Fading Suns

[Immaculate]

@Zappericus , @LordArgon, @SouthernKing, @NinjaCow64

I've decided not to introduce new faction such as mercenaries etc because it creates more net work for me.

Instead, I offer you the choice of the following minor houses, on a 'first come, first serve' basis:

• Valushnya- May- academics and scholars, famous for their palace gardens
• Yrephys- May- pious, martial and poor, good ties to the Temple Avestite as many of their templars are drawn from the minor nobles of this house. - relatively weaker than most minor houses.
• Gwung-Lou- Clarke- politically ambitious, sometimes shady, militarily stronger than the other minor houses. For now,I won't respond to Jehoshua on behalf of this house in case one of you picks it up.
• Io-Ian- Herbert- pious and politically connected across a wide range of factions.
• Ooray- Herbet- mercantile, younger than most houses and relatively unproven
• Amondtillado- Watts- Dulcinea break-away House, chivalrous and proud, prone to vendettas. - good ground forces.

 

[Zappericus]

Will be picking up House Gwung-Lou then.

 

[Immaculate]

Will be picking up House Gwung-Lou then.

Excellent. I'll send stats later today and you can have a look. Once you are comfortable you can write back to Jeho's Li Halan diplo.

 

[LordArgon]

Valushnya for me then

 

[Immaculate]

Valushnya for me then

Will send stats today

 

[Zappericus]

To the graceful and esteemed House of Li Halan,
Qiángdà de gōngjué fūrén.

You humble your smaller neighbour with your saged wisdom, Duchess. Indeed, it kindles the soul with joy to know that the world of Clarke has been blessed to prosper under your continued guidance. And truly, the audacity of these filthy heretics to stray from all that is good and proper is leaving all of us increasingly soured in terms of temperance. Therefore: We, as well, grant our support in allowing Li Halan warships to escort and protect our merchant marine in these treacherous waters. We will provide whatever information on the matter to the best of our abilities, and coordinate our efforts in assistance with local commands and constabularies here in our lands.

However, as the mighty Duchess surely understands - the importance of principles and boundaries must always be respected, or they will not at all. We cannot in good faith allow your house to perform policing or armed maritime operations in our territories and must respectfully insist that the House of Li Halan remain clear of our ports, shores and centers. All else is well.

Finally, we welcome your emissary Naganaka Akari as an esteemed guest for matters regarding future trade and investment. She will be received as if one of our very own.

Eternally faithful,
Duke Zheng Gwung-Lou

 

[Jehoshua]

To Duke Decados and Duke Gwung-Lou Zheng

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We greatly appreciate the esteemed dukes sanction for our forces to escort merchant marine through their territories and moreso their assurance of every cooperation in combatting the Grey Manta and the scourge of heresy.

While your honorable houses decision to decline permission at this stage for our House to conduct further policing actions against the Grey Manta in Awroth is unfortunate given they are a threat to all of Clarke, we understand your desire to take charge of the situation yourselves as sovereign Lords and shall stand relieved that the Lords Decados and Gwung-Lou have taken full responsibility for their eradication in Awroth with all the obligations and culpabilities that entails should action fail to be taken. We have every confidence in the sincerity of your commitment before the Pancreator, and the people of Awroth, and look forward to this stain on the face of our planet being wiped clean such that the peace and order we so cherish is restored. Nonetheless, accepting that you have taken up the mantle of responsibility in this matter, we nonetheless make clear that if these pirates threaten our key interests or attack our ships on the seas of Awroth we shall take every measure for their defense as is our right. We are also always ready to assist should your houses request it.

Our daughter looks forward to the hospitality of Houses Decados and Gwung-Lou.

Yours Faithfully

Duchess Li Halan Naganaka Ichika

 

[Immaculate]

Valushnya for me then

stats sent via discord.

 

[spryllino]

House Decados declares that it has reached an agreement with House Li Halan, to the following effect.

House Li Halan may build or invest in rice farms or other agricultural enterprises within the lands within the Awroth archipelago that are under the jurisdiction of House Decados, provided that these farms are inland and that House Li Halan's activities do not involve the establishment of or investment in ports or strategic infrastructure.

House Decados will facilitate the passage of goods between farms in which the Li Halan invest and the sea, and will allow goods produced upon these farms to be exported through ports lying on the Decados coastlines.

The farms will be subject to the laws and customs that prevail in the territories and lordships under the suzerainty of House Decados where they are situated and the legitimate authority of the Lords thereof and shall not possess the status of independent fiefs.

 

[Jehoshua]

House Decados declares that it has reached an agreement with House Li Halan, to the following effect.

House Li Halan may build or invest in rice farms or other agricultural enterprises within the lands within the Awroth archipelago that are under the jurisdiction of House Decados, provided that these farms are inland and that House Li Halan's activities do not involve the establishment of or investment in ports or strategic infrastructure.

House Decados will facilitate the passage of goods between farms in which the Li Halan invest and the sea, and will allow goods produced upon these farms to be exported through ports lying on the Decados coastlines.

The farms will be subject to the laws and customs that prevail in the territories and lordships under the suzerainty of House Decados where they are situated and the legitimate authority of the Lords thereof and shall not possess the status of independent fiefs.

signed ~ Li Halan Naganaka Ichika.

