Caranthir_

"There comes a time in a mans life where he must wake up and smell the noodles." wrote an elderly Cardinal Amadeus of Oren from under a public bench. "No longer can we be dictated by fantasies and delusions. Pointless scuffles damage the integrity of us all. Let us come together as one, remembering the life of our dear friend James, and endeavouring to create a more perfect humanity which is one with God and itself." Thereafter, he was content to have a lie down, only to be waken by a pesky elven couple laughing above him on the seat.

Amadeus Cardinal Sutica nodded as the slips of paper were presented before him. He bowed his head to the Pontifical aide, indicating to do now what he must. After a dramatic loss of Cyril Halcourt's vote, all had seemed to be going wrong at the worst possible time. But it had been retrieved, and sent again with apologies, and the votes were now all in. "Albarosa Cardinalis.." "Albarosa Cardinalis.." "Albarosa Cardinalis.." "Albarosa Cardinalis.." "Albarosa Cardinalis.." "Jorenus Cardinalis.." "Jorenus Cardinalis.." At this point the long time electoral master, PhD certified, and philosopher-judge Amadeus d'Aryn knew the maths when he saw it. It took him a while, but he eventually figured out that five votes to two was an outright majority. He sent for Albarosa immediately. A new Pontiff had been chosen by the College of 1802.

ELECTIONEM PONTIFICEM THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS OF JAMES II Amadeus Cardinal Sutica @Caranthir_ Manfried Cardinal St. Julia @GoldWolfGaming Ailred Cardinal Reinmar @argonian Alfred Cardinal Jorenus @Froschli Cyril Cardinal Norland @Publius Johan Cardinal Vuiller @Harald Laurence Cardinal Albarosa @Draeris [!] Only these may post on this thread. [!] A notice of great importance has been delivered to the College of Cardinals, summoning them to elect a new High Pontiff after the unfortunate passing of His Holiness James II. This election is to be held in the Basilica of Ex. Godfrey in Providence, and to be chaired by the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, and Regent of the Holy Mother Church, Amadeus Cardinal Sutica. After clearing this throat, the Vice-Chancellor began: “In nomine Patris, et Horenus, et Exaltus Honorem.” "Heavenly Creator, walk with us as our mediator and judge to endow us with a sound mind and contrite heart in the election of the next Holy Pontiff. Grant, we pray, that by your infinite wisdom and omnipotence that whomever is chosen shall reflect your mercy, compassion, strength, and duty in the exercising of this great Holy Office. This we ask in pray, in the name of all Aenguls, all saints, and of the universal church, Amen." Amadeus looked up, pausing, before he addressed the gathered, reading from a prepared parchment. "May grace and peace be with you all. Today, we are assembled as a Kingdom to God to bestow upon a new grand shepherd, to serve as the Servant of Servants to God's church, the Supreme Pontiff of The Holy Canon. This holy year of choosing, in Anno Domini 1802, we shall proceed to elect a new High Pontiff. The Cardinals then proceed to order, "Extra omnes," signaling the laity and all non-participating guests of the election to be escorted out to begin deliberation. Amadeus Cardinal Sutica would then walk forward to the scarlet box that stood in the room’s center, casting his own vote. He invited his peers to do the same.

Vice Chancellor Amadeus, now Regent of the Holy Mother Church, prepares the College of Cardinals without delay whilst intensely mourning the death of his very old friend.

Amadeus d'Aryn, Vice Chancellor to His Holiness James II for decades now, dutifully assents to his dear friend's work with a passionately written "AYE".

Cardinal Sutica wrapped his hands connivingly at the mention of law. Priest by day, Justice of the Peace by night, Amadeus was ready to pounce.

