Rigorous

Not every role-play experience is intended to be pleasurable. If I am playing Baldur's Gate 3 for instance, or Dark Souls 3, there is going to be a moment my character "dies" and respawns. On LoTC, the gravity of consequence is often not applicable whatsoever. My friend Sam killed his enemies multiple times but they never perma killed, and then once they killed him he did - this is not a equal scale for consequence, some people PK and others do not. A consequence of that freedom to keep a persona and not have to re-roll is that sometimes, you will die to competitive people in obscene and unfun ways. When I see the "Game Over" screen in mini-games, I get mad too. Except in this community for some reason, instead of calling hacks, people cry and bemoan the fact they have to face adversity whatsoever. I advise the people who despise bandit rp so much to actual rp consequences and politely communicate with the people they're role-playing with. A lot of the time, if you show an openness for discussion and a willingness to negotiate consequences, other players will respond positively. When both sides act uncharitably, as is characteristic of LoTCers who spend the majority of their own free time with their own proverbial foot in their mouth repeatedly shooting themselves over and over and making the game unfun for everybody, you cannot complain if your enemy does not extend you that charitability themselves. TL;DR It's a video game, you don't always die, soulbinds exist, and if you just chat with people and make the best of a bad situation, you're stoic and cool. If you complain about every little thing, sincerely from the bottom of my heart go **** yourself, you're a loser.

Alexander Montalt sends a letter to his father Sir Philip Montalt to make him aware of the proceedings.

Dissolution of the Okar'tennalar THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FI'HILEIA ENACTED BY THE CROWN OF AMATHINE 12 Amber Cold SA 172 PAR’INDOR (Preamble) As part of our path of renewal, it is necessary to bring administrative consistency to our beloved realm, through the implementation of a more efficient guard force and system of law enforcement with the corresponding objectives of both promoting the security of the Realm and enforcing the laws of the Crown of Amathine. In the pursuit of Fi'Hileia (Common: New Peace), we have entrusted numerous councilors to the position of Lord Commander; but each has not reliably re-established the army - it is to no fault of their own, the truth is the militancy of prior Elven states is not possible for a peace-loving people. Our borders go on unchallenged, the Mali of our world believe in peace, order, and justice. It is for this reason that I, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin’sair of Amathine, pursuant to powers held in trust to the Crown of Amathine by Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166, proclaim the following decree, to be enacted with immediate effect across the realm. INDORII’OEM (Article I). On the establishment of Fi'Hileia The New Peace entails the following actionable steps. - The Crown of Amathine shall dissolve its military the Okar'tennalar in the pursuit of ensuring long-lasting peace, and it shall be replaced by a guard force instead called the Iyu'ihnsil (Silent Spears). - Tilru'sil (Common: Serving Blades) shall be codified. The Talonii of Sylvaeri and aen Sov shall be granted the ability to hold their own standing house guard forces for the protection of their respective seats in Aianëar and Tahn'larueth. - The House Sylvaeri shall be protected by the Aratir, a group of Elven Knights in service to the High Princess Idril Sylvaeri, and destined to defend her inheritors as well. Aurelion Vulnirith is tasked to be the leader of the Aratir. - The House aen Sov shall be defended by the Aethahern (Common: Aether's Blessing). A guard force responsible for defending Tahn'larueth and enforcing the laws of the Crown of Amathine within its boundaries. The Aethahern shall be spearheaded by Meruasul aen Sov. INDORII’NIUT (Article II). The formation of the Iyu'ihnsil The Iyu'ihnsil shall be a temporary military organization established to guard the capital city of Aianëar from bandits and to enforce the Crown of Amathine's laws. Captain Iason shall be appointed the Annilir (Director) of the Iyu'ihnsil, and he shall be tasked with recruiting active guardsmen, performing gate duty, and imposing the verdicts of the Ahrilnir and their subsidiary judges. Pursuant to Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166 Pursuant to Indorii V of the Second Edict of Aianear of 170 Proclaimed and enacted at Tahn’larueth on 12 Amber Cold SA 172 el’laurir Sul Amirsan aen Sov Medin’sair of Amathine

