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Gabriel d'Arkent left the room within the halls of Salia. His face shadowed by the dimmed lights. A reflection of the mood that was felt by the Count. His armor still wrapped around him, and reflected the light from the meager candles that were strewn across the hall. His face would briefly be stained with tears before he'd wipe them away. Looking to his hands then, still lightly stained with blood from the events that had occured earlier in the day. At last, a sigh would escape the man as he lowered his hands back down. "I've done all I can to ensure your legacy mother. I tried to pick up what you and father left me behind. I can only hope you'll smile upon my continued efforts from the seven skies above." His words would echo briefly through the hall, before alas he stopped in his office, and tucked his head into his hands. Seemingly set on remaining in the spot for a while, mourning.

Gabriel Peter d'Arkent allowed his eyes to shoot wide upon hearing the will read to him. The letter opener he held dropped to the floor, his balled up hands now opening in a state of shock. He looked over to the servent who read the news to him and snatched up the later himself, reading it over quickly. The signatures, the seal, the words sprawled out in ink upon the paper. It was all true, yet somehow Gabriel did not believe it. He couldn't, how could he. He was the last born of his family, and yet he was now the first in line for the title. He glanced around the room, seeking someone to speak with on what it all mean't. Yet no one was around then, he was alone then as the servant headed out to other duties. His head fell low then, and all Gabriel could do was ponder on what he could do. What the future had in store for the new Heir.

Gabriel Peter d'Arkent would read over the missive sent out by his house and offer up a light sigh. His eyes going to a close in rememberence of his brother. A moment of silence filling the bedroom within which he sat. Resting behind his desk with the letter neatly opened. "John, you were a brother I didn't know well, to that I will admit. . . There was so much we didn't get to do together. Even still, I-"  Alas, Gabe stopped himself. His words falling short of what he could say. He glanced around the room. Empty and quiet once more. The distant splashing of the waves against the ports of the city would echo in through a nearby balcony. Just beyond a wall that protected the jewel of the South. Gabriel would rise from his seat then, and allow for his saddened state to drift from the house, Out to those walls, looking out to the waves from their top. "You're out there, you'll come back soon." He'd mutter, knowing he was simply lying to himself.

Gabriel Peter d'Arkent narrowed his eyes as his eyes scanned the missive, a sigh leaving him. "I don't know if it will brew up a sense of brotherhood to the looser, but it's a fine idea." He stated, before rolling his eyes. Seemingly dreading the additional duties that he now had because of the game.

FULL NAME: Gabriel Peter d'Arkant

AGE: 18

RACE: Heartlander

RELIGION: Canonist

((MC name)): FredrickTeufel

((Time Zone)): CST

Sebastian Teufel Would grin upon recieving the letter, going to stroll to the new Castle that he was to inhabit only to find the front door locked. "Ah, I forgot we are at war. . ."

Theoden Akaln'riv would blink upon reading over the invite list before looking at his keep which was intended to host the large list of invited guests. "Why does guest list include entire nations?!" He would exclaim, worry filling him.

Sebastian Teufel readies his blades of countless quantity. His eyes darting between both the public bounty, and his own personal contract. "God have mercy on this poor sheep slayer. . ." He mutters at the moment before turning to the two that stood near him. "We have more people to question."

Theoden Akaln’riv smirks as he reads the letter sent out by his right hand man. ”Some joy before snow fall. Is many good!”

14 minutes ago, Ark said:

#1. Find a good niche and stick to it.
    When we created Haense, the idea was to have an all encompassing northern faction that united the many different “northerners” at the time. We fought hard to keep this niche and timing really helped us as the Starks from Game of Thrones were really popular around the time we started it all. Describing our faction as "We're basically the Starks" had huge appeal and made many new players join us for that reason alone.

 

We are basically Russian High Elves.

Yes hello, it is I. Future Fred.

The icy breathes left his mouth, the mornings shower that had drenched the West had passed for a time, with it's dew being all that remained on the vegetation. It was a cold morning, colder then most. Theoden could feel it, the coming of a winter not yet seen by most.

