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THE CERULEAN BARN Issued at Year 172 of the Second Age With our recently acquired bakers, more and more farmers have ended up calling our Most Serene March of Cerulia their home. Some of these farmers have petitioned for the construction of a barn to provide our people with meat to eat, leather to tan and wool to weave. The barn has been built and so our Most Serene March grows once more. Today is a glorious day. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

OUTPOST MADE Issued at Year 171 of the Second Age As our Most Serene March of Cerulia develops itself further with the recent acquisition of two bakers who now feed our Most Serene March, concerns have formed about security of this new wealth. So I, alongside with a few folks from our Most Serene March of Cerulia have constructed an outpost for our most noble Silver Centurions and local levies who provide protection to the state and its lands. Today is a glorious day. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

BAKER FOUND Issued at Year 171 of the Second Age A baker has been found to bake bread for our people. It is a glorious day. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

BAKER WANTED Issued at Year 171 of the Second Age With recent expansions of our farms we were met with a harsh realization, there simply are not enough bakers in our most serene march. Such is a shame and must be made right by finding one to turn our golden wheat into delicious bread. LOOKING FOR BAKERS OF ANY EXPERIENCE Our Most Serene Marq seeks a baker, novice or masterful in their craft. The baker will be granted access to our grain, a place to stay within the keep and a place to bake their bread without cost. However, growth is always an option. I will personally have a dedicated bakery with living quarters built in your honor if you feed my people where you may reside until you can no longer work. Excess bread made within Cerulean furnaces may be sold at any market. Seek or contact me for further information. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

The Silver Lubba peered over the missive "Then there ought to be change. I cannot see unity work when all but a few despise each other's existence, though perhaps them despising something greater could work" he calmly stated then as he laid the missive onto his desk before continuing on with his day

Mika Anarion stared down at the piece of paper, memories flashing before his eyes of a united humanity "They may join the union, but there is no way to leave it." he shook his head lightly at such "Perhaps we have to talk about this sometime, I can see this work, but humanity's ambitions and strife will clash with each other in this empire"

Yeah

A DISHONORABLE ORC Issued at Year 170 of the Second Age I, Mika Anarion, personally oversaw this justice. A small-scale trial was held between the accusers of Gnarla, Gundanat, two Lurinite citizens and the defender, Bug. Bug was accused of assisting darkspawn, a crime punishable by death. After I had heard both stories, Bug had openly stated in his own defense that he frequented with a “demon-summoner” and necromancer. In good faith that this was in the past during his vampiric curse placed upon him by them, it was dismissed until it was revealed to me that Bug had helped dark forces even after his curse was lifted while on a path of honor, imposed on them by the horde. With confirmation of this found in a recent missive by a certain E. Bug was granted an honor duel against Gnarla upon her request with Gnarla victorious. Bug’s life was ended in the pit and corpse decapitated and incinerated, Be careful as his connections to necromancy may allow him to return as undead. View E’s notice for an accurate description. ETERNAL WE STAND, ESHTAEL KEEPS BALANCE signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

The Former Silver Lubba, Mika Anarion caught wind through the CCC communication lines "These churches will be protected, our allies will be aided" he stated rather simple in nature as he gets some lads out to help

MC Name: mika1278 Discord: mika1278 Image: Description of Image: Propaganda of Lurin fighting darkspawn Dimensions: 1 wide, 1 high

Mika Anarion looks at the aurum needle in question and wonders why it is only called a needle and fears that the very high steward of lurin is unaware of anti-vampire protocol which are supplied to every steward during his own reign

