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Congrats, @Werson.
Thank you! What a kind welcome from all of you. As you mentioned, there's very little to go off thus far, and the AAR has only been open for like two weeks, so this was very unexpected! I appreciate everyone's kind congratulations. I shall continue to write well to ensure this nomination had been worth it
.Thanks again everyone!
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Once again, thank you @Silverio90 for the nomination!
Unlike my AAR, the one I'm nominating takes us to what I consider to be an unorthodox setting. While the shores of Iberia tend to be a popular destination in Crusader Kings, with the Reconquista and whatnot, it is rare to find someone playing on the side of Islam. Still, that's not the strangest of things. What is unique is that the protagonists of this story are not your typical Andalusian or even Arab/Amazigh Muwalladis/Sunnis, but instead Nizari Greeks.
I'm of course talking about Sons of the Phoenix - Tales from Iberia by @Killcrazy13
If you choose to read it, which you should, you will be enveloped by the compelling story of Nikoleta Spartenos and her descendants. Follow her travels across the world to find out how a Greek from Italy became a devout Nizari Muslim, how her son Enrico seized Murcia and found love and tragedy, and how his son Allahyar took up the mantle and turned the city into a great capital.
What I find most fascinating is that under @Killcrazy13 's writing, Murcia takes on life of its own, almost becoming a character itself. It's vivid and colorful descriptions almost make you feel like you're there. Check it out!
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Congrats to @Killcrazy13 ! Excellent choice @Werson & congrats again to you.
Great to have two excellent AARs from Killcrazy. This new one is just as engaging as his mega-campaign.
Great to have two excellent AARs from Killcrazy. This new one is just as engaging as his mega-campaign.
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Thank you Werson for the nomination. This is a category I never imagined taking as character writing is not really my strong suite. I find grand events and historical explorations more my cup of tea. Even here, it seems like Murcia or Mursiyyah is the real character, which is not a wrong take.
Thank you everyone else for the hearty congrats. This AAR will be proceeding at a slower pace so plenty of time for new readers to catch up. I'm focused on finishing up the Achaemenid Saga and the Spartenos chapters require far more effort to get right.
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A truly deserved award, the idea and execution are first class. Good luck with further description of the story @Killcrazy13!
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Catching up on this after being away, so belated congrats to @Silverio90 and @Werson and on time congratulations to @Killcrazy13
While I am impressed at the range of works one can get out of CK3, from the fate Rome, to petty Kings in Cornwall and Greeks in Al-Andalus, it is getting a bit incesty keeping it all in one game. We all know where that sort of thing leads (*whispers Stellaris*) and no-body wants that, so consider this a humble recommendation that next weeks award branches out somewhat.
While I am impressed at the range of works one can get out of CK3, from the fate Rome, to petty Kings in Cornwall and Greeks in Al-Andalus, it is getting a bit incesty keeping it all in one game. We all know where that sort of thing leads (*whispers Stellaris*) and no-body wants that, so consider this a humble recommendation that next weeks award branches out somewhat.
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I've been super busy these past couple of weeks and haven't time to read much. As such, I'll open up nominations to anyone who's found a strong character or personality that you would like to highlight. Please let me us all know who is deserving to be the next Best Character Writer of the Week!
Given this opportunity, I would like to nominate @crisrko for writing the character Anastajia in Secrets of Kni’thokon. I am behind in my reading of this very good Stellaris AAR, but her contributions to the plot are truly essential to much of the story. This meets all my criteria for a weekly award: a new chapter has landed this week (although I don't think Anastajia is included) and @crisrko is due for recognition, having last won about seven months ago. This is an interesting AAR for those who appreciate science fiction. Please check it out.
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