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THE BAD MOON RISES "Brothers and sisters of mine, Moonborn! 'Tis I, your brother from the homeland of Shroglund, come to revive our Moon-blessed clan. I, Skarsnik'Shrogo, after having been given vision of our great ancestor Zniitgit'Shrogo, find our clan desolate and all but forgotten upon the Isle of Azuras. No Visions, Nae, Prophecies induced by our blessed Madcap aren't given anymore. The wretched cult of Aztran Sun-Tyrant has been given free rein of the ilse while the temple of Luara withers away." [!] An artistic depiction of Zniitgit'Shrogo, Grand Mushob of Clan Shrogo "No longer! No longer shall I allow that cursed Sun-Dragon to rule over the Moonborn and chosen. I, Skarsnik'Shrogo, make a claim! By the authority vested in me by the BAD MOON, I declare myself Gobbgoth! I also make summons as my first decree as Gobbgoth, Goblinkind! Return to us, Return to Shrogo, Be slaves of the Sun-Tyrant no longer and join our Ancient and blessed clan! For Shroglund! For Luara! LOP LUARA!"

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter had been staring at the missive for hours, Reading each word a thousand times over "No.... My brother~" A single phrase joined by a single tear that rolled down the cheek of the usually stoic and emotionless Knight. After the good Templar broke down to his knees, the missive dropping from his hands as more tears followed "My GOD why have you forsaken us so~" He said as he wept before the altar in the Cathedral of the Exalted, For once in his life of service Barend felt uncertainty, Doubt... But the flame inside would soon remedy that, The voice of Saint Michael dissalowed him any reprieve or time to grief and turned the Knight to rage, A single flicker of piercing white went through the Templars eyes as he slowly rose again "In nomine dei.." Marching from the Cathedral to find who hurt his friend and brother so

THE BETRAYAL OF ANNE DE BEAUMONT Preamble; Recently, certain facts and information have brought a traitor of our cause into the light. We'd like to start by making entirely clear that we were not aware till recently and shalt not rest till this traitor has been brought to heel and thrown before GODs righteous judgement On the serving of the BETRAYER; Standing accused is Anne De Beaumont. You stand accused by the flock and this Army of HERESY for serving and worshipping the BETRAYER and his False Champions who bring their taint upon this world. Added to this is a charge of oath-breaking, Oaths taken before GOD and we thine peers, Oaths swearing ye in service to our LORD GOD in standing against the forces of the BETRAYER and the protection of the FLOCK. The punishment for these charges is death by crucifixion. The Verdict; On the charges of Heresy of the highest order and oath-breaking, ye, Anne De Beaumont, by thine own admission, are found guilty and sentenced to crucifixion till death. We do not expect you to answer our summons, but are hereby implored, regardless, to find salvation for thine tainted soul and repent thine sins before our friend and ally HIS EMMINENCE PATRIARCH-CARDINAL ALARIC JORENUS to be thereafter sent to thine judgement before GOD WE URGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLOCK TO FIND US! FIND AND JOIN US SO TOGETHER WE MIGHT HUNT DOWN THE AGENTS OF THE BETRAYER AND PURIFY GOD'S KINGDOM! Signed, Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, Knight Vicar of the Holy Army of the Exalted

Dravil Ireheart again shook his head "Ye crazeh old fool, Foine oi'l break yer fookin noseh" The Elder Ireheart went back to penning and soon enough drafted to the old Onar another letter "Ef yeh insist moi Brother oi will stand an' foigh' ye. But knoow vereh well Greybeard yer words will nae beh forgiven, Yer insul's previous we'reh forgivehn fer dei woos spoken in passion of our Elder clan, Dah blood o' YAVOK flows through meh wehn oi mixed my blood weet dat o' moi Brothers an' sisters. Ter threa'en an' takeh aweh somethin dat is nae yers to takeh aweh es nae onleh insulting bu' harmful tuh oor traditions. I will pray to LORD DUNGRIMM dat he moigh' forgiveh yeh fer yer needless hatred untuh meh, whu has jus' doneh his duteh to his clan." Dravil 'The Bold' Ireheart

