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"What the hell is an Adunian." Says Jorvin Starbreaker

Ser Uther, meanwhile, recalls a lifetime ago, when as a squire, he fought beside the Dwarves at Southbridge and Haverlock. He smiles, as an ancient friendship is rekindled.

1 minute ago, Elennanore said:

The High Keeper of Norland hammers a sign into the ground, just right outside the city at the beginnings of the bridge! "Darkspawn, Magi, Sunlit Mages K.O.S." - High Keeper." "Hopefully, that'll keep 'em out." She walked off to discuss with Jorvin Starbreaker as to why Paladins eat babies.

 

@SimplySeo

"I once watched Alatariel of Itnan devour an infant whole- I am told they spit out the bones in much of the same manner as a bird and distill said bones into lightstone." Jorvin Starbreaker replied between lines of Wizard Powder.

Wulfram Rademacher hummed, before nodding proudly to his sister.

5 minutes ago, sneakybandit said:

Darek Irongrinder ******* dies

Jorvin Starbreaker sighs, as two grudges are struck from the book this day- As the last false-runelord of the usurper clan is finally dead. He looks upon his fancy new ring, and smiles.

GRUDGE RESOLVED

Let it be known henceforth that the Starbreaker-Azdrazi Vengeance Grudge is resolved following the brief skirmish that tragically ensued in the market square of Urguan after the leader of the draconic forces attempted to lunge for the Grand King’s sidearm, leading to a massacre. With the deaths of the dragon-worshipers, and treasures taken from their bodies after the battle, the clauses of the grudge have been met, with both material tribute being offered up to Clan Starbreaker, and a blood price having been paid for the desecration of the Worldmaker’s Temple. Due to the unfortunate circumstances that led to the outbreak of the skirmish, a 20% discount on any smithing commissions is offered to the Azdrazi as compensation, and a sign of good will.

SIGNED

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, Holder of the Book of Grudges, High Reckoner of Urguan, Priest of Dungrimm, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of the Traitor-Aengul, Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

[!]

Several copies of the letters are taped to the backs of various Doomforged throughout Urguan, under the assumption they will inevitably cross paths with an Azdrazi, due to the Doomforged's intrinsic capacity for evil. Failing that, a messenger bird would be sent, like a normal person.

TO THE AN-GHO, DRACONIC PROPHET OF PRESUMABLY DRACONIC HERITAGE

Mayhaps you know me, mayhaps you do not, I am Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden, son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, the list of my titles is long and, frankly put, little relevance to you I imagine, though chiefly among them I am called Aenguldreng- Godslayer, for having defeated the Aengul, Gazardiel in single combat, and having thereby saved the world from destruction, furthermore, I am the Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, and have been for over two and a half centuries. As you may or may not recall, many years ago, your kinsfolk desecrated a most sacred shrine to the Godsmith, Yemekar, declaring war not only on Dwarven kind, but chiefly on Elder Clan Starbreaker, who count the Godsmith as their patron, and at the time also led the Dwarven faith. For many years, this grievous insult has stood idle, and as the Manling War draws to a close, I find that suits me ill, therefore, I shall be directing my attentions to this grudge.

However, I am not an irrational Dwarf, and long have I been counted among Urguan’s finest diplomats, and so I offer you this, an opportunity to discuss the terms of compensation, and negotiate a settlement plan with me. Failure to do so, and I will be pressed towards more aggressive measures, chief among those being peer-pressuring the Paladins to do things, or perhaps pointing Sigrun ‘the Humble’ Ireheart StormStonehammer in your vague direction, maybe something else, I have yet to decide, as this letter is something of a spur-of-the-moment thing.

I await your response. @Jentos

SIGNED

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, Holder of the Book of Grudges, High Reckoner of Urguan, Priest of Dungrimm, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of the Traitor-Aengul, Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

Jormunharr Ingmornesson vows vengeance against the Raevlander dog, Markus Sarkozic @Nooblius

How dare you.

