Post by Ladorak on Jun 13, 2009 9:29:14 GMT -5
Even though it's mostly formality at this point because their troops are already inside Rosferia, the Kingdom of Gradvar has officially declared war on the Kingdom of Rosferia on June 13th, 1792. King Frederick II was being pressured to return to the front lines and continue his offensive into Rosferia by Kostritz. Kostritz claimed that not honoring his new military alliance with them could not be permitted, but even so all Frederick decided to do was make his announcement of war with Rosferia official. Kostritz and Gradvar, long standing enemies, have some disputes that still have not been worked out despite their new alliance.
The biggest thing in particular is this new War in Defense of the Constitution as it's being called. Last month Delorn launched a massive invasion of it's small neighbor the Kradowska Commonwealth, the reason for which has recently been revealed. Kradowska had drafted up a new constitution last year, reforming the nation and granting greater equality to it's citizens. The nobility was stripped of much of it's influence, and feeling resentful at this, asked Delorn for help in restoring things to the way they were before the new Constitution. Catherine the Mink of Delorn agreed to help them, and sent her forces into Kradowska, though one has to wonder if she's not interested in snatching up more territory from the weakened Commonwealth. The King of Kradowska and those in support of the Constitution have mobilized their army and stand poised to clash with the invading Delorn elements sometime this coming week.
Now here's where the point of contention between Kostritz and Gradvar comes in. Gradvar had an alliance of 2 years ago with Kradowska promising to defend them from any foreign interference, though now that Delorn has actually entered Kradowska, Frederick seems more interested in gobbling up some of Kradowska's territory for Gradvar. Kostritz is protesting this stance by Frederick and claims they should honor their alliance and protect what they see as a harmless neighbor. Emperor Francis's envoys are reminded Frederick that he promised to lead the front lines in the war against Rosferia as Kostritz was caught unprepared and not yet ready to fight.
Frederick however doesn't seem interested in returning to the offensive against Rosferia unless Kostritz promises to leave Gradvar alone if it decides to take some of Kradowska's territory. Frederick even offered to give Kostritz whatever territory that it conquers from Rosferia in return for having a free paw in Kradowska. The Kostritz emissaries said they would have to discuss this with Emperor Francis in greater detail before agreeing to anything, but want Gradvar to concentrate on Rosferia first and Kradowska second, much to the disagreement of King Frederick.
Back in Rosferia, news of the shaky relations between Gradvar and Kostritz is heartening to the nation, and the King has recently named Duross as Minister of War. Duross was formerly Minister of Foreign Affairs and probably the most ardent member of the King's Cabinet. It is hoped that this change will bring about action on all fronts now and hopefully prod the dilatory General Elmdor into renewing his offensive and either push into Mordenz as Duross wants or drive the Gradvar troops out of Rosferian lands. Either way Gradvar has now officially declared war on Rosferia so now these two nations are at war.
The biggest thing in particular is this new War in Defense of the Constitution as it's being called. Last month Delorn launched a massive invasion of it's small neighbor the Kradowska Commonwealth, the reason for which has recently been revealed. Kradowska had drafted up a new constitution last year, reforming the nation and granting greater equality to it's citizens. The nobility was stripped of much of it's influence, and feeling resentful at this, asked Delorn for help in restoring things to the way they were before the new Constitution. Catherine the Mink of Delorn agreed to help them, and sent her forces into Kradowska, though one has to wonder if she's not interested in snatching up more territory from the weakened Commonwealth. The King of Kradowska and those in support of the Constitution have mobilized their army and stand poised to clash with the invading Delorn elements sometime this coming week.
Now here's where the point of contention between Kostritz and Gradvar comes in. Gradvar had an alliance of 2 years ago with Kradowska promising to defend them from any foreign interference, though now that Delorn has actually entered Kradowska, Frederick seems more interested in gobbling up some of Kradowska's territory for Gradvar. Kostritz is protesting this stance by Frederick and claims they should honor their alliance and protect what they see as a harmless neighbor. Emperor Francis's envoys are reminded Frederick that he promised to lead the front lines in the war against Rosferia as Kostritz was caught unprepared and not yet ready to fight.
Frederick however doesn't seem interested in returning to the offensive against Rosferia unless Kostritz promises to leave Gradvar alone if it decides to take some of Kradowska's territory. Frederick even offered to give Kostritz whatever territory that it conquers from Rosferia in return for having a free paw in Kradowska. The Kostritz emissaries said they would have to discuss this with Emperor Francis in greater detail before agreeing to anything, but want Gradvar to concentrate on Rosferia first and Kradowska second, much to the disagreement of King Frederick.
Back in Rosferia, news of the shaky relations between Gradvar and Kostritz is heartening to the nation, and the King has recently named Duross as Minister of War. Duross was formerly Minister of Foreign Affairs and probably the most ardent member of the King's Cabinet. It is hoped that this change will bring about action on all fronts now and hopefully prod the dilatory General Elmdor into renewing his offensive and either push into Mordenz as Duross wants or drive the Gradvar troops out of Rosferian lands. Either way Gradvar has now officially declared war on Rosferia so now these two nations are at war.
