A Revised Charter for Ozem's Vigil (16Jun14)


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We are sharing this with the rest of the community because we believe in transparency and wish to invite others that are interested in exploring the advantages of being in a Lawful Good settlement to check us out as a possible home.

Ozem's Vigil

Core Values: We treat everyone with respect and the dignity endowed in being human. That means:
Providing a socially safe game space for playing Pathfinder Online, e.g.:


  • Not using slurs in reference to others
  • Not using sexualizing or objectifying language
  • Disrespecting others is something we won’t tolerate, and is grounds for dismissal from the settlement.

Fairplay in all aspects of the game is something we expect from members, the settlement leadership, and our allies, e.g.:

  • No scamming or griefing.
  • No duping or exploits
  • Honor contracts and treaties.

Strategic Goal: To be successful enough at both PvE and PvP aspects of the game to build Chapter Houses (tier III training) for Paladins and LG/NG/LN Clerics. To do that, we have these enabling goals:

  • Support an active crafting division.
  • Build trade and friendly relations with other settlements.
  • Project force to maintain lawful, pro-social game play.
  • Grow our settlement and support companies as they claim surrounding POIs.
  • Achieve diversity in POI's—we want to support shrines (including other good Gods e.g. to Sarenrae), Taverns, Watchtowers, and Manors.

Ozem's Vigil is a Shared Endeavor: The settlement is jointly owned, and has formal power sharing and leadership between Full Metal Syndicate, Peace Through Vigilance, and Fidelis.
  • Each company has a seat on the Council of Companies, and each company leader has a designated deputy—their "hand" to fill in if the leader is unavailable.
  • Power sharing and leadership will be dynamic: New companies may join the settlement and take a seat on the Council of Companies. That is a big enough step that it would be a unanimous decision from the current companies.
  • Settlement members who don't belong to a company are just as important, and will elect a mayor. The Mayor has a permanent advisory seat on the Council of Companies. In the event of an odd number of companies on the council, the mayor has a tie-breaking vote.

Servant Leadership
Political leadership is meant to serve the needs of settlement as a whole, by creatively solving the contradictions that are inherent in collective activity. The Council of Companies is committed to listening and understanding the will of the people, regularly soliciting feedback from the settlement through means such as:

  • Town halls meetings
  • Talks with interest groups (e.g. crafters, traders)
  • Directly asking members for feedback on policy
  • Open door policy: settlement members are encouraged to proactively share input with Council members.

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Nicely written, Vigil-folk. Everyone else, have a look, charters can be done without numbered and lettered sub-sections, after all ;-).

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As we relaunch our charter, we wanted to share some of our recent decisions as a settlement, and also make an appeal to like-community members:

1. Our commitment to independence. We have not currently signed up with either the Northern Coalition or the Roseblood Accord because we feel that one shouldn't have to join one group or another to feel like they can compete. We will forge our own path and our own destiny.

2. Our inclusion of 1-step companies and members. We would like to invite LN and NG players and members to consider joining, knowing that we plan to provide clerical training across the full alignment corner: LN/LG/NG. We also want to have POIs with Shrines dedicated to multiple good/lawful gods: we have members committed to building a shrine to Sarenrae, and want to to find members who will operate a POI to Abadar.

3. Innkeepers and Manor Lords wanted! We have existing companies committed to shrines and watchtowers, but seek diversity in POI management. We would gladly welcome and fully support a company that seeks to run their own POI in such a category.

4. Crafters and Gatherers wanted! We hope there are players who are as excited about building and supporting a settlement as others are about defending it! We need mighty smiths and artificers: ring-makers and dweomer-crafters. We need intrepid explorers willing to brave the wilderness to bring back the exotic (and quotidian) materials that will arm, guard, and grow a mighty fortress of righteousness and honor.

We need strong, committed individual players who want a safe, supportive place to make their mark. We need enthusiastic companies who have a take-charge attitude and want to run POIs. If you find any of this resonant and compelling, please consider joining our settlement, and walk the narrowest road.

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Elkhaven strongly supports the ideals expressed by Ozem's Vigil and we hope to work closely with them to the benefit of all.

