EMPIRE! A Community World-Building Tale of People & Discovery

[Elemental]

On a different note, I've started a thread for the Radurjic Codex over here. I'm working on writing up excerpts from it. Right now Silverbit is the only one who's told me that he would like to be a Seeker, but anyone else who is interested please message me.

Seekers are all over the known world studying people, cultures, natural events, and so on. If you'd like to take the role of a seeker studying your nation this is a good excuse to write some fluff

It does sound very interesting... However, I have no idea how to roleplay a Genivanan. Very little is given on their culture, so a few pointers as to how they would write letters would be handy.

Blessings of the Great Ancestor be upon you.
Within in this mighty tomb rests the very nature of reality.

Shouldn't that be mighty tome?

[SamBurke]

I keep editing the IC post. The outlines of the story are there, but the details merely skim the surface of the shallow end.

Also, Grand Coalition! I retracted my request to join. You'll probably declare war, but the majority of you are busy somewhere else, and to retreat from the HW will give C'nor an opportunity to generate a massive army, voiding future attempts at acquiring bloodfire. I have a huge population, meaning that if I form militia, I'll have 12000 men + whatever I churn out that turn.

I really am like a super-villain. Cool.

I'm pretty sure there's a rule on the Evil Overload List saying that this is a very bad idea.

1 Small thing....we're not in the Heartwaste anymore. So yeah, we can make time for you if you want?

This game is so complicated with the withdrawing of actions. But, that models political waffling and posturing pretty well.

Warning: angry IC pseudo propaganda. No hard feelings, but this is what I signed up for. And if you want to play the villain...

Wow, if we were actually thinking of attacking the Heartwaste them perhaps your defiance could mean something. Alas, you have only given us war, and made me happy, for your heresy is what kept me from supporting you in the coalition, and now I can cleanse your madness from the earth. So be it, for I will bring fire.

I love the contrast of LoF and not. But I do support this.

I have a character in mind, a black sheep distant cousin of the royal family that claims to be a Witness. (That is, if you are still using both titles for differing levels of the faith.)

OOOOH. I think I'll participate in the Codex. In fact, that seems like something Guilder would do anyway...

[Tychris1]

Yeah, this is an odd thing to say. It's also a bit meta-y for my taste. *shrug*




Since everyone is doing lexicons, I present:

In GRAND gilt text, embossed on the finest of imported leather, and covering the most delicate pages, sits the Guilder Codexicon, a big book with a lot of words that the faculty of the Technical Institute for Brilliant Minds is calling a "dictionary." Here we find some of the most brilliant entries:

Sea: Something to use to get money.
Desert: Something to use to get money.
Swamp: Something to use to get money.
Forest: Something to use to get money.
Tundra: Something to use to get money.
Volcano: Something to use to get money.
Mountain: Something to use to get money.

Are they obsessed? Yes. Single-minded and greedy? Yes. Are they good at their jobs? You better effing believe it, son. Now how about trading me that open jaw for some lumber?

So the Guilder dictionary is just this song?

[zabbarot]

It does sound very interesting... However, I have no idea how to roleplay a Genivanan. Very little is given on their culture, so a few pointers as to how they would write letters would be handy.

Shouldn't that be mighty tome?

I'm writing up a chunk of the revelation right now, so that might give an idea for a start. In general Genivanans are friendly and open with each other. They are reverent but usually very direct. But really, they're people and this religion is new. Some of the seekers might not even fully understand what they are doing. They've traveled across the world to study new places because of a dream their king had 10 years ago. Others had the dream and those who saw it have a certain authority about them that just makes you want to believe it.

So now they're Seekers, the followers of Radurja or Seekers of Knowledge. You can play up the Seekers how you like, some may have stronger faith than others, but they'd all have the same sense of purpose.

Really though, I'm just sorta winging this. I might even be overreaching tbh, but I'm gonna try. I need to write more

[Elemental]

Since everyone is doing lexicons, I present:

In GRAND gilt text, embossed on the finest of imported leather, and covering the most delicate pages, sits the Guilder Codexicon, a big book with a lot of words that the faculty of the Technical Institute for Brilliant Minds is calling a "dictionary." Here we find some of the most brilliant entries:

Sea: Something to use to get money.
Desert: Something to use to get money.
Swamp: Something to use to get money.
Forest: Something to use to get money.
Tundra: Something to use to get money.
Volcano: Something to use to get money.
Mountain: Something to use to get money.

