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>>22162

>>22161

Further Clarification:

Only Regents may vote on Regency Council Decisions (feel free to maneuver, investigate, get black mail, or otherwise try to influence one another).

Senate Decisions may be voted upon by all players -and- all of the NPCs who will mostly remain faceless.

You may change your votes on a decision at any time, and only when all votes have been cast will the vote be finalized on any one issue. Withholding your vote to buy time is a valid tactic.

>>22163

Also of note, it is possible for Regents to introduce new decisions to the senate and regency council floor.

Rolled 99, 92, 82, 56 = 329 (4d100)

1) [Shadowy] Send feelers out amongst the people to learn about how the populace is dealing with things

2) [Nobility] Set up lodgings for minor nobility in an effort to gain noble favors and nobility oaths. (Seeking Nobility Oaths)

3) [Military] Organize the City Guard for greater security, other people in high office might be targetted

4) [Social] Seek information from the law records on the proper procedure for how the transition from office is held. (Use LawKeeper*2,Lawkeeper*3, and Lawkeeper*7 to assist with roll. for total bonus of +4+6-1+14-2= +21)

If you don't put a type at the front of your action, and do note note your bonuses, then they will not give you bonuses or be able to have bonuses applied.

>>22182

also of note, you can cast votes for senate and regency council motions as a free action, the vote doesn't go through until everyone has voted.

Rolled 5, 4 = 9 (2d100)

1. [Shadowy] Begin a covert investigation into the death of the Emperor, those behind it may wish to hurt the heir apparent as we. Devote both spies and the incarnate to this task. As we have very little to go on so far their investigation must start very broadly.

2. [Military] \ [Shadowy] It also falls unto me to guard the Prince from more overt threats. Assign my Vampire Knights to the task and begin to set up proper security screening for all those who wish to interact with him. Yes I am including his mother in this. She herself is not above suspicion as of yet. Myself, and my Chimera shall oversee such screenings personally.

http://pastebin.com/vYnEQSzC

>>22186

Not that it helps, but for the future, write this as:

1. [Shadowy] Begin a covert investigation into the death of the Emperor, those behind it may wish to hurt the heir apparent as we. Devote both spies and the incarnate to this task. As we have very little to go on so far their investigation must start very broadly. (Spies*2, Incarnate*2, 4+4-1=7)

2. [Military] \ [Shadowy] It also falls unto me to guard the Prince from more overt threats. Assign my Vampire Knights to the task and begin to set up proper security screening for all those who wish to interact with him. Yes I am including his mother in this. She herself is not above suspicion as of yet. Myself, and my Chimera shall oversee such screenings personally. (Vampire Knights*2, Chimera*1, 4+2-1=5)

>>22176

1. [Religious/Nobility/Social? I dunno] Begin working to bring the Late Emperor's body home to be properly cared for and entombed in the mausoleum, work with the church to get this done if necessary

2. [Shadowy] Send one of the spies to the Eastern Lands to discover their plans, the vultures shall not get a chance to prey upon this wounded empire. [use Spy II]

3.4. [Shadowy] Begin bolstering the ranks of our spies with resources, improve the training facilities and scouting of talent (Seaking Shadowy Oaths)

5. Extra d100 for Family's political situation

Rolled 100, 27, 56 = 183 (3d100)

>>22161

Name: Rylza Aserveti

Position: Spy Mistress Courtier

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Foes: Southern Isles

Plot Twists: Brothers in all but blood

House Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/LQNgTTQm

Personal Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/fdTVhevt

Vassals:

[10x] Law Keeper

[2x] Manticore

Oaths:

2 Nobility

The past few days had been unbelievably disconcerting and mournful for the Aserveti family, for the death of any emperor was a tragedy. The death of the heir, the Empress, and the Empress mother AND the former house hold was a disaster beyond all recompense. Although, none of the Aserveti were as hardly hit as Rylza herself, whose father, the former butler of the Emperor himself, was lost as well. For the past three days, she had dressed in not but black, and had refused to eat a single morsel of food in fast to the Emperor's memory. It was clear she was keeping her self as busy as possible with the preparation and ceremonies of the kings death, as she was most cold and unwelcoming during this time. The near constant tears when alone, and shaking hands betrayed her inner turmoil. But as of today, she had finally gathered her emotions. After-all, it was unbefitting for her to show such weakness as the new house head. Now it was time to address the new senate, regents, and of course, the new Crown Prince.

1. [Nobility/shadowy] Rylza firstly set off to ensure the house staff were entirely prepared to receive, guide and handle the incoming nobility that were gathering at the Capital. Certainly, it would be immensely embarrassing for the esteemed Aserveti to be caught unaware. So, she sends out as many as her family are available to be incoming loyalty to serve them as best they can, and help them around the capital.

2 [Shadowy] Mean while, she turns to the Law Keeper to keep a good eye on the new comers. Everyone knows that nobility is about as trust worthy as you think they are, and often bring trouble with them.

>>22199

You're in the city right now as well, and can make actions. ROll 3d100, for your two actions and your current political clout within the Central Empire.

>>22201

Scheiße

>2. [Nobility]

Rolled 40, 46, 75, 82, 35 = 278 (5d100)

>>22161

Name: Inemir Tal'sol

Position: Archmage

Race: Fae

Spouse Races: None

Religion: The Godless

Regalia: The Mantel

Foes: The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess, Animal Companion (Raven)

House Fluff: House Tal'sol is an odd house. It has been around since the founding of the empire, and yet it has supposedly only had one lord. It is said that Lord Tal'sol was bound to the first emperor through the pact with his Grand Judge. It is said that the house has survived because the lord, or lords, is a seer and can see any assassination or betrayal coming. The first mention of Lord Tal'sol is related to the first heir, and is of him giving the heir a now forgotten prophecy.

Personal Fluff: Inemir Tal'sol is old. Born shortly before the empire was founded and bound the empire at it's creation by the first Grand Justice Inemir was the son of a man who would become a lord. Inemir often played with the first heir and liked to show off his gift with divination magic. How he met his raven companion Mimnon, the dire prophecy he gave to the first heir as he neared his day of coronation and the subsequent split between them is a story all know. It is how he is still here.

After the fallout Inemir moved to the Eastern Sea, but as the Eastern Kingdoms split from the empire he was forced to move his lands farther and farther west. He was a pain in the side of the Eastern Kingdoms all the while, and they returned the favor. He wishes to one day see that sea again. It always looked beautiful at noon.

Over the years, besides the forced movement due to rebellions, he has seen emperors grow old and die from many reasons. He has given advice and sooth saying to many to seek it. He has witnessed history, but rarely been a part of it. He didn't care too much for politics, only giving input when it was asked of him or needed.

But now things have changed. His visions have showed him what is to come, and now it is time for him to act. With the seat as the Archmage and the ear of the young heir he shall guide the empire to the best of his abilities. What it is he saw he may never say, and whether we head to a bright future, or away from a darker one is unknown except to him.

Inemir usually wears a black cloak with the hood pulled up with Mimnon resting upon his shoulder.

Oaths:

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Will take anything on the Eastern Boarder

+Sky Castle (x3)

+Spirits (x10) (Es Spiritum Merchantilias)

+Ancient Golem (x3)

+Airships

1&2. [Magic] Begin to make contacts with peoples of arcane means, gifting some rare reagents for oaths and favors in return (looking for Magic Oaths) +20 (spirits*10)

3. [Magic] It is time for a vision.

4. [Magic] I believe I will need a scrying mirror some time soon. Let's see, I'm going to need some obsidian, something to frame it in… Create a scrying mirror.

5. Political status

Votes:

Senate:

1c) I have seen there is great danger coming from the deep. It requires investigation, before it is too late.

2) High Judge Leopold should be in charge of the investigation. He has shown his competence and sharp wit before, and I believe he will again in this matter. I have seen that he is the best person for the job and vote as so.

Rolled 29, 72, 88, 83, 60 = 332 (5d100)

Name: Leopold

Position: Grand Judge

Race: Dwarf

Spouse Races: unmarried

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: Seal

Foes: The Guilds, Western Wastelanders

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess (Seeing Justice Done), Empress

Fluff and Oaths: http://pastebin.com/ADQqQ63W

1. [Social/Shadowy] Right now the Empire is in turmoil and we can't have anyone taking advantage of the political change for their own gains. I will send my core lawkeeper cadre out to patrol the capital city and root out anything suspicious [Rank 8 Lawkeepers +16]

2. [Military/Social] Our current system of military and law enforcement is lacking compared to those of the Emperor's swords, to start we must train a cadre of officers to better command and organize our forces and for that we need a fourth academy centred solely on our forces both of law and military. As an important future institution I will also look for support from the fellow regents

3. [Military] The Emperor's body must arrive at the city safely before we can get our investigation underway and will as such send some of my forces to meet up with the group guarding him and reinforce their security [War Golem Rank 3 + Questing Knights Rank 1 6+2-1= +7]

4. [Social/Military] My forces will need to be built up to reinforce the law of the empire against any vultures who think us carrion. I will petition to increase funding for state Golem Creators [Attain Military Oaths]

5. Roll for standing

Votes:

Regent Council:

1. I vote that we wait 1 year to see if our current heir is worthy of his position as well as to give time for the circumstances of our lord's death to be completely unveiled

2. Marriage contracts will also have to wait for the completion of the previous issue.

Senate:

1a. The Courtier to our General Johan Varkas should be sent, he is from the region and will know the area well enough to properly stop these raids

1b. The Crag Barons may be a threat to our nations security while our spymistress may be grieving it is her duty to find the reason behind their change in attitude and we cannot afford to send just a courtier to explore what is going on

1c. The mines are important to our Empire's industry and as such their security is highly important. As my troops will be securing the Capital and the Possible Heir's safety is insured IO advise the Emperor's Swords to swiftly deal with whatever denizens are rising up

2. As the Grand Judge it is my duty to find out everything about the Emperor's death and as such I will personally begin investigating once our vote is complete and will work alongside the Archmage to find wether it was foul play or an unfortunate accident

3. While the castle is a powerful factor of our Country's military strength it will have to remain immobile for the time being while internal disputes are settled as well as the immediate security of the realm is insured

>>22207

The Lord Seneschal supports the High Judge's proposals

>>22207

Votes:

1. There is no reason to wait, the crown prince has been shown to have the Blood and thus why should we wait to see if he is worthy, are you suggesting that we put someone who does not have the Blood on the throne?

2. I see no reason to postpone the contracts because there is no reason to postpone acknowledging him as heir.

Senate:

1a.1b.1c. I agree with your suggestions on this so will not bother mentioning them, Aside from the fact that I will not be going personally, I have far too much work within the capital to make a personal visit to the crag lands.

2. Simply put I do not trust neither you nor the Archmage on investigating the death of our dear Emperor. I will be personally investigating this and whether you investigate it at the same time or not does not bother me, it would be more advantageous to work together on this though.

3. Again I believe that your suggestion on this is fine for now.

Rolled 17, 71, 43 = 131 (3d100)

Reagents council Votes

-Yes on recognition.

He has the blood it's a fact no debate needed.

-Yes on beast folk wife.

Don't care.

-NO on nephilim wife.

The nephilim are in a very odd spot now. Marrying the prince to a lesser house will only cause more problems in the future. I vehemently advise against marrying this girl.

Actions

1. [military] Of course oversee palace security. With all the reagents gathered here it is a prime target. Everyone needs to be on their toes like never before. If someone managed to sneak a in here iManticoret would be the end of the empire

2. [Nobility] Begins carrying support for the new prince among the nobility. They are the most likely to be dangerous to him. The more they support him the less of them I'm going to have to eventually kill to make sure he sits the throne.

>>22161 (OP)

Senate:

1a. I support the high judges vote

1b. I support the high judges vote. With addendum the spy mistress herself does in fact need to go personally. It is your job to make sure a war doesn't occur.

1c. I vote the military to take care of this problem.

2. I vote the archmage and high judge investigate the matter. All other regents including myself should be barred from the area to ensure no pollution of evidence.

3. I support the high judge's vote.

>>22209

The tragedy be falling the emperor has already occurred. Your talents are best suited to making sure another one doesn't. Not finding answers to the past. Leave the criminals to the judge. Only you can prevent the crag barons from escalating

>>22207

Senate:

1a. I second the Grand Judge's and other's decision, and will investigate these raids

1b. I also agree that the spy master should be sent north to establish a spy network and find the root of the problem

1c. The Blades are best suited for this task

2. I second the grand Judge's vote, and also suggest the handling of the emperor's burial be entrusted solely to the church of the state.

3. I believe this to be the task if the Senschal, but I wish to see it restored.

Rolled 66, 39, 59 = 164 (3d100)

>Name: Morgana Sub-Royal-Family-House-Name

>Position: Seneschal (Wo)Man Courtier

>Race: Human

>Religion: Church of the Uniter

>Foes:

1. The Theists (No effects)

2. Eastern Nations

>Plot Twists:

+ Animal Companion

>House Fluff:

It's the royal family really.

>Personal Fluff:

Morgana, originating from the part of the royal family that used to rule over the Eastern provinces, grew up in what one would consider rather humble surroundings for a noble family. As had been almost sort of an odd tradition in her family line she had never actually been to any of the Eastern provinces, though she was raised to disdain its people and the culture came with it. Undoubtedly the feeling was mutual as the family came under attack repeatedly by those who sought to avenge some long held grudges.

When her eldest brother Elias came of age one of the family's most loyal vassals gifted him a Drake egg bearing the family colors. While Elias cared little for the egg, far too busy considering his official ascendence into the world of adults, Morgana watched it and cared for it brooding over it every day. When Elias got married merely a few months later he allowed Morgana to keep the egg as her own, figuring he would have no use for such an aggressive beast in his surely orderly province to be.

Named "Bello" by Morgana it quickly became clear that this Drake was no ordinary beast of war. Growing to a truly monstrous size in only few years Bello became a fearsome sign of the nobility, towering over all other Drakes at the noble court, with his heavy scales proudly bearing the family colors.

By the time Morgana came of age her personal pet-Drake had replaced any Knights and Paladins as protectors, some creditting it to the almost uncannily strong bond the two shared, other more evil tongues claiming that the Paladins had refused to serve Morgana any longer for she disrespected the official representatives of the church in many ways.

While Morgana, and Bello in particular, did have a few brushes with the church here and there, she is a devout follower of the faith and seeks to ascend into sainthood by providing innovative and masterfully executed architecture, employing a mix of golems for heavy tasks, well experienced guildsmen for more precise parts of the construction as well as men of wisdom and intellect to overcome any obstacles that may stand in the way.

>Oaths:

+ 1 Nobility

>Vassals and Other Holdings:

+ [Architects] Guildsmen (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ [Bello] Drake (5x Additional Quality) Rank 6

+ Inventors (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ Labor Golems

+ [Freemasons] Builders

1. The Capital, truly a remarkable place. Protected by her Dragon of a Drake Bello she would search high and low in order to find any revolutíonary information regarding construction. May it be new construction materials, tales of far away architecture or long forgotten secrets of building preservation, all of them would gather her interest.

2. With some more time on her hands Morgana would seek to become acquainted to other people of the city. While of course people such as the Emperor to be would remain out of her range perhaps some lesser nobles would prove to be material for a pleasent social interaction.

3. (Political Power) Stemming from a very distant branch of the royal family originating in the Eastern Nations Morgana's political reach extended just about as far as she could throw Bello.

>>22161

Rylza seems a little confused when asked for her vote, claiming that she supported in earnest all decisions made by the Senate. Regardless, she gave her voice to each of the topics:

1a) If they pay tribute to the empire, than they pay tribute to the Emperor. They should at least be offered the same protection as any other village of the Empire. Rylza would suggest a officer or lt. To the general would be best, although she reminds the senate that her opinion lacks any sort of military expertise.

1b) Rylza states in her opinion, if such rumors are factual, it is quite disloyal of them, and that their treacherous ways debilitate us all. She would suggest some sort of dignitary is sent to ensure that their loyalty remains where it should, and to dash these doubtful rumors.

1c) Rylza admits she knows little of such mining practices or the functionality of guards, but recommends theit advancement anyways.

2) Rylza chokes back tears apon reaching this part of the debate. She pauses momentairly, before humbly asking the senate, that although she realizes it may indeed be a waste of time and precious resources, that better understanding the Emperor's death would put many, including her, at ease.

3) Rylza is undoubtedly devoted to restoration of the Emain Macha, doing her best to recall the many legends, histories and uses of the venerable sky castle. Personally, Rylza views the idea of seeing it take to the skies once more like her ancestors once had with considerable glee.

>>22195

>>22195

Rylza awaits silently, awaiting for the main debates and arguements to amend. She had only been requested here due to her family's estate near the crags, which had been given to her family by the first Emperor himself. However, it was far from worried about it. She doubt any Crag Lord would be so dire and so idiotic to step foot on her estate. Afterall, none were eager to attack a family who was said to consort with Fae and knew the Emperor himself.

Truth be told, she found his talk rather peasant in nature. Designed to arouse, to factionalize, to make it a case of us versus everyone. She could barely refrain from rolling her eyes, only due to her sheer politeness. No subtle influences, no grace, and most of all, no respect. However, she does rise.

"Ahem. Indeed. If I may say so, I agree that the Barons of the Crag's loyalty may be in question. Although if i may, there may be no need to escalate to such radical measures. The barons are a insular kind by nature. If I may, I doubt many have even heard such dire news from their mountain citadels. But I will support a immediate resolution once more pressing matters are addressed." she says politely. "Thank you for your time."

>>22228

Laughter echoed across the meeting hall, receiving startled stares from all attending. William couldn’t help himself, standing at the end of the table was a prim and proper noble lady of the capital. Almost everything he hated in the noble class all rolled up into one little adorable ball, down to false humility and the pretentious politeness.

“Yes little missy no need to escalate anything. I mean the new heir apparent owns a war golem named after the crag god of death, Crom Cruache. But I’m sure you are right and they will simply boy down, returning to the way things were because those were such great times” the venom in his voice becoming more and more apparent “ Like last year when the entire population of a small town, Korfield, disappeared. The entire population down to the last women and child gone. Stolen across the border to serve in the Barons foul wars. This is but one example of the problems of the border, girl. I suggest you should educate yourself before speaking.”

>>22209

Dear Lady Ta'Lach

I express my condolences for yours lose times are hard and I fear will only grow more tumultuous in the future. I write this letter in hopes of arranging a advantageous vote in the Senate for both of us. The Grand Judge and other seek to separate you from your son in this most trying time but assigning you to deal with the growing troubles of the Crag lands. I believe as a Baron of the Crags, I would, with the support of the other Border Lords be a suitable choice to deal with issues allowing you to remain in the Capital with the Heir Apparent. If you were to agree to support me in this, I would be glad to support your bid to control the investigation in our beloved Emperor's untimely death.

Most humbly, Baron William Turner Thurmin

Rylza looks placid as she rises once more to attend the accusation. Just as peasants are want to do, he has surronded himself with idiots almost as foolish as he was. The laughs and jeers of those so weak willed they needed some sort ranting figure head did little to phase her.

"Now, if I may, I would like to ask why such a knowledgable man such as yourself would make the mistake of claiming the Barons had attacked the village of Korfield? As we all know, there has yet to be any sort of skirmish, let alone this supposed reaving of this town. And you claim that this happened last year, yet it is only now do you bring this bold claim to the capital? Even if this traitorous act did indeed come to pass, why make it known now? Do not misunderstand, I sympathise with your cause heavily, but I do not want non-truths to be thrown about."

"But that dubious misunderstanding can hopefully be rectified. What does startle me, and should startle you all as well, is how this party seems to think that we are already at war with the Barons. All we know are rumors, slander, and other libel. We jump to conclusions about the fragility of their loyalty when at this moment, we are already under attack and revolt. Only three days have passed since the death of our beloved Emperor, and you choose the crags to make crosshairs on? Not the southern Isles, where he died? Or the traitorous east who strikes us even now? You make agression where we need not. You look for war where none yet lives. I will not heed the call of unfounded warhounds such as yourself. Let the Crags lay for now.There are far greater concerns than such squabbles over mere rumors. By all means, let us have vengeance if they depart. But do not set yourself on a path that leads to such violence when such brutality is abundant in our own lands." She sits quietly, a small echo of claps accompanying her.

>>22223

1c The champion supports the iron islander's suggestion. He does in fact seem the best suited to the task. If necessary I can send a unit to make sure he faces no diplomatic barriers.

Rolled 43, 41, 43, 84, 32 = 243 (5d100)

Name: Mandrow Houswen

Position: High Priest

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Human

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: The Scepter

Foes: The Eastern Nation

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess - General Priesting and Public Speaking, Chosen By The Gods

House Fluff: Houswen has always been a prestigious bloodline that has remained high in royal favor and held close ties to the church. Those born into the house are brought up under the Church of the Uniter, but are also taught a deep-set respect for all religions, earning some criticisms from outside speculation, but overall holding a positive view by the people. The church often allows for some clerics to be employed to the house, as well as priests to tech the children the ways of the church. The house often attempts to raise its children to high priest.

Personal Fluff: Mandrow was raised devout and deeply set on rising to the rank of high priest from a young age. It became apparent early on that he was divinely gifted, as he showed magnificent talent rallying the people under prayer, holding small church gatherings as a child, bringing in many commoners and a few nobles. As he grew and his gift developed further, it was clear that he was a powerful speaker able to rally the people when necessary. Eventually he would rise the the rank of high priest. Years into his position, The First Champion, the emperor's wife, Rose Centris, appeared as a guiding angel to Mandrow, further sealing his clear gift of the gods. Continuing to hold his position as high priest, Mandrow's main goal remains to return the Central Empire to the glory shown by the first emperor.

