Austurlandic events
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Austurland's events (from /1826643372/events/Austurland Events.txt).
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On The Matters Of Family
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Ygritte counted herself as a fortunate doe, for not everydeer could rise to the challenge and become the Jarl of Austurland. But she also knew that her path to the top was shrouded in mystery, and she didn't care much to share the story. However, if a growing legacy is to be cemented, it needs to be recorded properly. A scribe was needed to properly organise the contents of her life, in a fashion that is simple for everydeer to understand. Ygritte knew just the right doe for the job.
"Gestheiður, it's been too long since we last met. How have you been holding up?", Ygritte courteously offered the aging deer her welcome.
"I've had better years, my jarl. But I am not getting any younger. What is the purpose of your summons?", the elder deer retorted, carefully taking a seat across Ygritte. Her hold was warm and comfortable, and it would be a shame to miss out on it.
"You are to use your talents as my official biographer, so that all across the realm may hear of my story."
Gestheiður hid her puzzlement well, and decided not to press for details. She was obligated to provide her jarl with whatever she wished, but hoped there would be enough ink and parchment for the task. With a decent compensation, of course.
"As you wish, my jarl. Shall we start, then? From the beginning, yes?"
Ygritte reclined back in her seat and thoughtfully stroked her hoof over the aged oaken table.
"My memory can be spotty at times, but I clearly remember that..."
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 ...I was born to a lowly family of Thralls.
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...I was the daughter of a fierce Bandit lord.
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...I was born to a family of well-off Merchants.
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...I was born the heir to one of the most prestigious Noble houses of Austurland.
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A Peculiar Child
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"Of course. Everydeer knows about the Jarl who rose from the gutters of society.", exclaimed Gestheiður, "But what about your fawnhood? What did you do to stand out from the rest?"
Ygritte appeared to contemplate for a moment. "Like most fawns, I was carefree and thought myself to be immune to all dangers. Yet, as much as my parents tried to make it easy for me, I still had to join them in the endless chores. As most deer would say, it was good, honest work, but without real reward. Thus, when I had the chance..."
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The event “On The Matters Of Family” option “...I was born to a lowly family of Thralls.” |
...I spent my time caring for the other Thralls.
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...I spent my time sneaking about and stealing what she could.
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...I spent my time working the fields.
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Time Marches On
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"It seems that your fawnhood wasn't all that bad, my Jarl." Gestheiður wrote down several notes while waiting for Ygritte to continue.
"I could honestly say that it was decent, as it prepared me for the hardships of life. Eventually, my parents bought their freedom and we became one of the many commondeer that dot the land. Our survival became only slightly more easier, though."
"What happened afterward?"
"My parents grew old and tired, and passed away. After getting them the most respectable burial I could afford, taking what remained of our fortune for myself, I settled into the role of..."
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 ...a hardened criminal.
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...an honest trader.
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...a Berserker.
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The Takeover
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"I did not expect that, my Jarl. I don't think anydeer knows what exactly you were doing before that day."
"And why should they? I was but one of the many ordinary folk, living a quiet life with myself and a few friends I could find. However, I could not forget the hardships thralldom brought to me and my family. Why should it be fair for honest, upright deer to end up as slaves, not too different from the kind we decry southward, over misfortune? I knew I had to do something about it."
"What happened afterward has become a tale of great invigoration for the downtrodden, my Jarl."
"Which was certainly my intention. Over the coming months, I gathered many thralls and encouraged them to do something about their station in life. The previous Jarl in particular was known for his displays of wanton cruelty, and it didn't take long before we all marched together to Hornavík, where we cast down the tyrant, throwing him out of the highest window in the hold."
"Something taverngoers are fond of reminiscing in songs. But, thralldom did not end?"
"No. I thought it would be simple and straightforward when I took up the mantle of Jarl. Century old social structures will not change from a single uprising, I'm afraid, but eventually, all deer will live in freedom. Or so I hope." Ygritte paused for a moment to grasp her head in hooves, staring at the dark table, candlelights slowly burning out. "Will this be enough for you to write a coherent storyline, Gestheiður?"
"It will suffice, although I expect to be compensated for my time." With that, the old scribe gathered her many parchments, storing them in her saddlebag and slowly made her way to the exit.
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Farewell, my Jarl. And good luck.
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A Peculiar Child
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"Who could forget the terror that was Bylgjas? His warbands plundered many villages and killed dozens, and even became notorious among our neighbours. But I did not know you were his offspring, my Jarl." Gestheiður appeared intimidated.
"I could say that he felt the same way. My father was a gruff, no-nonsense stag who had little consideration for his family, always looking for new targets to pillage, only caring for us when he had to lay low to evade justice. My mother, bless her kind heart, tried to protect me from the worst, but in truth, Bylgjas was the iron authority that could not be defied."
"It doesn't sound like a particularly positive fawnhood, my Jarl."
"It certainly was not. However, in time my father gained a soft spot for his daughter, teaching me harsh life lessons. The intention was for me to inherit his criminal schemes, but ultimately, I...
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...spend my time learning proper things.
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...became an image of my father.
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...was swept away by my mother in a grand escape.
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Time Marches On
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"I can't imagine what it was like. Were you happy like that, my Jarl?", Gestheiður asked, aiming to get a larger picture.
"I didn't know any better. All I wanted was to receive my father's affection, which was perennially out of reach. I don't think he ever felt more than a cold approval, as I tried to become closer to him. Eventually, my mother disappeared one day. I never found out how any why, and my father never spoke again of her."
Gestheiður placed down her quill. "I am sorry, my Jarl."
"I appreciate that, but there was nothing that could have been done. Bylgjas met his end a few years later, attempting to rob a griffon merchant convoy that was stranded on the coasts. What he didn't see coming, was merchants fighting back with rifles and submachine guns. I like to think that his last thoughts were how he mistreated his family. In the end, having inherited his ill-gotten gains and the loyalty of his deer, I..."
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...used my wits to create a "legitimate" business.
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...continued in my father's hoofsteps.
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...reformed the marauding band into mercenaries.
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Time Marches On
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"Bylgjas must have been greatly angered by this affront, my Jarl."
"I've heard that he shattered a deer's hoof when he heard the news. My mother did everything she could to keep me safe. We never stayed anywhere for too long, and avoided interacting with other deer. A few months later in this exile, we heard that my father died from overindulging on mediocre mead. Some say his heart was heavy with grief, but I don't believe that. If he really cared, he would have reformed."
"Fitting end for a terrible deer.", Gestheiður spoke while taking a fresh parchment.
"Perhaps. It didn't bring us peace, however, as his loyal second-in-command took over the bandits. Gunnar was easily even worse than my father, intensifying his efforts on plundering the countryside, and finding us. He believed we were to blame for Bylgjas's death, and wanted our heads on a pike. Eventually, Gunnar grew bold and powerful enough to threaten Hornavík, and I knew I had to something to prevent further bloodshed. I gathered many deer who were personally slighted by the bandits, and took them to my father's old hideout. I knew Gunnar would be there, the sentimental fool."
Gestheiður seemed to be entranced. "What happened next, my Jarl?"
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The event “A Peculiar Child” option “...was swept away by my mother in a grand escape.” |
I killed him with my bare hooves.
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The Takeover
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"I can't say I am too surprised, my Jarl. You were always adaptable to changing circumstances."
"Quite so. But even this venture became... unsatisfying to me. I started thinking, wouldn't it be better to achieve something more grander? Thus I set my sights on Austurland itself. If the previous Jarl couldn't stop a single band of thieves from becoming a credible threat to the state, then he was unfit to rule. I knew I would do a far greater job than he did."
"But how did you take over? I've heard various stories, that mostly contradict each other."
"You can't trust drunken beggars to give you the truth, Gestheiður. It was very simple, for I..."
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...used my army to take over Austurland.
...spent my wealth to climb to the top.
...blackmailed the Jarl into stepping down.
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The Ascension
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"You must have been very brave, my Jarl.", Gestheiður nodded in respectful approval.
"If Gunnar didn't die begging for mercy like a squealing fawn, perhaps I'd consider myself heroic. But we both know what happened next. Gunnar's death didn't stop the bandits from swooping down on Hornavík, like a kettle of vultures flying over a single corpse. Before I could arrive with my own followers, they burned down most of the noble district and killed the Jarl. To this day, I still blame myself for not arriving any quicker."
"You've done all you could, Ygritte."
"I wish that. The bandits did not expect to be interrupted, and we made short work of them. In the end, I was hailed as a hero, and everydeer begged me to take up the mantle of Jarl. As I felt the situation was partially of my doing, I accepted, to make up for my mistakes, and return Austurland to peaceful prosperity." Ygritte paused for a moment to grasp her head in hooves, staring at the dark table, candlelights slowly burning out. "Will this be enough for you to write a coherent storyline, Gestheiður?"
"It will suffice, although I expect to be compensated for my time." With that, the old scribe gathered her many parchments, storing them in her saddlebag and slowly made her way to the exit.
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Farewell, my Jarl. Our hero.
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A Peculiar Child
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"Your family has always been notable in Hornavík, my Jarl. Some felt you've been destined for greatness."
"Destiny is a fickle thing, Gestheiður. The Gods rarely divulge their plans, and the seers don't always know how to interpret them. However, my fawnhood is best described as carefree and untroubled. My parents ensured I had everything I could ask for, and whenever I could, I..."
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...spent my time reading and studying.
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...spent my time memorising maps and trade routes.
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...spent my time mingling with the nobility.
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...spent my time socialising with the commoners.
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Time Marches On
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"Even from early days, you've been making great choices, my Jarl.", Gestheiður spared little praise.
"Nonsense, I merely did what seemed best to me at that time. The fact that it served me well later is merely a coincidence. As I matured, still full of youthful energy, I wanted to do something productive, something remarkable. My parents wanted me to wed some jumped-up stag, but I had none of that. I was not yet ready to settle down, so the first thing I did was..."
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...travel to the distant lands of the western ponies.
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...spend my time bartering and trading in the ports.
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...become notable within Austurland.
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...joining the fierce Víkingur warriors!
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The Ascension
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"The tales of your prowess are still popular in taverns, my Jarl."
"I always strived to excel, Gestheiður. That's what my parents taught me - to settle for nothing than the best, and I think I came close to that ideal. Naturally, when the old Jarl died before he could designate a successor, I leaped at the opportunity. I knew no other deer could come close to my talents, and it was a foregone conclusion I would be the next ruler of Austurland."
"But how did you convince the nobles? They're a stubborn lot."
Ygritte leaned back in her chair and clapped her forehooves together. "Quite simple. I was chosen because..."
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...of my wealth.
...of my influence.
...of my acts of valour.
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The Althing Session
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One of the strangest aspects of Austurlands system of governance is the Althing. Gathered at the command of the High-Jarl, the Althing serves as the general legislative assembly of Austurland, as well as its highest judicial body. The Althing is at the very core of Austurlandian society, and it was critical for any new Jarl to call it to session as soon as possible.
The assembly itself is composed of the 63 Jarls of Austurland, as well as Goðis from the local temples, with each one representing the free deer that live within their land. A Jarldom is considered the personal property of the Deer that owns it and can be bought and sold just like any other piece of property. Though in Practice families tend to keep a tight hold of their Jarldoms.
At a glance the Althing might seem like any other parliament, but an important factor that distinguishes it from others is the fact that every session is, in theory, open to any free deer that wants do attend. While this commitment to letting at least some of the commondeer a view into the inner workings of government might be admirable, it did tend to result in sessions looking more like crazed feasts than proper assemblies. And this year's session certainly didn't seem to be bucking the trend.
Indeed, the first Althing of High-Jarl Ygritte might go down history as one of the most turbulent sessions of parliament within Austurland. Several Jarls were maimed or killed in hólmgangs, a type of ceremonial duel. The various merchants attending the Althing made sure that no legislating would be done while anydeer was sober, and the veritable horde of common deer present made sure that the festivities were lively.
All in all, a very successful showing for the new Jarl.
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That went well? Could have been worse.
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The Grand Feast
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The feasts of Austurland, like most of their other traditions, tended to be an exercise in chaos more than any organized event, as each Jarl was expected to show up with his own personalized contribution to the event. This, in turn, meant that, while the feast varied in cuisine and entertainment, there was little to no coherent organization behind it. But as Ygritte saw the revelry unfold before her, she was convinced that the feasts of Austurland stood head and shoulder over whatever the ponies could hope to muster up.
But the least significant part of a feast was the feast itself, far more important were the connections that could be made during them, as no deer of importance in Austurland would refuse to show up at a Grand feast being held by the Jarl herself. Every notable deer within the country had shown up,
The most respectable and prestigious members of the Althing were gathered around her, and naturally, a few fights had broken out already. Some fool Jarl had decided to bring along an entire retinue of víkingar along, two Jarls were furiously arguing about which one's contribution to the feast was better, and a dispute about a dead Huskarl had turned violent.
