The Feeble King (IV)

> *“Enough Arguing! We do not want an another battle!! We’re supposed to be at peace right now." "I don’t care who started, no more fighting!”* -King John Koopa VI
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**The Feeble King (IV)** is fourth episode of the *Wars of Frozen Flames* miniseries and the fourth part of The Feeble King installment. The episode follows the event of the Battle of Whomp City, with Lord Richard regaining the position of King's Claw and controlling the realm again, something that doesn't sit well with Queen Cynder and many other lords who lost kin at the battle, all of whom begin plotting against the Duke of Sherbet Land.

## Plot

Following the victory of the Sherbet forces during the Battle of Whomp City, Lord Richard Koopa and his supporters demands for his position of King's Claw to be given back, as well as his three children, Tobias, Rickon and Anna, to be freed from the imprisonment Queen Cynder Von Bohnenrotte put them under, to which King John Koopa VI accepts, much to the Queen's frustration.

One year later, in the year 1478, Lord Richard sits as the King's Claw once again, attending a Royal Cabinet meeting filled with hostility between both Kayenne and Sherbet supporters, mainly as a result of the men that lost their lives during the battle, especially from the Kayenne side. In an attempt to keep things under control, the Duke of Sherbet Land congratulates the King and Queen on the birth of their daughter, Princess Cyndie Koopa, though Lord Agron Ironside is quick to note that the baby, just like her elder brother Prince Godwin, takes more after her mother than her father, and has an unusually large nose for a girl. After several discussions regarding the future marriage of the Princess, as well as to who should take the position of Bishop of Koopa Cross opening up following the murder of the previous wielder of the title (in which it is revealed that Lord Gerald Garnet has been imprisoned in the Black Tower following his betrayal to Lady Anna Koopa and her family), tensions begin raising up once again, as many Kayenne supporters have the feeling that Lord Richard is only granting the positions to the Pythons and his various supporters. King John VI tries to stop the argument and dismisses the meeting. Before exiting the meeting room, Lord Richard approaches Blayne Phoenix, now Lord and head of the House of Phoenix, and tries to apologize to him for the execution of his father Sigmund. Unfortunately for Richard Blayne rejects the apology, even going as far as to state how he will never forgive Richard for how his father was executed without a trail, thus taking his leave, much to the unamusment of the duke of Sherbet Land.

At the Sherbet Castle, Robert, Halbert, Rickon and Tobias tell their sister Ursula and Joanna Tyebolt their experiences at the Battle of Whomp City and their time as prisoners at the Black Tower respectively. While Robert gloats about his time on the battlefield, Halbert isn't pleased with any of the events, knowing that while their forces may have won a battle, they also started a war, remarking that the late Lord Sigmund's children and his various supporters are not pleased with the outcome of the war, with Rickon also stating that they will not be welcome in Bright Valley anymore. Ursula notices that her older brother is upset and asks him if anything is wrong, though Tobias is quick to guess that Rickon is upset over not having seen Rose Python in a long time, to which Rickon admits he did become close to her over the time. Robert reassures his brother that once time passes and peace settles, he'll be welcome back in the Valley and will be able to see Rose again.

Cutting to Twinsy Tropics Castle, Lily Python is seen crying about Sir Edrick Greyford's death with two knights, who try to console her. However, Lily quickly gets over it once one of the knights tries to seduce her into having a sexual intercourse with him, to which Lily accepts, much to the other knight's frustration. Meanwhile inside the castle, Rose is seen reading a book inside her bedroom, when her mother Winona comes in and scolds her for being more invested in her books than in looking for a husband like her and her father Berwick want her to, or even making friends, Rose excuses herself by stating that she had friends back in the Valley before the start of the war, to which Winona correctly guesses that Rose is referring to Lady Jane Phoenix, who Berwick had warned Winona about. Winona tries to convince her daughter that there are plenty of other ladies to be friends with at Twinsy Tropics, but Rose tells her mother that she doesn't get along with any of them, and that she just wants to be with Jane. Winona tells Rose that she won't be welcome at the Valley after the outcome of the Battle of Whomp City, to which Rose blames her father on. Winona scolds Rose for talking about her father in such an ill-manner, telling her that she should be grateful for everything Berwick is doing to try and make the kingdom a better place for everyone. Rose calms down and apologizes, stating that she just misses Jane, to which her mother tells her that Jane can't be trusted, as her uncle Sigmund was a traitor to the realm, and so is she, and reassures Rose that she and Berwick will find better friends for her.

