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Brest-class battleship

## Brest-class

The ***Brest-*class** was a class of battleships which were planned for the French Navy in 1913, with construction scheduled to begin in 1914. The class was to have comprised four ships, named *Nice*, *Brest*, *Lille* and *Nancy*.

## Service

### Brest

The first ship of the class, laid down June 1914, was the second commissioned in \_\_\_ due to \_\_\_.

### Nice

Although not the first ship of the class laid down (July 1914), *Nice* was the first commissioned.

In early 1939 *Nice* began an extensive experimental refit at the Ateliers et Chantiers de France in Dunkirk. Unfortunately the ship was seized by the Germans who quickly overran French forces in the area with the outbreak of WW2.

As *Nice* was in a fairly complete state, the Germans chose to seize the ship and complete it using most of the existing weaponry already prepared, and she was commissioned into the Vichy French Navy in 1941.

*Nice* was sunk by American gunfire while fighting the American fleet 7 kilometers north of the Port of Casablanca during the Naval battle of Casablanca on the morning of the 8th of November, 1942.

### Lille

The third ship of the class laid down in November 1914 and commissioned in \_\_\_\_

*Lille* served with the Free French during WW2.

### Nancy

The fourth ship of the class laid down in November 1914 and commissioned in \_\_\_\_
House of Mindulor

"*The waves consume all.* "
―House Motto The **House of Mindulor** was a major noble house of Xol until it went extinct in 1071 ADR. The house had controlled the duchy of Locia, as well as the margravates of Krinao and Wolan. It became hugely influential in the empire when Shai Mindulor married Melanthios I, tying the house to the royal family. Despite their connections however, House Mindulor fell on hard times in the late eleventh century, losing many of its heirs to the Dread Cough. This, coupled with a number of bad trade decisions, wiped the house from existence politically. Though descendants of it yet live, they have no claim to nobility. The sigil of the house was a white shark in a light blue ocean.

## Notable Members

**Zek Mindulor (758 ADR - 831 ADR)** - Founded the house in 789 ADR, and served as a master legate for Alcaeus the Exalted in his war to conquer Tedra.

**Rais Mindulor (792 ADR - 869 ADR)** - Funded construction of Pexlen, which is now the largest city in Xol.

**Senni Mindulor (846 ADR - 921 ADR)** - Shai's mother; made a great deal of political alliances and brought the house into prominence outside of Xol. Sent her daughter to a university in the capital, where Shai would meet and befriend Melanthios I.

**Shai Mindulor (880 ADR - 955 ADR)** - Married Melanthios I and became queen-consort of Strios. She was a shrewd diplomat, responsible for making the house incredibly wealthy and powerful, as well as a staunch supporter of science.

**Shenek Mindulor (924 ADR - 958 ADR)** - Served as a master legate on the side of Pelagios in the War of the Three Eagles. He was later executed for treason by the man he helped win the throne, despite there not being any evidence to support the charge.

**Neru Mindulor (1050 - 1107)** - The last noble Mindulor. They were forced to forfeit their noble titles to save their family from bankruptcy.
House of Goldenspear

"*Steadfast in all things.* "
―House Motto The **House of Goldenspear** is the royal house of the Kingdom of Ostelux, and came to power after the Stonewrath Rebellion in 1095 ADR. The house remained loyal to the Strian Empire when many other noble houses favored independence, and after the rebellion they were given the throne as a reward for their support. They are incredibly unpopular within Ostelux, with many dwarves believing them to be puppets for the empire.

## Notable Members

###
Request For Proposal Wiki

## Requests for Proposal

In general terms, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document soliciting bids from suppliers to provide goods or services. In naval architecture, Requests for Proposal are the way a government sends out requirements to shipbuilding and marine engineering firms; they are expected to reply with an estimate of the cost and a draft design for a ship that can meet the given requirements. This wiki is a catalog of ship designs submitted as a response to various alternate-history RFPs.

Past RFP requirement sheets, designs submitted in response, and judging results can be viewed here.

## Joining In

Requests for Proposal are a semi-historical ship design contest run on a semi-regular weekly basis through the r/worldofwarships Discord server #history channel. Ship designs are created using Springsharp, a free text program that simulates ship characteristics using period engineering thumbrules. RFPs are created and judged by channel members.

If you'd like to join in, you'll need to do the following:

1. Get the Discord app and register an account.
2. Join the r/worldofwarships Discord server by clicking here.
3. Get Springsharp 3b3 (it's a standalone executable with no installation necessary, but you may need to get or update your copy of Microsoft .NET to run it).
4. That's it - drop into the #history channel to say hi, and start designing!
5. A comprehensive guide for new Springsharp users is being assembled and you can check it out here.

## Resources

* The NavWeaps "Naval Weapons of the World" index is our primary resource for gun and shell characteristics.
* Navypedia's "Naval Aviation and Armaments" listing only covers weapons that entered service, but includes some more obscure types that aren't present on NavWeaps.
* Nathan Okun's FACEHD and OBLICALC are text input programs that can simulate shell performance against armor, although they're somewhat challenging to navigate.
* Navypedia's "Fighting Ships of the World" index has entries for most ships that were built or laid down, including detailed descriptions of armor layouts.
Prailor

## Kingdom of Prailor

The **Kingdom of Prailor** is a nation within the Empire of Strios.

## Geography

Prailor is known for it's large forests that dot its landscape. The majority of these are coniferous, but towards the south along the border with Strios they give way to deciduous trees. The kingdom is also home to a number of lakes and rivers that allow it to compensate for being landlocked.

The Albrek Mountains stretch through Prailor to the east, along the border with Qeglax. Land around the Albreks is less flat and more rocky than the rest of the county, and is less populated as a result.