How dare you, you delusional ingrate, question my ability to lead in the method you have, when it was I who named you Thane, and I who entrusted you to lead the clan in all matters political, only for you to throw away the legacy I had handed you, to bury your head in the snow, you eek out an existence, having abandoned the Kingdom your clan has served since its inception, why? Because of pride? Because a few petulant tree-people called you names? Have I not defended your honor, now and always? Who was it that defended you against the Courts- Who was it that dismantled said very courts when they were unfair to you, so that we might live in a better kingdom together. Whatever horrors have befallen our kin- Have befallen you, have occurred because you and your kin and kith have isolated themselves into the far regresses of the north, where none- Myself least of all, can reach or help you. Nobody left you, boy, nobody abandoned you. Quite the opposite. I trusted you with the next generation, and you have shown me by this act of betrayal that my trust was misplaced. What have I prevented you from doing? What power have I withheld from you, save complete and total custodianship of the Clan? 

You say we are weak, you say I am senile, and I have forgotten what it means to be Starbreaker. What do you know of it? I have never so brazenly betrayed my family- And even when I had put to death Torkan and his sons, I did so with honor and dignity. More honor and more dignity than you seem willing to afford me.

And you do not even do me the dignity to show up to the challenge you issued.

Very well nephew. If you so wish to scorn your greatest advocate, so be it, if you wish to forsake the one who has always defended you, and has always tried to advise you, so be it. If I am too old to rule, and I have forgotten what it means to be Starbreaker, then kill me. I have outlived my purpose. But until you do, I will not yield my seat to a disrespectful brat who has decided to throw a tantrum because his expedition has not gone his way, and believes that the only way he can now accomplish something worthwhile is by overthrowing me.

SIGNED

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, Holder of the Book of Grudges, High Reckoner of Urguan, Priest of Dungrimm, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of the Traitor-Aengul, Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

[!]

The official seal of the Royal Order of the Astral-Knights Beneficent of Alduun

It can and has been said, that the Adunic race stems from the Half-Elven kindred of Harren, and that therefore, the Adunic race is in-of-themselves, Half Elven. While this belief has long been held, it is a known fact that modern Adunians hold little in common with their half-elven 'kin'. Sharing only the extended lifespan and lesser fertility. This itself defies much of what we know of the 'half-races', who typically inherit the racial curses of both parents in full force, rather than partially. Furthermore, one must question the validity of the history laid before us- That Harren's Folk possessed a near-supernatural aptitude for technology, animal husbandry, medicine, and warfare, surpassing even the Elven Kindreds at the time, from whom they supposedly learned these talents. Archeological evidence has long attested to the fact that, when all other races of Horen dwelt in mud huts, and wielded bronze, it was Harren's Folk who wielded steel, and raised the first cities of stone. The Astral-Knights Beneficent are a lodge which poses the question, what if Adunians are not Elvish at all? The skill the Adunic race and the Wildwynn Elves in shipbuilding has long been attested to- But what if these ships were not for the sea, but the sky? What if those we now know as the Wildwynn were not Elves at all, but rather, a race of technologically advanced extra-terrestrial entities with whom the Folk of Harren intermingled with, inheriting a portion of that Astral Blood? This Royal Order, founded by the Lord-Father of Numendil, Numenatar, seeks to answer this question, and find archeological evidence for this claim, The Astral-Adunian Hypothesis. 

The Following are hereby invited to the first meeting of the Royal Order of the Astral-Knights Beneficent of Alduun, at a time to be organized upon your acceptance into the Order.

Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of Númendil: @AstriaS
Ser Alwyn Glennmaer @Josh3738
Alfred Napier @Hanrahan
Father Callahan @Levy_Spearman?
Xob Wobson @Norgeth
 

A dark expression flashed over Jorvin as he prepared for battle, a servant having read the missive to the Dwarvish Lord while he was fitted into his armor. His heart was pierced by a feeling he had not felt in centuries- Betrayal, and it hardened from it. His reply would come after the victory, but it would not be the one Ulfar hoped for.

