[u][h3][centre]Kingdom of Aontas[/centre][/h3][/u]
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[i][centre]~His Grace King Matthias, D.G., King of Aontas and of Follam~[/centre][/i]

	I have been entrusted since my coronation to uphold the integrity of the Kingdom of Aontas, in substantial matters of state as equally as in matters of principle. It is not just the sanctity of the Aontan state which I am tasked with preserving, but also its ideals, which are the expressions of the ideals of its people. The citizens of Aontas respect and revere the principle of self-determination, and dream of a world of free nation-states, where no peoples are subject to persecution, and all peoples have access to the necessities of a happy life, and the potential for greatness. It is this dream of a most modest and achievable Utopia that I strive for in my efforts each day to preserve not only those contributing factors which help bring this Utopia to life in Aontas, but in the broad world as well, to all peoples of all nations and all peoples without. 

	It is for that reason above all others that though I am now suzerain of the Protectorate of Feratsu, a free nation under Aontan protection, I will not stake claim to title of Emperor. I see no honour for myself in the title, nor any prestige for my nation which would not wither to shame in coming years. I am not an imperialist; I despise imperialism. Though there is virtue in sharing the candle of civilization with the unlit world, too often does this candle set alight the very dark lands which we had sought to illuminate. Too often, too, do we feud over who may hold the candle, caring more to be seen to bring the light than to cast away darkness. These principles most unvirtuous do not represent the Utopia of Aontas' dreams—they are antithetical to it. I am Matthias Frederik, by the Grace of God, King of Aontas and of Folam, and I shall sooner die than be Emperor.

	Divinity praise and mankind uphold the Kingdom of Aontas.