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1 hour ago, Qaz_The_Great said:

Remembers when a man dissolved a whole community of people against their will all for a position in government and a small slice of land.

[Hey buddy. I’ll go ahead and share some information for you. Figured I should clear this up.

   1. I received no land. My character’s family has had land for years independently. I literally ran an entire nation and gave it up... Your land comment makes no sense.

   2. I received no job. I killed my character in fact. I had a government job before I went to Curon. That is... how I was put in charge of Curon. 

   3. Curon was dead. You might disagree. Cool. I buried a dead horse. Disagree? Do so respectfully. And preferably in roleplay, not on a forum post with an OOC comment???

   4. The situation was incredibly complex and as a literal random outsider I guarantee you, you do not understand the context whatsoever.

   5. You are attacking me in a petty, personal out-of-character fashion and I am disappointed.

   6. Roleplay is roleplay. Our characters despise eachother, but we do not need to fight and bicker OOC. Please learn the line between RP and OOC. 

Thank you. Take care. I genuinely wish you the best. I know being an NL is hard and that you’re in a tough spot. I hope you are okay and doing well.

Furthermore I hope you remember this is a roleplaying server and we’re meant to have fun. You can have your fun without attacking and flaming others on an OOC basis.

That’s all. I ask kindly that you stop spreading ridiculous OOC gossip and that you learn from this exchange. I mean you no ill will and I hope you can return that common courtesy.]

From his room in the barracks, Victor muses...

“How odd. The Nordlings literally deliver the skulls of children as gifts to us, and yet they act as if we kill children for sport.” 

“Ah, fun, “ Victor notes, setting his book down and pausing his studies upon hearing of the exchange. “Shall there be an umpteenth war with the Nordlings?”

He shrugs. “It appears they forgot our countless victories. Oh well. They will will soon remember the Empire’s might.”

6 hours ago, Shmeepicus said:

Alright, time to kick this off. For starters, matchlocks were not widespread in Europe until the 15^th or 16^th centuries, this is confirmed by a simple google search and look at a few scholarly articles. Secondly, there are so so many inventions that come before guns. For example, the discovery of something similar to gunpowder in our fantasy world, cannons (which existed for centuries before guns did but which are something we do not have yet and are essential in understanding the physics behind guns), fireworks, rockets are all to name a few. If this is something that should be done and I believe that LoTC should have guns at some point, it should be explainable IRP. This isn’t something where a lore submission should be made and guns just pop out of the dirt a few months from now. If you’re claiming Oren wants guns as badly as they do, why not have them create an R&D team to actually make a solid storyline out of where guns came from. Guns are something that were worked on for literally hundreds of years to perfect. Hell, it took humanity four centuries to go from a matchlock musket to a flintlock one. There should be research done about it imo where people test prototypes and all sorts of other **** and matchlocks definitely aren’t the place to start. Rhodesiaa stated earlier that we could start off with extremely rudimentary handcannon type weapons and I think that’s a fantastic idea. Start somewhere simple and gradually increase the technology over time. This is my two cents on it and you’re free to take it as you will but I firmly believe matchlocks are not where we should be starting. If anything guns should come a few centuries after cannons which Humans are yet to even have.

People do brain surgery on lotc and the lore team is okay with it. There are magical lasers. We have teleportation devices attached to our bodies at all times in the form of a soulstone. This is a fantasy world. We can pursue whatever path we want.

But I agree with you 100% – primitive handcannons are fine. Let them be weak, dumb weapons that explode half the time and kill you instead. All we want is the flare and aesthetic to match our niche. We are not concerned with implementation. Call them dragoons, firebows, whatever. Doesn’t even have to be called a gun. 

10 hours ago, Qaz_The_Great said:

Adding guns makes all else useless, it would force others to adopt guns. It effects everyone on the server.

That is not true. It changes zero mechanics. Logically? Yes, guns would invalidate plate armor etc. But this is not a real-life simulator. We have humans playing medieval politics simulator while druids play magic hippy simulator. That’s great. We allow people to pick the genre, theme, and niche that they enjoy. We do not want gunpowder weapons to be anything special. It is just a renamed crossbow that does the same damage as a crossbow. You could literally even make it weaker than a crossbow if you wanted. We just want it for roleplay flare and to match the theme we are cultivating. You do you, let us do us.

“This is the party of the future, “ Victor would comment, watching a lively debate in the Helena tavern. “The Josephites will usher in the dawn of a new era.”

1 hour ago, Qaz_The_Great said:

Because the thing you want will be used against the other half of the playerbase.

How? Everyone will have guns. We are not asking for special pvp weapons. We just want to rename crossbows as flintlock pistols etc. This does not change literally anything. It’s just for us to enjoy our niche / theme / genre of roleplay. This literally affects you in no meaningful way.

2 minutes ago, _Jandy_ said:

you’re stupid

Well, that’s rude.

1 hour ago, Man of Respect said:

if guns are implemented why not also add tanks and helicopters?

