The Settlers of Veiðimaðurheim

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  Away from this realm's shores, a land exists, It's forests are filled with corpses, roads are colored with blood, it's towns are burning as they are besieged again and again. Hungry for power, riches and fame, men and women take up the arms and plunge their battle axes into their neighbor's flesh, every day an alliance is made, and an alliance is broken. Banners are burned one after another. Kings and Lords have no time for their subjects, only greed and lust for power guide their actions. Those who cannot serve their lord as a soldier, serve him as slaves, working day and night to ensure that warrior's steel will cut more heads, his armor will take more hits before it falls apart and his strength will not leave him until the battle is won.

  But those who do not wish to live such life exist. It's common for a slave to run away from his camp, for a soldier to desert his post. But there's nothing beyond the walls of fortresses and towns, wilderness is full of dangers, both man and nature made, leaving no chance for exhausted servants and scared warriors. Those lucky enough to survive manhunts, bandits and creatures that roam the forests unite, guided by their dream of peace and prosperity for them and their children. Seeing no other options, they head for the shores, they gather materials and they craft rafts and boats, sailing away, never to be seen again. Have their rafts and boats betrayed them, leaving refugees to die in the depths of the sea or have they found a new home, nobody knows. But this expedition must succeed as I pray to the gods in hopes that our woes are finally over...









1. Name: Veiðimaðurheim


2. Banner/Sigil:



3. Alignment & Government Organization Type (Dictatorship, Republic, etc.): Community is led by the Council of Holders, who control different aspects of the community's every day life. All Holders report to the Warden, who assists the Holders with their tasks, controls the funds of the settlement and performs duties of Holders that are not available or are not elected yet. Warden's duties also include acceptance or banishment of houses and families from the community, acting as a Judge and middleman in civil affairs.

Once a week, Holders and Warden gather up to discuss matters of the community, with Holders allowed to present ideas, changes or plans that affect more than one part of community's life for a vote. Warden reserves the right to veto the voting of particular idea, change or plan if he believes that such change may cause great harm to the community, it's members, trade or lands, but otherwise, allows the Holders to decide fairly for or against such changes, plans or ideas.

In matters that concern only their jurisdiction, Holders possess great freedom of choice as long as they act in the community's interests, allowing them to choose assistants, initiate projects and define the way their jurisdiction operates, but must report of any such actions to the Warden of the community, who will provide funds, materials and possible assistance in such projects.

In case of Warden's or one of the Holder's death, a vote is held by the surviving members to decide who will replace the fallen as the new Holder/Warden, with Warden being chosen ONLY from active Holders. To be even considered as a candidate for becoming a Holder, person must demonstrate proficiency in the field that he desires to be in charge of, demonstrate that he acts only in the community's interests through outstanding accomplishments and have almost perfect reputation with community members and Holders alike.

Community's objectives are to live and prosper in the land of Calidor through trading and crafting, looting and pillaging is something that settlers do not desire, but will protect themselves and their families if the need arises.

Current Warden of the community is Gunnbjorn of Veiðimaðurheim

Current Holders

Holder of Knowledge Constantine Ilfrey
Holder of Shields Addron
Holder of Religion Vittorio Roussel
Holder of Commerce Tezlon


Character sheet will stay private unless the DM will decide to release it and members of the Community will have to share their character sheet with the Warden and nobody else.

If you're interested in joining, contact me in private messages so we can properly discuss it. For questions, suggestions and opinions, use this thread.

[Deleted]

My kind sir, I wish to impart my humblest greetings and congratulations on your (soon to be) formation. I come to you as a humble servant, a simple messenger if you will, of a greater power. I wish to extend my offer of friendship to your clan, and the protection of the Great Goddess Beshaba from the rather tyrannical organizations that would attempt to impose their rule upon you. In exchange for this blessing, I ask very little in return. First I would like safe passage through your lands for me and my followers, so that we may spread the word of the Goddess to the people, so that they may also be freed of their worldly concerns. Second, I ask that you take no other deity in your worship. Your people may do as they please of course, no one is here to force anyone into anything, but I would ask that the court itself not officially endorse another deity. Beshaba's blessings are great, but like any woman, she does not like to share her affections when the eye goes wandering am I right?