Dravil Ireheart reads the words of insult upon his name and gently shakes his head penning Onar a response "Moi kin, Et 'urts meh greatleh tuh 'ear ye, one o' moi brothas undah dah loine of Yavok an' boi dah grace o' Kjellos speak suh poorleh o' meh. Bu' dah fact es trueh dat oi 'ave been a Oidle Clan Fa'ah, Dah role 'as been 'anded tuh meh wehn oor clan sat o' dah verge o' ex'inction, Handed tuh meh fer dah soul reason o' keepin Yavok's loine aloive. Ef ye, Moi Brother, Truleh believeh ye beh wor'eh o' callin yeself moi Clan Father oi 'appileh allow ye tuh takeh dah burden of meh shouldahs an' will happileh call ye thusleh" Signed below was Dravils signature combined with the banner of the Ireheart clan

An ancient Goblin sits within a secluded cavern, maddened scribbles of the All-Seeing Eye Ixli littering its walls an occasional distorted cackle left his form as the mad Goblin continued his worship of the spiritual realm of Forbidden knowledge and Madness... this is what became of Al-Uk'Yar, The once Motsham of the Iron Horde had lost his mind entirely to the ancient spirits realm. Would he awnsers Kretz's call? Who was to say, All Al-Uk said in response was "LÛP'ILZGÛL LÛP'IXLI!" Followed by a eery cackle as the dragon-horned Shaman wove his stave about in dance about his sanctum of insanity.

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter couldn't help but pray to his LORD GOD for forgiveness. Although his order had not partaken in the war, he begged for forgiveness for the Canonist souls he had failed to protect and failed to save. The Good Templar couldn't be everywhere at once, but he blamed himself regardless "Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight, My Goodness, and my Fortress; My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom i trust; Who subdueth my people under me... Which people now are returned unto ye... Amen."

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter calmly reads over the missive giving a gentle nod. Though the Knight was sworn against marriage by a sacred vow, he always felt glad to witness the sanctity of the bond between Canonists. "Lord GOD blessed be those who seek to enter in Holy Matrimony" Drawing the Lorraine across his chest.

"Whats a book?" wonders Ser Rattus Augustail aloud, The Royal Mouseguard never having read a day in his life. But Damnit if he wasnt gonna help collecting books!

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter polished his blade from the Olog blood after he had received treatment from injuries sustained in battle. Staring at the large head of Uz-Bahku he had taken after defeating the beast "Once your kind we're like brother to the Exalted Horen... how can ye stray so far from the Light."

ON VALERIE AUCLAIR. Preamble; In recent times sins committed by the Holy Dame and Mother known as Valerie Auclair have come into the Light and revealed their truths to us, Charged with several crimes against the faithful the following has been decided. On the Lying to the flock; Informed by the former Page Franz Edmund von Augusten and eyewitnesses of the Alba Grand Diet who were present at the time. Dame Valerie has been found guilty of lying to the faithful by disguising herself as a humble beggar to gain entry to the Alban duchy. On the Threatening of the flock; As confirmed by both members of the Holy Army of the Exalted as well as several members of the Grand Diet, Dame Valerie has been found guilty of threatening the flock to procure donations from the canonist flock, Announcing that should they refuse the Good Army would launch an attack against the faithful; A notion that harbors not a shred of truth. The Sentence of Valerie Auclair; As a result of the aforementioned charges to which both the verdicts were guilty and after a shown inability to ask for forgiveness or any form of regret shown by Valerie Auclair the following has been deemed, Holy Dame Valerie will be demoted to be a regular footsoldier, holding the rank of Warden. Additionally, Valerie Auclair has been charged with a duty of repentance which shalt end in publicly apologizing to the people of Alba and prayer of forgiveness and Repentance to our Lord GOD witnessed by either Knight Imperator Lughais or Knight Vicarus Barend. Signed, Holy Ser Lughais MackSkaul, Knight Imperator of the Holy Army of the Exalted Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, Knight Vicar of the Holy Army of the Exalted

"In dah nameh o' Kjellos." Dravil Ireheart emitted, pressing his fist upon his chest.

Dravil Ireheart could be found deep within a forest, hunting its denizens for flesh and pelts to warm dwarven youth "Ye lads goneh numb en dah 'ead? Firs' sum troial noohw des? Dwedmar lef' an' roigh' beh loosin soight o' dah ball game ereh" The stout Dungrimmite shook his head fervently as he plunged his axe in the neck of a writhing deer.

