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Originally Posted by LordZen
Reading your initial address, I was more than pleased with the decision to bestow my legacy apon your shoulders. But, this abrupt turn in foreign policy demands a proper explanation, immediately. The Sagesuns have married into the Republic's ruling family, as early as First Lady Razeil Sagesun Archigos, this should have solidified relations between the two states for generations.
For what reason do you dare throw aside such arrangements made by your predassesors with so little time in office, and so little time to reflect on the possible consequences of this decision before actually making it?
~Elder Archist Zen Archigos, Former Dictator and founder of the Zormite Republic
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Edwin's own actions speak well enough for Dustari. In allowing a blacklisted member to join his ranks, he shows the disrespect he truly holds for Zormite. A blatant slap in the face will not be tolerated. Even the former queen holds such disgust for the new king that she has left the kingdom herself. Dustari was handed over to Edwin for safe keeping. I spoke with Edwin about what his plans for Dustari were prior to taking the Dictatorship. I spoke at lengths with him about what he planned militarily, as well as his ideas for the furthering of good relations between our two nations. He simply stated nothing. He places full trust of his own kingdom in his officers, and has no say as to how it is run. I for one cannot place my trust, or the kingdom's for that matter, in somone who cannot even make a descision for his own kingdom. He believes his general will do all the thinking and strategizing for him.
Well, after this converstion, I assumed leadership of Zormite. With a careful eye, I watched our neighbors to the west. That is when I saw the general of the Dustari armies himself leave the kingdom. Obviously he has meticulously planned out some sort of strategy, and from what I can figure, it is that Dustari is not the kingdom we once knew anymore. When I took leadership, I had full intention of maintaining good relations with our previous allies, but in light of the self-serving actions of its king, along with the outpour of those members who meant the most to the king, I find no other choice but to declare enemies of the Dustari.
I have given much thought to this decision as it was posed to me several months ago, and the consequences of breaking the alliance will only be minor compared to the consequences of being stabbed in the back by a power-hungry, yet lazy, king. I have given much thought to this decision as it was posed to me several months ago, and the consequences of breaking the alliance will only be minor compared to the consequences of being stabbed in the back by a power-hungry king who doesn't even run his own kingdom!
Even the actions of the past cannot bridge this gap I am afraid as the corruption has obviously reached the highest level in Dustari. It does sadden me that I am the one who must break tradition, and raise our blades in defense from the Dustari, as even Edwin himself is not above attacking our Mikogens. Such disrespect will not be tolerated.
~Dictator Graynt Alexander Archigos