Oaths:

-Military: 0

-Nobility: 0

-Religious: 1

-Shadowy: 0

-Economic: 0

-Social: 1

-Magic: 0

-Universal: 2

Vassals and Other Holdings:

-Lvl 10 Angel - Church of the Uniter - The First Champion, Rose Centris

-Lvl 1 Priest

-Lvl 1 Cleric

1. Family roll or whatever it is.

2. [Religion] Hold my daily prayers, as I do every day. It is important I uphold my duties in these dark times.

3. [Religion] Begin a restoration project with clerics across the nation. Expend magical energy so they may hear me. I wish for them to begin restoring churches of every sort. The people need prayer to stay united.

4. [Religion] Speak to Rose about her thoughts on this event. Ask for her to give the word of god in this troubling time.

5. [Religion] Go out among the people and speak the words of god. Perform miracles for the people so as to keep them from losing hope in this time of need. Heal the sick and feed the hungry as I do so.

>>22207

Votes:

Regent Council:

1. I vote in favor of the High Judge's proposal, he is after all the most skilled in law.

2. The Lord Seneschal supports a waiting period of 1 year, and denying the marriage to the Nephilim wife, as recommended by the Champion.

Senate:

1a. I support the High Judge's proposal

1b. The Crag Barons should be dealt with by our Spymistress.

1c. The military should handle the mines, allowing the miners to focus on their work, rather than guarding their backs.

2. "What use is a skulking Fae harlot to the investigation of our late Emperor's death? The High Judge is the man tasked with administering justice, any interference by those that are not empowered by His Honor should be considered an act of treason."

3. As his Majesty's castle is a military instillation, it follows reason that the military should be tasked with the repair of it. The Archmage should oversee the repair of the magic engines that hold it aloft, I've no head for the intricacies of magic.

>>22253

Williams hands clenched hard, his face flush with anger “ You speak a lot of half-truths and hearsay for one that seems to know nothing of the border lands. The disappearance of a few dozen peasants matter little to the capital, just another complaint to be ignored by the ruling few. These probelms have been ignored for years as long as the Crag Barons paid their “respects” to the Empire. But times are changing. You say that there are threats all around the empire, that is true, but we are the lords of the northern borders. Not the east. Not the South. We take care care of our own. If you cannot see that, then you have no place at this meeting.” He spit the last words out with true bile.

Stats

http://pastebin.com/9PgPm7L8

Cichol paced the halls of Emain Macha with a furrowed brow. Missives from his mother had told him of the Judge's delay to instating him as the Crown Prince. The frustrating result of the vote would cause problems in executing his plans, but no matter. There were issues in the present to attend to, chiefly with Emain itself. Support for his position would have to be won from without, rather than within.

[Nobility] Cichol returned to his study to write letters to the Nobility of the Capital to extend a business offer to allow them to rent halls within Emain Macha as a way to garner support for its restoration. Once they saw the beauty of the floating Old Halls, he was confident they would back him in the Senate. (Emain Macha, +20)

[Shadowy] Cichol writes a short coded letter to Brian, asking him to stir the populace via the bardic community into supporting his appointment. The Regency can only remain indifferent to the populace for so long. (+4, Brian)

[Magic] Speak to Abhean about reaching out to the Fae community in the Central Empire, specifically about the Wild Fae who hang on the sordid tree in the North. Wrenching their control from the North would provide a boon politically and strategically, and make striking at the Crags a simpler task. (+2 Abhean)

[Magic] Give Abhean the resources to begin working on improving his craft, with the intent to eventually divine the location of Morrigan herself. (+2 Abhean)

Rolled 97, 56, 97, 78 = 328 (4d100)

>>22286

with dice even!

Rolled 98 (1d100)

Also political status roll>>22286

Rolled 55, 100, 9, 24 = 188 (4d100)

>>22205

1. [Magic]

I send my Mage, Enchanter, and Inventor to go forth and seek out local smiths, in particular gunsmiths, whom we can earn favor or oath through direct assistance.

2. [Economic]

My Airship and my Engineer go forth and try to see what sort of trade service there is to be done, offering ourselves up to the task of transporting or delivering air shipping. The express intent is to, hopefully, find suitable southern merchants, lords, or Bourgeoisie to earn favor. My Herbalist might be able to offer their assistance as well.

3. [Religious]

"Toil deep into sunless earth, whence all things origin. Dig up and bring forth the ores, the manifestation of his body. Rejoice, in the blessings of our father,

give praise to God of Iron."

My Druid and I send forth the Hydra to dig for minerals, and chant in great joy to the Iron God.

4. 1st turn Political Clout

>>22291

Only 2 action rolls, so first 3 rolls will be used.

Also you didn't apply any of your bonuses. Not that you really need them with those two action rolls. Just do it right next time. When I do action updates you'll see.

When I get back today I'll be doing the turn come midnight CST. Anybody who has not presented their actions had best get them in.

Votes do not have to be given, as stated before, withholding a vote to filibuster is a totally legit tactic.

>>22292

Roger that.

>Each vassal adds +2 x [Vassal Quality] to the roll. ­1 from the roll for the first unit added beyond the first, ­2 for the second, ­3 for the third, and so on and so forth.

Soooo,

1.

>Mage [x3] * 2 = 6

>Enchanter ([x1] * 2) -1 = 1

>Inventor ([x2] * 2) - 1 = 3

>Total Bonus to #1:

+10

2.

>Airship ([x1] * 2) = 2

>Engineer [x2] * 2) -1 = 3

>Total Bonus to #2:

+5

This is correct yes?

>>22295

No, wait, that's wrong. It's an additional -1 per each additional vassal added

1.

>Mage [x3] * 2 = 6

>Enchanter ([x1] * 2) -1 = 1

>Inventor ([x2] * 2) - 2 = 2

>Total Bonus to #1:

+9

2.

>Airship ([x1] * 2) = 2

>Engineer [x2] * 2) -1 = 3

>Total Bonus to #2:

+5

Rolled 95, 77, 95, 22, 14 = 303 (5d100)

Ilves Tassu

House of Ilves [Founder]

Lord General of the Empire (+10 Military Oaths)

Lynx Beastkin (+1 Military +1 Shadowy +1 Nobility Oath)

Religion: Church of the Uniter (+2 Religion +1 Social +1 Nobility)

Regalia: The Shield

Foe: Military. [Specifically, Nobility/Officers]

Plot Twist 1: Commoner's Blood

Plot Twist 2: Brothers in All But Blood

Spouse: Tayna Petuja, Lynx Beastkin

Fluff Synopsis: Beastfolk Patriot verging on Nationalist, made good friends with the old Emperor in training, was appointed to head the Army, which pissed off quite a bit of the nobility and officers. Seeks advancement of the Beastmen within the Empire. Will not consider actions that lessen or damage beastmen, but will consider actions that don't improve them.

House Ilves (Motto: Loyalty Shall Be Repaid):

House Ilves consists of Ilves Tassu, his wife, Tayna Petuja, and a few young children. House Ilves was founded when General Ilves was enobled by his friend, the Emperor, and has only what the Emperor gave Ilves during their friendship. Sigil: Snarling L

Lands of House Ilves:

House Ilves has lands primarily in the Northeastern Borderland and Wildlands, consisting mainly of a few forts, some garrisons, and a few towns. The House Seat is in one of these towns, named Kaupunki. General Ilves frequently uses his lands to train the Army units, being remote from the 'decadant luxuries of cities', hoping to encourage the nobility and officers to concentrate on their training.

Oaths: (None)

1x Airship of the Line L10 [9 Military, 1 Social]

2x Soldiers L2 [2 Military, 2 Nobility]

1x Adventurers L1 [1 Shadowy]

1x Demagouges L2 [2 Religion]

1) [Military] Seek to ensure the loyalty to the Empire of the 'common' soldiers and troopers of the regular Army. Speak to them of honor and tradition, of loyalty and service, of the thousand years of the Empire that has served them and now in these dark days requests they serve. Speak of the old Emperor, that he was a brother and captain that Ilves would have followed to ends of the world should he have wanted it, and that it is to his memory that Ilves works.

2) [Nobility] Host a dinner for key upper ranking officers. They're not fond of Ilves, and Ilves is not fond of them - but Ilves will be honest and forthright in his praise of their abilities, and ask not for their love or admiration, but only for their service and loyalty to the Empire, as it stands for the common good and wealth of their own Houses.

3) [Military] Ilves shall begin preparations for training and drilling the Army as well as his own household troops. Perhaps the Army can be reforged and steadied, becoming a proper tool for the Empire's stability.

4) [Nobility] Ilves shall seek the support of the smaller nobility and minor houses, primarily through offering Ensign and Cadet spots to children of appropriate ages. [Seek Oaths]

5) House Politics

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Regent's Council:

Ilves remains silent for most of the Council's debates. The normally loud and brash lynx seems subdued, but finally speaks up when the matter of betrothal is brought up.

"Long have I pushed in one direction. Had my brother-in-arms lived, I might still yet push, knowing he would stand firm when I pushed too far. But now things are different, and the powers of magic and faith and technology will do much, but without the Army, solidified and a proper pillar, the Empire will fall. The East is being raided. The Crag Barons push. The Islands Scheme. The Wastes are always in some minor revolt. Should the Army's strength fail the Empire, we would not be able to preserve it.

"And the Army is unhappy. They are unhappy because the Nephilim form very large part of the Army, and the Nephilim and feel outcast from the Empire. And there is easy way to make them happy, and preserve the strength of Army so it may be proper tool for the Empire. The Army is power. And Emperor must be married to it. Want to push case of distant cousin, but no. Power to preserve Empire first."

He goes silent again, after perhaps undiplomatically glaring at nearly everyone.

Full Senate Decisions:

1) "Let me know and I shall go take Army to East to smash raiders. The Army needs more drill and practice, officers need remember how to campaign. Simple pacification and patrols will help firm Army up. As for mines and Crag Barons, too much sneaking and thinking. Raiders, clear answer to that," he says with a growling chuckle.

2) Gruffly: "Leopold is best option for seeking truth. I want my Brother to have justice, as much as tearing throat out of responsible is appealing."

3) "Do we have proper resources for this? Is there any other thing needing them more? Sky Castle is very important, very strong, and no clear use for now."

>>22194

Rylza Aserveti

>House of Aserveti possesses 100 political clout. "True as an Aserveti" is a turn of phrase so common within the empire that most common folk outside of the capital don't even remember the origins. The Aserveti have served as the Imperial Family's retainers since the inception of the Empire, and have made good on every promise made, on every threat. The Aserveti are a quiet power, but when they speak, the Senate Hall goes quiet, and all listen to them.

1) Unfortunately, the Aserveti and house staff of the Palace are all distraught, the Emperor and his dwarvish Empress were well loved by the staff, and the loss of them, and little Aniel, has left them heart broken, with younger siblings and wives of the Emperor left devestated and unable to assist in the organizing of events. That said, the bare minimum arrangements are met, but no more. The guest's own staff will have to help them around the city, work beyond the palace itself is simply impossible.

2) No plots are sniffed out, and apparently the capital's criminal underground has quietly spread the word that there will be no problems from their class of people for the mourning period at the very least.

>>22201

Johan Varkas

>The House of Varkas possesses 41 political clout. Even as reduced as it is, the name carries weight in the>>22221

Central Empire, and there are those who remember it fondly, and would see it restored amongst the members of the Senate.

1) Your old company is too busy carousing in the wake-feast made by Baron Thurmin to be of much use to you. No oaths are gathered.

2) In the same manner, your ability to play the political game is just too far out stripped to actually accomplish much. Empty platitudes, or genuine grief at their inability to help, the end result is the same, the Nobility at this time are too busy seeing to their own estates to assist you.

>>22204

Inemir Tal'sol

>The House of Tal'sol carries 35 political clout. Though the name of Tal'sol is told in children's stories throughout the world, politically the head of the house has been too distant for too long to gather more than the barest mantle of power to themselves.

1+2) The use of Es Spiritum Merchantilias' contacts and supplies easily garners you more favor amongst the magical community, these can only go so far. You gain +1 Magic Oaths.

3) The Boat sinks, but it's child carries the child of blue across the storm and into the arms of the beast that births the sun each day from the bowls of the earth. Hope flickers in the corpses, as the long night draws close, and red shifts to the hue of the sky. Order at what price? Peace at what cost?

4) The scrying mirror is a simple but powerful tool, and creating one is not beyond your skills. For the cost of a Magic Oath, you may now flip any roll uses for seeing the future after the roll has been made (for example, a 25 could become a 52).

>>22342

>>22206

Rand Naythanial

>The House of Naythanial has 17 political clout. The House has hit hard times recently, and despite being one of the greatest sets of architects and builders in the Central Empire, the advent of Air Ships and other cheaper methods of travel has seen their fortunes rapidly turn to dust.

1) The party of adventurers departs into the Crag Baron's lands… and goes silent. You will need to make an additional action to reestablish contact.

2) Unfortunately the Imperial Blades have established a cordon over the city, and your efforts to leave are completely stymed, for the time being until the Regent's sessions have come to a close.

3) Efforts are begun on the Catherdal, and the golems quickly break ground. You will require the following things to complete a cathedral that will reward you with 10 Religious Oaths upon completion: 0/200 Donations for funds for stocks and staff, 72/500 for construction of the actual cathedral. You may recruit others to help you complete the cathedral.

4) The amulet is completed, but will require an action and a magic oath to recharge it after each use. You may choose the location now.

>>22207

The House of Leopold has a standing of 60. Renamed after their brightest hope and current head of the house. The House of Leopold is now a rising star after it's disgraces. The High Judge's impeccable reputation buoying the house that now bears his name.

1) Your people find nothing suspicious, but in the wake of the Baron's, well, wake for the emperor, the Law Keepers find themselves keeping the peace from the rowdy crowds. There is evidence that someone, or something, tried in a few places to turn what had just been rauchous partying, into a full scale riot. But the Law Keepers were unable to follow up on whether this was natural, or if someone was trying to instigate violence.

2) There are many MANY Senators and Nobles who would support such an endeavor, and you understand that such an academy would grant you +1 Social Oath each turn of it's operation. You will need to establish at least 5 specific connections, a total funding of 300, find lands for their construction, build the actual structure (400 unless you wish to make it ostentasious, in which case this amount doubles), and expend 8 social, military, noble, or shadowy oaths in order to build the Law Keeper Academy Monument.

3) The Death Knights in Delta on the Centris gladly welcome the additional support of the wargolems and questing knights from the High Judge. Your Questing Knights also find something interesting. The wreckage of the sunken Flagship has been brought ashore, and shows signs that the warding of the ship was tampered with, and that the structure of the vessel may have been weakened, but all of this might have been damage from the ocean itself, which is notoriously hard on all things man made, especially enchantments of any kind.

4) The Treasury easily approves the petition, as the current treasury is flush and the budget for such defenses has enough spare to pay for additional golem makers. Gain +1 Military Oath

>>22209

Scaevitas Regibus

>House Regibus has 17 political clout. The act of betraying their own family has left a stain almost as deep as the betrayal of the central empire by the House's former head. No one trusts a Kin Slayer, and the twin acts of the Houses' Betrayal, and Scaevitas' own betrayal of his own blood has lead to no one wishing to follow his lead in the senate.

1) Security is Tight, everyone is screened, nothing gets past your eagle eye, or those of your men.

2) Support for the prince is… ambivalent to say the least. Too many people are in too much shock, too much reshuffling, and who would trust the word of a Kin Slayer? That said, the Champion's word still has weight, and so you are left unclear on how many people you actually convinced away from whatever their original position was. That said, no ACTUAL sedition seems to be common amongst the nobility.

>>22221

Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

>The ExCentris'Nilus line has 59 political clout. The line is old, dating back to before the fragmentation of the Empire, and still maintains close links with several trade routes to the near mythical Empire of Opalescent Pearls.

1) You find a series of ancient scrolls from a builder family that has been maintaining one of the Gate Portals between the capital and the largest city in the western reaches. The gate is too small to allow anything but messages to be passed through it, and it acts as a messaging portal. The exact designs could be extricated, in return for taking the Builder family into your vassals (requires you to buy a new Builder Vassal, and upgrade them to lvl.6), this will enable you to build an economic monument at an enormously reduced price.

2) You make friendly connections with many of the other minor noble families, and your political clout increases by 3 points from the interactions as you make connections among the nobility, senators liking the way you think and agreeing to follow your lead in the senate meetings.

>>22279

Mandrow Houswen

>The House of Houswen has a political clout of 43, being a well respected, if aging house, that might be considered a little out of touch with the modern workings of things. Religion is still deeply respected, but few of the Nobility are quite so devout as the Houswen, and it makes some of them nervous.

2) Your daily prayers are held, and to see the High Priest going about his duties in these trying times gives hope. Gain 2 political clout.

3) Your words reach the lands of the core of the Central Empire, and spread like wild fire from there. Efforts to restore or improve existing religious structures, but not to build new ones, will find themselves buoyed and more supported by the average citizens and the unalligned clerics and clergy.

4) Rose is withdrawn at first, as if seeking guidance from on high, before saying that it is the duty of the Church of the Uniter to Remain strong in these times, and be the support for the diversity and strength that is the Central Empire. Do not waiver, do not give into fear, and do not allow others to try to divide the races over petty disagreements or misjudgements. The Empire is an alloy of all the races and all the beliefs, and if this is shattered, then it does not matter if her blood line continues on.

5) Your efforts, while enormously appreciated by the average person, are largely overshadowed by the festivities of the Emperor's wake.

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>>22286

>>22287

>>22288

Cichol Ta'lach Centis

>The House of Centis has 98 political clout. The death of the emperor has only barely shaken the faith in the Imperial House itself.

1) Your actions more than impress the nobility, and a massive number of them support reactivation for the great citadel in the senate.

2) Between the wake remembering the former Emperor, and the sympathy for the young man so bravely stepping into his father's shoes, combined with Brian's bardic connections, mean that talk in the ale houses and forums of the capital are all very much in favor of anything that can be done to support the Heir, from approving his marriages, to seeing that he's better protected. The Regents, if they do not wish to lose Political Clout, had best take heed of this, as over time, further stoking of the public's flames will have the nobility of the senate swayed away from unpopular regents.

3) Removal of the hanging corpses is the worst thing that could be imagined by any of the local Fae, as it would allow the Wild Fae courts to actually attack south through the barrier of the Crags safely. There is almost nothing known about the northern lands, and the Wild Fae courts, besides the wild raiders who manage to break free south into the wild lands. But you do know where to look. In the fourth, forbidden, dungeon spiral of the Old Wing, there are legends of a hidden Library, written by Morrigan herself, and penned to tell of her journies the world over, with secrets kept safe from even the Emperors.

4) Sadly, his other research prevents Abhean from looking into this, but no clues are to be found as to Morrigan's current location. She was last seen heading into the rising sun 500 years ago.

>>22291

Ichaival

>The Ichaival Trading company has 9 Political Clout. Distrust for the Southern Isles runs at an all time high, and racism, while dampened by centuries within the Central Empire, is still mostly held in check only by blood relationships between species. How could anyone have a blood relation with a machine?

1) You find a massive collection of gun smiths, but choosing one from the dross will be nearly impossible, as few are willing to give directions to one of the Southern Islanders, and most wish to fleece you for all you are worth. That said, you can now work to build better relations with them by buying out an Enchanter vassal specific to Empire Gunsmiths, and improve upon it to represent bringing more of them under your wing as vassals.

2) You forge incredibly strong bonds of trade. Gain 10 political clout, and the Personal Prowess "Air Trade" plot twist.

>>22166

>>22195

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>>22253

>>22282

The meeting started off so well, the Border lords were in the palm of his hand, these puffed up nobles, all eager to defend themselves from the Crag Barons who have spat on them for so long. Who have taken money and workers and soldiers from their lands.

And then Lady Aserveti, head of her house, speaks, and everyone listens. What had gone from eager wrapped attention of the folk having what they wanted to hear told them, they went to folks who were actually LISTENING to what was said, and worse, thinking about it.

Baron Thurmin's reaction causes the room to go chilly, and as he speaks, and loses his temper, he can see he has lost his audience. The Border Lords would not back any alliance headed up by someone with so little class, with such obvious contempt for his new peers, who had no respect for those who had centuries, even millennia, of breeding specifically to lead and command.

The party takes a decidely chilly turn at the end, until only a woman as pale as snow, with eyes that were crimson edge to edge with black pupils sat at the table. "You could have handled that better." She said, then cut Baron Thurmin off before he could continue. "No, you can wait to be speak, it's blatantly obvious you have no idea how to play the game, and I'm offering to teach you. You are like me, the game is tiresome, when one wants to just be on the field of battle, earning glory and feeling the rush of it in their veins, and that is what I want to speak to you about." She stands. "I am Countess Vladostinak, and they will follow my lead if I tell them it is time to bring the Crag Barons to heel. But that time is not now as far as I see it. Not when my kind have had their most prestigious old families, many falsely accused in a treason focused pogrom, have been dismantled, executed, or exiled. If you want the northern Nephilim to back your little war Baron, to allow you to lead them into it, then you will find a reason for me to trust my kind into your leadership…" She stands up, all flowing black silk and polished steel ornaments and jewelry that could double as weapons. "I want a good war as much as the next of my half-demon kind Baron, but we don't fight losing wars… there is no glory in loss, only in victory."