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter reads over the invitation, seeming rather disgruntled at the fact the wedding is held in a city-state that does not only openly permit pagan religions but centers around one. "What in GODs name! They do not even have a Holy Church! How can a CANONIST wedding be in a pagan-state!" The Knight shook his head fervently, placing the invitation on his desk. He'd certainly have quarrels with attending a wedding not held in a church.

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter sits knelt before an altar in the great cathedral of the Holy See, Praying to GOD. Rising from his knelt prayer as he finished up, Nodding gently. "Mortuus est Pontifex, Salve Pontifex! Salve Pontifex Fleeperus primus!" He draws Lorraine over his chest with respect to the passing of Deunoro I and wishes for the good health of Fleeperus. "Mazel Tov!"

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter read over the missive, appearing slightly disgruntled at the notion of Holy Knights marrying. Alas that feeling faded quick as it came as he loved Lug as his own kin. "GOD bless this union with hapiness and love."

Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, though the good Dames superior most of the time he knew her had grown to appreciate her, Despite the disagreeing he did upon her behavior at times he had grown somewhat attached to her... The way Helena brought the stout and duty certain Ser to a ground level. He was sure to miss that... With a prayer at the cross the Knight rose, drawing the Lorraine "Ye be in GODs Kingdom now."

SUMMONS OF DISCHARGE Preamble; Holy Serdom is a role of great prestige and respect within our pious Canondom, And thus, Only the best of GOD’S flock may be elected to fulfill this role. Therefore the following individuals are summoned to be stripped of their Oath to the Order of Saint Jude and return to the Churches flock as nothing more than faithful. This is both in the form of honorable and dishonorable discharge. On Holy Ser Damien; For your Blatant inability to fulfill your Knightly duties and defend the people of Canondom, you are subsequently Dishonorably discharged, Stripped from your rank of Holy Ser as well as summoned to the Order of Saint Jude Headquarters in the Holy See to surrender armament and Judite Lorraine Cross. On Holy Ser Robert; After many years of honorable sacrifice and pious service to our Order most Holy you are too now summoned to your Brothers and Sisters at the Holy See, Commanded a final time by your Grandmaster and Knight-Captain to surrender your armaments and Judite Lorraine Cross to be Honorably discharged. We commend you for your years of service but have noted you have become unable to devote yourself entirely to GOD’S flock. On Holy Dame Alrisha; Despite unwavering Loyalty to the Church of the Canon and the Order of Saint Jude, You, Dame Alrisha have shown an inability to uphold the Knightly Virtues you have sworn to live by, Stalked by both the Sins of Greed and Mercilessness. ‘Do unto others as you would do unto thee’ the LORD commands. And therefore you are summoned to surrender your Knightly Lorraine-Cross to be demoted to the rank of Sister-In-Arms while permitted to retain your rank of Grand Chaplain provided you will come to better your ways and denounce your sinful tendencies. Signed, Holy Ser Lug MackSkaul, Grandmaster of the Order of Saint Jude, Righteous Knight of Repentance Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, Knight Captain of the Order of Saint Jude, Righteous Knight of Repentance

Lo' There he stood, Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, A Subject to King John? A Friend? He could never truly tell, However despite his uncertain relation with the good man Barend always held great respect for him. Sinking through his knees before the Lorraine cross in a nearby cathedral "Blessed be the LORD who teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight. My Goodness, And my Fortress; My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom i trust; He who subdueth my people under me... I beg ye, Deliver Aaun with a Monarch as GODly and pious as John."

