French King's Court - SS6.2 Hotseat Council Thread

**Cultured Drizzt fan** · 07-12-2009, 03:09

Johns Face grows grim

so what you are asking if it is OK to attack the knights Templar? A group who has fought valiantly for many years to keep the holy land free for our pilgrims access?

Once again Venice has overstepped its bounds. If this flagrant view of attacking any bastion of Catholicism continues then England will have a very big problem with Venice. And I am sure the pope will share my view.

**phonicsmonkey** · 07-12-2009, 03:21

The big Magyar Jozsef stands and shrugs.

We Magyar care not whether this castle at Tortosa is held by one group of moneylenders or another.

It is true that our allies the Venetians overstepped the mark by their declared intentions towards the Pope, but they have since clarified their position to the satisfaction of us all, have they not?

Surely England has more pressing concerns than to worry about a castle so far from their own lands.

Let the Doge worry about his relations with the Pope, it is not for your or I to decide on his behalf.

**Chaotix** · 07-12-2009, 04:33

Originally Posted by Cultured Drizzt fan

Johns Face grows grim

so what you are asking if it is OK to attack the knights Templar? A group who has fought valiantly for many years to keep the holy land free for our pilgrims access?

Once again Venice has overstepped its bounds. If this flagrant view of attacking any bastion of Catholicism continues then England will have a very big problem with Venice. And I am sure the pope will share my view.

Let the English King be assured that Venice has no intentions against Christianity. Surely it is not a problem to be taking a castle which would otherwise soon be overrun by Saracens anyway? Rather, it is a good idea, as by being under control of a larger state, the castle will be better defended. The Knights Templar are no longer under any sort of strong leadership. Sooner or later, if left alone, they would be easily conquered. By placing the castle Tortosa under Venetian rule, it remains a bastion of Christianity, and the place will prosper as well. We are doing the region a favor by taking it under our wing, and we have the full assurance of the Fatimids that they will not interfere in that small place in the Levant.

**Cultured Drizzt fan** · 07-12-2009, 04:35

John thinks for a minute you have a good enough point..... Fine I have no more to say on the matter.

**Merlox** · 07-12-2009, 05:06

The Fatamid Diplomat would nod.

The merchant duke is right. With constant raids on islam trade. The Fatamid Empire, or even the Eastern Roman Empire would just invade the small castle and be done with it, and with that, the only Catholic region in the Levant area. The Venice though, replacing these unpredictible small group of knights. With trade, this only helps the bond grow between our two religions, with also profiting both.

Last but not least, it should bring many silks to Rome. Who knows, maybe spices will grow from that! This is one step closer of bonding our people together, and it is thanks to the Merchants of Venice!

The Fatamid would be smiling.

**Merlox** · 07-31-2009, 04:41

After many days of no real news. A messenger finally comes in, and it is for the Fatamids. The Fatamid Diplomat would grab it and announce it to all of the other diplomats.

It is now confirmed that the Fatamid Caliphate has captured the Holy city of Jerusalem from the Sultan of Jerusalem and his army, As the sultan now opens Jerusalem for pilgrimage to all of Europe that is not hostile toward islam. Though We are building a Memorial Stone for the many brave soldiers and the Crown prince, who died on that day.

Other than that, We have captured other areas, but none is worth reporting. That is all we have to report, Our most noble host.

The fatamid would sit back down.

**The Lemongate** · 08-17-2009, 00:34

A Frankish courrier enters the Palais' throne room through the large arched-doors. Pushing away through the crowd with his armed escort, he reaches the base of the throne. After kissing the Archbishop's ring and whispering something to his ear, he sounds a trumpet and reads aloud a decree bearing the capetian royal seal:

Oyé! Oyé! It has come to the attention du Grand Roi Philippe, Majesté Très Chrétienne et Preux Chevalier, that the Republic of Venice has declared war upon the Imperial Principalities of Italy. Following the recent marriages and alliance between the Imperial Roman family and the Frankish Crown, the Kingdom of the Franks now finds itself obliged to answer the call to arms and lend its support to the Imperial cause.

The King wishes to reassure Venice that it bears no ill will to the Republic and will only endeavour to maintain the status quo fighting only as honor and duty command.

Futhermore, the King of the Franks invites every nation that considers itself a friend of the Franks and the Empire to lend its aid to the Italian princes that were wrongfully slighted by Venice's actions.

May God bless our cause!

The courrier rolls back the royal decree, bows once to the empty throne, kisses the Archbishop's ring a second time and promptly leaves the room. Étienne de Reims, having listened with smug satisfaction to his King's decree, cannot help but crack a smile at Venice's apparent misfortune.

**Chaotix** · 08-17-2009, 00:47

The Duke of Ancona would grimace at the sight of the French King's declaration.

"Very well. If you believe it is us that have been wronged, then go on believing those lies. I will have you know that if you are going to war against Venice, then you are going to war with the protectors of the Pope himself; for the Most Serene Republic has signed an agreement of alliance with the Papal State.

Furthermore, although we may seen as the aggressors here, we have only struck because the German Emperor has sought to repeatedly ignore our warnings- he has held Florence, a city which we have claimed rightfully in this Council, just as you have claimed lands in Gaul as your own, under siege for the past three years or so. Although we warned we would have no choice to war if they breached our claims and took the city, they did so anyway; naturally, by the code of honor we were bound to back up our challenge with force.

If the French King feels he can insert himself into a dispute between two nations, then I personally will invite any nation who wishes to take Venice's rightful side in the conflict. That is all."

The Duke seats himself, angered.

**Cultured Drizzt fan** · 08-17-2009, 00:50

John looks down at some notes in his lap.

I had almost forgotten the declaration of an alliance between the Kingdom of England, and the Holy Roman empire. (if that still holds Asinus, we never official put it into a treaty. A diplomat is heading towards you with the offer of Trade rights and alliances.) We will aid our Allies as much as possible, However, we have neither the forces or the naval power to join the fight, as well as our certain restrictions. If The diplomats would like to discuss it in private I believe that England may be able to provide some funds to the war effort, on a friendly loan of course.

The Venetians foolishness knows no bounds. I proclaim full support for my friend the Germans.