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

[GreivousKhan]

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

I think what Wit meant is that they 'rely' on it more then another nation. Where most might march to war or at least act directly, someone who rely's on agents/spies/etc almost always settles for the more subtle approach.

[WittyReference]

GreivousKhan said
I think what Wit meant is that they 'rely' on it more then another nation. Where most might march to war or at least act directly, someone who rely's on agents/spies/etc almost always settles for the more subtle approach.

Aye, this. Is why I also separated between 'defensive' and 'proactive'. Agents and Inquisitors are still a manner of espionage, though centered more around counter-intelligence. In much the same way, I'd argue the difference between 'proactive' spy nations and 'offensive' spy nations are the role they play.

[The Nexerus]

Taiire'Tal is now finished.

Any other Elven nations about?

[Kadaeux]

@Nex:
"25 Regiments of Experienced Elven Ranged (Archers + Mages) (2,500 total—75 RP)
12 Regiments of Elite High Elven Ranged (Mages + Archers) (1,200 total—44 RP)"

I assume you mean that the mages you bought under command are attached to these units? Because if not, you're doing it wrong. :p
Ranged = Archers/Crossbowmen/Javeliners/Slingsters (the latter two would really be desperate :p)

EXCEPT for that. It all looks correct.

@WittyReference:
Accepted.

[The Nexerus]

I was planning out who my Mages were going to be deployed with. I'll take that out.

[Flooby Badoop]

Kadaeux said
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.

I'm finished with it, but nothing here is finalized. I'm still writing the fluff for my nation, and I'm tinkering with things based on what I'm finding out my nation needs. But, this is what I have right now:

EDIT: Mostly done now, just polishing.

EDIT 2: Done.

The Despotate of Babel

Races of the Nation:

Coastborn Dwarves

Men

Gnolls

Desert Ogres

Kender

Satyr

Nation Summary

Babel is a nation where fortunes are won and lost in the blink of an eye, where yesterday's kings are today's beggars. It is an old land with no history, no ancient ruins, no forgotten secrets. It is a timeless place, with no past or future.

Port Babel is the nation's capitol. Even from miles away, sailors can see the city's, and perhaps the nation's most famous landmark: the Tower of Babel. It has stood there since before the time of the city's founding five hundred years ago. Despite old records of warnings not to disturb relics of the old world, its use as a lighthouse and town hall were too convenient for the merchants who settled the city. Old legends tell the tale that, when the civilizations of old died off, the infant peoples of the new world attempted to rebuild the glory of the old, and set to construct a mighty tower that would touch the skies. But angered by their attempts to steal their old glory, the gods created a devious scheme: the made it so the young races could no longer understand each other. Such is where the tower gets its name: Babel, in the language of the land, means "the unknown." Today, it is where Baron Black and his administration live and work. So tall is the tower, that the lighthouse it was meant to be occupies its middle floor. The decadence of the tower is rumoured to be beyond imagining.

The city itself is sin's port of call. Its workshops and lights hum day and night. The city never sleeps, especially when the sun sets, as all manner of dirty business is conducted under the cover of darkness. It is a vast and populous city, with alleys deeper than it secrets, and with visitors of every race and creed. Street gangs and syndicates duke it out on the streets for control of meagre resources, and what little territory they can secure for their own people. Mercenaries, privateers, assassins and spies are all ready for hire, willing to sell their blades and souls for coin. Pirates call Port Babel a haven, for all gold is accepted here, no questions asked.

Much like Port Babel, Sagev Sal is a crucial point of trade. That said, it is a city that shouldn't exist. Though it lies at an excellent point of trade to neighbouring nations, there isn't a nearby freshwater source able to sustain of its size. Yet there the city stands, a torch of coloured flames. The city is a place whose business is pleasure. Massive stone inns stretch up to five stories tall. They are houses of vice, and all sins can be found under their roofs, everything from wine, to women, but especially to wagering. Though gambling may be illegal, frowned upon, or just not a business in other lands, it is the lifeblood of the city's economy. Everything from the ornate woven rugs, to the coloured fires, to the air conditioning and fresh pumped water have been purchased by a lost bet. Hordes of tourists have been known to come to the city just to make a wager. Cards, dice, wheels, caged Hydra fights; place your bets, and enjoy your stay.

