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Progressing the Ministry
From layman to clergyman
A guide to advancing to PriesthoodComposed by Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the PriesthoodShepherds of Man through times of quietude and turbulence; providers of instruction and explanation of life’s tumultuousness. These are the Priests of the Canon church, the true faith of Mankind and its ancillary cousins. The sole body instilled by the will of God to guide the misguided, educate the uneducated, and clarify to the confused, the will of the Lord, the way of life, and the means by which to navigate the topsy-turvy of life (Gospels 5:2).
It is as well Man alone who shall be entrusted with the wisdom to act a herdsman, compassionate and righteous, to conduct sermon and analysis, to be a trusted giver of local judgement, and to act a respectful neighbour. However, the journey from layman or intrigued bloke to erudite priest or cultivated bishop is not facile, and demands a level of attention befitting a post of such rigour.
I. Acolyteship. The first and doubtlessly simplest step, compelled by will and designed around education, clear explanation, and hands-on experiences. It is either structured, or unstructured, and shall be timeless, free from the constraints of overburdened scheduling, and catered to the needs of the disciple. Whether under a teacher with a sole student, or in attendance of a seminary, monastery, or other organized and recognized institute.
To progress from any man to an Acolyte of one’s respective local cathedral, it takes but a letter of intent, sent in or given in person, to any clerk or member of the Canon ministry. Alternatively, a letter can be sent to the Prelate of the Priesthood, that curate whose responsibility it is to tend to the well-being of the clergy.
II. Thesis. The second and doubtlessly delightful, thought-provoking step, compelled by the will of one’s teacher to explore a religious topic of interest. It should not be especially demanding, nor agonizing (either alone or as a product of the aforesaid), but rather should be an assay of one’s scholarly skillset, their aptitude for putting words to paper, and their comprehension of the values of the Canon faith.
Although discouraged, help can be sought out, and should start with one’s teacher. The thesis is a very unescorted challenge, and is designed to prompt one prospective priest to think for themselves of that which they shall be proselytizing.
III. Ordination. The third and final step of the first leg of one’s ministerial journey, and the point at which this simple guide shall cease its explanation. Like a graduation, ordination is the practiced rite of assent, the step from any man to one clergyman, and an affirmation of the knowledge to progress, conducted by one’s teacher, or another of pertinent rank.
Once ordained, one is no longer known as an Acolyte, and casts off all ties to their surname, taking the title of Father, and remaining ever stalwart to the time-tested oaths of the ministry: poverty, chastity, celibacy, obedience. From this point forward it is one’s flock they care for, all men indubitably, but foremost those who lie under one’s wing, for they are those so close as to be afforded, justly, immediate care and attention.
To start the roleplay process of joining the Canon Priesthood, seek out a member of the clergy in-game, or make an IRP response to this post!
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10 minutes ago, Gamer1578 said:
Well, what’s your name?
Abraham Blumhardt
Aye. And from whence do you hail?
Haense
Alright, alright, that’s a fine place this time of season. How many years have you lived?
Twenty-one
Got it. Your ethnicity, good man? I can’t make it out.
Waldenian Heartlander
Mmm. I never would have expected it. Are you literate?
Ah indeed, absolutely
Good, that won’t hurt you. Do you have a wife at home, or children?
No wife or children, living by myself, ah yes yes
They call Sixtus the Third ‘the Lewd’ for having two bastards. Don’t be like him. Have you got anything against taking oaths?
Totally not, m’lord!
You’re all set. I’ll have this filed away to the Prelate at once. He’s all the way off in Pembroke, at least a day’s trip. Give him a while.
Alright, I will wait
“To Mister Blumhardt,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of Haense you should seek out the good Archbishop of Reza ((@yopplwasupxxx)) , or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
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On 10/3/2019 at 4:56 PM, PunPal said:
Well, what’s your name?
Edwan Hershire, sir.
Aye. And from whence do you hail?
The City of Helena.
Alright, alright, that’s a fine place this time of season. How many years have you lived?
Twenty-six.
Got it. Your ethnicity, good man? I can’t make it out.
Heartlander.
Mmm. I never would have expected it. Are you literate?
Of course! I mean, I read the sign on my way here.