Most farming is done in the south, as the land there is primarily composed of plains and grasslands with rich soil. The temperature there is also better suited for farming than other parts of the kingdom, with mild summers and winters. The closer to the border with Ostelux, the colder the average temperature becomes, but as a whole Prailor's weather is generally temperate.

### Major Cities

#### Levassion (capital), population 850,000

Located on Lake Aglaé, Levassion is one of the oldest cities on Tedra.
Pennsylvania-class cruiser

### Propulsion

2 shaft tandem Wm. Cramp & Sons direct-drive vertical triple expansion engines8 Babcock & Wilcox cylindrical coal boilers

14,931 ihp (11,139 kW)

### Range

6,000 nautical miles (11,112 km) at 14 knots (26 km/h)

### Armament

4 x 13 in/35 Mark 2 guns12 x 5 in/40 Mark 3 guns

25 x 3-pdr Mark 8 Hotchkiss semi-automatic guns

2 x 17.7 in torpedo tubes

### Armour

Waterline belt: 4 in (102 mm)Deck: 1.5–1 in (38–25 mm)

Barbettes: 4 in (102 mm)

Turrets: 6–4 in (152–102 mm)

Conning tower: 6 in (152 mm)

The ***Pennsylvania*-class cruisers** were
Garion

**Garion** is heir presumptive to the throne of the Empire of Strios as High King Melanthios IV's closest cousin. Known for thriving on attention when he was younger, Garion has since become a deeply private individual. Many rumors about him circulate in the Empire, but most people know very little about the new crown prince.

## Early Life

Garion was born in 1196 ADR to Prince Ariston and his second wife, Verania Basile.
Kingdom of Xol

The **Kingdom of Xol** is a nation within the Empire of Strios, and is located along the west coast of Tedra. Xol has profited greatly because of its coastal location, with the nation dominating all trade done by sea.

## Geography

### Major Cities

#### Khaldur, population 470,000 on Xol's side

Khaldur is a city that lies on the border between Xol and Ostelux, and is divided in half between the two kingdoms.
Cupid and Death

✦

Opéra en 5 entrées, sur un texte en anglais de James Shirley tiré des fables d'Esope, musique de Christopher Gibbons et Matthew Locke, représenté en privé en 1653, à Ruthland House, devant l'ambassadeur du Portugal.

## Rôles

* Nature (soprano)
* l'Aubergiste (comédien)
* Mercure (basse)
* la Mort (ténor)
* Cupidon (soprano)
* le Désespoir (comédien)
* le Valet (ténor)
* Songs : soprano, alto et basse

## Formation musicale

* violons
* alto
* viole de gambe
* orgue
* clavecin
* théorbe
* luth
* clavecin

## Argument

### Entrée I

​L'aubergiste et son valet accueillent deux hôtes d'importance : Cupidon arrive flanqué de Folie et Démence.

### Entrée II

​La Mort, accompagnée de Désespoir, affirme son pouvoir sur le monde.

### Entrée III

​Le Valet, par malice, échange les flèches de Cupidon et de la Mort.

### Entrée VI

​Nature, consternée, voit les maoureux tués par les flèches de Cupidon et les vieillards rajeunis par celles de la Mort. Elle supplie Cupidon et la Mort de reprendre leurs rôles et, impuissante, en appelle aux dieux.

### Entrée V

Le Valet est à présent montreur de singes. une flèche décorchée par la Mort le rend éperdument amoureux de ses singes qu'un satyre lui enlève. Mercure convoque Cupide et la Mort. Ils récupèrent chacun leurs flèches devant Nature qui découvre, émerveillée, l'Elysée où, annonce Mercure, les amoureux morts seront éternellement heureux.
Grand Council

The **Grand Council** is the central government of the Empire of Strios. It is comprised of fifty members, each personally appointed by the high monarch, that serve for life unless they are removed or retire. These members appoint a steward to represent their interests when they're unable to attend a meeting. In the event that a member dies, their steward will typically assume their position. The rulers of nations conquered by the Empire are entitled to sit in on Council without the ability to vote, though this right is generally considered demeaning and rarely used.

The Council is responsible for drafting and enacting the majority of the Empire's laws, and as such hold immense political power. This power is limited, however, in the fact that the high monarch may choose to veto any decision the Council comes to.

## History

###

## Ranking

* High Monarchs of the Strian Empire
* High Chancellor
* Lords and Ladies of the Grand Council
* Stewards of the Grand Council
How-to-Springsharp Guide/Hull

Under Dimensions, select ALL METRIC or ALL IMPERIAL, depending on your preference. Failing to do this will result in Fun Stuff.

**Bulges** are for refitting bulges onto an already constructed ship. If your ship is constructed with an integral bulge-like structure, count that into the hull beam. While this may seem counter-intuitive, this is due to Springsharp's very limited simulation of hull bulges; there is currently, unfortunately, no better solution.

## Block Coefficients

Block Coefficients are typically between 0.45 and 0.65. This number can go as low as 0.38 without being deeply concerning and some German ships can had block coefficients as high as 0.788.

Be aware that the positioning of the Destroyer >> Cruiser >> … line above the slider is highly misleading. 0.55 block coefficient is not unusual for a battleship.

## Length : Beam ratio

This rarely exceeds 10 or 11. Pre-dreadnought battleships are in the region of 5.0 +/- 1, while Dreadnought battleships may exceed 6.0.

The higher this value is, the easier time your hull will have going high speeds. The smaller this value is – everything else being equal – the better your ship's turn radius will be. At or below 4, ships will have difficulty maintaining course without constant adjustment.

