Eh, maybe I'm just nostalgic for the old RP with more republics. Still, half those things you mentioned there are one of and half the other nations are autocratic empires. If that's the way it's going to be though I can't do much more than complain (but I'll leave it rest).
Imperialism is in the theme of this game. Remember WW1 which lead to the fall of empires never happened here so everyone (or almost everyone) is still in their Scramble for Africa colonization glee. Also technically empires aren't deciding if a state is democratic or autocratic. Britain is kinda half the birth of modern parliamentary democracy and it's a constitutional monarchy which also used to be an Empire until just recently. If I have to split this RP between monarchies and non-monarchies the result is roughly half and half. If i have to split this between democracies and autocracies the result is similar, or may even swing for the democratic side.
Fun Fact: Thanks to their funky Mithril construction all of my ships, even my carriers, can be built as sub-warships according to the Washington Naval Treaty.
Eh, maybe I'm just nostalgic for the old RP with more republics. Still, half those things you mentioned there are one of and half the other nations are autocratic empires. If that's the way it's going to be though I can't do much more than complain (but I'll leave it rest).
And indeed as people post the flavor will develop.
We have a lot of nations that seem despotic at first but are actually constitutional monarchies/parliamentary countries.
Between Avalia, Ventium, the PRK, and Moravia (a one-party Fascist democracy, but democracy nontheless ) we seem to have a good mix.
We have a lot of nations that seem despotic at first but are actually constitutional monarchies/parliamentary countries.
Between Avalia, Ventium, the PRK, and Moravia (a one-party Fascist democracy, but democracy nontheless ) we seem to have a good mix.
Aside from having massive as fuck aristocracy and overall conservative views Yllendthyr is also pretty democratic. Well, it also depends on the state. Some of them are kingdoms/oligarchies in anything but the name while others are basically model republics. Yllendthyr's mainland is a federation and it shows.
Being superstitious and ‘theocratic’ is sorta justified in my case, as my people are the unenlightened natives of a mostly-neglected section of the world.
But I don’t want to be some kind of wannabe conformist either, as it’s not cool to model a nation in the same way as most people here do. I’ll definitely feature some more notable elements to my realm to set it further apart from the rest of the world. And i'll leave you all saying: ''whoa. That's radical dude!'' For sure.
I have a very-VERY stupid and crazily expensive idea:
A battleship with submarine-like streamlined design, underwater cannons (against submarines of course ) and a FREAKIN' WATER-BOILING JET ENGINE! Yup, somebody had the SHINING IDEA to build jets on water. Not waterjets. Those are completely sane. It's a giant boiler which uses the steam for propulsion through the waters like a classic jet does! The engine needs 10 minutes of preparation but when ready by my minimalistic estimates it can accelerate the 20,000 ton warship at 1.5G and the top speed of 100 knots! This is the only warship in the world which requires seatbelts! FOR THE EMPEROR'S GLORY!
EDIT: Of course it has yet to be built but when it's done it'd possess the single most massive jet engine know with roughly 15 meters exhaust diameter. ...Given if it won't blow up during the test run.
I have a very-VERY stupid and crazily expensive idea:
A battleship with submarine-like streamlined design, underwater cannons (against submarines of course ) and a FREAKIN' WATER-BOILING JET ENGINE! Yup, somebody had the SHINING IDEA to build jets on water. Not waterjets. Those are completely sane. It's a giant boiler which uses the steam for propulsion through the waters like a classic jet does! The engine needs 10 minutes of preparation but when ready by my minimalistic estimates it can accelerate the 20,000 ton warship at 1.5G and the top speed of 100 knots! This is the only warship in the world which requires seatbelts! FOR THE EMPEROR'S GLORY!
Gnomes, step up your game right now!
EDIT: Of course it has yet to be built but when it's done it'd possess the single most massive jet engine know with roughly 15 meters exhaust diameter. ...Given if it won't blow up during the test run.
