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“Feel the embrace of fire and rejoice. You are free at last prisoner of flesh. Let his purifying embrace take you in whole. Bring to this one your pure kiss. Free the sinners from their torment. Hail Azdromoth, Lord of Dragons and bringer of flame.”
Azdrazi - Covenant of the Molten LordPrimer on the Azdrazi
The Azdrazi are the ancient scions of the Aegisian Knights who pledged themselves to the chieftain of dragons. Theirs is a path of sworn devotion, both in spirit and body. Enamored with the grandeur of Dragur’s children, the progenitors of the order strove to be like their idols in every way. Donning scaled armor, they dressed like their gods. Ascending the highest mountains, they took to the skies like their gods. Wielding fire, they fought like their gods. The greatest of the dragons, Azdromoth - who so honored the covenant between Horen and Dragur - bestowed the gift of dragonflame unto the souls of the aspirants in return for eternal, leal service. Beneath the wings of their lord, the ancient Azdrazi - as named for their master - erected great bastions of dragon worship. Their feats were without rival.
The Azdrazi, in all their might, were without means to reproduce. Their seed sowed life as it was before their transformation. Their scions were without the dragonflame they so cherished. Dragon worship yet persisted for aeons, passed down by hopeful, but fruitless, aspirants. Their worship yielded naught. Azdromoth’s defeat at the hands of Eshtael damned them to a slow demise. The greatest were petrified, buried with their master. The weakest died alone, crumbling into ash. The Azdrazi of old were requited naught by the years. They were never again to feel the warmth of fire without the presence of their ancient, imprisoned master.However, the Firstborn’s imprisonment was not fated in permanence. Freed of the bonds placed upon him by Eshtael, he took to the skies once more and bequeathed the fire of life unto those few trusted scions that remained, liberating them from their prisons of ash and stone. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, the Azdrazi were without a guiding hand for their lord had succumb to the corrupting madness of the Archdaemon. Thus, they did convene and emboldened their ranks with a new following. From this generation was born the Molten Lord, Suldaeroth. Seizing the reigns of power, he now rules over a covenant of his own making, and so do Azdromoth’s children gather their strength, awaiting the day that their lord and master returns to deliver them from their hardships.
Hierarchy
The Molten Lord
While the Azdrazi have traditionally been guided by the Immaculate Blade, the blessed champion of Azdromoth, recent times have called for a sterner hand in leadership, and it was Suldaeroth who gladly donned the mantle of rule. The Molten Lord dominates the Azdrazi with an iron fist, his will unquestioned. His word is final, and whilst he offers a keen ear to the Flamewalkers - chief amongst the Azdrazi - it is his choices that shape the fate of their order.Flamewalkers
The Flamewalkers are senior Azdrazi who have proven their merit tenfold in service to the Firstborn and have thus been selected to preside over their brethren. These learned elders plot the future of their kind and ensure that none stray from the path, enforcing the whims of their leader diligently. Delegated to each are specialized roles, and among them sits the Immaculate Blade, who serves in the stead of their departed father.Azdrazi
Those who persevere and complete the tribulations of ascendance are welcomed wholly into the flock of Azdromoth, blooded in his name and remade in his form. Azdrazi stand as champions of the First-born, dauntless in the face of adversity, they carry out the will of Azdromoth with bestial ferocity and stand at the forefront of dragonkin, ready to lay down their lives in order to once more seize their place in the sun.Seekers
Seekers are mortal aspirants who endeavor to ascend and take the boon of Azdromoth for themselves. Brought into the fold to live among the Azdrazi and learn their ways, they undergo a series of grueling trials known as the Tribulations of Ascendance which test their mettle, both mentally and physically. Most who dare do not survive; those who do, however, are deemed worthy of Azdromoth’s blessings and ascend to take their place among the Azdrazi.
The Principles
The Principles were set forth in ages past by the first to bear the honor of Immaculate Blade. A set of archaic guidelines, their purpose is to ensure Azdrazi stray not from the protocols put in place by Azdromoth during the founding of his brood.All chosen must follow the predestined code and tenets of Azdromoth, regardless of belief; His followers must work to educate the Gomu upon his glorious nature.
No man shall break an Oath sworn in the Name of the Titan; to do so is to blaspheme against him and defile the Covenant.
When serving His Holy Protocols, a man might both lie, steal, and claim innocence of His worship. The Titan is a wise lord, aware of the requirements of the Gomu’s mortal societies.
The Welo Shishin are unenlightened, and must be kept from the universal truths. Knowledge is to be protected and safeguarded at all costs.
Violence among His chosen people, if they are devoted, is a crime to the highest degree. Only the Immaculate Blade and his chosen adjutants may bring justice to the misbegotten, or those who have violated the principles.
