Ioannis

THE GRAND GUILD OF MERCHANTS ᛒᚨᚴ-ᛒᛖᚱᚷᚢᚴᛚᛁᚱᚢᛗᛗ Dwarves are known for three things: their short stature, their underground strongholds, and their token lust for valuable items. The Royal Guild of Merchants focuses on this last primal trait to acquire vast sums of coin for themselves and the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. HIERARCHY The Grand Merchant, stylized as Armakak’s Coin, is the principal leader of the guild, responsible for all that it encompasses. The Grand Mechant must ensure that the guild is well-supplied and merchandise is sufficiently appropriated to guild members. He must ensure that their products are sold at a reasonable and correct price, as well as conduct other managerial duties that become present with time. Senior Merchants, stylized as Acolytes of Armakak, are guild members who have proven themselves as masterful traders and are capable of working on their own. They are responsible primarily for orchestrating grand trade operations: stocking the shelves of the foreign shops and seeking out new business ventures abroad. The Junior Merchants, stylized as Initiates of Armakak, are the backbone of the guild. These traders primarily act as guild mules, performing the vital task of transporting wares between the Senior and Grand Merchants. When not performing in this function, the Junior Merchants will peddle goods at the discretion of the Grand Merchant. CODE OF CONDUCT Guildsmen will not steal from their fellow guildsmen. Guildsmen will maintain their assigned merchandise or redeem its loss. Guildsmen will respect the laws of the nations to which they are assigned OPERATIONS Guild operations are formalized by the Grand King and his Grand Merchant, generally planning import-export operations for a year at a time. Merchandise delivered to the Merchants’ Guild will be appropriated first to the domestic shops of guildsmen before being transported abroad for export, either by Senior Merchants to their foreign hubs or by the Lesser Merchants to peddle on the streets. Yearly, the Grand Merchant will assess the net gains from his subordinates and name the most profitable guildsman, awarding him for his outstanding efforts to the Grand Kingdom. GUILDHOUSE The Royal House of Mercantile is the primary logistical warehouse for guild affairs and the office of the Grand Merchant. Its inner workings are mysterious to foreigners and even most Dwedmar, for its halls are closely guarded from prying eyes. It is known to hold vast storages of trade goods and a separate royal treasury. APPLICATION Though the Royal Guild of Merchants seldomly appropriates time for the purposes of adding new blood to its ranks, it does collect resumes from interested parties. All submissions are overseen by the Grand Merchant, who alone will dictate a Dwed’s worthiness to the Guild. Resume Name: Race: Age: ((OOC)) MC Name: Discord Tag: Timezone: ARMAKAK NEEDS YOU! JOIN THE GUILD NOW!

Girgin Grandaxe finally reaches the Metinan Keep, after a long and exhausting ride from Urguan. He would sit by the gate for a while as he then dismounts and laughs. "When we start the killing?" he would then laugh even more as he takes out the map he was carrying to study the roads to Talon's Port.

IGN: Ioannis RP NAME: Stonefish CANDIDATE: Durorn Ireheart

Hello there friends of Malinor! I would like to say a few things as LT = bad people. The Snow Elven lore was never a “cannon” one, as their origin was never really cannonised to begin with. RP wise, nobody knows how they came to be, the royal family (Tundraks) have their story to promote their propaganda and then the rest of the people have their own stories. It was a legend of its own, a fairytale for the children. So yes, you dont have to tell us about that but I doubt you even had a single snow elf in those discussions. After the whole origin fairytales, you state that the rest of the snow elves must re-make their appearance to fit the High Elven height standards. I dont agree with this at all and it goes against what the server is all about. We are not talking about a group that just appeared on LotC. We are talking about a group that has been around for 3-4 years now, for good or bad. You cannot force them to simply undo all their progress just because you are doing your usual “MUST PURGE” business. The snow elves do originate from the High Elves but due to them living in the snow, they became “buffer” as they have to survive in the snowy weather, it takes effort to do anything in a place where its cold all the time. Their lifespam also decreased due to their living condition, not due to some curse or any of that. All the above is called evolution, when you take something from its home and you place it somewhere else, it will either evolve to match the new place or it will die. Sadly, the snow elves evolved instead of dying. Overall, I believe that you just handled this poorly. I dont see an issue with people wanting to RP something different. I wont mention other races as thats scummy and not helpful but you should truly focus on other things that are more urgent than wasting your time and the time of lots of people who spent countless hours making the Snow Elves something fun. If this is about to reduce the amount of races and sub-races a new player has to sort through, sure, remove the snow elves from that. There is only a handful of people who enjoy RPing as them. But you should not force people who spent years on their characters to change them just because you felt like it. X

