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A man arrives in Berlin, bearing a letter with the seal of both the Duchy of Prussia and the Family of Hohenzollern. The man looks rather boyish, 15 years of age at most. He is accompanied by several knights and an older man, who, undoubtedly is really in charge.
Dearest Friend, Margrave of Brandenburg,
We write you to renew our Family ties. The bearer of this letter is our son Sigismund, named after the most fortunate emperor of Germany that elevated our family. We hope you will receive him well at your court and that he server as our official ambassador. We invite you to send your own representative to Koenigsberg.
Signed,
Friedrich, Duke of Prussia
Dearest Friend, Margrave of Brandenburg,
We write you to renew our Family ties. The bearer of this letter is our son Sigismund, named after the most fortunate emperor of Germany that elevated our family. We hope you will receive him well at your court and that he server as our official ambassador. We invite you to send your own representative to Koenigsberg.
Signed,
Friedrich, Duke of Prussia
An ambassador from Saxony
A man enters the court. He bows, and asks a permission to speak.Once he get's it he starts speaking:
"I have been sent here, to the court of Brandenburg, by my Duke, Rudolf III of Saxony. He is worried by the great wars roaming all over this continent. And as your highness knows, wars have tendancy to grow, and grow, for so long that they have crushed everything that resists them.
Our noble Duke, wishes that these wars won't drift all of germany into them. To make sure such an evil think won't happen, one has to have powerfull allies, so that the enemy doesn't dare to attack him. Duke Rudolf III of Saxony proposes a military alliance between Saxony and Brandenburg."
He then bows again, and awaits for an answer.
A man enters the court. He bows, and asks a permission to speak.Once he get's it he starts speaking:
"I have been sent here, to the court of Brandenburg, by my Duke, Rudolf III of Saxony. He is worried by the great wars roaming all over this continent. And as your highness knows, wars have tendancy to grow, and grow, for so long that they have crushed everything that resists them.
Our noble Duke, wishes that these wars won't drift all of germany into them. To make sure such an evil think won't happen, one has to have powerfull allies, so that the enemy doesn't dare to attack him. Duke Rudolf III of Saxony proposes a military alliance between Saxony and Brandenburg."
He then bows again, and awaits for an answer.
A rednosed messenger arrives at court, he bows before the prince elector and delivers a letter:
"To His Grace Friedrich I, Margrave and Prince Elector of Brandenburg, from His Grace Willem, Hertog van Gelre, cordial greetings.
We the noble Duke Willem van Egmond wishes to express our interest for a friendly and peaceful relationship between our two nations.
Gelre is compared with You only a poor and tiny nation.
Nevertheless are we seeking for cooperation in the matter of peace and prosperity. In fact, we would like to propose that we exchange diplomats. In that capacity we
would like to send Marius Martens to Brandenburg. We would welcome you or your embassadors to the City of Zutphen with all honor and panoply,
and discuss means by which the peace between us may be expanded to even more profitable lengths.
In the hope of even greater friendship
by his own hand at Arnhem"
Willem van Egmond
"To His Grace Friedrich I, Margrave and Prince Elector of Brandenburg, from His Grace Willem, Hertog van Gelre, cordial greetings.
We the noble Duke Willem van Egmond wishes to express our interest for a friendly and peaceful relationship between our two nations.
Gelre is compared with You only a poor and tiny nation.
Nevertheless are we seeking for cooperation in the matter of peace and prosperity. In fact, we would like to propose that we exchange diplomats. In that capacity we
would like to send Marius Martens to Brandenburg. We would welcome you or your embassadors to the City of Zutphen with all honor and panoply,
and discuss means by which the peace between us may be expanded to even more profitable lengths.
In the hope of even greater friendship
by his own hand at Arnhem"
Willem van Egmond
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A letter arrives from Preussen.
Dearest Friend, Margrave of Brandenburg,
We trust you have heard of the events that have transpired in Koenigsberg in the last days. We hope that our son Sigismund is safe in your land. He is now our only heir and should I die in the coming war with Poland, he must be ready to guarantee a continuation of Hohenzollern rule over Prussia. For this reason, we ask that you introduce him to the matters of government and law so that he is prepared.