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Aspirants seeking to undergo the Tribulations of Ascendance must bring themselves before a council of Azdrazi - a public gathering which convenes irregularly at their dwelling places. Announced in the months prior, these meetings serve the purpose of recruitment at which the Flamewalkers select promising mortals from among those who have expressed their interest.
The Tribulations of Ascendance are hallowed tradition of the Azdrazi that separate the wheat from the chaff, ensuring that those who ascend into the state of draconic being are only the finest souls, worthy of the blessings they are bestowed. Lasting anywhere from severals months to any number of decades, the vast majority of those who undertake these grueling trials do not live to see them through.
OOC footnotes -
If you are interested in getting involved with the Azdrazi, it is recommended that you attempt to seek out the group in-character (this does not mean birds, please approach us instead for roleplay). However, if you’re finding trouble in doing so, feel free to contact one of the following for more information or to arrange a suitable time for roleplay. @Freema @Manduin @Harrison @Avacyn @SpiffyTaylor
https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/160665-the-azdrazi
https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/150786-nephilim-lesser-dragonkin
https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/150782-an-excerpt-on-the-archdrakaar-azdromoth/
https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/168487-from-the-mouth-of-the-dragon/
Credits to ManduinWrynn, contributor of this piece.
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Something new to look forward to and break the mold, thank you.
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A scaled figure emanating molten slag sweltered from deep underground, his talons tapping the edge of a stone armrest composing light repercussions to echo out. "They will be safer knowing the truth. Enlightened." it would continue to muse on, perpetually, if not ravingly to itself or towards any of its kin about.
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Aspirants sworn to the Nameless Lord sweep across the land, emerging from the ruin of Tor Azdraeth en masse.
Seeking out each and every waking Azdrazi that they can find, they deliver an urgent missive into the hands of what remained of Azdromoth’s brood.
Harken, Sons and Daughters of the Giver of Flame
A clarion call is issued to all those born of the covenant of Azdromoth.
All Azdrazi are summoned immediately to the ruins of Tor Azdraeth to convene by the will of the Molten Lord Suldaeroth.
Let it be known that those who fail to appear, be it through negligence or otherwise,
shall be deemed unworthy of their place among our brood else redemption might be proven through the merit of their actions.
May the First Born deliver us all.
(( Meeting will take place on thursday the 7th, 17:00 EST. Liable to change. ))
Time to rock the boat.
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the world of map
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All jokes aside, I'm a fan of this lore piece. Anything to break the mold of traditional magic lore + DRAGONS? Mmm.. mmm. Good stuff.
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When creating world events you need to take in the bigger picture. Horse-blinders are fine and all for progression but then you neglect other aspects of the server. This event line was flawed because it excluded every aspect of life beyond the gods. You have to have a clear influential director of the project and not swap hands daily.
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I know it’s a popular time for these sort of “I’m leaving lotc posts” but I don’t want this to be an “I’m leaving lotc post” I just want to speak my mind. I’ve been very quiet throughout my years here, I have made an active effort to avoid the forums in my time here. I don’t like saying shitty things, I don’t like the kind of drama that goes on, but as much as it hurts me to say this, it needs to be said.
The server has become a zombie, essentially. It runs itself in the worst possible way, shambling on its legs and groaning for your money.
I want you think about this, look around. How many new consistent players have you seen? Players that you didn’t know personally, that weren’t invited here by other people. I haven’t seen a new player that’s stuck around for a month. Maybe one or two people that get sucked up into a clique or faction, but beyond that, have you seen a person succeed on lotc that hasn’t gotten sucked up into this? I haven’t seen a player establish themselves on this server without getting sucked up into a group or disappearing into the vast numbers we claim to have, propping us up as an “active” server. Monthly, our rate of active players online has dropped significantly. To a point where I’m surprised our server costs so much money to run. Where is this money going? Where does it sink? Did you know that around june of last year we almost ran out of money? There was an emergency administration meeting, kept from the GM team, whether or not they were going to shut the server down or find a way to make money. And here we are, with the crowns system, a band-aid fix for a server that is still hemorrhaging money and players.
There are plenty of good people on the staff doing work on this server, but there are also plenty of people who just do nothing and hang around. The majority of the core active playerbase is staff. You stay here because you like your position, because you feel like you can change things, you can fix things. And it’s so great, you, the person who tries so hard for something that isn’t worth your time. You’re wasting your time on a failed experiment. Avalier started this to make money, and it spiraled out of control and out of his hands. I don’t even know who runs this server at this point.
Tythus certainly doesn’t run it. He is not here, he can act like he’s the acting owner, give himself a fancy title on the forums and pop in now and then, but he’s just not. He’s the owner on top of the moon, and does this server no favors by being completely absent. He is the absent acting god of this server. “Jupiter in his palace at the top of the heavens” is the way Tythus acts. He is not a player, and he is not a part of this server. He has no idea what this server needs, and he hasn’t known for years.
