Laocracy

The Laocracy was a period within the History of the Republic of Gran Coran'i that saw a popular revolution of Helots, the underclass of the Republic, overthrow the Republican government in favour of Sir Alexios Reginos, motivated primarily due to Reginos' populist ideology of "Absolutism", terrible conditions among the Helots in Helottown, and an increasingly corrupt government that emerged with the absence of Aegis Eddard Ashwood due to the Harpian Wars. The Laocracy is considered to have begun during the March of the Harvesters and is considered to have ended during the Focian Reaction. 
The Laocracy saw several years of war and bloodshed among Absolutists and Loyalists who wished to shape Coran'i in their vision, while ultimately being overthrown, the Absolutist Regime consolidated the recent Liberation of the Helots by the Aegis Eddard Ashwood and set up a precedent of Armed Liberty and reinforced ideals of Popular Sovereignty within the Republic. 
The causes for the ascendency of the Absolutists were the combined social, economic, and political issues that plagued the Republic in the years leading up to the war. The poverty of the Helotry and their lack of rights, along with a slowly decaying Economic situation due to the absence of much of the cabinet of Eddard Ashwood, lead to the First Absolutist rallies organised by Sir Alexios Reginos, a Lawyer who witnessed first hand much of Helot Poverty, who formulated his own ideology of Absolutism seeking to correct the flaws of Democratic Republics and Absolute Monarchy. 
The Winter of 47 VE saw the first distinctively Absolutist Rally unveiling Reginos' new manifesto the "A Vision of Summer" summarising many of his ideas and approaches to real governance. 6 years later, Alexios Reginos proclaimed himself as "Hegemon of the Free, Righteous hand of the Belittled" during the annual conference of the Absolutists and led the March of the Harvesters from his native Rasennai to Coran'i City, storming the Domed Hall during one of many Assembly gatherings. Atop the Podium, Sir Alexios Reginos proclaimed "The Hallowed Revolution" to be fulfilled. Along with the High Prince Focas Konstantinos Rex, and Commander of the Civic Guards, William Madison, Sir Reginos formed a ruling triumvirate to govern his new Republic. The Following years would see several battles within the Peninsula against the Peninsular Resistance led by the former ruling elite ousted by the Absolutists. The Absolutists achieved decisive victories against the Resistance during the battles of Selchar and Madisonia under the generalship of William Madison, head of the renamed Revolutionary Guard. However, William Madison would be killed during the fighting in Madisonia, while a disagreement between Focas Rex and Reginos saw the triumvirate fall apart. During the Winter of 59 VE, Focas Rex would overthrow the Hegemon with the support of the majority of the Absolutist Party and formally surrender to the returning Aegis due to commotion within the Convention, this event has been dubbed as the "Focian Reaction" and is seen as the end of the Laocracy. 
===Causes===
The ideology of Absolutism arose during a resurgence of campaigns in favour of Helot Liberation, with a great rift emerging among the political elite and population of Coran'i whether the Helot underclass should be given rights to vote in elections or attend gatherings of the Assembly. Politicians within the newly created Bas Restoration Front, formed after a merger between the Dualist Democratic Party and the Champions of Coran'i Party, which was the main driving force within the eventual passing of the Helot Liberation Act with great opposition from the Leja Unity Party, Sir Alexios Reginos was a prominent member within the COC and the eventual BRF until he left to solely dedicate himself to developing his ideology and party. 
However, the legal liberation of the Helots would not take full effect until the eventual Absolutist takeover, during this period Helot rights were still neglected by much of the political elite who felt disenfranchised. Liberated Helots were often publicly insulted and disrespected by opponents to their liberation and many Elite circles of society even excluded or divided Helot votes from Citizen Votes. Additionally, Much of the charity work within Helottown was halted as circles of opponents to the liberation cut any funding, leading to a degradation of living standards within Helot centres of population and growing discontent with the government.