If Ygritte didn't do something soon, the entire feast would erupt into a frenzy of violence. And while a nice spicing of conflict would liven her feast up a bit, she did need to divert their attention if she wanted to get anything done today.
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Tell them the story about the ass and the honeycomb.
Discuss their tax policy with them.
Woo them with tales of your valour.
Spend the night away socialising with them.
Discuss trading ventures with them.
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The Dispute
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One of the most important roles of the Jarl of Austurland is resolving feuds between the various noble families within the country. Indeed, one of the primary reasons the position was created in the first place was to stop the entire country from killing each other every few years. But while Ygritte did her best to nip any budding feuds in the bud before they could grow into anything serious, sometimes it was impossible to resolve every single argument in a timely manner.
It all started, as most feuds did, over a crime so petty it was barely worth mentioning. The two nobles involved, Hafnfríður the Deep Minded and Kjartan Þorleiksson, had been attending the Grand feast, only for a scabbard owned by one of Hafnfríður's retainers to go missing. Days later it was found in a nearby swamp, and after a few heads had been knocked over the culprit was found to have been Kjartans son, who had mistakenly taken it in a drunken stupor during the feast, and subsequently lost it.
Kjartan offered to pay for the replacement of the scabbard, but Hafnfríður found the sum to be insultingly low and refused to accept it. Later that week, one of Hafnfríður's Thralls had been found stealing from Kjartans granary, and was quickly killed by the annoyed Kjartan. This prompted Hafnfríður to send a cadre of Vikingar over to Kjartans estate to collect payment for the dead Thrall, without asking Kjartan for permission.
On and on the feud went until eventually Kjartan's son was killed by a drunk Viking in Hafnfríðurs employ, leading to a series of revenge killings that were ready to spill out into open warfare between the two houses at any moment. The nobles had decided to appeal to Ygritte for arbitration to prevent the feud from escalating further, and something clearly had to be done.
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The dispute was forgotten as the two nobledeer bonded over their hatred of you.
You decide to simply seize their land and give it to the commondeer.
You quickly grow angry by the nobledeer's bickering, and fly into a rage ultimately killing them both.
You gracefully defuse the situation and manage to get the two to settle their dispute peacefully.
You decide to plot with one of the nobledeer to seize the other's land.
Using your knowledge of the local geography you fairly distribute the land between the two nobledeer.
You decide to seize the land and distribute it amongst your loyal warriors.
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The Excess Land
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As Ygritte began to settle into her role as Jarl, she quickly grew used to one of the most common tasks given to her, namely settling land disputes between rival nobles. Austurland was not a very large country, and any excess land available would quickly be claimed by the nearest noble family as part of their domain. Inevitably leading to a patchwork of conflicting claims that would eventually lead to conflict if not resolved.
But today's dispute was far from normal, as in a display of incompetence so great that it genuinely managed to impress Ygritte, two noble families had somehow managed to wipe each other out completely during a blood feud, leaving a large parcel of land with no clear living claimant. In such cases, it fell upon the Jarl to distribute the land however she saw fit.
The most obvious solution would be to simply give it over to the nobles to argue over, saving herself the headache of trying to figure out this mess that had appeared before her. Otherwise, she could do with it as she wished, but showing overt favor to any social group in Austurland would surely anger the others.
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You decide to give it all to the commondeer.
You decide to distribute it to your loyal warriors.
You decide to sell off the land for personal profit.
You decide to equally distribute the land amongst your supporters.
You decide to give the land to the nobles and let them sort it out.
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The Matters Of Bureaucracy
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As the Jarl of Austurland, Ygritte had the right to claim strategic areas that bordered the neighboring nations of Austurland for the purposes of national defense. And in a recent survey of the border between Austurland and Barrad had found a series of villages that were precariously ill defended due to neglect from the local nobles, being vulnerable to a possible raid by the crazed wizards of the magocracy, the deer being abducted for some vile magical experiments.
Ygritte quickly set about claiming the region and reinforcing the border with proper defenses. But as she was now the owner of the villages and the surrounding areas, she had to determine what to do with the administration of the region.
She could simply give it off to some noble, no doubt pleasing them merely by making them feel important. Alternatively, she could give it as a reward to some of her more renowned retainers, bolstering the region's defenses and increasing the loyalty of the deer sworn to her. Lastly, she could just let the villagers themselves handle the administration, they would no doubt be happy to be able to exercise some autonomy for a change.
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You decide to let some third or fourth noble son administer it.
You decide it's the perfect place to set up a military colony.
You decide to implement a system of local magistrates.
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The Grand Council
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Although Ygritte was hardly the most popular figure amongst the nobility, she had still expected that her relationship with them could be salvaged. But as observed the cold looks from the few nobles that had bothered to answer her summons, she was quickly realizing how wrong she had been.
Be it due to neglect, jealousy or just sheer dislike of her character, the nobility had all but directly renounced her authority by refusing her summons. But if they had expected this to have a discouraging effect on her, then they had sorely miscalculated.
If the fools wanted to ignore her authority, let them. They had made it quite clear that any effort spent on appeasing them would be wasted by the lot of inbred lunatics. They would quickly learn how large of a mistake they had made when she consolidated her hold over the country.
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It turns out that nodeer like you, I wonder why.
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The Grand Council
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When Ygritte had put out the summons for a grand council of the nobility, she was sure that the event would succeed. What she had not expected was by how large a margin it would. The most influential and powerful nobles had all answered her summons, bringing along a great amount of tribute, as well as food and drink to ensure that the council could be properly fed.
They had celebrated and discussed the first few weeks of her rule for days. And with every subsequent day, the revelry grew louder and more gregarious. When the council was finally dismissed Ygritte's grand hall had to be closed for days to clean up the mess, but during the festivities, she had all but secured the absolute loyalty of the nobility of Austurland.
With the support of the nobility secured, for the time being, Ygritte could turn her attention to other matters of state. And perhaps this fruitful relationship she had cultivated could grow into something more given time.
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It went great!
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The Mead Hall
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The ferocious deer of Austurland have fought both each other and the local inhabitants of the country ever since it was settled, and thus there exists a large and powerful martial cast within Austurlandian society. These warriors have traditionally kept close ties amongst themselves, and no proper town is complete without a warrior lodge.
And of all the lodges in Austurland, none are greater than the one located in Hornavík, the one Ygritte stood before. The great wooden structure, known as Hergarður by the locals, sat at the edge of a small peninsula with its back towards the sea. While gaining access without completing the prerequisite trials of strength would normally be impossible, her position as Jarl let her bypass normal tradition.
With a small amount of trepidation, Ygritte threw open the doors to the main hall, and then promptly ducked to avoid a stray throwing axe. The inside of the lodge could charitably be described as festive, as the mightiest deer of Austurland caroused, fought and regaled each other with stories of their exploits. Winning over this bunch would surely be a challenge.
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It went decently, at least you didn't throw up.
They called you an egghead, whatever that means.
The warriors welcomed you as one of their own.
You got a bit too drunk and burnt down a local village, on the bright side the warriors like you more now.
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The Vikingar Question
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While Austurland does produce some of its wealth through traditional economic methods, it cannot be denied that the vast majority of the coin that flows through Austurland comes by the way of the Vikings. Going on a Viking is something of a rite of passage for all deer within Austurland, but the ones who truly dedicate themselves to the endeavor can easily become some of the most dangerous and wealthy deer in the entire country, so long as they survive that is.
Although going on a Viking does not inherently mean that a deer intends to raid and pillage, as it is common for deer to trade with foreign merchants during a Viking, in practice the richest and mightiest of the Vikings are all primarily focused on raiding. And while this does mean that most Vikings are skilled in combat, it does also tend to attract more unsavory characters to the lifestyle.
The Vikings are away for most of the year, returning only when they are satisfied with their plunder from their journey, but when they return it is a sight to behold. Ygritte watches as carts of valuables are unloaded from the ships of a newly arrived company of Vikings. Many are missing horns and bear the scars of many battles. But while the Vikings bring much wealth to Austurland, they do little to encourage positive relations with the neighbors. Perhaps a change of policy is in order.
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You decide to let them do their own thing.
You decide to join them on a few raids.
You decide to forbid them from raiding this year.
You decide to get them to join your Mercenary Company.
You politely direct them towards non-vital trade routes.
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The Bandit Issue
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If a deer is judged to have killed another deer without letting it draw its weapon, or is found guilty of crimes so egregious that they are unforgivable, yet not deserving of death, that deer is judged an outlaw. As an outlaw, the deer may not enter any civilized settlement in Austurland, and has no protection by the laws of the realm. Any outlaw may be slain without punishment, and dealing with one is considered bad luck, making them social pariahs.
As a result of this, many of Austurland's outlaws are forced band together to form bandit groups, pillaging their way through the countryside in an effort to survive. Ygritte knew that the banditry problem within her realm had grown far beyond acceptable levels, but she could not deny that many of these deer had no other choice but to turn to such a lifestyle.
Her army was mighty enough to root out the most troublesome groups in direct assaults and to wipe out the rest over a few weeks of effort, but perhaps that would be letting capable deer go to waste. If these bandits could be persuaded to work for her, she would gain a force of deer trained in combat and not beholden to anyone but herself, the most useful thing to have within Austurland. But such an action would fly in the traditions of Austurland, and would do little to endear her to the nobility. But after a few hours of contemplating, Ygritte had made up her mind.
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You decide to dispense some hard justice.
You decide to make them an offer they can't refuse.
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The Huskarls
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When Ygritte had decided to present her proposal for a unified Austurlandian army with a centralized command structure to the Huskarls of Austurland, she had expected some pushback. Taking away the retinues of the nobles and forcing them to work together for once would no doubt be difficult, but she had hoped that the commanders of the Huskarls would be sensible enough to see reason if she pushed on the matter. And so she had called the leaders of the largest Huskarl retinues to her hall to discuss her plans for the reformation of the army.
"This proposal flies in the face of the traditions that have kept Austurland together for decades! Our ancestors came here to escape this very kind of tyranny.", the old buck shouted while stamping down a hoof. Earning murmurs of approval from the rest of the gathered commanders.
So far it wasn't going well.
Every single point of her proposal had been either ridiculed or rejected, and it was clear that the Huskarls would resist any change to the status quo. But she could only tolerate so much disrespect before her patience ran out, and it was time to remind these bucks who exactly she was.
"You have made all your opinions on this quite clear, and I will respect the rights our traditions grant you. But no matter what you think of me or my plans, I am still your Jarl, and you would do well to remind yourselves of that. The army will be reorganized with or without your approval, and that will be my final word on this matter. You are all dismissed."
The commanders knew better than to directly refuse an order from their Jarl and limited themselves to giving her icy glares as they left to return to their respective posts. It was clear that they would fight her every step of the way when it came to military reform.
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They didn't like your plan for a new Austurland army.
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The Huskarls
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The Huskarls of Austurland were made up of the sons and daughters of nobles with no prospect of inheriting any titles. They dedicated themselves entirely to the martial arts, receiving the best possible training and education that their noble families could afford, creating a force of capable and loyal soldiers who would be placed in charge of the local retinues of the nobility.
But as Austurland became increasingly threatened by neighboring nations looking for an easy target, it became clear to Ygritte that a national military was sorely needed. And to establish one, she would need to integrate the Huskarls and the noble retinues to establish a strong core for her armies to grow around. But the Huskarls were proud enough that if she didn't frame her wording correctly, they would only see the reforms as a violation of their rights.
So instead of "centralizing the military bureaucracy", she was simply "granting the Huskarls the respect they deserved by removing the shackles of the nobility from them".
After all, they only held their positions as long as the nobles favored them, and would quickly be relieved of command should they get too uppity. By transferring to a centralized military under her command, they would not only secure their positions but also gain the ability to advance their own agenda independent of the nobility.
Thus, once she had presented the reforms under the pretenses of addressing an issue with the lack of respect given to the Huskarls, her plans had been met with unanimous approval. With the loyalty of the Huskarls secured, the positions of the nobility had weakened considerably. And they would surely be feeling a lot more loyal knowing that the Huskarls were ready to detain them at the first sign of dissent.
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They liked your plan for a new Austurland army.
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The Berserker Issue
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While the Huskarls might have the most professional training, and the Vikings the most direct experience, there is no group of deer within Austurland that could hope to match the sheer ferocity of the berserkers. Though few in number, there is no force on Griffonia that could stop a charge by a group of maddened berserkers.
Gaining their official support would grant any ruler of Austurland a great deal of respect from the commondeer, as well as a powerful force of loyal shock troops. But so far no Jarl had succeeded in this task, a trend that Ygritte intended to buckle. In the past, they had proven immune to promises of wealth and power, but perhaps another approach would work.
She approached them, not as their Jarl, but as just another resident of Austurland. She explained that the status quo could not be allowed to continue, and asked for their support. She did so plainly, and without embellishment, making her plans as clear as day to them. She had never expected it to work.
