Vahir

Iyere ve Valedenia: Of War and Chaos

The Kingdom of Coromis

Race

The orcs are a curious breed; Savage and proud, wild and disciplined, adventurous and reclusive, they are a host of paradoxes. They are known primarily for their skill and love for battle, and violence is prevalent in their culture. There are no female orcs: They reproduce individually, regurgitating an egg which hatches into other orcs. Their physical stature makes them ideal warriors, and indeed, orc culture frowns on menial labor, which is relegated to the lowest orcs, or to slaves. Despite their penchence for brutality, orcs are not inherently evil, and are surprisingly intelligent. They simply prefer direct solutions to problems. Though orcs may be wild and prone to being led by their emotions, they are at the same time extremely hierarchical in instinct: they naturally look for leaders, and are somewhat lost without a chief. They follow orders almost without thinking.

Territory

Coromis is the name of the only major settlement within the eponymous country, with the rest of the rough countryside being sparsely inhabited, with concentrations of orcs in fortified tribal strongholds. Coromis is a holy ground for the orcs, where all tribes are considered equal, and where the High Kings sit. It is not a city, at least in the same sense as in foreign lands. Instead, it is a citadel, with massive granite walls built over millenia, inhabited by the greatest orc warriors.

Culture

Economy: The orcs of Coromis look down upon commercial pursuits, and live only for battle and glory. Nevertheless, tribal chiefs must consider the needs of their people, and as such merchants are tolerated, allowed to purchase copper, tin, and, by extension, bronze, which are the only resources worth mentioning in Coromis. The lands are generally barren and infertile, and as such the orcs must import many goods- mostly food- or find it through other means. They have one great export, however, and that is orcs themselves. The mercenary companies of Coromis are famed and known throughout the world. Warriors sign up for this service for glory and status. Though they care little for coin in itself, veteran mercenaries hoard their pay in treasure troves, symbols of their power. Even those who are disgusted by the savagery of the orcs see the wisdom in hiring them: Orc mercenaries rarely break their contracts, and fight with an enthusiasm unmatched among other sellswords. There is no universal coinage within Coromis. Some tribes issue their own currencies, though most use foreign currencies, which flood into the kingdom through the work of its mercenary companies. Given the low importance put on trade, most orcs do not have a particular love for coins, and prefer instead jewlery and arts. Customs: Many make the mistake of thinking that orc society exists only for war. While it is true that status is gained through martial exploits, and that war is an integral part of their culture, it is not everything among orcs. They have art and architecture, and appreciate the little things in life just as much as any other species. While most orcs are expected to follow commands with little initiative, chieftains and kings are expected to show intelligence and sophistication. Many a foreigner has been surprised by the politeness of a warchief. Orcs are a curious species in that they are irreligious. Though some orcs attach themselves to a particular pantheon, this is an uncommon occurrence, and generally only a symbolic display to aquire the trust of foreigners. Orcs simply have trouble comprehending the idea of gods, or their worship. What matters to orcs is the material; the spiritual is unkown to them.

Military

Strengths: Hosts some of the fiercest warriors in the world, and is extremely militarized. Weaknesses: Controls lands that are generally infertile and poor. Divided amongst tribal lines, with very little central authority.

An Age of Empires [Low Fantasy - Advanced]

No offense, but I find this mechanic stifles creativity, and puts too much focus on game mechanics on the game mechanics, instead of the RP. I see why you guys want to do here, and why you do, and it just isn't for me. I'm going to bow out here and leave you folks to it.

An Age of Empires [Low Fantasy - Advanced]

<Snipped quote by Vahir> The point of the RP is you take a roll, you work with what you get and create a nation from that. It was made clear in the rules, you dont decide if you have a roll or not.

@gowia

GM word is final. Advanced standards; common sense approach; game of logic and collaboration. Sheets should be posted on the OOC (though they can be sent via pm as well) for approval/disapproval. Not all decisions will be made public. These sheets adhere to the traits/provisos/rolls made my the OP in dialogue with the player. Play to enjoy, not to win. You are assumed to be an adult by submitting a nation/character for this game; please act like one. Applications may take a few days before a decision can be made. Generally, issues will be resolved over pm. Players are encouraged to play typically one-on-one scenarios, large battle scenarios, cloak-and-dagger scenarios, small plots and large plots. To be creative, and to interactive with their fellow players on their own to plot. Take initiative but don't be a dick. 'Meta-gaming' is evil (just don't be a-holes). Tech levels range from stone to steel (though full plate is a rarity), anything pre-gunpowder is a rule of fist. More rules can be added per GM leisure.

Da rules

Not seeing anything here about your entire nation being randomized. I mean, if we're playing randomized nations, why not just make the nations yourself, and give them to us to play as? It seems like it'd be the same thing. I see why some people would want to have randomized stuff, to stimulate creativity, but some people might want to make a nation that appeals to them, as opposed to one forced on them.

An Age of Empires [Low Fantasy - Advanced]

I'm fine with other people getting rolls, but I really don't want to be subject to that myself. I mean, I have my nation idea already all fleshed out already, there's no need to randomize it.

An Age of Empires [Low Fantasy - Advanced]

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An Age of Empires [Low Fantasy - Advanced]

Looks interesting. That map looks fantastic- Did you make it, or find it?

