Feudalism Builder Rules

Feudalism Builder is Nation Builder with a twist. In this you don't play as one nation, you play as a Count, Baron, Duke or other Landed Noble. This is a rules light, roleplay heavy game where backstabbing and trickery is encouraged. In Feudalism Builder you work towards the ultimate goal of having the most powerful house, be it through military, economic, or political means. Perhaps your House wishes to be King and rule over all of the others with an iron fist. Others still may have the desire to rule from the shadows, directing the king like a puppet. A turn is a period of 5 years. At the end of every game the current ruler of every province dies and a new one takes its place from the line of succession.

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Province Application
Province Name
Name of Family Dynasty
Location
Fluff (The more the better bonus points for making a heraldry)
Color

Courtiers are the servants and minor nobility. They are the Knights, not the lords. A courtier is either chosen by, or is accepted into one of the noble houses to serve. While they may be granted a county, or even a territory, a courtier is always subservient to his liege lord until he either proclaims freedom for himself, or is released.
Courtier Application
Name
Skills: This stat determines the skills that you bring to your liege such as administration, intrigue, money skills, miner, farmer etc. Think of something and I’ll award you a bonus. You give yourself and your liege a +8 bonus to any roll of your skill type. Military courtiers provide a +5 bonus to combat rolls.
Fluff:

In Feudalism Builder you do not roll to raise armies, or construct ships. Your role is purely administrative, militaristic and political. The GM will assign random events that occur in the provinces, some might suffer from the same issues and thus may work together to solve them. Others will take advantage of the situation to destabilize your house. Feudalism Builder uses 1d100, to a maximum of three rolls per turn. For example, if House A is suffering from a famine House B can roll 1d100 to steal population away from House A, or annex small plot of now abandoned territory. House A would roll 1d100 to combat the famine, and perhaps another 1d100 to strike a retaliation at House B. House A also wants to create children, and thus will need to use another 1d100. House C offers to educate House A’s children, and rolls 1d100 to determine their outcome.

Passing Laws and Decrees
There are three sets of laws. Kingdom Laws, Province Laws, Vassal Laws. Kingdom Laws are set by the King and voted on by all the Landed nobles in the Kingdom. 51% is all it takes to pass. Kingdom laws affect the entire kingdom and override any other laws that conflict.
Province Laws are set by the Province holder and voted on by his vassals and affect only the province but they do override vassal laws if they conflict. Vassal laws are done by nobles inside of a province and affect only their land.

Dynasties and Children
Children and marriage play a critical role in earning more territories for yourself and possibly becoming the province holder or even the Emperor.
Children are made on a roll of 30+ on a d100, with modifiers for their parents. 31-65 is a male, 66-99 is a female on the dice. A roll of 15 or lower results in the death of the mother. Marriages can happen to anyone at any time and require no roll.
Marrying into a new dynasty puts you in the line of Succession meaning that if the other people in the family die for whatever reason your child or yourself moves up a notch. If a member of your dynasty succeeds to the throne of a different House their lands are added to yours and they are removed from the game.
Normal marriages result in taking the man's dynasty but a Matrimonial marriages results in the female's dynasty having the heirs. Your choice.
Children are given traits assigned by me. Education will also add additional traits. Children’s traits come into play when the child has grown up to rule in a landed title.

Becoming King
Being King has its benefits. As King you have the option to impose taxes, forcefully raise levies of other players, and pass laws that supercede all others, and generally do anything you damn well please. The King also has the sole right to allow for war in between provinces. So long as one player is King all players with his blessing receive +5 to d100 rolls to represent realm stability, but random events or poor player management can cause this bonus to be lost, so be ware. Becoming King is easy. Inherit the throne through marriage, take it by force, or politic it away from the current holder. The Throne is always up for grabs, the question is whether or not you’re man enough to take it. The King can do nearly anything to anyone. As Robert Baratheon put it ‘I’m the king, I get what I want!’

Raising Levies, Researching Technology, Building Counties
Everyone starts with a Size 2 city and a size 1 fortification in their starting territory. (changed session 3)
Levies: The number of levies you can raise is determined by the number of territories you have, the number of vassals you control, and the size of the cities and castles under your control. To raise levies simple declare that you are raising your levies and pay two wealth for each raised levy. Levies have an upkeep cost of two wealth per raised levy per turn. To represent the improvement that training and equipment has on levies you can spend 3 additional wealth per levy to give them a +1 bonus per 3 wealth spent to combat rolls. This only applies for the first time you raise these levies. Each time they are raised the price has to be paid again. This is optional, and you may raise levies without paying this price but they will not receive the bonus.
Technology: Technology progresses slowly, and there’s very little you can do to change that. Spending wealth to invest in funding and patronage will result in minor bonuses. State how much you’re investing and into what field. Things such as a new method of creating mail armor, or flying buttresses are the sort of minor bonuses that exist and will give you some small bonus on your rolls to related actions.
Building Counties: To build a County you must spend 20 wealth and get above 50+ on a 1d100. Counties are seats of power for your vassals. Without a county you cannot get vassals. You can only claim a county once every two turns.
City Size: Cities grow in size automatically 1 size every session to a maximum of 5.
Size 1: Grants 4 wealth per turn
Size 2: Grants 6 wealth
Size 3: Grants 12 wealth
Size 4: Grants 16 wealth
Size 5: Grants 24 wealth

