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The Sword of Allah This world is growing too fast for me; this world is changing too much; this world is not what it used to be. I don’t know what I may seem to the world. But as to myself I seem to have been only like a loyal servant, a servant to Allah, a servant to my lord, a servant to my friends. Although this servant was a friend of many, he was a stranger to himself. Ever since my parents left me with the caravans of Khalestine, I have been a man without a true home, a man without a true meaning in life. So I followed the way of a warrior, the way I did best, the way I hated the most. The elder Southeron is admiring the capital of the Sultanate of Haria. Growing a faint smile on his aged and scarred visage. I fought for many, however, the most righteous was when I fought for the Kharadeen, when I fought for Khalestine, for the people that raised me to who I am. I loved the rainy night when I was standing wearing armor with a sword and shield in my hand and looking towards the eastern horizon, waiting for sun to rise so that I could start the battle, the battle for my people. I have seen the lands of Khalestine rise and fall, I have seen the rise of the Vandorian Federation, The Vandorian Kingdom, I even remember this ‘thing’ called Vanderguan. What happened to us? The old man has his right hand on a gilded cane and slowly walks towards the main gate. He passes a soft sigh from his lips. Allah’s mercy be upon them. Their sacrifice gave our children and the children after them a future. We did our duty; I did my duty. We fought, we bent, but we did not break. We found a new land to call home, we found our Haria. Many sacrificed themselves for this freedom. The veteran shifts his gaze upon a camel resting outside the gate. It only has a saddle on its back and reigns around its head. All these battles, all this fighting, it stopped me from learning the true meaning behind our Righteous Faith. The lesser Jihad stopped me from expanding the greater Jihad, the Jihad of the soul. For the last years, I went into exile, reciting the Holy Book from the earliest sunrise to sunset, trying to get closer to Allah and continuously cry out of the fear of Allah. And after these many years I can finally feel Death’s endless cold stare through my body, I failed to continue Denaseth’s legacy, however, I know that the little things I did, made a difference here in this land. He extends his scarred arms to grab the reins of the camel and looks towards the endless desert. There’s not a handspan on my body which do not have a wound upon it. Look at me, I’ve fought over a hundred duels, numerous battles and I am dying because of my age? I always questioned why Allah kept me alive for so long. I remember my ruler and good friend, Faiz Kharadeen, saying: It is because you are The Sword of Allah, my rafiqi. It was impossible for you to die on the battlefield, for if you died on the battlefield that would have meant, that the Sword of Allah was broken by an infidel and the Sword of Allah could never be broken. He gives a tug at the camel’s reigns and walks towards the sands. I finished my duty to this world. My duty in the next is just getting started. ((Welp, this post is the death of my first LOTC persona and my return to LOTC. I can't wait to RP with you guys again))

Amethu Denaseth signs the charter.

Arik... Next time use Time Zone Converter/Time Difference Caculator.

Playing a /few/ songs like last time. Bought a new mic aswell! can't wait!

High Fantasy Forest or Steampunk? Eurgh, fine. Time to find a 'muse'.

Nice Selfie. 8.2/10

You forgot to post the time of the event.

Ehm, yes I am in.

Amethu shows a faint smile while reading this application, before writing his response... [!] You would recieve a letter, it is sealed shut with a wax crest of House Denaseth As-salaam alaykum, Ameen Kharadeen, You have been accepted to prove your worth in The Holy Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi. Report to Amir Denaseth or our Sultan at the Palace of Al-Wakhrah as soon as possible. Amethu Denaseth, Amir of Khalestine.

[!] As you enter the square of Al-Wakhrah, you would see new posters and flyers hanging on the noticeboards. A young Qali urchin would run up to you handing you the three flyers. The first flyer reads: Khalestine needs you! With the recent prosperity in Khalestine are the military orders of the Sultanate looking for new recruits. The late ‘Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi’ has split into two orders once again. ‘The Holy Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi’ will return to it’s original duty: Being the retinue of House Kharadeen, protecting and spreading the Righteous Faith of The Most Merciful Creator and cleansing Vailor from all evil that may harm her or the descendents. ‘The Order of Mubarizun’ will return to it’s militia and city guard duties, protecting the jewel of the Qalasheen: Al-Wakhrah. All able and loyal citizens of Khalestine should consider joining one of the orders. Join the Military of the Sultanate, Though we may bend, we do not break. “For Khalestine, For Kharadeen For Allah!” Signed, Amethu Denaseth, Amir of Khalestine Arlen Kharadeen, Sultan of Khalestine [!] You would look at the other two flyers.

