In this game we will construct and play as the nations and factions of the fictional land Munacra. You can expect diplomacy, warfare, and trade negotiations. I will be as open minded as possible about your nations, but there will of course be limits to what you can do. I don't want overpowered military autocracies. I don't want untouchable utopias. I want realistic, balanced nations and factions with strengths and weaknesses. If you think this might suit you, read on! If not, begone!
Munacra is 2000km wide between its northernmost and southernmost peak.
The land of Munacra is a place full of wonders, but also a place full of conflict. There are many nations and factions, all with their own ambitions and relations, and while there is peace at times, war often lies brewing under the surface. There are many different kinds of peoples and cultures in Munacra, which provides variety, but also tension. In short, the future of the land is far from certain.
There are many sentient beings besides humans living in Munacra. What they all have in common is that they’re somewhat humanoid in appearance, with arms and legs, hands and feet. A popular theory among many scholars, called Supernatural Selection, says that all the species of Munacra once evolved by magical means from a kind of proto-humanoid sometime in the age before recorded time.
There are also many other magical beings living alongside the sentient ones. Dragons, unicorns, griffons; a plethora of mystic creatures can be found in the various regions of the land. You will create the flora and fauna of your own nation.
Magic is present in Munacra, and is a force as natural as it is unnatural. It is present in all living things to some degree, bound in their spiritual energy, but far from everyone knows how to access this power. Magicians can focus and bend this energy with sheer willpower, causing reality to warp. They can throw balls of fire, travel vast distances by means of teleportation and turn invisible if they will it. As a side effect of this, technological devices, which rely greatly on enhanced natural processes, are disrupted by magicians and magical feats, and will start to malfunction when they are near them. Simple magic includes, but isn’t limited to: small lights, lighter healing, weak telekinesis, etc. Normal magic includes, but isn’t limited to: Fireballs, farseeing, telepathy, etc. Advanced magic includes, but isn’t limited to: Teleportation, resurrection, weather control, etc. Using magic fatigues the caster. The more complex the spell is, the faster the fatigue sets in.
The level of technology in Munacra differs with each nation. A rule of thumb is that the more a country is into magic, the less technologically advanced it is. The latest technological innovations are created by those countries that have undergone an industrial revolution, and thus have tech from that era. The ones most into magic are savages with bows and arrows.
The difference in mechanics between magic- and tech-oriented nations is mostly cosmetic. Magic is more individualistic, with great benefits for a few people. Technology is more socialistic, with lesser benefits for a lot of people. Magic provides stronger heroes, while technology provides stronger armies. Magic grants a better, healthier environment, while technology offers better production. Magic is the slow path to insight, while technology is the fast one to understanding.
Apart from nations, there are many influential, international factions present in Munacra. Guilds, secret societies and political parties can often be found in more than one nation. These factions may be biased in the conflict between magic and technology, but may also be neutral; a bank might not care whether its customers are of a magical or technological persuasion, while a guild of mages certainly would.
One week of IRL gaming will be equal to one month of time in-game. This rule is used to speed up the passage of time, so that longer projects such as construction and warfare may be concluded at a quicker pace than not at all (which unfortunately is the case in many NRPs).
Warfare between nations will ultimately be decided by a system, which I will not divulge further as insight on your behalf could lead to meta-gaming and unnecessary complaining. Trust that I will be fair and consequent in this. Both sides in a conflict may describe their tactics, which will affect the outcome of the war, and then the system will do the rest of the work. PMs will be sent to each party involved with casualties and potential losses and victories. Be warned that war will be terrible for all sides involved, and that disaster may follow even for the victors.
You will create a nation as well as a faction in this game. The faction can be centered in, but not only loyal to, your nation.
When creating your nation, there are several things you must think of and describe to the rest of the players. Below is a Nation Sheet for you to fill in. Each point in the sheet will have a description to help you (if necessary).
When creating your faction, first look up if there already are other factions and see what they’re about. If there’s already a mercenary guild or a laborers political party and that’s what you had in mind, ask yourself if there’s really any need for another one, or what you might make differently in yours. Unique ideas are most welcome. Secondly, fill out the sheet below to give us an idea of what your faction is like.
Post your finished Nation and Faction in the same post in the IC section of the Nation Deposit Thread for easy reference. Discussions on the various nations will be in the OOC section of that thread. You may wish to edit your Nation and/or Faction as other players submit their contributions (for sake of diplomacy, trade or some other reason). You are of course allowed to do that, but are also required to notify me so I can inspect and accept the changes.
This OOC will be for comments and discussions on the game only.
With all this written and done, you’re ready for action!
Looking forward to playing with you!
