Slamurai

FRAMEs (Mech combat, political intrigue & corporate struggles)

@DarkStarYour call; you're probably in a good position to add Sarah's perspective to the situation.

Hokuko - A freeform, open-world, cyberpunk sandbox, with player-driven plot & collaboration

@Apokalipse
Cool! I'll give them a look-over.

I thought about having a map, but then I figured we'd have to make things to put on it first. What do you guys think? Do we actually need one?

Nintendo Friend Codes?

Howdy! I've got a "New" 3DS XL but only recently, so I don't have much of a friendbase. I was curious if anyone else'd be up to throw friend codes and the like back and forth. My game library's pretty limited; I have Pokémon OR, Monster Hunter 4U and Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson, plus all the freebies that come with the system.
I'm about to hit High Rank in MH4U and I'm not terribly far in Omega Ruby.

My code's 1994-0542-8539, if anyone's interested at all. I guess folks can use this thread to share with each other, too.

FRAMEs (Mech combat, political intrigue & corporate struggles)

"Sorr..y Miss, Richard..I don't think...that was the case..."

Cecilia's radio crackled as Sarah sputtered through her mic. All the enthusiasm she had just prior was absent from her voice, and her words were accompanied by a gurgling that raised the hairs on Cecilia's neck.

"Sarah? Sarah!!"

Dammit, why didn't she say something? And she was dead-set to go charging in by herself in this state...

Cecilia sped to where she'd left Sarah's machine and popped her hatch. She fumbled through her cockpit for the emergency kit, prying it from its hinge, and slid down the exit cable. She caught a glimpse of the wounded Panther, propped against the wall across from her FRAME. A gasp escaped Cecilia's lips when she saw the ichor pooling around Sarah's body.

"Someone, get down here!" she barked into her headset. "Sarah's in bad shape! Stay with me, Sarah, alright?"

There was a hunk of metal embedded in the girl's side, evidently a piece of her machine that caved in when it had been hit. Cecilia opened up the metal box, scattering some of its contents in her haste, searching for something, anything, to help her subordinate. She grabbed a silver can and shook it before pressing the nozzle to Sarah's wound. As she depressed the cap, white biofoam hissed from the tip. The biofoam was a temporary sealant, meant to stop blood loss until the wound could be properly treated. Removing the metal now would be disastrous.

"Sarah, look at me. You're going to be alright, okay?"

Cecilia's voice was shaky as she tried to hold Sarah's attention. Next, she slid a needle through her arm - a shot of pain suppressants for good measure. Then, she grabbed a pair of plastic sacks, one red, one yellow. Sarah needed blood and plasma transfusions to replace what she'd lost, and quickly.

"Richard, we need medical here, now. This field kit isn't going to cut it for long."

"I've made the call. Our people are on the way."

True to his word, an emergency-response vehicle from the Samigina arrived on the scene moments after. The staff hurried over to Sarah, releasing a stretcher and more professional equipment from the back of the vehicle. Cecilia stepped aside as they relieved her from playing doctor, all too glad to let them handle the business.

Richard came running from the steps of Cradle, Amelia not far behind. Both looked ragged from today's ordeal.

"Get her to the Samigina's medical bay. Is Ryder hurt? She took some bad hits of her own."

"Not as far as I know," Cecilia replied.

She was interrupted by the sound of a thunderous blast a few streets down, as the timer of the Barghests reached zero. A brief flash of orange was followed by a cascade of smoke that slithered from the detonated FRAMEs.

"What the hell?!"

And then Cecilia remembered Bernard had snatched one.

"BERN? BERN?!"

Hokuko - A freeform, open-world, cyberpunk sandbox, with player-driven plot & collaboration

I'm interested, so I'll be making a set of triplets.

Basically, two of the triplets have a personal vendetta and are at an internal war. One of them is a notorious crime lord and the other is an infamous CEO. The third triplet will be in the middle of it all. The conflict often leads to other people getting involved 'n stuff. I dont know if it sounds lame or anything, but I just had this idea so yeah. What do you guys think?

@Apokalipse

I like the sound of that! Just started looking over your WIPs. Sibling wars sound like a solid addition!