 

[NinjaCow64]

I would like to pick House Ooray please. Hooray for the Ooray!

 

[Jehoshua]

House Li Halan declares that it has reached an agreement with House Gwung-Lou, to the following effect.

House Li Halan may build or invest in agriculture or other development projects and business enterprises within the lands within the Awroth archipelago that are under the jurisdiction of House Gwung Lou.

House Gwung-Lou will facilitate the passage of goods between Li Halan's investments and the sea, and will allow goods produced through the relevant investments (As pertains to this agreement) to be exported through its ports.

Any business enterprises in which House Li Halan invests will be subject to the laws and customs that prevail in the territories and lordships under the suzerainty of House Gwung-Lou as regards to their operations therein and the legitimate authority of the Lords thereof.

Any agricultural estates or industry developed by House Li Halan in House Gwung-Lou's jurisdiction shall be obliged to provide a tithe of produce to the local lord in accordance with custom therein established and which is not deleterious to the legitimate rights or profitability of the businesses developed.

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Signed - Li Halan Naganaka Ichika

 

[Zappericus]

House Li Halan declares that it has reached an agreement with House Gwung-Lou, to the following effect.

House Li Halan may build or invest in agriculture or other development projects and business enterprises within the lands within the Awroth archipelago that are under the jurisdiction of House Gwung Lou.

House Gwung-Lou will facilitate the passage of goods between Li Halan's investments and the sea, and will allow goods produced through the relevant investments (As pertains to this agreement) to be exported through its ports.

Any business enterprises in which House Li Halan invests will be subject to the laws and customs that prevail in the territories and lordships under the suzerainty of House Gwung-Lou as regards to their operations therein and the legitimate authority of the Lords thereof.

Any agricultural estates or industry developed by House Li Halan in House Gwung-Lou's jurisdiction shall be obliged to provide a tithe of produce to the local lord in accordance with custom therein established and which is not deleterious to the legitimate rights or profitability of the businesses developed.

Hěn gāoxìng.​

*Gwung-Lou Seal*​

 

[Immaculate]

I would like to pick House Ooray please. Hooray for the Ooray!

Stats sent! Just @SouthernKing to pick now:

• Yrephys- May- pious, martial and poor, good ties to the Temple Avestite as many of their templars are drawn from the minor nobles of this house. - relatively weaker than most minor houses.
• Io-Ian- Herbert- pious and politically connected across a wide range of factions.
• Amondtillado- Watts- Dulcinea break-away House, chivalrous and proud, prone to vendettas. - good ground force

EDIT: On Sunday at 12:30pm i decided to put a cut-off for turn 1 so i could process NPC orders and move things along. If you decide to join SK, you can join as one of these houses after the update.

 

[Seon]

From the Hazat War Manual

History is not, in fact, written by the victors. It is rather written by the writers.

Lessons of the Hazat Part 1

Let there be no foreword to the lessons, for beginnings are falsehoods and I am impatient for endings, which are also lies.

THIS LESSON IS FORBIDDEN

Consider this truth: living in peace and cutting down your enemies are one and the same. Commit to both with the sureness of a blade swing.

Consider this truth: All violence is circular. Perception, however, is not circular. This imperfection is a blessing from the Pancreator. Rejoice!

Consider this truth: There is nothing new under the sun. All things have been attempted before. Everything that lives will end. Everything exists in a spiral of life and death. Universe forever fades away.

Consider this falsehood: Lies are more truthful than truth.

Consider this truth: Zen Serotonin infidels and the northern wisemen tell us that wisest warriors among us can learn to sublimate ourselves from this spiral. They tell us that it is possible for us to forget all that is true about our universe; to escape the spiral towards death and endings. To attain apotheosis through harmony and introspection. They speak the truth.

Consider this falsehood: However, it is preferable to reach heaven by violence.

Consider this truth: Good dental hygiene is important for a warrior. Brush three times per day.

THIS LESSON IS NOT TRUE

 

[Immaculate]

I have had several sets of orders submitted but am not sure if these are 'finalized' or not as many of you have made edits to your orders are you go.

That said, i've processed all the NPC orders for the turn and am now starting on those PC orders that are submitted. If you are confident that you will not change your orders, can you add a comment like 'locked' or 'confirmed' as a new message within the PM conversation after your submitted orders? This lets me get started on the update sooner rather than later. Otherwise they will lock automatically on Tuesday at 6pm and i will not process them until then.

For the rest of you, orders are due in 2 days and 5.5 hours. (Tuesday at 6pm EST).

 

[SouthernKing]

I'd join as House Amondtillado-Watts. More fluff to come

 

[Immaculate]

I'd join as House Amondtillado-Watts. More fluff to come

I'll send stats. If u can get orders in great, but with only 1 day to go, if you cannot that is fine too. I'll send stats on discord.

 

[Immaculate]

Orders due in less than 24h.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Just out of note: we will need to consider our crests.

I believe the houses preset like Hawkwood and the Hazet have crests. I will be planning the crest of my dynasty. At any rate this will of fun.

Spoiler Screenshot with House Symbols :