/builders/ - Hero and Nation Builders!

>>6566

"One thing that must be discussed for the republic idea would be who would control the capital. As anyone that did could claim the throne of the emperor and try and hold massive sway through military might and knowledge. It is a novel idea but hardly the best in this situation. On the matter though I wished to bring something up to the lords before the vote began this session, and wished for your support. I wanted to enact an agreement between the lords, that no lord may vote for themselves to be emperor."

>>6565

"Very well then. We shall find a god to give us magic if we need it, not one who merely wishes to curse us further. Unless you wish to show who you are?"

>>6567

"I had brought up that very issue with the Republic. It cannot belong to his son, as the Late Emperor's wishes were strictly against that, and no lord would allow another to control it entirely…it will have to become property of The Republic with the Imperial armies and officials being changed to become extensions of The Republic. To run the new government with leadership representatives from the lords and some figures from the Capitol court and Royal Army to manage the Capitol County state and Republic Army…Unless the Lords want to take 'turns' as it were to manage the throne"

Lord Hexxus sighs, the envisioned burden of so many changes in the leadership of the Empire was something he hoped every lord was considering and not just being free from imperial taxes.

"To change the leadership of the Empire, what a chore it will be."

Rolled 89, 7, 89, 56 = 241 (4d100)

>>6451

>Lord's Name: Arvali Phylum

>Fluff: Arvali Phylum is the Padishah of the Hendappa Rajanate. Though old and weary, his determination for success and sound economic mind has made him a venerable leader of his people. He is a man of wealth and progress, forsaking superstition and tradition for growth and industry. Artifice is encouraged under his reign, and though this brings animosity from the brahmin and priests, it has made his region wealthy and prosperous.

>Heir/Heiress: Gundara Phylum, daughter; Runi Phylum, nephew

>Skill:

Leadership 1

IB-Leadership 1

Combat 0

Charisma 2

Wisdom 3

Intelligence 4

>Bonus:

[Economic Mind] - Wisdom and Intelligence becomes to 5 when dealing with economy actions.

Lord's Bonus [Prosperous Dream] - Economy's bonus are 1.5x. You can buy [1 Action] and keep it in the storage.

>Kingdom's Name: Hendappa

>Color: Deep Orange or Red (20)

>Fluff: Hendappa was once a great empire of polytheistic faith and stalwart military might. From its island heartland it conquered great swaths of the coast and enslaved many. Eventually the empire's reign was contested and pushed out of the mainland, and the nation fell into economic downturn. It was Arvali, first of the Phylum line of Rajas, who ceded suzerainity to the Emperor and took a new title Padishah. His concessions to the victorious empire and stout mind for business saved Hendappa from the brink of collapse and turned it into an economic powerhouse. Though decreased in size, to the people of Hendappa their nation has lost none of its glory.

>Population: 100,000

>Military: 4,000 Infantry, 20 Carrier Boats (1 Carries 100 Units),

>Buildings:

Mine Level 1

Farm Level 1

Docks (Trade) Level 2

Market Level 1

(UNIQUE) Hendappa's Bank Level 3

>Technology:

Accounting Level 1

>Economy: 8 (+9 Roll Value to Relevant Actions)

>Bonus:

Economic Powerhouse

+100 Infantry

+Technology:

[Wonder] Weapon Crafting

-The Shiwans Pike of __

-The Shiwans Shield of __

-The Shiwans Short Sword of _

Weapon Crafting Level 2

-Sword

-Shield

Utility Crafting Level 1

-Farming Tools

Siege Weaponry 5/6

Shipyards 1/4

1 - Finish up those siege weapons.

>Siege Weaponry 5/6

>Weapon Crafting Level 2

2/3 - At last, the shipyards have begun construction! Now we merely need to see them finish said construction.

>Shipyards 1/4

>Economy: 8

4 - Work on improving mines

>>6569

"It was never stated that the next emperor had to be one of the lords. It was only stated that we were to vote the next emperor. As for turns of lordship of the Capital; that will fail as, sooner or later, someone will refuse to give it up."