Release date 2025 and the map will still be half finished by then

Council Changes of 1773 Since the first reign of Aelthos III Tundrak, the Fennic council has remained mostly static. Initially designed with the intent to satisfy the demands of Aelthos’s time, the changes in our world bring about new challenges, therefore demanding that Fenn adapt in kind. In order to embark on this new direction, Grand Prince Aelthos III Tundrak has set about reorganizing the Fennic council. With the above in mind, the following changes will occur: Due to being deemed unnecessary, the office of the Grand Chancellor is abolished forthwith. As instructed by Wyvurn, the position of Arch Vigilant shall always be fulfilled by a woman of the faith.. The position of High Emissary will be relegated to the Lower Council. Due to being deemed unnecessary, the office of the Grand Exchequer is abolished forthwith. The duties of the Bilok’Thuln will be transferred to the Ivae’Fenn. The position of Grand Steward will be relegated to the Lower Council. Due to past abuses and injustices, the office of the Grand Treasurer is abolished forthwith. From here on out, the treasury will be managed only by the Grand Prince or Princess. From these changes arises a Lower Council to handle many of the smaller matters that affect Fenn on the daily. The positions are as such: High Emissary Grand Steward Bloodline Heads HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Aelthos of the Tundrak Bloodline, third of his name, Grand Prince of the Princedom of Fenn and Mali’Fenn, Patriarch of the Tundrak Bloodline, Protector of the Idhren’tirn, Hesin’fin, Commander of the Citadel of Acael, Protector of Tahu’lareh, the chosen of Wyrvun

HEUSSEN-TUNDRAK CONTRACT Signed 1772. A contract between Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak III and the Heusstandarte Company shall be ratified with immediate effect. The contract, mutually negotiated by both parties’ liaison corps and by credence of their masters, entails the following stipulations; The Heusstandarte Company shall henceforth act in a leal capacity at the direction of Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak III. A sum of fifty-thousand Minae shall be consigned to the Heusstandarte Company coffers. A permanent outpost shall be entrusted in the name of Commander Martin Heusmann, to serve as the company’s base of operations. Signed, His Highness Aelthos Tundrak III, Grand Prince of Fenn Martin Heussman, Commandant of the Heusstandarte Tomas Bernt Fitzgerald Esq, Business Attorney

A young man dressed in a black and yellow uniform would appear infront of the two, a letter on his hands. He would be soaked from running all over Arcas. ”To my old friends Varan and Alenia Atmorice, due to the recent change in leadership, you are both invited to Fenn once more as your loyalty has not been forgotten. May Wyvurn guide your way to our Princedom” The letter would have a blue flower in it. -Signed Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak

The letter would be delivered to Aesilnoth by a young man dressed in a black and yellow uniform. “To my beloved uncle Aesilnoth, I would like for you to join me in Fenn to remember the good old times. It has been a while since we last spoke.” The letters would be poorly written, indicating it was personally written by Aelthos. -Signed Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak

Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak would send a letter to Martin Heusmann, inviting him to the Princedom of Fenn.

Hey King, You Dropped This “A bit awkward to be meeting in a tavern of all places for something like this.” Aelthos grumbled, helping himself to a sip of his wine. He looked around, appreciating how much nicer the place was since he had left, but still feeling almost uncomfortable being out in the open like this. He could at least take solace in knowing that it was a slower evening, and there were only a handful of patrons below. “Better than that stiff throne.” his son, Grand Prince Akkar, laughed. “Come on, admit it, you hated sitting on that damn thing too.” Aelthos smiled, now beginning to be at ease. His son was the happiest he had seen him in… almost ever. The burden of rulership lay heavy on the shoulders of those who believed they were fit for it, and many who took that challenge were driven to ruin. Such had nearly happened to him, just as it happened to his other son. It was good to see that being prince had seemingly uplifted Akkar, much unlike what it had done to Aldred. “It’s been ages, father, so long that I thought you were dead.” Akkar confessed, scratching the back of his neck. “I’m glad that you ventured all the way here. I don’t know what I would’ve done had you not.” he said, his tone having shifted from his jovial self. Aelthos smirked, propping one foot atop the other. “You think I’m the type to just go and die? I’ve lived too damn long to keel over anytime soon.” “I suppose not.” Akkar smiled as he rested his arms on the table, leaning forward and looking his father in the eye. “How’s a third run sound to you?” he asked suddenly. Aelthos blinked. “Huh?” “I know, I’ve just sprung it upon you quite unfairly, but I must be honest with both you and myself…” he began, biting his lip as he paused to take a swig of his own wine. “I’d like some time to rest, father, and I believe that you’re the man best-suited to take my place. You’ve led us twice before, so you know how this all works. I won’t force you into anything, though, if you don’t want to.” Aelthos simply sat there for a moment, almost glaring at his son. Quite a way to spring such a serious matter upon him, and in such a casual setting too. Damn the youth and their propensity for tactlessness, he thought to himself, grumbling. However, he almost had an admiration for the approach, it was one that was markedly unique- of course it would be a son of his that would find such a way. What kind of father would he be if he declined? “Fine.” he muttered, crossing his arms. “Third time’s a charm, isn’t it?” he chortled, downing the rest of his wine. “You’ve done well, son. It’s about time I’ve gotten back in the swing of things. I reckon it’s time I see some old faces once again- they wouldn’t dare ignore the summons of the Grand Prince!” he guffawed, at this point talking to himself more than to Akkar. “Indeed…” Akkar murmured, looking down at the ground floor of the tavern. He was met with several faces looking back at him. “They must be confused as hell…” he whispered to himself, amused with the thought. “Oh well. They’ll understand things soon enough.” The father and son had many more drinks that night, and their conversation drew so long that the talk of abdication became merely an aside that the two would deal with in the morning. For now, though, the men merely enjoyed the company of each other and the patrons that were there, for nothing is as rare and fortunate as conducting a transfer of power that goes over smoothly.

