[EMPIRE 2] IC Thread

[Geckus]

The Wandering Clans
Kuldir Ironsong, the Master Architect

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1. <Military> Recruit 1 Land Unit.
2. <Military> Recruit 1 Land Unit.
3. <Diplomacy> Attend the Conclave.
4. <Curiosity 5> Improve resource in Region 821 (Gold) from Minor to Good.
5. <Curiosity> Explore to the east of 281. 21

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• The 1st Aladarian, having taken the brunt of the casualties among the Clan forces, is recalled home to recruit, rearm and retrain. Seeing the need for an expanded military presence, it's commander has the veterans split to form the cores of the both a renewed 1st Aladarian, and a newly created 2nd Aladarian legion.
• A band of drimma apprentices seeking advancement to the rank of journeyman are chosen to explore the lands to the east, which are rumored to be the center of the long fallen power Aladar.
• The Master Architect has traveled to the north to attend the Conclave called by the Veiled Lady. He goes with faint hope that a peaceful resolution can be found, but knowing that any effort made to spare his people more bloodshed is worth pursuing.
• News of the rich gold deposits in Toldec have drawn a great many prospectors to the region, causing some conflict with local residents over land rights. Clan Architects are sent to maintain order and maximize efficiency; they uphold the land rights of the original inhabitants, but convince the locals to lease areas of their land to the new prospectors in exchange for a share of their findings, resulting in a major upswing in gold production for the region.

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Current Stats
Diplomacy 6, Military 9, Curiosity 8, Faith 3, Luck 6

Expected Stat Bonuses
+1 Military, +1 Curiosity

[Soommor]

The Vincedom of Hess Tannan
Vincehin Marillom fo Devanni
Diplomacy - 8
Military - 5
Curiosity - 8
Faith - 2
Luck - 6


Actions:
1.[Dip] Merchants from Hess Tannan attempt to subvert the trade of Medicinal Herbs in Petravolan to Hess Tannan for extortionate prices, using advanced negotiation and a few white lies. (Roll 17)

2.[Dip] A small party of nobles attend the Nanda Triumph Ceremony, apologising for the Vincehin's absence due to the logistical dangers of bringing him so close past Aeldir lands.

3.[Cur] Progress continues on the Silletio as Ollnerano, bring the magnificent building closer to it's completion. (3/5)

4.[Mil] A statement is given by the armies of Hess Tannan, denouncing the Aeldir invasion of the Geshem homeland and asking others to do the same and provide aid to the Geshem.

5.[Mil] Soldiers are being trained on mass to assist with the trouble in the north. Humanitarian aid will soon arrive to the deposed Geshem.

News and Rumours:
1. In the new biannual Tiramisu Tournament, a budding pastry chef Geogelle Yironni wowed the judges with an amazing Zesty Berry Tiramisu praised for it's fine texture and taste. She used the prize money to purchase a small restaurant in Topaz Plaza, where she is happily cooking.

2. The Eltherman was injured by guards while making an attempt to steal the grand jewels of the Silletio as Ollnerano and has been laying low for the last few months. A few lawmen and bounty hunters still search for him, but the public eye has all but forgotten the Eltherman.


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+1 Diplomacy
+1 Military
+1 Land Units

[PepperP.]

The Ambrose Ascendancy

Protos Archigos stats:
Derris Asker
D 9
M 8
C 7
F 1
L 7

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+1 DIP

Actions!

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1.[DIP] Federate with Krozna and the Nand (5,5) [specialty DIP ban Faith]
2.[DIP] Stabilize region 55. 18
3.[DIP] Stabilize region 50. 14
4.[DIP] Colonize 45. Luck 5 TN = 26, L5 = 27
5.[CUR 5] Upgrade Simurgh resource in Akovito from [Minor] to [Good].

News and Rumors

• Peder Collins has risen as the Polemarchos of the Collins clan after Gabor's execution as a traitor to the Laurel Crown.
• Pleased with Polemarchos Ferin's performance in cooperation with the Nand's forces, Derris travels with him back to Çangalamin in an effort to quell the citizen's unrest.
• Protos Archigos Derris Asker offers "King" Lysus the title of Polemarchos, effective rule in Amaranth and a seat on the Federation's War Council in exchange for his loyalty to Ambrose, in hopes of improving stability in the region.
• The Archessa Alessa Rosso gives birth to her and Arsen Rosso's first child, a son, Aries Rosso.

[DurkBlanston]

Cahoosa Confederation Actions

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1.) Press claim to Region 272 Roll: 14 (2/2) [Diplomacy]
2.) Press claim on the Brey-An (Region 271) Roll: 17 (2/2) [Diplomacy]
3.) Fabricate a claim to Region 273 [Diplomacy]
4.) Fabricate a claim to Region 233 [Diplomacy]
5.) Explore north of Puesto Yathe (225) west of 234 Roll: 13 [Curiosity]

News and Rumors

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• If the Ancerins truly consider their relationship with the Confederation important they shall not continue their attempts to colonize a region within the Confederation's perceived domain. The failures of Anceris to expand across the southern islands is not an invitation from the Cacique to take mainland territory within his sphere of influence.
• Were it not for the continuing negotiations with the Brey-An, the rumor goes, the Cacique would be leading the coalition of Lord Protectors against the Nifhel himself. Others claim the Cacique's conversion to the Pale Lady is a ruse allowing the Confederation to grow uninhibited.

Stats & Stat Boosts

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Cacique Atohi Santos
Diplomacy: 7
Military: 7
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 4
Luck: 5

Round boosts: +2 Diplomacy +1 Luck

[moossabi]

The Union of Besina's Round 6 actions

Current Council of Uca Jajaka:

• Pralkemiri (70 yrs in power) (eldest)
• Vinariun (36 yrs in power)
• Oshenvar (11 yrs in power)

1. [F] Although the newly organized Children of the Earth and its life-fueled nature is widely accepted by the people of Dhuda Besina, there are still some who cling to the unrefined beliefs. While this is not seen as bad, the Uca Jajaka still take it upon themselves to meet with these individuals in person to assuage their concerns over the new belief system. The traditionalists are soon swayed to the new belief system, marking the spiritual unification of the Dhuda Loka under the Earth's divine wishes. {Convert traditionalist minority present in Dhuda Besina to the Children of the Earth; TN:8/Roll:19/SUCCESS}
2. [F] Continuing in their trend of converting their realm to the greatness that is the Earth, a group of Dhuda Loka travel to Tumbledown Marsh to meet with and hopefully convert the Daen worshippers present there. The party is ultimately successful, and they proudly welcome the new adherents to the Earth's tenants. {Convert Daen minority present in Tumbledown Marsh to the Children of the Earth; TN:8/Roll:15/SUCCESS}
3. [F] With the former Daen adherents at their backs, the party of Dhuda Loka move on to swaying the nonreligious majority of Tumbledown Marsh to the Earth's holy message. With the added support of the other locals, the nonreligious are swayed to abandon their generations-old resistance to faith and the Children of the Earth welcome their new followers. {Convert Nonreligious majority present in Tumbledown Marsh to the Children of the Earth; TN:11/Roll:16/SUCCESS}
4. [F] With their southern holdings now under the influence of the Earth, a second party sets out north to speak with the Gnolls about the Earth's message. They seem highly accepting of the idea ("No more talky men in robes to criticize our raiding! Har har har!") and soon their raiding parties begin to double as missionaries. Soon, the entire populace is under the influence of Earth, creating a true union between the people of the Union of Besina. {Convert Daen sole present in Bereholst to the Children of the Earth; TN:8/Roll:17/SUCCESS}
5. [C][Curiosity 5] Hoping to curve aggression between the Gnolls and Humans of Bereholst, the conversion party manages to persuade the Gnolls to lighten up on lumbering settlements, allowing for expanded production of lumber. {Upgrade lumber resource from minor to good}

Nonaction: Agree to host the passage between the Stormland holdings and the other regions of the Luskan trade network via Bereholst as soon as the lumber operations have improved to facilitate it. {Bereholst will join next round, but for now Stormland's joining can be facilitated}

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Diplomacy: 6
Curiosity: 5
Military: 2
Faith: 10
Luck: 9 + 1

(expected stat changes represented by [+ n]s.

