I've been lurking for far too long, so I figured to get off my lurking streak and actually do something productive: a TL. I can't write decent narratives, so I'll just write it boring history-book style, since I'm already quite accustomed to writing like that IRL. I also don't really know that much about the history of the LDS, so I doubt it'll be the most realistic TL...but still...yeah.
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Land of the Honeybees
Chapter One: The Exodus
The Death of Joseph Smith: On June 27th, 1844, an angry mob marched toward the local jail in Carthage, Illinois, with plans that would prevent Joseph Smith Jr.'s upcoming trial. Although most contemporary historians attribute the violence to the mob members, some place the blame upon Smith and his compatriots. Regardless of the original provocation, by the end of the day, five mob members were injured, Joseph Smith Jr. was dead, his brother Hyrum Smith injured by a shot to the shoulder, and two more of his companions wounded.
The Second President of the Church: The Church of Latter-Day Saints was left in dire straits after the death of Joseph Smith. Although Hyrum Smith, the clear successor to Joseph Smith, was still alive, he was heavily wounded from his injury at Carthage and was forced to rely on several other individuals to assist in the administration of the church. One such individual, Brigham Young, proved to be surprisingly influential. Young told Smith that the threat of even bloodier conflict loomed ahead, and suggested that the LDS Church and its congregation relocate to somewhere in the West. Although Smith agreed with the idea, he thought originally to put it off for a few more years, until reports that one member of his congregation had been murdered sparked a decision to go immediately.
The Flight Across the Sea: However, before Smith could finalize his decision to go, one Samuel Brannan approached Hyrum Smith. Brannan suggested that instead of taking a land-route to the west, the LDS congregation could take a ship and sail to the West Coast. Although vigorously opposed by Brigham Young, Smith ultimately heeded Brannan's suggestion, and organized for the vast majority of the LDS congregation to sail with William Brannan. Although the trip was grueling, with nearly one out of every thirty passengers dying, they arrived in Yerba Buena just before the New Year.
The Haven in Mexico: Although Young felt that the position could lead to future conflict, Smith endorsed the idea of settling the new community there. Although there were a handful of inhabitants, they were overwhelmingly outnumbered by the new pioneers, and for the most part, welcomed the commerce that the new residents brought. Although Young did not like the location, he still set out to improve it as much as possible. Brannan, although with motives difficult to ascertain, took upon actions to achieve the same goal. And so, the new pioneers started to sow the seeds of a community that would change the world...
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Land of the Honeybees
Chapter One: The Exodus
The Death of Joseph Smith: On June 27th, 1844, an angry mob marched toward the local jail in Carthage, Illinois, with plans that would prevent Joseph Smith Jr.'s upcoming trial. Although most contemporary historians attribute the violence to the mob members, some place the blame upon Smith and his compatriots. Regardless of the original provocation, by the end of the day, five mob members were injured, Joseph Smith Jr. was dead, his brother Hyrum Smith injured by a shot to the shoulder, and two more of his companions wounded.
The Second President of the Church: The Church of Latter-Day Saints was left in dire straits after the death of Joseph Smith. Although Hyrum Smith, the clear successor to Joseph Smith, was still alive, he was heavily wounded from his injury at Carthage and was forced to rely on several other individuals to assist in the administration of the church. One such individual, Brigham Young, proved to be surprisingly influential. Young told Smith that the threat of even bloodier conflict loomed ahead, and suggested that the LDS Church and its congregation relocate to somewhere in the West. Although Smith agreed with the idea, he thought originally to put it off for a few more years, until reports that one member of his congregation had been murdered sparked a decision to go immediately.
The Flight Across the Sea: However, before Smith could finalize his decision to go, one Samuel Brannan approached Hyrum Smith. Brannan suggested that instead of taking a land-route to the west, the LDS congregation could take a ship and sail to the West Coast. Although vigorously opposed by Brigham Young, Smith ultimately heeded Brannan's suggestion, and organized for the vast majority of the LDS congregation to sail with William Brannan. Although the trip was grueling, with nearly one out of every thirty passengers dying, they arrived in Yerba Buena just before the New Year.
The Haven in Mexico: Although Young felt that the position could lead to future conflict, Smith endorsed the idea of settling the new community there. Although there were a handful of inhabitants, they were overwhelmingly outnumbered by the new pioneers, and for the most part, welcomed the commerce that the new residents brought. Although Young did not like the location, he still set out to improve it as much as possible. Brannan, although with motives difficult to ascertain, took upon actions to achieve the same goal. And so, the new pioneers started to sow the seeds of a community that would change the world...
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