>>2574425
F. Technology Research

>>2574425
A.

>>2574435
Farms are good

>>2574437
Tis me

Perhaps a sign from Rok, you begin to focus on conserving what you have to last the rest of this long winter just as spring begins. Perhaps it is some joke to a god, but many are thankful that this especially tough season has passed...

Year 413 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 6/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 80,822 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2574440
B.

>>2574444
Support

>>2574440
>F. Technology Research

>>2574440
B

>>2574440

>>2574459
B

B - Culture and Religion, what has sprung up in your culture?

A. Events
B. Practices
C. Specialties
D. Religion
E. Philosophy
F. Other

>>2574476
>E. Philosophy

>>2574476
D and maybe some B

Raise the Isan view of the jungle as a vague maternal force to one of a god like Rok. We will worship her like the Isans do now as a maternal figure but in Ghoul form and with some sort of name to address her by, probably an existing epithet or name that she already has among the Isans. She will be celebrated during the festival of mothers.
Also make her the mother of Rok.

>>2574484
This but instead of being the mother of Rok the jungle could be considered the sister of him.

>>2574484
Am cool with all but the mother of Rok bit

>>2574484
This

>>2574484
Not the mother of rok bit

>>2574484
Sounds good

>>2574484
For this, if mother is changed to sister like Cent suggests

Drop the mother of rok thing. Sister of rok or something else makes more sense.

>>2515118
Faction Project
Difficulty: Normal
The temple in Moundtown is refurbished and expanded as you had hoped, though the amount of gnolls wishing to worship was something you were not expecting, and you are still not entirely sure how to react to. After all, your faction is one of ghouls...

Personal Project
Difficulty: Normal
Ney'geh was attacked in the streets in the recent past, and while she survived the assault (though gaining some scars for her trouble), the Lance of Rok has disappeared. She confirmed that those who attacked her, however, were members of the Black Pad.

***

As time has passed and the Isans have slowly (but surely) been partially integrated into Ieran society, there is no doubt that the revival of the classical influences of the old empire have affected Ier through the Isans. In particular, their belief in the Great Mother of the Jungle has filtered down, though she has been given a Ieran name, and the Isans do not view her as the same figure necessarily. Her name is Kaghula, and, her role is not entirely clear relative to Rok. A sibling? One who came before him? Merely another god? Nonetheless, it appears her tale will continue to grow for the time being.

Year 414 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 6/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 82,532 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed) (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2574565
I. Try to strengthen ties with the vans

>>2574565
F

>>2574565
F

>>2574565
F

F - Technology, what should you work on?

A. Medicine
B. Maths
C. Geology/Prospecting
D. Astronomy
E. Economics
F. Agriculture
G. Shipbuilding
H. Smithing
I. Transportation
J. Other

>>2574598
>D. Astronomy

>>2574598
D.

>>2574598
D

>>2574598
B

General advancements have been made in astronomy, as those few who study the stars realize that if the lights above were truly that of other civilizations, some would be seemingly constant, yes? By recording these stars, along with those around them, they have made primitive star charts, with estimates of smaller cities and such being what they believe the dimmer stars to be. In other news, the unrest caused by the Black Pad has caused problems on your islands, with several gnoll slaves being killed over what seems like nothing. However, it is causing a feud between a number of families there, and while that isn't truly a problem, it is surely the result of a spreading panic.

Year 415 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 6/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 84,279 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2574641
F

>>2574641
>F. Technology Research

Deploy a few groups of blood guardsmen to concerned areas as a way to calm down the citizenry.

>>2574641
To clarify, paranoia caused ghoulish families to kill each others' slaves.

F - Technology, what should you work on?

A. Medicine
B. Maths
C. Geology/Prospecting
D. Astronomy
E. Economics
F. Agriculture
G. Shipbuilding
H. Smithing
I. Transportation
J. Other

>>2574705
G.

>>2574705
>I. Transportation

>>2574705
G
Biremes!

>>2574709
G

>>2574711
Changing to G

>>2515158
Faction Project
Difficulty: Normal
Your support has meant the growth of a handful of the hamlets, of which they are greatful for. Indeed, it appears that as settlements grow, influence is most important, and your method is quite effective.

Personal Project
Difficulty: Normal
You are quick to make friends, and the Islander and you do become companions. As he takes up the role of chief there (though with no Sub-Concord), he has some standing, and has become increasingly concerned by the behavior of both the Tyrant and the Archon regarding the Black Pad issue.

***

General advances in technology have contributed to allowing ships to be extended to a typical length of 25 meters; we have also gained more information regarding other navies' statistics. It appears that our navy is rather large, compared to all but Reptia and Isarn itself.

Year 416 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 86,065 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2574770
>G. Exploration and Colonization

>>2574770
>>2574770
B.

>>2574770
B?

>>2574773
switching to B

>>2574770
B

B - Culture and Religion, what has sprung up in your culture?

A. Events
B. Practices
C. Specialties
D. Religion
E. Philosophy
F. Other

>>2574805
A

A couple of festivals related to the gods of our eastern neighbors will begin

An annual festival dedicated to Zhul, goddess of the sun, during the New years when the sun flashes. It will be a time to appreciate another light not being unleashed upon us.
Another annual festival will be dedicated to Arten, goddess of harvest, in the times following harvest. It shall be a time to gather excess food, give thanks for a good harvest and to be jubilant.

Two events but not scheduled holidays. One will be that whenever we go to war, live sacrifices of Gnolls will be given to Gra'al, god of war, to ensure he helps give us victory. The other will be that whenever a road, bridge and perhaps dock is constructed, thanks will be given to Taiki, god of crossroads, to ensure the path remains strong and usable in the future. Smaller amd more casual activites will probably be associated with this.

>>2574817
While I support the idea of us inducting these into our peoples social spheres might i suggest we don't make any official yet and more encourage the acceptance of them and thus Reptians in general...given how things are going over there we might be getting refugees soon

Supporting all the same but a more delicate and gradual approach is encouraged.