>>22331

Ilves Tassu

>House Tassu has 14 political clout. The House of Tassu is a brand new house, elevated by the previous Emperor directly over the heads of several other military houses that had marriage alliances, and this has left a great deal of dislike for House Tassu in the Senate.

1) The common soldiers addressed as such scream in unison, a cheer of gratitude and defiance against all who would stand against the Central Empire, or strike at it in her hour of need.

2) Surprisingly, Ilves finds that quite a few of his more bitter enemies amongst the nobility are willing to bury the hatchet, some of them even blaming their own unwillingness to work with Ilves in the past with what might have lead to the Emperor's death. None of them were disloyal, and enough of the Nobility and Officers are willing to work with the General into the future to keep the Army running for the time being.

3) The Military finds the time to train, as do the household troops, the crowded streets and fields around the capital proving to be a challenge, but not so great that it is impossible to overcome. This, combined with the speech, brings the armies up to full strength, and prepares them to strike in any direction if necessary for the protection of the Empire, confident, and filled with Righteous Fury and Confidence in their abilities.

4) Unfortunately, of the nobility who have burried the hatchet, not enough of them are amongst the ranks that can be bribed in such a manner. No oaths gained.

>>22349

>>22345

>>22161

>>22161

Regent's Council Only:

>1) The formal recognition of the Crown Prince Cichol Ta'lach Centis as heir apparent.

Voters: Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Naythanial

>Recognize Cichol: 2

>1 Year Probation: 2

>2) The signing of the marriage contracts between the Prince and his two prospective betrothed Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw of the Snake Clan Beastfolk (Denial puts him in debt for 1 Military, 1 Shadowy, and 1 Nobility Oath), and Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak the Nephilim Vampire House on the North Western Boarder Regions (Denial puts him in debt for 2 Military Oaths and 1 Shadowy Oath).

Voters:Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Naythanial

>Recognize Both: 1

>Wait 1 Year for Both: 1

>Recognize Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw, but not Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak: 1

>1 year probation. Recognize Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw, but not Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak: 1

Full Senate Decisions:

>1)The Empire is beset on 3 sides:

>1a) There are raids across the wild lands to the east upon the farmer protectorate townships not technically within the Central Empire Borders, but who pay tribute to the Central Empire. The source of these raids is unknown. Who will be assigned to investigate?

Voters: Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial

>299 Votes for the General or his Courtier to to investigate

>1b) The Crag Barons have not sent a deligation at all to this, and there are rumors that they are sealing their boarders against official intrusion, and raising tarrifs on trade against the Central Empire. But these are uncomfirmed

Voters: Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial

>88 Votes for the Spymistress to investigate.

>35 Votes for the Spymistress to investigate remotely

>60 votes for the Spymistress to investigate personally.

>101 votes for a dignitary to be sent to diplomatically assess the situation before harsher methods are taken.

>1c) The mining communities of the central plains have reported more and more frequent shaft collapses and raids by the mysterious denizines of the deeps.

Voters: Tal'sol, Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial

>36 votes for resources to be made to investigate, no matter who does so.

>239 votes for the champion to investigate

>27 Votes for the Souther Isles Ichaival company to investigate and restore mining operations.

>18 Votes for the Military to deal with it directly.

>2) A full investigation into the death of the Emperor and most of his entourage has not been launched. What is known is that a freak storm blew up near the mouth of the Centris River, and his Ship of the Line foundered, and was dashed against the reefs there, cracking it open and killing almost all hands.

Voters: Leopold, Ta'lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial, Tassu

>103 Votes for the High Judge to be sent.

>35 votes for a joint investigation between the Spy Mistress, High Judge, and Archmage.

>18 Votes for the Archmage and High Judge to be sent, and all other regents to be barred from interfering or interacting with the investigation at all.

>42 Votes for the High Judge to investigate, and for the Church of the Uniter to be solely responsible for the preparation of the Emperor's Body for burial.

>101 votes for all necessary resources to understanding the Emperor's death be put forward.

>3) The allocation of resources to bring the Old Wing of the Palace up to full operational capacity (Failure to allocate resources to this endeavor will result in the lvl.10 Sky Castle, Emain Macha, bequethed to the Crown Prince, to be immobile until resources are allocated to it to allow it's maintanence and repair from ages of neglect to essential automagical systems).

Voters: Leopold, Ta'lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial, Tassu

>79 votes for the Old Wing to be left immobile.

>42 votes for the Seneschal to oversee reactivation.

>200 votes for the Old Wing to be restored.

>18 votes for the Archmage and General to oversee reactivation.

>9 votes for the Machine folk from the southern isles to oversee reactivation.

IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED YET! THEN POST YOUR VOTES NEXT TURN! UNTIL ALL HAVE VOTED THEN THE VOTES WILL NOT BE FULLY COUNTED!

Rolled 34, 77, 23 = 134 (3d100)

1. [Shadowy] Nothing to do but continue to plug away at learning the details of the Emperor's Death. If my normal contacts are not talking there are other ways to get the information. Admittedly it isn't as… pleasant as bribery but it gets the job done.

Assigning:

2 x Spies = 4

1 Assassin = 2

2 Incarnate = 4

———–

Total : +10

2. [Military] \ [Shadowy] Ditto for getting my Vampire Knights assigned to the Heir's security. It is also my Duty to see to his safety, in the shadows and outside of them.

Chimera +2

Vampire Knights +4

Nelissa the Quiet +????

———–

Total : +6 + ?????

3. Political Clout

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Rolled 1, 30 = 31 (2d100)

>>22350

>Name: Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

>Position: Seneschal (Wo)Man Courtier

>Race: Human

>Religion: Church of the Uniter

>Foes:

1. The Theists (No effects)

2. Eastern Nations

>Plot Twists:

+ Animal Companion

>House Fluff:

It's the royal family really.

>Personal Fluff:

Great architect wannabe with greater dragon.

>Political Clout: 62

>Oaths:

+ 1 Nobility

>Vassals and Other Holdings:

+ [Architects] Guildsmen (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ [Bello] Drake (5x Additional Quality) Rank 6

+ Inventors (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ Labor Golems

+ [Freemasons] Builders

>Relations:

+ Close links to Empire of Opalescent Pearls

+Ability to build: Economic monument at an enormously reduced price.

-> IF: Builder (Rank 6) is Vassal

1. As she held no true political rank even though she had some connections to support her claims Morgana would not be able to cast her vote on the matters of the realm. However she had better things to do anyway. Certainly now that she was in town she would be able to make some connections amongst local merchants and builders, having Architects and Labor Golems at her disposal she would certainly be able to support some public projects (or even private ones) and gain some favors with the locals.

2. To vassalize a builder family that far away one would require some serious political capital, capital that Morgana did not possess as of now. Directing her focus on other things for now she would employ her experienced construction crews in order to make living for the military more comfortable, trying to gain some leverage with the lower classes of the faction.

>>22353

You also need to redo your actions with this format White Death otherwise you can't generate oaths or gain bonuses from your vassals:>>22182

Name: Ichaival

Position: Freelance Entrepreneur – GM approved courtier agent without a regent. (+1 Universal Oath)

Race: Iron Forged (+1 economic, +1 religious)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaqQbPafsYj7rutxE4UOK_GEGnQC2Ri5LZD4n0xqY0E/edit?usp=sharing

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Iron God (+1 Religious, +2 economic, +1 Magic Oath)

Regalia: —

Foes:

Rival (The General) (-1 military, +2 Universal Oath)

Racial Schism (Beastmen) (-1 Universal, -2 economic; +6 Economic)

Eastern Nations (-2 Economic, +4 Universal Oaths)

++Plot Twists++

Chosen by the Gods

Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

House Fluff:

The Ichaival Company is not a noble house, not even a normal hereditary lineage. Established by Ichaival, it serves as his business within which he does a wide range of profitable enterprises such as technological design, production, and sale as well as other side businesses such as, legal and sanctioned, mercenary and privateer work.

Personal Fluff: Ichaival

Unique among his fellow Iron Forged, Ichaival is one of the few of their kind with a fierce sense of individualism and ambition. While as with all Iron Forged he is imbued with a personal sense of being a part of their god, he himself has come to understand this in a much, much deeper level, beyond any of his fellow brothers could have imagined.

At night, he is filled with dreams. While not uncommon, his are intensely fierce and “as sharp as awareness itself.” He is filled with visions and designs, not whispers but tongues of knowledge hitherto unimagined of the devices and machinations of the Iron God. At first frightened, then intrigued, something far more extraordinary happened.

He could not only speak to the Machine Spirit's as they were . .it felt as though he could hear them in the aether, asking to come into this reality, to be conceived, to be made. A torrent of voices of Machine Spirits like a maelstrom, calling to him on the winds as though willed by the Iron God himself. Empowered by this divine providence, he soon found he was discovering things under their influence, their voices, learning more than he ever could even among those learned in the scientific arts of the Southern Isles, where he almost felt. . .stifled.

Perhaps that is why he finds himself here, in the Central lands, rather than the Iron Isles whence he was forged. All he knows is that since that time it has been his mission to establish himself a resource base, an enterprise not limited by any kingdom or nation that will allow him to freely pursue the task given to him. To craft, to design, and occasionally, to sell and spread the Iron God's will and designs. He would find everything he needed, here, all he had to do was take it.

Oaths:

+5 Economic

+1 Religious

+1 Magic Oath

+7 Universal

>{Magic/Economic}

1 Inventor [x2] (2 Economic)

1 Enchanter (1 Economic)

>{Economic/Social}

1 Engineer [x2] (2 Universal)

1 Airship (1 Universal)

>{Magic/Social}

1 Mage [x3] (1 Economic, 2 Universal)

>{Economic/Religious}

1 Herbalist [X2] (1 Economic, 1 Universal)

1 Hydra (1 Magic) {Religious/Economic}

>{Religious/Magic}

1 Druid of the Iron God (1 Religious)

>{Magic/Nobility}

1 Sky Castle (1 Universal)

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Ichaival's Sky Castle serves as a mobile base of operations for the up and coming entrepreneur. Owning no ground lands of his own, he benefits from the ability to nest his castle in remote areas, usually remote islands, acting in seclusion while venturing out on his airship which he uses to organize his several connections to distinct other like minded individuals seeking to advance either the sciences, magic, prestige, or profit. All of which serves to provide him with a ready supply to construct his visions.

Political Clout: 19

>>22357

>Name: Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

>Position: Seneschal (Wo)Man Courtier

>Race: Human

>Religion: Church of the Uniter

>Foes:

1. The Theists (No effects)

2. Eastern Nations

>Plot Twists:

+ Animal Companion

>House Fluff:

It's the royal family really.

>Personal Fluff:

Great architect wannabe with greater dragon.

>Political Clout: 62

>Oaths:

+ 1 Nobility

>Vassals and Other Holdings:

+ [Architects] Guildsmen (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ [Bello] Drake (5x Additional Quality) Rank 6

+ Inventors (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ Labor Golems

+ [Freemasons] Builders

>Relations:

+ Close links to Empire of Opalescent Pearls

+ Ability to build: Economic monument at an enormously reduced price.

-> IF: Builder (Rank 6) is Vassal

1. [Economic] Help with general constructions, inventors to overcome any complex issues and golems to make it easier on the labor force.

Roll: 1

Assigned:

+ Inventors (2*2)

+ Labor Golem (2*1)

= 6 -> -1 for Vassal Count

—–→ Total: 5

2. [Military] Gain favors with the military by improving living conditions for the soldiers. Experienced craftsmen get to work.

Roll: 30

Assigned:

+ Guildsmen (2*2)

= 4

—–→ Total: 4

>>22360

You need to expend a magic oath as well to upgrade a golem. You can redo (and reroll) that action if you like, or you can go into debt for one magic action.

Rolled 51, 10, 36, 97 = 194 (4d100)

>>22342

Name: Inemir Tal'sol

Position: Archmage

Race: Fae

Spouse Races: None

Religion: The Godless

Regalia: The Mantel

Foes: The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess, Animal Companion (Raven)

House Fluff: House Tal'sol is an odd house. It has been around since the founding of the empire, and yet it has supposedly only had one lord. It is said that Lord Tal'sol was bound to the first emperor through the pact with his Grand Judge. It is said that the house has survived because the lord, or lords, is a seer and can see any assassination or betrayal coming. The first mention of Lord Tal'sol is related to the first heir, and is of him giving the heir a now forgotten prophecy.

Personal Fluff: Inemir Tal'sol is old. Born shortly before the empire was founded and bound the empire at it's creation by the first Grand Justice Inemir was the son of a man who would become a lord. Inemir often played with the first heir and liked to show off his gift with divination magic. How he met his raven companion Mimnon, the dire prophecy he gave to the first heir as he neared his day of coronation and the subsequent split between them is a story all know. It is how he is still here.

After the fallout Inemir moved to the Eastern Sea, but as the Eastern Kingdoms split from the empire he was forced to move his lands farther and farther west. He was a pain in the side of the Eastern Kingdoms all the while, and they returned the favor. He wishes to one day see that sea again. It always looked beautiful at noon.

Over the years, besides the forced movement due to rebellions, he has seen emperors grow old and die from many reasons. He has given advice and sooth saying to many to seek it. He has witnessed history, but rarely been a part of it. He didn't care too much for politics, only giving input when it was asked of him or needed.

But now things have changed. His visions have showed him what is to come, and now it is time for him to act. With the seat as the Archmage and the ear of the young heir he shall guide the empire to the best of his abilities. What it is he saw he may never say, and whether we head to a bright future, or away from a darker one is unknown except to him.

Inemir usually wears a black cloak with the hood pulled up with Mimnon resting upon his shoulder.

Political Clout: 35

Oaths: 1 Magic

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Will take anything on the Eastern Boarder

+Sky Castle (x3)

+Spirits (x10) (Es Spiritum Merchantilias)

+Ancient Golem (x3)

+Airships

+ Scrying Mirror

1. I need to find out about this beast that births the sun each day. It sounds like something from a folk lore, or religion. Thankfully I have a location, and access to the greatest library in the empire. Time to begin researching.

2. No reason not to research that bit of history I wanted to while I am in here.

3. Continue gaining oaths with the aid of the spirits. +20.

4. The future is shaky. Times have begun to grow dark. I must pierce the veil once more. It is time to see what the future holds.

>>22362

first action reroll, godammit

>>22350

I should also mention, that it is legitimate to change or reaffirm your vote in order to have a new level of political clout applied (if your political clout has changed or you are changing your vote, please state what your old vote was and/or your former level of political clout)

>>22368

Full Senate Decisions:

>1)The Empire is beset on 3 sides:

>1a) There are raids across the wild lands to the east upon the farmer protectorate townships not technically within the Central Empire Borders, but who pay tribute to the Central Empire. The source of these raids is unknown. Who will be assigned to investigate?

William vote for Varkas to deal with the probelm

>1b) The Crag Barons have not sent a deligation at all to this, and there are rumors that they are sealing their boarders against official intrusion, and raising tarrifs on trade against the Central Empire. But these are uncomfirmed

William votes for the Spymistress to investigate personally.

>1c) The mining communities of the central plains have reported more and more frequent shaft collapses and raids by the mysterious denizines of the deeps.

Champion

>2) A full investigation into the death of the Emperor and most of his entourage has not been launched. What is known is that a freak storm blew up near the mouth of the Centris River, and his Ship of the Line foundered, and was dashed against the reefs there, cracking it open and killing almost all hands.

William votes for a joint investigation between the Spy Mistress, High Judge, and Archmage.

>3) The allocation of resources to bring the Old Wing of the Palace up to full operational capacity (Failure to allocate resources to this endeavor will result in the lvl.10 Sky Castle, Emain Macha, bequethed to the Crown Prince, to be immobile until resources are allocated to it to allow it's maintanence and repair from ages of neglect to essential automagical systems).

William votes for the Old Wing to be restored.

Rolled 45, 31, 61, 2 = 139 (4d100)

>>22343

Dice roll Rolled 29, 72, 88, 83, 60 = 332 (5d100)

Name: Leopold

Position: Grand Judge

Race: Dwarf

Spouse Races: unmarried

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: Seal

Foes: The Guilds, Western Wastelanders

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess (Seeing Justice Done), Empress

Fluff: http://pastebin.com/PSiD9Sie

Unused Oaths: 1 Military

Vassals

Lawkeepers Rank 8 (Social/Shadowy)

War Golem Rank 3 (Military/Magic)

Ancient Golem Rank 1 (Nobility/Magic)

Mages Rank 1 (Magic/Social)

Questing Knights Rank 1 (Military/Social)

Drakes Rank 1 (Magic/Religious)

Elementals Rank 2 (Magic/Social)

1. [Social/Shadowy] While the core of the investigation is in contention until the senate arrives at a vote I will still begin some basic canvassing of the region to find any survivors or lost corpses on the shores near the final wreckage. (Lawkeepers Rank 8 = +16) (search area around shipwreck)

2. [Social] The state of the capital is rough and while I do not hold them in any special esteem I will need their support for the school. Send some of my forces to patrol around the upper districts to make a showing of security for the nobility (generate noble oath and ingratiate for school support)

3. [Social] The Accident and subsequent shipwreck was hardly inconspicuous and some people must've seen something, some squads of lawkeepers assisted by my mages for organizational purposes will travel between the villages around the Centris's mouth to find out anything that was missed in the initial sweep (Mages Rank 1 = +2) (Investigate the freak storm)

4. [Unknown someone else can come up with type] Now that my intent has been made I will begin seeking a location for the construction of the school, Building out of a currently unused construction would be preferrable and it should be within the King's Demense to prevent any noble house from attemtping to wrest control from the state's possession as well as towards the centre of the country to prevent war from threatening it. I will attend to the empire's records to find some ruins from the time of the Dragon kings or an abandoned fortress that can be expanded upon. I will also need some ranges of wilderness that can be used for training exercises.

>>22350

Apparently Morgana will get to vote

>Political Clout: 62

1b) Vote for the Spymistress to investigate personally

She is the best at what she does, when it comes to the safety of the realm nothing less will do.

2) Votes for the High Judge to investigate, and for the Church of the Uniter to be solely responsible for the preparation of the Emperor's Body for burial

(Beating the 103 votes by 1 point)

The Church of the Uniter is the one and only true religion, even though the representatives of said church are largely idiots they are still the ones obliged with laying the late emperor to rest and ensuring his ascendency into sainthood.

3) Vote for the Archmage to take care of it

It is his responsibility after all.

Rolled 63, 7 = 70 (2d100)

>>22358

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1. [Economic] Earn more economic oaths.

—

Ichaival's mastery of the trade precedes him. He set's about increasing the amount of sway he has with the various lords of coin, the merchants, the markets. His Inventor, Herbalist, and Engineer go about on the airship continuing to facilitate trade, directly assisting in transport as well as production of goods and services to various aristocrats.

"Thus says the God of Iron, all things bear order. As the blacksmith forges his sword with timely hammer blows and the fires of the furnace, so to must all actions in life be planned and coordinated."

Bonus:

Airship (2*1)=2

Inventor (2*2)-1 = 3

Herbalis (2*2)-2 =2

Engineer (2*2)-3=1

Bonus:

++Plot Twists++

Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

—

2. [Nobility] Support the Prince's suggestion

—

The Prince is going to make a suggestion regarding something important, evidently, concerning the need for a non-partisan third party in a neutral affair. I seem to be suitable for this task.

When he has made his announcement, I will make public efforts to support it and show that I am willing to follow the Prince's lead. My Sky Castle will be helpful in establishing a reputation that I am no mere outsider with nothing to my name but that I do have holdings of my own.

Bonus: Sky Castle (2*1)

>See Maldaris Post for reference

Rolled 96, 53, 17 = 166 (3d100)

>>22415

>>Amendment: House Fluff

The house Gelwar isn't known as a particularly influential house. It lacks resources, and the Gelwars have never attained much position in previous generations. They are viewed lowly, if they are viewed at all. However, this mostly an aristocratic distortion: the truth is that the Gelwar are fairly insidious in the way of organization - where others marry, they insinuate with talent, skill, and hard work. Where others rely on personal connections, they rely on a filled out form with all boxes checked. They have strong connections to the middling orders in society - the merchants and traders - but few proper connections to major houses. This still makes them powerful, as they can serve as a lightning rod when the traders are overtaxed, burdened by war, or have complaints. Generally House Gelwar values are more in line with the townsmen and the burghers rather than the lords proper; it is an odd thing and sometimes unsightly.

>>Amendment 2: Schism race - Goblins

>>Amendment 3: Oaths: 2 Universal, 5 Social

Rolled 84, 1, 45, 75, 64, 40 = 309 (6d100)

Posting is messed up due to being from phone instead of computer.

1. Gather nobility oaths. Have rank 3 vamp Knights assist

2. 3.4. Spend time with the various nephilim in the capital trying to raise political clout. I have almost none with them in particular. It stands to reason I should start there. Assure them I have secured the future of my house and will need their support to see our people rise stronger than ever.

5.begin headhunting the best Geomancers for the royal guard. It seems I am destined to be sent to this cave. I will need their assistance.

6. Security roll. As always we need to be on top of security for the prince.

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>22453

Cichol motioned for Ichaival to stand, and continued after he did so, amid hushed murmurs.

"As a machine, he is bereft of the ability to reproduce as we do. Therefore he cannot be in line for succession. He is farther removed than even a Eunuch from the possibility of inheriting or laying claim to the Throne. On top of this, he is a political outsider to both us, and his presumed nation of origin. He is not a citizen of the Empire nor of the cessated Southern Isles. What he is, however, is an expert on the region where the atrocity occurred. He is as brilliant as they come. And he is the one thing I am confident the conspirators would never see coming.

