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A Grandaxe’s Speech for Kingship Agnar Grandaxe giving a speech to the people of Urguan A dwarf once said ‘We as Dwarves, do not always get along. There has always been strife and tension within our ranks, as headstrong and charismatic personalities clashed like rivalrous siblings, but in the old days, we never questioned where our loyalties belonged’. These words mean despite our quarrels, during times of great strife, we settled aside our differences and kept unity. We are divided because we gave in to our primal urges, we ignored each other's council and aimed for what we thought was best at the time. We put our own families first and disregarded our kinship as one race. Now we are divided. Kin of Urguan, the future of our race is at its darkest hours, making a promise that being your king will mean peace, will only be an open lie. I once talked about being transparent to you all. I tend to keep it that way by addressing the changes that I will see done under my rule. We are at war, at war with the system our ancestors wrote down on paper and made the law we know today. But times progress and so must we. The first issue regarding our kingdom will be one that has been a problem since the founding of Hefrumm. They fought and bled for Urguan, and never received recognition within Urguan, instead, their recognition was lost within the administration of the past. Past kings made false promises, which created debt, a debt that stacked each lie with the false promise of changing it. As King, it will be my duty to pay this debt to the Heffrum community and give the recognition they’ve always deserved, to allow them to establish their own economy in their community along with its constitution. Alongside the freedom of faith, For since the founding of Clan Treebeard, they were always closer to nature than the mountain. We must honor this. The second issue is the dissolving of the senate. It showed more flaws than benefits, it took away the voting rights of most clans, that resulted in them fading from the city. Losing the long reputation their ancestor have built up. We must reinstate the traditional Clan council where each clan can represent themselves once again, so that their voices can be heard again. The third issue goes hand in hand with the first 2 issues I have addressed. Our constitution itself was written in a time that no longer is now. We must review and change the constitution with reasonable arguments, so that it is rewritten to a more acceptable standard of our current Kingdom. The last issue is our small market policy. Something that happened recently. For Urguan used to rule the global market for centuries, only to be forgotten and replaced by outside competitors. If elected as your king, my aim will be to expand our market to that of our allies and even neutral nations. To re-establish a dwarven market imperium that stretches over the whole realm. With that being said, we do not need a King that is a past commander, a warrior, or a military genius. That will bring glory to our nation, glory does not solve economic problems, and glory does not solve our current state where we are divided. What our nation needs is a strategic mind in diplomacy, who also is a reformist that too moves forward so that the nation can progress on political, economical, and social matters. So I ask those that haven’t voted to cast a vote. Remaining idle, by not voting, is no service to yourself or the kingdom. For every vote is crucial, our nation and our kin are at stake here! As a candidate, I ask you to VOTE! Questions from the crowd: Garedyn: I am unfamiliar with the clan council system. I have only experienced the Senate in my time here. There are things that are a bit inefficient, but it has also led to some success. Can you tell me what will be different with this clan council? Response: As explained in my platform, the clan council brings forth all the clans its representation. This will allow full transparency on clan ideology in legislative matters. Though despite taking down the Senate, we will bring in the good that Bakir Ireheart has created to it. Meaning, we will continue to do checks upon all clans and Hefrumm. This method of who will vote in emergency matters to the majority with the most active clans. Emergency matters, meaning war, tied elections, and so on. Garedyn: And I was going to ask what about clans like Hammerforge, Irongrinders, and Metalfists in this council? Response: If they are not present and living in Urguan, then there is no representation needed for those clans. ___ Hekkaes Goldhand: Aye, I would like to ask you upon your views on drug usage. For generations we have used different kinds of substances to try and get a better understanding of the Brathmordakin and also for personal use. I am curious if you are interested in promoting this old tradition of ours, by maybe establishing an actual lounge for dwedmar to have these kinds of activities in a nice environment. Response: If it brings forth a better understanding for the Brathmordakin, then I will allow the High Prophet to decide. If they see it as useful, then I will support it. OOC & How To Vote: DM shaq#2152 on discord Inform him your dwarf/character name with the one you intend to vote #Agnar4GrandKing

Agnar Grandaxe lowers his head in respect upon hearing of the news. "On behalf o' d'e Grand Kingdom, we d'ank ye' for ye' serive to d'e realm. Long may ye' rest"

Agnar Grandaxe casts his vote for himself, cause he can.

