GreivousKhan

A Gilded Throne - A Shadow Looms (Closed)

I already PM'ed Claw2k11 about the issue so no worries.

A Gilded Throne - A Shadow Looms (Closed)

So, is someone going to review our CS's to make sure they are all good to go?

@Abefroeman

When someone states they are finished I will look it over and approve it. Once I get at least a few I'll open the IC for approved nations.

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Heh, I had no idea it had a limit, well at least this will force people to post here now and again. Should keep us looking as active as we are. :P

Crusader Kings, A game of Thrones (Gilded Throne Reborn)

The perhaps long awaited OOCis now up.

Get hype.

A Gilded Throne - A Shadow Looms (Closed)

Imperial NS

House Name:(self-explanatory, just keep in mind these are generally last names)

Head of House:(This is the Arch Elector of the imperial province your House rules over, they manage the state as well as oversee family affairs often acting as that houses leader.)

House Specialty: (Each House has favors a certain skill, or possess some unique ability. For example, one House might breed superb horses, while another are expert traders/bankers or sailors, master armorsmiths/weaponsmiths or gifted in magic etc.)

House Ancestral Artifact: (These artifacts are ancient family heirlooms that grant a unique power onto its wielder. No one quite remembers their origin but it is rumoured that Kammeth himself forged them and gifted them to the generals who fought with Lalaifia. These can be magical weapons from a flaming sword to a bow that conjures arrows to even a stave of some power. Be mindful not to make these items broken or OP. I will be looking over these carefully but if in doubt hit me with a PM on any unorthodox ideas you might have. )

Important Members:
(You don't have to list every member of your house, those with great influence or positions of power should be here however or anyone else you deem important for your own plots.)

Nation/Realms Name: (This is the name of the province you control, and note this is separate from your Noble Houses name. )

Sigil: (Your house's sigil or crest oft used to identify them on the battlefield or while traveling.)

Flag: (This is different from your House's Sigil as it is the coat of arms for your province/county.)

House Motto:(Your house's famous saying, this is in fact optional, in case 'Winter Be Coming" is all you can think of.)

Region/color on map: (for map placement)

Race name: (self explanatory; think of them as what a cultural group would use to identify themselves.)

Racial appearance: (Should include height, weight, skin and hair color. The races of men are more like minor ethnic groups but can still vary vastly. Something like the races of Men in Elder Scrolls. There is no 'Human' race as it were.)

Racial traits: (Most known abilities associated with these people, these are often rather minor, such as one people being known for seamanship, another for their preference toward martial discipline, over brute force and maybe another for their love of crafting.)

Capital:(Your house's Seat of Power, this is the land your House has a De jure claim to)

Capital Population: (Keep it reasonable)

Other Major Settlements: (These will often be the capital of those Barons, or Dukes who answer to you. Or other major settlements of note or strategic value.)

Population: (Again keep it reasonable; if in doubt use medieval demographics to get an idea, the map has a mile ratio for this reason. )

Culture:(The Customs, Arts, Fashion, and beliefs unique to these people.)

Type of Government: (Succession Laws and form of Governing/Titles used)

Influence and relations: (Any alliances or military pacts with another family? Perhaps born of marriage ties? Any sworn enemies? Work with other players if you seek one ahead of the RP if you so desire.)

Military -
(Details on the amount and types of men available. Any war vessels from navies, go here as well, it would be important to note as this is a Middle age Setting that relies largely on levies, few have the funds for a standing army, aside from the Phoenix Throne.)

Unit demographics: (heavy infantry, marksman, etc and their equipment/training, remember no army in real life was ever able to field a fully rounded all capable army. Sometimes a lack of something makes it more interesting.)

Landscape:(What do your lands look like?)

Wildlife:(Optional)

Economy: (How well off is your county? Poor? Rich and prosperous? Somewhere in the middle?)

