Letters from Quarryville

[Zhulik 3559]

King Leopold I rocks back and forth in his throne, blinking behind his metal mask. Upon receiving the news of Marna's Declaration of Independence, he'd turn to his desk and began to pen a short letter to distribute to the soldiers of the Westerlands, and to the public. By no means, however, was this a formal document and more so transparency.

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Greetings to all; I make this address as focused as possible, and to be relatively personal as this letter reflects my personal beliefs through what I perceive to be common sense and logic. I could blabber on about the events that have lead up to this point; however, I grow weary with responding to letters individually.

Did we not warn Courland and Urguan that by promoting non-human intervention, it would merely rally the fringe groups to oppose their cause? Tis like we gave them specific instructions on what not to do to prevent such a backlash, and they ignored it.

 

What fool had the idea to declare a CRUSADE on fellow humans? Better yet, what fool decided to denounce Godfrey and Sigismund, ancient defenders of humanity, and then act as if they were not agents of Non-humans? Why would Courland's faith openly claim that Horen blood is not divine despite the fact that humanity was founded by Horen? The Lotharingian faith is sickening, especially with the toleration of ghouls and liches within Aleksandria, one of which aborted the child of my Arch-chancellor. Worse-so, Courland wishes to present itself as strong, yet calls upon the aid of the Dwarves, and most likely the Snow Elves and Warhawkes in turn.

 

Courland attempts to use the same logic as Aesterwald on the subject of forming an empire, "We destroyed it, thus we surely don't want to reform it!". This is false, for it is a deep desire of Courland's to rule over humanity in the same manner as all other Humans. Furthermore, by eliminating Haense with the use of Urguanite aid (yes, Urguan has expressed that Courland would lose without them), it merely promotes Courland’s claim over the rest of humanity. Courland, like it did with the Imperium Quintus, will attempt to flip Haensian vassals. When that occurs, coupled with their moral boost from defeating their ancient enemy, they will look to other human factions and enslave them directly or through proxy, the same way Aesterwald had envisioned.

 

On the other hand, Haense butchered my brother, Philip. Haense butchered my nephew, John Augustus, and avoided paying the iron price due to the cowardice of the Imperial Administration (I am partially to blame). They wield titles which rightfully belong to my prefect of ecumenical endeavors, and, in truth, they are indeed aggressive. The West holds drastically different values to Haense, mainly due to the West's culture and history. Haense is large, well oiled and poses a threat to the security of fellow humans should they win, like Courland.

Haense seeks the total annihilation of their ancient enemy, as does their opponent. Should they successfully conquer Courland, Courlandic vassals will flip and thus Haense would gain the legitimacy necessitated to form their own Global Empire. Haense will likely proclaim themselves as the new defenders of humanity, and with renewed vigour would impose their ways upon other splintered humans the same way their Raeviric ancestors have.

 

Both sides equally desire war, and both sides grow cocky. The victor of this war will have Imperial aspirations.

 

The solution to this dilemma is simple. If Haense and Courland were allowed to brawl alone and without any non-human intervention, then both sides will bleed each other into eventual peace. Should Haense push into Courland and succeed, there will be a mass civil resistance against occupation and similar to that of the bandit factions. Partisans will spring up to attack Haense in any way possible. The same applies vice-versa. As a result of this, either side will be unable to sustain the continued war unless one side concedes defeat and self-exiles. The way to combat Imperial aspirations from either side, however, is to make a neutral coalition of free men who shall deny all attempts at imperial reunification. By banding together defensively against any Imperial reformation, and in turn non-human intervention, should Haense or Courland attempt to imperialize, there will be a system in place to defend. Dissenters from the losing side would rally to this coalition’s cause, and thus it would grant freemen their attempt at a final defense.

 

The reason I emphasize the negation of non-human intervention is due to the fact that it encourages imperialization and the formation of proxy states. Non-human intervention includes aid granted from the Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Kha, etcetera. Elven intervention would encourage a protectorate-like agreement in which the winning Human faction would support the elven government defensively. Dwarven intervention would express a dwedmar desire to imperialize and to form proxy-states in order to keep humanity weak, which is contrary to Yemekar’s Balance. Orcs, on the other hand, are a much more curious faction and would likely request dirty deeds in exchange for their warriors. Non-human intervention encourages debt, and, in consequence, binding alliances and proxy-states.

To deny the point established previously is rather odd, considering Urguan has already expressed that the human states only exist out of their benevolence and mercy. At what point does  the sentence "Oi'm dead serious, laddie, there be no way out of this Daniel, un more miss step and Oi'm gonna unleash 'ell” enter one's head and act as proof of interventionist ideology?

 

Tis the Westerland's duty to stand by all other nations who wish to remain neutral and independent to prevent a potential future Empire arisen from force. Self determination is key, and fellow humans cannot force fellow humans to submit beneath another, especially with the toddler army's backing.

 

Thus, I hereby make this pledge to all neutral factions, and to my men,

The Westerlands shall defend any human state from the potential of Imperial reunification and to combat any faction which utilizes non-human entities to subjugate a fellow human faction, even if it results in our certain death. We will bend no knee to another Human state, and we shall never lay down for non-humans. The Seven Skies awaits for us all, and it is ultimately better to die with pride and honor than to quiver beneath the boot of non-humans, necrotic lovers and kinslayers, like that of true Vanders.