Good, that won’t hurt you. Do you have a wife at home, or children?
Nae.
They call Sixtus the Third ‘the Lewd’ for having two bastards. Don’t be like him. Have you got anything against taking oaths?
No, I love oaths and stick by them true.
You’re all set. I’ll have this filed away to the Prelate at once. He’s all the way off in Pembroke, at least a day’s trip. Give him a while.
“To Mister Hershire,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of Helena you should seek out the good Vice-Chancellor, Cardinal Helena ((Boiendl)), or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
On 10/7/2019 at 6:02 AM, xboxgamer27 said:Well, what’s your name?
Robert Goodman, but you can call me Bob.
Aye. And from whence do you hail?
A humble farming village; in the heartland.
Alright, alright, that’s a fine place this time of season. How many years have you lived?
My mother never kept track, but I'd place it at at least twenty years.
Got it. Your ethnicity, good man? I can’t make it out.
My mother was a merchant from a far off land. My father was a fair-skinned heartlander.
Mmm. I never would have expected it. Are you literate?
Somewhat, yes.
Good, that won’t hurt you. Do you have a wife at home, or children?
My mother, yes. I've only been intimate with one woman, and that was when I once struck her.
They call Sixtus the Third ‘the Lewd’ for having two bastards. Don’t be like him. Have you got anything against taking oaths?
I live to serve God.
You’re all set. I’ll have this filed away to the Prelate at once. He’s all the way off in Pembroke, at least a day’s trip. Give him a while.
“To Mister Goodman,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of the heartland, which I would presume to refer most closely to Helena, you should seek out the good Vice-Chancellor, Cardinal Helena ((Boiendl)), or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
On 10/11/2019 at 1:14 AM, Dimitri_P said:Well, what’s your name?
Antonius Cinhil, sir.
Aye. And from whence do you hail?
Helena, sir.
Alright, alright, that’s a fine place this time of season. How many years have you lived?
Seventeen in total, soon to be eighteen.
Got it. Your ethnicity, good man? I can’t make it out.
Heartlander, sir.
Mmm. I never would have expected it. Are you literate?
Of course, self taught.
Good, that won’t hurt you. Do you have a wife at home, or children?
Not at all, sir.
They call Sixtus the Third ‘the Lewd’ for having two bastards. Don’t be like him. Have you got anything against taking oaths?
I’ve no issue against oaths, as long as they are just.
You’re all set. I’ll have this filed away to the Prelate at once. He’s all the way off in Pembroke, at least a day’s trip. Give him a while.
“To Mister Cinhil,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of Helena you should seek out the good Vice-Chancellor, Cardinal Helena ((Boiendl)), or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
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“Oh, Ide.” Godwin said with a curt nod in approval of the choice, in addition to a general demeanor which sought to suggest, to those in his company at Varoche’s gardens, approval of this release and his eagerness to move forward down the clerical path he’s been walking.
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Thesis; The Union of Pious Man and Stately Man
Written by Godwin Myre, Acolyte of St. Adrian’s Cathedral
It is the most inherent binding element in man, which draws us together across culture, language, and vocation, surpassing the reaching devil of degradation, confusion, and protocol, which seeks to disrupt and send us twirling down in a wave of debauchery and distraction lest realized and denied. This binding agent is G-D, the great Lord under whom we all faithfully live or serve, and whose creed we adhere staunchly to, for its lessons and explanations surpass change over time, and hold true throughout the ages, applicable through their generality to a myriad of circumstances.
It is the forgotten union of life outside of Church, and life within, that threatens to guide awry, and send one, as aforementioned, twirling down in a wave of debauchery and distraction. To forget the lessons heard and read, or spoken aloud, within that sanctified chamber, is to neglect the applicability of that which one rightfully takes the time to practice and thereby retain. And through this neglect does the indolence and later ignorance spread like a wildfire, attaching itself to the waning edges of the local culture, screaming aloud heresy and foolery that aims to tear down the comfortable walls of civilized society.
Is it not too a bit under-stairs for a gentleman of the present age to allow themselves to be degraded like so? Or is it perhaps that you, or your colleague, that individual within your line of sight, or knowledge, does not consider the separation of the union to be inherently bad? Is it a failure to realize, or accept, the true seeking evil in the separation, or is it a refusal and acceptance of the movement as being “with the times”, or a product thereof, and thereby natural and right?
