ScreamingDingo

✴ THE ALMARIAN BLACKSMITHING TOURNAMENT ✴✴✴ To all denizens of the Almarian Continent, The champions of craftsmanship have brought themselves forward to my name and now, we have a celebration to prepare. For this GRAND TOURNEY shall be organised and held within two years from this proclamation, to allow for the preparation of the champions and the event grounds themselves. Lord Quentyn Brae, of Du Loc has formally invited this company to hold their event at their grounds, so such will be prepared and done so, under the graces of the Almighty Lord Brae. THIS EVENT will be a spectacle of neutrality, Sir Reginald shall provide his own security to dissuade any that wish to interfere. The wars that blow upon the shores shall not affect us here, for this craftsmanship goes beyond the quarrels of others. This Event shall include the spectacle of the testing of the weapons under glorious conditions of strength, lethality and weldability. For those blades that are broken, they shall be dismantled and removed from the champion and given to the winner. For the blades that survive, tests of combat shall be employed, using objective fighting patterns that shall test their capabilities. With this, I extend the invitation for those that wish to place stalls of food, activities and such to parlay with Lord Quentyn Brae, such shall be organised on his terms. Also, rounds of betting shall be established based on rumors of the renown of these smiths. Where these active bets can be submitted on the day and placed upon the champions for their spectacle. With that, these are the figureheads that shall represent this tournament - That of Du Loc, Dharas de Mantiquella @Heathen That of Haense, Ser Reinhardt Barclay @Capt_Chief26 That of Fenn, Ayred Drakon @Wyrvun That of Urguan, Rylanor Goldhand @AfroJoeTheOlogBro That of Norland, Zodd Calliban @AdmiralLB Rhaezaiil Doomforged @hotbox_monk Camille Realim @S1nnerVsSa1nts That of the Strange Boat People, Diomé Indoren @Orlanth Alaric of Solomon @Mordhaund Durin Hammerforge @Tabby64 Alaric Grimgold @AlaricGrimgold Those competing will now have two years to forge their weapons. The requirements of such are: I. It shall be that of a blade, of some sorts that someone of your race can wield without difficulty. This shall be on the request that these tests shall require cuts and stabs within these games, blunt weapons will not suffice. II. It shall not be magical or imbued with such magics that make it anything more than mundane. III. It should represent you as a craftsman, this blade should be practical and also highlight your abilities, beliefs and drive to become that of Almaris’ renowned craftsmen. IV. You shall be asked about each component, with the idea of the above in hand. The hopeless decoration of items or imbuement of things such as the Wax of Athin without any thought, shall lead to the weapon being shattered, since melting it down would be difficult. This Event shall be held on the 18th of Grand Harvest, Year 13 of the Second Age, at Du Loc. [26th of February, 6pm EST] I do urge Almaris to come if you are not busy, a spectacle that shall be for all to watch. If such arises for it, an impromptu jousting tournament may appear if people wish for more. Do prepare for such, as the prowess of combat and craftsmanship go hand and hand.

To whom this may concern, I appreciate your letters, they have found my residence and now I have selected you to partake within this extravagant event. There is an additional component of such, you shall need to present yourself to me at Diddyfunkle Lake for me to inspect your form to ensure that no ill-doings have been done to you and that you are of the race you declared yourself to be. Do spread this notice to the rest of the nations, young artisans. For I still seek representatives from many nations. Do come see me at my camp. You shall pitch your weapon idea and be granted a timeframe, with some constraints that must be built into your weapon that I shall decide when we meet. - Sir Reginald Aurellian Johannia de Bar Tythallian Montgomery the Fourth.

To the strange, ship-bearing nation of the Ferrymen, The craft of blacksmithing is regal and follows on highlighting the intricacies and mediocrity of a weapon that should be effective to be seen for all ages to come. The Sword itself is the most basic of weapons that represent the true aptitude of the blacksmith. One may craft something else, but this tournament and its procedures shall benefit those who aim to use that. I apologise, I think my first letter got lost in the ocean. I did place the letter on a small boat, hoping it would reach the strange amphibious nation of yours. But neverless I did not think it made it, as I watched a strange fish eat the letter and boat whole. Regarding such kindly, I do hope your techniques land true. Sir Reginald Tythallean Persepolis Aurellian Montgomery the Fourth.