Later that afternoon, at the Sylver's Castle, the Sylver family is all reunited for a family dinner, where Lord Horace Sylver gloats about having being given the position of Groom of the Stool by King John Koopa VI (with his wife Rosanna explaining that that is the title given to the person who "wipes the king's ass"). Bennis Sylver, Horace's brother, congratules him on the matter. Harrin also congratulates his father on the matter, and so does Horace to Harrin for earning the title of Earl, with Harrin commenting that he mostly appreciates the wealth that comes with the title. Horace's third son, John, comments on having being granted knighthood, only for Horace to tell him that it is not polite to brag about one's achievements (while also calling him "number three" instead of his given name). Rosanna quickly changes the subject and asks Harrin for his son Kordray. Jane soon starts to get tired of the Sylver family's antics, a feeling that is only amplified when Korrin's cousins, Zachary and Kuthbert start making jokes at both Jane and Korrin's expenses, and Rosanna questions Jane having a child at only fourteen years old. Jane's patience ultimately depletes when Bennis' wife, Kristina, questions her son James' legitimacy, causing Jane to insult her back. After being mocked by Korrin's cousins once again for trying to defend herself, Jane rushes off the dining hall in anger, being tired of the ridicule and the insults.

The next day, Lord Richard Koopa visits his daughter, Lady Anna, at Koopa Cross Castle, who has been on her own with a knight, Sir Devon, ever since Lord Garnet was imprisoned in the Black Tower. After being left alone, Richard apologizes to his daughter for marrying her off to Lord Garnet, saying that he would never have done so had he known that he would betray and mistreat her in such a manner. Richard also lets Anna know that as soon as the realm is at peace, he'll have her marriage to Lord Garnet annulled, but Anna tries to stop her father from doing so, claiming that she is happy with the way things are. Richard questions this, and Anna is forced to tell her father the truth: she laid an egg, and Garnet is the father. Richard, though understanding of Anna's situation, doesn't want her to stay with Lord Garnet, but Anna doesn't want her marriage with him to be annulled because she doesn't want to be separated from her child. Anna promises her father she will be fine, and Richard respects his daughter's wishes, assuring Anna that as long as he is under control of the realm, Lord Garnet will remain locked away.

At the Koopa Castle, Rodrick and Theodrick come to check on their nephew James, who is being given classes by Bishop Thaddeus. The Bishop tells the Solberg brothers that he is one of the only students to not fall asleep during his classes, stating that James reminds him of Rodrick and the late Edrick when they were around that age. James lets out his first word at that moment, calling Rodrick "daddy", seemingly being under the impression that his uncle is his father. King John VI then enters the room, being impressed at how much James has grown in only three years. John then asks Theodrick and the Bishop to leave him and Rodrick to talk alone. John, concerned about Rodrick, asks him if there's anything wrong, to which Rodrick answers by saying that he misses Jane, and that he wishes she was there to see James grow up along with the rest of them (with another reason being Rodrick's repressed feelings for Jane). John tells his half-brother that he understands, as he himself was devastated when he was taken away from his mother Klaudia following her remarrying to Sir Arwin Solberg. Rodrick tells John that their mother always thought he would make a great king someday, only for John to reply that he himself used to think the same, at least before the war started.

Elsewhere in the castle, Lord Richard reaches out to Queen Cynder, whishing to speak to her in private. After getting some caretakers to look after Godwin and Cyndie, Cynder has a conversation with Richard. The conversation starts nicely, with Cynder opening up to Richard about her and John's first child, Edrick, who only lived for three days after he was born, causing Richard to sympathize with the Queen, as he himself and Tulisa were devastated when their first two sons after Olivia died in infancy. However the mood of the conversation quickly shifts when Richard proposes to Cynder that she hands Godwin over to him so that he can raise him on Sherbet Land and teach him how to rule a realm properly, as well as to set up a marriage between him and Richard's youngest daughter Ursula. Cynder refuses the offer, believing that Richard is trying to take her son away from her, and possibly hurt him. Richard tries to convince the Queen that she is completely wrong, but she refuses to listen to him. After a brief argument, Lord Blayne walks in, causing the Queen to dismiss the Duke of Sherbet Land, who proceeds to leave. Cynder explains to Blayne that she believes that Richard is trying to take Godwin away so he can kill him and take the throne for himself. Being convinced that John VI wouldn't do anything about the situation, Cynder starts to look for allies to put her plan into action: move the court from Bright Valley to Kayenne Kragg, as the Valley is full of Sherbet sympathizers and supporters. Blayne is sceptic of the plan, but Cynder assures her that they'll find enough supporters for their cause, and she starts by getting Lord Erik Bane to join it. Cynder and Blayne convince Erik that if they work together, Erik will get his revenge on Lord Richard, who personally killed his father, Lord Herard Bane, at the Battle of Whomp City. The offer convinces Erik, who is told to gather his men and depart for Kayenne Kragg the following day's morning.

