[OOC] Fantasy Nations 2: A New Age (Kadaeux's Trait System)

[Vakte]

I'll pm the permalink when I finish work today Kad, then get addinglittle non important characters and tidbits of information on the army's training and equipment :)

[WittyReference]

The Crossroads

Races of the Nation

Snotlings
Kender
Goblins
Murioanthrope
Dark Elves
Drider
Arachnid

Nation History

Dealing in all manner of illicit trade, information is a commodity. As such, little is known about the trade organization known simply as the Crossroads. Weapons, Wine, Women and more are up for grabs, for the right price of course. Even the location of the so called "Crossroads" is disputed as trade is most often done via proxy or even through spies within the buyer's own nation but the safe money is on somewhere secluded, defensible or hidden.

Important Characters

Zindale the Refurbisher, Dark Elf Hero of the Realm



Suave businessman and literal slave driver, Zindale the 'Refurbisher', as he prefers to be called, is the best of the best when it comes to applied logistics. Need to build some last minute defenses? Is that impending army making you question your numbers? Are you just sick and tired of dumping your own chamber pot? Zindale's Rent to Own Snotlings are on the job.

Rotgut the Pin Cushion, Goblin Hero of the Realm



Climbing the ranks of the Crossroads infantry was never on Rotgut's agenda. Given the name 'Pin Cushion' by his older brother Sawshank, the plan was merely to outlive his coward of a brother. Now revered by the numerous Goblin infantry the Crossroads employs, Rotgut acts as an inspiration and promotes healthy rivalry between the less numerous ranged goblins.

Sawshank the Dumb, Goblin Hero of the Realm



Always one step ahead of his younger brother Rotgut, chiding nicknames were no exception. Wearing his brother's less than brilliant nickname in mockery, Sawshank the Dumb had proved to be anything but. Though less numerous than their infantry cousins, the Ranged Goblins of the Crossroads have proven themselves invaluable time and time again beneath Sawshank's direction. Preferring simple 'throwaway bows', Sawshank sets an example of constant mobility and willingness to retreat. While not as 'brave' as his brother, Sawshank is certainly the smarter of the two.

Deventus Occto, Murioanthrope Hero of the Realm



Cunning, ruthless, short. Spymaster Occto love two things above all else, knowledge and gold. With enough of either one becomes a threat and with enough of both one becomes a god. In charge of many of the networks connecting the Crossroads, both internally and the hidden trade routes between their spies and theives, Deventus is understandibly paranoid. Most of his time is spent in the capital with the rest of the Voice.

The Voice

The Word of the Crossroads. Composed of the agreed will of Heroes, Generals and Nobles, those not within the upper echelons of the organization know only this voice's unified decrees, not the bickering and grandstanding it took to reach them. Any outgoing messages or diplomatic inquiries are sent via the Network. As a matter of both safety and business, no one outside the Voice is privy to who exactly pulls the nation's strings.

National Traits

Spies Everywhere
Agents Everywhere
Monolithic
Manipulative
Arm of the Empire
Delatores
Natural Architecture
Watch Towers
Silent Assassins
Master of Disguise

Population Traits

Loyal
Talented
Executions
Game Trails
Chain Gangs

Academic Traits

Institute of Commerce
Hunger for Knowledge
Maps of Hidden Paths
Guardians of Knowledge
Bards
Magpie's Eye
Information Brokers
Inquisition

Military Basic Traits

Ambush Predators
Nightmares in the Trees
Camouflaged Sally Ports

Archery Traits

Bushes Are Your Friends

Infantry Traits

Arrow Fodder

Airborne Traits

Sirens

Tradesman Traits

En Mass

Merchant Traits

Moneylenders
Silk Roads
Gold Worshippers
Exotic Trade Goods
A Little Money Here and There
Grease a Couple of Palms
Crossbow Haggling
The Black Market
Guildhouses
Deep Pockets and Long Arms
Got Friends in High Places
Welcome Sight
We Got What You Need!
Diplomatic Savants
Business Espionage
Anagarak Gold
Slavers
To the Mines!
Food Tasters

Mechanist Traits

Steam Engines
Pnuematic Systems
Electricity!
Factories

Flaws

Paranoid
Knock Offs

Custom Traits

Cornering the Market - The Crossroads understands opportunity cost. Upon capturing a spy, rather than killing them outright, Agents and Inquisitors will try to extract any valuable information they can. Spies with either "Death Before Dishonour" or "Loyal" traits resist this.

You Dirty Rat! - The Crossroads value two things above all else: Gold and Secrecy. It serves to reason then in pursuit of the former they'd excel at the latter. When bribing locals and immigrants just isn't enough, the Crossroads' own espionage agents are sent in. Small in stature and nimble by trade, Murioanthrope Spies to Kender Thieves, Trained Assassins to Guardians of Knowledge, few within the Crossroad's ranks 'hide in plain sight'.