Alhambara is the last stand of Babel. It is a star fort situated on a high desert hill, with three layers of walls that curve inward and slope up before finally reaching a heavily fortified keep. And along the way, a thousand traps and arrow slits can be used to slow and slaughter invaders. Though the nation relies heavily on mercenaries, Alhambara is considered the home of all Babel's soldiers. It is where enough food stores, weapons, bolts and ballistae are kept to supply an army. And in times of peace, it used as a store for the nearby mines, who are worked to death for but a handful of coins each day.

Feyzarad is the home of the Beybarids, located in the southernmost portion of Babel. The architecture is such that one always feels as if they are in a true city, rather than a plot of houses slapped together and given a name. The houses and streets are built of sandstone, and connected with each other seamlessly. The gardens and fountains make life spring among the dust. It is a beautiful city, and only as corrupt as one is willing discover. Outside the city walls, the plantations of the Prince grow all manner of crops. The most profitable of these crops are the large fields of poppy, which are harvested and refined into opium for use in tonics or narcotics.

Tulumid is perched above the Tulumid Delta, which consists of flood plains. If the water ever rises too high, the people of the delta can travel up to the city. It is the agricultural centre of the nation, home to farmers and skilled craftsmen. Merchants and desert people come by land, or along the delta to trade for its food stores. It is the nation's smallest city, and despite its importance, it is a relatively quiet, peaceful, and comparably less-visited locale.

Al Aswad is an old fortress that acts as castle of the ruling dynasty of hereditary rulers among the Satyr peoples. It is an imposing square fortress, overlooking a steep cliff, with four towers on each corner. The towers are filled with arrow slits on every floor, with the top floors housing huge ballistae. The only way to the gates of the fortress is a relatively narrow, uphill path along a rocky cliff. If it is not traversed by the road linking it to the villages below, it is a treacherous, rocky climb.

The deserts are mostly home to Desert Ogres, Gnolls and Men. The Gnolls and Men have always hated each other, as resources in the deserts are scarce. They pause in fighting each other only to fight amongst themselves. The Desert Ogres are the voice of reason, a naturally peaceful people, concerned more with trade and crafting than conflict, though they are not ones to shy away from a just fight.

The Men are divided into tribes, with the largest being the Beybarid. The Beybarid are led by the legendary Prince Alarence, who united all the tribes under his banner. They now hold the fealty of all Babel's desert men, though the lesser tribes still hold autonomy in their lands. They are a nomadic people, who travel from well to well based on the seasons. They make their profits by raiding, and growing opium. Both industries keep their hands full with the law, as Baron Black does not take kindly to men ruining trade connections, or causing drug smuggling incidents with other nations.

The Gnolls were also deeply divided, until Atal, Chief of the Bloodmane tribe, crushed all the other tribes, and assimilated them under one identity. He has turned his people into mercenaries of renown, up for hire to the highest bidder. Their ruthlessness and penchant for pillaging are the stuff of peasant's nightmares. And when they aren't under contract, they turn their attention to raiding wealthy caravans, or the stores of the Beybarids.

Ormus is the current elected leader of the Desert Ogres. Though they have no official home, those who choose to settle down usually do so in Tulumid. Most Desert Ogres, however, are nomadic traders, who travel from city to city, nation to nation, in search of profit. The laws of Ormus and his advisors reflect the needs of his people, and all traders who need it may seek his wisdom and aid.

Almost all Coastborn dwarves live in Port Babel. They make up the majority of Babel's standing army, but even they are for hire. They are also perhaps the most prolific pirates and privateers of the southern seas, a stereotype that causes many peaceful coastborn dwarves trouble.

The Kender are tied with the Desert Ogres in their percentage of the population. The Kender are mainly immigrants, living in Sagev Sal, Port Babel, or Tulumid. Almost all of them are sneak-thieves, mobsters of the Kender ethnic syndicate, privateers, pirates, mercenaries, spies, or assassins.

The Satyrs mostly inhabit Al Aswad, a region of small mountains and rolling hills, and are lead by Prince Faisal, their ruthless, and unusually spartan (for a Satyr), hereditary ruler. The Satyrs survive off of hunting the mountain goats, and farming along the rivers and flood plains. Unlike the Gnolls or Men, they are not very territorial, and have lately been venturing out into the cities in greater numbers, seeking profit and pleasure.

Recent Nation History:

To tell the entire tale of the nation known de jure as Babel is an exercise in futility. It's history contains an ocean of legends and myths for every drop of truth. It's arguable if there ever was a united nation named Babel. In terms of history, one can only say so much with confidence. That said, this is what is definitely known.

