HIGH_FIRE

Isolated in some caverns Francisco would look over to something, something inhuman and almost unnatural, something that was bigger than he could have imagined. Distanced from whatever this entity was, would be Francisco himself, his eyes widened, he had been crying- a lot. Quickly he would drop something into the cavern, though quickly after it would go, never to be seen again by anyone, destroyed, obliterated and wiped from existence. A light grin would begin to tug at the man's lips, a feeling overcame him, a feeling he hadn't had since his first kill leading his people's army into battle at the age of thirteen. "Mostraré la misericordia que él no tuvo." He would quip lightly before going to find his wife, children and weapons.

The Treaty of Eflen 10th Sun’s Smile 45 B.A I- On Sovereignty The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan hereby recognise each other’s claims to sovereignty and their right to the lands they claim as their own, ruled by their respected leaders. They also recognise their ability to claim land that is not part of their recognised government. II- On Non-Aggression Should the Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan take up arms against the other, all other clauses of this pact will be thereby null and void, unless reinstated by both nations III- On Defense The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan hereby pledge to aid one another in defending each other from any foreign invaders they may have. IV- On the Darkspawn Threat The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan hereby pledge to fight together against any Darkspawn threats they may incur and share any information they know of in relation to these threats. V- On Free Movement The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan hereby pledge that the citizens of both states are allowed complete free movement between their lands. However any military matters conducted on each other’s land must require written consent to do so. VI- On Trade The Kingdom of Balian and The Grand Kingdom of Urguan hereby pledge to permit and facilitate trade between their respective dominions by offering a stall in one another’s nation. In addition the Kingdom of Balian will send local wines in return for mead. VII- On Celebration To celebrate the new found friendship there will be festivities in the City of Atrus for both states to partake in, funded by both of them and planned together. The festival will celebrate the trades and wares of both nations and feature stalls for nationals to use. VIII- On Duration This pact will last twenty years, once this is over, both signatories may review and extend this pact should they both desire to. AD GLORIAM DEI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander I, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca, Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and Protector of the South, etcetera HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort Vuiller, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana. Agnar Grandaxe, Grand King of Urguan, Clan Father of Grandaxe, Defender of Kal’Ordholm, Master of Punji-Sticks, Protector of the Dwarves Dagmir Grandaxe, Grand Ambassador of Urguan

"Well shit" An earthy skinned proto-dark elf would mumble as she cleans her sword. Running through her heads would be the memories of her oldest and best friends, not to mention one of the few. This was a feeling she was unaccutsomed to, and not one she liked. She walked to the corner of her room, attempting to sit and consol herself with meditation as she activated something to calm her nerves, but no such luck. She was dealing with something she hadn't dealt with since childhood- grief.

A Lost Land Often I take it upon myself to range and chart the remote lands of Almaris alone in my leisure time, sailing around to see if I can find things that are more intriguing to the eye and mind, something rare, perhaps ancient. Perhaps it is the Balianese spirit in me, just like good King John voyaged to find Lothar’s Spring on the Monterosa. Today, that spirit was rewarded, as one does not expect to stumble across what I managed to find. What I report to you all today is the uncovering of a lost city of the Balian of old, a land that was prosperous and held an empire, far larger than any nation before its time. Upon the inspection I was able to do from the outskirts, I could tell this city had been destroyed for some time. It was an ancient city, and clearly some form of trade outpost. I made it a great effort to look through the flooded houses and buildings. Eventually I found a stone tablet, and I immediately recognized it as one of the many Lothar Stones, the third now in our collection. Yet, as I continued to inspect the old ruin, I saw things, people, figures. They were laughing, drinking, and well-equipped with steel and Stradoth hides. I wasn’t willing to lose my life, but I knew I had to get some information and understand their purpose. I managed to hide myself behind a rock formation jutting from the sea, and could make out the conversation of some vagabonds. They spoke about their life at sea as raiders, the Lothar Stones and their desire in them. And most of all, they spoke about how their leader must find them soon. I left when the coast became clear as I knew that these ne’er do wells would apprehended me had they known what I had found. All this only deepened my interest in what I was looking at, an ancient city, a place that could hold many answers regarding the ancient Balthalite civilization. So it is my call to the people of Balian, that we must discuss this matter. Do we move forward to confront these pirates and discover the secrets of the lands at hand, or shall we leave it to them and avoid conflict? Signed, HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort Vuiller, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana.

Ledicort Vuiller grumbles as he reads the missive shaking his head "GOD be, there's more dark matters at place" he speaks before calling a meeting.

