The Brotherhood of the Crowns (Monarchist Alliance, Open IC)

[Reichskamphen]

Sir, My Brother,

I pray that this missive finds Your Majesty well and contented. I write to Your Majesty concerning the decline in the prestige of the institution of the Monarchy world-wide. Both as a result of slanderous assaults by persons hostile and uneducated about the nature of our system, as well as the mismanagement and bumbling of a few misguided Sovereigns both past and present, there exists a great ignorance of and ambivalence towards this most ancient institution.

We have therefore seen it fit to outstretch the hand to Your Majesty as well as to any other legitimate crowned head of state for the purpose of convening a summit whose purpose will be to draft a resolution which shall take steps towards the defense of our rights and traditions and to form an alliance or organization to enforce the same.

While there are organizations and alliances whose goals may be or have been similar to this, our Brotherhood of the Crowns, such organizations are deeply rooted in the other foreign policy considerations of their member nations. We instead attempt here to be singular in purpose and steadfast in our resolve to this our common goal.

As always, if Your Majesty wishes to correspond with me directly, such letters are best addressed to the Prince Regent, Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte. If Your Majesty’s Household wishes to communicate with Our Household to confirm Your Majesty’s attendance and arrange for suitable accommodations, such letters are best addressed to His Emminence, the Grand Chamberlain. We anxiously await Your Majesty’s reply in either regard. Whereupon I pray God that he have you in his Holy and worthy keeping.

Given this Second day of February, in the first year of Our Reign, the year of Our Lord 20XX, at Our Imperial Palace at New Geneva.



Napoleon V, By the Grace of God Emperor of Greater Prussia, King of Reichskamphen, Arch Duke of Burgundy, Protector of the Free Cities Alliance, Grand Master of the Legion de Valeur, Defender of the Faith, etc. etc.

OOC: This is open to any Crowned heads of state, either Absolute or Constitutional. After you post your initial reply, you are welcome to RP your arrival into New Geneva International Airport

[Edvardus]

To: Prince Regent Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte
From: The Office of the Emperor of Edvardus

His Imperial Majesty Emperor Damian of Edvardus wishes to attend the summit, but will not be able to due to his age. His Imperial Majesty will send his son, Prince Joseph, in his place. However, as per Edwardian laws, His Imperial Highness Prince Joseph cannot make legally binding agreements with the international community.

[Reichskamphen]

To: The Office of the Emperor Damian of Edvardus
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Dear Sir/Sirs,

Apologies for the vagueness of my address, but I was unable to determine to what member of the Imperial Household I should send this letter (I assume that this will be redirected to His Majesty's private secretary). His Imperial Highness, the Prince Regent, was kind enough to forward your letter to my office. His Majesty the Emperor is delighted to hear that Prince Joseph will be in attendance. Might I suggest to His Majesty, the Emperor of Edvardus, that it would be most expedient for Prince Joseph to attend as the representative of his father, empowered to negotiate and sign, but not to legally ratify. No treaty signed is valid unless ratified by the member governments. While His Imperial Highness the Emperor Napoleon is able to treat with these issues directly, there are such Monarchs who will need to send any agreement to their national parliament for ratification.

His Imperial Highness, Prince Joseph will have the 7th floor of the Hotel Vendome in New Geneva reserved for his use and that of his Household while he is in Reichskamphen. Please let me know if these arrangements are suitable.

In Christ,

Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Edvardus]

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: The Office of the Emperor of Edvardus
CC: Premier Luis Romero, Speaker Ferdinand Vargas

Due to the elective nature of the Edwardian monarchy instead of the traditional hereditary monarchy, Prince Joseph cannot represent the Emperor in any diplomatic capacity. However, Premier Luis Romero will accompany Prince Joseph in his capacity as the head of the National Assembly. Premier Romero is well-versed with the Edwardian Constitution and is also the Chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, which has a supermajority in both the National Assembly and the Legislature. To ensure that any decisions made at the summit will receive likely ratification in Edvardus, Speaker Ferdinand Vargas will also accompany the Prince and Premier as the head of the Legislature.

The arrangements your office has made for the delegation from Edvardus is suitable and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor sends his best wishes for the summit.

[Grand Mashed]

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: The Office of Czar Mashed

I would thoroughly enjoy a alliance of Monarchist States. Simply state the date and I would be more then happy to partake. I take it the hotel is big enough to accommodate a small security detail and a few diplomats.

