Cjmate

A simple letter is sent to the Church, bearing no particular recipient but containing information on a return address. It reads as follows: To the Church, whomever may give cultural guidance, I am writing to obtain cultural information on the current people of Aesterwald, particularly their origins. In my private readings, I have heard mention of a group of people in the previous Oren Empire, a noble family by the name of Sarkozy which I believe managed the duchy of Savoie, a land between the barony of Kralta and the Crownlands. I believe one of the Lords, Hadrien Sarkozy, engaged a daughter of his to marry Siegmund Carrion. I assume the Church has records of this. These people, I believe, spoke with a similar dialect as those of the Sarkozic dynasty. Are the present people of Aesterwald.descendants of Savoie from Anthos? I ask this because the cultures appear to be similar, and I am still unsure of their origins. Also, after the formation of the Kingdom of Ruska, which I believe contained the duchy of Savoie, would this not make the present people of Aesterwald cousins of the Raevir, in a sense? I ask because I hope to remedy my ignorance. Sincerely, Jean

A letter is sent to the throne of Akovia, sealed with a red, rubber stamp and sent to the King.

Poor, meager peasant Jean intercepts Lorina on his way to trade in Petrus. He escorts her to Karovia to find lodging in these troubled times.

Jean quickly scowls toward the man, "Filzy Adunian. You tainted ze land of ze Kaedrin by brokering deals vith Dwarves. Do not speak of honor. You vould breed vith Elves if zey gave you an ounce of pseuo-power. You were never human. Humanity is somezing more. You are some Elf-Dwarf halfbreed zat looks like man. An abomimation zat is a rock in ze progression of Man's progression."

Just a reminder, this event is still going on. It will be in approximately 7 hours at 3pm eastern.)) The following is the randomized bracket. If anyone does not show up in the first round, Rykov and Roderick will be moved up. Otherwise, they automatically advance because the number of participants is uneven. If more people enter before the tournament, this will change.))

I don't get it. Why is server messed up? Seems fine to me.

People don't roleplay professions because it is difficult. It is far easier to just put it in a machine and pump out stuff. It isn't about enjoyment, it's about not understanding. If you understand something, you will enjoy it.

Guide on Blacksmithing Forward It’s rare to see blacksmithing roleplayed with any real sense of process. Most jump straight from “heated metal” to “finished weapon.” This guide aims to bring back a grounded, believable approach. This is not the only way to roleplay blacksmithing, but it reflects how the craft actually works while staying flexible for storytelling. Necessary Tools At minimum: Forge (coal, charcoal, or gas) Anvil Hammer (different weights for different work) Tongs (various sizes/shapes) Quench tank (water, oil, or brine) Bellows or blower Wire brush Grindstone or file Optional but immersive: Vice or clamps Chisels and punches Fullers (for grooves) Hardy tools (cutters, bending forks) Flux (for welding) Molds (mainly for casting, not forging) Step One: Forging Start by heating your steel in the forge until it reaches a workable heat (typically a bright orange/yellow glow). Grip the metal with tongs Heat evenly in the forge Use the bellows/blower to control temperature Once hot, bring it to the anvil and begin shaping. Work in sections, not all at once: Draw out (lengthen) the blade Flatten and define edges Establish the tang (the part that goes into the handle) You will repeat this cycle constantly: heat → hammer → reheat Important corrections from older methods: Letting metal “cool naturally” during forging does NOT strengthen it in a meaningful way Overheating (bright white/yellow) can damage the steel At the end of this step, you have the rough shape of your object. Step Two: Normalizing Before fine work, the steel should be normalized: Heat the piece to critical temperature (non-magnetic, dull red/orange) Let it air cool naturally Repeat 1–3 times This relieves internal stress and evens out the grain structure. Roleplay tip: This is a quiet, patient step—good moment for character reflection or conversation. Step Three: Annealing (Optional, for detailed work) If you need to carve, engrave, or heavily refine: Heat the metal Let it cool VERY slowly (buried in ash, sand, or insulating material) This softens the steel, making it easier to grind or engrave. Note: This is not always required for blades, but useful for detailed pieces. Step Four: Grinding and Refinement Now refine the shape: Use a grindstone, files, or sanding tools Define the edge geometry Clean up hammer marks Add engravings or decorative elements This is where the piece begins to look “finished,” but it is still not hardened. Step Five: Hardening (Quenching) This is the critical step. Heat the steel to critical temperature Quench quickly in water, oil, or brine Different materials use different quenching methods: Water: fast, but risky (can crack) Oil: slower, safer (common for blades) After this step: The steel is very hard But also very brittle Step Six: Tempering (Making It Usable) Hardening alone makes a weapon unusable. Tempering fixes this. Reheat the blade to a lower temperature (300–600°F depending on desired hardness) Let it cool (usually air cool) Repeat 1–2 times This reduces brittleness while keeping strength. This is the real “make or break” step, not repeated quenching. Step Seven: Finalization Now complete the piece: For weapons: Attach guard, grip, and pommel Wrap handle (leather, cord, etc.) Sharpen and polish For tools/jewelry: Set stones (if applicable) Polish and finish surfaces Roleplay Tips Blacksmithing is repetitive and physical. Show fatigue, heat, and noise. Sparks, scale (flaking metal), and smoke add realism. Mistakes happen: cracks, warping, bad heat control. Time matters: a good blade takes hours or days, not minutes. A skilled smith doesn’t guess—they recognize color, sound, and feel. Quick Guide (for RP use) Heat Hammer (shape) Reheat Normalize Grind/refine Harden (quench) Temper Finish

Jean makes his way to join the levy.

