The makeshift campsite in the forest clearing was rife with the sounds of celebration. Soldiers sat at firesides, talking, drinking, joking, and counting themselves lucky to have made it through todays skirmish.

After several weeks of fighting, the allied forces of Clanns MacCreg, Boiod and Quayle had pushed the Slinieuie men back enough that they had retreated behind the walls of their keep at Glen Morach. A blockade of the front gate and main road was under way. No one in. No one out. It won't be long now before they surrender.

The leader of the victorious side, Alistir MacCreg, walked through the campsite and stopped every so often to give thanks or share a joke with his men. He could rest easy tonight, but tomorrow, his work would continue

Ella Credanh is the name of the largest island of the south west sea of Candarion and home to humans known as the Credanx. Culturally and ethnically, the Credanx peoples are almost identical, however power is divided between 10 powerful clanns, each of which have their own small differences and traditions

Clann MacCaog
Situated on the far western shores of the island, Clann MacCaog have control over a large section of hilly oak forests. Known for their skilled woodworking and love of nature, the members of this clan tend to be one of the more peaceful areas of the island. The Thegn of this Clann is Manus MacCoag

Clann MacCreg
Clann MacCreg have immediate control of the forests in the centre of the island. Through a series of strategic marriages, alliances and skirmishes, the thegn, Alistir MacCreg has managed to exert control over 6 of the other 9 clanns and is leading efforts to unite the entire region under one king

Clann Boiod
The Boiod Clann controls the southernmost area of the island known colloquially as ‘The Elbow’. This area is mostly plains and the inhabitants here are known for their large agricultural output. The Thegn of this Clann is Lora Boiod

Clann Dooinney
The Dooinney Clann rule over a section of forest in the centre-east. The people here are noted for their high quality textiles. Currently led by Mark Dooinney

Clann Quayle
Clann Quayle controls a section of forest near the centre of the island which puts them at somewhat of a crossroads, positioning them between the various trade and peoples which flow north and south. The thegn of this area is Dougal Quayle

Clann Slineiue
Much of the western mountains are ruled by Clann Slineiue. Many of the inhabitants here are skilled miners and much of the regions iron and precious gems come from the mountains and hills here. For several years Clann Slineiue and Crosse have been allied against the 5 clanns of the south, resisting the growing power and influence of the MacCreg family. The Thegn of this clann is Cedric Slineniue

Clann Crosse
Similar to Clann Slineuie to the west, this family has control over an area of hilly forests and has many mines and quarries in its vicinity. They have had a formal alliance with the Slineuie clann for generations, with both families engaged in war with the 5 southern clanns who are attempting to consolidate power on the island under one king. The thegn of this area is Moira Crosse

Clann Erenagh
The inhabitants of the island’s north western pine forests are known for their strong seafaring traditions and love of the ocean. Despite being less isolated and disagreeable than the other two ‘upper clanns’, the Erenagh Clann thegn, Rory Erenagh, has opted to remain independent from the rest of the islands political wrangling.

Clann Ó Cuilleáin
The people who inhabit these swampy wetlands are ruled by the Ó Cuilleáin clann. The people here tend to live in huts or houses raised above the bogs and marshes. Inhabitants of this area are known to practice local nature worship. The thegn of this area is Robyn Ó Cuilleáin

Clann Griogalach
The swamps and marshes of the far north western part of the island are considerably more wild and difficult to navigate than those found to the east. The Credanx who inhabit this area are notoriously hostile to outsiders and can be quick to anger. Inbreeding has been reported in this clann and as a result, the people here are considered somewhat backward. The thegn of this clann is Willem Grigolach

I believe my land claim has passed, could you please update the map to include Ella Credanh as shown below

Why vote for Septimus?

I'm a long time player on this server and its ancestors, long enough to have become part of the furniture. I've been Applications Minister previously with various successes and no complaints.

If elected, I'd like to accomplish a few things, namely I'd be reviewing our current Server FAQ and guides, Applications Ministry policies (which if Im not mistaken havent changed since I set them previously) and start a conversation about the way we currently admit new members; The current process for member applications is fine, but I'd like to see if anyone has ideas/thoughts on how to improve.

In addition I'd also like to investigate the way we advertise the server and engage with new people. I think an increased presence on other social media would be worth looking into.

I'd also like to revive a pet project of mine which has had trouble getting off the ground previously, and create some content for youtube. I'm thinking realm showcases or liege interviews as well as a server trailer.

A collection of footage from various realms, already shot and collated would help us get these ideas off the ground. I'd be willing to sponsor a competition/event for people to submit their own footage as a way to kick start the initiative.

I welcome any questions you may have in relation to the above.

Remember, a vote for Septimus is a vote for success!

I am announcing my intention to run for the role of Minister of Applications.

I will be posting my proposed policies and intentions in due course

I forgot to put this up previously, but as part of my relinquishment of Sucia, its borders will reduced to the red area as shown below.

This removes the areas north and south which have seen no builds

Im in agreement with Tywen. We either trust ministers to do the job we elect them to do, or we do away with the concept entirely.

It'd be a firm no from me on this if it went to a vote

@ThunderPony

This might change in the very near future, but I'm provisionally going to name my claim Ella Credanh (Isle of Credan)

Looks good to me. If no one else objects, I approve

I'd like to address the discussion which has formed since my initial post.

I initially based my claiming of the entire island on the fact that someone else wold be unlikely to claim half an island if I were there already, and the fact that I'm relinquishing a realm larger than the mushroom gulag, so its more 'like for like'.

I do concede that the larger claim, in conjunction with my recently coming out of extended absence does not inspire confidence that I will adequately utilise the entire island, so I'm willing to revise the claim to the following :

This removes any claim to the swamp on the northern end of the island. I'll roll this change of borders into my planned lore for the area

Hopefully this resolves any issues people may have about the claim size