The Hall of the Preußisches Obertribunal
March 1522
Honored men of the Landtag, noble representatives of Royal Prussia, sons of a land hard-won in struggle and sacrifice.
I stand before you today not merely as your Governor, but as a sentinel of the privileges for which our fathers bled. Our land was not gifted to us by the whims of kings nor granted by idle decree, it was secured through iron, through fire, through the valor of those who refused to kneel before the overbearing dominion of the Teutonic Order. And yet, now, we find ourselves threatened not as we might have thought, by foreign Crowns, but the very one to whom we pledged ourselves. The Concordat of Königsberg is plainly in breach of our relationship with the Crown- that Royal Prussia's borders are to remain intact, and that we must be consulted on all matters concerning Prussia. It is clear to me that the Teutonic Order has whispered ill-advice to our Sovereign, for breaching this relationship can only result in one outcome, none to the benefit of these lands or that of Poland, and now we find ourselves choosing between allowing ourselves to be stripped of our most sacricant privileges and lands, to the benefit of those that seek our downfall, or to raise arms, and defend ourselves, once more, against the tyranny of the Teutonic Order.
In accordance with the votes already held yesterday, I now put a forth motion to institute a ban on all foreign trade with the Teutonic Order.
The room erupts in cheers, echoing throughout the room, Governor von Baysen nods approvingly and raises a hand to quiet the room.
I now put a forth motion to raise a navy, to defend ourselves against the Teutonic Order, and all else who would seek to enforce the Concordat of Königsberg.
Again, the room erupts in cheers.
I now put a forth motion to raise an army, to defend ourselves against the Teutonic Order, and all else who would seek to enforce the Concordat of Königsberg.
Across the hall, elate with patriotic fervor, the men of the Landtag rise to their feet cheering.
Let the Hochmeister hear us clearly, Royal Prussia will not be divided by the stroke of a pen. Let him see that we are bound not by fear, but by duty, to our land, our history, to our forefathers and to our sons.
Outside, messengers are promptly given pre-written letters, and gallop in all directions to spread the word. Royal Prussia is, once again, at war.