And yet somehow it did. Perhaps her arguments had truly convinced them, or they had simply respected her earnestness compared to previous attempts at courting them. Nevertheless, they declared their open support for her reforms, doing wonders for the legitimacy of her rule.
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Surprisingly enough, they agreed with you.
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The Berserker Issue
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The word "Berserker" brings many images to mind, most involving crazed deer charging headfirst into battle while consumed by a frenzy of violence. But to dismiss the orders of the berserkers as collections of maddeer obsessed with a lust for battle is to reach the heights of ignorance. Ygritte knew this because she had held that very same opinion when she was young.
But her path in life had been a hard one, eventually leading to her seeking refuge within the halls of an order of berserkers when she had nowhere else to go. It was there where she had understood the truth behind the berserkers. Contrary to common belief, berserkers tended to be relatively normal while they were not in battle, their life was one of silent training and worship, punctuated by intense spurts of violence.
For the berserkers, the act of going "Berserk" involved channeling the spirits of their ancestors. Letting the fury of their forebearers who had fallen on the battlefield manifest one more time after their death. It was an act of utmost dedication to Ukko. For many disgraced deer, the path of the berserker was one that would lead to their redemption, a final chance to do right by their ancestors and the gods.
Perhaps it was this understanding of their ways that lead to the berserkers swearing loyalty to her. That, or the fact that she had beaten ten of their number in a hólmgang. Either way, earning the loyalty of these warriors had been seen as a triumph by both the commoners and her own warriors. Ygritte now had the backing of the mightiest fighters known to deerkind, may the gods have mercy on any who would oppose her.
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They have decided to swear their fealty to you our of respect.
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A Trip Around The Countryside
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It could not be denied that most of the power in Austurland was centered around a distinct elite of nobles and wealthy merchants. But that did not mean that the support of the commondeer was irrelevant, far from it. Unlike many other feudal realms, the commoners within Austurland held far more power over their rulers than they did at a glance. A noble could not squeeze coin out from the earth with willpower alone, and if he lacked enough thralls to make his Jarldom economically viable, then he would need to attract freedeer to his realm.
And unlike thralls, freedeer could simply pack up and move whenever they wanted to. The freedeer within a jarldom served under the jarl of that territory, but the Jarl was also expected through social conventions and the laws of the realm to represent their interests at the Althing. Unlike thralls, although this did not place the commondeer above their lords, it did grant them a distinct amount of power over them.
A noble would quickly find his position eroding if the freedeer he relied upon abandoned him, and thus most would be willing to hear out at least some of their concerns. Ygritte knew this dynamic very well and had every intention of exploiting it to strengthen her rule. If the freedeer could be won over, the nobles who depended upon them would eventually follow.
Ygritte had thus decided to take a trip around the more rural areas of Austurland, where the presence of the High-Jarl had not been felt for decades. Her presence would hopefully bolster the popular opinion of her rule. And perhaps the nobility could be written out of the equation entirely if she made herself a hero to the commoners.
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It went decently.
The commondeer enjoyed your presence.
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A Meeting With the Kaupmenn
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Austurland might be more famous for its Viking raiders than for commerce, but that did not mean that there was no trade to be found within the country. Indeed, thanks to its strong seafaring traditions, merchants from Austurland were able to conduct trade from the Riverlands to the Gryphus sea. Over decades these merchants had established themselves as a powerful social class of their own, the Kaupmenn.
While the nobility mostly refused to embrace modern methods of production and farming, preferring to work their thralls to the bone, the Kaupmenn were never ones to refuse an economic advantage. Acting as one of the sole modernizing forces for Austurland's economy, the Kaupmenn were poised to bring the industrial revolution to Austurland, as long as a healthy profit could be made.
Ygritte had every intention of modernizing the economy. If things stayed as they were, even if they were somehow spared a military invasion the sheer economic might of rival countries would render Austurland powerless to repel their influence.
But courting these merchants would not be as easy as it appeared, as the Kaupmenn were very aware that they held the keys to the economy. And they certainly wouldn't give them over to some upstart noble with no clue about economics. She would have to prove that her plans for economic modernization would significantly benefit the Kaupmenn, or risk their anger.
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You've made some friends amongst them.
The majority of them refused to even talk with you.
They were rather interested in getting your help setting up new trade routes.
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The New Charter
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Despite the almost feudal state of its economy, Austurland's position along the trade routes between the River Coalition and southern Griffonia ensure that its commerce grew by a small amount every year. Thanks to this, Austurland now had enough capital to set up a new trading charter, which would bring a healthy profit to its owner and enable the state to invest in the local economy.
As the Jarl, Ygritte had received the newly created charter as her personal property and could invest the profits however she wished. Her investment would be seen as a statement of her support to whatever group received it, which complicated the matter immensely.
On one hoof, she could use the profits to finance the expansion of Heimstál, a burgeoning manufactory that had been established by the Kaupmenn several years ago. Alternatively, she could invest the profits in expanding her personal armory, allowing her smiths to produce more weapons and to purchase more advanced manufacturing equipment. Lastly, she could just pawn it off to some noble who was willing to pay for it, that would no doubt please the nobles.
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You decide to invest in a burgeoning manufactory in Hornavík.
You decide to invest in a burgeoning armoury in Hornavík.
You decide to give the charter to a local noble family.
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The Report
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Taxation in Austurland, like most other things, differed from the norm across Griffonia. There are very few direct tax obligations, with most lords collecting income through private contracts with freedeer in exchange for their labor and support during the Althing. In turn, the lords provide a tithe to the Jarl in exchange for her approval of their rule. But taxation is not the only source of income for Austurland.
Should a deer commit a crime against another, that crime is punished with a corresponding fine, the right to collect which is awarded to the victim. The victim may then sell the right to collect this fine to a stronger party if they are unable to collect on the debt. Many warriors make a living collecting on small debts in exchange for fees, but large ones are most often sold to the local lord.
In recent years, a number of nobles had the bright idea to grant their tithe to the Jarl in the form of debts due to be collected. Allowing them to skirt by on direct payment, and it seems like the previous Jarls had all decided to delay collecting these debts. The result of this scheme has caused no small headache for Ygritte, as she now had to send out taxdeer to figure out how and where and to collect on them.
Worse still, many of the debts were of questionable validity, and the commondeer would no doubt react badly to armed warriors coming to collect on debts that might not even be valid in the first place. There were other methods of collection, such as allowing them to pay the debts piecemeal, or even through a blood tax. Alternatively, she could just forgive the debts, but that would necessitate holding the nobles accountable for several years of unpaid tithes, which would no doubt not go over very well.
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You decide to be merciful and forgive their debts.
You decide to send in your warriors to teach them a lesson.
You decide to offer them a blood tax.
You decide to shift the numbers a bit and allow them to pay the taxes piecemeal.
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Matters Of The Economy
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As the final delegation of merchants stormed out of the hall, Ygritte contemplated what had gone wrong. On paper, the Kaupmenn should have been supportive of her economic reforms, they would make a killing off government contracts and the boost in demand for foreign goods, but alas it had all fallen through. The kaupmenn might have been one of the few modernizing forces within the country, but that did not make them incautious, far from it.
Many nobles resented their swift rise up the social ladder, and as a result, the kaupmenn jealously guarded their wealth and existing revenue streams. Perhaps they had feared reprisal from the nobility, or the new taxes that a strengthened central government could enact. No matter the reason, the fact remained that Ygritte would have to reform the economy without the help of the wealthiest deer in Austurland.
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You have failed to convince the Kaupmenn to support your plans.
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Matters Of The Economy
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With a few strokes of a pen, then final contracts between Ygritte's government and the Kaupmenn are finalized. The Kaupmenn would support Ygritte's endeavors of economic modernization within Austurland, granting her access to a vast economic base to use in her efforts, in exchange for favorable government contracts and preferential trade agreements in the coming years.
It had taken a lot of work to convince them that her plans had merit, arguments over future tax laws and land reform had gone well into the night more than once, but Ygritte's charisma proved greater than the merchant's reluctance. With the hard part over, all that remained was dragging Austurland's economy kicking and screaming into modernity, a daunting task, but one that Ygritte knew that she was up to.
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You have convinced the Kaupmenn to support your plans.
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The Thrall Issue
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There is no greater political, economic or societal issue within all of Austurland than thralldom. Slavery has been institutionalized within Austurland for decades, and has become increasingly controversial over the years. There is no question that slavery is a barbaric practice, and there are few that would defend the practice on any solid moral grounds, but a large part of Austurlands economy is propped up by the thralls.
The nobles consider slavery a dirty but ultimately necessary practice, as many a noble house is kept from the bankruptcy through the labor of their thralls. Freeing the thralls would undoubtedly anger these nobles, and would make the lands of many noble families unprofitable overnight.
The nobles argue that the practice has become so ingrained into the economy that removing it would mean complete economic collapse, and that simply letting the status quo stand is the best option. Others have argued for a gradual phasing out of slavery, to allow the economy to adjust to the loss of free labor. But many slaves still cry out for emancipation, and can Ygritte truly refuse their calls?
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You decide to put an end to this barbaric practice.
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You decide to gradually phase thralldom out of existence.
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You decide thralldom is an integral part of Austurland's economy.
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The Privilegia
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The nobles of Austurland, while not as powerful as the nobility in feudal Griffonia, still enjoy a host of privileges and rights that place them far above the common deer. A commoner bringing a legal case against a noble is, at best, ill-advised, and the nobility still retains a large amount of autonomy from Ygritte's government.
Convincing them to give up these rights would go a long way to centralize control over the country over Ygritte, and vastly simplify a number of issues with taxation. But that is far easier said than done.
The nobles have maintained their rights over many generations, and to say that an upstart jarl challenging those rights would have a tough time of it would be an understatement. But the attempt has to be made. Of course, if diplomacy fails, Ygritte could always grab her axe to convince the nobles to see reason through less discreet ways.
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Your Huskarl allies were able to convince the 'nobility' to follow the party line.
You were able to convince the nobility to step down.
You decide to cut the pleasantries short and cut down anyone who disagreed with you.
You were unable to make the nobility see reason.
You were unable to make the nobility see reason.
You were unable to make the nobility see reason.
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The Mammoth In The Room
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Feudalism is holding Austurland back, that is a simple fact. And while Austurland did contain a large amount of freedeer, the fact was that society stuck in the dark ages relying on serfs could not hope to compete with the modernized economic powerhouses it neighboured. If Austurland was to advance into modernity, then it would have to leave feudalism behind.
But realizing that feudalism was holding her jarldom back and abolishing feudalism were two completely different things. Ygritte now had to convince the nobles that the entire system of organization that they relied upon would have to be upended, it would be her greatest challenge yet.
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You forced the nobility to agree to end feudalism.
You managed to convince the nobility to end feudalism in Austurland
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Heavy Lies The Crown
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When the time came to officialy declare herself the Queen of Austurland, Ygritte saw little need for the pomp and circumstance of a coronation, she was far too practical to waste any resources on such extravagance. Thus, she seized absolute power overnight, and Austurland was forever transformed. Ygritte would accept no limits on her power, her word would be law, and she would drag her realm into greatness at the end of her axe if she had to.
There was much to be done, certainly, but with the nobility powerless to hold her back she would be able to enact reforms swiftly. Her warriors stood ready to enforce her decrees, and if necessary to move into the neighboring countries for expansion. Austurland might have been a bit player within Griffonia when it was held back by archaic traditions, but with absolute power in her hooves, the griffons would learn to respect Austurland.
Ygritte's kingdom was young, but only the foolish would dare underestimate the prowess of her warriors, the ones who had terrorized the shores of southern Griffonia for decades as Vikings. Her Jarldom would either triumph or be reduced to nothing, she would accept nothing less than complete victory.
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You managed to force the nobility to respect your authority.
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Heavy Lies The Crown
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Although Ygritte had initially been reluctant to waste a large amount of the court treasury on a coronation ceremony, she did have to admit that the even possessed a certain elegance to it that she liked. The most influential and powerful nobles from across Austurland had gathered to watch the head godi oh Austurland crown her. The ceremony itself might have been expensive, but it did much to impart her with a sort of royal legitimacy. And if there was one thing the nobility loved, it was legitimacy.
With the Althing sidelined and the rights of the nobility somewhat contained, Ygritte now only had to deal with a few powerful nobles when enacting her will. A large improvement compared to the previous situation, though not perfect. Reforming Austurland into a modern polity would take time, but she did not doubt that she was up to the task. Raising Austurland to parity with its neighbors was now her chief concern, the task would be great, as were the boons to be gained from completing it.
But she could make time for such matters later. For now, she only had to enjoy the celebratory feast after her coronation, it would likely be the last night she got to enjoy herself for a while.
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Heavy Lies The Crown
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Ygritte did not win her crown through careful politicking or hushed conspiracies in the night. She had taken it through blood and strife, and that was how it should be. There was no place within Austurland for the pointless bickering of the nobility or the common peasants. Were they not the descendants of the original Vikings who had settled Austurland, claiming it through bloody conquest. Oh, how they would recoil in shame at the sight of modern Austurland.
