by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:31 am
by Starblaydia » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:02 am
by Sjovenia » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:07 am
Starblaydia wrote:Ooh, excellent, I'm glad you've given me a coastal province - this enables me to make settlers/refugees/adventurers/etc from Sa-Aln into what became the Yahn of Starblaydi pre-history (who later became the dominant Jhan group, naming the current capital city of Jhanna, in the Jhan province), which is where all the dominant Vegan influences come from. I'll focus them on a few thousand years BC, if that's ok. It also might give me an idea or two on how to expand the Starblaydi religion, such as their creation myth.
The Kunei will have a slightly more modern historical fleshing out, if you'd prefer. Guess I'll see who ends up around me and what sort of ideas they have in terms of direction for that bit of land - one big set of group RPs after all, right?
by Valanora » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:13 am
by The Archregimancy » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:16 am
The Archregimancy wrote:MONASTIC ARCHAEOLOGY
The Journal of Orthodox (and Orthodox) Archaeology
Volume 567 (2)
Some Notes on the Authenticity of the Codex Veganicus
Fr. Alexander the Archaeologist
Holy Monastery of The Patriarchal River Ford
Abstract
A series of tests were undertaken in order to establish whether or not the Codex Veganicus is an authentically Vegan record. The goal of the research was not to authenticate the veracity of the historical events recorded within the Codex, but rather to establish its age, and whether it was indeed made and written within what is currently the Draggonnii Socialist Empire. In addition to testing samples taken from the Codex itself, a pilot archaeological survey of the known surviving Orthodox settlements was undertaken in order to test the extent of the local archaeological record, and its relevance to the Vegan Orthodox Church.
Conclusion
From these various programmes of analysis, we can reach the following conclusions:
The Codex is clearly an authentically old document. It has been written over the course of at least 250 years. This conclusion derives from:
A) Palaeographic evidence. The manuscript transitions from the Vegan uncial majuscule script of 350 years ago to - when it abruptly ends during the description of an attack against the community - the Vegan miniscule script common in the western territories of the Socialist Empire approximately 100 years ago. The dialect used is consistent throughout with the mountainous west of the Empire. Furthermore, the signature of Saint Theophanes the Faster of the Vegan Near Caves, present in the earliest pages of the Codex, is independently verified by documents in his home church prior to his missionary activity.
B) Pollen evidence. Pollen embedded in the earliest pages of the Codex are appropriate to the slightly wetter climate prevalent in the mountainous west of the Socialist Empire some 350 years ago.
C) Material evidence. The cloth cover of the Codex is woven in the uniquely Vegan 'star goddess' pattern common in the Vegan folk tradition some 350-300 years ago. This weaving pattern was wholly unique to the Vegan territories, and its use further suggests that the cover was woven by either a recent convert to Orthodox Christianity, or by a pagan Vegan interacting with the new Orthodox community.
The Codex is clearly an authentically Vegan document. This conclusion derives from:
A) Material evidence. The earliest pages of the Codex are comprised of the pulp of the Vegan Mountain Reed; this uniquely Vegan species is no longer found in the mountainous west, but was - as independently verified by Vegan biologists - was present in the region where the Orthodox monasteries are located in the wetter climate of 350 years ago. We have also previously noted the 'star goddess' pattern of the cover, a weaving technique unique to Vegan territory.
Furthermore, our pilot programme of archaeological survey has clearly demonstrated that Orthodox Christianity was known in the relevant region at the appropriate time, as demonstrated by the presence of one metal icon of the Theotokos and two Orthodox crucifixes found in a midden with a terminus post quem of 350 years before present, and a terminus ante quem of 300 before present - as demonstrated by the presence of Vegan iron oxide slipglazed refined redware, but the total absence of Vegan white saltglazed stoneware.
Our study cannot make any definitive statement about the veracity of the historical events described in the Codex - but there can be no doubt that the Codex is both authentically old, and authentically Vegan, and that the Vegan Orthodox Church is similarly authentically Vegan and of the appropriate antiquity.