But not just about his qualifications. If it were, I'd have campaigned to have had the Spymistress, the High Judge, and the Archmage sent just as the senate is currently leaning. Around us; outside the walls and borders of this nation, we are beset on all sides by enemies who would rather see our nation burned to ash and splinters, than let us prosper. Who would lash out at commoner and noble alike for simply identifying as citizens of the longest standing nation in recorded history. And ladies and gentlemen there will be no quarter from these people. Mark my words they will destroy our way of life forever if given the chance. And every bearer of the sacred Regalia of the Emperor must do his part to defend this great nation from all enemies. But they cannot do so while investigating the murder most foul.

I come before you with the plea, not of a politically minded noble, but a strategist, who devoted his early years to studying the lands far beyond this city's walls. I come before you as the military man fighting a war while under equipped. I come before you as the mage scratching at old books with charcoal instead of ink, because his reagents are too expensive. I come before you as the bridge builder stretching materials to the limit of their capabilities to extend his great work just a few more feet.

We, The Emperor's chosen, can accomplish the task at hand. But we must accomplish it as one. One resounding force of will, one booming voice, and one calculating mind. As long as the possibility of a traitor among us lies on our heads we cannot stand to move an inch for fear for our lives. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. Fear is the ultimate weapon of the common man to bring down the mighty. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. Tonight I ask of you to face your fears along side me. Face the darkness without, the shadowy workings within. Let us cast out the demons of our houses and bring in the light. Let us stand not as squabbling races but as citizens of something greater than any one part. Let us stand for Unity and Unification! For the Empire!"

I swear to christ If I wrote this for nothing…

>>22455

The champion in his usual place of choice to the left of the prince blinks for a moment and is left pondering after the speech.

The little boy needs to work on his delivery as his voice work was unimpressive among this gathering of orators. But his words were stirring. Maybe he truly is his father's son.

This outsider he was championing. A creature of metal…. Somewhat disgusting but the points he made felt correct to scaevitas.

His thoughts were temporarily interrupted by the loud and screeching emitted by one of the guests >>22456

and he instinctively grabbing the Glaive.

Letting out a small chortle at his frayed nerves from the stress of recent events.

It has been decided if the little prince can move the loud man in this way he deserves a chance. And his plan is solid.

The champion decides to play off grabbing his Glaive as on purpose and slams the butt into the ground making a loud rap.

"I will support he prince's move to have the outsider in charge of the investigation. However after the outsider has reached his conclusion I wish to allow the judge and wizard their chance as well. The prince's plan is a good one and I support it fully but I believe a second investigation would do no true harm." glancing at the spy mistress for a moment "as the only ones who may wish to truly cover up evidence would not be able to hide it from the original investigator."

>the Champion's vote on the investigation has changed to support the prince's proposal.

>>22455

"For the empire, and all that" The last words were spoken in a normal tone, the speach did not deserve a shout, not due to the speach itself but due to it's contents. Inemir looked on the speech with a look of disappointment. The boy has good potential if he could stop being a gods damned idiot. "So he really wants to give the investigation to our greatest enemy, and to one who has a mental link straight to their god to boot." Pretty sure that is how these metal men work anyway. "Sure, it could work if there wasn't the massive possibility of the Iron Isles altering the investigation to sow chaos, or otherwise take this chance to harm us. Asking your enemy to do something for you did not work in the eastern uprisings, and it will not work here."

>>22455

Leopold moves to stand before the crowd, his face as grim as ever and expecting the people to listen rather than fighting for their attention. He waits until the crowd dies down and gives his piece on the princelings desire.

"The boy may be misguided but his heart is in the right place, why he mistrusts me is not something I care about but should he wish it I will contact our neighbours to the south to send a legal representative to check the results of my investigation alongside others within the realm but I will not have the investigation controlled by a foreign merchant. And should you all vote to support this machine then I will find the truth without the senates support for the death of an Emperor is either a tragedy to be grieved or a crime to be punished and the truth of it will be unveiled and should there be any found guilty they will be punished to the full extent of the law for that is my duty as High Judge."

>vote remains for High Judge to investigate with the aid of the Archmage

Rolled 25, 48, 66 = 139 (3d100)

>>22342Name: Rylza Aserveti

Position: Spy Mistress Courtier

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Foes: Southern Isles

Plot Twists: Brothers in all but blood

House Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/LQNgTTQm

Personal Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/fdTVhevt

Vassals:

[10x] Law Keeper

[2x] Manticore

Oaths:

2 Nobility

Rylza sighs as she looks out the window, and upon the estate beneath her. Still recoiling from that /stressful/ encounter with William, and of course, the tragedy of the emperor's death, she felt as if she could be doing more. The pain still resounded, and of course she would still mourn. But, as a Aserveti, she knew she could not mourn the loss forever. Of course, losing those she not only cherished, but served as well, was a unbearable loss, she needed to focus.

The prince needed her and her house. The Prince, a unexpected, but heavenly savior to her. Had it not been for his appearance, it would have meant the absolute and ultimate end to the Emperor's blood line. And with out a Emperor, her family would scatter and break, falling apart. This was not to happen, she thought. Although her father had failed, although in none fault his own, she would not. Lighting does not strike twice. Besides, with the less than impressive mobilization of her own staff to the incoming nobles, she needed to help rally her family, as was the role of being head. Finishing the pillow she had been sewing, she rose and set off to prepare her house.

1) [Religion](Religious Oaths)After the appropriate time of mourning, it is time to finalize the ceremony for the Emperor. Begin preparing the capital for the acceptance of the Emperor's, My father's, and the Empresses's body. I want the churches full guidance in this, and every custom and tradition followed. Nothing should be done with out their say so. In private however, I shall gather the Aserveti house hold, and hold a small, humble ceremony in recompense for my father, the former head of our noble house. He shall be placed within our own catacombs, where he shall rest eternal, his duty done. Meanwhile, I wish for a candle to be lit in our estate's foyer, and for it to stay lit until we have confirmed the fate of little Aniel…

2) Once the festivals are over, begin attending to my staff, and rally them in service to our new master. Although the death of the beloved Emperor still causes pangs in my heart, we should bet thankful for the blessing of a still living carrier of the First Emperor's blood.

3) I change my vote in the Investigation of the Emperor's death. The Heir's choice has swayed my heart, and thus the Machine man should be placed in charge.

>>22455

"For the Empire. For the Empire, a child must not rule. For the Empire, we cannot allow a boy to dictate such a vital matter. We were not placed as Regents so that the young Lord could rule at the age of twelve. The High Judge was appointed to act has the law, not a wealthy Forged. My vote goes for the High Judge to continue his investigation of the Emperor's death. He may choose to consult with any person that he wishes, as is his right as High Judge. The Iron Forged Ichaival is neither judge nor investigator, and holds no experience in such matters. What use do we have for a novice, in these dire matters?" The Senschal announces, then steps down from his spot, wincing slightly with the pain of movement.

Rolled 16, 65, 68, 21 = 170 (4d100)

>>22341

Name: Viviene Ta'Lach

Position: Spymaster

Race: Fae

Spouse Races: Human (deceased)

Religion: Fae Lords

Regalia: The Ring

Foes:

Rival (General) (freebie)

the Eastern Nations

Racial Schism (Dwarves)

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess

Chosen by the Gods

House Fluff: The Fae House of Ta'lach is one of the oldest lines of Spymasters in the Empire. Harkening back to the earliest days of the throne, the Prima Ta'lach was the successor to the First Emperor's Nephilim Spymistress. Ages has passed, and the line of Ta'lach has risen and fallen many times. Today they stand as a testament to familial duty, holding some of the most influential members of the Fae Court as allies, all to achieve one goal. Byron Ta'lach, the new Crown Prince. While none have contested his authority as Crown Prince, many among the populace fear his Fae heritage, and more importantly, the Spymaster of the old court, Viviene Ta'lach. The matron of the Spymaster trade in her lineage, it's said she watches over the Prince with the care of a mother bear with her cubs. Loath be the one who attempts to strike the Crown and incurrs the wrath of the Matron of Spies

Personal Fluff: Viviene Ta'lach, trained since her birth a century ago to be a spy and assassin, took over her mother's position with minimal bloodshed, indeed the only blood shed was that of her mother. When she became spymistress she was brought into close contact with the Emperor, seeing an opportunity she used her feminine wiles and proceeded to seduce the man into her bed, leaving her with child and him infatuated. When she was asked to make their arrangement official she gracefully accepted and was given the Emperor's Ring as a sign of their marriage. When her child was discovered as heir after the death of the previous one and the Emperor she was pleasantly surprised but proceeded to do her best to smooth the way for her son to sit upon the throne that was his by bloodright.

Oaths:

Shadowy: 1

Political Power: 34

Vassals:

[1x] Demagogues (1 relig)

[1x] Warlock 10 (6 Univ 2 shadowy, 2 magic)

[2x] Spy 2 (4 Shadoy)

[1x] Assassin 4 (4 shadowy)

1. [Shadowy] Continue to invest in the spy and assassin training regimes and in re-activating those spies that have gone to ground [Gain shadowy oaths]

2.3. [Shadowy] Continue to spy on the actions of the eastern lands, find out about their force compositions [Send Spy II]

4. [Shadowy] Begin sending the information I have gathered from actions 2&3 to the military forces stationed near the Eastern lands so they are not taken by surprise [Gain Military Oaths]

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>22453

>>22455

>Updating tonight, This roll will determine how well the speech was taken. Speech Score of 68 sets the bar.

1-22: The speech is taken amazingly well. The voters are not just swayed to abstain from doubt in their own prejudices, but to stand firmly with the Crown Prince's call to action and tradition. Those opposed to the measure have their political clout cut by half, and applied in favor of it.

23-45: The speech is not taken badly, and those who might have voted against it instead abstain themselves, no longer sure of their own position, abstaining themselves entirely from the vote against the Prince, but not supporting him either. Those opposed to the measure have their political clout cut by half, but not applied in favor of it.

46-68: The speech alters things enough that those who would normally abandon this measure for something that put the fate of the Emperor's investigation in the hands of one of the most politically insidious foes of the Central Empire, instead stand with those they normally follow into the vote. No changes to political clout.

69-84: The speech is not enough for the crowd, no matter how lubricated. Those in support of the bill find their political clout cut in half for voting for it, their power blocs not willing to stand against them in support of another option, but not willing to support a pawn of the Iron God either.

85-99: The speech, while finely made, is not enough to overcome the senate's hatred for the southern menace and their Iron God, certainly not when that power is a suspect in responsibility for the regicide. Those in favor of the measure have their political clout cut in half, and applied against them.

100: The speech, while finely made, enrages the court from end to end. The previous condition is applied, and in addition, any regent or courtier who supports the measure ends up losing 15 political clout permanently unless they change their vote before it is finalized.

Rolled 24, 97, 66, 70 = 257 (4d100)

Name: Mandrow Houswen

Position: High Priest

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Human

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: The Scepter

Foes: The Eastern Nation

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess - General Priesting and Public Speaking, Chosen By The Gods

House Fluff: Houswen has always been a prestigious bloodline that has remained high in royal favor and held close ties to the church. Those born into the house are brought up under the Church of the Uniter, but are also taught a deep-set respect for all religions, earning some criticisms from outside speculation, but overall holding a positive view by the people. The church often allows for some clerics to be employed to the house, as well as priests to tech the children the ways of the church. The house often attempts to raise its children to high priest.

Personal Fluff: Mandrow was raised devout and deeply set on rising to the rank of high priest from a young age. It became apparent early on that he was divinely gifted, as he showed magnificent talent rallying the people under prayer, holding small church gatherings as a child, bringing in many commoners and a few nobles. As he grew and his gift developed further, it was clear that he was a powerful speaker able to rally the people when necessary. Eventually he would rise the the rank of high priest. Years into his position, The First Champion, the emperor's wife, Rose Centris, appeared as a guiding angel to Mandrow, further sealing his clear gift of the gods. Continuing to hold his position as high priest, Mandrow's main goal remains to return the Central Empire to the glory shown by the first emperor.

Political Clout: 45

Oaths:

-Military: 0

-Nobility: 0

-Religious: 1

-Shadowy: 0

-Economic: 0

-Social: 1

-Magic: 0

-Universal: 2

Vassals and Other Holdings:

-Lvl 10 Angel - Church of the Uniter - The First Champion, Rose Centris

-Lvl 1 Priest

-Lvl 1 Cleric

1. [Nobility] Mutual breakup with William. It was neither of our faults, but interests seem to differ in these harrowing times. For the people, I believe that this shows a lesson that we must all face, that choices are made and that although his bound of courtiership may be broken, we are still brothers in the kingdom founded by the Uniter, even if he seemingly acts against it.

2. [Religion] Daily duties are carried out, as they will be every day, This must stay as a beacon of hope to the people.

3. [Religion] Wander some, tell the people not to fear in these times of great misfortune, give them hope.

4. [Religion] Spend some time with the nobility, holding a small sermon for them interested. There's so much uncertainty of peoples' places with this unexpected turn of events. Again, I must keep people calm, and I will do so through the emperor's light.

Regent's Council Only:

>1) The formal recognition of the Crown Prince Cichol Ta'lach Centis as heir apparent.

I agree that the 1 year of probation be taken.

>2) The signing of the marriage contracts between the Prince and his two prospective betrothed Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw of the Snake Clan Beastfolk (Denial puts him in debt for 1 Military, 1 Shadowy, and 1 Nobility Oath), and Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak the Nephilim Vampire House on the North Western Boarder Regions (Denial puts him in debt for 2 Military Oaths and 1 Shadowy Oath).

I will withhold vote until further notice. Seeing as we have more pressing matters, such a decision would be crass to act on at this point in time.

Full Senate Decisions:

>1)The Empire is beset on 3 sides:

>1a) There are raids across the wild lands to the east upon the farmer protectorate townships not technically within the Central Empire Borders, but who pay tribute to the Central Empire. The source of these raids is unknown. Who will be assigned to investigate?

Along with other voters, I believe it is up to the general and/or his courtier to handle such a situation.

>1b) The Crag Barons have not sent a deligation at all to this, and there are rumors that they are sealing their boarders against official intrusion, and raising tarrifs on trade against the Central Empire. But these are uncomfirmed

I vote for the spymistress to handle this situation personally.

>1c) The mining communities of the central plains have reported more and more frequent shaft collapses and raids by the mysterious denizines of the deeps.

I stand with the vote for the champion to investigate this personally.

>2) A full investigation into the death of the Emperor and most of his entourage has not been launched. What is known is that a freak storm blew up near the mouth of the Centris River, and his Ship of the Line foundered, and was dashed against the reefs there, cracking it open and killing almost all hands.

I stand with the vote for the Archmage and High Judge to be sent, and all other regents to be barred from interfering or interacting with the investigation at all.

>3) The allocation of resources to bring the Old Wing of the Palace up to full operational capacity (Failure to allocate resources to this endeavor will result in the lvl.10 Sky Castle, Emain Macha, bequeathed to the Crown Prince, to be immobile until resources are allocated to it to allow it's maintanence and repair from ages of neglect to essential automagical systems).

Although safety is an immediate concern, and the old wing's reactivation may be a fine safety, resource preservation needs to be made clear at this point in time, especially with the death of the emperor. I say the old wing be left immobile, at least until necessary resources are properly acquired and such a project is certain not to affect our economy or resources in a negative way. Even if it is apparent that it won't drain the economy with this single project, allowing multiple of these using public funds may cause future problems. If others choose not to vote no to this, we should at least recognize it sets a precedent for projects that may eventually be economically draining due to the use of public funds.

>>22350

Votes:

Regent's Council:

1) Formal Recognition

"Ilves suggest we wait until investigation complete, or one year."

2) Ilves suggests waiting on both, but again presses the important of satisfying the Nephilim in keeping the Army strong.

Senate:

1)

1a,c) Ilves repeats his suggestion that he take on the East, with a slight change: His courtier would take a portion of the Army to the Mines, along with anyone else the Senate would wish to send.

1b) Ilves says he has not head for diplomacy, and suggests that wiley spymistress might make crag baron [*unintelligible, probably curse word*] give up more than they intend or want.

2) "Ilves has judged words of young Prince. Good idea! Very good idea. For future. Prince shows great promise in pouncing from unexpected places, but as a cub has misjudged leap. Suggest more tutoring in diplomacy. Southern Isles not enemies, but not friend, and there much snarling over hunt rights in neighbor ranges. Maybe future we hunt prey together, but also maybe future we hunt each other. But death of our pack leader is our pack's business, even if pack members are snarling and snapping at tails."

"High Judge role is to find crimes and give justice. I want not vengeance, sweet as tastes, but justice for my brother. Vengeance would be good, but Justice is Right. It is Justice of Empire that my people crave and thrive under, and it is Justice my Emperor wished."

3) Ilves again asks if there was no better immediate use for these resources. If not, then he has no issue with the repair of Emain Macha.

>>22501

>3) Ilves again asks if there was no better immediate use for these resources. If not, then he has no issue with the repair of Emain Macha.

To clarify, there are no pressing issues for spending resources on unless the regents wish to push forward projects such as 'funding a greater military' or 'expanding specific areas'

Still building a system for 'government services' but I can see about putting together something for 'the state of the empire' in terms of the communal resources everybody can draw on as government officials (such as the army proper rather than vassal armies)

>>22502

>To clarify, there are no pressing issues for spending resources on unless the regents wish to push forward projects such as 'funding a greater military' or 'expanding specific areas'

Then Ilves has no objections, as he sees the Castle as usable for defense.

…Ilves can propose issues? Ilves feels this council would be overly prolonged if he did, so will hold until the other votes are resolved, but Ilves feels the facilities for the Army need expansion.

Rolled 62, 27, 19, 14 = 122 (4d100)

>>22501

Ilves Tassu

House of Ilves [Founder]

Lord General of the Empire (+10 Military Oaths)

Lynx Beastkin (+1 Military +1 Shadowy +1 Nobility Oath)

Religion: Church of the Uniter (+2 Religion +1 Social +1 Nobility)

Regalia: The Shield

Foe: Military. [Specifically, Nobility/Officers]

Plot Twist 1: Commoner's Blood

Plot Twist 2: Brothers in All But Blood

Spouse: Tayna Petuja, Lynx Beastkin

Fluff Synopsis: Beastfolk Patriot verging on Nationalist, made good friends with the old Emperor in training, was appointed to head the Army, which pissed off quite a bit of the nobility and officers. Seeks advancement of the Beastmen within the Empire. Will not consider actions that lessen or damage beastmen, but will consider actions that don't improve them.

House Ilves (Motto: Loyalty Shall Be Repaid):

House Ilves consists of Ilves Tassu, his wife, Tayna Petuja, and a few young children. House Ilves was founded when General Ilves was enobled by his friend, the Emperor, and has only what the Emperor gave Ilves during their friendship. Sigil: Snarling L

Lands of House Ilves:

House Ilves has lands primarily in the Northeastern Borderland and Wildlands, consisting mainly of a few forts, some garrisons, and a few towns. The House Seat is in one of these towns, named Kaupunki. General Ilves frequently uses his lands to train the Army units, being remote from the 'decadant luxuries of cities', hoping to encourage the nobility and officers to concentrate on their training.

Oaths: (None)

1x Airship of the Line L10 [9 Military, 1 Social]

2x Soldiers L2 [2 Military, 2 Nobility]

1x Adventurers L1 [1 Shadowy]

1x Demagouges L2 [2 Religion]

1 [Military] Send orders to House Ilves lands to build support infrastructure and make preparations to support the Army in the field, in advance of an Eastern Borderlander campaign. The Army would need these regardless, and Ilves was given this land for this purpose anyhow. As this is Imperial Business, this would use the Imperial Coin.

2 [Military] Start expanding Imperial Army training facilities. Emperor talked of strength and Council talks of conquest; the Army must be made ready, especially with the mines and the East needing military attention as well.

3 [Noble] Ask Beastman clans to raise troops for Eastern Campaign to be seconded to Army. Give special attention to Lion and Eagle tribes.

4 [Military] Continue training exercises, both individually and with full regiments in the lands immediately outside the city.

>Partially gotten an update finished, will finish it off tomorrow

>>22482

(Scratch my vote change)

>>22455

Rylza sits uncomfortably at the table of festivities, as her relatively simple and humble out fit clashes with the extravagances of the other Nobles around her. Even as the luxurious food and drink is presented and eaten, she barely takes a bite of the splendorous delicacies that only the nobility of the realm could afford. For such a woman of considerable power, it was strange that she did not take such pleasure in the act of exercising her wealth and prestige. Perhaps it was in due part to her upbringing where she took the role of the maidens and butlers currently bringing the food on platter by platter. She could still remember the many festivals and feasts she had attended , and the many nights she had served the Royal family's table at the midnight hour. Indeed, it was a mournful silence for that surrounded her as she sat beside the prince himself.

As the prince rises, she takes a reluctant sip from the glass in-front of her, at first, she was silently contemplating the prince's announcement. But as the speech goes on, her eyes narrow slightly. It would seem that what ever he had implied, whether it be the fact that her protection alone was not good enough, or the idea of handing over the crucial investigation of the Emperor's death to a machine, no one could tell. But as he finishes, and she toasts, she quietly speaks.

"Although it may seem disobedient of me…" She says heavily. "I must decline in his proposal. He is too young to make a wise choice. Further more, I alter my vote to favor the Judge and Archmage. We can not trust a "man" of the southern Isles." She looks a little teary eyed, but is still very stern.

