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Frederick I "Barbarossa" Hohenstaufen, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Italy, and Burgundy, and Duke of Swabia [imghttp://i.imgur.com/LzUV9Wm.jpg The news from France weighed heavy on Frederick's mind. It seemed he had entered into the agreement right before his help would be asked for. No matter, he had agreed to assist King Louis in front of God and Man, and so he would oblige. He sends for his feudal vassals to start raising the levy, and starts raising his own. ((MODAROOOO)) Pisa's counter-offer of a trade partnership is less than what Frederick wanted, but he had known it was unlikely that they would accept straight away, and so it is accepted. Frederick accepts Denmark's terms of embargo upon Sweden and Norway, but the demand for Hamburg is met with a counter-offer. In exchange for the castle, Denmark would be requested to join in the war against England. They are pressured with the information that the war would involve two of their main rivals, England and Norway, and that both seek to expand their influence on the continent. A victory in this war would drastically reduce the prestige and power of both, and with several strong nations already involved against England, this was a very good chance for them to attain a victory over them. ((MOD PLEASE)) An Imperial Decree that would state that the North German states on the coast were to also embargo the Swedes and Norwegians. In return for the marginal loss of potential trade partners, which wouldn't be great as neither Sweden or Norway aren't particularly rich in resources or money, they are given access to trade with the entire Empire, as well as the Emperor's own trading allies, both of which included the lands of northern Italy which were bastions of mercantile affairs. ((MOD PLEASE)) The Princes of Lombardy and Lower Lorraine, both allies to the Emperor, are also requested to join the war against England. Lower Lorraine is pressured with the fact that the only state lying between them and the clearly expansionist England is France, and that if the French were defeated then the English would no doubt seek to expand into the western lands of the Empire. ((MOD PLEASE)) The Pope's envoy to Frederick is gracefully accepted into Frederick's court and upon request for a private audience with the Emperor, is granted it. The two talk for a good couple of hours, and both emerge looking somewhat pleased with themselves. A message is sent to the Pope saying he will arrive shortly and that he will be arriving at Rome shortly, and giving his assent to try and succeed in all three of his requests. Envoys are sent to England and France, asking both to try and reconcile their differences at a summit. The summit would be held in Rome and be chaired by God's Regent, Pope Alexander III, ensuring a truly neutral mediator. They are given advice that a peaceful outcome to such a conflict would be far more preferable than spending the lives of their young men and the gold from their coffers.

