Flagg

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@Vinsanity

I whipped up this, which I think is more or less everyone:

Territorial claims

I'm not sure about the size of Flagg's or The Zax's territories since they haven't posted maps, but I'm pretty sure I've got the right area at least.

@Zeropathic

Thanks so much, Zero, that looks right to me!

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We factored it in! :) As our joint leader's history states that they were captured in a Justinian raid and put into death camps, a common occurrence and a catalyst to the rise of the new government. I suppose since there are no public sheets this wouldn't be known as of yet but we are on it.

I also apologize for the buffer time for Aristo's or my sheet to be posted. I know we are usually the first in and last out type of players but since this is a giant joint collaboration and we are doing a lot of experimenting, it is taking a little more time than our usual rate.

@Goldeagle1221

all good!

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@FlaggI'll get you a claim today, even if it's the only thing I do (hopefully not)!



I think this is what Gold and I are rolling with, for now.

@Aristo

I thought the Marches were mostly Justinianist kingdoms? I suppose either Aristo or Gold (whoever's red on that map) is the exception.

@The Nexerus

Nex raises a good point- namely, that you're right up against an Imperium that regularly culls the population of Nagath and is actively hostile to all of our factions. If you want to be in that area, just factor that into your histories.

Also, @everyone- please throw your WIP NSes in the Character tab. I will share my preliminary thoughts on them as you work on them, but I'd like to kick this shindig off this week so we dont loose momentum.

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sorry I didnt mean 'add' land to the map, I just meant naming areas of the map like what has been done with a few of the approved CS.

I just wanted to label the mountains in the top right corner the 'Kellerach Mountains' and the small patch of land between it and the ocean the 'Oni Plains' if that could be arranged. Obviously only if my final CS is approved.

@Dynamo Frokane

yep, that's cool. players can name the land they claim. I'll add everything to the map once all the NSes are accepted.

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@Flagg If i want to add areas to the map for my faction how do I go about that? or do I provide you with details and you edit the map for us?

@Dynamo Frokane

Like...add land? I guess send me the details and we'll see what we can work out.

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@Flagg

Hey man, I've been thinking about this and I've decided that this RP isn't for me after all. I'm not trying to diss on all your hard work or anything, I just think that I personally would not be able to pull something like this off. Thank you for your consideration and I wish you luck.

@DrunkasaurusRex

Sorry to hear it- you ever change your mind you're always welcome back.

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The Regal Flotilla.

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By the way, addressed at everyone, does anyone whose faction has at least a modicum of occultists/mysticist/wizards/whatevermancers and who has access to the Sea of Curses have an interest in being part of my background story? I'm piecing it together and have come to the conclusion that I need some delvers of the arcane to have made a journey northwards some 100 years ago, finding the Tiamath and its disturbing cargo - and activating it, thus giving rise to the Pureblood Empress. I could pull some deus ex mage dudes out of my butt, but I think this is a great opportunity to forge some inter-player relations. Got some more specific details for those who are interested.

@Ashgan

I'm down.

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The Brass Republic

The Brass Republic

Alias:
-Land of no Gods
-The Heretic Republic

Government Type

The republic is ruled by a senate of 66 seats. In theory, every true citizen has the right to canidate for one of the seats. In truth, only a small oligarchy can truly sustain the costs of the election campaign, and the office. The post of Senator is for life, yet assassinations and resignation due to blackmail are not unknown.

Below the Senat is the houses of voice, an assembly in each Prefecture, in which each able citizen can raise his voice to demand a motion. And while the entrence of the house is free, to stand on one of the tribune, great bribes are needed, as well as personal strength, to resist the attempts on one´s life, should the motion go against the wishes over the ones who oppose it!

Every adult Human, who has been granted the mark of the heretic, is considered a "true citizen", yet they only make up 20 percent of the whole republic. The rest is made up of Freemen, Clients and Slaves.