The nobles sit in their gilded halls, profiting off the labor of their thralls while contributing nothing to society. Thralldom itself was an abomination, locking thousands of able-bodied citizens from ever attaining a good death in battle.
Ygritte had resolved to set things right, to reshape Austurland into a society that valued strength above all else. Too many deer had forgotten that Ukko was a god of war, that their chief ambition should be gory or death in combat.
And if Austurland was to be set right, then it's current institutions had to be destroyed, violently if need be. Ygritte was almost looking forward to it.
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Heavy Lies The Crown
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Although Ygritte had initially been reluctant to waste a large amount of the court treasury on a coronation ceremony, she did have to admit that the even possessed a certain elegance to it that she liked. The most influential and powerful nobles from across Austurland had gathered to watch the head godi of Austurland crown her. The ceremony itself might have been expensive, but it did much to impart her with a sort of royal legitimacy. And if there was one thing the nobility loved, it was legitimacy.
But although this was supposed to be a moment of triumph for Ygritte, it was in many ways a failure. On paper, her authority over the nobility had expanded somewhat, but due to their bitter refusal to renounce their ancient privileges, nothing much had really changed. She would still have to court their favor if she hoped to get any real reforms through, and she feared that the slowdown caused by such a frivolous waste of time might doom Austurland to irrelevancy.
Though at the very least, she would be able to enjoy a nice feast after the coronation. The more things changed, the more they stayed the same.
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The Blessing
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It is traditional for each Jarl of Austurland to receive a blessing from the gods, ensuring that their rule is good and prosperous. And Ygritte certainly wouldn't be the first one to shirk that tradition. She journeyed to the head Godi's temple, where her blessing would be determined. No matter the result of the blessing, she was sure that the nobility would be appeased by this act.
Upon her arrival, she was quickly ushered in front of the high Godi, who awaited her. After a customary sacrifice of food had been made to the gods, the ritual could start. Three Völvur enter the room, and attempt to divine which god favors Ygritte.
Ultimately opinion was divided. One Völva declared that Ukko, the god of war, justice and wisdom had blessed Ygritte's rule. His blessing signified that her rule would be wise, and full of military conquests. A blessing of Ukko would be greatly appreciated by her warriors, who would count on it to ensure their victory in any coming conflict.
On the other hoof, another völva declared that Pellervo had granted her his favor. Explaining why the blessing of the god of harvest and fertility would be beneficial was hardly necessary. And the common deer would certainly appreciate such a blessing.
The decision ultimately lay in the hooves of the final völva, and Ygritte could do little but wait.
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Ukko has blessed your reign!
Pellervo has blessed your reign!
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The Bill of Rights
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Reforming a centuries-old legal code based mostly on tradition and ancient agreements between the nobility and the freedeer in a few short weeks was, in retrospect, perhaps a tad overambitious. Nevertheless, Ygritte persisted tirelessly in the task along with her dutiful scribes. Thankfully she did not have to invent everything from scratch, as the neighboring River Coalition provided ample examples of how a more egalitarian set of laws could be composed.
Strong protections against illegal imprisonment were enacted, freedom of speech was assured to a degree, the Althing reorganized into a proper democratic parliament and many more reforms were enshrined in a new bill of rights. The enactment of which would be one of Ygritte's final direct acts as the Jarl of Austurland.
And yet, despite all the progress she had made in the past few months, a single question remained unanswered. Should the rights granted by the bill extend to every living being in Austurland, or would they simply be confined to the majority deer population?
Certainly, making these new rights exclusive to the deer would improve her popularity with all but a small minority of Austurlands population. And yet, it did feel like the legalistic equivalent of giving up at the finish line. Ygritte pondered this long into the night, before finally making her decision.
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This land is our land, and this land is fortunately only for the Deer.
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We hold these truths to be self evident...
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The Matter Of Land Reform
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As the power of the nobility wanes within Austurland, the topic of land reform has become unavoidable. The nobility currently owns a vast majority of land within Austurland, and even freedeer are forced to enter into contracts with the nobles should they hope to feed their families outside of the major cities. The common deer demanded land reform, and Ygritte saw little reason to deny it.
She might have been more sympathetic to the side of the nobles if they had, at the very least, actually used most of the land they owned. But the irrefutable fact was that the nobility is often completely uninterested, or incapable, of putting their vast estates to good use. The nobility was notoriously reluctant to invest in any industrial developments on their lands, and any manufactory that managed to secure a contract with a noble would inevitably be forced to direct most of its profits to a deer who had done nothing beyond being born a noble.
There was no question that land reform was coming, but Ygritte could have some say in how it would be enacted. The solution most popular with the commoners would undoubtedly be to distribute the land to whoever works upon it, but there was no guarantee the new owners would but the land to better use than the previous ones. Ygritte could not deny that simply nationalizing the lands of the nobles would grant her far more power to shape Austurland for the better, but whether her rule could survive such an unpopular act was an open question.
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Distribute the land based on who is working on it.
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The government shall distribute the land equally and fairly.
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The Status Of The Monarchy
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Ygritte sat upon her throne, deep in thought. In theory, she should have been overjoyed with the current state of affairs within Austurland. Her reforms were progressing beyond all reasonable expectations, resistance from the nobility was muted at best, and her popularity with the common deer had never been higher. And yet there lay the problem that had challenged her the past few nights, the gap between her and the "common" deer.
No matter how many reforms she passed, there was no bridging the vast divide that lay between her and the vast majority of her fellow citizens of Austurland. She was their monarch, and they were fundamentally beneath her, there was no arguing that. True, she was popular, but she lacked a true mandate from the citizens, and could she really make any claims about popularity as long as her subjects had no other choice but to live under her whims.
After she first encountered this dilemma, she quickly ordered a constitution to be drafted, in preparation for transforming Austurland into a constitutional monarchy. At first, she had considered it a fitting compromise between the old and the new, but as the days went she found her opinion shifting. Perhaps she was subconsciously unwilling to let go of the crown, desperate to retain the power she had condemned.
She might have been reading too much Aquileian philosophy lately, but Ygritte knew there was only one true remedy to this problem. Abolishing the monarchy, and turning Austurland into a republic. A drastic measure to be sure, but could she really claim to adhere to her reformist principles if she was unwilling to take this final step.
Ygritte sat on upon her throne and waited for the sun to rise. And when the first rays of sunlight entered the room, she had finally made up her mind.
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The monarchy shall unite the Austurland people!
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No, the monarchy must end!
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The Status Of The Monarchy
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It can be hard to change a society, particularly so for one deeply rooted in tradition like Austurland's. But Ygritte was starting to suspect that doing it while living as the embodiment of the very old systems she sought to overturn was impossible.
No matter how many rights were given to the commoners, the fact that they remained commoners remained a fundamental issue with the structure of Austurlands government. If Ygritte was to finish the process of reform, she would have to abolish the monarchy. There was no room for doubt in her mind.
Perhaps she would have been more reluctant to do so if her principles were less ironclad, but she saw no reason to keep such an antiquated institution around after it had served its purpose. In a few months, she would be just like any other citizen of Austurland, and she would be all the happier for it.
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The time for change has come.
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A New Austurland
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Austurland has gone through a radical shift of the status quo in only a few short months. The ambitions of Jarl Ygritte have proven to be far greater than the scope of her small country, which now moves into the modern age for the first time. But as Austurland slowly starts to resemble a modern nation-state, new issues present themselves.
Feudalism and thralldom still dominate the consciousness of the common deer, while the need for a coherent foreign policy is quickly becoming apparent. The kaupmenn still toil on in an effort to drag Austurlands economy into some form of modernity, while the Vikings slowly realize that their way of life will soon become extinct. The coming years will decide the ultimate fate of Austurland, and it's traditions.
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Lengi lifi Austurland!
 Warrior Legacy
Warrior Legacy
Warrior Legacy
Warrior Legacy
 Lack Of Talent
Lack Of Talent
 Negligible Banditry
The few remaining bandits in Austurland have been corralled into a few isolated locations. Many are simply surrendering to the authorities, as patrols of Huskarls have made their lifestyle untenable.
Lack Of Talent
 Banditry
Banditry is a less prevalent problem than it has historically been, but the problem still persists. Villages and towns are routinely raided, and sections of the road network are simply unsafe to travel.
Lack Of Talent
 Rampant Banditry
Banditry has always been a problem within Austurland, but the issue has now grown to immense proportions. Bandit leaders rule large sections of the countryside as petty warlords, severely damaging the legitimacy of the government.
 Foringjar Remnants
The revolt of the nobility is almost at an end. Swathes of their troops desert or surrender to the government, and the few nobles still left in the Foringjar have no ability to equip or pay for the training of anymore. This rebellion will soon be crushed.
Foringjar Remnants
The revolt of the nobility is almost at an end. Swathes of their troops desert or surrender to the government, and the few nobles still left in the Foringjar have no ability to equip or pay for the training of anymore. This rebellion will soon be crushed.
Foringjar Remnants
The revolt of the nobility is almost at an end. Swathes of their troops desert or surrender to the government, and the few nobles still left in the Foringjar have no ability to equip or pay for the training of anymore. This rebellion will soon be crushed.
Foringjar Remnants
The revolt of the nobility is almost at an end. Swathes of their troops desert or surrender to the government, and the few nobles still left in the Foringjar have no ability to equip or pay for the training of anymore. This rebellion will soon be crushed.
Foringjar Remnants
The revolt of the nobility is almost at an end. Swathes of their troops desert or surrender to the government, and the few nobles still left in the Foringjar have no ability to equip or pay for the training of anymore. This rebellion will soon be crushed.
 Foringjar Resistance
The dogged resistance of the revolting nobles is losing its steam, and morale amongst their troops is faltering. Even some of the nobles have been forced to admit that they cannot openly challenge the government and expect to win.
 Foringjar Rebels
The conflict between the nobility and the government has reached a boiling point, and many nobles have openly declared themselves to be in revolt. These traitors are organized into a group called the foringjar, which seeks to enforce noble dominance upon the entire country. A significant amount of their Huskarls have joined them in their rebellion, and they remain a destabilizing influence on the country.
 Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
 Rioting
The current government has little popular support, and demonstrations against the regime have turned into full-blown riots. Many deer are losing faith that the government will protect them, and the situation is dire.
 Chaos In The Countryside
The government has completely lost the support of the common citizens of the country, large swathes of the countryside openly defy the central government, and the cities suffer daily riots. If the government intends to regain any legitimacy, it must put an end to this anarchy.
Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
Rioting
The current government has little popular support, and demonstrations against the regime have turned into full-blown riots. Many deer are losing faith that the government will protect them, and the situation is dire.
Chaos In The Countryside
The government has completely lost the support of the common citizens of the country, large swathes of the countryside openly defy the central government, and the cities suffer daily riots. If the government intends to regain any legitimacy, it must put an end to this anarchy.
 Thralldom
 The Frjáls Hreindýr
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The Kratocracy
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Ygritte faced a dilemma, and it was not one that could be resolved with debate. She had decreed the end of Thralldom, and the nobility had defied her. They had simply stopped recognizing her as the Jarl, and she could no longer compel them to obey through mere decree. The existing institutions of Austurland had clearly failed, but where words had failed her, force of arms would not.
Relying on the tolerance of the nobility to maintain the authority of the Jarl had been a mistake. And Ygritte saw no reason why democracy would fare any better. Austurland needed something different. A form of government that was not declared, but enacted. A form of government where there was no need to differentiate between her political and military authority, where they were one and the same.
Her warriors, aided by their new berserker allies, would go out and enact her will, that was all that she needed. It was a simple form of governance, but she could not justify any creature suffering under slavery for another day within her realm. And should anydeer resist, then they would be free to challenge her authority with their own, and witness the might of the berserkers firsthoof. She almost felt sorry for the nobles.
Almost.
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To the strongest!
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The Grand Hunt
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As the night enveloped Austurland, Sturla the strong looked upon the inferno claiming his fields, he heard a crashing sound as Ygritte's forces attempted to break down the door to his throne room, and despaired.
His family had controlled them ever since the first deer set hoof down on Austurland. And through the labor of their thralls, they had prospered beyond their wildest dreams. And now it was all crashing down around him.
They had been free. Free from toiling on the fields, from poverty, all thanks to thralldom. Of course, freedom was properly distributed according to rank, it was only natural that the nobility enjoyed an abundance of it. Indeed, a civilization without slavery could never have truly free citizens.
They should have seen it coming, the slow erosion of their rights should have tipped them off. Ygritte had challenged their rights slowly at first, if only the nobility had united and overthrown her then. But instead, they had merely grumbled, and now she demanded they free the thralls and relinquish their titles, or face her warriors in battle.
Sturla had planned to raise his Huskarls in rebellion and join up with the others still willing to fight. But that had been a few hours ago when Ygritte and her berserkers hadn't been battering down his door. He had no idea how she had reached him so quickly, she had to have been planning this for a long time. Sturla reached for his sword, though despite his name he doubted he would be able to do as much as lay a scratch on the Jarl.
