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[Rainbow Dash]

My main group are meant to be a sort of mix. Disciplined levies. Is it possible to get a "bonus to Levy" perk?

[Siderealmidnight]

Yes, perks will mostly revolve around stats and special abilities (what else?   )

 

About armies... How about having 2 types: standing armies and levied armies. Standing armies will function as originally intended: you pay to make them, pay for upkeep, they permanently take up part of your population and they are always ready for action. Levied armies will be "invisible" until you decide to raise them and raising them will cost nothing (though you'd still pay for upkeep), they'll give 2 units to army's Size but every time you lose 2 units from levied army you permanently lose 1 pop. Also, levied armies will be less effective. 

Well, the thing about the way Endless Legends did it is that each race would have certain perks that made them particularly strong in certain ways at the cost of being incredibly weak in others. For example one race could turn any population of a pacified city or fallen enemy into food and had a lot of things that centered around consumption of either their own population or that of other cities they owned to gain empire-wide approval or bonuses to food production, but in exchange they could not do any diplo action other than go to war.

 

Another could essentially pay for their population to grow and pay to heal their units, but in exchange food was literally meaningless to them and couldn't be used to do anything within their empire.

 

I was wondering if our perks were going to be more of a plus and minus type system or a more civ-like one where we're provided net positives to certain aspects of our society.

[ANIMA]

 

My main group are meant to be a sort of mix. Disciplined levies. Is it possible to get a "bonus to Levy" perk?

 

 

Bonus to Levy discipline, yeah. 

 

When the talk is already at armies, here's how Army stats look:

Spoiler

Size- already explained in CS. Pretty much "HP" of your armies. Also, the only stat you have direct influence over (as in, you can spend money to increase size, or merge and split armies). The number is abstract both for simplicity and because some races will be bigger but fewer and more powerful than others. 

Attack- represents soldier's skill at offense as well as quality of weapons. 
Defense- similar to above, only protective gear instead of weapons. 
Discipline- ability of soldiers to work together as a group. 
Speed- for chasing down and/or escaping. 
Fatigue- after one battle and move action, every next battle or movement will increase this stat by 1. It starts as 0. 

 

Battle mechanics: 

Damage Roll=(Size+Attack)-(EnemyDefense+EnemyDiscipline+Fatigue) 
I roll the number of ten-sided dice (d10) equal to the Damage Roll equation result and count all results of 7 or higher ("success"). Then the number of success is subtracted from the enemy army's Size. Damage roll is done at the same time by both armies (so even in turn when army breaks it still manages to damage the enemy). 
Morale Roll=Size+Discipline-Fatigue

Most likely (at least that's how I intend it), the army will break before being annihilated. Every time army gets damaged (Size gets reduced) I roll, but this time only 1 success is needed. If success is achieved then nothing, army continues to fight. However, if there's no successes then the army morale breaks and it starts to retreat. If there are no successes and at least one die result is 1, then part of the army surrenders to the enemy. 
Speed Roll=Speed-Fatigue
This one is simple. If one army tries to retreat and other is pursuing it, number of successes on Speed roll determine which army gets its way. In case of broken armies trying to retreat, then the successful speed of the pursuer gives a Damage roll without retaliation. 

Recovery Roll= Number of the army's lost Size

Not all lost soldiers in battle are dead, they may have fled during the battle but returned later or a wounded soldier recuperates. Each success returns 1 Size to the army. This roll happens at the end of battle. 
 

In all cases except Recovery Roll, a result of ten gives you another die to roll. Also, if an army during any of the rolls would end up with 0 die to roll then only 1 die will be rolled and the necessary result for "success" will be 10 (this 10 will still give you one more die to roll, so if you're really lucky you may win against all odds). The battle lasts until one army breaks or gets annihilated (or if player has given me some beforehand instruction on when he wants his army to retreat in case he didn't expect a win and wants to avoid total annihilation). 

 

All stats besides Size and Fatigue default at 1 and will be increased only through perks and Officers. 

So, returning to Pitou's question, she may get +1 to Discipline on levied armies. 

Well, the thing about the way Endless Legends did it is that each race would have certain perks that made them particularly strong in certain ways at the cost of being incredibly weak in others. For example one race could turn any population of a pacified city or fallen enemy into food and had a lot of things that centered around consumption of either their own population or that of other cities they owned to gain empire-wide approval or bonuses to food production, but in exchange they could not do any diplo action other than go to war.

