Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England


In Part I, KAP spoke with Monarch Niketas about the Crown's response to the events unfolding in England and the legal basis for the outlawry of members of the Red Hunt Army.

For Part II, we sit down with George 'Eyes' Maclennan, leader of the Red Hunt Army, to hear his account of the events that led to the army's formation, his criticisms of Devon's leadership, and his view of England's future.

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Why the Red Hunt Army Was Formed

✍️ KAP What led you to take action in the first place, and what were you hoping would happen instead?
Maclennan
"My friend and I were attacked by a Devon army while guilty of no crime and subject to no Outlawry Decree. I sought accountability through the proper channels and found none.

What I hoped would happen was simple: an investigation, an acknowledgement that the law had been broken, and some assurance that it would not happen again, and perhaps some compensation. Had that occurred, there would be no Red Hunt Army. "

✍️ KAP On making the army, what message were you trying to send?
Maclennan
"That ordinary people are not powerless.

For too long, people have accepted the idea that when those in authority break the rules, nothing can be done about it. The Red Hunt Army was intended to send the opposite message. If institutions cease to hold the powerful accountable, eventually the people will attempt to hold them accountable themselves… at the end of a sword."

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Attempts at Peaceful Resolution

✍️ KAP Did you explore peaceful alternatives before taking up arms, and what responses did you receive?
Maclennan
"Yes. I raised my concerns publicly. I appealed to the nobility in London. I brought my complaints to the Devon Prosecutor. I spoke with councillors. I desperately sought mediation.

The responses ranged from indifference to mocking comments. Some privately agreed with my concerns but were unwilling to publicly support them. Others simply called me a dog and told me to leave.

At every stage, the message was the same: nobody really intended to address the issue."

✍️ KAP How did the Council in Devon respond when you brought your concerns to them?
Maclennan
"As far as I could tell, they largely chose to protect my attackers.

The focus was never on whether laws had been broken, but on ensuring blame was redirected towards the victims. SparrowJack, Marslynn, and Llyres used the opportunity to insult those who had been attacked rather than investigate the attack itself.

When County Councils become more concerned with murdering people and protecting the attacker rather than finding the truth, this is a tyrannical regime. "

✍️ KAP What made you feel that justice was unavailable through the usual legal or governmental channels?
Maclennan
"The fact that I tried those channels and achieved nothing.

If innocent citizens can be attacked unlawfully and the authorities fail to investigate, what confidence should any of us have that the legal system will protect us?"

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A Pattern of Events

✍️ KAP What specific actions made you believe people were being oppressed or intimidated?
Maclennan
"In January, my friend Mori and I were nearly killed by an army while in Devon. This was a Sussex army, but it had been invited into Devon to attack us. At the time, we were not outlawed in Devon and had every right under national law to travel there safely.

In February, I was sentenced to death by Devon for an alleged crime said to have occurred a year earlier. No evidence linking me to the offence was presented at trial. My friends Vidomir and Melinoe were likewise sentenced to death for the same alleged offence.

In April, Mori and I were travelling to Bristol to recover stuff from her flat. We were not wanted for any crimes and were not outlawed. Under national law, we were free to travel. Nevertheless, we were attacked by Marslynn and her army in what I consider an illegal and unjustified assault.

Later that month, both Devon and Sussex sought to try us for the same alleged offence. To me, this appeared to be a coordinated effort to secure unsound convictions rather than discover the truth.

In May, Devon resident Turlututux publicly criticised the repeated killings. Rather than engage with those concerns, Devon responded with legal action against him.

Viewed in isolation, then I am sure some people could dismiss these events. Viewed together however, it’s clear evidence that there is a deliberate agenda at play. "

KAP Note: Mac presented these incidents as connected events rather than separate disputes, arguing that together they reveal a broader problem within regional governance.

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Violence and Escalation

✍️ KAP How did the recent assassinations and executions you referenced influence your actions?
Maclennan
"They reinforced my belief that violence has become a perfectly accepted political tool within England.

No one appeared willing to hold those responsible accountable. As our faith in the legal system disappeared, we guessed that only physical force would receive a response. "

✍️ KAP Do you believe the actions in those regions reflected the same issues you associate with ONE?
Maclennan
"Yes, it’s all linked.

Llyres invited elements of ONE into England. They established themselves in Devon and then spread into Sussex and the other counties. Whether people agree with me or not, I believe this creeping takeover is in progress and we are probably too late to stop it."