ᚨᚷᚾᚨᚱ'ᛋ ᛈᛚᚨᛏᚠᛟᚱᛗ ᚠᛟᚱ ᚷᚱᚨᚾᛞ ᚴᛁᚾᚷ ᚨᚷᚾᚨᚱ ᚷᚱᚨᚾᛞᚨᛪᛖ ᚠᛟᚱ ᚷᚱᚨᚾᛞ ᚴᛁᚾᚷ To my fellow dwedmar, I write to you to properly announce myself as a nominee to be the next Grand King of Urguan. Whilst looking back at these past stone months, we have foreseen some great feats within the last administration where Bakir led us through two wars and won them both. He shall forever be remembered as such and his ability in leading us through our darkest moments as a Kingdom. But now comes a time when one era ends and another is born. And it is time for a new Grand King to arise from beneath the mountains and forge this new era. And if elected, I shall ensure that we, as dwedmar of Urguan, fight for this new era - a decent era that will further our prosperity and great prestige. And we shall ensure that ALL dwedmar are protected regardless of living areas. Platform Guilds: ____ Expand Guild Influence & Trade: The dwarves are known for their craft and know how much some items can be worth. And with these past few years, we have seen great expansions within our guilds. Now I believe it is time for us to expand upon our dwarven economic influence with better trade with our allies. And with this method, we will seek to use our workforce to gain these trade deals with other nations or settlements. Not only will items be sold but the mina will be distributed towards the Yemekar’s Workforce with the Grand Kingdom getting a percentage from it. That way it brings forth money into our guilds to continue to gain material for things needed to make even better trade deals. And more mina in our nation's treasury. These efforts will, of course, be overseen by the Grand King/Queen and Yemekar’s Pick. Council of Guilds: Despite the exodus, we have foreseen great progress within the reformed Yemekar’s Workforce to which has created and expanded its guilds within. Each guild is led by an overseer of each section like masonry, magic, jewelry, and so forth. If elected, I will work closely with the Yemekar’s Pick and its Council so that we will gather plans to continue guild dominance within Urguan. This method will also gain more transparency between the leadership of Urguan and its workforce. Foreign Policy: ____ Allies: As Grand Chancellor, it has become quite apparent to me that we have lost some of our former allies with time and have become quite disconnected from even current ones. That being said, we will seek out these former allies so that we may rekindle what once was a strong friendship. We also look to strengthen our relations with current allies, as well as, ensure that the E.A.T alliance is fully reestablished and becomes an everlasting united force, unlike the Iron Accord. Urguan Embassy: Believe it is time for us to form the Urguan Embassy and become Urguan’s intelligence committee when it comes to other nations. This station will be led by the newly formed role called, Grand Ambassador of Urguan. They will be in charge of gathering ambassadors for each nation and ensuring Urguan’s diplomatic relations are intact along with gaining further information on any major/minor events within them. Reforms: ____ King’s Council Reformation: Due to some changes, there will be a need for a fix and change within the King’s Council. To which the King’s Council will contain: Grand Chancellor - Head of Council and its representative in Diplomatic Affairs. The Grand King’s Chief Minister. Grand Commander - Head of the Obsidian Guard Grand Steward - Head of Stewardry & Internal Affairs Grand Ambassador - Head of Embassy Lord Justicar - Head of Judicial Affairs High Prophet - Head of da Kirkja Dverga, the Dwarven Clergy, and all religious affairs { The role of King’s Hand will be dissolved and replaced with the role of Grand Ambassador. } Military: Due to the years of inactivity of the Legion, the previous Grand King had sought out for a better fit for Urguan’s safety. Sadly, he was unable to fulfill this notion to which if elected I shall ensure that the concept of the Obsidian Guard is henceforth reformed. The Guard shall be in charge of the protection of the Grand King/Queen and all of Urguan. Though in times of war, the Legion will be reformed with the Obsidian Guard filling its leadership roles while a call for conscription will be made towards citizens of Urguan. The Clan Council: After many stone months of seeing the Senate, it has become apparent that this process has fallen below short of its original expectations. To this I shall seek to reinstate the Clan Council, a system that worked better than the Senate. Within this council each greater and common clan recognized by the Grand Kingdom will be guaranteed a seat and vote. Though each clan will still be inspected by the Grand Chancellor on their activity. And within these inspections they will determine whether the clan is eligible to vote in important matters like; wars, tied elections, and the removal of anybody within the ranking government. That way it ensures clans that the majority of Urguan will be better represented and given a louder voice to determine important matters for the Kingdom. (( Clarification: If war, tied elections, or removal is brought forth. Only those eligible via activity checks will be able to vote )) ____ Urguan Mission Board: The Mission Board of Urguan will contain many missions that our citizens and military can acquire to do. These quests will be given and listed by any vassals, guild, or any citizen within Urguan. Each quest listed will guarantee some sort of award to whoever completes it. ____ Transparency with Leadership As stated before, Bakir was a good King but I feel the lack of full transparency towards the Kingdom has been lost. As I believe faith in our leadership cannot happen if they’re being constantly excused from criticism. That is why I seek to bring back the King’s Court to further the transparency between the Grand King/Queen and the King’s Council toward its people. Now I know that the Senate tends to showcase it to a certain extent, but with its history it has proved otherwise. ____ Hefrumm ____ Establishment of a Hefrumm bank & economy After so many stone years, and Bakir’s ability to rebuild our economy I think it is time to give Hefrumm the ability to have its own. That being said, if elected I shall look to establish a bank in Hefrumm. Not only this, the people of Hefrumm will pay taxes as usual but in a Hefrumm tax office. After gathering mina, the Grand Kingdom will be required to take a percentage out of it. The Renewal of the Constitution of Hefrumm Despite its expectations for Hefrumm, the external demands formed by the grand king at the time, Jorvin Starbreaker, were inconsiderate of Hefrumm’s needs and history. This being said, I will seek to reinstate the constitution, should proper changes be made to it. These alterations would fit to the modern values of Urguan and Hefrumm. ____ Amendments in the Articles of Urguan ____ Due to many changes that will happen, it is clear and obvious that amendments shall be had within the articles. Amendments will be done regarding the renewal of the constitution of Hefrumm, King’s Council reformations, and so forth. Not only will amendments be done to match with my plan, some within the articles that may be quite outdated will also be looked into being amended with the input of the Lord Justicar. For those who are wondering why I want to run, the answer is simple. I have spent my entire life serving this Kingdom to the best of my ability, and now I wish to serve even more as your Grand King. Despite many bumps in the road, I seek only to serve and improve this Kingdom to its fullest potential. So, with that said, I wish my opponent in this race the best of luck, and whoever wins, I hope we all remain as one united Kingdom. Narvok oz Urguan __ Vote Agnar Grandaxe for Grand King! Signed, Agnar Grandaxe, Grand Chancellor of Urguan, Commander of the Urgauni Legion, Clan Father of Grandaxe, Defender of Kal’Ordholm