Sir Alexios Reginos would in his youth venture into the capital to study Coran'i Law. During his study, Reginos stayed within a humble apartment in one of Helottown's worst districts, Reginos would write lengthy accounts of the many toils of the Helots and how they lived in complete poverty. When the Elite retaliated in their disdain of the lower classes, the Helotry lost many of the high spirits it gained during the passing of the Act and looked towards a new leader and idea to guide them. Reginos made his speeches in many of the poorest parts of Coran'i, employing local gangs to keep order within the streets and began his own charity. When Reginos developed his ideology of Absolutism, he wasted no time in distributing and reading out his works to the poor, while educating them on his own principles. Thus, Reginos would through these moves successfully sway a large part of the Helotry to his cause and ideology, motivating them to take up arms for their own liberty and not to accept the status quo that the Elite or the "Lawmakers" wished to impose.
===The Hallowed Revolution===
As the summer of 53 VE approached, tensions between the Helotry and the Elite began increasing as several murders would culminate in that of the famed politician and former Aegis, Harriet Madison. Madison spoke out in public against the Absolutist Party and their methods, wishing to propose a bill banning their ideology and activities while publishing a short critique of their ideology. Sir Alexios Reginos retaliated by hiring local Helot thugs to arrange for Harriet's death. Upon being called to speak in defence of her bill, Harriet stepped up and began to speak in opposition to the Absolutists, pointing to Sir Reginos who was in attendance that day. During her speech, two thugs approached the former Aegis and held the renowned politician down. No guards ever arrived to halt the violence. The assassins slit Madison's throat and proclaimed that "Harvester Cries have their heed" and "We are the Judges" as blood stained the precious floor of the assembly. The assassins, along with Reginos, fled and would not be found or punished for their murder, while the Absolutist Party announced a day following the assassination that they took all the responsibility and "pleasure" in "killing that dog". "The Rat Harriet Madison dies for their Insolence, We take full credit for our act of justice. They died like a dog, clawing at their throat as they choked on their blood. More shall die for their oppression, for the Harvesters have cried and their pleas have been heard. Woe to the Oppressors! Your Clothes shall be torn and your Gold is Corroded! Harriet will not be the last to choke on the Assembly floor. Run while you can Lawmaker! Grovel for your life Elected Man. We have come to repay the debt. All these years you have fattened yourself Rich man! Now you shall pay for all the blood you spilled! Whoever wishes to speak against the Truth shall meet Harriet's fate, We are the Judges."
- Announcement by the Absolutists regarding the death of Harriet Madison. The Assassination was one of the only violent acts committed in the name of Politics within the History of all Coran'i, the death would be monumental as many among the elite viewed it with disdain, while the Helotry disliked the move too as Harriet had worked in their favour in the past too. 
Upon the Summer of 53 VE, A great convention of Absolutists would gather within Rasennai to discuss ideology and their actions for the next months until the next convention. Yet, Sir Alexios Reginos would rise to his feet to give a fiery speech on the floor of the Curia Antonina, proclaiming a march to the Capital and the final step within his plan to begin the purification of the republic or his vision of summer, revolution. "Workers! The Hallowed day hath come! The Lawmakers made no peace. They dine on the day of slaughter, yet they do not realise. Their Gold is already corroded. Their Souls are moth-eaten, and the Cries of the Harvesters will be answered."
"Midnight has Struck, We are the  Harvesters of Coran'i, We are the Crashing Waves, and We are the Thunder. None shall ever stop you if you raise your spear and fight, Damned of our Realm! We March onwards to Coran'i! The Hallowed Revolution hath come!"