>>6561

"Yes, Lady Karasuba? How shall I serve you?"

Rolled 76, 35, 37, 22 = 170 (4d100)

Lord:Stefan Kellingstag

>Fluff: Lord Stefan Kellingstag comes from a long line of Kellingstags that have ruled the Kingdom of Stagfeld since anyone can remember. An erstwhile line of Imperial servants, a Kellingstag has served in the Imperial military for centuries.

>Skill:

>Heir/Heiress: Jory Kellingstag! - 13 [Trained in: Combat] [IB-Leadership]x2

>Bonus:

>Kingdom's Name: Stagfeld

>Color: Aqua, 6

>Fluff: Stagfeld is a grim land of people who nevertheless steadfastly tend it. By no means a wasteland, the winters can be harsh if one has not properly raised and harvested their crops. The realm is protected and kept at peace by the local knightly order that was founded by the first Kellingstag, Uther, known as the Winter Knights.

>Skill

Leadership Level 2

IB-Leadership Level 3

Combat Level 3

Charisma Level 2

Wisdom 2

Intelligence 2

>Bonus:

When recognized as a Kellingstag, Charisma turns to 4.

Lord's Bonus [Imperial Knight] - While keeping up with your chivalry as a knight, the land will be blessed by the Gods.

Lord's Bonus [Ideal Figure] - A 90+ roll for any action grants 1 Hero Knight.

>Population: 249,000 Humans

>Military:

3,500 Infantry

299 Local Knights

46 Light Horse

>[UNIQUE] Heroes

Lance Lenny [L-1, IB-2, C-3, Ch-2, W-1, I-2]

Tran Tellon [Trainer, L-2, IB-3, C-2, W-1, I-1]

Herald Hemmis [Rider L-1 , IB-1, C-4, Ch-2, W-1, I-1]

Grent Mills [Champion. L-0, IB-1, C-5, Ch-3, W-1, I-1]

Yons Yunis [Rider L-1 , IB-1, C-4, Ch-1, W-1, I-2]

Brett Byn [Rider L-1 , IB-1, C-3, Ch-2, W-2, I-2]

Ald Adder [L-1, IB-2, C-3, Ch-1, W-2, I-2]

>Buildings:

Farm Level 3

Barracks Level 2

Watchtower Level 1

Stables Level 1 - [Level 2 - 2/5]

Shipyard 3/4

Mines 3/4

The Winter Knights Society Castle Level 2

>Magic:

Holy Magic ( 0 )

>Bonus:

Chivalry

+2 Advisors (Gwyn - 1 Question, Hunter - 3 Questions)

>Project:

INT Training - [2/10]

Search for the Tooth of Claun 1 / ?

Free Action: Lord Kellingstag arrives in the Capitol City with his retinue, looking to head straight for the palace.

1. Finish the Shipyard

2. Finish the mine.

3. Get more Light Horsemen trained.

4. More searching for the Tooth.

>>6571

"I don't find that we could vote a stableboy to take the throne very appealing. As for the Capitol, the state's nobles will continue to assume the rolls of court officials and Royal Army officers though it will have to be renamed appropriately and they will continue to help govern the realms. The wealth of the Capitol will be put to managing the bureaucracy of the Republic politics. In this way no one will be able to form argument to claim control over the Capitol county because it belongs to all of us and at the same time none of us. If it were shaped as a Guild of incredible wealth and power tasked with managing the Empire with our guidance for if anything threatening the peace should appear it would be better that we know about it rather then let a part of the realm be consumed in civil war"

>>6572

"I wished to speak with you about a few things, privately." Karasuba said to the Adviser.