Warfare
War can only be declared with blessing from the King, which requires a Casus Belli, or Just Cause. This can be anything from diplomatic insults to discovered plots and espionage actions to economic sanctions.
Battle are done by rolling xd10+y. X is the number of Levies present, y is the number of related bonuses. The attacker is the one who rolls first, and he chooses the field of battle unless his opponent has fortifications in the province, which gives him a bonus equal to the size of the fort and allows his opponent to choose to fight there. Terrain can be used to either give you a +2 bonus or your opponents a -2 penalty.
For example if you had 3 ships with Excellent Seamen (+2) and Good-quality Timber(+4) you would roll 3d10+6 for your total.Your target then does a war roll to resist the attack/counter attack etc. The highest result wins, the defeated army loses 1/4 of its units dedicated to the battle. Both sides regardless of outcome lose any units that get a dice roll of nat 1, on top of the 1/4 the defeated side lost. Levies lost cannot be raised again for a period of 2 turns, or session end. Whichever happens first.

Trading
Trading can be done with any other province or county it requires 1 action.

Espionage
The easiest way to find out dirty little secrets of other nobles is through an extensive spy network. Spending ten wealth will give you one spy, with an upkeep cost of 1 wealth per spy. Spies require an action to successfully integrate themselves into your target. A roll of 20 or less results in the spy being captured.

Spread of Technology
Technology advances are unique to the province that researches them first. Technology advances can be traded, taken, stolen or given away. After one session they are considered to have become widespread through the Empire unless espionage actions are taken to keep it secret.

Income
The amount of wealth made per turn is based on the number and size of towns you have, tax levels, and vassals held. More vassals will bring in more income. Plus any other modifiers.

Resources
Some territories are known for their resources. Resources give a large bonus to the holding House.
Iron, Copper (I, C): Military bonuses. Having iron or copper grants a +4 bonus to war rolls.
Stone (S): Stone makes both construction of large long lasting buildings and cobbled roads possible, as well as forts and castles. It is a requirement to construct fortifications, large churches, and cobbled roads.
Timber (T): Timber is used in construction and in warfare alike. Having timber gives a +3 bonus to war rolls, and is required for building ships. Actions involving construction also receive a +5 from the timber resource.
Gold (G): Gold is wealth. Holding a province with gold gives +8 wealth per turn.
Food (F): Food is a key resource. This counters famine.

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Province Application
Province Name
Delvinshmekt
Name of Family Dynasty
Akenhauser
Location
The small one a province away from Cannith’s province, the one below the big one with a G.
Fluff (The more the better bonus points for making a heraldry)
Delvinshmekt has always been jokingly referred to as the “Wheel of Fortune” Pronvince, a small parcel of land notable only for its fertility and pleasant ocean views. It has long existed only as a prize to someone in high favor with the current king to retire to and administrate at their leisure while sipping ale and looking at the sunset over the ocean. Lord Hiram Akenhauser stands as the latest of these ‘Leisurely Leige Lords’ to preside over the revolving door province, formerly renowned as a cunning sheriff that put an end to a large and powerful bandit clan that he had pursued for nearly seven months. However, this pittance does not sit well with Akenhauser, who dreams of emulating the opulence he’d seen the bandits living in in their greatest stronghold, and now with the death of the former King, the Lord Sheriff feels what little wealth he’s accumulated is in danger if a House that looks badly upon him takes power. In his simple keep, Akenhauser furrows his brow in concentration, action will be required soon, to either make him look desirable to the next king or to seize power himself.

“I have pursued outlaws and criminals to the very ends of our fair kingdom, but never have I seen a greater collection of cut-throats and monsters than behind the masks of humanity worn in the Royal Court.”

-The Journal of Lord Akenhauser, first Entry

Color
Purple

>>18517788
Looks legit. Added to the map. Your opening issue.

With the death of the King, war abroad, and civil war at home the people are scared and fleeing to the high hills. Your advisers recommend that you do something to lure the homeless masses toward your lands.

Arconicia
Nagendra
Northern border
Green

The Nagendra family has long been known for its backroom deals and subtle machinations. The saying as slippery as a serpent comes from them. The last few generations however wishes to reform their house and bring them back into the good graces of the Realm. Whether they suceeds or their family 'removes' the current scion depends purely on if he is successful in the coming years.

Rulers: Lord Acton

Weak, Genius

Arconicia:

roads: +1 wealth (-1 wealth robbers)
Improved Mines: +1 wealth
City : level 3 (+12 wealth)
Fort : level 2

Cadwyn:

City: Level 2 (+6 wealth)
fort: level 1

Upkeep: 8
Levies : 4 / 6
Spies: 0

Levies: 4

Resources:

Wealth: 12 (+19 a turn)
Timber: 3 (1 turn combat bonus)
Iron
Stone (traded)

House Stratsimir

Current Lord: Obediah Stratsimir, an intelligent but deformed person

Janusz Stratsimir is deceased

1 lvl 3 city
1 lvl 1 fort.

currently at war with the Palatiums and the Milano.

Current wealth is 26

Let's get this war rolling.