Port Babel was founded by merchants long ago, who set up camps along a canal to better sell their wares, and charge tolls for protection. Babel has long since been a city of commerce, so called not only for being situated on the Babel canal, but also for having so many different peoples visit, that some say it is possible to hear every language of the world spoken in a single tavern. The city is a gateway between two seas, and merchants must pass through it if they wish to make an expedient journey, so this talk perhaps has a grain of truth.

To see the city from a distance, especially at night, is to see a fabulous jewel, a diamond in the rough, a beacon of hope, light, and opportunity. But like many vast cities, its superficial beauty hides its dark underbelly. The black market in the city is huge, catering mostly to the cavorting sailors, wealthy merchants, and hedonistic pirates. Any conceivable vice can be found in the vast city, and the vice market is fed by the numerous tribal leaders, who make their homes in the deserts, far from the law's arm, and use street gangs as their merchants. The gangs rule neighbourhoods like miniature fiefs, shaking down "taxes" from businesses and homes, fighting wars for control of territory and illegal markets.

Privateers, mercenaries, cut-throats, assassins, and spies of all stripes and skills flock to the city, willing to sell their swords and souls for profit. The most famous of them are the Babel Bolts, an elite unit of disciplined men armed with deadly heavy crossbows, renowned for their accuracy and firing speed, getting up to two shots every minute.

Though many have tried, no-one until recently had ever truly ruled Babel. The merchants, mercenaries, pirates, crime lords, tribal leaders, companies, and competing world powers have all tried to grab a piece of the cosmopolitan pie that has been known as sin's port of call, but the day one faction becomes too powerful, the others unite to topple them, only to return to the status quo of constant struggle.

This state of quasi-anarchy was barely enforced by whoever happened to be mayor at the time, making the city a haven for not only pirates, but criminal scum from all corners of the world.

The status quo persisted since the city's founding.

Until now.

Baron Black was a notorious dwarven pirate. Merchants from every ocean and sea cursed his name. He was born on a ship, to a first mate's whore, and ever since he left his mother womb he lived the pirate's life. By the time he was eighteen years old, it is speculated he had raided over fifty ships. By age twenty-two, he lead a successful mutiny against his captain, and commanded his own small fleet, which included a galleon.

But a pirate's life was not for Black. Every time he would visit a port city, or raid a merchant vessel, he couldn't help but notice the vast wealth of merchants. He imagined how wealthy a man had to be to afford a ship, stuff it with gold, hire other ships to guard it, and still have enough money to do that ten times over every year. But what did he, a pirate, get for all his troubles? Scraps. Money that would dry up in just a month at port.

Black began to grow ambitious. His thoughts turned to the business of trade and power. And after a very profitable raid, an opportunity presented itself.

A wealthy merchant from The Most Serene Republic was about to stage a coup against the current mayor. Though his power, wealth, and connections were substantial, he lacked allies in the city itself. For every friend, he had three foes. The plan was to rig the elections, then secretly confront the mayor in his office, where the incumbent would "die of heart troubles." Afterwards, the current council would be "replaced" by the merchant's friends. The trouble was, the merchant could obviously not be there to see the mayor or his council die, and he did not trust the easily swayed mercenaries and assassins on hire to carry out such a delicate task.

The merchant met Baron Black in a tavern, where Black's crew were drinking up their pay. The merchant instantly recognized the famed pirate, but pretended not to. He began talking to the dwarf, and after a few drinks, Black could not help but vent his misgivings on a life of what amounted to robbery on the high seas. The merchant saw his chance to manipulate the dwarf, and so told Black that he was an agent for a nation, and if Black would help him with an assignment, there could a political and mercantile position in it for him.

Black, however, was not gullible. He had staged a mutiny, and fought off eight. He could smell a double-cross over five miles of salt water and fish shit, and this deal reeked. But the opportunity for power, prestige, and true wealth could not be denied. Black agreed to the deal, but began hiring local sneakthieves to dig up dirt on the agent.

It did not take long. Every spy he hired gave him the same answer: the man was not at all employed with any government, but was a self-serving merchant, who had long done business in Babel. The merchant had plans to take the title of mayor and destroy any last vestige of democracy the city still maintained, securing himself and dynasty as the permanent merchant princes of Babel. Those who knew of his ambitions wished to stop him at all costs.

Black thought to just kill the merchant and claim whatever bounty was likely on his head, but Black convinced himself that if he wanted real power and wealth, he had to stop thinking like a pirate. Instead, he hatched a scheme.