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el’matir lauriran’leh THE LAW OF NOBLES ENACTED BY THE CROWN OF AMATHINE 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 PAR’INDOR (Preamble) For much of our recorded history, the nobility of the Crown of Amathine have been governed by an assortment of laws and regulations layered over one another as the passage of time proceeded onwards. As part of our path of renewal, the circumstances have demanded that these inconsistencies be consolidated into a single law, delineating the status, privileges and responsibilities of nobility within the realm. It is for this reason that I, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin’sair of Amathine, pursuant to powers held in trust to the Crown of Amathine by Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166, proclaim the following decree, to be enacted with immediate effect across the realm. INDORII’OEM (Article I). On the titles, addresses, and styles of the lauriran “In the forest of the ceaseless verdant, there was a vole, uncontented with his burrow, who desired a great tree like the birds in the sky. Knowing that only those with powerful wings and sharp beaks could be allowed to inhabit the tops of the trees, replete with servants and warm nests, he fashioned himself wings from the branches of shrubs and adorned them and himself with leaves as feathers. For a beak, he cracked an acorn in two and with a thread of spider's silk wrapped it around his nose. He then traveled to the highest tree of them all, home of the proud hawk who ruled as uthir of the forest, and made his appeal. "Oh great and mighty hawk, king of all horizons until the end meets at the sea of ocean or of grass or of snow, I come to you as a falcon, of the ranks of the fiercest warriors in the sky. My wings are strong and my beak is sharp, and neither storm nor twister may disrupt my path when my feathers scratch the heavens. I ask of you, for my station, a tree of my own, with servants to attend to me, and a place of honor at your table." The Matahorran (Great Hawk), enraged at this deception, spoke back with such an awe that the thunders of the clouds roared greater than any lion, dragon, or bear. "You fool! Know thy uthir - I am king - he of sky and forest. Do you not think I know my falcons, my most prized warriors, and love them all so dearly to see through this trickery? To you, there on the ground, every pair of wings, every tree, every hill and ridge and cave and seed, of which seem to be a monotonous sore to the eyes of those who do not concern themselves with all of this realm, are accounted for in my mind. You are no falcon, you are a vole, and while you could have served me well, and been provided for from my bounty for such, you chose the path of the thief, though his cunning you lack." And the hawk flew from his perch and slew the vole.” By this decree it is enacted that the Crown of Amathine shall recognize only the titles, addresses and styles of nobility, or lauriran, described in this document, which shall serve to establish consistency regarding rank, precedence, status, privileges, and organization of nobility within the realm. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that no titles, addresses, and styles of nobility other than those enumerated by this document shall be recognized by the Crown of Amathine, except in those instances where they may relate to the non-resident subjects of foreign powers. INDORII’NIUT (Article II). On the sovereign “It was then that the Tahorranii (Younger Hawk), daughter and heir of the Great Hawk, spoke to her father, for she had seen what had occurred. "Oh loving maln, why must you have slain the vole? Your talons are now stained with blood and you stand with a limp. What is the necessity of your action here? "My loyal daughter, heir of my kingdom," spoke the Great Hawk, "I am uthir of these lands and the order must be kept. All must know that they are my subjects and that my law must not be crossed. The Matahorran is they who see to the safety and good health of this land, and so they who bestow the name, as you will one day, must be recognized as the one who will keep the law, else they are a mere pawn and no uthir at all, unbefitting of such a distinction.” By this decree it is enacted that the sovereign of the Crown of Amathine, defined as the High Prince(ss) of Amathine, shall be of the First Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’malaurir preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the sovereign, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’malaurir, or thereafter as malaurir. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[Her/His/Your] Highness’. INDORII’HAEL (Article III). On the family of the sovereign “Oh powerful maln, he who shakes the ground with rage yet also bestows his family and people with tender love, what of me and my sisters? Why do the people of this land call us princess and bless us with gift and prayer?" Asked the Tahorranii. "My good daughter of clear-eyes,” spoke the Matahorran, gesturing for her to take to the skies with him. "You and your sisters are of my line, and you must be known as such. You are not common birds, nor animals of the ground, you are hawks like I. The acaelan (skies) are our domain, as are the taliamean (trees) and the noran (lands) below. While you do not have my throne yet, it is important that all subjects know that one day you shall, and you must be due the according respect." By this decree it is enacted that the family of the sovereign of the Crown of Amathine, defined as the maliian (children) or mamaliian (grandchildren) of the High Prince(ss) of Amathine, shall be of the Second Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’laurir preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the family of the sovereign, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’laurir, or thereafter as laurir. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[His/Her/Your] Grace’. INDORII’VAILU (Article IV). On the Medin’sair "Oh wise maln, whose reign we pray goes to eternity," began the Tahorranii as she and her father soared across the skies, "You consult with the barn owl, though he is not kin. At times he claims to act in your name, and when all the animals of the forest have gathered at the foot of your throne, he stands off to your side. The subjects of sky and earth bow in respect when he is present, but he is no uthir. Why is the barn owl, old and knowledgeable as he is, due such respect?” The Great Hawk chuckled, pleased that his daughter was now curious of the realm and its ways. "My young daughter, who I the father hope never to see grow old, the barn owl is my most esteemed and trusted councilor. For many moons and more he has served me, and I trust him with more than I do any else. Should I become ill, or be away, or fall in battle, I would hope that all turn to his sage and sound advice, especially you, as you are still a child. My subjects must know who it is that commands a near authority to my own, so that he may act where I am unable and take charge should I not be present.” By this decree it is enacted that the Medin’sair, defined as the sovereign’s chief councilor pursuant to the Edict of Aianear of 166, shall be of the Second Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’laurir preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the Medin’sair, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’laurir, or thereafter as laurir. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[His/Her/Your] Grace’. INDORII’KULIN (Article V). On the Marevariran "The pair swooped through the close branches of the tall trees, whose leaves obscured the heavens in the springs, as they surveyed the every-bounty kingdom of the Great Hawk. After a time of flying, they perched upon a simple birch tree to rest. "And it is a similar thing of my second councilor, the goshawk, who is second in my favor only to the barn owl," explained the Matahorran. "And all too must revere him, for he acts with great authority, and by his labors and mind we may be able to rule all of the forest and the sky and the lands below. After a meal of fish fetched from a spotless stream that ran beside the birch tree, the father and daughter again took to the skies.” By this decree it is enacted that those Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine appointed to the office of Marevarir pursuant to el’matir noran’leh shall be of the Second Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’laurir preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that a Marevarir, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’laurir, or thereafter as laurir. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[His/Her/Your] Grace’. INDORII’BANIH (Article VI). On the Council of Amathine "And you will see by their side many others," said the Great Hawk as the sun rose directly above them, its rays warming the snug feathers on their backs. "They are my heial (council), and each given a name so that it may be known that they are of great importance to this realm and are duly honored and respected for it. My closest councilors must be distinguished from the rest, so none fall for deceptions like that of the vole." By this decree it is enacted that those Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine appointed to the Council of Amathine, other than the Medin’sair, shall be of the Third Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’siramal preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that a councilor of the Council of Amathine, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’siramal, or thereafter as siramal. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[His/Her/Your] Excellency’. INDORII’LAIER (Article VII). On the Talonniian "I know in your kingdom, my loving maln, there are those who are given high trees, though none so high as ours, and many servants. Among them are the falcons, and the ospreys, and the swans, and they are given places of honor at your table and have many servants. Why is it that they enjoy the skies, though not so high as we, while not being on the ground, or in the low trees like the magpies and crows?" "From the lowest mouse that scurries through the grass, to us, the greatest birds in the sky, there is a place for all. The falcons are my strongest warriors, the ospreys are my swiftest messengers, and the swans possess the beauty of song. Each provides something great to my kingdom, and for it they are accorded places of honor and given the titles and homes to befit them and their service." By this decree it is enacted that a noble family within the Crown of Amathine shall be known as a Talonnii, pursuant to el’matir Mali’leh, which may alternately be translated into Common in the secondary instance as a ‘clan’, and that a Talonnii shall serve as the primary unit of organization for families of nobility within the realm. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the head of a Talonnii shall bear the title of chieftain, and that all Talonniian shall be domiciled within either the Hiernoran or a marevarn, pursuant to Indoriian I and IV of el’matir noran’leh respectively, and shall be bound either directly to the sovereign or to the corresponding Marevarir as their overlord. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the role of chieftain of a Talonnii shall accord its holder certain privileges and obligations, as declared in trust to the Crown of Amathine. They are as follows: - The Privilege to lead their Talonnii, to settle disputes amongst its members, to make decisions on their behalf, to represent them to their overlord, and to direct them towards productive enterprise in the service of the Crown of Amathine. - The Duty to uphold and enforce the laws of the realm, with specific regard to the members of their Talonnii, and to obey the commands of the sovereign and their council. - The Privilege to establish and display the banner of their Talonnii, consistent with the standards of the realm, and to represent their role as chieftain by keeping their Talonnii’s ihnsil, defined as a ceremonial spear embodying their family’s status. - The Duty to raise their Lyetalonnii (clansfolk) to arms as irregular troops on the order of their overlord, maintaining and providing them with armaments. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that where the chieftain of a Talonnii receives an illern, pursuant to Indoriian V-VI of el’matir noran’leh, that Talonnii becomes a Talonnii il’nor (landed clan), and shall be domiciled in the jurisdiction encompassing that illern and bound to its grantor as its overlord. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that where an untitled subject of the Crown of Amathine receives an illern, pursuant to Indoriian V-VI of el’matir noran’leh, that subject’s family shall be extended automatic recognition by the Crown of Amathine as a Talonnii, and that subject shall bear the title of chieftain of the new Talonnii, domiciled in the jurisdiction encompassing that illern and bound to its grantor as overlord. INDORII’ESUN (Article VIII). On recognition as a Talonnii "And why is what the vole did wrong? Could he not have been the most precise burrower, or the finest fisher, why was his deception such a great evil?" Asked the curious Younger Hawk, learning more of the realm with each inquiry. "There is no dishonor in what he was, yet he tried to be something he was not. It is I who administer and steward this realm, it is by my tir (law) that the trees are given and the servants are granted and the titles and names of all that is proud and good are assembled," said the Matahorran, "If I had allowed his lies to be spoken into truth, then each rat and crow would decorate themselves with the trappings of the falcon and call themselves such. The grasses of the earth would be uneaten and grow so high that the trees would be deprived of sunlight and wither and die. The bugs of this earth, gone uneaten, would ravage the meadows and the flowers they grow, stripped these lands of their beauty. Each subject has their place in my kingdom, and it is by my will that their station is decided.” By this decree it is enacted that the Crown of Amathine shall recognize a Talonnii in the following circumstances: - Through the order of the sovereign or a Marevarir, in the case of a Talonnii without landed property. - Through automatic recognition consequent to the granting of an illern by the sovereign or a Marevarir, pursuant to Indoriian V-VI of el’matir noran’leh. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that when so recognized, the domicile of a Talonnii and its chieftain, and therefore their overlord, shall be determined with regard to the order or grant of the illern. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that any Talonniian and their chieftains who are not compliant with Indoriian II-IV and VI of el’matir Mali’leh shall be denied any official recognition, and if already granted such shall have this recognition rendered null and void, until they become compliant. INDORII’MOIEL (Article IX). On the chieftains of Talonniian “The Great Hawk and the Younger Hawk reached the edge of the forest and stared off across the sea that bordered it to the south. The tides gently swept against the sands below, and as far as the two could see, it was only the vast expanse of those unknown waters that spilled into some incalculable beyond. A flock of seagulls approached them and paid reverence by giving the uthir and the princess several of their new-caught fish. "There will come a day when, from these seas that smell of salts and the soft sounds of breaking waves, an army will emerge to threaten our kingdom. We will need all to assemble and defend our trees and the grounds below. Should I not live to see that day, daughter of mine, know that you must call upon the Great Falcon, the Great Osprey, and the Great Swan, for they will assemble all their kin and join you in battle, then they will join you in the rebuilding of your realm and the maintaining of what has been made." So spoke the Great Hawk before eating his share of the fine fish.” By this decree it is enacted that those Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine recognized as the chieftain of a Talonnii pursuant to Indorii VIII shall be of the Third Rank of the lauriran, and shall display the style of el’siramal preceding reference to their name. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the chieftain of a Talonnii, when addressed directly, shall be addressed as el’siramal, or thereafter as siramal. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that in those instances where it is necessary to translate this style and form of address into Common pursuant to Indorii V of el’matir Mali’leh, it shall be rendered as ‘[His/Her/Your] Excellency’. INDORII’TELU (Article X). On the Tirasimulum "Fine fish, a thing that can always be trusted from the seagulls of the southern ocean,” the Younger Hawk remarked as she, too, ate her share. "Yes indeed," her father agreed. "They are a talented people, even if they are not so powerful and noble as the others. Do not forget that, in times of need, their counsel too may be wise and worth listening to, even if you do not heed it. You will rule over a land that is vast. Do not forget to see what is beneath the heights of the trees, or far away from our home." By this decree it is enacted that the Tirasimulum shall be defined as an assembly of the lauriran, summoned together from time to time by the Crown of Amathine to deliberate matters of national significance, after which it is dissolved. INDORII’TELUOEM (Article XI). On conflicts of titles, addresses, and styles “As the sun began to set, and the skies shifted from the clear blues to the many hues of pinks, golds, and crimsons, the father and daughter began their flight back home. "The hummingbird was vain yesterday, father,” said the Tahorranii as the half-moon rose before her, basking her white face with the glow of the reflected sun, far cooler than before. "He called himself many good names - the Collector of Nectar, He Who Flies Backwards, The Racer of the Flowers, and many other honors." The Great Hawk laughed heartily, for such was the behavior of the tiny hummingbird, who was a loyal subject but one prone to make up for his stature with a long list of titles. "He is a hummingbird first and foremost, my daughter, let all other names be subsumed for that which is his greatest. To be a hummingbird is a good thing and ought to be brandished with pride before all else.” By this decree it is enacted that where a subject of the Crown of Amathine bears several of the titles, addresses, and styles described in this document concurrently, those titles, addresses, and styles of higher rank take precedence and shall be employed in the primary instance. INDORII’TELUNIUT (Article XII). On precedence and inconsistencies “The father and daughter hawk returned to their tree which overlooked the darkening land, illuminated only by the small fires of the field animals below who often took to dancing and singing before their slumber. The deception of the vole now lay in the past, and the invasion of the future was far away. The Great Hawk took this evening to rejoice that the present was what mattered most, and these instances with his daughter ought to be treasured above the worries of things that were outside of his control, for even as king he could not control time and what it brought, even if he wished it.” By this decree it is enacted that in the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this document and previously enacted laws or regulations, this decree shall take precedence to the extent of that inconsistency’s impact. Pursuant to Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166 Proclaimed and enacted at Tahn’larueth on 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 el’laurir Sul Amirsan aen Sov Medin’sair of Amathine

