The Zigur Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) The days grow short as a modern Lannister soldier patrols at sundown. I was born in the long winter. Struggle is all that I know. My first nation declared sovereignty in the aftermath of the Third Great War. Neo Waianae was a refuge for the Hawaiian Nation, a place where our people finally had a homeland after hundreds of years of oppression. But even in the tropics, the long winter clawed into our very souls. Thousands of nuclear detonations left the world enveloped by nuclear fallout, the aftermath of one of the greatest conflicts the world would ever know. Temperatures were well below freezing in tropical Neo Waianae, May 2007 Our people were not prepared for the cold, but our tropical location saved us. In the North, entire nations froze to death, Presidents and Kings starved in their bunkers after their citizens froze in their homes. Worse, there were rumors of evil things with anonymous faces that crept in the cold, slipping through windows, stealing babies from the crib for an warm meal. Defeated soldiers of lulz from the Great War perhaps. The winter was much harsher in northern climates The long winter lasted years. In the warmer months we would see a little daylight for a few hours, but in the cold months when the storms reached the tropics, the night reigned supreme for more than half the year. We should count ourselves blessed, because the children of the North never knew the sun until the long summer began to shine in 2009. A few hours of daylight would bless us in the "warm" months Wars were harsh back then. In the cold, there was no room for mercy. The Imperial Assault Alliance was one of many alliances that were crushed by a desperate hegemony over scarce resources. My soldiers were among the best trained in the world, but what could they do against waves of starved, hardened men who came from a far harsher cold and desired the little warmth we enjoyed. IAA soldiers defend a town in Neo Waianae against Pacifica's might In Vox Populi, many high-profile fugitives continued a war for survival, but with arrival of the long summer the movement fell apart. By early 2010, the summer was here in strength, and many of us who had endured the winter for so long abandoned our wars and conquests to enjoy the prosperity the sun brings. I made my peace with Pacifica, understanding the necessity of ruthless actions in the winter cold. My struggle in the long winter made my adoption of Francoism natural. For over three years we have enjoyed the longest summer in living memory, and there is no place for a winter ruler in the days of the sun. I resigned all titles, and enjoyed retirement as new leaders rose and fought and struggled in the warm daylight. The evil, creeping things went into the far north and slept. Summer Soldiers fighting Summer wars And now I watch as summer soldiers fight summer wars, and a generation of summer children take power, unaware of the perils that winter brings. Wars are no longer cruel, no longer fought for survival. Peace terms are generous, and the conquered live to fight another day. They do not know the winter, never experienced peeing in the cold, the sharp bite of whipping wind in subzero temperatures. The temptations of cannibalism. Trying to stay awake, knowing sleep means certain death. Brace yourselves, winter is coming. This one will be longer and more cruel, and bring with it dark nights and creeping terrors. Few will heed this warning, and fewer still will survive. What can summer soldiers do when the night comes? What are blood feuds and grudge matches next to the heartless cold? Few enough of us remain to remember those years. May God have mercy on us all... Edited September 28, 2013 by Tywin Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saladjoe Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Waffle, get your fresh load of waffle here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcrews Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Your topics while not always the most popular view point, certainly are entertaining. Keep your fire burning Lannister and embrace the Lord of Light, for the night is dark and full of shadows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomdeplume Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 o7 House Baratheon o7 Tywin Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potato Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 So, about that waffle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letterkenny Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Reroll with a Baratheon name ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodFury Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Extra, Extra, Read All About It, Fresh Waffles For All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Reroll with a Baratheon name ffs. It has already been established that Tywin Lannister is the return of Junkalunka, a fellow whose claim to fame is having spent years opposed to the abuses of the NPO only to find in the end the he really loved them all that time. He became one of the foremost scholars of Francoism, second only to the esteemed Vladimir himself. Interestingly enough, he is also the only person left on this world who gives a rat's behind about that pseudophilosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zigur Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 It has already been established that Tywin Lannister is the return of Junkalunka, a fellow whose claim to fame is having spent years opposed to the abuses of the NPO only to find in the end the he really loved them all that time. He became one of the foremost scholars of Francoism, second only to the esteemed Vladimir himself. Interestingly enough, he is also the only person left on this world who gives a rat's behind about that pseudophilosophy. You flatter me Rebel Virginia, although you exaggerate. You make my transition sound like it went from black to white. In fact, my political maturity took years, and came in stages. If you look at the alliance timeline in my