Sad and shocking news out of Stadtre - KING GUNNAR IV IS DEAD. The King must have past while sleeping, his body being discovered when the Royal Secretary went to wake him as usual at an hour
before Sunrise. The King's motto - " Rise before the Sun if you want to get things done" - however quaint his adherence to it while he reigned contributed to his popularity.
In another stunning development, just hours after the King's death was made public The Royal Council announced that Prince Gregory will not seek elevation to the Throne.
The Prince currently on active duty as Brigade Commander of the 1st VAKT issued the following statement: "While the death of my father is tragic we as a nation have little time to mourn.
Krasny hordes are gathering on what was our border with San Estados, so I must request that the citizenry allow the pro-axis faction of the Royal Council to form a new government.
Once in place I will become a prominent member of what will be known as The Command Council of Sud Walkure. After what I hope to be a seamless transition, we will join with Azurnerreich
in conquering the revolutionary rabble of Krasnynorad and establishing order throughout An Domhan."
