Nooblius

Norli lets out a sigh as he enters his office, and slumps onto his chair to look at his many papers. Among them, a new letter has been placed, with a teal seal. He opens it, reads the letter, and pauses for reflection. "Surely, da champions o' dis era, and warriors o' nae compare 'mongst men. Inspired by da greats o' a past toime," he mused, looking to a weathered stone on his desk, a memory of his reign. "I wonder who dey shall inspire; wot can come next?"

The High Prophet sits at his office, warmly lit by the glow of the fireplace. Papers scatter his desk, the elder dwarf hunched over and writing a letter. He leans back from it with a sigh, and lighting a pipe he begins to stare intently at the stonework of his walls, his imagination lost in the details of their carving. He ponders the future of the Grand Kingdom, and smokes away for a good while. Later, a golem would go about to publish his letter among notice boards in Urguan. I write as a predecessor to our new Grand King, and as a cultural figurehead of dwarves. Bakir Ireheart has proven to be a voice in our governance for a century now, and though he and I have debated thoroughly and disagreed countless times, he is the face of the dwarven people and the promise of a greater future. I know there are many like me who have disagreed with him in the past, and I say to you all that to harbor fear and distress in your hearts that the Grand King might disagree with you is paranoia, and to act on that fear preemptively is desertion. We are a united folk now, far better off than we have been in the past. To throw that away in fear is disgracing your own legacy for naught. May the Brathmordakin bring great boons and blessings to Bakir Ireheart.

High Prophet Norli ponders the future of the mountain dwarven culture. "P'raps we shall see a revival o' deir more ancient, forgotten traditions- those sons who wandered da peaks beyond Khaz'Urguan. Narvak oz agnarumm!"

yeah but have you had a cheeseburger?

UNITY UNDER THE MOUNTAIN The Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its clans had just been victorious in battle alongside their allies against the corrupt Empire of Oren. Although each clan had made major contributions, chief among these were the martial talent of the many Sons of Yavok; Elder Clan Ireheart. Despite this great cooperation, shortly after the victory at the Siege of Southbridge, the sturdy stone of Urguan’s unity cracked, and there was a great and foul disagreement between this mightiest of clans and the Council of its peers, led by the elected Grand King, Ulfric Frostbeard and Lord Chancellor, Atandt Irongrinder. In this conflict, there were no clean hands. Each side had made mistakes, striking blows against the stone of Urguan that weakened it; something its enemies took note of. To rob our descendents of this victory and prosperity that they would use to build Urguan even further for no purpose other than the pride of dwarves is a great dishonor, one which is held with mutual guilt, and resolved with mutual apology. To this extent, Elder Clan Ireheart apologizes to its kin for their dramatic demands of the Grand King, and public declarations that emboldened our enemies to strike; and foremost for speaking with the Emperor of Oren to make a private peace in a war launched for their vengeance. Likewise, the Grand Council and Ulfric Frostbeard, Grand King of Urguan apologize for their escalation of the conflict with the declaration of Irehearts as traitors, a secret meeting to remove the Sons of Yavok, and for banishing Grand King emeritus Gror Ireheart without trial. With these declarations aside, together the dwarves move to remedy the issues overlooked during the feud. The Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its clans, all of them, together sign this agreement to bury the hatchet and cooperate for the greater glory of Urguan. I Elder Clan Ireheart is officially returned fully to the Grand Council of Urguan with immediate effect. II All members of Elder Clan Ireheart will have their previous Legion and Kingdom titles returned to them and be unbanished, alongside all rights of citizenry as according to the Articles of Urguan with immediate effect. III For their major contributions in the war effort so far and for those great victories yet to come; Elder Clan Ireheart is promised a plot of land to be determined by Bakir Ireheart and Ulfric Frostbeard at the conclusion of the war. IV Bakir, Gror and Ragrin Ireheart shall submit themselves to the High Court of Urguan for accused wrongs against the Articles of Urguan and its Civil Codex. The trials shall be put on hold until the conclusion of the war. The High Courts swear to not punish cruelly or unfairly, and therefore all accused are guaranteed not to be given the maximum punishment of death and or maiming. Darek Irongrinder shall be employed as a judicial consultant to the High Courts for his wisdom and impartiality. All charges and reason for charges shall be determined before the trial. V Elder Clan Ireheart swears by their ancestors and gods to never act out without first seeking resolution through the means of the courts or council, and shall stand equal amongst their brothers. VI There shall be no feuds nor grudges between Elder Clan Ireheart and the rest of the dwarves over this disagreement, the issue officially declared in the past. With these promises made and assured, the Grand Kingdom and all its clans now look outwards and northbound to its enemy, who dares to strike at a perceived time of weakness. Who have schemed to steal away the good vassals of Urguan and deceive them with words of greater peace and prosperity, yet who assassinate the good prince of Sedan who sought peace, and who now march on the mourning city. The Clans of Urguan are on the War Path Together

The High Prophet prays to Ogradhad while consulting his Runic Abacus.

