Post by cerdigon on Oct 18, 2017 23:22:07 GMT
'' I find it interesting that the Union is in such a position to make bold demands while it doesn't even control the entirety of Dunmore. '' Chief Priest Leolin said, resting one gnarled hand on his monarchs arm. A few whispered words in his ear seemed to still the King's words. '' The Union must withdraw from all Commonwealth territory, their presence on sacred Aedek land is an insult. '' Leolin said, his words hardening as he carefully the powerful people that were gathered. '' I find it interesting that I hear the word 'serfdom' being tossed about by people in this room that do not understand the Commonwealth's history. Serfdom was abolished with the end of the Cerdognian Codes one hundred and fifty years ago. No longer were elven peasantry tied to Sylph lands and vice versa. King Aeron incurred great personal cost and domestic unrest when he dissolved these codes. It goes to show that neither the New Byrnian's or the Union understand the complex dimensions of the Commonwealth and its many citizens '' The Chief Priest paused.
'' Enough to perhaps even continue fighting. '' It was not an idle threat. The Commonwealth had tens of thousands of troops still in the field that could wheel North and Leolin wasn't convinced by Hariwulf's posturing.
'' Yet His Holiness asked us here for peace. We will accept the offered terms. Duke Ambrose title will be stripped of his title and the Duchy will be free to elect its own leadership to represent itself politically within the Commonwealth. However, the Union must immediately withdraw. We will not have domestic Commonwealth matters influenced by hostile outside powers, especially as Prince Rhodri prepares to assume the throne in his grandfathers stead. ''
'' Enough to perhaps even continue fighting. '' It was not an idle threat. The Commonwealth had tens of thousands of troops still in the field that could wheel North and Leolin wasn't convinced by Hariwulf's posturing.
'' Yet His Holiness asked us here for peace. We will accept the offered terms. Duke Ambrose title will be stripped of his title and the Duchy will be free to elect its own leadership to represent itself politically within the Commonwealth. However, the Union must immediately withdraw. We will not have domestic Commonwealth matters influenced by hostile outside powers, especially as Prince Rhodri prepares to assume the throne in his grandfathers stead. ''