>>2574817
support

>>2574831
>>2574817
The Painted have a different suggestion my Tyrant. We must approch such things with tact.

I propose we build a small shrine to the Reptian gods upon each of the small Isles, there are six gods and six isles so it seems liek fate to me. This means the Reptians on the islands can worship the gods of their own ancestors without interfering with our own gods. But it will also provide a chance for them to teach their faiths and IF any of our own should choose to adopt the faiths they can go their to worship. Encourage people to try these things dont just start an official festival

>>2574872
Supporting this

>>2574872
Supporting

>>2515176
While you have begun to sell your potions, the drugs you bring with you to the Arachenian lands end up somehow getting mixed into spider feed, and you end your trip with one less arm, and the hatred of the Arachenians against you.

***

The shrines are built, though it has earned the Tyrant the ire of the Ieran public who while quick to induct a god of their ancestors, are not so quick to invite strange, foreign, perhaps even gnollish (as the rumors say) gods into their homes. As such, the buildings are chiefly used by islanders, who are still thankful for the boon, despite the tensions it has raised between them and mainlanders.

Year 417 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 87,890 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2574908
E.

>>2574908
>E. Law

>>2574908
>E. Law
Sure?

E - Law, what will you do?

A. Create a new law
B. Alter an existing law
C. Scrap an existing law
D. Alter the legal code
E. Other

>>2574960
D

>College Induction reform
All Magi upon reaching the Age of 16 will receive a “Summons” from the College and they are then given a choice. Join the collage for 10 years or their family will pay a reasonable fee. After the 10 years have past they will be given another choice; leave or stay another 10 years. If the latter then their family will receive a payment for their child's dedication.

>College Hierarchy reform
The position of Master will be created within the College of Magi. Masters will be mages who possess great skill in certain types of magic such as enchantment, water magic etc. There will be one master for each type of magic and they shall be in charge of the studying and training of their respective type of magic at the college. The Masters will elect the Headmaster for the College from among themselves instead of the Headmaster being appointed by the Tyrant.

>>2574966
If ya want

>>2574966
Supporting

>>2574966
support

The tyrant's latest moves have gone over well, especially among those who were in support of the civil reforms of the past. With this, poor families who have mages in their numbers will be able to afford hired help for work on the farm that the mages would have provided. On top of that, mages will also be free to pursue things in their youth, rather than have their schedule be entirely dictated until close to 40.

In Reptia, tensions appear to be at a boiling point: and this is in no small part due to the blunders of the Archon. Pursuing open discrimination against the majority gnollish population, his actions are a major factor in what happens next; whether he repents or not. The Black Pads, for their part, have been acting more in the shadows recently, gaining the loyalty of gnolls and even some ghouls... it is unknown what exactly they are planning, however.

Year 418 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 8/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 8/10
---
Population: 89,755 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed) (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

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>>2575017
>C. Construction
Nine Points infrastructure plan
To promote further development of the river territories these settlements will be given additional funds to improve infrastructure and give them; Stone walls, proper housing, sufficent trade docks, sainitation systems, and shrines.
Capanok and Taerok as major center on the upper banks of the river will be given extra funds and resources for the construction of a temple for their respective faiths should one not exist in such settlements.

>>2575017
D
Tame and create Dinosaur Cavalry. Attempt to tame flying dinosaurs as well.

>>2575034
"We shall likely only have time for one...it will take many many years to fully tame these beasts. Acquiring eggs and beginning training for now"

>>2575017
Support this in taming dinosaurs. Though lay off the flying dinosaurs. They’re too unwieldy

In regards to this plan i suggest we operate carefully such beasts are fearsome. Observe, then have parties retrieve the eggs while others wait with poisoned arrows to deal with angry grown ones. Disguise your scent and move on

Summer has begun, but so has lizard taming. Perhaps because of the heat, the beasts are both averse to capture and taming, implying this is a topic which will require both a lot of care and caution, considering the animals involved. However, flying reptiles are currently something you have chosen not to consider, as caging such a beast and trying to tame it to fly would be like teaching the blind to read. As of now, you are focusing on capturing eggs of two southern herbivorous breeds instead of anything carnivorous.

Year 419 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 91,611 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2575081
>>2575023
>C. Construction
Nine Points infrastructure plan
To promote further development of the river territories these settlements will be given additional funds to improve infrastructure and give them; Stone walls, proper housing, sufficent trade docks, sainitation systems, and shrines.
Capanok and Taerok as major center on the upper banks of the river will be given extra funds and resources for the construction of a temple for their respective faiths should one not exist in such settlements.

>>2575081
I

Reach out to Isarn and Reptia to learn of each other’s affairs and to establish trade agreements which will be mutually beneficial.

>>2575093
Might as well start to make friends

>>2575093
Switching to this

Isarn does not wish to take part in such a deal, but Reptia does; seeing its fragile state, most Ierans are not surprised by this at all. While the trade deal will be subject to negotiation down the line, it is odd to see Reptia and Ierok, of all nations, getting along. However, by extending their hand, they also appear to have exacerbated their issues at home.

Year 420 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 93,609 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2575155
F

>>2575155
>>2575023
>C. Construction
Nine Points infrastructure plan
To promote further development of the river territories these settlements will be given additional funds to improve infrastructure and give them; Stone walls, proper housing, sufficent trade docks, sainitation systems, and shrines.
Capanok and Taerok as major center on the upper banks of the river will be given extra funds and resources for the construction of a temple for their respective faiths should one not exist in such settlements.

>>2575155
F

F - Technology, what should you work on?