The Holy Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi God is our Strength History The Holy Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi was established in the year of 1531 by Amethu Denaseth, Amir of the Sultanate of Khalestine. Founded in the palace of the Al-Wakhrah with the blessing of Imam Kareem Ibn’Yrdam, the Order was born to protect the lands of Vailor, the True Believers of Allah, and to prepare for the coming of desperate and dark times. To increase the administrative efficientcy, ‘The Holy Order of the Alwahdat Alwaqi and ‘The Order of the Mubarizuns’ were merged as ‘The Order of the Alwahdat Alwaqi’ accepting all that were willing. Prosperity in Khalestine fell during the last war between the ‘Men of Oren’ and the ‘Dwarves of Urguan’ and the Alwahdat Alwaqi lost their manpower and was almost disbanded. With the recent stability that has found Khalestine in the year 1549, The Warriors of the Holy Order of The Alwahdat Alwaqi have risen again. Purpose The Holy Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi is an independent order within the Sultanate’s military. The order is based on the principle that all life is holy until it is corrupted by Shaitan. We protect all the descendents and children of Allah from the influence and spawns of the Shaitan. The first duty of the Order is to protect the family Kharadeen. The Order shall act as their personal retinue and will protect them from all dangers, holy and unholy, good or evil. The second duty of the Order is to protect all the children, elderly, and descendants of Allah from all the unholy and evil dangers that may threaten them and bring aid to the children and descendants where is needed. The third duty is to protect the Righteous faith and spread the word of The Exceedingly Merciful through the lands of Vailor and to the descendants, showing them the eternal flame of Allah. Joining the Alwahdat Alwaqi Warriors of the Alwahdat Alwaqi are required to be citizens of the Sultanate. They need to be Qalasheen or Farfolk and they are required to believe in the Righteous Faith. Exceptions can be made for the most loyal followers of House Kharadeen and/or the most devout believers of the righteous faith. Code of the Alwahdat Alwaqi My duty as a warrior of the Alwahdat Alwaqi now begins. I am the shield of Allah, Protecting His Word, His Land, His People. I am the sword of Allah, Striking down His enemies. I am the guardian of His Word, Spreading His Will and His Light. My bond is eternal. My duty as a comrade of the Alwahdat Alwaqi now begins. I am my brother’s shield, I shall defend him when he cannot himself. I am my brother’s sword, I shall strike for him when he cannot himself. I am the guardian of his honor, For we stand as one. I will fight alongside my brother. I will die alongside my brother. My bond is eternal. Ranks A member of the Order will act according to his rank and will follow orders of a member higher in the hierarchy. If conflicting orders are given, a member will always listen to the highest commander. The High Command Sultan The Nation Leader of The Sultanate of Khalestine. The Sultan holds divine right to the ruling of Khalestine and has absolute power over everything within the Sultanate. The Sultan is the one that chooses the direction of the military. His soldiers will offer their loyalty and respect towards him. His involvement is generally indirect, however, and is typically handled by his Amir. Amir (The Marshal) Current: Amethu Denaseth An Amir is appointed by the Sultan to run the military as the Marshal. The Amir is responsible for running the military and retinues, protecting the city and civilians, protecting the Sultan, and ensuring order is kept within the land holdings. The Amir also advises the Sultan on matters of war and conflict. An Amir may hold trial against an person if accused of a crime. If the accused is foreign and of important value to another nation, the Sultan or a Steward from The Office of The Munavin will hold the trial. Alkabir (The Commander) Current: The Alkabir, chosen for his faith and devotion to Allah and for his prowess as a commander, is entrusted to lead the Order of Alwahdat Alwaqi in Faith, and heads the Alwahdat in times when the Amir is absent. He is chosen personally by the Amir for his many skills. Mustashar (The High Councilor ) Current: Imam Faiz Ibn Qhuhafah The Mustashar is a experienced steward who handles the financial and managerial affairs of the order. He is entrusted as the religious and political and diplomatic representative of the Order. He acts as an advisor of the Alkabir during absence of the Amir. The Lower Command Faris Alkabtin (Captain) They are the officers and instructors of the Order. They are true warriors with many skills, most importantly their skill of command. The Faris Alkabtin are the elite and have committed their lives to serving Allah and to protect the innocent from darkness. They wield the authority during military expeditions and on the battlefield, taking a captain’s role. Faris Almutawaf (Officer Errant) The Faris Almutawwaf are the errants of the Order. They go out in Vailor and will help the local population and spreading the word of Allah to the world. They also act as assistants of the Mustashar, acting as diplomats and stewards of the Order and helping the stewards of Al-Wakhrah with their duties. Errant’s possess a passion for traveling while representing the Sultanate. The Vanguard Faris The Marafiq who completed their trials will be given a place within the Order. The Faris is the main force of the order, they have many duties, combat and noncombat related. They will uphold the ideals and principles of the Order until their oath ends. Marafiq Squire The newest addition to the Holy Order of the Alwahdat Alwaqi. A citizen who shows devotion to the True Faith and undeniable loyalty to the Kharadeen and Khalestine, will be given a chance in the Alwahdat Alwaqi. The Marafiq will undergo a series of trials. A Faris will accompany the Marafiq as a mentor and judge. Payment & Rewards The Khalestine military uses an honour system. A soldier will be paid accordingly to the duties he fulfills. The more duties one fulfills, the more pay and rewards one is eligible for. Application ((OOC)) MC Name : Do you have Teamspeak?/Are you willing to download it? : Timezone : Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : ((RP)) Name : Age (Teenager, Adult, Middle-Aged, Old, or Venerable): Gender: Reason for wanting to join the Alwahdat Alwaqi?: Are you a Qalasheen or Farfolk and do you abide by the True Faith? : Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph )) :

