[center][b][h3][color=steelblue]The Glorious Boletarian Commonwealth[/color][/h3][/b]
[color=steelblue][b]September 1836[/b][/color]
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[b][i]King Alorik II.
Wrenclaw, Capital of Boletaria. The Imperial Palace.[/i][/b]

The world was an ever-changing place. Even now, nations and the ambitions of men were at work. [i]The Sanguine War of Aggression. The embargo and denouncement of Nehelenia[/i]. Every day the political landscape changed, and yet Boletaria did nothing, sitting idly by as the world changed around them. No longer. 

The King sat within his own study, candles lit by silent servants kept the room alight, revealing several bookshelves all full with tomes offering a variety of knowledge. Several diplomatic letters marked with the seals of various nations sat on the desk before him. He would draft his own reply to each, nothing less was to be expected. His own words would mark his own intent. Not twisted by scribes who was paid to do such. It was at times like this when he both appreciated and resented the peace and silence. Being the last of his dynasty, and with no heir to call his own. The fate of the Veliko's rule hung like a burden on him, and despite the constant attentions of attendees and advisers, he found himself yearning for more. 

[hider=Royal Letter to King Conrad of Zellon] 
[i]Attn: King Zach Conrad
[right]September 1836[/right]

Zach Conrad, 

While I am honored by your invitation to your daughter's wedding. I am afraid I personally must decline. The governance of a nation requires my full attention and matters more pressing have arose. I'm sure you in your infinite wisdom will understand as one King to another. However, in my stead will an embassy be attending with full entourage and guard to represent the Boletarians at such a ceremony. I can only hope that this will be enough to avoid any unfeelings felt. 

In regards to less joyous matters, the Empire of Zellon's recent decision to embargo Nehelenia affects even Boletaria. I would ask that such actions stop and disperse, and diplomacy be used to set right this dispute. If you are of unmovable mind to persist with your current course of action, I request that Boletarian trade ships be allowed access to Nehelenia regardless. Your own upsets shall not affect Boletaria.

Signed, King Alorik II [/i][/hider]

[hider=Royal letter to Grand King Marwick of Schulstein]
[i]Attn: Grand King Marwick Ludwig Donitz IV
[right]September 1836[/right]

Marwick,

While I pledged the Commonwealth's support to your cause. Your inaction causes me to question your will. Should you delay much longer in your invasion of Fulric, Boletaria's support in your endeavors will be withdrawn. Action is required if you are to reclaim your rightful land, do not be cowed by unrightful usurpers. The Commonwealth stands with you.

Signed, King Alorik II[/i][/hider]



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[b][i]Colonel Krall.
Fort Meyer, Sulvig Border.[/i][/b]

The thunder of thousands of marching feet upon crunching snow, accompanied by the drum of kettledrums permitted the air in loud clashes of sound. Colonel Krall stood, hands behind his back and donned in a long blue tailcoat which shrugged of the cold winds as he observed the training of the 26th Infantry Division. The 20,000 green conscripts, now under his command. These men, whose lives were now the Colonels will made manifest whether volunteers or conscripted, had clearly never seen combat and were not prepared for the sharp combination of the horrors of war with the strict discipline of the military. 
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[i]Training of the 26th Infantry Division, overseen by Colonel Krall.[/i][/center]
That fact however, would change with the season. By it's end, these men would no longer be a shame upon the Commonwealth army, but a reputable, organised and reliable force worthy of the uniform they now donned. Naturally, his own command of the Division only helped their cause. Educated in the Academy of Anvegad in all matters of war and strategy, Colonel Krall had a firm grasp on the subject of war, perhaps more so than those that commanded even him.