Territory

Capital, Tundra - The Vault
Medium City, Forest - Aten
Medium City, Forest - Behan
Medium city, Forest - Caldwell
Medium city, Forest - Dalton
Small City, Mountain - Earp
Small City, Mountain - Fly
10 Tundra
8 Forests
4 Mountains
2 River

Army

Here's my revised army for review:
The Crossroads Negotiators [210]
10 [1,000] Drider, Royal Guard (5 Infantry, 5 Ranged) [70]
10 [1,000] Dark Elf, Elite (5 Infantry, 5 Ranged) [40]
30 [50,000] Goblin, Elite (20 Infantry, 10 Ranged) [90]
8 [1,600] Snotling, Slave (Infantry) [1]

Occto's Personal Guard
1 [200] Murioanthrope, Elite Ranged [3]
1 [200] Murioanthrope, Elite Infantry [3]
1 [100] Arachnid, Infantry [3]]

Command

Dark Elf, Hero of the Realm [6]
Goblin, Hero of the Realm [5]
Goblin, Hero of the Realm [5]
Murianthrope, Hero of the Realm [5]

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Drider, Great General [6]
Drider, Great General [6]
Dark Elf, Great General [5]
Dark Elf, Great General [5]

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Drider, Great Noble [6]
Arachnid, Great Noble [6]
Kender, Great Noble [4]

Air Force

5 Sirens [50]

[Kadaeux]

Flooby Badoop said
Is there no more room for this? I created a nation, but only just read that recruiting for this is closed.

Hmm, part of me says to say no. But it was only 15 hours after I closed it you expressed interest so show me what you've got, I reserve final yay or nay of course, but you may have been working on it before I closed it, so i'll give you a chance.

[WittyReference]

You know, I spend so much time making my nation work that I never got around to reading the others. I thought I was being original but it seems gold and spies are quite popular 'round these parts ;p
Kad, now that I know what I'm doing, should this nation not be up to snuff or you just think there's enough dirty dealings as it is, I'd be willing to put together something different.

[Kadaeux]

WittyReference said
You know, I spend so much time making my nation work that I never got around to reading the others. I thought I was being original but it seems gold and spies are quite popular 'round these parts ;pKad, now that I know what I'm doing, should this nation not be up to snuff or you just think there's enough dirty dealings as it is, I'd be willing to put together something different.

It's fine as is mate. A lot of people take spy traits to protect themselves as much as send them out ;)

[WittyReference]

That's a relief; I didn't really want to have to redo everything again :p

I do have a question though since all is well; do those numbers reflect my entire horde of Snotlings or are those just the ones in the military? If it's not as simple as that feel free to PM me regarding.

[Kadaeux]

WittyReference said
That's a relief; I didn't really want to have to redo everything again :pI do have a question though since all is well; do those numbers reflect my entire horde of Snotlings or are those just the ones in the military? If it's not as simple as that feel free to PM me regarding.

Regiment points only reflect the military. EDIT: Except in the case of dragons.

[WittyReference]

Ah, thank you, Sir. Looks like our factories will have plenty of workers yet!

[Vakte]

Just a wonder, but is there a point in taking Beast Armour for the dragons? I took it to fit my idea of dragons being armoured.

[Sathanas Rex]

why bother armoring dragons when their scales are diamond?

[Vakte]

Make them look more military lol

[WittyReference]

What'a you guys think of my new merchandising? Free for a limited time with every purchase of ten or more Snotlings

[Sathanas Rex]

I approve highly of this content

[Meth Quokka]

WittyReference said
What'a you guys think of my new merchandising? Free for a limited time with every purchase of ten or more Snotlings

I'm tempted to buy some just so I can write a mindless slaughter post; so many possible ways of killing snotlings in my nation.

[WittyReference]

Kangaroo said
I'm tempted to buy some just so I can write a mindless slaughter post; so many possible ways of killing snotlings in my nation.

Not to mention with all those monsters to train it pays to have a few thousand treats on hand.

[Meth Quokka]

WittyReference said
Not to mention with all those monsters to train it pays to have a few thousand treats on hand.

It would. But still , all those possible deaths.

[Iarumas]

A few questions:

How do things like conversion attempts, combat, diplomacy and such things work? Im assuming they will be using rolls

Religious Icons and Inspiring Edifice if im reading right do the same thing, am I correct?

[GreivousKhan]

WittyReference said
You know, I spend so much time making my nation work that I never got around to reading the others. I thought I was being original but it seems gold and spies are quite popular 'round these parts ;pKad, now that I know what I'm doing, should this nation not be up to snuff or you just think there's enough dirty dealings as it is, I'd be willing to put together something different.

Wait someone else is a agent/spies specialist?

I've looked through just about everyone's sheet and have not seen anyone focus in that area.

[WittyReference]

I think, as Kad said, I mistook defensive use of spies for proactive use. It would seem only you and I "offensively" use spies :p

[The Nexerus]

WittyReference said
I think, as Kad said, I mistook defensive use of spies for proactive use. It would seem only you and I "offensively" use spies :p

Just because a nation isn't centred around espionage doesn't mean that it lacks an offensive espionage program.