The Dance of Death - Gameplay Thread (1215)

[GoTfan]

A Decree issued by John, King of England

The crown shall immediately divert funds towards the reconstruction of London Bridge and any homes destroyed by the fire. Let it be known that the crown stands with its people. As a gesture of reconciliation, Stephen Langdon is recognised as Archbishop of Canterbury and we cordially invite him to discuss issuing a decree of rights for the people.

[GoTfan]

After a just intervention by the King of France, Pope Innocent remedies one omission of Cardinal Guala’s in the aforesaid Treaty of Dover. Duchess Eleanor and Count Paolo will rule Brittany as direct vassals of France. The other terms of the treaty remain identical.

We agreed to all terms but this.

[GoTfan]

The Holy See implores that King John see reason upon this. The lands of Brittany are in any case at present held by Duchess Alix and her stepfather Guy of Thouars as a fief of France. Pride and a dead letter are no reason to hinder the care of a kingdom’s souls.

We had already agreed to the Papacy's terms before attempts to force another clause upon us.

[GoTfan]

The matter of Brittany is no new clause, rather the King of France's rightful desire for clarification upon an existing concern. Nonetheless we strive to discover a solution favourable to all parties.

This was a clause inserted into a treaty that had already been agreed to. We have acted in good faith and will abide by the terms of the original treaty as agreed to by both parties. I had intended to invite my brother to return to his old post in any matter, so this is of no concern.

If this is found to be disagreeable, then it will have to be so. We have acted in good faith, and have been taken for fools.

We most certainly are not fools.

-John, King of England.

[GoTfan]

A decree by John, King of England

The Charter of Liberties is a document that protects the people. We are not lucky enough to all be born King and Queens. To this end, the crown will accept the Archbishop Langton's proposal to reinstate and expand the Charter of Liberties in order to make the crown accountable to the people of England, as well as to God.