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Lady Aeryn Arete is currently in Lanston with 32 infantry en route to Stargard as per standing orders.
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|image=[[Image:Aeryn2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|'''Aeryn Arete''' emerging from her study at the original Temple of the Aristoi in [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]] after completing her translation of the [[Aristoi Atamarism/Meter|The Meter]], thus bringing religion to the people of [[Abington]].]]
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|name=Aeryn Arete
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|age=28
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|class=Mentor
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|realm=Suville
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|island=Atamara
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|honour=78
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|prestige=36
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|title=Arch-Priestess of Suville<br>Duchess of Suville<br>Marshal of the Army of Suville
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|former titles=Countess of [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]]
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|history = Began her career in [[Abington]] (06.25.06)<br>Appointed as Countess of [[Atamara/Washford|Washford]] (08.11.06)<br>Founded [[Aristoi Atamarism]] (02.02.07)<br>Joined the Realm of Suville (11-10-07)<br>Elected Judge of Suville (11-11-07)
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Given the diplomatic map provided by her family, Aeryn believes the following stratagy would best serve the interests of Abington.
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Aeryn was the first of the Arete family to accept the responsibilities of nobility, after which she swore an Oath of Fealty to Sir Phlex, the former Count of Washford.  Phlex introduced Aeryn to Duchess Callisto, and the two became close friends.  After Phlex was imprisoned by ASI for infiltration during the War of Dishonour, Callisto appointed Aeryn as the new Countess of Washford.  Aeryn was only 18 at the time, and had not even been a noble for a full two months yet.
  
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1) Take Skalk, Ledunds, Alatol and Alcatil from the Cagilan Empire and give it to Carelia.  (This will strengthen our ally and weaken the ally of Tara.  Moreover, Carelia will owe us a favor in arms.)
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Aeryn spent most of her early career working as a bureaucrat; however, a few weeks after religions began to spread across the face of Atamara, Aeryn founded Aristoi Atamarism, the first religion within Abington's borders.  After the Aristoi had spread to several regions and acquired a few priests, Aeryn changed careers again and become a mentor; however, she continued in her role as the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism.  She was reappointed as Countess of Washford, and shortly afterwards was appointed as the Marshal of the newly created Army of Suville, though the latter may have more to do with the military success of her sister, Averyll, than anything she has done herself.
  
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2) With CE distracted and diminished, take all of Tara and give it to RedSpan.  (In addition to wiping out our enemy, Redspan is the weakest realm of the Southern Alliance and needs more lands to grow as a formidible ally.  Moreover, RedSpan will owe us a favor in arms.)
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As a result of Aeryn's successful performance as both Marshal and Countess, Queen Armitage appointed Aeryn to both the Military Council and the Royal Council.  However, Aristoi Atamarism did not remain the only religion in Abington for very long.  Nemesis was appointed as the lord of Monagle, and almost immediately founded the Pantheist Path.  Furthermore, Lord Brakus went on a pilgrimage to the North and brought back with him the religion of the North known as The Hammer.  Arch-Priest Gauihu, who was an Aristoi at the time, instituted a policy of religious toleration.  Nevertheless, hostilities began to emerge between the quarreling faiths, and Queen Armitage created the first Religious Council, on which Aeryn chaired.
  
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3) Take Tarasac, Sauvia and Alaise from CE and give it to Falasam.  (To improve relations with Falasam so as not to incure their wrath in the inevitable confrontation with ASI, among other reasons.)
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Eventually, Queen Armitage retired, and Arch-Priest Gauihu was elected as the new King.  The King decided that Duke Spiritmonger, who happened to be the brother of Nemesis, had been Duke long enough, and requested his resignation.  Instead, the Duke seceded from Abington and thus founded a new realm, which was called Aquitaine.  At the time, the Pantheists were confined mostly to the Riverholm duchy, and they were led by Nemesis and Spiritmonger, and so the Pantheists were eliminated as a sanctioned religion of Abington.  Shortly after the fledgling realm was conquered by Abington, Duke Magnus the Mighty of Wayburg, who had become the Hammer's representation in Abington, also seceded, thus eliminating the Hammer as a sanctioned religion, leaving only the Aristoi as an official religion of Abington, and the Religious Council was disbanded.  The religious affairs of Abington were thus left entirely in the hands of Aeryn.
  