A. Medicine
B. Maths
C. Geology/Prospecting
D. Astronomy
E. Economics
F. Agriculture
G. Shipbuilding
H. Smithing
I. Transportation
J. Other

>>2575155
F

>>2575213
>A. Medicine

>>2575213
A. Medicine
Lets just say i have a feeling

>>2575213
A

Help with the pop growth

Rolled 13 (1d100)

Event Roll

>>2575213
>A. Medicine

The end of the decade brings with it dark news; but first, the medicinal update. A greater emphasis is being placed on public service with medicine, with older facilities being expanded, especially in large areas, and small ones being built in crossroad areas, especially to the north and the south. Relying now heavily on anatomical concerns, mixtures of previously recorded medical data and prayer are usually the recommended course in treatments. And here's a small retcon; sorry folks, but luckily it was only a year or two mistake, not something that needs heavy correcting. The Tyrant's previous reform regarding the college payment has been receiving more criticism in recent times, as those unfamiliar with how it worked have realized that instead of the salary of the past, families have to suffer for 10 years without pay until their child is returned to them, and if the child returns immediately, with no payment at all. A drop in mage discoveries is also being reported on, possibly connected as those who do have magical potential are keeping their abilities hidden in order to avoid being put in the college system.

Lastly, and most importantly, a small conflict appears to have begun between the Lukidor and their subjects, with your partners, the East Lopen, looking like they might intervene at any moment. If so, all may be dragged into the situation... but that's not all. A civil war has officially begun in Reptia, sparked by a secret proposal from the year prior dug up and publicized by the Black Pad. According to their information, the Tyrant attempted secret negotiations with the Archon to deal with the current gnoll-ghoul race problem, and though the Archon rejected it outright, protests in Moundtown turned into something more as some form of explosive was purportedly used by guards against civilians. And in the middle of it all, Iero-Reptian relations are also being currently jeopardized by a small camp just established by the Painted on an island off the coast of Long Island. With that land being claimed but not currently colonized by the Reptians, along with the rest of Long Island, it has created a territorial dispute that may see action soon as heightened Reptian naval presence has been reported in the sea.

Year 421 After the Light (AL)
---
Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 95,599 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed) (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
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A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2591886
E.
Revert the College changes and get the Painted off that Island.

>>2591886
>I. Diplomacy and War
Intervene in the reptian civil war

>>2591909
This

>>2591909
This but get in touch with the Eastern Lopan so we might be able to work things out. Maybe ask the Ringborn for aid in this "Peace Keeping" mission of ours

>>2591909
I can get behind this.

>>2591886
I intervien in the civil war on the side of the ghouls.

Pro

Intervening in the civil war it is - but what exactly will you do?

Freeform it.

>>2591931
Sell tear gas to the ghouls

>>2591931
Open negotiations with the ghoulish side. We’re not interested in territory or concessions from the reptians but see the gnollish side taking power as being especially hostile to Ier and wish to prevent that.

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>2591886
>Personal Project “The Hunt for Azhir” [Roll]
Haeka now in his thirties has handed the Ring onto his own son as his father did him, the young boy known as Rheaga whom immediately set out to find the mysterious man himself and always brings along a gift for the mysterious person (a small Glowmetal Chain and charm), a drink and an offer to come over to Enkirok for dinner some time? The boy is smart and knows the tale of the Rings and hopes maybe the unknown person would like to visit from time to time.

>>2591931
The painted propose we only send in Mercenary Forces in limited numbers

>>2591938
Agreed.
Naturally we begin mobilizing without waiting for the results of the negotiations. Saves time and all.

We will do the following
We will sell Mercenaries to the ghoulish side of the civil war at a discounted price to help fight, both naval and land. If they purchase more mercenaries than we have a soldiers, we will conscript some from our fighting age population, going with Volunteers first. Mages shall also be deployed if necessary to help out with the fighting. Food and Monetary aid shall be lended to the reptians, monetary aid shall be a loan, but there shall be no interest behind it.

>>2591953
Supportinf

>>2591953
Support

Note that the Archon is not openly supporting pro-ghoulish forces, and as it is now, it is rather an anti-establishment vs pro-establishment situation in your decision. As it is now, conflicts are limited to the eastern reaches of their mainland territories, but that may change.

>>2591965
We will support the pro-establishment

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>>2591886
[Take 50]
The Blood of Khazir shall be investing in the north with the village of Larok being their main concern. With the help of the local Sub-Concord they shall work towards building up proper stone walls, a sewage system, temples, theaters and a proper dockyards so people can reap the bounty of the lake.

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>2591973
Loris shall spend more time among the Vaneads seeking to understand more about the strange creatures and their customs.

>>2591969
agreed

>>2591969
agreed

>>2591943
Personal Project
Difficulty: Hard
It appears that for once, Azhir has decided to make his presence known for a while, though you are not exactly sure why. While he doesn't talk, Haeka does see the figure directly, and he remains in line of sight, if unwilling to interact. A ghoul with some kind of other heritage, seeing as he possesses dark hair, Azhir seems most often to appear in the underground near Enkirok, never present in the southern lands. He also appears near the pillar, and appears to be intrigued by the buildings near it of the magic hunters. Rumors are, as of late, spreading about them, speaking of strange acts performed by firelight near the pillar. Of course, that doesn't matter to Rheaga as much as his strange companion, who finally opens his mouth one day. Not to speak, as he figured out as the ghoul pointed at his tongue; for there was nothing there but a stub of what once could have been flesh. (+2 to personal diplomacy for Rheaga)

>>2591973
>>2591977
Faction Project
Difficulty: Normal
Initial improvements on infrastructure are made, with only a handful not completed by the end of the decade.

Personal Project
Difficulty: Hard
It appears that somehow, the Black Pad has Loris Metalar hostage.

>>2591943
>>2591886
>Faction Project "The Green Vale" [Auto 50]
The Painted over the past decade have been visiting the Eastern Lopan on the regular and the Nahk asking to buy livestock that can be brought back and used as Grazing stock for both food and anything else they have. Setting up camps across the largely unused open fields west and Southwest of Enkirok
Im looking for some darn cattle, if we cant find any its camels

Raise an army of 20,000 and march to Reptia to aid the establishment and put down the Gnoll uprising which has even harmed Ierens now.

The Tyrant himself shall lead the army of Ier.

Also using Tyrant override in case of not enough support

>>2592011
Lower that to 15,000 men.