The Order of Mubarizuns A family crest adorned with the an angled crescent moon and star. Purpose Called upon by the Sultan to protect the Children of Allah and the Jewel of the Sultanate, the Mubarizun are the champions of the City of Al-Wakhrah. They stand as role models for the citizens and must be willing to risk their lives for the greater good. The Mubarizun offers those with bravery and skill to put their skills to a noble cause albeit strength alone is not necessarily required to be oathed. While individual strength is important, the Mubarizun push themselves to learn as much as they can - whether that be in the realms of politics, culture, language, or science. While off duty, a guard of the Mubarizun might be in Al-Wakhrah library studying or enjoying a smoke at the ****** lounge among comrades and citizens. The Mubarizun follows a strict code once oathed. Virtues of the Qalasheen To protect the citizen of Khalestine from interior and exterior threats. To protect the Sultan, Allah’s appointed leader for the Qalasheen. To protect and share knowledge gathered for the benefit of the Qalasheen. To show no fear when facing a foe. To respect those in command. To know restraint when dealing with the foolish. To take personal responsibility for any wrong doings. To present one’s self in the best way possible. To pursue knowledge into old age. To know humility. To avoid the gossip of prideful men. Joining The Order of the Mubarizun All willing and able are allowed to apply for joining The Order of the Mubarizun. when you have joined The Order of the Mubarizuns, you will become a citizen of The Sultanate of Khalestine. If you already are a citizen of the Sultanate of Khalestine and you do not believe in the righteous faith, you will be exempted from the foreign tax, when you join The Order of the Mubarizuns. The High Command Sultan The Nation Leader of The Sultanate of Khalestine. The Sultan holds divine right to the ruling of Khalestine and has absolute power over everything within the Sultanate. The Sultan is the one that chooses the direction of the military. His soldiers will offer their loyalty and respect towards him. His involvement is generally indirect, however, and is typically handled by his Amir. Amir An Amir is appointed by the Sultan to run the military as the Marshal. The Amir is responsible for running the military and retinues, protecting the city and civilians, protecting the Sultan, and ensuring order is kept within the land holdings. The Amir also advises the Sultan on matters of war and conflict. An Amir may hold trial against an person if accused of a crime. If the accused is foreign and of important value to another nation, the Sultan or a Steward from The Office of The Munavin will hold the trial. Low Command Naqib (Captain) A Naqib is a senior officer with many years of experience within The Order of Mubarizuns and chosen for his amazing prowess in combat and leadership. Appointed by the Amir to command a large group of muharib and jundi during military expeditions. Many are often given the tasks of recruiter and drill master. Raqib (Overseer) A Raqib is a Muharib who not only showed skills in battle, but, also skills in leadership. He will be trained in the arts of leadership by a Naqib or by the Amir self. A Raqib will test it’s leadership skills as a leader of a squad of the Mubarizuns. They are also the main recruiters of the order. Sub-Rankings Mwahtemed (Quartermaster) The Mwahtemed is an title given to those who show capability of doing such jobs as making sure the other soldiers are equipped enough to do their tasks. Specializing in the organization of arms, ranging from weaponry to armor, the task of the Mwahtemed is to assure that their fellow soldiers are equipped. Muhandis (Engineer) The Muhandis specializes in the use of military siege weaponry, such as siege crossbows, battering rams, catapults, and trebuchets. Jarraah (Surgeon) The Jarraah is the lifeline of the military by making sure the injured and wounded do not die with the use of advanced medical knowledge, vital to the job. Mutadarrib (Trainee) The Mutadarrib is an oathed recruit, they will be taught all the professions, however they will eventually specialize on one subject. The Enlisted Muharib The Muharib are the most devoted and steadfast soldiers of the main force. The men are experienced with fighting battles and are the well-disciplined fighting elites. Jundi The Jundi is the vast majority of the Mubarizuns force. They are the footmen and militiamen who serve as the primary protectors of the Sultanate and the bulk of the battlefield during war. Alwafid The Alwafid are the new unoathed recruits of the Mubarizuns and are required to be oathed by the oathing standards set. If the Alwafid is not oathed, they may not receive any additional ranking. Alwafid who are looking to work around the foreign tax must wait to be oathed. Payment & Rewards The Khalestine military uses an honour system. A soldier will be paid accordingly to the duties he fulfills. The more duties one fulfills, the more pay and rewards one is eligible for. Application ((OOC)) MC Name : Do you have Teamspeak?/Are you willing to download it? : Timezone : Do you have a Skype? If yes, please PM it to me : ((RP)) Name : Age : Gender: Please give us a little bit of your background ((A short paragraph ))