At times like this, I'm not sure if the Elves are unstably dangerous, insane geniuses, stuipidly jackass'd or high as fuck. I'm going to say High as Fuck. Elf 1: Duuuuddddeeee.... Imagine a giant jet engine, but UNDERWATER Elf 2: Yeeaahhhh.... it'd go Vroom vroom under da sea Elf 1: Awwww shhiiiittt, dis gonna b gud Elf 2: Ikr? Gimme sum mo dat weed, we gonna need to be stoned higher than elf jesus to get dis to work Elf 3: Umm... guys... this will not work. Elf 1&2: BITCH, Y'ALL JUST NEED MO WEED, DIS WILL WORK, DIS GONNA B GUD. HIGH COMMAND GONNA GIVE US ALL THE PREMISSIONS
At times like this, I'm not sure if the Elves are unstably dangerous, insane geniuses, stuipidly jackass'd or high as fuck. I'm going to say High as Fuck. Elf 1: Duuuuddddeeee.... Imagine a giant jet engine, but UNDERWATER Elf 2: Yeeaahhhh.... it'd go Vroom vroom under da sea Elf 1: Awwww shhiiiittt, dis gonna b gud Elf 2: Ikr? Gimme sum mo dat weed, we gonna need to be stoned higher than elf jesus to get dis to work Elf 3: Umm... guys... this will not work. Elf 1&2: BITCH, Y'ALL JUST NEED MO WEED, DIS WILL WORK, DIS GONNA B GUD. HIGH COMMAND GONNA GIVE US ALL THE PREMISSIONS
You got it right. My basic idea is that when Ymheodr heard about this design he thought it's so crazy it might just work. Thus he allowed to dub this vessel Emperor-class in his glory and to show the superiority of elven engineering. ... I'll just roll a dice and decide if it'll blow up during the test run or not.
<Snipped quote by ClocktowerEchos>You got it right. My basic idea is that when Ymheodr heard about this design he thought it's so crazy it might just work. Thus he allowed to dub this vessel Emperor-class in his glory and to show the superiority of elven engineering. ... I'll just roll a dice and decide if it'll blow up during the test run or not.
I have a feeling that if we ever have an arms race in this RP, it won't be about what's more destructive or efficent, it'll be about who makes it bigger and shinier.
That means, we'll eventually have an airship the size of a small island and boats the size of cities. At least we'd be prepared for the apocolypse
I have a feeling that if we ever have an arms race in this RP, it won't be about what's more destructive or efficent, it'll be about who makes it bigger and shinier.
That means, we'll eventually have an airship the size of a small island and boats the size of cities. At least we'd be prepared for the apocolypse
Like when the People's Republic rains VX missiles down on your cities which are completely undefended from that sort of attack.
I will only accept them if they're full of sparkles and confetti. Bonus points for streamers and feathers. Surely the PRK has some right?
Of course. And they're also a really shiny shade of beautiful, bright red. With yellow fins. Also when they release the VX the nose goes off and explodes like a red firework.
That said, I have not posted it yet as I am waiting on Wernher to complete (or have accepted) his nationsheet, as my POV character is from his nation and I can't write about a character from a nation that doesn't officially exist yet.
Also, I will be going over the sheet to check it for mistakes and make sure it 'flows' better (As I didn't really like the start of it that much).
That said, I have not posted it yet as I am waiting on Wernher to complete (or have accepted) his nationsheet, as my POV character is from his nation and I can't write about a character from a nation that doesn't officially exist yet.
Also, I will be going over the sheet to check it for mistakes and make sure it 'flows' better (As I didn't really like the start of it that much).
I would accept him but it still says his population is 190 million people and I maintain that is too high by at least 40 million.
Everything else is fine though so you're probably safe posting it. If nothing else you can just retcon after the fact.
That said, I have not posted it yet as I am waiting on Wernher to complete (or have accepted) his nationsheet, as my POV character is from his nation and I can't write about a character from a nation that doesn't officially exist yet.
Also, I will be going over the sheet to check it for mistakes and make sure it 'flows' better (As I didn't really like the start of it that much).
There are accepted profiles in this game that haven't been put in the characters sections yet. Don't worry, it's fine. Vinculi is pretty much part of the game now.
@WernherOh great timing! BTW, did I write this right? I mean in relation to your nation or which ruler is technically a quarter-elf and Yllenthyrean noble?
Alright, may as well try my own hand in this:
- Galhonore Commonwealth: In personal union with the second largest elven country since the last few centuries, Galhonore is almost like a mirror image of Yllendthyr. Cooperations run deep between the two nations and sharing their industrial discoveries had mutual benefits. That being said Galhonore is still technically a different country with its own laws, political structure and even an army called the Thandli. If anything Galhonore should be considered a very close ally rather than part of Yllendthr.
- Kingdom of Setra: The fairy lands and former colony of Yllendthyr. Setra is closely aligned with Yllendthyr and almost economically dependent on it. The have a rare presence in Yllenthyr's parliament and all fairies are considered Setran citizens regardless of their home.
