Captain Raniall Lightstone

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Summer time is here and the members of the Immortal Flames very own 7th Janissaries engage in a friendly get together to share drinks and have a fun time at the beaches of Costa Del Sol. With the Alliance forces pushing back the Imperial tide now was a good time as any for our brave men and women to finally catch a breather from the intense battlegrounds of Ghimlyt and to think back on more of peaceful times. For everyone’s efforts however, Immortal Flames high command has awarded members of the 7th with various new medals and promotions after their distinguished service on the front-lines. The medals and their recipients as follows: Hassan Pakravan- A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon; Blue Flame  Fah’ren Tolesa - Order of the Traders; A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon; Blue Flame Imperia Black- A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon Rajha’to Miyela- A-I War Medal; GD Service Ribbon, Bronze Scales Jana Ridah- A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon G'aibhne Nunh- A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon Cassia Tarquinius- Promotion to Pvt 1st Class; Bronze Scales,  A-I War Medal;GD Service Ribbon; Order of the Trader; Blue Flame Medal Tola Balrahn- Promotion to Corporal; A-I War Medal; GD Service Ribbon Teodore Ronson - Promotion to Pvt 2nd; A-I War Medal; GD Service Ribbon Joyce Blythe- Promotion to Pvt 2nd; A-I War Medal; GD Service Ribbon; Blue Flame Medal Yukari Hyrst- Promotion to Pvt 2nd; A-I War Medal; GD Service Ribbon; Blue Flame Medal Skylar Steelheart- Order of the Traders; Order of Thorne A-I Medal = Alliance-Imperial War Medal GD Ribbon = Ghimlyt Dark service ribbon

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7th Janissaries Returned Home Following Ghimlyt Deployment

The Sultanas 7th Janissaries, led by Commanding Officer Flame Captain Raniall Lightstone and his Executive Officer Hassan Pakravan returned to Thanalan today following a tour of duty in the engagement area in and around the Ghimlyt Dark. Returning to their barracks sometime before dusk, the Captain gave his men and women a few kind words of thanks and support before letting them go for the next three suns to rest, recuperate, and spend time with family and friends. When asked about the tour of duty, Captain Lightstone replied, “It was hard fighting at times. A great deal of hard battles, and long nights but I’m proud of how everyone did. War time is rough on soldiers, but they’ve done their duty to the Alliance, and to Her Grace and now they can come home and spend time with their loved ones again.” When asked how it feels to return to Thanalan after a hard tour of duty, Lieutenant Pakravan had this to say. “Well if I was in my youth as a fresh enlistee? I'd say damn it all send me back! However these were not the normal fighting conditions that us Eorzean's are used to that much is known. To prevent fatigue and keeping the mind and body healthy having time away from the frontlines is good. The 7th has earned this moment of respite and soon enough we'll be back at it again in the frontlines.” The 7th saw action in numerous battles, including a large combined effort with the 6th Crystal Regiment and smaller skirmishes around the Ghimlyt. They are credited with covering the retreat of at least one other unit during another battle as well as helping the Alliance secure important enemy resources during the duration of their time there.

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Some stories...

Raniall Lightstone turns from the bar as the young woman sets up the drinks, "Gentlemen...I have called you here because you can only drink when you have a story that starts with the words, "You are never going to beleive this shit..."

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Public Service Announcement

Good evening. My name is Raniall Lightstone, and I am here on behalf of the 4th Combined FC and LS as its new head. 

I would like to reiterate what has been said that the 4th and its members were unaware of what was transpiring and after we were made aware of these actions, the officers confronted Kale and it was agreed that he would step down and hand over control of the 4th LS, FC, and our Discord. This has all be accomplished, and as of time of this writing Kale has no role or voice within anything concerning the 4th.

As Flames RP moves forward, we will be rebranding the 4th Combined Brigade into something new to further our break from Kale. I have a dedicated and passionate group of people I’ve brought together to help me plot the new direction for the 4th as we move into Shadowbringers.