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Dhuda Besina (19); Nile Masamura (Good); [CAPITAL]
Bereholst (18); Birch Wood (Minor -> Good); [Auxiliary]
Tumbledown Marsh (133); Steel (Minor); [Auxiliary]

[Mary_Sue]

The Queendom of Avonlea
Regions 134, 76, 80 & 81

High Queen Thalia Darkthorne
Diplomacy 8
Military 5
Curiosity 7
Faith 4
Luck 5

1.[Curiosity] Explore north of region 80. 19
2.[Curiosity 5] Improve cedar wood resource in Avonlea to ships.
3.[Diplomacy] Colonise Region 82 TN = 18, Luck 5 = 22.
4.[Diplomacy] Attend Event.
5.[Faith] Work on the Temple to the All-Mother. (3,5)

Stat Gains: +1 Curiosity, +1 Diplomacy.
Re-roll for Luck = 4.

News and Rumours

• The Prophetess Council foresees Thalia's child to be another girl. Thalia indeed gives birth to a healthy baby girl with blue eyes and blue hair named Grisanna. Nay sayers start to question the Queen's reluctance to give birth to a child of Avonlean stock.
• The Queendom is disquieted by the disappearance of the Queen's Handmaiden, Enyrre after attending the Nanda Triumph. Some say the Acolyte Chere knows Enyrre whereabouts, but if so, she has only spoken to the Council on the matter.

Spoiler: Letter to the Spring Court of the Aeldir

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Dearest Lady Spring,

Thank you for your letter. It is with great regret that we have not yet made our acquaintance with each other, though the charm of your Court is well known. After some discussion with my Mistress of Coin, I could offer you ships and tobacco in trade at this time. Of course, I would be interested to hear what Avonlea would receive in turn. If you have a route in mind that would best suit our purposes, please just let it be known, and we will gladly start commerce between our peoples within the next couple of years.

Sadly the Prophetess Council has declared ill portents for sponsoring a Spring Court girl at this time.

Sincerely,
High Queen of Avonlea, Thalia Darkthorne
Sealed with the Queen's own mark, a Phoenix.

Spoiler: Enyrre at the Triumph

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Enyrre sat kneeling before a low table in her delegation's dim tent, a small flickering candle illuminated her workspace as her quill filled the emptiness of the page on which she wrote. She thought of what might be the High Queen's response somewhat angrily, her white brow creasing in annoyance, her writing paused for a moment as she stared off into space, fixated on her inner thoughts more than her letter for the moment. Enyrre was young and comely, though eclipsed in beauty by Helia or even the Queen herself. She was not brave like Thalia, who had been reborn in the blood of childbirth and the battlefield. Though to speak true, the battle of Evemoor could not be considered more than a skirmish, but riding into battle with the purpose to kill another person if need be had to change a person. Enyrre reflected as her quill resumed moving along her page, the candlelight sending shadows overs her words and reflecting in her deep blue eyes as she contemplated her possible fates. The Mother had not ordained her for a higher purpose, the Queen seemed destined to reunite her people, Mother keep her, but there was no higher calling waiting for Enyrre in Avonlea, this she knew for true, and without the aid of seer's sight.

Enyrre had accepted the role of emissary for this trip, and gladly, in the hopes of catching the eye of some forrin dignitary perhaps, and maybe even a minor Lord, but her own charms had been all but invisible next to Helia who had garnered all the attention, with her big innocent doe eyes, and her shining golden hair. Enyrre scowled unbecomingly and savagely brushed a lock of pale hair that had become loosened from her braid away from her face and tucked it behind her ear. Her quill faltered again as she daydreamed of traveling to Ambrose and finding a strong dark-haired man of her own as the Queen had found Maldarr. Maybe even Maldarr himself! She grinned viciously at the thought, the Queen had no proper claim to the man, especially now. Thalia would have bore her new babe by the time the Avonlean ship would have returned home, and that child was surely not of Maldarr. What would he think of his precious Queen then?

She drooped as some of the heat left her temper, her slim, bare shoulders sagging. No, that was beneath her. Perhaps she would travel deep into the forest of Çangalamin, it was said you could get lost in there, and it was rumoured a whole people once did. Çangalaaaamin She drew out the last "a" making the forrin word sound almost musical to her ears. And there were even lands beyond Ambrose. There was Berrium, of the gallant knights and courtly ladies, wouldn't that be fine? She hummed as she imagined dancing with a handsome knight who had won her favour with a joust. And there were lands even past Berrium, The jade Coalition that was said to be most civilised. A sailor at port had given her a jade comb for her hair once, it was back home but it was green and lovely and carved into the shape of a seashell. Her body tingled with excitement at the thought of the adventures waiting to be had.

Enyrre woke from her daydreams as her candle guttered, she quickly finished her letter and dripped some of the hot wax that had pooled in the base of the candle holder to seal it shut. She placed her letter next to Chere's sleeping form, uneasy eyes flicking over to Helia's empty bed. Helia had failed to return back to their tent, but Chere had not seemed concerned so they had not sought after her. She shrugged and started to gather her necessary things into a small pack, having to cull more than she liked in order to fit in food and water. She stood just outside the entrance to her tent, the warm breezes of Andanand rippling stray hairs across her face as a smile broke across her lips, the field of tents was quiet this evening, the revelers still out celebrating. She began to walk and did not look back, she mused on how she might get to Ambrose, putting one foot in front of the other was as good a start as any.

[Reggiejam]

Autumnal Court of the Aeldir
Round 6

Lady Autumn Cynel Bres
Diplomacy - 10
Military - 3
Curiosity - 2
Faith - 2
Luck - 3

Actions

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1.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Autumn Sappers [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Autumn Sappers [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Autumn Longships [Military]
4.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Autumn Longships [Military]
5.) Attend the Fantastigorian Honor to the Dead and Heroes of the Blood Thief Crisis [Diplomacy]

Event Sub-Actions

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• Promise on behalf of the Rose Courts not to interfere in the governance of Fantastigoria through overt or subversive means to appease Fantastigorian paranoia.
• Despite the claims of the Fantastigorian that they have signed a treaty Lady Autumn refutes this, as well as objecting to the singling of the Autumn Court from among the Rose Courts noting that any action against any of the other Courts due to Fantastigorian paranoia will break the premise upon which the promise for non-interference Lady Autumn has been made on behalf of the entirety of the Rose Courts.

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• The disruption of the Rose Contract is suspected to have been the actions of either Geshemefar or possibly latent rebels within Luska. The perpetrators are quietly applauded for their bravado and success and Lady Autumn issues a statement that for the impressiveness of the act no retribution will be taken though the perpetrators will be investigated and identified for internal assessment. If, however, the Contract is interrupted again there will be no mercy for the suspects or those found guilty of the interference.
• Lady Autumn meets with Lady Spring to discuss the Spring Court's four year investigation into the missing Maestro. With nothing to show for it Lady Autumn suggest the Spring Court's resources might be better used learning about the crystals of Tir Xungla or identifying the disruptive force that interrupted the Rose Contract.
• Hearing rumors from Luska and Lignummus of Chesuka's abduction by members of the Crystal Union the Rose Courts prepare for the possible necessity for war to defend their Protectorate. It is hoped that these are rumors only and Chesuka has simply taken a holiday or gone to carry out business concerning Luska as is her guaranteed right as Protectorate of Luska within the Rose Demesne.
• In preparation for the conclusion of the Luskan Contract the Matron of the Fall leading the Lord Admiral directs her proxy son, or perhaps lover, towards engaging with marriage offers from prominent Luskans. It is thought that perhaps he might wed Chesuka herself.

