Zezimus

Mogroka has had probably one of the biggest influences on the server's lore, in particular with regard to orcish and human history. I think he'd make a great addition to the LM team. + 1

Taking a raven feathered quill and a pot of ink, Edgar Sarkozic, Chancellor of Adria, signs his brother's name at the bottom of the scroll on the Duke's behalf. "His Lordship, John of House Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Baron of Dormont, Protector of the Midlands."

========================================= Name of the Treaty: Union of Crow and Ram ========================================= Type of Treaty: Alliance ========================================= [Nation / Freebuild] [Name: ] Duchy of Adria [Nation / Freebuild] [Name: ] March of Ostmark ========================================= Date of Signing: 1663 ========================================= It was not a large assembly. Banner guards, carrying the banners of Crow and Ram, posted outside the cathedral of Saint Emma. The tavern across the street boomed noise, a few drunken Adrian peasants stumbling out to peer on the noble marriage. Eimar var Burgundar embraced his soon-to-be son-in-law with the love of a father. The young duke, John, waited up at the altar as a quiet and timid bride, not one of many words, walked up the aisle. No, it was not a marriage of love; political intellectuals would remark, though, it was one of familial necessity. Amelia var Burgundar and John Sarkozic’s arms were wrapped in the banner of House Sarkoz. The priest spoke the hymns and ceremonies with effortless remembrance, though a spark of joy in his voice when the name of Sarkozic passed off his lips. The ceremony was not one of pomp, rather quick. With the marriage kiss, the Crows and Rams rose in cheer, which drowned out even the din of the tavernites. Like the two families joined in marriage, so too did the church-goers and the drinkers of the newly erected tavern. Out poured the Sarkozics, out poured the Burgundars, out poured the priest and the Vladovics and Ivanoviches, out poured the guards and down fell the flags. Merriment rang on through the night, as the celebratory groom became rowdily drunk. Though, his timid bride sat there with a content smile, glad in her new home of happy people and loud songs. The sun rose over the town of Belvitz, come early morning a town crier announced to the rising peasants. Our duke is married! Amelia var Burgundar, now Amelia Sarkoz, is our Duchess! ---------------------------- Signed, His Lordship, John of House Sarkozic, Duke of Adria, Baron of Dormont, Protector of the Midlands His Lordship Eimar of House var Burgundar, Margrave of Ostmark, Count of Götha, Baron of Geatea, Cyrilsburg, Riga, Aleksandria, Westmark, Eastmark, Royal Knight, Protector of the Southlands and Master of the Hunt

In-Game Name: Zezimus Request: Change of name from Duchy of Blackmarsh to Duchy of Adria Link to relevant forum sections: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/forum/895-duchy-of-blackmarsh/ RP to confirm:

A big + 1 for Jackster from me. He's a mature guy, active in game and on the forum and has the required work ethic to make an excellent member of the FM team.

In short, I agree with everything Zhulik has said here. It seems this current casus belli system has been set up, largely in the interests of protecting particular playerbases from being warclaimed, even when there is plenty of RP reasoning to do so. Not only are these hurdles entirely ahistorical when considered in the context of real world state behaviour, of which much of the server is based, it is quite frankly detrimental to free-flowing role play, and brings us one step further toward being a typical faction server. This also brings up another problem; how do we decide what nations are worth saving and which we are better without? Nobody can possibly suggest that every single nation ever created in LotC has needed to be protected at all costs - We would completely forsake to be the dynamic RP server we have always been. Even the slightest and unintended element of partiality towards a particular group could completely alter the staff's approach. How can that possibly be right? If this server hadn't had nations that at times divided or had their playerbases scattered, it would never have evolved, role play would never have been allowed to progress and we would be stuck with the same Oren/Urguan/Malinor/Krugmar combination we had in Aegis. It is precisely this changing nature of the server that has allowed it to thrive and remain enjoyable for so many years.

Big + 1 from me, Ds is perhaps one of the most resourceful and proficient guys I know, and he always has the best interests of the community at heart. He'd make an excellent GM.

