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| − | '''Gryphon | + | [[Image:Nick_flute.jpg|right]] |
| − | Avocatio''' (AKA [[Nick the Yardistani]]) is one of the oldest active | + | |
| − | citizens in [[Shireroth]]. The exact date of his immigration is | + | '''Gryphon Avocatio''' (AKA [[Nick the Yardistani]]) is one of the oldest active citizens in [[Shireroth]]. The exact date of his immigration is unknown, but it is clear that it occurred in February of 2001. He has filled many jobs in Shireroth, most notably as the [[Duke]] of [[Yardistan]] and as [[Kaiser]]. |
| − | unknown, but it is clear that it occurred in February of 2001. He has | + | |
| − | filled many jobs in Shireroth, most notably as the [[Duke]] of | ||
| − | [[Yardistan]] and as [[Kaiser]]. | ||
== The Beginning == | == The Beginning == | ||
| − | Gryphon first joined at some point in February of 2001, before the | + | |
| − | [[Hegemony of Alexandros]] was created. He was invited by his close | + | Gryphon first joined at some point in February of 2001, before the [[Hegemony of Alexandros]] was created. He was invited by his close |
| − | friend [[Erik Metzler]] (who was at the time known as [[Kaiser Metzler | + | friend [[Erik Metzler]] (who was at the time known as [[Kaiser Metzler I]]). He was barely active, but counted among the citizenry of the |
| − | I]]). He was barely active, but counted among the citizenry of the | + | nation. When the HoA started, he began to post every once in a while on the HoA board. He took the name Nick the Yardistani after being annexed by the [[Yardistani Annexation Corps]] some time back. Sometime either in Alexandros or [[The Republic of Tymaria]], Gryphon |
| − | nation. When the HoA started, he began to post every once in a while on | + | claimed Yardistan as his own, basically usurping it from is originator [[Stjepan Aracic]]. It became generally accepted that the territory was his. |
| − | the HoA board. He took the name Nick the Yardistani after being annexed | + | |
| − | by the [[Yardistani Annexation Corps]] some time back. | + | Most of what Gryphon did in his early days was stir up trouble. He mostly felt displeasure towards many of the senior members of the |
| − | Sometime either in Alexandros or [[The Republic of Tymaria]], Gryphon | + | nations he was in and their apparent unwillingness to notice newbies. That all changed when the [[Whit Rebellion]] occurred in Tymaria. |
| − | claimed Yardistan as his own, basically usurping it from is originator | + | Gryphon, seeking to gain some form of Yardistani independence movement, followed the advice of Erik and threatened the Tymarian government with a [[Spam Cannon]]. Despite the fact that no such weapon was in Gryphon's grip, the Tymarian government decided to pay attention for |
| − | [[Stjepan Aracic]]. It became generally accepted that the territory was | + | once. Gryphon, as well as Erik, was almost expelled from the RoT, but after several half-hearted apologies from both sides, it was generally |
| − | his. | + | agreed that the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. He did, however, get away with all of Shireroth under the Yardistani flag, and |
| − | Most of what Gryphon did in his early days was stir up trouble. He | + | was singularly in charge over a large [[Anarchy]] (not counting Tymaria, of course). From that point forward, Gryphon began to be a player in the Micronational world. |
| − | mostly felt displeasure towards many of the senior members of the | + | |
| − | nations he was in and their apparent unwillingness to notice newbies. | ||
| − | That all changed when the [[Whit Rebellion]] occurred in Tymaria. | ||
| − | Gryphon, seeking to gain some form of Yardistani independence movement, | ||
| − | followed the advice of Erik and threatened the Tymarian government with | ||
| − | a [[Spam Cannon]]. Despite the fact that no such weapon was in | ||
| − | Gryphon's grip, the Tymarian government decided to pay attention for | ||
| − | once. Gryphon, as well as Erik, was almost expelled from the RoT, but | ||
| − | after several half-hearted apologies from both sides, it was generally | ||
| − | agreed that the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. He did, | ||
| − | however, get away with all of Shireroth under the Yardistani flag, and | ||
| − | was singularly in charge over a large [[Anarchy]] (not counting | ||
| − | Tymaria, of course). | ||
| − | From that point forward, Gryphon began to be a player in the | ||
| − | Micronational world. | ||
== After Tymaria - Political Positions == | == After Tymaria - Political Positions == | ||
| − | After Shireroth left Tymaria, Gryphon was proclaimed the first Duke of | + | |
| − | Yardistan. He launched several smaller rebellions, though most of them | + | After Shireroth left Tymaria, Gryphon was proclaimed the first Duke of Yardistan. He launched several smaller rebellions, though most of them never took off. |
| − | never took off. | + | |
| − | He has been in many positions in Shireroth. He has spent time in the | + | He has been in many positions in Shireroth. He has spent time in the ministries as the [[Minister of Technology]], The [[Minister of |