The construction had ceased for the day, celebration, was in order. The Principalities peaceful expansion was after all, a cause for celebration. Though to Theoden, it was just another stepping stone to the oncoming cold. "Celebrate now lliran, is of many good causes too after all. . . I'll be ready to celebrate when people of West all have shelter for coming cold." With that, he returned to his work.

The Akaln'riv

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" ~The West Knows Best~ "

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History

The Akaln'riv bloodline has no great leaders through history, there are no generals of mythic status, no politicians of legendary stature, no philosophers of grand renown. Akaln'riv was built upon an idea instead, "Hard work bares rewards". the reality of this cruel world is that the deeds of your ancestors do not create greatness in oneself. Greatness is seen in the harshest of conditions, and when found within those conditions, it is tested and put to extremes. It is in the deep cold that the workings of the Akaln'riv blood was first seen.

The origin of the Akaln'riv is dated back to the fifty-fifth year of the Second Age. When Theoden Akaln'riv was born. The exact location of his birth is unknown, as many other aspects of his early years. All that is known is that the first of the Akaln'riv's roamed the North with a guitar slung around his back, and a rancher's hat upon his head, the only two things ever truly given to the bloodline. Within the deep frost of the North, there was nothing but desolation and hardship, the roads were the only homes known to the mali'. This start instilled a lesson that is to be passed down throughout the generations of the House. Nothing was given through blood, everything had to be earned.  The origin of the Bear upon the bloodlines crest is a hint to the houses origins, with the beast being common to the Northern Regions, it's thick coats giving it an edge in northern survival. It serves as a reminder to all that it is in the cold that they all originated, and it is to the cold that the members of Akaln'riv will all return to test their worthiness.

It is the ideology of the Akaln'riv bloodline is one of comradery and patriotism. For it is through the fellowship of others that a group can survive. It is for this reason that Akaln'riv maintains three focuses. Loyalty, Comradery, and Hospitality. None deserve the cruelness of baring the burdens of the world alone, especially not ones kin. It is through the collective unity of one's country men that Akaln'riv strives, for it is a bloodline that understands one cannot hope to survive and prosper by themselves. The dedication to the maintenance of the fields shows this sentiment, with the members of the Akaln'riv bloodline dedicating themselves to the field of agricultural development. Feeding the realm, after all, is a key component to the survival of a society.

It is within the lands of Celia'nor that the bloodline of Akaln'riv calls home, far from the desolate lands of the North in which the house's origins rest. With the bloodline owing its prosperity to the realm. Akaln'riv is a line willing to fight for the continuation of it's home, whether from threats abroad or from within.

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Eymotology 

The name "Akaln'riv" stems from the elven words 'Akaln' meaning golden, and 'Riv' meaning claw. The name hinting at the golden bear which occupies the bloodlines coat of arms, and offical stamp.

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5 minutes ago, Anore said:

 

who is arockstar

 

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I've never been on staff

 

Understandable

Have a good day.

Bro I thought you retired.

When I read this post originally, I didn't comment. I value reason behind arguments, and we were missing a whole half of the argument. Staff hadn't yet put up their side of the story, I wanted to see the evidence behind the Ban.

Now that the response is out, and the post is unlocked. I feel now that the stance is justified. This ban was targetted. As of current, we lack evidence justifying a ban against Twi. I understand the argument for keeping the evidence under wraps, but after reading the response. I cannot say Twi deserved a six month ban. A slap on the wrist and two weeks MAYBE. Not permanent with a appeal allowed in six months.

I will admit, I am a newer Celia'norian. I am an Orenian that left when the drama became to much. I came to this nation and found some of my favorite RP that I had in a while. After playing for a few weeks though, I leanred a little inside joke we had. 'Do not talk about Haelun'or, or you will get banned.' At first I thought it was only that, a joke. I learned though that it wasn't when I saw that Voxy was banned. Voxy was my friend, and I talked to him a lot. He got banned for making his name on his alt 'Hobobojo'. Pretty funny, but he was banned for Staff Impersonation. I can understand that, but it made that old inside joke seem just a little bit more true.