On 1/13/2024 at 1:43 PM, CharlestheDwarf said:

The Wronged:

The Grand Kingdom of Urguan

Thurgrim Silverbraid

 

The Assailant:

The Iron Horde

 

The Wrong:

The constant slaughter, butchering, and robbing of countless herds of cattle from the rightful ownership of the Sons of Urguan. Upsetting the natural progression and growth of the dwarven economy under hard working dwarves.

 

Date of Wrongdoing:

157 S.A. - 163 S.A.

 

Terms of Settlement:
A thousand minae settlement paid to the treasury of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan to be demanded upon their surrender during the War of the Covenant, OR the surrender of an equivalent value in leather.

This grudge has been added to the book.

Jorvin blinked a few times in surprise- Before striking out the grudge.

operation balls

"I would sooner slit my children and grandchildren's throats on the steps of Saint Caius's Cathedral than accept an Orenian Emperor." Remarked Numenatar, former King of Numendil

@Josh3738

3 hours ago, TreeSmoothie said:

Per MCVDK's list, the realms we currently have are:

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- The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska (human)

- The Kingdom of Norland (Human)

- The Kingdom of Balian (Human)

- The Kingdom of Numendil (Human)

- The Kingdom of Aaun (Human)

- The Commonwealth of the Petra (Human)

- The League of Veletz (Human)

- The Grand Principality of Aeltarys (Human)

- The Principality of Stassion (Human)

- The Viceroyalty of Hyspia (Human)

 

- The Principality of Celia'nor (Elf)

- The Crown of Amathine (Elf)

- The Silver Empire of Healun'or (Elf)

- The State of Nor-Velyth (Elf)

- The Serene State of Lurin (Mostly elf)

- The Unified Domian of Vortice (Elf)

- Ravenmire (Elf)

 

- The Grand Kingdom of Urguan (Dwarf)

- The Union of Gortrek (Dwarf? / no idea)

 

- The Rexdom of the Iron Horde (Orc)

 

- The Halfling Realm of Dunfarthing (Halfling)

 

And three MORE on the way:

- The Principality of Vlachia (Human)

- The State of Ravenswood (Elf?)

- The (2nd) Cove of Nevaehlen (Elf)

 

 

 

24 nations.

Way-back-when in ye' olde days (1-2 maps ago), there were frequent (and published) activity checks threatening to get rid of any Nations that weren't integral to a race having a home nation. People hated activity checks, because they were annoying. Being pinged 10 times a week about xyz ball, tavern night, misc events was frustrating and being asked to afk or RP all the time was a chore.

 

Iirc, this system was removed -- there's no activity checks, only taxes which nations have to pay to keep tiles. However, this system existed and was removed when RP was heavily centralized, both when Oren & larger, more unified Elven nations existed such as Sutica or Celia'nor. Gates were open and raids were, surprisingly, very sparse and RP driven when they did occur. I'm unsure when this change happened, but the events that these checks spawned all but ceased to exist, all gates are closed, and usually, there's no one even to RP with in said-nation. New players are entering the server and experiencing the current (very hostile) war climate, and then getting swooped up by recruiters or simply leaving LOTC for good when they go on various 10-minute walks to the many gated nations.

 

There's not exactly one good way of handling this (as you can't just tell a few nations, 'you're not unique enough; go be a vassal' after they're established) but there are certainly ways to gradually reduce and prevent more from existing. Bring back the more brutal settlement apps (with the questions like, 'List each nation & why you can't just be a vassal of them', 'Explain your unique lore, 1000+ words', etc). Bring back some sort of activity check (ensuring that there is, at least, roleplay there every once and a while). Halt more realms being created altogether. Even war has been unsuccessful in giving realms the boot as seen with the Haelun'or-V-Nevaehlen war, because they've re-created their nation in a different spot, lacking consequences of being taken over altogether.

