Post by Ladorak on Mar 25, 2009 10:25:16 GMT -5
Let it be known that on this date, March 25th, 1792, the new Emperor Francis has at last replied to ultimatum issued to his nation by Rosferia back in late January, exactly two months to the date now. Emperor Francis was allowed more time to consider this ultimatum after his father, the previous Emperor Leopold, had passed away on the day he was supposed to respond to the demands. Rosferia had felt threatened by Kostritz's rumored alliance with Gradvar, their traditional enemy, and had decided to present to Kostritz an ultimatum. Either stick with Rosferia as per the alliance of 1756, or declare in favor of Gradvar and break said alliance.
Emperor Francis, after getting his new government in order and reorganizing after his father's death, has taken the time to elicit a rather cold response to Rosferia's ambassadors. Telling them that he did not intend to be bullied by his neighbor, Emperor Francis made it plain that he was rejecting Rosferia's ultimatum, and even went so far as to state that a formal military alliance had recently been concluded by his now deceased father with the Kingdom of Gradvar back in February, and that he intends to adhere to his father's judgment.
The alliance between Gradvar and Kostritz, who normally can not tolerate each other, marks a significant reversal of alliances on the continent. Rosferia appears to be alone now with the loss of Kostritz, and there is word that the Legislative Assembly is now seriously considering declaring war on Kostritz for breaking diplomatically from Rosferia. News is expected to filter out into the general public, and we shall keep you informed of all goings on of the Assembly.
Stay tuned for a special poll and news bulletin that the Assembly will be releasing later today....
Emperor Francis, after getting his new government in order and reorganizing after his father's death, has taken the time to elicit a rather cold response to Rosferia's ambassadors. Telling them that he did not intend to be bullied by his neighbor, Emperor Francis made it plain that he was rejecting Rosferia's ultimatum, and even went so far as to state that a formal military alliance had recently been concluded by his now deceased father with the Kingdom of Gradvar back in February, and that he intends to adhere to his father's judgment.
The alliance between Gradvar and Kostritz, who normally can not tolerate each other, marks a significant reversal of alliances on the continent. Rosferia appears to be alone now with the loss of Kostritz, and there is word that the Legislative Assembly is now seriously considering declaring war on Kostritz for breaking diplomatically from Rosferia. News is expected to filter out into the general public, and we shall keep you informed of all goings on of the Assembly.
Stay tuned for a special poll and news bulletin that the Assembly will be releasing later today....
