Chapter 26 - The Empire

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"Without aristocracy

a nation is a rudderless sailing ship."

(Napoleon Bonaparte)

Like a bolt from the blue

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Like a bolt from the blue.

A storm impossible to stop.

Even before the news could leave the borders of Eirinn through scouts or foreign spies, an army of messengers on horseback crossed every road, every path like a swarm of locusts. One morning, with an almost shocking coordination, an announcement appeared on the official announcement boards of all the major cities of the Empire and other nearby nations.

 One morning, with an almost shocking coordination, an announcement appeared on the official announcement boards of all the major cities of the Empire and other nearby nations

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To anyone reading this message,

Inhabitants of Erthea.

I speak to you in the name of the people of the old province of Eirinn, of the Empire of Saedonia.

With Gaia's favor and the support of the local rulers, we defeated the imperial forces stationed in the Castle and took full control of the province.

All those who shared our ideals and supported our venture are at our side, and each of them is ready to play their part in the birth and development of our new nation.

For this reason, I officially announce the birth of the Free State of Ende, which from this day will act as an independent and sovereign nation in accordance with the will of its people.

All distinctions of race and social class have been abolished, and those who have committed crimes against our people and have fallen into our hands, or have surrendered themselves spontaneously, will soon be subjected to the judgment of the law before a regular trial.

With this proclamation, we intend to affirm the lack of any aggressive will towards our neighbors.

As a sign of goodwill, all contracts and commercial agreements previously in force between local industries and foreign entities, whether they refer to private citizens or national entities, will be immediately restored, except for those who will have to be renegotiated with the new government, and whose holders will be promptly informed within the next lunar month.

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