## More Info

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/warships1discussionboards/block-coefficient-t27453.html#p462526

http://www.mnvdet.com/Initial%20Hullform%20Definition.htm
Xandra the Brave

### Titles

High Queen of all Strios, Supreme Commander of the Legions, Defender of the Illuminant, Matriarch of the Grand Council, Arbiter of Law, Duchess of Vrowen

## Family

### Spouse(s)

Taron Uldaro, Yamarz Grobonok, Kathri Vel

### Child(ren)

Kyrillos II (biological),Melanthios I (biological), Nikaia Uldaro-Xenakis (biological), Shamar Xenakis-Grobonok (adopted), Lyra Xenakis-Vel (adopted)
Human

Humans are widespread throughout Odrix, being found just about everywhere on the planet. They are noted for their ability to adapt to different climates and terrains better than most races, as well as their tendency to be unpredictable. The more long-lived races see humans as brash, rushing through their short lives with little care for the world around them.

## History

Humans originated on the continent of Kiris, but quickly began exploring the world, settling just about anywhere they found. Of course, other races already inhabited this land, and this caused many conflicts early on in their expansion. They quickly became allies with the respected halflings, who provided them with valuable goods in exchange for protection. This greatly increased human influence and power, which they used to build numerous great civilizations.

Humans are a divided race, with many different ethnicities and cultures. Most are more loyal to their nation than to humanity as a whole, and thus it is impossible to discuss human history as a cohesive narrative. Despite this division, they have quickly risen to prominence globally, becoming the most populous race on the planet.

### Relations With Other Races

Humans generally get along with most races, though this varies greatly on an individual basis. They have always held a favorable attitude towards halflings, as the two races are fairly similar. Many despise orcs and tieflings, and these two races are often treated as second-class citizens within human society. Elves and humans hold a bit of a rivalry, disagreeing over religion and customs, but have historically been allies.
Kingdom of Strios

The **Kingdom of Strios** (not to be confused with it's empire) is the name used to refer to both the historical kingdom which preceded the empire, as well as the modern capital province of the empire.

## Geography

### Major Cities

#### Braxholm (Capital), population 3,120,000

Located along the coast of the Tudosi Ocean, Braxholm is the capital of the Strian Empire, and the center of its power. The city is the largest and most populous on the planet, though some have accused its population of being exaggerated. It was built on the ruins of a dwarven city of the same name, but the majority of these were destroyed as Braxholm expanded.
Kingdom of Ostelux

### Royal Family

House of Stonewrath (2460 BDR - 1095 ADR)House of Goldenspear (1095 ADR - Present)

### Current Ruler

Haakon

The **Kingdom of Ostelux** is a nation within the Empire of Strios.

## Geography

Ostelux is a mountainous kingdom, with an average elevation of 8,000 ft. It is home to the largest mountain range on the planet, the Albrek Mountains, which stretch through it to the west, forming a natural border with Qeglax and Prailor. It's north is home to incredibly cold temperatures, and is mostly uninhabited except for a few small ports. It's west, along the border with Prailor, is considered the most inhabitable part of Ostelux by outsiders, and has the flattest land in the kingdom. Most farming is done in this area.

### Hjolmiir's Abyss

Hjolmiir's Abyss is a mile wide hole that supposedly leads to the center of Odrix. The ancient dwarves believed it to be the mouth of Hjolmiir, their god of war, and that if they did not provide him with sacrifices he would swallow the world. As a result of this belief, tens of thousands of people were thrown into the Abyss as sacrifices every year until the Dwarven Pantheon was replaced by Vroskism as Ostelux's official religion in 2456 BDR.

There have been three large-scale attempts to settle the area surrounding the Abyss, but each ended horribly The first attempt was the largest of the three, with about 30,000 people involved. Ten years after the settlement was established, a trade caravan stopped there for supplies and found that everyone in the city had been decapitated, their heads piled in a pyramid in the market square. Many of the citizens had died in their beds, and their bodies, besides missing their heads, were completely unharmed. The second settlement disappeared entirely, leaving behind no trace of its existence, its only survivors a group of hunters who had left a week earlier and returned to find an empty field where the town had stood. Everyone in the third settlement went insane, with those worst affected being completely catatonic, and the rest unable to form coherent sentences or care for themselves. They complained of hearing whispers, and would only speak of "the return", but couldn't elaborate on what that meant.

After these tragedies, a hundred miles of land around Hjolmiir's Abyss has been abandoned, and has remained almost completely untouched for hundreds of years. Those that visit report seeing tendrils of shadow at the edges of their vision, hearing whispers much like those from the third settlement, and having disturbing visions that show the end of the world, among other things. These instances appear to get worse the closer one is to the Abyss, which is likely why no one that has made made it within five miles of the Abyss has ever been heard from again.
Kyrillos II

### Titles

High King of all Strios, Supreme Commander of the Legions, Defender of the Illuminant, Patriarch of the Grand Council, Arbiter of Law, Duke of Vrowen

## Family

### Siblings(s)

Melanthios I (biological),Nikaia Uldaro-Xenakis (biological), Shamar Xenakis-Grobonok (adopted), Lyra Xenakis-Vel (adopted)

### Child(ren)

Straton, Valkoris the Bastard, other illegitimate children
Kingdom of Valia

The **Kingdom of Valia** is a nation within the Empire of Strios, and has historically been very prosperous. Valia's economy is primarily agricultural, as it is home to some of the most productive farmland in Tedra.

## History

Valia was originally inhabited by halflings, who were spread out across the nation in small villages and towns. Their government was completely decentralized, with nobles making all decisions for the territory that they controlled. It also had no standing military, which put it at a disadvantage against against other nations that were beginning to expand.

Human settlers were welcomed into the nation with open arms, bringing with them valuable goods from Kiris. This made Valia wealthy, and spurred it to progress into the nation it is today. The population also grew significantly during this period.

Valia was the first nation to be conquered by the Strian Empire, mostly because of its bounds of resources and lack of defenses. It was particularly weak when Alcaeus the Exalted invaded, as a series of earthquakes had destroyed a number of cities, including the original Kester.

