[EMPIRE 2] IC Thread

[DimpleLoamsdown]

Adrax Awarian actions round 2
Ruler: Grand Sheep Jack XII
Stats: Military 4+1=5
Faith 3+1=4
Diplomacy 3
Curiosity 1
Luck 1
1) Host the 100th annual Chicken Fest (Diplomacy)
2) Join the Crystal Union (1/5) (Diplomacy)
3) Create stable education system (2/5) (Diplomacy)
4) Build proper wooden houses (1/5) (Curiosity)
5) Explore south of region 142 EDIT: Explore under ground under Adrax Awaria. (Curiosity)
Excpected stat boosts: +1 Diplomacy +1 Curiosity +1 Luck

Spoiler: Event info

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Yellow and Orange Adrax Awarian messengers are sent east, south east, south, south west and west to tell everyone about the 100th annual Chicken Fest. All who attend will get free samples of different chicken and egg recipes, with some free chicken wish bones. There will also be chicken races, that people can bet on. There will also be chicken petting zoos. Note that this is also a peace treaty sub event.http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...6#post19970416

[Geckus]

The Wandering Clans
Kuldir Ironsong, the Master Architect
Round 2

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1. <Diplomacy> Colonize region 261. Roll = 10.
2. <Diplomacy> Colonize region 821. Roll = 13.
3. <Curiosity> Establish the Blackspire Pass Trade Route between the Clans and the Preeminence of Hortis, adding Steel (from Region 281) to the trade route.
4. <Military> Raise 1 Land unit of Combat Engineers in 281.
5. <Military> Raise 1 Land unit of Aladarian Infantry in 281.

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• As word of the Ravager's actions, and the distressing size of his war band, reaches the Clan House, the High Fortifier calls for the Clan armorers and weaponsmiths to expand their efforts to include the crafting of wargear for their human subjects/allies and put out a call for volunteers to see to the defense of their realm. A great many people, primarily from the threatened northern reaches of the province, answer the call to arms and are formed into the 1st Aladarian Legion under the command of Attican Varius, an outspoken proponent of restoring the long fallen Aladarian Hegemony.
• Acting on the discussions held with the representatives of Hortis at the Grand Masquerade, the Clans delay work on their city to focus on expanding the best navigable pass through the mountains between their nations to increase the flow of trade. High quality steel mined and refined by the smiths of the Wandering Clans now flows freely through the Blackspire Pass.
• Several diplomatic missions are sent to the newly explored north, each led by a High Architect empowered to negotiate on behalf of the Clans and bring these regions into the fold.
• Emissaries are sent to newly contacted Aardrosil, warning of the presence of powerful raiders to their east.
• Upon receiving the missive from the Spring Court, the Master Architect orders the construction of a new Clan wagon for the sole use of the Aeldir dignitary, that she may travel freely through the lands currently under the guidance of the Wandering Clan. Architect Farama of the Windsong family, the premier crafters of story and song among the drimma, offers to act as guide and liaison to the Clan, to facilitate the exchange of cultural knowledge.

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Current Stats
Diplomacy 4, Military 4, Curiosity 7, Faith 3, Luck 1

Expected Stat Bonuses
Diplomacy +1, Military +1

[ZakThar]

The Island Nation of Melrakki-ey
Current Chief- Zin'Aii Refr

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Actions:

[Diplomacy] Having had their explorers run out of a newfound nation to the north, Zak'Aii sends envoys, from his own tribe of Refr, to try and reason with the nation living there. He believes they can find a common ground to build a good relationship; much like his tribe had accomplished, in history, to bring together all the tribes of Melrakki-ey. The envoy are there, attempting to persuade that nation to join the Melrakki in their quest for a prosperous and peaceful existence. They bring with them many finely crafted weapons, knowing that the nation there already has a military, in hopes to show how joining them can be beneficial. They also bring some lovely trinkets and other goods they believe the nation's leaders will enjoy. Fabricate claim for region 238 (roll)
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[Diplomacy] Explores also found another nation attached to their main island, and Zak'Aii, wanting to embrace the others on his island, also sends diplomats there. The diplomats bring with them a demonstration of their use of Jarnvior, as well as special trinkets and clothing unique to the different tribes of Melrakki-ey, symbolizing that even though they all live together, they did not have to give up their different ways of life. Those diplomats also speak with the leaders of that nation about how joining them will aid financially, as well, since the Melrakki are working on a large-scale trading port, which will, in theory, benefit all nations within that area of the world. With this, Zak'Aii hopes the nation will be more than happy to join them. Colonization of region 239 (roll)
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[Military] During numerous meetings with the heads of the other tribes of Melrakki-ey, Zak'Aii has determined that the eventual creation of trade routes will not be successful without some form of protection. With this, he begins the creation of a navy, using ships constructed with Jarnvior. 1 Naval Unit.
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[Military] With the assumed threat coming from an island where a fleet of merchants were lost, Zak'Aii continues his new philosophy of a powerful navy, using ships constructed with Jarnvior. Though, he still hopes no battles need to be fought, his purpose is believing a decent size navy will be a good enough deterrent. 1 Naval Unit.
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[Diplomacy] Work continues on the major trading hub being built in the bay known as Magi. (The Magi Natural Harbor Trading Post) [2/5] (Region 240)
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Zak'aii has heard form his envoys that diplomats from Anceris have been spotted attempting to please the same nations as they are. With this news, Zak'Aii sends an ambassador, his own son and future heir, Zen'Aii Refr, to The Grand Principality of Anceris in order to meet with Grand Princess Alessandra de Altan, or one of her diplomats, to state the Melrakki's peaceful intentions of claiming the island chain Melrakki-ey is part of. Zen'Aii informs them that the great port his nation is working on will no doubt aid all within the area, including Anceris, in a prosperous and profitable manner. Citing the protection of trade routes, a safe port for multiple nations to use, and the neutrality Melrakki will hold, as to not cause any disputes between nations using their port.
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The Melrakki people, though somewhat skeptical of more military might being commissioned, commend their leader in the overall peaceful intentions they believe the navy will serve. Many able Melrakki men, of various tribes, backgrounds, and professions, enlist and train to become part of history, joining the nations forming navy.
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Zak'Aii Refr, and other head tribal leaders, are pleased to meet with an envoy from Fantastigoria. They receive wonderful gifts of symbolizing Fantastigoria's understanding of their customs and values. Zak'Aii publicly applauds the efforts of Maestro della Aeternum.
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Chief: Zin'Aii Refr
Current Stats:

• Diplomacy: 6
• Military: 4
• Curiosity: 6
• Faith: 3
• Luck: 5

Expected Stat Increases:

• Diplomacy +1
• Military +1

[Tychris1]

The Great Clans of Nifhel
The Harbringer Lochbar

Actions:

• Oglaf Shieldbreaker, The Horsemen War, unites Kappi Prestur's from the other Three Great Clans to begin focusing on raiding and sacrificing for the Fimbulvintr. Military Specialization: Raiding (Mil 5) [Military]
• Construct warning signs along the edge of Nifhel with hanging mutilated corpses and jagged wooden spikes. [Military]
• Begin constructing a fortress in honor of the Fimbulvintr that will be neutral territory for all 4 Great Clans (1/2) [Military]
• Brumhilda Ekkja, the Horsewomen Pestilence, marshals her Kappi Prestur's as she rides out to the east in search of new lands for the Nifelic clans to control. She departs over the horizon, the first Clan Leader in written history to leave Nifhel, and vows not to return empty handed. [Curiosity]
• Sensing weakness at the disappearance of their Horsewomen, Clan Niffeldruch have begun to openly fight Clan Grimmson, and chaos reins within Nifhel. Clan Hardrada soon descends with an iron fist and forces a cease fire until Pestilence returns to Nifhel. [Military]

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Mil:7
Faith: 5
Cur: 3
Dip: 3
Luck: 1

Expected Bonuses: +2 Mil

[Arcanitect]

Nevarri League



Ruled By: Lugal Annan

Actions for Round 2:

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1. Curiosity: Explore to the north (between Nevarr, 34, and 36). Roll: 9
2. Curiosity: Explore along the coast to the south. Roll: 14
3. Curiosity: Explore across the mountains to the west. Roll: 9
4. Military: Raise land unit in Nevarr
5. Military: Raise land unit in Nevarr
   
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• Contact with other empires has sparked a wave of interest in exploration of the lands beyond Nevarr, and several cities have sponsored expeditions into unknown territory
• Several of Nevarr's powerful families are vying to have Lugal Annan adopt one of their members as his chosen successor

Current Stats:
Age: 36 years

Diplomacy: 4
Military: 2
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 1
Luck: 2

Expected improvements: +1 Curiosity, +1 Military

[Silverbit]

Fiid, round 2/102-103
High Tirk Rabhid

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The boiling Fiid sun shone, rendering the inside of the command tent hot and breathless. Tirk and Kur stood over a map, with counters on it representing friendly and enemy forces. Although muffled by the tent, faint chanting could be heard from Nine Candle Doctrine ascetics accompanying the army. This was a mission of conversion as well as conquest.
"Silk? Silk and salt? That's it?"
"Alas, that seems so, my lord."
"Ah, I'm sure we can make use of it."
"Look on the bright side. It's damnable hard to make a sword out of silk."
A few hours later, in the cool of the evening, the Fiid marched. Time to start an empire.