el’matir noran’leh THE LAW OF LANDS ENACTED BY THE CROWN OF AMATHINE 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 PAR’INDOR (Preamble) As part of our path of renewal, it is necessary to bring administrative consistency to our beloved realm, through the implementation of a more efficient fiscal policy and system of land management, with the corresponding objectives of both promoting the development of arable land and bolstering state revenue within the Crown of Amathine. It is for this reason that I, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin’sair of Amathine, pursuant to powers held in trust to the Crown of Amathine by Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166, proclaim the following decree, to be enacted with immediate effect across the realm. INDORII’OEM (Article I). On the subdivisions of the realm By this decree it is enacted that the lands of the Crown of Amathine shall be divided into provinces known as marevarnan (sg. marevarn), and that these principal subdivisions shall comprise no less than one tile of land, though optionally more than one, and shall be attributed names in accordance with el’matir Mali’leh, being considered the core components of the realm. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that each marevarn shall be governed as a territory held in trust to the Crown of Amathine in exchange for services rendered pursuant to Indorii II, and the governors of these provinces shall hold the office of Marevarir. INDORII’NIUT (Article II). On the office of Marevarir By this decree it is enacted that the office of Marevarir shall accord its holder certain powers and obligations, as declared in trust to the Crown of Amathine. They are as follows: - The Duty to govern their marevarn in the name of the Crown of Amathine, serving as the sovereign’s representative responsible for all matters of administration within that territory. - The Power to exercise their jurisdiction within the borders of their marevarn, being empowered to act with a degree of delegated, self-governing internal autonomy in that territory, pursuant to this document and their writ of appointment. - The Duty to uphold and enforce the laws of the realm, which in the instance of any conflicts of law supersede any local regulations they may enact, and to refrain from any acts of foreign or external policy. - The Power to serve as supreme judge of the marevarn, before whose chair any cases of law originating within their jurisdiction may be brought, and to charge suspects and investigate crimes within their territory. - The Duty to defend the borders of their marevarn from foreign armies or interlopers, to erect fortifications and garrisons to this effect, and to raise their arms on the order of the sovereign and their council. - The Power to maintain, raise and command regular and irregular troops, provided the nomenclature of any such organizations and their officers conform to the stipulations of el’matir Mali’leh. - The Duty to develop and cultivate their marevarn through the construction of infrastructure, creation of local industries, and the productive management of arable land. - The Power to promote settlement within their marevarn through the granting of illernan pursuant to Indoriian V-VI. - The Duty to provide regular reports to the sovereign and their council about the economic and military status of their marevarn, and to request any such aid as is necessary to protect the interests of the Crown of Amathine. - The Power to establish and display the banner of their marevarn, consistent with the standards of the realm, and to establish their seat of power within their territory. - The Duty to pay the akaln’marevarn, pursuant to Indorii VII. - The Power to collect revenues, rents and incomes from their marevarn, such as the akaln’illern, pursuant to Indorii IX. - The Duty to obey the sovereign and their council in any such command as issued to protect the interests of the Crown of Amathine. - The Power to appoint local officials to assist in the discharge of their duties, and to keep their own councilors, provided the nomenclature of any such created offices and their appointees conform to the stipulations of el’matir Mali’leh. INDORII’HAEL (Article III). On appointment to the office of Marevarir By this decree it is enacted that appointments to and dismissals from the office of Marevarir, as described in Indoriian I-II, shall be executed by public writ, enacted and affirmed by the seal of the realm, with the borders of the marevarn clearly delineated through a map published within that writ. INDORII’VAILU (Article IV). On the Hiernoran By this decree it is enacted that the lands of the Crown of Amathine governed directly and personally by the sovereign and their council, including the capital city and its immediate surrounds, shall be known as the Hiernoran (translated as the ‘Nearlands’ or the ‘Heartlands’), and being such an immediacy, shall be distinct in perpetuity from any marevarn or the jurisdiction of any Marevarir, and not subdivided pursuant to Indoriian I-II. INDORII’KULIN (Article V). On the illern system By this decree it is enacted that the illern (pl. illernan) system is hence established within the Crown of Amathine, to allow the provision of land grants to further promote the development of the realm. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that an illern shall be defined as a personal estate or similar provision of arable land held as private property by the holder and their family, who shall be entitled to the land’s revenues, resources, and production, and which shall be granted in return for service to the grantor (overlord), pursuant to Indorii VI. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the holder of an illern shall be mandated to cultivate their parcel of arable land, being charged with a particular industry, commercial enterprise or other productive activity, to employ any workers as necessary to do so, to collect rents and incomes, to pay any akaln’illern and supply troops and armaments to their overlord where requested. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that an illern shall be granted only to Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine in good standing and who conform to the stipulations of el’matir Mali’leh, and that the grant of an illern shall not automatically confer any office of state, but rather shall be characterized as a conveyance of property held in fealty. INDORII’BANIH (Article VI). On the granting of illernan By this decree it is enacted that an illern may be granted from land within either a marevarn or the Hiernoran, by the authority respectively of either the corresponding Marevarir or the sovereign directly, provided there is a written contract delineating the mutual responsibilities associated with this grant, with the grantor becoming the holder’s overlord. INDORII’LAIER (Article VII). On the akaln’marevarn By this decree it is enacted that each marevarn shall pay annual akaln’marevarn to the Crown of Amathine, which shall be a tax in the amount of: - A sum of mina equivalent to the sum of the upkeep on their tile or tiles of land; and - Either thirty percent of that sum in mina or goods of equivalent value to that thirty percent. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that akaln’marevarn shall be conceded by the Crown of Amathine for the first five years following the execution of a writ creating a marevarn and appointing a Marevarir, in those instances where a lack of settlement necessitates the promotion of development through this concession, but that this shall be clearly delineated in the writ. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the amount of akaln’marevarn levied by the Crown of Amathine may be amended, but that this shall be proclaimed and enacted through a supplementary decree pursuant to this stipulation (Indorii VII). INDORII’ESUN (Article VIII). On the akaln’cihi By this decree it is enacted that the Hiernoran shall pay annual akaln’cihi to the Crown of Amathine, which shall be a tax in the amount of: - Any sum as declared by the sovereign or their council as is derived from the collection of taxes or rents on the capital city and its immediate surrounds. INDORII’MOIEL (Article IX). On the akaln’illern By this decree, it is enacted that the holder of an illern shall pay akaln’illern to their overlord, defined under Indorii VI as either a Marevarir or the sovereign directly, at any sum or frequency as is clearly delineated in the written contract of these grants. INDORII’TELU (Article X). On precedence and inconsistencies By this decree, it is enacted that in the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this document and previously enacted laws or regulations, this decree shall take precedence to the extent of that inconsistency’s impact. Pursuant to Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166 Proclaimed and enacted at Tahn’larueth on 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 el’laurir Sul Amirsan aen Sov Medin’sair of Amathine

