The Ambassador from Bavaria enters and hands a letter from Dowager Duchess Celestine von Hapsburg-Wittelsbach for the Duchess of Brandenburg then hurries out.
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The Chancellor enters the throne room and addresses the Elector.
"Your Highness I have great news.
The people feel a great sense of pride in your magnificent leadership.
The Emperor clearly favors you and this great nation.
As a result the people sing in the fields, the soldiers march proudly in the training ground and all of Brandenburg rejoices in your rule.
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Brandenburg are in Imperial favor, have obtained a promotion to Duke and have achieved the lofty status of second in the Empire
+1 morale for a year ending in 1423.
The Ambassador from Bavaria arrives with a letter from the Duke of Bavaria.
Greetings family I write with news upon the preparations for the wedding. I pray your journey to Berlin was a pleasant one, and Duke i pray your return to Berlin was a happy one. I know that with the cloud of events that is hovering over us with events in the Diet one might be taken to be worried, but let us be happy in that the invitations will be sent out by next week, and as we speak the cathedral of Munchen is being decorated and supplies are being sent from all around Europe i hope that you are all as excited as i am. I await your response on your travel and your preparations for the marriage. To Lady Elisabeth i cannot say how much i wait in anticipation for you to return to Bavaria, enclosed is a token of my effection and dress fit for the future duchess of Bavaria, the in ducal colors and studded with sapphires that i hope you enjoy and wear on your return to Bavaria. I must go preparations must be attended too, and with the Dowager Queen of France in to visit her homeland as she is too a Wittelsbach there is much to be done. Johann is doing splendid at the University the staff tell me he has a good eye for law, and is a quick pupil surpassing the lesson plans they already made for him. I must go i await your reply.
Wilhelm Albrecht
Greetings family I write with news upon the preparations for the wedding. I pray your journey to Berlin was a pleasant one, and Duke i pray your return to Berlin was a happy one. I know that with the cloud of events that is hovering over us with events in the Diet one might be taken to be worried, but let us be happy in that the invitations will be sent out by next week, and as we speak the cathedral of Munchen is being decorated and supplies are being sent from all around Europe i hope that you are all as excited as i am. I await your response on your travel and your preparations for the marriage. To Lady Elisabeth i cannot say how much i wait in anticipation for you to return to Bavaria, enclosed is a token of my effection and dress fit for the future duchess of Bavaria, the in ducal colors and studded with sapphires that i hope you enjoy and wear on your return to Bavaria. I must go preparations must be attended too, and with the Dowager Queen of France in to visit her homeland as she is too a Wittelsbach there is much to be done. Johann is doing splendid at the University the staff tell me he has a good eye for law, and is a quick pupil surpassing the lesson plans they already made for him. I must go i await your reply.
Wilhelm Albrecht
A note arrives from Duke Wilhelm Albrecht of Bavaria.
Family i am sending an invitation as you can see as well as the guests i am inviting.
Trumpet sound as a messanger from the Duke of Bavaria brings a gilden invitation with the symbols of the Dukes of Bavaria and Duke of Brandenburg upon it.
You are cordially invited to the joining of the House of Wittelsbach and the House of Hohenzollern with the marriage of Duke Wilhelm Albrecht of Bavaria and Lady Elisabeth, daughter of the Duke of Brandenburg. The ceremony and celebration will occur in Munchen at Schloß Wittelsbach on May 22 in the year of our lord 1422.
Family i am sending an invitation as you can see as well as the guests i am inviting.
Trumpet sound as a messanger from the Duke of Bavaria brings a gilden invitation with the symbols of the Dukes of Bavaria and Duke of Brandenburg upon it.
You are cordially invited to the joining of the House of Wittelsbach and the House of Hohenzollern with the marriage of Duke Wilhelm Albrecht of Bavaria and Lady Elisabeth, daughter of the Duke of Brandenburg. The ceremony and celebration will occur in Munchen at Schloß Wittelsbach on May 22 in the year of our lord 1422.
A man enters the Court of the Margraviate.
"Dear Margrave, My name is Count Erich Anthon von Emblerstein and I am here to ask for permission to build a Saxon Embassy here in Berlin. My Lord, Friedrich I of Saxe-Wittenberg, Elector of Saxony, has sent me here to represent him as an Ambassador here.