sig, I started in the Libertarian, staunchly anti-NPO Fifth Column Confederation. Then, I went through a series of alliances, each of which truly reflects different philosophies in the political spectrum in sequence. Finally, becoming an ex-Pacifican with an independent perspective of Francoism, finally capable of achieving the Lannister legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoskia Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 It has already been established that Tywin Lannister is the return of Junkalunka, a fellow whose claim to fame is having spent years opposed to the abuses of the NPO only to find in the end the he really loved them all that time. He became one of the foremost scholars of Francoism, second only to the esteemed Vladimir himself. Interestingly enough, he is also the only person left on this world who gives a rat's behind about that pseudophilosophy. Exactly... The first time is a tragedy, the second one is a farce. The intention of repeating history only leads to unwilled parodies. We all know that some Alliances will be getting a lot of "winter" in the future... and that such thing is hardly related to "francoism". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharias Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Just let Francoism die. I can't say without lying I know every little bit of Francoism, but from what I remember it was practically the definition of terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortath Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Just let Francoism die. I can't say without lying I know every little bit of Francoism, but from what I remember it was practically the definition of terrible. *chuckles* The tongue wags but it does not speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zigur Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 There was a time I shared your point of view Zacharias. I had a vague understanding of what Francoism was when I stood against NPO. But unlike most others I decided to delve into the literature to gain a better understanding of how NPO thought back in those days. If you don't try to understand how your enemy thinks, how can you possibly defeat them? My strength is knowing how every major alliance in the game thinks. That comes from analysis and study. Simply hating your enemy and dismissing what he says is not sufficient. "IF you know the enemy and you know yourself, you will win a thousand battles." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortath Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 There was a time I shared your point of view Zacharias. I had a vague understanding of what Francoism was when I stood against NPO. But unlike most others I decided to delve into the literature to gain a better understanding of how NPO thought back in those days. If you don't try to understand how your enemy thinks, how can you possibly defeat them? My strength is knowing how every major alliance in the game thinks. That comes from analysis and study. Simply hating your enemy and dismissing what he says is not sufficient. "IF you know the enemy and you know yourself, you will win a thousand battles." I much prefer he battle against whatever strawman he thinks Francoism is. Though Pacifica gains little by sharpening her claws in the bellies of the weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharias Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 *chuckles* The tongue wags but it does not speak. What a well thought out response! I'm sure you really make Pacifica proud, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortath Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 What a well thought out response! I'm sure you really make Pacifica proud, don't you? Given that I embodied Pacifica since long before you arrived at this world, yes, I think she is proud indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharias Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I've been here longer than my nation has been around, bud. If you're the embodiment of NPO then I truly wonder how it's been around all of these years. Edited September 30, 2013 by Zacharias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortath Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've been here longer than my nation has been around, bud. If you're the embodiment of NPO then I truly wonder how it's been around all of these years. Principles. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krashnaia Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Didn't the "winter is coming" shit got old like, two or three global wars ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Didn't the "winter is coming" shit got old like, two or three global wars ago?At least .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zigur Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think winter is a bit more likely than global warming, dont you think Reyvon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Winter comes annually - this is the norm. Just like the sun rises. I think, yes, it is more likely that winter will come before global warming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zigur Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Winter comes annually - this is the norm. Just like the sun rises. I think, yes, it is more likely that winter will come before global warming. Oh my sweet summer child, what do you know of the real winter? This one will be long, and dark things will come with it. Edited October 17, 2013 by Tywin Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Useless words and vids - lulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zigur Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Useless words and vids - lulz It is quite an achievement to inherit the Legacy of Moldavi as an outsider. Would you say turning the Sith towards the path of lulz and global instability was your unique accomplishment, or due to some of your subordinates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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