- Kingdom of Veluca: While technically llendthyr has no claim over Veluca or any other countries of Vinculi, for some time now their ruling dynasty has elven blood in them. This makes the Velucan King is also known as Hir Blanchi en'Veluca a noble of Yllendthyr. As such the Velucan Kingdom has subtle relations with Yllendthyr and the king must pay taxes like any noble would. On the other hand the elven roots of the roalty are kept as a tightly guarded secret.
Atheist: -- Disrespect to Traditions --- Xenophobia -- Protective of Their Culture: ++ Free Political Environment ++ Diplomatically Active ++ Technological Cooperation ++ Trade Relations ++ Possible Shared Ancestry ++++ (as fellow bird descendant humanoids) Proxy War -- (may be polarized to take PRK's side in a future war) Relations with PRK --
Overall: Strained Partnership (+3) Yllendthyr values its partnership with Avalia but as of late there are several sources which may strain this relationship in the future. Yllendthyr wishes to keep Avalia safe from either the sway of the PRK's communism or Moravia's fascist views. In the public eye Avalians are sometimes viewed as their distant brethen which for the haughty elves means a lot.
Historical Relations ++ Monarchic ++ Conservative +++ Diplomatic Activity + Trade Partners +++ Technological Exchange ++ (mechanical expertise in return for Ceresia's underwater/sea knowledge) Strategic Importance ++++ (they are far better as allies than turning the entire Ceresian Sea on themselves) Conflicting Religious Views -- Proxy War -- (may be polarized to take Moravia's side in a future war) Naval Rivalry - Racial Differences --- (both race considers the other inferior even if these are less prohibitive in politics nowadays) Too Many Mysteries: ---- (nobody saw the deeper realms of Ceresia)
Overall: Potential Ally (+5) Yllendthyr plants friendly relations with Ceresia ever since their restoration into an empire. hundreds of years ago the Yllenthyrean Emperor even visited Aepesopolis during the old Ceresian Empire's rule. Albeit Ceresians may only treat this as a myth while for Yllendthyr it only took place two generations ago.
Politically Compatible +++ (both the democratic or authocratic portions in their own ways) Draconic Relations ++ (elves respect dragons for their age and majesty, also for being in the same cult of alchemy) Technological/Industrial Cooperation ++++ (Laslö makes a considerable portion of Yllendthyr's goods, for example) Trade relations +++ Distrust to both PRK and Moravia ++ (thus they are unlikely to join with either in war) Elven relations + (as explained for Veluca) Tolerance of Tourists + (and elves love to travel) Historical Enemies -- (in the past Vinculi nations raided/invaded Yllendthyr and in reverse) Chaotic Internal Politics --- (this is an understatement) Trade Rivals -
Overall: Tightly Knit Partnership (+10) In spite of past grievances Yllendthyr and Vinculi are now allies in all but the name. They didn't sign any military pact but their economical and industrial connections are massive.
Fascist -- (while fascist ideas are slightly closer to Yllendthyr's politics, its existence threatens all monarchies) Notoriety of Cruel Treatment --- (the yet unconfirmed stories of political executions and labor camps can hurt anyone's image who aligns with them) Racism - (slight issue because elves aren't among Moravia's "acceptable targets") Military Expansionist - (Yllendthr is not worried about Moravia invading them, they fear their trade income) Proxy War -- (aligning with Moravia has the risk of getting swept into war) Opposed to Avalia: -- Strategic Importance ++ (Moravia is the most powerful nation known, having it as an enemy may be unwise) Autocratic ++ (Moravia has an efficient government) Conservative ++ Technological/Industrial Powerhouse ++ (the benefits of establishing relations with Moravia are there) Religious + technical Religious Freedom +
Overall: Distant (-1) Yllendthyr kept their distance from Moravia for long and overall they have mixed feelings about aligning with them. On the other hand they certainly don't mind straight business-like partnership, even if it's temporary.
Communist --- (putting power in the hands of the unrefined proletariat is more dangerous than fascism) Anti-Imperialist -- Anti-Traditionalist --- Proxy War -- (aligning with them may also bring yllendthyr into a bigger war in the future) Strained Relations with Vinculi -- Allied with Avalia ++ Diplomatic + Market Socialist ++ Strategic Importance + Technological Importance ++ Historical Relations + (Yllendthyr knows the royal family and thus they still have some relations with Velikaya)
Overall: Cooling Off (-3) Ever since 10 years ago the relationship with Katabalynsk are becoming colder. Their anti-aristocratic, anti-imperialist views are a source of threat albeit not all hope is lost to restore these strained relations. in case of a major war PRK could be even an ally of necessity.
I'll detail the others once I get more time and perhaps I know more about the other nations and their stance regarding Yllendthyr.
