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A Small Note
The previous idea, thought to destroy the old Waldenian structure of the house, has been revoked, and the house is once again that of Manstein.
((Finds excuse to post Monty Python video somewhat related. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlmGknvr_Pg ))
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Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein gives a nod of approval, speaking with great fervour. "Now we are united, we can drive away the foreigners. And, have it be known that I be not Hansetian, but my liege is of Leuvaarden. We shall drive away first the Königreich, and then the inferior races of Elves and Orcs and heathens and scum. Heartlander people unite!" His tone turns darker as he says after pausing for a while "Even if we have to ally with the less....honest...of the humans."
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I don't use any of the Nexus professions as I have used professions outside the system, requiring to be RPed.It has actually been interesting. I think we need to encourage the roleplay of everything profession. +1
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+1 15 stewardship, 11 martial, 22 diplomacy, 18 learning, 9999999 intrigue
Roger a Muirebe would be proud.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sf0C-0YonU
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With the ownership of the Barony of Valette and my raising to Lord Baliff, we are now a noble house of the Duchy of Savoy. This is a gloroius moment in the history of the family! Not even our grandfather or great-grandfather could achieve such heights! Huzzah!
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1+ He may be a Yorkshireman but he's a good RPer and active. I think we have reached the peak of human achievement. For, ladies and gentlemen, we have found a clever Yorkshiremen.
He has diligent, ambitious, quick, and he is fortune builder. He has 19 stewardship.
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Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein would scoff at the proclamation, being a hardcore monarchist. "No singular ruler? There must be a king to every kingdom!" He would exclaim.
Louis Fournier d'Avenese would be mildly interested in the news, but not be too fussed, as the news would have little to do with him or his house.
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((MC name: thesmellypocket))
Name:Adolf Ruhr Von MansteinItem:"A great many books will be to my benefit. Just books."
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((cheers, it's kind of hard atm-when i got here, no one is there, because the place is so American timezone oriented. So instead, I am based in Renatus.))
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Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein notices, the mistake, putting a palm to his face, going to have it corrected. Living in Aesterweld for half of his childhood and getting the word wrong-unforgivable for a scholar such as himself. After doing so, he returns to his home for more self-loathing at his own failure.
((thanks for correcting btw guys, no one has ever corrected me for that in months. And that includes Waldenians.))
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Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein reads the "racism and bigot" part, and scoffs, insulted. "The orcish and elven barbarians that infect our land must so occupy it, and our law sides with the heathen!"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l2c58sWCC4
The House Of MansteinBy Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein, Lord Baliff to Guy De Bar, Count of Norfolk and Lord Mayor of Leuvaarden.We are a house of Waldenian-born Savoyards, based in Leuvaarden in the Duchy of Savoy. After much of us were discarded by our dishonourable and unjust father, we scattered across Athera, but are now regrouping. We used to be a house under Guy De Bar, but now we are a house emerging as a new landowning family, who have bought from Guy de Bar. We are allegient to his lordship, the Count of Norfolk, Guy De Bar. Our grandfather was a gentleman-we were born mere servants. We shall restore the family's glory, Huzzah! We have fought and toiled for many years-this is our history, our present, and our future, by I, Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein, head of the house.History.First Generation (Little is Known about Adolf "The Old's" Sons, and therefore, nothing is written of them)Adolf "The Old" Ruhr Von Manstein (1395-1439)-Adolf "the old" by a mixture of administrative flare, martial prowess and diplomatic skills, oversaw the family's rise into the gentry. He was a fair, honourable, and educated man, unlike his son. He lived to an old age, before dying in the Duchy of Hanseti, which he intended to be the family's permanent home. He bought much prosperity in the area and it seemed like the house was to one of the gentry for all the time the Creator will bless us with. He surely went to one of the nobler heavens.Caroline Ruhr Von Manstein (1401-1429)-Caroline was a gentlewoman from Wanderfell, marrying Adolf in 1421, dying but eight years later. She was known to be a fervent disciplinarian who did not take likely to disobeying Adolf "the old" very lightly, and a strongly pious woman. She died in childbirth, producing