The Archregimancy wrote:Monastic Press Release
Concerning the Historical Events Described in the Codex Veganicus
As representatives from the Holy Synod Archregimancy are currently in Ordinary Reality due to last night's 1-0 victory over Ganjapolis, the Holy Synod and Monastic Football Association would like to take this opportunity to further discuss the historical events discussed in the Codex Veganicus as part of our ongoing human rights campaign End the Oppression of the One True Church; Recognise that the Vegan Orthodox Church Exists and Grant Them the Freedom to Interact With Other Orthodox Jurisdictions in Keeping with the Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Councils, Thereby Allowing the Appointment of New Priests, better known to some as E. T. O. O.T. O. T. C.; R. T. T. V. O. C. E. A. G. T. T. F. T. I. W. O. O. J. I. K. W. T. C. O. T. S. E. C., T. A. T. A. O. N. P!
It may be worth, at this juncture, to reiterate the main points of the Codex.
It describes the arrival of Saint Theophanes the Faster of the Vegan Near Caves and Apostle to the Vegans in what are now the Western mountain territories of the Draggonnii Socialist Empire some 350 years ago.
It then goes on to describe the miracles that Saint Theophanes wrought in converting the locals - then little more than primitive pagan tribespeople living in mountain caves - to Holy Orthodoxy. Particularly impressive is the miracle of the two mountains, whereby Saint Theophanes caused a single mountain to part in two so that the new Orthodox faithful could find their way to the isolated fertile mountain valley which remains the centre of their community.
Much of the rest of the Codex describes technical details of the conversion of neighbouring valleys to Orthodoxy, the growth of the community to the extent to which it could form a self-sustaining autonomous Orthodox episcopate across four bishoprics (though even the Codex concedes that the 'cities' of the community were little more than villages), the foundation of 40-50 monasteries (the precise number is hard to ascertain due to the Vegan Orthodox habit of naming some 60% of their monastic foundations after various Saints Theophanes), and the struggles of the community as the local climate slowly became dryer. The latter is indeed reflected in the physical fabric of the Codex, as revealed in recent research by Fr. Alexander the Archaeologist, which strongly suggests that the Codex cannot be wholly dismissed by the Vegan authorities as a mere fabrication.
The final entries of the Codex remain the most controversial.
These last pages describe an attack on the Orthodox communities some 150 years ago by a race of what are described as "short, swarthy, axe-wielding bearded demons" who "descend from the mountains, from whence the entrance to their hell-spawned home must lie". Most of the community that survived the first two attacks (except for two monasteries, one bishop, and one small village) were massacred after seeking protection in the very same Near Caves where Saint Theophanes once based himself. The final, deeply moving, sentences in the Codex read:
"We have barred the gates, but can not hold them for long. We can not get out. They have taken the Bridge and the Second Hall. Fr. Cyril and Fr. Eusebius and Fr. Irenaeus fell there. We cannot get out. The end comes. Drums, drums in the deep. They are coming."
We prayerfully suggest setting up a panel of international inquiry featuring representatives of the Holy Synod, Vegan scholarly institutions, and neutral international scholars to study these issues in more detail. While we firmly reject the statements of the Vegan authorities that the whole existence of the Vegan Orthodox Church is a fabrication (though we acknowledge and thank them for recognising the authenticity of the Codex itself), we note that the territories in question were not part of the Socialist Empire at the time, and that even though we call on the Empire's rulers to end the oppression of the Orthodox by acknowledging their continued existence to the present, they cannot in any way be held responsible for a massacre that did not occur within their territory at the time.
The Archregimancy wrote:REPORT OF THE PANORTHODOX COMMISSION ON THE HISTORICITY OF THE CODEX VEGANICUS
Metropolitan Alexander of Solovetsky took part in the PanOrthodox Commission on the Historicity of the Codex Veganicus, which was held at the Holy Monastery of St John of New Patmos, the centre of the Archregimancy's Institute for Ordinary Reality Historical Studies. The Commission operates in accordance with the decision reached at the 4th Pre-conciliar Panorthodox Conference Meeting at in the Imperial City.
11 other hierarchs were present from both the Archregimancy and the Holy Empire. Following recent positive statements from the government of the Draggonnii Socialist Empire regarding the Vegan Orthodox Church, observers from the Socialist Empire were also invited to the discussions.
The commission noted the importance of the meeting, which is the first Panorthodox Commission to meet since the Vegan government recognised the existence of the Vegan Orthodox Church. The hierarchs discussed the organisation of the further research work necessary on the Codex, and set up an Executive Committee, with Metropolitan Alexander as President, Metropolitan Youhanna and Archbishop Elisey as Vice-presidents, Bishop Dositej as Treasurer, and Archbishop Iossif as General Secretary. Bishop Zenon, Archbishop Mark and Metropolitan Kallistos were also appointed Members of the Executive Committee. The Secretariat of the Committee is made up of Archimandrite Vassilios and Protopresbyter Samir.