TO HIS HOLINESS, PONTIFF SIXTUS VI Issued at Year 168 of the Second Age As my letters personally sent and delivered to you fall unread, My people seek nothing but peace and to be left alone. The agents of Iblees despise our very existence as our own inquisition has rid them from our state as effectively as we could. I suspect a plot. I was not present that wretched day where a basic security check would have prevented this attack on your life, however, I can assure you that the assailant is not of Lurinite origin. Their armour foreign to our cerulean blue donned by every Guard and soldier within our state, and if recognized that this individual was not within your holy envoy then they would have been removed in an instant. As was clear when even our own men attacked the assailant as this lich attempted to take your life. Think about reason and probable cause. In your early days as cardinal you have considered Eshtaelites to be potential brothers in faith and even offered us our own branch within canonism as both are similar in nature, recognizing the saints and that God has created all. With the only differences being that Eshtael and Tahariae are much like patrons to guide us forward and that we do not structure ourselves like the church does. I still consider canonists like brothers and sisters in faith. The only reason why this proposal was denied is because we had little to no positive interactions before that very moment. I have had to strip my very own daughter of titles and holdings and sieged my vassal for consorting with darkspawn to keep these lands in an acceptable state of affairs. However, due to our unorthodox methods, we had also requested the help of paladins to clear out any hideouts we could find. To assassinate the pontiff is to declare war upon canondom. Nobody, no realm, is stupid enough to do so. Even if a realm has a distaste for canonism, they would rather find compromise than war. Lurin not joining Canondom as their Eshtaelite sect was compromised with giving the church the ability to test with proper documents to ensure that Lurin stays clear of darkspawn while we ourselves continued to test suspicious individuals as well. Your holy knights have been brutal on the Lurinite population, always expecting the worst of us and using violence while what I suggested was to simply write down the names of those who have refused and send them my way so that I may have tested them myself with a member of the church overseeing this. Lurin has always sought amicable relations with the church. Back when Bishop Odo frequented Lurin during the inquisition, it was agreed that a chapel could be constructed in the future with canonist cooperation in mind. We have yet to receive any news on that. However, negotiations with the canonist kingdoms we consider our friends have proven us more willing to allow the construction of a chapel for canondom to preach to make our allies feel more at home within our borders. I understand your anger, Having an attempt on one’s life can make one bitter towards where such happened. However, the lich is dead and their origin remains unclear. Their sect is yet to be found and exterminated if you truly wish for justice. You may test any and all members of our government, yet will find no darkspawn as we simply have none. Your holy orders and the Lurinite government have made sure of that. I trust in the competency of both institutions to have rid darkspawn from Lurin. May your recovery be swift and darkspawn be purged in God's name signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

The Former SIlver Lubba looked over the missive, confused over what transpired that day "This could have been prevented. Apollyon's temper is unwarranted in the presence of His Holiness and a simple security check asking who is with His Holiness would have prevented this stabbing. Every time relations with the church become amicable, such an incident happens and expect the worst of each other." he then let out a long sigh "Communication, by word, not through pen. This must be made right."

A retired Silver Lubba, Mika Anarion reads over the missive with a slight frown "His Holiness- or as I used to know them, Cardinal Arnaud. A trustworthy canonist, one of the few who bothered to look our way when the Eshtaelites were founded and saw reason and brotherhood. I hope his recovery is swift and to realize that the agents of darkness prosper when his own men are left unchecked." he then sighed "Hope nothing comes from this, I still have hopes of brotherhood with the canonist flock"

RECRUITMENT DRIVE Issued at Year 168 of the Second Age With our Most Serene State constantly under new development, it has been deemed of the highest importance to expand our military capability. This military force will be used to protect our roads, vassals, allies and citizenry. TO JOIN THE CAUSE Those joining the cause will receive various benefits and as they prove themselves capable, payment. Further information can be found in the recently published restructure document. THOSE ENSLITING BEFORE 170 OF THE SECOND AGE WILL BE GRANTED A BONUS UPON THEIR FIRST PROMOTION ETERNAL WE STAND, ESHTAEL KEEPS BALANCE signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