Iyere ve Valedenia: Of War and Chaos [High Fantasy NRP]

I'm tentatively interested. I'm thinking an orc federation. But, ah, you might want to cut down on the bumping a tad. If you HAVE to to bump, wait a few days between them, at least. Three or four bumps in a row make your RP seem like a ghost town, to me at least.

War of the Seven Suns (Sci Fi Naval RP)

I'm still hovering about.

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My claims: My WIP (I'll fill this out when I have more time):

Jadis

The Principality of Jadis

Major cities: Population: Around 1,5 million Government: Jadis is a merchant republic, ruled by an oligarchy of the five great guilds: The Ruby, Gold, Saphire, Emerald, and Amethyst cartels. Officially, the republic is lead by the Prince, though in practice it is a purely ceremonial role, with all the important decisions being taken by the cartels. Still, the house to which belongs the prince is generally seen as the dominant one in the flux of Jadisii politics, and as such upon the death of a prince there is always a great deal of behind-the-scenes bloodshed between the cartels. Exports: The republic was founded in the epicenter of the infertile badlands that cover the northern coast of Threkiton as a mining center to harvest the region's rich mineral reserves, and it has surpassed all expectations tenfold. It would be no exaggeration to say that at least half of the precious gemstones circulating across the world came from one of the great Jadisii mines. Imports: The Principality of Jadis is not self-sufficient. Though some coastal areas are fertile, the vast expanse of its lands are barren, making agriculture impossible. The city of Jadis itself is home to over a quarter a million souls, overwhelming completely what little local production there is. Thus, vast quantities of food must be imported to the city, as well as timber, iron, copper, and most all products derived from animals. Allied kingdoms: None as of yet. Enemy kingdoms: *The Omnid Empire National Color: Bright yellow History: Religion/Customs: Military: Tech: Strengths: Opulence: Jadis is one of the greatest cities of the world, being among the most populated, and certainly the wealthiest. Jadis almost monopolizes the gemstone trade, and its wealth means the principality can buy just about anything that is for sale. Born to Sail: Though the fortunes of Jadis are extracted from the land, its merchant fleet carries the duty of trading its bounty throughout the world. The only thing that the Jadisii cartels hate more than each other are pirates, and so the Principality's fleets are vast and equiped with the finest equipment money can buy. Desert Survival: The lands controlled by the cartels are some of the driest in the world. As such, the people of Jadis have had to learn to survive even in the most barren and desolate of environments. Weaknesses: Make Money, Not War: The primary concern of the Prince, the Cartels, and the people of the Republic is the making of profit, not the waging of war. The distaste for martial pursuits has forced the Principality to rely on foreign mercenaries to guard its borders, sellswords whose loyalty is often only ensured with obscene amounts of gold. We Must Build More Farms: Jadis faces a constant struggle against hunger, its large population making even a short siege unthinkable. Starvation would strike should food shipments be disrupted.

Omnid Empire

The Omnid Empire

Major cities: Population: About 6,5 million Government: The Omnid Empire is an autocracy currently ruled by Shah Teispes, the god-emperor from whom all authority of derived from. Though the Shah is in theory an absolute monarch, in practice the empire is very decentralized, with the outlying provinces being administered by allied tribes, free cities, and quasi-independent kings. Exports: Imports: Allied kingdoms: Enemy kingdoms: The Omnids have in the past centuries developed an intense rivalry with the cartels that rule the neighboring principality of Jadis, mostly over control of the resource-rich badlands between them. National Color: Brown History: Religion/Customs: Military: Tech: Strengths: Oh, Glorious Empire: The Omnid Empire has dominated Threkiton for over four hundred years, since the dying days of the old Empire. Its age and accomplishments have made it very prestigious, with the Shah being recognized as one of the most powerful men in the world. The Omnids are as much part of the land as the mountains or the oceans now. When the ambassadors of the Shah arrive at foreign courts, their words carry the weight of this long and colorful history. We are Legion: Vast in extent and vast in populace is the Empire. When the Shah rides to war, he brings the full might of the Empire behind him, conscripting hundreds of thousands of soldiers to carry his banner. Though his soldiers might not be as well motivated as others, by sheer numbers his hosts keep the Empire safe. Weaknesses: Technologically Stagnant: They say innovation is the domain of young nations, and that old civilizations are doomed to stagnate and decline, stuck to tradition. Whether this is always true is debatable, but it is certainly the case for the Omnid Empire, which has not been adjusting well to the flux of history. As other nations begin to use more advanced and deadly weaponry, the Shahs insist stubbornly that only the true way to conduct war is with chariot and spear. Overextension Hurts: The Empire has by now passed its peak, during the golden age of Shah Agrien II 50 years ago. Its priorities have shifted from conquest to defense, struggling to defend its expansive borders against the ravenous neighbors that smell the scent of decay. The nobility have descended into infighting and petty feuds, and can no longer be relied upon when crisis hits; And the people care little for the Empire, with resentment over taxes and the overbearing laws of the Shah straining their loyalty to the crown.

Addeans

The Addean Confederation

Major cities: Population: In the area of 2 million Government: Exports: Imports: Allied kingdoms: Enemy kingdoms: National Color: Bright green History: Religion/Customs: Military: Tech: Strengths: Weaknesses:

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I took my previous error as a challenge, and made this, allowing for more perspective on land size. Note that this is only an approximation: