[Illuminated One]

*The Truth*
*The only newspaper that does not lie to you*

*edition of 12.2.1424*

The dark secrets of the Iron Order


Dear readers,


In my investigations into the Iron Order I came upon this letter that proves that the order is indeed plotting against the upright people of Ulm. But please, read yourself:

In response to the letter of 21.6.1407
As a first point I have to complain about condemning relationships before marriage as a sin.
The argument that the of the soul lead to the impurity of the ore is nonsensical. I have simpuritytudied the doctrine as well as you. You will find no reference to prove that sexual intercourse makes the soul impure. These concepts most likely stem from the doctrine of Marignon that has been declared heresy in 1401.
Also Black Steel is not made from pure iron. While it is unknown how it was made exactly evidence suggests that the iron was purposefully contaminated before being worked into Black Steel.
From a military perspective this is pure madness. A great part of the infantry consists of bastard children. By cutting down their numbers you will cut down the number of supporting troops the order can field. And as every general knows these are often critical in a campaign.

My second point is that the Hochmeister Theoderik will not be my successor. He is not intelligent enough and too easy to influence to lead the order. Instead I suggest Alfred. He has proven to be an upright man able to think for himself.


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