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Greetings from Sarnia, Ontario! Welcome :)
Welcome to the forum! Been here just a short while myself, but really loving it.
It is time to bring the Moot to a close in light of the majority support for Jarl Henrik. Before the crowning, however, I would like an IC from each player giving either an oath of fealty or a call for rebellion. Depending on the outcome, we will move on to the next event.
Otrygg takes a cautious sip from a tankard of mead, setting it down gently...
"You do Norsia proud, Jarl Koval, and your voice was one sorely needed at this Moot, as was all of yours, my Jarls. Odin guides us truly.
"However, the Moot has spoken, and majority have called the name of Henriik to lead us into the future, from peril to the Gods' grace. My Jarls, give unto him your oaths of fealty, but know this, should doubts give a course in your mind that will lead us to disaster, you are compelled to war, to revolt, as is the law and custom of our land, our people.
"What say you, my Jarls? Fealty or war? Speak!"
Otrygg's eyes scanned the room, but lingered on Zarathustra and Koval.
"You do Norsia proud, Jarl Koval, and your voice was one sorely needed at this Moot, as was all of yours, my Jarls. Odin guides us truly.
"However, the Moot has spoken, and majority have called the name of Henriik to lead us into the future, from peril to the Gods' grace. My Jarls, give unto him your oaths of fealty, but know this, should doubts give a course in your mind that will lead us to disaster, you are compelled to war, to revolt, as is the law and custom of our land, our people.
"What say you, my Jarls? Fealty or war? Speak!"
Otrygg's eyes scanned the room, but lingered on Zarathustra and Koval.
I would like to hear from Swift before we wrap up the Moot and give everyone one last chance to weigh in. If we hear from Swift soon, we could have a crowning by tomorrow, but no rush, I'll be here all week :p
I was giving out free cookies today on IRC, but some of you guys missed it... just another reason to make use of the IRC channel.
I was giving out free cookies today on IRC, but some of you guys missed it... just another reason to make use of the IRC channel.
Remember the IRC channel folks - especially you prospective kings and council!
Otrygg watched Zarathustra intently as he spoke, turning to the other Jarls as he posed his final question. The old monk searched their faces as though his eyes could bore into their very minds, and read their thoughts. Finally the monk cleared his throat and spoke.
"Though war with Gothra may be inevitable, I would not advise us to assume they are weak, no less so then us. Our treasury is dust, the throne is empty, and unrest tears away at the kingdom. What can we say of Gothra, do we really know? What we do know is that King Vlad of Basarab reigns still, controlling the kingdom with an iron fist, by all accounts, and so, one can assume, suffers not from the ails we do. I deem it wise to ponder ourselves the weaker, at this point in time.
"A wait and see attitude is not one I endorse, nor should any of you, but an attitude of strengthening and preparing for a war that seems poised to find us. Who then best to do this? Henrik or Koval? Both men I would swear to, but one over the other? I cannot say, nor will I, for it is not my place. That honour is yours, my Jarls."
"Though war with Gothra may be inevitable, I would not advise us to assume they are weak, no less so then us. Our treasury is dust, the throne is empty, and unrest tears away at the kingdom. What can we say of Gothra, do we really know? What we do know is that King Vlad of Basarab reigns still, controlling the kingdom with an iron fist, by all accounts, and so, one can assume, suffers not from the ails we do. I deem it wise to ponder ourselves the weaker, at this point in time.
"A wait and see attitude is not one I endorse, nor should any of you, but an attitude of strengthening and preparing for a war that seems poised to find us. Who then best to do this? Henrik or Koval? Both men I would swear to, but one over the other? I cannot say, nor will I, for it is not my place. That honour is yours, my Jarls."
Theodorable said
Sorry for not posting again; been hard at work. I'll have a post up this evening!
Awesome! Thats good to hear!
IC up filling in a bit of lore of the world. I really want us all to have a stake in Rheagonn, and be part of the creative process of forging this fantasy realm. To that end, I encourage you all to add your own lores and histories of your Jarldom, and flesh out this world as you like. The Pantheon is large and you should feel free to make up your own Gods and heroes whom your people worship to give your sub-culture its own flavour.
I shall link all your lore posts in the OOC OP for easy reference.
I shall link all your lore posts in the OOC OP for easy reference.
by
Moth Grima Wyrmtongue
1989 D.F.
the fall from Odin's grace
For the purposes of this tome, I shall be outlying just the high tier of Gods that sit atop the Pantheon. My contemporaries have produced volumes upon the subject, but my intent here is to give but an easy reference to even the most detached of layman. The All-Father's children are many, and gone from the world though they may be, let us always give worship and learn and ask forgiveness.
Odin
Praise be to Him, the All-Father, from which all life has sprung, Master of the Heavens and the Kingdom Beyond. It was Odin who created Rheagonn, forged the world in fire, water, rock and air. He is the lord of the elements, and though he gave us wisdom and sight, He could not save us from sin and poor judgement. Odin sits in Valhalla, awaiting those mortals who earn places of glory in the realm of mortals.
Odin's beautiful Shield-Maidens, the Valkyrie, shepherd the souls of the valiant dead, upon being burned from the mortal realm, to the halls of Odin in Valhalla, to feast and fight forever more.
Thor
He is the First-Born, the bold and the honourable, may all who seek courage and great deeds in battle pay homage to Him. Odin gave Thor dominion over Norsia, to lead mortals to the grace of the All-Father. Many lessons Thor taught mortals both on and off the field of battle, to be truthful and honourable and ever strong. He sits now in Valhalla, waiting to greet those who follow his tenets.
Loki
Loki, holder of cunning wisdom and a serpents tongue. Jealous of the favour bestowed upon his brother by Odin, Loki fought for control over Norsia, leading through guile, giving wisdom and keen sight to those mortals who followed Him. Reconciliation happened in the late hour of the God's reign on Rheagonn, and Loki sits now in Valahalla among the All-Father and kin. When strength fails you, pray to Loki for cunning but never forsake your Nord's honour.
On Dreagonn
It is incumbent upon me, dear reader, to impart to you but a brief lesson on Dreagonn, the man who called himself god, for if one is to understand the Gods, then even the briefest of lessons on the Sinner is needed.
Dreagonn was a man who shunned Thor's rule of Norsia, and proclaimed himself master of the realm, and entitled to the powers of the Gods. A mighty army he gathered to him, through lies and deciet that even spurned Loki to the banner of His brother. Promising Godhood to all who followed him, Dreagonn cast countless lives to end at the hands of the Gods. Dreagonn stole Thor's hammer, and drew blood from the God, filling himself and his sinful followers with power.
Odin, grieved by the fall of his mortal children called the Gods back to Valahalla, to mourn the fall of Rheagonn from grace, and await those valiant enough to return to his embrace.
May the All-Father forgive us all, and may we look upon Him again in his high halls.
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