At a hunting party, the Solberg brothers get into an argument after Aaron Ironside makes a joke about Princess Cyndie's legitimacy sets off Theodrick. After being questioned by his brother, Theodrick confesses that he shared an intimate moment with Cynder when King John VI was in a vegetative state throughout the year 1476, with Theodrick defending himself by saying that Cynder seemed lonely and that her marriage to John is loveless anyway. Theodrick also explains that Blayne is most likely Godwin's real father, but what is sure is that neither he or Cyndie are John's children. Rodrick scolds Theodrick for this, telling his brother that if people were to find out the children are actually bastards, the peace of the realm would be disturbed. Both brothers get into an argument, with Rodrick accusing Theodrick of betraying John's trust and Theodrick accusing Rodrick of being no different with his jealousy, claiming that he has always wanted to have Jane for himself, even when she was married to their brother Edrick. The argument is broken up by Harrin walking into the brothers, with both of them acting as if nothing had happened. After Harrin leaves, Rodrick warns Theodrick to not tell anyone else about the subject.

At the King's Claw chamber inside the Koopa Castle, Lord Richard hosts a small meeting consisting of him, Berwick and Manfred Python, Lord Rook, Lord Tusk, Lord Ghaston Thornton, Lord Hoarfrost and Lord Waldron, having decided that he could only trust the seven of them in the matter he is going to discuss. The Duke of Sherbet Land tells his allies that he has no doubt that they are at war with Queen Cynder and her men, and that they will need reinforcements in case she raises an army against them. Being aware of the number of men that died at Whomp City, as well as the fact that Richard refuses to release Lord Garnet from the Black Tower due to what he did to his daughter Anna, Berwick proposes marrying Richard's sons to various heiresses to create alliances and gain men for their army. After dismissing people who are already loyal to Lord Richard and the Sherbets, Lord Berwick proposes marrying Richard's eldest sons, Robert and Halbert, to the daughters of Lord Lothar Von Burgunderbohne, Duke of Bohnengunder in the Bohnenkraut Kingdom, and Lord Royce Sturmwolk of Skyland, thus having allies both outside and inside the kingdom.

Back in Sherbet Land, Robert has a mustie race with Herbert Buckshaw, Trenton Python and Joanna Tyebolt. At that moment, Halbert appears riding a mustie of his own, telling his elder brother that their father is looking for them. Once at the Sherbet Castle, Lord Richard informs Robert and Halbert that they are set to be married to the daughters of Lord Lothar Von Burgunderbohne and Lord Royce Sturmwolk respectively within a month's time. Halbert obeys his father's will, but Robert rebells, stating that he refuses to marry for politics and that he is already betrothed to Joanna. Once he is explained the situation, Richard tries to get Robert to understand that he needs to obey and be marry the bride he has selected for him for the sake of the family, only for Robert to counter by saying that he doesn't want to end up in a loveless marriage like Queen Cynder and King John VI did. Richard however asks Robert if what he feels for Joanna is love, or just lust, causing Robert to run off the castle in his mustie and march towards the Tyebolt's castle. Rickon tries to stop his brother, but is unable to, causing Richard to try and console Rickon, telling him that Robert will have to learn to take his duties seriously the easy or the hard way.

Later that night, King John VI is telling his children the tale of one of King Baron Koopa's many battles. Once he is done, Cynder convinces John to move the court to Kayenne Kragg, land of John's ancestors. John is hesitant at first, but Cynder convinces him by telling him that Richard and his supporters will try and get rid of him to take his throne, comparing Richard to Prince Joseph Koopa. John is convinced by Cynder to move the court to Kayenne Kragg, though Cynder's satisfaction for her plans working is soon replaced by anger, born out of John being unable to return her affection.

At the Sylver Castle, Korrin enters the room Jane is in, noticing how she has been very quiet all dinner. Jane tells her husband that she is tired of being judged by his family, citing that Korrin's cousins and aunt think she is a whore and that his mother Rosanna hates him, to which Korrin tells her to ignore them while also assuring that Rosanna doesn't hate her, but is just rather disappointed at the fact that Korrin didn't marry someone who cold bear her more grandchildren, and at the same time guarantees her that he doesn't care about the fact that she is sterile; all he needs to be happy is her. At that moment however, a Parakarry enters the room, informing Korrin that he must attend a Council Meeting at Kayenne Castle on July 1st.

