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fixed where do you feel the eternal ally should be plotted?

U seem on the Adria/Renatus quadrant to me, if I say empire, how many times do you sneeze?

would you suggest a move?

Barclay is a haense baby, is there a better spot on this axis? axis doesnt have to be for everyone

the center is empire so it sounds like ud be in between empire and renatus

updated from feedback

Where would you plot sir niccum?

updated 2/3/23 updated 2/4/23 2/5/22 lmk where and why you want to be plotted

Grool is still alive so he can't be an ancestor. Is there an age limit on orcs?

Guillermo Ruttledge would prepare for the incoming attack. He needed to check that arrows had been stocked around the walls. So much to do and so little time! The infusion from manpower from Balian's allies would hopefully turn the tide against the dragon.

On Leadership: A Course in Administration This text exists to expand on some of the best practices for royal administrators, in order to secure a future for Balian and all countries that may desire good government. Turning a few pages back of Canonist history shows results in poor leadership that could have been rectified with just a little attention to positive practices. Our clerks, concios, syndics, and soldiers volunteer their time to serve the nation which calls for different practices of interaction over conscripted roles. The author hopes that advice here can be applied to the duana, the city commune, and our military. On Goals and Fulfillment What many amateur officials fail to acknowledge is that a servant of our kingdom does not serve due to pay. Increasing pay will only be a motivator for a minority of job holders in the kingdom. We can boil down motivation to be the fulfillment gained from their role and its contribution to a realm. Fulfillment can be increased by setting goals, granting recognition, demonstrating active leadership, and delivering higher quality job roles. An important starting point is to develop goals for Balian and its specific branches. Goals need to be created to work towards and those need to be checked on consistently and institutionally. One of the great embarrassments of the past empire was the repeated failure in settling the now destroyed town named Redenford. Part of the great issue was that no goals or serious intent or proposal was drawn up to settle the region, and often those appointed to manage the estate treated the job as a retirement post, rather than a place to seek fulfillment. We must learn from such a mistake and not waste resources on projects that lack tangible and transparent benchmarks and goals. Another important activity for ministries is to submit plans to the king for feedback in order to align goals across the kingdom. Accountability is important for us as we move forward with the reforms proposed in the Renovatio, which we can acknowledge as a step in setting clear goals for the kingdom around culture, literacy, and commerce. Our selfless subjects need to know the goals of Balian in order to align their actions with them. Having goals also allows for the goal to be completed, which then leads to a sense of achievement. Completing a project, having an end date, and seeing it achieved are important for any job. On Recognition When a job is completed, we get to the stage of recognition. Recognition of effort and accomplishments is important across all levels. Traditionally, the Company of Balian, our defense force, has been the sole state institution to hand out promotions and rewards through their yearly company address. I would challenge all other ministries to develop their own schedule of recognition. The king should particularly take an active role in making the servants of our kingdom feel appreciated. A small effort here can increase motivation and inspire loyalty to our kingdom. Another suggestion to inspire good administration would be an annual or biannual recognition event that would bring servants from all parts of our lands for recognition and entertainment. Recognition could also take the form of promotions in rank and gifts of royal land, items, or appointments. It is important to save these for those who have earned them and not bestow them on recently committed allies - too many times in the empire’s past, we have seen fair-weather friends be given great tracts of land or high rank, only to fail to commit to the nation’s cause in its darkest hour. Official written recognition is important as well. A few examples come to mind is how other kingdoms and realms recognize the exploits of their knights. Our church also spends significant time and resources on tracking the lives of the saints and their accomplishments. Getting large recognition in an official outlet from the kingdom will be a lasting memory and show their effort leaves a mark after their retirement or departure to the Seven Skies. The Nobelissimo initiative that King Alexander spoke of at his 111 SA court is a prime example of this. On Communication Many realms have fallen due to inattentive kings, ministers, and councils. We look at the empire's past to see that by the end of its reign, many ministers and even its heirs had grown distant from public affairs. The royal family and the country’s duana must work to respond to their subject’s requests and communications. Some examples could be feedback on their performance, ideas for improvement of the organization, and friendly and supportive messages. It is important to both respond quickly as well as touch base regularly, even if informally, to communicate that our kingdom cares about all its subjects, ranging from its royal monarch to the humble clerk. No subject is too little or unimportant to have their ideas ignored or feedback brushed aside, and dismissing them will only lead to a sense of alienation. Many unhappy subjects may not put their full effort into the country, or worse, depart from the realm as they feel ignored or unable to influence the future of the kingdom. Exclusion, apathy, and dismissive attitudes are something to strive to eradicate from management practices in our kingdom. All leaders should bring a forward-thinking, inclusive, and positive spirit, if they wish to succeed. Finally, job roles are an important aspect to focus on. Job roles should be written down for all levels so citizens know what they are getting involved in. Challenging and engaging job roles should be developed to bring the best out of our talented subjects. One of the successes of the past empire was that its cabinet was empowered in such a way that no council had been before. All of its ministers possessed three-dimensional duties that challenged and engaged them, while giving them the autonomy and trust to mentor teams to deliver robust solutions. Institutions like the Senate, the Courts, the ISA, and the Constables all emerged from such an environment. Training and mentorship should be supplied in order for our servants to succeed for the success of our Balian. These roles also need autonomy to make decisions on their own and have the duana and king give them trust to execute. The worst practice for recruiting and motivating more subjects to support our realm is to abandon them when convenient. Closing Remarks The author has taken up the pen as well as the chisel to lend a hand in constructing a social foundation for the servants of Balian. Let it be known that it is just as important to build a national spirit as it is to build a capital city. If our commune, duana, and ministries can set goals, recognize effort and accomplishment, stay attentive, and design fulfilling roles, we can recruit and maintain a thriving body of citizen-servants. Throughout this text, I use the word servant, not as a way to point at their diminution in status to the crown but to draw attention to the humility and generosity of service to our kingdom. They serve out of goodwill, not from any threat of military force or of need to feed or house their families. The examples of failure are legion but an opportunity to be a success instead stands right in front of Balian. With this knowledge, she must seize it! Guillermo Rutledge, Architect-in-Residence at the Royal Balianese Academy.