el’matir Mali’leh THE LAW OF ELVES ENACTED BY THE CROWN OF AMATHINE 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 PAR’INDOR (Preamble) Despite its descent from the legacy of old Mali’nor and its avowed position as a nominally pan-elven state, the Crown of Amathine is significantly influenced by foreign, non-Mali cultural practices. These influences have no historical basis in the shared tradition of Malin and exist as outliers, and can be accurately described as contagions from other descendant peoples. Perhaps the single greatest unifying factor between the disparate Mali communities - the Ancient Elven language - is strikingly underutilized within the realm. Currently, Amathine is the elven realm where Ancient Elven is least likely to be employed in the names of people, places, institutions or other concepts. This ‘foreignness’ extends beyond language and into cultural attitudes, the structure of institutions, stylistic choices and ceremony. As part of our path of renewal, it is necessary to expunge these foreign influences and recover the Mali character of our beloved realm. It is for this reason that I, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin’sair of Amathine, pursuant to powers held in trust to the Crown of Amathine by Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166, proclaim the following decree, to be enacted with immediate effect across the realm. INDORII’OEM (Article I). On the language of the realm “And when the chief of the peoples of the ice descended from his cave to speak to the peoples of the forest, his speech was guttural and arose anger within the uthiran who wove poems and crafted laws from the beautiful prose of their natural tongue. More bortu than Mali, the language of the chief of the ice forever kept him and his tribe in the caves, where their skin grew pale and their forms withered and wretched.” By this decree it is enacted that the standard (Lissarian) form of the Ancient Elven language shall be accorded the status of official language of the Crown of Amathine alongside Common, and its usage shall be favored in all public matters within the realm, except in those instances where, owing to lack of completeness, it is not practical to do so, in which case it shall be used to the extent possible and Common used for the remainder. INDORII’NIUT (Article II). On the nomenclature of titles, ranks, honors, offices, places, styles, addresses, concepts, institutions, organizations and guilds within the realm "We render upon thee the titelage, privilege, and properties of the laurir of Ravenhold," spoke the uthir of the young peoples to the elder one of the great trees that scraped the sky itself, his home a civilization far more ancient and esteemed than the stones that had built the hall he stood in. The Mali of high, now low, then dressed in the cloaks and fur caps of his benefactors, and in time he forgot what it meant to walk through the halls of knowledge that provided him with a wealth far greater than the recognition of man.” By this decree it is enacted that wherever either literally or approximately translatable, all titles, ranks, honors, offices, places, styles, addresses, concepts, institutions, organizations and guilds within the Crown of Amathine shall be rendered in the primary instance in the standard (Lissarian) form of the Ancient Elven language. INDORII’HAEL (Article III). On personal names and surnames within the realm “Along the banks of the river Telrun, the wise, old turtle spoke to his friend, the young, whiskered ray-fin, who had come to him with the desire to name himself something else. "Never would I forsake my name for another. It is the name of my father, and his father, and their fathers and before. And it is the name of my son, and his son, and the many sons that will spring forth from them. My own deeds are humble, yet I may swell with pride when I see my name. It is the collection of thousands of years and the future of thousands more, and all the good fruit it bears may be claimed by all who carry it.” By this decree it is enacted that the personal names and surnames of the Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine are hence mandated to be either: - Standard Ancient Elven in form; - Non-standard Ancient Elven in form, but originally derived from standard Ancient Elven and otherwise conforming to Lissarian orthography; or - Mali in their linguistic style, and otherwise conforming to Lissarian orthography without significant valah, bortu or other non-Mali influence. INDORII’VAILU (Article IV). On naturalization "But my name is one shared by those who are not of this river Telrun," said the whiskered ray-fin, "For in the streams of the south there are the flat ray-fins, and in the seas of the north there are the large ray-fins, and in the cold bays of the east there are the dorsal ray-fins, and in the headstreams of the west there are the ray-fins who can jump. I wish for a name that will let all know that I am of the river, and nowhere else." The wise, old turtle thought for a moment, and then he agreed. "Then you shall be named the catfish, for your whiskers are like those of the cats that bask lazily in the sun in the green fields near here. Take this name and do good deeds with it so that your sons may be proud and follow your example." By this decree it is enacted that Mali subjects of the Crown of Amathine who do not presently conform with one of the options mandated by Indorii III shall be compelled to conform, through the naturalization of their names in all public matters. INDORII’KULIN (Article V). On the translation of laws, their provisions, and other official documents "A prince of the tribe of the low trees bordered the realm of the less-fierce desert marauders who would occasionally trade their goods of cruel weapons and strange totems. Each time they entered his domain, the prince spoke his tir (law) in their tongue so that they could understand, but in doing so he failed to render them unto his people in the true tongue, and soon they stole from each other and cut down the fig tree that the prince's father had given him. Ashamed of his foolishness, the prince spoke the law in the true tongue and his people ceased and obeyed it. By this decree it is enacted that laws, their provisions, and other official documents, if translatable to Ancient Elven in the primary instance, shall include translations into Common in the secondary instance, where that might be required to ensure widespread comprehension of their contents. INDORII’BANIH (Article VI). On the Mali communities of the realm “He who aspired to be uthir built a city atop a hill, to be his seat of power and a home for all the tribes so that he could rule alone over the world. For fifty years and three more, the aspiring uthir built el’cihi to have a grand home for each citizen who desired, a common square so that the various goods of the people could be sold, and a temple dedicated to the unity of the tribes. However, for the tribes of the amean (forests), there were no trees, nor the grottos and alcoves for them to sit and contemplate. For the tribes of the great marble siimahan (towers), there were no libraries where they could store their knowledge and practice their arcane arts. For the tribes of the riurnan (swamps), they could not see el’Velulaei at night, as the many towers and statues and temples blocked their view of the sky. Within a year, all the tribes departed and the aspired uthir was left without a people.” By this decree it is enacted that the Crown of Amathine shall extend formal recognition to the following Mali ethnoreligious communities, who shall be equally protected by law through this official status: Mali’ame, or Wood Elves, defined as any of the descendants of the Mali of Malin’or who did not follow either Larihei Lomahnih or Velulaei, which includes: - Irrinites, defined as the Mali’ame who are the descendants of the followers of Irrin Sirame, and whose ancestors may customarily worship the Wild Faith of the Aspects, live nomadic lifestyles, and traditionally wear the ilmyumier. - Lye’alderan, or Alderfolk, defined as the Mali’ame who are not descendants of the followers of Irrin Sirame, but whose ancestors may customarily worship the Wild Faith of the Aspects or the Mani, expressed through their affiliation with the Alder trees, and traditionally wear the esalathe'onn. - Lye’naeran, or Acaelanites, defined as the Mali’ame whose ancestors may customarily maintain the monotheistic worship of Acaelan through unbroken lineal descent. Mali’aheral, or High Elves, defined as any of the descendants of the Mali of Mali’nor who followed Larihei Lomahnih, which includes: - Mali’thill, defined as the Mali’aheral whose ancestors may customarily confess the Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya or its offshoots, such as Ivarilist rites. Mali’ker, or Dark Elves, defined as any of the descendants of the Mali of Malin’or who followed Velulaei, which includes: - Amathinean Mali’ker, defined as the Mali’ker subjects of the Crown of Amathine, regardless of their religion. Moreover, by this decree, it is enacted that no other Mali ethnoreligious communities shall be, for the time being, extended any official recognition by the realm for legal purposes or otherwise and that all Mali subjects of the Crown must be broadly classifiable to one of the five categories described above in Indorii VI. INDORII’LAIER (Article VII). On enforcement of Indoriian I-VI “The nest of the tahorran’haelun (Mother Hawk) was never disturbed by the creatures of the forest. The cleverest fox and the quietest mouse refused to poach the eggs of tahorran’haelun, even at the insistence of others in the forest. They knew the hawk was mighty and that if they did ill to her, they would surely feel a wrath so great that no prized eggs could be recompense.” By this decree it is enacted that it shall be the charge of the Medin’sair and the Council of Amathine to enforce compliance with Indoriian I-VI, through the exercise of legal remedy if necessary, as declared in trust to the Crown of Amathine. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that through the exercise of these powers, organizations found not to comply with Indorii II shall forfeit any official status or recognition within the Crown of Amathine, until such time as they become compliant. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that through the exercise of these powers, individuals found not to comply with Indoriian III-IV and VI shall forfeit all official standings, public offices, titles, ranks or status of nobility within the Crown of Amathine, until such time as they become compliant. Moreover, by this decree it is enacted that the terms ‘High Prince(ss)’ and ‘Crown of Amathine’, in reference to the sovereign’s rank and the name of the realm respectively, shall be exempt from the stipulations of Indorii II so as to preserve proper legal continuity. INDORII’ESUN (Article VIII). On precedence and inconsistencies "Oh!" The sage of the glades exclaimed as he saw that the ink of his first story, a tale he had written as a child, had faded. It had been some time since he had reviewed the old tomes that rested on the highest shelf in his library and gathered dust. "I must write this story again, for I find it valuable and within it a lesson that I may teach the younglings of the nearby village. However, my prose then flowed like a drying riverbed, and my grasp of the meter was that of an amateur. I will craft a better story than I did then, though I will not change it entirely, and until the ink dries from that text I will use it in the stead of the former." By this decree it is enacted that in the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this document and previously enacted laws or regulations, this decree shall take precedence to the extent of that inconsistency’s impact. Pursuant to Indorii I of the Edict of Aianear of 166 Proclaimed and enacted at Tahn’larueth on 13th of the Sun's Smile SA 170 el’laurir Sul Amirsan aen Sov Medin’sair of Amathine

