Post by Dia on Aug 24, 2008 17:22:20 GMT -5
There is a coldness to the air as the sun rises over Kvinne this morning. It is not the usual Kvinne frost, but an ominous feeling in the air, and a morbid expression on the faces of Pherics around the island. Lady Lydia Blake, Empress, and former Queen of Krystinaw, has been slain.
The Juggernaught, a massive airship, and flagship of the Pheric Empire, could be seen flying throughout the night with the Queen's flag raised. A few members of the legion cried out at the sight, signifying the death of the former Queen, and some even abandoned their posts, ignoring orders to return.
Rumors have spread around rapidly as to the specifics of the Empress' death. Some say she was assassinated by someone who actually was after the emperor, others say it was an attack by the Witch King to hurt the empire, but most shocking of all, some have claimed that she was killed by the Emperor himself. The claim that the Emperor killed, or had killed his own wife is backed by the mysterious death of his former wife, Lady Loriana Blake, many years ago. While many consider these claims ridiculous at best, a strong enough faction has risen against the Emperor, lead by his and the late Empress' son, Daric Blake. The young heir to the throne has already begun seizing control of cities that will join his cause, and inciting revolts in other cities, including the capital of New Pherin, all in an attempt to dethrone his father and take the throne of the empire himself.
The Empire seems on the brink of civil war, and in order to retain the southern province of Kvinne, the Emperor has enlisted the aid of House Aegelweard, famed hunters of the undead, to aid in the defense of Kvinne from any attempts at sabatoge or terror that may come from the splintered faction in the north.
The Emporer himself has not yet addressed the people of the Empire.
The Juggernaught, a massive airship, and flagship of the Pheric Empire, could be seen flying throughout the night with the Queen's flag raised. A few members of the legion cried out at the sight, signifying the death of the former Queen, and some even abandoned their posts, ignoring orders to return.
Rumors have spread around rapidly as to the specifics of the Empress' death. Some say she was assassinated by someone who actually was after the emperor, others say it was an attack by the Witch King to hurt the empire, but most shocking of all, some have claimed that she was killed by the Emperor himself. The claim that the Emperor killed, or had killed his own wife is backed by the mysterious death of his former wife, Lady Loriana Blake, many years ago. While many consider these claims ridiculous at best, a strong enough faction has risen against the Emperor, lead by his and the late Empress' son, Daric Blake. The young heir to the throne has already begun seizing control of cities that will join his cause, and inciting revolts in other cities, including the capital of New Pherin, all in an attempt to dethrone his father and take the throne of the empire himself.
The Empire seems on the brink of civil war, and in order to retain the southern province of Kvinne, the Emperor has enlisted the aid of House Aegelweard, famed hunters of the undead, to aid in the defense of Kvinne from any attempts at sabatoge or terror that may come from the splintered faction in the north.
The Emporer himself has not yet addressed the people of the Empire.