Frederick I "Barbarossa" Hohenstaufen, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Italy, and Burgundy, and Duke of Swabia The situation, both long-term and short-term, in the Empire troubled Frederick I greatly. Only 40 years earlier one of his predecessors, Henry IV, had come to blows with Pope Gregory VII in the Investiture Controversy, and had damaged the status and power of the Holy Roman Emperor over his church, and by extension as a whole. Frederick had to resolve this, and so he set about doing so. Only a few months prior, the Roland of Siena had been chosen as the successor to Adrian IV as Pope and had taken the name Alexander III. However, many of the Cardinals, and Frederick himself, had been backing the priest Octavian. Frederick had installed Octavian as Antipope, who promptly took the name Victor IV, and had so far enjoyed the support of almost every one of the catholic kings of Europe, excluding the Iberian Kingdoms and Sicily. However, the situation was going nowhere and already support for the Antipope was beginning to wane. It was likely that the Antipope would not succeed, but that did not mean that Frederick could not still play the situation to his advantage. A diplomat is dispatched to Rome, carrying a letter for Alexander III. "To His Holiness Alexander III, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Archbishop of Rome, Sovereign of the Papal States, and Servant of the Servants of God, It is to His Imperial Majesty's great dismay that there has been conflict between the Emperor and the Papacy. Back in the times of His Imperial Majesty Charles I The Great and His Holiness Pope Leo III these two offices were seen as inseparable, intertwined by the grace of God Himself. It is deeply saddening to see that over the centuries this relationship has deteriorated into what is often a bitter and cold stand-off. The Emperor of the Romans and the Bishop of Rome should not be enemies, it is not the way of true way of things. Not five years ago did His Imperial Majesty subdue the traitorous forces of the Commune of Rome who attempted to wrest control of the seat of the Papacy from His Holiness Adrian IV, and then go onto to further subdue a riot in Rome. His Imperial Majesty fully wishes for the institution of the Papacy to prosper and maintain its status within Christendom, sees no reason why the same assistance He gave to His Holiness Adrian IV should not be offered to his most esteemed predecessor. It is therefore the goal of His Imperial Majesty to set about repairing these relations, and moving towards making the relationship between Pope and Emperor co-operative for the good of Christendom, rather than competitive for the good of either's power and ego. In order to attempt to do this, His Imperial Majesty Frederick I will personally come to Rome and declare His recognition of His Holiness Alexander III as the one true Vicar of God and Bishop of Rome, and to denounce the Cardinal-Priest Octavian as an impostor and a danger to the Ecclesiarchy, and will do all in His power to see to it that the other Catholic rulers of Europe do the same, especially in the instance of His imperial subjects. In exchange for this, His Imperial Majesty hopes that His Holiness will return unto Him A) the prerogative of presence, B) the prerogative of resolution of disputes, and C) the prerogative of investiture by the sceptre in episcopal elections in His Kingdoms of Burgundy and Italy. These were vital rights afforded to the Emperor in the past, and have been taken away as a result of a massive misunderstanding between our predecessors many decades ago, a misunderstanding that no longer exists between ourselves and will hopefully be forgotten in the name of the future of Christendom in Europe, and a long-lasting partnership between His Holiness and His Imperial Majesty. Yours in Faith and forever, His Imperial Majesty Frederick I Hohenstaufen, First of His name, Emperor of the Romans, King of Germany, King of Italy, and King of Burgundy, and Duke of Swabia" ((MOD REQUIRED)) Frederick did dearly hope that the Pope would see the sense in his words. With matters of the church addressed, Frederick sought to solve matters of the Empire. The two main threats to his rule were Southern Bavaria, or the Duchy of Austria and Northern Bavaria, or the Duchy of Saxony, and so they were to be the main considerations when deciding upon allies. An offer of alliance is submitted to the Kingdom of Denmark's King, Valdemar I, who had stabilised and rebuilt the country after a series of brutal civil wars. They would prove useful against the Saxons, and were quickly becoming an emergent trade and military power in northern Europe. ((MOD REQUIRED)) Another offer of alliance is also sent to the Duke Henry of Laach of Lower Lorraine. They were both an elector and a relatively powerful prince within the Empire, and it was important to maintain good relations with them in order to keep a hold over the Empire and to defend against any internal threats. ((MOD REQUIRED)) The French ambassadors are accepted with open arms, and talks begin between them and Frederick. In a somewhat more aggressive manoeuvre, a letter is sent to Genoa and given to Doge Fortuanto: "To the Serene Doge Ezio Fortuanto of Genova and Liguria, His Imperial Majesty sees the prosperity and proliferation of Genova, and is truly taken aback. To go from a single merchant port to an influential trade power that spans the Mediterranean in a mere 100 years is a truly astounding achievement, and does credit the Doges of the fair city of Genova, including yourself. It is for this reason that His Imperial Majesty would like to extend His protection over the Serene Republic. There are many out there who would seek to put an end to the beauty of Genova out of envy or greed. To name a few, the Almohands, the Sicilians, the Venetians and Pisans, and even the Aragonese. Almost all of them look across the seas of the Mediterranean and behold the majesty of Genova, and wish to have it for themselves. Therefore, His Imperial Majesty formally offers an invitation of induction into the Holy Roman Empire, with the Serene Doge being offered the special title of Erhabenprinz, or Illustrious Prince, and Genova and Liguria being an Imperial State, affording it special rights and privileges that most do not have. Most importantly, however, is the protection of the Emperor, the Empire and His Imperial Majesty's allies both within and without the Empire. In exchange for this, His Imperial Majesty would require a tax on the Genoese trade and production profits of 25%, and also to be allowed the use of Genoese shipwrights and drydocks should He require such a service. The former is of course negotiable, but as He sees it, this is a generous offer for the things He offers in return, which is an effective immunity to any foreign aggression and threat, and more, which will allow your Serene Republic to concentrate on prosperity rather than protection. Yours most sincerely, His Imperial Majesty Frederick I Hohenstaufen, First of His name, Emperor of the Romans, King of Germany, King of Italy, and King of Burgundy, and Duke of Swabia" A similar letter is sent to the Pisan Doge, though with terminology replaced to suit Pisan interests rather than Genoan. ((MOD REQUIRED)) A great many missionaries are dispatched to the north-east of the Empire to try and consolidate Catholicism's presence in the region. Some elements of paganism remain, and a show of religious force from the Emperor could help build relations with the local ecclesiarchy and the Pope. ((MOD REQUIRED)) The Duchy of Swabia http://i.imgur.com/XyPdA8F.png?1 Within Frederick's own realm, there were a few matters he wanted addressed. Firstly, a greater number of vineyards are ordered to be constructed. The vineyards of Blaubeuren Abbey that had been gifted to them had so far been quite successful in producing quality vintage, and more importantly, generating revenue. They seemed like a good investment to Frederick, and could put a bit more coin in his coffers. Frederick had also noted the building of the so-called "Universities" in Bologna and Oxford. They were places where learned and famed scholars could both share ideas, and pass them onto to the youth, propagating learning, research and culture. Though Bologna was in the Holy Roman Empire, Frederick's own realm did not possess one. Seeking to build Swabia up as a centre for German culture that would increase his influence and prestige, the construction of a university in Stuttgart, chosen as it was one of the largest cities in Swabia, is begun. Scholars, theologians, and natural philosophers from across the Empire are invited to come and be a part of the University.