>>6569

>>6571

Lord Zephos speaks up after his long silence (I wasn't here)

"There are of course many problems we would have to face if we wished to turn the Empire into a Republic, Lord Haleer, perhaps you may be right and I am being too hasty. There is always the chance that a person of the late Emperors caliber might reveal them self to us.” Lord Zephos Sighs. “I simply find it hard to believe that someone capable of ruling us all will show them self before the Empire starts tearing itself a part with in-fighting. With such diversity it is an inevitability without a power to unite us. As for what you said that no Lord should vote for themselves, I would have to agree to that.”

>>6575

"I do not believe that he meant to imply that we would vote for a stable boy, Lord Hexxus. Merely that should someone worthy of being Emperor appear and not be a Lord, then we would be allowed to vote for them anyway."

>>6575

>>6578

"Infighting will be inevitable, no mater who we have sit upon the throne or even if we turn the empire into a republic. This situation has been made perfect for it. I have this feeling that there is something more going on, but have no proof. "

>>6580

"I too have had these concerns, however being so far away from the Throne there is little I can do to see if my concerns hold any value." Lord Zephos sighs "As for the infighting, that is what I mean when I say someone of the Emperors Caliber, he and his lineage before him have held this empire together through their own power, they built it and Emperor Bello was a man that was more than capable of the weight of the crown, as far as I know there are none others like him. I believed that given his wishes about his Son the only possible recourse to resolve this would be to form a Republic but I might be too close minded about this whole ordealm, perhaps a man of the Emperors Quality will appear or perhaps there is yet more to all of this that we have yet to see, only time and our own effort will tell us."

>>6581

"Even if we form a republic it is quite possible we will end up with a tyrant. That is one thing the history of my land has taught me. I wish to learn why the Emperor's son would be considered unworthy before truly making any decisions about choosing an emperor or creating a republic."

>>6520

Your adviser found that some of people you imprisoned weren't actually spies.

They just have some of the Scorpian's cultural stuff because you two are neighbors.

+130 Human Pop

5 Carrier boats with 100 people each are sent out. (5 Carrier Boats , 288 Raiders, 212 Raiders+)

-1 Food Stack.

>>6521

You have unlocked the [Very Bad Event]!

Siegecrafting 2/6

+Building: Trading Docks Level 2

>>6524

+Technology: Black Infiltrators

+25 Black Infiltrators

+Technology: Jester Slayers

>>6525

You have unlocked the [Very Bad Event]!

>>6526

Weapon Crafting 3/6

Roads 2/3

Some of the troops became hardened! Others died.

-130 Infantry

+100 Infantry+

Combat -> 5 ( 1 / 25 )

School Level 1

>>6527

Estimated Time Arrival: 4 Turns

>>6530

+Building: Farm Level 4

It was built so fast that they grew some extra food.

+Building: Storage Level 1

>Storage (20% Filled):

1 Stack of Farm Goods (Expires in 2 turns)

Charisma 3/10

Rumors are spreading about your "idle time"

>>6534

The ruins have been completely restored!

+Bonus: Restored Ruins

You have spent money to finish your forge.

2 Actions worth -> $500

>Economy: 6

>>6536

The idea is coming to you. But again, you are not much of an inventor.

2 / ?

Walls 3/5

You first need to create bug spies!

+20 Bug Spies

>>6537

Greek Fire +2 / ?

There was a problem with manufacturing and it caused a huge fire!

No one died but, the building they were building this in burned down.

Shipyard 2/5

(No Wonder post this turn.)

+Building: [Wonder] ____

(Fill in the blank)

>>6543

The Docks have been completed! They even started on upgrading it even more.

+Building: Trading Dock Level 1

Trading Docks Level 2 (1/2)

Another incident in the river!

10 / 12

The trade route with Hendappa is completed!

[NEW TAB]

>Trade:

Hendappa (Sea) Level 1

>>6544

+1,000 Pop

>Farm Goods also expire in 2 turns btw

+Building: Storage Level 3

>Ch 4

>L 0

People like him but he's terrible in his speeches.

They did, however, listen about the economic success the nation might get.