THE PEACE OF MERRYWEATHER, 1780 Treaty between the Holy Orenian Emperor and the King of Sutica and their respective allies. PREAMBLE Be it known to all whom it may concern, and in the name of God: That in years past our Descendant peoples have been embroiled in lengthy and disastrous wars within and without, and that these civil divisions and violent discords have been stirred within our hearts so that all conflicts have been magnified beyond their original scope and intention. We have suffered a loss of Descendant blood over conflict of years passed, and long forgotten by living peoples, and in these circumstances we have seen the desolation of territories, kingdoms, and empires. From this conflict two sides emerged with intent to drive the other into the sea, neglecting the prosperity of their peoples in peace, and maligned to see hellfire upon each of their belligerents. And in this dark night the Church of the Canon has committed itself to tranquility between nations and peoples of all blood, such is the disposition of His Holiness that we now end our feuds, replacing them with domestic and international tranquility. For this purpose we hereby mutually agree and bind to this covenant, in the year 1780, a peace of both parties with the following articles consented to fully. DEO GRATIAS, Vice-Chancellor Amadeus Cardinal Sutica The Church of the Canon, harbouring such thoughts of peace, did call a series of assemblies amongst plenipotentiary ambassadors in the year 1778. On the one side, and on behalf of His Imperial Majesty, His Excellency Sir Simon Basrid KCS, Imperial Archchancellor. On behalf of the Sutican State, His Royal Majesty Corwin von Alstreim, Trade Monarch of the Free State of Sutica. And by mediation of His Excellency Amadeus d’Aryn, Vice-Chancellor to the High Pontiff, who had been inclined to be an impartial mediator in the peace. The peace herein was agreed to and publicated in 1780. ARTICLE I. That the Basrid Ministry, on behalf of the Holy Orenian Empire, acknowledges concession of strategic aim and fault in escalation of this war, particularly in light of the Inferi invasion, and endeavors to adhere to the terms of the General Concordat for Canonist States in the future, that such a conflict does not repeat; and that its challenge to Sutican sovereignty is put to an end and all forces are withdrawn from this effort, dismissing all previously raised points of contention with that government, and seeks to restore historical diplomatic relations per the Treaty of Sutica, 1543, naming Amadeus d’Aryn as its ambassador to the Sutican government. ARTICLE II. That there shall be a Canonist peace which is universal, perpetual and sincere, between His Imperial Majesty and His Royal Majesty; and also between all respective allies, and that this will be true for His Imperial Majesty, the House of Helane, its heirs and successors; as will it be true for His Royal Majesty, the House von Alstreim, and the Sutican government’s heirs and successors. ARTICLE III. That there shall be a declaration from His Holiness, the High Pontiff James II that all sins are to be absolved and all crimes pardoned since the beginning of the conflict, as well as a general amnesty to all belligerents; and that there shall not be hostilities by way of persons, governments or militaries, neither of themselves or by others, directly or indirectly, privately or otherwise. That the King of Sutica will extradite the remains of Peter Amadeus and the Countess Pompourelia to the Holy Orenian Empire, for a Canonist burial. ARTICLE IV. That none who are a signatory of this treaty shall provide armaments, soldiers, money or protection to enemies of other signatories to this treaty in the future, and shall abjure those belligerents should they make themselves known. ARTICLE V. That in future controversies arising, arbitrators shall be nominated and upheld by both sides, giving favor to the Church of the Canon, and that all possible friendly means of diplomacy shall be exhausted entirely before any hostile action. ARTICLE VI. That the territories and estates owned by the signatories shall be left at the full liberty and disposal of their masters and that their rights to sovereignty shall not be infringed upon; and that no external Lord shall make an attempt to exert themselves upon the sovereign territory of another. That finally the signatories of the treaty mutually recognize the legitimacy of their respective monarchs within their own realms, and the processes governing their successions. ARTICLE VII. That according to the general amnesty, all prisoners on either side, without distinction to status, shall be released and allowed to be restored peacefully to their homes without damage or delay ARTICLE VIII. That pursuant to the Palatine Concordat, as soon as this peace has been signed all hostilities shall immediately cease and parties shall put all that has been written into execution; and that all remaining troops that are making war be discharged and placed elsewhere by each party. That all parties agree to ratify this peace. ARTICLE IX. That no soldier or garrison shall oppose the execution of this peace, but that it shall be promoted; and that any ordeal to the contrary shall be suppressed by all parties and executors of this treaty. ARTICLE X. That they who shall contravene this peace or oppose its execution, or by the promulgation of laws, decrees, edicts, adjudications, appeals or exemptions that go against the spirit of the treaty after ratification has been made; he shall be declared an infringer of the peace and punishment shall be taken against them. That likewise all parties shall be obliged to defend and protect all articles of this peace. Done and concluded the 4th of Horen’s Calling, 1780.