## Government

Valia is ruled by a monarch that is elected by the nobility. The monarch rules for a period of ten years, and then must give up the throne. Their rule may be extended if approved by a vote, though this is rare. As a state within the Strian Empire, Valia enjoys a degree of autonomy in its own affairs, but is ultimately subject to the will of the High Monarch.

## Geography

The kingdom is very beautiful, with rolling hills of green and fields of flowers. It is bordered by Xol to the north, Shoar Kascia to the south, and the kingdoms of Strios and Raekoris to the west. It connects to the Tudosi ocean to its east, and has a few port cities dotting its coast.

### Major Cities

#### Mord - population 436,000

The city of Mord was founded by "Big" Mord Glenori, the tallest halfling in history and the founder of House Glenori. Mord is located close Valia's border with Strios and Shoar Kascia, and has thrived on trade with these nations. It is home to one of the largest and most prestigious universities on the planet, the University of Mord.
Noctrin

### Symbol

A downwards pointing dagger with three drops of blood forming a triangle beneath it

### Pantheon

House of the Illuminant; Illuminant Deity

## Manifestations

### Favored colors

Red, Black

**Noctrin**is an Illuminant deity whose spheres include the unknown, luck, betrayal, deceit, and the night.

## Description

Noctrin's avatar is rarely seen, as he is a shapeshifter and frequently assumes the faces of mortals. However, when is in his avatar form, he appears as a slim man of average height, with black hair, grey eyes, and pale white skin. His avatar is always seen wearing elegant clothes in a black and red color scheme. He is very unassuming in this form, and if one did not know he was a god, it would be very easy to confuse him for a minor nobleman of some kind.
Xenia

**Xenia** (Elvish: Seniya; Valian: Zenaia; born: **Rilynda Torviir**) is the current Archvicar of the House of the Illuminant, succeeding Uldros X as leader of the Church. She has not been seen or heard from since 1237 ADR, leading some to believe that she has died.

Born in Arastok, Shoar Kascia, Torviir was orphaned at a young age in the earthquake that hit the city in 1206 ADR. She briefly lived on the streets, until she was taken in by a local church. She became a paladin at the age of 19, and quickly rose in prominence, becoming the Bishop of Shoar Kascia in 1223 ADR. After assuming the position, she led the Shoar Kascian church in a massive effort to find a cure for the Dread Cough that, though ultimately unsuccessful, greatly reduced the number of deaths from the disease within the nation.

She was appointed the Vicar of Ketyx in 1228 ADR. Her relatively young age proved a divisive issue, with some seeing it as evidence of her having the favor of the gods, and others seeing her as too inexperienced for the position. Following the death of Uldros X in 1233 ADR, Torviir was unanimously elected as his successor. She chose Xenia as her vicarial name after Xenia the Martyr.
USS Firethorn

1 x oil-burning Yarrow boiler

4 x 1400 hp (1043 kW) geared high-speed electric motors

2 screws

4 x 76 mm (3 in) anti-air guns

8 x 37 mm rapid-fire guns

6 x 7.7 mm machine guns

Deck: 76 mm (3 in)

Torpedo bulkhead: 76 mm (3 in)

Turret face: 203 mm (8.01 in)

Conning tower: 203 mm (8.01 in)

USS Firethorn was one of many unique gunboats built to patrol rivers in China in the 1920s

## Background

In the 1920s, following the First and Second Opium Wars, Western influence grew in Imperial China. However, the vital waterways used for transportation were the sites of frequent attacks from local warlords and "river pirates". Following the loss of the United States Yangtze patrol to such attacks, American forces sought an immediate, but also suitable and effective replacement.

## Design

Following advice given by the #history Central Admiralty, the US Navy acquired *New York City East Harbor Gravel Barge #20*, a not-so-proud watercraft of just under 2300 tons displacement at standard gravel load, 65m waterline length and 12m beam. Attached is a picture of a similar vessel, credit to Wikipedia Commons. *Gravel Barge #20* was fitted with an armor belt over 8 inches thick, four 8"/45 Mk. 6 guns in two turrets, as well as 4 single deck mounted 3"/50 guns and 8 37mm machine guns.

An elaborate system of coal and oil fired boilers, with a steam turbine driving one shaft and an electric motor set for onboard power and driving the other shaft, was added. This engineering marvel output an incredible 1821 SHP for a blistering 12.9 knots.

Christened *USS Firethorn*, several crewmen died of boredom and had to be replaced as the vessel crept at her cruising speed of 7 knots all the way to the mouth of the Yangtze, the only visible flaw of the design.
Ténor

Dans la musique occidentale, le mot **ténor** (du latin *tenere* « tenir ») désigne la tessiture d'une voix ou le registre d'un instrument situés entre l'alto et la basse. Dans la musique vocale (baroque excepté), elle correspond à la voix masculine la plus aiguë.

Au sens figuré et en référence aux ténors solistes qui, au xixe siècle, ont acquis la célébrité dans le domaine lyrique, le mot « ténor » désigne habituellement un homme reconnu pour son talent dans l'activité qu'il exerce. Exemples : un « ténor du barreau » pour désigner un avocat réputé ; un « ténor de la politique » pour un homme politique célèbre, etc. Dans les domaines cités, l'art oratoire, et donc la voix, occupe une place importante.
Elf

**Elves** are one of the many humanoid races on Odrix. Unlike other races, elves didn't originate on any one continent, and have always been present everywhere on the planet. As a result, their culture is the most widespread and varied of any race's. They also have the longest lifespans of any sentient species.

## Subraces

A common belief is that Athys created elves in the image of nature, with each subrace representing a different feature of the world. This is likely false, as it originates from ancient folklore and has no evidence to support it, but the names have stuck.