A CHANGE IN DEFENSE Issued at Year 168 of the Second Age In these new times since the departure of Mika Anarion from the throne of Lurin to lead their forces instead, it is deemed necessary to restructure the way these forces operate and include our most serene lords and ladies into the commanding structure while simplifying such. This document will also approach what is expected of each rank and what authority they hold within their realm and structure. THE COMMANDING STRUCTURE To ease your eyes from the scribed words, a visual representation was made And with such, the explanation, The structure has been simplified and made more dynamic to avoid the imbalances that the previous structure provided. The addition of implied authority enables the various forces to command each other when a link in the structure above them is missing. All ranks above the rank commanding the other hold higher authority than those below and can command even the lowest ranks in the structure without issue. RANKS OF THE STRUCTURE We shall start from the top of the ranks and gradually make our way down the list, explaining all functions and held authority by these individuals. THE REIGNING LUBBA The Reigning Lubba holds supreme authority over all of Lurin, its ministries, structures, people, vassals, nobles and resources as its natural leader. This gives The Reigning Lubba complete command over the Ministry of Defense on all ranks. THE LUBBA’S HAND The Lubba’s Hand is a direct descendant in structure from The Reigning Lubba and is second in command to lead Lurin with their granted authority. This means that much like our Reigning Lubba, they hold authority over the Ministry of Defense on all ranks. THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE The Minister of Defense is granted the position by The Reigning Lubba through dedication to the defense of the Lurinite Territories and shows unwavering loyalty to them. The Authority of The Minister of Defense granted by The Reigning Lubba only concerns that of defense, fortifications, external diplomacy and the various interests of our most serene state. HIGH COMMAND The various parts of the military split up here into the knights of the realm, the centurion force and the various levies from the lords of the realm. All of these individuals are needed to organize their men and women into battle capable warriors while maintaining their respective institutions. The Supreme Lubba Knight is the leader of the knight branch, capable of extensive missions and campaigns while holding the most authority out of the three in the high command. This individual is usually seen right besides The Reigning Lubba as the entrusted protector of them. They command their Lubba Knights and decide when a Lubba Squire is ready to become knighted and join the order entirely. The Captain is the supreme voice of The Silver Centurions and has a voice in all matters of defense. This individual organizes officers, centurions and recruits alike while maintaining morality and efficiency, giving them more of an organizational role. However, do not be fooled by this role as to become a captain you must climb all ranks below, which makes this individual capable in combat as well. The Lords have little to do with the direct organizing of the military other than providing Levies and Man-At-Arms, however, it may be deemed that a lord is capable of commanding, which grants them a seat in the war room. A Lord must be capable of maintaining a minimum of 5 seasoned Man-At-Arms to be granted further liberties such as tax cuts during wartime. COMMANDERS Each commanding body holds authority over that below and in some cases where a commanding authority is missing then they are also able to command those of other branches. Lubba Knights are not necessarily a commanding force, however, they hold absolute authority over their squire and are to be trained to command to make them the most capable force out of all three branches. Officers command and organize the Silver Centurions into the force that it is. These individuals have authority over the centurions