Within the confines of an old and dusty inn called the Dry Bar, you find your hands combing through the bookshelves. Precariously stacked upon its slabs were several recent articles, one of which caught your fancy. It was entitled The Asurans by Everard Bertram. The prose appeared poor, the ink smeared at some parts, and the number of run-on sentences could make a grammatical person's head spin. Nonetheless, it was a candid account of an adventure that had transpired a few years ago into the unplundered depths of a cave system far away. It appeared to be a recently published article given the year affixed to its title. Year 167. The Asurans “She came to us in Darkness, She offered us a hand where all the others had abandoned us. Then these silver ingrates came into our caves and sought to take her from us. Now is our chance to undo the work of that perfidious Stag. Now is the time that we are to pursue our freedom.” – Keeper Belyaev The Asurans, the worshipers of the Fel Daemon Asura, are an organization native to the Hollow Grotto. Considering themselves the Clerics of Asura, the Daemon of Chaos, though there is little veracity to their claims of being clerics since the Dark Itharel were defeated four centuries ago. Upon entering the dark caverns, I came across a tribe of Goblins who went by the name of Zharul. I could make neither heads nor tails of their use of Blah, but they ushered me on my way upon pain of death, and charged me a toll to pass. Upon reaching the encampment of the so-called Asurans, I was spoken to by their Grand Keeper. It appeared that the encampment totaled about fifty or sixty people, but when I asked her about their mission she remained vague. She said that another organization inhabited the opposite wing of the caverns. Whilst trespassing upon the Goblin Lands, I spotted a mural of an Angelic figure with their wings spread. I was chased off before I could properly articulate my thoughts… [The next piece of this is omitted, only frenzied smears of ink remaining, possibly due to time restraints.] Belyraev was a woman possessing brown hair and blue eyes. She was of an eerie disposition and appeared fraught with tension. She demanded that I leave until I offered the Asurans my rations in exchange for information. The Cleric of Asura explained to me that after the Dark Itharel fell, their Daemonic goddess had been imprisoned by the Aengul Tesion for interfering in the Mortal World. However, she insisted that the actions of her predecessors were just, and were ultimately to “free” mortals from a much greater sin – the Rule of God. I thumb my nose at this notion; but seeking to preserve my own life, I nodded along. It was tough at points to make sense of her tongue due to her Raevir background. The woman explained to me that she had been born in Haense about thirty-three years ago and that she was approached in her teens by the former Grand Cleric – the Keeper, they say – and offered a chance to join the ‘Order’. She explained to me that the Aenguls sought to oppress people and that God was dead. When I asked if she was a Xionist, Belyraev refused and grew angry, saying that she would revoke the guest’s rites and banish me into the dark caves without an escort back past the goblins for that grave insult. I chose my next words rather carefully seeing as I was dealing with the adherents of a Dark Faith. Though I saw no Undead and only rundown vagabonds, I did not desire to become one of the many skeletons at the bottom of that damned ravine. She warned me to stray from what she called ‘Tahariaens”, a group of High Elves, proponents of what she called “Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya”. She said they had killed many visitors to the shrines here in the past few years based on race, and that only High Elven visitors were known to escape unscathed. It appears upon coming here I stand on the precipice of a brewing Holy War and all that stops them from enacting their bloody retributions against one another is the Goblin Camp at the epicenter of this old complex. It appears the power of the local Goblins keeps them all in check. They must pay fees to reach the areas of worship. And trade is limited by their control of the Inner Sanctum, so all trade that happens in the caverns is presided over by Chief Ulbek according to her. I left from there on and was provided safe passage by a man named Gustaf. He was much more talkative and friendly. A Heartlander like me, he had been banished from Aaun for revolutionary activities during the assassination of the King years prior, and was once a bannerman of the ostracized House of Stassion, what he dubbed to be “Horen pretenders”. He remarked on that war bitterly, but we parted amicably and agreed we would write. Upon reaching the surface, I saw it fit to write all this down, and I hope to reach the Pontiff once fortune favors my hand once again, and see what he has to say on this matter.