Are they obsessed? Yes. Single-minded and greedy? Yes. Are they good at their jobs? You better effing believe it, son. Now how about trading me that open jaw for some lumber?

And now I want to use a future great project to compile a dictionary... Public roads and widespread irrigation be damned, people need standardised spelling!

Also, a brief lapse into In Character:
Merchants are an important part of any society. Their continual search for unending profit provides a healthy base of taxable income that those of us ordained to rule can channel towards projects for the betterment of all.
Let us hope however that they never end up in charge of anything important...

[/divine right of kings and philosophical, semi-altruistic approach to governance.]

[SamBurke]

So the Guilder dictionary is just this song?

I am sad to admit but I watched that video all the way through. But yes, that is the attitude of most people in Guilder.

[zabbarot]

I have a character in mind, a black sheep distant cousin of the royal family that claims to be a Witness. (That is, if you are still using both titles for differing levels of the faith.)

Sorry I missed this, I had figured most the Seekers would be Genivanan citizens, but since we had discussed the exportation of Radurja to Celero previously that should be fine.

Also, yes those who have received a revelation are still known as Witnesses.

Edit: i before e except after c... or if it's German.

[Logic]

Sorry I missed this, I had figured most the Seekers would be Genivanan citizens, but since we had discussed the exportation of Radurja to Celero previously that should be fine.

Also, yes those who have received a revelation are still known as Witnesses.

Edit: i before e except after c... or if it's German.

In which case, you pronounce the second vowel.

But this is relevant.

[Thunderfist12]

Spoiler: Alorenic Lexicon

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Sea: Goats don't live long here. Stay away.
Desert: Not enough grass here for the goats to eat. Stay away.
Swamp: Water not good enough for goats to drink. Stay away.
Forest: Tiny lizard people eat your goats. Stay away.
Tundra: Too cold for most goats. Stay away.
Volcano: Not good for goats (except fried goats). Stay away.
Mountain: Goats love to climb. Enjoy a few walks here.
Seaside Cliffs: Our toughest, strongest goats live outside of the towns here. Stay away.

[TheWombatOfDoom]

It seems everyone's lexicon has one thing in common! Mountains are the BEST.

[SamBurke]

It seems everyone's lexicon has one thing in common! Mountains are the BEST.

Not enough ships.

So Guilder says no.

[TheWombatOfDoom]

Not enough ships.

So Guilder says no.

There's money in the mountains!

[Thunderfist12]

There's money in the mountains!

- And treasure!

[zabbarot]

Not enough ships.

So Guilder says no.

Seconded, also not enough trees

[Thunderfist12]

Seconded, also not enough trees

- And treasure! Wait, that makes no sense...

[moossabi]

I'd firstly like to say that I made several errors.
First: the only reason that I screwed with the GC was because they were killing the heartwaste for no apparent reason. About 5 seconds after I do this, I find out that they withdrew .

It's like the Egypt-Shoshone conflict all over again. (CIV 5)

Second, I saw the thread (GC), causing an unfairness.

Third, I do most of my posts directly after getting home from school, and I've been having a bad week.

I think that I'm kind of a nuisance, so I resign. Pretend that the IC post never existed. This was fun while it lasted, but I must say farewell.

[Rain Dragon]

I'd firstly like to say that I made several errors.
First: the only reason that I screwed with the GC was because they were killing the heartwaste for no apparent reason. About 5 seconds after I do this, I find out that they withdrew .

It's like the Egypt-Shoshone conflict all over again. (CIV 5)

Second, I saw the thread (GC), causing an unfairness.

Third, I do most of my posts directly after getting home from school, and I've been having a bad week.

I think that I'm kind of a nuisance, so I resign. Pretend that the IC post never existed. This was fun while it lasted, but I must say farewell.

Sorry, I'm not sure if you would still read this thread but please consider that the GC's thread is for private correspondence between the members of the GC and not general knowledge between all of the regions of the Empire! game. Would you mind removing the information from their thread from your post here?

I hope you have a good day.

[Lady Serpentine]

Wait, what private information is there? 'S pretty public that they were invading me, and then stopped.