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I've added this thread to the Guild Recruitment & Helpful Links list alongside the individual Company Recruitment Threads and the original Ozem's Vigil thread. If you have a brief description you'd like to appear there to let people know about your Settlement while they're browsing that list, or if you'd like me to remove the older Ozem's Vigil thread, please PM me.

I wish you the very best of luck, and hope you don't mind me adding that that I personally very strongly agree with you that no group should feel compelled to join the Roseblood Accord or any other group in order to be competitive, and I hope that no one is suggesting otherwise.

A note on placement in the lists:
As more and more Guilds nad Companies have created separate threads for their Settlements, I have adopted the practice of grouping all those threads together at the same position as the earliest related recruitment thread. Because of this, I have moved the Full Metal Syndicate, Pax Fidelis, and Ozem's Vigil threads up in the list to be alongside Mbando's original Peace Through Vigilance thread.

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Jazzlvraz: Thank you for the kind words sir!

Caldeathe: Likewise--by sword and bow, we look forward to working with you.

Nihimon: As always, you are the man :) Thanks for being such a good resource.

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Well written. Best of luck.

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Congratulations on 50 votes, Vigilites!

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T7V Jazzlvraz wrote:
Congratulations on 50, Vigilites!

Many Thanks Jazz. It is a nice milestone on a hard road. :)

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Bringslite of Fidelis wrote:
...on a hard road.

...and narrow, never forget narrow!

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<New Map>

I added a purple aura to settlements that have moved since the last one.

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FMS Sundracon wrote:

<New Map>

I added a purple aura to settlements that have moved since the last one.

Nice! That map has a lot of information in it once I noticed it.

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That write-up is sexy.

I have come to hold many of you in high regard, and wish Ozem's Vigil the best of luck in the Land Rush!

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FMS Sundracon wrote:

<New Map>

I added a purple aura to settlements that have moved since the last one.

Sundracon, that is such a good, readable map. Really, it should be the official Land Rush map.

Umm, on the colors. I'm sure this is an idiotic question, but red=evil and blue=good? Why aren't we blue?

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Nice Job, Sundracon!

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Mbando wrote:
Umm, on the colors. I'm sure this is an idiotic question, but red=evil and blue=good? Why aren't we blue?

The colours are assigned by GW, and I'm pretty sure they are meaningless. Otherwise I'm going to have to start making paranoid assumptions about those of us that are green or gold instead of red or blue.

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I'm reasonably colorblind, so maybe I missed something Caldeathe. On that map, I see blue, red, and white names.

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Mbando wrote:
I'm reasonably colorblind, so maybe I missed something Caldeathe. On that map, I see blue, red, and white names.

I believe blue is Roseblood Accord, red is Northern Coalition and white is independent.

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Oops. I thought we were talking the icon colours. Quietus is correct, the coloured names are supposed to be members of two large umbrella "agreements" that may-or-may-not represent anything other than a promise to play nice or stuff that probably shouldn't be gone into.

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Derp. I guess that was a dumb question.

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Good stuff and I'm not talking about the beer!

Eh when I assign colors for organizing data I generally do it randomly.

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Mbando wrote:

As we relaunch our charter, we wanted to share some of our recent decisions as a settlement, and also make an appeal to like-community members:

1. Our commitment to independence. We have not currently signed up with either the Northern Coalition or the Roseblood Accord because we feel that one shouldn't have to join one group or another to feel like they can compete. We will forge our own path and our own destiny.

2. Our inclusion of 1-step companies and members. We would like to invite LN and NG players and members to consider joining, knowing that we plan to provide clerical training across the full alignment corner: LN/LG/NG. We also want to have POIs with Shrines dedicated to multiple good/lawful gods: we have members committed to building a shrine to Sarenrae, and want to to find members who will operate a POI to Abadar.

3. Innkeepers and Manor Lords wanted! We have existing companies committed to shrines and watchtowers, but seek diversity in POI management. We would gladly welcome and fully support a company that seeks to run their own POI in such a category.

4. Crafters and Gatherers wanted! We hope there are players who are as excited about building and supporting a settlement as others are about defending it! We need mighty smiths and artificers: ring-makers and dweomer-crafters. We need intrepid explorers willing to brave the wilderness to bring back the exotic (and quotidian) materials that will arm, guard, and grow a mighty fortress of righteousness and honor.

