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After two years in exile, somewhere in the grand icey and snowy fields and mountains in the north, Caius Godwin had encamped himself - Sitting around the campfire and gazing into it whilst smoking from his pipe, uttering whilst doing so. "I do wonder what is happening in my homeland, though I do not wish to come back any time soon, unless something drastic happens." It was then when a rider came by, bearing a purple banner and exclaiming "His Majesty King Charles of Aaun has died!" Upon hearing about the death of his grandfather who he had learnt so much from, the Alstion had made his decision in the quickest of seconds. "I must head back."

"Good to know that at least someone has a similar view on the conflict as I do. To cease hostilities would work in the favor of a great many people." Caius Godwin stated.

THE CONFERENCES OF PEACE The Conferences Of Peace is an organization created by Caius Godwin Alstion to gather diplomats and have a conference to obtain peace between the human nations at war. Governments of all realms are able to select their own candidate to debate within the annual conference. The hierarchy and positions for the conference have been established in such a way where neutrality shall be the first and foremost example of good will, for the Chairman of the conference must be one of an independent stance of the war. Note that this conference is one to establish peace between willing amateur diplomats to present terms to their own sovereigns and the outcome of the said debates shall be unofficial. For one to take part in the peace conferences the following terms of participation are in-effect: I. One must be of the Human race II. One must be Canonist III. One must have documented permission of the sovereign and the head of government within the submission to take part in the conference. Exception is made for clergy that are to attend the conference. For the first session of this conference the following hierarchy shall be in effect for the coming year: Chairman Caius Godwin Alstion Aaun Diplomats [?/2] Adria Diplomats [?/2] Balian Diplomats [?/2] Haense Diplomats [?/2] Petra Diplomats [?/2] Clergymen [?/2] TO SUBMIT CANDIDACY FOR THE CONFERENCE: Fullname: Race: Age: Signature of the Sovereign and Head of Government:

THE LETTER OF DIPLOMACY Outskirts of the North, 1st of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1922 Several years have passed by since the start of this conflict, a war that has been continued for too long and continues to claim the lives of more and more men, women and children every day. While there has not been any peaceful negotiations between the two who are at war since the bloodshed at the Battle of Two Churches, I had taken the matter in my own hand to speak to a Sarkozic who happened to be in the Duchy of Minitz. It was there where I, Caius Godwin and Markus Marie Sarkozic, son of Heinrik I and Austina Aldersberg, began to speak of a list of terms to at least end one quarrel that kept this conflict between our peoples to continue. Alas, the many compatriots of both of our sides insist that we should continue to fight in this quarrel until no one is left. I consider this meeting not an act of treachery or an act of unloyalty to my liege, it was peace and the preservation of the people of Aaun and that of the entirety of humanity that mattered to me. I call you, all of those from the realms who continue to insist on war, foolish and insolent, for it is not the people who you speak for in the continuation of this war but only for yourself. If you only see blood as the true resolution to this, then I shall continue to prove you wrong. Continue on the path of war and you will surely meet the end of yourself and that of the people whom you intend to serve. With the continuation of this, GOD-forsaken conflict, you will only sow more divided sentiment within your own ranks. I took one lesson in account that I keep with me at all times, to make peace with those of rational and good thought for diplomacy when given the chance. To insist on more bloodshed will only increase the demoralization and willfulness of your own peoples. It was only recently ever since the penance of Heinrik where we so blatantly refused to keep ourselves to an armistice and keep a promise, when the very moment within Karosgrad we could have made peace and we would not have to suffer anymore under this grotesque war with thousands of dead. Alas, yet here we are, with the continuation of the war, not under Heinrik but the man who has succeeded him. Johannes van Aert, a man who hails from the House van Aert who were previously loyal to the Holy Orenian Empire and lended support in the various wars that preceded the one we fight now. This new Duke had made a missive that would at least be an attempt to spare the lives of the men, women and children involved in this conflict, as we can all vividly remember the execution of the child in Karosgrad. I do not easily take the word of the new Duke for granted, but should this be a genuine step towards the saving of lives and keep it a conflict between armies and not the population then I believe it to be a good show of mercy. It is to the people of the various Kingdoms and other realms involved in this conflict to whom I call to gather for peace once more to spare the lives of the men you are to send into battle. Come to an agreement for peace and be clear about your intentions for the preservation of the population. Even if you are not in any capacity to speak to a diplomat for an affair of peace between the various factions at war, even being a normal civilian of your realm is enough to bring such forth. It is in my prayers where I continue to beg GOD for a peaceful conference to end this conflict and seek to restore the ties that we once had with one another. Those who have similar intentions regarding the conflict are able to write to me at any time that they deem fit. Pro pace et prosperitate. Signed, Caius Godwin