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+2 Military
+1 Luck

[BladeofObliviom]

Kroznat League
Mirzahib Shou Al-Riku

Actions:

1. [Diplomacy] Establish Federation (5/5) [Specialize Curiosity, Ban Faith]
2. [Diplomacy] Attend the Nanda Triumph (somewhere in the background).
3. [Curiosity] Explore Westward from Wormwood (region 3) [roll = 11]
4. [Curiosity] Sign Charter of the Kroznat South Sea Trade Company.
5. [Military] Raise one land unit.

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• Tamiko Al-Ren's name on the Charter of the South Sea Trade Company raises some eyebrows, especially since she's listed in a role that would be working with money, and lots of it. The fact that the Governor signed the Charter without objection to this (especially given that he asked for other alterations to the Charter) raises even more eyebrows, and some grumble with accusations of nepotism.

Spoiler: Ruler Information

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Current Stats
Diplomacy: 9
Military: 8
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 2
Luck: 7

Cultural Identity: Orderly Governance (Increased die size to Stabilization Checks)


Expected Stat Bonuses:
Diplomacy +1
Curiosity +1
Luck +1

[TheDarkDM]

The Winter Court

Actions

• Muster one unit of Raven Knights [Military]
• Raise one wing of Winter Longships [Military]
• Continue construction of the Grand Temple to Eithne (2/5) [Faith]
• Continue construction of the Grand Temple to Eithne (3/5) [Faith]
• Raise one wing of Winter Longships [Military]

[QuintonBeck]

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Grand Church of Daen
Round 3 Round 4 Round 5

Elder Abbot Frerick
Diplomacy: 3
Military: 3
Curiosity: 1
Faith: 7

Population: 500

While the proclamation of a "New Order of Daen" and the fanatical application of the Elder Abbot's speech as an endorsement of the Avonlean perspective of an All-Mother leads many to accuse the Elder Abbot of having been corrupted by outside influenced Frerick maintains that his opinions have not swayed so far and like a mantra it is repeated "Daen is Daen." Unrest within the clergy is becoming more prevalent, especially as the Avonlean view is spread and promoted so closely in the east while the emergence of the Children of the Earth occurs just to the south without recourse.

Frerick continues his policies of redirection, sending proselytizers to the western continent and the growing union of Ambrose, Nand, and Krozna hoping that bringing this power over to the support of the Church will help secure its safety and the spreading of its message in the eastern continent in the near future. Some Abbots within the Church call for the proselytizing of the Aeldir but even beyond Frerick's supporters such a proposition is deemed too dangerous given the Church's already precarious position.

1.) Convert Sasanand to Daen Majority TN: 12 Roll: 10 [Faith]
2.) Convert Ambrose to Daen Majority TN: 12 Roll: 14 [Faith]


House of the Pale Lady
Round 3 Round 4 Round 5

Veiled Lady Ayasa
Diplomacy: 5
Military: 2
Curiosity: 3
Faith: 7

Population: 300

The defeat of K'juuda the Ravager and the great show of force from the Lords Paramount helps to ease the fear within the House at the presence of the Nifhel horde at the northern foot of the mountain. The loss of the long time defenders of the House in the north is mourned and privately it is muttered about the Lords Paramount failure to reinforce these men and the capture of Chief Harod being a mighty blow that might have been avoided. Still, it is hoped that the matter may be resolved without further bloodshed and that the Nifhel will retreat in the face of the united force of the Pale Lady.

A meeting is called to the summit of the House where all the Lords Paramount and the Harbinger of the Nifhel might meet to discuss the conclusion of this conflict.

1.) Create Cultural Identity: An Infectious Message (Conversion) (Diplomacy 5) [Diplomacy]
2.) Host a conclave between the Lords Paramount and the Nifhel [Diplomacy]


Kingdom of Berrium
Round 5

Knight Protector Alistair Binari
Diplomacy: 6
Military: 3
Curiosity: 6
Faith: 2

Population
60: 540,000
61: 740,000
62: 840,000 (Capital)

Army
2,000

With little else to do but see to the security of his realm the Knight Protector issues a number of depositions arranging and funding the recruitment and maintenance of an array of Dandric Chapters within Centrata and the outlying provinces. It is said by some that the Primal influence of his wife must be coming through the Knight Protector and a few crude suggestions as to the details of this occurrence become popular among the rougher members of the peasantry.

1.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Dandric Knights [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Dandric Knights [Military]
3.) Raise 1 Land Unit of Dandric Knights [Military]


Grey Empire
Round 5

Dorlam the 1st Grey King
Diplomacy: 6
Military: 4
Curiosity: 2
Faith: 4

Population
31: 747,000 (Capital)
32:
33: 783,000

Navy
3,000

While the friendship of the Prevaz is appreciated. They are warned that any attempts by the Aristry to try and usurp or otherwise force the fealty of the Grey King without his consent will be met with war, referencing the events of Blarhiminn, but they are willing to discuss trade and potential cultural exchange. For now however the security of the recently acquired islands must be insured and focus is put into building up the Grey Armada. This new fleet comes under the command of Admiral Ret'ri who recovered Dorlam from the Shamans.

1.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Grey Warships [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Grey Warships [Military]
3.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Grey Warships [Military]


Jade Coalition


Krolzer Petyr I (B. 50)
Diplomacy: 10
Military: 5
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 1

Population
185: 673,000
188: 713,000
189: 602,000
190: 902,000 (Capital)
191: 701,000
193: 921,000
194: 836,000
199: 688,000

Army
6,000

Navy
4,000

The diplomatic event attended by Ambassador Leonard Stawski Wyrzyk and the lessons learned of the Coalition's neighbors causes much excitement within the Council. While the warlike nature of the Primals and the tales of the Aeldir conquest are concerning to Niebisks and Fiolty and cause for the Zol to successfully push for an accelerated naval construction generally the response is one of curiosity. While the Coalition is still handling its own affairs, notably the completion of the annexation of the Puldine Acreage, it is hoped that more relations with these southern realms might be fostered in time. Already Watkins Asker of Ambrose has proven to be a popular face at Council meetings, though his association with Leonard has prevented inroads being made with the Krolzer.

1.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Zol Warships [Military]
2.) Raise 1 Naval Unit of Zol Warships [Military]
3.) Claim Region 195 for the Coalition [2/2] Roll: 15 [Diplomacy]
4.) Hostile takeover of the [Minor] Swine in Region 195 Roll: 8 [Curiosity]

[DimpleLoamsdown]

[Adrax Awaria]
[Grand Sheep Jack XII]

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[Diplomacy] Action 1 Great Action Join Crystal Union [4/5]
[Faith] Action 2 Convert Adrax Awaria to the Order of the Eternal Soul Minority
[Faith] Action 3 Convert Adrax Awaria to the Order of the Eternal Soul Majority
[Diplomacy] Action 4 Colonize region 132 Roll
[Secret] Action 5 Secret Action

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Current Stats

Diplomacy 9
Military 6
Curiosity 4
Faith 4
Luck 3

Expected Stat Bonuses

+1 Faith

[RandoMan]

Summer Court of the Aeldir
Round 6

Lord Summer Drustan Keiv
Diplomacy: 6
Military: 10
Curiosity: 4
Faith: 3
Luck: 4

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1. Secret Roll: 5
2. Diplomacy Attend an event attended by the Stormlanders
3. Diplomacy Stabilize Grayhall Roll: 12
4. Diplomacy Stabilize Tillwell Roll: 10
5. Diplomacy Stabilize Munda Doab Roll: 15

News & Rumors

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• Lord Summer seems interested in discussing something with the Stormland Holdings following their lack of answer for a request with a meeting at the Primus Tournament.
• It is said that Lord Summer has grown obsessive over something unknown after his attendance of the Nanda Triumph

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+2 D +1 L

[lt_murgen]

The Geshemafar, IN EXILE!!!: Round 6 (110-111)
Decasage Serafim Rosenbaum

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Reactive Action none

1. (secret) Secret, part 2
2. (military) Train a ground unit
3. (military) Train yet another ground unit
4. (curiosity) Explore to east, "under" region 99
5. (curiosity) explore to the south

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The rumor is the Geshem are reaching out to the Church of Daen, encouraging missionaries in their territories.
The rumor is the Geshem are looking for an alliance with Avonalea.