Aelthos thinks that the poster is highly detailed as he couldnt have done it better himself.

Frerir nods with a smile! ((Checking if I can post here))

The Dwemmunist Party of Urguan (DPU) Thamar var nevrumm Vroth!(We will never lose!) Thamar var nevrumm Nazka! (We will never break!) Forevruum ljoroth! (Forever Orange!) Khrum Fraed da Rikkin! (All back the Leader!) Khrum Nogazen da Rikkin! (All love the Leader!) Freeman and slave, patrician and plebeian, lord and serf, guild-master, and journeyman, in a word, oppressor and oppressed, stood in constant opposition to one another, carried on an uninterrupted, now hidden, now open fight. A fight that each time ended, either in a revolutionary reconstitution of society at large, or in the common ruin of the contending classes. In the earlier epochs of history, we find almost everywhere a complicated arrangement of society into various orders, a manifold gradation of social rank. In ancient Urguan, we have patricians, long-beards, plebeians, clan fathers; in the old times, lords, vassals, guild-masters, journeymen, apprentices, serfs; in almost all of these classes, again, subordinate gradations. The modern bourgeois society that has sprouted from the ruins of feudal society has not done away with class antagonisms. It has but established new classes, new conditions of oppression, new forms of struggle in place of the old ones. Our epoch, the epoch of the bourgeoisie, possesses however this distinct feature: it has simplified class antagonisms. Society as a whole is more and more, splitting up into two great hostile camps; into two great classes directly facing each other — Bourgeoisie and Proletariat. The bourgeoisie, during its rule, has created more massive and more colossal productive forces than have all preceding generations together. Subjection of Nature’s forces to Dwed machinery, application of Runes to industry and agriculture, navigational advancements, railways, clearing of land for cultivation, whole populations conjured out of the ground — what earlier century had even a presentiment that such productive forces slumbered in the lap of social labour? We see then: the means of production and of exchange, on whose foundation the bourgeoisie built itself up, were generated in old society.. At a certain stage in the development of these means of production and of exchange, the conditions under which old society produced and exchanged, the old organisation of agriculture and manufacturing industry, in one word, the old relations of property became no longer compatible with the already developed productive forces; they became so many fetters. They had to be burst asunder. -The Palace of Skippy Irongut, Father of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan Main Roles & Offices of the Party Under King of Urguan; No official role within the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan (DPU), but hailed as the spiritual successor of Skippy Irongut of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan, and holds absolute power through association. Utah Ireheart General Secretary of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan; The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan, or the DPU, is the most powerful of the Central Committee's various secretaries, under the spirital guidance of the Under King. Frerir Irongrinder Dwolitboro of the Central Committee of DPU; The Dwolitburo is the highest authority under the General Secretary, within the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan. Officer Grudgebeard Kalgrimmor Uldraek Goldhand Hieden Grandaxe Axel Ireheart Balek Irongut Jorvin Starbreaker Secretariat of the DPDU Central Committee; The Secretariat of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan, often referred to as the Secretariat of the DPU, has responsibility for the central administration of the party. Atandt Irongrinder Hieden Grandaxe DGB; Central Committee of the DPU; The Central Committee of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan, is the executive leadership of the party, acting between the people and the party. This committee directs all party and governmental activities. Its members are elected by the Dolitburo, from the People. The Guilds of the People; Tira Eron Anym The Dwed of Urguan; The Dwed of Urguan are the backbone of the nation, and as such their leaders are the lifeblood of the Dwemmunist Party of Urguan. ((Special Thanks to @Harold for the 100% quality memes))

Aelthos Tundrak would look at his uncle Hadolph as he then shakes his head. He would then nod as he grabs a parchment from his table. “To my dear son and his so few snow elves remaing, Aesilnoth is a Tundrak and you cant change that. Please refrain from doing so or I will make sure to find time and visit you to teach you how our family works.” -Signed Aelthos.

