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In subject of: Estella faces a gambit
Date : Mon Sep 16 23:45:04 2019
Expires : Sat Jun 11 23:45:04 2022
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Following a series of political and operational issues, Grand Inquisitor
Sibylle dul Fontaine has written the High Synod and Knights Council to
initiate a Vote of No Confidence against the Earl Marshall of the Knights
Lithmorran. Citing transgressions of Inquisitorial authority, a collection
of privately relayed operational misgivings, and physical threats against the
Queen's authority, the Grand Inquisitor has requested authorities above her
in the Holy Order to find a better posting for the Dame.
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In subject of: The Charalin Return
Date : Tue Sep 17 06:45:51 2019
Expires : Thu Oct 17 06:46:00 2019
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With the Daravi threat handled, a steady trickle of Charalin have been
descending from the Hill Country and returning to the encampment to the south
of the city. For the first week of their return, drums could be heard from
the city walls and the camp was a haze of smoke smelling strongly of sage and
sweet grass as the camp was cleaned of any rotting carcasses and made
habitable again. With time, their caravan returns in full, bringing with it
their herds for cattle and horses. Before long, life in the camp is back as
it was. Traders resuming contact with the encampment may note that it
appears the Charalin suffered little, if any losses, amongst their livestock
and population as a result of their exodus during the threat.
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In subject of: A Siege on the Palace, the Death of the Queen
Date : Tue Sep 17 12:00:29 2019
Expires : Sun Jun 12 12:00:29 2022
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At daybreak only hours after the Queen of Lithmore, Celeste ab Samael,
arrived in the Holy City, presumably on business relating to pending martial
contracts with Lord Warwick, a siege was enacted on the Palace by a group of
some fifty armed, armored, and brutally well-trained men and women - many of
who wore the cloaks and tabards of the Holy Order's own Knights Lithmorran -
calling themselves the "Knights of the Restoration," and headed by the
controversial Earl Marshall Estella ab Ciaradh. Motivated by evidence
revealed by the Earl Marshall that the Samael line trafficked with demons and
kept the close company of heretics, the army descended upon the Palace
quickly, suddenly, and just before dawn, declaring that "Enough is enough."
Their progress through the palace was slowed, but ultimately unprevented by
the Royal Guard, who had had a month's old warning from the Lord Seneschal
about a potential coup, five Reeves, and a not insignificant number of
Knights Lithmorran; the Knights Lithmorran who were already stationed at the
Palace turned upon their Earl Marshall when it became apparent what was
happening. They found themselves cut down with the rest, though Dame ab
Ciardadh sustained serious injuries during the melee and several among the
Restoration's numbers were killed.
Fighting continued through the Palace while the Dame and a close group of her
most trusted broke down the doors into the Royal Chambers. Queen Celeste ab
Samael, still abed, was dragged onto the floor, made to kneel, and
beheaded.
With the Knights of the Restoration now wielding the head of the former Queen
as a ward, the Royal Guard began to break. Those who refused to stand down
were slaughtered, and the remainder were forced from the Palace grounds.
The surviving Restoration moved through the Palace unfettered, executed any
and all individuals on the grounds with the Samael name, and took Lord
Warwick into custody of their new 'order.' The fate of the Lady Genevra,
Queen Celeste's Lady in Waiting and loyal companion, is unknown.
The Knights of the Restoration have secured the palace, for the time being
using it as a headquarters. The former Queen's head, they say, looks down
upon those who pass beneath the walls.
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In subject of: Smoother Travels
Date : Wed Sep 18 00:00:10 2019
Expires : Mon Jun 13 00:00:10 2022
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The Chancellor of the Exechequer and Seneschal offices have been successful
in the repairs of the city's roads. With the effort and work of many of the
Capital's residents and support from other notable individuals there has been
marginal work to see the roads improved. Meals and warmth were provided to
the workers by the op Arcenant household and Troubadours. Supplies from the
Merchants and the coin for which to provide them by the Order and the Council
itself. Cracks have been smoothed, filled, and become a thing of story and
memory. Chasms took a bit more effort given the depth at which had to be
filled above the sewer beneath the popular junction, new cobbles lain for a
smoother traveling experience.
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In subject of: Yuletide Charity for the Southside Almshouse
Date : Wed Sep 18 02:07:00 2019
Expires : Mon Jun 13 02:07:00 2022
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The Lady Marisa dul Damassande le Orban of Lyndale has announced a drive for
support for the Southside Almshouse alongside the efforts of the Troubadours,
who are holding a Yuletide Charity Gala, to ensure that no one is forgotten
in this festive season, no matter their challenges or humble beginnings. She
invites those wishing to contribute to either the charity gala or the
almshouse directly to reach out to either herself or the Troubadours.
