Salvius

Just stay in spawn, simple solution

Frey Freysson resided within one of the many makeshift homes within 'Little Alvagard'. The dirty little encampment where the smell of the impure, hedonist, ugly, terrible, disgusting, sinful, inbred, plagued, and rot-filled Canonist air was potent, due to the location Norland like many has chosen to flee to. He picked up a copy of the thesis, looking at the title for a brief second before putting it down. He grabbed a small piece of paper and wrote on it quickly "Reminder to Self: Unsubscribe from religious newsletters."

Okay, but imagine if it was on fire?

"The Fake News is working overtime. I won't be tricked by Oren lies." Nina Svetlana Morovar muttered to herself.

IGN: Salvius Character Name: Nina Svetlana Morovar Character Age: 22 Rank in the BSK: Armsman (Quartermaster)

What does this mean for the T4 magic of Housemagery "Letter Delivery"? Does this addition make this ability practically null, or will T4 Housemages still be permitted to use /msg while using Letter Delivery, or is this piece of Housemagery being removed?

Nina Svetlana let out a soft sigh as she hung her sword, the engraving of the Haeseni Crow upon it's pommel. "And so the job is finished... For now at least."

Father Zog read paper, before clapping his hands together at the paper, as if he was at a theatre and show just ended. "Bruvo, not az gud as Holey Zcrollz but ztill gud."

"Wut dis meen?" Zug questioned to himself, scratching his head in confusion.

Theziz on Prayer for Cilibration "Dear Lord, rulg Lat for thiz gift that lat have grunted to uz, and rulg Lat for da many giftz that Lat will continoo to guve. In nomine Patriz, umen." Such a prayer iz giving rulg to Gud for da giftz that he gruntz uz everi day. It'z a pray to humble ourzelvez infrunt of Gud. For, da Bub'hozh of Rex'z to da zmallezt of buubz iz not az 'hozh or az mighti az gud. Butz, da prayer doezn't zay enuff. Why zhud wi onli rulg Gud for hiz giftz? No, we zhould alzo follow in Gud'z footztep. We zhould gift like dat of Gud. For generouzity and being charitable are virtuez. Rather than only rulg'ing Gud, da prayer zhould be changed to alzo promize Gud that we will follow in hiz footztep. A newa verzion of zuch a pray can be that of dis for example; "Dear Lord, rulg Lat for thiz gift that Lat have grunted to uz, and rulg Lat for the many giftz that Lat will continoo to guve. May we follow in Latz footztep and guft onto othaz like Lat have unto uz. In nomine Patriz, umen." Mi find that thiz iz holier verzion of da prayer. For not only do yu give rulg to Gud, but also promize Gud to follow in hiz footztep and guft unto othaz like he haz unto uz. In Nomine Dei Wrutten by, Acoylte Zug Znotzob

Thucydides Melphestaus read the statement carefully pausing as he thought of the words which his brother wrote. "I pray the Emperor will agree in this statement brother, I hope you haven't throw our family to the dogs."

Holy Knight Thucydides Melphestaus scoffed as he read the paper tossing it out the window into the dirty streets of Providence so that may be amongst things similar to it's worth. "I worry that the schools of Oren are not capable of teaching citizens how to write in proper Common. It disgusts me to know that they use are politicizing their own business. Along with this, this Edith Hope is an armiger of the Order of Exalted Owyn. They should follow the knight they are squiring under rather than forming this lackluster opinion."

