Hey everyone!
So I’ve always been pretty convinced that this server has some pretty diverse culture, but I never really knew for sure about anyone, especially seeing as most (if not all) people speak English on this server, and the global chat is English-only, so I just wanted to ask:

Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, which ones?
I speak Russian, which also helps me understand, but not speak, other Slavic languages

What are some of the things you find most interesting about a foreign culture?
I was rather surprised by the friendliness of people in America. Generally, in Ukraine, people kept to themselves a bit more, and it took a little while to adjust to the fact that strangers would smile and make small talk on the street and at bus stops.

What are some interesting things you think people should know about your culture/country/language?
Ukraine, despite being overshadowed in size and wealth by many other former USSR members, was actually the origin point for the Slavs (More specifically, its capital, Kiev) and is very culturally rich, and despite the failing economy, you can still enjoy yourself for very little money.

What are some of your favorite foods?
I’d have to say the ice cream. Technically not an ethnic food, but it is very amazing, and despite simplicity, it is both cheap and extremely tasty. As far as ethnic food goes, I’d have to say salo. Yes, it seems cliche, but it tastes so amazing on rye bread! For those of you who don’t know, salo is salted pig fat, and tastes amazing, even if it is amazingly unhealthy.

My own sample responses are italicized under each question. You obviously don’t have to answer every question, or answer any of them. Or, you could just put whatever information you want about your language/culture/country. I just thought that this would be a fun, interesting way to see more of the cultural diversity around PirateCraft.

From: Reptar

To: People of Piratecraft

I once ruled a small kingdom which was very little, everyone knew each other super well and came on every day. In the beginning days of my rule I was once a humble, honest and trustworthy person. Over years I have ruled that once kind fair and humble queen once inside of me faded.

With years of war and chaos I stood firm to protect the people I had vowed to lead till the end of my days. Overtime I have gained a reputation as someone who is a hypocritical, manipulative, power hungry and most of all deceitful queen and that to be honest, that was true. I let the greed of man fuel my heart not of light but of the darkness. I have forgotten a duty I had to my people and let them into nothing but more and more chaos and pain. I have seen that my actions made those who once respected me hate me most of all, that my actions were so foul I lost the respect I once had.

I had a spark the day I said I leave, the day I was caught. The devil had caught up to me. Exposing my lies and disgusting history of what I have done to so many. I have relized that I the Queen was wrong, that I the Queen only wished for the best of my people, it shamed to say that no matter what I did I wanted to get to that goal. No matter if it hurt someone like java or constantly lie to people.

The moment it all caught up to me and I log on knowing the kingdom that grew to the empire, my baby which I had taken care of with all my might and strength is gone. It is not the fault of anyone but my own and for once in a long time I have opened my eyes and cleared the smaug of the damage I have truly done.

There were goods and there were bads but this is a new start. For me, I have relied on lie after lie to get me to my next step, to cheat, to do whatever it takes and I see that was wrong to the highest degree. I Reptaria, Queen do sincerely apologize for every single person I have ever hurt in this realm. I have seen with both eyes clearly that respect isn’t just the size of the empire but of the person leading it and what standards they hold dear to, a leader defines who their people are.

What kitsune did was not out of hate but was to spare me from destroying myself. Though he was deceitful, I have to face to my wrongs and not run when it gets tough. I need to know I am important and that I helped shape where we all are today. I need to most of all know that I can change and that though my reputation has been tainted very bad to the highest degree I have the ability and responsibility and liability of fixing it.

No I will not leave, I have to recreate what I once started. Not the EE but a kingdom. A kingdom where I made my first faults and that’s how it will always and forever stay a kingdom. To all yes I am a guy, I created Reptar as a queen of noble strengths and I chose to be her because she is someone I looked up to. I have disrespected her name and I will replenish it.

The Elven Empire will be remembered as one of PirateCrafts greatest empires to rule of all time. I will let her rest with that statement and memories she had. To all, I have seen how much I really mean to all of you. With a whopping 91 total messages of pleads for me not to go and how I impacted and changed you all, you warmed my heart with joy. With the confidence I will be the Queen that will make things right.

That is all, I have to say. I cant say anymore, I have told you all nothing but the truth , though it may be hard, as a leader it is called taking responsibility and that I have lost a long time ago. It is time I brought her back, and its time I say goodbye to my old ways and time I brought her back. Her is the new Reptar.

Goodnight, may you all have a good evening.