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MAYOR, 1757 Issued by his Excellency Anton Rovin, the Governor-General of Kaedrin on behalf of the Crown upon the 5th of the Sun’s Smile, 1757. The first Mayoral term for the Borough of Owynsburg, in light of our new settlement’s infancy, shall not begin with an election. Instead, it is in the best interest of the town and broader Kaedrin that Article I of The Borough of Owynsburg Act, 1757 is invoked, permitting me to appoint a non-elected Mayor in recognising the need for an election without an electorate as a suitable ‘time of crises’. From the postage of this proclamation until the end of their four year term upon the 5th of the Sun’s Smile 1761, Gildi McScribley shall serve as the Mayor of Owynsburg. They will vow to adhere to the rights and duties outlined in the Borough of Owynsburg Act 1757 until the end of their term at which point the first Mayoral Election of Owynsburg shall commence. At which point Gildi McScribley must achieve a majority vote against any opposition that steps forth if they wish to continue for a second term, lest the opposing candidate be rightfully elected as their replacement.

The Borough of Owynsburg Act, 1757 Written by his Grace Leopold Guy Helvets, the Duke of Cathalon on behalf of the Diet of Kaedrin. Confirmed by his Excellency Anton Rovin, the Governor-General of Kaedrin on behalf of the Crown upon the 5th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1757 Following the construction of the Town of Owynsburg, situated at the southern point of the Duchy of Cathalon beneath Varoche Palace, the house has noted the need for a municipal body to govern and maintain the town as its own estate within our commonwealth. Defined as the Borough of Owynsburg, the town council’s powers will reach no further than the Inner Town of Owynsburg (recognised as all buildings contained within the Owynsburg wall), the Red Market (recognised as the stretch between the gate of Owynsburg and the Cathedral of Saint Wilfriche, notably behind the main gate allowing access to the Duchy of Cathalon) and the Cathedral of Saint Wilfriche. The Mayoral Delegation The Mayoral Delegation encompasses the of the bureaucracy of the Borough of Owynsburg, made up of a number of diverse appointments each designed to carefully tend to one facet of the city machine. Elevations to positions on the delegation are achieved via election, or appointment, of which all are overseen and confirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs or direct royal prerogative. Mayor of Owynsburg One position, elected by the property holders of Owynsburg, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve for four-year terms. Serving as head of the delegation, and administrator of the local bureaucracy and chief organiser of the town’s housing, population growth and events. Judges of the Communal Tribunal Three positions, appointed by royal prerogative and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve for four-year terms. Serving as triumvirate of the courts, presiding as a unit over all legal trials both of an inquisitorial and adversarial nature. Comptroller and Auditor of Owynsburg One position, appointed by the Mayor of Owynsburg, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs or royal prerogative, to serve until sacked. Serving as manager of the financial assets and liabilities of the Inner Town of Owynsburg and the Red Market. Clerks of Owynsburg Unlimited positions, appointed by the Mayor, and affirmed by royal prerogative to serve until sacked. Serving as bureaucrats to fulfill their assigned duties, presiding over one facet of the Borough of Owynsburg, while as well serving primarily as stewards, handling matters of housing and zoning. Bishop of Kaedrin One position, appointed by his High Holiness from the Church of the Canon and concurrently Cardinal of Ves, to serve until death. The chief administrator of the Cathedral of Saint Wilfriche, to work in cooperation with the Borough in providing religious guidance and ceremony to the townspeople of Owynsburg as well as the faithful of broader Kaedrin. Regulations under the Borough of Owynsburg Act The Mayor of Owynsburg must be elected from the property holding populous of the town, and may only be appointed by Royal Prerogative in times of crises such as the current Mayor’s death. Mayoral elections are to be held once every four years, with current Mayors eligible to be indefinitely re-elected should the townspeople deem them fit. The Mayor of Owynsburg must be a Canonist human loyal to the Commonwealth of Kaedrin. The Mayor of Owynsburg may not concurrently serve as the King of Kaedrin, Governor-General of Kaedrin, Duke of Cathalon or Colonel of the 2nd Regiment of Foot. The Red Market must at all times be kept accessible to the broader people of Kaedrin to both pass in and out of the Duchy of Cathalon and do trade with the townsfolk or other wandering merchants. The Borough of Owynsburg holds no authority over the ordained staff of the Cathedral of Saint Wilfriche; such privileges are reserved for the clergy as deemed fit by the Bishop of Kaedrin. The Mayor of Owynsburg will work in cooperation with the Colonel of the 2nd Regiment in ensuring free movement, garrisoning, recruitment and the ability to enforce Kaedreni and Imperial Law within the physical lands referred to as under the municipality in this document. The Borough of Owynsburg holds no authority over the broader Duchy of Cathalon, or any other territory in Kaedrin. Its reach in full extends to the Inner Town of Owynsburg, the Red Market and the Cathedral of Saint Wilfriche. The Borough of Owynsburg may not expand into any physical space nor territory not prior outlined in this document without the consent of royal prerogative. The procedures of legality established in Ves Criminal Laws shall remain unchanged within the Borough of Owynsburg; in the enforcement of these laws all mention of ‘The Golden City of Ves’, ‘The City of Ves’ and ‘Ves’ shall be recognised as applicable and interchangeable with ‘The Borough of Owynsburg’, ‘The Town of Owynsburg’ and ‘Owynsburg’ and the physical lands referred to as under the municipality in this document. If found unfit for their duties, the Mayor of Owynsburg can be impeached by a trial held by the Diet of Kaedrin, presided over by royal prerogative. The Mayor is deemed unfit to serve if they violate the Regulations set out in the Borough of Owynsburg Act. The Mayor is deemed unfit to serve if they neglect their responsibilities as Mayor, succumbing to decadence in naming their delegation and fulfilling their personal duties in office. The Mayor is deemed unfit to serve if they are found absent from office for two years. The Mayor is deemed unfit to serve if they are found to be personally violating the Ves Criminal Laws and the Imperial Law. If tried and found unfit to serve by the Diet, the next Mayoral election will instantly begin, with the impeached unable to run for office until the following term.

