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Joyful readers this article will be a different mark than the one previous (which I am sure you are thankful for). Where in last season I argued against the politics of theocratism, this season I discuss the nature of character. Every realm and every noble possesses character. Whether that character is visible or not, or developed or not, is what I’d like to address. Brief definition of character; It is personality, attitude and behaviour, preference and belief, action and inaction. These qualities compose what is called an identity. This is an important concept to consider because often I find nobles who are wayward within themselves or visit realms that are empty of any character whatsoever (read: the [[Ironsides Family/Bowie/Raivanlands|Raivan Outpost]]). These nobles and realms have no direction and no desire to form themselves into anything of quality. I find this to be saddening, wasteful, and so with this article I shall raise the issue and hope to have a broad affect.
 
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Empire, let’s discuss the identities of Morek. In the Morek Empire I have come to know two distinct types of character. These I call Theocrats and Imperialists. The difference rests as deep as a person’s entire mentality and as shallow as their political allegiances. You will notice this too as I describe them.
 
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Theocrats of the Empire have a perspective shaped and governed by the Astromancy faith. They hold to heritage and tradition and elevate the temple above the politick. When making decisions in their life, faith plays a large determining factor over practical sense. This is to say their decisions would side with things in line with the religion before things in line with their own personal opinion. When they see other nobles and other realms they regard them as either members of the faith or not. They fit life to the teachings of Astromancy and its laws. I consider Theocrats a conservative group in the Empire.
 
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Imperialists of the Empire have a perspective shaped and governed by their own experiences and policies. They hold to progress, change and expansion and are steadfast to the realm over anything else. When making decisions in their life, their own reasoning plays a large determining factor over demands of uniformity. This is to say that their decisions are made by their own conscience rather than the expectations of the “majority.” When they see other nobles and other realms they regard them simply as other nobles and other realms. They fit dogmas and laws to suit their lives. I consider Imperialists a liberal group in the Empire.
 
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Now, outlining these two characteristics of the Empire/nobles of the Empire we can begin to see the broader concept emerge of this article. Other realms and nobles outside of the Empire should begin to view their environment and themselves in this way. If we can find the Empire composed of these two identities than we can perhaps find other realms with other characters? I would like you to examine your realms and yourselves and collect your identity. Knowing who you are will have a tremendous effect on what you do and where you go. Your entire life, and the entire life of your realm, will become clear and meaningful.
 
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The Raivan Outpost is an example of what I call a “void.” It had no purpose, no ambition, no characteristics, and no identity. It simply existed for the sake of itself and then it was conquered without much resistance. The Raivan Outpost was unworthy of its existence and we are all thankful it is no more.
 
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''I still assert my claims over the stronghold but have not found a practical solution to the issue: except challenging the current Duke to a duel! I always said if I lost I would hand the claims over, but if I win they must respect my authority over the region.''
 
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''You too can ask the Demon a question! Simply send a request to the estate of Lord Bowie Ironsides, Ashrak, Morek Empire.''
 
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Two seasons ago I spoke about the different zones of the [[Morek Empire|Empire]]; the East, the West and the Frontier. At the time I had few words to say about the region of [[Shomrak]], in fact I outright insulted it! I quote, “…Shomrak is largely undeveloped and dim from any culture or society….” That was then and this is now. Feast your eyes on the debutante of the Empire! I proudly introduce you to the newest beauty of the Frontier: Shomrak! By the care and effort of the lovely Countess [[Pike Family/Abbigal|Abbigal Pike]] Shomrak has turned from a forgettable pastureland to a region brimming with character and life.
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I founded the Ashrak Imperialist back in the Winter of 17 YD as a means to engage the nobility of the Morek Empire with topics and arguments about the realm and the times they lived in. The journal was designed to be a polemic, which means it purposefully dealt with controversial issues and attempted, gleefully, to directly confront the beliefs and status quo of the readership. It was a “political rag,” as one detractor called it, and it was also a collection of articles on local interests. It was never a newspaper or a chronicling of events for the Morek Empire.
  