Faction Species

Humans:

Humans are the most commonly found mortals in the republic. Making up all ranks of noteworthy political power, the main part of the Republican grand army, and provide the general (free) workforce, they are truly the masters of the republic. Yet only the ones with the mark of the heretic tattooed on their face are considered "true" republicans, as most don´t have this privilege.
True Citizens:
Men and women who where born in the republic, and were granted the Mark of the heretic after their birth. All can trace their bloodlines back to the great martyr Heretics of the past. While most of them don´t share the wealth of the upper classes, they still receive political power, and always have the right of the Ten Points.
Freemen:
Men and women who joined the republic after its creation, mostly human inhabitants of Nagath, seeking protection after the fall of the Dark Lord. While being free in all regards, they cant demand justice against a true Citizen, nor have they any political power. They receive the Mark of enlightenment in the halls of truth, after defying their old gods.
Clients:
No slaves, but close to them, Clients are considered serfs of a True Citizen, with little in terms of rights against him. Still, they cant be killed without a reason, and are seen as individuals, rather then property. Most clients are valued slaves, who earned their way into this rank. A client can be released into Freedom. They receive the Mark of Doubt, on the will of their Patron.
Slaves:
Human slaves are among the most common in the whole Republic. Mostly taken during slave-raids into the Justinian Imperium, or other human nations, their lot is a dark one. No rights protect them, and they can be killed without any consequences. They receive the Mark of Pain after being sold for the first time.

Orcs and Goblins

The majority of all Greenskins in the Brass Republic are slaves. Damned to short lives in the mines or manufactoria´s, they are seen as little more then a trade good, to be transported and resold at the owners whim. Yet, there are the some who serve the republic as Mercenaries, or even Soldiers. And while they are banned from any political power, a successful Orc slave Trader can become quite wealthy and powerful in the republic. At the same time, some Goblins show a glimmer of technological talent, and find themselves as assistance, or even foreman in the manufactoria´s, a post they mostly violently abuse against their kin. Among the higher ranks of society, loyal Orc bodyguards also have become some sign of power, and are well thought after.

Great Mass of slaves of all kinds of races

The world has learned to fear the sight of the black Republican ships and the cog painted on their sails. Their warriors fear no gods, hate all magic, and are driven by an almost zealous fury against all who they see as weak. But their brutal slave-raids only make up a fraction of the total slave population in the Republic. Most slaves are bought from third parties, who know that the republic needs four resources to survive. Steel, Coal, Vesaniazium and Flesh! Without it, the Republic would consume itself in short time, and break apart!

Almost every race known in the world can be found in the flesh-markets of the Republic, and to some extend, cynical people could claim that the Republic is the most diverse empire in the whole world.

Territory Details:

Faction Religion/Ideology: TBA
Faction Description:TBA
Faction History: TBA
Important Characters:TBA
Relations to other Factions:TBA

@Elgappa

Looking good so far. My faction is always in the market for slaves and is in the business of breeding slave-races, so we should be thick as thieves.

House Wars and Blood Feuds In Old Venara

Anathagos Vain

He stood at the tower window, smoking a thin dark cigarra as he watched the last light of day bleed from the horizon. Below him lay the Delorano mansion and gardens, busier than usual on a damp and unpleasant evening, and teeming with guardsmen- for whatever they were worth.

Anathagos Vain knew of five house guards in the pay of rival families, and was sure there were plenty of others on the take. He hadn't moved against them yet- it doesn't do to show your opponents how much you know of their operations after suffering a loss- and besides, he was making sure the information they were taking back to their masters was the information he wanted them to take- a good deal of it false.

Exhaling a cloud of bluish, spicy-smelling smoke, Vain opened his mind momentarily, allowing the Mark some freedom, and let the buzzing waves of confusion and anxiety that filled the Delorano household wash over him, mingling with his own suspicion and unease.

He felt it there still, just as he had for the last several weeks. An alien presence. Someone Marked by the Umbra, nearby, prowling.

Vain's pale eyes wandered the twilit city, flitting from shadow to shadow.

He saw it.

A flash of two great wings, black against the bruised-purple of the sky, swooping from a spire in the palace district down onto the mansion below Vain's window, where the family of the dead were gathering.

"Ulsid, Gabor," said Vain, and two Umbrakin in assassin's leathers seemed to materialize from the shadows of the room behind him, "I must go down to pay my respects, but the manor has an unwanted visitor. Search the roof. I will want to question whomever you find."

Rolls

Ulsid and Gabor, assassins, go to intercept the Crow.

Roll 8 (D20+6 acumen): partial success.

Roll Details

Heirs of the Dark Lord

@FlaggCan I ask for a picture or approximation of where your borders will be around the Fen & Broken Coast?

@Aristo

Broken Coast seems petty popular, so I am happy to relocate. Why dont you guys send me your claims and I'll work around what you want to do?