>>2592011
Can I suggest maybe only 10k with 5k in reserve ready to go while everyone else stay home Tyrant. We dont want to leave ourselves to vulnerable and over commiting forces might strain things too much, right now it can come across as a rescue of a VIP

>>2592011
The Anti-establishment forces need to be put down but we should lower it to 17,000 in case the isarnites confuse our attempts for hostility towards reptia.

>>2592011
The High Priest endorses this, an army of the faithful to destroy the impure and heretical.

>>2592011
Also note part of the reason were going in is to secure the safety of ieran citizens after the hostility the anti establishment forces have shown to Ierans like Loris who were not even involved with with this situation.

As the army is assembled in Ierok and awaits further orders, the initial response from Reptia is not as expected; it appears that your actions are being seen as a declaration of war, and forces are being diverted from both sides of the conflict to oppose you. A response from Isarn is expected, but has not arrived yet; a diplomat has already departed from Ierok though. Finally, the camp set up on the island near Long Island appears to have been razed, and its inhabitants whereabouts and status are unknown. It is the 7th of Treyes, 421 AL, and as the conflict appears to be about to begin, the Tyrant's intentions to lead the army are being decried by many figures within the nation as a power seizing move, as this is the first time a Tyrant himself has controlled an army in many years.

Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2592061
"My Tyrant i'd suggest we withdraw and prep for an invasion. Send word to the Reptians and Isarn as to why we were moving in

>>2592061
Tyrant must appoint a sub tyrant and stand down from the military command.
Send a message to the pro-establishment forces we have no ill intentions for Reptia. We do not desire to seize their property or land, demand concession or enforce any change of laws or vassalage on Reptia.
We see the anti establishment forces as a serious threat to the safety of Ier and its people and wish to stop them.

Also have the message to Isarn be that were not trying to conquer their ally but support them against dangerous rebels that would likely be hostile to us both.

>>2592061
>>2592061
Send two messages to Reptia, one for each faction. Another message to Isarn.

To the anti-establishment Gnoll faction, demand that they return Loris Metalar to Ier safely or else they will face physical punishment from the Tyranny.

The second letter will be to the Pro-establishment to reassure them. We come here to seek an important person and if possible, help to put an end to the civil war that the black pad has instigated. We do not want to burn their nation.

To Ier of Isarn; write that we do not want to conquer Reptia but simply out an end to the conflict which is effecting us as well.

Also send one of the painted to East Lopeni to do diplomacy with them.

In the mean time Yarikh Silaz is appointed Sub-Tyrant in Ierok.

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>>2591886
Faction Project
The Brotherhood will undertake yet another grandiose project, an arena in front of the Grand Temple of Rok.

There, every tenth year, a tournament shall be held.
A tournament where bold warriors from near and afar can compete with drawn blades and test their skills against worthy opponents. Matches lasting until one yields or is unable to continue, with the risk of the occasional fatality being considered acceptable.
The final victor will receive the title of Lord of Blades from the High Priest, earning him both great fame and bragging rights for the next ten years.

On a sidenote, this tournament will naturally be accompanied by the usual festivites that spring up during such festivals. Travelling performers, markets, storytellers, merchants making money and pilgrims receiving free housing etc.

Personal project
The aging priestess Ney’geh, head of the temple of Rok in Moundtown, is ordered to return to the Grand Temple of Rok. There to instruct the next generation of proselytizers with her decades of experience.

As you have no way to contact the rebels, your messenger is seized and the Reptians in effect receive both messages. Their response more or less states that as you are threatening both a group exclusive to their nation, and your "wish not to burn their nation" is seen merely as another threat, they state that if Ieran feet cross into Reptian territory, the full force of themselves and Isarn will be on Ier. The Painted are apparently safe, and they assure Loris will be, but state that Ieran involvement is not needed. More importantly, they also state that any actions taken by Isarn are not taken by them, which serves as a bit of foreboding until the response from the Lord-Minister of Isarn itself is received. They state more or less the same, but with a different line in the sand; if Ierans are found to be in any way, shape, or form caught in the conflict, then they will treat it as a declaration of war on both nations, even if Reptia does not see it as such. Wisely, you avoid sending the letter to Ier, knowing that he is in fact a figurehead, and not the diplomatic leader that the Lord-Minister is. As such, you direct the letter to him, and await a response. The Black Pad merely sends you finger with one of Loris's rings on it, delivered via a trader who appears to be uninvolved in the conflict.

The letters sent by Yarikh Silaz, meanwhile, have not had an official response, but you the Tyrant are informed of them, and, according to Ieran laws, the Tyrant is the absolute diplomatic power, meaning these letters could be taken as some form of treason, which is not technically illega.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2592133
Pull back from any actions in Reptia and put an order in place that any people who reside in Ier that interfere in the conflict from here on out will be considered engaging in treason against the tyranny.

>>2592162
Tensions ease slightly, and the rest of the year mostly passes without incident. However, a series of murders have taken place within Ier, and one spree, near the pillar, appears to have been done by a feral, identified as a member of the House of Ivory. Black Pad symbols were found nearby, though it is not clear what their role is, as they have not claimed responsibility.

Year 422 After the Light (AL)
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Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 97,634 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2592185
E. Revert the College reforms

>>2592197
This

>>2592185
>E. Law
Keep the reforms mostly intact but put the regular paycheck back in

Tyrant Project: construct a monument in the form of a great statue of Rok at the Tyrants palace. Rok is our god so may he forever watch over to ensure the Ieren state. [auto 50]

ps bye crueld world

>>2592207
Support

>>2592207
This

>>2592185
>J. Other
Expanded number of border patrols and checking of travellers, hopefully making it a tad harder for black pads to do their stuff within our realm.

Mor Falzer, the often controversial and possibly mad Tyrant has finally passed as fall begins. While some see this as a chance to start over, others believe his attempts in reconciling with Reptia were not misguided, but thwarted by issues often outside his control. Either way, a weakened Ier could see other states take advantage of the absence of a strong leader, and no Ieran wants that.

