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| colspan="2" style="background:#ffffff;" width=250px| [[Image:Location of Cathay.png|Location of Cathay]]
 
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| '''[[Islands|Continent / Island]]'''
 
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| '''[[Capital]]'''
 
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|[[Anacan]]
 
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| '''Largest City'''
 
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|[[Anacan]]
 
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''[[Government System]]''' <div style="text-align: left;">
 
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* [[Government_Position#Ruler|King]]
 
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* [[Government_Position#General|High Marshal]]
 
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* [[Government_Position#Judge|Arch Priest]]
 
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* [[Government_Position#Banker|Royal Treasurer]]</div>
 
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | [[Monarchy]]<br>
 
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[[Scarlett_Family#Galiard|Galiard Scarlett]]<br>
 
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[[Tirelli_Family|Telea Tirelli]]<br>
 
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[[Miranar_Family|Ardeus Miranar]]<br>
 
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[[Aire_Family|Tari Aire]]<br>
 
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=The Kingdom of Cathay=
 
  
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The Free Kingdom of Cathay is one of the larger realms in the Far East and frequently at the center of political and military conflicts. Cathay encourages but does not require Roleplaying.
  
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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy that prizes participation and dedication over seniority. There are many opportunities for advancement for young nobles. Cathay upholds the ideals of chivalry and noblesse oblige.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the [[Antoza_Commonwealth|Antozan Commonwealth]] and [[Lasanar]], along with over a half-dozen other realms in the Far East.
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''Main article: [[Cathay/History|Cathayan Historical Archive]]''
  
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===The Antozan War===
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Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the [[Antoza_Commonwealth|Antozan Commonwealth]] and [[Lasanar]], along with over a half-dozen other realms in the [[Far_East|Far East Island]]. It then merged into the realm of [[Toupellon]], but re-formed as the Free Kingdom of Cathay after Toupellon's collapse.
  
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The [[Antoza_Commonwealth|Antozan Commonwealth]] had long been an ally of the [[Lasanar|Feudal Republic of Lasanar]]. During the Second Treason of Colasan, in which former Lasanarian Minister of Defense and Duke of Colasan Doyle Drake seceded from the Republic, Antoza betrayed its alliance with Lasanar and sided with Doyle. Doyle's revolt was very quickly suppressed (and Doyle himself killed), and so the gambit by King Corey of Antoza to achieve Colasan for the Commonwealth failed. Corey quickly tried to mend the fences with Lasanar, offering military support against the remnants of Doyle's "Republic of Colasan" after it was no longer needed, but the damage was done. The alliance was in tatters.
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==Political Structure and Traditions==
  
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====The History of Lemanaziel====
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''Main article: [[/Political Structure of Cathay/]]''
  
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The County of Lemanaziel plays a supporting role in the war that led to the creation of Cathay. Once a territory of Lasanar, it long ago joined the League of Anacan when Anacan seceded from the Commonwealth. As Lasanar had many territories and was not interested in hostilities with the League, it did not forcibly demand Lemanaziel back, and was content to give up the region in exchange for good relations.
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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler. The current ruler is [[/Government officers in Cathay#King/Queen|Bofeng Liew]].
  
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Later, when the League was destroyed by the Commonwealth and Nighthelm, Lasanar likewise did not insist upon the return of Lemanaziel and allowed the Commonwealth to retain it.
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Cathay selects its regional Lords by appointment by the Ruler or Duke.  
  
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====The War in the South====
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[[/Political Structure of Cathay#Royal Privy Council|Royal Privy Council]] serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne.
  
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Nighthelm and Soliferum went to war shortly after the Second Treason of Colasan. Lasanar (which was allied with Soliferum) did not initially take part in the war, but did insist that the Commonwealth (which was allied with Nighthelm) likewise remain out -- as Lasanar was not going to turn their back to the Antozans after their interest in Colasan had been made clear. The Antozans bristled at what they saw as foreign interference in their own affairs.
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===Government===
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''Main article: [[/Government officers in Cathay/]]''
  
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King Corey might have been able to take the moral high ground at this interference, but several letters were intercepted by Lasanar's agents indicating that Corey still had designs on Colasan, and that "if Nighthelm were here with us, we'd be in Colasan by now."
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#King/Queen|King/Queen]] (ruler) is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Ruler is elected only once by all nobles.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#High Marshal|High Marshal]] (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. High Marshal is elected quarterly by all nobles.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#High Chancellor|High Chancellor]] (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay. High Chancellor is appointed by the ruler.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#Royal Treasurer|Royal Treasurer]] (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay. Royal Treasurer is elected quarterly by all lords.
  