REINFORCING CANONDOM Preamble; As Canondom writhes and churns against the onslaught of the Darkspawn menace, there's only one solution to the Ibleesian Legions, Faith Militants, Holy Orders of which less and less are present within our righteous canondom. To preserve the prestigious title of Holy Serdom and defend Canonist lands the Crown of Hyspia and the Holy Order of Saint Jude, Henceforth addressed as ‘The Signatories’ have agreed to the following terms. On the testing of Hyspian Citizenry and Visitors; The Signatories both agree that the Order of Saint Jude can freely test for dark spawn within the borders belonging to the Hyspian Crown every Census [3 months] for the Duration of 1 saints week. After the aforementioned Saints Week, the testing may only be conducted provided there is reasonable evidence against the tested individuals or distinct permission of the Crown of Hyspia. On the Recruitment within Hyspian borders; The Crown of Hyspia agrees to provide the Holy Order of Saint Jude with a temple outpost where the Order may freely recruit Hyspian Citizenry who may serve within this Branch of the Order and be called upon should the Judite Order require them. On the matter of Papal Law; The Signatories both agree that the Holy Order of Saint Jude is permitted to freely patrol the lands belonging to the Crown of Hyspia in search of the Ilk of Iblees, To deliver papal justice, All the while being permitted to enforce the Canon Law set forth by the Church of the Canon and its Vicar Caius I. On Duration; This pact shall remain in effect for as long as The Signatories please, able to be unbound or altered through a meeting betwixt the Signatories. Signed, Holy Ser Lug MacSkaul, Grandmaster of the Order of Saint Jude, Righteous Knight of Repentance Holy Ser Barend De Ruyter, Knight Captain of the Order of Saint Jude, Righteous Knight of Repentance HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Ramona I, Sovereign Princess of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Baroness of Arenisca and Del’mar, Lady of Ladorada, Lady of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Gran Maestress of El Orden de Francisco, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Matriarch of House de Pelear HIS HIGHNESS, Rafael Arsenico de Pelear, Infante of Hyspia, Baron of Evaristo, Diplomatic Envoy of Hyspia

Dravil 'The Bold' Ireheart gazes at the declaration of the Clergy. His eyes scanned the paper thrice over... Once for every call of damnation. A mighty frown spawned on his visage thereafter as he sighed deeply "Woot 'ave ye doneh Baldr..."

THE TRIALS OF HONOUR Preamble; I, Al-Uk Elder of Clan Yar, Voice of the Spirits, officially claim the title of Krimpgoth. Intendant on rooting out the Orcish souls trapped within Lesser husks I will stop at nothing to burn out the lesser blood in our Honorbound lands. I will go over mountains of Elven, Dwarven, and Human corpses to discover those select few who harbor the Soul of a Child of Krug. To achieve this those seeking to join the honor-bound people will have to beset themselves upon a trial walk. All Honoraries of yore are hereby recalled to the Lands of the Iron Horde to be either reaffirmed in their title or be demoted back to the name of Lesser. The Trial of Rebirth; Under the Faith of Ublulhar, the Spirit of New-Beginning and Rebirth, Honoraries to be are to surrender everything they once called their own, Sacrificing it to a shrine of their true father, Krug, Only when all ties to their former lives have been severed may a Lesser-Husk begin their transformation into a true Uruk-Hai. The Trial of Time; The next step will be to spend time with the Orcs within the capital for at least 4 years. This step ensures the descendant on the path understands the culture and gets to know his or her soon-to-be brethren. The descendant will not be seen as an honorary but as a guest. They will be respected by the Orcs as a guest during their stay. During these 12 weeks, the one on the path is expected to follow the culture of the Orcs, yet still need the permission to speak blah. The Trial of Wisdom; After having surrendered their former lives to the grace and mercy of the true sons and daughters of Krug the to-be Honorary will have to deepen themselves into the realm of the Spirits, The immortal deities the Orcish people follow and revere. Be this The Ancestral, Immortal or Elemental spirits matters not. To Complete this Trial the trial-walker must elect a patron-spirit, Visit their realm, and be able to educate people on them. The Trial of Might; After the Spiritual awakening of the Trial Walker comes the final trial, To truly be reborn a battle between two Honoraries will be held, One that will honor the ‘Might Makes Right’ culture the Urukhim have followed throughout the centuries. The Victor of this fight will be officially recognized as an honorary and a feast in their Honour will be held to celebrate the occasion where the now Honorary will take an oath before the then-ruling Rex of the Iron Horde. Swearing loyalty to their true father, Krug. The Loser of the battle shall have to retreat and lick their wounds, 2 descendant weeks will be added onto their time as trial-walkers till they may again re-try their final trial to join the ranks of the Honorary. Terms to remain an Honorary Now a respected Citizen of the Iron Horde, The Honoraries are expected to follow the Laws, Codes, and Culture of Orcs. With that comes a strongly enforced set of rules lest the honorary risks whitewashing and the revoking of their place amongst the Sons and Daughters of Krug. AZH An Honorary is expected to live within the Capital lands of the Iron Horde, And with that amongst their true Brothers and Sisters, Alternatively, an Honorary is permitted to live amongst the people of one of its vassals. When an Honorary fails to do so they shall be declared whitewashed and hunted down by command of the Krimpgoth. DUB The Station of Honorary remains in effect for 5 Skygod months, after that an Honorary may elect to denounce it and return to the realm of the lesser. If one opts to go this path they may never again return to the Path of the True Urukim. Forever perceived as a Lesser spawn to the Rexdom. Should they elect to remain amongst their true Brothers and Sisters they shall have to reaffirm their oath to the then-ruling Rex to prolong their honorary ship for another 5 descendant months GAHK Honoraries are expected to follow the Orcish culture, and with that maintain the religious faith of the Spiritualist. Doing their utmost best to uphold the tenants of their elected patron spirit, Be they Ancestral, Immortal, or Elemental. The Codes of Krug are expected to be upheld above all else, If one’s patron spirit evokes dishonorable acts an honorary is expected to denounce this tenant and uphold their true father's will at all times. FUTH The living with, accepting of, Or utilizing of people and arts of the Bûrz is strictly prohibited. Any honorary caught in possession, or magically attuned with any of the tools of Iblees will be immediately stripped from their status and declared whitewash. Such a declaration shall go without forgiveness or chance of repentance. Any to-be honoraries who have Bûrz artifacts or magic are to denounce and remove them from their lives before they are allowed to enter the Krimpgoth’s care. Refusal of this also results in immediate expulsion and hunting down of the individual by the Krimp-Hai’s forces. ON THOSE OF THE PAST ༄ Continents move swiftly, and so does the goi. Many Orcs and honoraries alike lose their way, abandoned by their kind. If an ancient honorary appears from the desert sands, they will have to show proof of their name, clan, and previous virtues to show that they are truly of honor. It will be up to the Krimpgoth and Rex personally to allow them back within the goi. If the name is unknown and the honorary has not been lost but is living within the concrete walls of the lesser kind, their honorary title is stripped, and they must perform these trials to regain their title.

