judge refusing to punish her kinswoman when she attempted to summon hordes of monsters into Old Grehk
Religious schism is not how I would describe it. At all. However, as there was so much OOC temper tantrums involved (one of those who removed their duchy deleted their characters 16 days or so after they said they were quitting the game.), I am confused how to word it ICly...
Best I could do? Angry over loss of power, crazed duke began persecuting a religion by closing its temples, switching with kin and strongarming those in his duchy to switch regions so he could continue breaking the law. The judge, his friend and another duchess, refused to do anything to punish him. After a series of protests to remove these ineffective members of the Imperial Council, and the judge refusing to punish her kinswoman when she attempted to summon hordes of monsters into Old Grehk, realized their days were numbered and to do as much damage and spawn chaos, pledged their duchies to Sint. Immediately afterwards, the Duchess and her kinswoman apparently ended their own lives.
In my phone or I would try to go into a little more depth.
The funniest part of the whole thing is that the dukes were fleeing what they considered an overbearing/corrupt religion, wanting some form of religious freedom. And they fled to a theocracy that certainly will /not/ give them religious freedom, and will certainly be more religiously oppressive than their original realm.
Reminds me of the americans that threatened to go live in Canada if Obama-Care went into effect. Makes everyone up north laugh pretty hard.
Uh. Do they not realize Canada has socialized medicine as well?
The High Chancellor of Riombara, Folcard Cuvelier, has started his visit of the North and will be arriving in Agyr soon with his retinue, next up Unger, Ossmat and Wudenkin I think.
Hmmm...why Ossmat? Old Grehk moved its capital to Vozzessdor during the invasion when the Daimons blighted it...
Repercussions suffered from Kuvio's last "mission" are unknown.
Indeed they are. I'm still waiting to hear from your lazy pontifex! :)
Haha, I've been wondering... You should just tell Kuvio to stay in Sint and go play in Old Grehk or something to start some trouble. :P
I guess this would be classed as news?
New Ruler Elected
message to Everyone on Beluaterra
The realm of Enweil has elected Guillaume Chénier as its new Supreme Chancellor.
*Wonders how long it will be before Chenier starts his Anti Sint campaign again*
:P
I guess this would be classed as news?
New Ruler Elected
message to Everyone on Beluaterra
The realm of Enweil has elected Guillaume Chénier as its new Supreme Chancellor.
*Wonders how long it will be before Chenier starts his Anti Sint campaign again*
:P
Not before we fix our rogue and depopulation problems. XD
Besides, Handkor's captured by rogues, and I expect him to run next elections and win. I tend to be rather calm when I expect to be replaced soon.
But for now, too many wounds to lick.
people in Sint are probably already grabing there blades.You can say that again...
Temporarily or not, you can't imagine how much unrest this already caused.
people in Sint are probably already grabing there blades.
It's not like it's the first time he rules there. Heck, not even the first time since the end of the invasion.
Not before we fix our rogue and depopulation problems. XD
Besides, Handkor's captured by rogues, and I expect him to run next elections and win. I tend to be rather calm when I expect to be replaced soon.
But for now, too many wounds to lick.
All depends on how Guillaume is perceieved by his peers. If you make him a likable ruler, they wont vote him out ;)
Basically, that is the news:
Guillaume Chénier has been elected as Supreme Chancellor of Enweil. While Enweil and Riombara always have had a troubled history, Guillaume Chénier is a known opposer of Riombara. His actions as Ruler of IVF, and his supposed Agreement with the Daimons to see Riombara destroyed, have not been forgotten by the Nobility of Riombara. At the same time, a takeover has been started by Riombara in the City of Iato. While this action was not approved by the Realm Government, it has also reignited the territorial disagreements between Riombara and Enweil, as Riombara claims the lands of IVF for the recreation of said Realm. With the ownership of the unblighted lands already an issue as well, these latest provocations have put the relations between both Realms under considerable strain already. Whether this will restart the old feud between Enweil and Riombara and usher in the first War on Beluaterra after the Fifth Invasion or these issues can be solved through diplomacy remains to be unseen. All that is sure is that the Election of Guillaume Chénier have caused uncertain times on the Continent.