That is silly. We do not want guns and helicopters. We want early primitive firearms. Our playerbase, which is roughly half the server, as evidenced by the poll so far, enjoys this style and thread of roleplay. We are exploring a new space. Human roleplay on lotc has been, for a decade, little more than castles and swords and kings. We are entering novel territory. There is a Senate, and a gigantic metropolitan capital, and a civil government, and elections, and all of these developments. It is not modern. It is actually quite an old genre or theme. This is comparable to 13^th, 14^th, 15^th century European life. 

7 hours ago, Ryloth said:

No. I play LoTC for the fantasy qualities, and firearms break a level of immersion into that fantasy aspect I don’t desire. The powdered wig flintlock RP push is goofy and doesn’t align with the server theme.

It doesn’t align with your theme. The other half of the playerbase enjoys a different theme. Why can’t you do your thing and we do our thing? 

Edict of Resettlement

19th of Owyn’s Flame, 1763

TO OUR BELOVED NATION,

On this day, the 19th of Owyn’s Flame, 1763, the Crown of the Holy Orenian Empire does see fit to resettle the people of the province of Curon, under the advice of the Governor-General. 

The province has operated upon the verge of collapse for many decades, and at this stage, the status quo has proven untenable. Accordingly, the Governor-General and the Basrid Ministry have drafted this edict to rectify the unfortunate situation that has developed in the province.

Due to the social and commercial inactivity of the province of Curon, the Governor-General and the Imperial Crown shall enforce the following decree, to assure that residents of this province are protected and properly accommodated. It is our goal to provide a meaningful life to each and every Imperial subject, and by means of this edict, we are ensuring that all former Curonians have the opportunity to find employment and fulfillment in our Empire.

As such, we do resolve...

PROVISION I: On resettlement

1. Notable families from the former province of Curon will be doled out plots of land in the Crownlands, that they might construct for themselves manorly estates befitting families of their stature. The families being awarded this rare honor are as follows.

   1. To be awarded a full household and estate as befitting holders of peerages;

      1. The House of Halcourt, as chiefed by The Rt Hon. Winifred Halcourt, Baroness of Artois, and her servants. 

      2. The House of Merentel, as chiefed by The Rt Hon. Andromeda Merentel, Baroness of Merentel, and her servants. 

   2. To be awarded a manor in freehold outside the city of Helena;

      1. The Surany family, as chiefed by Ms. Georgina Surany.

      2. The Rutledge family, as chiefed by Mr. Wilheim Rutledge.

      3. The Farlander family, as chiefed by Ms. Azalea Farlander.

   3. A skilled Imperial architect has been hired to assist in the construction efforts.

2. Those who have enlisted in the Imperial State Army’s 3rd Regiment, known colloquially as the Curonian Marines, shall be promptly transferred with the abolition of this regiment.

   1. Former marines will become gazetted soldiers of the 1st Regiment.

   2. These personnel will be assigned to the 2nd Brigade under the command of General Alren DeNurem.

   3. They will be reacclimated to Imperial State Army standards before receiving a new assignment.

   4. These recruits must report to a 1st Regiment officer as soon as possible.

3. Other residents of Curon may petition Mr. Sylvester Halcourt [Lyonharted#0001 on Discord] to secure housing in and around the Imperial City of Helena. The Ministry of the Interior will work to satisfy all requests with urgency.

PROVISION II: On the status of the province of Curon

1. As of the promulgation of this edict, the province of Curon’s government shall be dissolved, including any provincial or local offices associated with it.

2. The polity and nomenclature of Curon shall be henceforth abolished in full, including any institutions of governance associated with it. 

3. His Imperial Majesty shall retain the prerogative to reincorporate the land as he sees fit, as it continues to remain in his personal demesne.

PROVISION III: Our final remarks 

The Crown of the Holy Orenian Empire thanks the officers and citizens of the province of Curon for their service to the State. The ministry fully understands the difficulty of this situation and the strife that it has created amongst the population. It is our utmost priority to assure that the citizens remain healthy and safe during this transition, and that their economic and social welfare is protected. The 1st Regiment and the Imperial Vice Chancellor shall be deployed at the disposal of the Governor-General, to assist in the transition on behalf of the Ministry.

For the Glory of Our Empire,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY,

Peter III, by the grace of GOD Holy Orenian Emperor, forever August, King of Renatus, Curon, Salvus, and Seventis, King-Elect of Kaedrin, Prince of Malinor, Grand Duke of Ves, Duke of Lorraine and Roden, Baron of Sedan, Vitzburg, and Sedai, Protector of the Heartlanders, Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera.

A letter is sent in response to the Pontificate from the Office of the Governor-General.

Your Holiness,

It brings our people great relief to see your wisdom and courage in rectifying this, and we are heartbroken to hear news of this plot on your life. 

Please, know that the Curonian people send you goodwill and are excited to continue with the many collaborations we have planned with the church.