With all that being said, after reading the response, I no longer see that inside joke as a joke. It is the law. Do not talk about Haelun'or. Do not attempt to conquer another nation. The "Subjugation war goal" is now a bannable offense. I fear hitting the send button on this comment is a death sentence, but there is that little part in my brain that says go. So I am sending this out there. This doesn't feel right, and I hope that in the near future I either see a reconsideration on this ban, or I see some evidence to support the admin teams claims.

Thanks for reading, sorry if I am bad at writing. I don't use the forums often.

I wish I could be innocent again. I wish I could ignore the BS of the forums and return to when I would just hang out with my friends. Me and the boys in Oren would just run around talk about the latest plan to destroy the Holy Orenian Empire. Kinda odd though how the actions of Urguan, Haense, and Norland against Oren back during the Tripartite years though would result in their NL's ban.

These ban reasons are very broad, and using the logic behind them, I could get several individuals who have done these same crimes banned permanently if I felt like it, as could several other individuals.

Theoden Akaln’riv raises a brow as he reads over the invite. “Wait, I though Akaln’riv was of bear, what is a Darkwood?” he asks himself.

Theoden Akaln’riv stares blankly at the document from the Citidel in Celia’nor. “It lasted Five Elven Days. . .” he states before ripping the useless parchment up. “Valah confuse me many much!” he states walking away, rambling to himself.

Celiadiraar

Rules of Engagement

Context

Throughout the years, the evolution of warfare has seen engagements become more and more complicated. As the standards of war has been growing in complexity, so too must the children of Malin grow in their ability to meet the challenges met upon the field. It is with this statement that the Celiadiraar deem fit to form a standardized Rule of Engagement (ROE) to ensure that soldiers of the Diraar are capable of responding to situations with the appropriate measures of force.

ROE in Law Enforcement

The Law in Celia’nor is to be held in the highest regard, and with that the forces tasked with management of that law must understand that not every crime needs to result in death. There are actions that a criminal may take that will result in equal levels of response from the Diraar. To that end, it must be understood by the soldiers of the Diraar. Force is a tool for both those who enforce the law, but also a tool of propaganda for those who stand against it. Every action taken by the Diraar will be put under the scrutinous eye of the public. It is that reason that escalation is to be used with the utmost precaution. A Diraar may see necessary to escalate a situation, and deescalate a situation depending on the context, and this manual will not be able to predict every situation that one will encounter, however, we can broadly explain where certain amounts of force are necessary.

ROE for Non-Violent Crimes

Attempt to peacefully pacify the suspect via verbal demand

If suspect attempts to flee from Diraar forces, it is deemed as non-compliance, and can result in physical take down methods such as tackling

If suspects resist further after the Diraar attempts to detain them, it may be deemed necessary to execute methods to nudge a suspect to a more compliant state. If this is needed, physical unarmed attacks may be permitted.

If violence is met by a suspect, it is no longer deemed as a Non-Violent crime and thus Diraar forces are advised to refer to the Violent Crimes section.

ROE for Violent Crimes

If a suspect has displayed violence towards a citizen or a Diraar. It can be argued that force is necessary. Thus for handling an unarmed suspect committing violent crimes, non-lethal options should be used in an attempt to detain the suspect.

If the suspect has displayed violence via the use of a weapon. It is at that point acceptable to employ lethal force to ensure the safety of the nation and its people. From this point on, any option that resolves the situation is prefered.

ROE in Military Engagement

In war, it is always seen that one side must kill the enemy, this is the highest calling in conflict, for conflict is in many ways an extension of diplomacy. When verbal negotiations with a foreign entity fail, it is up to the marshal forces of the state to enforce the will of said state. This diplomatic exchange only ends when one side's losses overwhelm their will to fight.

    Despite all this being said, ROE also applies to the action of war. No one will think positively about you if you bring a massacre upon a village, and slaughter a village whole. Additionally, Military objectives may very well require the restraint of violence towards the enemy. To this end, certain military scenarios may require restraint from the soldiers tasked with executing Celia’nors will.

