[center][h1]1903, Year of the Prophet[/h1][/center]

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It was not especially often that the Emperor himself spoke to the people, but when it did happen it was a spectacle to remember.  The streets of Foedinei were absolutely packed from the edge of the Imperial Palace to nearly a mile in every direction, and the only thing preventing them from pouring in to touch the monarch was a determined line of Byrnian Guardsmen.  For the sound to reach as much of the crowd as possible, the microphone on the Emperor's platform was wired to megaphones all over the city.  His voice truly reverberated throughout the city center.

“The Grand Survaek Empire has won a glorious victory, by the grace of Aed and the strength of our people.  For this, we must rejoice!”

Cheers filled the crowded streets and city squares and continued for over a minute, until finally the more conscientious members of the audience had quieted down their comrades enough for their liege to continue.

“But, our struggle is not over!  The Grand Survaek Empire musn't become complacent simply because we retook a single province occupied by cruel foreigners.  For there are many other provinces still suffering.  And more importantly, there is a whole world of injustice and corruption we must face!  

“There needs to be an Imperial Restoration not only for Survaek, but for every Empire whose rightful territory, power, and role in the plan of Heaven has been stolen!  The Anvegad Empire to our North is separated from its brethren by fractured borders enforced by those who connive to keep them weak, the Sumayan Malikate to our East remains confined to less than half its rightful land and people because of colonies like those that plague Serranthia, and the Zellonian Empire to our West remains unrewarded for its Aed-given victories in battle because of the political machinations of its resentful Varian neighbors!

“I tell you, Aed's Justice will not reign in this world until every Righteous Empire is restored to its rightful glory.  To lead this effort is the call of Aed for the Grand Survaek Empire!  No longer can we look only to our own borders and our own ambitions; the Grand Empire must bring justice to the world, or else be consumed by it!  Therefore, my loyal subjects and fellow faithful, prepare!  People of the world, allies and friends, rally to the cause!  The Sword of Aed hereby declares a New Age not only here but in the whole world, the Age of Imperial Restoration!”

Cheers rose once again, but this time there was no need to quiet them down.  Emperor Shayaer would simply speak over them.  He raised his fist and boomed as loud as possible,

“LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!”

“[i]LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE![/i]” The crowd called back, and soon they erupted into patriotic songs and chants, aided by the presence of many plain-clothes imperial agents.  The speech would mark a defining moment in the reign of Shayaer Khaitis as well as the history of the Empire.  Whether it would be for better or worse was yet to be seen.

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Emperor Shayaer Khaitis announces to the people of Foedinei his foundation of the international [i]Imperial Restoration[/i] movement. (See timeline)