Riombara doesn't blame IVF for the actions of Chenier, conveniently ;D
It's important to make a distinction between IVF-ers that joined Rio and fought the daimons and IVF-ers that joined Enweil and sat the invasion out.
We spent the whole invasion fighting daimons (and undead/monsters). Maybe 3 of these people wanted to continue fighting, but forgive everyone else for being a little annoyed at how Riombara kept insulting and provoking them for all of the invasion, and for feeling generally attached to where they came from.
Besides, from my count there are 3 ex-Fheuv'n nobles in Riombara. And Iato has a population of 3. Do you seriously think you can form a realm there...?
That's for Riombara to figure out :) They promised to rebuilt IVF to the Nobles that joined them, they intend to uphold their promise.
I Heard It Differently™ ;D
The city doesn't even like Riombara! 3 pop city with 3 nobles, starvation, constant rogue spawns, and low sympathy doesn't spell "success" to me.
Think of it this way... The diplomats raising loyalty don't have to work very hard...
If Riombara doesn't want to give them a colony in their own lands, such as Eylmon, they are going to need Enweil's help to keep up that promise of theirs.
Welcome to Melhed, soldiers by trade and victors by practice.
The Grand Principality of Caleum was formed, consisting of a core of nobility from Old Grehk, Nothoi, Thalmarkin, Sint, and even Riombara. To be a monarchy founded in memory of the lost realms of the West with the principles of religious freedoms for its nobility, problems arose when the nobles of Sint began pressing for the forced conversion of the territories to worship the daimon Hemaglobe, primary god of the faith Hemaism.
When informed that it would be up to the Lords of the provinces as to what faiths are allowed to preach in their territories, that temples would be sacrosanct and forbidden from destruction without the express consent of the Crown, and that the Duke of Heen would be acting in the capacity to approve or deny the preaching of faiths in those territories.
Fearing Sintian elements that would use faith to seize the lands, after the outbursts of the Pontifex of Sint claiming that Sint alone is the 'founding father' of the new realm and Baroness Ralina Indirik's disloyal actions of pledging her territory back to Sint when the subject of realigning the duchy with Nothoi until it was ready to stand on its own two feet, the Grand Prince felt there was little other alternative than to secede early.
Relations with Sint in the future are questionable while their current pontifex sits on his throne, while Nothoi has pledged military support for the fledgling realm until it can stand firmly on its own.
... problems arose when the nobles of Sint began pressing for the forced conversion of the territories to worship the daimon Hemaglobe, primary god of the faith Hemaism.No one was forcing you, yes we had one hardliner asking to throw out all non believers, but not one person was listening to him. Also he pissed me off too. As for Etna, she always tramples around the edge of what can and can't be done, but no one was listening to her either.
... that the Duke of Heen would be acting in the capacity to approve or deny the preaching of faiths in those territories.While that is true, you were only the interim Duke of the Duchy so you could found the realm, the real duke will be from Sint, ergo your banning of Hemaist priests from 'your' regions was questionable. Furthermore, you are a priest of the Church of Humanity yourself, and while I have all respect for that religion, it makes it reasonable to believe you have your own stake in this. Your continuing of slander against Hemaism for the 2-3 nobles who you believe to be its sole representatives, and your continuous misinterpretation of the Pontifexes words (please bear in mind that both his spelling and grasp of the English language are very limited and that some leeway has to be given to account for that) supports that suspicion.
Skye and she liked Sint!).
I think Fronen wanted Vatrona, and it seemed possible at a time. I was never aware of any plans for Ossmat, though. But a lot may have happened since I left it.
This is going to be one very interesting realm...
Was I using my position as duke to purge the lands of Hemaism? You bet your ass I was. Frankly, Victus does not trust Sint to not abuse religion to seize lands. He is doing his best to make damned sure anti-Hemaists are the lords along the borders for realm stability.I can't say I blame you. It makes sense, and I can totally see what is happening. Although, borders are really mostly irrelevant now. It doesn't require adjacent regions to switch allegiance. No one in Sint seems to care, really. All the important people are all wanting to cooperate, and be friends, etc.
