[OOC] A Gilded Throne - A Shadow Looms (Closed)

[Taeryn]

But we're not allowed to fly on anything it would appear.

[Goldeagle1221]

But we're not allowed to fly on anything it would appear.

@Taeryn

Oh.

[Taeryn]

Not even on the wings of love, Gold dearest.

[Gowi]

Not even on the wings of love, Gold dearest.

@Taeryn

[Gowi]

@Gowi

Only the members of the royal and noble families(bastards as well) of Khomeria are considered to be the ones able or allowed to ride a mountain wyvern. There is only a small fort of these people up on the highest peaks of the mountain on which you can get only via flying there...

@Claw2k11

Which is why I thought this ban on flying mounts in general to be weird since I saw no problem with your unique mount.

[Claw2k11]

@Gowi

Thank you! Though I designed a character earlier today that rides a wyvern, I'm not sure what her interactions with the rest of the world would be be...

[Gowi]

I can imagine our (GM staff?) inconsistencies are making a lot of players confused, is all I was trying to imply I suppose.

[Hannibal]

Khan a question. Would you be okay with Eluric being a former imperial spymaster. Stepping down because of an ever increasing case of gout? And with my nation specialty for intrigue how far can i go with it without stepping on anyone's toes.

[Taeryn]

I don't think theres a ban in general - it would be odd if there weren't a few flying creatures that were in someway used by humans, even if only rarely.

Some people just seem to object to that, however, as if they've overlooked the dozen magic schools and literal people who can shapeshift into beasts.

@Hannibal, reasonably far I would expect. I'd draw the line at outright killing anyone for example XD. In all seriousness, if an idea sounds good in your head but you are unsure, just ask people/in the thread, people will be happy to chat it over. Should drop by the Chatzy more often.

[Gowi]

Honestly the only way not to step on toes is to communicate with other players about the lengths of your intrigue in their court. Pretty simple.

[Goldeagle1221]

Khan a question. Would you be okay with Eluric being a former imperial spymaster. Stepping down because of an ever increasing case of gout? And with my nation specialty for intrigue how far can i go with it without stepping on anyone's toes.

@Hannibal

Drop me a pm about this characters history and let's see what we can do!

[GreivousKhan]

Khan a question. Would you be okay with Eluric being a former imperial spymaster. Stepping down because of an ever increasing case of gout? And with my nation specialty for intrigue how far can i go with it without stepping on anyone's toes.

@Hannibal

Honestly the only way not to step on toes is to communicate with other players about the lengths of your intrigue in their court. Pretty simple.

@Gowi

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Collab ANYTHING you think will be stepping on toes, or at least, make players aware you are going to do something. You might be surprised how open people are to plots or ideas if you let them know ahead of time. The earlier you can let them know the better. Which is why the chat exists in the first place so people can bounce idea's. If you want to keep it secret just PM the person involved and work something out.

As for the former seeker position, it is open since no one as mentioned wanting to have once filled that seat. So PM your idea's unless you already have PM'ed Gold.

[Goldeagle1221]

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Collab ANYTHING you think will be stepping on toes, or at least, make players aware you are going to do something. You might be surprised how open people are to plots or ideas if you let them know ahead of time. The earlier you can let them know the better. Which is why the chat exists in the first place so people can bounce idea's. If you want to keep it secret just PM the person involved and work something out.

As for the former seeker position, it is open since no one as mentioned wanting to have once filled that seat. So PM your idea's unless you already have PM'ed Gold.

@GreivousKhan

I have not received a PM, no.

ALSO, if anyone was wondering about what happened to Gowa, Isa, Grevis, and Furnos, I am going to be working on that tomorrow.

[The Nexerus]

'Former seeker'?

[Goldeagle1221]

'Former seeker'?

@The Nexerus

Seeker of Secrets, one of the positions available on the Emperor's "cabinet".

[BlackBishop]

A case of writers block has kept me away these past couple days, though I seemed to have found my muse. Expect an IC shortly for the Starborns.

[Slamurai]

I think, if I were to aim for one of the council seats, it'd be Lord Regent. Thematically, it's perfect, what with the Duvards being the Valariens' sidekicks throughout history and all.
Guess it depends which Valarien takes the throne!

[Goldeagle1221]

I think, if I were to aim for one of the council seats, it'd be Lord Regent. Thematically, it's perfect, what with the Duvards being the Valariens' sidekicks throughout history and all.
Guess it depends which Valarien takes the throne!

@Aristo

Vote goat.

[The Nexerus]

What are the different positions? I'm sure it's in the lore pad somewhere but I can't find it.

[Taeryn]

Hider

Lord Regent, The Lord Regent oversees all common affairs both small and great in the name of the Phoenix Throne, and serves as the main administer or advisor when needed. Second only to the man or woman who sits on the Phoenix Throne itself. Acting as the right hand of the King offers much authority, influence, and raw political power. Only the most trustworthy are given this position, and for good reason.

The Seeker of Secrets, The eye and ears of the crown, the Seeker of Secrets, or more commonly simply called the 'Seeker' by most, oversees the 'Crowns Eyes' an expansive network of spies encompassing from the lowest house servant to the mightiest baron. Their knowledge often obtained by bribes, blackmail, or outright threats, few are fool enough to lie to an Eye of the Crown. Though the High Lords of the Greater Houses are above their authority. When the King wishes to know anything, he turns to his Seeker, and it is the business of the Seeker to always have an answer.

Lord Marshal and First Sword, perhaps the second most powerful position in the realm working for the Throne behind the Lord Regent for The Lord Marshal commands the Royal Phoenix demesnes, which are largely made up of levies pulled from across the Great Realm, every house must give an account of their full might, and a sizable portion of this is taken to serve the crown directly. Aside from organizing the standing army and navy, The First Sword is named so for often leading these very forces in battle directly in the name of the Phoenix Throne. It is a highly prestigious position to be sure, but aside from his duties on and off the battlefield, the Lord Marshal councils his lord in all things martial.

Master of Coin, Perhaps the least glamorous of the council seats, but yet still among the most important, it is the Master of Coin who oversees the kingdom's coffers and is chiefly occupied with the finances of the realm. In addition to finances, the Master of Coin is also the chief diplomat of the realm and is expected to be the face of peace representing the Phoenix Throne to the outside world. It is he who must balance the ledges keeping the realm afloat and out of debt if he can manage it.

Arch Dawnbringer, if the Seeker is the ears and eyes of the Throne, the Lord Regent the right hand and the Marshal the strong arm with the Master of Coin his purse. The Arch Dawnbringer and Chaplain serves as the soul. The unwise might think the Arch Chaplin has little in the ways of power or influence if the current King is more secular than god fearing. Such men could not be more wrong, for the Arch Dawnbringer is the head of the church of Kammeth, the official religion of the realm, and holds the hearts, minds, and faith of the people, for he is seen as the mouthpiece of Kammeth himself. The relationship of the state and the church has always been a tenuous one at best, largely due to the fact that the Arch Dawnbringer often times has as much if not 'more' power than the crown if the masses truly favor him.

From the OP.