Anton Rovin nods as he starts the preparations for the wedding.

Anton II Rovin would shake his head as he reads the titles. “It seems that once more, those Haensetians who have been calling us “friends” are so eager to steal our titles.” He would then attach a document on the bird before sending it to Andrik. “The Title of Grand Duke of Vanderfell belongs to my father as the eldest of the Rovins. Lets not repeat the same old story a third time.”

12th Malin’s Welcome 1742 From this day forth, Varan Atmorice is official unbanished from the Princedom of Fenn. Signed, Grand Prince Aelthos Tundrak III

The Fennic Grand Council Aelthos Tundrak III Grand Prince As the Grand Prince, his duty is to lead the Princedom of Fenn as their Leader. He is sworn to maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Wyrvun’fiyem and the worship, discipline and government thereof, as by law established in the Princedom. And to solemnly promise and swear to the people of the Princedom, to lend his hand and generosity at all costs. ((Ioannis)) ================================== Morael Atmorice Arch Vigilant of the Wyrvun’fiyem The Arch Vigilant is the head of religion. They are also known to be the real leader of the Temple of Wyrvun, for it is they that own the lands under the control of Wyrvun’fiyem - they are in charge of induction, promotion, and conversion, and run the day of the Temple. They are the only ones qualified to occupy the Wyrvun’fiyem seat on the Grand Council of Fenn. ((Lulah)) ================================== Velatha Sylric Grand Marshal The Grand Marshal holds their own position within the Grand Council itself and leads the Ivae’fenn. Their duty is to oversee all defenses of the Princedom and maintain internal functions within the Ivae’fenn. ((EnderMaiashiro)) ================================== Bellara Tathvir High Emissary The Diplomat’s duty is to be conducting negotiations between representative nations and to form and maintain international relations with regards to the issue of peace and war, as well as trade and economics. The Diplomat also has the ongoing responsibility of collecting and reporting information that could affect national interests. ((Ruibrium)) ================================== - Grand Steward The Grand Steward is responsible for all the housing within the Princedom of Fenn. ((-)) ================================== Kailu Kaeronin Grand Architect The Grand Architect is responsible for maintaining the city and forts of Fenn, for the contruction of new buildings and for anything that needs to be built. ((Commissar_Voop)) Council Updates: Hadolph Tundrak steps down from Grand Chancellor. (1722) - Arevthor Tathvir is the new Grand Chancellor. (1722) + Aesilnoth Annungilben is the new Grand Marshal (1724) + Emeline Tathvir steps down from Grand Steward (1726) - Somhairle Sylric is the new Grand Steward (1726) + Hadolph Tundrak is the new Grand Treasurer (1730) + Airebys Sylric steps down from Grand Exchequer (1732) - Hadolph Tundrak assumes the role of Grand Exchequer (1732) - Aesilnoth steps down from Grand Marshal (1732) - Taal is the new Grand Marshal (1732) + Somhairle Sylric steps down from Grand Steward (1733) - Arevthor Tathvir steps down from Grand Chancellor (1734) - Chrom’ilvya Atmorice steps down from High Emissary (1734) - Hadolph Tundrak assumes the role of Grand Chancellor (1734) - Aldred Tundrak assumes the role of Grand Steward (1734) + Aerilith Oakenarrow assumes the role of Grand Advisor (1734) + Taal steps down from Grand Marshal (1734) - Thalion Drakon is the new Grand Marshal (1734) + Aroiia Drakon is the new Grand Marshal (1737) + Chrom’ilvya Atmorice is the new High Emissary (1740) + Aelthos Tundrak is the Grand Prince once more (1741) + Current Council (1741) - Aelthos Tundrak as Grand Prince - Hadolph Tundrak as Grand Chancellor - Aroiia Drakon as Grand Marshal - Chrom’ilvya Atmorice as High Emissary - Aerilith Oakenarrow as Grand Advisor Thalion Drakon is the new and first Grand Architect (1741) + Tenvar Aelthos Tundrak is the new Arch Vigilant (1741) + Taveric Sylric is the new Grand Exchequer (1741) + 1773 Current Council (1773) -Aelthos Tundrak as Grand Prince - Morael Atmorice as Arch Vigilant - Velatha Sylric as Grand Marshal - Kailu Kaeronin as Grand Architect - Bellara Tathvir as High Emissary - The roles of Grand Chancellor, Grand Treasurer and Grand Exchequer were removed. – – –