one child.Second GenerationAdolf II Ruhr Von Manstein (1424-1474)-Adolf II Ruhr Von Manstein inherited his mother's traits. Born in Hanseti in 1424, he was a brutal disciplinarian who disowned all but one of his children, and caused the family's plummet right down into the small landowning, and then servant class. The only thing that prevented the family's fall further was his pure martial efficieny and ruthlessness, which kept the family just about afloat, as he was a sergeant spearman to the local liege. He disowned all who did not reach his martial expectations-pretty much all of them but Harald.Erika Ruhr Von Manstein (1439-1476)-Erika Ruhr Von Manstein was very similar to her husband, producing 7 children and marrying at the age of 16. She was from a small landowning family in Petrus, and was originally called Eulalie, but quickly changed her name to Erika (to adapt to the local customs and culture) upon marriage. Adolf II married her on a brief trip to Petrus.Third (Current) GenerationAdolf III Ruhr Von Manstein "The Scholarly" (Born 1457) ((PLAYED BY THESMELLYPOCKET))-This is me. I am current head of house, and I am endeavouring to make the family prosper once more. I believe myself to have gotten to the glory of my grandfather, who had made us gentry, now we are noble. I am Lord Baliff to Guy De Bar. I am a maker of laws, and I have made many.Frederick Ruhr Von Manstein (Born 1659) ((PLAYED BY TANNER_HAYES))-My good brother, Frederick, is a man of great ambitions who wishes to expand the family's financial fortunes. He is a shrewd businessman, and a gambling man, certainly. With his mercantile and diplomatic skills, I am sure he will prove an excellent asset to the house.Hannah Ruhr Von Manstein (1460-?) ((UNOCCUPIED))-The first to be disowned by Adolf II, Hannah quickly went to Polaris, never to be seen again. She was said to be a great intelligence and beauty, though none of the current members really remember her, so the claims are most likely unfounded.Erika Ruhr Von Manstein (1460-Present) ((MIGHT BE PLAYED BY A FRIEND OF MINE, BUT UNSURE.UNOCCUPIED.))-Still in loose contact with the rest of the family, Erika Ruhr Von Manstein spent most of her life as a serf in the countryside of Oren. Due to her low status and unwillingness to let go of her Aesterweldian roots, she never married, instead learning trades such as fletching and blacksmithing, and sustaining herself off of those.Harald Ruhr Von Manstein (1467-Present) ((PLAYED BY SAGITTARIAN99))-The only male child not to be disowned by his father's rage, my good brother Harald is a pious and honest man of a martial background. An eligible squire or member of the Order of Saint Amyas, he is sure to achieve great things with his martial abilities.Caroline Ruhr Von Manstein (1463-1463)-Died at childbirth.Cathrin Ruhr Von Ackermann (1659-Present) ((UNOCCUPIED))-In the very brief time I knew her, she revealed herself to be a short-tempered and fair woman, who did marry a minor gentleman, who unfortunately died and left her a widow. She lives in loose contact with the family, in Petrus.The Family's Motto And Coat of Arms, As Decided by my Great Predossessor, Adolf I Von Manstein
The two deers represent the members of the house, looking to their liege (the crown) for guidance, the lions our martial past and prowess. Our motto is "ad serenissimum, et gloria" which means roughly "For liege and glory."Sayings of the house also documented or attributed either through books written by previous members or by passing down the generations orally."For it is should be of capital import that we should give them want they want-a struggle. And we have strength, and the virtue, and the Creator is with us." (Gott mitt uns)-Adolf I "The Old" Von Manstein"His joke will be of shallow wit when more hath weeped than did laugh at it."-Adolf III Von Manstein, "Usurpation" Part 1."Our good lady, from cold Bronen, bestow upon us mercenary soldiers, a warm sun."-Unknown, Said to be Adolf "The Old's" Father.To Any Small Landowners or Gentry of the Realm:We are looking for an eligible bride for myself and perhaps some for my siblings. If you are interested in an alliance sealed by marriage, and wish to marry your daughter to a expanding and promising family that will surely treat her as one of us, then you can write to me, Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein, or talk to one of my siblings. I reside in Leuvaarden. ((either PM me an ic message, send me a bird or meet me in RP. I am an Englishman, so am usually on around the 8-11pm mark GMT.))((OOC:JOINING THE FAMILY AS ONE OF THE ABOVE UNOCCUPIED FAMILY MEMBERSGive me a PM if you want to play an unused family member. Heirs, Sons and daughters can be produced if one wishes to play a certain family member.Please PM me the following details:IGN:Character who you wish to play:Why?:How long have you been on the server?:))4 -
I see your point, but as a history buff the easiest way to relate to the sort of armour used is through history for me. I try to have my armour based on historical examples, because 1.the historical skins usually look better and 2.the armour makes a lot more sense really. Also, for RP combat, I tend not to put armour on in two seconds, since no one would wear armour all the time around the home really, especially plate armour, so my guy usually used to wear a gambeson, which confers decent protection and is very comfy.