- excerpts from Sir Reginos' speech to the Convention of Absolutists.50,000 Helots would accompany the newly proclaimed Hegemon as he marched to seize Coran'i and overthrow the Political elite that, in his eyes, corrupted and eroded all fair institution in the government of Coran'i. The March marked a significant point in Coran'i history as it displayed the first armed opposition of the Helotry against the elite, with many carrying makeshift weapons and blades expecting to see battle. The Helotry marched out in order to fulfil the implementation of their freedom, to a largely unguarded Coran'i City as much of the Military was diverted towards the Harpian Front. Leaving only the Civic Guards and their commander, William Madison, the City expected nothing more than simple riots and protests, believing the march would not lead to violence. Once the Helotry gathered before the Domed Hall of the Assembly, the Harvesters would blockade it for days until the civic guard were sent out to restore order. However, Madison would defect to the Absolutists and eventually surprised the entire government by sneaking in and seizing control of the Hall during a gathering of the Assembly.
Being informed of the coming takeover, several attendees of that Assembly fled with Ayn Luxembourg to the island fortress of Selchar for the planning and defence of Coran'i against the Absolutist Revolution. The Assembly would be stormed by the marchers accompanied by much of the Helotry. With a large portion of the Elite fleeing, The Mob turned their fury onto their large private estates and ransacked their residence within the city and Countryside, The remaining portion of the Elite valiantly stayed in the Assembly hall awaiting the coming of the Absolutists, after their announcement of the abolition of the Republic, the Absolutists forced all remaining members of the Assembly out of the hall. The Admirals attempted to bombard the Domed hall and Absolutist positions, however, upon the news arriving to the Sailors, the Sailors began a mutiny that forced their officers to formally surrender the city and all posts and stations. 
Thus, the Hallowed Revolution of the Absolutists came, little blood was shed as loyal forces put up no fight or decided to escape with the Political Elite to either Madisonia or Selchar. In full control, Sir Alexios could finally implement his ideology to its full potential.
===Governing the Absolute Republic===
The Absolutists would mark their first acts by dismantling all the former institutions of State and governance in favour of their own. The Constitution was suspended alongside all civil laws that were applied during the days of the Lawmaker, Absolutists defined the only current law being that of the Absolute Rightly-Guided Hegemon, thus all had turned to their Leader for aid. 
The first order of the day for the Absolutists was to dismantle all the divisions in Coran'i Society. By Alexios' decree, notably protested by Focas Rex, all property owned by opponents to the new regime were to be confiscated and given out to the poor in lottery, while lists were created with the reward of attaining the personal properties of Enemies of the People. The Absolutists encouraged their supporters to begin riots in Richer districts and cause trouble while demonstrating against the supposed light treatment of their oppressors. The few elite that had remained in the City, had lost their property and began falling victim to lynchings by the Helotry who wished to take vengeance against the years of disrespect, this policy against the Lawmakers was known as "Repayment", seen as a repayment for their many years of exploiting the poor. 
As the Absolutists brought down the Upper Elite, they lifted up the Underclass and Belittled. Although, the Helots were formally freed by the Incumbent Aegis Eddard Ashwood and his party, the Absolutists enforced the Act with endless rigour. Any separation or disrespect of Helot voices by any Citizen warranted imprisonment and public humiliation, the Absolutists also turned a blind eye on extrajudicial killings of known anti-Helot Politicians that remained in the city, however, the modern Rasennan Absolute Front has denied that Absolutist forces allowed the killings to take place. Under the supervision of Focas Rex, the Prince devised a scheme of Active and Passive Citizens allowing for permanent residents of working age and employment in any field to vote in future elections. This system gave voting rights to a vast majority of the adult population and was reinforced through the policy of "Bestowed Rights", where the rights of citizenship could not be removed from the Helotry by any future Coran'i government. To give Helots a greater say in politics, the new system also created the "Citizen's Council" to serve as an opposition against the now renamed Grand Convention, with each urban centre having its own council while the Coran'i Council became a first among equals. Notably, Citizens were given the explicit right to strike and force the government or private firms into negotiations and utilise collective bargaining to have their demands met. Although there was no ban on the practice, the Absolutist Government set a precedent of encouraging Helots to question the Authority and Abuses of the Elite while guaranteeing their own freedom if it means to take up arms, this policy was known as "Armed Liberty".