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1. [MILITARY] Introduce a Military Specialisation (Mil 5 action). The Fiid are specialised in conquering unclaimed regions, rolling 2d8 rather than 2d6 when doing do.

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The Fiid are a proud and imperialistic people, subduers of barbarians and admirers of ambition. Inspired by past glories and spurred on by the ecstasy of victory, the Fiid seek to expand and subjugate all in their path.

2. [MILITARY] Raise one unit of troops.
3. [MILITARY] Raise one unit of troops.
4. [MILITARY] Move the two units of troops raised last round from region 39 to region 40, in an attempt to conquer it. What do you mean, unprovoked? The Fiid have a mandate to subdue barbarians.
5. [FAITH] Send adherents to the Nine Candle Doctrine with the army conquering region 40, to convert it.
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Roll for conversion of region 40.
Roll for conquest of region 40.

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+2 Military

Ruler:

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High Tirk Rabhid
D 2
M 5
C 3
F 5
L 6

News and rumours:

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The rumours of blood-drinking Fiid are true, to a degree. Officers of the law and wandering magistrates have discovered that an imported narcotic is being smuggled in vats of animal blood (used by Fiid to make black pudding and sausage). Addicts will drink the blood to get the drug.
Tirk Rabhid is, as of yet, still unmarried. His many cousins jostle to become his heir.
Mham Drahid's soldiers have not found anything. The trail is cold.

[Mary_Sue]

Avonlea
Region 134

High Queen Thalia Darkthorne
Diplomacy 5
Military 3
Curiosity 5
Faith 3
Luck 3

[Military]Raise Troops
[Military]Raise Troops
[Faith]Construct a temple to the all-mother, the true aspect of Daen. (1,5)
[Faith]Send Priestess Hester Willowbris to study at the Grand Temple of Daen in hopes of reconciling our sects differences.
[Curiosity]Explore the region east of Avonlea (134). Roll 9

News & Rumours

• The Prophetess Council has identified the next High Queen! Six year old Aris Morningsworn has been brought to Keya's Rest for training and tutoring.
• Tired of the heretical denial of Daen as the all-mother, construction begins on a grand temple to Daen, the all-mother in Avonlea.

Expected Stat Increases
+1 Military
+1 Faith

[Kasanip]

　Luska

[Region #9]
Turn 1; Years 102-104

Chesuka of Luska (18-20)

Wing Gambit! Chesuka's Decision
The ambition among young undine of Seagull and Otter and Squid clans has become the chance for Chesuka. With the contact of many lands and leaders, it is necessary for the formation of a real political policy.
By maneuvering her friends in different clans, Chesuka prepares her move.
By relying again on Alysha, now Chesuka prepares to raise her friend Mevo into an undine position in the Seagull clan. However, the Weasel clan members are getting restless now that Aeldir propaganda has been delivered. In fact, Chesuka's story doesn't align with this message, and so it becomes a political intrigue. Chesuka moves to destroy these rumors while relying on her friends to support her dream.

Fortunately, the arrival of a ship from Fantastigoria with gifts of a resplendent and highly elaborate silk ceremonial gown and vale for a Priestess of the Pale Lady, as well as a dozen masterfully crafted raccoon dog masks, in a variety of styles and expressions, is received. Chesuka adores the gift and the fabulous foreign silk cloth, and it becomes the envy of young women from every clan. The masks are popular and become used in a first theatre play by Seagull bards, called "The journey of sunrise."

The Journey of Sunrise
This hopeless romantic comedy focuses on sexual tension of a raccoon dog priestess, otter undine, and the swashbuckler seagull who travel together to a distant island across the misty sea. The portrayal of heroic seagull character to rescue the priestess and undine from murderous raven feather goblins, however to be unable to spurn their affections in gondola. It was thought to be [hack] reference the journey of Chesuka and Alysha with a fictional character to the island of Aeldir.
Although the play is standard of seagull style, it becomes very popular with young sailors and undines, and desire for many different clan masks increases.

Actions:

• <Diplomacy Action> Diplomatic Colonization Action: Region #10 <16>
• <Diplomacy Action> Diplomatic Colonization Action: Region #8 <10>
• <Curiosity Action> Exploration Action: Southwest <18>
• <Curiosity Action> Development! Create easy to understand language for international trade and communication. (1/2)
  Using words and different gestures of the hand signs, it is the beginning of an international trade language, to attempt to overcome misunderstandings and reach agreement. With Luskan cunning, it will be very useful for trade and diplomacy.
• <Secret Action> <16>

Expected increase: +1 <Curiosity> +1 <Diplomacy>

Spoiler: News and Rumors

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• The goblins are restlessly causing trouble in the north. Wolf clan volunteers and Arkadian rangers are busy fighting the goblin threat!
• It is said that the seagull clan member Mevo received three proposals when she set sail for a secret journey. She turned them all down.
• It is said that Mevo is annoyed that Alysha, the top undine from Otter Clan, received five proposals when they were leaving together. However, it seems none were accepted.
• It is said that Seagull clan boys recently have been depressed about their single lives. Boisterous singing and sculling has become a local phenomenon in the markets of Luska.
• It is said that the price of wine has increased recently because of shortages. Weasel clan members blame Seagull clan youth for the so-called shortages.

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Chesuka of Luska and Choko (of Luska)
Age: 18
Clan: Raccoon Dog
Level: Raccoon Dog 2, Priestess of Pale Lady 1

Character Attributes:
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Diplomacy	<5>
Military	<1>
Curiosity	<7> (5+2)
Faith	<2>
Luck	<4> (3+1)

Chesuka is a raccoon dog clan member. Like many such members, she became a priestess of Pale Lady after to receive her clan tattoos. However, she is the ambitious type, so it be came a plan with her friends to make a network between clans to engage in many activities. The nature of these activities are of course secret! Finally her first opportunity to realize her dreams has appeared.

[DoomHat]

[Fantastigoria]
[The 12th Maestro della Aeternum]

Round 2 Actions: [ROLLS]

1. [Diplomacy]: Every 7 years, since time immemorial, witches from Fantastigoria have made pilgrimage to the Bald Mountain of ChornOstrav. Regardless of any political upheavals among the Trolls that now reside there, that continuity must be maintained. (Pressing Diplomatic claim on Region 70) {14}
2. [Diplomacy]: Annex Region 73 {14}
3. [Diplomacy]: Annex Region 75 {13}
4. [Diplomacy]: Annex Region 77 {17}
5. [Military]: Grant State Sponsorship to the Fantastigoria Duelist League (raise 1 Land Unit)

Spoiler: In the wake of the Fantastic Masquerade

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Fantastigoria has spent significant efforts and resources show their appreciation for everyone who was able to generously donate their time to visit the Fantastic Masquerade, and apologize for any misgivings that may have resulted from that investment. As such, personalized gifts have been crafted and carefully shipped to each nation within Fantastigoria's reach.

For Protector Alistair of Berrium, a master quality Fantastigorian dueling saber, with a rough silk grip and an engraved silver pommel.

For Decasage Rosenbaum of Tillwell, a beautiful applewood rebab (long-necked vertical violin), the head of which is mounted with a carving of a charming female goat's face wearing a crown.

For Architect Ironsong of The Wandering Clan, and enormous silk tapestry depicting the legendary workshop forge of the immortal Fantastigorian artisan La Duksae Bisaon.

For Queen Aiman the Third of Nand, a deep blue/indigo silk tapestry cover in intricate stylized patterns with gilded thread. At its center, an image of the sunrise. The sun has a woman's eyes, mouth, and nostrils, baring a strong resemblance to Queen Aiman.

For Princess Alessandra of Anceris, a full set of classic play anthologies and histories copied from the vault of Le Duksae Stilio, some of which seem to depict what might be Azandria at the height of its glory in the Age of the Old Empires.

For Chesuka of Luska (The People of Twilight), a resplendent and highly elaborate silk ceremonial gown and vale for a Priestess of the Pale Lady, as well as a dozen masterfully crafted raccoon dog masks, in a variety of styles and expressions.

For Aviarch Garrod of Peregin, a masterfully crafted loom, several spools of silk, and a talent seamstress to demonstrate its use.

For Vincehin Marillom of Tannan, a complex silk kite which resembles a fiery bird while in flight.

For Zin'Aii Refr of Melrakki-ey, an olive branch either made of or dipped in silver, mounted upon an oaken placard. The placard is marked with the phrase, "A Peaceful Offering to a Peaceful Nation". In addition, several fine silk scarfs in the Melrakki-ey colors, each packaged individually in wooden keepsake boxes. There was one scarf for each major tribal head.

For King Adriendel of the Nitent’oculis, rulers of Hortis, a strong hunter's bow, lightly engraved with immaculate patterns. Along with the bow was packaged a set of taught high quality silk strings. To the lords of humble the Ceratogaulus people of Hortis, a box containing over a dozen varieties of seeds, native only to the specially bred crops of Fan'Gourmet.

For Protos Archigos Derris of Ambrose, the Maestro has given over his own private pleasure yacht. Lavishly appointed with silken pillows in the top deck lounging area, La Duksae Sonipas sailed the ship to Ambrose herself and offers the four great clan heads brandy and the opportunity to take a brief cruise before leaving the craft in their permanent care.