With a great crash, Ygritte and her berserkers finally managed to break through the door. He saw her approaching him with her axe, and did the only thing he could do. "Do not strike Ygritte, you don't-"
The crash of Ygritte's axe prevented Strula from finishing his piece, and brought him and his dynasty to its end.
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Destroy these slaving cowards!
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The End Of An Era
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Kári was not an important deer within Austurland, he'd been born and raised within Hornavík to a family of weavers, and had trudged along through 20 years of his life without doing anything of note. He wasn't anyone important, unlike the nobles, he'd learned that lesson at an early age.
Every day on his way to work, he saw the gate to the noble quarter and the large halls that lay beyond it. It was physically separated from the rest of the city, and surrounded by wooden walls, a relic from an older time when raids on the burgeoning city had been a real risk. Every day Kári had walked past those gates, but today was different. For today, they lay wide open, and the halls beyond them burned.
He could see a veritable army of berserkers surrounding the various estates beyond the gates, and at their head stood Jarl Ygritte, seemingly giving a speech, surrounded by curious commoners. Kári approached her, joining the throng of commoners surrounding her in an attempt to hear what she was saying. And as he got closer, the words of the Jarl grew clearer.
"The nobles are little more than parasites, stealing from Austurland and giving nothing in return. Today that ends, and though it is a greater mercy than they deserve, I am willing to give them one offer of mercy. I have extended the same offer to every member of the nobility. They may stay inside their homes and die as nobles, or leave as commoners. "
Kári watched as the nobles, or rather commoners, walked out of their halls, stripped of their possessions and titles. Retaining nothing but the clothes on their backs. Then he looked at the Jarl and knew one thing. He wanted to be a berserker.
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Their titles shall guard them no longer!
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The Remnants
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It is hard to pick up arms in the name of a cause, and harder still to lay them down. Nomiki had fought for the Frjáls Hreindýr for years, ever since she had escaped thralldom thanks to an unattended axe. From there, she might have made her way to Kasa and enjoyed life as an equal citizen for the first time. But she had found herself unable to justify such an action.
Could she enjoy her freedom, knowing that thousands of thralls just like her still labored for the profits of their uncaring masters? No. And so she set out into the wilderness of Austurland, with nothing but the clothes on her back and the axe of her former master to her name. What followed was a lifetime of strife and conflict.
She had found a group of thralls like her, the Frjáls Hreindýr. And together they had waged their little war against the nobility. At first, they had simply ambushed the occasional patrol of noble guards, looting their equipment from their bodies and covering their tracks. With each encounter, they grew a bit stronger.
Over time their notoriety had grown, and they had been shaped into a small but dedicated company of warriors. But now, they faced the prospect of becoming rebels without a cause. Jarl Ygritte had declared Thralldom an abomination, as it was, and had proceeded to do most of the work of the Frjáls Hreindýr for them. Nomiki could not deny that this was in a way the very thing they had always dreamt of, and yet she found herself filled with a strange sense of emptiness. Had their efforts truly been for nothing, their life's work accomplished by an upstart Jarl in a fraction of the time?
In the end, Nomiki found her answer. She would go judge the strength of the Jarls convictions herself, if she found her wanting, then her fight would carry on. But if by some miracle, the Jarl did bring thralldom to its deserved end then she would gladly join her forces.
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The Next Generation
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Arnar was a berserker, and now, a father. Though as he circled his new daughter in the training ring, he had to admit that his methods of parenting might be a tad unconventional.
His young ward charged at him, clutching a wooden axe with pure fury in her eyes. He easily blocked the blow, countering with a deliberately weak kick, and assumed his defensive stance once more. "Blind anger won't get you anything except an early grave Dís, you should think before you act if you want to hit me."
Her reply was little more than a growl, she had shown little inclination for conversing with him since she had arrived. And he had to admit that he knew little about the interests of a former noble heiress. He still tried to talk to her, though he had yet to hold a conversation longer than 30 seconds.
The Austurlandian nobility took care to raise their heirs in a very particular manner. Their children were expected to be loud, forceful, and proud. It was common to reward particularly temperamental children as the nobility believed that this encouraged a strong personality befitting a noble. More often than not it only encouraged arrogance and cruelty.
And now that the nobles were out of the picture, the duty of raising their children fell upon the berserkers. He tried to fix her upbringing, to teach her temperance and humility, though he took care not to be overzealous. Noble or not, the doe had just lost her parents, and he was a poor replacement. He made sure to respect that particular boundary.
He also had to admit that he was more comfortable within a fight than out of one. His new daughter had a lot of aggression within her, and if she did not find a way to deal with it, then it would prove her undoing. And as if to prove his point, another strike of raw anger, he prepared to block it, just as before. But then something he had not anticipated happened.
The strike revealed itself to be a feint, and he suddenly found himself out of position when she quickly changed the direction of the strike. He could have countered the strike, but chose not to. She deserved to get a few hits in after all. And despite the impending pain, Arnar was filled with a sense of pride.
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We shall raise them right.
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The Battle Against Illiteracy
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Literacy in Austurland has, like in many other nations across Griffonia, traditionally been associated with the clergy and nobility. And while in theory there was nothing preventing freedeer from learning to read the runic alphabet, the availability and cost of such an education made it impractical for all but the richest of merchants. And the less said about the education of the Thralls, the better.
This situation cannot be allowed to go on for much longer, a nation of illiterates is hardly a force to be reckoned with. And the superiority of literate soldiers simply could not be ignored. The government has thus launched a vast literacy program aimed at getting most working adults to at least a basic reading level within 2 years. An ambitious but not impossible goal.
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The Victory Against Illiteracy
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After months of mass teaching and several crash courses in grammar, the literacy programs within Austurland have finally started to bear fruit. Runes have started to enter the daily life of the common citizen, with newspapers and books enjoying a massive surge in popularity as hundreds of thousands of newly literate Austurlanders seek to practice their reading skills.
As more workers become literate, opportunities for more complex work involving technical instructions becomes feasible for the first time within the country, and literacy is slowly becoming a requirement to obtain a decent job. While there is still a lot of work left to do in regards to setting up a modern education system, a great deal of progress has been made.
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Victory at last!
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The Death Of The Rogue Seer
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The New Kingdom
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Austurland has radically transformed, becoming both more and less chained to its traditions. Gone are the petty feuds of the nobility and their despicable system of slavery. Their mandate to rule proving considerably less divine than they had thought. Their place at the top of Austurlands hierarchy has been replaced with the autocratic rule of the berserker lodges, who are in turn absolutely loyal to Ygritte.
Thralldom has been abolished, declared an affront to the gods, and the entire country has been consumed by religious zeal. Ygritte now stands at the head of a growing army of berserkers, with no significant internal enemies to challenge her rule. As a final severing with Austurlands decadent past, Ygritte has decreed the creation of a new nation. Emerging out of the ashes of the Feudal system, the Kingdom of Hreindýraland stands ready to ready to remind Griffonia why the sight of Viking longships once struck terror into every griffon.
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Lengi lifi Hreindýraland!
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On The Matters Of The Economy
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As Austurland transitions into a full Kratocracy, the question of how the economy should be managed needs to be addressed. It is quite obvious that a berserkers skill in battle might not translate particularly well to the field of economics, and that perhaps this is a task more suited to the Kaupmenn. Though that idea runs headfirst into the ideological problems of a Kratocracy.
Some of the more moderate berserkers have proposed that just as the strongest warriors should lead, perhaps the best economists should be in charge of the economy. While the hardliners claim that this would dilute the pure form of government that Austurland has been blessed with, and that since the economy exists purely to support the war effort, there's nodeer more suited to be in charge of it than the very warriors it supports.
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Who better to handle it than our finest warriors?
AI logic:
Bah, this is too complicated, let the brainy-bucks do it.
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Austræna Konungsríkið
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With Ygritte rising to take the throne as the Queen of Austurland, a new chapter in the history of this land is set to begin. Hornavik has been buzzing with anticipation for the ceremony, with deer hanging banners from their windows and lining the streets outside the grand temple.
In said temple, Ygritte approached altar and bowing her head before the Góði, well aware that queen or no, she still needed to show due respect for the institutions of her nation. The involvement of the temples had been a foregone conclusion for her.
"Jarl Ygritte Bylgjasdóttir," the góði said. "You have led this nation to this moment, and the gods look upon your actions with approval and high expectations. As you rise, remember that you still answer to them, and may they guide your rule." With that, the old góði placed the crown on your head before bowing to her. "I greet you, Queen Ygritte of Austurland. Long Live the Queen." The rest of the temple joined in, making the walls shake as they greeted her.
Ygritte, meanwhile, turned around and raised her hoof to greet her people. She felt how her entire life came back to her, from her earliest memories to the struggles to reach this place, and she couldn't help but smile.
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I will not let you down.
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Austræna Lýðveldið
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The commotion inside the chamber slowly died down, and Ygritte stepped up to the speaker's podium, looking out across the colourful collection of representatives. One of them, a member of the Berserkers' lodge, had even insisted on bringing her weapon, and in an attempt to calm things Ygritte had allowed her for this time.
Clearing her throat, she braced herself. "Citizens of Austurland and members of the parliament," she began. "Today, we embark upon a new journey, one no lesser than when our ancestors departed distant Olenia and landed on these shores. Though we have faced doubt and protests, we have persevered, and today I am honored to begin this first session of the Austerlandic Parliament.
We stand entrusted with the highest duty; to lead our kin not as jarls or chieftains, but as their chosen speakers. There have been those who say that we abandon our traditions by doing this, but I say that we are affirming them. From the start, we have chosen leaders we respect instead of trusting in bloodlines to lead us. We have always valued our honor and our freedom, and if we call these things rights and liberty instead does not change what they are. Austurland's values have not changed, but rather they are now given to everydeer so that we can become a nation greater in honor and freedom than ever before. The road will be long, but we shall persevere, and in ages to come, our descendants will honor us just as much as we honored those deer who set their sights on the distant horizon. Thank you."
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For the people!
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The Lýðræðisþróun
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The process of establishing the machinery of democracy across Austurland has been anything but smooth sailing. Though the efforts are backed by the new government, many are viewing the new system with skepticism and confusion. Are every deer really meant to have one vote, no matter what? What of the thralls many wonder, surely they cannot be included? Does lineage and status truly count for nothing?
In order to deal with this matter more effectively, Ygritte has started a educational campaign across Austurland. Trusted local leaders and góði will be sent documents from the government that explains the details of the new system, and in addition to it, the government will make sure to work with these local institutions so that the change will be as painless as possible for our people.
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The road is long, but we will persevere!
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The Citizenship Act
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With a flick of her hoof, Ygritte signed the document to the sound of thunderous hoofstomping. It wasn't only deer stamping either, but ponies, zebras and even griffons - though the latter were doing that strange thing where they clapping their claws together - were all joining in to cheer for what just had happened.
"With this," she said, addressing the large crowd when it finally fell silent. "I am proud to say that Austurland has become a nation open for all creatures. No longer are we bound by the idea that in order to be a part of Austurland you must be deer. Instead, we will face the future side by side. In ages to come, the children of deer, of ponies, of zebras and griffons shall all be able to play together on the green fields of this land: OUR land!
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We are all Austurlanders!
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The Atkvæðisréttur
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"Deer have fought and died from the age of fifteen ever since our ships landed in this land, and yet you will rob them of a voice in our nation for a whole three additional years!" the old hertogi roared in Ygritte's face. "You are robbing young warriors of their rights you claim to be giving them! Have you dismissed the children of our people as weak, or are you simply a liar?!"
In the face of this avalanche of spit and rage, Ygritte stood calm, even as her bodyguards seemed ready to tackle the old buck in front of her to the ground. "I do not believe our youth is any less brave or able than before, honored hertogi," she told him evenly. "Nor have I spoken falsely. It is simply a matter of what is expected of them," she began to explain calmly and carefully what the new democracy would entail.
The young deer that would have been ready to fight in wars were now the future of the nation. They were not simply meant to obey orders, but to listen, understand and make choices that could affect the entire nation. To this end, they had to be given time to become not warriors, but potential leaders in their own right. Surely he could see this? It was not a matter of creating brave deer, but wise ones.
It took hours, but in the end, somehow, she managed to explain to him why the voting age was set where it was, and how it was not an insult to the young warriors he had dedicated his life to train. When he, in the end, departed, he was mollified though, and Ygritte could lean back with a sigh.
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The Trúarfrelsi
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Ygritte shook hooves with the griffon, taking great care to smile so the onlookers could tell she was not displeased at all (and also so the Hornavik newspaper could get a good image for that fancy new camera they had gotten hold of).
"Thank you for your invitation, your holiness," she said loudly and clearly for the deer in the back.
"I am the one that should thank you," the old griffon said, bowing his head. "I must confess I never imagined that this day would come, but Austurland has surprised me yet again."
