Theodorable

Turning Gears - Fantasy Steampunk Nationgame

Festermaw Clan

Nation Intro
The orc clan of Festermaw has a short and brutal history. One of a thousand different clans, the Festermaw are an especially aggressive--though cohesive--fiefdom within the Orcs of the Plain, a geographically relevant mustering of greenskins in an area called simply The Plain.

Geography

[Green = Orcs of the Plains, Maroon = Festermaw Clan]

History
The history of the Festermaw exists only as an oral history, and cannot be corroborated with any truthful recollection.

Society
Males within orc society are seen to serve the tribe; they hunt, defend and reproduce with their 'lifemates' to continue and expand the horde. Some clans utilize shamans, but the Festermaw see them with disdain and distrust. There is no reigning hierarchy in orc society, except that the strong survive and dishonesty is a crime punishable by death. Death by combat is seen as glorious, and surrender is seen as a form of spiritual suicide.

Economy/Industry
The Festermaw, as with all other orc clans, barter for basic goods. They will trade meat for fur, or wool for weapons. The Orcs of the Plain also employ slavery. Fellow orcs cannot be taken as slaves, but Dwarven slaves make excellent laborers. They are often taken care of with minimal respect, but enough to be left alive. The Festermaw--as other orcs--do not, if ever, trade with non-Orcs.

Military
One on one, there are few creatures as diabolically efficient as orcs. Dwarven historians of Dalmar often cite "Orcish bloodlust for immediate combat as the sole reason that the tide of green has no encompassed the known world twice over." Such assumptions possess a modicum of truth, as united, the Orcs would possess a threat unequaled by any other in the world. It's their desire to kill and lord over one another that has keep the orcs distinctly separated.

The Festermaw, like the Dragonhounds, Fireknuckles, Blackbone and Steeltooth tribes do not make a distinction between "civilians" and "warriors." All males, once of age, contribute to raiding and war efforts. Females are mares for brooding, though in times past some have risen to become respectable warriors. They possess only a single hierarchy, and that's all live under the reign of the Chief, the most powerful warrior in the clan.

Balance of Power [Cold War inspired Nation RP]

SESSAUAN EMPIRE

Name: Empire of Sessau
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Leader: Her Royal Majesty, Empress Diana Munstham, The Duchess of Wingald (Age 67)
Brief History: With an established high water mark in the early 1900's, the breaking of the Sesso-Millean Empire (1921) left the Sessauan Empire in turmoil following the Terrible War. An elaborate scheme to retake faltering colonial holdings by the Sessauan Doctrine led to a resurgence during the 1930's under King Archibald IV, nicknamed Archie the Reclaimer by Sessauan historians and abroad. The Sessauan colonial territories embody a full sixth of the entire planet, and the Sessauan Navy is the most prestigious the world over.

[SUPERPOWER: 10 Points]
Advantages:
Fully Industrialized (-3 Points): Your nation has completed the transition to an advanced economy with modern infrastructure. They are more productive, and don’t have to worry about encouraging urban growth and nurturing industries.

Technology Leader (-3 Points): Your nation has a world class educational system and is a constant source of high quality research, it is much easier for you to discover technological advances.

Nuclear Ready (-3 Points): For superpowers, this means that your nation has successfully built and tested a nuclear weapon before the end of the war. For ordinary nations, it means that they can begin the development process immediately.

Influential Ideology (-1 Point): Your nation’s ideology has admirers around the world, which will aid you with espionage and possibly even start rebellions for your cause.

Disadvantages:
- None.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

If you haven't already. Send me your orders for Turn 2.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

STATE OF AFFAIRS [3 of 3 for Turn 1]

The intricacies of the Euronian continent had been never been so fragile--or so crooked. The turn of the century brought a gust of hesitation, as industry breathed itself to life and coal and steel turned gold into a tertiary sentiment. A similarly sinister wind had taken over as democracy, an institution held at the throat by superstition of reactionary governments all over. The Grand Empire of Zellonia, long bespoke as a "power of land and people, but never of arms" by a Prudian Foreign Minister in the 1870's, suffered such revolutionaries herself--but not in her borders, but beyond them.

While the Zellonian Czar ordered his divisions to the Dongarian border, a move condemned by the Kingdom of Thecia and the Kingdom of Etelia (Theodorable) alike, it was the consequence of the border people's that took hold. In early June, a patrol of Zellonian soldiers was ambushed while walking a well mapped path along the Zello-Dongarian border. Out of sixty plus men, only a handful survived, most by throwing their weapons and fleeing back to less hostile territory. This was not an isolated incident, two days later a pair of men were found with their throats slit only yards from their campsite. During the day, the heat beat down--puncturing the thin leaves of the Zellonian trees that ran in long belts up and down the Kadush Mountains.

Artists depiction of the Dongarian Mountain Fighters, 1911

In the city of Ishtar, in the Emirate of Alijabel Almuqaddas, life went on as was usual. Nicknamed the Stolen Jewel of Serranthia as an exotic paradise where--for the right price--anything could be purchased that should've been landed in Euronus, and not a despotic and faraway Serranthian hegemony. While moody, the city was comparatively calm in an oddly hot summer. It was the death of Pence Kolovsky that changed everything.

A feathered and silver spooned aristocrat from the Grand Republic of Karlev, Kolovsky often summered in Ishtar where the women and booze were equally cheap. With a penchant for a loud mouth, Kolovsky often dabbled in more underhanded activities and later announced said involvement, attempting to boost his own popularity--for better or worse. A man named Mustafa al-Abukir--for whom even the Emirate had only base information--had found himself in the employ of Kolovsky as a courier of messages between the docks and the seedier districts of the town further along the interior of the desert.