What happened the day of the coup remains unrecorded, and those who participated in it have refused all inquires into the event. There are many versions of the story, from dime-novel retellings of a daring raid, where city buildings were treated like ships, to complex tales of a vast political deception, but the most popular story is that Black convinced the Merchant's retainers to turn traitor during a crucial moment of the coup, and with aid secured through promises to the merchant's enemies, carried out the coup for his own gain.

Regardless of what really happened, Black and his most trusted crewmen were voted into offices they never ran for.

Everyone in the city, even the most politically apathetic, were horrified. Past coups had all ended up the same way: a period of bloodletting lasting months, or even years, as the powers-that-be duked it out for control of a contested throne. And with the notorious Black as Mayor, the people expected the blood to run like water.

But Black had mutinied before. He knew rebellion was the easy part. The difficulty lied in holding onto power, and wielding it with skill.

Instead of breaking promises to relinquish certain powers, as everyone suspected, he surprised everyone by delegating responsibilities. All the factions that had helped him to his position were given a position of importance in a reformed bureaucracy. Elections were done away with, and local political positions were replaced by series of vertically organized bureaucrats. No longer was power tied by territory, bribery, or even the ruled people. Now, power could only be acquired by assignment. And the best way to be assigned a good position was to kiss Black's ass.

This was the start of Black's plan: to create a clockwork administration, where power correlated directly with loyalty, much like it had been on his ships. Reforming the administration was one thing, but he knew it would take a lot more than some fancy titles to keep the rowdy, riot-prone populace under control. As he'd learned on his ships, the best way to unite a divided crew was a common enemy.

Black announced his plans for a "war on crime." He preached safety and security, borrowing money from lenders to replace and beef up the comically corrupt city guard. The naturally and rightfully paranoid people had heard these lines before, and expected police raids on innocent homes. The people were cheerfully surprised to find the guard actually doing their job. The street gangs were cracked down on en masse. Warehouses full of drugs, legal only in Babel, were destroyed for being destined to shores where they were illegal.

Black did not truly care about crime, of course. Violence and the Black Market were Babel's lifeblood. His true aims were to lessen the influence of the criminal gangs on the people, and eliminate their sources of income. And with the possibility of facing life in prison, hard labor, or death, many petty street gangers were cooperative with the authorities, giving them all the secrets they knew of their former bosses in exchange for a reduced sentence.

After a year of mass guard action, Black was about take the war from the streets to the deserts, a letter arrived, with the signatures of very powerful men; Scurvyskin, King of the Pirates, terror of the trade lanes, and inheritor of all the fear Black commanded on the high seas; Prince Alarence of the Beybarid peoples, the men of the desert, a proud a noble people of age-old traditions, and the oldest inhabitants of the desert; Atal, "the Merchant of Death," famous for conquering all the gnoll tribes, and forming them into a mercenary band of renown; Bugsy Seagull, crime kingpin, and founder of the trade crossroads of Sagev Sal; and Ormus, the elected leader of the mighty Desert Ogre people.

Each of these men, each representing many more men, presented Black with their offer; step down as Mayor of Babel or face their wrath.

Black laughed, and threw the letter in the fire. He then penned his own letter; submit to him absolutely, or he'd stick his bolts so far up their asses, they'd shit steel. They violently declined.

And the rest is history.

Important Characters:

Baron Black, Despot of Babel

Atal, the “Merchant of Death”

Servant Wornpaws, Mystic of the Bloodmanes

Mayor Bugsy Seagull of Sagev Sal

Advisor Ormus, Advisor and Steward of the Land

Alarence, Prince of the Beybarids

Ali Din, Sorcerer of the Beybarids

General Sheila “the Harpy” Badbrew

Admiral “Bat” Saltybeard

Scurvyskin, the Pirate King

Corvo, Taskmaster of Alhambara

Prince Faisal of Al Aswad

Horus, Privateer Captain

Garlo Diamondeyes, Coastborn Merchant

Saul, Desert Ogre Bodyguard

Velvetpaws, Gnoll Merchant

Traits:

National Traits: 5

Manipulative
Spies, Spies Everywhere
Agents Everywhere
Delatores
Silent Assassins

Population Traits: 4

Jackrabbits
Aqueducts
The People's Entertainment
Winged Messengers

Academic Traits: 5

Medicine
Magpie's Eye
Tradesmen Academy
Institute of Commerce
Information Brokers