A dwarf engineer smiles, knowing that somewhere some surface dweller was baffled by the absolute marvel of an innovation that is dwinic fire, able to burn through stone.

High Prophet Norli puts his name down for a large donation to the charity!

meme power of the server just went down approximately 17%. we'll see if Du Loc can keep it up. o7

Several screams ring out from the High Prophet's office!

High Prophet Norli lets out a deep sigh as the Reprimands of the Grand Council are published. "I pray dis shall be da end o' et."

High Prophet Norli finds it remarkably amusing that the Holy Orenian Emperor's only rebuttal is that he, in fact, is a greater authority on the Church of Canon, and that anyone who thinks he is guilty of an attempted schism, despite his Arch-Chancellor admitting such wrong doing, is clearly just a Pagan Puppet. "I give et up ta da Pontiff, his schisms are certainly more interestin' den mine!"

High Prophet Norli prays to Paragon Hogarth to guide Bakir through his turbulent relationship, before looking to a framed picture of Dimlin Irongut on his nightstand.

High Prophet Norli perks a brow, "Wait, wot does elven votes bein' discounted have ta do with Ulfric? Are dey dat desperate ta falsify grounds fer deir demands? By da seven- wot does events en Arcas have ta do with Ulfric? Was his great betrayal dat he was elected enta da office o' people dey lost elections to en da past?"

finally some female representation in the administration.

Do you have any plans or vision on how to address player retention?

Let's go down this rabbit hole, How would you personally like to see it changed? I've always liked the idea of re-imagining conflict and making it less warclaim focused, and heightening instead the possibilities of raids and other smaller to medium scale war actions.

Overpowered and gatekeepy. Easy denial at least, lol

High Prophet Norli believes that the tavern was blessed by Anbella, to be a safe haven in such grueling war.

High Prophet Norli stood beneath the arch of the Temple of Kal'Darakaan, giving his final blessings to the marching throng of Urguan. The Grand Legion of Dungrimm, Ferrymen, Rustlers, Flievers- and countless other notable vassals held their banners high together. As he gazed upon the impending doom of Oren setting out northbound to the fragile palisade of Southbridge, he felt proud of his friend Ulfric would be the one to avenge the Iron Accord.

Pact of Hammer and Crow For decades now the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the Grand Kingdom of Urguan have maintained an unwavering state of friendship, and certainly in times of chaos and great political upheaval is it important to reaffirm said bonds. To that end, this document reforges the alliance of the May-Grandaxe Accord, to pursue a prosperous and peaceful future. This pact shall be required for re-evaluation and renewal in twenty years time. Section I: Piya | ᚡᛚᚨᚴ | Peace I The signatories formally recognize each other's claims to land, titles, and authority over their respective peoples. II The signatories, should conflict arise between populace or politics, promise to resolve issues through diplomacy. III The signatories agree to respect each other’s religions and ensure their safety in all territories, that no members of a clergy shall come under any harm. IV The signatories assure each other one free shop or stall in each other’s capital’s market free of tax to encourage trade, as well as ensure free trade and caravans permission to each other’s lands. V The signatories promise to hold festivals with each other, and participate in each other's celebrations to help nurture the bonds of the alliance. VI A direct carriage route between Karosgrad and Kal’Darakaan shall be established, the cost split evenly between the nations. Section II: Poschtol | ᚱᚤᛗ | Strength The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and the Grand Kingdom of Urguan shall enter into a pact to provide strength and security to each other's borders and peoples. I The signatories formally enter into a defensive military alliance, that an attack on either signatories’ people is an attack on both. II The signatories are not obligated to but fully capable to launch war together against common threats. III The signatories shall never declare war without consulting their ally, nor any other large scale acts of aggression or retaliation unless immediate action is warranted. IV The signatories agree to cooperate against forces of evil and corruption in the realm, and preserve moral justice in Almaris. V The signatories agree to military correspondence, to orchestrate joint-trainings, international wargames and tournaments, rallies and etcetera militia affairs. VI The duties of military cooperation shall lie in the Lord Marshal and Grand Marshal of Haense and Urguan, and to be assisted by their officers. IV JOVEO MAAN His Royal Majesty SIGISMUND III by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, FIDEI DEFENSOR, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. His Excellency the Aulic Envoy, Feodor May ᚢᛚᚱᛟ-ᚨᚾᚨᚱᛏ'ᚢᚱ'ᚢᚱᚷᚢᚨᚾ Grand King of Urguan, Elder of Clan Frostbeard, Thane of Rhewenholm, Great-Grandson of Rhewen Lord Chancellor, Grand Admiral, High King of Kaz’Ulrah Ambassador to Haense, Gildroc Goldhand

Denied.

Ibraheem was not the imposter.

High Prophet Norli wonders if people will learn to use specific examples when accusing people of corruption, or if perhaps maybe the author was just disgruntled that the emperor had betrayed his own schism within a month.