A statement from the Dwarven Lords...

Greetings everyone,

Since there have been some issues of late with both us and others I believe it has come time to declare some things regarding the Dwarven Lords, that will keep things amicable between us and other parties.  While there is not a ‘set’ 10 square rule regarding cities in or by which all members of Illy both agree with or play by, we - regarding us (the Dwarven Lords) have chosen to embrace this rule (with modification) as a means to help with tensions as well as declare a general ownership of said lands. Let me explain what I mean, if I may?

The Dwarven Lords lay the right of claim upon all 10 squares around any of our cities (10 squares refer to the same as in the Rules for moving cities whether magical or relocating) as a ‘general’ ownership. I state it this way because even the game itself acknowledges this area as ‘potentially’ being a players land by right of presence.  As such if a person tries to move a town to near another that is not allied with it, the game will not let you. Now, defining the term ‘general’ simply refers to what is claimed as Dlord land, but acknowledges that some of the land can also be given away at the owner or alliances discretion and therefore ownership is defined as ‘general’.

Thus here are our rules regarding land disputes and actions upon said lands:
1. The first 5 squares are Dlord property and will not be considered in negotiations for land or sov rights. Thus ALL sovs within the 5 sqrs are off limits. The squares 6-10 are open to negotiations but no action, implementation, nor shall any troops may be upon Dlord territory without ‘prior’ authorization. Any such action, settlement, or armies claiming / counter-claiming will be removed immediately and with extreme prejudice.

…1a. To negotiate land or sov rights within the 10 square area, simply mail the person to whom the land belongs, a courtesy mail, explaining what you would ‘like to do’, and he or she will get back with you, or one of the Royal Caste (this is an extreme case, as the land in question could have specific current or future value to the alliance and not just the person in question). For those who land 'already' overlaps ours (and to whom does it actually belong) again, goes back to simply talking it out with the person.

In all truth, this is not extreme but a setting forth of a common courtesy we would like from Illy community toward us, as we intend it toward them in like manner. We respond well to politeness and etiquette, however to threats and or demands you find our Dwarven spine stiffens and in one swift and sudden move, a whistle and a gentle breeze across neck line will be your last endearing thoughts .  

The above is subject to change at Dlord’s behest to add to, modify, or remove any subject or action we deem necessary. We are not here because we are favored, nor are we here because we are the best. We are here because we carved out our position with clawed hands, persevering hearts. When the sound of War begins, men’s hearts leap, the Orc rejoices, and Elves sadly smile, but when the tromp of Dwarven Boots are heard, they all turn to fearful dread.