Dorvik

[Rogue]

Haldor - After a chaotic day at the State Council the entire capital city of Haldor has been in lockdown, with security forces on every street corner and information scarce. This paper did report on the events that unfolded this morning. State Chancellor Siegfried Wolfhard-Engelbert was responding to questions from lawmakers on a proposed bill that would have cut defense spending and the budget the diplomatic office. The bill, oppossed by a majority of the population, would have saved the country billions in funding and allow the government to run a balanced budget for the first time in decades. 

The bill was heavily being debated until, two hours into the debate, dozens of armed police stormed the state council building and proceeded to end the session, putting the Chancellor under arrest and preventing lawmakers from leaving the building. Simultaniously, across the city, state offices were stormed and the mayor of Haldor arrested at City Hall. Little info managed to get out of the capital afterwards, besides the news of a small standoff between police and groups of civilians. Silence has reigned supreme since then, as no one really knows that is happening. 

Just moments ago, a short press release was issued originating from the Königspalast. In the release, King Franz II announces a takeover of government, citing the "anti-dorvish" sentiment reigning in Haldor and pledging to "restore dignity and strength to the dorvish people." Interestingly, the release also included a 15 page explanation on why the takeover was necessary and justifying the ending of democratic rule. The release does not specify steps for the future. We have spoken to countless civilians on the streets worried about what might happen but hopefull about the King and Kaiser's intentions.

All Dorvish people at this point agree that Dorvik has seen better days. With inflation at record highs, the military crumbling and economic stagnation and decline having lost the country its prominent status on the continent. Whether a absolute monarchy could be the answer remains to be seen. It is unclear as of now whether the King seeks to simply put the government out of power or seeks a total takeover. Information remains scarce.