Reeds/Eadric's speech
On the day that the realm of Plergoth captured the city of Reeds, Chancellor Nymatal proclaimed Eadric, the new Duke of Reeds. This is a recount of that day's events.
Nymatal's Announcement
Nymatal approaches Eadric, and holds a small scythe behind his back. The setting is in Reeds, now part of Plergoth. There are a few protestors outside of the grand City Hall, but the 200+ men of the Plergoth Army guard the entrances and around the building.
Nymatal steps out onto a small platform, with his girlfriend on one arm and Eadric standing next to him. He walks out, and begins to talk in a large, booming voice.
Welcome, friends. I welcome the Troop Leaders of Plergoth, along with the peasantry of Reeds. I know that everyone is eager to know what this is all about. I stand before you here, with a beloved friend of mine. Some of you may know him, but many of you, especially the people of Reeds, may not. But you soon shall.
I stand before you with Sir Eadric. He is a very great man, and has served Plergoth for only a slightly less time than I. He is a great man, and is extremely honorable.
I hereby announce that he, Sir Eacric, shall represent the people of Reeds in the Councils as the Duke of Reeds. I am positive that he shall fill this capacity to the greatest extent, and I shall be proud to serve among him, and I hope that everyone is.
Nymatal then reaches for a glass, and hands one to his girlfriend, as well as Eadric. Long live Eadric, long live Reeds, and long live Plergoth!
He then downs the entire wine glass, and looks up expectantly, and starts a chant for a speech from Eadric.
...SPEECH!... ...SPEECH!... ...SPEECH!...
Eadric's Message to the People
Nymatal steps away from the balcony allowing Eadric to approach and speak to his subjects for the first time. Eadric's face is emotionless. His voice is fierce but still, he speaks eloquently.
PEOPLE OF REEDS!!! BE SILENT!!!
Long has Plergoth awaited this day. With the addition of a third city to our dominions, we will be one of the most powerful realms on the continent. Our farmlands, with soil black as the night's sky, will feed the people of Reeds and leave them wanting for naught. Our cities will be cultural centers to enlighten ALL citizens of Plergoth. Today is the day, that we embark on our journey to make Plergoth great.
You, the people of Reeds are at a crossroads. You have a decision to make. You can either work with the leadership of Plergoth and peacefully assimilate with the rest of the realm...or you can continue the futile effort against us and try to stop the inevitability of progress. We can do it the easy way or we can do it the hard way. Let me be perfectly clear, General Predbjorn is exceedingly efficient and fond of doing things the hard way.
The days of your independence movement are over. We have already captured and hanged many of the rebel leaders and we will not stop until they are rooted out and brought to the gallows. I come before you to urge that you give up these villains, for if you do not, you can count on our police to come to your home one night, knocking down your doors. At that point, only the Gods know what will happen. Better you just turn in the rabble rousers that still hold on to the foolish belief that Reeds can survive as independent nation.
Plergoth and I represent a much better alternative to your barbaric way of life. Where you live savagery, Plergoth will bring you civilization. Where you see squalor, Plergoth will show you luxury. The time has come for you, citizens of Reeds. Throw off the shackles of your immorality and join us in our quest for greatness. You will find that despite my firmness, your cooperation will be worth it when you see the prosperity I will bring you.
Now, with that behind us, let us start the celebration. A toast; to the new era and new direction of Reeds. BRING ON THE BEER!!!
And with that, the crowd erupts in celebration. Eadric turns around and walks back inside from the balcony, the cheers are muffled but still audible. From inside, he hears a faint cry from a single citizen. "Three cheers for Eadric." The rest of the crowd breaks out and cries, "Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!" Hearing this, Eadric cracks a faint smile, the first time his aides saw such a show of emotion in a very long time. But it was short lived. In an instant his face turned back to stone for there was much work to be done and many rebels that still needed hanging.