 

Another could essentially pay for their population to grow and pay to heal their units, but in exchange food was literally meaningless to them and couldn't be used to do anything within their empire.

 

I was wondering if our perks were going to be more of a plus and minus type system or a more civ-like one where we're provided net positives to certain aspects of our society.

 

Well, one benefit of this being text-based RP and not a video game is that I can be flexible depending on what I read in CS. If I feel that, instead of plus/minus kind of perk, a more "special ability" perk is suitable, then I'd go with that. 

Edited by ANIMA, 14 January 2015 - 05:02 PM.

[Darkoda]

Hmm, the main Okami armies are more like the hunting parties that simply start hunting their enemies. Beats me what that falls under though.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Up for consideration.

 

Spoiler

 

Anthem: To Dust we Shall Return

Name: Gorgii

Race: The hardy red skinned humanoids that inhabit the volcanic landmass in the south. They are easily distinguishable by a few standout features. First being the color of their skin and hair. Red-skinned with hair following the red spectrum, their eyes are usual amber or orange with horizontal slits. Second standout feature is their height, a towering median of 9ft for Males and 8.5ft for females, they are broad shouldered and thick skinned with faith markings adorning their bodies. They are primarily carnivores with really few hardy crops that grow in the rough terrain.

Culture: The Gorgii belief in survival of the fittest and also the Will of the Chosen. The Chosen, are those who have been given the blessing to wield the arcane by the Dragon of Time and End, Azh'aa. These Gorgii take on the responsibility of being the philosopher, teacher and guide of the general populace. Due to the hard terrain and volcanic mountains, the Gorgii have majorly devoted their energies to fishing and hunting. They usually form hunting parties with one of the Chosen as the leader and head into the wild for food. Artisans are few and far between but each one is a celebrated and respected member of the tribe. They command a lot of respect and are tasked with building Great Totems to the Four Spirits in every settlement.

 

Women enjoy a special role in society and all of them are treated with great respect and care. The Gorgii believe the females to be Whisperers of Mardzi, the All-mother. The great spirit of life and rebirth and their shorter and slender builds also favors a more creative ability than their male counterparts.

 

The Child rearing is a Communal activity and all the mothers are shifted to the Towncenter for round the clock care. When a Child grows around 7, He along with others his age are all sent together on the First Hunt. Their condition of return is to hunt a carnivore. This custom serves in making Gorgii very keen hunters from a young age and even those who receive knowledge of wizardry never let go of their hunter instincts.

 

The Gorgii is general are rather reclusive and non-interfering but that must not be mistaken for their weakness. When enraged or instigated they are known to call upon their great physical strength along with adept spellcraft to wreak havoc on the offenders. 

 

Religion: Each settlement has a minor guardian spirit who watches over the residents of the settlement but primarily the Gorgii have a shamanic belief system and they belief that every thing has a spirit in them but all of them are under the purview of Four Great Spirits of Bok'aa as the Gorgii call them.

 

First of them is the Western Wind and Goddess of the Hunt, Ursz. She is believed to be the mother of storms and lightnings. Her wrath usually is displayed through rumbling thunderstorms and lightening, both usual and volcanic. Her love showers with pleasant rain and blissful gale that helps the sailor reach the fishing points quicker.

 

Second, is Mortaka. King of Water. He has control over water but is primarily seen as the controller of ocean that meets the land. Bountiful and treacherous at the same time, he is known as a playful tyrant who likes to have fun.

 

Third is Mardzi, the All-mother. The one whose domain is life and rebirth. Every village has a shrine to her and every time a child is born, it is mandatory for the parents to leave it with the Priestesses and go on a Great hunt, where they bring back the animal they want their child to be like. It is believed that Mardzi, acknowledges such a sacrifice and grants the ability of the sacrifice to the newborn.

 

Fourth and last is Azh'aa, the Dragon of Time and End. He who judges everyone without bias and from whom all the magic originates. The Chosen are known to bear the Mark of Azh'aa, a claw like marking somewhere on the torso that signify Azh'aa's divine blessings and will. Each village has a Shrine to Azh'aa as its center where the Chosen reside and manage the daily affairs of the village. This shrine also serves as the garrison and rally point in case of emergencies.
 

Death is treated as a passing of mantle towards the survivors. Whenever a hunter dies, regardless of the place. His heart is given to the Chosen of Azh'aa while the rest of his body is processed to be used as ingredient for the Communal Feast known as The Last Hunt. Here the feats of the departed are remembered and it is prayed that the All-mother takes him into her womb and gives him rebirth. His body is then served to other Hunters and it is hoped that all his experience and skills are passed on towards them.