✍️ KAP Did you feel your warnings were ignored by those in positions of authority?
Maclennan
"Absolutely. I first raised concerns about ONE entering England more than two years ago, when Justinian suddenly arrived in Manchester. I was ignored then, just as I am now.

My main concern is that these things rarely happen all at once. First, they target the easy people: criminals, outcasts, people like me and my family. Few regular folk object because those people are unpopular. However, then the circle grows wider.

By the time ordinary citizens realise what has happened, the institutions they relied upon have already changed. Their mayors replaced, councils infiltrated, the monarchy captured. And then there’s no way of getting any of it back. At that point if you speak out, you will be killed. "

KAP Note: Maclennan's concerns extend beyond Devon alone. He views the current conflict as part of a larger political and cultural struggle affecting England as a whole.

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Rebellion, Revenge, and Warning

✍️ KAP Were your actions intended as rebellion, or as a warning about deeper issues?
Maclennan

"A little of column A, a little of column B.

First and foremost, this was about revenge. My family and I were attacked, and I believed the authorities had no intention of addressing it. So we went for an eye, for an eye.

But it’s come with a bonus lesson. It’s exposed a major issue in England:

We are a small, disorganised group with almost no military experience, we forgot to bring even basic weaponry, and lack proper leadership; yet we still managed to form an army, kill countless nobles, seize a town, and declared it independent. All without once being challenged by a defensive army.

If that can happen so easily, then England should be asking itself a far more serious question: what happens when a genuinely capable force arrives?"

✍️ KAP What other paths were closed to you before you felt you had no choice but to act?
Maclennan
"Legal complaints failed.
Political appeals failed.
Requests for mediation failed.
Public warnings failed.
Private discussions failed.
By the time the Red Hunt Army was formed, I believed every peaceful avenue available to us had either been exhausted or deliberately blocked.

People are free to disagree with my conclusions. However, they cannot honestly say we acted without first attempting alternatives."

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A Few Final Questions

✍️ KAP Would you stand to run for monarch at some time?
Maclennan
"Perhaps. I've often considered it.

The problem is that I know myself too well. I wouldn’t be able to sit back and remain above politics as a monarch probably should. I'd end up involving myself in every dispute, every court case, every war, and every petty argument. Before long I'd be exhausted.

Besides, I'd still be sneaking off to rob people for fun. Imagine it: England's Robber Monarch. I suspect the Privy Council would have a collective heart attack… unless I filled it with others from the criminal classes of course."

✍️ KAP How many years has it been since the Wolves of Sherwood was formed? Are you going to have a celebration?
Maclennan
"The Wolves are about two decades old now, and this year marks my nineteenth year since originally joining.

Though truthfully, the Wolves have died and been reborn so many times that I’m not entirely sure when their true birthday should be counted from. We have been outlawed, hunted, fallen out, scattered, rebuilt, and nearly extinguished more times than I can remember.

Perhaps that is the real tradition of the Wolves: refusing to stay dead.

As for celebrations, who can say? Maybe the Red Hunt Army is the celebration. It certainly feels like the sort of chaos Loki would have appreciated, and the camaraderie in our ranks is pretty high. Two decades of Wolves, and we're still causing trouble."

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Maclennan has presented the Red Hunt Army not as an act of sudden rebellion, but as the result of what he views as repeated institutional failures, ignored warnings, and a growing belief that peaceful remedies were unavailable.

Monarch Niketas argues that the Crown acted only after killings had occurred and within the authority granted by law.

You will no doubt draw your own conclusions. What remains clear is that the events in Devon have raised questions that reach far beyond a single county, touching on justice, accountability, authority, and the future direction of England itself.

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Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England


Recent events have sparked discussions across England regarding regional authority, public safety, the limits of royal power, and the formation of armed groups outside established structures. As part of a two-part KAP series, I sat down with the Monarch, Niketas

to discuss the state of the realm, the Crown's response to recent events, and the lessons England should take moving forward.


Governance and Stability


✍️ KAP What do you see as the biggest threat to the security and stability of the Kingdom today?
Niketas
"The complex geopolitical situation around England, with many of our neighbors engaged in conflicts at the moment or in the recent past. England is committed to peace, and prepares to safeguard it. Every other threat is secondary to that, and is no news to England. At the end of the day, we know how to reconcile our different outlooks and act cohesively when it is necessary, as demonstrated very recently."

