Imperial Hegemony

[Cpt_Noobman 1954]

 

 

Imperial Hegemony

An Observance by a Dwarven Scholar, Published Anonymously

 

 

Since the fall of various warnations, such as Norland, Kaz’Ulrah, and Krugmar, the world has given way to a new order dominated by the Empire of Man. This hegemony of humankind has undoubtedly ushered in an era of peace and prosperity amongst civilized nations. In the past, great wars and hostility have accompanied the rise of Orenian empires, with many coalitions and alliances forming and un-forming to destroy them as they tried to exert their conquests on non-human races. However, with the rise of the most recent incarnation of a united humanity, no such war has occurred and no nation’s sovereignty has been threatened.

 

Before the rise of the Empire as we know it today, the world’s great powers were villainous kingdoms and bandit lords. Under the powers of Kaz’Ulrah, Norland, Krugmar, and lesser yet still significant bandit guilds, no peaceable nation was safe from attack. Raids and slaughter occurred frequently, Sutica, Holm, the disunified realms of Man, and Elven nations, none were safe from the wicked rule of the antagonistic factions occupying the highest seats of power, and survival was never a certainty. Yet, with the rise of the Empire, these evil nations have been wiped out and peace has reigned for some decades now. It seems as though the taint has been removed from society and civil nations can now live in peace.

 

Currently the world’s great powers include the Dwarven nation of Urguan, the trade nation of Sutica, and several Elven nations and splinters, but all are insignificant when compared to the massive power of the Empire. Given this dynamic, it could be assumed that the Empire would flex its strength and attempt to bully it’s neighbors as previous incarnations have done in the past, but this is not the case. Instead, the Empire sits comfortably in it’s position of prominence, rarely exercising it’s force against other sovereign nations and instead has made peace and non aggression pacts with the other nations of the realm. This has created an atmosphere in which the other nations of lesser power do not make war nor antagonize each other out of a desire not to disturb the Empire and stir it into action against themselves. This has created the peace, and maintains it, as if not for the stabilizing presence of such a superpower the world would likely be thrown into chaos and war, as has been the case in the past.

 

I, and I’m sure many others, are of the opinion that this peace is precious and should be made to last. The integrity of the Empire must not be challenged. One only needs to observe recent events, such as with the strife that was occurring in Adria to see how a weak Empire threatens the stability of the whole world. All nations were fearful that if the Empire broke into civil war that the peace would be lost and bandits and warnations would once again be able to wreak havoc on the land. I urge all who read this to uphold the peace and to support the hegemony of mankind. So long as mankind remains strong, the rest of the world can prosper.

[Malgonious 2758]

“This Dwarf might as well be licking the boot of the Emperor himself they way he praises his Renatian overlords,” Doran would state.  “The Dwarven people have been feminized by their Human subservience.  What has happened to the days of old when a Dwarf had an ounce of pride to their name and people?”  Doran would conclude his point, shaking his head at the statement.

[monkeypoacher 8055]

“Is this some sort of reverse psychology?” Csaba utters, dumbfounded by the words of the dwarf. 

[SerFinnick 445]

A proud ORENIAN sits in his study within Helena, nodding in agreement with the scholarly dwarf. 

[Vindicant 642]

“Kiss that ring until you can see the reflection. Was that the intent?” inquires man.

[Cpt_Noobman 1954]

((In case any of you are wondering where this is coming from, I’m taking an International Relations class and I find the current political situation on LoTC to be similar to the United States’ current hegemony IRL. I just thought the parallels were interesting. You’re rp opinions are still valid, I just wanted to provide a little more context to the post to give something to think about.

[Vaasek 224]

”Courageux...” Philippe d’Orleans commented quietly.

[Inferno_Ougi 1454]

“Peace is good, but war is better for trade!” Exclaimed Hannibal. Still, he returned to his work on organizing the Sutican warehouse.

[GhostSHTR 1205]

Tapping his foot Ser Bjolfr would look out his window towards the streets of Reza. “Peace is something that many have forgotten, let’s hope our children understand.

[squakhawk 14042]

Illythia would nod, a smile creeping upon her visage. ”It’s good to hear the lack of rah rah destroy mankind.. let them be reminded not to stir the sleeping dragon, and they will live in peace under it’s slumber.”

[ryno2 1285]

Officer Grudgebeard reads over the pamphlet, observing the Dwarven writing style. The next day, a package arrives in Kal’Varoth, addressed openly to the anonymous author. The package contains a small, strange item:

An attached note reads thusly: 

”To the esteemed author: You may need this to pick the pubic hair out of your teeth.”

[monkeypoacher 8055]

51 minutes ago, Cpt_Noobman said:

((In case any of you are wondering where this is coming from, I’m taking an International Relations class and I find the current political situation on LoTC to be similar to the United States’ current hegemony IRL. I just thought the parallels were interesting. You’re rp opinions are still valid, I just wanted to provide a little more context to the post to give something to think about.

 

((millions of children are starving right now as a direct result of US support for the war in Yemen, just saying man

 

[Cpt_Noobman 1954]

2 minutes ago, xxx said:

 

((millions of children are starving right now as a direct result of US support for the war in Yemen, just saying man

 

((Yeah, but there hasn’t been a major war since WW2. I’m not claiming that the world is now free of violence, or that the US is right in all of it’s decisions, just that no great powers will engage of war due to the costs of war being so high. That was more of the point I was making with the rp post as well, there haven’t been any major wars because they’re too dangerous to would-be agressors. 

[jetboydan 85]

Rorik Ireheart the dwarf scratched his head.

 

Wot de fock is t’is dwed doin’ dahbllin’ en umrhi politics?

[Treshure 5817]

Gwyn frowns towards the last part of the statement. “If indeed the Empire broke into civil war, it would only serve to bolster it’s strength in the long term. An Empire grows weak without blood to temper her soldiers. Should this lasting peace continue, Mankind will find itself out of practice in the wars to come. Wars are always certain to come.”