You historically write these threads like some kind of abominable epidemic of complaints about things, all the while you say you care about RP, while refusing to be the change on the server you wish to see. It's legitimately just the reality of the current situation that half of the issues described on this thread could have been credibly solved by people having a backbone and role-playing. Have a Church Schism, institute public reforms devaluing homophobia in your nations, and actively refuse the power structures that reinforce values that are contrary to your own. Destroy them utterly. Unwilling to do that? Well, don't be shocked when people stoop to your level on a public thread and paint broad generalizations, because nothing of value is accomplished by these threads outside of a handful of exceptions. It's always just this obscene activity of people whining and complaining about whether or not they're being suppressed or not. LoTC is no place for Arm Chair Culture Critics. I don't care if you have a conservative background. I don't care what "logic" you purport is behind this strange belief you have that a forum thread will accomplish this goal, meanwhile the things you're complaining about are already categorically banable offenses. You don't want to be seen as somebody who is acting in bad faith? Then don't do things that suggest you're acting in bad faith. The fact this has 70+ replies speaks to the hot-button issue of this topic. It has not changed that the culture on the server is dominated by out-of-character and Discord messages. It does not change the legitimate hypocrisy I see espoused in this destitute hellscape where people are more likely to lodge a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Bullshit Authorities instead of writing a character post, narrative, or character card. That's the new culture on this server and it must be absolutely burned away, and hopefully we get a generation of newer players soon who are concerned with good-faith RP practices and not endless sub-tweeting that platforms the craziest, most morally destitute people on this server.