Three Commissions were set up:
1 - Historical Commission, with Metropolitan Kallistos as Chairman, will for the time-being deal with liturgical, canonical and ecumenical questions arising out of the Vegan Orthodox Church's recent isolation, and with the preparation of an agreed list of Saints of the Draggonnii Socialist Empire.
2 - Pastoral and Inter-Orthodox Commission with Archbishop Elisey as Chairman will deal with Inter-Orthodox relations between the Orthodox Church of the Holy Empire and the Vegan Orthodox Church, and with the organisation of inter-Orthodox events with the Vegan Church.
3 - Educational Commission with Metropolitan Alexander as Chairman will be concerned, among other things, with the education and ordination of new Vegan priests, catechetical work, and publications.
In the course of the meeting, the hierarchs of the Orthodox Church mentioned in particular the need to attract young people to the Vegan Church. They also touched pastoral problems arising in connection with marriage with non-Orthodox in the Socialist Empire, and canonical issues involving the transfer of clergy from one diocese to another.
It was decided that a further Commission meeting would be held prior to the conclusion of World Cup qualification.
At the end of the meeting, Metropolitan Alexander invited the members of the Commission to a festal meal within the Monastery. The Vegan delegates were invited to join the festal meal, and Metropolitan Alexander asked them to convey his thanks to Estrianii Raelea Vega for recognising the Vegan Orthodox Church. Metropolitan Alexander assured the Vegans that now that the campaign for recognition of the Vegan Orthodox had been won, the Holy Synod of the Archregimancy was prepared to work constructively with the DSE to ensure the survival of the Vegan Orthodox. Metropolitan Alexander also thanked the DSE for their support regarding further archaeological research on the previously unidentified Orthodox village. Metropolitan Alexander closed by assuring the DSE representatives that the Vegan Orthodox would no doubt prove law-abiding and constructive citizens of the Socialist Empire, in accordance with the rules and regulations regarding existing religious beliefs in the DSE.
Afterwards, both delegations discussed the 2-2 draw between the Archregimancy and the Iglesian Archipelago. Both sides agreed that the result was a 'travesty', brought about by poor refereeing, particularly on the inexplicable refusal of the referee to recognise that the Iglesian forwards were both 3 metres offside for the final equaliser. Metropolitan Alexander expressed his delight that, despite important religious differences between the two nations, football seemed to offer common ground for discussion and agreement.
The Archregimancy wrote:OOC - adapted from http://dioceseofsourozh.squarespace.com/maineng/2010/10/17/archbishop-elisey-of-sourozh-made-an-archpastoral-visit-to-i.html
Monastic Press Release
Metropolitan Mark Makes Pastoral Visit to the Vegan Orthodox Church
On the 13th matchday of the 53rd World Cup, Metropolitan Mark of the Greatest Lavra celebrated the first hierarchal Divine Liturgy in over a century at the Holy Monastery of The Apostle Philip of the Seventy in the Draggonnii Socialist Empire (DSE). In his archpastoral address Metropolitan Mark called on the Vegan compatriots to develop the church life in the Western part of the Socialist Empire.
On the first afternoon, a meeting of the representatives of the Vegan monasteries with the Metropolitan took place at the the Holy Monastery of St Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer. It was decided to establish two new parishes in the DSE in the hope that this would lead to a revival of Orthodox life in previously-abandoned villages of the Vegan Orthodox faithful. It was also decided to establish deaneries corresponding to the boundaries of the provinces of the DSE, in the hope of future expansion across the Socialist Empire, though doing so fully in keeping with the laws of that state.
On Saturday evening, Metropolitan Mark celebrated the Vigil at the last remaining Orthodox village. During the service he tonsured two of the Vegan faithful as readers.
After the service, the Metropolitan met the Parish Council of the village. Issues concerning the administration of the Vegan Orthodox Church were discussed at the meeting. Much discussion also took place regarding the Archregimancy's 2-1 home victory over the Weegies. The Vegan faithful offered their congratulations regarding a well-deserved victory that places the monastic footballers in the driving seat as regards qualifying in second place. All present agreed that the Weegies had been thoroughly outplayed.