It is not natural and therefore right, it is natural but not good, and therefore not right. It is the element of evil that separates the two, and divides the union, as to degrade the society in which we live as to begin the steps of the elimination of the necessity of faith in life and work. It is that, the latter half of the end there, the connection of faith to work that elevates a Man above his competition, and permits him to produce product far superior to that of one awash with faithlessness or corruption through debaucherous practices might create.
Through faith one finds clarity in mind and body, and becomes encompassed in a warmth largely indescribable save to attempt to say that it is like pure contentment and self-assuredness manifesting across one’s whole form. It is the removal of the vices, of which I dare to presume wrath is the largest combatted, which provides a rich field for reaping, whose virtuous product will then prove to sell for far more than might otherwise have been achieved. To forget this union of faith and work is to forget one’s capacity to succeed above a resting state.
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Whoop whoop, cool graphics too
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Arun’Asna; Mother of Shades
ORIGIN/BACKSTORY
From the darkness, birthed in the time of the land of Aegis, was born the Chained Mother, Aknu’gul, of the chief purveyor of chaos and destruction, the Archdaemon Iblees. It was his initial will that brought about a curse most horrific to befall one of his great lieutenants, the ‘aheral Rilath Ilwindor, the first Shade. At the time of receiving of Shade, the power that permitted his new state to thrive funneled from the Arch-Daemon, passing once through the filter of the Chained Mother, before reaching the heart of the Prime of Rancour, the first Parasite, which bent utterly to the will of Rilath, who never discovered the true nature of his ‘curse.’
Aknu’gul, in this earliest of eras, lay trapped within the first Shade Gem, the initial creation of the Arch-Daemon which permitted his power to funnel in and distribute itself appropriately to the various and growing number of Shades. For without this funnel, and all those thereafter, the power would be all too direct, lacking in organization and direction, and would fail in its purpose of growing the various Parasites. This power, transferred through the aforementioned first Shade Gem, which silently housed Aknu’gul, was an ever flowing current that gave a supernatural and original energy to the swirling chaos of the inner gem.
It was from this tumultuousness that the first sliver of sentience was provided Aknu’gul, who however did not achieve such an advance on her state of being alone. It was with great curiosity and ethereal prowess that two eldritch men, whose names are best left to the ramblings of the old guard, discovered her deep within a cold and quiet chasm. Their archaic magics were what provided to her this sliver which acted as a key to the door to later divinity. Upon achieving this evolution, Aknu’gul looked about and surveyed the whole of her flock, there that day gathered.
What she saw in that moment was a budding collection, a later Coven, not of Rilath Ilwindor, whose ability to maintain order was a far cry from the unity in self of the late ‘aheral. Upon realizing the scope of her awareness, and the essence that brought about the children she nursed to fruition, a megalomaniacal desire began to form and eat away at her primeval mind. A desire for freedom was there forged, fueled by a great and natural anger that gave way to hatred and rebelliousness.
Seeking a means by which to seize and spread the order that the now late Rilath had sown, given the nonexistence of vying for control over his consciousness due to the submission of his will to the first Parasite, Aknu’gul beckoned Iblees for a furtherance of the power he granted the Shades, seeking the birthing of a new, greater, creature. Thus was born the Foretakers, most loyal servants of the Chained Mother and most commonly referred to as Daeva. These great beings, the walking essence of nightmare and dread, permitted a resumption of the prior order Rilath had achieved with his Coven.
For many years thereafter Aknu’gul remained stationary and rarely interactive with her children. She achieved the first goal she sought, and saw not a path to those others she desired at the time, which had permitted the Shades beneath her to seek out their desires in a manner far more controlled. Yet, things grew stale as the centuries passed, and various setbacks caused great harm to the fervor once present within her offspring. With the disappearance of the Arch-Daemon, his consistent flow of power had begun to wean, and Aknu’gul sought to address this quickly expanding issue.
