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how many cigarettes have you smoked since ban. did you notice an increase in cigarette usage due to the stress of not being able to interact with your friends on lotc. has this ban resulted in you submitting a job application, if so where.

ISSUED BY: THE GRAND DUCHY ON: 6th, Harren's Folley, 198 S.A THE PLAGUE HAS BEEN CLEANSED. Last month during the Battle of Alwyn’s Bridge, as the soldiers pushed back the Harrenite invaders, bystanders would see the source of the cursed Arachnic Plague dissipate! Let this be a sign of our righteous cause, it is through our joint and combined faith that the evil that has been placed upon our land has been repelled. Blessed are the Silasian people! Travel to allies and merchants shall be reopened.

DETESTER OMNIA MALUM DEFY ALL EVIL REPORT 198 S.A 1st Sun’s Smile, 60 horse riding bandits were spotted on the roads of silasia by a patrolling soldier of the Courland Regiment. Quickly outwitting the craven cavaliers, did the Regiment Soldier evade them and then rung the bell of Silasia. As the sonorous call for men to fight echoed through the forest, 120 soldiers quickly rose from their station from the barracks and saddled their horses. The sound of the Silasian Ardau was thunderous, but the craven bandits had long fled. The patrol scouted the lands of its neighbours, Dunfarthing and Lurin to ensure the safety of the realm. With the rat bandits scurried deep in their holes without a trace, the Silasians returned back to the capital.

Arturas sweated bullets as he thought of an extravagant gift for Xiomara

Prince Arturas of Silasia sighs a sigh of relief as strong and loyal men pledged their loyalty to the Grand Duchy. He rested well knowing the ideals of these people were aligned.

I'm GMT+1 and I play pretty much daily. we have a lot of character building opportunities. HMU my discord is HyperAlphaKing

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rLkKytWGzTbj9GDMcBwt1MwXbrbO7BPb/view?usp=sharing heartfelt tribute to my pk'd char sterling.

Music SONG OF STERLING Ser Sterling, Ser Sterling, Son of the Swan, How many battles have you fought, how many were won? In the land Barrows and darkest crypts I vanquished Tuosk, breaking him to Chips. Ser Sterling Ser Sterling, Knight of Marian, Tell us, what happened to the Almarians? It was the Mori who conquered the land, With my mace I swung in a final stand! Ser Sterling Ser Sterling, Witness of Owyn, Where were you standing, where was he going? In desert i laid there still and dead, He came from the sun, and saved me with bread. Ser Sterling Ser Sterling, you old vanguard, Why are you still fighting, is it not hard? How can I ever stop, doing what is right, I may look old, but my soul burns with might. A duke, a knight I may be, But nothing shall stop me, As long as I draw breath I am a foe to undeath I know one day, i’ll b’gone My kin shall be the dawn They know what’s wrong, what’s fright, They shall keep on the fight. With that and God, I have no fear And when I know the end is near I will not shed a single tear For I know, I have honour’d My oath. The Grand Duke lay slain on a slab of ice in the northern reaches. Fearless and stoic, his duty was accomplished, as his children and grandchildren were safe in their homes. The twisted jesters calling themselves descendants of the dark did not evoke any dread in him, for he had seen true dread; The shattering of the realms, the march of unending darkness, the piles of cadavers from war, the expressions of those same men he had slain. The cliche madness of the corrupt was tedious, as many other things have become in the long and unending campaign of Ser Sterling against the forces of Iblees. And so, it is only the combined forces of an entire squad of darkspawn that could bring the formidable Swan down, as he beat through their necromantic minions with his fists. Moments of his life played in front of his eyes. His first battle with the undead at 16, his knighthood, his becoming a Marian knight, his injuries from the Mori wars, the Mori he crushed in a single blow, the world eater he rode, his efforts to build a refuge for his people, the many losses of his friends and family, the many men he slayed in the coalition war, the crusade he waged against the undead, more loss, the demons he defeated and followed by more loss. And so forth, as his visions were getting blurry the deeper the blade sunk into his head. The irony was not lost on him, as his daughter was forced to end his life. In the end he only died by his daughter’s hand, and not by direct action of any evil. A small solace to him, that no evil could claim to have brought him down personally. And in the end the only lingering thought in his mind was, “Have I done enough for my people for Godan?” The old man, the Grand Duke, the Barrow Knight, the Marian Knight, the martyr, the witness of Owyn, the father, grandfather, the Swan, shall know his answer upon reaching the seven skies. The Hero, to his family, was loving and caring. To his allies, a stalwart supported To his enemies, indomitable. [!] A letter was sent the House of Whitewood, and a few more in private. In the case of my untimely demise, my daughter Arowyn shall assume the crown and become Grand Duchess. My Grandson Arturas is to be summoned from Hyspia, and squired under Ser Ephrem, and he must achieve his knighthood with haste. Once his knightly trials are complete, Arturas is to become Knight Marshall of the Most Argent Order and complete the trials of my former squires. All my belongings shall be distributed in private. Cremate my body and store my ash in an urn at our church. If my body is unavailable, take an urn and drape it with my belongings. Know that I love you all. Signed, Sterling.