| − | ministries as the [[Minister of Technology]], The [[Minister of | + | Immigration]] and the [[Minister of Naturalization]] (which he reunited), and as the [[Minister of Research and Education]]. He created the basis for the Immigration system Shireroth uses today, and founded both the [[Library]] and the [[University]]. He has also been [[Steward]], and created the well-known [[Oustfest]] during that Reign. He has also served as [[Kaiser Wylþeow I]]. Most recently, he has |
| − | Immigration]] and the [[Minister of Naturalization]] (which he | + | served as an [[Imperial Advisor]] to the Kaiser. Gryphon has also ran for [[Prætor]], but lost. |
| − | reunited), and as the [[Minister of Research and Education]]. He | + | |
| − | created the basis for the Immigration system Shireroth uses today, and | ||
| − | founded both the [[Library]] and the [[University]]. He has also been | ||
| − | [[Steward]], and created the well-known [[Oustfest]] during that Reign. | ||
| − | He has also served as [[Kaiser Wylþeow I]]. Most recently, he has | ||
| − | served as an [[Imperial Advisor]] to the Kaiser. | ||
| − | Gryphon has also ran for [[Prætor]], but lost. | ||
== Political Views and Critics == | == Political Views and Critics == | ||
| − | Though in his early days he had fun creating mischief, Gryphon is now | + | |
| − | perhaps one the most conservative minds in Shireroth. He believes in | + | Though in his early days he had fun creating mischief, Gryphon is now perhaps one the most conservative minds in Shireroth. He believes in |
| − | keeping up with tradition and trying to preserve the old ways that were | + | keeping up with tradition and trying to preserve the old ways that were around when he immigrated. He is against [[democracy]] in Shireroth, |
| − | around when he immigrated. He is against [[democracy]] in Shireroth, | + | and believes that average citizens (non-nobles) have no place in the Imperial Government. According to him, lawmaking ought to be reserved |
| − | and believes that average citizens (non-nobles) have no place in the | + | to the nobles, those who have earned the privilege. He also feels that micronational economies are a waste of energy, looks down on |
| − | Imperial Government. According to him, lawmaking ought to be reserved | + | role-playing in serious situations, and opposes [[political parties]]. He is generally an [[Isolationism|isolationist]], and does not look |
| − | to the nobles, those who have earned the privilege. He also feels that | ||
| − | micronational economies are a waste of energy, looks down on | ||
| − | role-playing in serious situations, and opposes [[political parties]]. | ||
| − | He is generally an [[Isolationism|isolationist]], and does not look | ||
well on dual citizenships. | well on dual citizenships. | ||
| − | He has been highly criticized over the years. His critics argue that | + | |
| − | his policies make it difficult for new citizens to become involved and | + | He has been highly criticized over the years. His critics argue that his policies make it difficult for new citizens to become involved and |
| − | that he is probably trying to protect the power of his friends and of | + | that he is probably trying to protect the power of his friends and of himself, especially since most of his positions and his long tenure |
| − | himself, especially since most of his positions and his long tenure | + | have allowed him to have a great voice in the nation. In the [[Summer of '04|Summer of 2004]], he was labeled as a central |
| − | have allowed him to have a great voice in the nation. | ||
| − | In the [[Summer of '04|Summer of 2004]], he was labeled as a central | ||
figure in the so-called [[Old Boys Club]]. | figure in the so-called [[Old Boys Club]]. | ||
| − | He has had a number of political rivals in the past, including | + | |
| − | [[WarVoid]], [[Harvey Steffke]], [[Philip Locke]], and [[Rakesh | + | He has had a number of political rivals in the past, including [[WarVoid]], [[Harvey Steffke]], [[Philip Locke]], and [[Rakesh Ackbar]]. |
| − | Ackbar]]. | + | |
| − | Admitting to some extent his own corruption, Gryphon abdicated the | + | Admitting to some extent his own corruption, Gryphon abdicated the throne of Yardistan after being duke for almost three years (with one |
| − | throne of Yardistan after being duke for almost three years (with one | + | notable break). He retired to the job of Imperial Advisor where he would have no direct power over anybody. He has served on the council |
| − | notable break). He retired to the job of Imperial Advisor where he | ||
| − | would have no direct power over anybody. He has served on the council | ||
since its creation. | since its creation. | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
[[A Treatise on Micronational Existence on the Internet and the Resulting Implications]], | [[A Treatise on Micronational Existence on the Internet and the Resulting Implications]], | ||
[[An Analysis of Dual Citzenships]] | [[An Analysis of Dual Citzenships]] | ||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
Revision as of 10:27, 3 November 2007
Gryphon Avocatio (AKA Nick the Yardistani) is one of the oldest active citizens in Shireroth. The exact date of his immigration is unknown, but it is clear that it occurred in February of 2001. He has filled many jobs in Shireroth, most notably as the Duke of Yardistan and as Kaiser.