>>18517984

Bonuses:

Banking system, +2 to wealth
Commercial harbor, +2 to wealth

Nationalistic country, +1 to combat rolls

rolled 16, 20, 7 = 43

4 levies attack the bandits (combat rolls next turn)

12 wealth - 8 upkeep
1. Build cobblestone roads throughout my province
2. upgrade Arconicia's fort
3. upgrade Cadwyn's fort

Bonuses: +2
Weak: -1
Genius: +3

rolled 51, 67, 61 = 179

"Fear runs rampant through my simple hamlet, the people are scared, I can see it in their eyes. The common man is a strange creature, born of sheep and rabbit, his mind a primal and animal thing directed at protecting his warren or fleeing it when the former becomes impossible. I cannot blame them for this fear, the kingdom is in anarchy, divided up as it is between the conniver, the narcissist pagan, the crime lords, and the promiscuous hedonistic insane. In their minds I am not fit to rule, a mere commoner given a petty title for slitting a few highwaymen's throats, it shall take all my cunning to convince them otherwise. May Heaven honey my words and guide my hand."

-Journal of Hiram Akenhauser, 2nd Entry

1st Action: Call an assembly for the remaining townspeople, try to be inspirational.

2nd Action: Call for a Great Hunt, however can bring forth the largest game shall feast at my table.

3rd Action: Send out riders to some of the neighboring provinces, make to establish good will and trade connection.

rolled 38, 77, 74 = 189

>>18518144
real dice this time

rolled 9, 3, 2, 5 + 6 = 25

Lord Acton uses a large trade caravan as bait for the bandits plaguing his roads. Underneath the tarps are not valuable good but his men and their arms.


((combat))
Bonuses: +6
Iron(+4)
Weak (-1)
Genius (+3)

rolled 82, 62, 60 = 204

Current Lord: Richmond (The old Duke retired), Slow-Charismatic-Good Tactician [+2 Combat rolls]

Assets:
Level 3 City
Level 1 Fortress
Giants
Spy (acquired on d100)
Sugar Plantations
Trade Route: +1 Wealth Per turn
Council: +1 Admin rolls

Income/Wealth: Counting at the moment.

1. Richmond goes for an heir!
2. Let's build a grand market!
3. Pearl Diving!

>>18518215
The bandits take the bait, and are quickly overwhelmed by such large forces. You have cleared the bandit threat from your roads.

rolled 62, 62, 30 + 1 = 155

Here are the rolls for House Stratsimir

1). The roads in the province of House Stratsimir are muddy and unpassable, and House Palatium and Milano are waging a offensive war against me. I take control of all private ships in my harbor, harvest all the grain and food found outside the city, and poison any food and water left for the invading forces.

2). I sent a delegation to the pope, calling the Palatiums and Milano godless heathens who threaten the stability of the North due to this infighting. I hope that the pope will recognize my claim to the throne that my enemies have gone to war with me over. By providing me men, arms, wealth, ships, and supplies, I hope that the pope will back me for the crown and have a good, loyal ally to call upon should he ever need it. This is a war for the true faith and it's spread in the north, let it be recognized as such.

3). I begin defensive measures, such as reinforcing the walls of my city and my fortresses. I will get massive supplies of oil and stone to defend against a siege, as well as stockpile arms and armament. I will also instruct my troops to attack the logistical supply of the enemy army, burning and poisoning their food whenever possible and harassing raiding parties whenever possible.

I will raise my levies (4, for 8 wealth)
I will hire mercenary forces (4, for 12 wealth)

At this point I have 2 wealth left, and all my income will go into supporting my armies.

>>18518312

For mercenaries, that should be 4 for 16, not 4 for 12

rolled 40, 7, 33 = 80

Rolling for the Hunt (First one is the one you want.)

War of Northern Aggression. Palatium and Milano attack House Stratsimir's lands, ravaging the countryside. On the second month of the invasion they lie siege to Stratsimir's fortress.

House Stratsimir: You prepare yourself for a long siege, stocking plenty of foodstuffs in your city to feed the people now flooding into it. The Pope, while sympathetic to your plight, refuses to grant your wish of an excommunication. Instead he sends his best regards. And a unit of Papal Guard.

House Erbour: You have a daughter with the 'Intelligent' and 'Hideous' traits. Her handmaidens have taken to calling the little girl 'the Gorgon'.

House Nagendra: With the defeat of the bandits plaguing your roads trade picks up once again. Both forts are upgraded but with war in the north the supplies of stone have been greatly reduced in number, and it isn't likely that there will be any significant shipments until the conflict has ended.

House Akenhauser: The burgers of Devlinshmekt rally and take heart from the Duke's passionate speech. (+2 to city rolls for one turn.) The hunt is ultimately unsuccessful, and the feast while lavish in most respects, lacks the boar and fowl that make feasts worthy of writing home about. The minor nobles grumble at the failure of their lord as a hunter, but appreciate the gesture. The other lords of smaller provinces attend the feast and do not look too unhappy about the lack of hunted meat provided the wine flows.

rolled 16, 83, 33 = 132

1 levy

Wealth 23 - 4 upkeep

1. My armies need better gear, I research how to improve the armor they use.
2. In order to combat the inefficiency of the uncobbled roads I setup a state-run caravan protected by a levy that runs during the good months.
3. I beget an heir

Bonuses: +2

Weak (-1)
Genius (+3)

Palatium's levies put ladders at the walls while heavy siege towers lumber into place.

rolled 7, 4, 3, 7 + 6 = 27

>>18518820
Now with rolls.

rolled 6, 5, 6, 6 = 23

>>18518820
Meanwhile the sappers of Milano struggles to cause the western towers to collapse by tunneling under and setting fire to the foundations!

rolled 9, 2, 3, 6, 3, 9, 9, 6, 8 + 3 = 58

>>18518820
>>18518856
>>18518831

The defenders rally. All the forces of the Stratsimirians are brought to bear. Mercenary, Papal, and Home guard. All will defend.