Mali’fenn Bloodline Reforms, 1741 For centuries, the ancient and sacred bloodlines of Fenn have been instrumental in the running of the Grand Princedom. However, in recent times, these holy families have fallen ill to infighting, rivalry, and a lack of patriotism for the Fennic state. In order to combat the recent misfortunes of the bloodlines, Grand Prince Aelthos III has deemed it fit to reform the structure of the Fennic bureaucracy and rewrite the rules governing the bloodlines. ARTICLE I - THE SACRED BLOODLINES ARTICLE II - THE DUTIES OF THE SACRED BLOODLINES ARTICLE III - THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE SACRED BLOODLINES ARTICLE IV - THE LAWS GOVERNING BLOODLINE DISPUTES ARTICLE V - THE LAWS GOVERNING BLOODLINE HEADS ARTICLE I The Sacred Bloodlines The bloodlines of the Grand Princedom of Fenn are families which have shown their dedication to the Fennic state and the Tundrak family for many years. Though this devotion usually manifests in the form of one particular service of outstanding merit, many bloodlines play an important role at different levels of the Fennic government and society. The current bloodlines are as named: I - Tundrak II - Atmorice III - Drakon IV - Tathvir V - Sylric VI - Oakenarrow ARTICLE II The Duties of the Sacred Bloodlines Although, as stated above, individuals within a bloodline are free to choose a career as they wish, each family shall have one specific duty that they are charged to perform. This duty will typically be one that they have performed for centuries and thus have perfected their craft in. It is the responsibility of the bloodline head to ensure that their family is upholding the specific task assigned to them. I - To the Tundraks, they are charged with leading the Grand Princedom of Fenn. It is only by the Grand Prince’s guiding hand that the Fennic state shall prosper. II - To the Atmorices, they are charged with the spiritual guidance of the adherents of Wyrvun as well as leading the clergy. It is only through faith and devotion to Wyrvun that the Fennic state shall be holy and blessed. III - To the Drakons, they are charged with being leaders among the Ivae’fenn so that it may be well-led and disciplined. It is only through courage and an iron will that the Fennic state will be strong. IV - To the Tathvirs, they are charged with learning the medicinal arts and serving as healers both in the Ivae’fenn and in the clinic. It is only through knowledge and reason that the Fennic state will advance. V - To the Sylrics, they are charged with running the mines and smithies of Fenn, for they are to be the main workforce. It is only through hard work and determination that the Fennic state will be able to grow and expand. VI - To the Oakenarrows, they are charged with protecting Fenn and its people from beasts both natural and otherwise. It is only through safety and security that the Fennic state will be able to look inwards. ARTICLE III The Rights and Privileges of the Sacred Bloodlines For their exemplary service towards the Grand Princedom, the bloodlines are to be rewarded with special privileges that are unique to them. These privileges, however, are at the expense and mercy of the Grand Prince, so should a bloodline fail to perform their duties properly they may have them revoked at any time. Because of the bloodlines’ importance in the governance and maintenance of the Grand Princedom, these privileges primarily center around their historical, and present, ability to serve as leaders within Fenn. I - For the Tundraks, one of their line shall always sit atop the throne and be named Grand Prince. In kind, a Tundrak shall always be preferred for the position of Grand Treasurer. II - For the Atmorices, one of their line shall always serve as Arch-Vigilant of Fenn. Should there be one present, an Atmorice will always lead times of prayer, blessing, and sacrifice. III - For the Drakons, one of their line shall always be preferred to lead the Ivae’fenn as its Grand Marshal. The position of Sentinel shall be reserved for the Drakons, but the Grand Marshal can grant said position a non-Drakon if they deem their service worthy of such. IV - For the Tathvirs, one of their line shall always be put in charge of the city’s clinic should they be capable of such matters. Should they need any supplies or materials, the cost will be paid for by the Fennic Treasury. V - For the Sylrics, one of their line shall always be preferred for the position of Grand Exchequer of Fenn. All means of production shall be run and operated by the Sylrics and their employees. VI - For the Oakenarrows, one of their line shall always serve as beastmaster of Fenn. They will be allowed to construct a den or dungeon to keep any creatures they capture, so long as said creature does not pose such a threat that demands its immediate execution. ARTICLE IV The Laws Governing Bloodline Disputes It is no secret that the Mali’fenn are a militant and outspoken people. Although they produce fine soldiers, thoughtful councilors, and zealous priests, Mali’fenn are apt to fight and bicker amongst each other. Most of the time this bickering is no worse than a few petty arguments and insults, but on rare occasions certain ‘fenn of a heated temperament may resort to violence. Thankfully, no deaths as a result of bloodline violence have occurred in recent memory, but there have been a number of injuries that have resulted from these rivalries. In order to prevent blood from being spilled in the future, Grand Prince Aelthos III has created a list of regulations for bloodline disputes. I - If two bloodlines have a dispute, the conflict will first be mediated by the Grand Prince. Violence and further fighting will try to be avoided at all costs. II - Should the Grand Prince deem the situation serious enough to warrant it, the two bloodlines will be allowed a duel to determine the outcome of the dispute. The two primary instigators of the conflict will engage in a duel to first blood. Whichever bloodline wins the duel will be allowed to impose their terms, after confirming them with the Grand Prince, upon the other bloodline. III - Should there be no two primary instigators of the conflict, the bloodline heads will be allowed to name a champion for the duel. IV - Once the duel is complete, the two bloodlines will partake in a feast of reconciliation overseen by the Grand Prince. Gifts will be exchanged, talk will be made, and the feast shall not end until the Grand Prince deems that amends have been made. ARTICLE V Laws Governing Bloodline Heads The leaders of the Fennic bloodlines, better known as bloodline heads, are tasked with guiding and directing their families so that they may serve the Grand Princedom with distinction. Therefore, the expectations of the bloodline heads are even higher than that of their normal family members. In action, conduct, and word, the bloodline heads represent the Fennic state and are thus expected to act as such. To better-establish the legal and cultural position of the bloodline heads, Grand Prince Aelthos III has written a list of laws to govern the bloodline heads. I - When the head of a bloodline dies or is stripped of their position, their family is allowed to choose a member within their bloodline to become the new head. This nomination is then either confirmed or denied by the Grand Prince. II - Bloodline heads must make an active effort to involve themselves and their family in the affairs of the Grand Princedom. Should a bloodline head not be making genuine attempts to contribute to the Fennic state then they are liable to be removed from their position of bloodline head by the Grand Prince. III - Bloodline heads must reside within the Fennic capital. They are allowed to own properties outside of the city, but their primary residence should be within Fenn itself. Should a bloodline head choose to move outside of the Grand Princedom, they immediately forfeit their position as bloodline head. IV - Should a bloodline head go absent for a period of seven Elven Days without first notifying the Grand Prince, they are liable to be removed from their position of bloodline head.

