12-04-2003 01:13									#1
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Something horrible has happened! King Augusto Togas has fallen ill, and not even the doctors and wisemen from La Academia know what is wrong. He is being attended to constantly the wisest men in Spain but we are unsure that he will live much longer.

He has called his wives and many children to his side, and we will be by his side throughout this. We pray hourly that he will live, but we fear the worst.

He has asked me to call all of his Lords and Nobles to his side. He wises to make peace with all of you and impart his last wishes ... should he not live much longer. He wishes to see that Spain is well taken care of should he prematurely leave this world.

I urge you all to come to his side now, in this dark time, and meet with him now.

Should my father pass away, he has told me that I, his oldest son, will take the great responsibility of being crowned King of Spain. I don't wish to think about that now, I am too grief stricken and worried about him. But if that comes to me, then I will talk with you in great length and hope that you will serve me the way you have loyally followed my father.

--Price Justino Togas

	12-04-2003 01:40									#2
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* Aidun Cian the older hastily returns from the Vatican. *

Can anyone bring me to him? I wish to give im the sacrament of the illness. I will strengthen him during this fight. I hope I'm not too late.
Cardinal Tacticus is on his way I believe, like Cardinal Quixote and Cardinal Winterius.

	12-04-2003 01:53									#3
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mumble mumble mumble bout time the old mumble mumble....

mumble good to have a warrior mumble mumble....


LONG LIVE JUSTINO

	12-04-2003 02:01									#4
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Fortune has shon on him far too long to ever turn to shadow. I shall sacrifice 100 of Pamplona's finest bulls to celebrate his life and to, God willing, confer on this world the uninterrupted blessings of his glorious reign.

	12-04-2003 02:57									#5
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*The Watcher thought : could not we sacrifice as well one or two of our finest cardinals ?*

I have been sworn by the King to take care of your safety until you are crowned, and longer if you so desire.

	12-04-2003 03:16									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Togas ...he has told me that I, his oldest son, will take the great responsibility of being crowned King of Spain.

The great families of Spain declared Augusto Togas fit to be our King, and he is a grand one. I pray he recovers from this illness.

If he should pass, however, I must ask - does that show of confidence many years ago extend to the current generation of the Togas line?

When the various Señor Togas' ruled Spain in ancient times with an iron fist, it was to everyone's ultimate benefit. And at the beginning of this recent enlightenment, the wise Augusto sought affirmation of the great families to become their King. But what now? Are we to submit to the Togas line forever, because the families gave their alligience to Augusto? If Spain is as wise and learned as those at La Academia say, then should not the Togas descendant seek the great families confidence?

	12-04-2003 03:20									#7
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I should further say that such a request of support for Justino would merely be a formality. But it would show the world that Spain is truly civilized, and run by a wise leader.

	12-04-2003 04:34									#8
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* Enters the room and kneels next to Augusto's bed

Oh, what a terrible notice! I came here as soon as I learned that, interrupting the election of the Pope. How is he? I hope he gets better, but if that doesn't happen, my support is with the young Justino.

* Prays for Augusto

	12-04-2003 04:37									#9
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Cardinal Aidun Cian the older bows for the ill king.

Your Majesty, how terrible this is.
With your permission, I want to give you the last sacraments. May it strengthen you to overcome this disease.

Cardinal Aidun Cian the older murmles a prayer.

My King As you know it is a serious illness that has taken power over you. At the end of your life Satan is trying to conquer your sole. Do not fear. You have lived a good life as our most wise King. You were noble and ruled like a father over his children. There is no doubt that the almighty God will let you sit at his right, beside his son Jesus Christ. You may enter the Kingdom of Heaven without fear.

Cardinal Aidun Cian kneels down and prays again. Then he stand up, takes the incense and praises Augusto Togas to the skies.

Take this man up in your kingdom, holy Father. May he sit at your right side and live forth in your kingdom for Erternity. Because the death may not have the final word. Your love for mortal men is the only thing that counts.

Cardinal Aidun Cian the younger kneels down and pray's the Pater Noster.

Amen

Cardinal Aidun Cian the older turns to Crown-Prince Justino Togas.

May you find the power to overcome this difficulties and my the almighty God and his son Jesus Christ help you with it. Remember that God is always beside you. Together you move on, until you are too tires to walk so thet he is there to bear you. Success, your royal Highness.

Cardinal Aidun Cian the older bows for the King and his son and leaves the room.

