Shireroth

We shall note that, contrary to popular fiction, a great many nations and realms have passed through the Imperial Republic without being permanently trapped within it. Antica, Arminy, Cranda, and many more besides. History records, and we note, that nations enjoy the right to self-determination within any polity.

None shall dare contest that the peoples of Elwynn have never been slaves to the heirs of Raynor. The peoples of Elwynn have always enjoyed their state of being a nation and of having a country between the mighty rivers that they could call their own.

It has always been the case that Shirekeep has only ever enjoyed the acquiescence of the peoples of Elwynn, whether Elw, Elfinshi or Babkhi, to the rule of Kaisers for so long as it was deemed to be in the interest of the prosperity and harmony of all.

Following the culmination of long standing trends which have been part of a greater design to eradicate the Elwynnese nationhood, its characteristics and its institutions of government, it can no longer be justly claimed that the rule of Kaisers benefits people of Elwynn and is no longer relevant for the Elwynnese people, nation and lands. We remember the Antya inspired crusade against our peoples. We remember the refusal of the Imperial Government to concede to Elwynn its rightful dominion over those parts of Goldshire to which we were entitled, we remember the subjugation to parts of the realm that were not rightly of the Elw. We shall not forget and we shall not forgive.

Moreover we note the dire repression suffered by the Laqi to the south. The savage denial of the natural right to self determination by our oppressive feudal lords calls our hearts towards the cause of freedom. In this we shall not be denied for it is both our birthright and our inheritance. Who are these tired old lords who have vested so much emotional capital in such a foolhardy venture that they can not abide it when somebody says contrary to their wishes. Instead of playing the game for the enjoyment of all they can only think to deny and repress; and in so doing they doom us to repeat the same cycle over and over again. This we can no longer abide.

As such, we declare that the Elw, Elfinshi and Babkhi peoples of the land between the rivers up to the northern reaches of Farewell, from Civitas Nova in the west to Wintergleam in the east, be part of a free Elwynnese state, to be sovereign, free, and independent.

AryezturMejorkhor wrote:By the way, what ever happened to Allot and his people?

Chrimigules wrote:Maybe they'll join an independent Elwynn.

Jonas wrote:Yeah, I just noticed it myself. What does this mean? An other colour or just a little symbol.

Jonas wrote:It worries me that the MCS has so easily accepted these claims while I'm sure that most of these areas aren't under control of the independence movements.

Harald of Froyalan wrote: That might be because the Elwynnese Independence Movement is viewed as quite legitimate; not only by the MCS Council but also by quite a few nations who are seriously considering to recognize Elwynn's independence.

Jonas wrote:Yeah, of course. Some nations think this is the Polish partition and they can get some advantages out of this.

Jonas wrote:Grmbl. But we will strike back.

Harvey Steffke wrote:I, too, am curious. Of the four rebellions this is the one I take most seriously as having a chance to actually change the face of Micras, but despite assurances that it's a very serious claim I haven't heard anything else - no new forums or site, no ideas of type of government, no potential citizen list.

I mean, I want to support your effort, but you've gotta show us you mean it.