THE SAVAGE ALLIANCE Preamble; Clan Ungri and Lur at this moment reaffirm the sanctity of the blood pact between their people, Adding the Clan Vukh. While Clan Lak is still recognized as a part of the Savage Alliance their lack of presence within the Iron Horde will result in a lack of signatures on their part. The four clans will hereafter be referred to as ‘The Signatories’ Azh; The Signatories hereby recognize each other's Sovereign rule over each Clan and the respective territory belonging to it. Dub; The Signatories hereby enter into a Defensive pact, Agreeing to come to each other's aid against other Nations, Clans, Or any Hostilities threatening their statuses or respective territories. Gahk; The Signatories agree to recognize Rex Grommash to be the Sovereign Ruler of the Iron Horde, Placing the alliance under his Rexdom. Futh; The Signatories agree to consult each other before taking offensive actions against any Nation, Clan, or Hostile Entity. H’; Each of the Signatories will have the right to accept or deny the request of aid in any offensive capacity, Defensive however is an obligation within the Alliance. Signed, Drekür Ungri - Wargoth of Ungri, Slayer of Aenguls, Bane of Inferi, Father of Ologs, Mawborn Gundanat Vukh - Wargoth of Vukh, Wargoth of the Horde, Slayer of Azdrazi Madoc Lur - Wargoth of Lur, Motsham of the Iron Horde

Barend De Ruyter, Holy Ser of the Order of Saint Jude brushes through his beard. Appearing entirely unsurprised at the heretical claims upon the Haensi Monarch. He drawing the Lorraine over his chest before speaking. "May GOD preserve the innocent souls under that heretics rule. And may his righteous wrath strike him into the hells."

Knight-Sergeant Barend the Ruyter, Brother of the Holy Order of Saint Jude perks a brow at the horrid allegations. Conflicted between the righteous act of erasing the vampiric presence upon the Mortal realm and the truly godless act of murdering a child yet to be born. The Holy Ser seeking out the closest church and sank through his knees before the Lorraine cross "My Lord GOD" He spoke unto the cross "How can it be that a child, yet unborn, innocent of sin, Devoid of vice has to meet such a crushing price. How can it be righteous o' GOD. I beg you, Guide me through the precipice of Darkness and deliver me unto Light... Your righteous light." With those words, the Brother of the Order rose from his kneeling state. Signing the Lorraine over his chest and leaving the Church. That much more unsure if he truly was upon the enlightened path.