To a successful alliance!
- Czar Mashed

[Reichskamphen]

To: His Imperial Highness, Czar Mashed
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Majesty,

The Emperor Napoleon sends his fraternal greetings and is pleased to hear of Your Majesty's interest in partaking in this endeavour. The Hotel Metropol in New Geneva stands 55 stories tall and His Majesty the Emperor has reserved the whole of the building for the purpose of housing guests during this summit. The area reserved for Your Majesty and any other guests from Grand Mashed shall be on the 8th Floor. There shall be sufficient room to house a small security detail, a few diplomats, and the necessary members of Your Majesty's Household. If your Majesty is unable or unwilling to bring members of the Household, suitable individuals can be found in Reichskamphen to fill those roles temporarily. His Majesty expects you will at the very least require the service of a Chamberlain, a Secretary, and one Equerry or Butler.

I remain Your Majesty's most Humble and Obedient Servant,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Xin Han]

To: His Eminence Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace and Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur
From: His Highness Zhuge Jun, Imperial Chancellor and Marquis of Wu

Dear Sir Koulis,

His Imperial Majesty is astounded that such a summit should take place. They (OOC: use of imperial plural) wish to attend the monarchist summit and fully integrate Their Empire into this alliance. Unfortunately, They will be attending regional summits concerning our foreign policy with nearby nations. His Imperial Majesty wishes to know if I may represent Them. They shall allow me to borrow and use the Imperial Heirloom Seal of the Realm and the Staff of Authority in order to fully represent Them. I would require enough rooms for myself, family, and diplomatic staff. I have no intention of bringing armed foreigners into your nation. His Imperial Majesty will be delighted to hear from you.

With the Utmost Sincerity,

Zhuge Jun
Imperial Chancellor and Marquis of Wu

[Albaron]

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: His Imperial Highness and Most Exalted Sovereign, King Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

Dear Sir,
My Esteemed Person would be honored to attend this summit, as representative of the Holy Empire of Albaron. Perhaps we will be able to discuss matters which will bring about many beneficial and friendly agreements.

Yours in kind, with the Sincerest Respect,
Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

[Reichskamphen]

OOC: Imperial/Royal Plural is normally only used by the Monarch himself, though the tradition may be different in your country. Generally, one who is writing about the Monarch would say "His Majesty is interested in..." or "However His Majesty's Family will not be able to..."

IC:

To: His HIghness Zhuge Jun, Imperial Chancellor and Marquis of Wu
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Highness,

His Majesty The Emperor is pleased to hear of your attendance. I thank Your Highness for having the tact and worldly wisdom to trust that the Greater Prussian Imperial Guard will be adequate to provide for the security of Your Highness and that of your Family. If it pleases Your Highness though, a detail of two to four of your own national guards which tend to your needs inside of your Chambers and inside of your Vehicles while traveling would be acceptable. We will obviously be able to provide a special detachment of the Guard for that purpose if Your Highness sees no need for such arrangements. Your Highness's chambers will cover the 9th Floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. If these arrangements are not satisfactory, notify myself or another member of His Majesty's Household, and alternate arrangements will be made.

I remain your Highness's most Obedient and Humble Servant,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Reichskamphen]

To: His Imperial Highness and Most Exalted Sovereign, King Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Majesty,

His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon sends his fraternal greetings and is pleased that Your Majesty will be able to attend. Kindly have the appropriate member of Your Majesty's Household notify myself or my office as to the number of individuals in Your Majesty's party, the nature of their functions, and any other needs they may have. Your Majesty's chambers shall encompass the 10th Floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. I hope that Your Majesty Finds these arrangements suitable.

I remain Your Majesty's Most Humble and Obedient Servant,

Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Xin Han]

OOC: Imperial/Royal Plural is normally only used by the Monarch himself, though the tradition may be different in your country. Generally, one who is writing about the Monarch would say "His Majesty is interested in..." or "However His Majesty's Family will not be able to..."

IC:

To: His HIghness Zhuge Jun, Imperial Chancellor and Marquis of Wu
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Highness,

His Majesty The Emperor is pleased to hear of your attendance. I thank Your Highness for having the tact and worldly wisdom to trust that the Greater Prussian Imperial Guard will be adequate to provide for the security of Your Highness and that of your Family. If it pleases Your Highness though, a detail of two to four of your own national guards which tend to your needs inside of your Chambers and inside of your Vehicles while traveling would be acceptable. We will obviously be able to provide a special detachment of the Guard for that purpose if Your Highness sees no need for such arrangements. Your Highness's chambers will cover the 9th Floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. If these arrangements are not satisfactory, notify myself or another member of His Majesty's Household, and alternate arrangements will be made.

I remain your Highness's most Obedient and Humble Servant,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

OOC: Close friends to the Emperor are allowed to use it in third person, but only if their position allows it. Only the Grand Tutor, Imperial Chancellor, and Grand Commandant are allowed it.

Your Eminence,

It His Imperial Majesty and myself that all of the arrangements will be met. Your national guard shall suffice in all of our security needs. My nation knows the history of the Prussian military and its dominance of Europe. All of us are honored to work alongside them.