In the past, there was a social hierarchy between them, supposedly based on Athys' feelings towards the feature of nature a subrace represents. Wood elves were at the top because the goddess favors the forests, and dark elves were at the bottom because the underground is separate from the rest of her creation. It should be noted that Athys herself always hated this belief, and it was nothing more than a mortal invention to excuse discrimination.

This stopped being an official policy thousands of years ago, but some beliefs from this system still linger in today's society. For example, wood elves are often seen as the default kind of elf, and some see sand elves and drow as being less trustworthy than other elves. However, these attitudes have been dying out, and most no longer care about subrace at all.

### Wood Elves

Wood elves are, as previously stated, often considered to be the "average" elves. They are about as tall as humans, and are often stockier than the other subraces, though not always. Dark hair colors are the most common, with lighter ones being rarer, and green not being unheard of.

### Grass Elves

Also known as high elves, grass elves supposedly embody the grasslands and plains of the world. They tend to be tall, standing at about 5'11 on average. Most have light hair, with blonde being common, though some do have darker colors.

### Sand Elves

Sand elves are the least common type of elf, though by no means rare. They usually have dark skin and hair colors, and slightly larger ears than other elves.

### Stone Elves

Stone elves are native to the underground. Those that choose to live above ground often experience light sensitivity due to their race's adaptation to living in dark environments. They are the shortest of the elven subraces, averaging only 5'0. Their skin ranges from obsidian to medium grey, and white is the most common hair color. Many have red eyes.
Strios Wiki

This wiki is the resource for all information on the Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting, Strios. I decided to compile it onto a wiki for ease of access, as I thought using a document wouldn't allow me to go as deep as I wanted into the minutiae of the world. Please read and enjoy all of my lore because I have spent *way* too much time working on this bitch of a world. Also, you know, I accept compliments.
Rexenor

### Royal Family

House of Priscillian (1924 BDR - 1061 BDR), House of Aquillius (1061 BDR - 456 BDR), House of Marcialis (456 BDR - 0 ADR)

## History

### Dissolved

0 ADR

**Rexenor** was a nation that existed for two thousand years, and was considered the heart of human civilization. It was highly influential in global politics, and the effects of its destruction are still keenly felt today.

## History

### Kingdom

Rexenor was founded in 1924 BDR by Artorius of Lorikar, who united various city-states along the western coast of Kiris into one kingdom. It quickly became one of the more powerful nations in Kiris, and was a center of culture on the continent. It remained as such for hundreds of years.

### Empire

After the Priscillian Dynasty died out, Titus Aquillius seized power. He began forging an empire, conquering the surround

### Destruction

The Rexenian Empire had been crumbling for more than a century, slowly losing territory until it was a shell of its former glory. This was only hastened by infighting, with numerous coup attempts weakening the empire. Rexenor was also deeply in debt after being forced to pay concessions by surrounding nations. It would have eventually collapsed regardless.

Rexenor went out with a bang rather than a whimper. An unknown faction slammed an asteroid they had conjured into Lorikar. This completely leveled the capital, and devastated the surrounding land. Millions died in an instant, and many others died later from the ash and lack of water. Humans from Rexenor were forced to leave, with many fleeing the continent seeking refuge in Tedra.

Today, about 400,000 mi² of its former territory remains uninhabitable. The land is held by the Strian Empire, which maintains the ruins of Rexenor as historical sites.
Mezzo-soprano

Le terme mezzo-soprano peut désigner soit une catégorie vocale, caractérisée par une tessiture centrale située entre le soprano et l'alto, soit un emploi dans un chœur, où il désigne alors les altos les plus aiguës. Il est employé dans la musique occidentale, plus précisément dans la musique classique.
Footsies

Los footsies son todo aquello que conlleva jugar el juego neutro, mantener el espacio, medir la distancia de los golpes, colocarse en una distancia para castigar cierto movimiento o en el caso de cualquier jugador Español: Tirarse el primer movimiento EX que deje positivo cuando tienes una barra.

Si alguien alega que juega a footsies en el Street Fighter V, lo más probable es que este mintiendo. (Esto no es válido en el caso de Charlyo)
Opéra/Liste des airs

A

* *Ah ! Maintenant à moi !* (Patrie! d'Emile Padilhé)

B

C

* *Celeste Aida* (Aïda de Verdi)
* *Che farò senza Euridice* (Orfeo ed Euridice de Gluck)

D

* *Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen* (La Flûte enchantée de Mozart)

E

* *Ecco ridente in cielo* (Le Barbier de Séville de Rossini)
* *Enfin, il est en ma puissance* (Armide de Lully)

F

G

H

* *Heil dir, Sonne! Heil dir, Licht!* (Siegfried de Wagner)

I

* Il était une fois à la cour d'Eisenach (Les Contes d'Hoffmann de Offenbach)

J

K

L

* *L'amour est un oiseau rebelle* (Carmen de Bizet)
* *La calunnia è un venticello* (Le Barbier de Séville de Rossini)
* *La donna è mobile* (Rigoletto de Verdi)
* *Largo al factotum* (Le Barbier de Séville de Rossini)
* *Les oiseaux dans la charmille* (Les Contes d'Hoffmann de Offenbach)
* *Libiamo ne' lieti calici* (La Traviata de Verdi)

M

N

* *Nessun dorma* (Turandot de Puccini)

O

* *O mio babbion caro* (Gianni Schicchi de Puccini)

P

Q

* *Questa o quella* (Rigoletto de Verdi)

R

* *Ritt der Walküren - Hojotoho! Hojotoho! (*La Walkyrie de Wagner)

S

T

U

* *Una furtiva lagrima* (L'Elixir d'amour de Donizetti)

V

* *Va, pensioro* (Nabucco de Verdi)
* *Vesti la giubba* (Pailasse de Leoncavallo)

W

X

Y

Z
Shai Mindulor

**Shai Mindulor** was a duchess of Xol, and the first wife of Melanthios I. He married her to quell the rising sentiment that the royal family cared more for its new territories than the six original kingdoms of the empire. She was greatly admired by the court, and adept at politics, often advising her husband on matters concerning the nobility. Shai was also a great supporter of intellectual pursuits, founding universities that remain influential to this day.