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THE LAST STAND OF THE DWED OF KAZ'ULRAH Empire of Man vs Kaz’Ulrah Warzone. Hello everyone, as we approach the warclaim occurring tomorrow a warzone has been set up! The war zone will be located on the main server and there will be warp signs located at each major settlement that is involved in the war, the main two being EMPIRE OF MAN and KAZ’ULRAH. These warp pillars will warp you into the warzone. You will not be able to warp back and instead must soulstone or run out of the region. Warp Signs: Warzone Rules: Kaz’ulrah and allies must use status fighting, Empire of Man and allies must use status mounted. You must be statused before using the warp sign or entering the region. If you would like to switch sides then you must leave the region by running out or soulstoning out and returning with the new status. You may not enter the warzone without armour or weapons. You may leave at any time by soulstoning out or running out of the region. All other server rules shall apply. _______________________________________________________________ The war zone will be shut down and closed at 6pm EST and it will go live and open up at 3pm EST. Nation leaders of each respective side will be given any items left behind in chests. Final Note: The Community Guidelines are the optimal virtues for the best possible experience and should be followed and read. The toxicity that presented itself and the situations that occurred at the last warzone was unacceptable, we as staff hope we can work with you guys this time around to provide a fun warzone with little toxicity. Therefore, there will be no tolerance to toxicity and if a player finds themselves making toxic comments or harassing other individuals in the warzone they can expect to find themselves banned for the duration of the warzone.

GLADEWYNN WARZONE Hello everyone, sorry for the small delay but as we approach the war claims occurring on the weekend a warzone has been set up! The war zone will be located on the main server and a warp sign from GLADEWYNN and KRUGMAR will warp you in to the war zone. You will not be able to warp back and instead must soulstone or run out of the region. Warp Signs: Warzone Rules: Krugmar and allies must use status fighting, Gladewynn and allies must use status mounted. You must be statused before using the warp sign or entering the region. If you would like to switch sides then you must leave the region by running out or soulstoning out and returning with the new status. You may not enter the warzone without armour or weapons. You may leave at any time by soulstoning out or running out of the region. All other server rules shall apply. _______________________________________________________________ The warzone will be shut down and closed at 10pm EST. Nation leaders of each respective side will be given any items left behind in chests.

