Dorvik

[Rogue]

Haldor - King and Kaiser Franz II was seen on national television for the first time since the "royal coup" a week ago. In a adress to the people, the monarch revealed the reasons for the coup and his plans for the future. The most notable part of the speech was the moment at which the King and Kaiser stated that he seeks "to lead by Egelian example" and "Push our country forwards." Egelion has long been known as a "enlightened monarchy" where the king has absolute control but has decided to rule by a feather's touch. 

But despite these promises, the first few days of the new absolute monarchy of 98 year old Franz II has been marked by persecution and revenge. Former State Chancellor Siegfried Wolfhard-Engelbert has been indicted on charges of corruption and treachery. He is to be brought to a military trial at the Military Affairs Commission, with several high ranking civilian ministers also to face charges at a military trial. Subsequently the King has banned all political parties, dissolved the State Council and appointed a military government all by royal decree. The Dorvish Privy Council is now considered the primary decisionmaking body in the country, with the king at its head. 

Joachim Grothmann, major-general in the Dorvish Army, has been appointed State Chancellor to lead the new military government. What is clear however is despite the appointment of a new government, the King and Kaiser has the ultimate say under this new system. He, as head of state, has announced that a comprehensive plan for the "revitalization of society, economy and diplomacy" is in the works, and that the old politics of "cautious maneavouring" is over. Despite the uncertainty prevailing, analysts seem to expect that the King and Kaiser will start a program of deficit spending and major reform and investment projects. Economists seem to believe this might worsen the economic situation in the country, with inflation already high. But despite these rumours, the new "royal government" is still shrouded in mystery, despite the King and Kaiser's speech to the people.