Best Regards,

Zhuge Jun
Imperial Chancellor and Marquis of Wu

[Albaron]

OOC: I, that is, the Emperor, does all his own paperwork (we are still a small nation). And our country does not employ Imperial Third person.
IC:

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: His Imperial Highness and Most Exalted Sovereign, King Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

Dear Sir,
Forgive my foolishness. I should have of course supplied details of my suite. I will simply be bringing my personal bodyguard and one of my trusted manservants.
The accomodations you plan for my retinue are more than enough.

Looking forward to our cooperation,

Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

[Vinyaangmar]

To His Emminence, the Grand Chamberlain to His Imperial Majesty Napoleon V, Reichskamphen, Greater Prussian Empire from Mary-Zamîn Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires, Most Cordial Greetings.

It is His Highness’s stated desire to attend this conference, in order to better learn of matters of mutual import. The Regent wishes to express his approval for the concept of a society to inform and promote the virtues of tradition in this new world. It is the firm governing creed of our people that the best way to progress is being mindful of the achievements of the past. Furthermore, he agrees that the most adept way to achieve this aim is by adopting a non-partisan and apolitical approach.

His Highness shall be bringing a continent of personal security forces, as well as various accoutrements, and will, due to the logistics and security required for his visit, landing his personal transport plane in international waters proximate to Reichskamphen’s coastline, and arriving at New Geneva International by helicopter from there. This is, unfortunately, a necessity given certain domestic security concerns, which I am sure you understand. The Regent’s other needs are quite modest, and consist of rooms for himself, his security escort, likely to number under twelve persons, and his personal adjutant.

Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan, Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth
Mary-Zamîn Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires.

OOC: Actually, this is C'tan, but I don't think you're after FT nations for this, and this (largely) PMT one is far more constitutionally suitable anyway.

[Reichskamphen]

OOC: C'tan, I am open to FT nations as RK is really beginning to make an FT push now. You are welcome to have both attend, or the one you have replied with. Up to you. Glad to have you in the thread. For Clarification, Herumor is the Regent of Vinyaangmar, and a Prince...so I am assuming the Emperor is underage or is Regent the highest title in this country? I am going to assume the Emperor is underage and will change my letter if that is wrong to reflect the true situation. Our regency is a bit strange as our Emperor is underage but, acting through his Regent, is still calling a great deal of the shots.

IC:

To: Her Emminence Mary-Zamin Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires
From: His Imperial Highness, Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte, Prince Regent to His Imperial Highness Napoleon V, Emperor of Greater Prussia

Monsieur le Vice Chancilier,

The Grand Chamberlain has forwarded your missive and I thought it only fit that I respond to you myself. His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon has commanded me to provide personally for the needs of His Majesty and those of His Majesty's entourage and Household. To that end, His Majesty shall be housed, if he wishes, in expansive apartments in the Imperial Palace in New Geneva adjacent my own and those of His Majesty's Arch Chancellor, the King of Nova Prussia. I very much look forward to the arrival of your delegation.

In His Service,

Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte

Prince Regent of Greater Prussia

[Tezdrian]

Empress Tan would be delighted to join the alliance.

[Albaron]

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: His Imperial Highness and Most Exalted Sovereign, King Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

Dear Sir,
Sincerest regrets, but due to an unplanned visit from the Gontic Patriarch, I will e unable to attend your summit. Many regrets for the inconvenience, but my nation has close religious and diplomatic ties with the Patriarch, and it would not bode well for us to refuse Him.
Please forgive me and accept my humblest excuses.

With the Sincerest Respect,
Aurelien I, Emperor of Albaron.

Post-Scriptum: Please forward a telegram to Albaron if you would still take my nation as partner in your Alliance, along with any necessary details or developments.
A.

OOC: Actually, I just don't think I will be able to talk on this forum regularly. Family business that had not previously been factored into my plans. Sorry.

[Vinyaangmar]

OOC: As a matter of fact, the Regent is indeed the highest title in the country. Nominally, it was formerly ruled by another nation, and Herumor was something akin to a Viceroy. The parent-nation has since expired, and as such he’s a Regent in the sense the Regent of Finland (briefly) post WW1. Should it ever become extant again… well, that would be interesting. For the sake of clarity, his form of address and noble ranking is as a sovereign prince, and as such, is ‘Your Highness’ or ‘Your Royal Highness’

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To His Imperial Highness, Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte, Prince Regent to His Imperial Highness Napoleon V, Emperor of Greater Prussia from Mary-Zamîn Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires, Most Cordial Greetings.

