The Emperor's Private Chamber

[m_1512]

The private chambers of the Emperor of the Romans. Entry by invitation only.

[General Brewster]

Count Chris of holland bangs on the huge doors ()

[m_1512]

A large burly man clad in armor opens the door.

[General Brewster]

My emperor.

You have eh.. Large guard.

[m_1512]

The guard raises an eyebrow.
Eh?

[General Brewster]

What ? Your a large guy don't you know that ?

Count Chris walks around the seemingly dumb guard to now for the emperor.

Sir I came with an request.

[m_1512]

Otto nods at the guard to just wait outside.
"Yes?"

[General Brewster]

Sir as my family always hold large chunks of these Netherlands where I am count of the biggest part. I come here to request the provinces of Friesland and Groningen to have the entire coastal line secured from vikings and possible invasions of the Empire.

[Gandalfus]

OOC: Brewster it would be better if you annexed them instead.

[m_1512]

You could just subdue the barons to accept your overlordship, you know. That way, no lord can even complain against you.

[General Brewster]

I could do that my lord, but it are your lands you can grant them and your word is final. I do not want to risk lives if i need to sent troops or make my armies war wary.

[m_1512]

Nominally they are my lands. But it is the lesser barons that rule them locally.

[General Brewster]

Sir with all due respect but you are the ruler of this empire. I am a count I outrank the barons by godly birthright I do not see a problem in you sir awarding me these lands to protect them far better as these barons due. last word is that the vikings plundered it days ago.

[m_1512]

Nein!
But I promise you this. Should you successfully subdue them to control Frisia too, I shall promote you to Duke.

[General Brewster]

OOC: friesland is Frisia Sorry took the dutch name.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Bolesau of Bohemia enters the Emperor's Private Chamber. He then ponders upon his words, wondering how to say this request.

Your Imperial Majesty, you are aware of my father's achievements and that of the predecessor dynasty which my mother is directly descended from. And that much of Bohemia is now united under the Duchy of Bohemia through the efforts of my father and myself.

[m_1512]

Yes, no one can possibly deny it. But what is it that you wish to speak of?
Speak openly.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Boleslau was aware of his father's ambitions and plans. It was time to make a stab at this and mark the beginning of a new era for Bohemia. The Duke takes in a deep breath to relax then speaks.

I ask for Your Imperial Majesty's blessing in the creation of the Kingdom of Bohemia. For many generations, the lands of this realm have been held by the ancestors of my mother and now, responsibility has been passed through my father to me. Bohemia is a stable land, growing ever more powerful and rich.

[m_1512]

Otto was stunned into speechlessness.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Boleslau gulped slightly at the speechless status of Otto III. He felt like he had crossed a line. The Duke got on his knees and prostrated before the Emperor.

Forgive me, Your Imperial Majesty...I just wish to bring greater glory to my family. I wish to honor the ancestors of my mother and have them know that Bohemia is safe of z Lotrinske's hands. Many auspicious signs were given to me throughout my childhood and early adulthood. We are new to the region of Bohemia compared to our Frankish homeland...I only wish to show the true devotion of my family to the Bohemian lands.