Issues:

>How to handle the current Reptian conflict
>Relations with Reptia
>Ieran defense against foreign nations

And of course, the other relevant points:

>Name
>Age
>Culture
>Religion
>Goal

Some candidates also in the field:

Skhari Halftwig - A near 50 year old logger of all things, Skhari bears descent from some of the early settlers of the small woods near Khoril, though in recent time his family has been one of the main subordinates of the Capans in the jungles. The head of his small clan, he holds some influence over river settlements near there, and while a believer in Rok and Roll, he places a special emphasis on ancestor worship. He wishes to maintain semi-hostile relationships with Reptia, wishing to see more Ieran unity in action, pointing out current events as a sign of an unstable state.

Amsan Fishdab - A Tannish man of some influence, Amsan is a member of the Sub-Concord there, and while only in his mid 30s, his devotion to Rok and community is well known. He would see the current stance of Ier continued and relations eased with Reptia, though wishes to reduce some of the power the Tyrant holds. He would also reinforce defences on Ieran borders with Isarn, and trusts Reptia to give back the hostages and retrieve Loris Metalar.

>>2592245
Name: Kogos Dayr
Faith: Rok and Roll
Culture: Ierian
Goal: reaffirm the old ways and secure Ierok from the tnreats it is surrounded by, to uplift the farmlands and set up institutions for public aid

>How to handle the current Reptian conflict
Move back to maintaining the status quo amd improving internal security of our bordersto protect us from foriegn matters.

>Relations with Reptia
Continue to build relations, and the spread of our faith so they may come to us.

>Ieran defense against foreign nations
Set up a series of forts along our border and extra funding for the blood guard internal security.

>>2592245
>How to handle the current Reptian conflict
Stay out of the conflict unless we can get involved without starting a war with Isarn. Also improve border patrol capabilities to prevent black paw incursions.

>Relations with Reptia
Try to fix relations with the Reptia

>Ieran defense against foreign nations
Maintain a vigilant well trained and equipped army while attempting to keep out of unnecessary wars to maintain the strength of the nation.

>Name
Eoeri Gaeran
>Age
39
>Culture
Ieran
>Religion
Blood and Rok Worshiper
>Goal
Try and improve the Diplomatic situation of the Tyranny while maintaining the internal development agenda of Clan Sholzgaetor where possible.

>>2592271
The Blood of Khazir shall support Skhari Halftwig

>>2592275
>>2592271
In addition we will seek to father firm allies so that with the development of the power blocks peace can be maintained and our people safe in knowing they are not alone, that we are stronger together unified

>>2592275
The Riverisa shall cast their support behind Kogos.

>>2592271
Support to the candidate from Threetans, Amsan Fishdab.

>>2592271
Amsan Fishdab is hereby endorsed by the High Priest

For the two player candidates, one last question: Do the Tyrants have enough authority, and if so/if not, how should it be reduced or expanded?

>>2592340
The Tyrant has enough power already, however we belive that it must be refined and less over reaching. Give more power to the sub concord. The Tyrants powers should be more important in times of war than peace

>>2592340
I think the Tyrant has enough power as is with the concord acting as a check. If a Tyrant wants to proceed with a plan and have it truly succeed they need real support behind it which requires taking into consideration the advice of the concord.

The Sub Concords are able to handle issues at the more local level, but should they be insufficient. I'm open to making adjustments to improve them.

>>2592271
The Ash Walkers support Fishdab

>>2592271
I hereby endorse Amsan Fishdab

For the first time in decades, the Tyrant is not elected from one of the founding families, nor those inducted into the Concord. With his message of unity striking a tone that those advocating for expansion of the Sub-Concords or consulting the Concord rather than the people, Skhari Halftwig, by a slim majority, edges out his political rivals. In regular news, the law reforms are kept, though the regular paycheck is reinstated, meaning there is now more money being given out than in the past. The Tyrant's project, while appreciated, is merely seen as an act of the state, rather than of a man who in more pleasant memories was known as a man who threw currency from balconies, rather than one who nearly caused a war. Lastly, Reptia has released the Painted captives, and while they are losing ground in the civil war, they have rescued Loris Metalar from his imprisonment by the rebels within the slowly regrowing jungle. From his accounts, some among the Vaneads are cooperating with the rebels.

Year 423 After the Light (AL)
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Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 99,713 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
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A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

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>>2592393
C.
Jewels of Ier Act

The Tyranny shall sponsor the improvement of settlements cross Ier to give even the most far reaches of the nation the ability to experience the culture of Ierok.

These settlements will all be upgraded with new stone walls, sewer systems, apmipherates, aqueducts, refurbished housing, gardens, temples and expanded docks.

>>2592401
This

>>2592393
>F. Technology Research

>>2592393
>F

>>2592393
F

>>2592393
F

F - Technology, what should you work on?

A. Medicine
B. Maths
C. Geology/Prospecting
D. Astronomy
E. Economics
F. Agriculture
G. Shipbuilding
H. Smithing
I. Transportation
J. Other

>>2592456
>I. Transportation

>>2592456
I.

>>2592456
G.

>>2592456
>D. Astronomy

>>2592456
G

>>2592456
>D. Astronomy

>>2592456
G

>>2592132
Faction Project
Difficulty: Hard
Again, the Brotherhood proves its skill in construction, a skill that at one point seemed like a bizarre trait for warriors. Yet, with Rok as important as the spear for most of the group, his blessing appears on you once more as a medium sized arena is constructed, a unique design not like its counterpart in Ierok.

Personal Project
Difficulty: Normal
Ney'geh proves her worth once more as she teaches her methods of teaching and proselytizing to willing students.

A strange new design has emerged for ships, partially based on the rare contacts with humans by explorers; the two level ship. Called biremes, they allow for two decks of oars, and are speedier and more heavily manned than their counterparts. It appears you are the first nation on the continent to have such a design. In other news, Reptia has begun to make gains against the rebels, despite now clear Vanead support of the Black Pad, and investigations have begun into the murders from two years prior.

Year 424 After the Light (AL)
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Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 101,183 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
---
A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2592513
>C. Construction

>>2592401
>>2592513

>C.
>Jewels of Ier Act
>The Tyranny shall sponsor the improvement of settlements cross Ier to give even the most far reaches of the nation the ability to experience the culture of Ierok.
>These settlements will all be upgraded with new stone walls, sewer systems, apmipherates, aqueducts, refurbished housing, gardens, temples and expanded docks.

