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Paul von Russdorf
The door opens and in comes the Livonian delegat, Paul von Russdorf
Gentle men of the diet, honored Guests, most August Emperor...
I have been called back to Riga for consultations..Now..I`m back..
The threats to peace, both in the west and the east have put constant pressure on us all..especially we, that live in a state which borders to Novgorod, currently under mongol occupation..
I would like to try to explain the actions of my Head of State...if I am allowed..and also straighten out a few unfortunate misunderstandings and questionmarks regarding our foreign policy and place in the Empire..
First, I would like to say this.
War is the last thing we want, both within the Empire, but also between catholic christians ouside the empire..
A clerk whispers something in Pauls ear..
If you excuse me for a moment..I will return in a few minutes..
Paul follows the clerk outside...
The door opens and in comes the Livonian delegat, Paul von Russdorf
Gentle men of the diet, honored Guests, most August Emperor...
I have been called back to Riga for consultations..Now..I`m back..
The threats to peace, both in the west and the east have put constant pressure on us all..especially we, that live in a state which borders to Novgorod, currently under mongol occupation..
I would like to try to explain the actions of my Head of State...if I am allowed..and also straighten out a few unfortunate misunderstandings and questionmarks regarding our foreign policy and place in the Empire..
First, I would like to say this.
War is the last thing we want, both within the Empire, but also between catholic christians ouside the empire..
A clerk whispers something in Pauls ear..
If you excuse me for a moment..I will return in a few minutes..
Paul follows the clerk outside...
Herr Ullrich Dyck rises.
"Honoured Emperor, honoured Steward, noble delegates.
I have yet to hear sufficient reason for declaring war upon Livonia. If the Empire is looking for a way to show the price of defiance, why not show an example of those states, that, while being members of the Empire and having a delegate in this Diet, have openly declared for all to hear, that they will fight the armies of the Emperor should war come.
I am offcourse speaking about Gelre, and before the Gelren delegate responds in anger, which I am sure he will do, I challenge him to deny that I speak the truth when I say, that Gelre has promised to fight against the armies of the Emperor, should he declare war on Livonia.
So, good Hendrik van Egmond, have you or have you not said, that the armies of Gelre will oppose the armies of the Emperor should he declare war upon Livonia?
Bremen does not feel that such a war is necessary, we do not feel theathened by Livonia, and that Kristiern Wasa has started calling himself King of all Germans is viewed more as a, admitted not very funny, joke, than a reason for declaring a war.
However, I once again says; we do not approve of this war, but should the Emperor deem it necessary, we will aid in any way possible."
"Honoured Emperor, honoured Steward, noble delegates.
I have yet to hear sufficient reason for declaring war upon Livonia. If the Empire is looking for a way to show the price of defiance, why not show an example of those states, that, while being members of the Empire and having a delegate in this Diet, have openly declared for all to hear, that they will fight the armies of the Emperor should war come.
I am offcourse speaking about Gelre, and before the Gelren delegate responds in anger, which I am sure he will do, I challenge him to deny that I speak the truth when I say, that Gelre has promised to fight against the armies of the Emperor, should he declare war on Livonia.
So, good Hendrik van Egmond, have you or have you not said, that the armies of Gelre will oppose the armies of the Emperor should he declare war upon Livonia?
Bremen does not feel that such a war is necessary, we do not feel theathened by Livonia, and that Kristiern Wasa has started calling himself King of all Germans is viewed more as a, admitted not very funny, joke, than a reason for declaring a war.
However, I once again says; we do not approve of this war, but should the Emperor deem it necessary, we will aid in any way possible."
My lords,
Milan feels an outrage, which I'm sure many ambassadors of this noble court feels.
Since when did Kristiern Wasa have the right to call himself 'King of Germans' when he commands so few Germans citizens? Did all the German princes and dukes suddenly gave their allegiance to Livonia overnight?
Why do we permit such insult on the Emperor's prestige?
Milan proposes that Livonia to be censured and forbidden to enter this Diet.