We will also be evaluating our ties to current and former allies, as we need to ensure that people within our LS and FC can feel safe and that their grievances will be heard if they are brought to myself or another leader because at the end of the day however, we are an RP FC and we come here to have fun and that is what we intend on getting back to following reorganizing and restructuring. We want to be open and receptive to RP with other groups and certainly with our military GC brethren. We look forward to seeing everyone in Ul’dah and Thanalan, and thank you for your patience and support as we move forward.

For anyone who might have any questions or concerns, I can be found in game or over Discord at Raniall#1354 Kindest Regards,

Raniall Lightstone

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[Balmung] “The Calamity Returns” - September 14th 9pm EST @ Gold Court, Ul’dah

As part of this year’s remembrance, large-scale military exercises will be held in Ul'dah, drawing upon the lessons of the imperial and voidsent invasions that took place prior to the Calamity. While the Immortal Flames are spearheading these exercises, our sister Grand Companies are lending their full cooperation, and adventurers are also cordially invited to participate. Taking place within the city itself, the military exercises of the Calamity Retold simulate an attack by imperial forces. We of the Eorzean Alliance count adventurers among our stoutest allies, and we hope to continue our successful partnership in the city’s defense!

In addition, the Grand Companies of Eorzea have promised to pay a very handsome sum to any adventurers willing to dress up in an Imperial uniform to serve as enemy actors for our troops…

Following the success of the Second Grand Melee RPvP server event, the Eorzean Alliance community of Balmung is proud to announce “The Calamity Returns”! Sign up as an Alliance soldier and fight off waves of Imperial actors, or perform as an enemy soldier yourself!

A guide to mechanics and uniforms will be available in the very near-future! For now, sign-up below!

Link to the Alliance Discord - https://discord.gg/s6ACBpY

Link to sign-up form - https://goo.gl/forms/t6UTJCL6B0IFH8493

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Following the Second Grand Melee, @jancisstuff thought it might be a pleasant idea to gift Flame Commander Kale Aideron a duck. In turn, the Commander thought it an even more pleasant idea to conduct a whimsical naming ceremony, that then became a baptism ceremony when priests from the Order of Nald’thal passed by!

The ceremony was conducted in the reservoir attached to the Commander’s residence, right next door to Nanasha Garrison. Private Vali Odinson was the first to come up with a name; ‘Flameheart’, which won out over ‘Spatha’ and ‘Dinner’.

Bewildered by the Commander’s whimsy over his usual grump, members of the 4th now have a fowl friend of the Flames as regimental duck! Quack!

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[Balmung] “Let Us In!” A Beastmen Rally Tuesday, June 19th, 8pm EST - Gate of Nald, Central Thanalan

“Brothers! Lizards! Rats! Goblins! Moogles! For too long have our kind been banned from the city of Ul’dah! If we live in a realm reborn, let us become beastmen reborn! Join us in protest on June 19th as we gather ourselves and allies outside of the Gates of Nald and try to gather attention to those who might be willing to see as more than just beasts!” Let Us In is a beastmen themed protest and rally addressing the the ban against beastmen in the city of Ul’dah. We welcome all beastmen roleplayers, their allies, Immortal Flames, Brass Blades, Ul’dah citizens and merchants, Monetarists, Royalists, gladiators, the Order of Nald’thal and anyone else with a willing ear to discuss this very serious problem! 

Miss Eorzean contestant Nobi Ohndyn will be giving a speech about beastmen rights! A member of the Arcanist Guild will discuss Limsa Lominsa’s position on allowing beastmen in the city. And, of course, the beastmen themselves will be giving their opinion! 

We hope you will join us and we also hope the Brass Blades will not cast fire II on us! <click><click> - If you ever wanted to RP a beastman but haven’t had the chance to give it a try, this is a great opportunity! Glamors, wind-up minions, they’re all good in our eyes!

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Immortal Flames Rally for the Second Grand Melee a Success!