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	12-04-2003 04:56									#10
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OK people don´t panic! Here comes tha doctor!
* Nuclear Winter enters runing in the palace
Here, drink this MegaElixir! It shall aid you!
Felippo! Bring the leeches, we will do a sangria on the king to take out the sick blood!

	14-04-2003 01:49									#11
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* Don Pelayo Astronicus and his son Constantino enters the room

Prince Justino,

How sad news have we today !

Your father was a friend of mine, as well as you are the friend of my son Constantino. Our family is proud to serve Spain and to be so close to your family. I am an old man too and my days are also counted. But you know my son and can be assured that if something arrives to me, Constantino has all my trust to serve you as well as I've served your father.

It's a shame that this occurs to us while the sounds of war are reaching our ears. But i'm sure that you and my son will lead our army as well as Augusto an me did.

	14-04-2003 03:59									#12
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Noble Lords,

I fear my father will not last many more nights. His breathing is very weak and it pains him greatly to speak any louder than a whisper.

He will try to hold on, I am sure, but I fear he will leave us soon. Please, if you have not yet come to see him, there is little time left.

--Justino Togas

	14-04-2003 11:47									#13
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Let us all pray that King Togas will live. Spain would be a poorer place without him, and we are more in need of his wise leadership than ever.

* GeneralTacticus kneels down in prayer for a few moments, then stands and begins leaving the room.

I shall light candles for you in the Church of Madrid, and shall make sure that there will always be at least one priest there praying for your recovery. May the Lord have mercy on you, and on us all.

	14-04-2003 12:04									#14
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Though I have not known your father, my King, for long, my heart felt sympathies go out to you and your great family. May the Togas family continue to rule all of Spain to the end of time.

	14-04-2003 23:09									#15
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Great Lords of Spain:

My father passed away last night.

The long reign of King Augusto Togas, the first King of Spain, has ended.

I really don't know what to say. I am horribly sad right now and still in shock and uncertain how to go about running this nation that my father has ruled over for my whole life. I ask for all of you to come to Madrid as the nation mourns the death of its King. After we have properly honored him, please meet with me as there is much to discuss and much to understand.

I hope that you will honor my father's wish that I suceed him as King of Spain. If you do, please voice your support so that the nation remains in order during these difficult times.

Should I be crowned King, I will then begin the difficult task of reviewing my father's government and ministers and deciding if things should remain the same or if changes should be made.

Any Private Messages you wish to send me will be carefully considered.

--Justino Togas

	15-04-2003 02:17									#16
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The king has died. Long live the king!

* Roberto kneels in front of Justino

May the spirit of your father find his place at the right side of God. Let's give him the burial of a King, with the participation of the five Cardinals of Spain, as only a King deserves. And after your father rests in peace, you will guide the kingdom to the Glory with your wisdom and determination.

	15-04-2003 03:00									#17
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Farewell, Augusto.

Long live King Justino Togas!

My liege, I would be honoured to serve Spain. During my travel to Madrid, I saw much of Spain, her strengths, and her weaknesses. If he agrees, I would very much like to work with Commander Astrologix to address those few weaknesses I did see, and to assist in creating contingency military plans, both offensive and defensive.

Should hostilities ever break out with the Arabs or the Chinese and Spain, you can count on the Dejon family to lead the charge on our enemies.

Jaguar Dejon

	15-04-2003 05:23									#18
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quote: Originally posted by dejon Farewell, Augusto.

My sister, Sister Caritas of the Order of St. Ursula, will lead the young ladies of the Cardinal Pikesfan School of Etiquette in mourning.

[ooc] Your real father hasn’t died, I hope I sometimes never know when people are adapting from real life. [/ooc]

	15-04-2003 05:47									#19
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I am in favor of Justino carrying on where his father left off. The Togas family has meant a lot to Spain and her people. Spain has prospered for many years, and I forsee that it will continue to do so under the rule of Justino Togas. Long live the King!

	15-04-2003 06:02									#20
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May the good King of the sacred Spaniards sit at the right seat of our Lord!
And may all lords bless the new King Justino, or feel my wrathfull sword!

	15-04-2003 06:51									#21
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This is most sad news May the Lord hold the spirit of your father close to him in Heaven, and may He guide you on Earth as He did your father. I will support your ascendacy as King of Spain.

	15-04-2003 13:06									#22
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The king has died. Long live the king!

Sad times, but promising times too !

Justino, you are young as me and under your leadership Spain will reach new pikes of his Glory !!

