[OOC] The Gods are Crazy

[ASTA]

Muttonhawk said
I am definitely open to ideas. What did you have in mind?

Unsure at the moment. It's safe to assume that, since both our factions are near the lake, that some form of interaction was had between the azu and the kharis in the past. What would be the Uraka Federation's method of interaction with the azu upon discovering their presence?

[Attila]

Thanks Mutton, that has been very valuable! :)
I'll definitely think on it further, but I'll wait until AaronMK places me on the map first. Until then, I'll just keep filling my NS out.

EDIT: People also need to see this. I think it's a perfect summary of the Azu.

[Muttonhawk]

ASTA said
Unsure at the moment. It's safe to assume that, since both our factions are near the lake, that some form of interaction was had between the azu and the kharis in the past. What would be the Uraka Federation's method of interaction with the azu upon discovering their presence?

Hmm... well if they crossed paths greater than a century ago, they probably would have outright ignored them unless they encroached upon their land, at which point they would probably kill them without blinking. That there's a buffer between their territories along the coast of the lake, there might have just been an unspoken agreement between the two cultures to have that as a no-man's land if the Uraka offed enough of the approaching Azu or if the Uraka got a little to righteous in driving them out and end up taking losses themselves. Given Azu culture, the Uraka's impression of them would probably be limited to seeing them as bandits and warlords, much like other neighbors.

So, nowadays, that stereotype is probably still in amongst the Uraka Federation. However, given that they've started to open up, they would probably be willing to listen to an envoy of some description (if there is one amongst the Azu). The point at which the Uraka might be convinced to not hate the Azu would probably take an event like, say, an invasion from Ordov.

As for Kharis in general, the Azu may have come across unaffiliated Khari tribes in the mountains. Reactions there would probably vary. Could be anything from 'cat men bad, cat men kill' to 'cat men say they will feed me and give me booze if I fight for them'. Pretty much a standard reaction for Khari tribals regardless of the culture encountered.

Attila said
Thanks Mutton, that has been very valuable! :)I'll definitely think on it further, but I'll wait until AaronMK places me on the map first. Until then, I'll just keep filling my NS out.EDIT: People also need to see this. I think it's a perfect summary of the Azu.

Now I'm imagining a fursuit version of Rage Against the Machine. I'm not sure how I feel about this.

[ASTA]

Muttonhawk said
Hmm... well if they crossed paths greater than a century ago, they probably would have outright ignored them unless they encroached upon their land, at which point they would probably kill them without blinking. That there's a buffer between their territories along the coast of the lake, there might have just been an unspoken agreement between the two cultures to have that as a no-man's land if the Uraka offed enough of the approaching Azu or if the Uraka got a little to righteous in driving them out and end up taking losses themselves. Given Azu culture, the Uraka's impression of them would probably be limited to seeing them as bandits and warlords, much like other neighbors.So, nowadays, that stereotype is probably still in amongst the Uraka Federation. However, given that they've started to open up, they would probably be willing to listen to an envoy of some description (if there is one amongst the Azu). The point at which the Uraka might be convinced to not hate the Azu would probably take an event like, say, an invasion from Ordov.As for Kharis in general, the Azu may have come across unaffiliated Khari tribes in the mountains. Reactions there would probably vary. Could be anything from 'cat men bad, cat men kill' to 'cat men say they will feed me and give me booze if I fight for them'. Pretty much a standard reaction for Khari tribals regardless of the culture encountered.Now I'm imagining a centaur version of Rage Against the Machine. I'm not sure how I feel about this.

Hm.

The azu mostly keep to their territorial grounds; the only time they'd venture outside of it is in search of more accessible food sources, living space or other resources required for survival. Other than that, their powerful family ties and unwillingness to intermingle with foreign cultures and peoples keeps the azu mostly confined to their own current lands. The lake (and the uneven mountain and forest terrain encompassing it) probably act as natural barriers between both factions, and there may have been a series of violent confrontations early on, but I could see both parties eventually regarding one another with general apathy rather than pure animosity.

Unsure if the azu would have tried to make contact with the Federation, though there always could be that one individual that isn't content with just sitting around.

The khari in the mountains---I don't know about them. What are they like both culturally and socially?