+1 intelligent ruler, +1 Defense, +1 nationalism.

Defeated the Northern Alliance is forced to pull back to Palatian land to regroup and rearm themselves.

>>18518982

I pursue with my forces. The victory must be followed up.

rolled 2, 35, 94 = 131

"The Feast was somewhat a success, while my Hunt did not go as planned, but it fostered good relations with our neighbors and brought the morale of the people up. But this is no time to languish, I have a small amount of time to turn this garden into an actual formidable province. Let us hope God smiles upon my actions."

Action 1: Raise Levy
12 Wealth -2 = 10 Wealth Remaining
Action 2: Continue to try and foster good relations with our fellow provinces, impress upon them the delectable qualities of our wines and the safety of our trade routes.
Action 3: Attempt to find a bride.

rolled 22, 56, 34 + 1 = 113

1). House Stratsimir works to improve the road conditions to help facilitate trade between other counties and other nations.

2). House Stratsimir will work on improving fortifications in the province, to ensure that the next time an enemy invades they won't have to ask for outside help.

3). Try for a son.

Rolling for combat roll after this roll.

rolled 3, 3, 10, 7, 3, 1, 3, 8, 7 + 2 = 47

>>18519190

+2 for intelligent leader, nationalism.

rolled 5, 1, 9, 2, 3, 4 + 8 = 32

>>18519204
The Northern Alliance defends itself at Castello Di Palatia.

rolled 52, 44, 62 = 158

>>18518615

Starting Wealth: 31
Income: +10
Costs: -1
Total Wealth: 40

1. Begin a cunning plan: send "The Gorgon" to a cloister to take religious schooling. Send along with her a handful of particularly religious giants (just a handful of keen fellows) as a gift to join the Papal Guard, or perhaps become bodyguard to some Cardinal impressed by their stature.

2. County to the North! (-20 wealth)

3. We lack resources, but that doesn't mean we can't be damned good fighters. In fact, we are going to become the best swordsmen in the kingdom! Our Master bladesmen and Serjeants work out a style of bladework that will be unilike anything ever seen!

rolled 3, 4, 9, 10, 3, 1, 10, 4 + 2 = 46

>>18519204
>>18519255

Rolling to finish off the Palatium's once and for all. For the pride of House Stratsimir!

rolled 10, 3, 7, 4 + 8 = 32

>>18519343
The Palatians rally their forces for one final battle.

Doge Martello di Canossa surrenders his sword to his cousin, although reluctantly. "We surrender, and recognize your claim to the throne."

Province Application

Province Name: Theoria

Name of Family Dynasty: Kalliens

Location: East

Fluff: The Kalliens family motto is "Sword and Scroll Together". They believe that the mental and physical are both important- Kalliens children are taught academics and learn some form of combat (if physically capable).

Color: Blue

>>18519458

I accept your surrender and the surrender of Milano as my vassals. Should I ever call, you shall raise your levies for my aid. I also require an indemnity to be paid by your county for the war, for the sum total of +10 wealth to be paid to me and my county for the ravages your armies have done to my county's countryside, to be split evenly among both of your counties.

Your counties will also provide free access to my traders and trade routes, as well as roads. I will, of course, offer the same to your counties. May we both grow stronger together.

>>18519541
Greetings to you, my lord. There problem at hand lies with the merchants. The burgers are frustrated that the war in the east has lead rise to piracy, and prices for foodstuffs has also gone up. They request you do something to address these concerns.

>>18519559
"These terms are much too harsh." The Doge replies. "We will pay recompense, and I offer my eldest son in exchange as a hostage and token of goodwill. Should you rise to become king, we will serve you then."

>>18519682

Hmm....

If you won't accept me as your rightful lord now, how can I expect you to when I am king?

>>18519740
"Because I've said that I would." The doge looks wounded, in more ways than just the bandaged side. "Besides, you'll have my son, Giovanni. What more do you need from me than my own flesh and blood. It's only fair, given that he's of your blood too you know."

>>18519799

"Apologies cousin. The histories between our nations has been strained, and it has bred quite a degree of caution in all of my dealings. However, I do hope that we can put this warfare behind us, and have Palatium and House Stratsimir become allies. Once I take the throne, I hope you and House Milano will bend the knee to my rule."


Currently I have seven levies, I will stand them down and send the Pope a thank you for his papal guard.

>>18519682
These pirates must be dealt with, but perhaps without bloodshed. Send a message to the most reasonable captain, see if he will discuss with us.

See if any of the surrounding provinces will agree to trade food with us, and begin planting new farmlands.

>>18520029

rolled 68, 97 = 165

>>18520081
Grr...

House Stratsimir: You have a son. He has the 'Average' and 'Plain' traits. Your fortress starts to improve, but will go no further without stone. The efforts to improve your roads are met with failure. Road crews don't want to work during the rainy summer, and the autumn and winter is hard. The following year the workers demand better pay.

House Erbour: Cardinal Richelieu thanks you for the gifts. The Gorgon has received the traits 'Zealous' and 'Grey Eminence'. Your claim to a neighboring county doesn't take, but several of your people leave your lands for their when the county reverses the claim using some bogus title to annex a small portion of your lands instead. Your men at arms refine their sword technique. +1 combat.