Forum Name: hellfiazz Skype Name: hellfiazz Realm/Holding (Please research your choice so that you actually know how to play it): The Duchy of Swabia Interesting Fact about your Realm: Under the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, many German princes began to colonise Poland and duchies such as Pomerania, Bohemia, and Moravia were absorbed into the Empire, but he was killed during the Third Crusade. Dynasty: Hohenstaufen. Did you read the rules: What kind of idiot reads rules, of course I didn't. Brief Rp paragraph to get a feel for how well you can rp said nation: Frederick I "Barbarossa" Hohenstaufen sat upon his throne, a troubled look on his face. To rule any empire was a burden few could bear whilst retaining some semblance of order in their realm and their mind, but the Holy Roman Empire was one unlike any other. With over a thousandfold ambitious Princes, each seeking to advance themselves and their realms in the Empire, the job of Emperor was only enviable to those that did not fully know what it entailed. Still, Frederick was a determined and strong-willed man. Many an Emperor had failed before him to hold their influence over the Princes and their power was slowly reduced over their lives. Frederick swore to himself and all he knew that he would not fail. The Princes would be made to submit to his rule, and those foreigners without the Empire would learn to fear him.

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This lore has been [Denied] It seems like something that wouldn't really be used, and that if it could it could already potentially be done with void nodes. Additionally it's not really explained why they have the effect they have, and the effect itself could possibly be less specific than only affecting mages positively and druids negatively.

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This lore has been [Denied] A lot of the LMs found that this revision of anti-magic was quite a bit more overpowered than previous iterations. The mist stones, in our view, don't provide enough of a downside considering they make the actual anti-magic process quicker.

Perhaps it was due to a sickly mother. Perhaps it was just bad luck. Perhaps still, it was the wrath of the Lord of Plagues, Orgon. No matter. All that did was that 6 great beasts now lay dead after many days of pain and suffering. At first it was just felt as lethargy among the Scaddernaks hatchlings. Then that lethargy became an inability to move altogether. As the sun rose each day, the hatchling’s health fell further. Their screeching cries of pain pierced the desert’s hot air, filling those who heard it not with the normal dread and terror felt when a Scaddernak was known to be near, but with a great sadness and despair. They began to waste away, from the twin fiends of hunger, as they could not eat, and the affliction itself, causing them to rot in their own carapaces while they still lived. The owners of the hatchlings sought help from many members of Orcish society. All manner of alchemists and shamans were brought in to inspect the Scaddernaks who did suffer. Most confirmed that their doom was inevitable. Those that said otherwise made attempts at a cure for whatever illness assailed the already large creatures, all of which failed. By the sixth day of the viral assault, the hatchlings’ shrieks became moans of tiredness, a tiredness of living in constant agony. By the seventh, they suffered in silence, with not even the energy to make a sound. After 8 torturous days, the Scaddernak hatchlings one by one finally came to rest. By that point the owners felt only relief after more than a week of great distress for both them and their Scaddernaks. Their lungs exhaled for the last time, and their limbs curled up around them as they lay on their backs. Only one had been unaffected by the infection. Gâdhm'Fiz, owned by Fizldank, was untouched by the plague, and continued on it’s slow growth towards the monstrous size for which Scaddernaks are so known.