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Corey also offered Lemanaziel back to Lasanar in exchange for ending their political interdiction. Though the Grand Council of Lasanar initially accepted this offer, it turned out to be nothing more than a ruse -- a delaying tactic designed to appease Lasanar while Antoza quietly supported Nighthelm.
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===Traditions and Councilorship===
  
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After months of diplomacy between Lasanar's Grand Council and King Corey, the combined resentment in Lasanar of Corey's empty promises, lust for Colasan, and lingering bitterness over the betrayal of their alliance led the Grand Council to vote, 6-2, to declare war on the Antozan Commonwealth.
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* No one should possess more than one military ranks.
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* Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty.
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* Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations.
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* Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed.
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* Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.
  
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====The Battles for Anacan====
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==Roleplaying Archive==
  
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====The First Battle of Anacan====
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Important, entertaining, or otherwise relevant roleplaying logs go here. Contact the council in-game if you wish to have yours added.
  
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The political nature of Lasanar before the war was such that it could not (or would not) commit swiftly and decisively to military action, even though it was obvious to many that there would inevitably be some. An unfortunate consequence of this realization (for Lasanar) was that the Antozans suspected that they would be attacked, and the geography of the Far East dictated that the war would be won or lost in the great city of Anacan. Lasanar could not go around Anacan without a journey of several days, and it could not reach the rest of the commonwealth otherwise. Lasanar, King Corey and Duke Alpha of Anacan knew, had to march through Anacan, and so Anacan was the object of the most significant fortification effort ever to be seen throughout the world.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Propaganda|The Ducal Propagandist]] is contacted regarding a liberal definition of "victory" before the third battle of Anacan.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Parley|Parley before the battle]] in which Duke Galiard announces the allied armies and later explains the meaning of "fodder" to Dodd.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Establishment|The Crown of Cathay is Established]] in which a crown is minted and a realm is born.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Establishment_2|The Establishment of Cathay]] was to be a relentless task.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Rise_of_the_Platinum_Dragon|The Rise of the Platinum Dragon]] is witnessed as a city gathers in support of a realm.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Steward|The Steward of Anacan]] had seen many hardships in his life, and had always managed to make the best of them.
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* [[The Cathay Chronicle| The Cathay Chronicles]] Cathay's recently established newspaper. The first issue can be found here!
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* [[Cathay/History|Cathayan Historical Archive]] The Cathayan historical archive, holding the history of Cathay as it is made.
  
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By the time Lasanar actually declared war, Anacan had nearly 12,000CS of militia. Lasanar and Greater Aenilia both attacked the city in the First Battle of Anacan, which was a decisive victory for the Antozans; they suffered only moderate casualties to their militia and captured over a dozen of Lasanar's and Aenilia's nobles -- all of whom had little experience with protracted siegecraft.
 
  
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Despite the loss in Anacan, the Antozans could not actually invade Lasanar or any of its allies. The mobile Antozan army was approximately three quarters the size of Lasanar's alone, and the same geography that made Anacan a battleground for Lasanar made the city of Colasan the only real target for Antoza -- and Antoza had no available allies to call upon to assault the walls of Colasan.
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[[Category: Cathay]]
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====The Second Battle of Anacan====
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[[Category:Lost Realms of the Far East]]
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[[Category:Old Templates]]
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Having learned several lessons in their first attempt, Lasanar's Grand Council, led by then-Prime Minister [[Hawkestone_Family|Kestrelle Hawkestone]], Duke and Minister of Defense [[Scarlett_Family|Galiard Scarlett]], Grand Justiciar and Baron Semon [[Miranar_Family|Ardeus Miranar]], and Minister of Finances [[Mac_Branain_Family|Mallory Mac Branain]] put all of their diplomatic efforts into gathering more allies to topple the great walls of the city.
 
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Sartania and Arcachon both marched with Lasanar in the second battle, though Aenilia was tied up assisting Soliferum in the south. Lasanar alone fielded one of its largest armies -- just over 20,00CS. The allied armies were waylaid by the infiltrator, Azurei (who had betrayed Lasanar himself), and between his efforts and a terrible case of overcrowding on the roads, not all of the army was able to arrive at the same time.
 
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Even so, the battle went better than the first had gone, and still more of the black art of siegecraft was learned by the allied Generals.
 
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====The Third Battle of Anacan====
 
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Sacrificing immediate gains for the long-term resolution of the war, then-General Galiard of Lasanar agreed to support Soliferum in the south in exchange for reciprocal support from Soliferum, Aenilia, and Zonasa (all Lasanar's allies) once the Nighthelm war had ended. Lasanar marched straight to Masahakons, further south than Lasanar's banner had been seen in years. Nighthelm immediately entered into negotiations with Soliferum, Lasanar, and their allies upon seeing the approaching force, and Lasanar accepted the terms of surrender offered by Nighthelm without ever attacking Masahakons.
 
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That mission accomplished, Lasanar set about raising the largest army the Far East had ever seen. After taking Lemanaziel from Antoza by force, Lasanar lured Antoza into attacking it, satisfying a condition laid down by King Osric of Ethiala whereupon they would only assist in attacking Antoza (rather than defending Lasanar) until Lasanar's lands were invaded.
 