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• Delyth, ambassador of Tir Amser's Spring Courtlands, and personal confident of Lady Spring herself is welcomed to Fantastigoria Primacentra! She's granted a whirlwind tour, and as personal guest of The Maestro, shown only the best the land and its people can offer. Great lengths are taken to insure her daily correspondence and glowing reports of Fantastigorian culture, along with sketches and paintings of her adventures are returned to the lands of the Aeldir.
• Rumor has it that Tsar Boris of the Trolls has died young from an unexpected illness. The Maestro is much distraught, as negotiations had been ongoing to insure that Fantastigorian Witches would be granted the right to resume their ancient historic pilgrimage to ChornOstrav's 'Bald Mountain'. The Maestro himself will be visiting the island for an extended period in order help secure stability on the Black Isle, sponsoring the 'Three Great Sisters' of the Trolls under the supervision of Fantastigora to replace the Tsardom of the Trolls .
• The Duelist League, of the first time in decades, is receiving full endorsement and funding from the Maestro's treasury. Large scale team competitions are being scheduled within the year in Villae Fantomae. The Maestro denies any crass assertions that this might be related to rumors of a highly martial nation stirring in the south.
• The Lady Spring of the Aeldir is granted a standing invitation to enter Fantastigoria to receive a full ceremonial blessing for her mask to be one of the first in centuries to be recognized as Immortal.

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Current Stats
[Diplomacy (6)] [Military (3)] [Curiosity (5)], [Faith (4)]

Expected Stat Bonuses
{+2 Diplomacy}

[m9p909]

Round 2

5 Tribes Syndicate
Niran Wanam

Actions:

1. [Diplomacy]Send a couple of overly cheerful people to colonize region 117 Roll:11
2. [Diplomacy]Send a couple of overly cheerful people to colonize region 115 Roll:10
3. [Curiosity] Explore the region north of 117 Roll: 14
4. [Curiosity]Explore the region south of Arendar(116) Roll: 8
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5. [Military]Raise troups

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Niran Wanam
Diplomacy: 5
Military: 5
Curiosity: 6
Faith: 3
Luck: 4

Expected Stat Bonus:
+1 Curiosity
+1 Diplomacy

[Gengy]

Spoiler: A Story of Delyth, the Spring Court Aeldir, and La Duksae Lanatae, Arch Secretary to the Fine Details of Illusiocrasy

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Delyth was becoming used to these events. She was finding them amusing, and ever so helpful in learning about Fantastigoria. The masks that people wore ranged from fierce to positively adorable; it was simply a lovely country, and she was so pleased to be representing Lady Spring here.

Although… there were a few annoyances. She was never truly alone. Even when she went out on balconies to catch some air, there was always someone nearby. She was… escorted to and from events, and had been told it was for her safety, and to ensure that she did not get lost. It was sweet, if frustrating, to be over protected like this. She was never really able to explore the city like she had been able to in Glaw Novo. She felt a bit like a bird, within a cage.

A masked bird, at that. Part of the culture here was that everyone was wearing a mask. Always. She had thought, at first, that it had been some grand joke being played on her when this was explained, but the humor was lost when it turned out to be true. Still, the mask she wore – a simple white mask, covering half of her face; a gift from Lady Spring – was not only cute, but easy to wear. She had quickly conformed and adapted to that aspect of Fantastogria culture.

If it were not for the near constant planning of her schedule by her hosts, and the lack of freedom to see the sights on her own, she would have no issues at all. Delyth could see why Lady Spring fancied this place, and the sparse messages that she and Lady Kellianth exchanged were an ever increasing excitement. Though she did wonder why those of Fantastigoria had requested to see their correspondence. It was odd. As she had nothing but good things to say about the Illusiocrasy, however, and Lady Spring talked rarely about anything of importance in her responses, Delyth didn’t mind sharing. It made for many pleasant conversations, in fact.

Which was good, as Delyth was often at parties where conversations were a big part of the entertainment. Delyth appreciated the intricacies of a skilled Fantastigorian Conversationalist, and was continually surprised to find just how many people in this country were able to speak in such… interesting ways.

Most of the parties she was at, Delyth found someone to speak with that held her rapt attention for the rest of the evening. She would talk about Glaw Novo, and other areas of Tir Amser she had traveled to in her short Aeldir lifespan, though Delyth did find it a bit vexing when almost no one believed her when she said she was over a century old. Most people reacted as if it were some sort of joke. Non-Aeldir were so strange, sometimes.

Her conversation partners, in turn, would discuss many different things; explorations of new lands were always a way of getting Delyth’s attention. Fantastigoria had recent made some headway in looking into new, nearby regions, and there were current diplomatic matters between the nation and their neighboring areas to bring them into the fold. Delyth understood this, and hoped for the best. Though privately, she was looking forward to observing what the fall out would be, should someone be given a task that they then fail at.

So far, the juiciest bits of gossip she’d found in her time here dealt with whom was going through the process of Fantastigorian procreation, and with whom, and how that was terribly important escaped Delyth entirely; what the Illusiocracy called ‘innuendo’ was rather beyond Delyth, but seemed to amuse quite a few people, even at times, to the point of laughter. Rumors like that flew around the dinner tables… though sometimes interrupted by someone pointing out that Delyth was ‘but a child’ and ‘didn’t need to hear that’. These people were always the one's who seemed most oblivious to the better rumors going around. It was no wonder they were scorned and no wonder they thought her "but a child". Truly, idiots seem to be universal consistent among every nation.

After all, there was also quite a bit that wasn’t being said, and Delyth spent rather a lot of her time figuring it all out. She still didn’t have a complete handle on things, but was quite certain that there was more to it when someone said something like, "Have you seen what Vedicci has done with his front garden? Obviously aping Madarrno, barely even hiding it."

And so Delyth found parties such as these ever so stimulating. She’d spend part of the time talking, and the other part confused, and afterwards, when everyone was resting, she’d have time to meditate on what she’d heard and sort through it all. The other Spring Girls would probably be so jealous when Delyth finally returned home to Glaw Novo. Delyth would be willing to wager she was among those who went a party nearly every day.

Yet, there were times that such parties were not… as stimulating. In fact, there was one recently that was rather distressing, even a bit scary. Delyth was over a century old, but she was still, compared to Fantastigorians, the size of a child. True, she had the advantages of being Aeldir, and she rather liked her pointed ears more than the poor non-Aeldir round ears that seemed to be so common and uninteresting. And, to the amusement of her hosts, she continued to dye her normally blonde hair purple with the petals of the Violet Roses that she sometimes received with the letters from Lady Spring. Many fellow party goers were asking questions about her hair, and she even noticed that several Fantastigorians were beginning to copy her.

Delyth found that though her hosts accommodated for her size, it was rather like what she imaged living in the Autumn Court was like: lots of tall people everywhere, with many things being said with only a few words. It was rare, and in fact, rather surprising, to meet La Duksae Lanatae at one of these functions, and be talked to so, so… blunty by the woman.

It was a stately dinner party. Delyth's ‘guides’ were being unobtrusive, but as always ever present, such that if she weren't so well trained by virtue of being Spring Court, she might not notice them at all. In a way, she respected this, and it was another point in Fantastigoria’s favor. The party was… not very memorable so far. Some double speak that Delyth was slowly translating to mean that the area down south of the Illusiocrasy had people who rather liked wolves; or maybe were run by them. Delyth wasn’t sure yet. She was going to listen more, but she was quietly approached by one of her guides and told that someone special wants to meet her. Looking around, Delyth could see that this was timed in such a way that few other guests will notice her disappearing, and she found herself being escorted into the mansion's library.

It was conspicuously quiet and empty, save for Duksae Lanatae, a pair of hugely comfy lounge chairs, and a platter with a pitcher of expensive alcohol and two glasses. La Duksae Lanatae wore a rather prim dress of deep red, trimmed in black. Her collar was fluffy, and Delyth suspected that it was this ‘wool’ material that she was hearing more and more about. This suspicion was reinforced by the mask that Duksae Lanatae wore. It was the face of an animal that seemed mostly harmless, but Delyth knew the creature as a ‘lamb’, and heard tales of lambs that had bitten someone, or trampled them in swarms when scared.

Lanatae was, by all accounts, similar; Delyth knew from hearsay that she was mostly harmless. She helped to keep the country running, and worked closely with the Maestro. In Delyth’s hearing, she had been explained as the 'Arch Secretary to the Fine Details of Illusiocrasy', which was apparently some kind of person that aided in keeping the governance of the country running smoothly. Delyth had heard only good things about Duksae Lanatae.

The important thing, after all, was that she was La Duksae; Delyth knew enough to know that to be Luksae meant you were the closest of the close to the Maestro. That was enough for Delyth. Lanatae was close to the Maestro, just as Delyth was close to Lady Spring. They were both important.

Delyth walked into the library, and climbed up onto the chair. Delyth did not bother with the drink; she had tried ‘alcohol’ before, and it did not agree with her. It made her feel woozy, and gave her a headache. Lanatae was reading something, and sipping at the glass in front of her. Delyth chose to wait until Lanatae spoke.

“Lady Delyth. I have been receiving distressing information. I found myself… taken aback by it all. So I must ask you some questions. During the Fantastic Masquerade, what was it that this villain, this Matteric Salarinni, did, exactly?” Lanatae finally spoke, and it was without the typical winding speech that many Fantastigorians used; it was refreshing in a way, but also a bit disconcerting.