Administration: The Gorgii follow a loosely based monarchy. The council of Chosen usually elects two of its members as The Ascended. They are crowned and handed over the responsibility of looking after the entire nation. The Council functions in advisory capacity to the Ascended. Everything from town planning to supply and demand are majorly handled by this group. On a more lower level, there are town centers. Places where a chosen Initiate holds honorary office and acts as a link between the Council and the village.

 

The Chieftain of a village is also provided with a Chosen Prime who oversees garrison and town security seated at the Shrine of Azh'aa in the town. Each year an examination is held to determine the Chosen candidates who are tested for magic proficiency. Those that pass the test are given training in the arcane arts along with hunting and trapping. While the ones who don't meet the criteria are trained in more direct form of battle along with hunting.

 

The Priestesses of Mardzi work independently of this whole setup and from time to time open their gates for more trainees. The new recruits are trained in self-defence and healing arts. Though magic is seen primarily as a domain of Azh'aa. Regenerative magics are somehow the exclusive domain of these priestesses.  

Economy: The Gorgii are primarily hunters and gatherers, surviving off the forest that grows along the volcanic ridge. They also plant wild berries and other hardy shrubs for sustenance and usually go out to fish. They are expert fisherman with an established navy that usually guards their fishing spots. There is no physical money as all trade is done through barters. 

 

The ones who are befallen with tough times like death of family members or otherwise failure to find a suitable hunt usually take stuff from the granary where dried out berries and fruits are stored.

 

Though the Gorgii are not interactive with other races, they do have excess of a few resources that can help establish a trade. The craftsmen are known for very intricate stone and wood engravings, the hardy Marijuana is always a good export and Incense business also thrives in little hamlets all over the empire. 

Military: Each town which overlooks a cluster of five villages has a school for Arcane and the Hunt with a standard garrison of a thousand soldiers, trained both in magic and Melee combat. Each town also has a Great Temple where all the four spirits are worshiped and whose basement serves as an Armory. The Chosen pride themselves in building armors that channel the power of great beasts for the wearer and which has stout defense.

 

The primary weapon of choice are Bows and Staffs both crafted by expert bowyers and magi. The Ascended are believed to call upon the guardian spirits of all the towns and villages under their control to fight for them. The Council is also known to be able to call the spirits of the great warriors of Gorgii to battle. Thus, their armies have a lot of supernatural elements to support their smaller size.

 

The Council overlooks the inventory and distribution of weapons throughout the empire. The tribesmen in general prefer home-made bows, axes and glaives.

 

In a fight the Gorgii are feral and unforgiving. Preferring to fight much like engaging in a community hunt. They follow a pack culture which functions as a unit. The Chosen guides the general flow of the battle and usually loss of the leader is seen as a grave crime against Gorgii and results in the forces tapping whatever they can muster.

 

​They fight to the last man and usually don't surrender regardless of the odds.

Edited by Diabolical Rhapsody, 15 January 2015 - 01:10 PM.

[Siderealmidnight]

 

 

 

 

Bonus to Levy discipline, yeah. 

 

When the talk is already at armies, here's how Army stats look:

Spoiler

Size- already explained in CS. Pretty much "HP" of your armies. Also, the only stat you have direct influence over (as in, you can spend money to increase size, or merge and split armies). The number is abstract both for simplicity and because some races will be bigger but fewer and more powerful than others. 

Attack- represents soldier's skill at offense as well as quality of weapons. 
Defense- similar to above, only protective gear instead of weapons. 
Discipline- ability of soldiers to work together as a group. 
Speed- for chasing down and/or escaping. 
Fatigue- after one battle and move action, every next battle or movement will increase this stat by 1. It starts as 0. 

 

Battle mechanics: 

Damage Roll=(Size+Attack)-(EnemyDefense+EnemyDiscipline+Fatigue) 
I roll the number of ten-sided dice (d10) equal to the Damage Roll equation result and count all results of 7 or higher ("success"). Then the number of success is subtracted from the enemy army's Size. Damage roll is done at the same time by both armies (so even in turn when army breaks it still manages to damage the enemy). 
Morale Roll=Size+Discipline-Fatigue

Most likely (at least that's how I intend it), the army will break before being annihilated. Every time army gets damaged (Size gets reduced) I roll, but this time only 1 success is needed. If success is achieved then nothing, army continues to fight. However, if there's no successes then the army morale breaks and it starts to retreat. If there are no successes and at least one die result is 1, then part of the army surrenders to the enemy. 
Speed Roll=Speed-Fatigue
This one is simple. If one army tries to retreat and other is pursuing it, number of successes on Speed roll determine which army gets its way. In case of broken armies trying to retreat, then the successful speed of the pursuer gives a Damage roll without retaliation. 

