Posted:
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:33 pm
by Achesia
Condolences and Censorship Warezen offers regards to Arideo after death of King Wilbert the XI while silently ending official celebrations of Lavendel DayAlwin Fiedler (@OBSAlwin)
4 April 2019| Aatream, Produzland
King Wilbert the XI of Arideo is dead, and as thousands in the southern Liran nation mourn, Warezen plays smoke and mirrors. In a statement from the Directorate, the nation of Achkadia expressed its "deepest" condolences to the people of Arideo over the death of their monarch. "A truly trying time in the life of a nation" the memo goes on to state as it was released this morning to the press as Warezen continues its push for better relations with its southern neighbor. However, what the people of Lira have not yet forgotten is Achkadia itself used to have a monarch, though Warezen would rather that chapter in the nation's history fade away until its forgotten.
In a rare leaked memo from the Home Ministry today, the Directorate has issued quiet direction to all of its departments to stop official observation of Lavendel Day, a holiday as old as Achkadia itself. Lavendel Day traditionally was a time when Achkadian monarchs observed the first blossoming of the Lavender flowers surrounding the Residenz de Glöckner. But since the Achkadian Subjugation when King Klemens Glöckner was murdered by Lunderfrau agents occupying the capital, the holiday was rededicated in memorial to the Royal House of Glöckner, a celebration of the life and history of Achkadia under the fondly remembered monarchy. However, it seems that the Directorate found the people of Achkadia’s feelings towards the old Monarchy too fond, perhaps growing jealous their government took a back seat to a dead King in the people’s hearts. Since 2013 official celebrations of this holiday have lessened in their scale, until now just a month before the holiday, official observation of it has been scrapped.
While we can speculate to the motivation for such action, it is truly part of the ever encroaching scope and demand for reverence from the people for the military regime, there is little telling while such a staple in traditional Achkadian culture is being removed. More and more each year such aspects of Achkadian culture that tied its people back to the old way are being stripped, one of the many ways the Directorate employs its reach to suffocate free thought within the nation. While there are enough despotic monarchs in Lira, it seems the celebration of this one (long dead) monarch does more harm than good for a people who still struggle day-to-day under the brutal regime.
All of this being said of the Armed Republic, condolences to the people of Arideo at the passing of their monarch. While King Wilbert has been much criticized even in his dead, he is loved by his people. The circumstances of his death do not make this much easier as story of his possible assassination is beginning to spread, a troubling tale that could end up causing tension south of the Achkadian border…
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Posted:
Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:03 am
by Golidamanzi
Khunjulwa planted her palm on the back of the leg of the man in front of her, and a moment later, a space was made that she wriggled through. A similar pattern repeated itself until she was pressed up against the barricade, and she threw down the small wooden box she'd left the house with for just this moment. Hopping up atop it, her eyes appeared over the rounded steel rim separating the crowd from the military parade passing down the boulevard. Marching in uniform, rigid lock-step, the Impi formed a series of columns six abreast and a score deep. The girl's eyes popped as she watched the soldiers passing by, the vibrant, mis-matched dyes of different clans and company's dress uniforms, off set by the Imperial green of the Imperial Army at regular intervals was a cacophony of colours, as well as noise, with bands playing drums and pipes. It was all because a king somewhere had died, and the Emperor had called for a parade in his honour, but for Khunjulwa, it was an excuse to get out of school early and to enjoy the charity of drink-inspired benevolent Impi and Afada for an afternoon. Seeing soldiers was hardly exciting, but the dress uniforms were interesting, as were the big trucks and tanks, and the sense of occasion, with the thousands lining the Imperial Avenue cheering and hooting as the parade passed by, seemingly endless.
But in truth, it wasn't all that grand of an affair, only a few thousand soldiers taking part, and there was nothing left to see before the hour was out. Still, she managed to finagle a bag of ripe Marula plums from an Afada shaman giving alms at a street corner on her way home. She made sure to completely devour one and wipe her face clear before she took the rest home, so that she could share and still get another for herself. All in all, it was a good day for the children of Insikaphezulu. The death of a king half a world away was as good an excuse as any to throw a parade, and despite the sombre intent, for most of the citizens of the city, from the sweeping shanty towns all the way up to the gates of the Opal Palace, it was used more as an excuse to party, to shirk work, and to fraternise outside of the usual circles.
The emperor, at least, took the time to hand write a personal letter to the Aridean government, to be delivered to the heir awaiting coronation. A fairly predictable slew of condolences and sympathies offered, with the addition of a gift of a solid gold lion figurine. The purpose of which was quite unclear, but along it went to distant Lira. Gestures were made, and Insikaphezulu marched on.
Posted:
Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:32 am
by Bolslania
Official Bolslanian Consulate release
In response to the passing of King Wilbert XI, President Timbleton offers condolences to Princess Amedelia II, and all of Arideo. Bolslania hopes for Arideo to have a new great sovereign, and hopes for Princess Amedelia II to be as well-loved by her people as her father.
Posted:
Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:39 pm
by Dacaotalamh
The Daily Digest
Wilbert XI, King of Arideo, Passes
Written by Ruadh McLachlan
Wilbert XI, King of Arideo, passed during the night in the small hours of yesterday morning. A controversial monarch of the southern Liran monarchy, Wilbert had the longest reign in the country's history, ruling for almost 64 years, having ascended to the throne at the early age of 15. His reign is likely to be remembered primarily for the oppressive anti-revolutionary actions undertaken to maintain the autocratic state of rule in Arideo leading up to, during, and following the second Aridean Civil War in the mid 1980s. The Aridean government has declared a rapid funeral, coming on March 20th, which likely means that the coronation of Crown Princess Amadelia will be brought forwards rapidly in order to maintain stability of government in the trying political and diplomatic climate of Lira. Some elements of the local press have put forward the possibility of foreign-backed assassination rather than a death by natural causes, and there are concerns that the death of the king could further exacerbate tensions in western Lira, and march the continent one step closer to another great war.
For more details on the life of Wilbert XI, see the obituaries section, pg 29.
Posted:
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:19 am
by Zanaro
SPECIAL REPORTBy: Torinaka Ayaka, second writer of the Imperial InformerWilbert XI, King of Arideo, a legendary figure among his people, has passed away. He was well regarded by the Kotonashi, both our current and his predecessor. Kotonashi Kazuto Kurohiun II has officially declared a day of mourning for the loss of such an iconic leader, who while imperfect, was a strong proponent of the enlightened path of monarchism. The loss of such a leader though has led to whispers of assassination and black-ops from foreign powers, while not confirmed the suspicion remains. It is also said that our beloved Kotonashi will attend Crown Princess Amadelia's coronation personally. In these trying times it is important to show solidarity with our friends.
For more information on the funeral of King Wilbert XI see page 12
For more information on the coronation of Crown Princess Amadelia see page 3