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4) Take Sullenport, Rogeshore and Byblack from ASI and give it to RedSpan.  (This second addition of territory will further strengthen our ally and deliver a devastating blow to our new enemy.)
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Duchess Callisto also announced her intentions to secede, and Duke Martok of Narville announced his intentions to join with her new realm.  King Gauihu became insane with anger, and initiated such brutal leadership tactics that High-Marshal Xuanye, who was also Duke of Stoneville at the time, began a rebellion against the King.  The rebellion was successful, which brought an end to the Kingdom of Abington.  The Republic of Abington was born, in which Aeryn struggled to maintain favour.  She campaigned for the position of Minister of Justice as well as Minister of Defense, twice each, but was denied on each occasion.  She was also rejected for a promotion to Dukedom on numerous occasions.  During an invasion by the Cagilan Empire, Aeryn was imprisoned and lost her titles as Countess and Marshal, neither of which were restored upon her release.  It seemed Aeryn's impressive climb up Abington's hierarchy had come to an end; however, the Republic of Abington did not last long.
  
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5) Take what remains of ASI for ourselves.  (Having spent so much time and resources aiding our allies and giving them new lands, gaining nothing for ourselves, its time for them to return the favor and aid use in the acquisition of new lands.  Redspan would have received the greatest benefit, and would be in the geographically ideal location to provide assistance.  Falasam could not justify defending ASI given that we eliminated their enemy and gave them new lands.)
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Eventually, Duchess Callisto seceded from Abington and founded the Kingdom of Suville.  Aeryn was immediately elected as the Arch-Priestess of Suville.  Shortly afterwards, the now Queen Callisto retired as Duchess, appointing Aeryn as her successor and restoring Aeryn's command as the Marshal of the Army of Suville.  Aeryn's patience and commitment had finally paid off.
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In the end, the new diplomatic map, as envisioned by Aeryn, would appear as follows,
 
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[[Image:Aeryns Vision.jpg]]
 
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Of course, there are certain problems with this plan.  Attacking CE on the Falasam border may cause conflicts with Tererium and Easton, which Falasam may not be open-minded to given the current peace between their nations.  And if that doesn't do it, having CE be at war with 3 powerful neighboring realms definitely will attract the attention, and troops, of Tererium and Easton.  The key here is to have Falasam agree to aid Telerium in conquering Massillion on the condition that Telerium does not assist CE.  Easton will not defend CE alone.
 
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Another problem will be backstabbing.  Our allies may be willing to return the favor of arms, but they may not be as willing to give over all the spoils as we will have done for them.  In fact, having expanded their territories, strengthened their armies and weakened their enemies (even eliminating one), they would be in an excellent position to break federation.  However, I believe they will be too busy defending their CE borders to spare the troops to attack Abington, and if they do, we can raise the bounties on their troop leaders on the CE border, which will attract troubles they would need to attend to, buying us time to do the job of wiping out ASI on our own.
 
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In truth, our allies should not be troubled by our spoils.  While Abington may acquire the regions, our allies will acquire wealthier regions.  And the overall balance of power amongst members of the Southern Alliance would remain essentially the same.
 