And think what you will. The allied leaders have already become more iffy on Sint and its motives. And all I had to do was show them your own words.I'd imagine. There have been some very harsh words spoken by a few zealots. It makes everything more interesting. And, honestly, I'm surprised that no one has begun the anti-Sint campaign yet to punish them for siding with the daimons in two out of three invasions. If my ruler character had survived the third invasion, he would definitely have pushed all-out to have Sint wiped off the map back then. It's too bad that people wussed out and didn't try it. As it is, Sint survived, and had a chance to try and redeem themselves in the fifth invasion. It will probably be too hard to drum up the sympathy and support to get a good crusade going. Especially with all the "we're all allies in humanity" crap still floating around.
It will probably be too hard to drum up the sympathy and support to get a good crusade going. Especially with all the "we're all allies in humanity" crap still floating around.
Burn Sint!You know you want to!
Tournament Announced (5 minutes ago)
Outo Olavi Cosula, Duke of Vore, Margrave of Vore has announced a tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Vore 7 days from now.
There will be a charge of 15 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 150 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 50 gold for the second best.
All nobles of the continent are welcome on the tournament grounds on the day of this event. Make sure you announce your participation in time.
Report from Outo Olavi Cosula (5 minutes ago)
Message sent to everyone in your realm (35 recipients)
Good Day Beluaterra!
I Outo Olavi, Duke of Vore announce today that week from now, there will be party like no other held at Vore. Booze, women, hunting on the mountains, beer, wine...
So, join as fast as you can! There will be tourny and orgy held at Vore castle. Hunting trips to Jedinchel for beer...erh, bear hunting!
At some point we will swing bit with swords and see who is who with those sharpy things. But most of all, this is drinking fest! Place where you can meet mother or father of your future child.
Place where you can drink more than it is healthy! There ain’t much of prices for that sword thing, but Vore castle itself if place you want to see and feel!
Your party meister:
Duke Outo Olavi!
Outo Olavi Cosula
Duke of Vore
Margrave of Vore
Thalmarkin now offers a freshly caught basket of fish as reward for winning their tournament! The second place gets a poopshovel from Jaune himself!
Cheap bastards... >:( Screw it, I'm going anyway.
Haha, true. High price + low reward. That should turn a profit easily...
Heck, I wouldn't mind if it became a trend. If tournaments became profitable, we'd have a lot more of them.
Haha, true. High price + low reward. That should turn a profit easily...
28 attendees so far... He's already doubled on his investment.
Rebellion in Melhed (2 hours, 49 minutes ago)
A rebellion is breaking out in Melhed. Earlier today, Yeux Yeux Serpentis has called for an uprising against the current government. Details are still sketchy.
Followed by a declaration of revolt by Imperatrix Lady Shae Nosferatus, Duke Yeux Serpentis, Great Maharshi of the Bloodspeakers has accepted to lead the Monarchical Revolution as there Leader and future King. The Royalists have already surrounded the Melite Republican Bureau of administration, the old Senatorial building , official seat of the Republican Government.
A large elite military force stands on the royalist side, the army is orderd to join the revolt.
More information and the first declaration of the Monarchy of Greater Melhed http://wiki.battlemaster.org/wiki/Nosferatus/Greater_Melhed
You could call yourselves emperors and you merely go with "king"? Pfff. Have you no pride? Your ancestors would be ashamed!
Yeux will be announcing an empire.
The title of King simply represents the change to Maonarchy, first they crown the King, then the Emperor.
The people want to call Yeux emperor. He will be King. I don't want to beat any "one-realm empire". I think emperor just sounds good for them because Melhed had a Senate and so (in this case, titles inspired by the Roman system).
Yes, a little. But to be Emperor it's a good thing to have an empire. Then, King.
A self-respecting emperor would go for tyranny.
