Laeonathan

righteous work if you wanna, check out Inkarnate its a powerful tool to make maps even if you'd suck as much as me as art

bruh i spent hours on that, its quite disappointing to hear that... why even waste time on pretty and defensive cities, if they get removed?

Honestly, as a former CT, I think its silly to keep the same application process nearly as it was 15 IRL years ago - just whink about that. Its bloated and a waste of time, and from what I've seen, in no way ensures roleplay quality - and I think it shouldn't. Let people who come here learn, I did it too. My english was insanely bad and I had to google every 10th word someone used, often I struggled to understand people's emotes. I learned. In my opinion, of the sake of the player and the CT handling applications they should simply be an "idiot filter": CT should not make it process. Don't check dozens of things. If they are smart enough to actually write smth up, even if it breaks lore, accept them. They'll be corrected ingame by other players. Its barely any effort. BUT. We lose a lot of players due the long wait, sometimes over a week! Remove pending. It's an extra loop that wastes times of CT, for literally no benefit. In doubt, just accept them. We have such a massive playerbase that the roleplay quality will still be enforced top down onto the new players. And even for people like me, who struggled a lot... we also WANT to improve because we want to be part of everything. So please, abandon this system that wastes your time and prevents many people from joining because they get discouraged with a silly bureaucratic system.

Khenarlum Doomforged quickly makes his way to Adria.

adria literally has dwarves

no, i am evil you might though.

God bless the family

Mitzuul Grove v2???

Raziel looked upon the withered banner in the depths of his forge and for a brief moment, he remembered his friends of old. Some may have thought themselves a footnote in history, yet he remembered them still, despite the centuries that have passed.

"Nothing new, here!" Godric said to his daughter. @Baccaaa

Burnout is normal, server hasnt really changed. You cant do smth all the time and expect it to always be fun... do smth else!

Favorite Amethil memory?

well, all i gotta say: i think you were great to have around! much love

An Adrian Almann enjoys reading the almanac, before handing it to another Adrian Almann. @Random

I was baited. But yes, fasting is healthy.

