Terry 1859 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2022 Spoiler Aurelian - We do a Little Restoration 12th of Sun’s Smile, SA 59 (Jan. 16th. 2022) ᚾᚨᚱᚺ-ᛞᚨ-ᚾᚨᚴᚺᚢᛗ'ᚢᚱ-ᛞᚨ-ᛟᚱᚡᚢᛚ-ᚾᚨᚴᚺᛁᛗᛁᚱᚨᛉ IN ANSWER TO YAVOK’S FOLK ᚡᛖᛚᛖᚱᚨᚴ-ᛟᛉ-ᛞᚨ-ᛟᚾᛟᚱ'ᚴᚨᛞᚱᛖᛚ'ᚾᚨᚱᚺᛖ Two centuries ago, an age of continued dwarven rule was disrupted by the chaos of the War of the Beards, which brought the forces of the Brathmordakin to their weakest. After the fall of many city states which had risen in the power vacuum, one would stand triumphant and reclaim the honor of old Urguan: Agnarum. Ever since the reunification of the dwarves, it has been a steady crawl back to our former glory. For decades, it was always a fight for our very unified existence. Now here in Almaris, we stand together as a Kingdom truly deserving of the title “Grand.” Our prosperity has reached great heights, with a booming Workforce composed of many successful guilds and rich workers. The forges incessantly burn with the fire of industry and our anvils never cooled by inaction. Even without the blessings of the runes, the dwarves have forged great works that our predecessors would marvel at. The great throngs of Urguan are at their mightiest, full of not only dwarves, but also mighty men who live with us in the valleys and meadows of the mountains. We have forged strong bonds, and shall forge them stronger yet in the years to come, encouraging our vassals to grow and our mountains to stand taller with towers and turrets, so that no enemy shall ever wrong our folk. We shall cooperate further with our allies, and ensure that our pacts shall last centuries longer in shared peace and prosperity. Our empire is vast, rivaling that of many great kingdoms of man, and allied with the greatest among them. We have come much farther than the humbled dwarves hiding away in the caverns of Atlas alone could have ever imagined. No doubt, we are at the beginning of a Golden Age. For some however, this unrivaled age of prosperity was not enough. There are those who are unable, or perhaps just unwilling, to share the glory with their kin but demand a greater place amongst their brothers. The Intimidations of Clan Ireheart After the height of Urguan and Haense’s victory in the siege against Southbridge, Clan Ireheart decided to test their fame and sought a meeting with the Lordship of Du Loc. Here they asked the settlement to become a vassal to their clan, especially after their aid against a beast which had attacked the Lordship. This was perceived as an insult and a threat, causing Du Loc to then accuse the dwarves on the world stage of conquest. A miscommunication free of guilt on either side, certainly. Ulfric Frostbeard, desiring peace with the long time neutral neighbors of Urguan, went with some of his councilors to Du Loc and resolved the issue, not once admitting that the Irehearts had intended to threaten Du Loc nor ceding ground to the humans, only to guarantee the Leaders of Du Loc knew there was no need to call for aid, as there would not be a fight. Ulfric completed his duty as Grand King to protect the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its honor. To ensure that we would not make war with good folk and dispel rumors, and did so using diplomacy, not the ax. In return, Clan Ireheart - who began this conflict by meeting without the King and the Kingdom in an attempt to gain power over Du Loc for themselves, thus jeopardizing the entirety of Urguan during a time of war, for the pride of their clan - declared Ulfric Frostbeard a traitor to the Kingdom. Clan Ireheart then demanded that Ulfric Frostbeard submit to their terms and challenged the Grand King to an honor duel within their Clan Hall when he refused, with their full folk rallied along with mercenaries present. When Ulfric denied both their demands and their challenge, and attempted to leave peacefully, Clan Ireheart proceeded to chase after the Grand King, weapons in hand, driving him from the city and down the road, before driving him into the dirt and surrounding him. Once again, they tried to pressure the Grand King into an honor duel, and were once again refused. Only then did they let him leave in peace. This is nothing short of intimidation of the Grand King, attempting to force him into a duel so that Clan Ireheart could beat him into submission. There is no question of honor, for no honor had been insulted. The Grand King upheld his duty, yet despite Ulfric’s ever open ears, Bakir Ireheart, Ulfric Frostbeard's own and trusted King’s Hand, led his folk to ignore attempts at reasonable resolution and instead escalated to scare tactics. The very same tactics employed against orcs and elves, employed upon their own King. As many know, afterwards Clan Ireheart made their list of utterly unreasonable terms of settlement. In this sham of a declaration, the actions of the dwarven monarch four reigns ago were dredged up from the past, as well as their discontent at losing a fair election two reigns ago. All to give their imagined slight concerning Du Loc the image of justified rage, but it is nothing more than a pathetic power play. They demand the Grand Kingdom repay them for wrongs that were never committed, and rather than appeal to the council or through any legitimate means offered to them within the Kingdom, means in which they very likely would have been successful, Clan Ireheart elects to intimidate and put themselves above their kin. This is blatant subversion of the very institutions