KAP Note: The Monarch consistently emphasized external threats and England's preparedness, framing internal disputes as challenges the Kingdom has historically managed to overcome.

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✍️ KAP How do you plan to maintain order and public confidence during this period of uncertainty?
Niketas
"It is very helpful that the local leadership is very stable in our counties, with many councils and councilors having served for a long time. The people of England know and trust them, they have confidence in them. They have done well so far in maintaining order, within the realms of what's possible of course.

From my side, I ensure I am visible and responsive in my audience chamber, via letters, in taverns, in the London Commons, and I communicate clearly about the current state of events, especially via the monthly report I produce that outlines this reign's work per month. I'll post the May report within the week."

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✍️ KAP A question from a reader - What are your thoughts about women serving in positions of authority within the Kingdom?
Niketas
"Throughout the years, many women have served in positions of the highest authority, and evidently they have performed excellently, given England's prosperity. Our Kingdom does not think in terms of 'women or men' when it comes to governance, and that's a good thing."

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Devon, Sussex and Early Warnings

✍️ KAP How do you view the recent concerns raised about Devon and Sussex regarding their handling of armies, justice, and local governance?
Niketas
"I remain fully updated at all times regarding the activities and decisions of the Counties, so as to be able to detect those concerns and evaluate them as fairly as I can. I don't think these concerns come out of the blue, and ultimately it's a matter of perspective, both sides (counties and those concerned) having certain arguments to support their actions and opinions. It's very important that people are free to express these concerns without prosecution and to take any action they deem necessary to correct the situation, provided it's done in a legal manner."

KAP Note: While acknowledging that concerns were legitimate topics for discussion, the Monarch stopped short of endorsing either side of the dispute.

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✍️ KAP How do you respond to the warnings that certain regional actions may not align with the spirit of England's laws?
Niketas
"I hear them, and I encourage everyone who is concerned and highly engaged with our Kingdom's life to act as they see fit within the confines of law. At the same time, the House of Parliament has been both unable and unwilling to impose its views of national laws on counties. Whether this is a deliberate choice of our system of national government, or a feature of our world, is unclear. The Crown does not have the power, either under the law or physically, to dictate a solution."

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✍️ KAP Recently, Lady Vivienne raised concerns about Devon's direction, with you in the tower. How did her warning influence your thinking at the time?
Niketas
Lady Vivienne is a very experienced individual in matters of state and law among other things, and when she talks, people should listen carefully.

I was aware of the situation she presented to me, and it is something I am monitoring closely, ensuring no red lines are crossed by any side. At the same time, I am very mindful of the right way of doing things and what each of us is empowered and allowed to do. It should be underlined that power is in the hands of our people. We know from history that if people's ways of life are threatened, they rally and defend their homes. They will also rally when given a reason to engage, whether it be friendly competition in London Commons in a tournament, or when leaders find common cause such as recently happened when Mercia asked for Westmorland aid against an invasion threat."
KAP Note - The Monarch praised Lady Vivienne's experience while emphasizing that any response must remain within the bounds of existing authority and law.

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The Army in Devon
✍️ KAP How did you view the formation of an unsanctioned army in Salisbury when it first came to your attention?
Niketas
"It was something sudden, yet it follows a pattern, as another unsanctioned army was formed in Salisbury around the same time last year, in April. Perhaps this should be further investigated, why Salisbury seems to be the preferred location for that, also taking into account many of the previous time's members are in such an army today. An unsanctioned army is always a cause for concern and should be dealt with immediately."

✍️ KAP Did you reach out in a personally penned letter to each suspected person, to ask them their side of the story about this army in Devon?
Niketas
"Allow me to correct you that it is not a "supposed" army, but a very real one, verified many times over. I did not reach out to them, since they had been very vocal about their motivations, painting a clear image. I had followed the events they refer to as well when it comes to their clash with Devon leadership, so it wasn't difficult to understand. However, their motivations were not something to be weighed against their criminal and murderous actions and justify them, and as such there was no need to personally reach out to every army member in order to proceed with my actions."

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Outlawry and the Crown's Response

✍️ KAP How did you determine when Article 2 of the National Outlawry Law, should be applied in cases involving raised arms or armed groups?
Niketas
Article 2 states: "The Crown can declare an individual an Outlaw if they have raised arms against, or otherwise physically attacked or attempted to physically attack, any part of, or any person within, the Realm of England, or if they have otherwise harmed or attempted to harm the infrastructure of the Realm of England.". It had been well-reported that the army had killed multiple innocent people by the time the Decree was issued.

