A Throne of Thorns serbia.1 · dlc014
The scale of power shifts between the … and the ruling … families. Allegiances have been promised left and right without much thought. Who is the rightful ruler of …?
"Indubitably, my … our support is to you. As we were bound by your hallowed speech under the oak tree for revolution, we shall stand by you once again for the glory of Serbia." Bootlicker as he was, his confidence was effortless. The … wondered how he could manage it. His unreliable nature had been public information for some time, now - it seemed that he was the only person in the room who believed in his own credibility.
Mihailo's Succession serbia.2 · dlc014
Secondborn to a revolutionist, … has been crowned as the new prince of …. The masses think he has more in him than his elder brother.
"...and our struggle extends beyond worldly matters, as we hold in our hands the divine right to rule and not be ruled." The new prince glanced over to gauge reactions. "I will carry the torch of those before me until the burning light of my soul leaves this mortal shell." "Time and my right!"
Clerical Publicity serbian_throne.1 · dlc014
The … has offered us aid in our sacred cause to weaken …'s influence on people. Descendents of deserters shall not have a voice in ….
In a quiet valley of the village of Takovo, … and his fellow folk walked out of the congregation, as he declared a Serbian uprising against the Ottomans. The year was 1815. Those who named themselves "heroes" have already fled to find shelter under the wings of their foreign masters. One of them was Karađorđe, …'s father.
Slander Pamphlets serbian_throne.2 · dlc014
We have been given the opportunity to produce pamphlets to defame the ….
There is a fine line between propaganda and slander. And for sure, the former has the potential to be a politician's deadliest weapon. A pamphlet sample made by a renowned artist and calligrapher was presented to the Prince that morning. Holding the paper, he observed that under many mischievous 'facts' written on top, there was the patriarch of the … on all fours, chewing on thigh meat that was captioned as 'a Serbian Peasant' in the local tongue while being ridiculed and commanded by an Ottoman pasha.
Exposing Hypocrites serbian_throne.3 · dlc014
It emerges that …, leader of the … has been working secretly to persuade other politicians in favor of …'s vile campaign.
Banquets serve as important gatherings where various unspoken dynamics unfold. They often involve negotiations, displays of influence, slurping sounds of gluttonous megalomaniacs, and the ever-present competition to maintain prestige among peers. Navigating the complexities of individuals who present different facets of themselves is both a challenging and rewarding endeavor.
Renegade Hajduks serbian_throne.4 · dlc014
Irregular troops under the command of … have been harassing … and … neighborhoods.
"You know how they are, my …. They used to enjoy raiding Ottoman trade caravans and aristocrats, but all they have left now are peasants without anyone to protect them." the advisor shooed the messenger with a swift gesture before proceeding "Karađorđe was one of them during the years of rebellion, now his son is trying to keep his father's friends happy."
Urban Rebels serbian_throne.5 · dlc014
A band of rebels in … have been demanding us to abdicate the throne to …. They pose no critical threat, but how they're dealt with will send a message.
Empathy is an attribute all remarkable leaders must possess. Having rebelled against undesired oppression, the Prince knows very well the meaning of taking back what's actually yours. "Nothing short of a group of young, gullible rascals they are." he murmured while peeking out the window. "We were at least fighting for the future of our nation, not for a man."
Plea for Aid serbian_throne.6 · dlc014
Dire news of Magyarization in … has reached us recently. Certain Serbian villages await support from their brethren over the river. This is a valuable opportunity to bolster our stance against ….
The aidant untied a string that tightened all envelopes together, before opening the top-most one to read aloud. "To his Most Excellent Majesty, … of House …, … of all honorable Serbs. May it please your greatness, I am writing humbly on behalf of our unworthy, but loyal village to ask for a return of favor. As you might recall, yet not in actuality, but we were there during your revolutionary victory against the Ottomans with whatever we could send..."
Here to Stay serbian_throne.9 · dlc014
One by one, the lackeys of the … have betrayed them on their path to a terrible fate. All have seen the indisputable; … belongs to the …!
"Is this how you treat your saviors?" panic and desperation echoed throughout the hall "My father led this country to freedom while you were all hoarding riches. You will never understand what it means to carry the blood of a hero!" Loyal hounds were awaiting judgment. "Never!"
The Reckoning serbian_throne.10 · dlc014
Just as their father delivered them from the brink of destruction, the … has reigned supreme against the … tyranny. The throne of … now belongs to them.
"Comrades! Sacred mothers! We are now free from the grasp of nesting politicians who do nothing for the sake of our homeland..." exclaimed the new … of …. Recalling his father's heroic pursuit of freedom, the crowd kept on cheering, eager to heed the final judgment. "...and what say you for the fate of betrayers?" the Prince paused briefly, confident that whatever next came out of his mouth, they would comply without question.
No Reason to Fight serbian_throne.11 · dlc014
The protagonists of the infamous blood-feud between the houses of Obrenović and Karađorđević are no longer a threat to each other. Now is the time to move on as a united nation without petty quarrels.
"It is unwise to divide a realm for the sake of transient discords of families. That is why solidarity is the essence of progress as distractions have always been known to lead men astray from the straight path. Besides, infighting ordinarily causes suffering to those whose only responsibility is to pay taxes. Gentlemen, we have a nation to build!"
Campaign Planning serbian_throne.12 · dlc014
Preparations for a nationwide campaign have commenced to boost our popularity and tarnish the … in the eyes of the general public. We need to decide on the level of expenditure.
"...and the honorable … … is sending his gracious regards to all of his subjects. We will now begin to choose volunteers for the parade." Strapping young men, followed by overly hopeful town gals, eagerly set forward to gather at the established grounds. This was an unrepeatable opportunity to be noticed by royalty and perhaps get saved from carrying hay or riding mules to fields for a life.
…'s Accord serbian_throne.13 · dlc014
Our campaign organizers have brought up the idea of supporting an interest group to gain more loyalty.
One by one, representatives from certain circles entered the court to discuss their shortcomings. It was always the same ones, too. A peculiar circumstance the …'s advisors noticed during these meetings was the hectic competition among the groups. They quickly realized the potential to exploit this race for greater political power and were fully aware that this was a transaction, not a gift.
Campaigning in … serbian_throne.14 · dlc014
We have arrived at … to address the common folk's needs and paint them a brighter future. They eagerly await to heed our promises paid by the campaign funds.
The officers delivered carefully prepared and memorized speeches that ignited national pride in the hearts of listeners. Their goal was to engage the crowd before … …'s brief final address, concluding the event with a gift to the community to solidify his position in the hearts of the people and on the throne. Supporters of … will not be pleased with this.
Back to the Palace serbian_throne.15 · dlc014
After an exhausting campaign, the royal entourage have brought us back to the palace. We may proceed with our daily affairs.
The creaking of the wagon wheels turning on the stone road slightly muffled the cacophony of cheers from the people as their supreme … returned home. He allowed himself to close his eyes and daydream about sleeping in bed for a while. However, it quickly morphed into a nightmare, reminding him of the snakes beneath it working for ….
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