Military Basic Traits: 4

Ambush Predators
Sellswords
Youngbloods
Live Off the Land

Archery Traits: 2

Crossbows
Bushes Are Your Friend

Infantry Traits: 0

Cavalry Traits: 3

Self-sufficient
Elephant Cavalry
Elephant-powered Siege Engines

Navy Traits: 13

Shipwrights
Master Shipwrights
Shipwrights of Legend
By the Winds
Windriders
Lords of the Ocean
Heavy Ships
Master of All That Floats
Warriors of the Sea
By Neptune's Cock!
Haul Them In Lads!
Eye of Protection
Favour of the Gods

Airborne Traits: 1

Flying Carpets

Tradesman Traits: 5

Trackers
Fish the Seas
Bang For Your Buck
Master Carpenters
Master Shipbuilders

Merchant Traits: 18

Moneylenders
Silk Roads
The Black Market
Gold Worshippers
Guild Houses
Exotic Trade Goods (Spices, Ivory, Perfume, Rare Fabrics)
Underground Markets
Grease a Couple of Palms
Crossbow Haggling
A little money here and there. . .
Deep Pockets and Long Arms
Super Caravans
Got Friends in High Places
Fast Travel
Trade Tongues
We Got What You Need!
Business Espionage
Angarak Gold

Magecraft Traits: 2

Elemental Waters
Elemental Airs

Monster Traits: 0

Mechanist Traits: 2

Telescopes
Environmental Protection

Flaws: 6

Sellswords
Mercenary Muscle
Bloody City Guard
Disloyal
Unstrustworthy
Plagued by Bandits

Territory:

Name, Type, Province Points Regiment Points

Port Babel, Coastal Capital City 4 30

Sagev Sal, Large Desert City 11 30

Alhambara, Desert Citadel 11 40

Feyzarad, Large Desert City 11 30

Al Aswad, Mountain Fortress 11 30

Tulumid, Small Desert City 5 10

Tamalam, Desert Province 1 2

Dead Valley, Desert Province 1 2

Sand Sea, Desert Province 1 2

The Corpse Mines, Desert Province 1 2

Glitter River, River Province 2 6

Jambul, Desert Province 1 2

Aja Dor, Desert Province 1 2

Redsands, Desert Province 1 2

Blood River, River Province 2 6

Palmpond, River Province 2 6

Tambrook, River Province 2 6

The Wells, Desert Province 1 2

Rabbit Hole, Desert Province 1 2

White Sands, Coastal Province 4 6

Maurice, Coastal Province 4 6

The Stabbings, Desert Province 1 2

Tulumid's Delta, River Province 2 6

The Anvil of the Sun, Desert Province 1 2

Bloodhills, Desert Province 1 2

The Gold River, River Province 2 6

Goldenstalks, Plains Province 2 6

Ivoria, Plains Province 2 6

Samarkand, Desert Province 1 2

Bashi Bajouk, Desert Province 1 2

Shamshamel, Desert Province 1 2

Al Aswad, Mountain Province 5 4

Aswad Valley, Plains Province 2 6

Gunga Din, Desert Province 1 2

Total:

1 Coastal Capitol City
2 Large Desert Cities
1 Desert Citadel
1 Mountain Fortress
1 Small Desert City
16 Desert Provinces
2 Coastal Provinces
6 River Provinces
3 Plains Provinces
1 Mountain Province

100 Province Points, 272 Regiment Points, 68 points for Command, Air, and Beast forces

Military

Army:

Baron Black's Crew

Note: The only part of the army not for hire.

