Forums

The Empire of Alsama' Alramali

Quick find code: 237-238-199-65960311

Vhosythe42

Vhosythe42

Posts: 12 Bronze Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Anything can seem simple when you believe it hard enough. Like how I'm "arguing geography, not culture." Classic strawman. I'm actually arguing both, because according to all available in-game evidence, you're wrong in both areas of research. Egypt's not part of the Middle East, and therefore cannot be a part of "Middle Eastern culture" (whatever that means -- again, homogeneous ignorance).

OP will naturally have to take liberties with era and technology, seeing as how an "empire" wielding bronze axes and scythed chariots across Gielinor won't be much of a threat. Other than that, it's pretty damn explicit what her empire's culture looks like, at least if she's adhering to the game lore.

23-Oct-2017 23:04:31

Dansplainer
Sep Member 2007

Dansplainer

Posts: 3,001 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Oookay, well, I believe that simple and concise information is much easier to absorb for those that may not understand or be too interested in the entirety of it. Of course, I did not go on and on about titles and stylings and different cultural and linguistic variations of the terms, because I figured that the OP would have gotten the gist of what I'm saying by researching the various regional cultures in the Middle East and surrounding areas, rather than forcing it down their throat by rambling on and on about every perfect little detail.

Furthermore, I have never disagreed with you; in fact, I believe we are on the same side here, but you seem to want to pick at me because I chose to be concise, rather than go off on a pretentious, long-winded rant about every little thing I dislike or disagree with.

I admit, though, I do really like the title 'Sultan,' so there might have been the partial product of a bias towards an awesome title. There's much more information and it's all much easier to access for those that want to go in excessive, meticulous detail, than trying to figure in the ancient Egyptian culture, which has significantly less easy-to-access information recorded. However, either Sultan or Pharaoh works. There's no wrong or right way to do this, but the roleplay would definitely benefit from at least a little accuracy, concise or meticulous, in the portrayal of culture, wherever it comes from.

Anywho, I'm not going to argue with you about this any further than this post, as I really don't see the point in wasting time going over every little thing I did that upset you.
This was a nice chat though, bud; you have a good one. :)
Hi, I'm Dan.

23-Oct-2017 23:25:41 - Last edited on 23-Oct-2017 23:45:56 by Dansplainer

Bad BunnyX3
Apr Member 2020

Bad BunnyX3

Posts: 275 Silver Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Letting you know, will edit this tonight, the core arc will remain the idea of dissent and rebellion, but the different parts will change in Accordance to the terms met with Shawdow. Good man, and this will evolve into one long rp story arc, looking forward to revision, so keep an eye out.

23-Oct-2017 23:49:31

Rexost

Rexost

Posts: 1,182 Mithril Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
A smooth, grey letter would arrive in Pollnivneach. It was rather simply addressed, but was still a bit vague. It simply said "To the Dae who claims to be a unifier."


To Nazareth Dae, if this letter should reach you,

Word has reached me of your correspondence to the various leaders of the realm, of your plans to begin a nation anew in the desert, and your claimed title of "Unifier" of the Dae.

I would like to speak with you on these matters at your earliest convenience. It has been some time since I spoke to a Dae who claims to be unifying the family who actually has the best interests of the world close to heart. I am hopeful that you truly wish for the wellbeing of the Daes as well as those who stand by them.

As one of the last of our kind around, I hope you take to heart this message and respond when possible.

Good luck with your endeavors, should they be kind. And good luck with dealing with the repercussions should your goals not be of peaceful resolution.


Edgar Dae
Edgar
=/=
Rex
=/=
Rend

#PraiseTuffty

25-Oct-2017 02:57:43

Bad BunnyX3
Apr Member 2020

Bad BunnyX3

Posts: 275 Silver Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
The letter reached Nazareth inside of her Keep, a shopkeeper held the letter first, and by the address marker, knew who it was for. The shopkeeper delivered the letter to Nzareth's Keep and she read its contents as each passing word only peaked her interest further. She rested throughout the day and in the fading evening she began writing a letter corresponding to the request


To Edgar Dae,

I am the Unifier. My intentions are noble, my Keep is in the middle of the city, and you are cordially invited in three days time, at which point I will host a feast in honor of our family. May you come so we can discuss further.

Sincerely,
Nazareth Dae,
The Unifier



Nazareth sent the letter, addressed to an Edgar Dae the night of. Her mind was racing and hoped the letter would reach it's correspondent.

25-Oct-2017 03:49:57

KDF-Luth

KDF-Luth

Posts: 2,641 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Vhosythe42 said :
Anything can seem simple when you believe it hard enough. Like how I'm "arguing geography, not culture." Classic strawman. I'm actually arguing both, because according to all available in-game evidence, you're wrong in both areas of research. Egypt's not part of the Middle East, and therefore cannot be a part of "Middle Eastern culture" (whatever that means -- again, homogeneous ignorance).

OP will naturally have to take liberties with era and technology, seeing as how an "empire" wielding bronze axes and scythed chariots across Gielinor won't be much of a threat. Other than that, it's pretty damn explicit what her empire's culture looks like, at least if she's adhering to the game lore.


There is no DEFINITE boundary for the Middle East, arguably it can stretch into the entirety of the Maghreb (North Africa), but the general consensus is that from Egypt to Iran, from Turkey to the edge of the Arab peninsula, is what we call the "Middle East".

Why is Egypt a part of this transcontinental region? It maintains deep cultural, political and economic ties to the rest of the Middle East, moreso than to the rest of Africa.

My personal feelings on the matter is that, in a cultural sense, the continents are rather inaccurate. There is no simple "Africa" and there's definitely no simple "Asia". The Middle East is very much a political idea.
; )

01-Nov-2017 14:05:00

Quick find code: 237-238-199-65960311 Back to Top