+605 Guards

>>6545

Int 14 /15

+Building: (Unique) Decoration Garden Level 1

>Population (Happiness: 6) :

>>6553

The men were sent out with no idea on what to look for.

+Building: Special Camp Level 1

(Fill in the blank)

Special Camp -> 2 (2/6)

>>6555

Smithy Level 2

Smithy -> 3 (1 / 6)

Metal 4/7

+Technology: Clockwork Carriage

Marcus is still not experienced to create as much as his Father.

+1 Clockwork Men

>>6556

You have unlocked the [Very Bad Event]!

>>6560

Pmed.

The farm's harvest can't be kept a secret.

You have create food stacks to provide for Shiwan's soldiers.

+4 Food Stacks

-4 Food Stacks

>>6570

The trade between you and Shiwans have been completed!

[NEW TAB]

>Trade:

Shiwan (Sea) Level 1

+Technology: Siege Weaponry

(Free Action to send technology, items, and stuff)

Shipyard 3/4

Mine 1 / ?

>>6573

+Building: Shipyard Level 1

+Building: Mine Level 1

+49 Light Horse

For suspense purposes, the bad event will happen after the voting.

—-

The Throne room.

Table and chairs were placed in the middle of the room where the Lords, Ladies, and representative are sitting.

The Emperor's Adviser stands in front of the table.

"Welcome, people of great power in the Empire. We will begin the voting momentarily, I would now announce all representative who have made it to the meeting."

Ashikaga Azura, Lord of Ponnpi

Arvali Phylum, Lord of Hendappa

Bayushi Karasuba, Lord of Scorpian Island

Bob Hexxus , Lord of Epidemica

Cuteboldington of Bolderburg the III, Lord of The Royal Draconic Domain

Edward Ast Zephos XVII, Lord of Zephos

Elric Assuran, Lord of Desolace

Ernst Shurslstad, Lord of Soviet Union

Hiemalis Von Der Nacht, Lady of Puszczagóra

Richard Fuilcú, Lord of The Hills of High Velek

Stefan Kellingstag, Lord of Stagfield

Steffen Tremulo, Lord of Effus-by-River

Thundering Hoof, Lord of Broken Mane

Yuros Haleer, Lord of Kelthas Glade

Valder, Lord of Arachaia

??? , Lord of Freelands (?)

"We will now begi-"

Just then, a couple of figures rushed through the door.

"Ahh, so there they are!"

Sohneins, Lord of Salvynia

Group of old men, Representative of Shiwans Dynasty

[Sohneins is a bit tired.]

[The Group of Old Men are VERY tired]

"Well, let us begin."

—

No actions will be posted until the Voting is done.

Voting ends in these 3 ways…

-11 people vote for the same Emperor

-No decision is made in [20 hours]

-11 agreements to conclude the voting.

Now discuss away.

Lord Kellingstag steeples his fingers.

"From the looks of some folk around this table, perhaps some refreshment would be in order? Not wine or ale, mind you, the last thing we need is dulled senses."

>>6590

"I wished to bring forth an idea I wished the lords of the realm would agree upon. One that no lord should vote for himself.

Either way I must abstain for now. I must say I have not been shone one that meets the qualifications of emperor in my eyes yet."

>>6593

"I must agree with Lord Haleer, it would hardly be fair for one lord to nominate themselves otherwise most would simply do so."

>>6592

Lord Hexxus listens intently to the representative's reasoning all the while tracing the grooves in his mask with a heavily gloved finger. After the old man finishes his eyes are drawn to Lord Zephos, his comrade who on the road spoke of not wanting the Throne. Watching and expecting to hear his thanking the shiwans for theirs thoughts and speaking out for a Republic, a return of the ancient rights.

>>6590

"In the name of Lady Hiemalis, I cast my vote in favor of Lord Zephos."

"Archaia does not benefit from The rule of any Emperor, and surely none of us even recognize the current emperors Rule, However, It is important for me to be able to trust the New emperor. As I trust Emperor Bello. I worry about the zealous humans, where is our guarantee that non humans will still have a place within the Empire ?"