 
The Absolutists additionally began efforts to repopulate the number of trees around Coran'i after much of the forestry was cut down for use in construction, initially largely opposed, the Hegemon passed it without consideration of the Convention, emphasising his Authority as the Absolute Ruler of Coran'i. Sir Alexios Reginos also re-organised the former Civic Guards into a force of 30,000 Revolutionary Guards, commanded by the largely inexperienced but brilliant William Madison. During this time the triumvirate would begin to form as increasing resolve by the Resistance and the demand of daily government in crisis led each triumvir to divide their responsibilities. Although never made official, the Triumvirate ruled over Coran'i in an open secret, the combined competence associated with the Triumvirate gave way for several victories and achievements at the beginning of Absolutist Rule. 
As the third year of Absolutist Rule came and went, the winter snows began to melt completely and make way for campaigning season. William Madison, Head of the Revolutionary Guard, sailed out of Coran'i to begin the siege of Selchar. 30,000 guards sailed on a 100 ships with a single highship scouting the path ahead. However, massive commotion had unfolded within the Capital.
With the Elite almost completely disenfranchised, many had begun to plot to see the newly made Leaders of Coran'i be swiftly taken care of. In the Opening Assembly of the Spring, 5 Assassins of the Resistance managed to enter the Hall and carry weapons undetected. The Assassins shot arrows at the Prince which failed to miss the target until one struck his right shoulder, knocking him down. The Assassins then managed to climb up to the Podium as the Guards rushed into the Hall. Unexpectedly, Focas stood up alone on one of the railings, exposing himself to arrow fire, and gave the Assassins a passionate speech on the value of life and Liberty. The Assassins would not be swayed, but the sight of their leader standing bravely in the face of death would burn within the hearts of the Guards so fiercely that they charged the Assassins and detained each and every one. Upon their Arrest, the Prince decided to release them and send them back to Selchar. Rumours have spread that the Prince carved the phrase "The Prince Lives" on the back of each Assassin and instructed them to present his message to the Resistance, it is said that he also sewed their mouth shut in a reversible manner. Whatever did happen, Focas Rex sent a letter, known as the sealed letter, telling Ayn Luxembourg that "The Prince Lives". 
The Attempt on the Prince's life backfired greatly as propaganda and rumours of the High Prince's bravery only heightened the morale among the Absolutists and helped to paint their picture of the brave underdog against the corrupt elite. Focas Rex would cement his place as a respected and prominent figure within the triumvirate while displaying his own personal pacifism when trying to sway the assassins to peace. Furthermore, an increasingly paranoid Hegemon Reginos began seeing foes in every wake, eventually decreeing his upcoming judgement in the next meeting of the Convention, this declaration was largely ignored. 
==== The Defiance of Selchar ====
Selchar was an island fortress built during the Early Republic that served as a military holding point for the burgeoning Republic. Upon his arrival, the general William Madison put the island to siege as they landed on the eastern shore. Personally scouting the Fortress, the young commander spotted a weakness in one of the old gates of the fortress, the gate was in terrible condition and had been left unguarded by the defenders. Madison forced his force awake, the scout occurred during the night, and with haste marched to that gate, breaking it open with ease. unexpectedly, the Commander told his force not to move forward. Madison took out one of his many spears and threw it into the fortress, in response a hundred more had been cast down from above. Yet, Willian had fooled the defenders by marching his large force with haste and little care for the sound to make to alert the defenders. While, a force led by the mysterious Hammer Knight climbed up the largely undefended walls of the fortress with a few men and had opened another nearby gate. The Revolutionary Guard then raced with the defenders to get to that gate first, however, the forces led by the Hammer Knight managed to repel the Defenders while the Guard rushed into the fortress. ”O Divine, I call unto thou for providence. The Young men they march so eagerly to war, give them the wisdom to forsake it. Their spirits are high but we know what shall be of them after every struggle, How quickly do they die and for what? Truth be told, I cannot bear to bury more young. I do not wish to see another widow cry over another grave. I do not want to see another son blossom fatherless. I do not want to see another Mother weep for her Son. O Divine I beg you, if it would mean my life then I face death with a smile, I cannot bear the sight no longer. Of those to come back, they also died. Their souls were ripped from them and now they wander, Guide them mistress, if it means all that I value. Their lives have not ended yet we bury them so quickly.  Forgive us for our Violence beloved one, For our Insolence and For our Ignorance. I cannot bear it all. ”For Mercy’s sake, deliver us aid for the Cause. To end this war quickly, to see this all end. Victory does not concern me any more, only the end of it all. There are Young Men right beside me laughing at this moment, they do not know what lies before them. Let my Prayer arise.” - A Prayer by Focas Rex preceding the battle. 