“Your forgiveness. I can only tell you what I have been told. I was not present to witness the actual matter, and only have second hand accounts. Still, I shall do as I can to present the facts as I know them. The man from Hess Tannan came ashore in a less flashy manner than his group’s leader. He demanded from a guard that someone important be brought to speak with him. Lady Axuda was busy at first, but eventually found time to speak to him. I am understanding that they spoke of Hess Tannan, and what that nation had to offer Tir Amser, and that Lady Axuda was evaluating the information in order to determine if a meeting with Lady Spring could be set up.”

“So this villain, this Matteric Salani, by all accounts an ambitious but harmless merchant, just wanted to act as a dignitary of his nation. And then Lady Axuda screamed and fled from…?”

“Lady Axuda was terrorized. She was shown something highly inappropriate. By what I have been told, he pulled something out of his pants. I do not know what. It made her very upset. She refuses to speak of it.” Delyth continued, “Guards quickly arrived, pointing spears towards the man from Hess Tannan. They were Spring Court guards. Our size… well, even here in Fantastigoria, I find myself not being taken seriously at times; it is understandable, but it was probably a complication at the time. The boys from the Spring Court looked upon the man from Hess Tannan, awaiting an explanation. As I understand it, he offered little in the way of apology, but laughed much. Though small, Spring Court guards are still guards.

They were the official authority there, just as you are the official authority here. Though you may not believe me when I say I have the same strength as that of a full grown man, and could – were I barbaric – fight off many such people from Hess Tannan if the situation called for it, I would still submit to your authority if you required it of me. Especially if guards held spears to my chest. I may not feel overly threatened by those spears, but I would respect that I am on your lands; not my own.”

“In my own talks with your people, I am given to understand that hospitality is thus: the host guarantees safety, so long as the guests behave. Is this not true?” Delyth asked.

“It is, in part.” The lamb mask nodded. Her voice was unwaveringly crisp and stoic, like an instructor reviewing a familiar curriculum. “Yet, that’s not the whole of it. Hospitality is more thus: The host guarantees safety, as long as the guest does not act in violence. A rude guest is warned their behavior is inappropriate, and then given the opportunity to leave.”

“Though I could not presume to speak for her, that is, to my understanding, the arrangement of what Lady Autumn was following. We had Lord Summer, among the greatest of warriors in all of Tir Amser, staying back with his rangers, in order to guarantee the safety of the guests. More visible guardians, such as those from the Spring Court, Winter Court, and Autumn Court were scattered around to act quickly and serve warning to those who broke hospitality.” Delyth explained. “In this case, the Spring Court guards were ignored. That is when, as has been explained to me by others, the regrettable action occurred and the man from Hess Tannan, the one called Matteric Salani, was no longer a guest, and instead a danger to other guests.”

“What manner of thing could be so offensive?” La Duksae Lanatae asked, then clarified, “Perhaps a rude question, but cultural differences are as they are. Do you speculate immodesty on the gentleman's part?"

Delyth frowned. “I honestly do not know the truth of it. I would perhaps find it disgusting if the man showed me an icky bug, though I doubt I would personally run away screaming. And Lady Axuda is made of stronger stuff then I. If I must speculate, I know that I would personally have a reaction – such as the one Lady Axuda had – to a few things. His, umm… immodesty would do it, yes. So would threats, either verbally, or physically. A dagger, perhaps? The guards do report seeing something glint in the light.”

Lanatae offered no comment on this, but did ask, “Madam Delyth, many eyes turned on the event in question after the scream. All reports that have come to my ears indicate the man offered a choked apology and attempted to retreat from the situation. He was not rebelling against any attempt by the guards to take him into custody, he was moving away at a casual pace. What say you to these witnesses?”

“I would say that I was not there, and if that is what they viewed, they would know more than I. From the point of view of our guards, however, they were given only the smallest of explanations, and were laughed at. I would not presume to enter into an argument about perspectives; I must admit, I find myself believing those of fellow Aeldir. We do not tell falsehoods. Nor do I recommend that others do so. Telling falsehoods to Lady Spring, Lady Autumn, Lord Summer, AND Lord Winter would be akin to you telling a falsehood to the Maestro and all of your fellow Duksae. Such a thing would be unthinkable, do you not agree?”

“Indeed. Yet, if it did occur…?” La Duksae was again just speculating and seeking answers, or so it seemed to Delyth.

She answered as such. “For a situation of this magnitude, death as a penalty to the liar would be a mercy. And death, as I have said before at many events while in your country, is rare enough as it is in Tir Amser. Very likely, each Season’s Lord and Lady would mete out a punishment. Lady Spring has not had to do so for… decades. The last such liar in Glaw Novo washed ashore from a shipwreck. A human man, I know not from where. He lived with us for a time, but he told a falsehood directly to Lady Spring. He was banished from the Spring Courtlands after hanging for weeks from trees by his arms and legs; his only sustenance the rain water that fell upon him. After, he was given as a gift to Lord Summer, to do with as he saw fit.

This was during a… conflict between our Seasons. I am sorry, I cannot say more about that. What I can say is that we never heard from the liar again. Were I to once again speculate, I would say the liar was hunted down, slowly. They were either slain, or, if their falsehood was uncovered, they could have been handed off to the Autumn Court for further punishment. If that occurred, again, they could have either been slain – a mercy, as I have said – or gifted to Lord Winter for the cycle to repeat a fourth time. If that happened? He would look back upon those weeks hanging from a tree as a time of merriment. Lugh Anann of the Winter Court is the finest Dullahan that Lord Winter has ever had. A true craftsman of his art. Even I fear him.”

The silence was excruciating as Lanatae absorbed what was said. Her eyes narrowed for a moment.

"No one has been accused of lying, Madam. You have repeatedly assured me that you were not a witness, and you are not accountable for any choices made that day, and so I will trouble you with this grim business no more." She eased back in her chair and took a luxurious sip from her cup. "A most elegant distortion indeed. No falsehoods, only subtle redactions and careful insinuations. What a relief. Tell your Lady Spring we look forward to blessing her mask, any time she's able to visit our shores. Thank you for your time."

Delyth wondered momentarily if she should bother discussing with Lanatae about ‘redactions’ and ‘insinuations’. Though Delyth had become quite skilled with the Trade Tongue in her time here, there were still many words that were new to her. Still, she knew a dismissal when she heard one, and there was a party downstairs. Delyth bowed, a small smile on her childlike face as she exited the room.

The smile disappeared as she found her guide right there, ready to escort her back to the party. Yet again, no chance to explore! Sometimes, these Fantastigorians were insufferably wonderful.

[Dracolon]

Round 2 - The Preeminence of Hortis
280

Fluffy Stuff

Spoiler: News

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• The marriage of the King is completed at Elacervus’ Run in the early spring of 103, many say this is a sign of the kings growing faith. Meanwhile the new queen, Delphi Sharpclaw, wore an exquisite dress which has started a new trend in local fashion.
• Quotations have been taken for a lager glass covering for the Elder Jummin’s Burrow. Rumor is that he has been tasked with carefully growing and documenting seeds received from the masked Fantastigorian.
• During the after wedding hunt in Elacervus’ Run King Adriendel is seen using a finely crafted bow, also rumored to be of Fantastigorian origin. This same bow is named Butterflies Sting after the events of that hunt and takes its place in the songs of the Nitent’oculis.
• After showing a visiting architect from the clans about the issue of crossing the wide southern river plans are drawn up for a simple but effective wooden bridge which will allow a chowder of scouts to cross and explore the far side. This architect has offered his services for a more permanent construction in the future.

Spoiler: Elacervus 2

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After the royal wedding the king himself rode into the woods of Elacervus’ Run to hunt the avatar of Elacervus. After many hours of wandering the area with his brother and aunt the great beast is spotted. Drawing the bow now known as Butterflies Sting the King’s aim was true and the beast fell to a single arrow whispered from the fine silken string.

Upon approaching the mighty deer the white spectral body began to break apart into a swarm of luminescent white butterflies, leaving behind only a pair of large horns. The horns are claimed by the king and many shamans call this a blessing on the recent marriage by the spirit of the hunt.

For weeks the butterflies are seen throughout the valley before slowly disappearing. About three months after the kill a lone hunter returned to a tavern claiming to have seen the great beast wondering the forest once more. In support of the area the king commissions guide posts to be built around the edge of the forest to aid in future hunts.

Spoiler: Arborealis 2

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Spring storms crash into the grove once more and many druids gathered at the holy sight fearing for the avatar of the mother tree. The quickly growing tree has become a massive redwood which now exceeds the height of the original and shelters the faithful well during peak of the storms.

During the storm arch druids carefully watch the tree and record every bolt of sky fire that falls upon it. No less than thirty strikes snake from the angry clouds into the branches of the avatar but no embers spark to flame to claim this tree. A hunter camping on a nearby mountain described the scene later as if the sky was made of hate for the proud tree towering out of the forest and claimed not a single strike hit any other part of the forest.

After the three days of rain that follow many natural ponds have formed under the great tree and many druids find meditating around these pools to be deeply relaxing. The Archdruid of the grove moves to encourage the practice and lays out plans to more permanently incorporate the pools into the design of the Arborealis’ Grove.

