Greetings, friends and allies across the Empire.
Centuries ago, Adam Scrayven of the Old World set forth on a journey of discovery. From his frost-gripped homeland in the Mercurian Wastes he sailed east and, guided by the rising sun, made his way across vast seas and treacherous currents. His destination: Mercury Isle. That melting pot of Imperial culture, the birthplace of a vast new Empire formed from the ashes of The Fleeing, was and will always remain a symbol of Imperial progress and the great work that comes when peoples from across the reaches of Hermertia, of different races, different cultures, and different backgrounds rise up and say with one voice, For Glory!
As we know today, Adam Scrayven made it to Mercury Isle. His journey has been forever immortalized in Wysterian lore as the Wayfarer’s Journey, and today guides our people to forever seek out the unknown, the unshared perspective in an effort to improve themselves. It has led to the adoption of the official Wysterian motto: Success Through Perspective.
Looking back on that momentous voyage all those years ago, I, Nicholas II, am glad to say that the Scrayven line has done Adam proud in our eternal search for perspective. From Adam’s early days travelling the Old World, learning of the realms of the Empire and forming early friendships which would last lifetimes. From a chance historic meeting with King Arjen of New Ertia, and the learning of his people’s fascinating history which would lead to centuries of working under Ertia. From the establishment of the farming village of Craikennais, and the gradual development of a new faith in Ertian Reflectivism. From the tremors of the Unravelling that shook the Old World, and Adam’s desire for peace and protection for his peoples. From an escape from stagnation that saw Adam lead his peoples to a New World. From the settlement of Fort Azure in a new Ertia and the rise of a new heir in Sean. From ascension to Count of Port Goldcrest and the rise of trade and industry in Eastern Ertia. From the founding of the Duchy of Laborate, and the welcoming of Snail – a friendship that would last generations. From ascension to Duke and a historic voyage back to the Old World the Scrayvens had left so long ago. From the formation of the Merchant’s Guild, an organization dedicated to connecting the lands of the Empire through trade and diplomacy so that we may all better understand one another. From the rise of a new leader with a new vision in Duke Nicholas. From the founding of Wysteria and the laying of the first bricks in Gallen. From the expansion that would unfurl over the coming decades; the welcoming of new vassals in Biakko, Squire, Chronnis, and Mimo; the founding of new settlements and the industrial, economic, and commercial tide that spread across Wysteria. From the rise of Duke Nicholas II, a reserved legal scholar who would play a key role in drafting Imperial legislation, from war laws and legislative protocol to the truly historic modernization of the Indoles Carta. From the international expansion of the Merchant’s Guild and the presecense of Wysterian envoys at collaborative projects across the Empire. From the cultural explosion of maritime passenger travel, and the linking of Gallen to ports across the Empire like never before. From new friendships to old alliances, the future for Wysteria has never looked brighter.
And so, it is in recognition of both the deep and historic ties the Scrayven line has with the Empire and of the great expansion of the Grand Duchy of Wysteria, that I, Duke Nicholas II, formally submit our application for recognition as a Kingdom of the Mercurian Empire and the ruler of Wysteria as a sitting members of the Council of the Crowned, endowed with all rights and recognised with all divinity afforded to members of that illustrious Council. 
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For clarity’s sake, we have attached an overview of a number of the qualifications and components reviewed by the Council of the Crowned in consideration of this application. Duke Nicholas II will be in his office
(I shall be online) most every evening over the coming Mercannum and would be only too pleased to respond to questions and to arrange tours of Wysteria for inspection by members of the Council.
Lands of WysteriaGallen County- City of Gallen, Capital of Wysteria
[Seat of Governance and Administrative Center, Finanancial, Shipping and Maritime Hub]- Village of Batesonton
[Small Woodcutting Community]
Chester County- Town of Chester-le-Ford
[Production, Manufacturing, and Equestrian Center, Shipping Center for Outlying Counties]
Vryth County- Vryth
[Trading Post-Turned Town, Desert Exploration Base]- Site of Great Pyramid of Unknown Origins
[Ministry of Hermertian Culture Site]- Village of Wycath
[Small Trading Community, Unlockers of the Secrets of the Sea Temple]
Caelsthrome County- Village of Caelsthrome
[Fishing Community]- Desert Temple Excavation and Camp
[Ministry of Hermertian Culture Site]- Wysterian Guard/Vielstine Militia Barracks
Vielstine County- Port Vielstine
[Naval Production Hub, Exploration Outpost]
Maes County- Maes and Docklands
[Agricultural Shipping Hub, Experimental Breeding Facilities, Wheat Farming and Processing Hub]- Village of Chintaka
[Small Native Mercurian Farming Community, Amalgamated YoE 500]- Village of Keertherna
[Small Native Mercurian Farming Community, Amalgamated YoE 500]- Village of Wispefeld
[Small Native Mercurian Farming Community, Amalgamated YoE 500]- Village of Lumas
[Small Native Mercurian Farming Community, Amalgamated YoE 500]
InfastructureNetherFully enclosed, secure, and horse-safe Nether Lines, of minimum dimensions 3*3, connect every major Wysterian settlement with the Imperial Nether Network:
- Gallen
- Chester-le-Ford
- Vryth
- Caelsthrome
- Maes
- Port Vielstine
Overland Road Connections- Gallen - Chester-le-Ford
- Gallen - Vryth
Maritime- Gallen - Acholm
[Maritime Fast Travel Point]- Gallen - Maes
[Lorified Route]- Gallen - Port Vielstine
[Lorified Route]- Maes - Chintaka
[Lorified Route]Community Presence - International Events and ActivitiesSelected, in Rough Chronological OrderExpeditions- The Great Horse Expedition
- Establishment of Concordia and Pilgrimage to the Old World
- The 'Dragon's Breath' Ender Expedition
Imperial Court Proceedings - Trial of Reich
- Trial Shiek
- Trial of Tyrion
- Trial of Brawlator
Other Events- Defence of Gallen
- Ascension Ceremony of Count Syrah de Gaul
- Assorted Tests of Skill and International Athletic Competitions, Skyfire Guild
- Coronation of King Arjen of New Ertia
Community Presence - Co-BuildsSelected, in Rough Chronological Order- Concordia
- Imperial Isle Nether Hub Renovations (Following the Great Imperial Isle Nether Hub Fire)
- Mount Empire
- Haile, Kaine
- K'valsaer, Pyrencia
International Titles- Minister for Applications and Settlement [4 Consecutive Terms]
- Guildmaster of the Merchant's Guild
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Thank you all for your time! We look forward to hosting members of the Community as we embark upon this great culmination of centuries (
over five years, real time) of work in the pursuit of an ever closer Empire.