of which they have always proclaimed to be staunch protectors. What many do not know is that Clan Ireheart did not even have the honor or decency to wait for their terms to be addressed. Instead they immediately traveled to Oren that very stone evening, and petitioned the Emperor, declaring they would no longer fight for Urguan in the war and seeking the Empire to launch a counterattack against Urguan’s occupied territories. This is nothing short of an utter and outright betrayal of all the Sons of Urguan and all the Citizens of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. The Reprimand from the Grand Council: Despite what many within Clan Ireheart seem to believe, they had held no disgrace in their kin’s hearts before their intimidations. No doubt, their clan was respected by all others with few individual exceptions. If they truly had grievances and disagreements, certainly through the legitimate avenues they would have successfully resolved them, but the pride of Yavok’s Folk has betrayed them. Left with no other choice, last stone evening the Grand Council, with the exception of Clan Ireheart, met with the Grand King to discuss these recent treasonous actions. After much deliberation, an overwhelming majority of the council has agreed to the following measures: First, let there be no debate. All demands made from Clan Ireheart to Grand King Ulfric Frostbeard and the Council of Urguan are denied outright. Second, let there be no disunity. Clan Ireheart is removed from its seat on the Grand Council of Urguan, only to be reinstated by a 66% majority vote of the Grand Council. Third, let there be no doubt. All members of Clan Ireheart shall be stripped of their Legion and Kingdom titles, along with the powers and the responsibilities which accompany them. Fourth, let there be no grudges. Each Ireheart who has signed his name to their ill-fated cause shall publicly apologize to Grand King Ulfric Frostbeard and swear a new oath of loyalty in the presence of the Council of Urguan. Until a Son of Yavok has made this oath, the previous terms shall be held against him. Fifth, let the instigator face justice. Gror Ireheart, publicly identified as the most traitorous of the Irehearts, shall be banished from Urguan for eternity. Sixth, let the followers face justice. Bakir Ireheart, the Rikkin of Clan Ireheart, and Ragrin Ireheart, who publicly called for Irehearts to dethrone Grand King Ulfric Frostbeard, must submit themselves to a formal trial before the High Courts of Urguan. If these terms are deemed unfair by Clan Ireheart, then understand this; you are free sons and daughters of Urguan, and despite your actions, the glory of previous cooperation cannot be forgotten. You are free by your nature created by Yemekar to be discontented, and if you find the Grand Kingdom’s denial of your demands unfavorable, then you are free to depart at your will, just as you departed under Norli. Know that you shall only be allowed to return upon resolving your wrongs, and as equals to all dwarves. If we are so corrupt and destitute in Urguan, and that it is far greater for dwarves to live as secondary vassals to Irehearts in all times; then go ahead and go. You are released from your oaths, and I pray the Brathmordakin guide you. To the rest of the realm, to Almaris, Urguan offers this warning; This changes nothing. Urguan shall stand strong for centuries to come, with or without Clan Ireheart. We shall uphold our honor with no hesitation, alongside our great allies and vassals who have fought alongside us. Grand King of Urguan, Elder of Clan Frostbeard, Thane of Rhewenholm, Great-Grandson of Rhewen Lord Chancellor of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Elder of Clan Irongrinder, High King of Kaz’Ulrah, Grand Admiral of the Urguani Fleet, Youngest of Zahrer, Former Child, CEO of DNN, CFO of Dwedcorp Lord Justiciar of the High Courts of Urguan, Rikkin of Clan Irongut, Holder of the Book of Grudges, Lordak’ur’Aurokaraad, Prelate of Ogradhad, Master Remembrancer , Second Medic, Iron Baron. Grand Marshal of the Urguan Legion, Defender of Kal’Ordholm, Grandson of Kjellos, & Son of Igor Lord of Grandaxes, Brewmaster, Lord of Kal’Bogrin Arch-Runelord of the Citadel of Arcadia, Lord of Clan Irongrinder, Ruhn Marshal of the Legion of Mercy, CEO of the dwedmar corporation, Captain of the Battleship Dwedsmark, Master of the Ruhnland, Former Child, Lord of Kal’Khron, Kal’Nuram, Varoth’Akvel, Fort Uno’Reverse, Arbiter of the Prophet of Mercy. Bekarumm oz da Kornazkarumm, the First Starsmith, Draknadreng, Master Smith of the Urguani Workers’ Guild, Longbeard of the Legion of Urguan Grand King Emeritus, Restorer of Clan Starbreaker, Elder of Gotrek’s Folk, Lord of Azrummloss Dor and Kal’Evraal, Bane of the Neverborn, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of Gods, Hero of the Brathmordakin Grand Steward and Gamesmaster of Urguan, Hand of the Grand King of Urguan. Elder of Clan Frostbeard, son of Rhewen. Spoiler (included in Discord post) Howdy folks! As you may have seen or heard by now, tensions are a little… high at the moment, in the Grand Kingdom. There are some issues going on between one of the clans and the government, of which I wish not to bring up here as it itself is an RP issue and I’d like to try my best to have it remain as such. That being said, just know that anything that happens, atleast from our side, is by no means an excuse, or reason, to take any anger or such into an OOC capacity against those that we have roleplayed and fought beside. I will be implementing a zero-tolerance policy on this, and will timeout anyone, regardless of rank or importance. This has been something I’ve done my best since day one to combat, and that is toxicity in an OOC manner. Arguments happen, fight abrupt, and that’s just how it goes, but at the end of the day, we’re all here to do a little mineman roleplay, so if you ever feel yourself slipping or talking trash on this discord or on any of the OOC chats on the server, take a break, and go touch some grass. (Or snow, as many of my East Coast colleagues have come to learn about. **Welcome to the North, my friends.