The Regent has asked me to express his thanks for your most flattering consideration. While we do not mean any insult to the hospitality you have offered, we feel that such accommodation is superfluous to the needs of the Regent and would suggest that such an honor be accorded to those in greater need. A more ordinary abode would be quite sufficient for the Regent’s limited needs. Once more, I must thank you for the honor, but state that it would be beyond the standards of any reasonable behaviour of a guest to accept such generosity.

Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan, Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth
Mary-Zamîn Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires.

[Reichskamphen]

To: Her Emminence, Mary-Zamîn Ruath, Vice-Chancellor to His Imperial Highness Herumor, Regent of Vinyaangmar, Prince of Sapphires
From: His Imperial Highness, Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte, Prince Regent of Greater Prussia

Your Emminence,

You have certainly caused no offense. His Imperial Highness will not stand to see His Royal Highness in too humble of a lodging. Your chambers will then be prepared on the 55th (Penthouse) floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. Be assured His Majesty does not need to worry that he would be usurping primacy of place at the event as there are other lodgings that have been set aside of similar prestigious value for those older Houses with which the family of our Monarch has had previous dealings.

In His Service,

A.N. de Bernadotte

Prince Regent of Greater Prussia

[Reichskamphen]

To: Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Tan
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Majesty,

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Napoleon sends his fraternal greetings and is pleased to hear of your attendance. His Majesty has asked that Your Majesty please notify me or my office as to the number and makeup of your party so that I may find suitable accommidations for you.

I remain Your Majesty's must Humble and Obedient Servant,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Ralkovia]

(Honestly, I'm sorry for such a crappy application post. I'm going to havy iffy internet connection for the next week but I'll definitely be reading. Plus its always good to make new allies with other monarchies.)

To: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace
From: Martin Von Goletski, Imperial Officer of Ralkovia

Sir Koulis, my Emperor, Lord Josh II, would like to make clear that he is planning on attending this summit. He hopes to alert the proper authorities and hopes that this meeting is indeed fruitful in forging a new alliance of monarchs.

[Tuslan]

To: Prince Regent Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte
From: Lord Dragon, King Doragon I

To my Brother,

The Kingdom of Tuslan would be delighted to join in this sumit. Please expect myself and a small group of attendants.

Lord Dragon, King Doragon I

[Novar Ohan]

[Reichskamphen]

OOC: I also want to make this clear: While I will not refuse any recent or newly created nations from joining if they meet the criteria, I will however blast the ignore cannon (within this thread) if a newer nation persistently takes part in bad RP in this thread, consistently uses bad grammar and spelling, and all around makes himself look like a fool.

IC:

To: His Imperial Highness Duc Simon VI D'Arquis of Calyis
From: His Imperial Highness Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte

Dear Sir,

His Imperial Highness the Emperor Napoleon sends his most warm fraternal greetings to His Majesty the Tsar and is pleased that Your Highness shall be attending, even if His Majesty is unable. His Majesty has commanded me to see to your arrangements myself. To that end, Your Highness's quarters shall be spread throughout the 54th floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. Please let me know if this shall meet Your Highness's requirements.

In His Service,

A.N. de Bernadotte

Prince Regent of Greater Prussia

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To: His Highness, Lord Dragon, King of Tuslan
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Majesty,

His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon sends you his fraternal greetings and is pleased that Your Majesty shall be in attendance. Please advise myself or my office if your apartments on the 13th Floor of the Hotel Metropol prove unsuitable.

I remain Your Majesty's most humble and obedient servant,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

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To: His Emminence, Martin Von Goletski, Imperial Officer of Ralkovia
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Your Emminence,

The Emperor Napoleon sends his fraternal greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Ralkovia and is delighted that His Majesty shall be in attendance. I have been commanded to reserve the 14th Floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva for His Majesty's use. Please advise me or my office if these accomidations are unsuitable.

Grace and Peace,

Sir Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur

[Kagetora]

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OOC: Why is it that you always find these alliance application threads before I do?

To: The Prince Regent Alexandre-Napoleon de Bernadotte
From: The Glorious Shogunate of Kagetora's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kakuro Tengu
Subject: Attending the Convention

The Shogun has personally expressed great interest in joining the Brotherhood of Crowns, and is interested in attending. However, the Imperial Family is currently busy with another international meeting. He has asked me to attend the meeting in his stead.

[Reichskamphen]

To: His Emminence, Kakuro Tengu, The Glorious Shogunate of Kagetora's Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Sir Adrian Koulis, Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace

Dear Sir,

His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon sends his frateral greets to His Highness the Shogun. The Court is pleased to hear of your attendance and I have been commanded to secure your Chambers on the 5th Floor of the Hotel Metropol in New Geneva. If these do not meet your requirements, please notify my office or myself as soon as practical.

Grace and Peace,

Adrian Koulis

Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace, Commandeur de la Legion de Valeur