As for troubles between Genoa and Venice, Milan has not enough information, therefore cannot make a hasty decision. However, Genoa has Milan's support as a strong supporter of Empire, but wishes a peaceful resolution between both honourable nations.
Milan feels an outrage, which I'm sure many ambassadors of this noble court feels.
Since when did Kristiern Wasa have the right to call himself 'King of Germans' when he commands so few Germans citizens? Did all the German princes and dukes suddenly gave their allegiance to Livonia overnight?
Why do we permit such insult on the Emperor's prestige?
Milan proposes that Livonia to be censured and forbidden to enter this Diet.
As for troubles between Genoa and Venice, Milan has not enough information, therefore cannot make a hasty decision. However, Genoa has Milan's support as a strong supporter of Empire, but wishes a peaceful resolution between both honourable nations.
Paul von Russdorf
Paul von Russdorf enters and adress the Milanese gentleman
Indeed,...that is our wiew...preserve peace within the christianity...and among Imperial nations...that is our goal...and nothing else...If the gentleman from Milan can pinpoint the accusations against my Head of State I would be glad..is it the title?..It is of no importance...as long as we have an emperor..but where is the emperor?...I don´t see him..do you?..
Maybe it´s because he isn´t here?...Maybe it´s because he is the prisoner of the Doge of Genoa?..
Paul von Russdorf enters and adress the Milanese gentleman
Indeed,...that is our wiew...preserve peace within the christianity...and among Imperial nations...that is our goal...and nothing else...If the gentleman from Milan can pinpoint the accusations against my Head of State I would be glad..is it the title?..It is of no importance...as long as we have an emperor..but where is the emperor?...I don´t see him..do you?..
Maybe it´s because he isn´t here?...Maybe it´s because he is the prisoner of the Doge of Genoa?..
Kapitän David von Loen stands.
Herr von Russdorf, the Emperor is mearly out of the room for a moment. He spoke just a few seconds before you entered as a matter of fact.
He now turns to the Imperial Steward.
Sir, I have been told to inform you that half of our economy has been offered to Luxembourg (although they have yet to accept) as their military is much more suited to fight due to recent unrest in Cologne due to the Archbishop's current condition, but that we are prepared to use our single, poorly prepared regiment to defend the Empire should it be requested. Holy Cologne will defend the Empire to every Koelner's last breath if we must.
Herr von Russdorf, the Emperor is mearly out of the room for a moment. He spoke just a few seconds before you entered as a matter of fact.
He now turns to the Imperial Steward.
Sir, I have been told to inform you that half of our economy has been offered to Luxembourg (although they have yet to accept) as their military is much more suited to fight due to recent unrest in Cologne due to the Archbishop's current condition, but that we are prepared to use our single, poorly prepared regiment to defend the Empire should it be requested. Holy Cologne will defend the Empire to every Koelner's last breath if we must.
Paul von Russdorf
Kapitän von Loen...may I see you in private for a moment?
The Kapitän nods and the two gentlemen leave the room....
Kapitän von Loen...may I see you in private for a moment?
The Kapitän nods and the two gentlemen leave the room....
The man from Hungary steps forward. "I dont see any Emperor here!"
Fact is, the empire sucks because they are fighting against my King. so I pledge my full support to Livonia in the war. After I am done crushing the Imperial armies I am going to go annex luxemburg
oh her little dog Genoa too
Fact is, the empire sucks because they are fighting against my King. so I pledge my full support to Livonia in the war. After I am done crushing the Imperial armies I am going to go annex luxemburg
oh her little dog Genoa too
One of the knights (the one who is accually the right hand of Josef Zakrzycki) from Pommern spoke with one of the minor diplomats from Livonia's diplomatic mission.
After a while, which did not escape those who were interested, they finished their conversation. The knight was rather puzzled and went to his master immiedetaly. The Livonian's face did not show either satisfaction nor disappointment.