Credits to @Werew0lf for formatting ✴ THE ALMARIAN BLACKSMITHING TOURNAMENT ︽ SEEKING ALL BLACKSMITHS ︾ ✴ ✴ I write to you as an anonymous, but reputable source of entertainment. I am an avid collector and tester of weapons that wishes to see the true talent of the descendants. For this, I will challenge all those who believe their crafts to be the strongest and best in the land to submit themselves to a true artisans challenge. A test where your weapon of choice will be presented and tested under certain conditions, to be seen as the true, best work of craftsmanship in the land. For this, I do ask for blades that are forged fresh for this tournament to be seen as masterworks. For this should represent you as a blacksmith and show your best skills. Your weapon shall undergo tests of extreme duress, durability, dexterity and lethality, to ultimately have the last two weapons remaining battle it out for all to see. REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEST The Blade must be usable by those of your own descendant race. Crafting an Orcish Blade as a halfling shall not allow you to qualify. This is to ensure the quality of your mastercraft is seen to the blood that runs within your veins. ✮✮✮ THREE POINT REQUIREMENT FOLLOW APPROPRIATELY It must be freshly forged within the timeframe presented before the contest happens. If it is not freshly forged, then one is not worthy of fulfilling even an ounce of the requirements regarding this test. No magical items must be attached to the blade. It should work in its base form, with no extra additions. This is a test of blacksmiths, not the parlor tricks of the Arcane Delvers THE WINNER OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE GRANTED THE FOLLOWING TWO THOUSAND MINAS ✮ BRAGGING RIGHTS AS THE MOST ESTEEMED BLACKSMITH WITHIN THE LANDS OF ALMARIS THE MATERIALS OF THE BROKEN WEAPONS OF THE TOURNAMENT. ✴ This invitation is sent out to all nations and non-affiliated settlements. For this. I shall accept five Blacksmiths of unaffiliated origins and One Blacksmith per Nation and Settlement that dwells upon Almaris. For me, being a traveling advocate, I ask for nations to see if they shall be able to host this tournament for myself. I do request that whichever place aims to host this, has access to a large field to establish the blacksmiths and an arena, where my two compatriots will battle it out to determine the best weapons possible. A date will be published, but for now. You have at least one Year to produce such masterwork to use within the tournament. May the best Blacksmith be revealed for their prowess. To submit yourself for this tournament. Please address a letter to Sir Reginald Persepolis Montgomery the Fourth, directed towards the lower continent near Diddyfunkle Lake. APPLICATION [OOC] MC Name - Discord - [IC] I, ___________ pledge my weapon of craft to be used within the tournament of Almaris. I represent the nation of _________________ / Or am a lone Blacksmith. My blood is that of ______ and my weapon shall represent as such. I will not issue any punishment or harm to Sir Reginald Persepolis Montgomery the Fourth if such an incident arises at the tournament. I bequeath my tournament weapon to be under his jurisdiction if dismantled or broken during the processions. If any bodily harm comes to my form, or happens in response to my weapon. I shall ignore such incidents and allow for this tournament to continue. I shall promise to not use the devious acts of the arcane to influence my weapon or the tournament myself, for doing so shall have myself removed from the contest or recycled into different bodily fluids. Signed, _______________ If representing a nation - the Seal of the Nation must be placed below.

First, the Behemoth must awaken from its forced slumber. Chained, where its key lies within the heart of all. Second, the magma that bellows beneath the earth shall churn and bubble, showing the salvation of the Right Hand. The last hope for their righteous blade. Third, The Moon itself shines upon the glimmer that vanishes from the dunes. The ever-watching eye, as the never-ending struggle transpires amongst the ash-clad figures of renown. For last, it unveils the webs of fate that have spun themselves across centuries. For that of the glowing, evolving kind shall rise again. Spurred by the Behemoth, for where the last place of plague arose. What lies ahead?

but its canon that i did your mother

they were shelved for a horrid rewrite + a year straight of full inactivity apart from two players. don't be the whiny baby as usual

no

cannibalism is the great anti clique equaliser..... embrace it vampire noobs

help he's assassinated me I have no control over my redtag

sick build for an afk spot

material girl mindset destroyed crp

This year has been a hard one for everyone, a lot of chaos and otherwise horrible things that came through with the pandemic that’s ravaging everywhere. Craft wise, we’ve had some really full on scandals and I must say that my own admin tenure has been a wild one. Getting cancelled publicly on Twitch for saying no to basketball, to the most recent thing that happened that I do not want to give more attention and publicity. It’s been a big one and the one thing that I have been waiting for is the ability to be able to step back from doing the duties that I am not passionate about. I wasn’t a perfect Story Admin, or even a great one, but I believe there is a semblance of legacy that my successor will be able to carry on into their tenure. All I can really say, with a full heart is to announce the promotion of @SquakHawk formally to the position of Story Administrator, I will be stepping down from this position and where I am going is currently undetermined. I will see where the Admin Team and Squak needs me and will adjust accordingly. Squak has been the backbone of the Story Team for almost the last three years, and up and comer where she was apprehended by a previous Story Admin on their looks to be promoted. Though they’ve been pivotal in a multitude of changes and lore initiatives that have come forth through the years, I want to see the real improvements Squak can bring to the server and the playerbase as a whole, so buckle in and enjoy. With my departure as Story Admin, the airing of grievances is something that is a tried and true holiday tradition. To give Squak the best foot forward, there is a poll/survey below that will ask for feedback and what you believe should be improved and fixed now that I am out of the picture. Please be genuine and give real feedback, as this will help push momentum for an even better team than I could even imagine. - ScreamingDingo Link to the form - https://forms.gle/BQN2HbsLuiqfBFmT9

go back to the retirement home, we'll deal with the internet terrorist when we sort it out. Thanks, J.

see you next year dude, have a good break over the holidays

An Artist's Depiction of the Great Flight of the Emperor. A historian looks up at the missive and screams at the various proclamations that have been spread since the disappearance of the Pillar of Oren. The single balloon that was found departing on the day of the transfer of the Empire is something that has been the pinnacle of his research and observations of the last few days, strange cheese cloth wrapped around his head as his cabin is covered in charcoal scribbles. "Those deviled sky people, co-ordinated the flight of the Balloon. To collapse the old wigged Empire, it was all with the single departing from the top of the palace. No-one saw it, but me. No-one saw it, but me. No-one saw it, but me." His own ramblings follow as he flips the notice on its back, drawing and scribbling a few phrases upon the back. "Was this Harren's Reincarnation. The Downfall of Humanity." "Lorina Carrion's Burial Sparked the Wig Courte." The man continues to pin and move various pages across his cabin. An occasional raving elf is heard as the sparking of gravel is heard from outside his hut. The strange puppets that were salvaged from the dangers of the Brae-Bellion. There are too many stars in the skies, are they eyes?

There was no evidence, this was me making a remark on saying the same "three" screenshots that have been evaluated by the administration on multiple fronts. More evidence has come forth since all these posts, which allow for us to follow through and deal with it. I've detailed my whole philosophy on banning, and now that more evidence has came to light that was not shown on the forums, we were able to follow through.