Imperial Map

[Angryboy]

Yeah, kinda.

...Actually, you saying Shattrath just sparkled an idea in my head. Remember how Shattrath was divided in districts?...

That would cause the different Houses to almost never interact in RP.

 

[Naelwyn]

Okay, allow me to elaborate what I mean by "It's all how you word it" so that you get a good idea of potential responses.

"The Arcturan Empire is pleased to uphold the neutrality of Port Silver. We have taken it under our protectorate to ensure that it can continue to function without undue political influence. Guards of the Golden Legions will be provided to the City to uphold the Laws of the Silver Council, and all will know Port Silver is under our protection."

- Response - Silver Council accepts.

"[As above, with the following alterations] The Empire will appoint a governor to uphold the management of the city in accordance with Empire Doctrine."

Likely Responses, based on how invasive this governor is:
- Growing bounty on the governor's head.
- Civil disobedience of issued ordinances.
- Various guilds refuse to service the Empire.
- Port Silver Militia potentially called to liberate city.
- Mercenaries potentially hired to liberate city.

"Port Silver is ours and there's nothing you can do about it."

Likely Responses:

- Port Silver considers itself to have war declared upon it and contacts the same people it would if Grief was invading.

 

[Ced]

Okay, allow me to elaborate what I mean by "It's all how you word it" so that you get a good idea of potential responses.

"The Arcturan Empire is pleased to uphold the neutrality of Port Silver. We have taken it under our protectorate to ensure that it can continue to function without undue political influence. Guards of the Golden Legions will be provided to the City to uphold the Laws of the Silver Council, and all will know Port Silver is under our protection."

- Response - Silver Council accepts.

"[As above, with the following alterations] The Empire will appoint a governor to uphold the management of the city in accordance with Empire Doctrine."

Likely Responses, based on how invasive this governor is:
- Growing bounty on the governor's head.
- Civil disobedience of issued ordinances.
- Various guilds refuse to service the Empire.
- Port Silver Militia potentially called to liberate city.
- Mercenaries potentially hired to liberate city.

"Port Silver is ours and there's nothing you can do about it."

Likely Responses:

- Port Silver considers itself to have war declared upon it and contacts the same people it would if Grief was invading.

So effectively, Port Silver will remain independent no matter what, though Houses are free to claim the role of protectorate, and be welcomed inside the city?

 

[Naelwyn]

Okay, allow me to elaborate what I mean by "It's all how you word it" so that you get a good idea of potential responses.

"The Arcturan Empire is pleased to uphold the neutrality of Port Silver. We have taken it under our protectorate to ensure that it can continue to function without undue political influence. Guards of the Golden Legions will be provided to the City to uphold the Laws of the Silver Council, and all will know Port Silver is under our protection."

- Response - Silver Council accepts.

"[As above, with the following alterations] The Empire will appoint a governor to uphold the management of the city in accordance with Empire Doctrine."

Likely Responses, based on how invasive this governor is:
- Growing bounty on the governor's head.
- Civil disobedience of issued ordinances.
- Various guilds refuse to service the Empire.
- Port Silver Militia potentially called to liberate city.
- Mercenaries potentially hired to liberate city.

"Port Silver is ours and there's nothing you can do about it."

Likely Responses:

- Port Silver considers itself to have war declared upon it and contacts the same people it would if Grief was invading.

With the above in mind, I would ask that the empire carefully and deliberately compose the nature of their claim while paying very close attention to the wording.

 

[Naelwyn]

So effectively, Port Silver will remain independent no matter what, though Houses are free to claim the role of protectorate, and be welcomed inside the city?

If a faction has around 90% dominance or so of the world, and they want to be crowned "King/Queen/Emperor/Empress/Title" of Altera, Port Silver will accept this with open arms if they are treated as a respected vassal state with it's independence (Mostly) maintained.

 

[Faelin]

free mulligan

I think this is my new favourite phrase.

 

[Legion]

Yes. While certain high profile characters will remain largely non-political, they will defend Port Silver for everything they are worth~

 

[DraconDarknight]

Okay, allow me to elaborate what I mean by "It's all how you word it" so that you get a good idea of potential responses.

"The Arcturan Empire is pleased to uphold the neutrality of Port Silver. We have taken it under our protectorate to ensure that it can continue to function without undue political influence. Guards of the Golden Legions will be provided to the City to uphold the Laws of the Silver Council, and all will know Port Silver is under our protection."

- Response - Silver Council accepts.

"[As above, with the following alterations] The Empire will appoint a governor to uphold the management of the city in accordance with Empire Doctrine."

Likely Responses, based on how invasive this governor is:
- Growing bounty on the governor's head.
- Civil disobedience of issued ordinances.
- Various guilds refuse to service the Empire.
- Port Silver Militia potentially called to liberate city.
- Mercenaries potentially hired to liberate city.

"Port Silver is ours and there's nothing you can do about it."

Likely Responses:

- Port Silver considers itself to have war declared upon it and contacts the same people it would if Grief was invading.

Ís the hole how you can avoid all these negative responses while acting agressive towards the city deliberate?

 

[kaza125]

Okay, allow me to elaborate what I mean by "It's all how you word it" so that you get a good idea of potential responses.

"The Arcturan Empire is pleased to uphold the neutrality of Port Silver. We have taken it under our protectorate to ensure that it can continue to function without undue political influence. Guards of the Golden Legions will be provided to the City to uphold the Laws of the Silver Council, and all will know Port Silver is under our protection."

- Response - Silver Council accepts.

"[As above, with the following alterations] The Empire will appoint a governor to uphold the management of the city in accordance with Empire Doctrine."

Likely Responses, based on how invasive this governor is:
- Growing bounty on the governor's head.
- Civil disobedience of issued ordinances.
- Various guilds refuse to service the Empire.
- Port Silver Militia potentially called to liberate city.
- Mercenaries potentially hired to liberate city.

"Port Silver is ours and there's nothing you can do about it."

Likely Responses:

- Port Silver considers itself to have war declared upon it and contacts the same people it would if Grief was invading.

Val... It had the title 'Governor' ... Can I be this if it comes? @Valonyx

 

[ACU20]

Wow that is awsome!

 

[Naelwyn]

Ís the hole how you can avoid all these negative responses while acting agressive towards the city deliberate?

Eh - it's politics.

I hope I've done a good enough job explaining how it could work, but if you've got any questions I could try and be more detailed.

 

[Angryboy]

Eh - it's politics.

I hope I've done a good enough job explaining how it could work, but if you've got any questions I could try and be more detailed.

So you're saying anyone could TRY to claim it but would encounter high resistance to the occupation?
What would happen if the people there LIKED the House that was claiming the area?

 

[Deash12]

So you're saying anyone could TRY to claim it but would encounter high resistance to the occupation?

What would happen if the people there LIKED the House that was claiming the area?

No matter which house claims it, there will most likely always be somebody opposing it.

 

[Naelwyn]

No matter which house claims it, there will most likely always be somebody opposing it.

Which is why Port Silver won't accept any "Ownership" unless they dominate the world - it would invite war to them.

 

[Angryboy]

Which is why Port Silver won't accept any "Ownership" unless they dominate the world - it would invite war to them.

I guess that is reason enough to not want a ruler.

 

[Legion]

The ruler need not hold Port Silver....

 

[Valonyx]

*facepalm* Guys, some of you don't get the picture. We don't want to necessarily seize by steel and blood and burn to ashes whoever and whatever opposes us in Port Silver. There are many ways, many plans and many options available...