After a while, which did not escape those who were interested, they finished their conversation. The knight was rather puzzled and went to his master immiedetaly. The Livonian's face did not show either satisfaction nor disappointment.
The Georgian Ambassador arrives
The Georgian Ambassador Arsen Eschavashvile is on his first trip into the Empire. He is an old man who wears the traditional black cassock of Georgia with 6 knives three over each breast. His frame is hunched and the strenght of his youth seems to have passed.
"My fellow Lords. I know that I am not a member of your Empire, nor am I a German. I beg you to please here me out. He pauses and catches his breath. My Lord and leigh Vartan Bagrationi...The Most Holy Mepe in Georgia wishes to assist in putting to rest any accusations or ideas of Livonias tyranny.
Please be assured that Livonia is a most noble German state who is presently assisting us in close coordination to spread the Holy Roman Catholic Faith. The Mepe views the noble Grand Duke as close to him as a brother.
Genoa sees the destruction of Georgia ny the Turks and the expanison of Cyprus in its interest. So Genoa has created a web of lies against my nobel ally Livonia in order that Livonia is hobbled with internal conflicts and can no longer assit its dream friend and ally..Georgia.
I know that these places and events seem far from the German heart land..but I assure you everything I speak, as what Venice speaks is the truth.
On the matter of the Emperor...I too have heard these rumors..and several of our spies have indicated that his abduction appears more than true.
The Georgian Ambassador Arsen Eschavashvile is on his first trip into the Empire. He is an old man who wears the traditional black cassock of Georgia with 6 knives three over each breast. His frame is hunched and the strenght of his youth seems to have passed.
"My fellow Lords. I know that I am not a member of your Empire, nor am I a German. I beg you to please here me out. He pauses and catches his breath. My Lord and leigh Vartan Bagrationi...The Most Holy Mepe in Georgia wishes to assist in putting to rest any accusations or ideas of Livonias tyranny.
Please be assured that Livonia is a most noble German state who is presently assisting us in close coordination to spread the Holy Roman Catholic Faith. The Mepe views the noble Grand Duke as close to him as a brother.
Genoa sees the destruction of Georgia ny the Turks and the expanison of Cyprus in its interest. So Genoa has created a web of lies against my nobel ally Livonia in order that Livonia is hobbled with internal conflicts and can no longer assit its dream friend and ally..Georgia.
I know that these places and events seem far from the German heart land..but I assure you everything I speak, as what Venice speaks is the truth.
On the matter of the Emperor...I too have heard these rumors..and several of our spies have indicated that his abduction appears more than true.
Now that we have determined that is actually Genoa who is the traitor to the empire. I call for a crusade against Genoa and finally put an end to their imperialistic ambitions.
I have also heard a rumor that Genoa will work with Luxemburg and also annex Hungary. Who will be next in their scheme of lies and expansion??
Genoa has directly called for a war against Livonia, he said it himself. Now let me turn the tables. I call for a war against Genoa because they are the real enemy who plot and make it look like they are doing good but actually have a grand plan to take over all of europe.
I have also heard a rumor that Genoa will work with Luxemburg and also annex Hungary. Who will be next in their scheme of lies and expansion??
Genoa has directly called for a war against Livonia, he said it himself. Now let me turn the tables. I call for a war against Genoa because they are the real enemy who plot and make it look like they are doing good but actually have a grand plan to take over all of europe.
The Steward rises angrily, looking toward the Hungarian.
"Guards, remove him at once! His lord is a traitor and an oath-breaker. He has no right to speak before this Diet and he would do well to learn that his cause is lost here. His lord has no honor and no man can trust his word.
"If he appears in this chamber again, without the express permission of the Emperor or myself, he shall be arrested."
"Guards, remove him at once! His lord is a traitor and an oath-breaker. He has no right to speak before this Diet and he would do well to learn that his cause is lost here. His lord has no honor and no man can trust his word.
"If he appears in this chamber again, without the express permission of the Emperor or myself, he shall be arrested."