1 Unit of Heavy Cavalry (Coastborn), Royal Guard Training, 8pts, 100 troops

1 Unit of Crossbowmen (Gnolls), Royal Guard Training, 6 pts, 100 troops

The Beybarids

3 Units of Light Cavalry (Men), Royal Guard Training, 21 pts, 300 troops

5 Units of Light Cavalry Horse Archers (Men), Experienced Training, 20 pts, 500 troops

12 Units of Infantry (Men), Basic Training, 24 pts, 1,200 troops

3 Units of Elephant Cavalry (Men), Experienced Training, 15 pts, 300 troops

2 Units of Elephant Siege Cavalry (Men), Experienced Training, 12 pts, 200 troops

Garrison of Alhambara

10 Units of Infantry (Coastborn), Basic Training, 20 pts, 1,000 troops

5 Units of Bowmen (Coastborn), Basic Training, 10 pts, 500 troops

The Babel Bolts

10 Units of Crossbow Infantry (Coastborn), Elite Training, 40 pts, 1,000 troops

Atal's Host

10 Units of Crossbow Infantry (Gnoll), Experienced Training, 30 pts, 1,000 troops

10 Units of Infantry (Gnoll), Basic Training, 20 pts, 1,000 troops

The Scouts

1 Unit of Light Cavalry, armed with bows and javelins (Kender), Experienced Training, 4 pts, 200 troops

5 Units of Bowmen (Kender), Experienced Training, 10 pts, 1000 troops

Wise-Ogre's Retinue

1 Units of Infantry (Desert Ogre), Royal Guard Training, 7 pts, 100 troops

The Satyrs of Al Aswad

1 Unit of Light Cavalry (Satyr), Royal Guard Training, 7 pts, 100 troops

5 Units of Infantry (Satyr), Basic Training, 10 pts, 500 troops

4 Units of Bowmen (Satyr), Basic Training, 8 pts, 400 troops

Total: 89 units, 272 pts, 9,500 troops

Command:

Baron Black, Despot of Babel (6); Coastborn Dwarf, Hero of the Realm

Prince Alarence (6); Man, Hero of the Realm

Scurvyskin, the Pirate King (6); Coastborn Dwarf, Hero of the Realm

Atal, the Merchant of Death (6); Gnoll, Hero of the Realm

Admiral “Bat” Saltybeard (5); Coastborn Dwarf, Great General

General Sheila “the Harpy” Badbrew (4); Coastborn Dwarf, General

Prince Faisal (4); Satyr, General

Balvic “Longshot” Rheumyeyes, Commander of the Babel Bolts (3); Coastborn Dwarf, Commander

Corvo, Taskmaster of Alhambara (4); Desert Ogre, Commander

Dripmaw the Cynic, Master of Delatores (3); Gnoll, Commander

Trevil Sandglider, Scoutmaster (2); Kender, Commander

Horus, Privateer Captain (2) Kender, Commander

Ali Din, Sorcerer of the Beybarids (7); Man, Mage

Servant Wornpaws, Mystic of the Bloodmanes (7); Gnoll, Mage

Monsters:

None.

Air Force:

2 Flying Carpets (Piloted by Mages Ali Din and Servant Wornpaws)

Navy:

4 Galleons;

Dreamboat
Sheik
Hopeful
Pig

5 Frigates;

Jabal-Shamar
Ogo's Fist
Isabella
Little Prince
Maurice

5 Windjammers

Bastard
The Haunt
Baluga
Anchor
Reaver

9 Caravels;

Ave Maria
Disatro
Sand Surfer
Salmon
Perduta
Lola
La Flota
Rhonda
Brilliante

[WittyReference]

Another merchant I see! Welcome to the party! We have poisoned cookies and juice in the foyer.

[Uskglass]

How many more nations are we waiting on? I'm getting impatient to begin.

[Flooby Badoop]

WittyReference said
Another merchant I see! Welcome to the party! We have poisoned cookies and juice in the foyer.

I believe that makes three or four, no?

I knew there were already merchant nations, but I like Babel and how it turned out. Besides, in real life there were a handful of competing merchant republics during the middle ages. Venice, Amalfi, and Gottland, to name a few.

If the GM feels my nation doesn't add anything to the world, I'd be more than happy to create a new one. I've got several other ideas all ready to go.

[GreenGoat]

Postan ma NS. Also hai people.

Nation NS

Nation Name: Imperum Di Sanis Noctis

Races of the Nation:Main races
Men 3
Tribe Men 3
Abyssal 3
Black Orcs 3

Nation History:

This nation was founded upon the base of two warring factions, of Men and Black Orcs, and of the Tribemen and Abyssals, both factions name forgotten, known only through spoken lore, and what little there was of the written accounts that survived the test of time. There was peace before, but when a fisherman was alegedly killed, by the other faction, all hell broke loose on the seas. And after some time, the fighting spread onto land as well. While both of these factions sought to destroy each other, the First Avatar of the Goddess Mhirnae, then a normal mage, was given a revelation by the Goddess. During that time, the First Avatar had not the numbers and strength to withstand any one of the two warring factions, much less unifying them as the Goddess commanded.

Thus, the Goddess granted the Avatar a boon, Necromancy, through which her might can be enforced. Biding their time, the Avatar amassed enough men and women to march openly, proudly carrying a banner with the Goddess's symbol, a circle containing a decagram decorated with magical runes.

With every loss the two factions suffered, the Avatar's army grew, and more deserted the two faction to join in the new religion. Eventually the two surrendered to the Avatar, grudgingly accepting the new religion. Over the years, the identity of the two factions were lost, and soon forgotten, and those who still remember were now deemed as heretical and crazy. The Goddess of Death was absolute, and only those who follow her teachings prosper. Tradition however remained untouched by the religion, partly because of the teachings of the Goddess, and partly because they were deeply ingrained into the people.