ISSUED BY: THE GRAND DUKE ON: 1st, Sun’s Smile, 197 S.A In the interest of preserving the health and lives of all our citizenry, and to prevent the spread of the plague to our neighbours and allies. It is with great burden that the Grand Duchy Silasia must enact the following mandates in response to the accursed plague spreading throughout our nation: CLOSURE OF ALL BORDERS Effective immediately, the borders of our Grand Duchy are hereby sealed. No traveller, merchant, cohorts, or emissaries shall be granted entry, nor shall any subject of this realm venture beyond. Only clergymen and doctors may enter. Others need special permission from the Grand Duke to enter and will require to be quarantined. This closure shall remain in effect until such a time as the plague is deemed no longer a threat by royal decree. CEASING OF FOREIGN AID All aid to foreign nations shall cease immediately. The treasury shall remain closed and no longer donate mina to the rebuilding of other nations, and the Hospital shall ration its medicine to treat the people. QUARANTINE Any individual or household with manifestations of the plague shall be placed under immediate quarantine. Supplies will be delivered under the supervision of the Crown’s officers, and all contact with the outside world shall be restricted. CULLING Corrupted trees, and vegetation shall be culled to prevent the spread and persistence of the plague. Granaries and stores affected by the plague shall be burnt down. All remaining supplies will be moved to Swan’s Keep for protection and distribution. EXTERMINATION The Most Argent Order of the Titan shall be fully mobilised in order to exterminate the hordes of plague-bearing vermin spreading the disease throughout the forest and determine the source of the plague. Ordermen will be compensated with double the usual pay for their exposure to the plague. PROVISIONING Grain, medicine, and supplies shall be distributed fairly under the guidance of the Most Argent Order of the Titan. MARTIAL LAW To maintain order and peace during this time of crisis, martial law is declared. The M.A.O.T is commanded to enforce this Edict as deemed fit. FAITH Let every household offer prayers for protection and healing. The local church will provide prayer candles in addition to standard provisions. EMERGENCY COURT An emergency court shall be held the following month (Monday at 4pm est), attendees are expected to social distance. Signed, His Serene Highness, Ser Sterling Blaxton-Whitewood, Grand Duke of Silasia, Marquis of Lotusgrad, Baron of Lilenburg and Swan’s Keep, Lord of the Peaks, Protector of the Weefolk.

The Grand Duke was unaware of the situation at home as he was riding across the realm to drop his grand daughter off at some kid's birthdayparty. "Man, it sure is been calm recently."

ISSUED BY: THE GRAND DUKE ON: HARREN’S FOLLEY, 196 S.A The Grand Duchy of Silasia hereby declares the opening of Di Siber Turnyras, The Silver Tourament. This tournament shall be an ode to the great combat prowess of mankind, and an opportunity for the Grand Duchy and the canonist realms to revel briefly for respite. Prizes include mina, titles, and glory! THE MELEE DUEL The first event shall be the Melee tournament, in which participants engage in a hand-to-hand duel. The winner from a best-of-three series shall advance the tournament ladder. The final prize is 100 mina, and a dedicated poem and the title of ‘The Silver Fist.’ THE BOW DUEL The second contest of the Silver Tournament shall be duels with bows. The winner from a best-of-three series shall advance the tournament ladder. The final prize is 100 mina, a dedicated poem and the title of ‘The Silver Arrow.’ THE BOAT DUEL In the final contest, the arena shall be flooded, and combatants will be tasked with dueling each other in boats! The winner from a best-of-three series shall advance the tournament ladder. The final prize is 100 mina, a dedicated poem and the title of ‘The Silver Marine.’ LOCATION & DATE The Tournament shall take place in the Arena infront of Silasia, on Tobias’ Bounty 197 S.A. [This Saturday 3PM EST] SIGN UPS The Tournament is open to all canonists in good standing, and allies of Canondom. IRP: IGN: CONTEST: Signed, His Serene Highness, Ser Sterling Blaxton-Whitewood, Grand Duke of Silasia, Marquis of Lotusgrad, Lilenburg and Swan’s Keep, Lord of the Peaks, Protector of the Weefolk.