House Akenhauser: You have a daughter. She has the 'Beautiful' and 'Genius' traits. The wine you sent to your neighbors was of poor quality, likely sold by Cannnithian merchants. They are too courteous to admit that it was shitty wine, and you know you've done damage to relations.

house Nagendra: The caravan works wonders, no thanks to the roads. It supplies a steady stream of wealth. +1 wealth. You have a son. He has the 'Strong' and 'Handsome' traits. Unfortunately one of your levies takes the better equipment and sells it to a neighboring province. A black market has been started in your territory!

House Kalliens: The Pirate captain agrees to join your House in exchange for a minor title and lands. The following years harvests are much better, and the additional farmlands puts the refugees to work. Many settle down on their own farms. The merchants thank you for your assistance.

rolled 66, 55, 48 = 169

>>18520153

Initial: 20
Income: 10
Costs: 1
Total: 39

1. Try again for that province!
2. Improve swordsmanship further, we will be the very best, like no one ever was!
3. Let's ramp up our spice and sugar trade, create some demand so we can supply.

Also invite the good Cardinal to call upon me and dine sometime.

rolled 93, 85, 61 + 1 = 240

>>18520153
>>18520153

House Stratsimir does the following. (28 wealth (+4 bonuses, +12 city, +10 indemnity, +2 already had))

1.) Attempt to create a county in the unoccupied county to the southwest of me, on the coast. Make a county damn you!

2.) Educate my son with a scholar and a warrior. He will be as great as his father Obediah! He will lean by strap or by scholar, by beating or by blade.

3.) Ask my ally for stone, and then use the stone to help improve my fortifications up to an increased level, hopefully up to level 2.

Hopefully duplicate file won't be detected.

rolled 41, 16, 72 = 129

Initial: 10
Income: 6
Cost: 1
Total: 15

"A girl a wonderful little baby girl, never in my life have I been more proud. So gentle, so fair, and with a fire in her eyes that mark her as being smart as a whip. I'll try my hardest to bring her up as a proper heir to the Province and an example to all over lords and ladies at court."

-Journal of Hiram Akenhauser

Act 1: Okay, this farce of economic overtures has gone on long enough, time to get serious, attempt to raise a merchant district in the home city, hopefully our vintage will be more desirable without Cannith's boys pissing in the still.

Act 2: Let's work on developing agriculture a bit, that ought to help us out a bit in the long run.

Act 3: You can never be too careful with a lineage, let's try for another kid, honey.

rolled 32, 85, 41 = 158

1 levy

Wealth 39 - 4 upkeep - 20 for county - 10 for spy = 5

I employ a spy

1. My spy begins to infiltrate the black market so it profits me as well
2. I build those EVER BE-DAMNED roads
3. I build a county to the south.

Bonuses: +2

Weak (-1)
Genius (+3)

Is this right?

>>18520507
Yes.

>>18520507

Yeah, but dated. The New counties have yet to be added.

>>18520507
>>18520538

rolled 46, 72, 46 = 164

>>18520153
1) Improve the Lord Commodore's ship(s) and set him to converting/defeating his former fellows. (2 wealth)
2) Look into methods to ensure the good harvests keep coming. (2 Wealth)
3) Make sure we are prepared to host a fellow Lord's daughter and help her learn as well as a Kallien does. (2 wealth)

rolled 53, 21, 71 = 145

>>18520371

1. Make Heirs
2. Sell extra to food provinces in need
3. Buy needed materials to finish the damn university

house Stratsimir: Your son has gained the traits 'Good tactician' and 'Liberal Education'. You successfully establish a county by buying out the minor noble that occupied it. Palatium offers you stone in exchange for 2 wealth.

House Akenhauser: You have a daughter. She has the Plain and Average traits. Your attempts to reform agriculture have ended in disaster. A famine hits you hard the following year severely damaging your economy. -2 wealth.

House Nagendra: Your attempt to infiltrate the black market results in failure as does your new county. Fortunately you finally manage to cobble the major roads. +1 wealth.

House Erbour: You establish a new county. Swordsmanship improves, but only by a little. Ultimately all this training is just training. your soldiers need blood to achieve real results!

House Kalliens: The harvests are good. The ward is... not so much. The tutors you hired were hacks. Clever hacks, but hacks all the same. She has gained the 'Poor ruler' trait, giving her -2 to all rolls.

House Cannith: You have a son. He has the 'Plain' and 'Average' traits. You figure out that you can purchase some stone from House Stratsimir. Unfortunately you trying to sell food didn't end too well, and you ended up losing quite a bit of money in the endeavor. -3 wealth.

rolled 36, 49, 55 = 140

1 levy
1 spy

Wealth 25 - 5 upkeep = 20
1. My spy begins to infiltrate the black market so it profits me as well
2. I continue my research into better armor
3. I build public sanitation for Arconicia's city

Bonuses: +2

Weak (-1)
Genius (+3)

rolled 91, 95, 82 + 1 = 269

>>18520896
>>18520896

House Stratsimir takes another turn.

1). I agree to the trade and I use the Stone that I acquired from my allies, the Palatiums, to built a fortress in the new territory. (-2 wealth).

2). I attempt to build another county next to the county I just acquired. Again, it will be on the coast. (-20 wealth)

3). I will take Giovanni and raise and teach him to be a strong and loyal supporter of my own county, my line, and my candidacy to the throne.

