- ARCHIVE - Ducal Court of Normandie

[Schlieffen]

*A man dressed in rather bland looking Clerical robes walks about the chamber with a dazed look on his face. He walks up to a guard, thinking him to be the Duke, before being pointed to the seat where the real ruler sits. With a look of embaressment, he walks up to the throne.*

Greatings Queen... or Dutchess... I'm not quite sure which... (I'm hardly suited to this position really.)
I am Father Jonathan from Cologne. I must say that this position is a bit high for myself, but the ArchBishop thought me worthy of the position apparently. I have come to tell you that your choice for ambassador is more than acceptable for his most holy ArchBishop in Cologne.

*The man turns away and starts walking out of the chamber, still blushing from embarressment.*

 

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A suspicious looking figure is travelling from Groningen by boat to Sneek..Later he jumps abord another ship with destination:

Caen...

A sailor in Sneek recognized the man as Teutonic envoy in Friesland,
count Dieter Fruehstuck von Bohlen zu Fussen und Jueterbog bei Neimschwarzschloss-Stein ...

 

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CALAIS

King John, First Consul, walks into the audiance hall in Calais.

"My goodness!...... By Jove!... Doesn't this hall look like the one at Mont St Michel!"

"I'm sure it's an omen of good fortune!"

Looking at the rested visitors and delegates he speaks.

"Ladies and gentlemen perhaps we can now proced with business?"

"Now to update ourselves on some issues."

"The regent Eric is defieing the Pope on the matter of Naples. If he doesn't recant, i fear for war."

"France still is hostile to the whole idea of the Commonwealth, yet we meen them no harm as it stands. However be prepared for potential attacks on member states. Perhaps King Charles will show less of the signs of his ancestors madness' and still become a freind and member rather than a self declared foe."

"Scotland continues in it's silence which troubles Eire and England."

"Castille, though not threatening us, will not recognise the Federation. They do however declare a "Non hostile intent""

"I believe things go well against the Infidel in Granada, and talks with Castille?"
He looks to Pere d'Aragon and Lord Paolo Vaasquez with the question written on his face.

"Burgundy and Genoa are openly hostile with Luxembourge getting "Itchy". Other HRE states also show symptoms of Hostility"

"The Pope and the Emperor hold judgement on our existance at the moment and seek more information of our intent."

"I have done as much as I can to further the Commonweaths cause in these feilds, even offering the Emperor a full seat on the council with full voting rights, so we can hear his voice among us. Are there any ideas that I might send to him that any of my councilors can think of?"

"We should all go forth with peacefull intent and entice others to join our worthy cause in the name of our lord Jesus Christ. I propose that we think of a date and venue for the Jousting "World Championship" this year and invite allcomers to contend for the supreme title."

"This may serve to show the world that Chivalry is fundemental and strong in our realms and give opertunity for intercourse,"

"What say you?"

 

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Count Schwach von Krankenheit is back at the Normandy court

*cough, cough* Your Grace, I hope th.. *cough*, that I am not *cough,cough*..being objec..no? objectivisist..err? objective of your .. *cough, cough* I mean not the object of someones lust? no?...I mean the Gross Herzog would like to send his..*cough,cough*..apologies..? apostologies...no? *cough,cough* We in the Grand Duchy of Livonia would like to invite You and the English King to our court in *cough,cough*..Riga for important talks about the situation in Western..*cough* ..Europe..*cough*
We certainly wouldn´t want You to be..*cough* an object of an other powers desires *cough,cough*

 

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In steps the Livonian envoy from Friesland,
count Dieter Fruehstuck von Bohlen zu Fussen und Jueterbog bei Neimschwarzschloss-Stein ...

Your Grace, fortunately I was not far away when I heard about the accident..Is he dead?

 

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The mourning Livonian, Dieter Fruehstuck, bows besides the apparently dead von Krankheit

Look!!! He coughed!! He is not dead!!

 

[Ebusitanus]

Count Pere de Portmany with clear Aragonese robes and banner arrives at Court.

He bows deeply in front of the Dutchess Giovanna and hands over a letter.

 

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Your Grace,
It seems that the honorable Count Schwach von Krankenheit has made his last cough..

Will You except me, count Dieter Fruehstuck von Bohlen zu Fussen und Jueterbog bei Neimschwarzschloss-Stein as the new envoy from the Grand Duke of Livonia..

 

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You didn´t catch my name..?
Well, for my associates and friends, Dieter Fruehstuck will be just fine..

 

[MacRobert]

A letter arives for the Norman ruler.

 

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The decree has a note attached

Dear queen. Here is your copy of what I send out.

Official declaration to all Western European Nations.

In response to a request from Juan II King of Castille y Leon, the First consul of the Federation of the Commonwealth of Nations cordially invites all relevant interested parties to talks in Calais, to discuss.-

'The continued Peace on the Iberian Peninsula, and the west European continent'

A total state of immunity from threat of any hostilities to body, or state, will be called for, and expected.

Any abstention from attendance should be explained. It would look, that continued peace is not the goal of any not present.
Talks are to comence in two months time, allowing all to have time to travel and sort out any pressing matters of state.(Sat)

By his own hand at Calais

Good King John. Duke of Normandy, Prince of Brittany and Aquitaine. First Consul of the Federation of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Holder of the holy order of the Nazerene.

 

[Hamilcar]

A letter arrives from the Regent of Scotland

To the Duchess of Normandy, The Lady Giovanna of the House of Anjou.

I am forced to write to You because of Your influence and importance on matters British. I thus propose that we each dispatch ambassadors to Calais and Edinburgh respectively.