It's not a question of "worth" or "value". It's a question of how many times must I legit just listen to people going on the forums and whining incessantly about things. Somebody called my friend gay as a slur IRP and we 2v3'd and killed them all. Genuinely none of you people are intellectuals, if you go outside, you're gonna find the world is filled with these themes. Oppression, financial instability, personal insecurity, all of these things are net negatives, and character-building revolves around all of these things. There is no reason that people should not be allowed to role-play being negatively impacted by societal factors that are unfair, such as stereotyping and preconceived judgments, so long as it makes sense for the setting, and it is done with credibility and respect on a OOC level. If people want to destroy homophobia, they should revolt against the Pontiff instead of whining incessantly on the forums about how much they "loathe the OOC Church". Make your own Church then. Wanna know why they don't? Because they know they'll get Coalition'd by pro-Church elements and these countries don't have militaries or religious institutions strong enough on their own. It's way easier to make a shitty Derfey post on the forums detailing the institutional wrongs of things within your control than it is to log on and RP. That's my issue with you people, whether it's the woke-scolding moral grandstanders (eughhh) or the pious-based ultra giga-chad (not really) pro-catholic elements (losers LOL). Log onto the server - make something and include people in more RP! I promise you it's much better than whatever the **** this is. People are legitimately brain-broken by the OOC institutions on this server and it's so sad.

I've already dismissed everything you have to say. It is frankly very disingenuous to suggest that there aren't negative elements in storytelling that characters are intended to surpass throughout their journey. There is no reason a gay player should have to undertake homophobic story elements without consent for sure given the nature of how triggering it can be, but this new idea of just blanket banning things because people want to be safe in a video game where people perform in-character ethnic cleansing and murder regularly is just glaring cognitive dissonance. Again, racist & homophobic content is already banable when done in an inappropriate context, namely where it transcends the IC/OOC barrier that's in place. Whether it's you or the TradCath weirdos on here is not of a consequence to me, none of you care to encourage dynamicism in the slightest, it's all the same scripts you guys are writing trying to prohibit one thing or another because you lack the common sense to understand that many forms of RP have a time and place.

there are already rules that guarantee you can ban people for poor faith role-play the two extremes to this argument of "the scrolls [catholicism] say no" or "why would you rp this anyway!!!" are so stupid if somebody is bleeding their homophobia into rp, gather evidence and report them (this has been done in the past with other bans - people have been banned for these things repeatedly by the mod team on an ad hoc (necessity) basis, because surprisingly despite the corruption that does exist in certain staff groups, staff still overwhelmingly care about keeping lotc a safe and regulated place) that being said, the erasure of racism, homophobia, etc, is just not doable - that is, unless you want a massive craft mega city wholesome chungus server relatively detached from reality, in which case keep going, we're almost there (more forum posts will make it a reality OMG!) the weird neo-minecraft skinheads are ******* cringe but the pissbaby crybaby freaks are genuinely just as bad with how much they try to witchhunt every innocuous statement somebody makes racist rp that is done on trite terms (an irl basis for irp racism) is already pretty much banned so long as you report it instead, everybody involved in this situation looks like some chronically online Cronenberg mutant who is incapable of having a nuanced take on anything. Water is wet, racism sucks, homophobia sucks (all true) that's why you message people you're rping with amid crp, villainy, or what have you, and maintain a steady understanding of other characters' OOC boundaries somebody is homophobic to you irp? murder them or prosecute them, and if it's oocly driven just report them thank you tl;dr actually communicate instead of farming reddit gold on the forums, nothing of substance happens here except creative writing also i cant be fucked to use grammar wow thats so zany and original haha!

The Valahan (Human) interpretation of the Sov Aurum Silriv. Prelude A hideous, worm-like thing - that was what the athrii was, thought Sul Amirsan, as he beheld the insidious creature. It had burrowed within the hills and made a nest there. With a keen eye and a worried glance, he looked to his brother Meruasul for guidance, and then they engaged the slothful ravager within its domain. That is to say, they stomped it, and they rendered the uncharacteristically large creature into a fine paste on the ground. Due to the sheer enormity of its size, it required both of them to evade the foul creature’s venomous touch. Sul could feel the venomous acid corroding the soles of his scuffed leather boots. That would be the two brothers' first unceremonious night in the wilderness of the jungle. Throughout nearly three years, the Spicers would toil beneath the vengeful sun alongside their many peers, assembling the place according to the specifications of their architect Seraya Mallir Virayat. After years of arduous effort and thousands of minas dedicated to their pious cause, the Acaelanites, at last, beheld their towers perched upon the crest of the once indomitable mountaintop. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAHN'LARUETH PENNED BY Raell'uvulir Sul Amirsan aen Sov The 9th of the Sun's Smile, Year 170 SA. Lo and behold, glory Tahn’larueth! On the ninth day of Sun’s Smile in the year one-hundred-and-seventy of the Second Age the citadel of Tahn’larueth was erected at the peak of the Larueth Mountains, the northern frontier of the Crown of Amathine. The seat of the Talonnii aen Sov, many winding marble spires offer sanctuary to wayward Mali, doubling as the base of operations for the Raell’uvuliran within Amathine. The flags and tapestries bear fruit for the idle traveler who desires a place to stay or complimentary aid. It shall be easy to find us, the marine textures on our flags are complemented by our symbol, a golden silriv planted in a streaking comet. Without the assistance of many of our peers within el’cihi, our construction of this grand work of artistry would have gone on for many years, so we offer our thanks. Below is included a chart of the route from el’cihi to the entrance of the stronghold of Tahn’larueth. iyul’maele asiol oem Acaelan ito kae’leh, el’Tuva Uelln’ehya el’Bilokir Tuva’leh, illern’leh el’Taynuel maele’ehya ay evarn’sae ahe’Malin’onn Lye’ehya. I bear witness that there is only one God, the Whole of Existence and the Creator of All, and I bear witness to His bequest of el’Taynuel for the stewardship of Malin and the Elves. SIGNED, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin'sair of Amathine

Good luck Josh. I'm proud of you!