"Ser Brann." Amethu murmers the name softly when the news reaches him. He would slowly move to his basement, opening a chest containing his rusty Ashford armour. "May 'The Creator's' peace be upon you, my brother-prefect" A tear would fall upon the black & white Ashford tabard.

The Amir would place a hand on the Qalasheen's shoulder. "Well said my brother." "This man may be a king, however, We are not his servants. I serve the Sultan and only the Sultan." The tired Qalasheen man would return to his abode, proudly gazing at the majestic Khalestine flag, flying proudly in his garden. May 'The Creator' guide us in these times.

The Amir would look up at the moon. A small tear drop forms in the corner of his right eye. "This Kharajyr, Bismillah, I have no words." he mutters to himself. "May Allah, all glory upon him, have mercy upon your soul, Mukar. My good friend, one of the best of friends."

Amethu Denaseth places a hand against one of the towering minarets of the masjid. "What happened to our faith? What happened to our cultural freedom?" The tired Amir would move to the entrance of the mosque. Admiring it as a bastion of the Qalasheen people. "Where are all the things we fought for?" "All the dreams we shed our blood for?" "Are they shabby now and fraying at the seems?" "This was our vision" "To endure the world's derision" "What happened to our great Khalestine?" The man would slowly take of his shoes and places them in the shoerack just next to the entrance. Slowly kneeling down on the rug, The Amir would close his eyes for one last 'legal' prayer. "Glory be to you, O Allah, and all praises are due unto you, and blessed is your name and high is your majesty and none is worthy of worship but you." "Oh our Lord, all praise is to you." "Lord of the Seven Heavens, The Qalasheen people lost their faith, Help us, Oh our Lord, all praise is to you." "Please, hear my plea as your humble servant: Help us, Remind us who we are." "Oh Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful, Remind us that:" 'We may bend, however, we do not break.' "Ameen"

*looks at the votes* Ehm, when does the voting end? c: And you misspelled my name!

The war-torn Amir would read the news with a faint smile. "Nafis, my dear rafiqi." he would murmur quietly. "We may be enemies, however, you are fighting the most honourable fight. The struggle for peace." He would walk upon the walls of Al-Wakrah, looking at the Ghorrock Mountain Range. "Make the right choice and we will do the same." "Bismillah, let there be peace."

*Grabs dusty guitar.* My mic sucks, but it's all about the joining and having fun right? Count Vrarr in! Probably going to improvise some songs. Hehehe.