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A long and hard war. One in which he could demonstrate his skill as general. Far away from the terrible plague that had hit Hispania. Battle after battle as victor. Each time he remembered Namur, a smile went across his entire face. Two overwhelming victories.
De Rochemaure, the French general, was like a brother to him, no, a soul relative. Both men had similar conceptions of the strategy of warfare. This encounter was perfect for the war, as the tight cooperation of the generals brought forth these two victories of Namur in particular. It is much easier to annihilate your foe when you know exactly what your ally does without having to speak to him. The enemy was surrounded, and forced to lay down his weapons.
The Dutch rebellion was like the icing on the cake. The last years couldn't have gone much better. Even if the Protestant league was on their way to victory - it will only leave a weakened empire if Austria isn't emperor. And that can only be good for the situation of the Hispanian-French alliance, may it last long.

With the return of peace, Montségur adressed the man he had taught in warfare over the last years, Lorenzo da Lusari.
'These wars were perfect examples of how to wage war. There will be bigger conflicts, but the principles stay the same. With all I have taught you, and all that you have seen, I am confident that you will make a fine general. Should Hispania be in need of a new man, I will recommend your person.'
 
My king.
I suggest a plan, where we will gradually upgrade 50% of our galley fleet, saving money by mothballing all but the trade fleet when not at war.

If the fleet is given enough money then we will attempt to upgrade 75% of the galley fleet.
 
Lorenzo da Lusari had followed the hispanian troops and his mentor Montségur in France. The allied french-iberian forces had crushed any resistance often led by his majesty's Ferran generals. Back at court Lusari often heard the courtiers suggesting that Hispania was fighting and winning all of France's wars, not always jockingly. Still, he learned much, more than he ever did during his early years as a mercenary. He could not think of an appropriate way to thank Montségur (( @alscon i'll let you decide if Montségur needs or wants anything from Lorenzo )). Now he was thirty, he had the occasion of commanding some minor units and had spent 14 years on the battlefield, it was time to try and climb the military ladder to the top. (( in simpler terms, when there's a military role for the taking my character will be interested, of course my character is only thirty so I expect there will be others in front of him in the line )).
 
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Name: Ferrante Henri San Lorenzo D'Este y Medici
Date of birth: 1566
Class: Noble
Religion: Reformed
Bio: Born into a higher noble class than any of his family in generations, Ferrante is the only son of Giovanni Ludovico D'Medici, Captain-General of Modena and Duke of Champagne, brother of Queen Caterina D'Medici of France. Spending most of his life in the court of France and in his family's ancestral homeland of Modena, Ferrante was exposed to Protestant ideas early on due to his mother's Crypto-Lutheran beliefs. Upon his father's death he was appointed Margrave of the French Low Countries before falling from the king's grace due to his reformed faith and Dutch sympathies. Upon the outbreak of the Holy Roman Empire's Religious League Wars, Ferrante fled from the French court where he was to be arrested for supporting Dutch rebels, to the lands of the Elector Palantine. His noble wife was killed by Alsatian troops during the war. Serving as general ((Shock specialist if he becomes s general :) )) in the wars in the side of the Protestants, Ferrante now returns home to inherit his mother's Italian lands.
(Traits: Brave, Diligent, Adminstrator, Proud, pious but not zealous, loyal))
 
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The retinue of Ferrante D'Este arrives at court. It consists of a few Swiss guardsmen in D'Este colors, a Ravensburg Reformed cleric dressed in black with a severe expression, a few Dutch artists and scholars who fled with Ferrante, and his family's Italian retainers.

Presenting His Lordship,
Prince Ferrante Henri San Lorenzo D'Este y Medici, Prince of Squillace and Cantazaro, Count of Calabria, Cupbearer of the Elector Palantine, and Knight of the True Reformed Faith. Royal Cousin to the Dauphin of France.

I have come not only to seek shelter in my mother's homeland but to reclaim and expand my birthright in Calabria. I seek no positions at court other than that of a loyal subject. I will be honored to advise the court on matters of France and the Empire, in which I have spent the majority of my life, and to illuminate his grace on the matter of the Reformed Church.

I seek a bride of noble and well known blood and am aware that my family has friends who fit that description. Though my reputation might be sullied by my faith, I urge the court to look past my history and consider my experience and merits.

I request the County of Lucania ((or the county next to Calabria, the name slips my mind)) and Recognition of the Reformed faith by the Crown so that the minority faiths and cultures of the realm may find representation amongst the nobility. Maybe my appointment and arrival in Hispania will calm those nonconformist nobles.

On top of all these large requests I value the following above all. I would like to see my Grandfather Cardinal Mòdena restored to the honor that is the Royal Order of Light. Then maybe my family can intern him in the family chapel in Valencia Cathedral.

Humbly I request these honors and may God's unalterable truth shine through your soul,

Prince Ferrante D'Este

((@Keinwyn Will you allow a marriage between Ferrante and Juana Caterina Sastre?))
 
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As tragic for the true faith as these German events are, it does have interesting implications. Should the Germans elect a godless heretic as their King, His Holiness would likely view the throne of the Caesars as vacant...