We have received funds from the generous Duke of Gelre and are soon marching against the King of Poland. We do not wish to drag you into this war, lest both domains of Hohenzollern power be at risk.
Further, we received word that the great King Juan II. of Castile y Leon, is seeking a wife. We believe this is a great opportunity to expand the dynastic links of the Hohenzollern and suggest you send one of your daughters or cousins to Hispania.
Gott sei mitt Euch!
Geschrieben am 14. Januar in Koenigsberg,
Friedrich II., Herzog Preussens
Dearest Friend, Margrave of Brandenburg,
We trust you have heard of the events that have transpired in Koenigsberg in the last days. We hope that our son Sigismund is safe in your land. He is now our only heir and should I die in the coming war with Poland, he must be ready to guarantee a continuation of Hohenzollern rule over Prussia. For this reason, we ask that you introduce him to the matters of government and law so that he is prepared.
We have received funds from the generous Duke of Gelre and are soon marching against the King of Poland. We do not wish to drag you into this war, lest both domains of Hohenzollern power be at risk.
Further, we received word that the great King Juan II. of Castile y Leon, is seeking a wife. We believe this is a great opportunity to expand the dynastic links of the Hohenzollern and suggest you send one of your daughters or cousins to Hispania.
Gott sei mitt Euch!
Geschrieben am 14. Januar in Koenigsberg,
Friedrich II., Herzog Preussens
A letter arrives,
"Your grace, we wish to exchange envoys with you.
We would like the spirit of friendship between our nations, we will send Adolf von Bentheim as our envoy"
Sincerely, Count Dietrich von Oldenburg
"Your grace, we wish to exchange envoys with you.
We would like the spirit of friendship between our nations, we will send Adolf von Bentheim as our envoy"
Sincerely, Count Dietrich von Oldenburg
My Dear Friend Burgrave Friedrich VI von Hohenzollern
Even from Toledo, I have heard of the support your ambassador has given Burgundy in the Imperial Diet, againist the vicious and untrue lies Gelre has been spreading. I can not express how grateful I am. I would like you to visit Dijon in the near future to discuss Imperial politics and further our talks of friendship. I hope Brandenburg to become even more prosperous than it already is, because Brandenburg deserves it being ruled by such a gracious and intellegent man as yourself. I shall be waiting for your reply
By own hand, at Toledo
Even from Toledo, I have heard of the support your ambassador has given Burgundy in the Imperial Diet, againist the vicious and untrue lies Gelre has been spreading. I can not express how grateful I am. I would like you to visit Dijon in the near future to discuss Imperial politics and further our talks of friendship. I hope Brandenburg to become even more prosperous than it already is, because Brandenburg deserves it being ruled by such a gracious and intellegent man as yourself. I shall be waiting for your reply
By own hand, at Toledo
A letter arrives bearing the seal of the Archbishopric of Mainz
"As you no doubt know, a Brandenburger, myself, has ascended to the leadership of Mainz. I don't doubt it would please you were I to say that I desire nothing more than friendly relations with the country of my home, and take my ancestors' oaths of loyalty to you seriously, holding you third only to His Holiness and the Emperor in terms of my clientage. If there is any matter, within or outside of the Empire, for which you need my support, you can count on my rapt attention and my wish to assist, if not always my direct assistance. If you wish to contact me, you may either send an ambassador to Mainz or contact my legate to the Diet, the very able Adolf von Eppstein.
Signed,
Father Albert of Brandenburg, Archbishop of Mainz, Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, & Archchancellor of all Germany"
"As you no doubt know, a Brandenburger, myself, has ascended to the leadership of Mainz. I don't doubt it would please you were I to say that I desire nothing more than friendly relations with the country of my home, and take my ancestors' oaths of loyalty to you seriously, holding you third only to His Holiness and the Emperor in terms of my clientage. If there is any matter, within or outside of the Empire, for which you need my support, you can count on my rapt attention and my wish to assist, if not always my direct assistance. If you wish to contact me, you may either send an ambassador to Mainz or contact my legate to the Diet, the very able Adolf von Eppstein.