The Siege was a resounding Victory for the Absolutist Cause, the cunning of Willian Madison earned him the nickname, "Lord of Spears", for every spear he threw a hundred more shall follow. The Defenders lost a large amount of forces through surrender, yet, a small host containing many of the core leadership successfully managed to flee and seek refuge within the walls of Madisonia, planning their next move and future offensives. 
With Selchar secured, all naval invasions of the City became almost impossible, fully securing the Absolutist Hold over Coran'i City and granting greater legitimacy for the new regime. 
==== The Judgement of the Lawmakers ====
Days would pass as it seemed that an Absolutist Government could just permanently secure itself in the Republic. William would return to Coran'i and be quickly hailed as a great conqueror, staying with his other Triumvirs, he received approval for a daring storming of Madisonia. 
As the Boy-General left the City, the Hegemon and the Prince developed a fierce disagreement on the matter of punishment. Reginos still was very aware of the attempt on the Prince's life and only grew more paranoid as he began to fear further plots that may be committed by the old parties. Following the Attempt, they had officially dissolved the BRF and LUP, yet many former members were spotted meeting each other in secret gatherings. Fearing the worst, Alexios Reginos wished to execute all former affiliates and conspirators that may be involved in plots. The Prince, a known pacifist, refused to execute this as he did not believe in the Death Penalty nor did he believe that a harsh punishment would place the Absolutists in line.
Thus, the 2 triumvirs had a fierce argument on the matter of punishment, ending when Focas announced his resignation within the Hegemon's cabinet and announced his desire to leave for his home of Rasennai. Reginos initially wanted to reject his resignation, however, emotion from wishing to see his friend's wish fulfilled would motivate him to let the Prince leave. 
Yet, the Hegemon was now alone among an elite that had only hostility to answer to his pleas for peace. Thus, during the Winter of the same year, 56 VE, The Hegemon would announce his new "Judgement" through the Red Letter. Sent to all convicts and town criers, the Hegemon announced lists of executions and imprisoned masses of foes without discrimination. As soon as the town criers had announced the contents of the Red Letter, Alexios ordered all the Criers to be thrown off the cliffs as many had cooperated with the Old Elite. The Letter declared to all sentient men that the Repayment would soon be fulfilled, and that the Helots shall judge the Elite for their oppression. Alexios Reginos would earn the nickname of "The Judge" following this incident. 
The Judgement saw hundreds of political opponents be executed through Cliff executions, while more than a thousand had implicated each other in plots to gain favour with the government while demonising their opponents. Absolutists began to fight among each other as a wing of Absolutists would emerge that demanded Alexios did not go far enough in his reprisals. The Enraged, led by Doros of Helottown, would eventually be dissatisfied with the slowness of the Hegemon and begin considering his removal. Upon hearing of the news, an enraged Alexios himself ordered the entire wing rounded up, where he personally watched as he threw an entire faction within the convention into the endless sea. 
The Judgement would emerge as a stain on the legacy of Sir Alexios Reginos, to the point that even certain, although biased, contemporaries were appalled by news rushing in from the capital. 