As many know, there are quite some IRP controversies which are often taken into OOC to debate the OOC sentiment of the person in question who holds such a controversial opinion IRP. Here I am asking the LOTC community, what do you think? Do those controversies practiced by the person IRP truly come from an OOC sentiment and perspective? I made this post to find out the overall opinion about such given there have been quite some discussions regarding the topic that is mentioned here. I personally think it is biased to hold judgement against someone OOC for an IRP belief/opinion. Even if the IRP belief is contrary to your OOC belief/opinion, I would not care.

TO GO IN EXILE I, Caius Godwin, am writing this to make my decision to go into exile. Outside of the Kingdom, that is ruled by my grandfather, King Charles I and grandmother, Eleanor. The lands in which my late father was born and had allowed me to be born and live in. I have made this decision because I have seen too much suffering before me and I shan’t tolerate myself to see any more of it. The fight against the rebels in the southern heartlands is a cause of bloodshed, for if we continue to fight; we will give the descendants of both of our peoples cause to hate each other and continue to fight. It is why I have made the decision to relinquish my power in the Aaunic Royal Navy and the Aaunic Trading Company to my second-hand in both of these factions that play a role in the military and trade in Aaun. As my late father had done so, so shall I, Caius Godwin, relinquish my place in succession to the Aaunic throne. And I shall replace such with something that is most dear to me, which is to further establish my relationship with GOD and whatever He has in store for me in the coming eternity in exile. It is to the many friends in the United Kingdom of Aaun, to whom I say that it is never too late to be part of a pursuit for peace, and that it is never too late to make the decision that you think is right to preserve your fellow compatriots. It is to my siblings to whom I write that I shall miss them enormously and hope they find comfort in the household of my step-mother, the lady Lucia Marie Ashford de Lewes. It is to my other family to whom I say, protect yourselves at all costs. To those who used to despite me due to the circumstances of my birth, GOD will hold you accountable for your actions. And so, the boy who came back to the lands of Aaun with the moniker “Bastard Prince”, shall leave the lands of the United Kingdom of Aaun once more. Signed, Caius Godwin

THE TERMS OF ALDERSBERG As penned by Caius Godwin Alstion and Markus Marie Sarkozic In a private audience within Minitz, Admiral Caius Godwin Alstion met with Markus Marie Sarkozic, the Adrian proclaimed Count of Aldersberg and Admiral Caius have come to an agreement and oath that the Markus Marie will formally meet with Cressida Marie in a private audience to discuss the history and future of the peerage. The terms for this meeting are as following: I. The private audience shall be held under the watch of two scribes, each invited from one of the claimants. II. The audience shall be in good faith and are in the hope of a peaceful resolution to one of the quarrels that threatens a resolution to the conflict between the Aaunites and Adrians. III. The transcript will be allowed to be published as a subject of diplomacy. Signed, Caius Godwin Alstion First Sea-Lord and Admiral of the Aaunic Royal Navy Markus Marie Sarkozic

Eid Mubarak !

Caius Godwin blinked. "Damn." He stated in either astonishment or amusement.

Insurgency is based.

From the heights of the Alps in The United Kingdom of Aaun, Caius Godwin could not help but laugh about the announcement for the so-called 'Coronation' - ripping the letter into pieces. "I have heard from quite some fleeing Adrians that the Duchy turned into nothing but a ghost Duchy. One might even compare it to the emptiness of Vortice." He then proceeded to puff from his pipe whilst laughing mockingly whilst in presence of his own family members regarding the current Duchy. "It is ironic how the idea of this entire Duchy was to unify the Raevir but as a result, now a majority percentage of the Duma is deemed to be of Horenic descent!" He laughed oncemore, before his face turning rather stoic, finally stating: "Adria Delenda Est, and may that Duke and the Rebels be buried under the ruins of Adria, one day. For now, every Adrian in my sight is to be sent to the Void."