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My previous character had a gambeson under a mail shirt which was under a silk surcoat, I always used to RP having the different layers and stuff. So more sort of 13th century, but still, if I ever create another martial character, I'll use this in RP.
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Character Name
Nicknames: No real "nicknames" but often refers to himself as Adolf Buhr "der Gelehrte" (the scholar)
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: Human (Hanseti)
Status: Middle Class
Description
Height: 5 Foot Eleven Inches
Weight: 65 kilograms
Body Type: twig-likeEyes: blue
Hair: blonde
Skin: a very pale white
Markings/Tattoos: N/A
Health: Quite fine at the moment.Personality: Manstein is incredibly dedicated to his work. He spends time doing little else. He is something of a coward. His dedication can cause him to be isolated, having little else to talk about. This would make him a great friend with an intellectual person who reads and produces literature, but less so with others, whom he usually gets along with, but they often find him boring. He does not like action or adrenaline. He generally keeps his word, but, if his own life or serious injury is threatened, he is willing to go back on his word. He tends to think himself above the rabble, despite only being in a middle class background, and a mere servant to a household. He used to be rather discreet about his heritage from the duchy of Hanseti, but he's become something of a nationalist lately.
Inventory: Manstein has many books in his Haversack. he carries little else besides letters, notes, ink and quills. He carries no weapons.
Further Details: Manstein tends to wear the clothes of the gentry, despite not being gentry.Life Style
Alignment*: Lawful neutral.
Deity*: The Creator.
Religion: ^
Alliance/Nation/Home: Manstein was born in the duchy of Hanseti, but currently resides in the Avenese Estate, Also known as the Fournier Manor, In the Imperium of Oren.
Job/Class: Scholar.
Title(s): None.
Profession(s): Scholar, Historian, Writer, Teacher, potential adviser on political matters.
Special Skill(s): Manstein has the ability to use his logic and reason in order to make up his own mind, falling away to no man's word. He has an extensive knowledge of literature, politics, and the feudal order.
Flaw(s): Manstein has no combat ability, and is cowardly. He also has no practical skills. His nature when talking to those ignorant of the subjects to which he likes can make him not the most diplomatic man.
Weaponry
Fighting Style: N/A
Trained Weapon[s]: Manstein was supposed to be educated in the martial profession, but failed to reach expectations, causing his family to disown him at a young age, where he lived with his sister and put his education to other means. Therefore, he has largely forgotten the training he had, which was mainly in polearms such as the billhook, halberd and pike.
Favored Weapon: Polearms if he HAS to fight, he usually gives in or runs away if it comes to that though.
Archery: N/A
Biography
Parents: Erich Buhr Von Manstein-His disciplinarian and harsh father caused him to have an unhappy childhood. He does not know whether his father is still alive or not.Anna Buhr Von Manstein-His mother was a caring person, who protected Manstein and his siblings.
Siblings: Anna Buhr (later Anna Adler) Von Manstein- His sister, also disowned by Erich, she was a soft-hearted character who, like he did, loved books, literature and others. She set up very successful business outside of Wanderfell, allowing Adolf to get the education he wanted.
Children: N/A
Extended Family: Adolf Buhr remembers none of his extended family.
Pet(s): N/A0 -
Hey another subscriber to Matt Eastern! I actually met him once xD
cool, also watch lindybiege, skallgram, and the other people who do these sorts of videos. I am going to my first drill for my re-enactment group in a few weeks.
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This server is sort of fantasy 15-14th century, so I thought this video on the type of armour people wore would be useful.