**) 60 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalfo 1396 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Atandt Irongrinder would nod at the missive, "It saddens me that it has come to this." Edited January 17, 2022 by gandalfo 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybandit 1463 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Darek Irongrinder sighs deeply signing his name on the document. "It truly had to come to this" 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooblius 5609 Share Posted January 17, 2022 High Prophet Norli lets out a deep sigh as the Reprimands of the Grand Council are published. "I pray dis shall be da end o' et." 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legoboy7984 2411 Share Posted January 17, 2022 The new Grand Marshal, Agnar Ireheart, sits within his new office idly upon seeing the official missive to his clan. "It seriously 'urts d'at it 'as come to d'is yet d'ey did betray our core values and tenets. As an Ire'eart d'at is something I follow deeply. Ah've always showed d'e value of loyalty to d'e t'rone and Kingdom. D'is will 'aunt me yet I must stick by me fellow dwed. Ah've heard me son, Bakir, say d'at 'e is not loyal to d'e Grand King but to d'e t'rone w'ich all s'ould. D'ough as an Ire'eart, I'm not loyal to d'e person sittin' as clan father but d'e bone t'rone be'ind him. Eit'er or, I 'ope to see eyes open within me clan and reunite with d'eir people once more." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabby64 1295 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Durin hammerforge reads the missive and shrugs "KNUD FO PARAGON!" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnusualBrit 2041 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Gildroc Goldhand gladly signs. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harbinger 335 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "Damn. I kne' maneh Ire'earts, Tae jus Cannae hol' Ter tempura... Jus loik Oren, Tae accuse t'en tey get mad..." Glod says, saddened that such a schism occured. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMuted 2447 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Grand Champion Kronk Redfist Stormheart reads the missive and sighs deeply. "Fookin' 'ell, tes es gonnah be ah fookin' mess, an' oi'm caught roight smack in teh middle o' et." Edited January 17, 2022 by xMuted 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serf 579 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Torsun Goldhand, sat in his newly renovated office, reads over the proclamation. The gold dwarf grumbled as he rubbed his hands together. "By tae Brathmordakin! Grimdugan 'as blessed me tis day fer I shall roightfully claim tae lumberyard from tae Ire'eart-Legion military junta! BAHAHAH!" 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciencepants2 328 Share Posted January 17, 2022 sion again looks confused at another piece of paper "this once again doesn't matter to me..." mica sits up on some hill, flames flicking around her, "HA dere dey go, love meh a bit o madness en da court" letting the paper turn to ash in her hand as she gets up and runs off again 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBadger 580 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Craegorn Grimgold shakes his head sadly and puts down the missive to look out over the vast ocean from his view at Tagar Tazarak. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datweirdguy 138 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hidden deep underground in a secret vault the young Goldhand shook his head "Ef onleh dah wud 'ave been 'round tae lead es. Ah well. Ah re-enlested en dah legion fer ah reason after all et appears" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrakeHaze. 2478 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "A fair response but likely one that will see to a civil war." commented James Fisher on the affairs of dwarves "I believe the correct path to have taken here would be to demand the Irehearts further prove themselves worthy to lead Urguani forces by finishing the current war they are in. At least in the end their country would only prosper afterwards regardless if a war for the throne were to occur." concluded the pale man "A pity." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWaffleEater2 120 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Klouf Grimgold would nod as the missive was sent around " 'bout toime weh put o' stop tew dis nonsense." he would look back towards the keg, and would change the bottles within the Keg, and would replace them with new Drugnum Ingot Mead. Edited January 17, 2022 by TheWaffleEater2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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