On the steps of the Royal Promenade, the Order of Nald’thal provided their blessing to the Immortal Flames in preparation of the upcoming Second Grand Melee. Her Grace Nanamo Ul Namo provided a surprise visit as well, rallying her loyal subjects to the cause of Coin and Country.

Afterwards, the Flames headed to the Gold Saucer, where three days of leave were up for grabs for those who could accumulate the most MGP in the time allotted. The winner with a massive 26,000 MGP was Chief Flame Sergeant Stalwart Diamond!

For a short transcript of the main speeches by Flame Commander Kale Aideron, Brother Mani Mundilfari, and Sultana Nanamo Ul Namo, click here.

Thanks for coming, and see you this Saturday!

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Immortal Flames Rally for the Second Grand Melee - Wed 23rd May 20:00EST

In preparation of the Eorzean Alliance’s Second Grand Melee, the Immortal Flames will be present at the Royal Promenade for an official blessing by the Order of Nald’thal. Our holy men and women will see to it that Nald keeps the Sultana’s loyal servants in the realm of the living, so that they might figuratively send our Alliance rivals to Thal’s realm of the dead.

Come all and sundry to show your support for the realm’s finest Grand Company! Join us afterwards at the Gold Saucer for games and revelry within the halls of Eorzea’s greatest engineering marvel! 

Join us at the Royal Promenade for a little ceremony in anticipation of the Second Grand Melee on the 26th May @ 7pm EST! Click HERE for more info on the melee.

If you desire to be a participant in the ceremony itself as an Immortal Flame, please note that full dress will be required, which is all pieces of the overcoat depending on your character’s rank. We also recommended acquiring both the emotes /atease and /attention beforehand, though only the former will be the minimum expectation.

See you there!

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A SPECTACLE FOR THE AGES The Second Grand Melee Saturday May 26th, 8:00pm EST, Gates of Judgement [Eorzean Alliance - 4th Combined Brigade + Gold & Glory] In celebration of our continued victories against the Garlean Empire, the Eorzean Alliance announces the Second Grand Melee, inviting our newfound allies from both Gyr Abania and the Far East. Bearing both arms and magicks, the Immortal Flames, the Maelstrom, the Order of the Twin Adder, the Temple Knights, the Ala Mhigan Resistance, and the Doman Liberation Front shall set forth under their standards and show the star which nation wields the finest warriors!

Document: https://tinyurl.com/2nd-melee

The Second Grand Melee is a battle royale combat event based off the MSQ instance “A Spectacle for the Ages.” Only this time, it’s not Ishgard vs the Eorzean Alliance, it’s every faction for themselves!

Our combat system shall use a unique balancing method to ensure that every faction starts off on equal ground. The goal is to gain points for your faction by defeating another combatant. Each faction will be granted a CHAMPION at beginning of combat that is worth extra points! Risk of injury will be minimalized, thanks to some special stoneskin magic from the Conjurer’s Guild.

Enlist Today! https://discord.gg/vQSfRay

Does your character belong to one of the Grand Companies? How about the Ala Mhigan Resistance? The Doma Liberation Front consists of allies from the Steppe and the Confederacy. Then you can participate!

Unfortunately for this event, we will not be accepting adventurers. Uniforms will be required to be worn at the event. Please look for our uniform guide (coming soon!). GMs: Kale Aideron, Aegir Hlerson, Lirilith Maellan

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“Ul'dah prevails! The Immortal Flames continue to lead the armies of the Eorzean Alliance from victory to victory. Our Sultanate’s might and prosperity stretches from the golden shores of Costa del Sol to the exotic ports of Hingashi. We are the bastion of the downtrodden. Men and women from across the star flock to the Jewel of the Desert in pursuit of wealth and glory for themselves and their families. With Her Grace as their instrument, the Ul Dynasty guides the realm to further greatness. Join the Immortal Flames 4th Combined Brigade and secure your place in Thal’s great hall! For Coin and Country!”

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