Recovery Roll= Number of the army's lost Size

Not all lost soldiers in battle are dead, they may have fled during the battle but returned later or a wounded soldier recuperates. Each success returns 1 Size to the army. This roll happens at the end of battle. 
 

In all cases except Recovery Roll, a result of ten gives you another die to roll. Also, if an army during any of the rolls would end up with 0 die to roll then only 1 die will be rolled and the necessary result for "success" will be 10 (this 10 will still give you one more die to roll, so if you're really lucky you may win against all odds). The battle lasts until one army breaks or gets annihilated (or if player has given me some beforehand instruction on when he wants his army to retreat in case he didn't expect a win and wants to avoid total annihilation). 

 

All stats besides Size and Fatigue default at 1 and will be increased only through perks and Officers. 

So, returning to Pitou's question, she may get +1 to Discipline on levied armies. 

 

Well, one benefit of this being text-based RP and not a video game is that I can be flexible depending on what I read in CS. If I feel that, instead of plus/minus kind of perk, a more "special ability" perk is suitable, then I'd go with that. 

 

Hmm, well in that case I look forward to seeing how the perks shake out. Would suggestions for each of our races be helpful or would you rather do it yourself?

[ANIMA]

I'm fine with suggestions. 

[Misty]

Spoiler

Anthem: Working on it

Name: The Pure Empire of Herranval (Capital City of Cauldwin)

Race: Valkira.
The Valkira are a race of humanoids characterized by pale almost see through skin, hair colours that vary between black, grey, white-blond, and white hair. Their body builds are lithe and, in the case of their women-folk, almost anorexic in build. Their men-folk are all born with a one wing or a pair of black- feather wings, though most have them removed upon their naming day (sixth day of life) because their wings are too weak to fly. However, some do keep them as they are quite lovely and keeping them denotes a certain level of wealth or dedication to the church. Most Valkira have tattoos or piercings, although they are restricted from certain symbols or marks. The only other physical trait worth mentioning is their ability to stomach almost any food including raw meats.
Their race, while diverse in mental traits, all seem to have at some low level a sense of ruthlessness and cunning (or perhaps it is that those who are not do not survive). They all, even the lowest level of Valkira is also born with a sense that might makes right and a sort of self-righteous arrogance that their own ideals are the only correct ideals.
Surprisingly, most Valkira are inherently capable at magic, and those that choose to pursue it are surprisingly adept in its arts. That said, most Valkira do not choose to pursue magic and so this fact is not very well known in Valkira or the rest of the world.



Culture: The culture of the Valkira very sadly varies quite wildly depending upon their economic, military, political, or religious standing.
Those in high places live lavish lives of good food (they favor raw meat including the flesh of other Valkira or humanish creatures and fish, whales, or dolphins are frequently consumed.) Although fruits (especially a berry known as Lusteria that is dark black with a red inside and believed to increase euphoric feelings and are very difficult to grow without them turning poisonous) are heavily favoured. They enjoy music made using mostly string instruments, have a fine eye for painting or tattoo art, and enjoy balls or other events with reckless abandon. These people learn dancing, politics, etiquette (High Valkira society has very complex etiquette norms and insulting another Valkira is rather easy as people of this level are often haughty) , and spend their spare time improving at these or dedicated to their passions. The Valkira of this level admire cunning, ruthless behavior, and those with charm or power.
Lower Valkira society is a very different place. Here, most people work very hard to survive their lives as sickness and poverty are rampant. Valkira here often learn thieving, whoring, and servitude and any free-time they do have is usually taken up with religious ceremonies or sleeping. Their food is usually the rotted left-overs of the higher society’s parties or the most boring or stale food possible. Anyone who works for the higher society has a somewhat easier life which allows them to induldge a passion for sewing, painting, tattooing, or other artistic ventures, but they are few and far between. Most low Valkira work in mines, shipping, farming, or smithing until they die. Here, trustworthiness, generosity, kindness, and discipline are the favourted traits. (Although, in some of the thieving worlds, the other traits are still desired.)