 

Not only has this balkanization of nations hurt the centralization of RP, but it's also created a much, much more fractured playerbase that's inherently more hostile to each other. When everyone has their own unique land, no one is truly connected, esp with the rising sentiment around "only playing for one realm" (people opposing players that have chars in multiple realms, bringing up the idea of tying a whole account to a single realm, etc).

 

here is my humble solution ...

(jk)

 

this was a treesmoothie production, thank you for reading o7

So help me god if you lump my Adunians in with Oren I'll hit you with a car minecart. I'd sooner vassalize to the ******* halflings

11th TGH, 163 SA.

1/13/2024
ISSUED BY:

JORVIN ‘AENGULDRENG’ KAZRINSSON

ᚢᚾᚲᛟᚾᛏᛖᛋᛏᛖᛞ-ᛖᛚᛖᚲᛏᛁᛟᚾ

ᛚᛟᚾᚷ-ᛚᛁᚡᛖ-ᛏᚺᛖ-ᚴᛁᚾᚷ

YOTH BRATHMORDAKIN NA YOTH URGUAN

ᛁᛟᚦ ᛒᚱᚨᚦᛗᛟᚱᛞᚨᚲᛁᚾ ᚾᚨ ᛁᛟᚦ ᚢᚱᚷᚢᚨᚾ

Due to the abstention of Clan Irgard, and the unanimous support of the remaining clans Sigrun Stormheart, Ireheart, Stonehammer is henceforth the new Grand King of Urguan. The coronation will occur within one month’s time, during which Sigrun shall formally ascend the Obsidian Throne, and I shall abdicate my position of Grand Regent.

Narvak oz Urguan nar Urguan’kadanmar,

Narvak oz Garedyn, narvak oz Sigrun.

CORONATION

OOC: Tomorrow, 3:30 PM EST, URGUAN THRONE ROOM

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, High Reckoner of Urguan, Keeper of the Book of Grudges, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

Jorvin Kazrinsson sits uneasily upon the Obsidian Throne as he is declared regent over the course of the election. As he penned his letter, he palmed a long-empty bottle of Cottonwood mead, labeled with a crude cartoon caricature of Paragon Bjor. Jorvin sighed heavily.

"This'un did good, auld friend- Ye'd be proud."

12th TFS, 163 SA.

January 12th, 2024
ISSUED BY:

JORVIN ‘AENGULDRENG’ KAZRINSSON

ᛏᚺᛖ-ᚴᛁᚾᚷ-ᛁᛋ-ᛞᛖᚨᛞ

ᚲᚨᛚᛚ-ᚠᛟᚱ-ᚾᛟᛗᛁᚾᚨᛏᛁᛟᚾ

YOTH BRATHMORDAKIN NA YOTH URGUAN

ᛁᛟᚦ ᛒᚱᚨᚦᛗᛟᚱᛞᚨᚲᛁᚾ ᚾᚨ ᛁᛟᚦ ᚢᚱᚷᚢᚨᚾ

With the death of Grand King Garedyn Mossborn, I, Jorvin Kazrinsson, per his final will and testament, assume the Regency of Urguan to ensure a lawful transfer of power.

ELECTION OF THE GRAND KING
ᛖᛚᛖᚲᛏᛁᛟᚾ-ᛟᚠ-ᛏᚺᛖ-ᚴᛁᚾᚷ

Due to the pressing nature of the war dividing the attention of council and kin, nominations shall be declared publicly, rather than during a meeting of the Council. Leaders of all currently-recognized active clans are given a stone day to declare their nominations for the Obsidian Throne. After this deadline is up, a three stone-day voting period shall be held, after which the votes shall be counted by the Guild of Reckoners, and inactive votes dismissed.

As it stands, nominations are the following.