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round	D	M	C	F	L
Current	10	6	5	1	1
end of round 5	1	0	0	0	-5
end of round 4	1	1	0	0	1
end of round 3	1	1	0	0	1
end of round 2	2	0	0	0	1
end of round 1	0	1	1	0	1
start	5	3	4	1	2

[Tychris1]

The Great Clans of Nifhel
The Harbringer Lochbar

• Interested in how the more southern people handle "Diplomacy" the Harbringer Lochbar and his trusted riders gallop off to attend this conclave hosted by the heathen Veiled Lady. [Diplomacy]
• With the Harbringer handling negotiations with the Southern Savages, the 4 Great Clans of Nifhel begin staring each other down like hungry wolves. The crusade has ground to a halt and without enemies to put upon the sword skirmishes break out as the Horsemen call in favors among the lesser clans striving for ascendancy. In a bold grab at power, the Clan Jötenhel has marched to the west with a large expeditionary force of Raiders to settle among the population and build towns in the snow blasted realm of (P4). Leading the way is the Horsemen War, who has gone so far as to build a temporary base of operations beside a great river where many bears come to hunt. Further consolidating his control over the local populace, the Horsemen War has taken the Boy Chief Uther and propagated him as his own personal ward. Though the position holds no real significance amongst the Nifhel raiders, who often mock Uther behind his back, it still places him close to the political action and inner workings of Clan Jötenhel, where the Horsemen War has atleast made a token gesture to listen to the boys advising and mold him in the teachings of the Fimbulvintr. (Attempt to Stabilize P4) [Diplomacy]
• Seeing the Horsemen War and Death ingratiate themselves amongst the new populations seized by their holdings, Clan Hardrada moves to instead place themselves within a politically necessary role of organizing and taxing the several merchants who move through the realms lead by the Harbringer. Creating a series of tolls and bribing Skalds to act as informants, the Kappi Prestur's of Clan Hardrada soon expand their repetoire from Lawmen to Taxmen, and soon their neat infrastructure is thrown into disarray as they chart out a trade route throughout the north (With substantial aid from the scouts and explorers of Clan Grimmson for the most efficient routes). Over the span of 2 years order is slowly enforced in order to distribute resources properly to and out of Nifhel, and finaly "The Norðanátt" Trade Route is established. (Curiosity, create a Trade route throughout my owned realms)
• Accompanying the Habringer on his ride through Region 266, the Horsemen Pestilence offers aid to Lochbar in whatever way the Harbringer ask of him, and devotes many of his resources to easing the Peacekeeper of Nifhel's stay outside of their wasteland home. The other Great Clans merely scoff and write it off as the typical suite of brown nosing that any of them would have done had they gotten their first. In truth, the Horsemen Pestilence uses this opportunity to secretly ferret away his Raiders and scholars throughout the land, colonizing and building up towns whilst learning and recording (A method taught to them in exchange for helping Clan Hardrada setup their trade route) the locals teachings. Gathering his trusted advisers and personal Herald, Pestilence tasks them with the difficult goal of fusing Nifhel morals and beliefs with the local customs and superstitions of the local population. Ever the cunning leader, Pestilence seeks to claim this land for his own and stabilize it before the people chaff under the yoke of Nifhel's brutal regime. (Attempt to Stabilize Region 266) [Diplomacy]
• Negotiations with the lesser Clan Völsing has gone off succesfully, allowing Clan Niffeldruch to prop up one of their own warriors as a high ranking Clansmen and reduce Völsing to little more then a puppet organization. Operating through them, Clan Niffeldruch offers them free passage through Náströnd and aid in colonizing and domesticating the savages of P7. Spies and informants abound within the puppet clan, as even from hundreds of miles away the Horsemen Death slowly pulls her strings and tries to seize control of the burial mound ore mines that worm their way through the region. Few see the purpose behind this strange metal called Platinum, but rumors slip forth through the iron like grasp of Clan Niffeldruch, and some say she has far darker intentions with the local populace. (Attempt to stabilize region P7) [Diplomacy]

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Mil:10
Faith: 5
Cur: 4
Dip: 3
Luck: 1

[Arcanitect]

Nevarri League



Ruled By: Lugal Annan

Actions for Round 6:

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1. Diplomacy: Press claim to 34
2. Diplomacy: Fabricate claim to 36
3. Military 5 Special: Naval Attacks
4. Military: Organize a joint military training program with our allies to share techniques and improve coordination
5. Plots: Secret
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Nanda Triumph: Graciously thank the Nand (and Aiman and Kusal personally) for their hospitality, and Luska for sharing their trade language.
OOC: Found myself busier than expected this round and wasn't able to RP much there, sorry!

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• None so far

Current Stats:
Age: 44 years

Diplomacy: 7
Military: 6
Curiosity: 5
Faith: 1
Luck: 4


Expected improvements: Diplomacy +1, Military +1

[jkat718]

The Stormland Holdings
Years 110-111, Regions 100 and 99

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• [Curiosity] Join the Luskan Trade Route, with the gracious permission of the Aeldir.
• [Military] Train a cohort of Stormsword Legionnaires.
• [Military] Train a cohort of Stormsword Legionnaires.
• [Faith] Convert the newly-assimilated populace of Region 99 from a minority of The Grand Church of Daen to a majority of The Grand Church of Daen.
• [Faith] Send a party of lesser nobles to the Grand Church of Daen to further his religious studies. The group includes Devon Arabeal, Prince of Tarmeria, and Bofdin Opel, Lord Hammercrash of Bronsprik.

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Attribute Scores:
Diplomacy:	6+0=6
Military:	7+1=8
Curiosity:	5+0=5
Faith:	3+1=4
Luck:	3+1=4
Population: 986,000 Stormlanders (-4,000 from year 104)

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• The Heir Apparent to the throne of Tarmeria (and, by extension, the Coalition for Peace) is studying at the Grand Church of Daen. Some say he's thinking of personally converting, which has the common folk worried that, as their future ruler, he will further his father's policies opposing the Doctrine of the Nine Candles.
• King Geoffrey has announced his intent to step down at the end of year 111 and enjoy what years remain to him by spending his time with his family and his people. His son, Devon, will go before the High Council of the Coalition to receive their approval.

[Silverbit]

Fiid, round 6/108-109
High Tirk Rabhid

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The rebel leader, the so called "High Tirk" of Lerr (the barbarian Fiid seem not to have realised that High is the title, not Tirk. Tirk is a personal name.) is executed. This takes place over a surprisingly long period of time. What remains of his body is burnt and the ashes scattered in the eastern sea. A fitting end for a traitor.

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1. [MILITARY] Invade region 37, for the second time, with five units. Purge dissension. Crush dissent. Hang dissenters. Etcetera, etcetera. This time with feeling.
2. [DIPLOMACY] Try to stabilise region 40. Any mention of the troubles in Lerr will be met with punishment.
3. [DIPLOMACY] Continue construction of the embassies; perhaps they will bring unity to the alliance in this time of discord.
4. [MILITARY] Raise a unit of infantry in region 39. Like all Fiid infantry, they are equipped with swords, spears and axes, using shields and cloth armour for protection. Some are instead equipped and trained as archers, utilising longbows cut from Beg wood.
5. [MILITARY] Raise a unit of infantry in region 39.

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Ruler:

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High Tirk Rabhid
D 6
M 9
C 3
F 5
L 8

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Hopefully the alliance can maintain unity in these troubled times.
In happier news, the High Tirk has a son! The boy is named Adda.