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After painting the map, they have to build up the CT probably. After that, they have to discuss with nation leaders about the new map and locations. They have to set things up and give them 2 months or so to build up capitals. Think it's more on when they started to do the map may be the issue that you're having. My prediction is we'll have the new map, probably in Feburary to as you said sometime in May. Which realistically seems far away but it also isn't at the same time.

The Alliance of Red and Green Since the times of Atlas when Hefrumm was part of the larger Confederation of Hammers, the Grandaxes and the forest dwarf clans and tribes of Hefrumm have enjoyed a close friendship. The power of this friendship gave birth to our current kingdom through the combined effort of the Confederation of Hammers, Kal’Bogrin, and Hefrumm. Together we protected the legacy of our Grandsire Urguan Silverbeard, and made the Brathmordakin proud, showing that the dwarven race was once more able to shoulder the mantle of responsibility, of protecting Yemmekar’s balance. To honor this historic friendship, on the day of 11th of Amber Cold in year 100 S.A, the descendants of Bogrin Grandaxe and of Gloin Treebeard have chosen to seal their bond in blood and oath, under the eyes of Anbella, so she can oversee and keep record of it for centuries to come. ______ I - Alliance The Signatories agree to a pact of non-aggression The Signatories agree to defend one another should a threat present itself towards both Hefrumm and Grandaxe The Signatories agree to support one another politically The Signatories agree in time for elections for Grand King, they will meet to discuss who they wish to endorse. Signed, Agnar Grandaxe, Clan Father of the Grandaxes, Grand Chancellor of Urguan, Commander of the Urguani Legion & Defender of Kal’Ordholm Chiefs’ Council of Hefrumm Garedyn The Green, High Chief of Hefrumm, Chief of the Mossborn, Prophet of Yemekar, Seer of Hefrumm, Yemekar’s Pick, Grand Steward of Urguan, Grand Admiral of Belka’s Fleet, Lieutenant of Dungrimm’s Legion Asketil Blackroot, Chief of the Blackroots, representant and protector of the Cottonwoods, Seer of Hefrumm

Muted, do you like fried chicken?