Dance With The Angels - A GFX Shop by Altered Tundra

@Altered Tundra
No worries!

Dance With The Angels - A GFX Shop by Altered Tundra

@Altered Tundra
Out of curiosity, do you use Photoshop, GIMP or any other program? I was wondering if it'd be alright to ask for the original program file, in addition to the finished picture. Just so I might open it up in GIMP and be able to switch out renders or look at your layers to practice sig-making.

The Restless Fires

Aristo's religion by the way is one of the main two religions, so feel free to be a follower of it!

@Goldeagle1221

I've only got the bare minimum on my sheet; anyone who's interested, feel free to PM me for more details as I embellish it. If you're a follower, you might have temples and such with architecture and symbology reminiscent of my nation's.

The Restless Fires

Hey, I'm interested in this. Nobody's claimed the region north of Shihoma yet, have they?

@TheSovereignGrave

Howdy, neighbor!

The Restless Fires

Here's a WIP of what I'm working on:

Shihoma

Nation

Nation Name: Shihoma

National Flag:

Sounouchi Family Crest:

What do you call the denizens: Shihomani

Government type: Shihoma's government includes a mixture of monarchical, oligarchical and democratic elements. It is a magocracy, with political power dominated by the sorcerer elite. Its executive power rests with a hereditary monarch and a council of nobles with ties to the nation's founding. The role of the monarch primarily concerns judicial, military and religious affairs. Xe has the last say in the passing of legislation and may appoint any individuals xe finds competent to the council. The monarch is considered to be Shihoma's religious head, as well as the chief military commander in times of war.

Members of the higher council are drawn from Shihoma's most privileged nobles. Members may be appointed directly by the monarch at any time, but there are seats reserved for each senior bishop in the state. The council is the most powerful political force in Shihoma, next to the monarch. It can create laws and appoint new monarchs if they leave no heir. However, those nominated for the position may not already be a member of the council. The monarch has the ability to overturn legislation that the council suggests. The council also is responsible for monitoring the lower council.

The lower council is tasked with the bureaucratic matters of Shihoma, in practice. In reality, it holds little political power in the face of the higher council; however, it tends to back the decisions of its counterpart. It consists of publicly-elected representatives.

Leader/Leaders:
-Queen Sounouchi Sakai
With her mother having died in childbirth and her father deceased due to illness three years ago, Sakai sits upon the Shihomani throne. Just twenty four years of age, she is also the acting religious head of Yahasato. While such responsibility is capable of pushing rulers so young to their limits, Sakai has adjusted remarkably well. She is strong-willed and resolute, pushing her own agendas in the Shihomai courts and upholding the integrity of Yahasato at home and abroad. She is known to be astutely aware of the political climate, abhorring displays of weakness and pursuing opportunities where they can be found. Sakai has recently established a kind of secret police, in order to carry out both her personal will and to promote Yahasato tenets.

Ruling factions/dynasty if applicable: The current dynasty is ruled by the Sounouchi family.

Other Important political figures: TBA

Currency: Kyoda

State Religion: Shihoma follows a religious philosophy called Yahasato. See Culture section.

Demographics and Geography

World map location: i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/Abso..
Shihoma's territory is orange red.

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Cultural name for the Volcano: Homugara is the name attributed to the volcano and the region it encompasses.

A look into the unique culture: Shihoma is the birthplace of the religious philosophy of Yahasato. Because of this, its whole political and cultural society is heavily-influenced by the belief. Yahasato holds that the volcano, or Homugara, is an incredibly fickle, dangerous entity, possibly originating in another plane of existence. The magic it radiates is an incomprehensible, sacred product, and is therefore not something to be used lightly. As such, the less practitioners of magic there are, the safer society will be. It defers the duty to “guarding” the secrets of magic to the ruling elite of the state; those who are most powerful and trustworthy. It is for this reason that commoners are prohibited from attempting to practice magic.
In addition to outlining the proper use of magic, Shihomani Yahasato teaches that the masses should admire and look to their leaders for guidance. Respect for authority is a defining principle of Shihomani-brand Yahasato; one which inevitably has allowed it to remain an oligarchy. After government, family is the next tier of priority.

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