Godspeed,

Sylvester Vi Gabriel Halcourt

Governor-General of Curon

ok i got really excited now i am angry -1 

thanks

A letter is dispatched to the Vice Chancellor. 

“Your Eminence,

I respect and appreciate your suggestions. I will do my best to implement them.

Would you be free to meet in the near future regarding this and some other matters?

Ever faithful,

Sylvester VI Gabriel Halcourt

Governor-General of Curon”

A copy of the statement issued by the Office of the Governor-General is mailed to the Cardinal.

A note is attached as well.

Cardinal,

A public statement was put out a very long time ago. We are in the process of drafting blueprints for a completely new city. Hence, we were not bothered by the terrorist act, as a new church building is being planned. We intend on reaching out to the church in the near future to discuss that effort.

Your connection between the Senator and the burning is silly at best and libelous at worst. Please cease from attacking Ms. Rutledge’s name in future. This act was committed by a lone, ignorant terrorist and it is minor in nature. A new church will be built, better and bigger than the old, in time.

Thank you,

Sylvester VI Gabriel Halcourt

Governor-General of Curon

“Sounds like the name of an illness. Haense contracts the plague?”

“Nice, “ comments the Governor-General.

I appreciate that you’re able to admit mistakes were made and to move past them. 

Another note is sent in reply.

So you hate dogs, but you are a cat. You are a cat supremacist. That is quite disappointing. I re-iterate my earlier statement: please see a therapist.

8 Manston Road

City of Helena

Holy Orenian Empire

A note is dispatched via courier to the author of this missive. An address is listed as well, for a reply to be sent to, though the letter appears to be anonymous otherwise.

Is it self-loathing if a literal animal-human hybrid calls a human a dog? You are literally a dogman. By calling him a dog, you are implying that being a dog is bad, and you are therefore insulting yourself. Please go to therapy.

8 Manston Road

City of Helena

Holy Orenian Empire

Lyonharted#0001

The clerk began to read off the roll call and tallying the votes. He then concluded after all members had casted their votes, bringing the enumeration to the presiding officer. 

IMPERIAL SENATE
6th of Harren’s Folly, 1750

Confirmation of

Sir Frederick Armas, KHE

as Secretary of Intelligence

AYES
Baruch
Basrid
Callahan
de Antunyes
May
Napier
Rutledge
Wright

Mr. Armas is confirmed by the unanimous consent of the Senate.

At the conclusion of the vote, Senator May read the tallies, “On this vote, the AYES are eight and the NAYS are zero. The nomination is confirmed.” 

The Senate President pro tempore then took the tallies to verify them, “Without objection, the nomination is now confirmed. I now proceed with unanimous consent to inform the Archchancellor of the Senate’s action.” He then took the gavel and adjourned the sitting.

Penned by Sylvester IV Gabriel Halcourt, esq.

Undersecretary of State for Civil Affairs
 

Please actually do make a professions system and custom crafting again. Make it less grindy. I loved the old custom crafting so much and it allowed us to have special items. Like actually making chainmail armor. It was just so neat and unique. I really think it enhanced the experience. Obviously make it not grindy. That was everyone’s complaint.

Edit: Also you’re doing great and we love you.

HIRING NOTARIES, CLERKS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL

FOR THE DEPARTMENT of CIVIL AFFAIRS

TO THE PEOPLE OF HELENA,

Are you in need of work? Down-sizing got you feeling down? Itching for a new gig? Look no further, dear citizen, for the Department of Civil Affairs is hiring staff. Some of the job duties of these personnel will include:

• Taking minutes at meetings of the Imperial Senate, then conferring with the Office of the Senate President to ensure the record accurately reflects the dialogue;

• Assisting in data collection to ensure that peerage rolls, rolls of arms, and other documentation of nobility is up-to-date;

• Administration of the census across the realm, including announcing the census in major cities or meeting with relevant leaders from across the realm to encourage them to help advertise the census;

• Drafting correspondence, edicts, or other documents at the behest of your superiors;

• Otherwise, generally assisting the Civil Affairs staff in their day-to-day duties as prescribed by superiors.

Make sure to apply if interested. Note that these staff may assist the Secretary, Undersecretary, or the various Assistant Undersecretaries in their duties. Depending on performance, individuals may in time be promoted to an Assistant Undersecretaryship, or even higher, in the future.

Your obedient servant,

Sylvester VI Gabriel Halcourt, esq.

Undersecretary of State for Civil Affairs

[Please fill out the application on this post if you are interested in joining the Department. Questions? Message me on Discord at Lyonharted#0001.]

IMPERIAL SENATE

8th of Horen’s Calling, 1750

A VOTE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF

MR. JOSEPH CLEMENT DE SARKOZY

AS SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR

AYES
Basrid

de Poussey
May

Rutledge

Ruthern

NAYS
none

ABSENT
Callahan
Illiquin

Wright

The Senate does therefore confirm Mr. Sarkozy’s appointment.

Penned by Sylvester VI Gabriel Halcourt, esq.

Undersecretary of State for Civil Affairs