Irehearts - Sigrun Ivarsson

Hefrumm - Sigrun Ivarsson

Stonehammer - Sigrun Ivarsson

Irongut - Sigrun Ivarsson

Starbreaker - Sigrun Ivarsson

Grimgold - Sigrun Ivarsson

Irgard -

Doomforged - Sigrun Ivarsson

OOC: Hefrumm, Irehearts, Irgard, and Doomforged have until 8PM EST Tomorrow to declare for a candidate.

Signed,

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, High Reckoner of Urguan, Keeper of the Book of Grudges, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

On 12/17/2023 at 3:05 AM, SimplySeo said:

The Wronged:

The Grand Kingdom of Urguan

The Assailant:

The League of Veletz, the Iron Horde, the Principality of Stassion, House van Aert, House Stassion, Grimruk'Lur, Richard I of Stassion, Gaspard van Aert

The Wrong:

The Deaths and woundings of fourteen hundred Dwarves during the Battle of Westmark.

Date of Wrongdoing:

159 SA.

Terms of Settlement:
Twenty-eight hundred mannish skulls belonging to the assailants, their next of kin, should they die before the grudge can be stricken. Alternatively, the capitulation of the League and its allies.

This grudge has been struck out.

2 hours ago, HIGH_FIRE said:

[!] A letter would be sent to the man and made public to ensure such a message is known.

 

"Dear Clan-Father Jorvin,

 

While my family will always use these colours due to them being easily identifible to our name, it has never been our intention to have the colours known as 'our colours'. Anyone whom believes that these colours should be limited in use to only those of certain families are incorrect.

 

Wear your clan colours proudly as I do with the colours of my own family.

 

IN NOMINE DEI,

HER ROYAL MAJESTY , Sybille I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of Balian, Viscountess of Pompourelia, Eflen and Anatis, Baroness of Brucca,Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera."

To Her Royal Majesty.

Your reasons for retaining usage of my clan's colors are understandable. So long we are in agreement that they are, in fact, Starbreaker colors first, foremost, and originally, then I find the status quo agreeable enough.

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, Holder of the Book of Grudges, High Reckoner of Urguan, Priest of Dungrimm, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of the Traitor-Aengul, Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

SUMMONS TO COURT
ᛋᚢᛗᛗᛟᚾ-ᛏᛟ-ᚲᛟᚢᚱᛏ

LET IT BE KNOWN Dor'Nal of the Common Clan Hammerfist (along with his legal team of Irongrinder Irongrinder Irongrinder and Sons.), as well as High Prophet and Clan-Father Alaric of the Common Clan Grimgold have leveled serious accusations towards the other, and as such, both accused/accusers are called to make their case before myself, as holder of the Book of Grudges and current administrator of the Courts. Both shall be given the chance to have their case heard in full and shall be given the chance to defend themselves against the accusations of the other. Bickering will not be tolerated, arguing out-of-turn will not be tolerated, and both parties are to surrender their arms (especially halberds) prior to the trial. Both parties are entitled to witnesses, as long as they are declared no later than two stone hours before the trial, elsewise their testimony will be dismissed. Due to the dual-accusatory nature of this dispute, both parties are also entitled to call for an honor-duel overseen by myself, so long as it is declared no later than a stone day before the trial.

CHARGED AS WE ARE BY YEMEKAR

Jorvin, son of Kazrin, son of Gardath, son of Osram, son of Koryk, son of Kazraden son of Skalf, son of Gotrek, son of Urguan, Lord of Gotrek’s Folk, Clan-Father of Elder Clan Starbreaker, Holder of the Book of Grudges, High Reckoner of Urguan, Priest of Dungrimm, Grand King Emeritus, Founding Councillor of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan, Conqueror of the Voidspawn Photania, Conqueror of the Korvassa, Slayer of the Traitor-Aengul, Gazardiel, Hero of the Brathmordakin

Ser Wulfram, an avid hater of Minecraft bureaucracy, smiles wide.

"About bloody time."

Wizards of the Coast are gonna send the Pinkertons after us