BASIC INFORMATION OOC MC Username: Zezimus Discord Username: Zezimus#7214 Have you joined the Renatus Discord server?: Yes. How active are you?: Fairly active. IC Name: Edgar Surname: Sarkozic Title: Squire, Man-at-arms, Chancellor of Adria Liege Lord: John Sarkozic, Duke of Adria Gender: Male Date of Birth: 12th of Sun's Smile, 1644 Race: Human Subrace: Highlander - Raevir Culture: Renatian - Adrian  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Height: 6’0 Weight: 190 lbs Eye Color: Green Skin Color: White Hair Color: Black Markings: Stubble PERSONAL INFORMATION  Residence: Belvitz, Sarkozic Manor in Senntisten Occupation: Squire, Chancellor of Adria CITIZEN’S OATH OF LOYALTY I, Edgar Sarkozic, hereby swear my loyalty to the King of the Crown of Renatus-Marna, and to uphold and obey the laws of the Crown as its loyal citizen. I understand the penalties and punishments that shall be incurred should I violate these laws.

The Duke's brother, Edgar Sarkozic, stands before the gathered mass of common folk and nobles alike, his eyes squinting down at the familiar faces who had restored his house to its rightful seat. The lives of those who had long passed in the atrocities committed during the Dukes' War would not be restored but in their name, the banners of Adria would fly proudly across the field of battle once more. He unsheathes his blade, raising it high into the air as John's speech concludes. "Long live Adria! Long live the House of Sarkozic!"

Role-play: The irony that Adria would be restored with the quelling of a rebellion was not lost on John Sarkozic. It had been over a century since the church in Brelus had been burnt by Savoyard Imperialists, the generals of fire and cold steel laying waste to the once fertile plains that overflowed around it. Its wooden walls lay broken in a forgotten land, far away from the town known as Belvitz. John looked upon a map from the royal court in Senntisten, down at the label and illustration of a hamlet near the Cloud Temple. This is mine. Promised and Bestowed, this land is mine. There was but one hitch: the deluded keepers of Belvitz refused to return to his Majesty’s court. The deluded group of stragglers from a once prominent group dug into the dirt before the promise of prosperity for Adria, and laid their trenches in its way. The rebels, led by a southeron who was in reality of little importance, defied his Majesty. In another life, Brelus stood in a similar position. However, today those stragglers blocked his way. Belvitz’s way. Today, John would bring with him the grandsons of Brelus, of Adria. They would march forth, and from Senntisten they would bring the fire, the cold steel. No church would burn to the ground, but the ashes of those walls would serve as the fertilizer for plentiful fields not yet sowed. CBs: Rebellion. Side A: Renatus. Side B: Rebels. Proposed Date & Time: Sunday 29th April, 4 EST, 9 GMT. Proposed Rules: No allies. Location: (Provide a screenshot of the area being warclaimed from the dynmap.) https://gyazo.com/8c24a4a6533a5a70e9706ca120d07164 Belvitz (Including the tavern) Discord: Grool#6871 Zezimus#7214

I've known Bampow since Aegis, 2011 and can vouch he's one of the chillest, most mature guys around. He never lets anything get to his head and is always very invested in the RP in which he's involved. If he's decided now he'd like to put himself to use as an event actor, I believe he'd make a perfect addition to the team. Good luck, Bampow. +1

In Game Info RP Name: Wulfgar Blackaxe Age: 248 Race: Mountain Dwarf Professions: Breeding Experience (as a soldier or religious follower): Former Legionnaire and Prophet of Anbella in the Kirkja Dverga Out of Game Info MC Name: Zezimus Time Zone: GMT Discord (For communication and rallying): Zezimus#7214

He's a friendly guy to have around, most definitely up to the task. I think he'd do great as an addition to the FM team. + 1

He's a chill guy, never letting the heat of the moment get to his head. I believe he'd make an excellent GM. + 1