I should have 2 wealth as of right now.

rolled 32, 73, 82 = 187

>>18520896

Initial: 19
Income: 14
Costs: -1
Total: 42

1. 'Nother county, this time I'm vassalizing that county that produces copper! (The spy I got with a roll of 100 is there, and my daughter is normal-married to his son.) -20 Wealth

2. The spice must flow, and we will have our monopoly!

3. Blood you say? The price shall be paid: young common born serfs, orphans, and children caught at crime are pulled aside and put through intense training and daily rigorous drilling more inhumane than anything we put men at arms through. They are formed into divisions, and in order to earn the title of journeyman of bladesmanship they must challenge and defeat their rivals.

In the end I should end up with something between Janissaries and Unsullied.

rolled 67, 29, 16 = 112

New son Andre D'cannith


1. Arrange a Marriage for Victor D'cannith (Brother of the current head of the house, intelligent and brave traits) to neighboring province (not Akenhauser)
2. More heirs
3. Finish the university

rolled 47, 47, 26 = 120

"The idiocy of the those Kalliens, the sheer idiocy! My daughter is now of the opinion that sheep are mounts of choice for peasantry. Something has to be done, and fast."

Starting Wealth: 15
Income: 6
Upkeep: -3 (Levies and Famine)
Total: 18

Act 1 - Send my daughter out amongst the common folk, hopefully being around those *I* was brought up around will fix this madness.

Act 2 - Attempt to foster better relations with Cannith, send them a selection of our finest wines to try convince them to act as middle men.

Act 3 - Okay, new plan, attempt to convert boats of the previous owners of the province into fishing vessels.

rolled 60, 86, 54 = 200

I pay Five Wealth to house Catthis in exchange for food to eliminate the famine.

>>18521449

House D'Cannith will provide House Akenhauser
with the food it needs to end the famine.

House Erbour: you've established a claim on the neighboring province. You have a Casus Belli on the neighboring province. The brutal training that you put the young boys through makes for good soldiers, but the common people are abhorred by the killing monsters the training has created. Especially the families of the boys who had been taken. Production slows down wildly as people strike in the streets, demanding an end to the practice. +2 combat rolls.

House Stratsimir: The fort is improved. You educate the Young giovanni. He gains the traits 'Intricate Webweaver' and 'Basic tactician'. He is also quite loyal to your House, something his father will highly disapprove of should he find out.

house Cannith: The west wing of the University collapses due to a careless fire set by an bumbling watchman. Through marriage and political wrangling you have set your House to inherit the province.

House Akenhauser: Your wine of average vintage. Nothing impressive, especially to the wine masters of House Cannith. Your daughter is also not received with very much... appreciation. They show her all the courtesy of a noble lady, but its clear she doesn't fit in with them. The fact that she's about as smart as a peasant makes men laugh in the taverns and inns. It's hilarious evidently. The ships sink. You are no longer famished.

House Nagendra: The sanitation system works well. It would work better if the city didn't have so many damn rats in it. Your armorers come up with several plans for new armor but they're either too expensive or too ineffective.

rolled 95, 13, 3 = 111

>>18520896
>>18521310

1) How dare they...these imposters have spoiled our good name and our budding friendship with Arkenhauser! Have them fired and publicly discredited. Enact a new law, requiring any teacher of nobility to provide proof of their knowledge and/or ability in their field.

2) Try and improve our naval forces again.

3) Try for an heir.

>>18521639
The new law put into place establishes a certificate of teaching that all scholars are required to get. This does wonders for your education efforts. All of your teachers are now of top-notch quality. +3 to education rolls.

rolled 84, 47, 93 = 224

1 levy
1 spy

Wealth 36 - 5 upkeep - 20 build county = 11
1. My spy continues to infiltrate the black market so it profits me as well
2. I send my son south towards the land where timber lies in abundance to arrange for him both education and eventually a betrothal
3. I build a county south

Bonuses: +2

Weak (-1)
Genius (+3)

rolled 31, 36, 83 = 150

The new county shall be called Tyranum

rolled 90, 11, 9 = 110

>>18521598

Start: 21
Income: +14
Costs:-1
Total: 34 Wealth

1. To the common man a blood price is payed, and rumors are quietly spread to the effect that we are likely to be the target of all of the piracy, banditry, and warfare going on due to our wealth. Additionally some aspects of our practices in that regard are curtailed and standardized to a degree to look prettier. (-4 Wealth paying blood prices)

2. I won't invade, that would be in poor taste... instead I'll call on the Church's intercession, a letter will be sent to the good Cardinal Richelieu asking for his intercession in the matter, along with lavish gifts. (-5 Wealth)

3. Let's try for an heir again!

>>18521598
>>18521598

1. More heirs
2. Work University
3. Open new markets in the Spain peninsula.

rolled 10, 8, 51 = 69

>>18521731

Fuck, forgot my rolls.

rolled 69, 72, 67 + 1 = 209

>>18521598
>>18521598

House Stratsimir begins another turn, and what a turn it will be!

1). House Stratsimir again asks for stone from Palatium to help improve fortifications. I'll buy enough stone for 4 attempts to use to build more things. (-8 wealth).

2). I'll begin to build a massive administrative network to help with the administration of my various counties. Hopefully, it will streamline a lot of work and find any holes in the creation of a levy.

3). I'll try to convince IL Papa (the Pope) to have a bishop and cardinal friendly to my county (aka, a loyal man who is a cardinal) so we can continue to foster the good relations we have developed after the War of Northern Aggression.

Current wealth after the purchases is 14.

House Cannith and House Stratsimir have concluded an alliance to the mutual benefit of both. The details are as follows...

