Hider [+]

Regulii cities. One day in the future.
Just for funzies.

@TheSovereignGraveYou get the idea >,<

Hey @Shorticus, just curious about something. Is the ruler of Zaqir being called a Potentate a reference to Elder Scrolls lore and the Tsaesci Akaviri Potentates?

@SavOrhchid Just as an FYI, the raid that happened on your people in my post would've been some rinky dinky village, and only five captives were taken. Nothing big happened. No looting. I hope that's okay.

@ClocktowerEchos I made a couple changes before posting what I showed you earlier, mostly stuff to clarify the "no, they're not trading" part. At least, not yet.

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Nah, but really the only word I could find that fit what I was looking for was "dictator." "Dictator" seemed a dumb title, and Potentate has Latin origins. Prometheans strike me as our world's Rome (especially being named Prometheans, with Prometheus being the Greek mythological figure who brought fire to man). So... Potentate was the best word.

@Frengo Huh. Okay, so let me just ask: is there any language in the world you associate with the Prometheans? For purposes of drawing inspiration for words.

My nation is borrowing a fair bit from people that it's fought in the past culturally. They like regulii goods, they have the Promethean calendar, they use some words from the Promethean language, etc. So, I'm very interested in language stuff for the Promethans. Maybe there's a better word than what I chose.

And what was the Promethean government like?

*NPC Race*

Prometheans [+]

Species Sheet

Name of Species: Prometheans
Genetic Compatibility: All human-like species.
Physical Characteristics of Males: Tall, barrel chested ape-like humanoids, with copious amounts of body hair and overly-developed muscles. Typically, they stand seven feet tall; all have grey coloured eyes. Flat facial features are a common characteristic shared by most.
Physical Characteristics of Females: Similar to males, but with a smaller stature, breasts, and lesser developed muscles.
Life-Span: 40 years.
Diet: Carnivores
Racial Attributes:

• Terrifying physical strength
• Weak immune system due to evolutionary defects.

Age: 600,000 years.

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City Sheet

Name of City: Promethea
Population: 250,000

• Males: 200,000
• Females: 50,000
• Half-Races: Disallowed by Law.

Known For: Promethea is the seat of the world's first empire, and final bastion of the Promethean race. It is known for its warlike traditions, and sacrificial religious practices. In the past century, a recurrent plague has stricken Promethean females, and carries a 90% mortality rate which has crippled the entire population. Other races however, do not seem troubled by the mysterious virus. As a result, Promethea is also seen as a fading power - and ripe for conquest.
Culture: Prometheans value strength over all things, and acquiring things is measured only be one's ability to physically take them. This has resulted in a backwards economy, and at times, widespread starvation and civil war. There are no laws, but one: Do unto they, who did unto you.

There is a particular dislike for half-race offspring, and such children are normally slaughtered at birth - and the offenders with them. This stems from the belief that the Promethean Plague is the Great Ape's wrath, that has been brought forth by the weakening of the Promethean gene pool through interspecies relations.

Religion Overview: Prometheans worship the Great Ape in the Sky - a mythical creature who is said to have spawned the Prometheans, and declared them the world's rightful owners. Child sacrifice features heavily in Great Ape worship.
Government Type: Feudal; the Tall Ape (King) is obeyed by a number of warlords, who provide him with taxes and armies.
Calendar: Promethean.

@epicberet I see you have a kinky fetish for climate information.

full psych eval

...I totally forgot you gave 'em a government sheet.

*SHAME INTENSIFIES*

I'll chew on that and see about reworking a little of my post. Potentate probably isn't the best choice. But now it strikes me that the government of the Promethean Empire isn't that different from that of Zaqir.

Also... Yeah, now that I look at it again, that flag definitely works as a Germanic flag.

The Dreaded Truth [+]

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Nah, but really the only word I could find that fit what I was looking for was "dictator." "Dictator" seemed a dumb title, and Potentate has Latin origins. Prometheans strike me as our world's Rome (especially being named Prometheans, with Prometheus being the Greek mythological figure who brought fire to man). So... Potentate was the best word.

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epicberet is a kinky climate sex ninja.

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Your words, not mine.

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You could've gone with Despot or Tyrant, both of which didn't start out with negative connotations. :D Though with the Prometheans being sort of Germanic language-wise you could just call your rulers Kings, since I believe the word King has it's origins in the early Germanic languages.

EDIT: Even if it'd be a bit boring.