Religion: (As stated before Kammeth is the primary god of the Empire and will by default be what the majority of the people worship or follow *excluding special circumstances*. Worship of deities outside of the Sky pantheon is greatly discouraged IC. You can however, create a deity of your own making from within that Patheon, or if you feel ballsy, add in any minor cults that exist. Perhaps even your family secretly worships other gods not sectioned by the Empire? Be mindful that heresy is frowned upon by the Church and you might have the Inquisition breathing down your neck if they catch a whiff of heresy on you, but if you want to make a storyline in that direction go right ahead!) (Tip, don’t piss of whoever is the Arch Dawnbringer!!!)

History: (At least the past couple generations, include conflicts, major upheavals, wars, etc. You can overlook this part and fill it in as the Roleplay progresses in order to work with other players for maximum cohesion.)

Strengths: (Similar to House specialty, but often larger in scope, this could include an abundance of a resource, or the inability to field an army of much size. )

Weaknesses: (At least two, and they have to be real disadvantages, you can't really say you have a terrible navy if you're landlocked.)

Export: (Major goods that this region/nation provides, no more than five resource types to keep people from providing everything on their own)

Import: (No realm is totally self-sufficient, you surely need something ^^)

(Only two Nordheim slots left)

Nordheim NS

The Tribes of the North are a very different playstyle to the Houses and their sheet reflects this. They can gear toward war more easily but, can just as quickly falter and fall apart from fragmentation. Feed the warbands with plunder or watch them eat each other alive.

The main difference between the Houses of the Empire and the tribes of the north is their manner of rule. The Nordheim only recognize the strong and will never follow a man or women merely because of birthright. They do not recognize noble blood nor do they follow a tradition of voting for their ruler. Typically those who wish to rule most prove themselves in some manner of contest either a duel, wrestling and defeating all challengers, or other contest of skill that depends on the tribe. Even the most organized of the tribes of the north are limited to elective gavelkind succession in where their lands and holdings are split among their sons.

The tribes are also much more mobile than those of the south. Capable of migrating when the need arises. It is also not unheard of for sons to challenge their fathers for position if they believe they can win.

Jarl(ess): (The name of your ruler, and main character)

God: (The Nordheim follow a pantheon of gods much unlike their southern brethren, these gods play an active role in their lives, see the appeasement section under the god to know what acts will grant you unique blessings. The form these take depend on the god, but may include calm seas, or a sudden storm to cover a tribes retreat.)

Clan and Kin: The minor characters of your clan, such as your spouse, children, and vassals or housecarls. A Jarl typically has up to two Arls serving under him, as well as a number of Thanes, the Nordic version of Knights, and Thralls or slaves.)

Dynasty Bio: (A brief description of your tribes rule and history. Unlike other kingdoms, the strong rule in Nordheim rather than bloodlines, so it may be typical to see power being shared by many different families over the course of the generations.)

Tribe Bio: (A description of your tribe, their successes, defeats, or grudges.)

Military: (A generous word for the warbands that fight under a chosen Jarl, Tribes of the North are unique in that the more success they are met with the more Northmen will flock to their banner over time. Even once enemy tribes will join you if they believe loot is to be had. Win enough and perhaps you will become the next High King! Fail and...well come what may.)

PM me any questions you have or post it in chat.

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Glided Throne

A SHADOW LOOMS
_{“In truth, it was all but a matter of time. Even the most cynical of ours surely did not expect what was to come upon us all as our realm fell into disarray and madness whilst greed, ambition, hunger, and pride would lead us all into the darkest hell.”
Theme - "Vengeance is Mine"}

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The continent of Ethica is covered in great plains, rich meadows, vast steppes, thick oft huge forests, lush jungles, imposing mountains and fertile flatlands - as diverse in landscape as it is in people. Across this large continent is an empire-sized realm first founded by the Phoenix Queen,Lalaifia “Lightbringer” Valarien, and Lady of The Dawn; First Chosen of Kammeth. Since time immemorial, it has been the House Valarien line that has ruled from the Phoenix Throne from the majestic city of Lalrial. Each nation within the Empire is ruled by a chieftain or general that rode with her during her initial conquest and their line have become the Great Houses today. Lalrial is a riverside metropolis and the capital of Ethica, and thanks to Valarien's covenant of fire, a powerful divine pact with the Lord of Fire and Sun, the Realm of Ethica has known protection and prosperity from the vile dark children of The Chained God. A being of immense power long ago trapped within the pale orange moon that hangs in the Ethican skies above and is said to be a source of Azueral Stones. Sky rocks capable of great enchantments and madness said to be fragments of the great eldritch beings prison so are thus bathed in his vile power.