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THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA 704 Nothing had gone to plan. The Norse armies attacked Londinium without mercy. They pillaged villages, destroyed towns, looted age-old Brythonic shrines. Where they went, destruction came to the Celtic peoples. Geraint’s army marched soberly through these lands. He had made a truce with the invaders, he thought, scowling at his own foolishness. The King Dag of the Swedes had played him like a fiddle. The Albionic Alliance had fallen, the defense mechanism binding the land in safety had been dismantled at his own hand. Never had such a crushing guilt befallen upon him as his pale blue eyes roamed the desolate land. Britain burned, thousands lie dead, and a host larger than the island had ever seen before set its mighty feet down into the old imperial city. The Dumnonii King arrived in his capital to a military encampment of huge proportions. Suspiciously, he entered the citadel - asking for his Queen. There they spoke, and spoke some more with her father, the King of Mercia. Silence loomed the hall as the moot met. It was a sombre crowd. King Æthelred to the left, King Geraint to the right, Queen Æthelred, taking the namesake of her father, in the centre. Various noblemen made nervous looks to the two Kings. All within the hall knew what this meeting was, what they were standing there for. The old ways had been extinguished some, yes, but they lived on in the hearts and minds of the Brythonic people. The metaphorical daggers continued across the room, until one man finally made a fateful step into the centre of the room. The silence continued. The figure did not speak, and could not be seen by all, but he simply trailed his eyes to each individual. Finally, the wheels of fate began their inevitable turn. A short, impressionable, nobleman stepped forward and removed his sword from its scabbard. It was as if, in those short moments, that the hands of the Gods had intervened. The blade clattered to the ground, and all present within the room knew that something had just occurred. Something that had not occured for centuries One by one, man by man, the room stepped forward The metallic cacophony of swords scraping the ground followed, until there was one man left standing back. With a deep breath he stepped forward. Unsheathing his sword, and realising it to the cold ground. His blue orbs looking to the man in the centre. And there he stood, Geraint of Dumnonia. High King of Britannia. STATISTICS Leader: High King Geraint (+4 AP) Capital: Dun Tagell (+4 AP) Cities: Gwent (+ 1 AP) Population: 294,383 + 5%(+1%) = 312,045 Technology Level: C Trade: Mercia, Wales, Norway, Empire (+4 AP) Resources: 2 Io (+2 AP) Gifts: Venice (2 AP), Wales (1 AP) AP/ turn: 18 The Fyrds are called in the defence of Britain. (10 AP) Large military fortifications are constructed below London. (8 AP) The universities of Dumnonia devotes themselves to researching tier two levy technology (8/15RP)

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA The Great War had ended quicker than expected. Within weeks, the Albonic Alliance had purged the Danes and Swedes from their territories. All that remained was a handful of troops in the northernmost provinces. Geraint of Dumnonia got there first, his armies looked upon the Swedes hastily constructed palisades. The Sea Kings were outnumbered by far - they would not win this fight. The Dumnonii began to approach the walls, but as they did a piece of white cloth was thrown from the battlements. And sure enough a rider and his guard came trailing along. “There need not be bloodshed.” a voice boomed from the riders, behind his thick visor, “We will depart these lands. None of your men nor mine shall have to die.” King Geraint looked taken aback, he darted his gaze towards his own outriders. “For what? What are your terms, Norse?” “Come within my hall, we shall talk more -- here.” he shoved forward a little boy, “This is one of my new Jarls - his father was slain in Bangor. Take him for a guarantee of your safety.” And so the two made for the great hall of Eforwich. Within the dimly lit room, an agreement was signed. ACTIONS A truce is drawn up and signed by King Dag and King Geraint. It reads: King Dag of Sweden shall depart the Britannic northern realms without bloodshed on the following conditions; King Geraint shall leave the Albonic Alliance, No sword shall be raised against the Swedes or Danes, Safe passage shall be guaranteed for Norsemen seeking to travel back to their homeland, Dumnonia shall reimburse Sweden for its lost land, with a sum of precisely 5,000 crowns, split between two payments (5 + 5 AP). STATISTICS Leader: King Geraint of Dumnonia (+4 AP) Capital: Dun Tagell (+4 AP) Cities: Gwent (+ 1 AP) Population: 294,383 + 5%(+1%) = 312,045 Technology Level: C Trade: Mercia, Wales, Norway, Empire (+4 AP) Resources: 2 Io (+2 AP) AP/ turn: 15 1 Longsword Company heavy infantry unit is bought, at great expense for Dumnonia (10 AP). It is briefly used by the Mercians to expel the Sea Kings, and returned shortly after its task was fulfilled. The King purchases the Swedish northern territories (5 AP) The farmlands surrounding Dun Tagell continue to grow ((6)+ 0 AP = 6 AP invested) The universities of Dumnonia devotes themselves to researching tier two levy technology (6/15RP) 15,200 base army (Imperial Legion: 3,000) = 18,200 soldiers

