Our Decree

[8:31 AM] Silver_Knight: “My Aramorean brothers: an army of free, brave Republicans, sent by the sovereign Congress of Volksreach, has come to free you, and it is already amongst you, after creating a thriving, just community in the wilderness and mountains of Aramore.”He takes a deeper breath, before continuing.

“We are the ones sent to destroy the oppression of the Nobility, to protect the common folk, and to establish a republican government in the liberated territories.” He points energetically in the direction of the City of Aramore, before retaking his speech. “The State resisting our arms is ruled by their decadent constitutions and magistrates, fully indulging in depravity and indolence! Our mission is only to break the chains of servitude, which still oppress some of our peoples, not claiming to create laws, or enforce acts of domination, which the right of war could authorize us to do.” He places a hand on his chest, his eyes burning with passion, but his tone becoming melancholic, his voice almost breaking.

“Touched by your misfortunes, we could not indifferently watch the afflictions inflicted to you by the barbaric Houses,” he grows more and more passionate, his hands hammering each of his points. “who have annihilated you with robbery, who have destroyed you with rapine, infringed the most indignant of treatments and offenses; in short, committed every crime, reducing the people of Aramore to the most horrific desolation.”

“It is so that justice demands vindication, and necessity forces us to take it.”Cicero triumphantly raises his fist to the sky. “May the monsters that infest Aramorean soil, and have covered it with blood disappear for good! May their punishment be equal to the magnitude of their treason, so that the stain of our ignominy is washed off, and to show the nations of the universe that the spirit of Freedom cannot be offended without punishment!”
[8:50 AM] Silver_Knight: “However...” Cicero trails off, this time taking a signed, sealed letter and showing it to the crowd. “In spite of our just resentments against the iniquitous Houses, our magnanimity still deigns itself to open, for the last time, a route to conciliation and friendship; we still invite them to live peacefully among us, if, hating their crimes and turning to good faith, they cooperate with us in the destruction of the intruding government of the Emperor, and the establishment of a Republic. Let it be known that all Knights and Noblemen who do not conspire against tyranny in favor of our just cause, using the most effective and active resources, will be considered enemies, and will be punished as traitors to the homeland, and therefore, will be promptly executed.”

He hands the letter off, before showing his open palms.

“On the other hand, a general and absolute pardon is issued to all those who pass into our army, with or without their weapons; to those who offer aid to the good citizens working hard to shake off the shackles of tyranny. War officers, Knights and Magistrates that proclaim the government of Volksreach and join our cause will keep their destinies and work positions; in one word, all Noblemen who perform service for the State will be reputed and treated as fellow brothers.”
[8:56 AM] Silver_Knight: “And you, common folk, who have been separated from the road of justice by error and perfidy, know that your brothers forgive you and seriously regret your misdeeds, intimately persuaded that you cannot be guilty, and that only the ignorance and blindness imposed on you by the authors of your crimes could cause you to perpetrate them. Do not fear the sword that comes to avenge you and cut the ignominious bindings which tie you to your executioners' fate. Rely on absolute immunity for your honor, life and properties; the mere title of common folk will be you warranty and safeguard. Our weapons have come to protect you, and will never be used against a single one of our brothers.

Aramorean Nobles, count on death, even if indifferent, if you do not actively work in favor of the independence of Voksreach. My Common Folk brethren, count on life, even if guilty."
[8:59 AM] Silver_Knight: “This...  Is Our Decree!”