>>22455

Vivienne merely smiled as she listened to her son speak before motioning that she would move her votes to support his, it was a sound plan after all.

>>Move all votes to support the Prince's plans

>>22351

Nelissa the Quiet

>The House of Silence has 23 political clout.

1) More people talk, but not a lot. There was a lot of weather working spell components coming through, transported from the east, but nothing more can be found that doesn't check out in some other way.

2) The Vampire Knights take to their duties immediately and efficiently, working with the Imperial Blades, these Nephilim having worked with Nelissa for centuries. Likewise her Chimera does it's job, though turning up no threats in either his food or on the persons of those who approach him.

>>22353

Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

1) You make so many tactical blunders, confusing names between rival families, take missteps in negotiations, and your drake manages to knock over an entire worksite in a clumsy landing. There WERE plenty of projects that needed your help, but not a free-standing single architect's family or mason's guild will touch you with a 10 foot pole, let alone let you assist them in their projects. Especially after one clumsy turn of phrase in an attempt to speak a western immigrant's native tongue leads to you insulting his wife and children by comparing them to yeast infected fish. -20 Political clout

2) Unfortunately, despite the good work you do with the local military, all it does it mitigate the horrendous reputation you build over the rest of your misadventures. Within the city, government contracting will be the only form of labor you'll be able to get in on.

>>22360

>>22362

1) The works of your vassals are enormously appreciated by the community, but no oaths of reciprocation are gained.

2) The nobility are mostly worried about how the regency might tinker with the existing network of noble holdings and laws. Never before have such delicate matters been up for commity before, the control over the holdings and lands held by the nobility entirely in the hands of the Emperor or Empress at the time, who was so removed from the need to manage individual holdings that he couldn't possibly be thought to be involved in such matters. But now his lands are held in communal holdings, and might not be passed onto the Crown Prince after, and the Regents might choose to swell their own holdings at the expense of the lesser nobility. The friendly ear is enough to earn a few oaths of friendship and assistance for the future (+1 Nobility Oath)

>>22363

Inemir Tal'sol

1) The Beast that Births the Sun is a common name for the great teeth. The coastal islands that divide the central empire's oceans from those of the Eastern Lands.

2) Nothing. To know more, you will need access to records contained within the Imperial Family's personal libraries, and they have forever been loath to share those with anyone not of the blood.

3) More of the magical community owes you favors (+1 Magic Oaths)

4) Eyes in the Black. Enemies Unchained. Eldest Pact Broken a thousand times. They will tolerate it no more. Shatter the Earth, Break the Sky, Crack the Sea. All will be one once more.

((Seriously. This is the last turn I accept actions with effects from other units without following this format: >>22182 ))

>>22601

>>22364

Rand Naythanial

1) Communications are only tenuously establish. "Past Border check. Something brews in the north." You will need to find a way to establish more regular connections, your current messengers just can't seem to find a reliable route in and out of the Crag Baron's lands.

2) Many flock to the grand effort, and Kobold and Goblin families in particular donate enormous amounts of funding to see the church raised and the blessings from the Dragon Kings that will be showered on them for their sacrifice to Their glory. Funding is now 69/200 for the cathedral.

3) The tattoo is easily applied, and will function as specified. Emergency Tattoo added to inventory.

4) The Labor Golems continue their work without surcease or rest. The skeleton of the grand cathedral begins to rise, and the catacombs beneath it are tapped and converted to serve as more than musty, abandoned cellars or dried out sewer tunnels. 167/500 construction.

>>22368

Baron William Turner Thurmin

1) The Miners guilds are more than interested in breaking new earth, though show wariness at the prospect of mining the Crags, which are known for being hideously dangerous for all concerned. You'll need to prove you can keep a region of them stable to actually tap the richest loads and keep those loads from moving away in the night to get actual guild involvement in your ventures there, but over all you get enough promises for a good start. (+1 Economic Oaths).

2) There's been talk of something going on in the deepest sewers of the Capital, deep in the original foundations of the 6000 year old city. A few discrete hunts deal with the initial problem, killing off some monsters that have moved into the depths there, but the complaints seem to only renew after a few days.

>>22383

Leopold

1) Unfortunately, the initial canvassing simply does not reveal anything of interest to your investigation, except that certain elements of the damaged ships are missing, never pulled up from the ocean? Not unreasonable given how far the wreckage could have been scattered by the tides.

2) You are unable to generate any oaths despite interest in the school. But you find that a coalition of duelist schools and tactician's academies, very private affairs normally, are willing to join with you if you can incentivize and fund the moving of their staff and students from the capital to the final location (1 backer found if conditions are met)

3) There is a lot of mention among various members of the coastal community that the storms like this aren't natural, there was no signs of it before, but it swept in from the teeth, the chain of island mountains that prevents the eastern pirate lords of the 'tongue' as it is called (a penesual that marks the edge of modern maps in the Central Empire) from approaching the Central Empire's seas easily.

4) You find record of an ancient citadel on the western side of the central western mountains, a watch post that looked out upon the western wastes, and connected to the Empire by a series of tunnels and valleys (each with a unique environment) that are warded and protected from outside intrusion! Records of this citadel remain even to this day, and can be seen easily from the western wastes, but all mention of it's habitation cuts off on all records abruptly approximately 700 years ago, without explanation, only the seal of the Imperial Family and the Imperial Blades in place of ancient documents that should have been there.

>>22602

>>22414

Ichaival

1) Impressed with the magic-cheap methods of the Iron Isles, many merchant lords and guild masters begin to inquire with the Ichaival Company for more information, promising reciprocation of services in return for devices and designs from the southern isles (+1 Economic Oath)

2) Your entreaties do nothing but make the Central Imperial Lords angry. How -dare- a southern monstrosity, a thing incapable of emotion, passion, or familial connections, give his opinion in so direct a matter on something that has absolutely NOTHING to do with the Southern Isles. It is seen as presumptuous in the extreme. Lose 7 political clout.

>>22415

Eeo Gelwar

>The House of Gelwar has 59 political clout. Despite not being a house of great events or achievements. It is well known for it's level headed lords and ladies, and amongst those houses without a bloodline, but strong economic power (usually the up and coming new nobility) of the Senate, the Gelwar are seen as the one to follow the lead of.

1) Nothing is found or turned up in your searches. There appear to be no seditious activities in the capital at the moment.

2) The effectiveness of the law keepers and riot-breakers under your command is increased. You will be more effective when deployed in such operations.

>>22417

1) You gain +1 Nobility Oath.

2,3,4) It goes disasterously. If anything, your efforts are rebuffed at every turn. It's made perfectly clear that your ONE chance to regain your clout is to prove that you mean what you say in building the race back up after the blow YOU dealt to it's best and brightest, to your OWN family, by supporting the betroathal of Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak to Crown Prince Cichol Ta'lach Centis (+15 clout if you spend an action showing true contrition, and change your regency council vote)

5) You find a suitable geomancy and mining guild amongst the capital's various organizations, and they are more than willing to assist you in your delving. They suggest you bring only kobold, halfling, and dwarf support with you into the depths, as they are the races most at home in the depths. There are Fae that are the right sizes, but most Fae simply will not descend below bed rock level.

6) Your security forces have several sever gaps, but are shored up finely by Nelissa the Quiet's own efforts. Together you intercept several nobles who try to use the gaps in your defenses to get a moment of the Crown Prince's time they have no right too.

>>22603

>>22450

Cichol Ta'lach Centis

1) Unfortunately, 3 of the preformers leave before Brian can calm them down, one was a worshipper of the Iron God, and disputed almost every point of the known history of the ballads, refusing to take part, meanwhile a beastman and a fae argued incessantly over the details of times, dates, and what things happened in relation to others, and the murky gaps between 1000 and 2000 years ago when most of the Empire's history was lost over the fragmentation, only inflames the argument. In the end, practice between the bards and musicians is only able to gain a passable effort that won't embarrass Cichol at his own feast, but nothing beyond that.

2) Abhean's research efforts have progressed not at all. He suggests that if Morgana's library could be found, it might give some idea of where she has gone.

3) The seals are suspect at first, and slows things down. (Cromm Cruach is unable to be used next turn, but on the turn following it will be in the hands of Baron Thrumin

4) Already dealt with above.

>>22482

Rylza Aserveti

1) Chaos insues as you try to find the right person to ask, it turns out that the Styxian Cult who have traditionally held sway over the burials of Emperors, and guard the Tombs of the Emperors and Empresses Past, are feeling rather snubbed by the Church of the Uniter, which is refusing to work with them, and wishes to use it's own exclusive burial rights, which have been coming more and more into fashion over the past century. What this means is while you can do nothing for the Emperor and Empress, your own father's burial goes exactly as you intended. Humble, unremarked except by close friends of the family and it's own members, and body sent back to the estate in the north, it is said, where the watch over the pass to the Valley of Sticks lies. A Candle for little Aniel is lit in every one of the Asverti Estates, until word one way or another is heard, the family members refusing to let any of them go out for even a moment.

2) The housing staff is more than happy to help with this, and soon you have a collection of well wishes, tiny scrolls, and letters of prayers and well wishes for Cichol. Even if the nobility are divided, the serving staff of the Imperial Family are still totally loyal.

>>22495

Viviene Ta'Lach

1) If you're to reactivate some of the gone to ground cells, you'll need to go personally. No oaths are gained.

2,3) Something is going on. The Eastern Nations south of the eastern mountain range, past the teeth, are forming a coalition lead by the pirates of the tongue. Their end purpose is unknown, but they are gearing up for war. The efforts appear to be primarily focused on a ground invasion, with the Pirate Lords bringing funding and support from further East, beyond the reach of your spy network.

4) The information is lost on the way, you are not sure how. The messengers vanish on the long roads in the wilderness, or their gryphons come back wounded and riderless, as if they had been burned by acid.

>>22499

Mandrow Houswen

1) Break up will be confirmed next turn by WIlliam

2) The sermons are becoming a bedrock for the people of the empire. Gain +15 Political Clout.

3) Many people take comfort from this, and they take strength from it. The people of the capital are calmed and less likely to riot or cause problems.

4) The nobility native to the capital have long been devout followers of the uniter, even if their higher and better placed noble bretheren consider it out of fashion. Gain +10 political clout.

>>22507

Ilves Tassu

1) The groundwork for the infrastructure is lain, and will require the following. [62/200] construction. Funding has been provided by the Imperial Senate. Completion will grant 3 Military Oaths.

2) Expansion of the training facilities goes slowly, but you are informed of caches of materials in the east that, if secured, could be used to help the High Judge establish his facilities.

3) The Beastmen tribes are scattered at this time of year, and word to them is nigh impossible, especially those who journy into the deep eastern borderlands or beyond on their annual or longer journies. Only the Lynx are sedentary this year, maintaining the great city of River Meet.

4) Training exercises go slowly, nerves and the lack of actual fighting experience dulling their ability to advance much further.

>>22604

will handle turn events and the vote tomorrow when I wake up.

Regent's Council Only:

1) The formal recognition of the Crown Prince Cichol Ta'lach Centis as heir apparent.

>Recognize Cichol: 2

>1 Year Probation: 3

2) The signing of the marriage contracts between the Prince and his two prospective betrothed Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw of the Snake Clan Beastfolk (Denial puts him in debt for 1 Military, 1 Shadowy, and 1 Nobility Oath), and Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak the Nephilim Vampire House on the North Western Boarder Regions (Denial puts him in debt for 2 Military Oaths and 1 Shadowy Oath).

>Recognize Both: 1

>Wait 1 Year for Both: 2

>Recognize Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw, but not Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak: 1

>1 year probation. Recognize Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw, but not Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak: 1

Full Senate Decisions:

1)The Empire is beset on 3 sides:

1a) There are raids across the wild lands to the east upon the farmer protectorate townships not technically within the Central Empire Borders, but who pay tribute to the Central Empire. The source of these raids is unknown. Who will be assigned to investigate?

>377 Votes for the General or his Courtier to to investigate

1b) The Crag Barons have not sent a deligation at all to this, and there are rumors that they are sealing their boarders against official intrusion, and raising tarrifs on trade against the Central Empire. But these are uncomfirmed

>105 Votes for the Spymistress to investigate.

>35 Votes for the Spymistress to investigate remotely

>202 votes for the Spymistress to investigate personally.

>101 votes for a dignitary to be sent to diplomatically assess the situation before harsher methods are taken.

1c) The mining communities of the central plains have reported more and more frequent shaft collapses and raids by the mysterious denizines of the deeps.

Voters: Tal'sol, Leopold, Ta'Lach, Regibus, Varkas, Aserveti, Naythanial, Thurmin

>36 votes for resources to be made to investigate, no matter who does so.

>318 votes for the champion to investigate

>27 Votes for the Southern Isles Ichaival company to investigate and restore mining operations.

>18 Votes for the Military to deal with it directly.

2) A full investigation into the death of the Emperor and most of his entourage has not been launched. What is known is that a freak storm blew up near the mouth of the Centris River, and his Ship of the Line foundered, and was dashed against the reefs there, cracking it open and killing almost all hands.

>263 Votes for the High Judge to be sent and given assistance by the Archmage.

>79 votes for a joint investigation between the Spy Mistress, High Judge, and Archmage.

>18 Votes for the Archmage and High Judge to be sent, and all other regents to be barred from interfering or interacting with the investigation at all.

>105 Votes for the High Judge to investigate, and for the Church of the Uniter to be solely responsible for the preparation of the Emperor's Body for burial.

>151 votes for the Ichaival company to be placed in charge of the investigation.

3) The allocation of resources to bring the Old Wing of the Palace up to full operational capacity (Failure to allocate resources to this endeavor will result in the lvl.10 Sky Castle, Emain Macha, bequethed to the Crown Prince, to be immobile until resources are allocated to it to allow it's maintanence and repair from ages of neglect to essential automagical systems).

>79 votes for the Old Wing to be left immobile.

>42 votes for the Seneschal to oversee reactivation.

>296 votes for the Old Wing to be restored.

>18 votes for the Archmage and General to oversee reactivation.

>9 votes for the Machine folk from the southern isles to oversee reactivation.

>63 Votes for the Archmage to take care of it.

>>22657

REGENCY VOTES WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN UNTIL THE TWO REMAINING REGENTS HAVE VOTED! (I believe we are missing the votes of the High Priest and Archmage)

Senate votes are as follows:

1a) The General and his Courtier are given jurisdiction to deal with the Eastern Raider threats in whatever manner they feel most appropriate.

1b) The Spy Mistress is to be sent to investigate personally the issues with the Crag Lords, she may operate her staff remotely, but until a satisfactory report on the plans and activities of the Crag Barons is obtained, she is personally deployed to the north.

1c) The champion and the Imperial Blades are to be deployed to investigate the increasingly hostile issues in the mines of the Empire and if possible, neutralize the threat and restore operations. Like the General and his Courtier, they have the jurisdiction to do so in whatever manner they see fit, including seeking the help of others.

2) The High Judge, with the Archmage Deputized to assist him, is given jurisdiction over the investigation of the Emperor's murder. They have a year and a day (Until Turn 28) to investigate this matter before it is brought before the Senate again.

3) The Central Empire will pay for the restoration of the Imperial Palace's Old Wing, making it mobile immediately. Provided the Crown Prince retains the oaths to retain full control over his Sky Castle, he may move it about the map at will.

=Events=

Riots break out in the lowest sections of the city, as an entire district of it collapse from what appears to be magical munitions stored unsafely and activated prematurely. Preliminary investigations of the wreckage suggest that it is a mixture of munitions from the Western Wastes and Southern Isles, but the packaging all bears the marks of a ripped out tongue, the symbol of the Eastern Pirate Lords.

>>22669

Turn 3 begins now. 4 weeks have passed since the Crown Prince's 12th Birthday, and a three additional days since the Emperor's murder.

There are 23 Turns left before the Crown Prince's 13th Birthday.

He will come into manhood on his 16th Birthday and have a vote on the Regency Council, as well as marry anyone he has been betrothed to before that time.

His coronation will be on his 18th Birthday

I would appreciate it if the regents would reissue their votes and ==link their voting posts to THIS post== for easier book keeping. Please, no one else link this post.

>>22673

Regent's Council Only:

>1) The formal recognition of the Crown Prince Cichol Ta'lach Centis as heir apparent.

I agree that the 1 year of probation be taken.

>2) The signing of the marriage contracts between the Prince and his two prospective betrothed Lady Vallinia Strikeclaw of the Snake Clan Beastfolk (Denial puts him in debt for 1 Military, 1 Shadowy, and 1 Nobility Oath), and Lady Nachezerina Vladostinak the Nephilim Vampire House on the North Western Boarder Regions (Denial puts him in debt for 2 Military Oaths and 1 Shadowy Oath).

I will withhold vote until further notice. Seeing as we have more pressing matters, such a decision would be crass to act on at this point in time.

>>22673

Regent's Council:

1. Agree to the 1 year probation. I've seen this is the best path for now.

2. Recognize both.

Name: Ichaival

Position: Freelance Entrepreneur – GM approved courtier agent without a regent. (+1 Universal Oath)

Race: Iron Forged (+1 economic, +1 religious)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaqQbPafsYj7rutxE4UOK_GEGnQC2Ri5LZD4n0xqY0E/edit?usp=sharing

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Iron God (+1 Religious, +2 economic, +1 Magic Oath)

Regalia: —

Foes:

Rival (The General) (-1 military, +2 Universal Oath)

Racial Schism (Beastmen) (-1 Universal, -2 economic; +6 Economic)

Eastern Nations (-2 Economic, +4 Universal Oaths)

++Plot Twists++

Chosen by the Gods

Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

House Fluff:

The Ichaival Company is not a noble house, not even a normal hereditary lineage. Established by Ichaival, it serves as his business within which he does a wide range of profitable enterprises such as technological design, production, and sale as well as other side businesses such as, legal and sanctioned, mercenary and privateer work.

Personal Fluff: Ichaival

Unique among his fellow Iron Forged, Ichaival is one of the few of their kind with a fierce sense of individualism and ambition. While as with all Iron Forged he is imbued with a personal sense of being a part of their god, he himself has come to understand this in a much, much deeper level, beyond any of his fellow brothers could have imagined.

At night, he is filled with dreams. While not uncommon, his are intensely fierce and “as sharp as awareness itself.” He is filled with visions and designs, not whispers but tongues of knowledge hitherto unimagined of the devices and machinations of the Iron God. At first frightened, then intrigued, something far more extraordinary happened.

He could not only speak to the Machine Spirit's as they were . .it felt as though he could hear them in the aether, asking to come into this reality, to be conceived, to be made. A torrent of voices of Machine Spirits like a maelstrom, calling to him on the winds as though willed by the Iron God himself. Empowered by this divine providence, he soon found he was discovering things under their influence, their voices, learning more than he ever could even among those learned in the scientific arts of the Southern Isles, where he almost felt. . .stifled.

Perhaps that is why he finds himself here, in the Central lands, rather than the Iron Isles whence he was forged. All he knows is that since that time it has been his mission to establish himself a resource base, an enterprise not limited by any kingdom or nation that will allow him to freely pursue the task given to him. To craft, to design, and occasionally, to sell and spread the Iron God's will and designs. He would find everything he needed, here, all he had to do was take it.

Used Oaths:

+5 Economic

+1 Religious

+1 Magic Oath

+7 Universal

Unused Oaths:

+1 Economic

>{Magic/Economic}

1 Inventor [x2] (2 Economic)

1 Enchanter (1 Economic)

>{Economic/Social}

1 Engineer [x2] (2 Universal)

1 Airship (1 Universal)

>{Magic/Social}

1 Mage [x3] (1 Economic, 2 Universal)

>{Economic/Religious}

1 Herbalist [X2] (1 Economic, 1 Universal)

1 Hydra (1 Magic) {Religious/Economic}

>{Religious/Magic}

1 Druid of the Iron God (1 Religious)

>{Magic/Nobility}

1 Sky Castle (1 Universal)

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Ichaival's Sky Castle serves as a mobile base of operations for the up and coming entrepreneur. Owning no ground lands of his own, he benefits from the ability to nest his castle in remote areas, usually remote islands, acting in seclusion while venturing out on his airship which he uses to organize his several connections to distinct other like minded individuals seeking to advance either the sciences, magic, prestige, or profit. All of which serves to provide him with a ready supply to construct his visions.

Political Clout: 12

Rolled 82, 28 = 110 (2d100)

1.2. [Shadowy] With the basics of the investigation done and the fact that I can rest a bit easier with my Knights protecting the future of this nation it becomes more and more apparent peacetime has made my house less then capable. I shall seek to rectify that by seeking recruits and capital from those old contacts I do have.

Assigning:

2 x Spies = 4

1 Assassin = 2

2 Incarnate = 4

Nelissa the Quiet +????

———–

Total : +10 + ???

Rolled 32, 2, 96, 78 = 208 (4d100)

>>22601

Name: Inemir Tal'sol

Position: Archmage

Race: Fae

Spouse Races: None

Religion: The Godless

Regalia: The Mantel

Foes: The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess, Animal Companion (Raven)

House Fluff: House Tal'sol is an odd house. It has been around since the founding of the empire, and yet it has supposedly only had one lord. It is said that Lord Tal'sol was bound to the first emperor through the pact with his Grand Judge. It is said that the house has survived because the lord, or lords, is a seer and can see any assassination or betrayal coming. The first mention of Lord Tal'sol is related to the first heir, and is of him giving the heir a now forgotten prophecy.