STUCK AT A CROSSROADS I stand before this canonist crossroad as one who wishes to ask for there to be only one path, or a third direction to go. Yet that is not an option for me due to my title as a Holy Knight, and as an Orenian. I have been asked by the Apostolic General of the Supreme Order of Exalted Knighthood to side with Everald IV, while as an Orenian I have been asked to side with Michael I. I am an unconventional Holy Knight, who uses magic to keep the oath I spoke when I joined the Supreme Order of Exalted Knighthood, and I am being asked to make an unconventional choice that most do not wish to have to make in their lifetime. Through self understanding, study of Canonist documents and the oath I took, the only choice I can make is to make no choice. Rather than continuing to walk down one of the paths presented before me, I must stand guard at the crossroad helping and assisting all down whichever path they choose. Only when enough people have walked down these paths, walking to the same place, when the path becomes one, then is when I shall choose to continue down this path. A Holy Knight is entrusted by the High Pontiff to protect the innocent “no matter their rank: beggar and bishop alike.” There are innocent civilians on both sides. Both sides claim the other to have these citizens clouded by Iblees, yet even when these citizens are clouded by Iblees they are still innocent, innocent ones who must be protected until a true path away from Iblees can be produced. Signed, Thucydides Melphestaus Equester Holy Knight of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn

TREATISE ON THE MYSTERIOUS BLESSED MAURICIO OF AZOG Written by Thucydides Melphestaus Esquire, from The Supreme Order Of Exalted Owyn A thesis as tasked by Holy Dame Faux Amati. “An orcish champion who by popular legend is said to have entered the pits of Hell itself, and did battle successfully with the forces of Iblees.” This is the reason why Mauricio of Azog was beatified. Yet the Church speaks nothing else upon the orcish warrior, the only info we have being this, and later on the church even simplifying his accomplishments more changing it from doing battle “with the forces of Iblees” to “many of the Enemy’s servants” An orc blessed, one which supposedly walked through the gates of hell to fight the forces of Iblees head on, is quite unique yet it as if such a story of a orc is kept silent, hidden in plain sight. Information cannot be clearly gained about the story of this orc, or the legacy he left behind. I am not in a position, nor have the knowledge to say whether or not this is the intention of the Church. However, I deem it fit to have such a story shrouded no more. Through the use of old records, letters, decrees, and many other documents found in libraries throughout Almaris. I have been able to compile a rather basic, and in truth not in depth overview of Blessed Mauricio of Azog’s life and feats from public information. The beginning of his life is shrouded in darkness. Nothing is known of his upbringing or even when his early adult years began. One can assume however due to other sources that Blessed Mauricio of Azog was originally raised within Urguan, a unique upbringing as such for an orc, automatically hinting at perhaps the tolerance Mauricio of Azog may have later on his life. The time between then and his first years within the United Aegis Coalition (U.A.C) are shrouded behind a lack of records. What we do know is that Mauricio of Azog, perhaps either lived with Kal'Urguan, or visited the capital city of the Dwarves. For there is where Mauricio of Azog would be recruited into the United Aegis Coalition. During his time in the U.A.C it was nothing but hardship, a most notable occasion being where himself and a group of his fellow soldiers were tasked with infiltrating an undead keep. This would prove to be unsuccessful, resulting in many of these soldiers dying, and many of those who survived deserting the U.A.C all together. When the failed rebranding of the U.A.C to the Followers of Aeriel occurred, Mauricio left due to his view upon what the U.A.C had become, bringing along with him gold and diamonds he stole from the vault of the Followers of Aeriel, granting him enough funds to purchase himself a residence within Al'Khazar. His time within the capital of Oren is like his upbringing unrecorded, according to other accounts seemingly not being anything of note. Undead continued to ravage the lands however, many fleeing because of it. However, Mauricio remained where he was until he was invited to join the Teutonic Order led by Gaius Marius. Once joining the Teutonic Order, Mauricio received backlash due to his race, many within the order disapproving of him due to Mauricio of Azog being an orc. The Teutonic Order compared to that of the U.A.C was vastly different for Mauricio. Because of this, the orc began to question what his true home and place was within the world. Receiving permission to take a leave of absence, he traveled to the home of the orcs, Krugmar. Here he saw what he supposedly described as primitive savagery. Disapproving of the actions and beliefs of the nation of Krugmar. Unable to accept the belief that all orcs acted in such a way he ventured on to try and find orcs more similar to him. Whether by luck or by the will of God, he stumbled upon that of his brother, Urik Azog, a man who he had been separated from since his time in the U.A.C. His brother brought him back to Fort Azog, the home of the Orc Clan of Azog. There the clan chief took a liking to him, and offered to adopt him into the Azog Clan. Obviously the Blessed would accept the offer, taking on the name Maur Azog. He assisted the clan through the practice of engineering creating defenses that allowed themselves to even fend off attacks from the likes of the Dwarven Military. Along with this he also helped in making of the laws of Clan Azog, which ironically enough were simple and seemingly of orcish nature. The singular law stating “Azog Shall Never Kill Azog” He spent some time with that of his newly found family and clan, yet eventually he would be called back by the Teutonic Order. Almost as soon as he returned he would be ‘shipped out’, but rather ‘shipped down’, down to the Nether. He was chosen as one of the few who would represent the nations of Aegis against Iblees. The group proceeding fast, yet infighting quickly began with the chosen of Renatus, striking against the chosen of their rival nation Hanseti, Mauricio being one of these chosen of Hanseti. A chosen of Renatus would be killed by one of the Hanseti. Yet the conflict ceased as more undead began to attack them. The Hanseti would be separated from the main group, eventually returning to find that all chosen of the Elven, and Orc nations gone. Yet prior to the life of one of their own being lost to save the other two. When the Hanseti returned to the main group, now within the citadel in which they were tasked with destroying, only the dwarves, Renatus, and Hanseti remained. The Renatus chosen, accused the Hanseti of striking first, the dwarves however ignored it and wished for them to focus upon the task at hand. The dwarves would continue on first, yet as soon as they did the doorway which they entered would collapse leaving the dwarves separated from the rest. With the dwarves gone, the chosen of Renatus struck upon the Hanseti once more, the only two of them remaining being Maur Azog and a fellow orc. The fighting was brutal, filled with hatred from either side against the other, due to long lasting rivalries, leaving both sides to forget about why they were in the Nether. Eventually the fighting ended with only Blessed Mauricio of Azog standing. Walking towards a cliff where he had seen his fellow orc fall, he saw this orc grasping onto the cliff, with a chosen of Renatus wrapped around his legs. With a few final words reminding Blessed Mauricio of Azog of why they were done here, he bid him farewell, and then let go. Thus, bringing both the last chosen of Renatus and himself to their deaths. Now only Mauricio of Azog and the dwarves remained with the chance of defeating the forces of Ibless. Mauricio along with the dwarves fought against undead conjurers, travelling farther down and deeper into the citadel. Through their efforts the citadel had began to collapse, the mission was a success. The dwarves quickly began to escape, but Blessed Mauricio of Azog, could no longer move on. He was filled with grief and yet also accomplishment. He had completed the mission, and yet he had lost his fellow Hanseti. He lay prepared to die, yet by the will of God, he was given more time. He was brought back to Aegis, tended by members of the Teutonic Order, and lived his remaining years amongst his family, Clan Azog. In 1698, upon the 16th of Horen’s Calling. The Azogs would be given badges in which he served and were rewarded during and after his service in the Teutonic Order. The orc left behind something for his Clan to be proud of, that made them more than just another mere band of war loving orcs. Mauricio of Azog would receive more accomplishments too, rather than just being one of the chosen to go to the Nether. Such accomplishments being; first orc OrdenMarshall and Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order, first orc to obtain a land title in Hanseti, led the exodus of Sariants from the rule of Hochmeister Black. Along with to my knowledge being the only, or at least one of the only few Blessed who were a part of the orcish race. I encourage others to delve deeper into the story of Mauricio of Azog, along with other Blessed and the likes. For these stories are ones which somehow remain shrouded began fog, even when such stories hold great relevance as to why we stand where we are today, and why we stand the way we are standing today. Signed, Thucydides Melphestaus Esquire Squire of The Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn

The Speaker of the House looked over at a coat which hung within his closet. "It is rather cold up there, I wonder if I should travel North to see why they despise me even though they don't know my name, my face, or my beliefs. Let us see how much of a radical this young prince is." Thucydides pulled out some parchment and ink, writing down something for who knows who.