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In subject of: Another Siege on the Palace
Date : Wed Sep 18 11:06:54 2019
Edited : Wed Sep 18 11:43:58 2019
Expires : Mon Jun 13 11:06:54 2022
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On the morning of Decembris the 6th, 382, a small number of hired mercenaries
and some fifty Reeves marched toward the Palace, armed and armored, and settled
in preparation to place it under siege. The move, direct and visible, was
repelled by archers around the castle's defensible double walls, and many among
the band were slain before they could reach the castle bailey, scattering once
fired upon. They attempted to flee to cover while occasionally firing back at
the walls while being peppered with volley upon volley, until at last near all
were either felled - wounded beyond ability to remain - or slain. The company
withdrew, some dragging their fallen companions, and noted that they were not
fired upon during their retreat.
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In subject of: The Excommunication of Estella Ciaradh
Date : Wed Sep 18 14:17:06 2019
Expires : Mon Jun 13 14:17:06 2022
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Hear ye, hear ye!
The excommunication of Estella Ciaradh has been ratified by the High Synod
for the reason of:
For the breaking of the Oaths of Knighthood, for circumventing the Holy
Authority of the Inquisition, for bringing violence and murder against
royalty and the Faithful of Lithmore. Sibylle's prior attempts at counsel
and repair have marked this traitor Knight as being unwilling to back down
from this course of madness and sin. She has led fellow Knights against the
Knights' Code and against the authority of the Holy Inquisition, and for this
she must be considered Anathema by the Holy Order
No good Davite shall provide the excommunicant succour. All assets owned by
the excommunicated are hereby seized by the order of the Grand Inquisitor.
Harm done against the personage of the excommunicant is no crime in the eyes
of the law, nor the Lord of the Springs.
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In subject of: Knight Regent and Exiles
Date : Wed Sep 18 14:37:55 2019
Expires : Mon Jun 13 14:37:55 2022
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Shortly after the siege on the Palace, word trickles through that a new
banner flies on the palace walls, replacing the one that denotes the Queen is
in residence: crossed swords on a chalice, atop a bloodied hawk. Next to it,
another banner flies: Chalice surrounded by swords, above a crown. With this
change comes an announcement: Estella, the First Knight of the Restoration,
is the Knight Regent until Roland ab Harmon takes the throne. Couriers are
dispatched from the palace in all directions, with invitations for the
various notables of the Realm - most likely to swear fealty to Roland ab
Harmon.
Notices are posted on the Crossroads, Church Square, River Square, and all
the gates: For conspiring with the Crown against the Holy Order, Sibylle dul
Fontaine, Rhett ab Sabedon and Norrig op Arcenant are Exiled from the Realm.
Their property is to be seized and distributed to the poor, according to
sumptuary laws.
Despite what seems like the restoration of government function, the palace
still remains off-limits to all but those invited and it is uncertain when
normal function will be resumed.
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In subject of: The Seneschal Speaks to the People
Date : Thu Sep 19 02:55:21 2019
Expires : Tue Jun 14 02:55:31 2022
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In the wake of the storming of the palace and the regicide of Queen Celeste
ab Samael by the Knights of the Restoration, the city is abuzz with fear and
wariness following the blood bath. With the Royal Guard and the court
murdered, the Lord Seneschal Norrig op Arcenant gathered in steel plate armor
outside Ahalin tower, with the Lord Justiciar Virgarth le Assanathdar, and
Dame Vlora von Vashaak of the Knights. The Keeper of the Seal thus gave an
impassionate speech of griefing for the deceased queen, rage against the
traitor knights, and preparations being made to bring justice to the kingdom.
He announced that all royal guilds have supported him, and that no citizen
may give any sort of quarter to the traitors or the fugitive criminal Roland
ab Beaufort.
Finally he made an announcement to take the mantle of the Kingdom's Regency,
in contradiction to Estella Ciaradh's, and that a Council meeting would be
assembled soon to treat this emergency.
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In subject of: Yule Fair Canceled
Date : Thu Sep 19 03:38:05 2019
Expires : Tue Jun 14 03:38:09 2022
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Word has filtered out of the Merchant's Guild that this year's Yule Faire has
been canceled due to the current political climate within the city. The
Charity Gala being hosted by the Troubadours to benefit the Southside
Almshouse is still going forward as planned.
(OOC: No more faire on Friday! The Charity Gala will still be happening this
Sunday, the 22nd, at 5 PM server, though).