My intention is to increase this CS and invest, but I will also need to find strong allies. Beluaterra is too quiet and we cannot wait for more Invasions anymore.
The infamous infiltrator Kuvio Eirikr was executed in Melhed after he blatantly ignored the ban spoken upon him and was caught sabotaging production. Kuvio had earned his ban after assaulting a Praetor and murdering scores of militia. Though his time on Beluaterra was short and his time with Thalmarkin even shorter, the Kin of Thal are rallying behind this, adding justice to their already long list of reasons for war against Melhed.
Did you guys get the letter Queen Maya sent to the rulers? She was talking about him being known as Kuvio the Red, the most infamous murder in Melhed. Figured a bit of boogie-man legend status would be a nice honorary to commemorate the late great infiltrator.
I missed it on account of being dead, but when I go write up his Wiki page, I'd really like to feature the letter somewhere. Can you PM me a copy?
Also, it's pretty cool to have earned a nickname. Thanks! I'm tempted to make a scare-the-children tale for Melhed out of it. "Don't go out at night or Kuvio the Red will get you!"
In other news, Thalmarkin has sworn bloody revenge, and Sir Alitoth of the famed house Himoura has vowed that Queen Maya will repay the loss of life with the birth of his child.
I'm...I'm trying to come up with an interpretation of this that doesn't involve raping a Queen and forcing her to bear your child.
I'm...I'm trying to come up with an interpretation of this that doesn't involve raping a Queen and forcing her to bear your child.
As a result of accusations against his cousin Selene, in which she was accused of being a commoner and a whore, Baron Immanuel of Thalmarkin has pledged to place a bounty of 1,000 gold on Sir Alithos Himoura of Unger. This is but the latest in a long and bitter feud between the Houses Octavius and Himoura.
As a result of accusations against his cousin Selene, in which she was accused of being a commoner and a whore, Baron Immanuel of Thalmarkin has pledged to place a bounty of 1,000 gold on Sir Alithos Himoura of Unger. This is but the latest in a long and bitter feud between the Houses Octavius and Himoura.
To be honest, I find it pretty offensive. You get some young kids playing this game and I'm not sure IC rape threats give the right kind of impression. More to the point, they're also potentially triggering for rape survivors.
Acctually for the forum...
Fingolfin, glorious and allmighty King of Thalmarkin (oh yeah!), has faced the degeneration of his nobles including enjoying rapes of the enemies and even threatening to rape an enemy queen. This led to an outburst of letters and anger (not towards the king, but rather between a baron and 2-3 nobles). Shall Thalmarkin manage to find the path back to being the light of Beluaterra? Indeed it shall!
In other news, the General of Thalmarkin has just asked Baron Immanuel, one of the richest lords in the realm, whether he is a spy. The Baron has publicly taken offence at this and refuted the allegation to the entire realm, calling the General an idiot in the process.
As this follows the King of Thalmarkin raising taxes on the good Baron without warning, he has also written to the Royal Council asking who of the realm council will be the next to insult him: the Judge, the Chancellor, or the Grand Wizard?
Ah, once again you're getting confused Justin.
There's nothing wrong with insulting a superior - just so long as you use their correct title while you do so. That's the noble way.
Ar Agyr is preparing to step in the southern war, King Outo Olavi today announced:
Letter from Outo Olavi Cosula
Message sent to the Rulers of Beluaterra (9 recipients)
Good Day!
Ar Agyr is preparing for war.
We will head to help our southern friends.
Fronen, stop all hostilies towards Rio and give free passage to Angry Agyrian Army towards Enweil. With these terms you can avoid war with Ar Agyr.
-OO
Outo Olavi Cosula
King of Ar Agyr
Royal of Ar Agyr
Duke of Agyr
Jaune plays the King of Ar Agyr and is sharing his own letter to be posted on FB. Does it still need to be avoided in such a situation?
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Former Tongue of the Gods Gythrul Attano, who was executed by Gotland, is reportedly alive and well. Following these rumour, there have been sightings of a hooded skeleton.
some kind of Royal wedding in Agyr