The Beginning
Gryphon first joined at some point in February of 2001, before the Hegemony of Alexandros was created. He was invited by his close friend Erik Metzler (who was at the time known as Kaiser Metzler I). He was barely active, but counted among the citizenry of the nation. When the HoA started, he began to post every once in a while on the HoA board. He took the name Nick the Yardistani after being annexed by the Yardistani Annexation Corps some time back. Sometime either in Alexandros or The Republic of Tymaria, Gryphon claimed Yardistan as his own, basically usurping it from is originator Stjepan Aracic. It became generally accepted that the territory was his.
Most of what Gryphon did in his early days was stir up trouble. He mostly felt displeasure towards many of the senior members of the nations he was in and their apparent unwillingness to notice newbies. That all changed when the Whit Rebellion occurred in Tymaria. Gryphon, seeking to gain some form of Yardistani independence movement, followed the advice of Erik and threatened the Tymarian government with a Spam Cannon. Despite the fact that no such weapon was in Gryphon's grip, the Tymarian government decided to pay attention for once. Gryphon, as well as Erik, was almost expelled from the RoT, but after several half-hearted apologies from both sides, it was generally agreed that the whole thing was a big misunderstanding. He did, however, get away with all of Shireroth under the Yardistani flag, and was singularly in charge over a large Anarchy (not counting Tymaria, of course). From that point forward, Gryphon began to be a player in the Micronational world.
After Tymaria - Political Positions
After Shireroth left Tymaria, Gryphon was proclaimed the first Duke of Yardistan. He launched several smaller rebellions, though most of them never took off.
He has been in many positions in Shireroth. He has spent time in the ministries as the Minister of Technology, The [[Minister of Immigration]] and the Minister of Naturalization (which he reunited), and as the Minister of Research and Education. He created the basis for the Immigration system Shireroth uses today, and founded both the Library and the University. He has also been Steward, and created the well-known Oustfest during that Reign. He has also served as Kaiser Wylþeow I. Most recently, he has served as an Imperial Advisor to the Kaiser. Gryphon has also ran for Prætor, but lost.
Political Views and Critics
Though in his early days he had fun creating mischief, Gryphon is now perhaps one the most conservative minds in Shireroth. He believes in keeping up with tradition and trying to preserve the old ways that were around when he immigrated. He is against democracy in Shireroth, and believes that average citizens (non-nobles) have no place in the Imperial Government. According to him, lawmaking ought to be reserved to the nobles, those who have earned the privilege. He also feels that micronational economies are a waste of energy, looks down on role-playing in serious situations, and opposes political parties. He is generally an isolationist, and does not look well on dual citizenships.
He has been highly criticized over the years. His critics argue that his policies make it difficult for new citizens to become involved and that he is probably trying to protect the power of his friends and of himself, especially since most of his positions and his long tenure have allowed him to have a great voice in the nation. In the Summer of 2004, he was labeled as a central figure in the so-called Old Boys Club.
He has had a number of political rivals in the past, including WarVoid, Harvey Steffke, Philip Locke, and Rakesh Ackbar.
Admitting to some extent his own corruption, Gryphon abdicated the throne of Yardistan after being duke for almost three years (with one notable break). He retired to the job of Imperial Advisor where he would have no direct power over anybody. He has served on the council since its creation.
See also: A Treatise on Micronational Existence on the Internet and the Resulting Implications, An Analysis of Dual Citzenships