[Muttonhawk]

ASTA said The khari in the mountains---I don't know about them. What are they like both culturally and socially?

They do not have the rank and file, centralised system and most of the cultural philosophies of the Federation, but they are tied together by a very-much-up-to-interpretation oral law between each tribe that has been used for a long time. Some of them might practice druidism. Other than that they would probably just live day by day and wouldn't be bothered with things beyond their own holdings. Except for the odd khari male that might leave a tribe to join another to find a mate. They would share similarities with the Azu, but probably not with burning hatred for wide-sweeping concepts as they are probably ignorant of them. Treat them however you like.

[Schylerwalker]

Muttonhawk said
Populations with various margins of error:Kingdom of Aylsfyn - Yellow - big island - 1,090,000 HumansVeden - Blue - arable river source with some hills - 63,400 HumansAkataneka - Pink - swamps, coastline and other arable bits - 940,000 HumansRomeq-Intik - Green - a number of small islands - 8,500 Vilitii ElvesThernopolisian Empire - Purple - lake and streams, protected by hills - 2,100,000 Humans with other humanoidsDominion of Ordov - Maroon - fertile river delta and coastline - 4,020,320 HumansGraeg - Light Blue - large expanse of cold hills, coast and fjords I think - 100,000 HumansSaviana - Orange - one small island - 150,000 Savian ElvesKingdom of Fenia - Dark Green - coastline between two rivers, quite arable - 250,000 Humans (with fantastic facial hair)Lumenor - Light Grayish Brown? - Large territory bordering three big conjoined lakes on the edge of the steppe - 2,000,000 Lumen HumansUnited Tribes of Heima - Dark Blue which is not darker than Veden - Large territory up in the tundra with coastline - 100,000 HumansReinnam - Dark grey - large hilled and mountainous peninsula, volcanic (which I would assume makes it nice and fertile) - 200,000 Saphri (mostly ginger Bruce Lee clones)Azu Warbands - Red - Some hills, river and lakeside - 60,000 Azu (decentralised angry cat people)Uraka Federation - Light Green - Hills, river and lakeside - 480,000 Kharis (bears that are not cavalry), 696,000 Humans, 24,000 members of other races.(1,200,000 total)Zivaria - Blue which is I suppose between the shades of Veden and Heima - Small island, but water-dominant species - 51,000 Zivar (Shark elves)Adrathielish Empire - Dark Pink - Large chunk of fertile delta region with river and coastline - 900,000 Humans with traces of other racesAs for you, Attilla, I'd say you could get away with at least 1 million with all that space to share, but there may be other viewpoints.EDIT: Also note that current rate of population growth might be a better indication of how well the various populations are being sustained, but I'm no demographer or anything, there's a whole bunch of things. This is just a snapshot to give you an idea of what other people chose to start with.

This is very comprehensive, helpful, and amusing.

[Rare]

Is this RP still open to people? :3

[Dinh AaronMk]

Yes

[Chapatrap]

Muttonhawk said
250,000 Humans (with fantastic facial hair)

o u.

I will post. Eventually. Promise.

[Rare]

Country Name: Erxiqe Union.
Government type: Monarchy.
Ruler: Queen Elzimeth the III.
Population: 890,334.
Location:
Capital City: Melannil.
Language: Erxish.
Species: Human.
Army: 7%.
History: WIP

[The Nexerus]

Who came before Queen Elzimeth the III? King Wzorge the VII?

[Dinh AaronMk]

How do I even pronounce

[The Nexerus]

The 'orge' is silent.

[Vilageidiotx]

So it would sound kind of like "All hail King Wiz!"

[Rare]

Dinh AaronMk said
How do I even pronounce

You can't and you never will!

[Attila]

I'm continually updating- and adding to my sheet.
What sections would be most important for me to fill out to get it ready for approval?

[Dinh AaronMk]

Anything that didn't say optional.

[Attila]

Physical descriptions will take some time to do properly.

[Schylerwalker]

I made a thing. I'm not really happy with it, and it may see some polish, but I also feel bad for not posting in a while.

[Muttonhawk]

Alright. Maybe that'll be enough of a buffer to make another post myself one of these days.