In all levels, a Valkira is considered of age at fourteen, although in higher places most women will not come out into polite society until their bleeding has begun (usually around 15-16) and it is highly unusual for male-counterparts of high society to begin appearing with their parents at parties until 15. (Therefore, 14 is usually the age at which they begin to take real responsibility in their lives, but they won’t be taken seriously until sexual maturity is reached.)

Religion:
The Valkira all on paper worship the Faceless One, a male Valkira often depicted with two very large ornate black wings, a mask of iron that covers his features (though he is said to be stunningly beautiful), who is sometimes given piercings or tattoos depending upon the island in question. He wears a funeral shroud and holds in one hand a vine of Lusteria berries and in the other the jagged blade that the Holy Church of the Faceless One is known for.
The practice of worshiping The Faceless One, is the most important cultural unifier in their society. The Church itself is more or less its own branch of government and has its own complex hierarchy and is all overseen by the Patriarch who is only beholden to the Emperor or Empress of the time. The military is also a part of this. The Church of the Faceless one gives all citizens six laws by which to lead their lives and these laws should keep out the evil of other fake gods (especially the influences of Lilcarth and her followers, the Lil-itu).

Administration: How do people of your nation govern themselves? How do they travel? Do they have good schools, hospitals, fire brigades? Who enforces the laws?

Economy: What do people do to make a living? What kind of resources are around? Is the trade developed? What is the nation’s currency?

Military: What is more prized in your nation when it comes to warfare: discipline or ferocity? Is the army professional or levied? Are there advanced war machines? Do they use beasts, both mundane and magical, in warfare?

[Siderealmidnight]

I'm fine with suggestions. 

Aight then on my end I'd say

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Race-Specific Perks

Fetish Army: Armies comprised of only fetishes do not suffer fatigue and have +1 defense, but they have a set speed of 1 that cannot be raised by any outside effects (though it can be lowered by them) and cannot make recovery rolls.

Spirit of the Earth: Mawuri armies get +1 attack in provinces they own to represent spirits rising up in their defense (does not effect army size).

Spirit of the Air: Mawuri armies get +1 speed in provinces they own.

Spirit of the Marshlands: Anytime the Mawuri would fight in a swampy or marshy area they gain +1 Speed and +1 Attack. Enemy armies in combat lose this amount instead. Can only be used when armies contain Returned.

Restless Spirits: The spirits of a location run wild, adding +1 attack to all sides of combat and -1 morale to any non-Mawuri in combat (including allies). Can only be used when armies contain Returned.

Andantu Ascension: Anytime an army would lose a unit of size comprised of Andantu that unit is considered to have automatically passed its recovery roll instead and becomes a unit of Returned. 

The Proper Way: All provinces with majority Mawuri culture view other nations as having -1 prestige.

Officer-Specific Perks

Spirit Master: all armies that contain an officer with this perk and at least one size of fetish units gain +1 attack and +1 discipline.

 

General Perks

Centuries of Experience: Any army that contains an officer with this perk gains +1 discipline.

 

I may draft up some racials for some of the others later.

 

Also thinking about this has made me wonder, are we going to have a stat that specifically effects trade? For races like Pitou's I feel like that may end up being important.

Edited by Siderealmidnight, 16 January 2015 - 09:08 PM.

[Vafhudr]

So about those stats. 

 

We need a number pool to work with. Otherwise we are just attributing arbitrary numbers to our fields.

[Siderealmidnight]

I was bored so I made some perks for other people. You guys can probably think of quite a few more.

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PItou:

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One Family: All armies composed entirely of Maunya have +1 discipline and +1 morale. All cities comprised of majority Maunya have +1 morale.

Like Rabbits they Are: Updates required to increase population are reduced by 1.

Militia, Farmer, Citizen, Family: All levied armies in provinces owned by Maunya have +1 discipline.

I'm sure your race could have quite a few more than this, but the RP doesn't have stats for upkeep yet which is where all that sweet agriculture stuff would come in.

Well-Traveled: Hexes surrounding Maunya territory are considered explored.

 

Vaf:

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Anti-establishment: Armies made up of majority Keyumars have -1 discipline, attempts made to change culture of cities made up of majority Keyumars are made at -1 prestige. Attempts to recruit Keyumar officers are made at -1 prestige.

National Legion: All Keyumar population units can become a standing army.

Children of Winter: Keyumar take no penalties from winter.