>>6589

I cast my vote for the people electing the emperor

>>6590

Padishah Arvali sits reclined near the back of the room. A typical perspective for him, beyond the interest of other nations. Talk of popular elections, private elections, even a Republic! Now there was an idea worth considering…

The Padishah stands, one hand raised. "I too trust in the capability and temperance of Lord Zephos to rule. However, better that he should rule over a Republic, than be given total imperial domain!

This is not to say that Lord Zephos would make an unjust ruler. Were that the case, I would not vote for him. But we must all look out first and foremost for the good of the empire's citizens!

If each region has more autonomy over its actions, great things can be done. Already trade is flourishing, innovation and production is encouraged, and co-operation between the regions is structured on a much more regional level, not enforced by the heavy hand of an emperor!" Arvali pauses to collect his breath. Were he thirty years younger, he might have put on a better speech.

"I'm sure I cannot have been the only one to consider this option. So if you would see the Empire return to a glorious Republic, speak now lest your voice be lost later!"

>>6593

>>6594

"While certainly most noble in intention I believe this rule will practically have no effect on the votes as eleven votes are a required minimum to become Emperor Elect and most Lords will end up simply abstaining whether they may vote for themselves or not.

All this rule does is delay the decision even further, although I believe even then it will not be by much. Should however, eleven Lords agree to implement this decision I will bow to the majority.".

>>6590

Thundering Hooves who is often silent at these types of meetings shocks the attendees by standing to speak his mind. "Lords and rulers of this land. I have not come this day to vote. Recently someone has brought great shame to my people by spoiling one of our most sacred rituals with murder. Whoever has done this most likely was trying to create discourse between the tribes of the my land, and they succeeded at that. I am here this day because the spirits have guided me to the capital on my search for the killer. And I have reason believe that they were sent by someone at this meeting!"

>>6601

"That is a tragedy, your lordship." Arvali huffs "But it is a matter to be discussed *after* deliberations! We can deal with regional squabbles later, this is the fate of the empire itself!"

>>6602

"And will it still be 'regional squabbles' when the other tribes learn who is responsible by themselves? Because they are looking for blood, and when my kin set their eyes on it they will not stop"

>>6601

"I am afraid unless any third parties are interested in your downfall you have not exactly narrowed down the amount of suspects by coming to the capital. Every Lord of the Empire is assembled here except for the few spineless ones who do not believe the Election of a new Emperor is worth their time. Each of them is more of a spymaster than the last with again only few exceptions.", Sohneins addressed the Horse Lord, "But know that should I receive any information on the matter you will be informed.".

>>6602

"With all due respect Lord Arvail, if I am not mistaken you have not been here during the last vote. I would not get my hopes up that this meeting will bear much fruit, we may as well use the twenty hours at our disposal in order to discuss matters of potentially interprovincial nature.".

>>6603

"How can you compare the indignation of a few tribal leaders to the future leadership and organization of the entire Empire? Such self-interest is astonishing. Now then, if you would not cast a vote for the *real* matter at hand, then the rest of us shall be continuing."

>>6604

"That I was not, as I was myself indisposed by illness at the time. However, why should we let the matter slip away? Are you all here so without hope or interest in change that we resign yourselves to smaller matters?"

>>6606

"To tell the truth it is not change I seek but stability. I am here with interest by all accounts, though I cannot claim to be here with much hope. Before this Empire was established the Lords have squabbled and now that the ties that hold us together are strained I believe some of them would very much like to continue. The Empire is a sprawling beast of cultures and faiths and it is a miracle it has managed to prevail for this long, but I fear that none of the Lords command enough respect to be proclaimed Emperor Elect."

>>6605

"The traditions of my people have stood longer than this Empire of yours. And if you keep showing disrespect to it then it will stand long after your land has been burned."

>>6608

>>6605

"Please my Lords I am certain neither meant any disrespect, there is no reason for threats or rash actions. Certainly in due time we will get to the vote and Lord Thundering Hooves' issue will be addressed before the Council of Lords."