Important Characters:

The High Priestess, Avatar of the Goddess (Archmage)

Avatar

The current Avatar and Empress, she hold both fear and respect from her people, for her power and her status as the Avatar. As whimsical as the Goddess she serves, very rarely does she gives decrees or governs the nation directly, staying mostly locked up in the highest tower in the capital.

Daughter of the Avatar(Apprentice of Wind)

Daughter

As the daughter of the current Avatar, she stays mostly in the Academy studying her craft, though there are times when she is given missions to hone her experience. Though having less authority than her mother, her words still have some weight to it.

Right Hand of the Goddess(Mage of Fire, Air and Necromancy)

right hand

The Right Hand of the Goddess holds the sword, which means she is the one the Avatar sends whenever she needs anything burned to the ground, exploded, and then burnt again. With her fiery disposition, she is likely to do this to anyone or anything that annoys her. Including that one pickle jar in the kitchen. Governs some parts of the nation. Shares the same amount of authority with the Left Hand.

Left Hand of the Goddess(Mage of Water, Earth, and Shadow)

left hand

The Left Hand of the Goddess holds the book, knowledge and providence. The Left Hand is the one who will send out aid for an ailing village, root out heretics and sends out the occasional unexpected Inquisition. Has a penchant for strange and unusual clothings even by the Goddess's followers standards, though most try to ignore it. Governs some parts of the nation. Shares the same amount of authority with the Right Hand.

Silas of the Black Axe.(Hero)

Black Axe

The Black Orc whom no one wants to tangle with. With armor and weapon forged from the best materials, crafted by the best smith, with specifications from the Avatar herself, it is argueably the best armor anyone has ever seen in the nation. Stained black by the request of Silas himself, his imposing figure on the battlefield is matched only by his skill with the axe. Has a black stallion he rides as well, though he prefers to be on foot.

Gretchen Vim, Traveller and Trader.

Traveler

Gambler and trader extradinaire, she travells the land in search of a good deal, good prices and good taverns in which she can gamble freely.

Holfnir Faebrun, The Ordinary Fisherman.

Ordinary fisherman

A huge man standing at 6'1", and argueably one of the best fisherman in the city, he searches for the legendary fish that had eluded many a fisherman, all while supporting his family of six.

Stats

Traits:
National Traits: 7
Honourable:
Riverfolk
Baresark:
Watch towers
Chosen of God:
Church Rule:
Masters of Horror:

Population Traits: 7
Brave:
Religious:
March to War:
Public Baths:
Tales of Horror:
The Bloody Altars of the Priesthood:
March to War:

Academic Traits: 6
Academy of Power:
Schools:
Theological University:
Hunger for Knowledge:
Missionaries:
Inquisition:

Military Basic Traits: 5
Fearless:
Bring down the Walls!:
Superior Training:
War Paint:
Relentless March:

Archery Traits: 1
Apple Shots:

Infantry Traits: 3
Hold the Line:
Lords of the Axe:
Weapon Academy:

Cavalry Traits: 2
The Ride of the Dead
Thunder of Hooves:

Navy Traits: 7
Shipwrights:
Master Shipwrights:
Dragonships:
Ramming Speed:
Lords of the Ocean
Warriors of the Sea:
Masters of all that Floats:

Airborne Traits: 2
Mageflight:
Wyvern:

Tradesman Traits: 6=(Points Spent)
Fish The Seas:
Master Shipbuilders:
Buy only the best:
Smiths Beyond Equal:
Religious Icons:
Horrifying Edifice:

Merchant Traits: 2=(Points Spent)
Trade Tongues:
Fast Travel:

Magecraft Traits: 12=(Points Spent)
Elemental Fires:
Elemental Waters:
Elemental Earths:
Elemental Air:
Element of Shadow:
Storm Magi:
Necromancy:
Scholars of Power:
Advisors of Old:
Reputation of Nightmare:
Apprenticeships:
Arch-Spellcaster:

Monster Traits: 2=(Points Spent)
Barghest:
Breed them for Strength:

Mechanist Traits: 0

Flaws: 2
Abominations against nature!:
Holy Wars:
Bound by Tradition:
Code of Honour:

Territory:
Coastal Capital - 4 - Reg. 30

Tundra Large City - 10+1 - Reg. 30
-Coastal - 4 - Reg. 6
-Forest x 2 - 6 - Reg. 12
-Tundra x 3 - 3 - Reg. 6
-Mountain - 5 - Reg. 4

