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    A Warning to Almaris

    in The Unified Domain of Vortice

    Posted

    Shamil ibn Saeed Faheem nodded vigorously as he read the notice, "Na'am! I felt the effects myself, saw the waves it created! It must be larger than a boat!" The man said, despite having no way to truly tell how large the creature, if it even were one, would have been.

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    A Sweet, Painful Goodbye [PK]

    in Grand Kingdom of Urguan

    Posted

    Gail Cordius heard of the notice early into the evening-- sitting within his humble home on the outskirts of Veritas. The aging man took a measured sip a freshly brewed cup of Aeline's prized peppermint tea, leaning against the thin wall of the structure as tapped the feather of his exquisite quill against his chin, a half-drained jar of ink sitting beside him.

     

    He heard a sizable commotion outside and leaned forward in his place, reaching out to paw the wooden shutters away from his window and peer into the street. Then, he heard the claims of her death, his eyes growing wider as he leaned back away from the window and back against the wall, seemingly shocked by the realization that his friend was no more. Aeline, sitting at the fireside on the opposite end of the home looked over her shoulder and noticed the expression on Gail's face, an expression on concern suddenly flashing over her own as she got to her feet, lightly moving towards him and placing her hands on his shoulders,

    "Gail?" She asked, the concern even more obvious in her soft tone, "Are you alright?"

    Gail shook his head wordlessly for a long moment, still in a state of disbelief. "Jorden..." His voice remained quiet as he turned to address his wife, "She's... dead... such a wonderful woman, gone in the blink of an eye..." He blinked the hint of a tear from his eye before continuing, "So suddenly... she was fine just a few days ago, during the opening of the tavern... she... was the same age as me..." A look of fear mingled with sadness on his own face, "If that's the fate that befell her... what could be waiting for me?"

    Without another word to Aeline, he grabbed the crutches from where he had left them leaning on the edge of the table and retreated to the bedroom, a glistening of sorrow embedded deep within his eyes.

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    [✓] [CA Race Lore] Musin, the mousemen of Almaris

    in Natural

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    On 3/18/2021 at 8:44 PM, NotEvilAtAll said:

    Even if a CA race doesn't have a huge impact on the average LOTCers roleplay, why should that matter if the people playing the CA race are having fun with it? We play games to have fun, and as much as LOTC tries to be something greater, we are ultimately still a game.

     

    Late to the party, but I have to bring this up again. It's amazing how much people tend to forget that this is a game and it's meant to be fun. Every CA I've seen released has a small group of extremely dedicated players who have fun playing the race-- Hou-zi and Kha are the ones I've seen firsthand. While these groups don't make up a quarter of the server's total playerbase, there are still GROUPS that enjoying playing these types of characters. If there is a dedicated group who would enjoy something like this, I think it is quite worth it.

     

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    2nd Talon's Port Darts Tournament

    in Events

    Posted

    [!] Spread throughout Almaris, and especially throughout the streets of Talon's Port, flyers are tacked up to nearly every available space!

    There will be a competitive darts tournament held within the seaside city of Talon's Port in the upcoming days! The tournament is to be held in the local Alley Alehouse Tavern, and will pit contestants against one another in this classic game. Entry to the competition if free, and the winner will take home a prize of 100 minas! You do not have to be a citizen of Talon's Port to join in on the contest!

     

    Even if you do not plan on joining in as a member of the tournament, all are invited to watch and enjoy drinks at the Alley Alehouse!

     

    [!] The official rules of Talon's Port darts are listed below the flyer!

    Guide to the Game of Darts.

     

    OOC Details:

    Time: Tuesday, March 16th, 7pm EST.
    Location: Talon's Port, The Alley Alehouse Tavern
    Directions: Travel to the West Hub. Follow the road towards Krugmar, and turn off through a cave at the road that branches from it. Signs will point you to Talon's Port.

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    The Resignation of Gail

    in Announcements

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    The city of Talon's Port glistened in the light that shone from the nearby harbor. The streets were full of life from the wedding that had occurred earlier that day, and the noises of seabirds mingled with those of the jungle. The Council of Talon's Port had just adjourned their meeting, and Gail limped to the main square, crutches set beneath his arms. Laboriously, he climbed to the second floor of the Alley Alehouse and stood by the edge of the small balcony, setting his crutches aside and instead leaning on the flaking metal railing. A light breeze moved the aging man's hair as he cleared his throat quietly before he spoke.