The Mali’fenn of the Princedom of Fenn and the Mali’ame of the Forest Realm of Irrinor would like to thank those of the Silver State of Haulun’or for the good gesture in offering us the beetroots, even though we have not yet received the shipment. Now, since you are our dear friends and allies, we would like to provide some sorts of help aswell as thats what great friends do! The Princedom of Fenn is willing to provide you with a few copies of our family and bloodline books, where you can find on how we track our bloodlines and families as we heard you have some issues with cousins marrying each other. Also, we would also like to offer you fresh horse manure so you can use it as a fertilizer for your beet-root farms. It is also the desire of the Forest Realm of Irrinor to extend a similar gesture to show our gratitude to the Silver State. While we were not signalled out to receive a shipment, our dear friends and allies in the Princedom have pledged to share the bountiful gift they expect to receive. As such, the Forest Realm of Irrinor will send to the Silver State a crate full of wreaths made of various rainbow coloured flowers. It is the assurance of my druii that these wreaths shall invoke the Mother’s blessings in efforts of bringing love to you and your people. HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Aelthos of the Tundrak Bloodline, third of his name, Grand Prince of the Princedom of Fenn and Mali’Fenn, Patriarch of the Tundrak Bloodline, Protector of the Idhren’tirn, Hesin’fin, Commander of the Citadel of Acael, Protector of Tahu’lareh, the chosen of Wyrvun Lyemar Aureon, Blessed Descendant of Elenwë, High Chieftain of the Forest Realm of Irrinor, Sovereign of the Mali’ame, Chieftain of the Aureon Seed, Brother Red Panda, Priest of the El’Narnsae’ame.