Dragon Riders: Armies containing Keyumar dragon riders have +1 attack and armies going against them have -1 morale.

 

Dark:

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Tough Armor, Tougher Scales: Armies with majority Okami have +1 defense.

It's not About how Hard you can Hit: Okami armies make recovery rolls at +1.

A Dragon's Fierceness: Armies with majority Okami have +1 attack.

Ancestor's Call: Armies containing both Okami and dragons have an additional +1 attack and morale.

Hunter Hunted: In a province with carnivores Okami armies have no upkeep cost.

Power Overwhelming: armies that beat an Okami army have their prestige increased by 1 in Okami provinces.

 

[Rainbow Dash]

"One Family: All armies composed entirely of Maunya have +1 discipline and +1 morale. All cities comprised of majority Maunya have +1 morale."

Mau are actually super friendly towards foreigners.

I'd rather have like, 100% agriculture efficiency in all terrain types or something.

[Siderealmidnight]

I was gonna add some for agriculture, but we don't have upkeep costs yet.

 

We as in this RP in general.

Edited by Siderealmidnight, 15 January 2015 - 02:46 AM.

[SliceAndDice]

I'll roll up a nation when I get home.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Spoiler

Anthem: Working on it

Name: The Pure Empire of Herranval (Capital City of Cauldwin)

Race: Valkira.
The Valkira are a race of humanoids characterized by pale almost see through skin, hair colours that vary between black, grey, white-blond, and white hair. Their body builds are lithe and, in the case of their women-folk, almost anorexic in build. Their men-folk are all born with a one wing or a pair of black- feather wings, though most have them removed upon their naming day (sixth day of life) because their wings are too weak to fly. However, some do keep them as they are quite lovely and keeping them denotes a certain level of wealth or dedication to the church. Most Valkira have tattoos or piercings, although they are restricted from certain symbols or marks. The only other physical trait worth mentioning is their ability to stomach almost any food including raw meats.
Their race, while diverse in mental traits, all seem to have at some low level a sense of ruthlessness and cunning (or perhaps it is that those who are not do not survive). They all, even the lowest level of Valkira is also born with a sense that might makes right and a sort of self-righteous arrogance that their own ideals are the only correct ideals.
Surprisingly, most Valkira are inherently capable at magic, and those that choose to pursue it are surprisingly adept in its arts. That said, most Valkira do not choose to pursue magic and so this fact is not very well known in Valkira or the rest of the world.



Culture: The culture of the Valkira very sadly varies quite wildly depending upon their economic, military, political, or religious standing.
Those in high places live lavish lives of good food (they favor raw meat including the flesh of other Valkira or humanish creatures and fish, whales, or dolphins are frequently consumed.) Although fruits (especially a berry known as Lusteria that is dark black with a red inside and believed to increase euphoric feelings and are very difficult to grow without them turning poisonous) are heavily favoured. They enjoy music made using mostly string instruments, have a fine eye for painting or tattoo art, and enjoy balls or other events with reckless abandon. These people learn dancing, politics, etiquette (High Valkira society has very complex etiquette norms and insulting another Valkira is rather easy as people of this level are often haughty) , and spend their spare time improving at these or dedicated to their passions. The Valkira of this level admire cunning, ruthless behavior, and those with charm or power.
Lower Valkira society is a very different place. Here, most people work very hard to survive their lives as sickness and poverty are rampant. Valkira here often learn thieving, whoring, and servitude and any free-time they do have is usually taken up with religious ceremonies or sleeping. Their food is usually the rotted left-overs of the higher society’s parties or the most boring or stale food possible. Anyone who works for the higher society has a somewhat easier life which allows them to induldge a passion for sewing, painting, tattooing, or other artistic ventures, but they are few and far between. Most low Valkira work in mines, shipping, farming, or smithing until they die. Here, trustworthiness, generosity, kindness, and discipline are the favourted traits. (Although, in some of the thieving worlds, the other traits are still desired.)

In all levels, a Valkira is considered of age at fourteen, although in higher places most women will not come out into polite society until their bleeding has begun (usually around 15-16) and it is highly unusual for male-counterparts of high society to begin appearing with their parents at parties until 15. (Therefore, 14 is usually the age at which they begin to take real responsibility in their lives, but they won’t be taken seriously until sexual maturity is reached.)