    "Citizens of Talon's Port-- I have served this city for my entire life-- dedicated every ounce of my being towards it, and wished to see it succeed. Ever since our humble beginnings within the old city of Talon's Grotto, and since the time I was brought to serve beneath Sovereign Goldblight, I have seen our city come to life... I've seen it prosper over the years, and I've seen it fall into disrepair, but we have persevered. Every time somebody thought the city was on the brink of collapse, someone brought it back, and each time it grew stronger than the last.

    But... these years of leadership has tired me. I had accepted this position in Talon's Grotto, while our population was still small, and was unprepared to lead a city of the magnitude that Talon's Port has become. Even still, though, I've done my best through the years, and tried to be a compelling leader. Whether it worked... that's for you to decide."

    Gail cracked a light smile at his words before clearing his throat once more and readjusting his position on the edge of balcony, shifting over slightly,

    "But, I've decided, on my own accord, that my time as Sovereign should come to a close. I've accomplished what I wanted to for the city in my tenure here. Talon's Port has became the city I always dreamed it to be. As the human I am, I'm growing old-- growing near to the end of my life. I believe it's time to pass the torch of leadership to somebody with years of life left within them, somebody who can continue forging a path of greatness for the city. I'm lowering myself to a position of stewardship, and spending my last years in peace. The new Sovereign is not yet decided, and the vote will be held in the council soon.

    May Talon's Port see much prosperity in the future."

    At that, Gail Cordius grabbed his crutches and lightly pushed himself up from the edge of the balcony, limping away towards his home as the breeze rustled the tall, jungle trees around the city-- feeling almost as if a weight had been lifted from his chest.

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    Trade Pact of Aethervale, 15 SE.

    in Trade Agreements

    Posted

    TRADE PACT OF AETHERVALE, 15 SE.

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    Year 15 of the Second Era

     

    The Sovereign State of Talon's Port and The Chiefdom of Aetherdale agree to the following terms in the hope of bolstering the economy of both Talon’s Port and Aethervale by providing affordable goods that are much sought after in each town.

     

     

    ARTICLE I - The Chiefdom of Aetherdale agrees to provide The Sovereign State of Talon’s Port a tax-free stall within the village that will be ran and managed by the Talon’s Port Council.

    ARTICLE II - The Sovereign State of Talon’s Port agrees to provide The Chiefdom of Aetherdale a tax-free stall within the city that will be kept stocked with hunted goods sought after by craftsmen that will be ran and managed by the Chief of Aetherdale.

    ARTICLE III - The Trade Pact will expire twenty years after implementation, lasting until Year 35 of the Second Era. Upon Year 35, the Trade Pact can be renewed with mutual consent from both involved parties.

     

     

        Signed,

        SOVEREIGN OF THE DEPTHS, Gail Cordius.

    CHIEF, Ahmanu Chaephyra




     

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    The Saviors of d'Arkent

    in Provinces and Territories

    Posted

    Gail Cordius, Sovereign of Talon's Port, heard a knock at his door. Slowly, he moved towards it before pushing it open. A member of the Talon's Port Militia relayed the information of the operation, "Somebody being held for ransom within my city? Should I have known this, I would have dispatched the Militia immediately!"

     

    The aging man turned away from the front door, waving away the guardsman before he climbed the steps to the balcony at the top floor of his home, preparing to send a bird.

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    Talon's Port - Orenian Boat Race

    in Events

    Posted

    The Talon's Port - Orenian Boat Race

    Year 12 of the Second Era

     

    [!] Flyers are posted throughout both Talon's Port and Oren on an upcoming event between the two cities.

     

    "On the 5th Month of the 12th Year of the Second Era, there will be race held between the city of Talon's Port and the city of Providence! Invitations are extended to any person who wishes to compete! Competitors will race along the coast in rowing boats, making it their goal to reach Providence before the other competitors. The competition will start at the Talon's Port docks, and will end beneath the bridge leading to Providence! Whichever rower reaches the Providence bridge first will earn a prize of 500 minas! The event will begin later in the day!"

     

    [!] There is a map provided on the flyer that details the route of the race!

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    OOC Details:

    Event Time: Monday, February 22nd at 7pm EST.

    Players will be racing mechanically in boats.

