Javert

Ludwig von Audrick is not dead and therefore does not hear Erwin's comment! "Must've been zhe wind"

"Vhat zhe **** ist mein kin doing?" said Ludwig von Audrick upon reading his young cousin's missive

Hyspia, my friend

An anonymous Waldenian plans to abuse this to the best of his ability

Why not

Settlement PRO MC Name: RagnarAKAJavvy Settlement Name: Viceroyalty of Hyspia Proposed Settlement Locations (Highlight 3 on the map): We are currently utilizing the Niseep build and tile as a savoyard remnant, 141 Settlement Lore (could include previous roleplay posts showing involvement with the community) (1000 words minimum): https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/206333-culture-the-hyspians/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208690-the-hyspian-summit/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/199260-the-life-and-times-of-cesar-i-the-founder/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/212763-d%C3%ADas-de-esperanza/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/213468-lex-hyspia/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/213150-viceroyalty-of-hyspia/ Settlement Government Structure Explanation: The Viceroyalty of Hyspia is ruled by the Viceroy, who serves as the supreme monarch of the settlement and is passed down as a hereditary title. Next is his council, consisting of the: Chancellor - Second in command and manages what the Viceroy cannot in daily affairs Head Diplomat - Handles all foreign diplomatic affairs, and is tasked with forging pacts Capitan - Military leader of Hyspia, and is expected to organize and train the Viceroyalty’s army and is tasked with the protection of the realm Justiciero - charged with creating and enforcing the laws of Hyspia, as decreed in the Lex Hyspia Head Steward - Handles all housing issues within Hyspia, such as selling houses and taxes Settlement Builds and Infrastructure (photos required): All credits go to the original builders, I nor anybody in our community built the original build How does this settlement offer a unique niche not already found in an existing polity on the server?: The Viceroyalty of Hyspia serves as the primary settlement for the Hyspian culture, and as a result of having an independent settlement we are able to harbor and grow our culture slowly but steadily. This is not the first time Hyspians have settled into their own towns, and whenever they have it has always caused interesting RP for its neighbors. Either way, as previously stated, the Viceroyalty has become a way for our culture to grow and expand. With the potential to centralize our RP hub, the culture will no longer be as spread out among the many nations of Almaris. How does your settlement tie to the greater lore and narrative set by the community on LotC?: While the Viceroyalty itself has only been around for a short amount of time, there has always been a significant buildup leading to its foundation. A good portion of Hyspian players have wanted an independent settlement since the start of the map, and this has displayed itself IRPly as well with how the Hyspians have shaped their history. For one, when the Hyspians ruled the settlement of Osanora it led to us supporting the Canonist coup (also called the Third Coup of Sutica). The Hyspians made up about 1/3 of the Coup rally, and helped secure the throne of Georg Barclay. Another example; when the Hyspians created the Barony of Arenisca in Urguan, they fought alongside the Dwarves during the War of Wigs against the Holy Orenian Empire on multiple occasions and even joined Urguan in helping to thwart an attempted coup in Savoy. Have you ever run a settlement on LoTC before and what experience do you have with leadership within roleplay communities among the current groups of players?: In my time on LOTC, I have led the following: Kingdom of Hyspia - Freebuild settlement in Arcas Jarldom of Nueva Tierra - Hyspian vassal settlement in Norland Barony of Arenisca - Hyspian vassal settlement in Urguan Kingdom of Norland - Highlander Kingdom most famous for the Red Faith Do you understand the metrics for maintaining activity and the grounds for settlement removal, along with the standing polity cap? Yes

Hyspia

Ludwig von Audrick, a rather green man, wonders why his Son forced him to sign in red. Regardless, the Waldenian marks the date in the calendar to attend his favorite eldest son's marriage.

MC Name: RagnarAKAJavvy Discord: Javert#3430 Image: Description of Image: A portrait of Javier de Pelear, first Baron of Arenisca Dimensions: 1 wide, 1 high

The Last Ride Ragnvald sat upon his steed as he made his way down the roads of Norland, his mind splattered with regret, guilt, and many other emotions. All his life he had been a warrior, and all his life he had been nothing more. It had stirred Ragnvald’s mind every day, the thoughts of what could have been had he chosen a different path, though who would have helped him achieve such? What would have become of his people had he not made the decisions he did? "Run away with me, Raggy” He became Marshal not because he was ambitious, but because honor compelled him to do so in the face of ruin. He became King not because he desired power, but because Norland needed a Monarch who would do his best to rebuild the old nation. In his mind, he failed both times. “You were never there for me!” So many regrets swarmed the aging Ruric’s mind, and so many ‘If only’s. After making his way into the Norlandic countryside, he slowly began to mutter them aloud. “If only I was a better Father.” “If only I was a better Lover.” “If only I was a better King.” “If only I was a better Man…” Ragnvald paused as he came upon the smoldering ruins of Varhelm, and pulled his horse to a halt. He looked at the burnt and decimated walls, the ruined dockyard, all of it. After taking a breath, he rode through the ruins of his birthplace. He rode through the burnt market and the ruined houses, he rode by the destroyed Hearth Temple, and finally his boyhood home. Ragnvald paused yet again and silently dismounted his horse. With the help of his cane, he walked into what remained of the home he once lived in, and still he held the memories of those few childhood years he spent in it before being forced to the street. The Norlandic King took a deep breath, and turned to leave the ruined abandoned home to the elements. He mounted once more, and rode off towards a place that held more value to him than anywhere else. As he approached the gate of Eiriksgrad, he dismounted a final time and made his way into the old Keep he once proudly called his own. Slowly, painfully, he walked into the hall and up the stairs to his old room. He glanced at the sign that still bore his full name, reaching to gently dust off the letters before somberly entering the room. “Raggy.” The Monarch froze, and looked at the figure that sat upon his bed. Friedrich looked back at Ragnvald with a warm and welcoming smile, then held his arms open to the Norlandic King. Ragnvald stood frozen for a moment, before rushing forward and burying himself in Friedrich’s arms. For the first time in a long time, he wept. He embraced the man he loved, for he had thought he had lost him forever. "Sure took du long enough” said Friedrich with a quiet chuckle, gently hugging Ragnvald tighter. "By the Father…Freddy I..” Friedrich interrupted, gently silencing the King by placing a finger on his lips “Do nicht speak. Just hold me here.” And so he did. Ragnvald held Friedrich as if there were nothing else in the world. Finally, Ragnvald was back in the arms of the man he loved more than life itself. Finally, he was with the love that had been taken from him, and he allowed his eye to close. Finally, Ragnvald could rest. A day later, a patrol of Guardsmen found their King alone in his old keep, and his body was returned to the city of Alisgrad one last time. Upon learning of the Monarch’s death, several letters were distributed by Courier across the lands of Nyrheim.