Personal Fluff: Inemir Tal'sol is old. Born shortly before the empire was founded and bound the empire at it's creation by the first Grand Justice Inemir was the son of a man who would become a lord. Inemir often played with the first heir and liked to show off his gift with divination magic. How he met his raven companion Mimnon, the dire prophecy he gave to the first heir as he neared his day of coronation and the subsequent split between them is a story all know. It is how he is still here.

After the fallout Inemir moved to the Eastern Sea, but as the Eastern Kingdoms split from the empire he was forced to move his lands farther and farther west. He was a pain in the side of the Eastern Kingdoms all the while, and they returned the favor. He wishes to one day see that sea again. It always looked beautiful at noon.

Over the years, besides the forced movement due to rebellions, he has seen emperors grow old and die from many reasons. He has given advice and sooth saying to many to seek it. He has witnessed history, but rarely been a part of it. He didn't care too much for politics, only giving input when it was asked of him or needed.

But now things have changed. His visions have showed him what is to come, and now it is time for him to act. With the seat as the Archmage and the ear of the young heir he shall guide the empire to the best of his abilities. What it is he saw he may never say, and whether we head to a bright future, or away from a darker one is unknown except to him.

Inemir usually wears a black cloak with the hood pulled up with Mimnon resting upon his shoulder.

Political Clout: 35

Oaths: 2 Magic

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Will take anything on the Eastern Boarder

+Sky Castle (x3)

+Spirits (x10) (Es Spiritum Merchantilias)

+Ancient Golem (x3)

+Airships

+ Scrying Mirror

1. [Magic] Begin creating a staff of Control Elements, basically just kinesis spells to control all sorts of elemental forces such as fire, water, lightning and the like. Have the spirits help me get the right reagents. As well have the staff charge through solar, motion, and heat. (Spirits*10 for +10*2 = 20)

2. [Magic] Bring an enchanter into my service. I do believe I need one to complete my job as the archmage.

3. [Nobility/Social?] Call a meeting of the Reagents. I must discuss this last vision with them.

4. [Magic/Economic?] Begin checking over the accounts for the college to make sure everything is in order, as well as generally check up to make sure there are no problems at the college.

Rolled 49, 48 = 97 (2d100)

>>22687

Fuck dice

>>22687

you forgot the conversion Cornwallis.

-1 for the miners, -2 to the first death knight, -3 for the last deathknight.

You'd be better off just sending the Miners and Archers and having the death knights hang around someplace else.

>>22694

I already did that's why the last Deathknight is +1 instead of +4.

Rolled 26, 31 = 57 (2d100)

>>22657

>Name: Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

>Position: Seneschal (Wo)Man Courtier

>Race: Human

>Religion: Church of the Uniter

>Foes:

1. The Theists (No effects)

2. Eastern Nations

>Plot Twists:

+ Animal Companion

>House Fluff:

It's the royal family really.

>Personal Fluff:

Great architect wannabe with greater dragon.

>Political Clout: 42

>Oaths:

+ 1 Nobility

>Vassals and Other Holdings:

+ [Architects] Guildsmen (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ [Bello] Drake (5x Additional Quality) Rank 6

+ Inventors (1x Additional Quality) Rank 2

+ Labor Golems

+ [Freemasons] Builders

>Relations:

+ Close links to Empire of Opalescent Pearls

+ Ability to build: Economic monument at an enormously reduced price.

-> IF: Builder (Rank 6) is Vassal

1. The fall from grace had been a hard one to say the least. Having lost almost a third of her support Morgana would need to seek new alliances. Amongst many of the lords Dragons were still revered as gods and though they were of the wrong faith and many of them had seen a Drake before there could be no denying that Bello would be as close to a Dragon as anything these days. Truly he was a warbeast to be feared and his intellect was far beyond that of a normal Drake, silently able to follow the course of a conversation. While she would never reveal the latter secret she would use her Drake as leverage to gain the support of those remaining faithful to the Draconic Gods, regaining some of the political clout she had so suddenly lost.

>Assign:

+ [Bello] Drake (Rank 6) (2*6)

Total: 12

2. [Social] Unable to work for any of the local companies in light of recent events Morgana would simply have to wait for things to calm down. In the meatime she would employ her golems and experts to construct modern housing for the poor and unfortunate. As the saying goes, beggars can't be choosers. Experience for her people and favors with the lower classes. Or at least that was the intention.

>Assign:

+ [Architects] Guildsmen (Rank 2) (2*2)

+ Inventors (Rank 2) (2*2)

-1 for extra vassals

Total: 3

>>22705

Ah I see, my mistake.

Rolled 65, 15, 92, 73 = 245 (4d100)

Name: Leopold

Position: Grand Judge

Race: Dwarf

Spouse Races: unmarried

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: Seal

Foes: The Guilds, Western Wastelanders

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess (Seeing Justice Done), Empress

Fluff: http://pastebin.com/PSiD9Sie

Unused Oaths: 1 Military

Vassals

Lawkeepers Rank 8 (Social/Shadowy)

War Golem Rank 3 (Military/Magic)

Ancient Golem Rank 1 (Nobility/Magic)

Mages Rank 1 (Magic/Social)

Questing Knights Rank 1 (Military/Social)

Drakes Rank 1 (Magic/Religious)

Elementals Rank 2 (Magic/Social)

Other: Support of duelists and strategists if I can find an attraction and fund their transport

1. These riots are concerning but my courtier should be able to handle it, Instead I will begin hunting down the instigators. The first step will be to figure out how the munitions got into the city in the first place and hopefully whoever did bring them in is still here [Lawkeepers Rank 8 +16]

2. With approval of the senate my investigation can begin in earnest, they said I would have all the resources I need and I need a ship, see about acquisitioning a Ship of The line for the duration of the investigation

3. [Military/Magic] The dangers to the Empire are concerning and I will need to be prepared. Set about reinforcing my War Golems [0/200] [Elementals Rank 2 + Mages Rank 1 = +5]

4. [Social] If the records of my school are locked away then it may also be trapped to prevent intrusion or just dangerous in general, I will see about finding a troupe of skilled adventurers to explore the location since they have trained themselves for dealing with these kinds of situations [Questing Knights +2]

Rolled 2, 69 = 71 (2d100)

>>22604

Name: Rylza Aserveti

Position: Spy Mistress Courtier

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Foes: Southern Isles

Plot Twists: Brothers in all but blood

House Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/LQNgTTQm

Personal Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/fdTVhevt

Vassals:

[10x] Law Keeper

[2x] Manticore

Oaths:

2 Nobility

Political Clout: 101

Rylza silently as the candle is lit, her hands clasped together in silent prayer along with the rest of the staff and Aserveti gathered. Although she was immensely grateful for the revelation of the Crown Prince, thus the ensuring of the continuation of the Emperor's blood line, it was still hard to let go of Aniel. Truth be told, it was still hard for her to see any of the Emperor's children depart, for she had spent so much time with each one.

1) [Nobility](Oaths) Rylza conversely does her best to try and re-welcome a few Nobility after failing to the first time. She is sure to host, and guide the more interested of them across the capital, making excellent use of a multitude of land marks and her oratory skills. She is also sure to make sure that all the nobles attending her "Tour" of sorts, are well met with everything they could possibly need or want as they are shown the many cathedrals and wonders of the city. Through this, she wishes to make better connections with a few them, and to try and impress them. At the end of the tour, she brings them to rather splendid ball at her own estate, in honor of the reconstruction of the Royal Flying palace. Although not one for celebrations her self, she was a expert at hosting them for others.

2) [Shadowy] Once the tour is done, the ball over, and night has been draped across the sky, Rylza slips away. Using the ball as alibi would be splendid in case some one questioned her. She meets with Captain Zakon, and asks him for assistance in helping better understand the current situation in the Underworld as of now. She was curious if the death of the Emperor might have caused a reshuffling of leadership. And if such a change did occur, it would necessary to see if she needed to intervene, or if there was any use for them..

[10x] Law Keeper (Rank 10*2)

Rolled 73, 23 = 96 (2d100)

== Stats == http://pastebin.com/9PgPm7L8

The banquet went about as well as he had expected. No overarching shifts in the lines in the Regency and the Senate. However it did serve as a clear indicator of where the line in the sand was between the Regents. This would have to suffice for now.

1. [Nobility] Open a dialogue in the Senate-voting nobles at a more casual dinner party hosted in Emain Macha, to learn the general feeling in the nobility of military deployments on the borders, in conjunction to an internal increase in security. (+20, Emain Macha)

2. [Military] Send letters to the various Generals among the military, inquiring as to the state of their readiness, and their sentiments on redeploying in the North or the East to strike at the enemies making stealthy incursions into the Empire.

Game resuming tomorrow

Rolled 33, 13, 32, 31 = 109 (4d100)

>>22602

Name: Rand Naythanial

Position: Seneschal

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Dwarf

Religion: The Dragonic Kings

Regalia: Crown

Items: Teleportation Amulet, Emergency Tattoo

Foes: , The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess[Architecture], Chosen By The Gods

House Fluff: The Naythanial family dates back to the time of the First Emperor, when they helped build the great works that have served the Empire for generations. The Naythanial family was given the rights to tax the use of the highways and the massive Gratestone bridge. Each pillar that supports the giant bridge rival a castle's towers in size, and serve as the Naythanial's ancestral castle. Growing rich off the taxes, the Gratestone Bridge slowly grew a town in it's arches. Now a major trade hub, the Bridge holds thousands of people suspended below it's overpass. The Naythanial family has reaped the benefits of this, becoming immensely wealthy.

Personal Fluff: Raised in the shadow of an ancient bridge, Rand was fascinated by the mighty constructions that his ancestors. From an early age, he proved to possess a rare intellect and seemed to know exactly how to build things he never learn. At the young age of 12, he engineered a new milling house design, that functioned at close to 90 percent efficiency. Trained in all manner of engineering, the young heir to the Naythanial estates and highway soon began work for the Emperor. Apprenticed to the previous Seneschal, Rand was placed in power after his mentor retired to his lands in the south. With sudden control of the Central Empire, Rand vows to make the Empire great again for when his liege comes of age.

Oaths: +10 Economic(Seneschal) +2 Social, +1 Economic(Dwarf) +2 Religious, +2 Military(The Dragonic Kings) -1 Military, -1 Nobility, +4 Non-Military/Nobility(Crag Barons), -2 Universal, +4 Universal(The Eastern Nations)

Total: 10 Economic, 2 Social, 2 Religious, 1 Military, 2 Universal, 3 Shadowy

Vassals: Labor Golems RANK 10 (Economic/Magic)

Adventurers RANK 2 (Shadowy/Social)

Demagogues RANK 2 (Social/Religious)

(Air)Ships of the Line RANK 1 (Military/Social)

Inventors RANK 2 (Magic/Economic)

Assassins RANK 3 (Shadowy/Nobility)

Miners RANK 1 (Military/Economic)

In Reserve: 1 Universal

1 ) The tenuous situation in the north requires a more proper means of communicating over the distance, something Rocs are perfectly suited for. [Recruit Rocs]

2 ) Work continues on the Dragonic Cathedral, the bones of it's towers slowly becoming fleshed out in stone.(167/500) (Labor Golems L10 2*10=20)

3 ) The Demagogues take to the streets once more, plying the worshipers for donations.(69/200) (Demagogues L2 2*2=4)

4 ) The guilds as of yet have proven willing to go along with the Seneschal's plans, but there is no way of knowing how long the goodwill will last. I must have some manner of controlling them, in the event that one of their leaders prove…unwilling to help in my endeavors.(recruit Spies)

Rolled 65, 46, 65, 27 = 203 (4d100)

Name: Mandrow Houswen

Position: High Priest

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Human

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: The Scepter

Foes: The Eastern Nation

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess - General Priesting and Public Speaking, Chosen By The Gods

House Fluff: Houswen has always been a prestigious bloodline that has remained high in royal favor and held close ties to the church. Those born into the house are brought up under the Church of the Uniter, but are also taught a deep-set respect for all religions, earning some criticisms from outside speculation, but overall holding a positive view by the people. The church often allows for some clerics to be employed to the house, as well as priests to tech the children the ways of the church. The house often attempts to raise its children to high priest.

Personal Fluff: Mandrow was raised devout and deeply set on rising to the rank of high priest from a young age. It became apparent early on that he was divinely gifted, as he showed magnificent talent rallying the people under prayer, holding small church gatherings as a child, bringing in many commoners and a few nobles. As he grew and his gift developed further, it was clear that he was a powerful speaker able to rally the people when necessary. Eventually he would rise the the rank of high priest. Years into his position, The First Champion, the emperor's wife, Rose Centris, appeared as a guiding angel to Mandrow, further sealing his clear gift of the gods. Continuing to hold his position as high priest, Mandrow's main goal remains to return the Central Empire to the glory shown by the first emperor.

Political Clout: 70

Oaths:

-Military: 0

-Nobility: 0

-Religious: 1

-Shadowy: 0

-Economic: 0

-Social: 1

-Magic: 0

-Universal: 2

Vassals and Other Holdings:

-Lvl 10 Angel - Church of the Uniter - The First Champion, Rose Centris

-Lvl 1 Priest

-Lvl 1 Cleric

1-4. [Religion] Today is rather slow. The priest simply goes about his daily tasks, giving them extra care.

Rolled 8, 34, 56, 13 = 111 (4d100)

>>22604

>Name: Viviene Ta'Lach

>Position: Spymaster

>Race: Fae

>Spouse Races: Human (deceased)

>Religion: Fae Lords

>Regalia: The Ring

>Foes:

>Rival (General) (freebie)

>the Eastern Nations

>Racial Schism (Dwarves)

>Plot Twists: Personal Prowess

>Chosen by the Gods

>House Fluff: The Fae House of Ta'lach is one of the oldest lines of Spymasters in the Empire. Harkening back to the earliest days of the throne, the Prima Ta'lach was the successor to the First Emperor's Nephilim Spymistress. Ages has passed, and the line of Ta'lach has risen and fallen many times. Today they stand as a testament to familial duty, holding some of the most influential members of the Fae Court as allies, all to achieve one goal. Byron Ta'lach, the new Crown Prince. While none have contested his authority as Crown Prince, many among the populace fear his Fae heritage, and more importantly, the Spymaster of the old court, Viviene Ta'lach. The matron of the Spymaster trade in her lineage, it's said she watches over the Prince with the care of a mother bear with her cubs. Loath be the one who attempts to strike the Crown and incurrs the wrath of the Matron of Spies

>Personal Fluff: Viviene Ta'lach, trained since her birth a century ago to be a spy and assassin, took over her mother's position with minimal bloodshed, indeed the only blood shed was that of her mother. When she became spymistress she was brought into close contact with the Emperor, seeing an opportunity she used her feminine wiles and proceeded to seduce the man into her bed, leaving her with child and him infatuated. When she was asked to make their arrangement official she gracefully accepted and was given the Emperor's Ring as a sign of their marriage. When her child was discovered as heir after the death of the previous one and the Emperor she was pleasantly surprised but proceeded to do her best to smooth the way for her son to sit upon the throne that was his by bloodright.

>Oaths:

>Shadowy: 1

>Political Power: 34

>Vassals:

>[1x] Demagogues (1 relig)

>[1x] Warlock 10 (6 Univ 2 shadowy, 2 magic)

>[2x] Spy 2 (4 Shadoy)

>[1x] Assassin 4 (4 shadowy)

1.2. Send a spy to investigate the death of the messengers [Use Spy II]

3. Continue to attempt to send a message to the army, this is information that they need to know.

4. Send a messenger to the General himself (>>22507 ) so that he knows of the Eastern nations and Pirates gearing for war.

Rolled 94, 8, 43, 54 = 199 (4d100)

1. Security roll

2.3.. Spend time among the dwarves attempt to gain support among them and place feelers out for possible recruits. We will need alot of them soon

4. The champion spends what free time he has left in solitude meditating on his options. The challenges he faces and how to reconcile his duty to his family his race and his empire. His findings are depressingly grim. And so he decides to work out some energy practicing with the Glaive and improving his already famed prowess in combat.

Meta: need to format a regular stat block post for my turns will have one ready by next turn.

Votes: the Champions votes stand for now due to lack of action. he needs time before placing his final votes. They will be ready by next session.

Rolled 79, 8, 83, 50 = 220 (4d100)

>>22902

Vampire knights Rank 3

Paladins Rank1

Paladins Rank1

To help impress the dwarves

>>22687

>>22456

It has been a week or so since the Party held by the crown prince had occurred, and yet Rylza still felt a little…Concerned. Besides the obvious betrayal of the Crown's will, a heavy choice on her part, she remembered a while ago, near so close to the Emperor's death, a rather discomforting argument with another noble, The Baron Williams. It had occurred to her perhaps, in her grief and anger, she may have humiliated him. Watching out the window as the plain wooden carriage pulled near to the Gilded Falcon inn, she slightly rubbed the small necklace she wore on occasion between two fingers. It was most certainly not the most splendid of Inns, nor the nicest, but it was most likely the largest. And possibly dirtiest. Perhaps once a commoner, you could never get the idea out of your head. Or maybe he was just very frugal. Rylza did not like to make assumptions when she was level headed, however.

Slinking out of the carriage, and through the early morning light, Rylza made it to the Innkeep and quickly retrieved his room number. A few minutes later, a Knock came to William's door.

>>22915

Rylza pauses, momentarily, her noise wrinkling as she turns around to identify the offending odor. Chasing after the stench, William soon finds his way to the top. And Rylza sees him in all his grimy, dirty, bloody glory. By the Emperor, she thought. And here I thought I hurt his feelings. Rylza herself was dressed in rather plain dress and cloak, peasantly in nature.

Coughing slightly to clear the foul vapor from her throat, she speaks up, trying and failing to manage a smile. "Ahem. Lord William? I believe we met a few weeks ago…In rather… Well, simply put, I think I may have have started off on the wrong foot. I am here to try and make amends."

>>22916

William sneered at her clear discomfort. These nobles badmouthing someone one week then sucking up the next, he wished he could just shoo her off and get some rest. It was no doubt that would be seen as a slight, the politics of the capital where more exhausting to think about then trudging through the sewers for hours.

"That's Baron William missy. I suppose if you're here to chat I can spare a minute if you don't mind me changing first" he pushed past into his room he pauses grinning "Why don't you grab a table and order me an ale. I'll be down soon."

>>22919

Rylza nods, moving out of the way for the larger man to make his way in. "I really do apologize though Baron…If I may speak frankly, I was still recoiling from the loss of the emperor. So…I felt a little defensive at time." as she watches him enter the door, she shrugs. "I do not blame you if when you enter that door, you don't come out till I leave." She says, before heading down the stairs into the tavern.

>>22918

Making her way to the bar, and to a table, she ignores the singing drunkard and sits down at a unoccupied table. She calls over a barmaid, she orders two ales, scrounging for a coin in her pocket in order not to attract attention.

>>22920

Cleaned and dressed in clean clothes William buckled on his sword-belt. Sweeping his cloak over his shoulder he descended the stairs into the common room. He spotted Rylza sitting at a table near the corner, he had half expected the noblewomen to have run of but he supposed her honor would not let her. He pushed across the room past a group of singing drunk and set himself down at the table.

"So you came all this way to apologize huh. Mighty noble of yah. I would have supposed the little prince put ya up to it but since your showing at his little feast maybe not."

>>22920

The rash Lord Varkas looks at the bonny-lass

"Come on girl, surely you want to live a little, you seem sooo tense"

Johan gestures towards the throng of people now dancing and singing, "See how the common man can revel in such glee, without the constant fear of a knife in the back, or your head on a pike adorning the Emperor's Castle; for all that the higher life offers, such pictures such as this makes one question if its worth all the trouble in it, no?"

>>22921

She moves to respond, but is cut off as the Barmaid returns with the drinks she had ordered. She takes the drink, and watches as the other is placed in front of William. However, once she glances at William, she turns her head back to Rylza and winks before heading back on her way. Puzzled, but quickly gathering herself Rylza continues.

"Well, it would not be well heard in court, nor possibly in my own house, but my take on the matter is that the prince is not yet the Emperor. Nor is he the original heir." She seems little saddened at that last line. "But, I do respect his future power as Emperor, however. So I think it is line of my responsibility as servant to the Emperor to follow his words. I will do my best to support the prince when the time calls for it."

She swigs the drink lightly, before looking down at it in slight disappointment. Whatever the case, it was better than what ever the water they served, most likely. "No, I have come here of my own accord. I realize now, that I may have been too rash myself on such accusations. You certainly do care for the people, and I admire that. And I do realize the threat that the Crag barons pose in such a time as these. So, if I may, I'd like to help make it up to you, and I believe I may have a way to do so." she sips her ale once more.

"You want to wage war against the Crag Baron, but do so, you'll need more than just a gaggle of nobles. I have already heard of your falling out with the high priest. So, with no prior connections aside from that, the time is ripe to align yourself with a new power. Specifically the Lord General." she says raising her eyebrows to emphasize the name. "And I will help you court his favor to rectify my mistake." she says smiling slightly.

>>22922

Turning her head, she looks over at the drunken lord. It seemed that William was not the only noble to attend this Inn, strangely enough. Affixing her hair out of her face, almost mockingly, she turns back to William, the gruff, larger and most likely far more handsome man of the two.

>>22923

William glares across the table " While I appreciate the offer, I would rather go back to farming then serve under another pompous beastmen. I assumed someone as intune with politics of Empire would know of my dealings with their kind in the past."

He takes a deep swig from his mug before slamming it down " While the Crag Barons are a threat that must be dealt with, the Regents wish to assign the Spymistress to deal with the problem and I grow tired of all the schmoozing that would have to do to secure the power to deal with it. For now I will simply prepare for the war that is sure to be the outcome."