Religion:
The Valkira all on paper worship the Faceless One, a male Valkira often depicted with two very large ornate black wings, a mask of iron that covers his features (though he is said to be stunningly beautiful), who is sometimes given piercings or tattoos depending upon the island in question. He wears a funeral shroud and holds in one hand a vine of Lusteria berries and in the other the jagged blade that the Holy Church of the Faceless One is known for.
The practice of worshiping The Faceless One, is the most important cultural unifier in their society. The Church itself is more or less its own branch of government and has its own complex hierarchy and is all overseen by the Patriarch who is only beholden to the Emperor or Empress of the time. The military is also a part of this. The Church of the Faceless one gives all citizens six laws by which to lead their lives and these laws should keep out the evil of other fake gods (especially the influences of Lilcarth and her followers, the Lil-itu).

Administration: How do people of your nation govern themselves? How do they travel? Do they have good schools, hospitals, fire brigades? Who enforces the laws?

Economy: What do people do to make a living? What kind of resources are around? Is the trade developed? What is the nation’s currency?

Military: What is more prized in your nation when it comes to warfare: discipline or ferocity? Is the army professional or levied? Are there advanced war machines? Do they use beasts, both mundane and magical, in warfare?

Welcome to Batoto!! Misty!! I was wondering when you'll drop by xD

[Misty]

Thanks, I'd been holding off out of some ridiculous sense of loyalty that I no longer feel in any manner.   Things look awesome here, I should  have jumped ship sooner.  

[Siderealmidnight]

I was looking through the profiles again, and I'd imagine if you want perks based on magic it would be wise to specify what magic your race is good at as opposed to a general sense of "magical talent".

 

Though who knows, magic may end up being another stat at some point.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

 

Up for consideration.

 

Spoiler

 

Anthem: Still Looking

Name: Gorgii

Race: The hardy red skinned humanoids that inhabit the volcanic landmass in the south. They are easily distinguishable by a few standout features. First being the color of their skin and hair. Red-skinned with hair following the red spectrum, their eyes are usual amber or orange with horizontal slits. Second standout feature is their height, a towering median of 9ft for Males and 8.5ft for females, they are broad shouldered and thick skinned with faith markings adorning their bodies. They are primarily carnivores with really few hardy crops that grow in the rough terrain.

Culture: The Gorgii belief in survival of the fittest and also the Will of the Chosen. The Chosen, are those who have been given the blessing to wield the arcane by the Dragon of Time and End, Azh'aa. These Gorgii take on the responsibility of being the philosopher, teacher and guide of the general populace. Due to the hard terrain and volcanic mountains, the Gorgii have majorly devoted their energies to fishing and hunting. They usually form hunting parties with one of the Chosen as the leader and head into the wild for food. Artisans are few and far between but each one is a celebrated and respected member of the tribe. They command a lot of respect and are tasked with building Great Totems to the Four Spirits in every settlement.

 

Women enjoy a special role in society and all of them are treated with great respect and care. The Gorgii believe the females to be Whisperers of Mardzi, the All-mother. The great spirit of life and rebirth and their shorter and slender builds also favors a more creative ability than their male counterparts.

 

The Child rearing is a Communal activity and all the mothers are shifted to the Towncenter for round the clock care. When a Child grows around 7, He along with others his age are all sent together on the First Hunt. Their condition of return is to hunt a carnivore. This custom serves in making Gorgii very keen hunters from a young age and even those who receive knowledge of wizardry never let go of their hunter instincts.

 

The Gorgii is general are rather reclusive and non-interfering but that must not be mistaken for their weakness. When enraged or instigated they are known to call upon their great physical strength along with adept spellcraft to wreak havoc on the offenders. 

 

Religion: Each settlement has a minor guardian spirit who watches over the residents of the settlement but primarily the Gorgii have a shamanic belief system and they belief that every thing has a spirit in them but all of them are under the purview of Four Great Spirits of Bok'aa as the Gorgii call them.

 

First of them is the Western Wind and Goddess of the Hunt, Ursz. She is believed to be the mother of storms and lightnings. Her wrath usually is displayed through rumbling thunderstorms and lightening, both usual and volcanic. Her love showers with pleasant rain and blissful gale that helps the sailor reach the fishing points quicker.

 

Second, is Mortaka. King of Water. He has control over water but is primarily seen as the controller of ocean that meets the land. Bountiful and treacherous at the same time, he is known as a playful tyrant who likes to have fun.

 

Third is Mardzi, the All-mother. The one whose domain is life and rebirth. Every village has a shrine to her and every time a child is born, it is mandatory for the parents to leave it with the Priestesses and go on a Great hunt, where they bring back the animal they want their child to be like. It is believed that Mardzi, acknowledges such a sacrifice and grants the ability of the sacrifice to the newborn.