Signed,
Father Albert of Brandenburg, Archbishop of Mainz, Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, & Archchancellor of all Germany"
A courier arrives in the black and white livery of Prussia. He bears a letter for the Margravine.
To Her Grace Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Margravine of Brandenburg,
From Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Duke of Prussia,
Dearest kinswoman. Not a day passes that news from the Empire arrive in Königsberg. Your noble husband is a truly worthy Steward of Charlemagne's Empire.
We have heard of his decision to leave the King of Luxemburg-Hungary to administer the land of Bayern until a worthy new Duke can be found. Maybe a member of our family, the Hohenzollern would be a good choice?
Prussia has been cast in the middle of a war that may yet prove to be to great even for out ally, the Order. I am currently using all my diplomatic resources at hand to find an acceptable peace between the Swedes and the Order, but alas, both are stubborrn and willing to fight to the end. Nevertheless, the noble Duke of Gelre, has recently offered his services as a neutral arbiter and called a conference in the city of Elburg in Gelre. I do not know if Your Grace has had the pleasure of meeting him. He is a most capable ruler, and very ambitious.
The war against the scum in Poland has grinded to a halt in Poznan, but the recent arrival of the army of the King of Bosina has put further pressure on the Poles. No peace with Poland is possible until either we or them are defeated. No less is imaginable, after all the deeds of King Wladyslaw.
I pray that you are well and that God will protect your land while your husband is away on his Imperial duties.
Geschrieben am 15. Mai 1421 in Königsberg,
Friedrich II, Herzog Preussens
The courier also hands the Margravine a small parcel. Upon opening, it reveal several feet of finest Chinese silk captured during one of the numerous campaigns against the heathen Mongols.
To Her Grace Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Margravine of Brandenburg,
From Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Duke of Prussia,
Dearest kinswoman. Not a day passes that news from the Empire arrive in Königsberg. Your noble husband is a truly worthy Steward of Charlemagne's Empire.
We have heard of his decision to leave the King of Luxemburg-Hungary to administer the land of Bayern until a worthy new Duke can be found. Maybe a member of our family, the Hohenzollern would be a good choice?
Prussia has been cast in the middle of a war that may yet prove to be to great even for out ally, the Order. I am currently using all my diplomatic resources at hand to find an acceptable peace between the Swedes and the Order, but alas, both are stubborrn and willing to fight to the end. Nevertheless, the noble Duke of Gelre, has recently offered his services as a neutral arbiter and called a conference in the city of Elburg in Gelre. I do not know if Your Grace has had the pleasure of meeting him. He is a most capable ruler, and very ambitious.
The war against the scum in Poland has grinded to a halt in Poznan, but the recent arrival of the army of the King of Bosina has put further pressure on the Poles. No peace with Poland is possible until either we or them are defeated. No less is imaginable, after all the deeds of King Wladyslaw.
I pray that you are well and that God will protect your land while your husband is away on his Imperial duties.
Geschrieben am 15. Mai 1421 in Königsberg,
Friedrich II, Herzog Preussens
The courier also hands the Margravine a small parcel. Upon opening, it reveal several feet of finest Chinese silk captured during one of the numerous campaigns against the heathen Mongols.
A messenger enters the court of the margrave and puts down a letter.
"To the noble steward of the Holy Roman Empire, margrave of Brandenburg,
I thank you wholeheartily for your kind words of support. I am honoured to hear such words from a noble man like you. I can further assure you that once my armies have taken the province of Ansbach and placed the whole of Bavaria under their control, it will remain like this until the emperor himself rules on this matter. I furthermore asssure you that I have never had any intentions to hand the lands of bavaria over to the count of friesland.
I pray for peace and resolve throughout the empire and pledge my support for this cause."
Signed, King Sigismund I. of Luxembourg
"To the noble steward of the Holy Roman Empire, margrave of Brandenburg,
I thank you wholeheartily for your kind words of support. I am honoured to hear such words from a noble man like you. I can further assure you that once my armies have taken the province of Ansbach and placed the whole of Bavaria under their control, it will remain like this until the emperor himself rules on this matter. I furthermore asssure you that I have never had any intentions to hand the lands of bavaria over to the count of friesland.
I pray for peace and resolve throughout the empire and pledge my support for this cause."