[Zayuz]

Dynasty of Escaye



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

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1. [Secret] Secret action!
2. [Curiosity] Explore the region between 176 and 173
3. [Curiosity 5] Improve a resource! Fish ==> Greyfin Fish
4. [Diplomacy] Calm those who are upset by new religion to prevent revolt (Fluff)
5. [Diplomacy] Join the Crystal Union! (Federation) [3/5]

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• A new species of fish have migrated into the area of Lenthe, known as they 'Greyfin' fish. They are edible like the other fish in the area, but they contain a small poisonous spike on their heads which can be extracted and used as a poison that applies on injury.
• The people of Renien are torn between religions, with some believing that theirs should be the dominant religion. This may cause strife is Hi;den should be unable to deal with it, and as such he is attempting to disarm the conflict before it starts.

Current Stats:
Age: 40 years

Diplomacy: 6
Military: 3
Curiosity: 5
Faith: 10
Luck: 7

Expected improvements: Curiosity +1, Diplomacy +1

Previous Rounds! 1 2 3 4 5

[m9p909]

Turn 6

5 Tribes Syndicate
Niran Wanam

Actions:

1. [Curiosity] Continue work on the "Forest Acadamy of Environmental Sciences[3/5]
2. [Curiosity]Explore south of region 115 roll:18
3. [Curiosity] Continue work on "Forest Academy of Environmental Sciences"[4/5]
4. [Diplomacy] Send diplomats to negotiate with the people in Region 103 about joining with our nation(claim) [2/2] roll:15
5. [Diplomacy] Join Crystal Union [3/5]

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Niran Wanam
Diplomacy: 8
Military: 7
Curiosity: 9
Faith: 3
Luck: 7

Expected Stat Bonus:
+1 Curiosity +1 Diplomacy +0.5 Luck

[woolli264]

Lignummus
King Alvin I

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5 diplomacy, 7 military, 8 curiosity, 1 faith, 6 luck

Actions
1. [military] King Alvin leads two units to take 143 by force
2. [military] one unit enters region 135 to take it by force
3. [diplomacy] crystal union [3/5]
4. [military] raise one unit
5. [military] raise one unit

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-Chesuka of Luska has disappeared! The rumor is that the crystal union is responsible and that, paired with Grand Sheep Jacks wanted posters makes Alvin suspect Jack himself. Alvin must tread cautiously to avoid war but is that what he wants?

[DoomHat]

[Fantastigoria]
[The (Official) 13th Maestro della Aeternum]

Round 6 Actions:

1. [Curiosity]: Offer to contribute regions [#73], [#74], [#75], and [#77] to the Queen's Road trade route.
2. [Curiosity 5]: Raise Fantastigorian Steel to [Good] quality
3. [Curiosity ]: Engage in a comprehensive study of the texts written and studied by the Blood Thief's cult.
4. [Curiosity ]: Attempt to discover the origins of the cult, and root out any remaining members.
5. [Diplomacy ]: Scheduled a number of grand celebrations performances in honor Marco Perfenzio and the other heroes who put an end to the nightmare of the Blood Thieves.

Sub-actions

• Agree to terms of lasting peace with the Autumnal Court of the Aeldir. Contribute whatever is necessary on Fantastigoria's part to seal the promised sacred ritual. The Maestro notably breaks with tradition and does not reciprocate the sacred vow with equivalent reverence (a Witch's Blood Oath), but makes a more mundane declaration of peace all the same.

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• It's widely believed that the county's recent troubles are owed to the loss of the Old Ways of "Proper Witchcraft". If only Fantastigora could master fate as it had done in the old days of glory, these miseries could be predicted and contained.
• Rumor abounds that the Aeldir were directly responsible for the apparent death of the Maestro. Some call for a Grand Vendetta (a concept roughly equivalent to "War", but not so unforgivably Vulgar), but the council of Duksae insist that now is not ripe for an Age of Blood. The saber rattlers are mildly assured by the Maestro's refusal to seal a pact of peace with a true Blood Oath, but few seriously believe there's any real chance of secret or public Vendetta.
• In an effort to stall the debate regarding the country's new proprieties, The Maestro demands the everything be done to sew up all lose ends regarding the Blood Thieves.

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

Expected Stat Bonuses
{+1 Curiosity} {+1 Military}

[WaylanderX]

The Prevazan Artistry

Actions:

1. After years of work, the administration over the regions that joined the Artistry finally reaches new hights. With the military under the Queen-Valyrja's control, time can be spend improving infrastructure and governmental efficiency. Create Great Kingdom. (Dip 10)

2. Create new Trade-route (The Grey Route), with Art from Skianz and Bronze from Blarhiminn. (Cur)

3. Invite the Grey Empire to join the trade route. Also, the Lymners of Skianz swear an oath (preferably in the presence of Grey Empire officials), that they will never force the Grey Empire to join with the Artistry. And so, the Prevazan Artistry continues to try and deepen their friendship with the Grey Empire. Roll: 16 (Dip)

4. Explore under region 171 for an area big enough to house an underground populace. (aka search beneath region 171 for an underground region). Roll: 13 (Cur)

5. Secret (Art)

[Psilulz]

Northern Realm of Aardrosil
Led by Ehv'amhyr an Khuuldrumm

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1. [Diplomacy] Stabilize region 270.
2. [Diplomacy] Stabilize region 263.
3. [Curiosity] Explore due east of region 268.
4. [Curiosity] Completion of the trade route with the Wandering Clans.
5. [Diplomacy] Ehv'amhyr attends the conclave announced by the Veiled Lady between the Lords Paramount and Nifhel. Not that he expects peace, but more as a sign of respect towards her.
   
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The populace is eager to end the war and return to normal life. The call for peace by the Veiled Lady only furthers their endearment of both her and the Pale Lady. Even before peace is (or is not) declared, trade begins anew, with the Clans to the south.

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Current Stats
Diplomacy 7
Military 9
Curiosity 7
Faith 2
Luck 6

Expected Stat Bonuses
+1 Curiosity, +1 Diplomacy

[Kasanip]

　Protectorate of Luska

[Region #9: Luska]
Turn 6; Years 110-111

Chesuka of Luska (23-24)

Calm, a New Beginning
The end of the resistance and departure of the Aeldir armies has left the people of twilight in a new position. Chesuka's signature and new position is regarded suspiciously at first, however her actions have soon been shown to bring help and recovery for the injured people.

Although the people of Luska have recovered and rebuilt the water market in two years, there is still a lot of uncertainty of the future.

Actions:

• <Curiosity Action> <Curiosity 10 Special Action: Create Technology>
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  Luskan Trade Language
  The diaspora of Luskans and their easy to learn native language makes the language of twilight, or the Luskan language, gestures and written characters, easy to learn and a popular merchant tool. The trouble of management and interpretation between different merchants has made trade more efficient, allowing more merchants to coordinate between buyers and sellers in international environments. In this way, it is slowly beginning to replace "trade" as the most popular and common trade language.
  Mechanical Effect: The [region limit] of a [trade route] is increased [+2]
  Required Resources: None
• <Diplomacy Action> Attend Event: The Nanda Triumph
  
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  Give new technology [Luskan Trade Language] to the following nations at event:
  

  • Nanda
  • Kroznat
  • Aeldir Spring Court
  • Nevarri League
  • Avonlea
  • Ambrose
  • Prevazan Artistry

  
  
  OOC: I'm sorry it was very busy so it could not be represented such a showing in [The Nanda Triumph] thread. I would have liked to roleplay with everyone at this thread!
  