[Rain Dragon]

Wait, what private information is there? 'S pretty public that they were invading me, and then stopped.

This is true. His post however is implying plans by the GC against someone, be it him or another person which is unfair. Since he implies he found this information in the thread that means it hasn't been put here...

Sorry, I should've PM'd Moossabi himself. I'll do that if it stays as-is.

Also, thank you for your in PM correction of one of my sentences! I didn't want to thank you in PM because it would just clutter your inbox space.

EDIT - typo

[Lady Serpentine]

I may be missing them because of the fact that I have some independent conclusions on the GC that seem to be pretty accurate thus far, and match up with his.

As for the correction, you're welcome! Mind looking over my IC post to make sure it makes sense fluff-wise, and that I'm understanding the actions correctly, since it seems like you're pretty knowledgeable on Faith and Curiosity actions?

[Rain Dragon]

You're welcome!

And I may be missing them because of the fact that I have some independent conclusions on the GC that seem to be pretty accurate thus far, and match up with his.

As for the correction, you're welcome! Mind looking over my IC post to make sure it makes sense fluff-wise, and that I'm understanding the actions correctly, since it seems like you're pretty knowledgeable on Faith and Curiosity actions?

Oh? How clever!

Uhh, I'm not sure I am but I can try if you want.

[Lady Serpentine]

Oh? How clever!

Uhh, I'm not sure I am but I can try if you want.

Thanks! Just conclusions drawn from fluff and some reactions to things here, though...

And thank you again. I appreciate it~

[SamBurke]

- And treasure! Wait, that makes no sense...

- And treasure!

Seconded, also not enough trees

There's money in the mountains!

Y'know... Treasure can be had, that's true! But I could just lease the land to a dwarf who will mine it, and get automatic shares of that... So treasure! But someone else's labor.

Also, I just want to point this out: The Lexicon thing is now, really and truly, an EMPIRE meme. Let that sink in. We're so connected now there are memes.

Y'all blow my mind.

[Lady Serpentine]

Hey, speaking of treasure... You want to buy some mining rights to Wyrm's Pit?

[Rain Dragon]

Also, I just want to point this out: The Lexicon thing is now, really and truly, an EMPIRE meme. Let that sink in. We're so connected now there are memes.

We... Are? Memes are a sign of this? The more you know...

It's a shame the lexicon wouldn't work with current region 17. It would work with future region 17 though. I don't want to reveal these plans yet though just in case anyone was interested in watching region 17 progress without necessarily knowing the goals.

Hey, speaking of treasure... You want to buy some mining rights to Wyrm's Pit?

Speaking of treasure... Is the Heartwaste open to trade with Tekorva?

[Lady Serpentine]

Speaking of treasure... Is the Heartwaste open to trade with Tekorva?

It is indeed!

[Rain Dragon]

It is indeed!

We have stone available if you want. (I have no idea why it's so underrated right now. If anyone wants stone for stuff, I'm definitely open to trading away the stone.)

Unfortunately all of my fish have plans for now.

We would be willing to trade iron for bloodfire. Part of the fluff of my country is that they jealously hoard metals currently, so...

[Lady Serpentine]

We have stone available if you want. (I have no idea why it's so underrated right now. If anyone wants stone for stuff, I'm definitely open to trading away the stone.)

Unfortunately all of my fish have plans for now.

We would be willing to trade iron for bloodfire. Part of the fluff of my country is that they jealously hoard metals currently, so...

Unfortunately, I have plenty of metals and precious gems.

Maybe Bloodfire and metals for stone?

[Rain Dragon]

Unfortunately, I have plenty of metals and precious gems.

Maybe Bloodfire and metals for stone?

Sure. I can do it this round and get +1 Diplomacy instead of Faith. So is that Heartwaste Bloodfire for Tekorva Stone? Or did you want to trade do Heartwaste Bloodfire for Tekorva stone and Heartwaste metals for Tekorva stone?

[Lady Serpentine]

Sure. I can do it this round and get +1 Diplomacy instead of Faith. So is that Heartwaste Bloodfire for Tekorva Stone? Or did you want to trade do Heartwaste Bloodfire for Tekorva stone and Heartwaste metals for Tekorva stone?

Hm... Well, depends, will I get two units of stone for doing both?