>>6607

"Lord Zephos has shown himself a competent ruler and a steady administrator. I would elect myself had I any interest in the position, but I do not. And remember, your lordship, we cannot have stability without change. This is a time of adaptation, and we lie on the precipice of disaster. If we do not correct, we shall be fractured. This is why we must seek strong leadership. *This* is what we are here for. NOT -" he motions to >>6608 "the appeasement of one man's petty grudge. We will save *that* for later."

>>6610

"Then if I count correctly Lord Zephos has a whole of two votes now. Even if I were to give him my own it would be three, leaving a further nine votes to be desired. So unless you have some sort of leverage I wish you good luck convincing nine further Lords to bend the knee and proclaim Lord Zephos Emperor Elect."

>>6599

The representatives of Shiwan had this to say.

"If the Empire is to transition to a republic, that would require an Emperor to dictate it so.

And if we cannot so much as collectively come to agreement on something as simple as voting one man into an office, how much more difficulty will we have in establishing a republican form of government, that would require even more consensus than what we are required to right now."

>>6611

8 votes requires learn to count faggot

>>6611

"You miscount, your lordship. There have been three votes made for Lord Zephos, and eight are required. If you were to vote in favor, we would be halfway to our goal!"

>>6614

"Are you certain? I was sure eleven votes were required to be made Emperor Elect.".

>>6616

3+8=11 you retard

>>6617

How oh shitlord is 4 halfway to 11.

>>6614

> If you were to vote in favor, we would be halfway to our goal!

>>6616

"You misunderstand, my apologies. With three already having voted, we require eight more to reach our goal. And why would you sit idle to let nothing improve when you could actually help to foster this change?"

>>6619

"Because change should not simply happen for the sake of change. We could make a donkey Emperor and call it change but nothing would be gained. While I believe that Count Zephos is both an honorable and an intelligent man I am not certain that he holds the power required in order to rule over the Empire.

Of course it would be the duty to defend his word and claim, but I have to ask, how do you intend to bring to heel say Orris and the Soviet Union? Do you have a fleet that could compare to theirs? Does anyone? And what were you to do if the Iron Corner was to secede? Of course today they hail Zephos, an Emperor on a small island a world away. How would you hold up against the vast masses of raw manpower the Shiwan throw at their enemies like pigs to the slaughter? Their Lord did not even bother to attend this meeting. Would you march to Puszczagóra to defend Lord Zephos claim? Their lands are a death trap to any army, even though the nation may be led by a woman. And of course there would be the matter of the Scorpion Clan lead by the most vicious person in the Entire Empire. Tell me Lord Arvali how will Lord Zephos handle these challenges?"

The young lord Richard grins as he watches the Lords bicker in between each other. His time at the theater and the library were entertaining, but this… why this was hilarious. He stopped himself from laughing but turns to his neighbor and says "While this is a joy to watch, might I ask your thoughts on the vote?"

This is a open invitation for whomever to start a conversation with me.

>>6621

Lord Zephos turns to regard the young lord beside him and decides to speak his mind. “Concerned, Lord Richard. Even though some of the Lords seem to support me as the next Emperor I am quite certain that I am not the correct choice for the throne. The late Emperor was a man without peer, the thought that I could replace him is an unusual and alien idea to me.” Lord Zephos sighs. “Now, I see some of the lords brining their regional concerns or personal squabbles into this diplomatic meeting. If the Lords of the empire are unable to keep their composure during what is objectively the most important gathering in the Empires recent history then what hope is there for a resolution before someone gets tired of waiting?”

>>6622

Lord Hexxus sighs and knows that resolution is far from reached but every moment the throne is empty the people grow restless and so…"I, Bob Hexxus of Epidemica cast my vote for Lord Zephos for I believe he will use the power wisely. Let us vote and come to a close, the people are uneasy when no one holds the reigns of the Empire."

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