Mechanics Stuff
King Adriendel Sharpclaw
Diplomacy: 3
Military: 2
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 6
Luck: 4

Spoiler: Round Actions

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1. [Faith] Totems are erected around Elacervus’ Run to aid visitors in the range of the sightings. Elacervus’ Run (2/5)
2. [Faith] Druids commission stone crafters from across the region to make ornate benches for use in the expanding grove. Arborealis’ Grove (2/5)
3. [Curiosity] A clowder of Nitent’oculis scouts is dispatched to the South of Conlarbores, they are tasked with helping a trio of Ceratogaulus cartographers with exploration of the area. Roll=[12]
4. [Curiosity] Join in the Blackspire Pass Trade Route between the Preeminence of Hortis and the Clans, adding Furs (from Region 280) to the trade route.
5. [Diplomacy] The king sends a small band of nobility escorted by shield bearers to discuss the benefits of joining with Hortis to the people of 279. Roll=[12] [TN:10]

Spoiler: Non-Actions

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• Sends Thanks to Fantastigoria for their gifts along with a finely crafted set of fur bed covers.
• Blayne a Spring girl is a guest of the Nobility and has been seen at many official events including the King's wedding.

Spoiler: Expected Stat Gain

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Faith: +1
Curiosity: +1
Luck: +1

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End of Round Two

Any edits to actions in posts edited after the time of posting this one are considered not valid. (Excepting the OP, of course.)

[QuintonBeck]

Round Three: Begin!
Years 104-105 of the Aenic Calendar

Don’t forget to link to any rolls you make for ANY Attribute checks, plus rolls for rulers you will start using at the start of next round. If you want a new ruler in the next round, you must state so in your action post for this round and link to their rolls. Any increases from actions for this round are counted for the ruler you start your next round with (because it’s handier to account for by the co-GM), which may or may not be your current ruler.

Good luck!

Rules Changes and Notifications!


If you successfully colonize (or conquer) a region, it is your responsibility/privilege to write up the region and post it in the OOC for approval by me. Until it’s approved, the details don’t exist.

Growth!



Investigate!

[102] The investigators sent by the Vincehin and the Vault Leader are found dead a few weeks after their investigation began. Their bodies bear a note with a cryptic message.

“We will not kneel to heretics and blasphemers. Daen is our one truth. His voice is in the air. Answer him or soon despair.”


Colonize!

The Aeldir Autumn Court successfully colonizes Region 11!

The Aeldir Autumn Court successfully colonizes Region 13!

The Aeldir Autumn Court successfully colonizes Region 15!

The Aeldir Autumn Court believes it to have been successful in colonizing Region 12, however when diplomats return to complete the treaty they are met with violent opposition by locals led by someone who appears to be a foreigner and are decried as monsters. Later news informs the Autumn Court that the natives have joined with the clans of the Luskans!

Luska successfully colonizes Region 12!

Luska successfully colonizes Region 10!

The Ambrose Ascendancy Successfully colonizes Region 46!

The Ambrose Ascendancy Succesdfully colonizes Region 49!

Lignummus successfully colonizes Region 142!

Lignummus successfully colonizes Region 146!

The Cahoosa Confederation successfully colonizes Region 236!

The Cahoosa Confederation successfully colonizes Region 225!

The Prevaz successfully colonizes Region 44!

Anceris successfully colonizes Region 69!

The Geshemafar successfully colonizes Region 20!

Krozna successfully colonizes Region 6!

The Wandering Clan successfully colonizes Region 261!

The Wandering Clan successfully colonizes Region 821!

Fantastigoria successfully colonizes Region 73!

Fantastigoria successfully colonizes Region 75!

Fantastigoria successfully colonizes Region 77!

The Five Tribes Syndicate successfully colonizes Region 115!

The Five Tribe Syndicate successfully colonizes Region 117!

The Vincedom of Hess Tannan successfully colonizes Region 120!

The Vincedom of Hess Tannan successfully colonizes Region 121!

The Preeminence of Hortis successfully colonizes Region 279!

The Kingdom of Berrium successfully colonizes Region 60!

The Kingdom of Berrium successfully colonizes Region 61!

The Island Nation of Melrakki-ey successfully colonizes Region 239!


Claim!

The Prevaz through diplomacy and offered friendship begin to integrate Skianz into the court of the sovereign of Region 43. With some push they could no doubt seize greater control for the Prevaz.

The Anceris through guile and promises of wonder manage to leave intelligent and skillful diplomats within the court of the leader of Region 68. With a push and more support from the Principality they could likely win the region over to allegiance to the crown.

The Anceris through guile and promises of wonder manage to leave intelligent and skillful diplomats within the court of the leader of Region 238. With a push and more support from the Principality they could likely win the region over to allegiance to the crown.

The Kingdom of Berrium falsifies documents from its past and negotiates with a small contingent of the people in Region 55 willing to claim Berrium heritage for promises of noble land grants in the ensuing integration of the region with the Kingdom to establish a sizable enough presence and claim to push in the coming years.

Melrakki-ey begins a plot to influence and inculturate the native leaders and people of Region 238 with offerings of friendship, trinkets, and extensions of alliance and unity. The nation is successful in placing Refr tribal members in the court of the other leader and they report a belief that with support from Melrakki-ey they could begin marriage integration and begin garnering support for unification of the two nations.

The Dynasty of Escaye comes to preliminary agreements with the Prophet Avlen and efforts begin to integrate the rogue Zaj’s cult followers and the land they claim into the Dynasty! [Claim 1/2]

Fantastigoria, using its shared culture and religious history with the trolls of ChornOstrav, begins to lay the foundations with the fractured populace for a Fantastigorian takeover of the region! [Claim 1/2]


Convert!

Region 40 now contains a Minority of Doctrine of the Nine Candles.

The Tillwell now contains a Majority Grand Church of Daen.

Tannan now contains a Majority Doctrine of the Nine Candles.

Northern Aardrosil now contains a Minority of the House of the Pale Lady.


War!

The Fiid conquer Region 40! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

The Shafar conquer Region 252! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

The Shafar conquer Region 327! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

The Brey-An conquer Region 233! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

Krozna conquers Region 29! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

Krozna conquers Region 30! If the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome!

The combined forces of the Summer and Winter Aeldir make landfall in Region 14 to the standing resistance of the brother kings, now bolstered by the presence of reinforcements from the Tillwell. The Aeldir face a staunch resistance by the natives and their allies from the south and while they manage to establish a fortified beach head in the region they fail to force its complete submission. With a more advantageous position and understanding of the land it's possible a further push could yield complete conquest of the region. For the Geshem's part of it they seem proud of the defense of their homeland if heavily reliant on continued Tillwell support.

Spoiler: Details

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Aeldir Attack Roll: 9
Military: 7 (Lord Summer)
3 Summer Units
2 Winter Units
Total: 21

Geshem Defense Roll: 11
Military: 5 (King Yrondil)
2 Region 14 Units
2 Tillwell Units
1 Region 16 Unit
Total: 21

Aeldir of Summer lose 2 Land Units
Region 14 loses 1 Land Unit

Aeldir of Summer gain +2 entrenchment bonus for Round 3 but fail to take Region 14

Terror!

104 The Princessate of Hakebar’s collapse leads to a military coup! Now led by Lady Commander Swahi the region’s military seeks to aggressively expand into region 138 to destroy any opposition! The military junta offers to join its holdings with any commander strong enough to prove themselves as an ally! The people of Region 138 offer their own submission to any power willing to defend them!

105 In Fan'Gourmet people begin dying in a strange and awful way! After going to bed it is said they are discovered in the morning gaunt and pale as a long-dead corpse, their flesh dry and sunken into their bones! The doors to the victims' homes are found unlocked as if whatever caused their deaths were invited in rather than having broken in! They appear, for all intents and purposes, to have been drained of their blood with the only seeming explanation begin two puncture wounds on the side of the victims' necks!


Explore! New Map!

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Spring Aeldir scouts discover Region 853 west of Tir Amser. The region contains a [Minor] Undefined resource and a population of 602,000.

Spring Aeldir scouts discover Region 53 west of Tir Amser. The region contains a [Good] resource of Beer and a population of 872,000.

Rexline explorers from Petravolan discover Region 24 which contains a [Minor] resource of Coal and a population of 532,000.

Rexline explorers from Petravolan discover Region 25 which contains a [Minor] resource of Wood and a population of 638,000.

Skianz explorers find no underground region under the flat dry land to their west.

Brey-An explorers discover Region 234 which contains a [Good] resource of Horses and a population of 716,000.

Nifhel explorers discover Region P6 which contains a [Minor] resource of Caribou and a population of 513,000.

Hakeber explorers discover Region 132 which contains a [Minor] resource of Wood and a population of 681,000.

Explorers from Dhuda Besina discover Region 18 which contains a [Minor] resource of Wood as well as a population of 812,000 who are all devout worshipers of Daen.

Lignummese explorers discover Region 143 which contains a [Minor] resource of Goats and a population of 613,000 which includes a standing army of 2,000.

Nand explorers discover Region 4 which contains a [Minor] resource of Silk and a population of 747,000.

Nand explorers discover Region 52 which contains a [Minor] resource of Rice and a population of 816,000 which includes a standing army of 1,000.

Nevarri explorers discover Region 35 which contains a [Good] resource of Wood and a population of 754,000.

Nevarri explorers discover Region 173 which contains a [Good] amount of Steel and a population of 814,000 which includes a standing army of 2,000.

Nevarri explorers discover Region 171 which contains a [Good] amount of Dyes and a population of 912,000.

Zaj explorers discover Region 176. The region contains a [Minor] resource of Fish and a population of 875,000.