• <Diplomacy Action> Create North Star Memorial Lighthouse for the deaths during the Aeldir occupation. Such a lighthouse will shine brightly to guide with the hopes of peace and a safe future to merchants and sailors who come to Luska. [1/2]
• <Diplomacy Action> Finish construction of North Star Memorial Lighthouse. The tale of the forlorn seagull sailor who waits for his love, the North Star Otter maiden, is incorporated into this memorial as a symbol of those who are left behind and continue to watch the horizon. The combined efforts of the clans assuages pain and strengthens bonds. It can be said this beautiful limestone lighthouse is without equal. [2/2]
  
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  Especially the first action is the organization of her position, as Protector of Luska, the old days of the clan fighting is finally finished. This new shared experience of oppression of Aeldir, and the new guidance of Chesuka has created a stronger bond together. The people of twilight may wear different proud tattoos of their clans, but they are truly one united people.
  
• <Secret Action> 13+Choko

Expected increase: Diplomacy +1

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• It is said that Chesuka has been studying very hard with an Aeldir Matron. The Aeldir language and culture has become seen as important now with the new relationship.
• It is said that the Spring Lexions are patrolling the seas to look for troublemakers. An angry Squid clan member protests that their fishing has been negatively affected by the patrols.
• There is a rumor that Chesuka was kidnapped and taken away, however she has denied such a rumor with a laugh.
  

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The delivered letter is written in a polite and cursive handwriting style, properly in Aeldir letters and language. From a native speaker it can be seen the effort and careful time to spend to write, although some small examples of immature writing of letters can be seen.

Dear Lady Spring of the Rose Courts,

Thank you for your letter.
About the situation of Gullinbursti, which is also called Tir Or-Torc by the Aeldir. While I believe the Aeldir are capable of seeing many things skillfully, there are many things that Lady Spring and her Spring Girls do not prefer to see. It is also possible for the Aeldir who are capable of seeing many things skillfully to see things that they desire to see, even if such things cannot be seen by others.
Therefore, while it is fortunate that your investigation does not show the mistreatment of the people of Gullinbursti, it is not an issue that I can concern myself with. I was not in Gullinbursti when the invasion happened. What I have witnessed and seen in Luska, which we call "The Rape of Luska," such atrocities, and the similar stories of the war in the east and the plight of the Geshem have been heard, too. Therefore allow me to share the proverb 'there are stones in the past that should be avoided coming too close to, to prevent one's ship from capsizing. '

About the Geshem leaving Tillwell, it is a situation similar to our own. To speak about reasons for leaving in this short message would be to tell the entire history of the people of twilight. However, I would like to implore the Lady Spring to consider strongly the meaning of the word 'crime'. To have been treated as a criminal before, I wonder if it is this experience that you wish for me to share. I think compared to humans the Aeldir are very quick to declare a crime and make a punishment before a full investigation. If it is asked my opinion, I would suggest to not treat the Geshem as criminals, in the same way do not ignore the feelings of the people ruled by the Rose Courts.

Chesuka, Protector of Luska of the Rose Courts

P.S. Choko says hello and is quite jealously protective of me, so please accept his refusal of the offer of a Spring Court girl. Everyday I am busy with the Autumn Matron, trying to learn the Aeldir culture and language, and I think Choko would become inconsolable if I did not spend my free time with him.

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Chesuka of Luska and Choko (of Luska)
Age: 23
Clan: Raccoon Dog
Level: Raccoon Dog 2, Priestess of Pale Lady 2, Resistance 1, Rose Court Second Order 1

Character Attributes:
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Diplomacy	<7> (+1)
Military	<2> (+1)
Curiosity	<10>
Faith	<2>
Luck	<7>

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!

Although the people of twilight have been united, Chesuka signed a treaty with the Aeldir, becoming a protectorate. She has been studying hard to learn the Aeldir language and culture.

[ZakThar]

The Great Melrakki-ey Unity
(Great Kingdom - 6 actions)
Current Great Chieftain- Zin'Aii Refr

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[Curiosity] - Continue and finish the building of new education centers through the Melrakki owned regions. [Building of Schools, Minor Project. [2/2]]
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[Curiosity] - Zin'Aii Refr sends explorers out to discover more area to help fill in unknown parts of their maps. Not necessarily for colonizing, unless something interesting is found. Explore to the north east of Svartr Melrakki-ey (NE of region 238)
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[Curiosity] - Zin'Aii Refr sends explorers out to discover more area to help fill in unknown parts of their maps. Not necessarily for colonizing, unless something interesting is found. Explore to the South of Holshin (S of region 245)
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[Curiosity] - Zin'Aii Refr sends explorers out to discover more area to help fill in unknown parts of their maps. Not necessarily for colonizing, unless something interesting is found. Explore to the west of Vestan Melrakki-ey (W of region 239)
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[Military] - Zin'Aii Refr realizes the need for a presence of authority within the Great Melrakki-ey Unity, and orders some warriors to be trained for defense and protection of the kingdom. (1 Land Unit. Region 240)
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[Military] - Zin'Aii Refr realizes the need for a presence of authority within the Great Melrakki-ey Unity, and orders some warriors to be trained for defense and protection of the kingdom. (1 Land Unit. Region 240)
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News
With a trade route established through the Melrakki-ey lands (last round), some citizens are finding their lives becoming easier and goods they have once needed are now provided, such as coal for fuel in Melrakki-ey, and rubies to give the wood elves their gemstone fix in Uldrakka.
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The order for more warriors as peace keepers appears like a proper course of action in the eyes of the Melrakki-ey peoples. After all, what is better than the feeling of being safe and secure?
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The Satyr of Uldrakka and Holshin can now easily meet with each other after generations apart, thanks to the constant flow of boat traffic with the trade route and with the regions being in the Great Melrakki-ey Unity. There are words going around that the Satyr are planning on sending a proposal to the Great Chieftain asking for a bridge to be built between the two regions.
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Great Chieftain: Zin'Aii Refr
Current Stats:

• Diplomacy:10
• Military: 6
• Curiosity: 8
• Faith: 3
• Luck: 9

Expected Stat Increases:

• Curiosity +2
• Military +1

[Dracolon]

Mechanics Post:
Mechanics Stuff
King Adriendel Sharpclaw
Diplomacy: 4
Military: 5
Curiosity: 6
Faith: 9
Luck: 8

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1. [Faith] Complete Faith Great Project: Elacervus’ Run (5/5)
2. [Faith] Complete Faith Great Project: Arborealis’ Grove (5/5)
3. [Military] Raise 1 land unit
4. [Military] Raise 1 land unit
5. [Military] Raise 1 land unit

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Faith: +1
Military: +1
Luck: +1

[QuintonBeck]

End of Round Six

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 Seven: Begin!
Years 112-113 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!

A resource may be changed wholesale with a Curiosity 5 action, however doing so reduces its quantity ([Great] down to [Good] down to [Minor]) by one step except in the case of [Minor] resources which will remain [Minor]

Luck as a stat may now accrue beyond 10, with no upper limit. However, only one Luck 10 may be used in a round/player and only two Luck 5s may be used by one player in a round.


Growth!

The Prevazan Artistry emerges as a Great Kingdom!

After lengthy discussion the Ambrose Ascendancy, Kroznat League, and the Kingdom of Nand emerge as a federation, the League of Allied Provinces!

Glaw Novo (66) stabilizes under the Spring Court! (16)

With the Spring, Winter, and Autumn courts stable the Rose Courts emerges as a federation!

Grayhall (20) stabilizes under the Summer Court! (12)

Munda Doab (21) stabilizes under the Summer Court! (15)

Quartus (47) stabilizes under the Primus Imperium!

Tertius (58) Stabilizes under the Primus Imperium! (13)

Havanand (52) stabilizes under the Kingdom of Nand!

Region 50 stabilizes under the Ambrose Ascendancy!

Region 55 stabilizes under the Ambrose Ascendancy!

Region P7 stabilizes under the Great Clans of Nifhel!

Region 266 stabilizes under the Great Clans of Nifhel!

Region 40 stabilizes under the Fiid!

Northern Aardrosil (270) stabilizes under Aardrosil!

Hestdal (263) stabilizes under Aardrosil!


Investigate!