     

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    Talon's Port Nation Application

    in Completed

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    Settlement PRO Name: camocat9

    Nation Name: The Sovereign State of Talon’s Port

     

    What is the history of your settlement?:

     

    Talon’s Grotto was founded in the year 1734 of the First Age (62 FE) by a human named Arthur Sterling alongside a small group of his followers who sought to create a city of thieves-- a paradise for pirates roaming throughout the Queen’s Isles. The city was constructed beneath a large rock overhang on the southernmost point of Arcas, with the staple of the city being it’s isolated position and brick-focused construction, made of clay from the surrounding jungles. Arthur Sterling was the first Sovereign of the Depths, who surrounded himself by a council of five members who partook in the rulership of the city. The position he created was never one meant to be passed between generations of families, but rather awarded to the most capable of council members beneath him once he was to pass on.

        As Arthur Sterling’s life came to an end, the loyal councilors who remained took note of their options, and eventually appointed an adunian known as Nathanial Valorum Goldblight to rule the city in Sovereign Sterling’s stead. Beneath the watchful rulership of Sovereign Goldblight, the city began to see great reforms-- the city hummed with the life of construction and trade as the new sovereign attempted to clean the stains of piracy from the now-prospering portside city, seeing a recently unparalleled growth of population. During the reign of Sovereign Goldblight, the city of Talon’s Grotto found itself entangled in a war with the Holy Orenian Empire. Through deft diplomacy, Sovereign Goldblight and his council managed to forge a peace with the powerful empire, which later led to an alliance. Though, as the years wore on, it was clear that not everyone was content with the new changes, as Sovereign Goldblight was murdered by an unknown assailant late in his reign.

        Upon the death of Sovereign Goldblight, a mountain dwarf known as Durlak took up the position of Sovereign. Sovereign Durlak was a well-liked leader within the city, known for their boisterous personality and level-headed attitude. He was constantly seen mingling with the citizens of the prosperous port city, and hosting celebrations that many spoke of for years to come. Sovereign Durlak’s relaxed and cheery attitude is one that is still upheld in the city to this day. Some years after being appointed as the next ruler, Sovereign Durlak stepped down from their position, prompting the council to elect the high elf known as Castiel Valaker as the next sovereign.

        Sovereign Valaker’s rule started in a way that gave many high hopes for the years to follow-- the newly appointed ruler managed to broker an alliance with a multitude of settlements and nations throughout the continent, forming the Anti-Bandit Coalition to quell the rampant banditry that had plagued them for so long. But, year after year, Sovereign Valaker became less and less engaged with the city, causing it to fall into a state of disrepair once more. In a unanimous decision from the council, Sovereign Valaker was voted from their position of leadership in the year 1780 of the First Age (16 FE).

        Upon the removal of Sovereign Valaker from his position, the council voted once more to appoint a human known as James Avery as the next Sovereign of the Depths. After the negligence of Sovereign Valaker, Sovereign Avery began breathing life into the city once more. Beneath the rulership of Sovereign Avery, the city experienced the same growth as it had seen beneath Sovereign Goldblight. The city prospered once more, with the layout being completely redesigned and new housing programs being implemented to fit the influx of new citizens. Previously unused structures were repurposed, and a ferry was charted between Sutica and Talon’s Grotto. Later in Sovereign Avery’s rulership, a group of peoples known as the Li-Ren approached the sovereign, prompting if they could seek refuge within the city, having nowhere for their people to live. The Li-Ren were welcomed into the city with open arms, their unique culture and large numbers a wonder to the grotto dwellers. After fourteen years of successful leadership, Sovereign Avery made the decision to step down from their position in the year 1794 of the First Age (2 FE).

        After Sovereign Avery stepped down from the council, the council voted unanimously in favor of appointing the Talon’s Grotto Minister of Defense, Gail Cordius, in his place. On the day of his coronation, Sovereign Cordius promised to bring more transparency to the city government and reform the ministries that made up the government into more coherent organizations. In the year 1795 of the First Age (1 FE), after being warned by the merchants of Brev that disasters had begun to plague the lands of Arcas, Sovereign Cordius instructed that the previously unfinished construction of the World Ship being completed, outfitting the large boat as a floating city of sorts. As disasters began to strike the city of Talon’s Grotto, the population was evacuated on to the World Ship with what few possessions they could carry.

        The people of Talon’s Grotto were at sea for months before they first sighted the shores of Almaris. Upon seeing the new lands before them, the start of a new era of Talon’s was declared. The first parties of Talon’s explorers went ashore in the initial days of Year 0 of the Second Age (0 SE), coming across a lush jungle environment much like the one they had left behind at their home. Upon planting feet on the shore, Sovereign Cordius declared that this be the sight of the new city of Talon’s Port. There was a small encampment founded on shore, with the residents of Talon’s Port working within the surrounding marshes and living on board the World Ship.