Explorers from Northern Aardrosil discover Region 262 and in so doing make contact with the newly formed K’juuda Khalifate which extends into Region 263. The Khalifate is led by the military strategist K’juuda the Ravager, a feared military commander boasting an army of 6,000. Region 262 contains a [Minor] resource of Silver with a population of 713,000 and Region 263 a [Minor] resource of Horses and a population of 654,000.

Explorers from Northern Aardrosil discover Region 268 which contains an [Undefined] Undefined resource as well as a population of 768,000 all of whom are followers of the House of the Pale Lady.

Explorers from Northern Aardrosil discover Region 269 which contains an [Undefined] Undefined resource as well as a population of 696,000 all of whom are followers of the House of the Pale Lady.

Explorers from Northern Aardrosil discover Region 266 which contains a [Minor] resource of Steel and a population of 588,000 including a standing army of 2,000. The entire population are followers of the House of the Pale Lady.

Luskan explorers discover Region 7 which contains a [Good] amount of Spark Sticks and a population of 721,000.

Kroznat explorers discover Region 7 which contains a [Good] amount of Spark Sticks and a population of 721,000.

Arendar explorers discover Region 121 which contains a [Good] amount of Salt and a population of 754,000 which includes a standing army of 1,000.

Arendar explorers discover Region 21 which contains [Good] amount of Fish and a population of 615,000.

Skianz explorers discover Region 42 which contains a [Minor] amount of Gold and a population of 582,000.

Avonlea explorers discover Region 81 which contains a [Good] resource of Tobacco and a population of 783,000.

Primus explorers discover Region 59 which contains a [Good] amount of Cocoa Beans and a population of 1,203,000.

Shafar riders discover Region 325 which contains a [Minor] amount of Stone and a population of 682,000 as well as a standing army of 1,000.

Explorers from Conlarbores discover Region 278 which contains a [Minor] resource of Bronze and a population of 712,000.

Ambrosan explorers discover Region 53. The region contains a [Good] resource of Beer and a population of 872,000.

Ambrosan explorers discover Region 54 which contains a [Minor] resource of Simurghs and a population of 817,000.

Anceris explorers discover Region 275 which contains a [Good] resource of Cattle and a population of 862,000.

Other!

[103] Lord Rufio Oleric and Knight Commander Fredric Roper settle their dispute with an honorable duel held in the Royal Arena. The Knight Commander, with an edge over the Lord due to his martial ability from years serving in the field proves himself the winner, though his victory is somewhat disputed. Garnering only one solid hit in the pair's three bouts but suffering no hits himself the duel is concluded in his favor and he is named lord in Oleric's place. The displaced lord seems quite distraught by the results and is heard muttering blame to the king for forcing him to face a trained soldier in combat to secure his natural birth right. Oleric heads west into exile with his family and a small contingent of loyal followers.

[104] Aesthetics of the Doctrine of the Nine Candles discuss the violence practiced by the Fiid in their aggressive proselytization with varying opinions. Many are deeply offended and find the practice in direct violation of the Virtues and general peaceableness of the Doctrine while others argue it to be an act intended to further enlightenment abroad.

[105] The mysterious island spotted two years ago near Melrakki-ey is sighted again, but this time off the coast of Region 68!

[Gengy]

Actions:

• <Curiosity> Hearing of this strange disappearing and reappearing island, Lady Spring is very interested in investigating it, though she knows the expedition to get there is long and arduous. As the island was recently seen near lands belonging to Anceris, she sends a group of Spring Court explorers to the port city of Zlaten, as a starting point. [Investigation: 13]
  
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• <Military> Appalled at the barbarism of the southeastern war, and the terrible warlords whom are preventing peaceful integration of those lands unto Aeldir wisdom, Kellianth Beagen rallies her Spring Court Boys and has them assemble into a full Deucant Lexion. These spear-wielding fighters are trained to charge in, chuck thin spears at their enemies, stab their ankles, and generally sow chaos. [+1 Land Unit]
• <Military> Appalled at the barbarism of the southeastern war, Lady Spring orders the creation of Spring Snekkja; small longships that are deft at weaving in and out of the waters, filled with hardy Spring Court Boys armed with spears. [+1 Naval Unit]
• <Diplomacy> Work to establish and finalize the details and responsibilities of specifically Kellianth Beagen and the Spring Court under the Rose Contract (Federation 3/5)
• <Diplomacy> Finding the region to the northwest pleasing to her, Kellianth sends some of her Spring Girls and Boys to talk with the people found there into joining hands with the Spring Court. [Colonization: 16]

Links to Rolls: Investigation/Colonization

Spoiler: News and Rumors

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• Delyth writes to Lady Spring regarding the mysterious island that has been popping up and disappearing in the island chain near Fantastigoria. Kellianth finds this fascinating. Cynffoni, visiting Anceris, also writes to say the same thing, with a report that the island was last seen near holdings belonging to Anceris.
• Suitably contrite upon receiving letters from Lady Autumn requesting a temporary suspension of her own diplomatic efforts with established countries, Lady Kellianth finds herself bored. She stumbles upon the Prevaz puzzle box, and makes another attempt at it. She thinks she finally understands all the little mechanisms, and is about to open it... when she becomes distracted by a messenger informing her that Dewdrop is giving birth.
• Dewdrop gives birth to five little puppies, and they are immediately declared the second cutest things in the entire realm, after Lady Spring herself.

Spoiler: Ruler Information

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Kellianth Beagen	D	M	C	F	L
Current	4	2	6	1	7
End of round 3	0	0	0	0	0
End of round 2	1	0	1	0	1
End of round 1	0	0	2	0	1
Initial Stats	3	2	3	1	5

New Ruler Next Round

Expected Stat Bonuses:
+1 Military
+1 Diplomacy

[woolli264]

Lignummus 144
King Alvin I

Spoiler: stats

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4 diplomacy, 5 military, 7 curiosity, 1 faith, 4 luck

[Curiosity] Add dyes from Stagnummus (146) to the jungle jaunt
[Diplomacy] Colonize region 138
roll +4 diplomacy
[military] work on martial arts academy [4/5]
[military] finish martial arts academy [5/5]
[diplomacy] Join the Crystal Union [1/5]

[Mynxae]

Reserved for the Kingdom of Berrium

[HalfTangible]

The Primus Imperium (Year 103-104)
High Queen Roethye Primus
Current family tree

Spoiler: Ruler Information

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Current Stats
Dip: 2
Mil: 8
Cur: 3
Fth: 1
Luck: 4

Expected Stat Bonuses
+1 Mil
+1 Cur
+.5 Luck

*	Dip	Mil	Cur	Fth	Luck
Starting stats	2	5	2	1	3
Round 1		+1	+1		+.5
Round 2		+2			+.5
Current	2	8	3	1	4

Spoiler: Actions

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[Military - Conquer (D2 - Unclaimed) - 3000 troops 1/2]: With her troops and supplies prepared, Lady Aske sets out. Her initial plan is to establish forward operating outposts on the edge of the desert from which to operate and resupply, and then begin slowly scouting out the area.

[Military - Conquer (59 - Unclaimed) - 1000 troops 1/2]: Upon discovering cocoa beans in Region 59, Lady Conferrus is known to have said "You have got to be kidding me." She reports her findings, offers the lands up for another house to grab and expects that to be the end of it. However, High Queen Roethye orders her to take the land since she was the one to discover it. Grumbling but acknowledging that it is her duty, Lady Conferrus begins establishing a military presence in the region. She avoids attacking the locals whenever possible as the house begins constructing military bases and conducting numerous scouting forays.

[Curiosity - Exploration - Roll]: Despite numerous warnings that in all likelihood there's another desert in that direction, House Materius requests a contingent of troops to explore northwest of Primus and west of region 59. This request is denied, as Roethye worries that the trip would be suicide.

Lady Materius takes the troops anyway. By the time Roethye learns of this, they have already left Primus.

[Curiosity - Exploration - Roll]: House Bestius takes a small contingent of troops and explores the lands directly south of Primus (57), hoping to have better luck than Lady Conferrus.

[Diplomacy - Marriage]: Tusameia's marriage to the Knight-Protector places Primus royal blood in the Kingdom of Berrium's line. She regularly travels between the two lands, serving in part as an ambassador. Any Princes that the royal couple has will stay in Berrium as heirs to their throne, while any daughters will return to the Imperium.

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-It is said in Primus that Knight-Protector Alistair Binari was smitten with Tusameia Primus from their very first meeting, and that the Knight-Protector had trouble getting out of bed for the next week (how true this is depends on who you ask). Of course, a marriage between a king and a princess is as much a political venture as it is one of making love, and so this served as the beginning of an alliance.

-Tusameia gives birth to Binari's daughter (Oronara) in winter of 103, and his son (Valerius) in winter of 104. Oronara is 10th in line to the Imperium throne, and Valerius is the heir to the Berrium throne.

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Imperial Army
Primus - 4000

[Military Specializations]:
Expansionist: High Queen Roethye has adopted a highly expansionist national policy. While she claims that she wishes to incorporate other tribes and cultures willingly, there is an undeniable buildup of military force and an emphasis placed on invading/occupying other nations. (Die roll increase on Military actions made towards invasions/occupations of unclaimed regions)

[PepperP.]

