And so, the Persian Revolution was ended. (See story)
Running, the vanguard of peasants and guerillas crashed into the gates of the Grand Plaza, and the Royal Army of Persia was ready. Grape shot was prepared, and sharpshooters took their positions from the rooves of the Palace itself. A trained, disciplined European army lie in wait. Unfortunately, all the discipline and tactics in the world helped the 1000 mercenaries little when fully fifteen thousand angry armed peasants broke through the wrought-iron gates.
Certainly, the first rank died on the grape and the steel bayonets, and so did the next, and the next. But after two hours of exhaustive hand to hand fighting when the rebel columns drew back, the RAP was exhausted, depleted, and grimly triumphant. Sadly, they failed to realize that the Kings Guard and all the assorted cavalry forces of Persia were standing directly behind the orderly retreating peasants, lying in wait, with Allahs Needles before them.
As they charged forward, with the wicked shards of metal flying just in front of the Arabian steeds, the loyalists and Germans quaked in fear. For silhouetted in front of the setting sun, at the head of this massive brigade, was Ardashir himself, proud and terrible as Allah cloaked with flame.
None withstood his scything scimitar, but far more wept with despair at seeing the nobility, pride, and honest, righteous anger in his cold, blue eyes. The Royal Army of Persia ceased to exist that hour, and became a band of scared, fleeing men that were once hired soldiers. Most Hosaynite Persians surrendered. Most Germans were killed. And in a blaze of glory, Ardashir himself lit the torch that burned the hated Grand Palace to the ground.
Now, as for the Shah, it is supposed that he fled that evening. No one really knows, but Ardashir took in the Shahs young infant son Kalim, and treated him no differently than his own children. It is whispered that it was so because he promised his father, the unknown, deposed Ishmael IV, (son of Ishmael III last Safavid ruler) on his grave that he would never repeat the cruelty that was done to his grandfather, and his dynasty. So a new title was added to the growing list that the people had for him
Ardashir the Merciful.
To: World
From: Holy Islamic Kingdom of Persia
I, Ardashir IV, do proclaim the restoration of the Safavid dynasty so illegally overthrown several years ago, and declare the Zand dynasty to be defunct.
OOC: After the update please change the ruler name and government type (to Theocratic Monarchy) thanks.
To:King Ferdinand-Phillipe of France
From:King Ardashir IV of Persia
We thank you greatly for your support and recognition in this troubled time for our nation. You are truly a champion of self-determination, and a protector of nations smaller than your own. Several medals have been conferred upon yourself by the Islamic Council for your service, and are en route to France now. We would like to offer a NAP to your nation, but shall go no further so as to upset our people.
To: Greater Turkmenistan
From: Persia
We offer you a non-aggression pact, Islamic brothers.
To: The Federated Kingdoms
From: Persia
While the Western-corrupted dictator that ruled our nation was formerly friends with the FK, we hope that good relations can continue. As a gesture of faith we offer you a NAP.
There is one small point of contention however. The previous rulers of Persia leased a small port city in the south of the country to the FK, as a trading port and naval base. As the new ruler of Persia backed by legitimate international opinion, I declare this lease to no longer be in effect.
Please do not take this as an insult, but an enlightened empire with numerous holdings all over the world should not see it a problem to return to a nation it's only port city. In return we are willing to allow FK naval vessels, and vessels of the Persian Gulf company continued access to the port free of charge. Simply put however, we ask that you return it's sovereignty to us by the end of the season. (The update.)
To: The Holy Roman Empire
From: Persia
We sincerely apologise for the killing of several hundred German mercenaries in the pay of the former Shah. While we regret their deaths, they were hired soldiers, and had the risk of death in mind when they enlisted. We hope that this incident shall not sour relations between our nations.