The Speaker of the House read the missive giving a shake of his head as he placed it in a drawer. "I worry that this druid has been allowed to eat too many of their precious shrooms... He stated in his own missive that just living with other cultures and religions does not make you a traitor. How then can he confirm myself and others within the estate are so called race traitors, but only knowing our names?" Thucydides paused his monologue to himself as he peered out his window. "Perhaps this druid would be interested in taking a visit to the estate and speaking rather than ranting into paper. So long as he was capable of remaining civil, I am sure he would be delighted to hear of the druidic friends we have happened to make..."

Canonist Fascism A Study of Ideology By: Thucydides Melphestaus INTRODUCTION Canonist fascism can be regarded as a variant of the political ideology fascism. In which it incorporates the tenets of Fascism into a canonist society. Such a combination can be beneficial to a specified populace within a nation, but for foreign affairs, immigration, and differing culture groups it can be detrimental to a nation's growth and prosperity. EXPLANTATION Canonist fascism in truth is similar to that of the more broad political ideology of fascism, except it transfers pride of one’s nation, pride of one’s nationality, and pride of one’s race, also to that of pride of one’s religion, specifically canonism. The pride in one’s religion on it’s own is capable of not being transferred to that of canonist fascism, but more so it is capable of being a stepping stone towards canonist fascism. For the pride of one’s religion can be turned into a belief where other’s must be of your religion too, and at this point it is only a short few steps to take on the other beliefs of fascism, race superiority, nationalism, chauvinism, and especially due to the common governmental structure of modern day nations, authoritarianism. EXAMPLE To better understand such a political, and one could say religious ideology, one must look at examples, or similar occurrences. This is so that a defined definition along with a reason for such a definition can be justified. Such an example can be found in today’s society with that of the independent Principality of Savoy. The Principality of Savoy, even at its basic core is riddled with fascist tendencies. One can reference the Lex Savoia, the Savoyard law, as evidence of such a claim. ‘Book I’ and ‘Book IV’ can be used as evidence to fascist tenet of machismo which has ingrained itself into Savoyard society. Focusing upon how men of Savoy are by law required to carry a weapon upon them at all times, and be properly trained in combat. Then the Lex Savoia seemingly encourages trials by combat, and duels. These laws and encouragement can easily relate to the core beliefs of machismo. The Lex Savoia also makes beliefs of a core tenet of fascism law too, social order. The Lex Savoia, along with The Springtime Edict, make the use of feudalism ideals and beliefs for that of their law. Beliefs and ideals which fall under that of social order, a tenet of fascism. There are a multitude of other statements and laws placed within these official documents which I could write upon, however I would instead encourage others to read it for themselves and determine their thoughts upon such matters. Rather, I shall speak upon current events of such a nation which suggest to me that canonist fascism is within not just Savoyard law and documents, but also Savoyard society. The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to tenets of fascism which are within Savoyard society would be racism. It is a common sight to see elves of all sub-races burning within the square of San Luciano, and citizens emitting racist tendencies towards that of any races other than that of Human. One may claim that these tendencies are because of the church, yet then the claim towards a canonist fascist society would be even more apparent. In their construction of a colosseum, the relation to masochism and heroism can be easily found, and dare I say I need not even explain in words regarding such a relation. Instead shall entrust the reader to understand such a relation and instead move onto that of economic interventionism and its relevance to the ‘Lower & Middle-Class Infrastructure Edict, 1839’. Economic interventionism is the action in which the government intervenes into the market. The ‘Lower & Middle-Class Infrastructure Edict, 1839’ blatantly speaks upon how the government of Savoy is involving itself in the development of an area of land within Savoy, arguably due to market failure. Fascism within Savoyard society I have defined, yet I have yet to define the point at which canonism comes into play, the piece of Savoy that sits in the center of its society. A devout nation which uses fascist tenets within the religion of canonism, racism, indoctrination, and direct action. CONCLUSION It is not up to me to say whether such a political ideology such as canonist fascism ingrained into the society of a nation is not of a positive or negative, that is up to each person and their own beliefs. However I believe I can permit myself to state that on certain matters such an ideology will greatly deter a nation, while on other matters it may assist a nation. Whether or not if the positives and the negatives were put upon a scale the scale would be balanced or lean in favor of the positives is not something that can be declared by one and unanimously believed by the rest.