D
Build some Biremes for our navy

>>2592513
>C. Construction
Gibbu gibbu Jewel of Ier

The Jewels of Ier Act is supported with the backing of the Tyrant, with a special emphasis being placed on defense for regions that are somewhat isolated, such as Larok or Taerok. While this obviously drains the coffers of the nation, the lack of tariffs on Reptia is allowing for trade to continue as normal for now, ensuring that some money is made back.

Year 425 After the Light (AL)
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Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 104,010 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y (embed)
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
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A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2592537
>F. Technology Research

>>2592521
Support

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>>2592537
D. Work on improving our elephant training and armoring, making them sturdier and harder to spook.

>>2512519
Faction Project 1
Difficulty: Normal
Reforestation efforts, while they will obviously be slow, have begun, with areas being regrown being marked off by yourselves and your workers. Pretty easy to just plant some trees, you think.

Faction Project 2
Difficulty: Normal
Your expansion of cocoa growth has led to related products being able to be traded further away from Capanok due to abundance, and people are definitely in favor of it.

>>2592544
Switching to this

>>2592538
Support

>>2592537
D

>>2592544
Support

Elephant training and armoring goes fine, but things are not entirely well at home, as the investigation has discovered. The ones responsible for the murders were none other than the mage hunters, having created a feral and let it loose on the Painted for reasons unknown. Their actions appear to be related to the pillar, however, as documents from their now abandoned base near there shows... Their documentation relates how they appear to have seen another rune or perhaps set of runes on it, which seems to be partially responsible for their actions. More importantly, the Trow in Ier have been seen outside of their area without permission or a ghoulish master, an act which is strictly illegal, and is going to be further investigated. As the Reptian Civil War reaches a new height in terms of the spread of the conflict, stretching now even into the territories of the Lukidor, who are at peace by now with their own strife, it appears that Rok is punishing Ier for its foolishness in years prior...

Year 426 After the Light (AL)
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Agriculture: 8/10
Resources: 7/10
Morale: 9/10
Finances: 7/10
---
Population: 106,229 people
Tech Overview - https://pastebin.com/V6v90R0y
Government - Tyranny, one Protectorate (Lopenei Tribe)
Military - 1,000 Bloodguard (Vanguard unit), 1,000 Bloodriders, Lopenei's men, standardized equipment, strong industry support
Navy - 15 sixty-oar galleys, 10 fifty-oar galleys, 25 forty-oar galleys, 10 thirty-five-oar galleys, medium-strong industry support
Constructions of Note - Temple to Rok (river delta), Dock District (Ierok), Hall of Concord (Ierok), Tannish Quarter (Ierok), Theran District (Ierok), Garden District (Ierok), Tyrant's Armory (Ierok), Rogh's Bathhouse (Ierok), The Theatre (Ierok), sewer system (Ierok)
Culture - (Events) Blood Day [Fifth day of week], Winterfest, the Ascendant Games, the Festival of Mothers, (Practices) Bloodstones, unique clothing style, belly dancing, (Specialties) stone and wood carving, wind and percussion instruments, Bloodstones,
Religion, Spirituality, & Philosophy - belief in the afterlife, philosophy of Dualism, spirituality of blood (Desanguiere), Rok worship (Rok and Roll)
Law - The Injury Laws, The Gnoll Laws, Constitution of Metal and Blood, Dispute Law, Ierok Artisan Law, The Laws of Property
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A. Agriculture
B. Culture and Religion
C. Construction
D. Military
E. Law
F. Technology Research
G. Exploration and Colonization
H. Finance
I. Diplomacy and War
J. Other

>>2592607
>F. Technology Research

Also call on the Mage hunters and the Trow to choose a representative to explain what has been happening with these events.

>>2592618
I concur, the fuck is your problem. We aint touched the Pillar because you lot are patrolling

>>2592607
>B. Culture and Religion

As for the mage hunters, I suggest going for some good old brutal violence. Rok is thirsty.

>>2592607
I.
The time to strike is now! With Reptia and Lukidor in the grips of a civil war it is our time to strike against Isarn while their allies are weakened we can crusht this threat to our expansion! The Isarnite capital is close to the edge of our territory and a firm strike could take it within a month! They are weakened by their luxury and trade, they will know the might of Tyranny and suffer for it!

>>2592607
F

>>2594365
Changing to this

>>2594365
Best time to strike, this.

>>2593541
change to
>I war with lsarn

>>2594365
War it is.

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>>2594365
Support
Really perpetuating the stereotype of the warlike Ieran senpai

Rolled 63, 99, 56 = 218 (3d100)

FP(251): Having already trained some with an associate of The Ash Walkers, Patriarch Ter orders a training program to be enforced for the spider warlocks. He hopes to make better use of their gifts, hoping them to be able to better sense people and mana. They're also trained in more covert fighting, being able to blend in and and strike quickly.

Personal(261): Bele Yuz, growing old, takes the journey many of his ancestors have before him and looks for unknown runes.

>>2594365
What could go wrong! Supporting

The Tyrant supports the decision to go to war, though cautions that he will move for peace if at any time the war appears to be turning against you. He appoints Loris Metalar as Sub-Tyrant, as the seventh month of the year begins. A response from the Trow has not been received, and as the men gather in Ierok, it is not yet expected, with patrols in their area seemingly not turning up any others emerging from potential routes up from the underground. The whereabouts of the Mage Hunters, as of now, is still unknown.

The Sub-Tyrant has ~35,000 men at his disposal, with the majority being ghouls, 2,500 being giants. The Lopenei Protectorate can contribute 22,500 men, with 9,000 of those being ghouls, and the rest giants. This adds up to 11,500 giants, and 46,000 being ghouls. The numbers of the enemy are unknown, though as reported previously, naval size is sorted as such: Isarn > Ier > Reptia.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2594736
I'm phoneposting so i didn't notice this before I posted, but the faction projects are for 251 AND 261 and the personal is just for 261. My bad.