AAUNIC TRADING COMPANY TABLE OF CONTENT: I. Introduction II. List of Trade Wares III. Directory of the Aaunic Trading Company IV. How to become a part of the Aaunic Trading Company I. INTRODUCTION The Aaunic Trading Company is a renowned merchant guild of the world, operating across vast stretches of the North, East and South, specializing in the trade of precious metals, and fine weaponry. Founded by enterprising merchants seeking fortune in foreign lands, the company intends to grow to become one of the most influential players in the global economy of the entire world of Almaris. The Aaunic Trading company is to become the extended wing of the Aaunic Royal Navy in dominating trade for the Aaunic people and to serve His Majesty in the need of foreign trade. II. LIST OF TRADE-WARES METALS: Ferrum Aurum WEAPONRY: Ferrum Weaponry Ferrum Armour (Chain And Fullplate) Ranged Weaponry Arrows RARE METALS: Thanhium Boomsteel Azhl Frost Salt Starsteel MINERALS: Stones Woods Herbs III. DIRECTORY OF THE AAUNIC TRADING COMPANY The Directory of the Aaunic Trading Company consists of a small council with as headman, the Chairman of the company itself who governs various meetings in regards to the Company’s future and it’s accomplishments over the months. This council will get into a monthly debate as to discuss the changes or perhaps the path forward to expand the Company. THE CHAIRMAN Caius Godwin Alstion First Sea-Lord and Admiral of the Aaunic Royal Navy THE COUNCIL OF IV Louis August de Rosius, Marquis of Haute-Epine Second Sea-Lord and Vice-Admiral of the Aaunic Royal Navy Leufroy Alexandre Ashford de Lewes, Margrave of Velen Vice-Admiral and Fleet-Commander of the Aaunic Royal Navy Sir Emir d’Arbre, Count of Pacidia Rear-Admiral and Head of the Logistic Corps of the Aaunic Royal Navy Sir Yvian Galken Petty Officer and Chief of the Aaunic Royal Navy IV. HOW TO BECOME A PART OF THE AAUNIC TRADING COMPANY To become a part of the Aaunic Trading Company, all one must do is to fill out an application and send it to the Council of IV who will discuss it later with all the officers of the Board of Admiralty. Name: Age: Race: * Current enemy factions of the United Kingdom of Aaun are excluded from any form of trade and agreement, this goes for the Duchy of Adria and its allies. *The Aaunic Trading Company will only trade with a realm when a proper trade agreement has been signed by His Majesty and the Trading Company.

Joseph Clement Sarkozic, Baron of Pompourelia greeted his brother in the Seven Skies. "About f-cking time."

THE PATH OF CANONDOM [!] Bearing the seal of Caius Godwin Alstion [!] The Path of Canondom is a series of various meditations meant for Canonist Literature. Thought of, written and compiled by Caius Godwin Alstion. It dives into the meaning behind one’s faith in Canondom and the piety that is held in the worship to the One True GOD. THE PATH OF CANONDOM Signed, Caius Godwin Alstion

"No peace with the Adrians until the false "Adrian" government has been put six feet under, one by one." Caius Godwin stated.

Caius Godwin perked a brow.. penning a letter to pin it beside the one of Suzana. "To the treacherous Sarkozic, Even before this, your people were too renown to have declared Aurelius as an Exalted. There were many cases of false idol worshipping and even had your Duke go trial for it alongside the many others, even the Neo-Renatians who started such idolatry. With utter spite and and honest hatred towards the heretics in Adria, Caius Godwin Alstion"

"Can we just burn the so-called "Duchy of Adria" down already? I think it is about time that history repeats itself." Caius Godwin Alstion remarked.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEATH [!]Caius Godwin Alstion his personal coat of arms upon the parchment [!] It is with a heavy heart that I, Caius Godwin Alstion, announce the death of my beloved father, Prince Emil Caius of Aaun. The body of my late father was found along the Florentine river with various equipment left behind for his children. The body will be prepared to lie in state and for his kin to say their final farewell. It is my dear grandfather, His Majesty and grandmother, Her Majesty, who I feel most sorry for, for having lost their son at such a young age. I too, mourn alongside my Uncle and my Aunts in the death of my beloved father. The Household of His Late Royal Highness will go into a state of mourning for the coming three months. May GOD, judge my father his soul and allow him to reunite with his ancestors. Signed, His Lordship, Caius Godwin Alstion First Sea-Lord and Admiral of the Aaunic Royal Navy

Caius Godwin Alstion, wandered about the river of Florentine - in the distance, he sees a purpure tartan; a cloth often used by his kin. He approached the purpure tartan and saw his father, lying dead with a smile on his face, at the same time; he saw the box placed with various weaponry in it. "At least you died with a smile on your face, father." He stated before moving to pick up the corpse of his father and bring it to the the nearest Church.