Signed, King Sigismund I. of Luxembourg
Messenger from Bohemia enters:
"Greetings,
I invite you, noble margrave, to come to Copenhagen to discuss your possible entry into the Baltic League. Perhaps, you would find it beneficial to join such a powerful alliance...
King Vaclav"
"Greetings,
I invite you, noble margrave, to come to Copenhagen to discuss your possible entry into the Baltic League. Perhaps, you would find it beneficial to join such a powerful alliance...
King Vaclav"
A messenger delivers a letter from the Duke
Euer Hoheit, geehrter Cousin,
As you surely know, the war with Poland is over and has been concluded with a peace most favourable to Preussen. I would like to invite you to come visit the now once more Free City of Danzig, not far from your own domain, should your Imperial duties permit.
My delegate in the Imperial Diet sends me good reports about the progress of my son Sigismund. You have taught him well - his experiences with the highest powers of the empire, temporal and spiritual, will serve him well when he will succeed me on my throne.
He has recently reached the age of fifteen; a good age to start looking for a future bride. We Hohenzollerns should do well to learn from the Hapsburg that conquest is not the only means to power - a well chosen wife shall extend our dynastic influence. As you are at the heart of Imperial politics, I think it would be wise if you would choose a bride for him - maybe you already have someone in mind?
Geschrieben in Riga am 24. August Anno Domini 1421,
Friedrich II von Hohenzollern
Duke of Prussia, Protector of Memel, Graf von Danzig, Commander of the Order of the Black Eagle, Head of the Hohenzollern by the Grace of God.
Euer Hoheit, geehrter Cousin,
As you surely know, the war with Poland is over and has been concluded with a peace most favourable to Preussen. I would like to invite you to come visit the now once more Free City of Danzig, not far from your own domain, should your Imperial duties permit.
My delegate in the Imperial Diet sends me good reports about the progress of my son Sigismund. You have taught him well - his experiences with the highest powers of the empire, temporal and spiritual, will serve him well when he will succeed me on my throne.
He has recently reached the age of fifteen; a good age to start looking for a future bride. We Hohenzollerns should do well to learn from the Hapsburg that conquest is not the only means to power - a well chosen wife shall extend our dynastic influence. As you are at the heart of Imperial politics, I think it would be wise if you would choose a bride for him - maybe you already have someone in mind?
Geschrieben in Riga am 24. August Anno Domini 1421,
Friedrich II von Hohenzollern
Duke of Prussia, Protector of Memel, Graf von Danzig, Commander of the Order of the Black Eagle, Head of the Hohenzollern by the Grace of God.
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A man slowly comes up to Duke Friedrich I von Hohenzollern and bows. In his hands is seen a letter containing the seal of Bavaria.
Duke Friedrich I von Hohenzollern,
Greetings from Wilhelm Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria. Let it be known that in the past the people of Bavaria were known for foul deeds, but in the future we will be known for our good deeds. I extend my hand of frienship to you and the peoples of Brandenburg and as a sign of such friendship i am sending Fritz von Lubermaun as ambassador to your court. I hope he is treated with the dignity his position deserves. Also let it be known that the Court of Bavaria wait with arms wide open to recieve an ambassador from you, if one arrives. I hope we can be friends and work together in the future.
Wilhelm Albrecht,
Duke of Bavaria.
They courtier slowly backs up and introduces himself as Fritz von Luberman. He leaves the Dukes pressence.
Duke Friedrich I von Hohenzollern,
Greetings from Wilhelm Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria. Let it be known that in the past the people of Bavaria were known for foul deeds, but in the future we will be known for our good deeds. I extend my hand of frienship to you and the peoples of Brandenburg and as a sign of such friendship i am sending Fritz von Lubermaun as ambassador to your court. I hope he is treated with the dignity his position deserves. Also let it be known that the Court of Bavaria wait with arms wide open to recieve an ambassador from you, if one arrives. I hope we can be friends and work together in the future.
Wilhelm Albrecht,
Duke of Bavaria.
They courtier slowly backs up and introduces himself as Fritz von Luberman. He leaves the Dukes pressence.
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A letter arives from duke Heinrich IV of Holstein
Greetings!