Guillermo pours over the declassified document during one of his boring shifts at the front gate. The letter brought some thought provoking ideas to the front of his mind about the future of their kingdom. A Rhenyari restaurant would be a most welcome addition to the bazaar or the tavern. It would be nice for some of his buddies to stop by for some snacks after a long shift guarding the city.

Guillermo Rutledge, still languishing away under arms, without promotion, has been spending his time in the gatehouse doodling and sketching the future of the city. Guarding is important work but can put a man to sleep! After his shift he would peer at the notice and take in the new form of government. "It is good to see some of humanity is building on top of Vesnian traditions. It is foolish to ignore systems that have worked in the past." However, he must make his way home to get to work on dinner. He though a light vegetable salad would be a good starter course. Imported Petran beef was too expensive at the market so he would have to settle for pork raised on the waste of the city. He wished now he had marinated the pork in some berries or Yong Pingish sauces. Tomorrow he would venture to the square to get a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery. He had some jams that had been preserved from wild berries that grew around the city.

Guillermo Ruttledge would read through the missive, interested in the new workings of the city government. "I say, it is good to see a city impose a Vesnian style government once again. Since the fall of the Empire those institutions were feared to be lost to barbarians outside of outposts in Haense. Let us hope this pushed Atrus to new levels of wealth and prosperity."

played in galahar renatus - played a king of renatus under carrion - played in empire of man renatus what is renatus?

Clearly in over your head lmfao... be ready for everyone to shit on all the work you have done just like you shit on the past World Team. No one will thank you.

Guillermo, soon to be promoted to Private in the Company of Balian, would be pleased to see the renovations completed on the square. After his next paycheck he would set aside some funds for patronizing Balianite small businesses. These days all goods come from Dwarven or Elven ports. He was happy to see some human products! "I look forward to patronizing the Mozafari Apothercary!"

This is great, love it!

Please implement the new theme! It is a much needed update and was supposed to roll out with the release of this map. This brown forum theme has been tired since it was implemented!

IBC best tasting, barqs got the caffeine connect

"What is the Duke of Ves? That was never a title associated with the city. There was a Prince of Ves elected from the Patricians as well as Duke of Adria, who ruled the Duchy. There is no such thing as a Duke of Ves. It is nice for such a city to be remembered but I am confused where that title is being drawn from." remarks the old Mayor of Old Providence, Mister Halcourt. "I would also remark: What is a Duke of Helena? There was never a duchy associated with the Imperial Capital. Only Emperors ruled there. It seems strange for a Medieval King to be so interested in latching himself onto the coat tails of Imperial culture. What do I know? You would think those so interested in the past would do some research on it!" "The only title associated with Helena would be Mayor. Maybe this King is just humble and will turn his crown into that of a Mayoral Hat." Alphonse would like to discuss these topics with any nearby.

World Team will be missed. Thank you to everyone who served alongside me and other World Admins/Managers/Members. I have not been involved since Heero took over but World Team put a ton of work into Story Team, Mod Team, and Community Team projects and as you can tell from comments here, got no thanks or recognition. LoTC does not deserve the effort of so many volunteers with how quick people are to cheer the dissolution of what functioned at a high level previously. Normally when a team is not accomplishing goals it is not the volunteers fault... it is the leaders. It was clear new projects and ideas were left to rot and this is the result. Lower staff getting blamed and cut loose instead of any soul searching by the those who made it that way. Quick note on map dev, other teams were included in that. The main discord channels was a coalition of members from Story, Tech, and Mod Teams in addition to World Team. Current iteration of World Team was only created because of inactive Tech focused Admins and to steady the ship when Techzodus happened. I hope this gets the solution they want but as usual it is fighting symptoms not the disease. Again, much love to all WT members. We did not deserve your efforts. @Hiebemuch props to you, always on our side.

Proud of you.