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA The siege had gone well, and the fighting ended quickly. The Welsh had submitted as expected, and Prince Lewys had knelt to his rightful lord and king - Geraint. The Dumnonii army moved north to Pennal, where the bulk of the Welsh army was stationed. There, the King and Prince would bring the country under firm control. It was successful, and the King of Cymru had ended up dead - a perfect ending. Yet there was more to do, the war was not over. The battle for Albion had just begun. ACTIONS The King moves forward to the fortress of Pennal with the Welsh force in tow. He makes camp with High Prince Lewys, reinforcing his army with the remainder of the men trailing behind. As spring began to set in, the united Dumnonii-Cymru army made for the Norse holdings in northern Wales. They joined the Norwegians in Rhos - now named Bangor. A Dumnonii emissary arrives in the Swedish and Danish holdings of England, they deliver a short message. In response to their aggression and presumptions to dominate the land of Britannia, to rid it of its age-old order, war is declared. The Albionic Alliance is therefore formed between the Kingdom of Dumnonia, the Principality of Cymru, the Kingdom of Mercia, and the Kingdom of the Norwegians to fight as a coalition. King Gertaint takes command of the last Imperial Legion in Britannia, sending it to defend the southern shores from any coastal assault. STATISTICS Leader: King Geraint of Dumnonia (+4 AP) Capital: Dun Tagell (+4 AP) Cities: Gwent (+ 1 AP) Population: 277,720 + 5%(+1%) = 294,383 Technology Level: C Trade: Mercia, Wales, Norway, Empire (+4 AP) Resources: 2 Io (+2 AP) AP/ turn: 15 5 units of Ceithearn (5000) are constructed and sent to the stationary force in Rhos. (10 AP) The King invests in the farmlands surrounding Dun Tagell ((1)+5 AP = 6 AP invested) The universities of Dumnonia devotes themselves to researching tier two levy technology (4/15RP) SUMMARY: The Dumnonii army makes for Bangor. War is declared upon the Swedes and the Danes. The Legios Britannica garrisons the southern coast.

Trade Completed.

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA The rider made for Caer Gloui without pause. The snow littered the world, blanketed it in a sheet of ice. There was nothing, nothing but white. Nothing but the incessant whipping of the falling blizzard - that and trees. This rider was, of course, an important one. He carried a message direct from the regional capital of Isca, with word from the king's council. The horseman arrived to the encampment late at night. Shouts erupted from the hastily erected palisades as the messenger rode towards the gates. They opened, and he made for the royal tent. “Sire,” said the dripping man, bowing upon the floor, “Word from your council: The men of Cymru have moved their armies to the north. Your passage into their kingdom will be unopposed.” King Geraint nodded, dismissed the messenger, and assembled his generals. “Men, now is the time to strike. Rally the soldiers, we go to war.” ACTIONS The King of Dumnonia sends word to Pennal, where the Welsh army is stationed, officially declaring a state of hostility between the two nations. He makes for Gwent, the Welsh capital, with terms for the King of Cymru. He will surrender all provinces west of the River Avon, to the once-Gallic outpost of Leucarum, in return for a guarantee of peace and the safe passage of any Welsh refugee through occupied land. If the terms are rejected, then the Dumnonii army prepares for an immediate siege against Gwent. The King does not call for Mercian aid. A Dumnonii emissary arrives in Norwegian-held Rhos, in northern Cymru. He lays terms for the provincial chiefton to relay to his brother, the king. The Norse territories in England shall be guaranteed against foreign wars in return for a trading partnership between the two people’s, and an expectation that the Haraldsson clan will raise their banners in the event of a Swede or Dane incursion into Dumnonii territory. King Gertaint appoints his cousin, Ire, to oversee the renovation of ancient Druidic road-shrines across the Southern territories. STATISTICS Leader: King Geraint of Dumnonia (+4 AP) Capital: Dun Tagell (+4 AP) Population: 262,000 + 5%(+1%) = 277,720 Technology Level: C Resources: 1 Io (+1AP) Trade: 2 active routes (+2AP) AP/ turn: 11 1 unit of battering ram (1) are constructed and sent to Gwent for siege preparations. (2 AP) 2 units of ballistas (12) is constructed and sent to Gwent for siege preparations. (2 AP) 1 unit of light infantry (1000) is recruited and sent to Gwent, accompanying the siege equipment. (3AP) 2 unit of bowmen (2000) is recruited and sent to Gwent, accompanying the siege equipment. (4 AP) The only university in Dumnonia devotes itself to researching tier two levy technology (2/15RP) SUMMARY: Geraint declares war on Wales, making for its capital The Norse vikings in Britannia are presented with a proposal.