The next day, Metropolitan Mark celebrated a Divine Liturgy of leavetaking at the Holy Monastery of The Apostle Philip of the Seventy. He greeted the clergy and faithful and conveyed to them the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch of the Imperial City in the Holy Empire.
The Archregimancy wrote:THE MONASTIC TIMES
HOLY SYNOD THANKS DSE GOVERNMENT FOR SUPPORT TO VEGAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
Metropolitan Mark, Head of the Holy Synod, appreciates the willingness to offer assistance to the Vegan Orthodox abroad important
By Fr. Nicholas the Scribe
The head of the Holy Synod of the Archregimancy, Metropolitan Mark of the Greatest Lavra has publicly thanked the government of the Draggonnii Socialist Empire for their recognition of, and support offered to, the Vegan Orthodox Church.
In an interview published on the website of a newspaper in the DSE, the Metropolitan explained how the Orthodox communities inside use the DSE may now use buildings and churches provided by the authorities. "When a Socialist Empire gives Orthodox a chance to pray in new churches - and most importantly for free - what can it mean?" asked Mark.
He also pointed out the possibility that some Vegans may become Orthodox by joining the isolated Vegan Orthodox communities, especially if there is a rise in mixed marriages.
Metropolitan Mark went on to explain how difficult it is “ to obtain permission from the authorities to build a church in some Ordinary Reality jurisdictions" and the importance of the assistance provided to the autonomous Vegan Church “by other religious communities in the DSE."
Despite the new spirit of openness in the DSE, Orthodox relations with the Dwarven communities of the Socialist Empire potentially remain tense. Although signs of détente are becoming more frequent. Mark himself in the interview, does not avoid the subject, instead he declares: "Only the decided refusal of the Dwarves not to engage in renewed massacres against the Vegan Orthodox faithful, will help fix the issues that complicate relations between some communities in the DSE and Orthodox churches today."
Metropolitan Mark assured the DSE that he was not asking for criminal cases to be opened against any Dwarves previously engaged in action against the Vegan Orthodox, but nonetheless asked that guarantees be offered that efforts to minimise the possibility of a repeat massacre be offered.
The visiting Metropolitan also noted his pleasure at the news that the Archregimancy continued to do well in World Cup qualification, winning their last two games. He expressed his hope that, as the team were 6 points clear of the Weegies with only three to play, that qualification would be assured before the final match against group top seeds Cassadaigua.
The Archregimancy wrote:THE MONASTIC TIMES
RELICS OF VEGAN SAINT TO BE VENERATED IN ARCHREGIMANCY
Relics of Patron Saint of the Vegan Orthodox Church, Theophanes the Faster of the Vegan Near Caves and Apostle to the Vegans to Travel to Greatest Lavra
By Fr. Nicholas the Scribe
The relics of our Father Among the Saints and Equal-to-the-Apostles, Theophanes the Faster of the Vegan Near Caves and Apostle to the Vegans, will be available for public veneration at the Three Hierarchs Chapel of the Greatest Lavra before and after match day two of the World Cup.
This will be the only opportunity for the Orthodox Monastic Faithful in the Archregimancy to venerate the relics. Shortly before matchday three, the relics will return to their traditional home in the Holy Monastery of the Apostle Philip of the Seventy in the Draggonnii Socialist Empire.
"We are deeply honored to receive these relics of the patron saint of the Vegan Orthodox" said Hieromonk Fr. Chad the Welcoming, the guest master of the Greatest Lavra. "During this extraordinary occasion, we anticipate welcoming thousands of pilgrims from the Holy Empireto the Archregimancy."
The three Hierarchs Chapel will be open from two hours before kick-off on matchday two, so that pilgrims may venerate the relics. During the match His Eminence Metropolitan Mark of the Greatest Lavra will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Vegan hieromonk Fr. Amphilochius is expected to be consecrated as the first new bishop of the Vegan Orthodox Church in some decades following the Liturgy, and will preside at the celebration of the Vigil.
According to Fr. Amphilochius, the majority of the relics of Saint Theophanes were rediscovered in the Vegan Near Caves only 12 years ago.
“Because of the massacre of the Vegan Orthodox by the dwarves, only the head of Saint Theophanes remained in our monastery," noted Fr. Amphilochius. "When the last Vegan Orthodox parish church was closed following the massacre, the head was moved to the katholicon in the Apostle Philip Monastery. First, however, a portion of the head was given to the Holy Monastery of Saint Theophanes the Hymnographer. After the massacre, access to the Vegan Near Caves, including access to the other relics, was temporarily lost. So, it was only about 12 years ago, during our first attempt to re-enter the caves at the request of my predecessor Fr. Vladimir of blessed memory, that we were able to retrieve the rest of the relics".