"And I hope that we can do so yet again," Ygritte replied with a gentle voice. "But please, tell me of this place," she continued. She never would have imagined this little place - a secret shrine to one of the griffon gods - had even existed so close to Hornavik.
"This shrine is dedicated to Eyr," the old griffon explained. "It came about a century ago, when my great-grandfather was taken as a thrall during a raid on Gryphus. He was a priest of Eyr, and the mother goddess was a great comfort to a lot of griffon thralls. So he snuck away during the nights to build this shrine over the years, and my family has kept watch over it ever since. Ma'am, on behalf of all Eyr-faithful in Austurland, I must thank you." The old priest bowed his head deeply. "Not a single griffon has been able to visit this place in daylight. To know that from now on, we can pray openly means the world to us."
"I'm sure your great-grandfather is smiling down on you, and I hope that you can keep this tradition going," Ygritte beamed at him. Sometimes leadership was painful, but the results could be so worth it.
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All Austurlanders have a right to their beliefs.
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Distributing the Land
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Kyros had never known much in life other than labor. Born a thrall, he had survived by keeping his head down and not make much noise. For the pony that knew his place, life could be tolerable. He never had dreamed. Dreams only led to pain when you woke up from them to another day of labor.
With that having been his guiding principle in life, he didn't quite know what to think when he looked down on the paper in front of him. The bespectacled hind that had arrived from Hornavik last day had given him it along with pointing him in the direction of what she said - actually had said - would be his from now on. Kyros couldn't count too well, but he knew how big an area was almost instinctively. His mother had always said that earth ponies like them were bound to the earth. And this amount of land - 40 acres - was more than enough to feed him. Hay, he could actually feed a family with this.
A family... he could actually have a family. A wife and foals... and they'd be free. He'd be feeding them on his own land; his home. Clutching the paper to his chest, Kyros felt how tears welled up in his eyes, unbidden. He barely even dared to think it, but the realization was there all the same: for the first time since his childhood he could start dreaming.
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For the first time, they have hope.
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Return To Sender
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Matu had found a good place on the ship near the fore, right by a window so he could see what was going on. He still hadn't quite processed all that had happened, but he wasn't going to stay behind to give it time. It was nice of the deer to abolish thralldom, and even nicer to let him get a free ticket and money for the journey so that he could get home, but that didn't mean it couldn't change soon. He was getting out of Austurland and going to the Kása Free State as fast as this boat could get him.
He supposed he was one of the lucky ones. Kyros came to mind, a thrall at the same farm as Matu whose family had been thralls for over a century. Kyros hadn't anyplace to go back to, and even if he had still had family in Nimbusia his situation wouldn't be much better there. Matu just wished that Kyros had taken the chance and come with him to the Free State, yet Kyros had stayed behind, and all Matu could do was to hope that he would be okay.
He wondered how much of his old life remained in the Free State. After fifteen years of thralldom, ever since a dodgy repair of his ship had left him stranded in Austurland, he supposed he'd have to be happy if anything was left. Would his friends remember him? Was his family doing okay? Was Mansu Erba still in charge? At least now, he could find out.
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Going back home, at last.
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The Reparations
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"So..." Kyros said slowly, processing what the deer had told him. "If we learn to read and write, and send our foals to school, then you pay us?" About one hundred former thralls were sitting in the barn as they listened to the bureaucrat from Hornavik, but Kyros wasn't quite certain he had heard him right. "Why?" he asked, not understanding what the reasoning was here.
"Because a diligent farmer could have saved money over time, but even the most diligent ex-thrall has pretty much nothing as it is. At the same time, Austurland's economy was built on thralls for a long time, meaning that if we are really to right the wrongs of the past, we have to make it up to those who built this nation. Put simply, consider it back pay."
"So why not just give us the money?" a griffon asked from further back in the room.
"Because - and I say this with the utmost respect - if you are given a lifetime's wages just like that, it would be wasted within a few months. We don't want you to have just money, we want to make sure that your futures are secure not just for tomorrow, but for the future as well."
"And flooding the fields won't water then, it'll destroy the crops," Kyros summarized, managing to grasp what was going on. "You need to water regularly so that it'll grow well."
"Precisely," the deer smiled.
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Your pasts won't chain your futures.
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As the state starts to play a larger role in day to day life within Austurland, the enforcement of moral behavior has gone from social to legal. The recently enacted Siðferðislög, or moral laws, drafted by the conservative majority within the Althing aim to make every deer in Austurland lead a moral life.
The new laws include restrictions on the type of work allowed on days of worship, the enforcement of hospitality traditions, as well as a clear outline for what constitutes an offense worthy of a duel. While in other nations these laws might have been seen as government overreach, within Austurland they have been received with some amount of celebration.
Many deer hope that these laws will help abate the long-standing problem of tribal blood feuds, by clearly establishing how such things are to be dealt with. The time of duels to the death over honor might not be over, but entire dynasties will no longer wipe each other out in senseless cycles of revenge.
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Austurland is a god-fearing nation.
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The Takmarkaður Ríkisborgararéttur
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The issue of citizenship rights for non-deer had been fiercely debated in Austurland over the last few weeks, and the matter had now come to a head in the Althing. An act that proposed to limit the citizenship of all non-deer within Austurland had been introduced, and the vote was rapidly approaching. As the opponents of the act finished their final speeches, the time came for its author to take the podium.
Oddgeir Hilmarsson was part of the rapidly consolidating conservative wing of the Althing, and he now prepared to give his final defense of the act before the vote. "The fact of the matter is that Austurland is a nation that was founded by deer, for the deer. We have nothing against other creatures, they may live and work here as they please. But once we start letting every single pony who stumbles across the border vote, as my opponents suggest, then we've gone too far."
A cavalcade of shouts and jeers from the opposing side interrupted his speech, but order was soon restored in the Althing. "You give these foreigners the vote and next thing you know we're in the River Coalition and a bunch of unelected bureaucrats in Rijekograd running the country. The ponies and griffons care nothing for our traditions or values, and thus I see no reason why we should concern ourselves with their opinions. Thank you"
A few minutes later the opposition watched at first with apprehension, and then grave silence as the votes were counted. "With a final tally of 42 votes in favor to 38 against," the Speaker of the Althing announced the final tally with a grave tone. "The motion passes."
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This is a Deer nation.
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Social Conservatism
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Political propaganda had never really been put into effect within Austurland, as the decentralized nature of its administration had made such efforts practically pointless. The nobles would give speeches endorsing thralldom, but that was the extent of such matters before Ygritte's ascension as Yarl.
But with the powers of the Althing being vastly expanded, turning it into a fully functioning legislative body for the first time, the value of a deer's political affiliation sharply rose. And the conservative nature of Ygritte's government meant that the streets of Hornavik were now covered in posters and pamphlets emphasizing the importance of Austurland's traditions and values.
Some, if not most, of it was hardly very well made. But with many Austurlanders now seriously considering their political affiliations for the first time, even primitive efforts were bound to bear fruit. With the campaign further boosted by the efforts of the nobility, general public opinion in Austurland has started to take a distinctly conservative stance.
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Lengi lifi Austurland!
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The Atkvæðagreiðsluréttur
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The church has traditionally been an active influence within Austurland, the Godis receive representation in the Althing, and sacrifices to the gods were a normal part of daily life. But as the nation started to Industrialize, religious attendance at temples and open worship started to slowly decline. But with the conservative wing of the Althing gaining more power, the government has set its mind on reversing that course.
The Atkvæðagreiðsluréttur act gives the government the power to restrict voting rights for insufficiently pious Austurlanders. The local godis of the temple report any deer who do not sufficiently attend temples or worship the gods, and the offending deer promptly receives a message that they no longer have the right to vote. Of course, the deer may reverse this decision by properly worshiping the gods. Temple attendance is already rising sharply, and the Godis are greatly pleased by the act.
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We are a righteous nation!
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The Art Of The Deal
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A full end to thralldom had been deemed politically unviable, and a gradual end to the system had been agreed upon. There was no longer an influx of new thralls into Austurland, but some nobles still clung onto their thralls with no intention of freeing them. It had been the inevitable result of the compromise, too many noble estates relied entirely on slave labor to be profitable, but in that fact lay an opening.
The newly empowered Althing could not directly free the thralls, but they could restrict what kind of work thralls were legally allowed to do. The value of thralls rapidly diminished once they were no longer allowed to work in the farming or mining sectors of the economy. The Althing simultaneously offered to buy the freedom of thralls at a very reasonable price, and soon the remaining slavers had to choose between bankruptcy or selling off their slaves. In either case, the government would ensure the freedom of their thralls.
In a few short months, the last few thralls were freed, and Austurland was relieved of the stain of slavery. And though it was not done in a manner most would have liked, the majority of Austurland's citizens celebrated the occasion.
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The Speech
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Ygritte stood at a podium in front of her great hall, looking at the throng of deer in front of her, as she prepared to address her subjects. The recent installation of a microphone and broadcasting equipment, purchased at some expense from the River Coalition, meant that none of the deer present would be unable to hear her.
Despite ceding much of her political power to the Althing, she still possessed a great deal of soft power as a respected leader of the country. Soft power that she now intended to use to placate the commondeer. Her decision to slowly phase thralldom out, while being appreciated by the nobles, had hardly won her any favors with the commondeer. She could only hope that her words would calm them as she started her speech.
"Many of you are hearing my voice for the first time, and it is only proper that I speak to address an important issue facing our nation. Thralldom is quickly approaching its end, but I understand that many of you still consider the government's approach to be far too sluggish. Why has the Althing not formally given thralls, even freed ones, the same rights as any other citiz-" Ygritte found herself interrupted by the cries of the mob in front of her, demands for immediate emancipation were shouted at her, but she soon managed to get the crowd back under control.
"I know that many of you still reel at this great injustice, and let me be clear on this, thralldom is an unequivocal moral injustice. But despite what we all might like, the process of properly integrating so many creatures takes time. I promise that someday soon, every Austurlander will be equal in the eyes of the law. But many social and political challenges need to be dealt with first. I can only ask for your patience while the Althing works tirelessly to ensure equality to all. Thank you. "
As Ygritte finished and retreated to her hall, she could see no visible change in the crowd, but she hoped that her words had reached some of them.
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The Birth Of ASS
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The political landscape of Austurland has been in a state of stasis for decades, the insular and backward nature of the country making a poor platform for political debate. But as the Althing evolves into a proper legislative assembly, new ideas have started to trickle in. Olenian travelers and visitors from the River Coalition have shared tales of a growing ideology in the world, the seeds of which are already starting to take hold within Austurland.
This process culminated in the formation of a radical new party, one based on class struggle and the fight against the exploitation of the workers. The Austurlenski Sósíalistaflokkur, or ASS for short, has rapidly gained prominence and popularity with many of the former thralls and commondeer in the country. The party has sharply critiqued the unequal distribution of wealth within Austurland, as well as announcing an ambitious party program for welfare and social reform.
While the nobility has generally dismissed the ASS as simply another gathering of peasants, the party has also managed to entice many of the more educated deer of Austurland to join. The ideological underpinnings of the party being very robustly developed, due to the help of several visiting Olenian comrades. Despite this, the party has declared itself overtly reformist, and the chances of a communist revolution in Austurland are slim.
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The First Election
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Austurland now prepared for its first fully democratic election. While some degree of royal ascent was still required for legislative matters, a great deal of power had been invested in the position of forsætisráðherra, or prime minister, in effect making them the real leader of the nation. The three major parties within the Althing have been heavily campaigning, as the first Prime minister of Austurland will have the power to shape the countries institutions and economic policy.
The candidate of the conservative KP is Asbjoern Hallgilsson. A noble by birth, Ásbjörn represents a broad continuation of the old structures of power. His promises of stable development and contacts with the church have made him and his party a force to be reckoned with, but some members of his party have been concerned by his continuous evasiveness about his past. Many nobles have been brought down by the discovery of skeletons in their closets.
Next is the candidate of the AU, Jurek Valgardursson. A noted journalist and the host of Austurlands first radio news broadcast, Jurek seeks to reinforce Austurlands infant democracy, while using the new powers of the government to kickstart the economic development of Austurlands countryside. Many have been drawn in by his humility and friendliness, though his party worries that he lacks the memorability to secure the election.
Last, but certainly not least, is Ulfdis Aresdottir, representing the ASS. Ulfdis is unique amongst the candidates, being the only one to have received a formal education at a university. Ulfdis traveled to the Riverlands as a young doe, working odd jobs to fund her education while becoming involved with the growing communist movements in the region. Upon hearing of Austurland's new reforms, she quickly returned to her homeland and began organizing the ASS. Her parties program of industrialization and welfare has earned them much support with the lower classes of Austurland, who might just decide it's course for the first time in its history.
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Asbjoern Hallgilsson is elected the first Forsætisráðherra of Austurland!
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Jurek Valgardursson is elected the first Forsætisráðherra of Austurland!
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Ulfdis Aresdottir is elected the first Forsætisráðherra of Austurland!