In the one thousand and two hundred years of the Empire's existence, with the exception of a minor squabble here and there between the lords and the incursions from nations across the seas, all of Ethica has known peace. But the turning of the age might see an end to that long peace.

The Rp will start with the death of the most recent Phoenix King, Lord Taramyth “the Searider” Paragon Valarien, named so for his love of ships and obsession with sailing. Lord Taramyth was a fairly 'good' king though this may be due to the fact he was quite an absent one, spending less time ruling and more time sailing or charting for far off continents leaving more and more work to his Lord Regent. A tragic accident sea saw Taramyth meet an untimely end in the cold unforgiving sea. Taramyth death has left his offspring in a mad bid for the throne creating a time of turmoil for the realm. Worse yet the time of the long Night fast approaches when Kammeth goes into a lumber, signified in the heavens when the pale Orange Moon, Azueral's Eye, covers the sun for three months. An event always considered an ill omen.

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| INFORMATION |

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Wiki
Chat

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| MAPS |

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Map!

Link verson.

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| RULES & GUIDELINES |

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"Advanced roleplaying should focus on developing interesting and complex characters that become part of plot-lines which catch the imagination and inspire the writer behind them to exercise creativity. It is mature, humorous, imaginative, tragic, terrifying, passionate, and rife with descriptive language and characters with real personality and relatable cares. Quality posting is far better than needless novels, yet one should never neglect detail when one feels the need. However, while word and paragraph requirements ought to be unnecessary, single paragraphs cannot contain enough detail to suffice."​

I. The most important thing is to respect and follow the rules of our host site, which is no question. The themes are undoubtedly mature but we need to understand what we can and cannot write blatantly. Prose has many techniques referential and subtle where we can show the idea without outright being overtly over the line. If there’s sexual content there is always “fade to black”, if it is a particularly dark and questionable scene it can be referenced or hinted at instead of shown.

II. Respect fellow role-players. This is a collaborative project in nature so we shan’t dismiss or patronize those we should be working together with—lighthearted humor is fine but remember not to insult outright or start flame-wars; generally you know the drill so don’t be a dick and things should be kosher.

III. No meta-gaming—in Game of Thrones Robb Stark wasn’t prepared for the Red Wedding, so by good logic you shouldn’t be as well. The characters can’t know things outside of their timeframe, knowledge, and so on.

IV. Gilded Throne is a fantasy world, and by extension of that, this includes tropes of the medium. This is not limited to but includes medium-level magic, fantasy monsters, heroic adventurers, ancient artifacts, and everything in-between. As a good base of reference, it is a hybrid of ideas presented in the work of Bioware, Robert Jordan, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R. Tolkien. This is not a RP for those who want hyper-realism or fantasy-touched "hard" medieval settings, but this isn't exactly insanely magical to the point of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign in the setting of Faerun.

V. Characters can and will die in this role-play. This means if five armed swords surround an unarmed individual there will be certainly a terrible end. Although, this is not to say GM’s or other players can kill others outright and without consultation—the characters in your house sheet are your de facto legacy characters and you have a say in plot progression but do remember this is a game of collaboration.

VI. Post length should fit the scene progression; also defer to the quote at the top of the page regarding “advanced role-playing standards”.

VII. Also a major rule...HAVE FUN!!! (or else...:p)

VIII. In the case of players who drop, grow completely inactive, and other situations that hold up the RP the GM's will take exclusive control of these houses and factions so the RP can continue to progress.