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Situated in the [[Dwilight/Unterlands|Unterlands]] of [[Dwilight/High Toprak|High Toprak]], Shomrak is now one of the leading producers of grains to the Empire and is known for its fruit juices (apple and grape are most popular). Shomrak experiences the duality of simple pasture living and harsh frontier life. Monsters and Undead attracted to the Empire frequently begin their incursions in Shomrak. The peasantry is largely farmers, herders, traders and artisans. The people are described to be neighbourly and cheerful, even in times of suffering. They often hold community feasts to which every one contributes a dish. I encourage you to visit them during their festival season so that you too can partake in the eating and joy. They will never refuse a nobleman!
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I decided to take some time off from the Imperialist a few seasons ago for a number of reasons. First, my public life became more pressing as I became the Margrave of Nifelheim (and had to deal with all of the controversy over that). Second, because it started to occur to me that maybe, after all of this time, the Morekans have no interest in their realm outside of the fact that it provides them with a blanket to drape their titles in. This last point grew increasingly in me and I then shelved the Imperialist on hiatus. Consider what that realization means. I have lived in the Morek Empire for quite some time now. I have advanced myself from the very bottom of society, I mean very bottom, all the way up to holding a government title and receiving a city. Me, a noble who opposes the majority religion and who carries an infamous past, earned much in the Morek Empire.  What does that say about the rest of the nobles in the Morek Empire? What does that tell me about the Souls of they who surround me? I spent a great deal of time earning my status in the Empire through honest contributing. I spent a great deal of time attempting to shape and improve the Empire in the ways I thought beneficial. And yet, outside of offering a blank rejection to progress by the few I term zealot theocrats, nobody did anything. No one does anything. The Ashrak Imperialist was a one way conversation. My polemic journal spoke to no one. The ears who received it shrugged it off. The ears whom it directly challenged never took the bait. So what good are you?
  
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The region itself is separated into three estates. Each of the estates covers one third of the pastureland. On account of the region’s deep faith to the Bloodstars the land division reflects the attributes of the Stars. There are the estates for the Maddening, the Auspicious and the Austere. The Countess’ estate is in the Austere. While there is much to be developed, the region of Shomrak has earned its place among one of the finest places to visit in the Empire.  
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The third and ultimate reason I am now ending the Ashrak Imperialist is because I have decided to join the Empire’s colony out of Flowrestown. All that I attempted for the Morek Empire may come to fruition in the new realm. This is an opportunity to take part in something new, something potentially glorious, and most of all something comprised of convicted nobles. They want to build a new society. They care about what it is about and how it operates. They, in the few seasons we have been planning the colony, have contributed more than any I have heard from the majority of nobles in the Morek Empire over the past few years.  
  
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With the growth of Shomrak, the Frontier is now one of the most unique and attractive places in the Morek Empire. The Frontier is distinct from its ducal neighbours and firm in its place at the head of expansion.  
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So my final word to the Morek Empire, and this is the essence of what the Ashrak Imperialist was all about, is that you can’t have a realm without nobles. You can’t be a noble without using your voice. And you can’t use your voice unless you have a community to speak to. Empire, invest in your community and you will see your realm bloom again.
  
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Editorial
"The Final Word"

I founded the Ashrak Imperialist back in the Winter of 17 YD as a means to engage the nobility of the Morek Empire with topics and arguments about the realm and the times they lived in. The journal was designed to be a polemic, which means it purposefully dealt with controversial issues and attempted, gleefully, to directly confront the beliefs and status quo of the readership. It was a “political rag,” as one detractor called it, and it was also a collection of articles on local interests. It was never a newspaper or a chronicling of events for the Morek Empire.

I decided to take some time off from the Imperialist a few seasons ago for a number of reasons. First, my public life became more pressing as I became the Margrave of Nifelheim (and had to deal with all of the controversy over that). Second, because it started to occur to me that maybe, after all of this time, the Morekans have no interest in their realm outside of the fact that it provides them with a blanket to drape their titles in. This last point grew increasingly in me and I then shelved the Imperialist on hiatus. Consider what that realization means. I have lived in the Morek Empire for quite some time now. I have advanced myself from the very bottom of society, I mean very bottom, all the way up to holding a government title and receiving a city. Me, a noble who opposes the majority religion and who carries an infamous past, earned much in the Morek Empire. What does that say about the rest of the nobles in the Morek Empire? What does that tell me about the Souls of they who surround me? I spent a great deal of time earning my status in the Empire through honest contributing. I spent a great deal of time attempting to shape and improve the Empire in the ways I thought beneficial. And yet, outside of offering a blank rejection to progress by the few I term zealot theocrats, nobody did anything. No one does anything. The Ashrak Imperialist was a one way conversation. My polemic journal spoke to no one. The ears who received it shrugged it off. The ears whom it directly challenged never took the bait. So what good are you?

The third and ultimate reason I am now ending the Ashrak Imperialist is because I have decided to join the Empire’s colony out of Flowrestown. All that I attempted for the Morek Empire may come to fruition in the new realm. This is an opportunity to take part in something new, something potentially glorious, and most of all something comprised of convicted nobles. They want to build a new society. They care about what it is about and how it operates. They, in the few seasons we have been planning the colony, have contributed more than any I have heard from the majority of nobles in the Morek Empire over the past few years.

So my final word to the Morek Empire, and this is the essence of what the Ashrak Imperialist was all about, is that you can’t have a realm without nobles. You can’t be a noble without using your voice. And you can’t use your voice unless you have a community to speak to. Empire, invest in your community and you will see your realm bloom again.

For the Throne,

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