- Leopold of Marna

 

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P.S. the only people permitted to shitpost here are the Haense players because it's traditional between Lucienists and they. If it is anyone other than Haense, you willingly took bait.

 

[Ioannis 1480]

Heraclius von Aesterwald reads the letter given to him by a guardsman and smiles. "Better to die as a man zhan a coward" he would then lower his shaders, waiting for Quarryville to start exporting salt.

[FORƎST 1312]

"But there are yet faithful. And they are assailed by twenty four false prophets, in their hands twenty four sealed tomes, bearing the mark of sin." 

Recites a wizened old crusader, having been robbed of his right to defend Johannesburg.

[lawnmowerman 3040]

Baldric Crast, the builder of Quarryville, smiles; A rare action taken by this man.

[WuHanXianShi14 0]

Doctor Edward is heard shuffling about in his clinic on 8 Bastion lane, as surely more wounded men would be brought to him in the near future.

 

[Lefty 1696]

I think the Dwarves and Westerlands should have a separate war just for the sake of it because it'd probably be more fun then the Courland Haense one says Bastion

[_Elrith_ 4525]

"Is Leopold that one guy I gave pocket change to? I thought he was one of the poor guardsmen who needed some wealth to his name... Anyways I hope he likes the pocket change." Elrith shrugs.

[Temp 2006]

2 hours ago, ElrithSearith said:

"Is Leopold that one guy I gave pocket change to? I thought he was one of the poor guardsmen who needed some wealth to his name... Anyways I hope he likes the pocket change." Elrith shrugs.

A bald man cracks into uncontrolled side splitting laughter, tears roll from his cheeks and he becomes a bright red, closely resembling that of a tomato. He'd slap his knee and grasp at his sides before abruptly stopping and going silent for an extended duration, "Is.. Is this the reaction you seek? Do you feel better now?"

[_Elrith_ 4525]

4 minutes ago, Temp said:

A bald man cracks into uncontrolled side splitting laughter, tears roll from his cheeks and he becomes a bright red, closely resembling that of a tomato. He'd slap his knee and grasp at his sides before abruptly stopping and going silent for an extended duration, "Is.. Is this the reaction you seek? Do you feel better now?"

"Nope, just wondering who these people are that I am giving iron to for no good reason." He states simply.

 

 

((Literally walked up to Zhulik, called him poor and threw a stack of iron blocks at him.

[Fimlin 1997]

2 hours ago, Zhulik said:

 

The reason I emphasize the negation of non-human intervention is due to the fact that it encourages imperialization and the formation of proxy states. Non-human intervention includes aid granted from the Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Kha, etcetera. Elven intervention would encourage a protectorate-like agreement in which the winning Human faction would support the elven government defensively. Dwarven intervention would express a dwedmar desire to imperialize and to form proxy-states in order to keep humanity weak, which is contrary to Yemekar’s Balance. Orcs, on the other hand, are a much more curious faction and would likely request dirty deeds in exchange for their warriors. Non-human intervention encourages debt, and, in consequence, binding alliances and proxy-states.

To deny the point established previously is rather odd, considering Urguan has already expressed that the human states only exist out of their benevolence and mercy. At what point does  the sentence "Oi'm dead serious, laddie, there be no way out of this Daniel, un more miss step and Oi'm gonna unleash 'ell” enter one's head and act as proof of interventionist ideology?

 

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P.S. the only people permitted to shitpost here are the Haense players because it's traditional between Lucienists and they. If it is anyone other than Haense, you willingly took bait.

 

 

Clearleh teh Great King in teh West appears tuh understand matters o' teh Dwedmar bettah den oi duh. Ah cannae wait tuh join t'is war, teh git mure land fer me clan an' build mure forts, an' stop 'Aense from forming teh Empoire 'gain. Ah want teh intervene, Yemekar's Balance must beh restored! weh cannae let our brothahs fall back intuh teh clutches of anothah empoire. Ah cannae wait teh make dem umros squeal as weh make dem our vassals unce mure 'ar 'ar! Our goal is clear fellow dwedmar, weh must foller t'is pat' tuh gloreh! teh umros onleh exist because o' us aftah all!

 

'ar 'ar 'ar 'ar 'ar! ah git ah guud kick out o' this un, would've t'ough ah King teh knuw mure 'bout teh othah lands mure t'en an ol' dwarf, must beh da s'ort age."

[Lefty 1696]

35 minutes ago, Niccum said:

 

"We agreed to zhis term und zhen jo took it back."

You're right but we have to dig a bit deeper than that, are we going to try conquest each other? Or just fight skirmishes and raids to keep both our militaries on their toes? Are we looking to destroy each other's nations? I genuinely don't want to fight with you guys because if we win we'll have gotten rid of some genuinely good guys, it's just a fight between us would be enjoyable which is why I'd want it says Bastion

[Naj 545]

Jorik agrees with parts with some disagreement.

[sullincollivan 141]

On 3/7/2017 at 4:23 PM, Racker / Lefty said:

I think the Dwarves and Westerlands should have a separate war just for the sake of it because it'd probably be more fun then the Courland Haense one says Bastion

Erik Reyurnt, Jarl of the Northspawn town Mjöl, would certainly back any efforts of the dwarves.  With the main intention of bountiful loot, yet also to prove the Westerlands wrong.  For he is certain that Urguan is just as noble as any army of men, if not more. 

[cablam 477]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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