ROE for Civil Unrest - Riots - Handling Foreign Entities in Peace Time

In situations where war seems to be on the brink, it is important to maintain image. Thus Diraar should not engage perceived threats unless acting in self defense.

In situations where Diraar believe that another person's life is being put into threat through the actions of a uncivil crowd, non-lethal force may be executed.

ROE for Marshal Conflict

If facing contact with an enemy force, Diraar are required to first make a distinction between an armed and resilient enemies, and unarmed soldiers and civilians

If engaging armed soldiers, lethal force is authorized in raids, defenses, and field engagements

If engaging unarmed soldiers or civilians. Violence is to be avoided if possible, with non-lethal force being authorized in an attempt to take prisoners

- It is of note that taking civilians prisoners should not be a common tactic, and only employed with permission from higher up Diraar or Governmental permission

ROE for Reconnaissance Missions

Under circumstances where Reconnaissance missions have been authorized, the death of enemy forces is lowered in priority. In these instantences, the safety and stealth of a small squad must be given top priority

No enemies should be engaged unless Reconnaissance squad is put under threat

If spotting prisoners held by enemies, it is left to the assessment of the Reconnaissance squad to determine whether a rescue operation is viable. One can ethier be launched as an extension of the Reconnaissance mission, or a squad can withdraw back to friendly territory and acquire a larger force for rescue.

Conclusion

Though the implementation of these ROE’s, it is the hope of the Diraar to minimize deaths of civilian, and unarmed combatants in wartime, and criminals and their victims in peacetime. Though these basic outlines may not apply to every scenario a Diraar is expected to face out in the fields, or the city streets, it is to serve as a guide to further actions taken. With that being said, ROE are also subject to revision, and as time continues on, new ROE’s may be drafted to further aid in future conflicts that the Diraar may face.

Theoden Akaln'riv Would be resting his head plaining on top of his notebook within the Celiadiraar barracks. A snore leaving him every so often, the constant administrative duties that he had volunteered for lay heavy on him. Eventually, a letter would be dropped onto his head, a courier had been dispatched to his location for some reason. Theoden looks up now as the letter was dropped onto his head. A brief stare of confusion rested on his face as he tore the letter open and read it's contents. "Of what?" he asks in his broken accent. "Knight Order? Invitation? Oh ne, is of more paperwork!" he exclaims, beginning to pen a response.

Name: Theoden                         

Race: High Elf                            

Age: 7                             

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Username: FredrickTeufel                  

Discord: FredrickTeufel#1796                

Timezone: EST

George Maximilian would look around the fallen walls, the countless corpses that flooded the streets, the streams of blood that would dye any river red. Disgust, that is what the Count would feel, disgust for the enemy, who dared to raise their city upon the lands that would once be Orenian, disgust for his own actions, butchering those within the walls like sheep sent to slaughter. The sacking came after, the stocks of the city were looted and barren. George would not see the looting of the land though, he would be returning home. His head spun in confusion, what had this war done to him, to them all.

Within the lands of Huntshill, the County he held so dear, he would pray. Pray for an end to all the war that lay around him, pray for some peace to return, pray to never have to see the thousand yard stare of a dead human looking directly into his soul. No one could know though if his prayer would be answered.

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Theoden would be casually roaming about in the upstairs of the orphanage of the Fenn orphanage. He didn't even realize a battle was had, and peoples lives had been laid to ruin. He just sat there, tuning his guitar up perfectly, perfecting his craft.

George Maximilian glances over the missive with a chuckle. “Behold his Imperial Majesties inquisition. . . With any luck, it may not be corrupted by a Lord Inquisitor.”

George Maximillian briefly looks over the parchment before bursting into laughter as he realizes what actually had happened.

Fredrick Teufel Is casually passed out drunk in the Tavern when the parchment went out. Thus he had no chance to read it.

Theoden would be seen roaming the streets of Fenn, having absolutely nothing to do with the matter contained in the parchment. He did have a cool hat though, so at least the orphan had that going for him.