THE KINGDOM OF DUMNONIA The town centre of Lindis, South Glysterum The Kingdom of Dumnonia stands as the agricultural hub of the South, the fertile plains known far and wide as the cradle of industry in Subgallo Brythonic Britain. After the withdrawal of the Gauls from the island, the Dumnonii people have seen a period of unparalleled prosperity. Despite their diminishing knowledge of the imperial system, the Kingdom utilised the Gallic facilities and infrastructure that had been constructed in the southern territories. CULTURE Before the arrival of the Gauls in Britain, the Dumnonii tribes inhabited as far as the Iceni held Fenns in the northeast, to the south-western peninsula. As the Gallic legions began to settle in Londinium and the south-east, the Dumnonii seem to have been driven back to Kernow, yet a healthy trading relationship remained between the two peoples - so much so that as the Gauls fled the island, the re-habitation of the Dumnonii was not prevented. Wealth for the Dumnonii came from tin mining, where it was exported from the island of Ictis off of the coast of Penn an Wlas. There, the expensive material was shipped across Europe, from the northern Amorican ports of Gaul, to Rome. As the Gauls began to withdraw from Britain, a mixture of barbarians from the Germanic provinces of the continent began to replace them in the eastern territories. They were not many in strength due to the Empire’s continued existence, however they were enough to threaten the newly re-established Brythonic order. The legendary Gallo-Brythonic warrior king of Dumnonia, Artorius Pendragon, for whose crest the Kingdom still carries into battle, is etched into the minds of the Dumnonii. As Celtic legend suggests, Artorius - the son of the Gallic general Uther - led the successful defence of Albion against the Angles and the Saxons at Cad Mynydd Baddon. The present King of Dumnonia, Gertaint, traces his dynasty directly to Artorius, through his bastard son, Amhar. ACTIONS As the Gauls evacuate their last remaining stronghold in Britannia, the Dumnonii King negotiates an agreement to partition the territories between the Kingdom of Mercia to the north. In exchange for Mercia taking the trading city of Londinium, King Geraint agrees to wed King ᴁhelred’s daughter. As an extension of the agreement, trading partnerships are opened with the Gallic Empire, and Mercia. The King watches the Welsh incursions into its territories closely, and moves its entire standing army to Caer Gloui, a Gallic encampment turned fortress built on the mouth of the River Severn. STATISTICS Leader: King Geraint of Dumnonia (+4 AP) Capital: Dun Tagell (+4 AP) Population: 250,000 + 5% = 262,000 Technology Level: C AP/ turn: 8 2 units of bowmen (2000) are constructed and sent to Caer Gloui (4 AP) 1 unit of light infantry (1000) is constructed and stationed in Caer Gloui. (3 AP) Investment is plugged into the agricultural industry of the Kingdom (1 AP) The only university in Dumnonia devotes itself to researching tier two levy technology (1/15RP) SUMMARY: Trading routes are set up with Mercia and the Empire. Dumnonia takes the remaining provinces of the Maxima Carloriensis from the Gallic Empire. An alliance is forged with the Kingdom of Mercia by the binding of the two royal dynasties. Military forces are sent to the Welsh border.

Trade Completed.

Trade Completed.