Another notice was added in response to the whole drama by Lynmard Lomstedt
Once again I have to write something like this to remind people what they are actually writing and what they stand for....
Firstly, Lord-Protector Riftan Mekrov, I strongly recommend that you read the message board more carefully, as it currently appears that you are either deliberately ignoring whole passages or trying to "turn things around" in a very poorly planned political plot. I therefore suggest that you first talk to your political advisor or hire one if you do not already have one.
The purpose of Countess Gwentyr's response was to remind people of recent events and to show that you may not be entirely fit to rule over additional territories, no matter what claim you make to them. Yet you counter this with a duel, although the Countess accepts this for reasons I do not know, this in no way proves that you are better suited to rule said territory. One could say it even proves the opposite. It shows once again a rather violent and one could almost say ruthless nature, something I had already feared when I read your initial claim, which was more a declaration of war against half of the archipelago than anything else. But again, this is not the first case, as you yourself mentioned in your proclamation. As bad as the leaking of the documents was, it was you who drafted them, even though various staff members advised you not to push any state into our beloved empire under threat of force or murder. I should know this, because I was there and spoke out on this issue myself. Furthermore, you claim that your culture's history is in blood with the then Skagers, and extend this as a casus belli to cultures and noble houses native to Velheim, such as the Sorenviks and Hjortsund, both of whom have in fact been involved with this realm longer than you might think. The Sorenviks in particular have been a good example of integrating the Velheimers into the Empire, showing us how to treat them correctly and honorably. Lady Protector Hjortsund, on the other hand, continues to work to enforce and protect what is holy in our realm, which is obviously at odds with much of what you do, as you don't even seem to care about your own rules and traditions in Unionism.
Something that becomes quite problematic considering that you claim to have had a meeting or conversation with the God Empress Ness, which the Reliquary Order, the largest library and archive of religious happenings, has no record of. Of course, it may be that because of your general hostility to other religions, you did not want to share such records with us. Until then, both of these motives make you look very bad, especially after you responded to a real letter from Countess-Everian Gwentyr with, and I quote, "Ah, House Gwentyr. A petty House of little to no repute;" which is pretty much a direct insult to everything the pious Countess stood for in all her years of service to the Everwatcher. You took that to heart not too long ago when she was present to comment and advise on your case regarding the bloodshed on the grounds of the Archtemple. How quickly things change when you think you are out of the sling. Just to show what a farce the whole thing was from the start. So until you have atoned for your sins, it is best to keep in mind that there will be no blessing from either of the prophet-gods. For who would do that after trampling not only their greatest temple, but also their priesthood? And before you try to argue that as a follower of Draconism I cannot argue for Unionism. Please remember that not only do I have a duty to know as much as I can about any religion, but unlike some people, I also have the ability to use my common sense.
In light of your continued aggressive and almost warmongering statements, I would like to remind you that unlike some uncivilized hinterland villages, the Empire and its various lands, especially the Archipelago, are not ruled by an iron fist or who has the largest military. Rather, the Iron Peace was made to prevent opportunists like these from destroying our beautiful Empire from within and sabotaging any preparations against real enemies like the Allorn or the Sendrassian Empire. So I urge you to refrain from such militaristic and expansionist statements, otherwise you will be considered as such by the rest of the aristocracy. You may now say that it takes strength to rule your specific territories or against any enemy you happen to have. To this I reply "No, you don't need it" because since the military reform by Imperial Prince Frederick Kade on May 28, 310AC and the associated introduction of the Imperial Legions, there is no longer any need for an arms race or "being ready" for the next big bad. Everything is and will be governed by the only authority trustworthy enough. The State. And it is closely watched by the Crown. Sure, as a knight, you can make your mark as a soldier for the Empire. But that's about it. A soldier for the empire. A soldier is not synonymous with the ability to rule. For a long time, it was the wise, intelligent and enlightened who were able to hold their people together and listen to their concerns. I will even give you an example: Emperor Alexander Kade I, may he find his way back to us, never raised the sword himself, but entrusted this to his capable generals and soldiers. So it was also for a long time outside great wars, who used special powers with which Archchancellors or Emperors had been entrusted by the Everwatcher to exercise them properly. In our own archipelago there is no great war at the moment, therefore you behave more like a soldier than a ruler. So behave like the intellectual ruler and pious unionist you claim to be, make proper amends, and for the life of all that is holy, stop pretending that everyone wants to plunder your country and murder you in your sleep because you rule over a piece of land.
There is no war in the Regalian Archipelago.
Signed,
Lynmard Lomstedt
Baron of House Gwentyr
Faitharm of the Reliquary Order
Nachtrag:
I forgot to mention it in the original draft, but wanted to add it to avoid easy answers. We all know that the Lothar Order has a lot of freedom when it comes to telling the truth, which could sabotage your mission or policy regarding the occult. It is also pretty obvious that criticizing and monetarily keeping the claimed lands away from you could be seen as limiting your ability to accomplish such a mission. So please don't just say "How dare you accuse me of lying" or "Knights can't lie", because the only way to prove me wrong would be to present independent and irrefutable evidence that either doesn't exist, that you don't want to share, that could reveal a vast conspiracy against occultism, that you in turn don't want to share with me because I'm a dragon mage and archon, or conceal the whole truth for one of the reasons mentioned above.
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