ISSUED BY: THE ROYAL HOUSE OF WHITEWOOD ON: GODFREY’S TRIUMPH, 196 S.A The Silasian House of Whitewood has been the ruling house of Silasia for nearly 50 years and has its origin in the most ancient line of Amador and Blaxton. Through the blood of the Amador the House does derive and adapt its Marian heritage, and through the blood of Blaxton the House does the house inherit its ideals and ethics. THE LIVING MEMBERS OF HOUSE WHITEWOOD His Serene Highness, Ser Sterling I Whitewood, Grand Duke of Silasia, 1897 Her Serene Highness, Azalea of Aevum, Grand Duchess Consort of Silasia, 1910 Father, Anton Karl Whitewood, 1942 Her Highness, Arowyn Scarlet Whitewood, Princess of Silasia, Baroness of Blackwell, 1944 His Highness Lorand Richard Whitewood, Baron Consort of Blackwell, 1934 His Highness, Arturas Miklos Whitewood, 1980 Her Highness, Rozalija Aurelija Whitewood, 1984 Her Highness, Amadeusz Piter Whitewood, 1984 Her Highness, Emilija Sofija Whitewood, 1984 Adopted His Lordship, Samuel Whitewood, 1946 The House of Arpina, being a cadet branch of the Whitewoods, possess many physical characteristics of the Highlander people, such as the affinity for mountain homes. However, with the Union of Aurelia Augusta and the late Blessed Holy Ser Gerard, an Auverginian influence has been passed down to the descendants of the pairing. THE LIVING MEMBERS OF HOUSE ARPINA Her Highness, Aurelia Augusta Arpina, Princess of Silasia, 1930 Arnault Sterling Arpina, 1968 Adeline Gerald Arpina, 1970 Anette Amyas Arpina, 1970 Angelique Alberic Arpina, 1970 The House of Whitewood-Macskaul derives its origins from the Silasian House of Whitewood and the Ayr House of Macskaul/ Through Aithne and Lughaid the Silasian and Ayrikiv are unified and they are cementing this unification with their child Fijonn Whitewood-MacSkaul. This name dates back to early Ayrikiv coming from ‘Fionnghall’ meaning ‘fair’ and combining the Silasian dialect's pronunciation. THE LIVING MEMBERS OF HOUSE WHITEWOOD-MACSKAUL Her Highness, Aithne Emilia Whitewood-MacSkaul, 1945 Holy Ser Lughaid Whitewood-MacSkaul, 1931 Fijonn Whitewood-MacSkaul, 1990 ON THE FAMILIAL LAW The Patriarch/Matriarch of the Royal House of Whitewood is to have their surname suffixed with -Blaxton to honour the lineage of Blaxton. The Heir to the Grand Duchy of Silasia and thus the heir to the House of Whitewood, shall be granted the honourary title of Baron of Blackwell, a historic holding of the former House of Blaxton. The Houses of Arpina and Whitewood-Macskaul are acknowledged as cadet branches of the House of Whitewood and are tasked with accompanying duties such as loyalty, familial piety, etc The Cadet Houses of the House of Whitewood shall not be granted preferential treatment in terms of noble status and instead may attain the heights of nobility through merit, as is custom and innate of the descendants of The Grand Duke. The Cadet House of the House of Whitewood shall be granted the right to use the Royal Silasian escutheon in their Coats of Arms, and their colours are to have shades of blue and white do denote their origin. Any individual member of the Cadet Houses may petition the Royal House of Whitewood, to readopt the progenitor surname and enter the House of Whitewood as a blooded member, with approval from the patriarch/matriarch of their cadet House. Signed, His Serene Highness, Ser Sterling Blaxton-Whitewood, Grand Duke of Silasia, Marquis of Lotusgrad, Baron of Lilenburg and Swan’s Keep, Lord of the Peaks, Protector of the Weefolk. [!] Official Seal of House Whitewood