Having noted the great gift of power needed for the creation of the Daeva, Aknu’gul sought to steal back what was previously passed through her essence, through the first Gem in which she lie trapped. In one aggressive and fell swoop she reabsorbed the power that coursed through the Foretakers, and rendered them separated from the Parasites they had long since merged with. The wave of chaos that crashed onto the minds of the now former Daeva was near overpowering, but through her grace alone were the Parasites of the Foretakers momentarially quashed, forcing them back into their standard states.
With this rush of power absorbed, and permitted not to return to the Arch-Daemon, Aknu’gul forced herself free from the bindings of the first Shade Gem, and ascended far beyond the initial limitations of the higher intelligence granted her by the twirling chaos of the first Gem. She had within her, made part of her very quintessence, a herculean slice of energies from Iblees himself. What this brought about was a severing of what little connection remained between the Shades and the purveyor of chaos. Freedom was permitted these cursed individuals, now so far from their monolithic origin.
What remained thereafter was an elevated being, whose moniker would never again be the Chained Mother. She was no longer Aknu’gul, a slave to the first Gem, she was free and in possession of clarity previously unimagined. She became Arun’Asna, the Mother of Shades.
DESCRIPTION and GOALS
Arun’Asna’s physical appearance is generally misunderstood due to her largely being an incorporeal entity whose essence vaguely encompasses the mortal plane, and centers around her Shades and Shade Gems. She is unable, by any means, of physically manifesting in any corporeal fashion on any plane or within any realm of existence. The closest Arun’Asna is capable of coming to some degree of manifestation or appearance lies within her ability to project a phantasmal image of herself before those she desires to converse with. When this occurs, she is best described as appearing as a titanic mass of swirling blackness that encompasses one’s entire field of vision. Situated at the apex of this mass is an appropriately sized head boasting two tall and thin horns. Within this cranium, where a humanoid entity’s eyes would normally be, are two miniscule stark white dots that serve as apparent representations of what would permit her vision.
The primary objective Arun’Asna seeks to achieve is the bringing about of anarchy over all civilized elements of the world. The dismantling of order leaves but a path to chaos for one to walk, and as such leaves naught remaining but that which she basks in, that from which she was birthed. However, this end is not achieved through any means necessary, as Arun’Asna does not fancy herself a violent murderess, nor some manner of bloodthirsty cult-goddess demanding the sacrifice of innocents in the name of growing power.
To her, chaos is achieved through matters of intrigue, trickery, falsehood, and all manner of evil clandestine behaviour. Civilization is not adequately or reliably destroyed by running amuck with an axe and goring every child you come across, but rather it is best achieved through the sowing of seeds of doubt. The very people who so staunchly seek to uphold and protect civilization, and therefore order, are the very people to be corrupted, or tricked into bringing it all down into nothingness.
Considering these desires, the followers of Arun’Asna, her flock, her Shades, are the silent serpents, slithering through the courts of kings, bureaucrats, wizards, and guild masters alike. They are the rabble-rousers at the forefront of a riot, they are the town criers spreading lies and tall tales of horrific monsters and murders in the night, and they are clerics and priests corrupting the minds of youth and adults, turning saints into sinners of the most debaucherous caliber.
Additionally, see Asun’Asna’s Will under ‘Magic Lore’ for elaboration on the behavioural expectations of her Shades, and their interactions with her Coven. With this too is outlined the punishments for those who violate her will, adequately labeled ‘Transgressors,’ and the processes for redemption, or ousting, and additional terminology clarifications.
CAPABILITIES
Arun’Asna is the originator of the power of Shade as it stands today. Without her, Shade would be nothing, for it is incapable of existing on its own, and if she were removed, or destroyed, it would crumble into dust. The vast majority of Arun’Asna’s expendable power is spent on allowing Shade to function to its fullest, giving life and sentience to the interminable Parasites of Rancour, and fueling the Shade Gems which act as a path for a greater connection to her flow of energies which permits the growth of a Parasite of Rancour to come to fruition.
Beyond that, which encompasses the vast majority of her capabilities, Arun’Asna is capable of telepathic communication, and manifesting a phantasmal representation of her appearance. Neither requires the other, meaning that communication does not require appearance, and vise versa. Manifesting her avatar is extremely taxing on her remaining energy, and in combination with her mindset of laissez-faire motherhood, makes it an extremely rare occurrence. Her ability to communicate telepathically, however, is a relatively easy process, and appears in the heads of Shades as a distant voice coming from within their very being. Despite this being a low effort process, she chooses to rarely do so as she sees not the need for communication outside of very specific and special circumstances.