☩ Published by: Father Aldersberg of Adria, 272. S.A. ☩ Origins The namesake of Adria, Adrian de Sarkozy, the Patron Saint of Statesmen, was renowned for his long service as Chancellor of the White Rose. For this, he was awarded the now-longstanding Sarkozy titles of Norfolk and Aldersberg. Adria was eventually founded in 1487 by the Houses Vladov and the de Sarkozy. The Duchy’s early population consisted mostly of Raevir. Yet, over the centuries, many other cultural groups have integrated and intermingled into the Duchy to a varying degree, which has slowly developed the once Raevir-State into an entity of its own right. Therefore, modern Adrians simply call themselves just that: Adrian. ☩ Dumacracy Duma is an old Raevir term, vaguely describing a parliament. This idea of an assembly holding most power within the state is a guiding principle within Adria. Every citizen who has come of age may join these assemblies as well as cast a vote on matters that range from trivial to the most important. Even the Duke is selected similarly; however, not all citizens may vote here, and this is typically restricted to those of higher standing, such as the noble houses, patricians, guild masters, or the priesthood. ☩ Language Adrians, due to the long influence of different cultures, have mostly adopted the common tongue as their own, with only a few outside influences remaining, due to the many peoples having mixed. While a few terms such as "Goodgreet" or "Duma" have persisted from their Raevir roots, they have long come to terms with simplicity, even mocking the heavy accent of Peoples such as the Haensers. ☩ Religion High Pontiff Harrentzedek, known as Callahan, was a reformer of the Temple of the True Faith who had spent much of his time in Adria, especially during the time of Duke Heinrik Sarkozic. Because of this, the Adrians have always had a close connection to the reformed Temple, despite their ancestral Carrion ties, which would lead one to expect otherwise. As such, nearly all Adrians are Faithful of the Church of the True Faith. ☩ Rural Lifestyle Farmlands and an open landscape have been crucial to the Adrian identity for centuries. It has been a long time since a truly fortified Adrian town was seen, the people preferring open and welcoming settlements instead–the one exception being the City of Ves, in the Year 1705 F.A. Yet even this is entirely unthinkable to the modern Adrian of Beograd. The Adrians praise their own Corn, Wheat, Turnips, Sunflower Seeds, and Carrots above all foreign products, just as their Apple and Lemon Orchards. ☩ Fashion Adrian fashion is diverse, but always quite colorful. Extravagant large hats, as well as well-groomed facial hair and especially mustaches, are popular among men, while women wear their hair often braided in various ways. Strangely enough, many men in Adria are bald and while this is often not voluntary, it has become an expression of raw power under Duke Zygmunt I Euler. ☩ Wedding Celebrations In the Duchy of Adria, the people oft find themselves permitted a certain degree of individuality for important celebrations. And what celebration could be more important than the meeting of two star-crossed hearts who seek to be entwined 'til the end of their lives? As such, Adrians expect both the groom and the bride to inject a significant amount of personality into their wedding ceremony. Oftentimes, one is charged with procuring or creating the alcohol that shall be served, while the other is charged with the ever-important dessert. It is not even particularly important that either is of the highest quality, as the memory of a bad meal shared with laughs is more valuable than any one cake. However, some families are known to have extremely high expectations, and disappointing them might lead to an objection right before the vows! ☩ Prominent Houses Founded by Ulrich Euler in the original Empire of Man, House Euler finds its origins as simple Aduno-Waldense merchants of Carolustadt. Towards the end of the war with the September Prince, he relocated to the capital of Adria, Belvitz, where his family’s long service to the Duchy began, culminating in the election of Stefan Euler as Duke in 201 S.A. During the rule of Duke Zygmunt Euler, the House has been the leading force behind Adria’s restoration to greatness on the continent of Azuras. In the traditional Wickstory, the first Wick was one of the thousand within Horen’s army. Known as ‘VIC’, he was remembered for his wit and cunning, and he fought in several battles against the army of ork that faced Man. He wed a woman and fathered a single child, one that he named ‘VVIC’. They have only recently, as of 240 S.A., settled in Adria, but were a prominent House in various nations over the centuries, with a famous member being the Pontiff Everard V. Since Adria's founding, the ancient House of Sarkozic has stood among its people as one of the founding houses of Adria. Their line has produced many Adrian Dukes, many of whom played a grand role in shaping the history of man. In recent history, one such was Duke Heinrik Sarkozic, who gathered the remnants of Adria on the continent of Almaris and led the struggle for independence against the Kingdom of Aaun, which subsequently brought the League of Veletz into existence. Further ignoble families residing in Adria include the Fountaine, Vladov, de Ruyter, and a few once-Celian Elves, such as the Houses Amethil and Ibarellan, who have since integrated into the wider Adrian society. ☩ Prominent Figures There have been many legendary Adrian men and women over the course of the more than five centuries Adria has existed. Here, I shall list a few that seem especially interesting. Many of them were Dukes of Adria, some of them poets or patricians. And others, simple men who rose to be great leaders in the course of their lives. Ratibor 'the Red' Prosperous leader of late Belvitz-Era Adria, known for his exciting Dumas and wild antics, including a haphazard and disastrous war against Courland that wiser Adrians know better than to recall. Hughes 'the Headless' A charming hero-duke of the Brelus-Era of Adria, who succeeded Franz Vladov and brought Adria to such great heights that their success stirred opposition from the de Savoies, who soon decapitated a captured Hughes and effectively the whole city with him. Timeo de la Baltas Known to Adrians as the most famous bard in all descendant history, Timeo de la Baltas is celebrated by the Adrian folk, to whom he was a neighbor, friend, entertainer, and- after becoming Count of Auvergne - a Lord. Duke Heinrik ‘the Victor’ Considered the most controversial figure of his time, Heinrik Sarkozic has become a folk hero to the Adrian Diaspora, especially in the ruling houses of Euler and Sarkozic, who deem him wrongfully prosecuted and a valiant, selfless hero. The Mad Duke By blood and cunning, Josef 'the Red' Sarkozic seized political dominance of Belvitz-Era Adria, slaughtering his opponents who sought to supplant Sarkozic control. Thus, he gained his infamy and the title “The Mad Duke.” Duke Stefan Euler Folk legend says that Stefan 'the Turtle Sage' saved Heinrik Otto's life, and was rewarded by the prophetic monk Callahan to drink from the Holy Grail of Saint Lucien, attesting to Stefan's famous youthful energy. A stalwart supporter of the Sarkozic restorers, his family was rewarded with support for ducal claims.