OOC Edit:)) Event is 3pm to about 4pm eastern. There will be extra events after 4pm. The following flyer may be found at any bulletin board in friendly human cities and townships. Below the flyer is an application for signing up. It details that the tournament will be round robin if there are few participants and bracket if there are many participants. There is no fee to sign up. Those who fail to show will forfeit and lose prestige. Mc name: Ic name:

Jean Valois sits back and has someone read the paper for him. He sighs, thinking on it, "Carrion cultivated ze strongest economy. Zey made peace. Zey achieved order vhen ze useless sons of Horen bent knee to Dwarves. Zey made a strong hierarchy by getting rid of ze craven and inactive nobility. Nobles like Taurus. Maybe not all actions were good, not justifiable, but ze Carrion were necessary to prevent stagnation. Zey did good."

Zero is a great person to roleplay with, and a good friend out of character. That aside, the stuff I know he has built is below average and he is not very diligent. He would make a better actor.

Leithlan prepares to head that way now.

A poster is pinned to a bulletin board at the Cloud Temple. It reads: Purchasing oak in bulk Buyer: Leithlan Item: Oak Logs Quantity: 100-500 units Location: Can be delivered at the Cloud Temple or the inn along the road toward Petrus. If you have any other questions, please make contact at this board. Sorry if it isn't pretty. It won't let me change the font, size or color.))

I used my soulstone, and it sent me to the new Elf capital. It spawned me in the dirt, and it is killing me. I logged, but I was wondering if I could get saved.

Mc name- Cjmate8 Character name- Leithlan Present- Topaz Earrings (Pink Dye)

A simple flier is pinned on a bulletin board in the Elven capital. It reads as follows: Buying Goods Yuln'okar is currently buying house supplies. The product and quantity is below. The products should be dropped off at the auction house at the Temple with the understanding that the auctioneer will collect and deliver payment. The products may also be delivered to the Elven square if it is easier to meet in person. Six leather item frames Two small beds A bundle of wool (20) A winter's supply of wheat for one person (64)

Name: Leithlan Age: 13 as of 10/31/2014 Race: Wood/Dark Elf Leithlan is an Elven boy born of a Dark Elf mother, Dhaun'che Oussana, and a Wood Elf father, Caedwen Camoryn. After the early death of his mother, he was transferred between homes frequently by his depressed father. He eventually came to live with a foster family near the Elven capital. For most of his life, he has had poor guidance and instruction on what to do. While living in a foster home, he frequently visited the river to fish and play. He was carefree and happy during this time, and he often left home to find adventure. As such, he did not learn to read at an early age, and he still has poor computation skills. At eleven, he began to read and write under the tutelage of his father's sister. He continues to study independent of her teachings. At thirteen, his sister went missing for a month, and his foster mother, who had left to campaign in the east, left him in care of Zack, his guardian. He became depressed, and he frequently wandered away from home to seek apprenticeship and a escape from his home. After leaving the house, he has engaged in more rigorous reading and writing in hopes of finding a job as a steward or a page. Recently, he has been studying to become a Druid. He does this under the tutelage of Arch-Druid Beth. After multiple misdirections in his life, he is becoming a quiet, melancholy teenager focused on the work ahead instead of having fun.

Not really. Capital is empty when I go, and now I don't go at all; rather, I stay at the tavern and orc crossroad because of more people. You should leave the city or make people go to you! Be interesting (whether good or bad) so that I want to get involved, unlike all the other reject governments!))

Poor, peasant, Wood-Elf child Leithlan, having no interactions with the state or it's representatives, continues to live blissfully in the semi-anarcho communist state (Retaining the right to private property due to regioning) of Whatever, because it holds that little importance in his life. He does not hear or attend lyat'laureh, and should he be asked he would stare at the originator with intense curiosity and silliness. OOC Be more engaged in game. Never heard of anything about you besides these forum posts that only a tee-tiny amount of people respond to. There is also no background as to how I am hearing this information in order to share it. Is it a poster or a speech, and where is it located?))

Title says it all.

OOC Minecraft Name: Cjmate8 Timezone: Eastern Skype: Sabrinasser3 Anything you'd like us to know?: I'm a university student, so that comes first. IC Name: Leithlan Age: 10 Race: Wood Elf Gender: Male Alignments: Neutral Skills: Fishing Anything you'd like us to know?: Lee is an aspiring sailor.

6/10 Too true, but too big. Such whiteness. Such bright. Such much.

Sergus stares awkwardly at the poster, containing a fit of laughter, "Perhaps if our culture was more feminine we would have less wars." As Sergus walks away, he rasps Roy across the back of his head.