For reasons known only to the now deceased Mustafa al-Abukir and the Karlevian Alexandr Kolovsky. Mustafa was tied to a chair and shot once through the back of the head, then his corpse tossed into the Akafa River, where it was found 16 hours later by a fisherman on the western bank.

The initial investigation report by the Emirate's internal police bureau insinuated that Kolovsky had al-Abukir at gunpoint, threatening his family if he did not comply in running messages--and sometimes even narcotics and women--for him. One of the lead investigator's reports indicated: "As is expected with dynastic Karlevian personalities, Kolovsky was hardly aware of his inhumane treatment of small minded men such as Mustafa al-Abukir. Previously homeless and without a coin to his loins, al-Abukir was nothing beyond an honest man looking for honest work and he was murdered for being a step too slow"

Fourteen hours after the report was typed up, Kolovsky's home was swarmed upon by local Ishtarian law enforcement and the man thrown in prison. The papers the next morning in Karlevygrad read: "KOLOVSKY HEIR ACCUSED AND JAILED" The Karlevian government, assuming that a single--albeit well known aristocrat--man being jailed for a crime he had potentially committed, did nothing at first. Then they protested. It remains uncertain whether the Karlevian government will request the admission of their own investigation at the expense of Emirate relations, or whether they will let the issue lie.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

Well he would be specifically refering to using Factories as trade tokens. So x amount of factories are constantly used for trade for a certain amount of resources. Either way that would certainly be little strange since if a factory is used according to your rules it uses 2 million tons of coal each turn.

@CowboyCommando

I'll send your dossier soon and add you to the map when your city names are finished.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

<Snipped quote by Theodorable>

So Hoi 4 trade system??

@Murtox

No?

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

Since applications are still open as far as I see will just drop this. Just something I came up with on short notice. Hope to join in. :D

BWR

Flag Info

Just something I cooked up quickly. This is an reissued flag originally the borders were black, but changed to dark navy blue which is the color of the Federal Gov't. The stars which represent each state were originally in the clutches of the Eagle's claws, with the large star on the chest. Representing the Royalty's power. Instead now they hang over the Eagle which represents both heritage and the fact the states IE the people are more important. The large star is representative of the capitol state. All other states are yet to be named. The following links are the sources I used to make the flag if you are inclined to check.
tiltschmaster.deviantart.com/art/Flag-..
pngimg.com/img/objects/star

Nation Name:Bundes Wiederaufjuwel Republik

Head of State
Zuerst Kanzler Norman Bach

Demonym
Rusrgem, Resurgemany

Brief Description:
The namesake of the federal republic is after its capital city. Which translates to Rising Gem. It is the center of the nation, still host to a few mines left over from boom times. The city is host to art, science, and industry that is seen as the precedent to aspire to by all. It's past of a recent imperial monarchy still colors the nation militaristic to say the least. Not even a hundred years ago the country was under the imperial rule of the last emperor Heinrich. The need for change came at the outbreak of what was called then the de jure war. The Emperor made compromises between Two houses to end their conflict in peace. However they chose to settled their differences with violence. Several sorties of armed men ensued resulting the death of innocents and the end of a house. With the populace outraged the nobility was able to gain their support in a bloodless coup to instate a Federal Republic. Ironically most of the government's power derives from the nobility, who hold several seats in the Bundestag. The Royalty still plays a role in politics and is privy to certain powers though limited by nature. Notably though, the role of Kanzlers has slowly been turning over to the captains of industry and other such businessmen who are dabbling into politics. At present the nation's government is host to many Warhawks. Where the idea is, it's better to be ready than sorry.

Government Roles
It should be noted all positions of power in the government are Democratically voted in, however voters are limited to land holders. From there these representatives serve the people to the best of their ability. Or atleast that's how it's supposed to work.
Zeurst Kanzler-
The First Chancellor is perhaps the most unique position among the diet. The position is charged with the duty to uphold the Nations Integrity, by overseeing both the Diet and the Chancellors who legislate over their own states. During votes, the First Chancellor may Veto a bill, call for the Chancellors and sub-state diets to vote; or call for a public census that can ban the bill in the first place if he so chose. He is the head ambassador and between the other Chancellors elects ambassadors from their cabinets. He also commands the Armed forces. Though he doesn't micromanage them on a daily business. The position is highly esteemed and highly subject to public opinion. The term lasts for 6 years first Chancellors are rarely relected though there are presently no limits as to how long a Chancellor may stay in their position.

Kanzler-
Chancellors maintain and oversee their state Diets. They may Veto or call an public Census of the state. Chancellors have the unique power of being able to suggest bills to state Legislature. Finally similair to the First Chancellor, Chancellors command the militia IE the police forces of their respective states.

Bundesabgeordnete-
The Federal Assemblyman represents their state of origin in the Bundes Versammlung(Federal Assembly). They may propose new bills and vote as they see fit. The Federal Assembly as a whole manages annual census's, reports and emergency hearings. Bi-annually the Assembly hosts public hearings.

Staatabgeordnete-
State Assemblymen represent the countys they are elected from. The may propose new bills and vote as they see fit. They also manage their originating county's census assessment.

@CowboyCommando

There is a -50% modifier to your beginning resource and stability rolls if you select a democracy, as the year is 1911. If you wish this to continue, you are accepted. Otherwise, you may change your nation accordingly.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

A few things:

1. The Third Post of Turn 1 will be up tonight.
2. How Resources work will change.
3. Finished Euronus (European) map will be up soon.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

@TheodorableI was talking to Murtox on the chatzy, he said that his research doesn't take two Civ actions despite being in Faresia. Mind if I ask for a clearing of ups?

@ClocktowerEchos

Murtox is incorrect.

Blood & Iron [Modern Nation Geopolitical RP]

All those "???" require a name in your dossier, Clock.