The Politics of a Broken Peace

De brief voor de Koning

Diplomatic hopes collapse as evidence shows that Eviellan’s peace offer concealed a plan to destroy Unauwen’s succession.

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A Diplomatic Mission A Diplomatic Mission from "De brief voor de Koning". A Diplomatic Mission Hope sent south King of Unauwen sends trusted knights, including Edwinem and Andomar, to negotiate with the Lord of Eviellan.

A Diplomatic Mission from "De brief voor de Koning". A Diplomatic Mission Hope sent south King of Unauwen sends trusted knights, including Edwinem and Andomar, to negotiate with the Lord of Eviellan.

A Diplomatic Mission Hope sent south King of Unauwen sends trusted knights, including Edwinem and Andomar, to negotiate with the Lord of Eviellan. The mission reflects genuine hope that the family and political division can end. A dangerous uncertainty The envoys enter hostile territory at a moment when Eviellan’s troops are increasing. Their optimism exists beside warnings from Edwinem that the prince may be feigning peace.

Edwinem’s Escape Edwinem’s Escape from "De brief voor de Koning". Edwinem’s Escape Evidence carried west Edwinem leaves Eviellan in disguise after discovering a secret plan.

Edwinem’s Escape from "De brief voor de Koning". Edwinem’s Escape Evidence carried west Edwinem leaves Eviellan in disguise after discovering a secret plan.

Edwinem’s Escape Evidence carried west Edwinem leaves Eviellan in disguise after discovering a secret plan. He seeks to reach his king before the supposed reconciliation can take effect. A narrow chance The escape is difficult because Eviellan’s forces control routes and watch the border. His flight makes the truth dependent on a single letter and a small number of helpers.

The Peace Mission Turns Fatal

The Peace Mission Turns Fatal Assassination of the envoys Edwinem is killed in Dagonaut’s forest, while Andomar later dies in the Southwind Range. Their deaths suggest that the danger extends beyond one failed negotiation. A kingdom deprived of witnesses The envoys cannot report what they learned. Their deaths leave Tiuri’s message as essential evidence of the betrayal.

The Royal Warning The Royal Warning from "De brief voor de Koning". The Royal Warning The plan revealed King of Unauwen explains that his younger son intended to remove the Crown Prince after winning the king’s trust through…

The Royal Warning from "De brief voor de Koning". The Royal Warning The plan revealed King of Unauwen explains that his younger son intended to remove the Crown Prince after winning the king’s trust through…

The Royal Warning The plan revealed King of Unauwen explains that his younger son intended to remove the Crown Prince after winning the king’s trust through peace. The letter prevented the succession from being quietly overturned. Open conflict returns The king prepares the realm for defense, expecting that the failed plot may be followed by force. The conflict shifts from covert assassination to the possibility of war.

The Kingdoms Prepare The Kingdoms Prepare from "De brief voor de Koning". The Kingdoms Prepare Defensive measures Unauwen summons knights and fortifies its realm, while Ardian trains the toll guard at the Rainbow River.

The Kingdoms Prepare from "De brief voor de Koning". The Kingdoms Prepare Defensive measures Unauwen summons knights and fortifies its realm, while Ardian trains the toll guard at the Rainbow River.

The Kingdoms Prepare Defensive measures Unauwen summons knights and fortifies its realm, while Ardian trains the toll guard at the Rainbow River. Dagonaut’s wandering knights are also redirected to investigate dangers at home. A conflict not yet resolved Tiuri returns with a warning, not a peace settlement. The realms understand the threat, but the fate of the princes and the coming military conflict remain unsettled.

In the spring before the journey

Several months before the Midsummer vigil

Around the night of Midsummer

After Tiuri delivers the message

During Tiuri’s return journey