Obligatory OOC plug
This is open to allies of the country, if you wish to try to crash the coronation for some reason please TG me so you don't accidentally side step all of the contingencies in place which would give rise to godmodding accusations and retaliatory strikes.
You are considered invited if:
We've established an embassy in your country
You've established an embassy in my country
Our forces were allied in another RP
You can come as an 'unexpected' guest as long as:
You haven't engaged the Hobbiest Republic in an RP
You promise to behave yourself during your visit
Additionally I will have limited access for the next 3 days, so that should give everyone ample time to announce their representatives arriving. To note, if you are unfamiliar with my country, please read up on the Factbook linked under the spoiler labelled 'links' in my signature
The ceremony which is to be held at the Peak Monastery will be precluded by the ceremonies for the four most outstanding Platoons from the various theatres in which the Republic has recently won.
Captain Raal'Suul(Vorradian Intervention)
Cardinal Jeeves(Asbekistan Front)
General Weeping Heart(Flow of Misery)
Cardinal Jackson(Fanatic Rising)
The 100 distinguished men and women of the Glorious Theocratic Hobbiest Republican Empire will greet foreign dignitaries while in Dress uniform after being presented their medals for outstanding service to the Empire by none other than the High Pope Catherine herself.
High Pope Catherine, addressing the 100.
" Our proud nation has survived its trial by fire. Not only that, but we have successfully aided our allies and avenged ourselves against those who would betray us. Each of your Platoons has performed admirably in the fields of combat and aid. It is my great honor to personally bestow upon you the highest decoration possible in our country. The Plague Mark. For you were such a bane to our enemies that they should flee from you to better survive your scouring strength." She began to pin the little black obsidian medals on the uniforms of her soldiers, continuing her speech. " Were it so that we could celebrate this time with our comrades, some of you were companies and battalions before making it to the peak. Now you are but a Platoon. 25 of the survivors of some of the most deadly conflicts to steal our people from us in these last two years."
" It's been an honor to serve." Raal'Suul said as she reached him.
" It has been an honor to be your leader, you have made this Republic proud with the restraint and conduct that saved tens of thousands of Vorradian lives."
" We'll do better next time. I will use all of my power to prepare us for another such eventuality." Cardinal Jackson said when she got to him.
" With any luck, there won't be a next time."
" Cardinal Valance should be here in my place Ma'am, She's the one that cared for the New Lesicans, not I." Cardinal Jeeves said solemnly.
" We all bled for that country Jeeves, even I. You will have to accept the honor on her behalf, and on the behalf of the Toms that went with her."
" High Pope, We did what had to be done. I don't take pride in it, but it happened, and the region is at peace now." General Weeping Heart said, bowing once the medal was affixed to her uniform.
Following the medal awarding ceremony There was a couple hours before the arrival of the rest of the House of Cardinals and another hour before the arrival of foreign delegations.
When the Cardinals from the various regions finally arrived, the five hundred seats which were set aside for the House to observe the coronation only emphasized the devastation caused by the abdication of High Pope Horn. With fewer than 170 Cardinals in attendance. There were many faces that the old Guard did not quite recognize and they were the newly appointed Cardinals which High Pope Catherine had ascended during the civil war. Tek-Nour, Ayllna, Silver Belladonna, Demetri Sukanov, Elaya Hurni, Maize, and Hergnal. Ahead of them was a rough road ahead, as regions had to find eligible candidates for ascension to fill the gaps left by rebellion and exile. These seats were off to the sides of the hall. Which resembled a rather wide version of the house of lords in MT England. With visitor and guest seating in the center facing the platform where the coronation speech would be given by Catherine.
The vestments of the office of High Pope were simple, a thicker mantle in relation to the Cardinals, as well as a simple silver circlet. This being the first transferal of power it was thought fitting that a new circlet be crafted to symbolize the new office in relation to the old one. This new one, which would be bestowed upon Catherine by the greatest smithy in the country had a more floral design, with a Rose Quartz gemstone crafted into the shape of a blooming rose in the center.
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