The following day, Richard visits his uncle Raymund Kassimeer before departing to Skyland so that Halbert can meet his future wife. Robert informs his uncle of the situation with Robert, wishing that Robert would be more open to the prospect of an arranged marriage, though Kassimeer tells Richard that perhaps Robert marrying for love wouldn't be so bad after all, only for Richard to counter this by bringing up how Robert's marriage is the most important to the House of Sherbet due to him being Richard's heir, plus the marriage of King Robert Koopa II to Alexandra Naples, and how it lead to his death and the ruin of his father Robert Koopa I's dynastic planning, but to this Kassimeer only asks Richard if he wishes for Robert to be unhappy, as well as asking if Lord Lothar Von Burgunderbohne's daughter will truly make Robert happy, to which Richard replies that he can't be sure, but that they need Lord Burgunderbohne's alliance. Kassimeer tells himself that an alliance is temporary, but a marriage lasts forever. Kassimeer brings up the fact that Richard's own paternal uncle Prince Wulfrick Koopa, was married off to a princess from the Cascade Kingdom, and that they couldn't stand each other, asking Richard if he truly wishes for Robert to potentially go through the same. Kassimeer finishes his advice by telling Richard that he understands that he just wishes what is best for Robert, but that he should also try to look at things from his son's perspective, maybe even allowing Robert to meet the bride before the wedding, which Richard says he will take into consideration. Both Richard and Halbert talk with Kasiimeer for a while longer before departing to Skyland.

Back at Twinsy Tropics Castle, Lady Winona Windwaker, alongside Jefford and Taylor Python and her daughters Lily and Rose, receive Lady Tulisa and her three youngest children, with Winona inviting them over as a result of both her and Tulisa's husbands being away. Tulisa lets Winona know of the argument between Robert and Richard, which Winona is sympathetic towards, and to take her guests' minds off of it, invites them inside for some chocolate cake and lets Tobias practise his swordsman skills with his cousins. While Lily and Ursula spend time together, Rose and Rickon properly reunite for the first time in a year, admitting that they missed each other's companies.

At the Kayenne Castle, the King and the Queen start a council meeting with their most loyal supporters. At the meeting King John VI has Lord Richard Koopa and all of those who fought for him at Whomp City to be a traitor to the realm. Rodrick tries to convince the King that doing this is far from being a good idea, but everyone else at the meeting is on board with it, with Queen Cynder letting Rodrick know that Richard tried to take Godwin away from her. Rodrick however isn't convinced, and actively argues against the idea, even almost getting into a fight with Lord Erik Bane over their different perspectives. While almost everyone wishes for Richard's death, Lord Ironside suggests a more merciful punishment to avoid outrage in Sherbet Land.

Later in the afternoon, Robert arrives at Chargestone Castle, demanding to see Joanna. Instead, the one who greets him is Joanna's mother, Lady Vanessa Windwaker. Vanessa informs Robert that Joanna is no longer allowed to see him, with the basis that his father Richard is a traitor to the realm who executed Lord Sigmund and unlawfully has the King imprisoned, thus not wanting her daughter to be his mistress anymore. Robert tries to counter this by saying that Joanna is not just a mistress for him and that she loves her. Robert's pleas fall on deaf ears however, as Vanessa refuses to let Joanna lay with what she perceives as a traitor and has already issued a marriage between her and Sir Kyllian Byrn, which is expected to take place in two weeks, under the basis that Kyllian was loyal to the King. Vanessa thus dismisses Robert, telling him to get someone else's daughter to be his mistress, after which they shut the door on him, causing Robert to run off in sorrow and frustration.

Back at Twinsy Tropics Castle, Tobias is practicing his swordsman skills, with his uncle Taylor noting how much he has improved since the last time they fought. Lily compliments Tobias on his practice, only for Tobias to tell her to shut up. Ursula asks Lily what does she see in Tobias given how bad he treats her, with Lily answering that she is fully aware of Tobias' behaviour and that it makes him easy to manipulate, telling Ursula that one day she'll be Tobias' queen thanks to his naivety. Meanwhile, Rickon and Rose are getting bored, with Rickon offering Rose a ride into a bar, assuring her that neither Winona or Tulisa will notice they are gone.

At Kayenne Castle, Cynder enters her private chambers, only to find Lord Ironside waiting for her with some wine and cake. As a way to gain Cynder's trusts, he informs her of Lord Richard marching to Skyland and Lord Berwick travelling to Karhar City, letting her know that Lord Richard is looking to marry Halbert and Tobias to the daughters of the dukes of Sturmwolk and Burgunderbohne respectively as a way to gain alliances and men. Cynder thanks Lord Ironside for the information that he shared with her, and as a reward, promises to make his brother commander of the Valley Watchmen.