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The First Election
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The final step of Austurland's transition to democracy is near, and the time has come for the young republic to elect its first president. Three parties have managed to gain enough political prominence to have a chance at winning, but no party commands a lead in the polls yet. The conservative AI, the liberal AU, and the socialistic ASS.
None would be surprised if the AI came to power, as they enjoy the support of the nobility and the temples, two institutions with a vast amount of influence over Austurlandic society. The AI claims to represent traditional Austurlandic values of piety and honor, and mostly appeals to the more affluent deer within Austurland. An AI mandate would change little about the current shape of Austurlandic society, though many would take that as a good thing.
The next party with a viable shot at the presidency is the AU. A gathering of liberal scholars and middle-class merchants, the AU would continue the democratizing course Jarl Ygritte put Austurland on, seeking to entrench liberal democracy as the new status quo.
The final party with any chance of winning is the Austurlandic Socialist Party, or ASS. The ASS has sharply attacked the other parties, claiming that they simply offered a more palatable version of the thralldom that many had endured before. While promising to build a society shaped through reason and egalitarianism themselves, instead of letting the old forces of superstition and greed dictate their lives.
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The AI wins the election!
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The ASS wins the election!
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The Forsætisráðherra's Speech
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Asbjoern Hallgilsson prepared to address his nation. He stood before a large mass of deer in the central square of Hornavík, and his message would be recorded and played back on the few radio stations that had started to broadcast within Austurland. But while his parties victory had elated their supporters, many of the former thralls in Austurland felt threatened by it.
The unrest created by this was simply unacceptable, so again it fell unto the nobility to calm down the peasant mobs. "My fellow citizens, I speak to you today on a matter of the gravest importance, the growing unrest amongst many of our citizens. I recognize that many of you may view my party with hostility, but the fact of the matter is that we won the elections fairly and represent the will of a plurality of these nation's creatures. Despite this, I have heard many accuse us of such acts as bribery and coercion, and even of planning to bring back thralldom."
"Rest assured that we nobles have no desire to drag you back into chains, and quite frankly I find the whole proposition insulting. The nobility made a noble sacrifice in giving up their rightful property. We would not do so only to reverse course at the last minute, such a performance would be insulting to our bloodlines. Thank you, and may the gods bless this great nation." The crowd seemed more confused than inspired by the whole ordeal, but he hoped they got the spirit of the message at least.
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That could have gone better...
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The Forsætisráðherra's Speech
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It was a strange thing, to rely on the common deer for support, thought Asbjoern. He'd been brought up to believe that his right to rule was as natural as the landscape of Austurland, but that idea was now dead and buried. Many of his nation's poorer citizens were alarmed at his party's victory, and in a way, he could see their point. That was exactly why he stood at a podium in the central square of Hornavík, preparing to give a speech that would later be broadcast across the country.
He could not deny his nervousness when he began to speak, but he did manage to control his voice. "My fellow Austurlanders, I speak to you today to address a question that faces us all. It is a question that concerns the history of both Austurland and myself. Yes, I am a noble, and so are many members of my party. And we acknowledge that the behavior of the nobility has had a greatly negative effect on many of our most disadvantaged citizens in the past."
"But we must not let the mistakes of the past inhibit the progress of the future. I believe my government has the opportunity to drastically improve conditions for each and every resident of this great nation. My hope is that we can work together to bring an era of prosperity and peace to Austurland, and ask you to give us one chance to prove our good intentions."
"I realize that my past may prove uncomfortable for many of you, but I promise that I will not shirk my duties. I was elected to represent all Austurlanders, and that is just what I will do. My party has no desire to move back into the past, but merely to preserve Austurland's unique culture while we move forward." The crowd seemed to have taken the whole speech rather well, hopefully, the rest of the country would as well.
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At The Ballot Box
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In an attempt to better ingrain democracy in Austurlandic society, and increase their hold on power within the country, the AU decided to finish a long-overdue redrawing of Austurlands municipal districts. Each district would elect a leader, who generally organized local governmental services within the district.
The elections held after the redrawing of the districts were successful, but the AU's candidates suffered a number of rather embarrassing defeats to representatives of the ASS. While many are glad that democracy is starting to become a more important facet of Austurland, the loss of face that this has brought to the party is hard to ignore.
Nevertheless, the elections were nonviolent and free, and in the end, that was mostly what the AU had wanted. They would have to strain against uncooperative local governments, but if that was the price they had to pay for Austurlandic democracy, so be it.
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At The Ballot Box
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With their mandate to rule the country secured, the AU had quickly moved to reinforce Austurlandic democracy, as they had pledged during the elections. To do this, municipal districts were redrawn or created across the country, with each one electing a representative responsible for organizing the local government.
This turned out to be a rather good idea for the party, as the elections were not only held peacefully and efficiently but also expanded the AU's control over many towns and villages. The ASS also managed to secure a few districts, but their gains were ultimately rather understated compared to the AU's.
This had the effect of not only allowing them to better put their policies into action but also further reinforcing their democratic mandate. The leaders of the party celebrated at a local mead hall long into the night, happy that their vision of a democratic and free Austurland seemed within reach.
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Hail democracy!
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ASS Protests The Election
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The victory of the KP at the polls and the appointment of Asbjoern Hallgilsson as prime minister was bound to be controversial. But few could have predicted the violent reaction of the ASS. The ASS leadership decried the election result as an outright fabrication, a thin veneer over the continuing dominance of the nobility. The party further went on to declare that Yigittes leadership was at best incompetent, and at worst outright sinister.
The Jarl's decision to slowly phase out slavery instead of outright abolishing it only fanned the flames and many within the ASS now believe that the current democracy is merely a pretense for the Jarl and the nobles to build up power. Culminating in a violent purge of all dissent and the reinstitution of thralldom. With dissent amongst the commondeer rising, and the ASS losing faith in electoral politics, Austurlands first elections might also be it's last.
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Rest assured, that is not our intent.
Rioting
The current government has little popular support, and demonstrations against the regime have turned into full-blown riots. Many deer are losing faith that the government will protect them, and the situation is dire.
Chaos In The Countryside
The government has completely lost the support of the common citizens of the country, large swathes of the countryside openly defy the central government, and the cities suffer daily riots. If the government intends to regain any legitimacy, it must put an end to this anarchy.
Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
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Raising Dissent
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Despite the best efforts of the government, the political climate within Austurland has started to grow violent. It all started with a few cases of graffiti and vandalism in Hornnavík. This prompted the government to increase the police presence in the city, a move that only angered its inhabitants more. Protests against the measures started, and the local police force was deemed incapable of dealing with them. In response several members of the KP offered to loan their retinues to supplement the police.
The noble trained Huskarls were ill-fit to police the streets and their violent manner only enflamed the situation. Soon the ASS started organizing larger protests against the government, protests which soon turned into riots. As the underclasses of Austurland saw no other way to make their displeasure known.
But amongst all the chaos, rumors have started to spread. Reports of a paramilitary organized by the ASS, and trained by Olenian expatriates. What little intelligence the government receives about this growing threat is simply lost in the chaos, and tensions within Austurland continue to climb towards a boiling point.
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Oh Deer...
Rioting
The current government has little popular support, and demonstrations against the regime have turned into full-blown riots. Many deer are losing faith that the government will protect them, and the situation is dire.
Chaos In The Countryside
The government has completely lost the support of the common citizens of the country, large swathes of the countryside openly defy the central government, and the cities suffer daily riots. If the government intends to regain any legitimacy, it must put an end to this anarchy.
Unrest
Protests against the government are common, though mostly peaceful. Popular opinion is divided, with many opposing the government enough to protest openly.
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The Coup
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The pressure inflicted upon Austurlands nascent institutions by the recent unrest has proved too great to bear. Early in the morning, a large gathering of thralls and commondeer, aided by communist paramilitary forces, forced their way into Jarl Ygritte's great hall. Similar scenes were happening all over the country, as the communists made their move.
But strangely, at the head of the group stood not the leaders of the ASS, as many would have expected. Instead, the mob was lead by a group of Olenian exiles, headed by Gulrain Lisvalder. The demands of the mob were simple, Ygritte would abdicate the throne and cede all power to the newly formed NSSF. A new party formed by the merger of the ASS with Lisvaldr's Olenian exiles.
The fate of Austurland hung in the balance, and with the guns of the communists pointed at her, Yigitte's only hope was to talk them down. The communist coup would fail if she managed to wrestle popular support back from their hooves, but such a task might be beyond her.
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Ygritte manages to calm down the mob.
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The United Socialist Front manages to coup the government!
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Lisvaldr Flees Austurland
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Strange news reached the desk of the Jarl today, as the Olenian exile Gulrain Lisvaldr has apparently fled the country along with his group of supporters. Lisvaldr had been the leader of the communist coup that was only narrowly avoided thanks to Ygritte's personal charisma, but with tensions dissolved he quickly found himself becoming irrelevant. Both within Austurlandic society as a whole, and within the Austurlandic communist movement.
The government had no intention of punishing him or anyone else involved in the coup, they had no desire to inflame tensions. And so many are confused as to why he even decided to flee the country. Some theorize that he was simply afraid of a reprisal by the government, others that the senseless mockery from his fellow communists about failing the revolution twice grew too much for him. Whatever his reasons, it seems that Lisvaldr and his communists are no longer a threat to Austurlandic democracy.
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Why did he even run away?
Rioting
The current government has little popular support, and demonstrations against the regime have turned into full-blown riots. Many deer are losing faith that the government will protect them, and the situation is dire.
Unrest
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The Cultural Revolution
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Weeks have passed since the successful communist coup of the government, and the chaos of the revolution is slowly being replaced by the stability of a new regime. But Lisvladr and his comrades in the party know that counter-revolutionary elements are waiting in the shadows, ready to strike once they have grown complacent. They will use Austurlandic society and culture to corrupt the minds of the commondeer, and then crush the revolution.
But such a tragedy would not be allowed to come to pass. And the only possible response was to cleanse Austurlandic culture from all counter-revolutionary elements. To this end, Lisvaldr has announced the start of a great proletarian cultural revolution. Every facet of Austurlandic society shall be, former reactionaries and landlords would be reeducated through rigorous self-critique. The old tales and sagas would be examined and rewritten to better fit the ideological necessities of communism.
The process would be hard, but the resolve of the proletariat was unshakable. In the end, a glorious new society based on equality and progress would be constructed on the ashes of the past, a society cleansed of all negative influences.
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Revolutionary Language
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Lisvaldr and his communists have made sweeping changes to Austurland, transforming every facet of society. The cultural revolution has erased the stain of Feudalism from Austurladic culture, and the commondeer work day and night to transform the country into a utopia. But the time has come for the most critical reform of the communists, fixing the Austurlandic language.
The deer in Austurland speak an almost incomprehensible dialect of Olenian, with an archaic vocabulary and a highly irregular noun morphology system. But with the enactment of the revolutionary language decree, all Austurlanders shall be taught proper Olenian, and all places and institutions renamed accordingly.
Lisvaldr and his comrades breathe a sigh of relief, as they are no longer forced to listen to the incomprehensible gibberish of these strange deer.
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Rewriting The History Books
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A source of Pride for all Austurlanders are the Austurlandic sagas. Tales of heroism and valor passed down from the periods of the original colonization of the country. They not only record the exploits of ancient Viking warbands but also family histories and chronicles of legal debates. But with the new communist government solidifying its power, a few selective edits to these pieces of history have been made.
Though technically, nodeer could say for sure whether or not Hoef Derickson's expedition was actually an attempt to flee from oppressive nobles and establish a communal society. Or that Hårald the Trotter had actually been an agent of foreign reactionaries from Olenia, who destroyed the prospering proto-socialist society that existed in Austurland and enforced thralldom upon its peaceful inhabitants.
A vast government program aimed at reeducating the inhabitants of Austurland about the truth of their sagas is already underway, and in a few generations, the old versions will fade from memory completely. Another casualty of the cultural revolution.
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Red Dawn
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Lisvaldr sat at his desk within the former great hall of the Jarl and marveled at his success. He had not come to Austurland to ferment a revolution, but when the chance presented itself, he had taken it. True, the purges had been bloody, but what other response could he have given to the gang of thugs and slavers who had run the country before he had arrived.
The darkness of feudalism lay behind the deer of the SSR Peurojenmaa, and the future contained only industry, progress, and abundance. They had established a country dictated by reason, instead of letting the old forces of greed and fear push themselves around. The SSR was rapidly industrializing under the planned economy, and no effort was wasted on petty competition between companies.
But the work was not yet done, as foreign reactionaries were already massing their armies in an attempt to snuff out the revolution before it could spread. Their armies would assault the SSR with ferocity, but the revolutionary spirit of the Deer was unyielding. So long as he continued to guide them on the path to communism, they would be vindicated in the end.
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Eläköön Peurojenmaa!