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The combined armies of Lasanar, Sartania, Ethiala, Zonasa, Greater Aenilia, and Soliferum laid siege to Anacan. Over 55,000CS marched for the city, of which about 50,000CS actually made it all at once. The result was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the Far East. Thousands lost their lives. The Antozan garrison in Anacan, then the largest militia force ever deployed by a sovereign realm anywhere at over 21,000CS (along with the regular Antozan army of about 10,000CS) was reduced by over half. The fotress-calibre walls were reduced. Though the allied armies ultimately did not take Anacan, the damage done to the city that day was measured by Lasanar's Minister of Finances at over 8,000 gold.
 
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Antoza then made two critical mistakes: they dispatched a skilled assassin to kill Prime Minister Kestrelle of Lasanar, and they spent all of their gold restoring the walls of Anacan rather than the militia.
 
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The assassination attempt, while very nearly successful, had the side effect of bringing Arcaea into the war on Lasanar's side in a condemnation of attempted regicide. Arcaean support was critical in light of the fact that Soliferum could not commit to another assault.
 
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Lasanar, Ethiala, Arcaea, Sartania, Zonasa, and Aenilia all returned for a fourth and final assault on the walls of Anacan. 40,000CS of allied troops, boasting almost three thousand infantrymen alone, assaulted the walls of Anacan, which was defended by some 21,000CS of Antozan nobles and the remaining militia. The outcome was a decisive victory for the allies; between sunrise on the day of the battle and sunrise the following day, all of the Antozan militia were captured or killed.
 
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The battle for Anacan had been won, and the war quickly came to a catastrophic end for the Antozan Commonwealth.
 
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====Aftermath of Anacan and the Fall of Antoza====
 
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Lord Galiard of Lasanar, who had been elected to succeed Prime Minister Kestrelle when she was gravely injured, offered terms to Antoza consisting of Anacan, Pates, and Taop. Those terms were accepted by three of Antoza's four Dukes, but King Corey was silent. Fearing retribution from Corey for their assent to the terms, Duke Hadubrand of Azros and Duchess Melpomene of Haul both abruptly pledged their Duchies to the [[Nighthelm|Kingdom of Nighthelm]].
 
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In one afternoon, Antoza had lost half of its territory -- and of the remaining half, Taop and Pates had already been pledged to the new realm to be born in Anacan as part of the surrender terms. Upon learning of his Dukes' treason, King Corey fell on his sword.
 
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By this time, Lasanar was in the process of establishing the realm that would become Cathay. Galiard stepped down as Prime Minister of Lasanar to lead the new colony; Grand Justiciar Ardeus likewise relinquished his post in Lasanar to become the first Duke of Anacan. Over a dozen nobles from Lasanar joined Cathay.
 
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The few remaining nobles in Antoza chose the former Count of Leod, Lord Hades, as their new King; Hades tried his utmost to keep Antoza alive, attempting to secure some kind of relations with neighboring realms and to convince the newly-born Cathay to relinquish its claim on Taop.
 
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==The Crown of Cathay==
 
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===Political Structure===
 
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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy, similar in some respects to [[Ethiala]]. The Crown has final authority over most matters, but can be overruled by a 2/3 majority of the Royal Privy Council, which consists of all of the landed nobility of Cathay, along with its High Marshal, Arch Priest, and Royal Treasurer.
 
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===Laws of Cathay===
 
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[[Category: Far East]]
 
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[[Category: Realms]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:04, 18 September 2018

Battle in Anacan

The Free Kingdom of Cathay is one of the larger realms in the Far East and frequently at the center of political and military conflicts. Cathay encourages but does not require Roleplaying.

Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy that prizes participation and dedication over seniority. There are many opportunities for advancement for young nobles. Cathay upholds the ideals of chivalry and noblesse oblige.

History

Main article: Cathayan Historical Archive

Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the Antozan Commonwealth and Lasanar, along with over a half-dozen other realms in the Far East Island. It then merged into the realm of Toupellon, but re-formed as the Free Kingdom of Cathay after Toupellon's collapse.

Political Structure and Traditions

Main article: Political Structure of Cathay

Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler. The current ruler is Bofeng Liew.

Cathay selects its regional Lords by appointment by the Ruler or Duke.

Royal Privy Council serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne.

Government

Main article: Government officers in Cathay

  • King/Queen (ruler) is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Ruler is elected only once by all nobles.
  • High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. High Marshal is elected quarterly by all nobles.
  • High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay. High Chancellor is appointed by the ruler.
  • Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay. Royal Treasurer is elected quarterly by all lords.

Traditions and Councilorship

  • No one should possess more than one military ranks.
  • Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty.
  • Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations.
  • Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed.
  • Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.

Roleplaying Archive

Important, entertaining, or otherwise relevant roleplaying logs go here. Contact the council in-game if you wish to have yours added.

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