The dazzling banners of Aegrothond, Urguan, Haelun’or, and Fenn flurried and intermingled in the frosty, yet relatively warm, square of Tahu’Lareh. Additional envoys from Lorraine, Kaedrin, and the Hou-Zi were also present, though their role was merely as observers. Soldiers and diplomats from the respective nations spoke freely amongst each other- sharing stories and jesting in good spirit. However, the prevailing topic of the hour was the diplomatic conference that was soon to be had, one that would unite the four nations in their collective endeavour against Llyria. After several minutes of idle chatter, horns blared from the Citadel, signaling to all that the meeting was to commence. The respective entourages ventured to the conference hall within the Citadel, each taking a seat at the long table before them. Grand Prince Aelthos, sitting at the head of the table, initiated the talks. “So, Llyria,” he began, looking to Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj, seated just across for him. “It seems they’ve made the decision to tempt fate once again,” he continued, glancing at both Sea Prince Feanor Sylvaeri and King Utak Ireheart, both seated to the left of the Sohaer. “We all have our grievances with them, but it seems in their vainglory Llyria has brought war upon themselves. With their recent breaking of the treaty we made with them, our alliance is left with little other option than to pursue military action.” Those in attendance murmured in agreement. “They aren’t just tempting fate- they’re tempting all of us,” snickered Crown Prince Vytrek, helping himself to a sip of the wine before him. “Poor them, I suppose. I quite liked the city until the Empyrion lost a chunk of his brain.” “I do not know how you could bear to stand that city,” the Sohaer sneered, shaking his head in evident disagreement. “It is a place riddled with dark mages, demon-spawn, and the lesser life forms we are all obligated to rid this world of.” The table fell quiet, for most there were in agreement. However, the matter of how the war would be conducted still remained. “Just charge in and DESTROY THEM!” cheered the young prince, Aldred. “I believe naval supremacy will be paramount to winning this war. Llyria is a port city- if we cut their supplies then we ought to be able to starve them into submission,” argued the Sea Prince. To further illustrate his point, he procured a map of the Llyrian area, pointing to its harbour, then tracing a line to his own city at Aegrothond. “Look at how short of a distance that is. We would be able to effectively support a besieging army via sea without worrying about the hassle of a long voyage,” he concluded, looking to the Grand Prince for affirmation of his plan. The Grand Prince remained quiet, studying the map intently. He rubbed his beard, before pulling a worn charcoal pencil from his pocket. Marking an ‘x’ at the tunnel leading into Llyria, Aelthos began to speak. “I agree with the Sylvaeri’s suggestion, though I would like to take it a step further.” Aelthos pointed at his ‘x’, glancing up to King Utak. “Have your dwarves block this pass here. I want nothing in and nothing out. In the meantime, the Ivae’fenn and Sillumiran will besiege the city itself. Have we any disagreements here?” King Utak, who had seated himself in a small basin of water in the center of the table, shook his head. “T'ere will b' teh loot, aye?” he inquired, his eyes growing wide with the thought of plunder. He then splashed some water on his face, washing out some of the grime. Silir Uradir, Okarir’san of Haelun’or, snorted. “Sounds like a typical dwarven concern,” he chortled, furrowing his eyes at Utak’s bathing. “However, there is another matter. I revel at the opportunity to strike down the Llyrian corruptions, but what of the normal citizens there? Plenty of innocents reside in that wretched city. Would we be just to treat them the same?” “I say we allow those who wish to leave the city pass through our siege lines. I suspect that the dark mages will wish to defend their home, for it is the only place that openly harbors them. That said, what of those that abandon their city anyway and masquerade as a normal person?” said the Sea Prince, biting his lower lip. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat upon noticing Utek’s bathing, but held his tongue regardless. “Then we will hunt them down again and again, as is our duty,” affirmed the Haelun’orian Okarir’san, flashing Feanor a cocksure grin. “Besides, I don’t think any of us have seen them put up a half-decent fight before.” Dimaethor Visaj laughed clearly and heartily, though more sinister undertones were evident. Then rising from his seat, the aged Sohaer addressed those at the table. “Fortune has it that we are all on the same side this time around. We shall make quick business of this petty enemy. Now, the hour is getting late, and we all have armies to ready for war. I shall depart for today, but I will return with an army beside me- ready to join you.” With that, the Haelun’orian retinue said their goodbyes and left. Soon after, the other envoys followed suit, each saying a few words in farewell before leaving the hall. After a few moments, only the Grand Prince and his two sons remained. Vytrek was the first to rise, walking over to the map left behind by Sea Prince Feanor. “It’s a viable plan,” the Crown Prince noted, studying the battle plans that had been marked down. “That it is. No doubt the Llyrian state will crumble at our might, but how many losses will we suffer? Hundreds?” Aelthos responded, joining his son in examining the plans. Vytrek took a longing glance outside of the window behind him, looking to the training Ivae’fenn below him. Recruits sparred, officers shouted orders, and standard-bearers stood stalwartly with the colors of Fenn in-hand. War was soon to come to all of them once again. “I don’t know. Maybe ten?” WARCLAIM Attackers Princedom of Fenn & Allies Defenders Llyria & Allies Wargoals: The Llyrian city pillaged. Location & Proposed Time Add me on Discord to discuss this further Ioannis#9788