The Count bows and waits for a reply.
"Dear Margrave, My name is Count Erich Anthon von Emblerstein and I am here to ask for permission to build a Saxon Embassy here in Berlin. My Lord, Friedrich I of Saxe-Wittenberg, Elector of Saxony, has sent me here to represent him as an Ambassador here.
The Count bows and waits for a reply.
Liga von Nürnburg
Let it be known upon this day the nations of Bavaria, Brandenburg, Hannover, and Saxony have formed an alliance of nations. This alliance is one of defense not one of an offensive nature. The alliance is to be located in the Bavarian city of Nürnburg in the recently built Schloß von Nationen.
Let it be known upon this day the nations of Bavaria, Brandenburg, Hannover, and Saxony have formed an alliance of nations. This alliance is one of defense not one of an offensive nature. The alliance is to be located in the Bavarian city of Nürnburg in the recently built Schloß von Nationen.
Let it be known that upon this day Cologne is now a member of the Liga von Nürnburg along with Bavaria, Brandenburg, Hannover, and Saxony.
Word has come from Nürnburg that the Duke's of Bavaria and Hannover have completed the charter for the Liga von Nürnburg and it awaits the signatures of the rest of the members.
Let it be known that upon this day Bremen has applied and been accepted as the newest member of the Liga von Nurnburg. The Liga now is Bavaria, Brandenburg, Bremen, Colonge, Hannover, and Saxony.
A letter arrives.
Most honoured Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, close friend and now ally of Bremen.
I it's with great joy I receive the news that my wish to join the Liga von Nurnberg has been accepted.
As your ally I hereby invites you to send an mabassador to Bremen, and hopes to receive a similar invitation soon.
By his own hand
Johann II
Prince of Bremen
Most honoured Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, close friend and now ally of Bremen.
I it's with great joy I receive the news that my wish to join the Liga von Nurnberg has been accepted.
As your ally I hereby invites you to send an mabassador to Bremen, and hopes to receive a similar invitation soon.
By his own hand
Johann II
Prince of Bremen
A letter arrives from Bremen.
Most honoured Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, close friend and ally of Bremen.
I write this letter to adress three issues.
First, to once again extend an invitation to any man you deems qualified to send to Bremen as your ambassador.
Second, I would like to send one of my countrymen to Brandenburg to serve my interests in your court. However, it shall never be said that any Bremer entered a court unbidden, and I thus hope for an invitation to send an ambassador.
Third, as my ally you should know of my ongoing diplomatic problems with the duchy of Gelre.
Duke Willem of Gelre has refused to deliver Karl von Friesenburg to my. von Friesenburg was once a loyal servant of Bremen, but he has broken his oaths of loyalty, and now hides in Gelre. I wish to punish him for this act of treason, but am unable to, since duke Willem has accepted him, and even offered von Friesenburg a position in the Gelre court.
As I write this letter, Bremer ambassadors in the Diet, to the Liga members and even in members of the NWGA work hard to find a peacefull solution, and I kindly request that your emissaries to the various courts do the same. I have no right to this of you, but it is my hope you will consider granting my this favor.
By his own hand
Johann II
duke of Bremen.
Most honoured Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, close friend and ally of Bremen.
I write this letter to adress three issues.
First, to once again extend an invitation to any man you deems qualified to send to Bremen as your ambassador.
Second, I would like to send one of my countrymen to Brandenburg to serve my interests in your court. However, it shall never be said that any Bremer entered a court unbidden, and I thus hope for an invitation to send an ambassador.
Third, as my ally you should know of my ongoing diplomatic problems with the duchy of Gelre.
Duke Willem of Gelre has refused to deliver Karl von Friesenburg to my. von Friesenburg was once a loyal servant of Bremen, but he has broken his oaths of loyalty, and now hides in Gelre. I wish to punish him for this act of treason, but am unable to, since duke Willem has accepted him, and even offered von Friesenburg a position in the Gelre court.
As I write this letter, Bremer ambassadors in the Diet, to the Liga members and even in members of the NWGA work hard to find a peacefull solution, and I kindly request that your emissaries to the various courts do the same. I have no right to this of you, but it is my hope you will consider granting my this favor.
By his own hand
Johann II
duke of Bremen.
A letter from Pommerania arrived at the court.
To Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear sire,
We would like to inform you that ducal court in Pommerania is once again open to foreign diplomacy, and if you wish to contact with us you may refer directly there.
To Friedrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear sire,
We would like to inform you that ducal court in Pommerania is once again open to foreign diplomacy, and if you wish to contact with us you may refer directly there.
PAPAL SUMMONS
To the Cardinal Archbishop of Berlin,
Your Eminence, His Holiness Joseph I summons you to Rome to discuss your new role as head of the Diocese of Germania.
Cardinal Corleone, Archbishop of Ostia
To the Cardinal Archbishop of Berlin,
Your Eminence, His Holiness Joseph I summons you to Rome to discuss your new role as head of the Diocese of Germania.
Cardinal Corleone, Archbishop of Ostia
A messenger from Pommern arrives at the court.
To Fredrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear Sire,
I would like to thank you for confirming Pommern's right to vote and speak in the Imperial Diet. However I am trurly worried about ignoring the issue of Pommerania in the Diet. I hope you are aqainted with the current situation in Pommerania. I am the first-born son of Casmir V von Klenau-Kaminski of the Greif. I have not proclaimed myself a duke as some people may insinuate, my father still lives and I do hope that he will eventually recover.
I declared myself the Protector of Pommern in order to defend my country from foreign powers which only wish to gain even more land. As my chief of diplomatical corps reported Emperor did not yet pay any attention to Pommern issue. I am concerned with that because some of the HRE members do not accept my diplomats and therefore I feel a bit isolated. I cannot come to the Imperial Diet because I have to deal with enemies in my own country.
I fear that enemies within and their foreign allies may make use of this situation. I beg you for help and guideline.
I also wish to establish diplomatic relations between our two countries.
To Fredrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear Sire,
I would like to thank you for confirming Pommern's right to vote and speak in the Imperial Diet. However I am trurly worried about ignoring the issue of Pommerania in the Diet. I hope you are aqainted with the current situation in Pommerania. I am the first-born son of Casmir V von Klenau-Kaminski of the Greif. I have not proclaimed myself a duke as some people may insinuate, my father still lives and I do hope that he will eventually recover.
I declared myself the Protector of Pommern in order to defend my country from foreign powers which only wish to gain even more land. As my chief of diplomatical corps reported Emperor did not yet pay any attention to Pommern issue. I am concerned with that because some of the HRE members do not accept my diplomats and therefore I feel a bit isolated. I cannot come to the Imperial Diet because I have to deal with enemies in my own country.
I fear that enemies within and their foreign allies may make use of this situation. I beg you for help and guideline.
I also wish to establish diplomatic relations between our two countries.
Another speedy messenger from Pommern arrives at the court.
To Fredrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear Sire,
Thank you for your guideline. I am young and inexpierienced concernig the state's affairs. I understand your idea of not having embassies around the Empire. Especially concerning the fact that Pommern and Branderburg are close neighbours there is no need to send abassadors to each other.
Tha Livonians claims are groundless and empty. Indeed family of the Greif is one of the oldest in the Empire. However, the issue of acceptance of my person among the legitimate rulers is still questionable. I would like to ask you for advocating my person in front of the Diet.
To Fredrich von Hohenzollern, Prince-Elector and Duke of Brandenburg, High Chamberlain and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire
Dear Sire,
Thank you for your guideline. I am young and inexpierienced concernig the state's affairs. I understand your idea of not having embassies around the Empire. Especially concerning the fact that Pommern and Branderburg are close neighbours there is no need to send abassadors to each other.
Tha Livonians claims are groundless and empty. Indeed family of the Greif is one of the oldest in the Empire. However, the issue of acceptance of my person among the legitimate rulers is still questionable. I would like to ask you for advocating my person in front of the Diet.
A letter arrives.
Noble Friedrich I, Duke of Brandenburg, friend and ally of Bremen.
As you might be aware, Gelre has been harbouring a tritor to Bremen. I have long asked myself why, but now I understand why duke Willem have such love for traitors: He is a traitor himself.
When the Diet was debating whether or not the Empire should declare war upon Livonia, the Gelrer delegate clearly stated that in that case, Gelre would support Livonia, thus fighting against the armies of the Emperor.