House Cannith will support House Stratsimir in it's bid for the throne. House Cannith will also supply house Stratsimir with naval forces as well as monetary compensation for their bid for the throne. House Stratsimir will agree to allow, once they have become king, to have dominance in trade with the Western half of the Empire and will support trade endeavours by House Cannith to ensure that this is the case. Mutual arms and support will be provided by both in the case of war on either party.

In the year of our lord, the third generations of both Houses have agreed to these terms.

Does House Cannith agree to these terms, or should anything more be added?

>>18522131

The support of House Cannith its yours my king.

>>18522159

Then it is agreed. May there be much merriment and mutual growth between us, as well as trust.

Missives sent throughout the nation.

With the addition of House Nagendra and their support for my kingship..

I, Obediah, of the house Stratsimir, the third of my generation, fully declare myself as king of the Low Counties and I claim the title for mine and my generations, till the end of my line.

does anyone object?

>>18522377

We do not recognize the legitimacy of anyone crowned solely by himself and a handful of peers. God himself must ordain the reign of the new King's line, as must the state.

rolled 93, 63, 64 = 220

>>18521680
1) Further improve teachers.
2) Improve naval forces.
3) Sire and heir.

House Kalliens: Your teachers are the stuff of legend. When they are orating them that is. +3 education. Naval combat is improved, only slightly. +1 naval combat. You have a son. He has the 'slow' and 'plain' traits.

House Stratsimir: Cardinal Enrico di Papua is appointed to your office as Court Chaplain. You know him as a friendly priest in Trieste. He even took your confession once. Stone is delivered for the asked price. Your administrative base improves but the nobles are rankled at the further centralization of government, and demand that they be afforded their traditional rights.

House Cannith: Your wife has died during a horseback riding accident. The university has collapsed due to poor worksmanship and ill-treatment. You successfully open new markets in Spain. +1 wealth.

House Erbour: The common people have their fears calmed. Cardinal Richelieu does not approve of your attempts to use him. The Church excommunicates you for your brash act. The people, fearing for their souls, demand that you make peace with the Chruch, lest they rebel and place someone more caring of their eternal souls. As if a curse from God or the Pope your wife dies in childbirth, and your son is covered with scales and weeping sores! He does not survive the night.

House Nagendra: your son ends up with the 'Average Ruler' trait. He does not manage to secure himself a useful place in the line of succession though. Your spy infiltrates the highest levels of the black market. Its profits are now yours. +2 wealth. County established.

rolled 97, 32, 58 = 187

1 levy
1 spy

Wealth: 37 - 3 upkeep - 15 invested = 19

1. build a fort in my new county Cadwyn (+2 bonus)
2. research better armor for my levies, I invest 15 wealth into the project (+17 bonus)
3. Search for resources in Cadwyn (+2 bonus)

rolled 70, 22, 40 = 132

>>18522495

Starting: 25
Income: 14
Costs: -1
Total: 38

1. An appeal to the Pope in the form of an impassioned letter: I had just cause against a lordling who denied my claim, to be excommunicated for attempting to call for the Church's intercession so as to have a peaceful resolution is clearly uncalled for.

2. Another County(since two turns it has been) -20 Wealth

3. Heir.

>>18522377
With one fell swoop of the sword the Throne is claimed by Obediah Stratsimir, of House Stratsimir, the third of his name. While others might disagree, none have stepped up to claim the Throne themselves, and thus it passes to the only one with any interest in it.

rolled 22, 70, 45 + 1 = 138

House Kalliens supports our bid for the kingship, but will not provide any arms or support if anyone else decides to go to war against us. They will also not support any other house should they declare their claim to the throne.

House Stratsimir does the following...

1.) build another fortress using one of the stone resources I have (preferably in the new county, Rodeia).

2.) Build a new county on the seaside, near where the other new county was built.

3.) I will also construct cobbled roads using my other stone resource, to help facilitate trade in my counties.

Current wealth after county is 14, 2 stone resource left.

>>18522628

We will allow this in the absence of other objectors.

rolled 30, 11, 25 + 1 = 67

House Erbour has declared that they will allow my bid for the kingship to be had without contest.

Currently those that support my claim are....

House Palatium (ally)
House Milano
House Nagendra
House Cannith (ally)
House Kalliens

Current allies not here are

Hedonistic Agglomerate of Merriamburg
House Avenicci.

Name: Alek Westalian
Skills: Warfare
Fluff: Alek Westalian is a knight of little renown as he comes from a family of small fortune and minor title. What he lacks in fame and fortune he makes up for in pure martial skill, bravery and more than a little bit of luck. Although his grasp of planning and executing battles is average at best he firmly believes that his place is always at the front and prefers to rally the men and lead the charge over simply giving the order. Despite his preference to fighting over the mundane art of statecraft Alek has been prodded by his ailing father to begin making more of an effort on that part. As such he has assumed control over most of his father's power (limited as it may be) and has been sent out to sell his families services to one of the more powerful nobles.

rolled 45, 10, 32 = 87

>>18522495
Starting: 12
Income: 6
Costs: 0
Total: 18

1) Educate my First Heir, Dalos. (+6 education)
2) Another heir.
3) Send a group of our academics to assist with the University in Cannith (+6 education)

>>18522766

The Duke of Dawn would be happy to find the good sir a place at his court. In fact, I have a large county to the North you might run if you are so inclined.

rolled 40, 49 = 89

Raise one levie and a new fleet.