==== Battle of Madisonia ====
As Political intrigue and execution dominated the workings of the City, William still had a siege to lead against the Resistance. Surrounding Madisonia, the Commander would just like before set out with his own scouting party, choosing to ride on goats. William knew that there were steep hills left unguarded or lightly guarded by the Madisonians. 
Thus, Willian had devised another manoeuvre to trick the defenders. Willian ordered the launching of an assault through siege tower, while taking a portion of his Army to the east. Riding on Goats, the Guards led by their Commander managed to scale the steep hill with ease and emerge on a lightly undefended field within Madisonia. Seizing one of many Gate towers, William had led in his force and begun a full assault on Madisonia. The farms and fields saw the most intense fighting, as no side could reliably go past them. Madisonian farmers would hide in the fields and attack unsuspecting invaders that tried finding their way across the farmland. However, Absolutist forces had crushed their rear guard and the Madisonians retreated out of their advantage on the field. 
The Storming would turn into battle as the bare fields became the last contested area, the Resistance moved from across the village, fighting fiercer for every village. William ordered a general advance of the Guard deciding to participate in the fighting just as he did in Selchar. Yet, his fortunes would not turn well. William had begun his assault on the centre of the city, seeing fierce resistance. As he slowly advanced with his men, a stray arrow hit the young general's chest. The victorious conqueror collapsed onto the ground and began wheezing like a child. Grasping his chest, Willian saw terror in his eyes as he had never learned to die in his command, for it was not taught in the officer schools. William Madison, Son of Harriet, would see last light in the Spring of 58 VE. However, motivated to keep the memory of their commander alive, the Guard refused to halt their assault and pushed on with thirst for vengeance. Upon the surrender of the Madisonian City Guard, all its leaders had been rounded up and were afforded no quarter. Many leaders were hanged, apart from the young daughter Allison Madison, who had been severely wounded during the battle and subsequently evacuated to Ischanor by her most trusted officials. 
The Death of William would herald the end of Absolutist dominance, with their best commander gone and one of their most important reformers not cooperating, the Triumvirate collapsed and thus cemented itself into doom. The Young William would forever become a symbol of Young Rebellion against established tradition among the helots of Coran'i. 
William Madison's legacy was, despite his popularity among the Helots of the capital city and Helottown, not without controversy in Madisonia, as he would be decried by the Madisonian populace as a traitor, slaying his own people and betraying his familial homeland. When informed about the actions of her brother, the recovering Allison denounced William and declared his actions a "shameful spot on the history of Madisonia, that deserves to be treated only with the utmost contempt". After the her return to Madisonia more than a year later, she would successfully put forth a motion to the town council to posthumously revoke many of the honours William had received in Madisonia, such as his rank in the city guard and even his citizenship of the town. Allison even demanded his body be removed from his grave and be put on trial for his crimes against the town, yet she could not find a majority for this idea in the council. 
==== A Coming Storm ====
The year of 58 VE would be uneventful for the Absolutists as a paranoid Alexios Reginos grew in his suspicions, relying more on a close circle of extremists that have begun to expand the Judgement. Seeing them as his last ally within the Capital, the Hegemon reluctantly allied with the Extremists to earn a majority in the convention. Although the Hegemon had absolute authority, Alexios Reginos often subjected himself to public demand and popularity within the Convention. Additionally, A Host of Soldiers sailed with the Aegis, Eddard Ashwood, to finally deal with the Absolutist Revolutionary government as it began to seem that Harpia was finally calming down. Eddard would land in Rasennai and was rumoured to have personally met the Prince to discuss terms of surrender, to which the Prince accepted in advance. 
During this period, Focas Rex would refuse to cooperate with the government, however, he did operate many organisations and would erect a column within the Port to honour all lost lives in the name of Liberty on both sides, acknowledging the plight of his enemy. 
