I am writing to formally petition for the reconsideration of the permanent ban placed on King Sigerius, and to request that he be allowed to return to Illyriad under appropriate conditions.

There is no denying that King Sigerius was one of the most controversial players in Illyriad’s history—but he was also one of the most influential. In my opinion, a permanent ban was excessive. Even a standard ban with the opportunity to restart would have been sufficient, provided that the behavior in question had ceased.

King Sigerius brought life, conflict, investment, and momentum to the game. He contributed heavily to Illyriad’s economy and player engagement through war, diplomacy, and large-scale interaction. I have known him for a long time, and even toward the end of his crash-out period, I had serious disagreements with him. I considered betraying him at one point. For a large number of reasons which almost destroyed my alliance with the war. That's totally off topic. He is aware, forgiven me and obviously it didn't happen. A true friend and actually that shows you more about his character. One of the most loyal people you will ever meet in the game. He was clearly in a difficult place in his life, and context matters.

It is also evident that the developers were dissatisfied with how events unfolded involving SMA and Iron/RE during the war. That is understandable. However, enough time has passed that we should be able to put that chapter behind us and evaluate the broader impact King Sigerius had on Illyriad as a whole which was undeniably positive.

Even if you don't like him you can still respect what he did for the game in a positive light, and pure entertainment.

 I respectfully ask the developers to consider lifting the IP ban and allowing King Sigerius to return under strict conditions, even if only after a clear warning or probationary period. A second chance, paired with firm boundaries, would benefit both the game and the community.

All who support this notion please reply below.

I first encountered Siggy when a cornucopia appeared on my island and began attacking my neighbor, jtk310. It quickly became apparent that my sovereign squares were being used in coordination with Sig’s confederation across our alliances, effectively leveraging my territory to gain a strategic advantage in a war I had no involvement in. I took strong exception to this and responded by attacking Sig directly, which sparked an intense personal rivalry in which both of us were determined to defeat the other.

As a result of this conflict, I joined the Roman Empire and played a role in helping to bring the Iron/RE war to its conclusion. When it became evident that our side was prevailing, Sig approached us to negotiate terms. The terms were fair and mutually agreed upon. To his credit, Sig honored those terms, and what began as a bitter feud gradually evolved into mutual respect and eventually an alliance.

Sig approached the game with the intent to engage others and generate meaningful interaction. His playstyle was dynamic and provocative, often compelling those around him to take action. In many ways, that energy was a necessary counterbalance to what can otherwise become predictable and stagnant gameplay. In my view, Illyriad is diminished without that kind of presence.

While I believe the ban was warranted given the circumstances at the time, I also recognize that time passes and people grow. Allowing him the opportunity to return under clearly defined expectations could benefit the community and potentially encourage long-standing players to reengage with the game.