We need strong, committed individual players who want a safe, supportive place to make their mark. We need enthusiastic companies who have a take-charge attitude and want to run POIs. If you find any of this resonant and compelling, please consider joining our settlement, and walk the narrowest road.

Righteous valor, justice, and honor; the hardest road.

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OZEM'S VIGIL

Some great people have found their way to us in the last week. We are thrilled but we need more. Come be part of a strong Lawful Good settlement that is dedicated to making an enjoyable gaming experience for ourselves and those around us. We are poised in the north of the map. Possibly on the frontier when the lands expand? Join us and secure this great spot as a jumping off station for the reach toward Fort Riverwatch!

We want Companies interested in running Points of Interest around the settlement. Your own spot to manage and full representation in the Council of Companies. Those can be Shrines, Inns, mines, Watch Towers, lumber camps, you name it.

We want individual free agents of all types.

We want those interested in all of the commoner, expert, and (future) aristocratic fields. We want PVP and PVE enthusiasts.

Check us out.

If you are unsure, get in touch. We are ready to answer questions.

Thank You :)
Carry on...

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Dont want to worry about companies? Dont want to worry about settlements?

Just want a group of people to hang out with while you game? Ozem's Vigil could be the place for you.

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So Sundracon....wheres the new map....slacker

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FMS Trippic wrote:
So Sundracon....wheres the new map....slacker

He says he's too busy. Next week.

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If you have read the above and it looks like something you can enjoy as a playstyle, contact us: Ozem's Vigil

We have three strong companies and a growing number of Free Agents. We still want to offer POIs to the right Companies seeking them. We still need Free Agents. Anyone planning to play Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, or Neutral Good and in sync with a positive atmosphere is encouraged to apply.

We offer a place in a Fellowship, with equal rights in governing among equals.

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We are still here. The base parts of a great community for Good.

Internal interest is high and diversity is wide.

WE have our paladins,
our lawful monks,
our good hearted rangery rogues,
our gatherers/craftsmen/merchants and managers,
our dabblers in and committed to the arcane,
our fearless fighters,
and much interest in The Divine covering multiple Gods.

A goodly deal of room to grow in a rowdy land that needs taming.

Companies: Full Metal Syndicate, Peace Through Vigilance, and Fidelis. We want to talk to more and build our Fellowship. There are POI's to claim, build, and make your own place.

A growing class of Citizenry we call our Free Agents.

Get in contact with us. Join us. Come play the Good Guys and Gals.

Ozem's Vigil

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FMS Quietus wrote:
FMS Trippic wrote:
So Sundracon....wheres the new map....slacker
He says he's too busy. Next week.

Its been a week, I blame wildstar ;)

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I'm excited to see we're continuing to grow--we just passed Aragon to take back 7th place in the Landrush (at least for now!).

We're still hoping to find more folks who are interested in:
-Crafting or Gathering
-Operating an Inn
-NG/LN worshipers who want to run a Shrine

Not we would say no to fellow LG fighters and clerics, but we have some folks who want to go in the above directions, and want to strengthen their ranks.

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Yup need me some more craftin n gatherin buds

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Ozem's Vigil is actively recruiting companies that wish to make their own mark in the River Kingdoms. We have an active, strong user base represented and plan on establishing ourselves as the premiere Lawful Good settlement. Looking into the War of the Towers, the most successful settlements are the ones that are going to have a large group of companies working together to grow their city's potential.

This falls right in line with Ozem's Vigil vision from the very beginning, as we are a union of three companies plus free agents already. But we're looking for more diverse voices to fill our ranks and join us at the table. Shortly our new initiative will launch and we'd love for you to be apart of it.

So if you find yourself Lawful Neutral, Neutral Good or just plain ol' Lawful Good - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

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FMS Trippic wrote:
Yup need me some more craftin n gatherin buds

yup

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FINALLY

guess Sundracon finally awoke from his hibernation ;)

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Bringslite of Fidelis wrote:
Mbando wrote:

As we relaunch our charter, we wanted to share some of our recent decisions as a settlement, and also make an appeal to like-community members:

1. Our commitment to independence. We have not currently signed up with either the Northern Coalition or the Roseblood Accord because we feel that one shouldn't have to join one group or another to feel like they can compete. We will forge our own path and our own destiny.