        Although it took some years, the city of Talon’s Port was finally constructed within the jungles to the pride of the citizens. Alongside the typical brick-buildings of Talon’s Port, the Li-Ren people who kept showing up to the city in droves were given a quarter of their space to construct the Tai Ping district, one of the bustling hubs of present-day Talon’s Port beneath the rulership of Li Xiu-ying. Soon, the city began to fill with residents of old Talon’s Grotto, and travelers who had heard tales of the newly formed port city. Within the first months of the city being constructed, the population skyrocketed as festivities began to be held and new businesses opened their doors.

    Talon’s Port got involved in the world of diplomacy, forging non-aggression pacts with states such as Oren and Norland to guarantee the safety of their troops, and open possibilities for future alliances. 

    As the years passed, Talon’s Port continued to fill until the city had run out of housing, resorting to burrows in the ground to house their citizens without the necessary land to continue expanding their city on the surface, and their population continues to grow ever-larger.

     

    How has your settlement expanded into a core LotC staple, warranting nation rights?:

     

        Talon’s Port has developed into a location that is well-known throughout the server due to the community of the city. Talon’s Port, both in roleplay and out of character, is welcoming of all, new players and old. With a large portion of our stewardship and leadership being made up of community team members, we pride ourselves in being able to engage players with our city. Our activity in the recent weeks has brought in a multitude of new players, and the relaxed atmosphere that we try to keep the city in has brought in numerous more. After attempts in the past to form Talon’s Grotto into a more heavy anything roleplay city have typically not worked out and the city has flourished under the current conditions, the community of LOTC has clearly displayed that they like Talon’s Port for what it is-- a location on the server where one can do some simple roleplay and relax. The narrow, dirty streets and rough brick buildings provide a new type of feeling that is seen nowhere else on the server this map-- while many nations chose to go big, Talon’s Port was built specifically to provide a contrast to the large, open-plan cities that are seen in many locations.

     

    What are your plans once getting Nation Status for the remainder of your tile?:

     

        Upon gaining access to our full tile, we plan on expanding the main city center of Talon’s Port outward and providing more housing for our population seeing as we no longer have sufficient space within the 150x150 parcel of land we were granted before, alongside creating space for more ‘rural’ builds on our tile, such as lone farmhouses and interesting player-ran event sites. Alongside this, there are multiple groups who reside within the city who have enough activity to justify giving them space within the tile to vassalize and build their own towns, such as the Li-Ren people of Tai Ping.

     

    What niche does your nation capture that does not exist among the current ones?:

     

        Talon’s Port has a very relaxed tone to it in comparison to most other nations. The largest number of our population comes to the city in order to have relaxed, low-stakes roleplay. Slice-of-life roleplayers make up most of our city population, and due to this, Talon’s Port is akin to a highly urbanized city filled with those of similar roleplay interest. Government and military roleplay exists within the city, but is limited and nowhere near our main focus. Specialty districts within the city such as Tai Ping also provide people of smaller cultural groups such as the Li-Ren space to roleplay with others who have a similar interest. Smaller guilds within the city such as the Foxtrot Adventure Guild, or one of the numerous mercenary companies based in the city provide unique opportunities for players should they wish to be more involved in the community.

     

    Do you feel confident that your settlement has grown to the point that it can survive the departure of its existing leadership? Is your player-group able to incorporate new players into the existing roleplay community that founded your settlement?:

     

        I do feel confident over this fact. With our focus now set upon becoming a small, stable nation for lower-stakes roleplay, making the transition from leader to leader has been made extremely easy. Seeing as the next ruler of Talon’s Port is selected by a popular vote from the council, the next ruler is not inherently the next leader, but rather who the council believes can do the most efficient job in continuing to uphold the values of the city and run it effectively. Talon’s Port’s environment makes it easy for new players to jump into the community. Seeing as Talon’s Port has existed for nearly over a year, we have seen our share of players come and go. Many of the players who were new all that time ago are now concrete parts of the community, happy to show newer players around in hopes that they would one day do the same-- some newer members of the community are also taking part in activities within it such a leadership or stewardship, making sure that the opinions of a single ‘generation’ are not the only ones heard.

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