>>2594760
10,000 men shall remain in Ierok as the main garrison

9,000 ghouls shall remain in Lopeni as Garrison

This leaves an army of 38,500 along with 2/3 of our elephants and all the Dawn Tyrant calvary.

We shall deploy 10,000 of this army as Calvary.

We shall seek to strike at the Isarnite capital and bring it low before they can muster a great army.

>>2594760
An anti-Ier task force will also be made drawing from the Beserkers of the Brotherhood and armed with Hammers of Banishment.

>>2594777
Also draw everyone across the river to more safe areas within central ier.

>>2591886
FP:[auto 50] expand irrigation networks along the river regions with more focus on the areas we know to be particularly fertile.

>>2594760
Lopeni garrison can be drawn from one of their leaders at their chieftans discretion

Mitus Falzer shall lead the home garrison

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After roughly two weeks, enough men are in Ierok for the Sub-Tyrant to move out; he delegates the garrisons to Mitus Falzer (apart from those within the Lopen lands, with their leader being Arvo Wane) as he moves out to field with his men, 550 war elephants, and 200 Dawn Riders.

What route will you take?

Old map, especially for Isarn, but I will make small markers as you get into their territory.

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>>2594830

>>2594830
Raiders and outsider to scout ahead and raid the countryside as we force through the first two population centres heading for Isarn.

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As the army nears the end of the Great River, and specifically are beginning to cross, scouts from in the field report that the Isarnite army is on the march towards the border, some 40,000 strong. At around the same time, scouts from the south arrive there as well, reporting that the Tribal Confederation and the southeast Vaneads are both amassing forces, presumably to move north into your lands. Both Reptia and Lukidor are yet to respond, outside of the obvious joining of the war.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2594854
Move to engage the Isarnite forces, it is do or die time.

As your forces finish crossing the river, the scouts report that you will meet in roughly two days, the 33rd of Septwaen. The initial report was correct, and the majority of their army is composed of ghouls, only a small amount appearing to be giants. So there, on the edge of your territory, the first battle will occur.

***

Meanwhile, in Ierok, the Tyrant has been doing his best to gain foreign support since the news from the south arrived. While the Eastern Lopen have already declared war on the Lukidor, they are willing to send men, and the Ringborn are yet to respond. Depending on their response, he will be engaging with the main known Trow group, the Vager, to try and gain their support to defend the south. He has ordered all towns south of Taerok to be evacuated. While the overall number of enemies in terms of both the Vaneads and Tribals only appear to be around 20k, it will present a problem if they send more.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2594932
We shall start with a charge of elephants backed up by the Lopeni Tall flanked by our remaining infantry, 5,000 Calvary will flank out on each side harassing them and charging at vulnerable points.

The anti-Ier squad and Dawn Tyrants will be held at the back.

The battle begins in the early morning, as both armies face each other from their respective camps. The sky is still in the somewhat grey-green haze of morning as you begin to move out, but it clears as you move further into the field. A horn sounds, and the sound of pounding feet fill the air as several groups of camel riders move past the main force, followed by elephants and Lopen. As the cavalry of both camels and elephants begin to move in supported by the giants, the battle begins as the edges of the enemy forces put up shield and spear against you...

DC 30, -15 cavalry, -5 giants, -5 superior armor, +5 shield wall.

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2594970

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>2594970

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>2594970

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2594970

Forgot the -10 elephant cavalry modifier, and -5 experience, Not that it matters.

While the elephants prove effective as they drive into the line along with the Lopen, the cavalry is less so, somewhat halted by the Lopen shieldbearers that thinly ring the outer edge of the army. They are caught in the middle, trying to pull out, but even as they manage to do so successfully, it appears that fortune is not on their side. For as they turn away, a small group detaches from the back of the Isarnite army; and it looks like their cavalry, while significantly smaller, is heading straight for yours on the left flank, where the situation is slightly worse, as some of the cavalry has bunched up accidentally.

What will you do?
>Call the camel cavalry back entirely
>Focus heavily on the left flank with cavalry
>Begin firing on the enemy
>Other

>>2594988
>Order the Dawn Tyrant Calvary to go counter them
>Begin firing on the Enemy

>>2594988
>Call the camel cavalry back entirely
>Begin firing on the enemy

>>2594995
This

>>2594994
>Begin firing on the enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Io0OQ2zPS4

>>2594994
>Order the Dawn Tyrant Calvary to go counter them
>Begin firing on the Enemy

The initial barrage begins, as the Dawn Riders themselves move to support the regular cavalry. While small in number, the fact that both rider and mount present a threat could prove a serious challenge to the enemy, and many of their front line are already wide eyed in shock at the creatures you now deploy...

DC 15, -10 elephant cavalry, -10 dinosaur cavalry, -5 cavalry, -5 giants, -5 superior armor, -5 morale +5 shield wall.

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>2595025

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2595025

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>2595025

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2595025

CRITICAL SUCCESS

While the arrow exchange favors neither army particularly, the arrival of the Dawn Riders proved to be a worthwhile endeavor as the Isarnite forces scrambled back into each other in a bid to escape their powerful jaws. While some of the recently tamed are more eating for the sake of eating rather than performing trained actions, it is having a definite effect on the enemy army, and has allowed for the cavalry on the left flank to move out who they can as their cavalry hesitates to engage. The front lines of the armies are now almost within striking distance as the Lopen continue their attacks with the elephants, and, from what you can see, Ier himself is not among them.

What will you do?
>Continue harassment with the cavalry
>Try to batter down their front line entirely
>Deploy the anti-Ier forces
>Other

>>2595073
>>Try to batter down their front line entirely

>>2595073
>Continue harassment with the cavalry

>>2595073
>Try to batter down their front line entirely

>>2595073
>Continue harassment with the cavalry
Dont get cocky and over commit. Ier may have a plan

>>2595073
>Try to batter down their front line entirely

>>2595073
>Try to batter down their front line entirely

>>2595073
>Try to batter down their front line entirely

With the focus now thrust upon completely breaking the enemy, a small subsection of giants behind the enemy mainline push forth as well, as the struggle for ground starts...