My father, Don Pelayo, has given to me all his powers. He thinks that he is too old today to continue to lead the Spanish armies and he knows that I am a clever general as he is. I hope that you will agree with him.

With the help of the other military minds of our country, I'll create new plans to defend our lands and possibly to gain new territories at the North.

I'll open new ideas at the Military Strategy and The Spanish Army rooms as soon as the burial of the King Augusto will be done (OOC : tomorrow, I'm RL busy today).

Constantino Astronicus

	15-04-2003 22:37									#23
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In a stirring and uneasily silent ceremony, the body of King Augusto Togas, wrapped in the finest silks, was carried by the Madrid Swordsmen from the Palace to the Temple of Madrid. Senechel Davout lead the procession, protecting the King's body even after death. Cardinal Tacticus precided and gave a brief message to the great masses that had assembled. The Queen, Isabella, and many of the Royal family were present. Justino, however, was not.

When the service was concluded the Swordsmen of Madrid, lead by the Senechel, took the body of the King down to the Rio Tajo where a large funeral pire has been errected. Beside the pire stood Justino Togas, the young Jaguar Dejon, and Ricardo Fernandez. No words were spoken. The body was placed atop the pire, Cardinal Aidun Cian the older sprinkled the body with holy water, then Justino Togas took a lit torch and ... after a long uncomfortable pause ... set the pire alight.

For countless hours the great pire burned sending smoke and ask high into the skies above Madrid. The shops remained closed, no workers toiled in the fields outside the city. When the fire finally burned itself out, those who remained by the pire ... Justino and a few others (feel free to state), gathered the ash into baskets with iron tools and ceremonially tossed the ash into the Rio Tajo.

	16-04-2003 00:33									#24
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Shortly after the last ashes are set adrift...

My King, words cannot express our loss. I feel a special sense of loss as well -- almost a guilt. The Dejon and Togas families had a bond. We fought together, constructed Madrid, and hunted together. Dejons have served as Chief Warriors and Trusted Advisors.

Yet here I stand at the conclusion of one of the greatest Togas' ever - and I realize that the Dejons failed the Togas for an entire generation. Fletcher Dejon was a very wise man, but his foolishness in following your grandfather to the grave cost Spain mightily.

My liege, I hope to right that wrong. The Dejon family is renewed and growing stronger, and we will once again be the sword arm of the Togas'.

When you are ready, seek me out, and I will tell you a tale, the story of how I learned that I was a Dejon, and my journey to Madrid. Now is time for grieving though, and I will leave you to your memories...

Jaguar Dejon looks out down the Rio Tajo one last time, and then walks slowly away.

	16-04-2003 01:56									#25
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Though I publicly promised to select the finest bottle of wine in the cellars of the Governor's mansion and to pour it the Rio Tajo in order that I could honor our departed captain, I did not mean to pass it through my kidneys first -- those were the actions of a grief-stricken man with an alcohol problem.

I would like to formally apologize for such a inadvertently-disrepectful display. I am actively seeking help with these issues... and deliberately not finding any.

Long live Justino Togas!!!

	17-04-2003 18:41									#26
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This is most terrible news.

As you know, I hurried back from my brother's graveside on the other end of our country to be with my Lord King in this, his final hour. But alas...my carriage was slowed by monkeys throwing nuts at the wheels.

You see...

Cardinal Spalding:

"I went into the jungle,
Where all the monkeys throw nuts!"

Gastronome:

"If I stay here I'll go nuts!"

Chorus:

"Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!"

Sadly, by the time I had arrived, the King was dead as a doornail. He had croaked. He was like an iced catfish. And the whole country mourned.

Lord, have mercy upon his soul, as you have mercy upon us all, Dear God, for it is not in us to show the mercy You show. Your mercy is endless and infinite, without end, and without beginning. It is eternal and constant, and it raineth down upon us. We sin, Lord, and are fallen, but You see into the hearts of all men. Graciously accept the soul of Thy Servant, King Togas, into Thy bosom, so that he may find peace eternal. Amen.

Cardinal Calamari

	17-04-2003 19:11									#27
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It is indeed terrible news. I hope that Crown-Prince Justino Togas will overcome this.

When will the official coronation of Crown-Prince Justino Togas be held. If it is after my coronation to Pope, Justino Togas an be the first Spanish king that was officially crowned by th Pope, but I leave it up to the Crown-Prince himself to decide.

Cardinal Aidun Cian the older