The Monastic Football Association denied that the arrival of the relics of Saint Theophanes was intended to distract from the team's disappointing opening 1-1 draw against Bears Armed in the World Cup. "Though we had hoped to win this match 2-1, our goal of a perfect Trinitarian record remains intact" said a senior archimandrite, speaking on condition of anonymity. "We must now lose to Aguazul 2-0, and defeat Somewhereistonia 2-0 to achieve our goal. We fully anticipate that this remains achievable."
Sources close to the team noted that the match against Bears Armed had taken place in a spirit of 'mutual respect'. "God's grace may light upon sentient ursines as readily as it might upon humans" said the archimandrite "and although they are but a small minority, Bears Armed is one of the few Ordinary Reality nations to openly acknowledge the presence of an Orthodox Christian community."
by Bears Armed » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:37 am
by Aguazul » Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:21 pm
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:04 pm
by Zwangzug » Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:39 pm
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:45 pm
Zwangzug wrote:On the map, it looks like the individual states/zones/things have one big city labeled...are those the capitals? Do they all have the same name as the state? Or something else?
by Orlkjestad » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:01 pm
by Zwangzug » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:39 pm
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:10 am
Zwangzug wrote:Okay, so Tobia is the large city in the state of...let's call it...Tibnum. The non-Vegan natives of Tibnum are known as the Liir.
The tree logo on the flag, known as the Jibb, was the emblem of Bujis Shom, who unified the cities of Tobia and Tifmab. Jutik and Spivus (which had effectively been one political entity for some time) were brought under Tibnum's control some time later, followed by Dimb, well before its incorporation into ASMV. Ironically, given that it was the last major city to be incorporated into Tibnum, Dimb was the site of the fiercest rebellions against the occupation, which only really subsided with the death of dissident Jid Stoffop. Tifmab, on the other hand, saw more of its population flee to what would later become Zwangzug, taking up residence in the new city of Fumyz.
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Feel free to ignore any of this, just some preliminary ideas.
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:49 am
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1 5 G. Layton EAG 105.5 mph
2 16 N. Gordon EAG -37.81
3 77 R. Stearns REP -39.09
4 20 D. Rastetter FER -1:21.11
5 9 A. Klawinski COO -1:34.38
6 11 A. Mackay COO Susp
7 18 L. Aspiri FER Camshaft
8 17 D. Levian COO Accident
9 15 C. Orrell FER Retired
10 26 B. Callan LOT Accident
11 2 C. Gray EAG Accident
12 3 V. Fraser FER Accident
13 27 L. Fondell COO Accident
14 7 W. Hencheck REP Accident
15 21 C. Leyendecke LOT Accident
16 69 H. McClaim COO Accident
17 13 W. Drullard BRM Retired
18 12 S. Ross BRM Accident
19 1 L. Carraturo HON Retired
20 89 R. Martini HON Retired
Fastest Lap
26 B. Callan LOT 8:42.94
by Valrez » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:09 pm
by Bears Armed » Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:08 am
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:16 pm
Bears Armed wrote:Oops! Responding to this had slipped down my list of priorities... but I've got several weeks of holiday coming up, so I'll try to get something done then.
I've got a timeline for Bears Armed's own history (& parts of its prehistory, too), but before I can work out how the Ursine influence in that area of your country originated it would help if I knew know [roughly] how long ago the Vegans themselves arrived there...
by Andossa Se Mitrin Vega » Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:19 pm
by Bears Armed » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:25 am
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega wrote:Bears Armed wrote:Oops! Responding to this had slipped down my list of priorities... but I've got several weeks of holiday coming up, so I'll try to get something done then.
I've got a timeline for Bears Armed's own history (& parts of its prehistory, too), but before I can work out how the Ursine influence in that area of your country originated it would help if I knew know [roughly] how long ago the Vegans themselves arrived there...
Could've sworn I ha d already replied to this.
Vegan peoples arrived in what are now the Vegan Royal Disricts around 1200 years ago. The Anumian peoples of the lands surrounding Carrington were the more dominant in those days and it would be nearly 700 years ago before Vegan influence began to show in those areas. It was a mere 200 years ago, by comparison, that these areas came under direct Vegan control.
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