Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20170105222240/@comment-25418438-20170217064043

Emeric broke the seal on his letter and read its contents. The King half smiled, so we have a new Lariat, an heir to the throne of Shornhelm. Emeric began drafting his own letter with some haste.

To the citizens of the realm

''I Emeric Percival Auld have been recently made aware of the existence of a Lariat claimant to the throne of Shornhelm. Upon the verification of the lineage of this claimant I shall happily abdicate my position as King of Shornhelm and endorse King Gaban's alleged bastard as my successor. ''

''Despite the vicious rumors that persist against my character I have only ever had Shornhelm's best interests at heart and only assumed the throne due to the lack of a genuine heir. I am hearby announcing that until the matter of legitimancy is sorted out I shall also refer to myself as simply the Lord Steward of Shornhelm. I am also removing the order of conscription placed on the city in the aftermath of High Queen Abelle's departure.''

Forever a servant of Shornhelm

Lord Steward Emeric Auld.

Emeric placed his seal at the bottom of the letter and would get his servants to send out multiple copies to the Kings of High Rock. Now that I don't have to worry about ruling the city for much longer I can finally settle old debts and cover my tracks.

Emeric took out another quill and began to write several more orders.

By the orders of the Lord Steward:

During my inquiries into the death of King Gaban, I have discovered that the only person who could've assisted King Edgar in the act of regicide was Magister Birard of Shornhelm, therefore I hearby order his immediate execution with severe and extreme prejudice.

Signed Lord Emeric Auld.

The next letter Emeric styled himself as King and would backdate the order to give it more credence.

To the most honorable Sir Ragnar Howell

''It has come to my attention that Duke Dilborn Hawkford of Meir failed in his obligation to support his liege in the Battle of Shornhelm, as a result I have branded him a traitor and a rebel. Furthermore I grant you the lands and titles of Meir and order that you take possession of these lands with much haste.''

Shornhelm thanks you for your service as do I

King Emeric Auld

Emeric would have Sir Andros deliver this letter to Ragnar, as for the execution order, Emeric informed his Knight Captain to keep it discreet until the act was completed so as not to alert Birard.