>>22927

Rylza leans back, holding her cup. She nods, as if she was pondering something. She takes a drink before placing it down. "Well, to be honest, there's been nothing but rumors about you." She says peculiarly. "After all,your a rather new comer to nobility. There are no ancient ties or connections, no stories or legends. No intrigue or anything of true substance."

She taps the glass back to the table. "So, if your willing, we could talk a little. Or perhaps we could share a dance, if your so inclined." she says gesturing out towards the dance floor, where a rather wild yet exciting party was going on. "Either way, if I can not repay you politically, I can at least repay you with a few drinks. I do not take you as one to turn such a offering down, even if you do not forgive me." she says innocently.

>>22924

"Although, I do envy you. At least those rumors can be dashed away, /unlike/ some." She says, gritting her teeth, before calming her self and regaining composure.

>>22932

She smiles, finishing off her own ale, she rises and takes his hand.

"We'll of course. Do not under estimate my own abilities. Once has to be light of foot and high of energy to make it through the long, grueling festivals as the Royal Family's personal attendant" she says, as they step forward onto the dance floor.

>>22936

>>22936

Swinging around into the dance Rylza is a fast learner, as she quickly moves into pattern with the upbeat tempo of the song, and takes almost no time to adjust her self to Willaim's size, jumping and dancing with a almost uncanny precision as the heavy swings and loud chorus of the song fill the room, in-sync with William's own movements.

She smiles, almost carefree as she indulges her self in the peasantly dance, stomping and clapping along as the two deluge from one another and watch as couples and pass between them, eventually allowing William to take her arm as they strut down the row themselves.

As they reach the end of the row, they once more move into the eratic dances once again, swinging close and apart as the flow of the Chorus shifts into a slower more shanty based song. Pulling closely, they make their long, wide strides across the room, with each heavy lunge and plunge moving them a good space across the floor.

As the second song winds down, she looks towards him smiling with satisfaction, perhaps even a little eagerness to please. "I suppose you did not take me for much of a dancer, did you?"

>>22939

"Well I have to say I am a little surprised, most nobles find dancing like this to close to actual work." He responds with a smile " You are better then some who have danced these ways for since the day of their births"

>>22940

"Well, it does pay to be light on your feet as a maid. And of course, with my father being the former head of castle servant staff, and me being under him, I'll admit that I've had my fair share of dances with the people." She says, taking a step back then moving back in with the metre.

>>22944

William pulls Rylza into his breast "There is much more to you then meets the eye Lady Aserveti, I suppose I will have to ease my views on all nobles as sticks in the mud" he finishes as they spin across the floor.

>>22946

"Indeed." she says slyly, looking up at him. "Although I hardly consider myself most nobles. I spent most of my life as a more a nanny and maid than next in line to be head of house. But, I am not certain you know a great deal about the Aserverti. So I suppose that your judgment may yet wait. " she says, twirling around, before clapping as the dance finally ends with a final stomp. "I suppose you'll still want those drinks, of course?"

>>22948

"A refreshing drink sounds like a wonderful idea Lady Aserverti" William grins as he leads her back to the table. He motions for another drink to the barmaid.

"So what it like being the nanny to the future Emperor?" he inquires sipping from his fresh mug of ale.

>>22947

Looks good, wanted to give you guys time to rp. will be doing my full update tomorrow. With the map.

Territory won't be shown on the map, just events and ongoings. Also the locations of Lvl.10 vassals of appropriate sizes.

>>22949

"Well, I will say that i've had the pleasure of helping raise all the Emperor's children, from the prince to the heir…" She pauses, pausing. "Princess. I remember them fondly, each of them. I take care of the staff, the castle, along with a variety of other things now.. It's not easy. But I do it, regardless of anything else. But it is worth it. Its more of a satisfaction."

>>22956

" Ay, I suppose you were struck hard by the accident" William greedily drinks from his mug before continuing "Can't say I ever met any of the royal family before the young prince, got myself a letter from the Emperor from when I was made Baron but thats about it."

>>22967

She nods, perking up. "If I may so boldly ask, how did you receive your Baron ship? If i was not mistaken, it was by some sort of military action correct?"

>>22968

" Well it is tad long of a story but I suppose we have time" William finishes his drink before continuing.

"It was about five years ago give or take a couple months. I had just killed the son of the Lord commanding my regiment in a duel which, I have to say is a longer story in itself. In an act of revenge Lord Blackholm, the pompous beastmen who's son I killed, sent me and three of my men alone to pacify one Baron Thurmin, who in some stupidity had deemed himself no longer part of the Empire. So me and the boys start causing havok for the Baron. Just general rabblerousing really dropping pot shots and stirring up the folks. Took us a couple months but we managed to tag the Baron's son in the eye with an arrow. The people started to get real ancy then, saying "What if the Empire sent more then just a couple men." So I round up about a hundred or so real pissed of villagers and we camp outside his castle just hollering throwing rocks and the likes. The Baron still rather sore bout losing his son, blusters out of his castle wearing this set of ancient plate probably older then the empire itself just thrumming with magic. So I head out to face him in this duel,right as he's done cursing my name and all that. My boys hit him with a couple smoke bombs, my own make, I slip up and plant a dagger through his eyeslit. Fore you know it I was in the castle directing round everyone in the place. Needless to say good old Lord Blackholm wasn't happy but I was hero ya know and people love a hero. So after sitting round it that castle basking in my glory a letter shows up. You can guess my surprise when It declares me the new Baron."

>>22970

Rylza nods, following along while occasionally taking sips from her cup. "It sounds like you had earned it, to be honest enough, and with a gap in the aristocracy, you seemed like the best fit. The people liked you, and its not exactly hard to see why." she says, stretching slightly in her thin hood. "Although, it is peculiar that the Emperor himself had sent the letter to ennoble you, and done so fast. But, I suppose when makes time for something, he truly does make time. I still miss him…" she looks saddened, but continues on. "So, I do believe I heard you and the High priest are having a falling out of sorts? Some sort of opposing beliefs, or divided interest? I can not personally claim to know him, but I have heard of his exploits."

>>22971

William scratches his stubble "Well if you heard is his decree it sounds like we just had differing opinions but truth be told it's cause I had no intentions of being his bitch" he punctuates the last point by slamming his mug.

"The High Preist is a good man but I'm sure you can tell I ain't exactly the subservient type." he declares raising his eyebrow towards Rylza.

>>22684

>Nelissa the Quiet

1+2)You gain 15 clout as you make contacts and bring people to your side. Many would be willing to offer you assistance if you but went through the right channels to gain their oaths and vassalage.

You gotta say when you're gathering oaths/upgrading units/buying units

>>22685

>Ichaival

1) Automagic Bows are invented, and are capable of enchanting a bolt on the fly, a truly impressive thing, as most bows required already enchanted bolts. The enchantments are not as powerful, but the sheer cheapness and efficiency in being able to enchant on the fly makes them an instant favorite amongst mercenaries and privateers throughout the southern seas! Many coastal towns begin putting in orders for them as well! Gain +5 clout

2) Things were going very well, until news arose of a plague based on your food stuffs in several of the towns you made. The spirits either lied, or something else happened, for entire townships that tried out your 'canned food' have died, and the entire event has destroyed a good chunk of your credibility, and worse, there are some who argue that this was a deliberate attempt to undermine the central empire on your behalf. (-15 clout)

>>22686

>Inemir Tal'sol

1) You are halfway to completing such a useful item. Currently it will project and control the elements, but the automagical charging you planned have yet to be put in.

2) You fail to find any enchanters

This costs a magical oath to do, again, mention spending them, or have nothing happen, I've given enough warnings.

3) The meeting is called, and through your prodicious magical talents it is held by a series of illusions and continent spanning communication spells. No matter their other activities, they can communicate and are forwarned of your visions. No further actions necessary to deal with this meeting.

4) Everything is in order and ready to go. The University is operating, if not at peak efficiency, then as well as can be expected with only the minor departmental embezzlements used to cover for various non-approved experimentation that generally results in SOMETHING useful for the empire eventually anyway.

>>22687

>Baron William Turner Thurmin

1) The break up goes well without any problems.

2) You find deep in the depths of the capital… a… TERRIBLE thing. A mass of black ooze, shot through with the bones and corpses of the fallen and the poor and destitute who live down here. Encounter

>Rank 7 [Oozing Horror]x1.

>You may attack with your own units that you brought with you.

>Miners qualify for double their normal quality in this situation for battle purposes, they recognize such a horror from the mines, but have never seen one in even this much light.

>>22689

>Eeo Gelwar

1+2) The rioters are mostly just TERRIFIED from the explosions, but need relatively little rough housing to get them to calm down, with the true looters being the ones to bear the brunt of your hard justice. You also find the excuse to round up a few thieves guilds and put them under the axe without due process, a method allowed due to their participation in the riots.

>>22703

>Johan Varkas

1) The nobility's fears, while not fully dispersed, are certainly made quieter. They're willing to give the Regents a chance to show they're not complete jackasses.

2) You gain +1 Magic Oaths, as they go out, repair the whore house they burned down (or help in doing so technically) and preform various works of good will and skill in your name.

>>22708

>Morgana ExCentris'Nilus

1) Unfortunately, while you do avoid losing any political clout, you fail to gain any either. It IS a very impressive drake! But a drake is all it is to many religious folks, showing no true signs of divinity, just those of a magically empowered animal companion. (+2 clout for an impressive case of drake breeding, and people wanting to stud their own drakes off of Bello)

2) Once again, almost no clout is gained, but word gets around, and you are far more favorably seen amongst the lower classes for helping make repairs, especially in the wake of the bombing and riots (+2 Clout)

>>22776

>Leopold

1) The munitions were shipped in by the Centris River, down one of the tributaries from the eastern crags, not the Cragbarons, but the Eastern lords. That things marked from the far south of the near-eastern nations to the north is a disturbing things, displaying coordination on a scale unheard of in centuries.

>>22783

>Rylza Aserveti

1) No oaths are garnered, but nothing is lost either, you actually reconnect with a few old friends and have a lovely time! Though the total lack of any political gain just grates on you.

2) There's been something really weird going on. Several river barge syndicates have all but vanished, removed or assimilated by organizations whose names Ryza, nor her captain recognize as domestic ones.

>>22786

>Cichol Ta'lach Centis

1) Most of the nobility feel it's a prudent, even necessary measure, and are willing to contribute troops and house vassals to the cause if necessary, but to the regent's council's call, not the princes'. Though a very few, mostly western lords, do tacitly put forward they can be trusted to be at HIS personal call, no matter his age.

2) The various generals give various noncomittal answers, except in the cases of those to the east. The messages never seem to arrive, or at least no responses come at all!

>>22866

>Rand Naythanial

1) No one is willing to part with the precious animals without something more substatial on offer

Declare oath usage next time

2) Work is slowed, but not halted, the foundations and the beginnings of the skeleton of the church are complete (200/500)

3) The demagoues are only slightly more successful, there is excitement over the new cathedral, but not much more than the progress of your Labor Golems (103/200), and yet it is still a mile stone, surpassing half your goal to establish a fund to fuel the cathedral's staff and relics and such.

4) The spies on call know that the seneschal has no credit available, especially if he's seeking rocs as well.

Even if you had declared oath usage, you only got the one universal oath

>>22867

>Mandrow Houswen

1-4) Things go perfectly, but slowly, people begin to wonder if this is all the high priest is good for in a time of crisis (+10 clout, further clout will be impossible to gain this way).

>>22870

>Viviene Ta'Lach

1-2) Nothing is found… except that all trails go cold around the places that lead to the underground such as caverns and mines.

3) The information only barely gets through, and then slowly spreads from there. The military is put on alert, and begins to move.

4) Thanks to the Archmage's communications, this gets through.

>>22902

1) Security routines are set in stone, and the prince's security is confirmed. More than that, you discover that people have been vanishing under the palace, and there have been reports of sulferous or ozone smells, the smells of battle magic reagents, permeating certain, normally unusued, tunnel mouths.

2-3) You recruit a sizable contingent of dwarven units to help in your investigations, not a majority of your forces, but experienced delvers (all units will count as 1 higher quality level for conflicted actions underground for the remainder of the year)

4) The glaive is a difficult weapon to master, it's very weight seems to change with the motions you put it through, maximizing it's ability to move and slam, but requiring expreince to not weild clumsily. By the end of your training session, you know better how to use it. With multiple such sessions, you could train another.

Players may now declare actions outside of the capital in full.

Rolled 82, 70 = 152 (2d100)

1.2. [Shadowy] [Gathering Oaths] With the basics of the investigation done and the fact that I can rest a bit easier with my Knights protecting the future of this nation it becomes more and more apparent peacetime has made my house less then capable. I shall seek to rectify that by seeking recruits and capital from those old contacts I do have.

Assigning:

2 x Spies = 4

1 Assassin = 2

2 Incarnate = 4

Nelissa the Quiet +????

———–

Total : +10 + ???

Rolled 63, 30, 72, 96 = 261 (4d100)

>>22974

Name: Inemir Tal'sol

Position: Archmage

Race: Fae

Spouse Races: None

Religion: The Godless

Regalia: The Mantel

Foes: The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess, Animal Companion (Raven)

House Fluff: House Tal'sol is an odd house. It has been around since the founding of the empire, and yet it has supposedly only had one lord. It is said that Lord Tal'sol was bound to the first emperor through the pact with his Grand Judge. It is said that the house has survived because the lord, or lords, is a seer and can see any assassination or betrayal coming. The first mention of Lord Tal'sol is related to the first heir, and is of him giving the heir a now forgotten prophecy.

Personal Fluff: Inemir Tal'sol is old. Born shortly before the empire was founded and bound the empire at it's creation by the first Grand Justice Inemir was the son of a man who would become a lord. Inemir often played with the first heir and liked to show off his gift with divination magic. How he met his raven companion Mimnon, the dire prophecy he gave to the first heir as he neared his day of coronation and the subsequent split between them is a story all know. It is how he is still here.

After the fallout Inemir moved to the Eastern Sea, but as the Eastern Kingdoms split from the empire he was forced to move his lands farther and farther west. He was a pain in the side of the Eastern Kingdoms all the while, and they returned the favor. He wishes to one day see that sea again. It always looked beautiful at noon.

Over the years, besides the forced movement due to rebellions, he has seen emperors grow old and die from many reasons. He has given advice and sooth saying to many to seek it. He has witnessed history, but rarely been a part of it. He didn't care too much for politics, only giving input when it was asked of him or needed.

But now things have changed. His visions have showed him what is to come, and now it is time for him to act. With the seat as the Archmage and the ear of the young heir he shall guide the empire to the best of his abilities. What it is he saw he may never say, and whether we head to a bright future, or away from a darker one is unknown except to him.

Inemir usually wears a black cloak with the hood pulled up with Mimnon resting upon his shoulder.

Political Clout: 35

Oaths: 2 Magic

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Will take anything on the Eastern Boarder

+Sky Castle (x3)

+Spirits (x10) (Es Spiritum Merchantilias)

+Ancient Golem (x3)

+Airships

+ Scrying Mirror

1. [Magic] Complete the staff.

2. [Magic] Again try to hire on an enchanter. (Spend 1 magic oath to do so)

3. [Magic/Economic] Have the spirits look through their records through their records and speak to other spirits about the magical components needed to cast a storm spell similar to what was described in the Emperor's death. Should help us narrow down suspects. (Spirits give +10*2= 20)

4. [Magic] Meditate and peer into the future once again, no questions shall be asked to narrow down the vision.

Rolled 4, 5, 4, 2 = 15 (4d10)

>>22974

Rank 7 [Oozing Horror]x1

vs

[Miners (6)]

[Archers 4]

[Death Knights 2]

[Death Knights 2]

+3 for out number

>>22980

Total= 59

>>22902

>>22870

>>22867

>>22866

>>22776

The Archmage begins the illusionary conference of Reagents: "Greetings lords and ladies. I am sorry to interrupt you but I have worrying news. I believe I have partially discovered the identity of the creatures that have been attacking those that move beneath the stone, and maybe even a few villages. How many of you are familiar with the origin of this world?"

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>22980

Rank 7 [Oozing Horror]

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>22986

Total:63

The oozing horror, while not overwhelming your forces, beats them back from it's lair in the sewers. You do not take any serious casualties, but your equipment is often scarred by the acid of it's body. Behind your retreating forces, it lets off a caterwalling 'teakettle' screech, and hurls a pattern of acid into the wall. One of your Fae Deathknights recognizes it as Old Arcadian, the language of the FaeLords, but can tell you nothing else.

>>22974

Yo dawg I can't log in to irc right now but you forgot actions 2 through 4

>>22776

Apologies Westerner.

>Leopold

1) The munitions were shipped in by the Centris River, down one of the tributaries from the eastern crags, not the Cragbarons, but the Eastern lords. That things marked from the far south of the near-eastern nations to the north is a disturbing things, displaying coordination on a scale unheard of in centuries.

2) You have a Lvl.3 Ship of the Line requisitioned. It will only be usable in actions directly relevant to the investigation of the Emperor's death, and the captain is not personally loyal to you. You will need to renew the ship's lease in 1 year's time.

3) You need to expend oaths for this one. But everything is good to go as soon as you want to begin upgrading.

4) The Adventurers you hire take off. You get regular reports from them, and you know they've found a series of 3 valley's in the western center mountain range, which seem to be magically put into stasis, the seasons not changing for them. One is constantly in winter, another constantly a desert, another with conditions reminiscent of the central empire's forests and plains. They have found ruins in these places, but no traps. Their last message, before contact is lost, is of finding a massive gate house leading deeper into the mountains.

>>22997

That was supposed to generate oaths, but I forgot that part.

>>22972

"Of course." She says, nodding slowly. "So I would gather that you are going to return to your estate soon enough?" She says, before pausing and trying to recuperate the sentence. "I mean, It would be a shame to see you depart so soon, but I can fully understand. With out your duty to the High Priest, it certainly seems like you will need to prepare your holdings for the war with the Crag barons" She says glumly.

>>23009

"I will be in the Capital a while longer I have quite a bit of unfinished business" he says running his fingers through his hair.

"The reason I arrived in such I state is because I was hunting a beast that seems to have taken up living in the sewers here. It preys on the poor and hungry, there is no way I could leave here with something like that running around. With the Regents in power I feel we will all be seeing my more Senate meetings in the future so I doubt I'll be gone from the city for long."

Rolled 47, 66 = 113 (2d100)

Name: Rylza Aserveti

Position: Spy Mistress Courtier

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Foes: Southern Isles

Plot Twists: Brothers in all but blood

House Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/LQNgTTQm

Personal Fluff:

http://pastebin.com/fdTVhevt

Vassals:

[10x] Law Keeper

[2x] Manticore

Oaths:

2 Nobility

Political Clout: 101

Rylza sews the pillow in front of her in silence as she ponders briefly. The river barge gangs disappearances we're indeed disturbing, but what was far more troubling was her inability to identify the ones that had come to fill in their place. Never the less, she had to ensure everything was well.

1) Begin investigating these new syndicates personally, and see if I can not dig anything up about them. It is strange that so many barge syndicates had so quickly been brought down. Have the captain accompany me on this for protection.

Law keeper x10

2) [Economic oaths] On a more legal side of thing, begin propping up promising business men looking for sponsorship in the city. Merchants, workers, unions and guilds, so long as they scrupulous in their record, and hard working, shall earn my support. In return, though, I do hope they remember who lent a hand to help them up in the social world

Rolled 98, 78 = 176 (2d100)

>>22685

Name: Ichaival

Position: Freelance Entrepreneur – GM approved courtier agent without a regent. (+1 Universal Oath)

Race: Iron Forged (+1 economic, +1 religious)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaqQbPafsYj7rutxE4UOK_GEGnQC2Ri5LZD4n0xqY0E/edit?usp=sharing

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Iron God (+1 Religious, +2 economic, +1 Magic Oath)

Regalia: —

Foes:

Rival (The General) (-1 military, +2 Universal Oath)

Racial Schism (Beastmen) (-1 Universal, -2 economic; +6 Economic)

Eastern Nations (-2 Economic, +4 Universal Oaths)

++Plot Twists++

Chosen by the Gods

Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

House Fluff:

The Ichaival Company is not a noble house, not even a normal hereditary lineage. Established by Ichaival, it serves as his business within which he does a wide range of profitable enterprises such as technological design, production, and sale as well as other side businesses such as, legal and sanctioned, mercenary and privateer work.

Personal Fluff: Ichaival

Unique among his fellow Iron Forged, Ichaival is one of the few of their kind with a fierce sense of individualism and ambition. While as with all Iron Forged he is imbued with a personal sense of being a part of their god, he himself has come to understand this in a much, much deeper level, beyond any of his fellow brothers could have imagined.

At night, he is filled with dreams. While not uncommon, his are intensely fierce and “as sharp as awareness itself.” He is filled with visions and designs, not whispers but tongues of knowledge hitherto unimagined of the devices and machinations of the Iron God. At first frightened, then intrigued, something far more extraordinary happened.

He could not only speak to the Machine Spirit's as they were . .it felt as though he could hear them in the aether, asking to come into this reality, to be conceived, to be made. A torrent of voices of Machine Spirits like a maelstrom, calling to him on the winds as though willed by the Iron God himself. Empowered by this divine providence, he soon found he was discovering things under their influence, their voices, learning more than he ever could even among those learned in the scientific arts of the Southern Isles, where he almost felt. . .stifled.