and recruits below, however, they also hold authority over levies during wartime if their lord/lady is deemed incapable of commanding. These individuals are granted the ability to recruit new members into the ranks and are often granted specific duties that compliment their capabilities. Nobles hold their titles through work from various trades, may it be the blade, trade or having a sizable family. This, however, does not exempt them from their duties during wartime with their lord able to call them into battle with ease or make them contribute in other ways such as providing resources or having their own levies or men-at-arms to contribute. MAIN FORCE The main force is defined by trained individuals who are regularly exercised and held up to standard. These individuals should be capable and compliant with the state’s various laws and authority. Lubba Squires are those in service of a Lubba Knight, the lowest rank in the knight branch. However, it should be noted that not anyone can become a squire as they will have to prove themselves to their Lubba Knight and swear fealty directly to The Reigning Lubba. Silver Centurions are the main peacekeepers of Lurin and have proven themselves capable in combat, law and morality. These individuals are granted the ability to request uniform modifications to represent their house while maintaining the armor itself and cerulean blue of Lurin. Men-At-Arms are the soldiers of lords and nobles, often described as house guards who wear the banners and uniforms of the lord or noble that they represent in combat. They are all required to contain cerulean blue however and are often serving the purpose of a local militia for a lord or vassal. THE FRESHLY ENLISTED A force cannot maintain itself without replacing or growing out soldiers. With this in mind this is an active recruitment program to gather new soldiers such as enlisting the willing recruits for the centurions or levying forces from local lords. Recruits are the freshly enlisted folk into the Silver Centurion branch, granted training and having to pass basic academy which will give them the required skills necessary to maintain peace as a Silver Centurion in the main force. These individuals hold no real authority yet and are barred from the majority of privileges a seasoned Silver Centurion may have. Levies are those quickly recruited during wartime efforts and are not held up to the same standards as those who are enlisted permanently into the branch. These individuals are granted basic gambeson, mail, weapons and supplies for combat from their most serene Lord/Lady or guid/institution. PAYMENT Every rank gets paid in one way or the other, however, it must be made clear that every branch gets their pay in other ways. RULING GOVERNMENT The Reigning Lubba - Unpaid The Lubba’s Hand - Tax Exemption on one property The Minister of Defense - Tax Exemption on one property HIGH COMMAND Supreme Lubba Knight - Tax Exemption on one property of 40 mina or less Captain of The Centurions - Tax Exemption on one property of 40 mina or less Lord/Lady - Unpaid COMMANDERS Lubba Knight - Tax Exemption on one property of 20 mina or less Officer of The Centurions - 20 Mina Annually Noble - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady) MAIN FORCE Lubba Squire - Unpaid Silver Centurion - 10 Mina Annually Men-At-Arms - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady or Noble) FRESHLY ENLISTED Recruit - Unpaid Levy - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady or Noble) It should be noted that Tax Exemption of properties only apply to homes within the capital or vassals who agree to have properties within their lands become available for it. This Tax Exemption does not apply to land owned or vassal lands. Uncollected payments will be seen as a donation to the state. ETERNAL WE STAND, ESHTAEL KEEPS BALANCE signed, The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion, Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin The Silver Lubba, Lumia Anarion Hand of the Lubba and Prime Minister of Lurin. Baron of Aevum, Edvard Kervallen