Agnar Grandaxe tilts his head upon hearing of the news. A dwarven wedding?... this is near impossible to imagine. I'll be sure to be there.

Clan Father Agnar Grandaxe, hears of the news about his old friend. Didn't expect this day would come old friend. We've fought blood, sweat, and tears for many centuries. To hear you are no longer with us brings sadness not just to me or our clan but the whole dwarven race. You may not have achieved your past goals of being a Grand King or Marshal but that doesn't disclude your impact on our people. This will not be a goodbye but a see you soon, old friend, may our paths cross each other again.

No... guns

The Grand Chancellor, Agnar Grandaxe, sits within his home in Urguan letting out a soft sigh. Knew this day would come in recent stone weeks. Though I shall remain in Urguan and hope for the day we can all unite as one again.

Agnar looks towards Thorsten Grandaxe and his other Grandaxes who assisted in the conflict, giving them a simple nod

The Grand Chancellor, Agnar Grandaxe, sighs upon reading the missive. This upcoming Senate meeting shall be.... interesting

The Commander of the Legion, Agnar Grandaxe, sighs before reading an arrest towards Stumpy after the dwed had publicaly admitted to bulgary. Know you mean well, but you just admitted to comitting a crime. Turn yourself in or we will find you ourselves.

The Grand Chancellor, Agnar Grandaxe, rubs his beard upon reading the missive. "Well.. this should be interesting and I wonder what sort of response the Grand King will make."

-=- THE ARTICLES OF URGUAN -=- Under oaths to Khaz’A’Dentrumm, the Clan Lords and Guild Masters of the GRAND KINGDOM OF URGUAN met to frame and approve an honorable system of law and governance so that the honored Sons and Daughters of Urguan shall prosper better so. Comprising several articles addressing each facet of law and governance and based on the traditions and faith of the khazadmar, the Articles of Urguan are the ultimate law of the land and all dwarfdom. Article I: The Grand Council Article II: The Grand King Article III: The High Courts Article IV: The Citizenry of Urguan Article V: The Clans of Urguan Article VI: The Clergy of Urguan Article VII: The Codex of Civil Law Article VIII: The Codex of Regulatory Law ARTICLE I: THE GRAND COUNCIL ARTICLE II: THE GRAND KING ARTICLE III: THE HIGH COURTS ARTICLE IV: THE CITIZENRY OF URGUAN ARTICLE V: THE CLANS OF URGUAN ARTICLE VI: THE CLERGY OF URGUAN ARTICLE VII: THE CODEX OF CIVIL LAW ARTICLE VIII: THE CODEX OF REGULATORY LAW NARVOK OZ URGUAN NARVOK OZ BRATHMORDAKIN Authored by Norli Starbreaker

Played D&D very, very little and REALLY wanna get into it just don't have anyone to do it with. Never hurts to try it out!

Agnar Grandaxe narrows his eyes. Odd...but interestin'

Me, dwarf irp love mountain. Me want large mountains for dwarves! All honesty, these images look amazing! For the map size, I feel like having a map size that is sort of like Anthos with a tad bit larger just by very little would be good. http://i.imgur.com/Bi9rMLD.jpg The Map of Anthos the size of it was very good. The roads to getting to nations was very easy and having nations not super close but nearby at least I think is a good shout.

Agnar Grandaxe lofts a brow. "Didn't d'e Senate deny d'is treaty? Eit'er or, not protectin' a traitor like Torsun."

Agnar Grandaxe smiles upon hearing of the news "D'at's my boy... d'is is really good news"

How else am I supposed to randomly find wool in the auction house D:

Agnar Grandaxe lofts a brow as he heard of the news. So... d'is is to stop Canonists from kililng Canonists, yet also allows Canonists to kill Canonists just dependin' on w'ere it is. D'is make no sense to me.

Agnar Grandaxe cheers in victory with his fellow clansmen and Legionnaires, as he smiles the sun's smile