✍️ KAP What factors did you consider before deciding whether outlawry was the appropriate response?
Niketas
I consulted the relevant laws and I saw that the army's actions fell under the provisions of the National Outlawry Law. The English Crown does not command a royal army, nor is there a national court to pass judgement so these courses of action were not an option, but the relevant law was available and appropriate for the Crown to utilize, and it was very straightforward, seeing how they had killed travellers. Furthermore, after murders have taken place it's too late for diplomacy and compromise, and the law is set in motion. My timing had been very deliberate. The outlawry was not issued the moment the army was formed, but the moment the killings started.

KAP Note: The Monarch repeatedly returned to a distinction between the army's formation and the later killings, arguing that the latter triggered the Crown's intervention.

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On Royal Authority and Regional Governance

✍️ KAP How do warnings from others, such as concerns raised about regional governance, shape your decisions as Monarch?
Niketas
"The English Monarch's duties, power and decision-making authority are not applicable to most cases of regional governance, and this is deliberate and by design, the Counties wishing to retain a high degree of independency and making the laws accordingly. It should be reminded that the Councils comprise the Parliament that makes laws. As such, the English Monarch cannot directly intervene and decide in matters of regional governance, and the ones who check councils are their voters. I monitor things closely and I take heed of every warning, and I prepare England to act decisively in response to possible negative outcomes that might overreach and extend beyond one single county, and at the same time I maintain contact with counties in order to be a converging influence and maintain a certain amount of common ground. No matter their decisions, policies and philosophies, all current Counts are very professional, know their roles and job and are highly committed to their county's well-being."

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Reflection and Looking Forward

✍️ KAP What lessons have you taken from the recent events in Devon and Sussex?
Niketas
"We must enhance our military readiness and vigilance to be able to more promptly respond to threats. Thankfully this is already something I am committed to, and the current events in Devon only provide an argument in favor of working towards that goal."

✍️ KAP How do you plan to prevent similar crises from arising in the future?
Niketas
"Same as above,(sic) the Crown's part to play is to work with the counties and help them prepare for crises. Local relations between councils and individuals are something that is best handled at a regional level, though the Crown of course can hold audience with every person who wishes to."

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Final Thoughts

Across the interview, the Monarch emphasized three recurring themes: the importance of England's readiness in an uncertain world, the limits of royal authority over regional affairs, and the belief that recent actions by the Crown were driven by law rather than politics.

Whether supporters or critics agree with those conclusions, the Crown's position is now firmly on record.

In Part II, KAP will speak with Maclennan, leader of the force operating in Devon since May 28, to examine the events from the perspective of those who took up arms and to better understand the motivations behind their actions.

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England KAP
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Kingdoms Associated Press - England and International


As spring settles across the realm, England remains largely quiet, with little movement by the Monarch and his entourage. Very little activity comes from them, but let us begin in Sussex, where His Majesty appears to have taken up something of a prolonged holiday. The Royal Household and the Sussex residents have been locked in a month‑long (so far and ongoing) tug‑of‑war so public that even the sheep have opinions.

One wonders, purely as a civic observation, whether the King Niketas remembers England has other counties. He has been monarch since 1 March, yet Sussex has enjoyed more royal presence than the rest of the realm combined. Perhaps the sea air is restorative.

Meanwhile, the London Commons continues to provide the chief centre of civic discourse and activity.

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Having received a letter from across the realm, I discovered France has a fun opportunity.

In the County of Poitou, the city of La Rochelle announces the return of spring with an opening of its gates to all who live by the bow and by honour. Under the name Trophée du Loup‑Garou, a great archery tournament shall be held beneath the patronage of Gael Delacroix and the warrior brotherhood known as the Societas Sanguinis Luporum.

This gathering is declared not merely a contest, but a trial of skill and composure, where every arrow binds the hand that releases it, and where silence weighs as heavily as the target itself. Within this arena, glory is not announced; it is earned. Only the steadiest hand and the most unyielding will may claim victory.

The tournament shall take place from 22 May to 21 June 1474, drawing archers from across the realm to test their discipline upon the field. Prizes of 1,000, 600, and 400 écus shall be awarded to the competitors.

Those seeking entry may address Gael_Delacroix or Kohan Maelaig, and mariners approaching the port will find La Rochelle at sailing coordinates X110, Y186.

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England KAP
Editor-in-Chief

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