Von Habsburg said:
((@Keinwyn Will you allow a marriage between Ferrante and Juana Caterina Sastre?))
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((OOC I'd love to; IC, I doubt Marina would allow a union with an out and out heretic.))
 
Keinwyn said:
As tragic for the true faith as these German events are, it does have interesting implications. Should the Germans elect a godless heretic as their King, His Holiness would likely view the throne of the Caesars as vacant...



((OOC I'd love to; IC, I doubt Marina would allow a union with an out and out heretic.))
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((I Guess I will just have to prove to Marina that Ferrante is worth her daughter's hand :) ))
 
(( I'm actually going to take a break from the iAAR for a little while. The Iglesia y Maig family will be even more insular (sorry) for a while. ))
 
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((adressing Lorenzo da Lusari))
'If you wish to thank me appropriately, then...' Montségur paused for a moment. 'What do you think many others would have done in Namur? Opened fire, which would lead to a bloody battle. I think you have seen that respect of your opponent may lead you much further. Not only in Namur. You don't need to do much but follow what I taught you and serve Hispania well. Don't forget that and I will be glad to have formed a fine general for the army. There is not more than I need or want.'

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((to King Ferran))
Your Majesty,

Upon my return, I have noticed that Messina still has no lord. It would be wise to remedy to that as this makes administration of the county more difficult - and as Duke of Trinacria, I think that Sicily would profit from a central rule in Palermo. I therefore humbly request to be granted Messina, so that Sicily falls under an efficient government in Your name and the Duchy might finally come true to its name.

Your humble servitor,
General Louis Clément de Montségur, Duke of Trinacria

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((@Von Habsburg Good to see you back. Maybe your arrival will awake the sleeping inquisition again :rolleyes:? My family has some history in marriage into heretic houses (Saxony), so you might want to try your luck there. Better don't speak of the Dutch if you do.))
 
((Just to let everyone know, KF25 has accepted the position of pope and just took the in-game name of Marcellus II.))

Von Habsburg said:
The retinue of Ferrante D'Este arrives at court. It consists of a few Swiss guardsmen in D'Este colors, a Ravensburg Reformed cleric dressed in black with a severe expression, a few Dutch artists and scholars who fled with Ferrante, and his family's Italian retainers.

Presenting His Lordship,
Prince Ferrante Henri San Lorenzo D'Este y Medici, Prince of Squillace and Cantazaro, Count of Calabria, Cupbearer of the Elector Palantine, and Knight of the True Reformed Faith. Royal Cousin to the Dauphin of France.

I have come not only to seek shelter in my mother's homeland but to reclaim and expand my birthright in Calabria. I seek no positions at court other than that of a loyal subject. I will be honored to advise the court on matters of France and the Empire, in which I have spent the majority of my life, and to illuminate his grace on the matter of the Reformed Church.

I seek a bride of noble and well known blood and am aware that my family has friends who fit that description. Though my reputation might be sullied by my faith, I urge the court to look past my history and consider my experience and merits.

I request the County of Lucania ((or the county next to Calabria, the name slips my mind)) and Recognition of the Reformed faith by the Crown so that the minority faiths and cultures of the realm may find representation amongst the nobility. Maybe my appointment and arrival in Hispania will calm those nonconformist nobles.

On top of all these large requests I value the following above all. I would like to see my Grandfather Cardinal Mòdena restored to the honor that is the Royal Order of Light. Then maybe my family can intern him in the family chapel in Valencia Cathedral.

Humbly I request these honors and may God's unalterable truth shine through your soul,

Prince Ferrante D'Este
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I cannot in good conscience grant your requests. I will not give any land to a heretic, especially after recent events. Perhaps your claim to Calabria is legitimate by birth, but no other land will be granted. As for your desire to see heresy tolerated in this kingdom, I am willing to let the court deliberate on such matters, but for now it will be fully persecuted as any heresy should be. I'd advise you to leave Hispania for the time being before the Inquisition gets wind of your arrival and decides to lock you up, or worse, execute you. As for the matter of Cardinal Modena's placed in the Royal Order of Light, this court years ago ordered him struck from the Order and entering it, even a second time, is not a matter to be voted on. Perhaps if you do something of note for this kingdom, I shall reconsider.

- His Majesty, Ferran IV de Trastámara, King of Hispania and Protector of the Greeks & the Knights

((Welcome back. I admit, you put me in a difficult situation, since I can't exactly grant the requests of an open heretic when the Inquisition could just burn you at the stake the next day. :p We'll hold a vote on the tolerance of the Reformed faith though.))

alscon said:
((to King Ferran))
Your Majesty,

Upon my return, I have noticed that Messina still has no lord. It would be wise to remedy to that as this makes administration of the county more difficult - and as Duke of Trinacria, I think that Sicily would profit from a central rule in Palermo. I therefore humbly request to be granted Messina, so that Sicily falls under an efficient government in Your name and the Duchy might finally come true to its name.

Your humble servitor,
General Louis Clément de Montségur, Duke of Trinacria
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Your performance in France was indeed remarkable and warrants a reward for your service to the kingdom. You already hold titles to the rest of Sicily, so uniting the entire island under one lord seems wise for proper governance. You shall have the title to Messina then.

