Ysstaria and the Bleeding Lion

Ysstaria

Following in the line of our last edition, I send a message out to the reigning King Eleran.

*Hail* Eleran, King of Yssaria, how goes the war?

Noble sir, you may recall some time ago I requested an interview with you and I don't believe I ever actually asked the questions to you I meant to. After more work and effort, I have put together a standard set of questions I now hope to use for all my interviews, to get to know each realm a little better. Of course, I intend to tailor it for the individual realm's needs, but I thought it best to send this reminder that I still intend to follow through!

Most respectfully, Lady Luna

A response within moments came -

Luna,

I see no reason why I cannot accept such an interview.

Respectfully,

Eleran King of Yssaria

And in a jif, I tailored my questions to Caligus and gave him the full schebang.

King Eleran, you come from a very unique realm, Yssaria. Unlike the other realms founded here since the beginning of recorded history, you lead the only one that has risen up from peasants to defend itself from enroaching attackers.

~How long have you been King of Yssaria? ~What are your own personal origins, feel free to tell us about yourself? I'd like to remind you that you can refrain from answering any question that you feel uncomfortable answering me. If there's anything you'd like me to edit, let me know.

Aside from the fact that Yssaria is a self-made realm, surely there are other things it is known for?

~What seperates Yssaria from the other realms of this continent. How different or distinct are you from the rest of us, and what is it that has earned Yssaria the right to stand tall among the other realms of this continent?

With current events ongoing right now, it's hard to avoid the obvious question. Things certainly are going in a certain direction, and Yssaria seems to be one of the leaders in this new trend.

~Why is it that Yssaria decided to attack or even perhaps eliminate Caligus and sieze their lands and territories? ~Do you intend to completely wipe Caligus off the face of the map, and if so, what justification do you have in doing so, and where did the idea come from, or why did the war start?

New things are about to happen on this continent, and as one of its leaders and figureheads, I would also like to ask you a few questions about it and its future.

~Where do you see this continent going in terms of its wars? When the age-old NA-SA conflict is done, what then? And a dangerous question - if Yssaria could fight any war it wanted with no diplomatic repercussions, what one would it fight?

Also involved in this conflict seems to be the newest continent realm-addition, Light of Fountain. I have a few questions for you about them as well.

~Coming from similar backgrounds, being found in a handful of cities and/or townslands against what one might call the will of the masses, and thanking the defense or aid of Fontan, do you feel you share a certain connection or understanding with them?

~On another issue that I'm not sure you're aware of, Light of Fountain is obligated to return Fontan city to its rightful owner Fontan when the new realm acquires a city of its own. Does this affect your view on Domus? If so, how?

~Do you see yourself in a long term alliance with Light of Fountain and Fontan, were you imagining only LOF in that deal, or is Yssaria more attached to its southern neighbors?

On the easier side of things, taking it down a notch here, I'd also like to learn more about the nobles and everday life in Yssaria, everything short of living there myself.

~Do you have alot of Roleplaying going on in your realm (serious and light-hearted both count)? ~Are you perhaps a nation of proud warriors with little besides military orders, or is there a constant air of chatting among nobles? ~What does it feel like to be a part of Yssaria as compared to other realms you may have been in or heard of from your close relatives or what kind of national pride do you have?

I'm looking for honesty here, and please, be frank, while I hold some natural national pride, there's no real way to improve without knowing what's wrong. ~How exactly does Yssaria view Fontan? ~How did Yssaria view Fontan in the past? ~Could or should Fontan work to improve their image, and if so, how(in your opinion)?

Finally, ~If there was anything that Caligus most stood for, what would it be?

Caligus

With new leadership comes new opportunity, though perhaps too little, too late in this case.