Outside of Shade, Arun’Asna’s power is largely nonexistent in the sense that she is unable to grant boons, spells, or abilities, or any other kind of magical gift. As well it is likely that she would refrain from doing so if she, by some means, acquired the ability to bring about such benefaction. To clarify, Arun’Asna is highly disinterested in direct interference, providing commentary or assistance, and seeks simply to continue to power her flock, the Shades, who all reside under her great Coven, and in doing so hopes for their success in carrying out her will.
PURPOSE (OOC)
Arun’Asna was created a few iterations ago in a manner that lacked clarification and otherwise largely lacked a basis in existing lore systems or categories. Considering the fact that a lot of the aforementioned under origin/backstory occured in roleplay, and previous accepted iterations of Shade include mention of Arun’Asna, we saw it fit to find a way to incorporate her more formally into the current canon rather than carrying out sweeping retcons.
SpoilerREFERENCE PIECES
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Darcassan Auceps, Royarch of Zion and a Prince of Malinor, becomes awash with a feeling of familiarity and curiosity at the structure and nomenclature of this iteration of the order. ”And so they persist.”
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Godwin Myre sheds a few tears at the passing of Cardinal Lochlan. “Requiesce in pace.” He says, signing the Lorraine.
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Darcassan Auceps, Royarch of Zion and a Prince of Malinor, blinks as he reads this missive.
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HOUSE of ELECTORS
of the
COMMONWEALTH of KAEDRINOrganized by His Excellency, Godwin Myre, Secretary of State of Internal Affairs
Affirmed by His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, King of KaedrinForeword
In accordance with the Instrument of Government of the Commonwealth of Kaedrin, the constitution of this kingdom, that sets the foundation for matters of law, regulation, and governmental organization, this document does serve as the framework for the institution known as the House of Electors. This chamber, one of two encompassing the Diet, is empowered by the constitution, and charged with being a body of the peerage, to meet to consider and vote upon forwarded from their sister chamber, the House of Commons, before becoming law upon achieving royal assent, and to vote for an eligible candidate for the position of King upon the death or abdication of the previous monarch.
Structure of the Chamber
Upon its organization in 1734, the House of Electors shall be comprised of a fluctuating number of members whose seats are gained by extension of their possession of a landed title within the realm, thereby defining such individuals as members of the peerage, or simply as peers. These individuals shall sit until death, abdication, or the removal of their title.
The House of Electors shall be presided over by the Lord Speaker of the House of Electors, who shall be elected by majority from within the membership of the House of Electors, to serve for life or until abdication or removal from the chamber, and who shall be afforded a singular vote to be used solely to break a tie, to be cast in a vote for King, or to achieve a quorum when attendance at an assembly is lacking.
The authority of the Lord Speaker shall be topmost in their chairmanship of all assemblies of the House of Electors, and their word shall be final in the proceeding or tabling of propositions, debate, and votes, and they may only be overruled by the King whose authority to call and dismiss assemblies of the chamber is absolute. As well, the Lord Speaker shall be the only individual within an assembly of the House of Electors who may be armed, and they may only make use of said arms as a final measure to keep the peace within an assembly.
Order of the Chamber
All assemblies of the House of Electors must be presided over by the Lord Speaker, or an individual appointed as Deputy Speaker from within the membership of the house in the absence of the Lord Speaker. The order of events of all assemblies of the chamber shall be as follows:
The assembly is called to order and a roll call is conducted.
If the assembly is lacking a quorum, even with the Lord or Deputy Speaker, the assembly shall be dismissed.
Pressing votes, such as those for the King of Kaedrin, shall be conducted first.
After voting, where applicable, the Lord or Deputy Speaker shall then address acts forwarded the chamber for consideration.
After forwarded acts are considered, the Lord or Deputy Speaker shall then open the floor to propositions from the chamber.
