A flier would be posted right on top of the ones placed by Count Ulfurtonn. Written in lovely dark purple ink and in cursive was the following statement.
"I will hide in silence no more while being chased like the common criminal. I step up now to defend my name against the accusations made against me by the Count Vidarr Ulfurtonn. I swear before the Imperial Spirit and our beloved Emperor that the words I state now are the truth and nothing but the truth."
The current accusations held against me consist of this.
Espionage
Being a runaway slave in the service of Ulfurtonn
Stealing noble property in the form of a baby Magus
Stabbing Thornn Ulfurtonn
"While I would include the statement that I badmouth every person against me, this is not actually a crime, especially considering I dont do that either."
I shall address the crimes in order as listed.
Espionage:
The specific example that was given for this was an incident that happened in regard to Vulmar Ravenstad at the Black Tower. I have already gone to great lengths to clear up this issue. Should it be needed I do have witnesses to my claim that I was merely looking for a friend when I accidentally intruded on a private conversation. I always have and always will be loyal and in the service of Regalia and the Imperial spirit.
Runaway Slave:
This too is a hideous lie against me. While I will openly admit that I was his slave, as of days before this incident, I was released from my slavery by Vidarr himself. The fact he still claims ownership over me is a blatant lie. I do in fact believe this lie to be part of the cause why he is after me. He released me expecting me to rejoin his service as a house guard, on which I said I no longer wished to work for him. He did not take it well.
Stealing of Noble Property:
The baby Magus in question happens to be my beloved son, who I cherish more then anything else in this life. Upon being released I was not made aware my son was not released as well. So I did indeed take him. I admit to this fault. Still however considering the violence now shown by my former owner, it is to my relief that I took my son with me, in fear he would be harmed while trying to hurt me. So while yes, I am guilty of stealing back my son, I do so to protect him.
Stabbing of a Noble:
At one point during the earlier parts of this conflict I actually had agreed to turn myself in and willingly went with the Ulfurtonns to their estate to work out this disagreement. However upon arriving Vidarr was not yet available so we were waiting. At one point I got into a discussion with Thornn Ulfurtonn. It wasn't even a minute in that he said to me "I hope you dont take this personally, I just really want you dead," and proceeded to grab a kitchen knife and stab himself! I called for help but the guards refused to believe that I was not at fault. Knowing truly how heavy the crime of stabbing a noble is, I fled, knowing no defense would be good enough for them.
"On the topic of the so called claim of rape, I refuse to speak on such a horrid topic. He can speak all he wants about it but to bring ill will to my name but I will not.
It is claimed I am dangerous, a threat. I would like to ask you all to pause and look around you. Regalia is a military empire, no? Half the city is dangerous, I am no exception. The difference is that, while I may be dangerous, I only choose to be a threat to the enemies of the empire. My swords and skill will always be dedicated to the Imperial spirit and our Emperor.
I do not lie nor do I deceive as claimed. People believe that because I am good with my words and a natural at speaking that I somehow speak deception. This is a lie. It is not a fault to know how to get across one's ideas or to be prepared with logical statements and defenses. They will cry and they will fuss, but the truth does not change."
Finally I end this statement with a message to Count Ulfurtonn.
Give up this fight, I dont wish to be your enemy or to fight you. The fact you, my old friend, threaten me and my son with execution breaks my heart. I am willing to negotiate peacefully with you but not under the looming threat of my poor child facing an underserved death. Call off your men, call off the guards. I want to settle this peacefully.
"I will hide in silence no more while being chased like the common criminal. I step up now to defend my name against the accusations made against me by the Count Vidarr Ulfurtonn. I swear before the Imperial Spirit and our beloved Emperor that the words I state now are the truth and nothing but the truth."
The current accusations held against me consist of this.
Espionage
Being a runaway slave in the service of Ulfurtonn
Stealing noble property in the form of a baby Magus
Stabbing Thornn Ulfurtonn
"While I would include the statement that I badmouth every person against me, this is not actually a crime, especially considering I dont do that either."
I shall address the crimes in order as listed.
Espionage:
The specific example that was given for this was an incident that happened in regard to Vulmar Ravenstad at the Black Tower. I have already gone to great lengths to clear up this issue. Should it be needed I do have witnesses to my claim that I was merely looking for a friend when I accidentally intruded on a private conversation. I always have and always will be loyal and in the service of Regalia and the Imperial spirit.
Runaway Slave:
This too is a hideous lie against me. While I will openly admit that I was his slave, as of days before this incident, I was released from my slavery by Vidarr himself. The fact he still claims ownership over me is a blatant lie. I do in fact believe this lie to be part of the cause why he is after me. He released me expecting me to rejoin his service as a house guard, on which I said I no longer wished to work for him. He did not take it well.
Stealing of Noble Property:
The baby Magus in question happens to be my beloved son, who I cherish more then anything else in this life. Upon being released I was not made aware my son was not released as well. So I did indeed take him. I admit to this fault. Still however considering the violence now shown by my former owner, it is to my relief that I took my son with me, in fear he would be harmed while trying to hurt me. So while yes, I am guilty of stealing back my son, I do so to protect him.
Stabbing of a Noble:
At one point during the earlier parts of this conflict I actually had agreed to turn myself in and willingly went with the Ulfurtonns to their estate to work out this disagreement. However upon arriving Vidarr was not yet available so we were waiting. At one point I got into a discussion with Thornn Ulfurtonn. It wasn't even a minute in that he said to me "I hope you dont take this personally, I just really want you dead," and proceeded to grab a kitchen knife and stab himself! I called for help but the guards refused to believe that I was not at fault. Knowing truly how heavy the crime of stabbing a noble is, I fled, knowing no defense would be good enough for them.
"On the topic of the so called claim of rape, I refuse to speak on such a horrid topic. He can speak all he wants about it but to bring ill will to my name but I will not.
It is claimed I am dangerous, a threat. I would like to ask you all to pause and look around you. Regalia is a military empire, no? Half the city is dangerous, I am no exception. The difference is that, while I may be dangerous, I only choose to be a threat to the enemies of the empire. My swords and skill will always be dedicated to the Imperial spirit and our Emperor.
I do not lie nor do I deceive as claimed. People believe that because I am good with my words and a natural at speaking that I somehow speak deception. This is a lie. It is not a fault to know how to get across one's ideas or to be prepared with logical statements and defenses. They will cry and they will fuss, but the truth does not change."
Finally I end this statement with a message to Count Ulfurtonn.
Give up this fight, I dont wish to be your enemy or to fight you. The fact you, my old friend, threaten me and my son with execution breaks my heart. I am willing to negotiate peacefully with you but not under the looming threat of my poor child facing an underserved death. Call off your men, call off the guards. I want to settle this peacefully.
Long live the Empire,
Renalia Sophia~