Mika Anarion looks at the destruction of the previous location of vikela as they were settling into the new lands "Well, it is a bit late to get them back to Lurin now, isn't it?"

TO FIGHT ONCE MORE Issued at Year 159 of the Second Age For too long have I enjoyed peace and statesmanship. Now it is time to establish my old presence once again and it will be done through honor, battle and kindness to those who agree to aid me in this quest. My descent from the Lurinite throne was done willingly so that I may rest and then grow once more as forging a state is easier than maintaining it and I had maintained it for too long to be effective. Now I search for adventure, action and aid in the eternal battle against darkspawn. THE RETURN OF THE SILVER LUBBA BAND The Silver Lubba Band is hereby established once more, taking contracts and hiring new blades in exchange for services I may provide for them in return. As of now this band is not really a band any longer and merely myself and whoever wishes to join. Those joining the band will be provided with the same structure as the marchland levies and are entitled to: -free limb replacement -a home in the marchlands -weaponry -armour -food -drinks -A claim to spoils from battle -A claim to a share of the paid contracts -Access to magical resources once deserving -Training of any kind All contracts involving the extermination of darkspawn will be done for free with the only request that your own forces will aid me in doing such. For further information, you know who I am and where to find me. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Silver Lubba

THE MARCHLAND LEVIES Issued at Year 157 of the Second Age The duty of Cerulia is to protect Lurin and bolster the forces to protect the greater CCC alliance block in case they are needed. Training citizens of Lurin and possibly even Lurinite allies, Cerulia shall march wherever they need to be. PURPOSE OF THE MARCHLAND LEVIES Our Marchland Levies shall protect all in the CCC and their extended allies according to the pacts signed by our most serene ruler of Lurin and their diplomats. By no means are our levies a replacement for our most serene Silver Centurions as these levies are not in direct service of the state, but the lord that holds lands within The Marchlands who are able to maintain their holdings through service to our most serene ruler of Lurin. LEVY STRUCTURE All levies are permitted altering their uniforms to fit their family, house, clan or lordship. OUR MOST SERENE RULER OF LURIN Our most serene ruler of Lurin watches over the lands of Lurin and in turn provides for The Marchlands. They have supreme command in this structure and may call upon all marchland lords if they so desire. MARCHLAND LORDS The Marchland Lords are those who have dedicated themselves to the marchlands and have proven capable to lead levies of their own as a commander. These individuals are capable of rallying their own marchland levies and have a plot of land to call their own where they may grow their influence and provide more levies for The Marchlands. These Marchland Lords are granted a crown made of cloth representing their house to show that they have proven themselves. MARCHLAND LEVY COMMANDERS Having proven capable to follow orders and found their way around a weapon they can defend the lands with. They are chosen by a Marchland Lord to command levies in their stead when necessary, being granted a significant increase in armour to protect these individuals at all costs. MARCHLAND LEVIES Marchland levies are the lifeblood of The Marchlands, often found to be conscripted workers from the various Marchland Lords. Granted a uniform, a weapon of Marchland making and rations the second there is any form of conflict on the borders of Lurin. They shall march, they shall serve and they shall defend The Marchlands. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Silver Lubba

CERULIA, PROTECTOR OF THE MARCHLANDS Issued at Year 157 of the Second Age Upon retirement from my Lurinite crown, I was granted lands which I am to watch over. During the end of my tenure, I have focused on development of The Marchlands of Lurin which now act as the connection between all parts of the realm and host of forts and farms. I have held myself content and enjoy my retirement, however, the ambitious person I am, I crave progress in our most Serene State and will continue development of the Marchlands. THE MOST SERENE BARONY OF CERULIA, CAPITAL OF THE MARCHLANDS Cerulia, better known as Mika Anarion’s Retirement home stands tall within The Marchlands, joined by farms and a few centurions. These serene lands have earned their title as it is a place of peace and progress under the watchful eye of the Lubba. Constructs are made in peace who then tend to their duty to either maintain or protect the barony at all costs. This barony houses few men though all are productive, paying tax in service instead of mina. THE MARCHLANDS OF LURIN While Cerulia is only a small part of it, I intend on transforming the region of The Marchlands into a collective of farms, small keeps and a place of willing soldiers to aid Lurin in protecting their people, territories and allies. I am only one descendant with a few constructs and a plot of land to my name, I will need help protecting these lands and I will reward those dedicated to the cause. Those aiding me in developing and protecting these lands and dedicate themselves to the cause of protecting Lurin in my name shall be rewarded accordingly. Those most dedicated to the cause may be granted their own plot of land to develop, protect and thrive with friends and family while keeping their oath to protect the lands. Those interested, find me in my Most Serene Barony of Cerulia or send me a note. ETERNAL WE MARCH signed, The Silver Lubba, Mika Anarion

Mika Anarion finally gets some god damn peace and quiet

The SIlver Lubba joined this dialogue "I was invited, I did not attend. This form of degeneracy is discouraged even in Lurin"

The Silver Lubba responds: "We have actively deconstructed baths put in place by our citizens and fined them for it. Do not include us in your bath house crusade, because you won't find any."

The Silver Lubba very simply states "We don't want war, we want you to stop attacking our citizens and innocent bystanders. The lich is a ***** though, trying to fuel both sides at this point considering my folks have found a vault that was supposed to keep him trapped near your village, regardless of his stance, he has been causing trouble among our own as well."