IX. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or need to contact a GM for any reason, we ask that you add all three to your pm or we will rewrite your pm to fit this format. To reiterate, all pm threads to the gms for gm reasons MUST include Goldeagle1221, Gowi, and Grievous Khan in the thread. This will normally include late additions to the lore, or concerns involving other players.

Map
Claims

Player Roster

Players Accepted
DeadBeatWalking = House Cragmore
TheMoatedGrange = House Caernavir
Gowi = House Valian
Taeryn = House Amrothan
Aristo = House Duvard
Gorgenmast = House Lastren
Raptorman = House Tallurian
Isotope = House Seval
Abefroeman = House Swiftwave
To be decided = House Gracieux
Claw2k11 = House Shieldbearer
ethanjory = House Borvringska
BlackBishop = House Starborn
Paper Angel = House Tlaerie
Pepperm1nts = Clan Rovaan
Darkspleen = House Zarand
Sovi3t = House Winterfield

Crusader Kings, A game of Thrones (Gilded Throne Reborn)

Alright, I was going to save this for OOC, however, that will be paused for the moment and I'll post this here for those interested.

Behold the true NORTH

Note some sections may be subject to change or add-ons. The Tribes of the North are a very different playstyle to the Houses and their sheet reflects this. They can gear toward war more easily but, can just as quickly falter and fall apart from fragmentation. Feed the warbands with plunder or watch them eat each other alive.

The main difference between the Houses of the Empire and the tribes of the north is their manner of rule. The Nordheim only recognize the strong and will never follow a man or women merely because of birthright. They do not recognize noble blood nor do they follow a tradition of voting for their ruler. Typically those who wish to rule most prove themselves in some manner of contest either a duel, wrestling and defeating all challengers, or other contest of skill that depends on the tribe. Even the most organized of the tribes of the north are limited to elective gavelkind succession in where their lands and holdings are split among their sons.

The tribes are also much more mobile than those of the south. Capable of migrating when the need arises. It is also not unheard of for sons to challenge their fathers for position if they believe they can win.

Jarl(ess): (The name of your ruler, and main character)

God: (The Nordheim follow a pantheon of gods much unlike their southern brethren, these gods play an active role in their lives, see the appeasement section under the god to know what acts will grant you unique blessings. The form these take depend on the god, but may include calm seas, or a sudden storm to cover a tribes retreat.)

Clan and Kin: The minor characters of your clan, such as your spouse, children, and vassals or housecarls. A Jarl typically has up to two Arls serving under him, as well as a number of Thanes, the Nordic version of Knights, and Thralls or slaves.)

Dynasty Bio: (A brief description of your tribes rule and history. Unlike other kingdoms, the strong rule in Nordheim rather than bloodlines, so it may be typical to see power being shared by many different families over the course of the generations.)

Tribe Bio: (A description of your tribe, their successes, defeats, or grudges.)

Military: (A generous word for the warbands that fight under a chosen Jarl, Tribes of the North are unique in that the more success they are met with the more Northmen will flock to their banner over time. Even once enemy tribes will join you if they believe loot is to be had. Win enough and perhaps become the next High King! Fail and...well come what may.)

PM me any questions you have or post it in chat.

Crusader Kings, A game of Thrones (Gilded Throne Reborn)

I meant the south point between the heartlands and that island/peninsula. If I have time to get to a paint I can make it more clear, it would be the land just southeast of the Gold region.

Crusader Kings, A game of Thrones (Gilded Throne Reborn)

Howdy-doodily, neighboroonies!

The continent of Ethica-l decision-making.

I was looking at the map and was wondering where the border between our Empire and the Northern Tribes is drawn. Is it essentially everything above Ethan, Zee and Gorgen's claims?

@Aristo

Pretty much exactly that.

Also, currently the southeast is open btw.

Crusader Kings, A game of Thrones (Gilded Throne Reborn)

Can I stake a claim on the eastern most peninsula that looks almost like an island? I don't have the time at the moment to put my claim on the map at the moment.

@Hannibal

Alright I'll put you down for that region.