2. Our inclusion of 1-step companies and members. We would like to invite LN and NG players and members to consider joining, knowing that we plan to provide clerical training across the full alignment corner: LN/LG/NG. We also want to have POIs with Shrines dedicated to multiple good/lawful gods: we have members committed to building a shrine to Sarenrae, and want to to find members who will operate a POI to Abadar.

3. Innkeepers and Manor Lords wanted! We have existing companies committed to shrines and watchtowers, but seek diversity in POI management. We would gladly welcome and fully support a company that seeks to run their own POI in such a category.

4. Crafters and Gatherers wanted! We hope there are players who are as excited about building and supporting a settlement as others are about defending it! We need mighty smiths and artificers: ring-makers and dweomer-crafters. We need intrepid explorers willing to brave the wilderness to bring back the exotic (and quotidian) materials that will arm, guard, and grow a mighty fortress of righteousness and honor.

We need strong, committed individual players who want a safe, supportive place to make their mark. We need enthusiastic companies who have a take-charge attitude and want to run POIs. If you find any of this resonant and compelling, please consider joining our settlement, and walk the narrowest road.

Righteous valor, justice, and honor; the...

Moar craftin n getherin frends

"Life is a garden, DIG IT!"
~Joe Dirt

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Bringslite of Fidelis wrote:
Mbando wrote:

As we relaunch our charter, we wanted to share some of our recent decisions as a settlement, and also make an appeal to like-community members:

1. Our commitment to independence. We have not currently signed up with either the Northern Coalition or the Roseblood Accord because we feel that one shouldn't have to join one group or another to feel like they can compete. We will forge our own path and our own destiny.

2. Our inclusion of 1-step companies and members. We would like to invite LN and NG players and members to consider joining, knowing that we plan to provide clerical training across the full alignment corner: LN/LG/NG. We also want to have POIs with Shrines dedicated to multiple good/lawful gods: we have members committed to building a shrine to Sarenrae, and want to to find members who will operate a POI to Abadar.

3. Innkeepers and Manor Lords wanted! We have existing companies committed to shrines and watchtowers, but seek diversity in POI management. We would gladly welcome and fully support a company that seeks to run their own POI in such a category.

4. Crafters and Gatherers wanted! We hope there are players who are as excited about building and supporting a settlement as others are about defending it! We need mighty smiths and artificers: ring-makers and dweomer-crafters. We need intrepid explorers willing to brave the wilderness to bring back the exotic (and quotidian) materials that will arm, guard, and grow a mighty fortress of righteousness and honor.

We need strong, committed individual players who want a safe, supportive place to make their mark. We need enthusiastic companies who have a take-charge attitude and want to run POIs. If you find any of this resonant and compelling, please consider joining our settlement, and walk the narrowest road.

Righteous valor, justice, and honor; the hardest road

bump

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FMS Quietus wrote:

Ozem's Vigil is actively recruiting companies that wish to make their own mark in the River Kingdoms. We have an active, strong user base represented and plan on establishing ourselves as the premiere Lawful Good settlement. Looking into the War of the Towers, the most successful settlements are the ones that are going to have a large group of companies working together to grow their city's potential.

This falls right in line with Ozem's Vigil vision from the very beginning, as we are a union of three companies plus free agents already. But we're looking for more diverse voices to fill our ranks and join us at the table. Shortly our new initiative will launch and we'd love for you to be apart of it.

So if you find yourself Lawful Neutral, Neutral Good or just plain ol' Lawful Good - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

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Ozem's Vigil is actively recruiting companies and individuals that wish to help us build a strong and righteous community in the River Kingdoms. We have an active and diverse user base represented and plan on establishing ourselves as the premiere Lawful Good settlement. Looking into the War of the Towers, the most successful settlements will be the ones that are going to have a large and varied group of companies invested in working together to grow their city's potential.

This structure is a natural fit for Ozem's Vigil and our vision from the very beginning. As a union of six companies plus free agents that is looking for diversity, we look forward to the war of towers, with a mix of citizens who can take full advantage of the opportunities the land offers. We want your diverse voice to help fill our ranks and join us at the table. Shortly our new initiative will launch and we'd love for you to be apart of it.

