So! Thank you, all of you who participated. You helped forge a new chapter in the history of Shireroth, and better yet a victorious chapter. Every one of you did very well, and gave your all to Shireroth in the field of battle, for which I personally am very thankful. I think we as a Duchy gained quite a lot in this war; we've got a Navy, and have established ourself as a naval duchy (which makes sense as someone who may have been Erik pointed out since we're island-based). Even if we hadn't won (and oh did we win - we crushed them!), I would still have counted this a victory for Yardistan for that, but also because of the turnout. I'm impressed, really, especially by Jacobus, who managed to kick some serious ass using only my OrBat.
We all had a good time. We might have gained some land and our Kaiser a new crown. Many of us earned a sweet military campaign medal. But is that enough? Hell no! I want to show my appreciation as your Duke. And this is the only way I know how.
Baron Prodigy, you who most nobly fought against the dark forces of inactivity and apathy that threatened to leave Yardistan with no troops in the field; to you I grant the title of "Guardian of Interest" which comes with a hat secretly forged in secret by the legendary H4773rs of Vorpmadal during my time as Baron of that bizarre land. It resembles a overly sized top hat in most ways except for the checkered square on the front in the middle of the hat with the initial "GoI" laced in gold with an emerald filling the void of the first vowel. Wear it with pride; may you ever be vigilant against the curse of apathy!
Jacobus Loki, former Duke of Yardistan, you commanded your forces (well... my forces) with such great valour and resolve. In a move that some would call insane but I would call daring you challenged a large Nova English fleet with just the battleship Kaiser Mors V. Your People's Republic of Gascony also made me laugh. If you accept the position, I hereby appoint you Admiral of the Grand Yardistani Navy. It will be your job to develop our tactics, extend the fleet and command it in battle. I am also eager to discover your opinion on my second decree, or if you would prefer to remain territory-less that's fine. Though it looks like you may be moving onwards and upwards to Brookshire. :P
Jess. You managed to post once in the battle thread, that's something I suppose, even if it was for the wrong country. You are hereby appointed Jess-ter of the Duchal Court. Make me laugh.
That is all, gentlemen. Thank you all for a very enjoyable war!
I have the utmost confidence in your ability as Admiral but as per your request I am willing to replace you with someone of the pretty much the same ability but slimmer, younger and fitter. 