What’s the name of the Minecraft account you're applying for?: - MorderMessias What's your MAIN Minecraft Account name?:- HELLFIAZz (Which I have lost / got hacked / idk) Do you agree to follow the rules on your new account?: Yes Do you understand you can not be on both of these accounts at once?: Yes Do you understand that if one account is banned, so will the other(s)?: Yes How long have you been on LoTC?: 2 and 1/4 years How many accounts do you currently have whitelisted?: Just the one. In-Character Information Now you actually make your character - be creative but stay reasonable! Make sure they make sense and that they follow lore. Try to come up with a character that you actually want to play. Character’s name: Buubztik'Lur Character’s gender: Male Character’s race: Uruk Character’s age: 113 Biography (Please make it a decent two paragraphs long. Remember to add server lore, and events that happened to your character so that they don’t contradict history.): Originally born to the son of a hunter, Babo'Lur, and an unknown feuruk "associate" of his, Buubztik always sought to prove himself to the clan and to the greater Uzg. It was after the fall of the Kingdom of Salvus and the razing of Kingston and it's rebirth as Gronkkston that he really started to grow to prominence. During this time, before the Flooding of Anthos and the ensuing escape into the Fringe, he succeed Pok'Ugluk as Targoth and started his shamanic education under the legendary elder, Brevias'Lur. Since then, Buubztik has been a prominent member of Orcish society, being a long-time Wargoth of his clan, High Shaman / Motsham in several, long instances, and an all round respected elder who has had the ears of the many Rexes who have come and gone in his time. Personality Traits: Wise but still somewhat impulsive, strong-willed and usually level-headed but prone to episodes of rage or irrationality. Ambitions: To continue his pursuit into spiritual enlightenment, and to guide the Uruk race with the will of the Spirits. Strengths/Talents: Born and raised a Lur: Skilled at hunting and tracking, and is quite lithe for his size. Is capable of wielding a few weapons but is most skilled with the spear and the broadsword. Is very well-versed in Witch Doctory, Elementalism, and Lutaumanism. Weaknesses/Inabilities: Very impulsive and can have an explosive temper at times. Is very easily distracted and will often begin things then leave them unfinished in lieu of others. Appearance (List the extra details of your characters appearance, IE; height & weight): Black-skinned and bald-headed with various scars about his face and body. A relatively large Uruk at 7'9" and 130kg. Appearance, please provide us a screenshot of your character’s skin (If you need help, see our screenshot guide here):

Through other eldritch waves, hints appear in the minds of the mages:

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"Mi nub gruk dat lat wuz unaybul tuh klin ub avtur lat'z animuhlz. Am lat dizaybul'd, ur am lat juzt dat zkehr'd ub wurk?"

OOC Forum name: hellfiazz Skype name (you can PM me): hellfiazz IC Name: Lars Svartjern Place of origin: Remote Norwegian town (same as Jonas) Past profession (strengths): Drummer for black metal band (same as Jonas). Went to University to study Modern History so is quite intelligent and speaks fluent English. Inabilities (weaknesses): Very much a white supremacist / national socialist and so is completely unwilling to work with anyone not of a Nordo-Germanic ethnicity. Short temper. Addictions (N/A is suitable): N/A Starting equipment: Pocket knife, leather jacket, a couple cans of soup for both him and Toralf Appearance: About 6'1" tall and 190lbs with long black hair. Usually looks quite upbeat. Brief backstory (optional): Came to England on a celebratory tour after his bandmate's release from prison. Art/Picture (optional):

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Unfortunately, this lore has been [Denied] The LT finds that the Treants draw some very strong parallels with golems, and even ignoring that they are far easier to create and summon than a golem, being able to craft one on demand at any point where's there's a tree nearby, which is most places. Additionally, Druidism has quite a few abilities already, and adding such a powerful one to such a widespread magic is something we're a bit averse to.

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