I have in my possesion a letter writen to me by duke Willem of Gelre, in which he personally reaffirms this policy of treason.
I have travelled to Nurnberg, there to secure the Ligas support for a war against Gelre. Such words deserve to be punished.
For the unity of the Empire, duke Willem must be replaced by a duke loyal to the Emperor.
By his own hand in Bavaria
Johann II
Duke of Bremen
Noble Friedrich I, Duke of Brandenburg, friend and ally of Bremen.
As you might be aware, Gelre has been harbouring a tritor to Bremen. I have long asked myself why, but now I understand why duke Willem have such love for traitors: He is a traitor himself.
When the Diet was debating whether or not the Empire should declare war upon Livonia, the Gelrer delegate clearly stated that in that case, Gelre would support Livonia, thus fighting against the armies of the Emperor.
I have in my possesion a letter writen to me by duke Willem of Gelre, in which he personally reaffirms this policy of treason.
I have travelled to Nurnberg, there to secure the Ligas support for a war against Gelre. Such words deserve to be punished.
For the unity of the Empire, duke Willem must be replaced by a duke loyal to the Emperor.
By his own hand in Bavaria
Johann II
Duke of Bremen
A party of Pommern traders arrived in the Branderburg capital. They found some quaters aroud the city.
Meanwhile, their leader, Wolfgang Albreht of Danzig, went to the Ducal court.
Wolfgang smiles widely and bows before the Duke.
"Greetings my noble Duke. My name is Wolfgang Albreht of Danzig, chief of trade affairs in the Pommern state appointed and sent here by my master Joachim of the Greif. He wishes you best health and fortune.
He sends for you some of the Premium Pommern's salt which is a sign of his good will and friendship."
Wolfgand smiles again.
A man brings two small barrels of premium salt
"May your meals be even tastier becouse of it.
Meanwhile, I am here to speak about business that our nation have in common. We borders each other and river Oder flows through Branderburg and Pommern. I am sure that your traders are tired of high Pommern tariffs which they to face in Stettin. I am here to announce that it may finnaly end.
I wish to create a trade agreement between our two states in order that it the commerce and barter could flourish. I assure you good sire that we have almost finished with the piracy and vagrants both on the see and land.
I know that the situation is a little bit tense nowadays but we should not look back and simply try to care of common people and city dwellers. I am sure that nobilty would drawn a lot of profit from this enterprise.
What is your anwser nobe and wise Duke?"
Meanwhile, their leader, Wolfgang Albreht of Danzig, went to the Ducal court.
Wolfgang smiles widely and bows before the Duke.
"Greetings my noble Duke. My name is Wolfgang Albreht of Danzig, chief of trade affairs in the Pommern state appointed and sent here by my master Joachim of the Greif. He wishes you best health and fortune.
He sends for you some of the Premium Pommern's salt which is a sign of his good will and friendship."
Wolfgand smiles again.
A man brings two small barrels of premium salt
"May your meals be even tastier becouse of it.
Meanwhile, I am here to speak about business that our nation have in common. We borders each other and river Oder flows through Branderburg and Pommern. I am sure that your traders are tired of high Pommern tariffs which they to face in Stettin. I am here to announce that it may finnaly end.
I wish to create a trade agreement between our two states in order that it the commerce and barter could flourish. I assure you good sire that we have almost finished with the piracy and vagrants both on the see and land.
I know that the situation is a little bit tense nowadays but we should not look back and simply try to care of common people and city dwellers. I am sure that nobilty would drawn a lot of profit from this enterprise.
What is your anwser nobe and wise Duke?"
Wolfgang is more than happy.
"Very well, the rulers of Branderburg are known of their wisdom and reason. My master will be happy whan he recieve both; the gift and the copy of agreement.
Now, if you excuse me sire I have to go back to my people. Branderburg is ideed a friendly land but I am afraid we will have to move on soon.
I wish peace and prosperity for Branderburg, House of Hohenzollern and its people."
Wlfgang leves the court.
Next day is quite sunny. The party set off in the noon.
Wolfgang shouts.
"Next stop - Bohemia!"
"Very well, the rulers of Branderburg are known of their wisdom and reason. My master will be happy whan he recieve both; the gift and the copy of agreement.
Now, if you excuse me sire I have to go back to my people. Branderburg is ideed a friendly land but I am afraid we will have to move on soon.