Thucydides read the treaty and gave a shake of his head as he got to the signatures. "This signature made by this Elysium Heir Regent, it looks as if they are writing in two languages at once."

Thucydides gave a scoff as he read the statement. "Vortice seems to think it is not that of a turtle, once it has flipped over it cannot get right side up. They are better off releasing their ink and scurrying away to their cave."

Thucydides Melphestaus Name: Thucydides Melphestaus Gender: Male Race: High Elf Birthday: 11th of the Snow Maiden's, 1796 Nationality: Imperial Profession: Aspiring Voidal Mage, Aspiring Politician. Height: 6’6” Weight: 227 lbs. Build: Is what you would consider average for that of an elf, tall and lean. Eyes: Golden Skintone: Porcelain white Hair: Silverish Blonde Clothing: Thucydides tends to wear clothing which tends to mix elven and human culture together to make what he likes to call the style of a 'half-elf'. His clothing tends to be on the more grand side of things compared to likes of most. Adorning himself in what he deems only suitable for something of his rank. Personality: Overall Demeanor: Thucydides on the outside can be regarded as your rather traditional elf, stoic, pragmatic, and shrewd. He holds himself in high regard, caring detrimentally about his status. He views humans which view him as different or as an outsider as “lesser beings” seeing them as being too idiotic to understand his skill compared to the likes of them. Yet unlike his brethren he does not view other races as lowly as they do. He regards himself as better than them, yes. However, he views them as valuable resources and allies to help himself increase his status. Thucydides like the rest of his family is the ambitious sort, yet unlike the rest to an extreme. Vying for power and renown for himself. He would happily betray a lifelong friend if it meant he could gain a title or a rank. Strengths: Cunning: Thucydides is a sly fox, awaiting for the perfect hen to strike. He knows what is the best course of action, and knows when to move in for the final blow. A strategist's mind is what Thucydides has within his head. Silver-Tongued: Thucydides has the tongue of that of an ambitious politician. His voice alone is able to influence people to his side. He speaks authoritatively and confident, the fact of him being High Elven only adding to his influence with words. Weaknesses: Cruel: At heart Thucydides is a cruel man, having bare to no kind bones within his body. He is hardly ever empathetic, instead tending such emotions as beneath him. Unadaptable: Thucydides is incapable of changing for others. He refuses to adapt to situations others put him in, preferring to plot against them to return to the status quo than to adjust. This is similar to that of ambition. If someone stands in his way to his goal, he would happily get rid of them so that they no longer blocked his way. Likes: • Study of Magic • Study of Politics • Control • Authority • Power • High Society Dislikes: • Confident people • Other’s with superiority complexes • Unnecessary noise • Other’s commanding him History: Thucydides Melphestaus would be born shortly prior to that of his mother’s death. Leaving him as the last living memory of his mother. Thucydides even when he was born was a quiet and regularly unimpressed child. Looking upon the world with disappointment rather than that of wonder. Even at an early age, Thucydides aspired for something greater. He hoped to put his name within the history books, not caring if it was for good or bad reasons however. He aspired to become that of a statesman and politician, as such he was quick to request being shipped off to school to learn about the matters of government and politics. During his time within school he was at the top of his class, yet using more than just his own mind to achieve such a feat. Although he would’ve been capable of reaching such a position on his own, he preferred using his ‘lesser’ schoolmates to assist him on his way to the top. Bribes, deceit, favors, and all sorts of ill tactics to make it easier for himself to reach the top. Such tactics Thucydides continued to use until he eventually finished his schooling, being at the top of his class. During his time at school he was regarded as an outsider for his elven features and overall demeanor. Yet, due to his ranking within the school himself he slowly began to gain more of the elven beliefs himself. He viewed his schoolmates as lesser than him, uneducated minds that couldn’t understand the superiority he held to them. That they were only there to help him on his way to the top, and not to achieve their own goals. He aspires to make such a superiority even more blatant, hoping to study the matters of voidal magic, and eventually learn such a power, to make it clear that he is superior compared to the rest. Thucydides now aspires to see himself as a superior to all in both matters of rank, and power. He aspires to give those of ‘lesser’ minds the gift of realization, that they are all but servants but to him, and his path towards fame.

