From the desk of Countess Viviwynne Gwentyr.
What is the purpose of a noble? What role do we serve in the Empire? It is quite simple. We are here to serve the Emperor, to manage his lands on his behalf, and to represent the people who have been placed under our dominion.
What kind of representatives are House Mekrov? The Lord-Protector Riftan Mekrov and Lady-Protector Estlin Mekrov took weapons into the All-Beacon temple, in violation of the sacred laws that bind that place and then they used those weapons, in anger, to harm and spill the blood of other Unionists. They claim they were under great emotional distress and I believe them, but that does not excuse their actions. It is clear that in their line of duty, the Lord-Protector and Lady-Protector Mekrov have let their anger and violence spiral out of control and now they feel justified to use it against anyone who wrongs them.
I have heard their testimonies, and while the two admit they made mistakes, they still play the victim and claim their actions were justified. The family claims to be Dictats, yet I wonder… what would the Dictats, well known for wanting to force Unionism onto people, and install repressive laws, feel an appropriate punishment for their actions would be? I can tell you, for I am old enough to remember what life was like back in the day when the Dictats ruled. It would be far more than both House Mekrov and I think they deserve.
Is this the countenance of those who should be rewarded with more lands to rule? Do their actions show the Emperor's love for his subjects?
As we all know, the Lothar Order, in their violence, wiped out a whole host of nobles in Erianupol, and now House Mekrov, Lothar themselves, aim to walk in and claim the deeds. And I say: not yet. Those who do not respect the sanctity of the Arch-temple of the Prophet-gods Theomar and Thedmir; those who bring violence to the Arch-temple of the patron gods of leaders, nobles, and good governance, do not deserve to be given free reign to expand their power until they can be rehabilitated and restored to right standing.
Despite this, it seems they were to go unchallenged in their claim for these lands. That is why on behalf of House Gwentyr, I will request the deed to those lands, and would install local administrators, to be held in trust until such a time that the Count and Countess Mekrov can prove that they have regained control over their anger. At that time, I will gladly return the deeds to House Mekrov so the lands of the Krainivaya can be held by one of their own. In the end, the decision rests with those who currently hold the deeds. I am merely here to ensure they have a choice.
As we walk along the way,
Viviwynne Gwentyr
Countess of Alstyr
[SPOILER="OOC Tags and TL;DR"] Viviwynne says "I'm not letting you walk into your backyard uncontested until you learn to behave."
OOC tags: [USER=15203]@AlienDark12[/USER] [USER=13536]@GRIST_[/USER][/SPOILER]