[111] Spring Courtland Aeldir find indication that the reports of terror in Guillinbursti were either greatly exaggerated or in some cases, completely fabricated. The Spring Boys most commonly identified as the ruthless terrorists are also discovered to share a common trend being deployed in the southern portion of the region and reports of northern atrocities become much more vague and less traceable. The Bear and Eagle tribals who attested to these atrocities are found to mostly have disappeared, the few that can be tracked down having been identified as going south, into Luska.


Colonize!

Anceris successfully colonizes Region 277!

The Ambrose Ascendancy successfully colonizes Region 45!

The Queendom of Avonlea successfully colonizes Region 82!


Claim!

The conflict between Sea King and the city-state of Litius is ended as Anceris funds a detractor league within Litius that overthrows the presiding governor in a small but violent revolution within the Governor’s palace. Many within Litius and even among the Sea King’s domain see this manipulation and deceptive coup as dishonorable but the Litius threat is ended and Anceris extracts its oath of fealty from the Sea King [Claim 2/2]

Concluding a series of contracts granting the Cacique of the Cahoosa Confederation the authority to act as herding lord for the Brey-An the home plains of the Brey-An are annexed into the Confederation. [Claim 2/2]

Pressing in with the support of a plurality of local chiefs bought off with promises of elevation in position and wealth the Cahoosa Confederation forces resistant tribes to pledge themselves to the Confederation. Those that don’t flee the region. [Claim 2/2]

Concluding arrangements made with prestigious merchants and local men and women of influence who agreed to joining the Jade Coalition in exchange for a place on the proposed new council of the region use their influence and funds to buy the loyalty of the local king’s fighting men. The king, already neutered these last few years by expanding Coalition support is deposed and council rule, reporting the Coalition Council and the Krolzer, is established within the region. [Claim 2/2]

The Five Tribe Syndicate forces the most prominent family within Region 103 to pledge their loyalty to Niran Wanam after the family’s eldest daughter ends up with an Ustrijan child backed by the Five Tribes as heir with threat of war. Their pledging to the Syndicate also came with the Niran recognizing the child as illegitimate that the local family might produce another heir of their own. One who will be bound to the Five Tribes by bond if not by blood. [Claim 2/2]

The Nevarri League manipulates the inheritance laws of Region 34 through forgeries and external pressure to conform to League standards carried out by regional officials on Nevarri payrolls. This happens concurrently as a flood of Nevarri noble ladies come available for marriage to the local ruler’s nephews along with sizable dowries made to these various cadet branches. [Claim 1/2]


Convert!

The Doctrine of the Nine Candles catches like fire in Calendula and locals begin to discuss conversion! (TN: 10 to resist DoNC Minority)

Dhuda Besina now contains Children of Earth Sole!

Tumbledown Marsh now contains Children of Earth Sole!

Bereholst now contains Children of Earth Sole!

Ambrose now contains a Daen Majority!


War!

[111] The Primus Imperium conquers Region 197, if the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome.

[111] Lignummus conquers Region 135, if the region isn’t stabilized soon it could prove troublesome.

[112] Despite the bluster and bravado of the so-called People's King in Rasp, once the Fiid army mobilizes the self styled monarch shows himself to be little more than a petty thief with delusions of grandeur. The rebellion is swiftly squashed, the only casualties suffered by the Fiid army due to the outbreak of cholera. The natives seem defeated by this showing of Fiid force but some mutter that a true leader might still rise and it may be in the Fiid's best interests to quell these rumors before they spell trouble yet again.

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Attack Roll: 15
Military: 9 (High Tirk Rabhid)
5 Land Units
Total: 29

Defense Roll: 9
Military: 1 (People's King)
1 Land Unit
Total: 11

Rebels lose 1 Unit and the People's King is captured. The Fiid lose 1 Unit.

[112] Lignummus' attempted invasion of Region 143 is a failure as Alvin's forces are met on the field by the local ruler, King Theodon and his matching army. Theodon proves himself to be the superior tactician and favorable luck and terrain sees the local army repel and cripple the invading force, forcing the Lignummese out of the region.

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Attack Roll: 10
Military: 7 (King Alvin I)
2 Land Units
Total: 19

Defense Roll: 11
Military: 8 (King Theodon)
2 Land Units
Total: 21

Lignummus loses 1 Unit and fails to conquer the region.

Terror!

[112] Despite the defeat and state of exile of the Decasage the Geshem of the Tillwell refuse to bend to the Aeldir of Tir Amser. Hexasage Abrahaia Grenfield, an especially charismatic Geshem, and supporter of the exiled Rosenbaum, declares his intent to overthrow the tall invaders and draws a number of dissatisfied Gesh to his cause and marches to reclaim the Great Burrow where Gesh agents of the Rose Courts currently administrate the region backed by an army of 2,000 disaffected Gesh. Abrahaia’s March, as it is called within the region, is hoped to draw the support of Rosenbaum in retaking the Tillwell. (Region 17 is in rebellion)

[112] Despite the attempts of the Horseman of War to prop up the boy chief Uther as a legitimizing facade to the Nifhel invasion the people, long militant and loyal to the boy chief’s father more than to their former chief’s child the locals hold a secret moot and nominate a new chief, the brother of Uther’s father, Kay. Uther, recognizing his precarious position reaffirms loyalty to his Nifhel captors trusting in the might of the Great Clan hordes to put down his uncle’s rebellion, though with 2,000 fighting men at his command and the possibility of his having learned the same tactics as his deceased brother as he claims makes the move a gamble. (Region P4 is in rebellion)


Explore! New Map!

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Grumbling about having followed directions from the crown about his sailing directions previously Commodore Rosa sets out to explore a new region. The Commodore discovers Region 276 which contains a [Good] resource of Stormreed and a population of 741,000.

The Primus Imperium discovers Region 196 which contains a [Minor] resource of Camels and a population of 636,000.

Avonlea discovers Region 79! The region contains a [Good] amount of Velvet Aspis and a population of 812,000.

Krzona explorers discover Region 5 which contains a [Minor] resource of Wine and a population of 731,000.

Cahoosa explorers discover Region 226. The region contains a [Minor] source of Plum Liquor and a population of 756,000.

Zaj explorers discover Region 175 which contains a [Minor] resource of Salt and a population of 760,000 which includes a standing army of 2,000.

Wandering Clans explorers discover Region 260 which contains an [Undefined] Undefined resource and a population of 801,000.

Prevaz explorers fail to find any sign of an underground region beneath 171.

Aardrosil explorers discover Region 267. The region contains a [Minor] Undefined resource and a population of 582,000 a Majority of whom are followers of the Pale Lady.

Five Tribes explorers discover Region 114 which contains a [Minor] Undefined resource and a population of 610,000.

Geshemefar explorers discover Region 99B which contains a [Good] resource of Amethysts and a population of 419,000.

Geshemefar explorers discover Region 97 which contains a [Minor] Undefined resource and a population of 850,000.

Melrakki-ey explorers discover Region 237 which contains a [Good] resource of Melzinite Bees and a population of 762,000.

Melrakki-ey explorers discover Region 244 2hich contains a [Minor] resource of Prismatic Rinds and a population of 823,000 which includes a standing army of 2,000 and a standing navy of 1,000.

Melrakki-ey explorers discover Region 71 which contains a [Minor] resource of Wood and a population of 712,000 which includes a standing navy of 2,000.

Spring Aeldir explorers discover Region 22 which contains a [Good] resource of Carrots and a population of 711,000 but to the surprise of the explorers the natives claim to be subjects of Decasage Rosenbaum and provide local documentation to this effect, encouraging the Aeldir to check with the Decasage if they don't believe them.

Other!

[112] A woman travels the Trade Routes of Arandi, alone save for her cart pulled by a small pack of Simurghs. How she has managed to train these dog-like creatures to pull her cart is a mystery, but she is provided for and treated as the head of the pack. At each village she stops at that has a Simurgh, she helps the wounded ones, disabuses abusive owners, and is often rumored to be able to speak with the creatures themselves; the veracity of this claim is laughable, but still, everyone is calling her the Simurgh Whisperer.