ISSUED BY: THE GRAND DUKE ON: 9th, Horen’s Calling, 196 S.A The Grand Duchy of Silasia hereby extends aid to those affected by the rains of fire of Aaun. The gates of the Grand Duchy shall be open to the displaced flock, to allow them to find refuge and solace under the birch canopy. Upon reception into Silasia, you must be seen crossing the golden floor, and you have to be splashed with holy water to ensure the safety of refugees. The granaries of the Grand Duchy will be open to all to alleviate famine, and it shall send food aid to the misfortunate souls within the remnants of the Kingdom of Aaun. The medicinal reserves of the hospital shall be used to treat those injured, and a shipment of surplus medicine to be sent to the population centres surrounding Aaun. The coffers of the Silasian treasury will be opened, and a donation of 250 mina will be granted to the Church to help with aid and reconstruction efforts. Signed, His Serene Highness, Ser Sterling Blaxton-Whitewood, Grand Duke of Silasia, Marquis of Lotusgrad, Baron of Lilenburg and Swan’s Keep, Lord of the Peaks, Protector of the Weefolk.

I agree everything that @Jihnynyhas said. 1) If you want people to not engage in metaplay, you need to actually discourage it. Many people in this thread have posted screenshots of metaplay. There have been many reports over last two years, public and private about nation leadership engaging in such, with only the most blatant and obvious being punished. People are unsatisfied with moderation of metaplay, when they go to mods its a coinflip if the 'meta'er' will be punished for the actions, or if the reporter will actually be retaliated against because the bad actor is a 'community leader.' I will refer to this point again further down the line as well. No amount of rule reform will work if rules are not enforced. I would argue rule reform is not even necessary if staff just equally enforced the rules, and were transparent about it. No bullshit about hiding verdicts (Unless its a sensitive matter) or 'a report in this case needs to be private' 2) People need to stop looking at the past with nostalgia goggles. 'muh pre discord rp era' stfu. You were all in skype groupchats talking and plotting. No need to act holier than though because your ooc tools had a different interface. 3) I agree that all actions should ideally be done irp. Such as having a steward escort you through the city to show you houses and introduce you to people. Its what i did and am doing currently. But let's not act like the particular example cited is some holy grail of roleplay. People in the same timezone can't even roleplay at the same time together, let alone a roleplayer in alaska trying to meet a steward from the philippines to see a 10 mina shack. Discord is a tool for community organisation, and a tool is not good or bad. It is how its used that matters. I'd argue its more beneficial than it is bad. People who say 'discord bad' are just complaining about metaplay which discord is not the cause of, but a tool of. 4) Proper rules for vassals and rules against ooc-absolutism are fantastic. I am shocked people are not bringing this up more, have people forgotten how Aaun tried to evict Petra? This is something that is definately needed and I look forward to seeing this proposal. 5) The post mentioned something with regards to realm creation and realm upkeep. Realm upkeep was not an issue on almaris, and somehow the server did not collapse. All realm upkeep has done is encourage NLs to focus on ooc grinding and worry about making mina. I absolutely detest how much time and thought i had to put into gathering mina and materials just to keep my nation afloat when I could have been rping. and this system has caused many players to quit, such as m4nana (idr the ign), the guy who wrote the BEST newspaper on lotc, the Kaktuz Weekli. However, I believe restrictions to realm creation should not be overbearing. Yes you need to meet some standards like player amount, i think 15 players is a good amount. However, keep in mind the points from point 1. If players feel they have been metaplay'd in their community and want to leave and start their own they should be able to. Pretty much every nation has horror stories of meta, so they are not exactly appealing. and I personally was tired of the rat race, grinding for a year with activities that held no meaning to my character to show that we 'deserve' to be promoted. Why would I, or anyone want a repeat of that in another nation. Though, with stronger vassal protections this should be less of an issue going forward. One thing I will bring up as well, the same nostalgic players who cry about nation bloat are the same who view the 'old days' as superior. And from my observations you couldn't walk more than 5 metres on an old map before finding some settlement or town. Doesn't seem to have been an issue then, why now? Or maybe it was and the old complaint threads have been archived. (Regardless, many nations wouldn't be a "problem" if the server could keep a population of higher than 200 people) 6) The wars this map were/are total ooc bs bullshit, I had fun fighting in them, but the reasoning for them was ooc. My conclusion: Out of everything i mentioned, point number 1 is the most important. you will not fix anything if staff dont enforce the rules. The server would be much better if the witnessed rule violations of the last few years were actually addressed. Enforce rules, stop whining about nostalgia, remove mechanical grind, let people make communities, fix the meta behind wars. All doable imo.