2. Start work on the university from scratch
3. Open new markets on north Africa

King Obediah, the third of his line, has been crowned king. I will call an assembly of the lords of the land and see what we shall name this new country. Under the Banner of House Stratsimir, the nations of Europe will know our name and our lineage. We will rule fairly, and justly, with the support of the nobles and the landed classes. We will prosper and we will grow. Our rule shall be based on fairness, justness, and the rule of law.

There will be a council dedicated to hearing the Nobles and their concerns. There will be a cabinet of the most trusted nobles and advisors that will help rule this great nation.

All this would not have been possible without the support of House Palatium, House Milano, House Cannith , House Nagendra, and House Kalliens. Without your support, we would not be here, now, on the cusp of great things and new opportunities.

Currently, to support House Cannith, we will help in the building of the university. A great place of learning where the lords and all of their Children will grow to be smart, strong, intelligent rulers, guiding this nation to greatness.

House Kalliens: Your scholars get lost of the way there and are eaten by wolves. you educate Dalos, and thank God some of it stuck. He has gained the Average ruler trait. Unfortunately your wife took fever and died.

House Stratsimir: You are unable to construct your fortress. There are simply too few people in Rodeia to construct it. You do manage to buy out the new county on the seaside, giving you complete control over the Bay of Veneto. The roads are plagued by brigands, mercenaries out of work who have taken to raiding caravans. It pays more.

House Cannith: Nothing succeeds. God does not love you, says your Court Chaplain. Perhaps you should buy an Indulgence?

House Erbour: The Pope lifts your excommunication, but still looks dis-favorably on you for so brazenly thinking you could buy the church so openly. You have a son, he has the 'Genius' and 'Plain' traits.

House Nagendra: You construct a magnificent fortress. you find some gems worth a small portion of wealth, and a silver mine that quickly runs dry. +2 wealth.

rolled 53, 92, 74 = 219

1. I shall attempt to purchase stone and timber, if necessary trading directly with exotic spice and sugar!

2. I shall try for a second son!

3. I will practice a supplementary technique in the absence of the presence of good stone and abundant timber (though I do, in fact, have some): Brickmaking. Solid brick well laid and stacked thick can serve where stone cannot be had.

rolled 29, 64, 100 = 193

1 levy
1 spy

Wealth: 46 - 3 upkeep - 20 for county = 23

1. build a county to along the north-west border (+2 bonus)
2. send my spy to investigate the timber-laden county to the south. Use the information my son has gleaned from being fostered there to improve his chances. (+2 bonus)
3. Build a university (+2 bonus)

rolled 55, 7, 1 = 63

1. More heirs
2. Lets try again to open new markets on Africa
3. I pray to God high on heaven to let me build this institution of learning and knowledge (Trying one again to build the university)

rolled 66, 95, 61 + 1 = 223

>>18522993
>>18522993

I will send House Cannith +10 wealth toward the building or maintenance of his University, and some stone to help build it.

1.) I will again try to build another castle in the county of Rodeia using my stone resource.

2.) I will purchase stone from House Palatium, again 4 stone for 8 wealth. (I have none currently after this post).

3.) I will raise 3 levies to combat the brigand menace that is currently infesting my roads.

Current wealth is 10

rolled 35, 75, 60 = 170

>>18522937
Starting: 18
Income: 6
Costs: 0
Total: 24
1) I take a second wife and attempt to have another heir.
2) I attempt annexation of the county to the northwest, with the Food resource. (20 wealth)
3) Send an emissary to the province to the north of mine, to begin relations between its lord/lady and I. Try to impress them with our fine educators and perhaps excellent gifts of worth (6 education, 4 wealth)

>>18523079
>>18523079

Apologies, I was using that last roll to clear the roll of brigands and to see how well the levies did against the brigands, not to raise levies.

>>18522790

I, Alek Westalian, accept the offer of the Duke of Dawn and the Erbour family to join their court. May your patronage be beneficial to you and the kingdom.

>>18523172

Alek Westalian, a man can rise high if he serves well. I shall grant you lordship of my Northern County and my sanction. This shall be a fruitful endeavor.

Issues for the king: The Kingdom of Calabria sends it regards. The Calabrian King demands recompense for the damages caused by your vassal, House Sodomiya. Either a tribute of gold to pay for the damages, or the Duchess's head.

House Statsimir: The castle is constructed. You acquire stone from your vassals, and they thank for you paying for it as opposed to demanding it. The brigands are scattered, moving to other lands that are easier.

House Kalliens: You have a son. He has the 'Intelligent' and 'Weak' traits. You claim a county and forge relations with another minor lord.

House Cannith: You have a son. He has the 'Average' and 'Strong' traits. Your economy collapses as yet another university plan falls through. Markets across the nation close and unemployment skyrockets in the province as people lose faith in the economy, then in the leaders themselves. Rebellion ferments, as people look to themselves to find a new leader! -5 wealth.

House Erbour: you purchase stone and timber at a rate of 3 wealth each/turn. You get a daughter, though she seems more interested in manly pursuits than womanly ones. 'Brave' 'Intelligent'. You create the process of brickmaking, though it is inferior to stone, and is looked on with skepticism.

House Nagendra: Your create the kingdom's first university, and it is marvelous. A wonder of engineering, even before its lofty position. +8 education. Your spy integrates himself and awaits further orders.

>>18523054

> I pray to God high on heaven to let me build this institution of learning and knowledge

>1

OH WOW

>>18523018

>Build a university

>100

OH GOD, I CAN'T BREATHE

Fuck. I missed the game.