Written by Acolyte Oliver Peter de Sarkozy, 272 S.A. ☩ To this day, the True Faith lacks a written True Dogma outside of the Holy Scrolls. While many of the dangers of this may seem obvious, I wish to highlight them so that the urgency of this matter is fully understood. For this purpose, I must sadly bore you with past Elven cultures and the late Aegisian Elven Faith. Most notably those of Haelun’or, Celia’nor, and the aforementioned Aspectist Faith. All three, though heavily contradicting one another, are nonetheless of Elven origin. It appears that the very nature of the elf leads him to assume that there is no need for any written record. As a result, they scarcely write anything down. What, then, do we truly know of the history of Haelun’or, the oldest state still, at least in some form, in existence? Barely anything has been recorded [1] beyond a few occasional historical events, and even these are incomplete and barely comprehensible. The same can be said of Celia’nor. Aside from a single incomplete book [2], roughly the length of one volume of the famed Interregnum [3], The Historia Pertinaxi [4], or The Decline and Fall of the Holy Orenian Empire [5], nothing can be found. So too does this pattern persist with the Aspectist Faith. For many centuries, this faith was not codified in any form. Only recently, in historical terms, has a proper and comprehensive book been published [6]. This was only about a Century Ago. Yet this Aspectist Faith was once dominant across the entirety of Elvendom. Over the centuries, however, due to the lack of a written doctrine, it has declined further and further. Remember that the aforementioned Haelunorians and Celianorians originated just as much from these original aspectist tribes, and have abandoned and abandoned their worship of Aspectism long before the latter of both has even been formed. Only a small fraction of the elves worship these Aspects to this day. And it is precisely for this reason that I burdened you with Elven history: the True Faith risks the very same fate if we do not act. To this day, the True Faith lacks a proper written doctrine that explains the teachings of our elders and ensures their preservation. What will happen when those who knew Harentzdek are dead? Will word of mouth truly be sufficient to uphold his Prophetic Teachings? We may possess our Holy Scrolls, but they are of little use if they are not understood correctly. And even a correct understanding of the Holy Scrolls is itself of no use if this understanding is not passed on to the next generation. For this reason, it must be written down. ”Lo, in the name of the Lord GOD the Most Merciful, Singular, and Omnipotent, listen and attend with pious heed to this inspired text.” (Scroll of Gospel, Book of Provenance, Verse 1) Thus, the Scrolls themselves highlight the value of written teaching. For why else would they be written down? As we can see, the Scroll of Gospel places this meaning in its very first verse: they are written so that we may know. “Lo and attend, for I am the Lord GOD, and I am in the foremost part of heaven. Though the spring flower withers and the fruit of the tree falls to the ground, My Word lasts into the eve of the world, and the fruit of virtue cannot rot.” (Scroll of Virtue, Canticle of Faith, Verse 1-2) While it may appear to be solely a Holy Truth that the Word of GOD will last into the eve of the world, there is something the common translation overlooks. In common speech, we usually deal in direct imperatives and indicatives; yet Flexio recognizes expressions that exist between these forms, encompassing aspects of both. Thus, the final sentence of the second verse is not merely a statement, but also a call to action: Make GOD’s Word last into the eve of the world. This is His charge to us. A charge we had most likely failed in the past, as, according to the research of the Elven Priests of the True Faith, even the elves once worshipped the GOD almighty. This was in the earliest days of Malin’or, before the Aspectist poisoned the minds of the Elves. The grace of God, however, was that the Aspectist failed to codify and solidify their faith, weakening it. And even the Temple fell to the Sigismundites - whether their teachings were burned or just never written down, we cannot tell. But one thing is certain: if they had survived or been written at all, this heresy would not have lasted for so long. GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR READER. [1] Tradition and Silver [2] History of Celia’nor [3] The Interregnum [4] History Pertinaxi [5] Decline and Fall of the Orenian Empire [6] On Aspectism

no ******* way

Welcome jere, have a great time!

As Gaius said, Adria is almost entirely European! Ill dm u on discord

[!] In front of the Guildhall hung a singular poster. Many Golems patrolled the area around the square, and steam could be seen coming out of the chimneys day and night...