Von Loen mearly rolls his eyes at the whole specticle.
"If this is what our enemies are like..." he thinks to himself.
"If this is what our enemies are like..." he thinks to himself.
let me go you imperialistic dogs.........(struggles)....... You see LIvonia, this is how they treat me for standing my ground and they call me a traitor and oath breaker for my simple observations of fact and our desire to run our own country.
Now you livonia try to do the same to run your own country and they led by the evil Genoa call for war. they are coming after you next Livonia. they will pick us off one by one.........struggles.....
They will get you next, hurry and join me in war. The time is now to stand up to the Genoan Emperor......smack ouch...... knocked out...........
Now you livonia try to do the same to run your own country and they led by the evil Genoa call for war. they are coming after you next Livonia. they will pick us off one by one.........struggles.....
They will get you next, hurry and join me in war. The time is now to stand up to the Genoan Emperor......smack
ouch...... knocked out...........
Kapitän David von Loen, the one to knock the Hungarian out with a large book he was carrying, stands, still panting a bit from the specticle.
Römischer Kaiser, perhaps we should take care of Hungary before Livonia. Their crimes seem minor and reperable compared to what just happened, never mind the broken vassalization. Perhaps Livonia could regain their respect if they changed their title and proved their worth to the Empire by eliminating Hungary and giving it back to their rightful lords, Luxembourg.
Glaring at the man who is being dragged off by the guards, the Kapitän sits down.
Römischer Kaiser, perhaps we should take care of Hungary before Livonia. Their crimes seem minor and reperable compared to what just happened, never mind the broken vassalization. Perhaps Livonia could regain their respect if they changed their title and proved their worth to the Empire by eliminating Hungary and giving it back to their rightful lords, Luxembourg.
Glaring at the man who is being dragged off by the guards, the Kapitän sits down.
Lauren had watched the entire scene with disgust, and now stands to adress the diet.
"Noble delegates!
This latest intrigue by the heathens in hungary clearly shows that they are not able to nor do they deserve to be independent. Therefore I ask all of you to march upon hungary with your armies and crush the traitors, to make the empire strong, and united."
He turns to the delegate from cologne.
"Duchess Elisabeth gladly accepts your loan and thanks you for it. Be assure that it will be wisely used and repayed as soon as Hungary is subdued."
"Noble delegates!
This latest intrigue by the heathens in hungary clearly shows that they are not able to nor do they deserve to be independent. Therefore I ask all of you to march upon hungary with your armies and crush the traitors, to make the empire strong, and united."
He turns to the delegate from cologne.
"Duchess Elisabeth gladly accepts your loan and thanks you for it. Be assure that it will be wisely used and repayed as soon as Hungary is subdued."
Hendrik van egmond speaks:
I have said that I don´t want a war. But if it cames to a war Gelre will not help Livonias enemies. Gelre will remain neutral if it´s possible as I said before. But If Gelre are neutral I fear that some of this war loving nations should declare war against Gelre and then Gelre and NWGA should defend themselves to Victory or to the bitter end.
I have said that I don´t want a war. But if it cames to a war Gelre will not help Livonias enemies. Gelre will remain neutral if it´s possible as I said before. But If Gelre are neutral I fear that some of this war loving nations should declare war against Gelre and then Gelre and NWGA should defend themselves to Victory or to the bitter end.
Herr van Egmond, if Livonia's enemies included the Emperor and he called for the Duke, a noble of his relm, to assist him, would Glere still declare neutrality and defy the Emperor's words? If this is the case, I suggest you tell the Duke to leave the Empire quickly.
Paul von Russdorf
Meine Herren,
I would like to take the opportunity to kill a false rumour
Meine Herren,
I would like to take the opportunity to kill a false rumour
My Grand Duke, Kristiern Wasa, is of course loyal to the emperor, Albert of Habsburg.
There has never been a question about that. All rumours that says otherwise are simply lies.
There has never been a question about that. All rumours that says otherwise are simply lies.
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