Ledicort Vuiller plunges his flaming axe in the water to satiate the flames it bore “Bloody hell, what kind of a woman does that…” he mumbles to himself very confused

The Crown of Balian v. Mata Leslie 12th of Owyn’s Flame, 45 B.A THE MAGISTER, DESIRES TO SUMMON THE FOLLOWING PARTY TO COURT; (Mata Leslie WITH REFERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING LAWS: 202.08- On Defamation 204.01- On Treason and Sedition 208.01- On Injured Majesty Mata Leslie came to the City of Atrus, complaining about the map of Fort TOS, unhappy with the supposed disrespect to the soldiers that fought in the Brother’s War, calling his Majesty ‘His Disgrace’. He continues onwards until he called both King John ‘The Founder’ I and King Alexander I, both bastards of House Novellen. AND DO WISH TO SUMMON THE FOLLOWING WITNESS Alexander I Persephone Maxima ON THE DESIRED DATE OF: PENDING DISCUSSION WITH DEFENDANT SIGNED, HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort Vuiller, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana.

Ledicort Vuiller goes to sleep, having a good evening once, finally it was over, no more blood tablet translation... for now.

Wanted by the Crown An announcement from the Crown Of Balian Thrice has the Kingdom of Balian been attacked by an unknown person and their entourage of darkspawn, harming our people, causing outbreaks of illnesses and destroying property of Atrus. This individual has proven themself dangerous and aggressive, unrelenting in their attacks, as such they are to be arrested on sight for a summary judgement and execution by any Duana Member, His Majesty or the Crown Prince. The person wanted holds the following description: An unknown entity, wearing a very dark armour set, with a grill-style helmet, red shoulder cape and red tassel from the helm (Previously a light blue cape and tassel). AD GLORIAM DEI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander I, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca, Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and Protector of the South, etcetera HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort Vuiller, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana.

Ledicort Vuiller nods lightly as he reads through the pact before signing it "I like having friends" he muses quietly

Francisco puts down the children to sleep as he sighs, a missive being past to him as he smiles lightly "It is time for my work to begin..."

Tsune peers over her friend’s missive, a light nod as she begins to grin “I love hunting”

While this seems like a shitpost I don’t disagree, it just seems like they’re itching for war irply and oocly

Valery prepares all her new dresses for the social season, perfectly oblivious of any maltreatment she may receive, simply hosting a great optimism in her mind.

“Excellent, Balian must become a place for scholars and intellectuals!” Ledicort speaks grinning, another step in his vision being realised

The Pact of the Lotharene 10th Sigismund’s End 43 B.A I- On Sovereignty The Kingdom of Balian and The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby recognise each other’s claims to sovereignty and their right to the lands they claim as their own, ruled by their respected leaders. They also recognise their ability to claim land that is not part of their recognised government. II- On Non-Aggression Should the Kingdom of Balian and The Silver State of Haelun’or take up arms against the other, all other clauses of this pact will be thereby null and void, unless reinstated by both nations III- On Defense The Kingdom of Balian and Haelun’or hereby pledge to defend each other from any foreign invaders they may have. This clause may be void in the case of it affecting any standing pacts that Balian or The Silver State of Haelun’or may have with another foreign nation. IV- On the Darkspawn Threat The Kingdom of Balian and The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby pledge to fight together against any Darkspawn threats they may incur and share any information they know of in relation to these threats. V- On Offense The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby pledges to take up arms against any foreign nation The Kingdom of Balian decides to, The Kingdom of Balian is not expected to reciprocate such. However, should The Silver State of Haelun’or be at risk of breaking their own standing pacts they are able to abstain. VI- On Free Movement The Kingdom of Balian and The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby pledge that the citizens of both states are allowed complete free movement between their lands. However any military matters conducted on each other’s land must require written consent to do so. VII- On The Protector of the South The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby continues to recognise The Kingdom of Balian as The Protector of the South due to its continued efforts within the Southern Continent. VIII- On Trade The Kingdom of Balian and The Silver State of Haelun'or hereby pledge to permit and facilitate trade between their respective dominions. IX- On Celebration To celebrate the new found friendship there will be festivities in the City of Atrus for both states to partake in, funded by both of them and planned together. X- On Duration This pact will last twenty years, once this is over, both signatories may review and extend this pact should they both desire to. AD GLORIAM DEI, HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander I, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca, Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and Protector of the South, etcetera HIS ROYAL EXCELLENCY, Ledicort Vuiller, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana. SOHAER of The Silver State of Haelun’or, Luthien Maeyr’onn. MAHERAL of The Silver State of Haelun’or, Seth Calith.

"As it bloody well should be" Ledicort would speak in the square of Balian to those around him as he shakes his head "No point in killing off those who just lost a war, a prepostorious and evil idea"

Sigurd would frown as the missive makes it to his sleeping cauldron by his shrine “Dis can nub bi… hi was mi brudda… hi was ah hosh rex… nub nub’hosh…”

Ledicort would nod to the missive, enticed by the idea of archery as he picks up his own bow, he would pull the string back as he stays seated, letting a pretend arrow fly. "Now if only I could stand again"

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“Truly Cardinal Teodosio is a holy and good man, it is he who has brought a great deal of worship to Balian” Ledicort would speak of the missive, a brief smile gracing the man’s face

Real basic, but favourite character