Alaftharian Declaration of Independence

The article penned by King Philip Mirouk III and sent to the Asgarnian Council of Lords to announce Alaftharia's secession from Asgarnia.

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To the Lords and Ladies of the Asgarnian Council of Lords,

It is with a heavy heart that I, Lord Philip Mirouk, acknowledge the corruption of Asgarnia and the ruin that she is becoming. I have hoped to avoid this, but I have no choice. Our land is ruled by orders who are more preoccupied with gaining power than protecting the people. Our rightful leaders and descendants of King Raddallin have been banned from leadership by said orders. The lords and ladies, who previous Kings have called upon for representation from the people, have been silenced. This is unlawful and immoral.

The protectors that assisted King Raddallin found our land have seized control of all of the people's protectors. Pirates raid with impunity on the open ocean, capturing ships and destroying coastal towns. Our navy that should be stopping them is instead redirected by one order or another to do their bidding. Travelers fear for their lives as bandits go unpunished on our roads as guards are pulled back to reinforce one order or another. By sheer luck foreign invaders have been held back by small forces of good men.

I can no longer stand by and watch this unfold. I can no longer partake in our silent council. I had hoped our nation would not degrade to this point, but now I must act to do what is right.

I, Lord Philip Mirouk of Alaftharia, Son of Sarim, Student of Taverly, Knight of Falador, declare independence from Faladorian Asgarnia for my people, my lands, and myself. It is my hope that we may maintain a peaceful relationship of trade and diplomacy for the sake of the people, though it hurts me that the orders who force this break will profit.

Farewell, my Lords and Ladies,

Lord Philip Mirouk