Huscarl

Kingdoms of Seyan (REBOOT)

@Thrashy Ok boss, will get on it right away!

Through the Rabbit Hole

Can't seem to reach @JustmeandI though. Don't think we can proceed without his/her character :/

Kingdoms of Seyan (REBOOT)

I'm interested. Here's my WIP NS

Nation Sheet

Location

Name: Kingdom of Baile

Flag

Capital and Major Settlements:
Haydenhall (capital)
Craigscourt
Blackfell

Ruler and Royal Family:
King Baldric Harten, 41 (ruler)
Queen Alene Harten, 37
Princess Edwena Harten, 17 (royal heir)
Princess Isolde Harten, 16
Prince Graham Harten, 11

People/s: Humans

Kingdom Traits:
Beloved by the People
Friends with the Nobles

Military Traits:
Knowledge of War
Foraging
Good Equipment
Trained Troops

Trade Traits:
Agriculture
Rich with Ores
Industry
Caravans

Flaws:
Even your Horses look Weak
Terrible Boats

Culture: Baile is the very picture of a stable medieval monarchy. There is a great sense of national pride throughout the populace, and people both high and low are pleased with their sovereign rulers. Apart from the nationalism, the Bailish are a modest lot. Luxury and excessive wealth is frowned upon, and citizens are encouraged to be content with what they have and take joy in the little things in life. They are also a religious lot, converging one day a week in the many godhouses of the land to worship a wide pantheon of gods, some domestic and others imported from other cultures.

Military: The army is a source of great pride in Baile. Serving as a soldier is a sure way to earn money and honor for your family, and veterans are always treated with respect. The nation has a long tradition of warfare, stretching hundreds of years back in time, and can boast some of the most competent forces in Seyan. Having fought numerous campaigns both domestic and international, the troops have a great understanding of survival and can be counted on to sustain themselves when on campaign. This can however not be said about the navy, which is as good as non-existant. The lack of good horses in the highlands has also led to a less-than notable cavalry, and the saying goes that a Bail fights best with both feet firmly on the ground.

Economy: Due to an advantageous geographic location, Baile is rich with resources. Golden fields of wheat ensure that the bakers and brewers of the nation always have work to do, and the deep and prosperous mines keep the blacksmiths well occupied. As a result most people can afford bread and ale on their table every day, and iron tools are common even among the lowliest peasantry. Trade happens at a slow but steady pace, hampered by the rough roads and lack of ports, but aided by the swift and secure caravans.

Reputation: Baile is somewhat of a middle-nation, and not just for being centrally located. It is neither friendly nor aggressive towards its neighbors, and although it is currently a peaceful place it has not always been so. It is sometimes seen as a sleeping giant; easy to deal with while snoring soundly, but a right menace when awoken and agitated.

History: Baile is an old nation, founded in the mythical past of over a thousand years ago by the now legendary conqueror Hayden of the Hills. It has shifted in size and influence over the course of history, but has never given up its heartland in the highland at the base of the mountains. It is a nation that has seen empires come and go, enduring them all. It is however yet to be seen if it will stand the test of time in this new age of strife and conquest.

Misc:

Through the Rabbit Hole

@XxLyraxX@JustmeandI

Hello, and sorry for the absence. It's been a lot of school and family related stuff recently. Are you interested in continuing playing? I'm up for GMing if you are.

Also, Lyra, your character is accepted.

Through the Rabbit Hole

Also I'd like to wait for maybe a day before moving ahead. Ok with you @JustmeandI?

Through the Rabbit Hole

@JustmeandI Great intro!

Through the Rabbit Hole

Thank you! Also, I think your gal should also be there ;)
Working on first post. Will prolly have it tomorrow, though.

@JustmeandI

Suleya will not be joining the gallery, but I can give you a short description of her if you want to write something about it in your post.

The Brave New World - Fantasy Crossover Empire Builder RP

I'd like to express my interest and post a faction.

NS

Faction Name: Valhalla
Origin: Scandinavian mythology
Faction Type: Mercenary Contractors
Faction Rank: N/A
Color: Blue
Assigned GM: N/A
Starting Area: F0

Faction Introduction:
Valhalla is the fortress of the gods and home to those who have been selected by Odin after falling in battle. The days in Valhalla are filled with glorious combat, and the nights with great feasts for the victors. All who fall there are resurrected on the morrow, to fight and die once more in the name of the gods. In Ardessen, the warriors of Valhalla are often employed as mercenaries because of their low price and high morale. They take no interest in foreign politics at all, as long as their fortress is left unmolested. Valhalla ended up in Ardessen after a botched attempt to save it from the fires of Surt during Ragnarök.

Faction Strengths:

• The forces of Valhalla are led by gods, whose power is enormous.
• The warriors of Valhalla cannot truly die as they are resurrected in their fortress on the morrow following their death.
• The Bifrost bridge is a tool of great strategical value as it allows the Valhallan forces to travel with extreme speed to almost any part of the world.
• Being politically immune, attacks on Valhalla are extremely rare. Mercenary work has also made the Valhallans quite wealthy.

Faction Weaknesses:

• Although the Valhallan forces are unbreakable and pseudo-immortal, their numbers are limited to a few thousand.
• There is no reproduction in Valhalla.
• The warriors of Valhalla are technologically inferior to many other factions.
• The gods of Valhalla, though powerful, have a nasty habit of in-fighting.

Through the Rabbit Hole

Through the Rabbit Hole

Chapter I : The Summoning

Suleya was running out of time. She knew this, but she would remain calm. Trying to rush the ritual would only result in failure, and she couldn't afford that right now. After all, her life hung in the balance. The Hunters and their thrice-cursed Sensors would be upon her any moment, and if she hadn't completed the ritual by then she'd be slaughtered. But she would, she told herself, and then she'd show them just how dangerous a witch could truly be.

This ritual was... strange, though. She had never attempted it before, and for good reasons. The description of it in the old tome was vague beyond irritation, but mentioned reaching for beings beyond the veil of reality and summoning them here. Suleya had only ever heard about beings from other planes once before, and it was because of that one time in particular that she hadn't tried this ritual sooner. She had heard terrible things. Things that keep you up at night. Things that she would rather not have known. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and here she was.

She could hear them, now, somewhere in the forest. Shouting, running, thrashing about through the bushes. Stealth was unnecessary at this point, they knew they had her and that escape was impossible. She forced the growing panic from her mind and, trembling slightly, lit the candles before her. All the preparations were finally complete. Now, for the incantation…

”Heleveath amerathuen! Omuleidium isindien! Nagasta! Kvaka! Kvakis!”

The candles lit up furiously for an instant, and then immediately went out. Then all was dark and silent, the features of the surrounding terrain and the surface of the pond illuminated only by the faintest of moonlight. For what seemed like eons, there was nothing, no movement of any kind. Suleya was sweating now. Had something gone wrong? Had she not followed the instructions correctly, or misunderstood one of the passages? She glanced backwards in terror and saw something moving by her house. One of the Sensors? Or perhaps a Hunter, waiting to strike? Despair gripped her heart and thrust its claws into it, ripping it to pieces. All hope was lost.

A strange noise made her look back at the pond. At first, it looked as still as ever. Or wait, no – there were ripples on the surface. Then, a bubble appeared for an instant before disintegrating with a faint pop. More bubbles surfaced, and Suleya realized that someone or something was down there. Despair turned to ecstasy as more bubbles appeared on the black surface. And then, suddenly, a shape rose from the waters.

It was, however, not what Suleya had been expecting.

Through the Rabbit Hole

@JustmeandI Accepted!

Also:

Currently working on the intro for the IC. Stay tuned!