NEO-ADUNIAN A proposal to restore the Adunian race and its culture. By: Davorn Lasfaen PREWORD: The Adunian race is a race which was formed from the mix of humans and elves. It’s culture shares a similar fact, a mix between that of human and elven culture, differing from area to area. An Adunian cannot be produced by just the reproduction between that of a human and an elf, one such child being seen as only a half-elf, not an Adunian. Through this proposal I hope to speak upon the idea of how to efficiently rebuild the Adunian race and culture, while still keeping the key of Adunian culture. REPRODUCTION: The current issue with that of the Adunian race is their population is declining instead of increasing, the race being bred out in other human races. In order to quell this issue for the Adunian race, new ideas regarding the production of an Adunian must be put into place. Firstly, the requirements to be considered Adunian must be loosened. Anyone considered an Adunian shall be considered an Adunian, no one else except their children shall be considered Adunian. These children cannot be the offspring of an Adunian and a human however, for this would continue the current path the Adunian’s are on. Instead any offspring of that of an elf or a half-elf with an Adunian shall be considered an Adunian due to the blood of an elven parent will add more elven blood to the Adunian, while a half-elf shall not remove any percentage of elven blood, and instead strengthen the mix of human and elven blood. Through this system elven blood would be strengthened, the percentage of human blood within Adunian veins would not increase, and the population of Adunians could be increased. Production between two Adunians is the most ideal option, however due to decreasing populations, this idea would prove to be unsuccessful. CULTURE AND BELIEFS: A prime point of being Adunian is remaining true to Adunian culture, however with how the world has changed, being orthodox when it comes to Adunian culture and beliefs will not benefit the Adunian race and help lead to its downfall instead. The question of religion will most likely come first to the minds of readers. Regarding this topic, Adunian culture must be void of anything relating to religion, instead welcoming and encouraging members of the Adunian race to follow whatever religion they choose or even none at all. Religions or sects of religions who choose to segregate against that of other religions or races however can not be permitted due to the threat this could result in internal struggle amongst the Adunian people. The Thuadian language has long not been used. In order in an attempt to strengthen Adunian culture, snippets of the Thuadian language shall be encouraged to be used, so that the Adunian race can still be welcoming to others while still growing upon our culture. Superiority is a belief which some could say was given to us by our elven ancestors. The Adunian race must cease upon such beliefs, or else events like that of Ulgaard’s Rebellion would occur once more. Beliefs upon superiority should become a foreign subject to the Adunian race, viewing all races as equal to that of the Adunian race. With this in mind however if there was ever to be an Adunian kingdom once more, only Adunians shall be permitted to inherit and be granted titles of nobleship and royalty, in the hopes that an Adunian kingdom would remain as an Adunian kingdom. With the advocation for leniency with that of other races and differing beliefs, the advocation for the increase of rights for women within Adunian society must occur too. Women shall instead be permitted to wear clothing which exposes more than just their hands, neck, and head. With this however, like that of their male counterpart, parts of the body considered to be ‘private parts’ should not be permitted to be uncovered publicly. Women should not be discouraged from entering certain career paths, regarded as male career paths, nor should they be looked down upon if they choose to go down such a path. When it comes to matters of inheritance however, an agnatic-cognatic form of inheritance should be followed, to ensure Adunian families remain in power, instead of changing to that of other families due to marriage arrangements. Other traditions, customs, and beliefs which are common throughout the Adunian race which are not spoken upon within this proposal will still be encouraged to be followed, to ensure such matters remain strong within Adunian culture. CONCLUSION: As an Adunian myself who has found himself a welcoming place within this world, I encourage all Adunians to find a new home within Ando Alur to allow our race to be better organized, rather than be scattered throughout the world. I also advise any reading who are not Adunian to encourage their Adunian neighbors and acquaintances to read this proposal.