Perhaps that is why he finds himself here, in the Central lands, rather than the Iron Isles whence he was forged. All he knows is that since that time it has been his mission to establish himself a resource base, an enterprise not limited by any kingdom or nation that will allow him to freely pursue the task given to him. To craft, to design, and occasionally, to sell and spread the Iron God's will and designs. He would find everything he needed, here, all he had to do was take it.

Used Oaths:

+5 Economic

+1 Religious

+1 Magic Oath

+7 Universal

Unused Oaths:

+1 Economic

>{Magic/Economic}

1 Inventor [x2] (2 Economic)

1 Enchanter (1 Economic)

>{Economic/Social}

1 Engineer [x2] (2 Universal)

1 Airship (1 Universal)

>{Magic/Social}

1 Mage [x3] (1 Economic, 2 Universal)

>{Economic/Religious}

1 Herbalist [X2] (1 Economic, 1 Universal)

1 Hydra (1 Magic) {Religious/Economic}

>{Religious/Magic}

1 Druid of the Iron God (1 Religious)

>{Magic/Nobility}

1 Sky Castle (1 Universal)

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Ichaival's Sky Castle serves as a mobile base of operations for the up and coming entrepreneur. Owning no ground lands of his own, he benefits from the ability to nest his castle in remote areas, usually remote islands, acting in seclusion while venturing out on his airship which he uses to organize his several connections to distinct other like minded individuals seeking to advance either the sciences, magic, prestige, or profit. All of which serves to provide him with a ready supply to construct his visions.

Political Clout: 2

1. [Economic] (Earn Oaths) Proceed to earn economic oaths from select Central Isle nobles via the sale of crossbows, particularly those already in connection to the south, or with similar religious and ideological scruples.

Bonus:

1 Inventor [x2] (2*2) = 4

1 Engineer [x2] (2*2) - 1 = 3

1 Mage [x3] (2*3)-2 = 4

Total Bonus: 10

2. [Economic] (Investigate Failure/Develop anti-food poisoning precautions) Trust once lost is not so easily given.

At best, I will attempt to salvage this situation by discovering what became caustic in my attempt, and then developing a cure or antidote.

Though I've failed to preserve foodstuffs, finding a cure for poisoning and spoilage may still gain some clout, and investigating this will go towards discovering the how and why it came to pass.

1 Enchanter [x1] (2*1)=2

1 Hydra [x1] (2*1)-1=1

1 Herbalist [x2] (2*2)-2= 2

Total Bonus: 5

Rolled 32, 18 = 50 (2d100)

>>23022

DICE!

>>23011

"A creature in the sewer?" she says, raising a eyebrow. She curls her fingers into her palm, before placing her hand under her chin to think. "That is rather disturbing over all. Per-say, do you know what kind of creature is it?" she says, her eyes seemingly some where else.

>>23025

" Well it was like a big oozing mass of black goo, everything it touched hissed and dissolved. Its whole body was full littered with the bones of its unfortunate victims. I doubt you have anything to worry about it was deep, and I really mean deep, in the sewers. I'm sure it ain't got any threat to the young prince." William explains with a grin.

"Plus me and the boys are sure to get it when we head out again tomorrow" he says confident that it would not escape him a second time.

Rolled 54, 16, 32, 99 = 201 (4d100)

>>22975

Name: Rand Naythanial

Position: Seneschal

Race: Human

Spouse Races: Dwarf

Religion: The Dragonic Kings

Regalia: Crown

Items: Teleportation Amulet, Emergency Tattoo

Foes: , The Eastern Nations

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess[Architecture], Chosen By The Gods

House Fluff: The Naythanial family dates back to the time of the First Emperor, when they helped build the great works that have served the Empire for generations. The Naythanial family was given the rights to tax the use of the highways and the massive Gratestone bridge. Each pillar that supports the giant bridge rival a castle's towers in size, and serve as the Naythanial's ancestral castle. Growing rich off the taxes, the Gratestone Bridge slowly grew a town in it's arches. Now a major trade hub, the Bridge holds thousands of people suspended below it's overpass. The Naythanial family has reaped the benefits of this, becoming immensely wealthy.

Personal Fluff: Raised in the shadow of an ancient bridge, Rand was fascinated by the mighty constructions that his ancestors. From an early age, he proved to possess a rare intellect and seemed to know exactly how to build things he never learn. At the young age of 12, he engineered a new milling house design, that functioned at close to 90 percent efficiency. Trained in all manner of engineering, the young heir to the Naythanial estates and highway soon began work for the Emperor. Apprenticed to the previous Seneschal, Rand was placed in power after his mentor retired to his lands in the south. With sudden control of the Central Empire, Rand vows to make the Empire great again for when his liege comes of age.

Oaths: +10 Economic(Seneschal) +2 Social, +1 Economic(Dwarf) +2 Religious, +2 Military(The Dragonic Kings) -1 Military, -1 Nobility, +4 Non-Military/Nobility(Crag Barons), -2 Universal, +4 Universal(The Eastern Nations)

Total: 10 Economic, 2 Social, 2 Religious, 1 Military, 2 Universal, 3 Shadowy

Vassals: Labor Golems RANK 10 (Economic/Magic)

Adventurers RANK 2 (Shadowy/Social)

Demagogues RANK 2 (Social/Religious)

(Air)Ships of the Line RANK 1 (Military/Social)

Inventors RANK 2 (Magic/Economic)

Assassins RANK 3 (Shadowy/Nobility)

Miners RANK 1 (Military/Economic)

In Reserve: 1 Universal

1 ) Pass some cash around in the slums, see if I might be able to get some of the poor indebted to me (get shadowy oaths)

2 ) Work continues on the Dragonic Cathedral.(200/500) (Labor Golems L10 2*10=20)

3 ) The Demagogues continue their work on donations, traveling long ways to find new worshippers.(103/200) (Demagogues L2 2*2=4)

4 ) Set the Inventers to work on new enchantments, something to keep herbs, spices, and food fresh for much longer. (Inventers L2 2*2=4)

>>23026

She nods, taking another sip from her drink. "I wish you the best of luck than. I'd offer to help, but I believe I would only hinder your hunt. Although, with you on its tracks, It does put me at ease." She says with polite grin. However, she turns her head as the a chime echos through the city, the bells toiling to the hour. "It would seem that the hour is quite late." she says, moving out her chair. "I better be returning home soon. But, I did have quite some fun. We should do this once again, when the times are better."

>>23060

"It's been a pleasure miss Rylza. I am always up for a good drink and dance and you have proven you can do both" he exclaims standing up from the table.

"I assume you have an escort home? Don't want ya heading through these low parts of the capital without protection" William says after giving a small awkward bow.

>>23070

"Oh, I suppose I have a carriage waiting for me outside. But if you wish, I'd would happily let you escort me home." She says, opening the Inn's front door, revealing a plain wooden ride.

>>23098

"It would be an honor but a speedy carriage ride is sure to be the greatest protection and I have a long day of hunting in the morn, so till next time Miss Ryzla" William says once again giving a bow this one slightly less awkward.

Updating tomorrow. If you have actions left, do them.

Rolled 3, 69, 29, 26 = 127 (4d100)

===Stats=== http://pastebin.com/9PgPm7L8

1) [Nobility] Cichol opens up a few banquet halls to the nobility of the capital to curry favor and gain allies. (Oath Gain Attempt) [+20 Emain Macha]

2) [Magic] While the nobility are rousing above, Cichol joins Abhean and together they attempt to find the forbidden lore they heard tale of in their research. [+2 Abhean]

3) [Military] Under the guise of investigating on behalf of House Ta'lach, Cichol writes letters to the garrisons to the north to inquire about their readiness state and what would be required to bring them to full strength if necessary.

4) [Shadowy] Cichol calls upon Brian and his compatriots to rouse the populace with a particular thought: Where's the precedence for delaying the recognition of Cichol as Crown Prince? Aren't the laws of succession clear? [+2 Brian]

>>22978

>Nelissa the Quiet

1+2) You gain 2 shadowy oaths as you reestablish old contacts and bring on new recruits to your spy training program.

>>22979

>Inemir Tal'sol

1)The staff is complete! You now possess an Elemental Crown Stave.

2) You bring on an enchanter to your forces.

3) Es Spiritum Merchantilias doesn't have records in the traditional sense, but they give you about 4 dozen separate locations around the world that could possibly have been used, refusing to name their clients from areas that you have no direct or current knowledge of. They do however give you a list of materials that could have been used to produce a storm spell. 75% of them actually are traceable back to YOUR office of Archmage. The others are scattered amongst Eastern and Western Lords, with the majority being from various coastal lords. The vast majority of these components could be used for a great deal of other things as well however.

4) A fire burns across the east, a thousand sparks come together in the mythic phoenix, the bird of war and rebirth, the bird that flew across the birth place of the First True Human, that oversaw the apotheosis of the Dragons and the death of Faelords, the Phoenix strikes at the heart of the center.

>>22989

>Johan Varkas

1) The men are too nervous, and the vast majority are marching to war in the east, the General has called them there, something big is going down, and this is why he cannot be there. He leaves specific instructions. His vassals, and his position as General, in the event that he dies in the middle of combat, is to be passed to Lord Varkas for the duration of the war, or until he is replaced or ratified by the Empire. He left orders also that you were to follow with the vangaurd and secure the supply lines as you went.

2) Unforunately, the smithies have been emptied by the war effort of your liege.

>>22997

>Eeo Gelwar

1+2) You generate one social oath from your negotiations with beuracrats and middle men on all levels, the reigns of your control over imperial beuracracy growing tighter.

>>23012

>Rylza Aserveti

>Can't gain bonuses when you don't state your type of action. As long as you declare the oath type being generated, I'll consider it the same thing as declaring the type of action.

1) You find that there has been a concentrated effort, especially in the movement of magical goods between places. The Syndicates are all Eastern Syndicates. More than that you can't find out.

2) You gain a single economic oath, and several guilds are more than happy to gain the sponsorship of members who otherwise would have been unable to get a leg up in the world.

>>23020

>Ichaival

1) Gain 2 Economic Oaths, your sales are going amazingly well, and they're even proceeding inland now.

2) There are no food stuffs left in a condition capable of being cured. The food itself is tainted, but your efforts due lead you to correcting the packaging process, preventing a chemical sealant leak that was tainting the canned foods with a mixture of mercury, lead, and other heavy metals. The canned foods take off back in the new-innovation hungry Southern Isles, but the coastal cities of the mainland are slower to trust on this front, even if they trust your weapons manufacture now.

>>23022

> Baron William Turner Thurmin

1) Roll conflicted action for this.

2) Your engineers are laughed out of the halls, MMG? Mega Mining Golem? Why expend so much just to dig into such a dangerous place? When other places are far safer and less expensive to mine. MAD they call you in the halls of learning.

>>23027

>Rand Naythanial

1) Gain 1 shadowy oath, you have a little network of spies ow, and some connections with the underworld.

2) Work progresses, but stalls as the arches of the cathedral have difficulty remaining in place. (236/500)

3) Even going further afield from the capital, they have trouble finding anyone, perhaps more success could be had in the kobold caravans and way stations though?(139/200)

4) Your inventors discover an incredibly cheap, and overlooked enchantment that previously had been used simply to keep books from decaying over time. With relatively minor alterations, it's discovered the same spell can be used on dried foods! Allowing them to last for years if kept properly stored! Gain 1 economic oath and 1 magical oath as the patent for the recipe pours money into both the imperial coffers and your personal accounts.

>>23137

> Cichol Ta'lach Centis

1) Unfortunately with the war effort being blazed by the general, and the senate vote finished, there are simply not that many members of the peerage in the capital currently.

2) You find in third underspiral of Emain Macha, the one devoted to Morrigan herself, a door that can only be seen when one of the blood of the emperor touches it. The writing on it is cryptic, and predates even what Abhean understands in terms of writing, but from the patterning of symbols and characters, is potentially Original Arcadian, the first written language, what little he knows allows him to decipher that it is in the pattern of a Fae Riddle Epic, a story disguised as riddles that in turn disguises a greater truth. Only by understanding the stories and solving the riddles is it possible to see the truth.

3) The garrisons could be brought to full strength within 4 (8 turns) months if a muster was called, as they primarily serve as a method of keeping an eye on the Crag Barons, rather than an actual line of defense against a hostile military foe in most cass.

4) There is absolutely no precedent for doing such.

Will give others time to post since this isn't anywhere near our full player base

>>23188

you got until tomorrow evening, then I continue regardless.

Rolled 6, 5, 6, 9 = 26 (4d10)

>>23188

Rank 7 [Oozing Horror]x1

vs

[Miners (6)]

[Archers 4]

[Death Knights 2]

[Death Knights 2]

+3 for out number

>>23190

36

20

12

18

+3

Total: 89

>>23192

Woops I was a little early.

Rolled 10, 26, 48, 11 = 95 (4d100)

>>22992

Name: Leopold

Position: Grand Judge

Race: Dwarf

Spouse Races: unmarried

Religion: Church of the Uniter

Regalia: Seal

Foes: The Guilds, Western Wastelanders

Plot Twists: Personal Prowess (Seeing Justice Done), Empress

Fluff: http://pastebin.com/PSiD9Sie

Unused Oaths: 1 Military

Vassals

Lawkeepers Rank 8 (Social/Shadowy)

War Golem Rank 3 (Military/Magic)

Ancient Golem Rank 1 (Nobility/Magic)

Mages Rank 1 (Magic/Social)

Questing Knights Rank 1 (Military/Social)

Drakes Rank 1 (Magic/Religious)

Elementals Rank 2 (Magic/Social)

1. [Social] Our Empire is in danger and we need to be ready to defend it at a moment's notice and that moment is coming fast. Our neighbours are banging at the door trying to get in and danger rises from the unexpected. For this our Empire will need strength and in the short term we will take from what we already have. I propose a restoration of all military assets that are currently in disrepair and a donation of personal forces from our noble houses to bolster our nations security while the professional military deals with the immediate issues of the realm. Once our issues are dealt with a more permanent means of protecting the realm can be produced.

2. [Shadowy/Military] With a Ship ready to sail I can follow one of my stronger leads on the nature of our late Emperor's death to an undisclosed location [Lawkeepers Rank 8, SoL Rank 3 = +21]

3. [Social] As I stated to the senate I will stay true to my word and contact our neighbours to the south for an impartial third party to ensure the truth of my investigation.

4. [Military/Magic] Ongoing upgrades of Military Golems in possession of House Leopold [meant to spend my military oath last turn since I do have one 97/200]

>>23190

keeping this. Your actual outnumber value is

+1+2+3, for +6, total of 95

>>23192

You can delete and repost if you like. Or just relink this later.

Rolled 4, 64, 37, 4 = 109 (4d100)

Sorry didn't get char sheet built up yet. Thankfully it's just as it was at beginning +nobility oath and current klout

1.2. Now that we have Dwarven support we must get the support of the kobolds.

A nice tour and recruiting drive should help our standing among them.

Vampire knights Rank 3

Paladins Rank1

Paladins Rank1

3. Prepare the guard for assaulting the things under the palace.

4. Personal training with the Glaive some more

>>23198

>Leopold

1) A senate vote will be held during the following Turn. The issue is the raising of military strength, and repairing all fortifications, military roads, and the donating of major military assets to the Imperial Army's direct control.

2) They are stopped along the way, A barrier of storms blocks the Teeth, and proceeding further is impossible. But as they shelter in a cove, they find a recent camp, and a life boat from the sunken Imperial Capital ship. Signs of at least 4 people are there, but there's no evidence of where they have gone since.

3) Word comes from the Southern Isles. They wish you to use Ichaival as their representative in this matter.

4) Upgrades go as they will. (108/200)

>>23203

1+2) Progress is stalled, someone has collapsed the mines, but you are able to clear them with little effort from the abandoned mining town (No statement of type of action, no statement of the total bonuses of your actions. Bonuses not applied)

3) The guards are prepared.

4) No further progress is made, it's as if the blade is waiting for something impressive from you before revealing more of itself.

>Event

War has broken out in the east, with storms and raiders sweeping across the borderlands. Commuications are cut past the eastern border for the next turn. No actions beyond critical successes (a total score of +100) will breach the storm barrier raised.

>New turn starts

>>23274

>Progress is stalled, someone has collapsed the mines, but you are able to clear them with little effort from the abandoned mining town

wut I wasn't doing anything with a mine?

> (No statement of type of action, no statement of the total bonuses of your actions. Bonuses not applied)

I have no idea what you are talking about right now I was trying to talk to people Dunno how that wasn't clear. And no idea what the bonuses are

>>23290

oh goddamn, I misread. I apologize Tansen. Fixing.

1+2) You gain more recruits after an initially stalled effort, it's not enough to seriously bolster your forces, but it rounds them out slight, you're almost certainly ready to head to the mining towns.

>>23192

[Eeeo]

This was my post. Sorry.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>23199

>>23190

>>23318

>>23190

Imperial Forces: 95

Oozing Horror: 70

The battle is hard, but you end up finally slaying the thing by obliterating it's body, tearing chunks out then forcing them to dry out or just dashing them further. The more spread out and separated the horror becomes, the less coordinated and energetic it is. After slaying it, you can find no way it could have entered the sewers at the size you found it, with no pipes leading into this chamber from deeper down, or from outside that doesn't pass through inhabited areas, larger than a human's fist in width.

Rolled 23, 89 = 112 (2d100)

>>23187

Name: Ichaival

Position: Freelance Entrepreneur – GM approved courtier agent without a regent. (+1 Universal Oath)

Race: Iron Forged (+1 economic, +1 religious)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaqQbPafsYj7rutxE4UOK_GEGnQC2Ri5LZD4n0xqY0E/edit?usp=sharing

Spouse Races: Single

Religion: Iron God (+1 Religious, +2 economic, +1 Magic Oath)

Regalia: —

Foes:

Rival (The General) (-1 military, +2 Universal Oath)

Racial Schism (Beastmen) (-1 Universal, -2 economic; +6 Economic)

Eastern Nations (-2 Economic, +4 Universal Oaths)

++Plot Twists++

Chosen by the Gods

Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

House Fluff:

The Ichaival Company is not a noble house, not even a normal hereditary lineage. Established by Ichaival, it serves as his business within which he does a wide range of profitable enterprises such as technological design, production, and sale as well as other side businesses such as, legal and sanctioned, mercenary and privateer work.

Personal Fluff: Ichaival

Unique among his fellow Iron Forged, Ichaival is one of the few of their kind with a fierce sense of individualism and ambition. While as with all Iron Forged he is imbued with a personal sense of being a part of their god, he himself has come to understand this in a much, much deeper level, beyond any of his fellow brothers could have imagined.

At night, he is filled with dreams. While not uncommon, his are intensely fierce and “as sharp as awareness itself.” He is filled with visions and designs, not whispers but tongues of knowledge hitherto unimagined of the devices and machinations of the Iron God. At first frightened, then intrigued, something far more extraordinary happened.

He could not only speak to the Machine Spirit's as they were . .it felt as though he could hear them in the aether, asking to come into this reality, to be conceived, to be made. A torrent of voices of Machine Spirits like a maelstrom, calling to him on the winds as though willed by the Iron God himself. Empowered by this divine providence, he soon found he was discovering things under their influence, their voices, learning more than he ever could even among those learned in the scientific arts of the Southern Isles, where he almost felt. . .stifled.

Perhaps that is why he finds himself here, in the Central lands, rather than the Iron Isles whence he was forged. All he knows is that since that time it has been his mission to establish himself a resource base, an enterprise not limited by any kingdom or nation that will allow him to freely pursue the task given to him. To craft, to design, and occasionally, to sell and spread the Iron God's will and designs. He would find everything he needed, here, all he had to do was take it.

Used Oaths:

+5 Economic

+1 Religious

+1 Magic Oath

+7 Universal

Unused Oaths:

+3 Economic

>{Magic/Economic}

1 Inventor [x2] (2 Economic)

1 Enchanter (1 Economic)

>{Economic/Social}

1 Engineer [x2] (2 Universal)

1 Airship (1 Universal)

>{Magic/Social}

1 Mage [x3] (1 Economic, 2 Universal)

>{Economic/Religious}

1 Herbalist [X2] (1 Economic, 1 Universal)

1 Hydra (1 Magic) {Religious/Economic}

>{Religious/Magic}

1 Druid of the Iron God (1 Religious)

>{Magic/Nobility}

1 Sky Castle (1 Universal)

Vassals and Other Holdings:

Ichaival's Sky Castle serves as a mobile base of operations for the up and coming entrepreneur. Owning no ground lands of his own, he benefits from the ability to nest his castle in remote areas, usually remote islands, acting in seclusion while venturing out on his airship which he uses to organize his several connections to distinct other like minded individuals seeking to advance either the sciences, magic, prestige, or profit. All of which serves to provide him with a ready supply to construct his visions.

Political Clout: 2

1. [Religious] (Earn Oaths) Work on an Effigy to the Iron God. We were created in his image, so shall we create his image. This will give us favor with the other members of the faith in the isles. The Hydra shall gather metals from the deep, whilst the druid will supervise it's construction.

1 Druid of the Iron God (1*2)=2

1 Hydra (2*2)-1=3

Total: +5

2. [Economic] (Earn Economic Oaths) I am not only an inventor, but also a tradesman and this ship is not for decour. I will continue to earn more oaths through the old ways I know best, ensuring deliveries of goods and messages at a fair price, while my crew ensure the full speed and safety of this ship.

1 Airship (2*1)=2

1 Engineer [x2] (2*2)-1=3

Bonus: Personal Prowess "Air Trade"

List of players/their roles: http://pastebin.com/3hTUT2Su