von Phalz Fells Woldy in Ritual Joust at North West of England

Day 822, 23:56 • Published in USA USA • by Rheinlander von Phalz
19 February 2010, Day 822 of the New World. – Valiant fighting by the armies and allies of the United States and the United Kingdom, a proxy war of the EDEN/Phoenix conflict, have ceased with the nations agreeing to return to the status quo ante bellum. This includes the return of United Kingdom regions still held by the United States.



A ceremonial joust was held between the two nations to return control of North West of England. President Frost of the United States Realms and Prime Minister Dishmcds of the rump United Kingdom realm, also known as the greater London area, presided over the affair. The champion of the United States realms, as appointed by their battle-kitten overlord, was Rheinlander von Phalz, appropriating for himself the titles Count of Detroit and Duke of the Upper Peninsula. The Sovereign Crown chose as its champion Deputy Secretary General of Phoenix and recently-appointed Duchess of Cornwall Mr Woldy.


von Phalz jousts Woldy

In a riveting display of horsemanship, lancemanship, and national pride, United States Paladin von Phalz did unseat the champion of the Crown, besting the European in damage. The spectacle persisted just long enough for the contenders to prove themselves battle heroes before the gathered crowd, and then Frost, from his stately throne overlooking the field along with United States and United Kingdom dignitaries, did signal to retire from the field.



The champions in the battle regalia of their native lands

Raising his sword valiantly and acknowledging the signal from his liege, von Phalz did exclaim, “Hear me, Crown territories on the British Isles. We hereby relinquish our claims on this land, from Manchester to Carlisle, to the United Kingdom. Let this joust satisfy our honors so that we may leave from whence we came!”

Eschewing the calls for bloodshed from the commoners, the gentleman-warriors departed the field to be relieved of their helms, breastplates, and gauntlets, retiring to celebrate their accomplishments on the field.

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