A notice is pinned to every possible frequented noticeboard across Southern Aevos. Salutations, God bless you. I, Jover Mossheart, have come into the possession of knowledge most valuable– the location of the legendary ‘Emperor’s Chalice’, an item rumored to have heavenly properties capable of healing any disease. Naturally, this has attracted many ruffians to it, each seeking to stake their claim onto the relic for their nefarious means to no avail. However, I am a desperate man. My family has caught the Bloodrot, my wife and my firstborn son, and so I implore you to come and assist me. Two insidious cults have taken root in the dark chambers beneath my feet. I seek to have them vanquished for the safety of all of us. Dark shadows that take the shape of men, wretched Dark Dwarves, and Dark Elf cultists down in those caves… Mori’quessir donning the flesh of men as clothes! Pray tell, when might you come and offer me your services to destroy them? It may be wondered as to what prevents me from seeking out the Chalice alone, to which I must describe that I have already been injured by the dark arts in such attempts, for the ruins and caverns in which the relic resides are teeming with God damned Ibleesian powers. Shadows, despite their immaterial nature, injured me in my attempt to find the Chalice and the other jewels teeming to infinity beyond that Sacrosanct Gate. Thus, I do find myself compelled to assemble a motley crew of Adventurers, hereafter named Dunmire’s Regulars, to assist in my retrieval of the Emperor's Chalice, from which may we all benefit once acquired. Should for whatever reason the Chalice be not your interest; but rather the adventure, I have allotted my life’s savings to seeing those who answer my call be paid well. It is hoped that this is enticing enough. You may find me traversing the land in search of you all, or leave your interest by these letters and you will be contacted shortly. Please include a resume and be prepared to tender me a ten mina fee, so that we might escort you here safely without the Devil’s agents taking you. I most humbly await your participation, Your Ally, Jover Mossheart

EDICT OF HELIOUS ENACTED BY Medin’sair Sul Amirsan aen Sov The 18th of the Deep Cold Year 168 S.A. Declaration The people of Helious have departed the lands of Amathine and left their estate unattended. As their lands have no keeper, they have been restored to nature. With the departure of Ember Munnel, the lands shall be reconnected with nature, and all buildings have been consequently deconstructed and depopulated. Druids are encouraged to tend to these lands and establish a garden or a grotto if they so desire in the meantime, but there shall be no permanence in this zone respected by the Crown and the Council of Amathine at this time due to concerns involving upkeep, maintenance, and management. This shall serve as the basis of all future eviction procedures for depopulated manors within the Crown of Amathine. A landowner must provide adequate notice to the government for a pending eviction. Ember Munnel cooperated with the Crown and acted with integrity in her dealings with us throughout this extensive process, and we humbly thank her for notifying us of her departure. The bleak structure of the black mortar castle constructed upon the manor's periphery, what the Acaelanites have called Castle Izrafel, was also sacked and deconstructed in this process. It is believed that cultists were mobilizing against the Helious people from this position. The Druids of Amathine have also returned that structure to Nature, and by the grace of Acaelan I hope to never see such a structure within our borders again. What was once called Helious shall now be entitled the Marsh Glades. A pending name shall be chosen in the Elven Language as well and affixed to our official map of the country once it is drawn and printed. SIGNED, Sul Amirsan aen Sov, Medin'sair Uell ito Maruthiran,

The waylaid Azdrazi Alistair recalled a distant memory from three or four centuries before. The smirking figure of his father clad in all black beneath a molten crown, simmering orange pearl-shaped eyes radiating the malice of colliding stars. "And so you are returned to me Alistair. Now spread our blood, begin the Order of Nephilim anew." Alistair had committed himself to that task. He went to the city of Johannesburg and laid the Keeper of Guardianship low, and battered her pupils as well. He created the first Azdrazi from humans who joined his cause and then also turned three Paladins to the cause of Azdromoth afterward, whether they had agreed to it or not. He had sired many Azdrazi from his blood, and they went on to sire more Azdrazi of their own. Now, his people were no longer extinct - they were a monomyth - a bulwark against Iblees, or so he thought. Heroes of Old wrought from flesh anew; the legacy of Dragur, the forbidden species grafted to the Tree of Life by the wiles of an absent Daemon and his firstborn son, the Black Titan Azdromoth. There is little that the Dragaar's scion would not do for him. He still remembered that Azdromoth had unsealed him within the Ruins of Tor Azdraeth and gifted him the Immaculate Blade. A sword that lost neither shine nor luster and could draw a dragon's soul to its end should it turn against its creator. The sword was gone now, reclaimed by the Black Titan nearly a century ago, and now culling was an infrequent affair. Alistair shifted his gaze to his desk and began to write a letter to his friend so that they may go attend to his father's task. The eldest of the Nephilim rides for Tor'Praeth, he thought humorously. Let them see that there is no purer son than me. @Maiyun

To expand on this, nations are essentially just these immense and all-consuming segments of the server. There is no alternative for players who want to do smaller-scale role-play. Instead of guilds, craftsmen, and farmers, you've got endless noble personas, all of which have some "unique" facet to them - namely, they're all nobles. I believe that it would be wise to place the same emphasis we had on prior maps of four crucial zones and a handful of outlier nations to fix this. Player creativity is a good thing when it's channeled in a positive direction. However, people have historically channeled their energy inwards, and now the server culture is dominated by greed. Every decision is influenced by out-of-character influences in every major group. While this is inescapable even in old LoTC, it does not change that in the past there were harsher punishments for this behavior, whereas nowadays it is rewarded. People are actively rewarded for being selfish. Nobody can make the argument that these countries have "varied" cultures, it is simply a matter of which personality cult dominates which, and which people invest the most time into ensuring its success. There are some people who make efforts to do both, which is cool, but at the end of the day player narratives are now governed by their uninhibited impulses. Honestly, I'd gut nations as an institution start fresh, and place a heftier emphasis on role-play systems that foster activity not through tea party pings, but through enabling positive exchange between players. Mods have increasingly become a facet of rule-lawyering between old, jaded players who claim to care about role-play but behave hypocritically as to write the fattest wiki pages (which is rife with plagiarism, theft, and a lack of professionalism in itself). There is no reason somebody cannot get their own house elsewhere, so long as they contribute to the server's narrative. A regulated free-build option where you can get your builds approved with a lore write-up would be dope. We need fewer kings, shepherds, bureaucrats, and smarmy politicians. We honestly just need people who care about role-playing for fun and not to sustain their ego. TL;DR We risk returning to a time frame where server activity is dictated by pings. We should be creating a server where people do not endeavor to use Discord. Amen.

Grisha contemplates who might be responsible, and then seeks out more information. The Ferryman burned some incense to commemorate the passing of the High Elf who had enlisted as a Scallywag so many years ago. "Go with honor. Know that your work has left an impression on us. There will never be a better master of trebuchets than you and Dayren."

Alexander Montalt takes this moment to peruse the document with interest, before resuming his work. He carefully plants a stockpile of small explosives inside of a Winburgh house, before moving to the next one. Another tedious day in the young terrorist’s life, but Imperial “peace”-keepers don’t kill themselves.

Alexander Montalt rides with his brother. Win or lose. Outnumbered or not. Why? Because that’s what Montalts do. Montalts do not shirk from duty, they do not snake their allies for a duchy or a pretty penny. And so Alexander rides alongside his brother Radmir, no matter the end result, because honor guides his stalwart hand. The young man kicks his leg and sends his horse off to a start. He rides to defend good men and women from the servant of an Arch-Lich in the service to Iblees who seeks to doom them all.

I’ve done guerilla campaigns multiple times to advantageous effect, but only when the enemy is unconfident and extremely ineffective.