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The Throne Still Stands
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Despite the encroaching forces of liberalism and republicanism, the Austurlandic monarchy has managed to endure into the modern age. Ygritte's hold on power tightens by the day as dreams of a republic lie dead. But despite being an ancient institution, the monarchy will be forced to adapt to new circumstances or be crushed by foreign enemies.
The nobility have proven themselves to be an unreliable base of support for the monarchy, and one that the development of an Austurlandic national identity might make obsolete. The economy is in dire need of modernization, and greater centralization is still desperately needed within the government.
Austurland will continue into the future still bound by it's past. But many griffons have met their fates after underestimating the prowess of a Viking warband. And perhaps Ygritte can remind eastern Griffonia of why the sight of Austurlandic longboats struck terror into the hearts of many griffons in ages past.
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Long live the Jarl!
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The Peerage Act
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As Austurland was founded by nobles seeking to escape prosecution by a powerful monarch, the nobility of Austurland enjoy a wide array of privileges and rights that ensure their autonomy. Depending on their rank, a noble might be immune to certain laws or even be entitled to approve legislation proposed by the Althing. And today most of these privileges were erased by the stroke of Ygritte's pen, as the power of the monarchy is reinforced within Austurland.
The nobility would complain, but there was nothing that they could do in response. They had agreed to all this beforehand, in exchange for maintaining a few of their more minor rights. The days of nobles openly flaunting the law, and holding up althing sessions for weeks over minor technicalities were finally at an end.
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Wonderful.
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The Title Law
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With Ygritte's authority over the nobility growing, the time had come for the reform she had been anticipating the most. The standardization of titles. Previously, noble titles were granted on a somewhat ad hoc basis. Many past jarls had made up entirely new titles just to butter up their supporters, and some nobles had even embellished their titles without any approval from the Jarl at all. All of this resulted in a chaotic and complex system of differing titles that were hard to even keep track of.
No more, decreed Ygritte. She and her advisers would cut down the current mess into a few concise and clearly ranked titles. Ygritte would never again have to spend days tracking down old records just to determine who outranked who, or spend hours arguing about the legitimacy of some clearly made up rank of nobility. These reforms would also make it possible for her to elevate some of her closest supporters to minor nobility, an advantage that was not insignificant.
The nobles themselves were rather mixed about the whole ordeal. On one hoof, many now found themselves having significantly less power on paper, but on the other many nobles had grown just as exhausted with the whole system as Ygritte was. At least there was an elegance to be found in simplicity.
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Hopefully, that'll fix a few headaches.
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The New Tax Code
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Another aspect of Ygritte's centralization measures is establishing a proper tax code for the country. Previously, the vast majority of Austurlands inhabitants had actually paid their taxes to some local noble, who then sent some portion of their earnings to the Jarl. The freedeer had been the only real exception to this, owing to their lack of obligation to any noble masters.
This system had worked while Austurland had been a feudal society, but with the decline of serfdom, reform is needed. Not to mention that the nobility had been notoriously reluctant to actually pay their taxes. Indeed, some nobles had even claimed that they had no obligation to pay tax at all, citing some obscure services their ancestors had rendered to a long-dead Jarl.
The old system of feudal obligations was being thrown out completely. Replaced with a proper tax on income, and in the case of the nobility, overly large estates. This change was much to the chagrin of the nobles, who suddenly found themselves actually having to pay their taxes, but there was little they could do but complain. The days of the nobility overruling the monarchy were long over.
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Everydeer has to pay their due.
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The New Anthem
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With the decline of the nobility as a base of power made apparent, new ways of unifying the population around the monarchy have to be found. As a part of this process, Ygritte and her government have actively worked towards establishing a proper Austurlandic national identity, hoping that nationalism will fill the gap left by the nobility. So when a Huskarl approached the Jarl with a composition, requested that it be made the official national anthem of Austurland, her curiosity was piqued.
The anthem is titled "Dýrð Austurlands" or Austutrlands Glory and is played in D-flat major. The song accompanying the anthem emphasizes the glorious past of Austurland, telling tales of brave Vikings setting out to make their fortune across Griffonia, particularly emphasizing the role Viking warriors played in the fall of Lake City's empire. The song was met with unanimous approval from Ygritte's supporters, and the anthem was soon officially adopted.
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Austurland Gloria!
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A New Order
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A new order dawns over Austurland. For the first time in its history, a professional military marches through its capital, observed by the Jarl. A far cry from the bands of irregular warriors they had been just a few short years ago, the Jarls Huskarls had exchanged their axes for rifles, and their armor for uniforms. Their ranks have been standardized and a clear chain of command has been established. The age of the nobles is over, and the age of the Huskarls has started.
A number of former noble estates had even been bought out entirely by the government, turned into military bases from which the Huskarls patrolled the country. The military now played a far more prominent role in the minds of the common citizens of Austurland than the nobles, and many Huskarls move on to have influential political careers after retirement.
Some have even started to worry that the influence of the military is growing too rapidly. They might not have possessed the arrogance of the nobility, but the government now possessed the means to force any deer in the country to comply with its demands. But for now, many are simply happy that the old nobles are gone, while hoping that their replacements do not turn into worse tyrants.
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A hearty hurrah for Austurland!
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The Art Of The Deal
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Although the nobility was certainly a declining force within Austurland, allowing their discontent to grow would be a foolish move. And although Ygritte was not willing to grant them their ancient rights back, there are several far more material means through which she could sway them. With mechanized farming becoming more prevalent, and the abolishment of serfdom leading to many nobles losing their tax base, a large number of nobles now find themselves without a source of income.
And if Ygritte happens to offer them a very well furnished estate in the countryside, along with monthly payments in exchange from withdrawing from politics, a great deal of them would fold. The scheme would be costly, but not overwhelmingly so. And a few chests of gold were a small price to pay for political stability.
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This will keep them off our backs...
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Keeping Them Busy
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The end of feudalism came with many benefits for Austurland, but the process did not come without any detriments. A large portion of Austurland's population had relied on the nobility for employment and housing, and with the end of such arrangements a vast influx of poor and unskilled labor came into the cities.
Many cities were almost overwhelmed in trying to deal with their new inhabitants, and a solution to the problem was desperately needed. Thus, the first real public works program in Austurlands history was introduced by Ygritte, and not a moment too soon.
The "Bæjarvinna" or city work program would employ former serfs temporarily, putting them to work constructing infrastructure and doing general maintenance work nessicary in the city. The scheme itself also aimed to better distribute the vast amount of former serfs around the country, offering to relocate the deer to cities and towns where workers were needed, and thus hopefully securing them a chance at employment after the program ended.
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'Tis a nice scheme.
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The Lágmarkslaun
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As former serfs continue to integrate into Austurlands economy, growing pains were to be expected. But the sheer amount of low skilled labor flowing into the cities has resulted in the supply of labor far outstripping the meager demand. As a result, the income of many formers serfs has actually decreased despite the end of feudalism. As many find themselves working long hours in horrid conditions for meager pay.
This problem was further complicated by instability in prices following the end of feudalism, causing a temporary rise in the cost of bread and meat. The quickly rising cost of necessities has left many deer unable to put food on the table, and hungry citizens are ripe ground for revolutionary thought.
In ages past, this problem would have been truly impossible for the government to solve. Another weakness of the traditional impotence of Austurlands system of government. Thankfully the increased centralization over the past few years meant that this was a problem the government could solve, and soon an official minimum wage was enacted within Austurland.
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Hopefully this will ensure nodeer goes homeless.
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The Jarl's Speech
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Ygritte prepared to speak to her entire nation, not off the top of a podium, but through a microphone. Her address would be broadcast across the nation, a task only recently made feasible within Austurland. Radio receivers were slowly but surely becoming a common household item, and speakers had been installed within the halls of most towns for those unable to afford a set. She did find the whole process a tad impersonal, but such thoughts were washed away as a small red light within the recording booth switched on, signaling her to start.
"My subjects, I speak to you today to address a question that has come up numerous times, not just within my rule but throughout Austurland's history. Does this country need a Jarl? I do not begrudge my subjects for asking this question, and I hope you will not begrudge me for answering it. I believe that, just as you are obliged to serve me, so am I obliged to serve you. My principal task is not to waste away on some estate like the nobles of old, but to cultivate a strong and prosperous nation in cooperation with the Althing. "
"If you want to see the fate of states without a proper central authority to reign dissident elements in, you need to look no further than the past of this very country. We clung to feudalism for centuries due to petty infighting, all while our neighbors modernized and increased their standards of living. If Austurland is to become a modern nation we cannot let this happen again, either through the nobility or bickering political parties, which is why a strong central authority is needed."
"I hope that I have managed to convey my sincerity to you, and if not, then I ask that you give me a chance to prove myself through my actions. Thank you, and may the gods bless Austurland."
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They'll fall in line... eventually.
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Marginalising The Old Guard
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The nobility had been the traditional source of power for Austurland's Jarl, providing levies and taxes in exchange for a large degree of autonomy. But with the end of Feudalism and the development of a professional army, their usefulness was quickly coming to an end. The nobles no longer held the keys to power in Austurland, and thus there was no reason to allow them any influence over its government. Though there was no reason to be overtly hostile about the whole ordeal, Ygritte did not need any more enemies.
Instead of any overt sign of hostility, one day they would be informed that the Jarl was busy, and redirected to some inane bureaucrat who would calmly note all their demands, and then proceed to do nothing about them. The nobles would complain at first, but with their sources of income waning, their fortunes would do nothing but dwindle while this happened. The smart ones would know when to fold and retire to their estates for the rest of their estates. And those who were not so wise would find themselves powerless to affect any real change.
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The Fate Of The Monarchy
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As the nobles quickly loose whatever scraps of power they had left, and the royal police force grows by the day, none could deny that Ygritte had managed to secure her power within Austurland. But the fact was that the monarchy remained quite weak legally speaking, and Ygritte couldn't rule as an autocrat much longer without delegating some responsibilities or granting herself more formal powers.
A constitution would allow her to devolve some of the more tedious aspects of rulership to a Prime minister, while still maintaining a relatively large amount of the benefits. The Althing would be allowed some degree of legislative power, though ensuring that it was staffed by loyalists would not be a hard feat. And Austurland's monarchy would take on a more liberal shade, though the acts of the government would fundamentally remain the acts of the Jarl.
However, another option did exist. Ygritte had heard tales of a rising political movement far to the west, lead by Giulio Beakolini. Some aspects of the movement went too far for the Jarl's tastes, but there was something inherently compelling about this foreign ideology. Austurland had yet to see a truly strong Jarl, one backed by overwhelming military force and a careful application of propaganda.
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That Beakolini character has some applicable ideas...
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Bah, let's just make a constitution and be done with it!
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The Kingdom Of Hreindýraland
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Austurland is in many ways a completely different nation compared to when Ygritte first ascended. Great strides in modernization have been taken, transforming Austurland from a small feudal society into a fledgling nation-state. None of this would have been possible without the strong guidance of the Jarl Ygritte. The country has in truth grown by such degrees that it was hardly proper to call it a Jarldom anymore. Austurland had turned into something greater, and it was only natural that it's ruler's title would change alongside it.
Thus, after a period of preparation, a grand ceremony was held within the great hall of the Jarl in Hornavík. There, Ygritte's personal Huskarl guards, along with the highest-ranking military officers of the army gathered to swear their loyalty to her anew, not as a jarl, but as a Queen. A crown set with pearls and sapphires was presented to Ygritte, who proceeded to crown herself, declaring the creation of the Kingdom of Hreindýraland shortly afterward. Celebrations were orderly but long-lived, and Ygritte herself discussed the state of the military with her generals long into the night.
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Lengi Lifi Hreindýraland!
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The Kingdom Of Hreindýraland
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Austurland is in many ways a completely different nation compared to when Ygritte first ascended. Great strides in modernization have been taken, transforming Austurland from a small feudal society into a fledgling nation-state. None of this would have been possible without the benevolent guidance of the Jarl. The country has in truth grown by such degrees that it was hardly proper to call it a Jarldom anymore. Austurland had turned into something greater, and it was only natural that it's ruler's title would change alongside it.
Thus, after a period of preparation, a grand ceremony was held within the great hall of the Jarl in Hornavík. There, the most influential nobles and buisnessdeer in the country gathered to swear their loyalty to Ygritte, not a Jarl, but as their Queen. A crown set with pearls and sapphires was presented to Ygritte, and she was crowned by the head Godi of Austurland. Who declared the creation of the Kingdom of Hreindýraland shortly afterward. Cheers erupted and a feast honoring the occasion began, and celebrations carried on long into the night.
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Lengi Lifi Hreindýraland!
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The Return Of Wittenland
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An envoy from [OLV.GetName] has recently arrived in our capital, informing us that the government of [OLV.GetName] recognizes our rightful rule over Barrad, and is fully willing to restore our control over the region. The envoy was met with celebrations, as some had worried that conflict might arise with [OLV.GetName] over Barrad, and many breathe a sigh of relief with a peaceful resolution to the situation.
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We are grateful for this!
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