empire, and the Imperial Spirit will prevail against these aberrations.
I implore all of you to join me in mourning the passing of Duke Ravenstad. Those of you with the means to do so are asked to make contributions to the Church in honor of the martyrdom of this fallen man.
That his death may not be in vain, but serve to inspire those who have a true love of this wonderful Empire, and will not see it fall to vagrants and criminals – who seek to destroy your property, steal your gold, defile your family, and bring ruin to us all - body and soul. Now is the time to unite. To remember who we are, and who we strive to be. Our path is long, but righteous. I remain,
Your Dutiful Servant,
Sigurna Wodenstaff