So if you find yourself Lawful Neutral, Neutral Good or just plain ol' Lawful Good - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

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Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:

Ozem's Vigil is actively recruiting companies and individuals that wish to help us build a strong and righteous community in the River Kingdoms. We have an active and diverse user base represented and plan on establishing ourselves as the premiere Lawful Good settlement. Looking into the War of the Towers, the most successful settlements will be the ones that are going to have a large and varied group of companies invested in working together to grow their city's potential.

This structure is a natural fit for Ozem's Vigil and our vision from the very beginning. As a union of six companies plus free agents that is looking for diversity, we look forward to the war of towers, with a mix of citizens who can take full advantage of the opportunities the land offers. We want your diverse voice to help fill our ranks and join us at the table. Shortly our new initiative will launch and we'd love for you to be apart of it.

So if you find yourself Lawful Neutral, Neutral Good or just plain ol' Lawful Good - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

Hard walls built around the soft

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Ozem's Vigil intends to be a beacon of light in the River Kingdoms. We are actively recruiting companies and individuals that wish to help us build a strong and righteous community for the good of the land. Our diverse user base is open and welcoming, and we plan on being the standard for Lawful Good settlements in Golarion.

As a union of multiple independent companies plus free agents that is looking for diversity, we can offer you a home like no other. We want your unique voice to help fill our ranks and join us at the table. The world is fleshing out as we speak, and Ozem's Vigil intends to be a rock-solid part of the foundation on which it rests.

So if you can find your place in a Lawful Good settlement, then Ozem's Vigil will make a place for you - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

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Does Ozem's Vigil have a plan for what will happen if one or more large groups enter at the last minute and bounce them from their preferred spot, or will they simply collapse in anger and frustration?

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Why yes, yes we do have a plan. Ozem's Vigil will land on our feet regardless of where we end up, and we will immediately begin working to develop friendships and working to ensure that anyone in our settlement has the best possible access to training.

We assume that all citizens of the river Kingdoms are inherently decent people who want nothing more than to provide for kin and kind as best they may.

As a union of multiple, independent, companies plus free agents that is actively seeking diversity, we will offer our citizens a home like no other, regardless of which hex we end up in. We are eager to work hard to make a place for each unique voice and our final location will have only a tenuous connection to how we achieve that. The world is fleshing out as we speak, and Ozem's Vigil intends to be a rock-solid part of whatever foundation on which it rests.

So if you can find your place in a Lawful Good settlement, then Ozem's Vigil will make a place for you - please give us a moment and check us out.

Ozem's Vigil Website
Land Rush Page

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Me like ye more and more. Yup, me do.

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The Land Rush is over. Many congratulations to the groups that secured a settlement spot for EE! It was a grueling 10 weeks, but also very fun and challenging.

If you are one of the people or groups that did not secure your own place, for whatever reasons... you did not vote or just wound up below the cut off, Ozem's Vigil may have a place for you. If you need somewhere to hang your hat and get your training for the War of Towers period (or longer), contact us. Alignment will not be a factor for some time, bot we will not just accept anyone.

What we are looking for:

-Positive individuals/groups that prefer a positive environment. Those that prey on other players need not apply.

-Willing to embrace this game for what it is. You need not be a PVP enthusiast. You will need to work with our PVP members to be as safe as possible.

-Willing to be a team player to the point of either aiding in the War of Towers through holding you own tower or selling some of your crafts to those that do.

-Understanding that when alignment becomes relevant, Ozem's Vigil will go lawful good and to stay you will need to choose LG, LN, or NG. If you would prefer to leave then (or before) you will be sent on your way with our thanks and all the assistance that we can grant to get you going. We take care of those that take care of the River Kingdom's premier Lawful Good Society.

Carry on....

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and now for the treaty-rush

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Treaties, kingdoms and empires, oh my!

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Now the talking is done. time to walk the walk!

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Hell yeah! /flex

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Heres a couple map options i did up and put some of the overlays at bottom in case someone wants to mess with em

Territory Map with settlement names
and
Territory Map no names

Bold = Lawful
Italics = Chaotic
Blue = Good
Red = Evil
Neutral = Plain/White

overlays
Names only - the names in white are there, just cant see them with white background
Territories only

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Forgot to include
Pink eminating from Center is NC
Black eminating from center is Aeonian League
Blue eminating from center is Everbloom Alliance
Purple territory wash is Empire of Xelias

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