Latest revision as of 09:27, 20 November 2007

Aeryn Arete emerging from her study at the original Temple of the Aristoi in Washford after completing her translation of the The Meter, thus bringing religion to the people of Abington.
Full Name: Aeryn Arete
Age: 28
Class Mentor
Realm/Island: Suville, Atamara
Honour/Prestige: 78 / 36
Title(s): Arch-Priestess of Suville
Duchess of Suville
Marshal of the Army of Suville
Former Title(s): Countess of Washford
History: Began her career in Abington (06.25.06)
Appointed as Countess of Washford (08.11.06)
Founded Aristoi Atamarism (02.02.07)
Joined the Realm of Suville (11-10-07)
Elected Judge of Suville (11-11-07)

Aeryn was the first of the Arete family to accept the responsibilities of nobility, after which she swore an Oath of Fealty to Sir Phlex, the former Count of Washford. Phlex introduced Aeryn to Duchess Callisto, and the two became close friends. After Phlex was imprisoned by ASI for infiltration during the War of Dishonour, Callisto appointed Aeryn as the new Countess of Washford. Aeryn was only 18 at the time, and had not even been a noble for a full two months yet.

Aeryn spent most of her early career working as a bureaucrat; however, a few weeks after religions began to spread across the face of Atamara, Aeryn founded Aristoi Atamarism, the first religion within Abington's borders. After the Aristoi had spread to several regions and acquired a few priests, Aeryn changed careers again and become a mentor; however, she continued in her role as the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism. She was reappointed as Countess of Washford, and shortly afterwards was appointed as the Marshal of the newly created Army of Suville, though the latter may have more to do with the military success of her sister, Averyll, than anything she has done herself.

As a result of Aeryn's successful performance as both Marshal and Countess, Queen Armitage appointed Aeryn to both the Military Council and the Royal Council. However, Aristoi Atamarism did not remain the only religion in Abington for very long. Nemesis was appointed as the lord of Monagle, and almost immediately founded the Pantheist Path. Furthermore, Lord Brakus went on a pilgrimage to the North and brought back with him the religion of the North known as The Hammer. Arch-Priest Gauihu, who was an Aristoi at the time, instituted a policy of religious toleration. Nevertheless, hostilities began to emerge between the quarreling faiths, and Queen Armitage created the first Religious Council, on which Aeryn chaired.

Eventually, Queen Armitage retired, and Arch-Priest Gauihu was elected as the new King. The King decided that Duke Spiritmonger, who happened to be the brother of Nemesis, had been Duke long enough, and requested his resignation. Instead, the Duke seceded from Abington and thus founded a new realm, which was called Aquitaine. At the time, the Pantheists were confined mostly to the Riverholm duchy, and they were led by Nemesis and Spiritmonger, and so the Pantheists were eliminated as a sanctioned religion of Abington. Shortly after the fledgling realm was conquered by Abington, Duke Magnus the Mighty of Wayburg, who had become the Hammer's representation in Abington, also seceded, thus eliminating the Hammer as a sanctioned religion, leaving only the Aristoi as an official religion of Abington, and the Religious Council was disbanded. The religious affairs of Abington were thus left entirely in the hands of Aeryn.

Duchess Callisto also announced her intentions to secede, and Duke Martok of Narville announced his intentions to join with her new realm. King Gauihu became insane with anger, and initiated such brutal leadership tactics that High-Marshal Xuanye, who was also Duke of Stoneville at the time, began a rebellion against the King. The rebellion was successful, which brought an end to the Kingdom of Abington. The Republic of Abington was born, in which Aeryn struggled to maintain favour. She campaigned for the position of Minister of Justice as well as Minister of Defense, twice each, but was denied on each occasion. She was also rejected for a promotion to Dukedom on numerous occasions. During an invasion by the Cagilan Empire, Aeryn was imprisoned and lost her titles as Countess and Marshal, neither of which were restored upon her release. It seemed Aeryn's impressive climb up Abington's hierarchy had come to an end; however, the Republic of Abington did not last long.

Eventually, Duchess Callisto seceded from Abington and founded the Kingdom of Suville. Aeryn was immediately elected as the Arch-Priestess of Suville. Shortly afterwards, the now Queen Callisto retired as Duchess, appointing Aeryn as her successor and restoring Aeryn's command as the Marshal of the Army of Suville. Aeryn's patience and commitment had finally paid off.

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