She and Melanthios were not in love, and never produced a child, but they did share a deep friendship. They balanced each other, with Shai frequently being the voice of peace to her husband's more militaristic approach. She was also one of the few who could make the grim high king laugh, which often shocked nobles who had only known him to be a quiet, serious man.
Tasia Vasilumar

## Background

**Lady Tasia Nikolina Vasilumar,** more commonly known as ‘**Tas**’, was born on the 7th of Hydris in 1084 ADR into a life of wealth and status in the moderate viscounty of Sarveil in northern central Prailor. The Vasilumar family is a long-standing, though relatively minor, house of the Prailan nobility. Gaining their viscounty as a reward for their alliance with House Tracan in the revolution in 2816 BDR, the Vasilumars have since been well-respected and excellent diplomats. Never making themselves too outstanding, nor letting themselves fade too far into irrelevance, the Vasilumar family has steadily held true to their house motto: “*success in moderation*”.

Born the middle child to two sisters, Tasia truly fit into her place as the median of the three. Less dutiful than her ever-diligent elder sister, Perrine, but more sensible than her over-dramatic younger sister, Riya, Tasia was a troublemaker and a prankster, but one who knew her limits and her responsibility. From a young age, Tasia became an expert in opportunism, and would often take advantage of her place between her siblings; Perrine was always more concerned with familial and political matters, and was content to bear the forefront of family responsibility and assume the position of heiress, while Riya’s fussing would occupy her parents completely, allowing Tasia to steal away into a world of her own, which she found in the Sarveil libraries. At times with the aid of Perrine, whom Tas was always closest to, Tas could find herself hours upon hours to read and learn about the world in the libraries, and she gained herself a particular fascination with history and innovation.

Through her youth into her adulthood, Tasia adored reading and adored inventing, drawing inspiration from several notable historical figures, notably Arash Pajari and Keyri Afshani. Indulging in her family’s wealth and position, as well as using her own charisma to her advantage, Tasia herself became a bit of an inventor. She began with emulations of creations from her favourite inventors, and eventually what became her personal favourite was a simple version of a gun; though nowhere near good, it was functional. She continued to perfect her craft, but she found what she had in Prailor wasn’t enough for her. In 1224 ADR, at the age of 140, Tasia left Prailor to study at a university in Raekoris, focusing on engineering but never leaving her love for history behind. Upon graduation, Tas felt like she still hadn’t learned all she’d have liked to, so a year later she enrolled in a university in Mogrhim, Ostelux, and graduated in 1232 ADR.

Tasia returned to Sarveil after her schooling, but knew she would not be content to remain there. Her adventurousness and desire for innovation drives her to seek more in the greater world, though, for the moment, she has no plans on how to act on that wanderlust.
Teye Yang

## Descripción

Jugador referencia de la comunidad porque a menudo se le utiliza como línea divisoria entre los malos y los malísimos.

Se trata de un joven de buen corazón y comprometido con la comunidad, siempre ha soportado con entereza ninguneos constantes a pesar de siempre haber obtenido resultados respetables, incluso aún estando parcialmente retirado.

Su valor, sin embargo, nunca podrá ser puesto en entredicho. Le avala el MoneyMatch aceptado contra Frozze durante la primera edición de VortexTournament, donde Teye cargó a sus espaldas con el dinero de toda una comunidad.
Philona

"*My friends, does it not pain you to be so impotent? To live your lives contributing nothing to the world around you? I pity you, truly, for as the ages pass and your house withers into dust, your legacy fading until it seems as if you never existed at all, I will live on. History will remember me, but will it remember each of you?* "
―Philona's last words
MadridFGC

Local situado en Madrid especializado en Fighting Game. Siendo su prioridad organizar torneos de diferentes juegos de lucha, también desempeñan otras actividades como por ejemplo speedruns de videojuegos retro.

## Jugadores de MadridFGC

* Dirdamo
* Odakku
* VegaPatch
* Jay Killah
* Sheera
* Eidriam
* Psyshock
* CarterDDT
* Khivan
* Wanzer
* Deimos

## Lodo de Madrid

A excepción de VegaPatch los jugadores de MadridFGC no gozan de fama competitiva notable a nivel nacional, siendo ninguneados sin fuste en númerosas ocasiones por jugadores de otras comunidades. Muchos de ellos aclamaban con confianza que se harían free cualquier torneo de MadridFGC.

Eventualmente llega el día en el que estos jugadores foráneos viajan a Madrid a callar bocas, no obstante el resultado no es lo que esperaban, pues nisiquiera se llegan a medir con los mejores jugadores de MadridFGC y sucumben ante el lodo madrileño.

Algunos jugadores representativos del lodo:

* Appopaino
* Fanolo
* CesarFuenla
* Tolneo
* Kaenas
* Sagha
* Deimos (ex Lodo)
* Wanzer (ex Lodo)
Street Fighter V

Quinta entrega de la saga Street Fighter.

Street Fighter V supone el regreso de Capcom a los órigenes de la saga. Eliminaría todo lo injusto de Street Fighter 4 volviendo a un gameplay más cercano a Street Fighter II. La vuelta a los fundamentos.

## Nuevas Mecánicas

**Crush Counters:** Pokes que te puedes tirar random en el neutro sin riesgo que darán la oportunidad de quitar media vida al contrario si cazan un golpe del oponente.

