Since COVID a portion of our office staff have been allowed to work hybrid timetables, recently certain senior managers have insisted that all office staff, excluding themselves, should return to the office full time in an effort to increase productivity.
Ignoring the fact that it's been proven that hybrid working increases productivity in the long run, the person insisting on this most strongly also happens to be the same person that most lower managers consider to have failed upwards and not learnt from their previous mistakes.
My engine warning light came on last week, dropped it in at the garage to find out what's wrong. Long story short it's leaking fumes and I need to find £600 by wednesday in order to get the car on the road by Friday. If I don't I'll lose £800 and will still have to find the £600
Has @KFC_UKI changed the recipe of their original chicken? The last few times I've ordered it, it's been under seasoned to the point of complete blandness. I picked some up today and literally all it tasted of was oil, extreme buyers remorse (because KFC ain't cheap), and regret.
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What the hell is going on? How are we getting points? Our song was utter dross, by far the worst one of the night. It's not even like they're political votes, were about as popular as getting a flaming bag of shit left on your doorstep #Eurovision
Recently I've painted this funky little goblin sharman and off-brand Gandalf. The wizard is by Ral Partha and I've got to say that I'm absolutely loving their sculpts. I've got a couple of their Chaos Dwarves waiting to be under coated and I'm looking forward to painting them
ーEPISODE 2: The Liberation Warー
Both the War of Succession, in which Barbarossa regained the Imperial Throne, and the Border Conflict against the City-States of Jowston, which took advantage of the Empire's ensuing civil war, were won.
The citizens revered Barbarossa for restoring order to the war-torn country within a mere handful of years, dubbing him "The Golden Emperor".
However, as the scars of war healed and the long peace bore on, the emperor gradually came to care little for governing. Public officials had nothing better to do than line their own pockets, and bandits, pirates, thieves, and the like acted with impunity.
Eventually, a movement arose to free the people from the empire and its political disorder. At the heart of organizing the Liberation Army was Odessa Silverberg, the niece of renowned strategist Leon Silverberg. Odessa cast aside her highborn status in favor of opposing the empire's tyranny.
#Suikoden
ーEPISODE 1: The Scarlet Moon Empireー
The quiet waters of Lake Toran.
The region surrounding the lake has been the domain of the Scarlet Moon Empire for 230 years. The first emperor, Kranach Rugner, took advantage of the civil war raging in Harmonia to declare independence, and the empire has ruled these lands ever since.
In the year 217 of the Scarlet Moon Calendar, the "War of Succession" began over the ascension to the throne. Barbarossa Rugner, the original heir to the throne, was deprived of his right to the throne by his uncle Geil Rugner, who initiated the ‘Trial of Disinheritance’ to take advantage of Barbarossa's absence.
Despite Geil’s forces having the upper hand at the beginning of the civil war, the combined efforts of the Six Great Generals and strategist Leon Silverberg led Barbarossa to successfully reclaim the crown.
He led the subsequent conflict against the City-States of Jowston to victory and took his place as emperor of the Scarlet Moon Empire, both in name and deed.
#Suikoden
As we approach the release of Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, let's take a deep dive and explore the lore 🗺️
ーScarlet Moon Empire Overviewー
The Scarlet Moon Empire rules the region surrounding Lake Toran.
The imperial capital Gregminster is located at the mouth of the estuary that flows from Lake Toran to the sea.
To the south of the imperial capital is the trading town Lenankamp, and to the east stands Mt. Seifu. The Floating Fortress of Shasarazade and the Fortress of Kwaba guard the area around the capital.
The Great Forest extends across the Southlands of the empire, and to the west lies Lorimar, known as the home of the Warriors' Village, as well as the domain of the Dragon Knights.
Looking north, an expansive desert wilderness forms the border with the bitter enemy of the empire, the City-States of Jowston.
#Suikoden