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Kurfürstentum Bayern

His Majesty Maximilian II Emanuel von Wittelsbach mourns the death of the Pope and hopes his succesor will be elected swiftly, for Catholicism needs a strong leader in these troubled times. He congratulates the decision of the old Pope to elect his brother to the seat of Bishop of Cologne. He denies the French claims and will not hold back to defend his familial properties.

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His Imperial Majesty mourns greatly for the loss of His Holiness Innocent XI, he was a character who shaped the fate of Christendom and played a major role in assembling the Holy League for battle against the vile Turk. He was a protector of the faithful and a man who dared to stand up against the wicked. His decision to appoint Joseph Clemens von Bayern was a wise one, and it would be disrespectful to question his choice in any way. We will honour his choice and protect the rightful Archbishop of Cologne, with all means necessary.

His passing at such an inopportune time is tragic, unfortunate and mildly worrying. We pray that a new Pope is chosen soon, one who is ready to continue the legacy of his predecessor and help finish the grand struggle in the East and also bring peace to the West.

- Leopold I, by the grace of God elected Holy Roman Emperor, forever August, King of Germany, King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Slavonia, Rama, Serbia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Cumania, Bulgaria, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, Margrave of Moravia, Duke of Luxemburg, of the Higher and Lower Silesia, of Württemberg and Teck, Prince of Swabia, Count of Habsburg, Tyrol, Kyburg and Goritia, Landgrave of Alsace, Marquess of the Holy Roman Empire, Burgovia, the Enns, the Higher and Lower Lusace, Lord of the Marquisate of Slavonia, of Port Naon and Salines, etc. etc.
 
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Kingdom of France​

Following the Emperor's refutal of his demands, Louis XIV saw little choice other than back his words with the force of arms. French troops, which had already been ordered to enforce the King's ultimatum, soon received another dire set of news: France had declared war on Austria and the armies were to prepare for engagement. Albeit Austria was distracted and weakened by ongoing struggles with the Ottoman Empire, Louis was well aware that understimating his foe would lessen his chances of a quick and decisive war. It was necessary to completely destroy Austria's will to fight.


OOC: Unless the GMs have something against it, ICly this declaration of war happened not long after Haresus' post refusing the ultimatum, so before the Pope actually selected the Archbishop of Cologne/died. Sorry for delaying the post. I will try to write a follow-up IC tomorrow, need some sleep right now.
 
William frowned as he read the dispatches from the Continent.

Another war, he thought as he sighed. Soon the Continent will be in flames.

But there was nothing he could do. He was committed to the fight in England and he would battle to the end.

He began to compose his correspondence for the day. The Dutch debt situation was spiraling out of control and so he wrote to the Republic's creditors, begging them to reduce their interest rates in this time of crisis.

Greedy money men.

He then wrote some letters meant for publication across England. It was propaganda designed to convince undecided Englishmen to aid him. He wrote of the horrors of unrestrained Catholicism and the barbarity of James' Irish and Scottish allies. He exhorted the Englishmen to fight for their liberties and combat Bourbonist despotism.

After he finished, he placed the letters in his courier's hand and called for the Duke of Marlborough. They had a war to win.
 
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The uprising this year has proven the Bulgars are in the pocket of the Holy League. These traitors to the Empire shall be met with the full force that they deserve, and shall be crushed before the might of the Empire. Any who do not join their cause, and any who assist Ottoman forces in restoring rule to the area will be rewarded for their service, any who side with the rebels and actively assist them shall meet the same fate as them.​
 
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Grand duchy of Tuscany
Duke Cosimo III of Tuscany, wishes to announce his intentions to expand the Docks and markets of Pisa. He calls for merchants in Italy and the Mediterranean sea to aid him with the project trough financial support. He hopes, that this project will benefit both Tuscany, and the noble merchants of the Mediterranean. The three highest donations will receive Lordships, and all who donates more than 20,000 ducats will gain privileged ship basing rights in the harbours of Tuscany.
 
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Kingdom of Sweden​

Let it be known to the lords, governors and officers of the realm, that His Majesty King Charles XI shall tour the Western counties over the year, conducting a royal inspection to his castles, towns and estates. Especially the arsenals and garrisons of Bohuslän and Halland are of interested to the King and his entourage, and local nobility is encouraged to prepare for the royal visit and audience in required ways. The King will also inspect the main port of the Swedish realm’s overseas ambitions, the port and town of Gothenburg, upon which He has bestowed many privileges and other investments. His Majesty seeks to receive the dashing merchants who have helped Sweden gain her share of the trade of the distant and exotic seas of the East.
 
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