Mountain Medium City - 6+5 - Reg. 20
-Mountain x3 - 15 - Reg. 12
-Forest x2 - 4 - Reg. 8

River Fortress - 6+2 - Reg. 20
-River x 2 - 4 - Reg. 12
-Coastal - 4 - Reg. 6
-Plain - 2 - Reg. 6

Tundra Small City - 4+1 - Reg.10
-Tundra x3 - 2 - Reg. 4
-River - 2 - Reg. 6
-Forest - 2 - Reg. 4

Army: Total Reg. 196

Elite Infantry Tribe Men - 10 units - 40 Regs.
Infantry Men Royal Guards - 5 units - 30 Regs
Experienced Ranged Abyssal - 10 units - 30 Regs.
Elite Light Cavalry Black orcs(5) - 5 units - 25 regs
Revenant Tribe Men Infantry - 4 units - 20 Regs
Skelleton Black Orc Infantry - 10 units - 30 Regs
Zombie Men Infantry - 21 units - 21 Regs

Command:Points. 49
Archmage: 1 - 14.points
Lord : 1 -2 points
High Lord: 1 - 3 points
Great Lord: 1 - 4 points
Hero of the Realm: 2 -10 points
Mage: 2 - 12 points
Apprentice: 1 - 4 points

Monsters:Points:49
Barghest: 49 - 49 points

Air Force:49
Wyverns: 2 - 40 points

Navy: 4000 gold
Longship - 5 - 1000 gold
Galleass - 10 - 1200 gold
Galley - 10 - 800 gold
Quinquieme - 20 - 1000 gold

[Zran]

Kadaeux said
Your formatting appears broken :p

Just a little, posted up what I had don't worry it shall all be in the completed sheet.

[Meth Quokka]

Uskglass said
How many more nations are we waiting on? I'm getting impatient to begin.

I started working on my intro post the other day so I'm sure you can get away with doing that. I asked Kad and he did say out introduction posts would be mostly stand alone with just a minor GM event pointing us towards another nation (if I recall correctly at least).

[WittyReference]

Flooby Badoop said
I believe that makes three or four, no?I knew there were already merchant nations, but I like Babel and how it turned out. Besides, in real life there were a handful of competing merchant republics during the middle ages. Venice, Amalfi, and Gottland, to name a few.If the GM feels my nation doesn't add anything to the world, I'd be more than happy to create a new one. I've got several other ideas all ready to go.

No worries, there just seems to be a bit of mock animosity among the goldslingers and I wanted to be the first to "welcome" you :p

[Zran]

The Nexerus said
Any other Elven nations about?

Mine has eldar, dark elves, wild elves with a side of halflings, dryads and treemen.

[The Nexerus]

Zran said
Mine has eldar, dark elves, wild elves with a side of halflings, dryads and treemen.

Nice to see another Elven nation, even if it's lacking the most civilized variety of Elves. Also, what are 'Halflings'? Whatever they are, I suppose they're worth zero race points.

3 (Eldar) + 3 (Dark Elves) + 3 (Wild Elves) + 3 (Dryads) + 6 (Treemen) would max out your race points at 18.

[Iarumas]

GreenGoat said
*boop*

Oh my, another theocracy. Well...ah...this is awkward.....So, would you like to hear word about our Goddess?

[GreenGoat]

Most certainly. In return, may I ask for a bit of your time to speak about our Goddess?

[Iarumas]

Oh yes of course, here let us speak in my magnificence church. Dont mind the Paladins out at front, their jsut there to uh....guard...yes...guard...

[Sini]

The Light will burn you all.

Also, I have Elves in my nation, but they're not the main species.

[Zran]

The Nexerus said
Nice to see another Elven nation, even if it's lacking the most variety of Elves. Also, what are 'Halflings'? Whatever they are, I suppose they're worth zero race points.3 (Eldar) + 3 (Dark Elves) + 3 (Wild Elves) + 3 (Dryads) + 6 (Treemen) would max out your race points at 18.

Halflings=Hobbits.

hmm.. true maybe your right they're worth 2 so I don't know where I miscalulated I think I may have acu.... Actually I fucked up I wanted to have wild elves and removed them but some how forgot about it.

Which means I have to edit the history I've been working on for the past few hours... and my troops and my command. Thanks for finding it but I hate you(myself really) right now.

And fixed bye by poor halflings.