- His Majesty, Ferran IV de Trastámara, King of Hispania and Protector of the Greeks & the Knights
 
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His Majesty, Ferran IV de Trastámara, King of Hispania and Protector of the Greeks & the Knights, invites all members of court to the palace to discuss matters of faith and heresy that has plagued Europe so recently. The king wishes to deliberate on the fate of the Protestant and Reformed faiths and how the kingdom of Hispania should approach them and their followers, as well as nations with other state religions. All are welcome to debate their case before the king and fellow members of court. The king also promises to protect all heretics who attend this gathering from persecution from the Inquisition for its entire duration.


((Our next event, if you haven't figured out yet, will be related to the religious crises going on in Europe lately. I've felt like religion has mostly been pushed aside lately in Hispania, possibly because it hasn't managed to take hold in-game for us and the Inquisition crushes any attempts at heresy. It is about time we raise the stakes. We are all going to debate on how Hispania should treat these heresies. There will be a vote tied to this, mainly the recognition of Protestantism and Reformed by the Crown, but I will add an event in-game with consequences based on our decision during this event. Also, to make it more interesting, any IC written will influence the outcome of the event. So for example, if the court voted against recognition of the two heresies but the heretics or tolerant side wrote better IC, the people might be much angrier about the result than if the Catholic side had been more convincing. You are trying to persuade the king here, and also the Hispanian people are waiting for the result. If either a compromise is not reached or the heretics are not pleased with the result, there will be major consequences. On the other hand, a strong Catholic front may well crush any heretical thoughts within the people. The goal is to reach a decision on the matter of these faiths and hope the people will be happy with it. If they are not; well, you'll see. Now debate to your heart's content.

For the length of this event, it'll will be tied into our voting period. The vote for recognition of the two heresies will begin with the rest of the vote on Saturday, but the event itself will last all the way until Tuesday most likely, or whenever I decide the vote will end. I hope this whole thing isn't too confusing. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.))
 
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Character Creation
Name: Jose Valerino
Date of birth: November 21, 1567
Class: Noble
(Faction)
Religion: Catholic
Bio:
Jose was born into an upper class family, house Valerino. The first of 6 from Leonardo and Inocenta Valerino. He was raised to be a noble and proper boy, but he has always had a passion for hand to hand combat. He was raised strongly in the Catholic faith and is not afraid to insult Reformed people. He is aggresive, but rational and knows what is good for his House and the land he knows.
 
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xXNorwegianSniperXx said:
PLEASE DISREGARD LAST POST!!!
Character Creation
Name: Jose Valerino
Date of birth: November 21, 1567
Class: Noble
(Faction)
Religion: Catholic
Bio:
Jose was born into an upper class family, house Valerino. The first of 6 from Leonardo and Inocenta Valerino. He was raised to be a noble and proper boy, but he has always had a passion for hand to hand combat. He was raised strongly in the Catholic faith and is not afraid to insult Reformed people. He is aggresive, but rational and knows what is good for his House and the land he knows.
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((For future reference, there is an "Edit" button at the bottom of your posts to the right of your name and the time of the posting.))
 
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xXNorwegianSniperXx said:
PLEASE DISREGARD LAST POST!!!
Character Creation
Name: Jose Valerino
Date of birth: November 21, 1567
Class: Noble
(Faction)
Religion: Catholic
Bio:
Jose was born into an upper class family, house Valerino. The first of 6 from Leonardo and Inocenta Valerino. He was raised to be a noble and proper boy, but he has always had a passion for hand to hand combat. He was raised strongly in the Catholic faith and is not afraid to insult Reformed people. He is aggresive, but rational and knows what is good for his House and the land he knows.
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((Welcome. :) Building off what KF25 said, there's also a delete button at the bottom of the post, so feel free to delete the first one to remove the clutter. ;)))
 
xXNorwegianSniperXx said:
((Also, in order to get caught up, from where should I read up to?))
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((That's really up to you. All the updates are linked to in the table of contents. I'd recommend reading over at least the last 20-30 years.))
 
To the Court,

By the protection granted to me by the Royal Decree on the Restriction of the Inquisiton, I will remain in Hispania to participate in the Royal Synod on the faith. I will be arguing the case of the Reformed faith with the help of my chaplain Kristoffel of Ravensburg. I hope to show the people of Hispania that the holy Reformed church isn't a heretical weed like Lollardy, Fraticellism, and Hussitism. The Reformed church isn't even like that of the Lutherans or "True Protestants." If any members of the court wish to contact me I will be in Cantazaro preparing.

-Prince Ferrante D'Este y Medici of Calabria, Cousin of the Dauphin of France, etc...
 
To your most Royal Majesty -
I would like to hereby introduce myself as the Lord of House Valerino. I have taken control of the house upon the tragic loss of my father. On my first issue that I will have a say on, I highly suggest that the heretics from Germany, traitors of the true church, should be not regonized by the crown and highly condemned.
Your Servant, Juan Valerino
 
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