"Anyone else who notices how many candidates for the Duchy are in fact of Horenic descent other than actually Raevir?" Caius Godwin inquired.. rather curious.

TENETS OF THE SOKOLISTS “VIGOUR IN FAITH” The Tenets of the Sokolists gives an insight on the ideology of the Sokolist Movement and its intention for the entirety of Canondom and humanity. I. ON MAN AND ITS SUPERIORITY The ideology of Sokolism adheres to the belief that Man has been created to be superior over the other races made by the one GOD. It is accepted by Sokolists that Man has been given the task to dominate the human world with Canondom and to strictly adhere to the Canon Law as presented by the Church of the Canon. Sokolists firmly accept that the human realms belong to Man only, and do not want any residents of any other to be living within the borders of Canondom. II. ON HERETICAL PRACTICE If there is one to be found guilty of heretical practice, it is accepted by every Sokolist that the criminal in question must be executed for there is no forgiveness in the heretical act of trying to do something that only GOD can do. This goes for the practice of magic et cetera. III. ON THE PRESERVATION OF MAN It is believed by the Sokolists that Man is to be preserved through the only natural way, which is through a human male and female. Anyone born from anything else but the natural union between human and human is considered to be the product of heresy and is deemed not equal to human. IV. CANONDOM To be human is to be Canonist, to accept the one true GOD and the Exalted, and the High Pontiff as His vicar. Man who is not a Canonist is deemed to be traitor to one’s own kind and must never be welcomed amongst the faithful. The Sokolists also agree that one who cooperates with the heretics in acts of rebellion against a sovereign by the Grace of GOD must be slain alongside the person in question. The Sokolists opinion is that one who wishes to reside in human realms must convert to the religion of Canondom and must undertake at least a three years of Canonist education and reject their false idols. The Sokolists are also extreme supporters of a permanent and eternal alliance between the Canonist nations to further the Canonist supremacy throughout the different realms. V. ON CRUSADES The Sokolists are devout supporters of crusades against the heathen realms around the world of Canondom. It is the belief that everyone must bow before the One GOD and should they refuse, they must meet their end with the Deceiver in the Void. The terms of mercy on heathens who had the chance to repent through their entire lifetime, is none. VI. EDUCATION FOR MAN The future of the Canondom depends on the degree of preparation and education that the newer generation get on in their youth. It is therefore absolutely vital for the next generation of Man to get a tutor who will teach them about the tenets of Canondom and make sure the piety of a good Canonist shall live on throughout the generations after them.

Caius Godwin proudly supports the youth who vouch for human superiority to return!

Caius Godwin Alstion wonders whether this Adrian patriot suffers from PTSD given he can not stop himself from recalling the attacks on his Duchy.

“IN FIDE, AMBULAMUS” THE CANONIST LEAGUE ANTHEM IN FAITH, WE MARCH Verse I: Our holy land is threatened, By the heretics of Adria. Their ways are vile and sinful, And their souls are tainted with Iblees’s fire. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night. Verse II: Our faith in the Church guides us, And our hearts are pure and true. We'll fight with courage and honor, And our victory will be sure and true. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night. Verse III: We'll raise our banner high, And march with steadfast resolve. Our mission is to vanquish, And our victory will be bold. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night. Verse IV: The holy light of the Church, Guides us on our quest. We'll strike down the evil heretics, And bring them to their final rest. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night. Verse V: Our faith is strong and unyielding, Our spirits are brave and bold. We'll never stop our crusade, Until the heretics are controlled. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night. Verse VI: So let us raise our voices high, And sing our anthem strong. Our crusade will be victorious, And our victory will last long. Chorus: We'll march to war and battle, Our swords will shine with holy light. We'll cleanse the land of heretics, And bring an end to the darkest night.

"By GOD, The death of the child shall be avenged through the mightiest of cannons that shall turn the Duchy into absolute ruin. The death of a child shall result in the death of the many who caused such to happen. Mark me." Caius Godwin stated, signing the Lorraine.