The Ambrose Ascendancy

Protos Archigos stats:
Derris Asker
D 6
M 6
C 6
F 1
L 4

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+2 DIP

Round 3 Actions!

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1.[DIP] Federate with Krozna and the Nand. (2,5)
2.[DIP] Dip Col 54 TN 14 Roll 14
3.[DIP] Dip Col 53 TN 16 Roll 16
4.[DIP] Attend the Summit of Tir Gwydr

• Send future Protos Archigos Baram Asker to ward in Sasanand.

5.[CUR] Explore region 50 Roll 10

News and Rumors

• The Archess, Belinda Asker gave birth to a healthy baby boy shortly after her return to Askerville. The baby is named Colson Asker, and is second in-line to the throne.
• Derris is away on a Diplomatic mission to Tir Gwydr, leaving his brother Watkins Asker in charge as Regent once again. Some mutterings begin about his frequent absences and talk begins about Watkins seizing the throne, rumors which Watkins fervently denies.
• National pride is rampant as more and more clans are brought beneath the flag of Ambrose.
• As Alessa Asker reaches marriageable age, speculation on marriage prospects begin to fly. Most seem to think she will be wed to a Rosso, and offers start pouring in with suitors presenting themselves at her home in Castle Eroton in Askerville. Watkins has had to have the Royal Guard shoo them away, stating "No decisions will be made regarding my niece's suitor until her father, the Protos Archigos returns from abroad."

[Aedilred]

Kingdom of Nand Round 3 | 104 - 105 News and Rumours The success of Kusal's diplomacy since taking over the regency has led to suggestions that the prince consort is the true power behind the throne. Dark rumours hint of conspiracy to assassinate the regent and force the queen to return and take up the throne. Prince Isfandir son of Kyros has been appointed as ambassador to Krozna. The young man, only sixteen and with no real experience of diplomacy, seems a surprising choice to many. Spoiler: The Nanda Ambassador Show The elder Prince Isfandir was a strapping young man, his skin an attractive deep blue with the slightest hint of purple, though also, Kusal noticed as he looked him over, something of a fidgeter. Then again, he thought, he had had no indication of what he had been summoned here for, and left alone with the regent was likely to be daunting even for one of his age. “Soon you will be seventeen,” he said to him by way of getting the conversation, which was likely to be at least somewhat awkward, started. “The queen has asked me to investigate possible marriage prospects for you.” A half-truth, but one that did the trick. It was almost the lack of reaction that gave it away, though he could see a twinge around the eyes of – what? Apprehension? Disappointment? Anxiety? No matter. “Have you any thoughts on the subject?” “Not really, no. I'm not aware of anyone in whom I would be interested.” “Have you given the matter any thought at all?” “Yes.” It was quick, and defensive in tone. Of course he had. Likely he had thought of little else for some time. “I had thought perhaps of sending you to Krozna as our ambassador.” That surprised the prince. “I noticed at the festival last month you did not seem interested in any of the prospects before you.” Following Aiman's letter he had taken a much keener interest in the proclivities of the royal family, and while the festival had to an extent been fortuitously timed, Kusal had taken advantage of the opportunity offered to gauge the prospects. Isfandir had paid strikingly little attention to the débutantes and dancing girls, though with none of the embarrassed furtiveness that he would have expected from a boy his age. “I had thought perhaps I should pursue a military career, or join a religious order,” Isfandir said, carefully. “Both creditable choices, and if that is what you wish the queen will not stand in your way. You are surely aware of your position: a third son of a third son. You are still family, but not so high in status that you can be supported indefinitely or... insulated from scandal.” “What scandal do you think I might cause?” Isfandir's eyes were narrowed now. It seemed they were both aware of the true subject under discussion, though unwilling to broach it openly. “Unchastity is a crime even among junior royals,” Kusal said, as gently as he could, “and I suspect there is no young woman in the kingdom who could ever command your full affection. Am I right in so thinking?” “I have not met every young woman in the country, but in broad terms, you have a point.” “So you could pursue a career or join a church, though remain mindful that the queen's laws still apply to those in such service. Or you could as I have suggested travel to represent the queen in Krozna.” “Why Krozna?” “Mirzahib Shou is a young man of similar age to yourself, and I believe you and he would get on well. If you can establish a good relationship with him it would be to the benefit of this kingdom and, I think, to you. Besides which, what you get up to in Krozna is Kroznat business, and nothing to concern the justices here.” “This is not merely an excuse to get an embarrassment out of the way?” Kusal looked at him levelly. “You could choose to see it like that. You could choose to believe that if you remain here it is a matter of time before some scandal emerges which damages this family. But you are not the first royal to find himself in a difficult situation. I have read that Kambysos II preferred the company of men. There are those who say the same about Queen Ankarleh, even. But times have changed even if the ways men have not, and times are now more difficult for people such as yourself. Going to Krozna would give you the opportunity to flourish away from the public gaze here.” “Do I have a choice in the matter?” “Yes.” “Then I will go.” Kusal grinned. “Good boy.” Spoiler: The Legend of Barhot Show The princess Barhot was beautiful but vain, and claimed that she was the most beautiful woman in the world, even moreso than the gods. For her pride, Turandah cursed her: all men would desire her, but the first man she lay with would own her body and soul forever. Soon suitors from all over the world began to arrive to seek Barhot's hand. In order to avoid having to marry any of them, she presented each of them with a test. They must answer three riddles, and if they answered incorrectly, she would have them executed. Despite this, many great lords and princes propositioned her and failed her test. A Nanda prince correctly answered all three riddles, thus claiming her hand in marriage. However Barhot was still reluctant to give herself up to a man, and the prince offered her a further bargain: if she could discover his name, then unknown to her, by sunrise he would submit to be executed like his unfortunate predecessors. Barhot's agents scoured the city seeking any who knew his name and captured Sodiah, the prince's loyal servant. She was tortured, but, despite her agony, Sodiah refused to reveal the prince's name and eventually committed suicide so that she could not be forced to give it up. At the moment of her death, the sun rose, and with it the bargain expired, leaving Barhot obliged to marry the prince. Her father, who had never approved of her ways, and wished for a grandson, had the ceremony performed immediately. As a wedding gift, the prince surrendered his name (Shohan) to Barhot and set her free from Turandah's curse. Overcome by Shohan's generosity, Barhot renounced her vanity and cruelty and the two of them lived happily ever after, becoming ancestors to a great line of kings. Some versions of the story claim however that after Shohan gave up Barhot's freedom she immediately had him executed like her former suitors and ruled as an unwed tyrant until the end of her days. Spoiler: Actions Show 1. [Diplomacy] Colonise Region 2 (TN10: one existing region, adjacent to capital; +2 exploration bonus) - 18 2. [Military] Invade Region 51: Military 4 Military specialism - conquering regions (2d12) 3,000 troops 3. [Military] Train a unit of Thezirin riders 4. [Diplomacy] Colonise Region 4 (TN12: one existing region, non-adjacent to capital; +2 exploration bonus) - 17 5. [Diplomacy] Continue discussions on unification with Ambrose and Krozna (federation 3/5) Send Prince Isfandir (son of Kyros) to Krozna as ambassador Spoiler: Increases Show This round: +1 Military, +1 Diplomacy Spoiler: New Ruler Show From this round, Kusal takes over as regent in Aiman III's absence. Diplomacy 5 Military 4 Curiosity 4 Faith 1 Rolls Previous ruler: Aiman III: D2 M6 C3 F1

[Zayuz]

Dynasty of Escaye



Ruled By: Hilden, The Golden Leader (Yellow Amal-Zaj)

Actions for Round 3:

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1. [Faith] Continue construction of the great temple made of emerald in the center of the city. [3/5]
2. [Faith] Continue construction of the great temple made of emerald in the center of the city. [4/5]
3. [Diplomacy] Colonize region 177! [Roll] (11-1=10 Success. Subtract one from incorrect addition of Diplomacy score.)
4. [Diplomacy] Colonize region 176! [Roll] (16-1=15 Success. Subtract one for incorrect addition of Diplomacy score.)
5. [Diplomacy] Lay a claim on the land owned by the 'Cult of Avlen'! (Region 148) [Roll] Success! [2/2]

Region posts inbound.

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More to be added.

Current Stats:
Age: 34 years

Diplomacy: 5
Military: 2
Curiosity: 5
Faith: 7
Luck: 5

Expected improvements: Faith +1, Diplomacy +1

Previous Rounds! 1 2

[DimpleLoamsdown]

Grand sheep Jack XII of Adrax Awaria
1) Colonize 140 (Diplomacy)
2) Colonize 139 (Military)
3) Colonize 132 (Diplomacy)
4) Build Proper Houses (Curiosity)
5) Explore underground 140 (Curiosity)
Stats
Military 6
Faith 4
Diplomacy 4 (+1)
Curiosity 3 (+1)
Luck 3
Expected stats boosts
+1 Diplomacy +1 Curiosity.
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[Mary_Sue]

Avonlea
Region 134

High Queen Thalia Darkthorne
Diplomacy 5
Military 4
Curiosity 5
Faith 4
Luck 4

1. [Curiosity] Explore North of Avonlea. 16
2. [Curiosity] Explore North of 81. 12
3. [Diplomacy] Colonise region 81. 13
4. [Diplomacy 5] Cultural Identity: Devotion. Change in resist conversion die to 2d8 unstead of 2d6.
5. [Secret]

News and Rumours

1. The Queendom is abuzz with excitement as we make contact with those who migrated across the Sentinels decades past and welcome them back into our fold.
2. Overrun with Daen Orthodox missionaries, the false word of the all-father spreads insidiously among the population. the Prophetess Council takes measures to stem the tide of conversions.
3. The populace celebrates Queen Thalia's success at the Summit, having initiated good relations with both Ambrose and Anceris. There is some surprise when she returns pregnant, and she soon gives birth to a dark-haired baby boy of robust good health and naturally tanned skin. She names her son Nyle.
4. Avonlea welcomes the Emissary from the Stormland Holdings as we make contact with our close neighbours.