The woman - regardless of her ability to speak with or not speak with the animals - is an expert on caring for them, can tell when a Simurgh is being treated right or not, and has an almost uncanny ability to make friends with the people who love Simurghs almost as much as she does. She is rumored to be the fore-most judge on all Simurgh-related events, even if no one knows her name.

[113] A falling star appears in the sky over Avonlea. At first, the inhabitants are amazed at the brilliant spectacle, but amazement soon turns to alarm as the meteor burns brighter and brighter before exploding in the air above the region's capital. Windows throughout the city are shattered and metallic debris rains down upon it. Needless to say, the doomsayers have a field day with this. However, one good thing does come out of this as the largest piece contains more than enough high quality star metal to make something worthwhile, even mystical some wager.

[Gengy]

Rose Court Member
(Federation, Curiosity Specialization)

Actions:

• <Curiosity> With letters sent to and from Arendar (116), Lady Spring works with Niran Wanam to join the 'Fern Ridge' Trade Route, and adds Deep Fern (Region 23, Peanuts) the Maurader Isles (Region 26, Wood) to it, and encourages Rivo Alto (Region 10, Wood) to also send shipments that way. She suggests for Lord Summer to also instruct the merchants of Munda Doab to the begin using the route to ensure that the needs of the Five Tribes for fish are met. A deal concerning trade access to the port and preferred privileges of the fish of the region is created, so long as the region remains at peace, and no conflict arises between the Tribesman and the Aeldir, to be revisited in a period of ten years.
• <Curiosity> Seeing that the needs of some of her potential trade partners are not being met, Lady Kellianth entreats with the people of Petravolan that they should consider joining the 'Fern Ridge' Trade Route. (Hostile Takeover of Region 118's Medicine // Invite Rexleox to join the Trade Route.) Send explorers to look into the region south of what Aeldir are calling Tir Corryn (south of 27, roll: 17).

• <Secret> ((Quinton's Eyes Only!))
• <Military> Continue patrols of the Luskan Trade Network.
• <Military> Organize patrols for the Crystal Rose trade route, involving unused naval units from Spring, Autumn, and Winter. Treat these patrols as exercises in cooperation between the various ship types.
• <Curiosity> Desiring the Silk found in the area, entreat with the people of what some Aeldir are calling Tir Corryn (for they know not it's true name) into joining the Trade Route that their neighbors, the Marauder Isles, are joining. Show them all the riches that would be coming onto their island, and convince them of the wisdoms of being a part of the trade network. (Hostile Takeover of Region 27's Silk, roll: 15 - Fern Ridge)

Links to Rolls: Hostile Takeover, 27 - Exploration, South of 27

Non-Actions:

• Accept the League of Allied Provinces and the Queendom of Avonlea to the Crystal Rose route.

Spoiler: News and Rumors

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• Cynfonni, the Spring Court Girl whom was sponsored by Anceris, returns to Glaw Novo for a period of one year! After which, she returns to Anceris, ready to tackle harder studies, accept a position within the Grand Principality, and maybe - just maybe - be allowed to stay up past the Anceris notion of 'bedtime'. Upon returning to Anceris, she is given the position of 'Assistant Almoner', going out among the people to assist the Lord Almoner in all charitable endeavors undertaken by order of the Grand Princess.
• Other Spring Court Girls whom have been sponsored by other countries receive letters inviting them to return back to Glaw Novo for a short time, should their sponsoring country not mind the inconvenience.
• Lady Kellianth still has found no additional runes in the Xungla Crystals, and is beginning to wonder if she has exhausted what she will find in the strange stones. She has instructed Aeldir merchants to be on the look out for unusual runes in other strange objects.
• Finally able to begin reorganizing Trade Routes that are under all Rose Court Aeldir control, Kellianth reviews the needs and desires of the peoples that the Demesne protects. Finding several of those needs to be unmet - alarmingly so - she immediately begins to redirect many merchants, providing those that do so with some of the golden stems of the Violet Roses as marks of their cooperation. Oddly, some merchants do not use them as currency, but rather as ornamentation on their arms. The 'Golden Stem' armband is approved by Lady Spring, and she starts wearing one as well. Spring Court girls involved in organizing Trade are given permission to wear them as well.
• Lady Spring is very excited at the idea of the Luskan Trade Language, as is looking forward to getting her hands on someone or something that can teach it to her.
• Hearing the rumors of what Lord Winter is doing to improve metal alloys, Lady Spring squeals in delight at the wonderful gift that 'Grandpop Balor' will be giving the Aeldir. She begins to wonder - aloud - what else might be down in that vault of his.
• The Spring Court, as a whole, seems to be tentatively receptive to Kellianth's splitting of the Rose Throne into five pieces. There are no more doubts about Glaw Novo giving orders that caused such disruption only a few of the non-Aeldir's 'years' ago.
• Aeldir Historians are debating as to what to call this new Age. Some say it should be the Age of Peace, but considering the new conflicts with non-Aeldir, that doesn't seem to fit. Others contemplate aloud that it could be called the Age of Unity, but as the Summer Courts are still dealing with unrest in Tillwell, that name does not quite fit either.
• Lady Spring receives word of the Stormlanders wishing to add their Gold to the Luskan Trade Network. Kellianth is not opposed to the idea, but after speaking with many merchants and listening to their opinions, she is unsure that it would meet the needs of the Silver Spires, due to the League of Allied Provinces redirecting where their Witchweed goes. She pens a letter to the newly crowned King Devon, apologizing for the inconvenience, and offering to speak with him further about the possibility of aiding the Stormland Holdings in getting on to a different Trade Route if he desires, and suggesting that he contact High Queen Thalia Darkthorne about joining the Queen's Road.
• Lady Kellianth is said to be at a crux of a trade decision. Arendar has been slow to respond - either due to the messenger being lost or some other reason - and it is unclear if the Rose Courts will be able to join the Fern Ridge Trade Route. She pens letters to the Summer Court and Petravolan, informing them that should the Five Tribes trade route be unwilling - or if it is stretched too thin - Lady Spring is willing to sponsor the creation of a Trade Route to see to her trading partner's needs. She dubs this potential trade route the 'Southern Rose', but makes it plain in her letter that the Fern Ridge route is the preferred traveling circuit, as told to her by Gold Stem merchants.
• Hearing rumors of the Simurgh Whisperer, Lady Spring sends a letter to Ambrose, curious as to when a Simurgh race might next be taking place, and if the Whisperer could be convinced to be there.

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Kellianth Beagen	D	M	C	F	L
Current	7	4	9	1	3
End of round 7	0	0	0	0	0
End of round 6	1	0	1	0	-7
End of round 5	1	0	1	0	1
End of round 4	0	1	1	0	1
End of round 3	1	1	0	0	1
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 Curiosity
+1 Military

[woolli264]

Lignummus
King Alvin

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6 diplomacy, 10 military, 8 curiosity, 1 faith, 3 luck

1. [Military] Raise one land unit
2. [Military] Invade King Theodon's region 143 with 5 units led by the king and show him who is truly the superior tactician.
3. [Curiosity] Add Steel from Xeria (142) wood from Ligustrummus (137) and wool from Petrammus (135) to the jungle jaunt.
4. [Diplomacy] Stabilize 135
5. [Diplomacy] Federation [4/5]
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Spoiler: News and Rumors

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-King Alvin and his troops were unprepared for the last battle expecting it to be an easy victory but it was not and so more troops are trained and 5000 Sasus are sent flooding into the region.

-Rumors have reached the king that years back there was an Aeldir hosted party. These rumors state that one of the guests offered lady spring a gift that was deemed to cheap and so all of the guests were massacred.
-The King (and most sensible) people dismiss these as ridiculous or at least extreme exaggerations but the King is worried about this Aeldir-Fear that is developing among some citizens.