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High King Aodh the Bachelor
Topic Started: Feb 19 2011, 12:50 AM (247 Views)
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Siadhal entered Royal bedchambers, seeing Aodh passed out naked with a bottle of Bushmills in one hand and a naked girl in the other.

"Ahem." Siadhal cleared his throat. "AHEM." He did it another time louder, with still no response from the pair. "AODH!"

The High King and his comely companion jostled against each other from the abrupt awakening. Aodh, however, was still unaware that Siadhal was the one making the noise and instead focused his attention on the girl. The girl on the other hand was quite aware of the situation, and wrestling out of Aodh's embrace she quickly dressed in what she could and ran from the room. Only then did Aodh realize the cause of this, looking up at Siadhal with an annoyed look.

"Ah, now look what you went and did. She was all buttered up for anothe..."

"Shut up."

Aodh had a shocked look on his face. "You can't speak to me like that! I'm the High King of..."

"Of what?"

"ÉIRE!"

"You'll only be the High King for so long if you keep acting as you do. Before long, the people will notice your antics, and with what you've been letting the parliament get away with..."

"I'm working on that! I'm just waiting for the right opportunity."

"I'm sure you are. But we helped you because we thought we would have a stable leader in you. You have legitimacy to the throne, you have the love of the people, but this will only last if you can guarantee it will last!"

Aodh got a confused look. "Are you forcing me to marry?"

"Not forcing you... just suggesting you find someone soon and someone suitable. Get the word out to Europe, sir, or I will."

Aodh slipped on some clothes and grabbed his riding crop, pointing at Siadhal, "I will do as you say, but you need to learn to treat me as the High King, not some... some..."

"Some what?"

"Equal!"

Siadhal lowered his head and put his palm to his face. "I was hoping it wouldn't go to your head... You are equal to any of us. Any citizen, any knight, any lord... we are all equal. Ireland worked on similar principles up till the English took it from us. I know you know I am speaking in the right, else you would not have continued your father's fight."

"Don't you speak of him!"

"Ronan didn't always do what was right, but he did what was necessary for Ireland. He knew that the good of all the people mattered more than just the nobility. You know he was right, and you know I'm right."

Aodh fell silent. He finished dressing, and he left the room.

"God speed, Aodh."

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Official Statement from the High King of Ireland

To the Nobility of Europe and the allies of the Empire,

In order to ensure the perpetuation of Ireland's prosperity, I must marry a lady of the nobility whom I can find agreeable and whom will find me agreeable. I am only 27 years of age, so preferably I would wish someone also within the twenties, though I will consider those of other ages. A grasp of Irish history and customs is preferred but not required. She need not be a political woman, though I will not turn away one well versed in that science. Overall, I need someone who can be a loving wife and a loving mother to our future children, and someone whom can respect the individual Irish citizen, for as they are my equals, so will they be to my wife.

-Ard-Rí na hÉireann Aodh Ó Néill
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--Confidential letter from the ambassador in Dublin--

Dear Brother.
I know that you are looking for a wife.
New blood is important, especially when you sit on a throne.
For some time we have observed the situation in your country and we have shared the pain of war.
Now, finally, have joined the land of St. Patrick in a single row, we would like to propose an alliance.
An alliance between the Holy Roman Empire and the empire of Gaelic Ireland.
We'd like you did to seal the knowledge of our beloved cousin, Berta Supplingen now in the prime of his 23 years

-- Philippus II, Gratia Dei Romanorum imperator coronatus.
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-Confidential Letter delivered to the Emperor by an emissary of the High King-

Dear Brother,

I graciously accept this proposal of alliance, and I am even more gracious for your cousin's hand. Be assured that Ireland will remain ever faithful to the Holy Roman Empire. However, brother, I must inform you of certain problems besetting my empire. The Parliament seems to have gone mad. Our military budgets have been eliminated, leaving the Brotherhood alone to defend us. My armies have been scaled down, and my navies are having to withdraw from their operations. This is especially dangerous given the crisis in Brittany. They have also been making policy decisions that have greatly hurt Ireland's economy. Though I am sure they mean well, this madness has to end. I will be taking sole control of the Irish Empire soon. I hope this does not discourage the alliance between our peoples. Do know that I fully intend to give Ireland back to the people, that I intend to make it truly a democracy, with the exception that the throne must have some control. If not, then my fight for freedom against the British will have been for nothing.

I will act soon, likely before this letter reaches you. There will be no bloodshed, and I have the full support of the people and the nobility in this matter. There have even been rallies where noble and commoner alike have demanded an end to parliament's madness, and for me to be the sole decider of things. I can only hope this transition will be smooth. I will pray on it.

In Christ,

Aodh Ó Néill, Ard-Rí na hÉireann
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It was an evening for many for Berta.
After his studies She had become one of the most respected lawyers in Berlin.
Young but determined, she had earned the respect of all courts in the city.

Soldiers in full uniform at the door of her apartment made her shake.
The door was open.
The two guards looked at her without saying a word.
In his dining room was a woman.
"You are the foreign minister?. " she said.

Fortune smiled "Yes I am, Your Grace. "
"No longer uses that title to me, " said Berta.

"Perhaps, " Fortune smiled again "would be appropriate to use the title of your imperial majesty. "
"I do not understand, " the poor Berta threw himself down on the chair.
"Your cousin, Emperor Philip is said to have promised in marriage to the Emperor of Ireland, " Fortune smiled again.
"Without consulting me?"
"I'm afraid of you. "
"But my opinion will have something or we are in a feudal monarchy?".
"The emperor says that you would understand. "
"At least it's a handsome man?".
"Not bad. "
"Reason of state?".
"Reason of state. "
"Tell my cousin that I accept. "

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Official statement of the ambassador at the court of Ireland, Alexander Von Schwarz.

Her Grace the Countess Bertha von Supplingen accepted the marriage proposal of your majesty the emperor.

Bertha is 27 years old, graduated in law at the University of Berlin.
Note lawyer for the rights of women and minorities.
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Response to Official Statement

Absolutely fantastic! Give Berta my warmest regards. We shall prepare everything for her arrival and the wedding here in Tara, unless Emperor Philip would prefer that I come to Berlin, an invitation I would gladly accept.

-Aodh Mór Ó Néill, Impire na hÉireann
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Our Cousin Berta will be glad to marry in her own new capital of Tarta.
His Imperial Majesty Philipp III himself with His Imperial Majesty the Crown Prince Frederick IV will attend to the wedding.

-- Fortune Rosikon: Foreign Minister of the Reich.
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If and when your imperial majesty will decide to proceed, our August person has already given its blessing to the wedding of our cousin.
We are just waiting for the official announcement of the wedding by your imperial person.

- Philip IV Emperor.
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We have decided to change the location of the wedding to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh. It is the seat of the Primate of All Ireland, and it would only be appropriate for the Imperial Wedding to take place here. We have scheduled the ceremonies for April XX, 2XXX. Everything has been prepared. I hope to have you in our presence soon.

In Christ,

Aodh Mór Ó Néill, Impire na hÉireann
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