19 Feb 2023, 15:30

Separatists tear down statues of Verna II around Aspern

19 February 2023

In powerful actions directed toward the Sertian government, Aspernian separatists across the south of the island and in the West Olves have been systematically removing statues of Sertian historical figures, namely Verna II of Osperfey.

Verna II was the founder of Gadalland and Aspern, famous for writing the first governing document for the six distinct kingdoms on the isle of Sertia called the Sertian Domex.

The most recent statue to fall was that of Verna II which lies in the very centre of Osperfey, hometown of Verna II herself. The statue has been dragged away from its resting place, presumably to be melted down and repurposed for use as scrap metal.

The statue has been torn down by the Aspernian separatists, who are now formally recognised by the Sertian government as the Aspernian Republicans, and labelled as a terror group.

In the span of this week, the actions we have seen today convey what is arguably the message of most consequence: that the Aspernian Republicans do not approve of the industrialisation of the nation, which they perceive to be overdone and underdiscussed.

We'll continue to provide updates as the situation progresses.