Later that night, Lord Richard and Halbert have finally arrived at Sturmwolk castle, where they meet Lord Royce Sturmwolk. Lord Richard explains that they need Lord Sturmwolk's army, but the latter initially refuses as a result of Richard not helping him when Lord John De La Korde raised arms against him as a result of John being married to his eldest daughter Lady Olivia Koopa. As a way to come to an agreement, Richard proposes Sturmwolk to marry off one of his four daughters to his son Halbert, and as a reward, the bride would become Countess of Snowball Park upon Richard's death, causing the Sturmwolk family to be closely related to the Koopa royal bloodline once again. Lord Sturmwolk accepts the deal after Halbert answers one of his questions correctly, and presents him to his four daughters: Klaudia, Adelaide, Lunala and Alyssa. After getting a good look ath the four sisters and their personalities (alongside Klaudia and Adelaide fighting for Halbert's hand in marriage). Halbert ultimately chooses Lunala to be his wife. Richard and his men intend to leave Skyland as soon as possible, but are advised not to as the sever weather conditions could scare off the musties. Lord Sturmwolk thus gives the Sherbet forces a place to stay for the night.

At an inn, Rickon and Rose are having a pleasant time together when suddenly Symon "The Black" Blackfoot, son of Lord Alain Blackfoot, enters the bar and threatens both of them, particularly Rose due to her being a Python. Rickon fights against Symon and his two relatives, managing to defeat both of them and being forced to flee the inn before any of them get up.

Meanwhile, Lord Berwick, his brothers Torrence and Jorgon, and their forces have arrived at Chucklehuck Garden with the purpose of bethrowing Lord Burgunderbohne's daughter to Robert. Berwick then personally meets Lord Burgunderbohne and negotiations appear to be going well, but the Duke of Chucklehuck Garden reveals to Berwick that his daughter is already set to be amrried off to someone else: Lord Blayne Phoenix. Lord Berwick is then forced to leave, much to the frustration of both the Pythons and the Sherbet forces as a whole.

The next morning, Richard's forces have left Lord Sturmwolk's castle and are making their way towards Butter Bridge to go back to Sherbet Land. Much to their surprise however, at the bridge they spot the Kayenne forces, being commanded by King John Koopa VI and Queen Cynder Von Bohnenrotte. When confronted by the Kayenne forces, Lord Richard is told that he and his men are to come to Kayenne Kragg to answer for their crimes, more specifically, raising arms against the King at the Battle of Whomp City and causing the deaths of many loyalists, as well as making foreign alliances without the King's consent. Before a conflict can escalate, King John VI commands everyone to stop, and sentences Lord Richard Koopa, as well as all of his supporters, to ten years in exile.

## YouTube Description

*After the events of the Battle of Whomp City, Lord Richard has regained control of the realm for the most part. However, many of the lords who lost kin at the battle are not too contempt with that, and plot with the Queen against him.*

### Credits:

* **Popplio Power**: Voice of Halbert Koopa, Rodrick Solberg, Erik Bane, Ronan Blackfoot, Agron Ironside, Aaron Ironside, John Sylver, Kuthbert Sylver, Trenton Python and Lord Redstone
* **Swoldow EVGRB**: Intro & Transition Music + voice of Berwick Python, Theodrick Solberg, Horace Sylver, Bennis Sylver, Birchard Python, Hayez Blackfoot, Manfred Python, Krayden Byrn and Lord Rook
* **Cowabunga**: Several Character & Location Sprites + voice of Belgar Blackfoot and John Blackfoot
* **Carmen**: Voice of Queen Cynder, Rose Python, Tulisa Python, Anna Koopa, Rosanna Python, Alyssa Sturmwolk and a Lady
* **AverageToaster19**: Voice of Jane Phoenix, Joanna Tyebolt, Lily Python and Adelaide Sturmwolk
* **BluePastels**: Voice of Winona Windwaker, Vanessa Windwaker, Kristina Sylver, Klaudia Sturmwolk and a Lady
* **Quantum**: Voice of Alain Blackfoot, Symon Blackfoot, Lord Goldwood, Lord Hoarfrost and Lothar Von Burgunderbohne
* **Mononerd**: Voice of Blayne Phoenix, Sigred Phoenix, Lord Waldron, an Archbishop and Thaddeus
* **gamesnathanlikes**: Voice of Torrence Python and Taylor Python
* **YuriHaru567**: Voice of Ursula Koopa and Lunala Sturmwolk
* **YoshiEgg95**: Voice of Raymund Kassimeer
* **Oatzimir**: Several Blackfoot, Python & Sylver Character Sprites