DC 35, -5 giants, -5 superior army, -5 experience, -5 morale, +5 shield wall.

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>2595103

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>2595103

Rolled 60 (1d100)

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>2595103

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2595103
Cut them down

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>2595103

REGULAR SUCCESS

As the Lopen giants make quick work of the ghouls on the front line, they encounter resistance from their Isarnite brethren. Despite their best efforts however, the way forward is slowly being opened as cracks in the Isarnite army begin to form... it is then that you all hear the sound of a horn, though none the Ieran army is trained to recognize. The enemy are falling back.

What will you do?
>Pursue
>Don't pursue

>>2595139
>Don't pursue
I smell a trap

>>2595139
>Pursue
>Have the Elephants charge again, crack them in half

>>2595139
>Pursue
Only send half of the camel cavalry to chase down, this may be a faint force to draw us in.

Everyone else regroup and dont chase them

>>2595139
>Pursue
We have thousands of camelry so lets use them

Give me 3 rolls, +5 enemy tactics.

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2595152

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2595152

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>2595152

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>2595152

Sliding DC, and that +5 should probably be a -15 due to the pressure exerted on the enemy army.

NORMAL SUCCESS - 40

Thanks to some miracle for the enemy, a decent number are managing to flee, but the majority of their forces are currently caught in the vice of the Ieran army. As the cavalry engage the flanks and the centerpiece of the army, the elephants, cut through the middle, the enemy is being cut into two sections to be easily wiped out. It seems like such a foolish move, but then again, as their cavalry moves out, it does allow that group to escape, along with several thousand stragglers who no doubt will be picked off over the course of the next few days. For now, the battle is won, however.

Sub-Tyrant, any orders on those managing to flee?

>>2595185
Continue to advance, mop up any survivors using Calvary if we can get their commander all the better.

By the end of the battle, 20,000 Isarnites lie dead, a further 7,000 in chains. Your forces lost a mere 1,000, with only a few hundred injured; all in all, a result much better than anyone could have imagined. Over the next few days, you pick off a few hundred men, but it appears that those who fled did so with a decent knowledge of the area, at least according to what the scouts report. As you move on Isarn proper, however, you assume more challenges may await, as another week passes.

***

By the end of the 9th, a response has been received from the Ringborn; given your common position, they are willing to help, granted that they are allowed to be the one to execute him, if he is captured alive. With the forces they offer being several thousand Berserkers, the Tyrant agrees, somewhat confident that if the war is to be won quickly, then the Ringborn will have not the time to send men over. Reports from the south indicate that the Painted's territories have been reached and razed, while the gnolls advance northwards. Diplomats have been sent out to try to halt their advance momentarily, even if negotiations do not go well. However, there is still dark news; most importantly, the Archon has reached an agreement with the rebels to ensure that forces from both parties are sent to the Ieran border, which of course includes the Lukidorian rebels as well, freeing up both nations. Secondly, the Mage Hunters appear to have set another feral loose, this time near the oasis, in an attack on the Ash Walkers. The Trow have still not responded to messages.

What will you focus on?
>Isarn front
>Homefront

>>2595268
>Isarn front

>>2595268
>Isarn front

>>2595268
>Homefront

>>2595268
>Isarn front

As the army advances, half a week passes, after which they are informed by messengers of Eastern Lopen's involvement and the advancement of the Tribals. In the meantime however, scouts report Isarn to only be a week out at this point, though it is teeming with all sorts of military men. They appear to be more organized than the defeated army, by several scales, though looks could be deceiving.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2595338
Continue our advance on the city, use our cavalry to clear out any pockets of resistance and send a prisoner offering peace talks.

The prisoner is refused entrance into the city, and as the cavalry do such, they found little resistance anywhere outside the city. In fact, the area immediately around it is close to abandoned barring roads. However, you are now merely a short distance away from it, and the city is in sight. A city of yellow-white stone constructed in what once was the middle of ashlands, it has not lost its beauty, though now it is spotted with distant figures on the walls that surround it.

Sub-Tyrant, what will you do?

>>2595377
Prepare to use our siege engines to attack a section of the city walls, the Lopeni tall shall protect those who are firing arrows to support it , lopeni small throwing spears and those moving the siege engines forwards. We shall also use the prisoners as ghoulish body shields.

>>2595391
Also authorize the use of Volcanite on these first volleys.

As the siege engines move in, the Lopenei are indeed needled by arrows. However, with many seeming to be poisoned and directly aimed at the giants, it appears that your foes are not as stupid as the last Isarnites you faced. As you yourself shoot arrows, air mages (mages in general being missed in the last battle) are being deployed to send them flying as they approach. This is anyone's game, for now...

DC of 45, -10 volcanite, -5 projectiles, -5 giant defense, +5 air mages, +5 poison arrows, +5 fire arrows.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>2595407

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>2595407

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>2595407

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2595407

REGULAR SUCCESS

The first few hours go well enough, as your approach is bolstered by your mages, who act in much the same fashion as the Isarnite wall mages. However, the Lopenei are falling at an unexpected rate, with the enemy focusing on taking them down first (or so it seems). They aim intentionally high as well, hitting hair left out in the open with flame arrows in a region that your mages cannot easily stop. The approach has not halted a moment despite this, and you are nearing the walls now, with some archers on their side forced to cease fire as they are replaced by swordsmen.

What will you do?
>Try to place mages on the siege towers to assist the Lopen
>Continue firing, using regular arrows
>Just keep pushing
>Other

>>2595435
>Just keep pushing

>>2595435
>Deploy bonded animals to barrage the walls clearing the areas that the siege engines shall hit.

>>2595435
>Try to place mages on the siege towers to assist the Lopen
I request that you let some warlocks get to the giants with some healers because we can sense the poison and its path so might be able to extract it easier

>Other
Send in a crack team to try to infiltrate through their sewer (if they have one) and start fires within the city and sow general chaos