I wish peace and prosperity for Branderburg, House of Hohenzollern and its people."
Wlfgang leves the court.
Next day is quite sunny. The party set off in the noon.
Wolfgang shouts.
"Next stop - Bohemia!"
A letter arrives for the Primate of the Diocese of Germania.
Cardinal Archbishop Stephen Bodeker of Berlin, Your Holiness, Primate of the Diocese of Germania.
I have grave news for the Holy Mother Church, and this I turn to you, my immediate superior.
As you might know, I am the Holy Mother Churchs most faithfull servant as archbishop of Bremen.
It is in this role I am forced to bring these grave news to you. I have informed his Holiness Pope Joseph I of them, but I understand and accept that he is busy with other matters, and thus I turn to you in my hour of need.
Duke Johann II of Bremen is a cruel and unchristian ruler.
You might ask which prove I have to such a severe accusation, but trust me, unfortunately I have more than enough prove.
The newest is the dukes attack on the noble family von Friesenburg.
It is true that the head of the family, Karl von Friesenburg, has broken his oaths of loyalty to duke Johann II, and even though duke is a ruler that does not deserve the loyalty of his subjects, this is a crime and most be punished.
But Duke Johann II took this matter one step further.
He uses this incident as an excuse for warmongering on the city of Gelre, a war that he only lacks the Emperors support before declaring.
And he ordered the whole von Friesenburg family to be punished.
It is correct that according to Bremer law, it is possible to punish a family for acts of treason by said familys head, but bear in mind that these laws have been written by Johann II himself, in close cooperation with his father-in-law.
What is even worse, duke Johann II was not consent to merely punish innocent women and children for the crimes of another man, he even ordered Karl von Friesenburgs oldest son, Joachim von Friesenburg, murdered. Sure, there is no evidence to support this, but who needs evidence when such fouls deeds speak for themself. God, who knows all, will surely punish Johann II for these crimes.
Your Holiness, I ask that the Holy Mother Church punishes duke Johann II as well. Is it not our task to carry out Gods commands and wishes?
Remember, it is only 60 years hence that Bremen was ruled by its archbishop, and I am sure that no archbishop would ever have commited such sins as those Johann II is commiting.
I await your response.
Horst Töllnich
By Gods will Archbishop of Bremen
Cardinal Archbishop Stephen Bodeker of Berlin, Your Holiness, Primate of the Diocese of Germania.
I have grave news for the Holy Mother Church, and this I turn to you, my immediate superior.
As you might know, I am the Holy Mother Churchs most faithfull servant as archbishop of Bremen.
It is in this role I am forced to bring these grave news to you. I have informed his Holiness Pope Joseph I of them, but I understand and accept that he is busy with other matters, and thus I turn to you in my hour of need.
Duke Johann II of Bremen is a cruel and unchristian ruler.
You might ask which prove I have to such a severe accusation, but trust me, unfortunately I have more than enough prove.
The newest is the dukes attack on the noble family von Friesenburg.
It is true that the head of the family, Karl von Friesenburg, has broken his oaths of loyalty to duke Johann II, and even though duke is a ruler that does not deserve the loyalty of his subjects, this is a crime and most be punished.
But Duke Johann II took this matter one step further.
He uses this incident as an excuse for warmongering on the city of Gelre, a war that he only lacks the Emperors support before declaring.
And he ordered the whole von Friesenburg family to be punished.
It is correct that according to Bremer law, it is possible to punish a family for acts of treason by said familys head, but bear in mind that these laws have been written by Johann II himself, in close cooperation with his father-in-law.
What is even worse, duke Johann II was not consent to merely punish innocent women and children for the crimes of another man, he even ordered Karl von Friesenburgs oldest son, Joachim von Friesenburg, murdered. Sure, there is no evidence to support this, but who needs evidence when such fouls deeds speak for themself. God, who knows all, will surely punish Johann II for these crimes.
Your Holiness, I ask that the Holy Mother Church punishes duke Johann II as well. Is it not our task to carry out Gods commands and wishes?
Remember, it is only 60 years hence that Bremen was ruled by its archbishop, and I am sure that no archbishop would ever have commited such sins as those Johann II is commiting.
I await your response.
Horst Töllnich
By Gods will Archbishop of Bremen
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