=== The Focian Reaction ===
The Winter would see a halt to all movement as Forces led by Eddard would finally arrive to besiege the City of Coran'i. The Prince also travelled back to Coran'i to attend a meeting of the Grand Convention at the request of his old friend. Before meeting him, Focas wrote a letter to Alexios writing that he would not hold him to any higher standard than the lowliest beggar.
As the Convention began, the Hegemon began speaking on matters of government and finance. The Hegemon then announced his decree to begin work on a new Library for Coran'i, moving funds from the war effort into the collection and purchasing of new works and books to better educate the Society of Coran'i. As the Regular procedure was followed, Sir Reginos declared that he had uncovered a vast conspiracy to return to the old ways of elite corruption, The Hegemon continued by announcing that only harsh punishment would follow with opposition to the Regime. 
Standing from his seat, the Prince called himself to the floor with non defying or objecting to him. As he rose and came down he exclaimed to Reginos "Citizen! First you must provide the Names for such accusation", this demand was completely rejected by the Hegemon who viewed it as dangerous to share the names. The Absolutists, seeing as how they had nothing to lose not knowing whether they were on the list or not, began rising from their seats and repeatedly exclaimed "The Names!" to the Hegemon, Focas Rex took full control of the Convention as he motioned to strip the Hegemon of his title and arrest him, succeeding on a vote of 600-40, A vast majority of those in favour were members of the Absolutist Party. The Hegemon began to panic and called for his guards, however, the Guards had only come to arrest and escort him out, they were firmly loyal to the Prince. As he was brought down onto the floor, the Convention Members began hurling insults and objects at the Hegemon, one of the Absolutists grabs him and shouts "Harriet's blood is choking you Alexios!". The Guards would lead the former Hegemon into the Citizen Council hall, preparing to conduct a trial for Reginos. 
Held on Trial, many within the hall had called for the Hegemon's head. However, without clear reason, Focas Rex chose to exile the former Hegemon rather than execute the man. Perhaps due to his friendship for Alexios or his ideals on pacifism rejecting any form of death sentences. 
The Hegemon was escorted out of the Hall and handed over to the Head Warden of Coran'i to stay in the prison while the Hegemon awaited exile. However, The Warden remained loyal to the Hegemon, not only freeing him but gathering a core of The Revolutionary Guard. The Guard marched on the Domed hall and forced themselves into the hall, the self-proclaimed "Daggers of Purity", Absolutists loyal to Reginos, barricaded themselves within the Convention hall and awaited a response by Focas Rex.
File:Image456.png|The former Hegemon overlooking the Absolutists outside, who held up banners of the Resistance to symbolise their protest. 
File:Image123.png|Absolutists locked out of the Domed Hall protest at its entrance led by Prince Focas Konstantinos Rex. 
The Prince did not advance with any guard, instead calling for a General Strike, as was his right, against the Hegemon. Several requests were made to storm the Domed hall, yet the Prince refused all of them. Instead, Focas Konstantinos Rex rode forth with a small delegation of Absolutists to formally surrender the city and open the gates for the Aegis, the surrender was negotiated and signed on the same day. 
As Night approached, the Judge Reginos attempted to flee by jumping off one of many windows. Landing poorly, the Hegemon was immobilised and found by one of Prince Focas' men. The Prince personally ordered the Hegemon's summary execution. Sir Alexios Reginos would die at the age of 37 within the winter of 59 VE. Thus, would the Laocracy end. Yet, the manner of Alexios' death garnered suspicion among Historians and People as for his entire life Focas refused to use the death penalty even in the most extreme of cases. Moreover, he had already put Alexios on trial and sentenced him to exile even when popular demand wished for execution. Additionally, Alexios' body was never found and none of Focas' Guards testified to confirm the execution. However, nothing is truly known in regard to the death of Alexios Reginos, wherever he may be the Hegemon Alexios Reginos died. 
And thus, the Vision of Summer was a Vision no longer, but a Dream.