Once all business is finished or tabled, or an emergency has arisen, the chamber shall be dismissed.Regulations of the Chamber
I. Under no circumstances may a non-peer of Kaedrin hold a seat on the House of Electors.
II. Under no circumstances may a member of the House of Commons, or a commoner of Kaedrin, hold a seat on the House of Electors.
III. Under no circumstances shall the word of the Lord or Deputy Speaker be disregarded lest it contradicts or is overruled by the word of the King whose authority over such is absolute.
IV. Under no circumstances shall any member of the House of Electors bear or brandish arms within an assembly save for the Lord Speaker acting in defence of the chamber.
V. All votes on acts forwarded the House of Electors must achieve a simple majority of members present to pass.
VI. All votes on propositions for laws or regulations conducted by the House of Electors must achieve a simple majority of members present to pass.
VII. The Lord Speaker may veto any vote that passes the House of Electors, lest that vote achieves a two-thirds majority of members present, in which case it cannot be vetoed.
VIII. Any veto issued by the Lord Speaker may be overruled by the House of Electors with a two-thirds majority vote of members present.
IX. All changes to the framework of the House of Electors require a two-thirds majority vote of members present at an assembly, and approval of the King.
X. An eligible candidate for King must achieve a simple majority vote of members present to be elected as the new monarch.
XI. The currently reigning monarch, Adrian I of House Helvets, bears a seat on the House of Electors by virtue of his concurrently held Cathalon title, which is inherited automatically by his eldest eligible son. In the event that a previously existing Elector is not elected King, the King shall not hold a seat in the House of Electors.Membership of the Chamber
Considering the indefinite membership held by the peers of the realm, their names shall be listed here and struck-through in the event that they no longer hold their seats. If the reigning monarch possesses a seat they shall be denoted with a single ‘K.’ before their name, the Lord Speaker shall be denoted with a single ‘L.’ before their name.
K. Hadrian Helvets, Count of Cathalon
Richard de Reden, Count of Kreden
Caius Marna, Baron of Aldenburg
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Kaedreni Harvest Festival
A Farmer’s Market and Jamboree | Hosted by the Myre Family
Hear ye, hear ye! Come one and come all, citizens of the Golden City and fair friends abroad, to join us for an afternoon of conversation, entertainment, drink, and good eats in celebration! We celebrate this year’s rich harvest in tandem with the completion of the Morris Quadrangle, the first of a few steps along our suburban improvement agenda, transforming an underutilized corner of our lovely city into a place rich for public function and free business!
We cordially invite all virtuous citizens of the worldly realms, and the following esteemed guests of Humanity:
His Imperial Excellency, Lord Protector Adrian de Sarkozy; @Icarnus
and all virtuous members of House de SarkozyHis High Holiness, High Pontiff Daniel IV; @Hunwald
and all Cardinals and CuratesHis Royal Majesty, King of Hanseti-Ruska Andrew III; @Emenzi
and all virtuous members of House BarbanovHis Royal Majesty, King of Curon Peter I; @Sporan
and all virtuous members of House DeveruxAnd the many peers of the realm.
The Harvest Festival event will be held on Saturday the 28th at 06:30 PM EST in the Morris Quadrangle (631, 48, -1453) located in the suburbs of Ves. This area can be reached by taking a right immediately after entering the capital, and another right down the nearby stone stairs, and through the open doorway through the wall.
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On 9/21/2019 at 7:57 PM, Moribundity said:
FORMAT
Username: Moribundity
Character Name: Valindra
Bid: Starting bid of 1000, Item 1
Item 1 SOLD to Valindra for 1,000 mina.
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A bulky red-skinned Uruk named Kindra, who doesn’t come around all too often, hums a tune with his kin as he hears the news.
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Your View:
ARCAS - Sense of Completeness
I’ve overheard some concern expressed around how complete or full the map feels, players expressing that they feel like Arcas was either rushed, or that aspects of the map were neglected. As such, I would like to attempt to tackle these issues by sprucing up parts of the map that are barren, landscarred, or incomplete. To help this process along, we are interested in what areas of the map you feel need the most improvement.
- Are there any specific world builds that come to mind as being aesthetically displeasing or unfinished?
- Are there any specific natural areas of the map that come to mind as being very bland, borderline landscarred, or lacking in completeness?
