The Bishop's Visit
Sept 8, 2024 11:12:55 GMT
Post by Gentleman on Sept 8, 2024 11:12:55 GMT
The Visit of Bishop Raphael
Rumors spread of diocesan Bishop Raphael of Usanc’s visit to the Barony of House Rogland, where he delivered grim news to the gathered crowd—the death of King Cedric and the rise of his heir, Prince Eadric. With fiery conviction, the bishop declared his support and desire for a new holy war against the heathen Aserai, igniting fervor among the faithful.
Yet, murmurs in the crowd reminded many that both the late Vlandian King Cedric and the current Pope had opposed such a crusade. His Majesty the King had sought peace with the Aserai and the Pope feared the needless loss of Makerist lives, believing the bloodshed would only bring unnecessary suffering. Despite this, the bishop’s passionate plea for war had left the people torn between loyalty to their church head and the fiery zeal Raphael had stirred.
In a turn of convenience for the bishop, recent months had seen a surge in border incidents, with Aserai warbands launching raids against Vlandian outposts. These skirmishes, driven by the Aserai’s own desire to expel the Vlandian settlers from their lands, had only heightened tensions. Each raid further inflamed the anger of the Vlandian people, feeding the bishop’s narrative and making his call to arms seem ever more justified in the eyes of the restless populace.
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