Let me tell You that I am quite distraught by Your recent behaviour. Your rightful fury and tenacity at your brother has surprised even some of by etseemed friends from the Highlands and they think well of You. But to be frank, Your voice is louder than anyone's and moderation is a virtue. I shall however listen impartially to any envoy that You choose to send to Scotland.

I hope that we shall come to an understanding or even a kind of friendship - I would hate to have You as an enemy.

I pray for your health,

Robert of the House of Stuart
First Duke of Albany, Earl of Fife and Monteith, Regent of His Majesty the King and Governor of Scotland.

 

[Hamilcar]

A Scottish dimplomat arrives in Caen

Dressed in his Clan's tartan, a young man asks for an audience with the Duchess. He bows and kisses the Duchesse's hand.

Your Highness,

The name's Peter MacDouglas, eldest son of the Earl of Lochalsh. I've been charged by my King's Regent to serve as Scotland's man in the Norman lands.

I can speak for Regent and Parliament of Scotland. Should You, at any time, desire to know about Scotland and her stance, do not hesitate to call upon me.

The Regent also sent some words for you, my Lady. He says that he is sorry that You have misunderstood the Regent's words. He did not mean to question your actions - men have started feuds over trifles in Scotland - but he is a little bothered by your sudden rise to power. The King of England must favour You greatly and Normandy is arguably a greater realm than Naples. And the Regent is always suspicious of those successful. A natural trait for any good ruler, I think You'd agree...

Well, that is all for the time being. With your leave, my Lady...

MacDouglas bows once more and then leaves the Duchesses chamber.

 

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A messenger arrives to Normandie

"Dear Sister

You sure have a brutal attitude when it comes to conquer things, which is currently very inapropriate at the moment. Proceeding with this might end up in a full scale war between many nations. This could lead to one of our nations complete annihilation. We would not like to see this happen now would we? Therefore, remove your claims to become Naples overlord and reside in Normandie instead

Erick I Angevin - King of Naples"

 

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A letter arrives from Ragusa

"Great Queen,
We, the duke of Ragusa, have heard rumors of your wealth and power. But even one so great most have trouble keeping the hungry fed in such dire times as these. My people have had a good catch this year. As a result, we have decided to send you a large amount of smoked fish, for distribution among your hungary. We have also done this for your most esteemed brother in Naples. We shall not take sides in a conflict which is purely Napolitan, but we shall help the peasants in whatever way we can. Also attached to this letter are a series of fine silk dresses from the far off land of Nippon. We hope that they please you.

Signed, his royal majesty, duke of Ragusa,
Stefan Crnojevic

 

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A letter arrives.
Honoured Queen Giovanna.
I, Prince Johann II of Bremen, have a proposal for you. To long have our merchants competed against each other, while the allready full coffers of nations such as Denmark, England and France are being filled because of Bremen merchants underbidding Normandic merchants, or Normandic merchants underbidding Bremen merchants.
I think the time has come to correct this, and make sure that the wealth flowing on the North Sea and in the Baltic ends in the hands of hardworking and honest merchants.
Thus I invite you to discuss the formation of the Hansa Trade Union at my court in Bremen.
Invitations have also been sent to Gelre, Prussia and Holstein, and will be sent to Pommeria and Mecklenburg as soon as they open for negotiations (OOC: stops being NPC).
By his own hand
Johann II
Prince of Bremen.

 

[Warspite]

LETTER FROM THE REPUBLIC OF VENICE


Dear Duchess Giovanna II

My dear friends of the Catholic faith, upholders of justice and true partner of righteous mercantalism. I am sorrowful that painful family splits have caused tension in the exalted regions of Naples. You must understand that I am but a man of the people and the Republic. I do not have knowledge as you do of royal issues that can Grace or Plague a nation.

Thus, I must confess that I have every desire to remain neutral in the affairs of Naples. I cannot be asked for more than my just wisdom in the matters. You have my promise of peace and diplomatic cooperation so long as it remains out of the royal family realm of issues.

You have as a group of nations, accomplished great things with your Alliance. I salute your efforts for a partnership in peace and prosperity. It is the desire of Venice, to also forge a defensive League in Italia that will work well with all nations for the freedom of all men, to trade and explore ideas together.

I wish to send an Ambassador to England or Aragon, who will serve as my personal representative of Venetian Interests in your Holy Body of nations. Until that time he arrives, I pray fervently for a resolution to the tensions within family and among nations.

Signed, Francesco Foscari : The Republic of Venice

 

[Wulfram]

"Your Majesty, Queen Giovanna of Normandy

I would be honored to have your sister, Janues Angevin, as my Empress. I will await her arrival in the holy city of constantinople most anxiously.

Signed,

 

[Warspite]

(Sandrine has just addressed Doge Foscari in his court) (Doge Foscari ignores the Hungarian ambassador he was just having an argument with and talks to her)

Ah, fair lady Sandrine of Normandi it is truly a pleasure that you arrive here. However I am affraid you have mistaken the fair harbor of Venice for that of Genoa. (smiles)

I trust you will stay awhile and perhaps share a drink with me before you hasten on your way. As my guest I will see to it that you have a proper escort on your way to Genoa as well.

If this be the product of Normandi, such a lady of distinct beauty (kisses the lady on the hand) I wish to open greater relations with your Kingdom in the near future.

Good Day Lady Sandrine, my men will see to your housing until you are ready to leave for Genoa.

 

[Warspite]

Venice it is Lady Sandrine, and welcome to the Republic of St Mark.

I beg your pardon, however there are matters I must attend to concerning (looks over at the hungarian ambassador) a certain rogue King. I will talk to you very soon I hope.

(Doge Foscari leaves her and the hungarian ambassador scurries to follow)