Vanuku

[Kubrick]

The Emperor has died, long live the Emperor
28 March 5587, Wiel, Kingdom of Wrnuke, Empire of the Jelbic Peoples (BACKDATED)


Officers of the Air Forces march past Emperor Wrntukai II and his new Prefect standing in front of a statue of Temrkai H'án.

At 9:00 in the morning on the 27th of March a broadcast by the government across all national media confirmed the passing of the glorious Emperor Bunjamín. The Emperor, who was also King of Wrnuke, Shah of Barmenistan, Meleh of Beiteynu, protector of Jelbe and Pontesi as well as defender of the Dual Monarchy. The revered monarch, cited by many as the most powerful and influential across the globe, was a distant cousin to King Kezkai V and him being named as heir to the throne of the Jelbic Kingdom came as a surprise to many. In his long lifetime the good Emperor unified all the Jelbic peoples and even expanded beyond it, with the Empire of the Jelbic Peoples becoming a supranational state of six nations. According to statements the Emperor passed peacefully in his sleep. Previous condolences published several weeks ago were premature according to government spokespersons, though the whole government has graciously thanked people for extending their condolences towards this massive loss. The son of the Emperor, Archduke Wrntukai, was serving with the II. Vlótzgrsho and was able to return home only two weeks after with the entire fleet. This generous honour to his father did the Emperor much good in his last days.

As per the wishes of Emperor Bunjamín, who was a practitioner of the Yeudi faith, his funeral was organised within a day of his official passing. The Archduke of Banstill cut the big black ribbon to herald the passing of the Emperor as per Yeudish tradition. Though certain Jelbic elements returned too during the ceremony, as the Emperor had always been keenly interested in Tanhrism and Zollism too. Several shamans gave sermons during the funeral. Afterwards the Emperor's body was laid to rest within the family tomb of the Banmek-Sntazed's in Banstill. A few hours after it was time to coronate the new Emperor, who claimed all the same titles as his father. While not all member states of the Empire of the Jelbic Peoples have confirmed this there have also been no objections. A large ceremony was held, adhering to Tanhrist and mostly Zollist traditions as unlike his father Wnrtukai took to the native religions of Wrnuke. The new Emperor was crowned by the highest shaman of the Zollist religion, Altán Jargsrmo Z'nstro, with additional blessings by the Patriarch of Augusta Jozefo, who still resides in Wrnuke after his predecessor was exiled from Zardugal. The Archduke declared himself to be Emperor Wrntukai II after his coronation, citing that Saint Laŭrenco was his predecessor as Wrntukai I. The good Saint Laŭrenco was also known as Emperor Lawrns-Wrntukai, a Banmek-Sntazed who was raised with the Vanukeaans culture but later adopted his Jelbic heritage and utilised a double name to show this. He is known as the first official Emperor of the Jelbic Peoples and the successor of Temrkai H'án, later being declared a Saint by the Augustan Church.

After the ceremonies swift changes were made to the government of the Kingdom of Wrnuke. Prefect Krlmékez resigned, as did Director-General Amrun of the RSB. The state of emergency was lifted with the announcement of the passing of Emperor Bunjamín a day earlier. Many cite recent tensions between the Prefect and the Director-General as the cause of the state of emergency and that Emperor Wrntukai II has used his imperial authority to make both men resign for the good of the nation. The new Emperor is said to be supported by a younger generation of military officers as well as ambitious and progressive representatives in the Grand Council, this Young Guard is expected to determine the future course of Wrnuke and the Empire as a whole. As a first move the Emperor named Herlkai Cahn as his new Prefect, Cahn is a young representative and often cited as a friend of the former Archduke.

Krsyiji Sagmot'l (United Media) is the national news agency of Wrnuke, it is decidedly pro-government but can at times be critical of it.