Tythus, I know you, and you’re not a horrible person. You’ve done a lot of good for this server, and a lot of work for this server. But it’s about time you got out of here. Find someone to give the server to, to sell the server to, you need to let go. Because you are strangling it. This server will never change or succeed if we continue like this. It will be the mindless zombie forever, and it disgusts me. It’s terrible to see this server stagnate to this point, and really, in the end, it’s nobody’s fault but your own. When people got close, and tried to take the mantle or at least help you run things, you shut them down. I don’t know what was said in private conversations, but I know plenty of people have contacted you to try and be owner, and nothing ever happened with it or the server. But honestly, seriously, think of a successor. You holding onto it like this is going to kill it. News flash, the world still runs. Minecraft won’t exist forever. You should sell the server, at this point. We’ve talked about this, the amount of money you’ve been offered. What do you get out of this? If you say you’re doing this for the players, why you won’t sell it or change things, are you serious? Do you even know what people want? What the playerbase wants? Or just what your friends in staff want? Do you actually know what the playerbase wants or needs? Because right now, it needs a solid pillar or things are just going to keep burning until there’s nothing left. Outside of the insanity of LOTC, you’re a really cool guy. You’re intelligent enough to know that this isn’t going to last, and what you’re doing is wrong, and it’s only going to get worse.
The foundation of the server has been crumbling for years, like an old beam in a log house it needs to be replaced, rotten to its core. The functionality of our staff is atrocious. It’s a terrible system that encourages selfishness and work for personal gain of the few over the gain of the many. The staff have become elitists, and I can say that, because I felt that way too. I felt like I was on top of the world, when in reality it was a pathetic thought in the grand scheme of things on this server. Too many of you have been a part of the machine, and it’s corrupted you. You’ll read this and you’ll think it’s an attack on Tythus or the server. Whether this post is deleted or hidden, I don’t care. I’m going to make sure this gets to the playerbase, because this shouldn't be hidden. This shouldn’t be swept under the rug. It’s my personal opinion, this is how I’ve felt for months, maybe even years, and I never wanted to admit it. I’ve been through a lot these past few weeks, and it’s really opened my eyes to how temporary this server might end up being, and there’s nobody to blame but ourselves.Honestly, it might be too late already, and I’m just wasting my breath. Because I know, I’m going to be met with controversy, for even conceiving a post such as this. I’ll be quoted and linked in chats, my every word picked apart in comments, I will most likely be called a liar or just fade away as a joke or meme. But in the end, it doesn’t change the way I feel, or the way things are. Time wears things out, and just like that, I am worn out.
The path we are going down now is the path of destruction, Tythus. One of ruin for the server and for you, but if you consider giving it up, there’s a chance we may be better off, and you’d end up better off for it too. Consider every single event that the server has been through, all the phases throughout these past few years. Think of what would happen if something similar happened to the EULA disaster. We’d barely get out alive, if not at all.
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LotC lore facelift, whats not to like!
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Hello! Ongo Gablogian, the lore collector. Charmed I'm sure! I'm going to invite you to the lore mag but first let me destroy your lore.
What if you're blind? Include an explanation for the blind and or handicapped individual. Bullshit!
You forget other means of sight providing utensils such as magical and or constructions, mind links even. Derivative!
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Why are you a Yasuo main?
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MC Name: SinDorei
Character's Name: Albrecht var Esterhad
Character's Age: 27
Character's Original Race (N/A if not applicable): Human
Transformed form: Striga
Creator's MC Name: PoorYeb
Creator's RP Name: Emrick aep Anerhyd
Briefly explain the lore behind this construct or creature: If so, link it: Strigae are creatures made by means of an ancient curse which first came to be when the sorcerer Helgraen summoned forth malicious beings known as the Unseen into the world. Being stripped of their ability to naturally produce lifeforce, genus, etcetera, at the same rate as at the same rate as mortal man and thus are driven to consume the blood of the living in order to satiate their need. Being immortal, they possess extreme regenerative capabilities but are vulnerable to aurum, silver and also holy magics.
Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? N/A
Do you agree to keep the MT updated on the status of your magic app by using the Magic List Errors topic?: Yes.
Do you consent to accepting what may happen to this character?: Yes.
Have you applied for this creature on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app: N/A.
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I believe your idea is a good start but you should definitely plan the creature around an event race, a guild locked creature race is pushing it a tad bit. Either way, I wish you luck. The origins of your lore conflict with the Druidic Shapeshifting magic, I'll link you it here so you may see what I might be getting at.
https://wikia.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Shapeshifting_Magic
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RAAAGHA FRAGE' LAGHEN! HAW HAW HAW! -Yimron signs the charter-
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Maggie!
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He always meant well, his attitude and behavior in conducting himself since prior has changed exponentially. He's really come a ways and I think he could be an asset to your team once more.
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Ex-GM Team Annual Newsletter ~ 2020
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I really like this thread