[Soommor]

--Soommor's Place--
Abandon all hope ye who enter here.

[Reggiejam]

Autumnal Court of the Aeldir
Round 3

Lady Autumn Cynel Bres
Diplomacy - 9
Military - 1
Curiosity - 2
Faith - 2

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1.) Secret [Secret] Luck 5 on 2d6
2.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Autumn Longships [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Autumn Longships [Military]
4.) Meet with chosen representatives to discuss foreign policy at the Summit of Tir Gwydr [Diplomacy]
5.) Work to establish and finalize the details and responsibilities of the four courts under the Rose Contract (Federation 3/5) [Diplomacy]

Non-Actions

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Fail at things

Summit of Tir Gwydr

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• Grant control of the Dragon Spine to the Summer Court of the Aeldir
• Grant control of Cape Silvia to the Summer Court of the Aeldir
• Extend correspondence to the Kingdom of Nand
• Extend correspondence to the Ambrose Ascendancy
• Extend correspondence to the Geshemefar
• Extend correspondence to the Dhuda Besina
• Extend correspondence to Fantastigoria
• Sign the Stormland holdings Legionnaires (3 Units) for a 2 year contract in exchange for a trade route containing Steel and an Undefined resource to reach them in year 111.

News & Rumors

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• Lady Autumn has exchanged a series of letters with her 'niece' Lady Kellianth requesting a suspension of diplomatic correspondence by Lady Spring and her girls with outside nations.
• The Autumnal Court seeks discussion with a number of nations after years of silence following the Masquerade.
• Aeldir of the Autumn Court take rapidly to Fantastigorian plays, to the chagrin of Lady Autumn. Local playwrights begin to imitate the Fantastigorian style but plays from the eastern lands proper remain the most popular in open-air acts of theatre.
• Luska, uninvited to Tir Gwydr and now a thorn in the side of trade has earned itself an especial enmity after its colonization out from under the noses of the Aeldir in previous years. Their lack of any form of defense is noted.
• Lady Autumn in a surprise appearance chooses to play the role of "The Shrew" in a production of Le Duksae Majalis' most cutting play, A Housewarming Party. Her performance is applauded, albeit with hesitation, for its near-perfect portrayal of the character. However the play ends in a twist. At the point where the merchant ends up trapped in the basement by "The Old Man" instead of escaping thanks to "The Child" in the normal play he remains locked away by the homeowners and forgotten about through their death, doomed to an end of his own. Reception to this twist is mixed, some praising it and others deeply dissatisfied.
• The Geshemefar's continued fighting against a superior force causes much confusion within the Autumn Court. Exchanges are carried out near daily with the Summer Court, hoping Lord Summer with his military knowledge might shed some light on the perplexing situation but none comes. After repeated warnings and offers of peace it seems the Decasage intends to war until her destruction.

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+1 Diplomacy
+1 Military
+1 Luck
-5 Luck Spent
Rerolled Luck: 3

[Tychris1]

The Great Clans of Nifhel
The Harbringer Lochbar

• The Harbringer Lochbar has gathered the 4 Horsemen of the Fimbulvintr for War! Banners of every Great Clan and their subordinate lieges ride out to battle, stomping through the corpse fields and frozen lakes to conquer the natives of P6. [Military]
• Finish preparations for garrisoning Nifhel against the foreign heathens discovered to the east of these sacred lands. Their cadavers will hang high on the trees of Nifhel as testament to others. (2/2) [Military]
• The Right Hand of Pestilence, his herald Drepsòtt has been given command of a handful of Raiders bought from Clan Rumpelsun to explore the lands south of P6. [Curiosity]
• The Horsemen Pestilence has offered a lord's bounty for the fastest riders to join him in storming across the heathen lands. Having discovered this new territory he lusts for more land and seeks to know what lay beyond these snowy lands to the east. He holds his blade to the East, and he rides with the shrieking winds. [Curiosity]
• Startled by their discovery to the East, a contingency of Kappi Prestur's from the Clan Grimmson have decided to abandon the war effort and ride for the west instead, intent on discovering more lands for Grimmson to explore and exploit. To return empty handed and not contribute to the war effort would leave them as little more then traitors, and so they march with the determination of the damned. [Curiosity]

Rolls and Roll

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Mil:7
Faith: 5
Cur: 3
Dip: 3
Luck: 3

[RandoMan]

Summer Court of the Aeldir
Round 3

Lord Summer Drustan Keiv
Diplomacy: 3
Military: 8
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 3

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1. Military Raise 1 Land Unit of Summer Rangers
2. Military Invade Region 14 with 1 land unit of Summer Rangers transported by 1 Naval unit under command of Lord Summer himself (Military 8) to push in from the beachhead to conquer the region (Entrenchment +2) Total: +12 modifier
3. Military Raise 1 Land Unit of Summer Rangers
4. Diplomacy Attend Summit of Tir Gwydr
5. Diplomacy Work to establish and finalize the details and responsibilities of the four courts under the Rose Contract (Federation 3/5)

Summit of Tir Gwydr

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• Accept control of the Dragon Spine from the Autumn Court of the Aeldir
• Accept control of Cape Silvia from the Autumn Court of the Aeldir

News & Rumors

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• Failure to establish more than a beachhead frustrates Lord Summer. This frustration turns to anger which turns to determination. Determination to bring the region and its defenders to heel.

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[DurkBlanston]

Cahoosa Confederation Actions

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1.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Cahoosa Warriors [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Cahoosa Warriors [Military]
3.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Cahoosa Warriors [Military]
4.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Cahoosa Warriors [Military]
5.) Military Specialization: Inland Fighters: Specialization in attacks (not defense) against regions held by a nation when only Land Units are involved [Military]

News and Rumors

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• Explorers from the Brey-An appearing near Cahoosa borders, the appearance of Kajuda the Ravager, and the ominous silence from the goatmen following Mohe Ataha's journey east prompts the Cacique to begin raising as many warriors as the land can support in preparation for potential war.

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Cacique Atohi Santos
Diplomacy: 4
Military: 5
Curiosity: 3
Faith: 4

Round boosts: +2 Military

[TheDarkDM]

The Winter Court

Actions

• Send the fullness of the Winter Court military, four naval units and one land unit, under the command of Lord Winter (Mil 8) to invade Region 16 [Military]
• Develop the Ocean Reaver Military Specialty [Military 5]
  
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  Through a combination of expert seamanship and ship crews composed entirely of hardened warriors, the Winter Court can execute an attack from the sea with unmatched ferocity. Singing hymns to their patron god, Anghau, these death-worshiping reavers kill without sadism or pity, a machine of bloody iron atop frothing waves.
  
  Game Effect: Bonus to invasions composed solely of naval units.
• Begin construction of a Grand Temple to Anghau on the shores of the lake surrounding the Isle of Ionad (1/5)[Faith]
• Continue construction of the Grand Temple to Anghau (2/5) [Faith]
• Continue development of a unified code of the Aeldir (Federation 3/5) [Diplomacy]

[WaylanderX]

The Prevazan Artistry

Actions:

1. Using the trading connections gained from Aneth, diplomatically colonize region 42. TN: 14, Roll: 17 (7 Dip + 2 Discovery + 8 Roll) Success! (Dip)

2. After two years of friendly interaction, the Prevaz extend an offer to the sovereign of region 43: to merge with the fast growing Prevazan Artistry. In exchange, the managing of the country's diplomatic issues and inner workings will be left to the Prevaz, while the sovereign controls the army and all internal safety and military affairs. Claim region 43. TN: 10 or 17, Roll: 14. Minor Success! (Dip)

3. In the light of the happenings around them, the Prevaz start forming a defensive army, to defend them in time of need. The Guwa Legion (Spear Legion) is born. Raise 1 Land Unit. (Mil)

4. Following the direction of a few helpful natives, Skianz explorers continue their exploration efforts to the northwest of Region 42. Roll: 11. (Cur)

5. Formalize the transport of Silver and Art between Aneth and Skianz, creating a steady supply of goods between the two regions. Create the Western Cultural Exchange Trade route with Silver and Art. (Cur)

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• With the Prevaz encountering the Fidd people, messengers are sent out to make formal contact and hopefully trading connections. Rumour has it that contact was made for more serious reasons.
• In Aneth, the main Whansis tradesman, Jero, has made a claim that he found the largest vein of Silver ever recorded by intelligent beings. Upon further investigation, it turns out to be a hoax, with several Whansis and Himinn children painting black rocks in a grey tint and using small chucks of low quality silver to deceive the man. The children were reprimanded for their folly. Jero has continued his work, disappointed, although he praised the ingenuity that the children displayed.
• With the rebirth of the Prevazan army, fighting Prowess is all the rage in Skianz. Although they are not good at it (yet), the Prevaz seem to enjoy the exercise.