We are terrible sorry for the claims of Mecklemburg!
It was someone send by an evil enemy that wrote that letter , because they try to destroy our country. It wasnt we that wrote that letter! When we find the one who did that, he will die!!
Signed
Heinrich IV duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Greetings!
We are terrible sorry for the claims of Mecklemburg!
It was someone send by an evil enemy that wrote that letter , because they try to destroy our country. It wasnt we that wrote that letter! When we find the one who did that, he will die!!
Signed
Heinrich IV duke of Holstein-Gottorp
The Ambassador from Bavaria enters the chamber where Elisabeth von Wittelsbach Duchess of Brandenburg is holding court. He bows deeply and adresses her.
"My dear Duchess of Brandenberg, greetings from your cousin Duke Wilhelm Albrecht von Bayren. He sends not only royal greetings but also love as a cousin and for the kind words of your letter. The Duke and his mother Celestine also send their thanks for the fabulous gifts bestowed upon them by yourself. In gratitude Duke Wilhelm Albrecht sends four of the finest kegs of brew made by the monks of Munchen themselves for the Duke, and for you Duchess the Duke sends a priceless gold and sapphire necklace heirloom from the Wittelsbach family. Seeing as you are a member and so kind to them when the world looks down upon Bavaria. The Duke wishes to thank you for everything and invite you and your husband the Duke to visit him in his new court at Munchen as you can see the changes youself, and be welcome back to your homeland. The Duke is going on business to Riga soon but will send word upon his return."
The Ambassador is done, but before he leaves slips the Duchess a private letter written in the Dukes own hand.
A man enters the Court of Brandenburg, bringing with him a letter addressed to the Duke. Bowing before him he hands up the letter, once the seal is opened it reads:
Duke,
As your neighbour it has been most rude of me never to send an ambassador to your lands. Please accept my apologies for only sending one so late but the Second Teutonic War occupied so much of my time that I could attend to little else. The man bearing this letter is Nicholaus Jagiello, a member of my own family. I hope that he will serve well as my ambassador to your court. Your are also invited to send one of your own representatives to Cracaw, I can assure that he would be received most welcomely.
I have noticed your rise through the Imperial ranks and my advisors have informed me that your current stature within the Empire is quite high. In my experience I have seen the Emperor to be a wise and just man and so your favour with him earns you much respect in my court.
From Cracaw,
Duke,
As your neighbour it has been most rude of me never to send an ambassador to your lands. Please accept my apologies for only sending one so late but the Second Teutonic War occupied so much of my time that I could attend to little else. The man bearing this letter is Nicholaus Jagiello, a member of my own family. I hope that he will serve well as my ambassador to your court. Your are also invited to send one of your own representatives to Cracaw, I can assure that he would be received most welcomely.
I have noticed your rise through the Imperial ranks and my advisors have informed me that your current stature within the Empire is quite high. In my experience I have seen the Emperor to be a wise and just man and so your favour with him earns you much respect in my court.
From Cracaw,
The Ambassador from Bavaria comes to the court of Brandenburg and leaves a letter before hurrying out.
A rather tall, dark-haired man approaches the Elector of Brandenburg, liveried in the grey, white and blue of Magdeburg. He bows once before beginning his prepared speech.
"Most Honorable Margrave and Elector of Brandenburg, my name is Wilhelm von Ehrlichausen. I have been dispatched to your most dignified court by His Excellency the Prince-Archbishop Gunther I of Magdeburg. His Excellency wishes for everlasting good relations between Brandenburg and Magdeburg, and hopes that he and your own honorable person will grow to be close allies. Thus, I have been sent here as the Prince-Archbishop's ambassador to your court."
Wilhelm bows once, then backs away.
"Most Honorable Margrave and Elector of Brandenburg, my name is Wilhelm von Ehrlichausen. I have been dispatched to your most dignified court by His Excellency the Prince-Archbishop Gunther I of Magdeburg. His Excellency wishes for everlasting good relations between Brandenburg and Magdeburg, and hopes that he and your own honorable person will grow to be close allies. Thus, I have been sent here as the Prince-Archbishop's ambassador to your court."
Wilhelm bows once, then backs away.
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