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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 165751" data-attributes="member: 426">And So It Begins (Again)In the Great Hall of the Kevellond League, Archcleric Hazen stands. He is standing with Emperor Cho Je Pa-ser of Suhfang, Gwilym Raonul, Lord William Ronald, Fand Dyvyr, Mohgyr the Old, the elf lord Orran Rilanth of Sterich, and Kuroth Kor, King of Orcreich. (Edena, this is a role playing post. Kuroth has no PLs.) "So it begins -- the Great War that will shape the future of worlds. I tried to find common ground between feuding factions at the peace conference. I submitted a proposal and no one accepted or offered a strong counter proposal." "Strangely, we have heard rumors that Lord Iuz has destroyed his Red Waste.  If true, this represents a remarkable development.  The truth will have to be verified.  Also, some clarification of what values he stands for would be welcome.  Actions, of course, speaker louder and more clearly than words.""Despite the dread of these times, we come here with a message of hope for those who will hear it.  We can respect our differences and embrace each other.  Love and tolerance can help us defeat the dark powers.  Even if we must fight, we shall do it out of need, not hate.  This is one of many lessons I have learned from the Angels.""The people you see here today have learned the value of mutual respect and cooperation towards building a better life for their peoples. The Kevellond League, Suhfang, the Baklunish-Esmerin Confederation, Erypt, Orcreich, and our allies are merging into a single nation -- the United Federation of Oerth. We will have a democratic republic, with guaranteed civil liberties. Each member state keeps their own leadership." Hazen says to the reporters. "I will remain Emperor of Suhfang," says Cho-Je Paser of Suhfang. 'We will have a local parliament as well. We believe that the people have good judgement and should run their affairs. However, we are preserving our own unique cultures." Orran Rilanth steps up to the microphone. On his vest is a sight that will shock some people -- the Iron Fist of Orcreich. "I fought and died in Orcreich when the Red Armada invaded. I instructed the people of that land, my friends, how to build Oerthblood weapons. When I was resurrected, the King of Orcreich declared me a brother and gave me the highest medal in his lands. I respect their beliefs, and they respect mine." King Kuroth steps forward. "Because of the new technology, we can farm our fields better, and build better weapons and tools. We have freed our slaves, and given them land. We will live in peace with our neighbors. We will honor Gruumsh, but we will not hate those who died fighting to save our people. Perhaps in time, all peoples will live in peace and friendship." "Besides," Kuroth says smiling broadly and wrapping a huge arm around Orrin's shoulder. "Anyone who fights as fiercely as this elf deserves my respect." "What are our values? We have used healing spells to clean as much of the Red Waste in our lands to the best of our ability," Hazen says. (This has been done over several turns.) "We believe all peoples have the right to make their own destiny and live in freedom and peace with their brothers. We believe we are all members of the great family of being. Regardless of who you are, we wish you well." "We can resist the Dark Powers even in the midst of this war. We will not fight with hate in our hearts, but determination." We have tried to be a force for moderation and reason. I have treated the peoples of this world and other worlds with respect." "I ask that everyone to try to reconcile with their neighbors. We are at war. However, we can spread peace amongst one another. I have evacuated civilians to places of relative safety." "I would ask that the people of Oerth and Toril pray for the well being of Forrester and President Lesage. I hope that they shall return, and help bring peace. I wish the people of the United Commonwealth well in this time of war. I wish the people of Mystara, Athas, Toril, Krynn and Oerth well." "What unites us is far more important than what divides us. Perhaps I have failed to adequately express this ideal. I must claim some part in the current state of affairs." "May Rao and all the powers of good, light, life, justice, and freedom bless the people of all the worlds. May we build a future worthy of our posterity. I pray that the future will forgive us our mistakes." "I may have been given form and powers like to an Angel, but at my heart I am a mortal man. I am flawed, imperfect. Yet even an imperfect man such as myself can seek to become more than has been in wisdom and goodness. Each of us has this power. It is the weaponry that will defeat the Dark Powers. If we choose.""May peace, freedom, justice, and compassion become the norm in all worlds. We wish you well."OOC:  Edena, don't worry.  I do not  have an 11th level size headache.  I have e-mailed several people to let them know you have restarted the turn.  Don't worry.  You are doing a good job running something that proved worrisome even for TSR.</blockquote>

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