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What’s your Minecraft Account Name?: - ThesmellypocketHow old are you?: - 14Have you ever roleplayed on a minecraft server before? If so, where?: - Many historical RP servers, roman, renaissence, medieval and ww2.Have you applied to this server before? (Please link past applications): - No.How did you hear about us?: - My mate stigwig told me.What do you think the server will be like? - Well I am told it is very active, and the RP quality is good. Also, I think the faction I intend to join, the Imperium of Oren, is a bit like the historical Holy Roman Empire but with soem Frenchies thrown into the mix of Germans. (note this is just how i picture it, I won't call people german in RP :/)Have you read and agreed to the rules?: - Yes.What’s the rule you agree with the most?: - Powergaming and metagaming, bloody annoying sometimes.Do you understand combat rules, and what you can and can’t do if you do choose to roleplay as a villain?:- You can commit crimes, but it does not give you permission to not RP those crimes, you must RP them. They have the right to create more sinister characters, this is to prevent the endless stream of assassians and other bad villan Rpers that happen on other RP servers who powergame and stuff. (i know it all too well) You can still lie without the villan app.Are there any rule(s) that confuse you or don’t make sense?(If so maybe we can help clear it up! You will not be denied for having a question on the rules):- No, they are very clear, thank you.DefinitionsThese terms are a major part of the server and in a few of our rules. Please define them so that we can get an understanding of how much you know about roleplaying. Feel free to Google the answers or check on our wiki, but make sure that you write the reply in your own words, not those of another website or person!What is roleplaying?: - I have always described it as acting without a script. It is playing a character which you have created in a certain situation.What’s metagaming?: - Using ooc information to your advantage, e.g, looking at someone's gamertag through a wall.What’s powergaming?: - Making your character overpowered, or making them instantly win, killing player's in RP fights without permission, etc.In-Character InformationNow you actually make your character - be creative but stay reasonable! Make sure they make sense and that you follow lore. Try to come up with a character that you actually want to play.What’s your character called?: - Napoleon Fournier d'Avenese.What race are they? (and sub-race if applicable): - Human (heartlander)What gender are they?: - MaleHow old are they?: - 20Give us a highlight of their past, What life events make your character the person they are today? This is your character's biography. It is also required to include server lore when writing. (Names of towns, major server events, ect. Most lore can be found on our wiki.): -Napoleon d'Avenesse was born into a minor gentry family, and was one of the youngest childern of the family. His father, however, was a social upstart, once a free subject and then onto the gentry. He kept up his old trades as if he was still a peasant, as a leatherworker. His mother was also of humble origins, so they were shunned heavily. Napoleon was brought up as a squire, so that the future generations of the family would finally be recognized as gentry/minor nobles. He was well educated, and turned out a bright man, especially at learning the history of the Oren Imperium. He wanted to help forge the empire to it's full glory, it's glory which it had when it was the first empire with Gaius Marius. He did not do rough labour, but learnt, knowing he would never come to rule the estate, as he was but a young sibling of his other brothers, Augustus, William and Loius. His jealousy of him was very great, but his education distracted him and now he does not even feel much of it towards him today. When he was 3, his father was killed and the lands fell to the eldest, William and after that was . And, even more tragedy befell his family when his mother died two years later, due to Orc raiders. As such he is very hostile to Orcs to this day. Despite his advanced learning at the age of 5, depressed and lonely, he decided when he was 8 he would start military training as a squire. He still retained his prevoius learning, but nearly stopped learning anew whatsoever, and soon, when his training began, he found comfort in his new martial training. He began to recover, and, by 15, he had become old enough to learn the skills of management, helping his brother run what little land they had remaining. They were no longer gentlemen, but they were on the path to becoming gentlemen again, and with his training continuing, and, with the last of the jealousy with his brother replaced with friendship, he set out on this path.What are they like? (personality): - Very racist and judgemental, and not very nice to poorly educated, illiterate serfs. Uncompromising, fervant, zealous but brave. He understands little of other points of view. Honourable, keeping his word.What are their ambitions?: - To place himself amoung the nobility of the Imperium.Do they have any special skills? What are their weaknesses? (Try to list a few of both): -Positive: Martial skills and appearence, decent education, zealous nature can inspire some. Ambitous and determined.Negative: Sometimes overzealous, judgemental, rash, arrogant, and foolish. While his martial skills make him a good tactical commander and soldier, he lacks the pure strategic oversight of a true genious, not a good diplomat.Give us a description of how they look?: - Wears the livery coat of the family (looks a bit like the Bavarian flag/coat of arms irl) and the armour of a squire, with chainmail. Looks young and youthful. Unbearded and with born hair.Please give us a screenshot of your character’s skin: - http://www.planetminecraft.com/skin/bavarian-footman-guard/0
Your Opinions On Marijuana?
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They should end this "war on drugs" I mean, blimey, didn't expect some kind of Spanish Inquisition!