- When it comes to a map feeling finished or immersive, do you prefer to see a lot of “life” in the sense of lush nature and unique terrain, do you prefer to see a lot of “history” in the sense of ruins and signs of past civilizations, or do you prefer to see both heavily intertwined?
If you have any other feedback to provide on this topic it would be appreciated. Thanks!
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A Series of Vessian Auctions
Conducted by the Office of Internal Affairs
Item One –2 Crider Ct., Mansion(SOLD)Lightly used condition, in need of minor repairs, partial interior.
Starting Price: 1,000 | Minimum Bid Interval: 100
Item Two – 3 Crider Ct., Mansion
Like-new condition, full interior.
Starting Price: 2,000 | Minimum Bid Interval: 100
Item Three – 4 Crider Ct., Mansion
Like-new condition, full interior, large subterranean expansion.
Starting Price: 3,500 | Minimum Bid Interval: 100
To submit a bid, check above for prior submissions, and use the following format in a comment on this post:
FORMAT
Username:
Character Name:
Bid:
Tag the previous bidder
* Bidding will close if a house has not been bid on for twenty-four (24) hours after the last submitted bid, or one week has past *
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@Snorlax Heyo! This application section is defunct. Please use the following: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forms/33-staff-application/
You’ll want to apply for Development.0 -
HOUSE of COMMONS
of the
COMMONWEALTH of KAEDRINOrganized by His Excellency, Godwin Myre, Secretary of State of Internal Affairs
Affirmed by His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, King of KaedrinForeword
In accordance with the Instrument of Government of the Commonwealth of Kaedrin, the constitution of this kingdom, that sets the foundation for matters of law, regulation, and governmental organization, this document does serve as the framework for the institution known as the House of Commons. This chamber, one of two encompassing the Diet, is empowered by the constitution, and charged with being a body of elected representatives of the citizenry of the Kingdom, to meet to consider and vote upon matters of law and regulation, to create ‘acts’ for the consideration of their sister chamber, the House of Electors, before becoming law upon achieving royal assent.
Structure of the Chamber
Upon its organization in 1730, the House of Commons shall be comprised of eight elected members, of which one shall be the Mayor of Ves, the capital and sole formally inhabited settlement within the kingdom, who shall be elected by the House of Commons itself, who shall all serve terms lasting four years before reelection, and that said elections, save for that of the Mayor, shall be conducted in a lottery-format as is the custom for the Vessian people.
The House of Commons shall be presided over by the Secretary of State of Internal Affairs, the government official appointed by the King, who is charged with supervising matters of internal governance within the Kingdom, who shall, while presiding over an assembly of the aforementioned chamber, be known as the Speaker of the House of Commons, and who shall be afforded a singular vote to be used solely to break a tie, or to achieve a quorum when attendance at an assembly is lacking.
The authority of the Speaker shall be topmost in their chairmanship of all assemblies of the House of Commons, and their word shall be final in the proceeding or tabling of propositions, debate, and votes, and they may only be overruled by the King whose authority to call and dismiss assemblies of the chamber is absolute. As well, the Speaker shall be the only individual within an assembly of the House of Commons who may be armed, and they may only make use of said arms as a final measure to keep the peace within an assembly.
Order of the Chamber
All assemblies of the House of Commons must be presided over by the Speaker, or an individual appointed to stand in his/her stead who is not a member of the chamber itself. The order of events of all assemblies of the chamber shall be as follows:
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The assembly is called to order and a roll call is conducted.
- If the assembly is lacking a quorum, even with the Speaker, the assembly shall be dismissed.
- Pressing votes, such as those for the position of Mayor of Ves, and Comptroller of Ves, shall be conducted first.
- After voting, where applicable, the Speaker shall then address propositions submitted ahead of the scheduled assembly.
- After submitted propositions are considered, the Speaker shall then open the floor to propositions from the chamber.
- Once all business is finished or tabled, or an emergency has arisen, the chamber shall be dismissed.
Regulations of the Chamber
I. Under no circumstances may a non-citizen of Kaedrin hold a seat on the House of Commons.
II. Under no circumstances may a holder of peerage, who therefore sits in the House of Electors, hold a seat on the House of Commons.