**V-Reversal:** Mecánica defensiva para quitarse la presión gratuita del rival.

**V-Skill:** Especial a botón que recarga la barra de trigger. A veces sólo sirve para eso.

**V-Trigger:** Sistema de lucecitas que cambia de color a los personajes. La de Dhalsim mola mucho porque pone fuego en el suelo y eso está muy guapo. Lo importante es que puedes cancelar muchos piños en Trigger y ganar el round de risas.

## Roster

* Abigail
* *Akuma*
* *Alex*​
* *Balrog*
* Birdie
* Cammy
* Charlie
* Chun-Li
* Dhalsim
* *Ed*​
* F.A.N.G
* *Guile*​
* *Ibuki*
* *Juri*
* Karin
* Ken Masters
* *Kolin*​
* Laura
* M. Bison
* *Menat*
* Necalli
* R. Mika
* Rashid
* Ryu​
* *Urien*
* Vega
* Zangief
* *Zeku*
Payaso

Insulto recurrente dentro de la comunidad. Se suele usar para remarcar el comportamiento ridículo de algún jugador, para dejarlo en evidencia tras equivocarse o simplemente por inercia. Aunque en su origen pudiera tener cierta connotación ofensiva, su sobreuso ha terminado por suavizar el término hasta ser poco más que un saludo.

## Origen

La palabra **payaso** viene del italiano *pagliaccio*, de donde primero pasó al francés con la forma *paillase*, lengua en que durante mucho tiempo conservó la acepción primitiva de saco de paja o incluso monigote de paja.

A su vez, la palabra italiana *paglia* deriva del latín *palea* (paja), término que empleaban coloquialmente por los romanos para denominar a aquellos jugadores de Colosseum Pugnator II que no contaban con el favor de los dioses.

## Teoría de campos payasiles

Existe la teoría de que la presencia de ciertos individuos hace que el número de veces que se emplea el término se multiplique.

Aunque hay datos suficientes como para considerar que esta teoría es cierta todavía se desconocen las causas reales de este fenómeno.
Chokear

Capacidad especialmente común entre jugadores con poca experiencia de sucumbir ante la presión competitiva, acentúandose más en torneos offline.

Un jugador que ha chokeado en combate puede bajar su nivel de juego, según severidad, hasta alcancer niveles que le puedan hacer perder incluso contra masillas.

## Jugadores con alto índice de chokeo

* Rockshooter
* Wanzer
* IvancitoGuti (?)
Frédéric

**Frédéric** ist eine Nebenfigur aus Die Schatten der Vergangenheit. Er arbeitet als Dirne in der Tänzelnden Molly in Ciranor.

## Geschichte

### **Vor den Büchern**

Über Frédérics Vergangenheit ist nichts bekannt, außer das er eines Tages anfing als Dirne in der Tänzelnden Molly anfing zu arbeiten.

## Charakterbeschreibung

### **Aussehen**

Frédéric wird als gutaussehender, schlanker Mann beschrieben, dessen kurze blonde Haare und grüne Augen sein markantes Gesicht mit hohen Wangenknochen umspielte.
Er trägt während seiner Arbeitszeit Leinenhosen zum Schnüren und eine einfache braune Stoffweste.

## Anmerkungen

* Frédérics Nachname ist nicht bekannt.
* Es ist möglich, dass Frédéric homosexuell ist, da er Hodd Cornain und Artan Duacháin für seine neuen Kunden hält. Allerdings kann er ebenso bisexuell sein und beide Geschlechter bedienen.

## Auftritte

* Die Schatten der Vergangenheit *(erster Auftritt)*

## Galerie

KI Bild, erstellt durch *midjourney* - September 2022KI Bild, erstellt durch *midjourney* - Dezember 2022KI Bild, erstellt durch *midjourney* - Januar 2024
Taron Uldaro

**Taron Uldaro** was a duke of Krovus, and the first husband of Xandra the Brave. He was a minor noble when she invaded his country, a baron with little land and gold, but he was one of her earliest (and only) supporters among the Krovan nobility. Taron believed that Xandra was the change his country so desperately needed, and gave everything he had to support the war effort, even fighting at her side on more than one occasion.

He quickly became one of Xandra's favorites, and she gave him control of the duchy of Novaryn as a reward for his assistance during the war. Later, he helped her invade Qeglax, bolstering her army with Krovan troops that he now commanded. Taron fathered all of Xandra's biological children, though it is known that the two were never more than close friends, and simply had children for the purpose of inheritance.
Temporada 2

Es la segunda temporada de Desafío sobre Fuego, emitida el 16 de febrero del 2016.

## Lista de episodios

1. El Martillo de Guerra
2. Khopesh
3. La Espada Claymore
4. Escudo Claveteado
5. Espada Vikinga
6. Kukri
7. El Shotel
8. El Cutlass
9. El Khanda
10. El Tabar

## Lista de participantes

* Craig Camerer
* Jeff Bridgers
* Kim Stahl
* Harry Harkins
* Salem Straub
* Craig Trnka
* Chris Marks
* Zack Jonas
* Scott Tomas
* Jonathan Wick
* Erin Simmons
* Earl Blackmore
* Ilya Alekseyev
* Michael Coffey
* Tim Hintsala
* John Gruber
* Travis Wuertz
* Morgan Medlen
* Tom Ward
* Mardi Meshejian
* Jason Reddick
* Josh Weston
* Kelly Potter
* Jason Ritchie
* Burt Foster
* Chad Osborne
* Kevin Klein
* Erin Aylor
* Tobin Nieto
* Ron Mezile
* Bob Brandel
* Kyle Gahagan
* Ben Abbott
* Tom McGinnis
* Brent Stubblefield
* Nathan Zimmerman
* Ted Thompson
* Rod "Deker" Dekelbaum
* Robert Burns
* Edward Kim
St. Elias-class battleship