I thank you for your time good sir, and await your response. May the Goddess watch over you.

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I will consider this, but I am not gonna give you a straight answer right now. Surely, you speak well, but I know nothing about your goddess and your motives and I am not gonna take unnecessary risks that may endanger lives of people that entrusted me to lead them. I will contact you once a decision will be made regarding your proposition.

[samuelm]

Whatever you decide, know that the almighty St Cuthbert is watching you at all times and despises those who act against his cause for justice. If you do decide to grant passage to one faction, it is only fair to allow the rest of us through as well. If the cultists of Beshaba are granted passage through your lands in order to spread their corruption than the valiant knights of St Cuthbert should also be granted the same rights so that they may in turn bring enlightenment and order to your noble clan.

Blessings be upon you.

[Deleted]

It's not about justice, it's about trust, and I will only grant my trust to those who deserve it. By hiding in the shadows, listening in to my conversations with other diplomats, your knights will not earn any, and forcing your quest on my people will also do you no good.

[samuelm]

I do not know what your diplomats have been telling you but our intention is not to force our quest onto your people but to show them the light so that they may one day have the CHOICE of leaving the shadows and escaping judgement. If it is trust you value than let it be know that St Cuthbert despises oath-breakers and liars of all kinds and that my knights follow his tenets diligently while Beshaba promotes misfortune and despair.

[constantine]

"We will not force any belief on anyone. The people of Veiðimaðurheim are free to believe what they want. Tolerance is good for trade. But I am also interested in hearing about your gods. I want to record stories and myths about them. If you agree to share knowledge about your gods please feel free to contact me."

[samuelm]

Saint Cuthbert of the Cludgel is the god of justice and retribution. He seeks to exact punishment on all those who would transgress the established law. He was once just a humble man, not much different than you and I but through his actions in life and his vast wisdom ascended into godhood. Our order was created in order to preach his doctrine and help those who are in need so that order may once again be restored to this land. Saint Cuthbert is very wrathful and does not treat those who defy him with mercy but he is still a just god and only wishes only the best for all of us.

[Deleted]

I am still in searches of one/two individuals who wish to assist me and the community of Veiðimaðurheim to rise and prosper, namely those skilled in different crafts and trading, as well as a good scout, but I will gladly accept men and women of other professions. Those who will decide to answer my call will receive plenty of benefits for their hard work such as magical equipment, property and seat in the Council of Holders. In return, I only ask you to have good intentions, be able to perform duties assigned to you and loyalty not just to me, but to other Holders and all of the people of our community. If you have any more questions regarding this or wish to discuss becoming a part of our community, contact me privately.

[Deleted]

Today is the grand day, as Settlers finished construction of the capital city of Veiðimaðurheim. Today, we found a new home for ourselves and Council of Holders will continue to work hard so no matter what happens, you could always find a safe heaven for you and your family within our lands. Even though we celebrate today, you must know that our work is far from over, there is a lot of things to be done, a lot of plans to complete, but do not be afraid, because as long as we are united and working for one cause, we will be able to accomplish anything. This also in no way means we close our doors to the outsiders, you're always welcome to join us in our struggle to build a better future for ourselves and our children, contact one of the Holders that you wish to follow or me, Warden Gunnbjorn, and we will be glad to let you join our community.

[constantine]

There was a change in leadership for Settlers of Veiðimaðurheim. If anyone wants to join our faction please send me a message. I am in charge of recruiting for the time being.

[Deleted]

I am not quite sure about joining. But I will be around for the considerable future, well most likely anyways.

[constantine]

Let me know if you change your mind. We can always find a spot for new people.

[Deleted]

Is there any form of Temp Citizen Status. I plan a while in town as a bard. I would like to move around different countries spreading my fame at some point.

[constantine]

No, but you are welcome in our country as we are peaceful people. You can be a nomad as per the game rules.

One thing to keep in mind if you want to do that. Once you set your character in a place then it's there. If you want to move you'll have to do it in character using the in-game rules (that means you have 12 movement points per week).