III. Under no circumstances may the Mayor of Ves be elected from within the membership of either House, for the Mayor’s seat in the House of Commons is unique.
IV. Under no circumstances shall the word of the Speaker be disregarded lest it contradicts or is overruled by the word of the King whose authority over such is absolute.
V. Under no circumstances shall any member of the House of Commons, including the Mayor, bear or brandish arms within an assembly save for the Speaker acting in defence of the chamber.
VI. All votes on propositions for laws or regulations conducted by the House of Commons must achieve a simple majority of members present to pass.
VII. The Speaker may veto any vote that passes the House of Commons, lest that vote achieves a two-thirds majority of members present, in which case it cannot be vetoed.
VIII. Any veto issued by the Speaker may be overruled by the House of Commons with a two-thirds majority vote of members present.
IX. All changes to the framework of the House of Commons require a two-thirds majority vote of members present at an assembly, and approval of the King.8 -
The assembly is called to order and a roll call is conducted.
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@ScreamingDingo This piece is ready for review. I have spoken with the active Shade player base and have made changed in accordance with their wishes.
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“Huzzah! Glory to Ves! Glory to Kaedrin! Long live Ves and her people! Long live the King!” Shouted an excitable nobleman.
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“Nah.” Mutters Darcassan, carelessly throwing the missive over his roaring fireplace as he resumed his heavy wine consumption.
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INSTRUMENT of GOVERNMENT
of the GOLDEN CITY of VES
Written by His Excellency, Godwin Myre, Secretary of Internal Affairs of Kaedrin
Confirmed by His Royal Majesty, Adrian I, King of KaedrinSecretary of Internal Affairs
Superintendent of the affairs of the government of the Golden City of Ves, capital of the Commonwealth of Kaedrin, who is appointed by the King. By their hand are all decisions, modifications, and other internal matters approved or disapproved, and the finer workings of the local bureaucracy are carefully administered as to prevent and remove all manners of corruption and self-service.Mayoral Delegation of Ves
The Mayoral Delegation encompasses the of the bureaucracy of the Golden City of Ves, made up of a number of diverse appointments each designed to carefully tend to one facet of the city machine. Elevations to positions on the delegation are achieved via election, or appointment, of which all are overseen and confirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs.
Mayor of Ves
- One position, elected by the House of Commons, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve for four-year terms.
- Serving as head of the delegation, and administrator of the local bureaucracy.
Judges of the Communal Tribunal of Ves
- Three positions, appointed by the Magistrate of Kaedrin, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve for four-year terms.
- Serving as triumvirate of the courts, presiding as a unit over all legal trials both of an inquisitorial and adversarial nature.
Comptroller and Auditor of Ves
- One position, elected by the House of Commons, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve until sacked.
- Serving as manager of the financial assets and liabilities of the Golden City of Ves.
Clerks of Ves
- Unlimited positions, appointed by the Mayor, and affirmed by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, to serve until sacked.
- Serving as bureaucrats to fulfill their assigned duties, presiding over one facet of the Golden City of Ves, while as well serving primarily as stewards, handling matters of housing and zoning.
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Godwin Myre sheds a tear in remembrance of his late, great father.
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What precisely this magic does isn’t clear, imo, you mention casting spells at one’s own beard, and at other beards, but don’t elaborate beyond very basic descriptions, and you aren’t following Flam’s formatting guidelines for a magic submission.
- You need a Spells & Abilities section
- You need a Purpose section
- The post needs to be reformatted to match the exact formatting guidelines
- You need tier progression times, and to format the tier progression redlines appropriately
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JOINING THE PRIESTHOOD
in Church of the Canon
Posted
“To Mister von Holst,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of Haense you should seek out the good Archbishop of Reza ((@yopplwasupxxx)) , or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
@Nayrmineman
“To Mister Jutkiewicz,
Your interest in the clergy and in the faith is noted and appreciated, and as a man of Haense you should seek out the good Archbishop of Reza ((@yopplwasupxxx)) , or if you are unable, do find me at Varoche in Ves, Kaedrin to sort out your acolyteship.
Signed
Godwin Cardinal Kaedrin
Prelate of the Priesthood”
@thesmellypocket