48,000 shp (35,808 kW)

### Armament

8 x 14 in/45 Elswick Mark I/III guns12 x 5.5 in/50 Coventry Ordnance Works BL Mark I guns

6 x 12-pdr 20cwt Armstrong Whitworth QF HA Mark IB anti-aircraft guns

4 x 21" torpedo tubes

### Armour

Waterline belt: 12–4 in (305–102 mm)Upper belt: 6 in (152 mm)

Decks: 4–1.5 in (102–38 mm)

Barbettes: 11–4 in (278–102 mm)

Turrets: 12–5.5 in (305–140 mm)

Conning tower: 12 in (305 mm)

Torpedo bulkhead: 3.5 in (89 mm)

The ***St. Elias*-class** were a class of two fast super-dreadnought battleships which served the Royal Canadian Navy. Locally constructed, delays meant that the class missed participation in WWI, but went on to serve during the interwar period and WWII.
Command grab

## Descripción

Mecánica concebida para castigar el fundamento número 1, es decír, cubrirse (sección fundamentos). Se trata de un agarre que no se puede techear, por lo que sólo es posible evitarlo de forma activa.

Concretamente, para vencer a un command grab debemos hacer alguna de las siguientes acciones:

* Saltar Neutro
* Saltar Hacia adelante
* Saltar Hacia atrás
* Backdash
* Reversal Invencible
* Tocar un botón o especial que salga más rápido que el command grab enemigo, cosa que no será posible si éste ha sido ejecutado correctamente en meaty.

A excepción del reversal, todas estas acciones perderán contra cualquier golpe en meaty creando entonces una situación adivinanza e incertidumbre para ambos jugadores, en la cual el mismísimo Tokido se encontraría en igualdad de condiciones que jugadores como Nhur. La resolución de la misma dependerá de los dados o de los mindgames según a quién le preguntes.

Es importante destacar que los personajes que basan su gameplan en el **command grab** rara vez acaban siendo considerados como top tier, salvo rotura extrema (ej. Abigail Season 3 - SFV), dada la naturaleza volátil de una ofensiva basada en los dados y de los malos matchups que suelen tener estos personajes.

Esta mecánica es muy característica de jugadores van a los torneos a ver si le joden el torneo a alguien pues muchas veces permite randomizar los combates robando a jugadores de un nivel, a priori, superior. No obstante, a nivel competitivo a veces el karma castiga duro volviendo el momentum en tu contra cuando no caen bien los dados.

## Personajes con Command Grab

* Zangief (Único grappler legitimo)
* Alex
* Abigail
* R. Mika
* G
* Laura
* Honda
* Abel
* Makoto

## Jugadores que se han acogido al casino

* Rockshooter
* Sh4rin

## Quotes

* *"Pues vale tío, cómo te lo has currado hijo de puta " - Cualquiera después de ser robado*
* "No tengas miedo al command grab" - Un grappler player
* "Si me saltas me explotas" - Un grappler player
* "Asúmelo, vuelves al neutro y ya estás fuera" - Un grappler player
* "Es que no quieres cubrirte" - Un grappler player
* "A la gente que respeto no le tiro command grabs" - Ninieru
Whiff Punish

Técnica relativa a los Footsies que consiste en castigar un golpe al aire del rival. La forma más común de realizar dicho castigo es la de colocarse a una distancia dónde los golpes del rival no te alcancen pero estando lo más cerca posible de él, de forma que sea posible responder con un golpe propio antes que el oponente tenga tiempo de bloquear.

Los Whiff Punishes forman parte de lo que se considera el jogo bonito de los juegos de lucha -especialmente para la Old Blood- debido a su dificultad ya que requiere del despliegue de varios fundamentos como por ejemplo las reactions o el spacing.

La técnica es muy habitual en Street Fighter IV, no obstante se dice que es imposible de ejecutar en Street Fighter V

A pesar de ello han aparecido elegidos capaces de realizarla con consistencia, siendo Charlyo su máximo exponente.

Mucho cuidado con confundir el Whiff Punish con el Wish Punish porque la línea que separa al uno del otro es muy delgada y puede confundir incluso a los ojos más expertos.
Der Ring des Nibelungen/Sieglinde

Illustration d'Arthur Rackham

**Sieglinde** est la fille de Wotan sous son apparence de Wälse.

## Histoire

### Die Walküre

Elle est la sœur jumelle de Siegmund. Cependant, elle a été forcée d'épouser Hunding. Plus tard, elle rencontre Siegmund et lui parle de l'épée Notung. Elle commet l'inceste avec lui. Cet acte entraîne la mort de Siegmund au combat avec Hunding, alors que Wotan brise son épée. Cependant, Brunnhilde aide Sieglinde à s'enfuir, lui dit qu'elle est enceinte et qu'elle doit se cacher dans la forêt pour échapper à Wotan, en lui donnant les fragments de Notung. Sieglinde porte Siegfried. Avant de mourir, elle le confie au nain Mime et les fragments de Notung.
Doug Marcaida

**Doug Marcaida** es uno de los tres jueces de Desafío sobre Fuego.

## Experiencia

Es un especialista en armas afiladas, un contratista militar estadounidense, instructor de artes marciales y diseñador de cuchillos para FOX Knives Italy.

Especializado en el estilo de combate del sudeste asiático de Kali, ha impartido clases de conciencia y uso de armas para organizaciones militares, policiales y de seguridad. Marcaida evalúa las armas de los herreros para determinar su efectividad en combate.

## Participación

Al igual que los demás jueces, él critica las creaciones de los participantes, haciendo notar los fallos de las mismas para posteriormente debatir quién queda fuera del concurso. También, durante la segunda fase o la fase final suele testear la resistencia, filo y comodidad del arma recreada.