 

Fourth and last is Azh'aa, the Dragon of Time and End. He who judges everyone without bias and from whom all the magic originates. The Chosen are known to bear the Mark of Azh'aa, a claw like marking somewhere on the torso that signify Azh'aa's divine blessings and will. Each village has a Shrine to Azh'aa as its center where the Chosen reside and manage the daily affairs of the village. This shrine also serves as the garrison and rally point in case of emergencies.
 

Death is treated as a passing of mantle towards the survivors. Whenever a hunter dies, regardless of the place. His heart is given to the Chosen of Azh'aa while the rest of his body is processed to be used as ingredient for the Communal Feast known as The Last Hunt. Here the feats of the departed are remembered and it is prayed that the All-mother takes him into her womb and gives him rebirth. His body is then served to other Hunters and it is hoped that all his experience and skills are passed on towards them.

Administration: The Gorgii follow a loosely based monarchy. The council of Chosen usually elects two of its members as The Ascended. They are crowned and handed over the responsibility of looking after the entire nation. The Council functions in advisory capacity to the Ascended. Everything from town planning to supply and demand are majorly handled by this group. On a more lower level, there are town centers. Places where a chosen Initiate holds honorary office and acts as a link between the Council and the village.

 

The Chieftain of a village is also provided with a Chosen Prime who oversees garrison and town security seated at the Shrine of Azh'aa in the town. Each year an examination is held to determine the Chosen candidates who are tested for magic proficiency. Those that pass the test are given training in the arcane arts along with hunting and trapping. While the ones who don't meet the criteria are trained in more direct form of battle along with hunting.

 

The Priestesses of Mardzi work independently of this whole setup and from time to time open their gates for more trainees. The new recruits are trained in self-defence and healing arts. Though magic is seen primarily as a domain of Azh'aa. Regenerative magics are somehow the exclusive domain of these priestesses.  

Economy: The Gorgii are primarily hunters and gatherers, surviving off the forest that grows along the volcanic ridge. They also plant wild berries and other hardy shrubs for sustenance and usually go out to fish. They are expert fisherman with an established navy that usually guards their fishing spots. There is no physical money as all trade is done through barters. 

 

The ones who are befallen with tough times like death of family members or otherwise failure to find a suitable hunt usually take stuff from the granary where dried out berries and fruits are stored.

 

Though the Gorgii are not interactive with other races, they do have excess of a few resources that can help establish a trade. The craftsmen are known for very intricate stone and wood engravings, the hardy Marijuana is always a good export and Incense business also thrives in little hamlets all over the empire. 

Military: Each town which overlooks a cluster of five villages has a school for Arcane and the Hunt with a standard garrison of a thousand soldiers, trained both in magic and Melee combat. Each town also has a Great Temple where all the four spirits are worshiped and whose basement serves as an Armory. The Chosen pride themselves in building armors that channel the power of great beasts for the wearer and which has stout defense.

 

The primary weapon of choice are Bows and Staffs both crafted by expert bowyers and magi. The Ascended are believed to call upon the guardian spirits of all the towns and villages under their control to fight for them. The Council is also known to be able to call the spirits of the great warriors of Gorgii to battle. Thus, their armies have a lot of supernatural elements to support their smaller size.

 

The Council overlooks the inventory and distribution of weapons throughout the empire. The tribesmen in general prefer home-made bows, axes and glaives.

 

In a fight the Gorgii are feral and unforgiving. Preferring to fight much like engaging in a community hunt. They follow a pack culture which functions as a unit. The Chosen guides the general flow of the battle and usually loss of the leader is seen as a grave crime against Gorgii and results in the forces tapping whatever they can muster.

 

​They fight to the last man and usually don't surrender regardless of the odds.

Let me know if it is good enough?

Edited by Diabolical Rhapsody, 15 January 2015 - 03:27 AM.

[Faye]

Misty crossed over to batoto?
Welcome, dear friend! Do you remember me? :3

Back to topic, are there still spots to fill in this rp?

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Up for consideration.

 

Spoiler

 

Anthem: To Dust we Shall Return

Name: Gorgii

Race: The hardy red skinned humanoids that inhabit the volcanic landmass in the south. They are easily distinguishable by a few standout features. First being the color of their skin and hair. Red-skinned with hair following the red spectrum, their eyes are usual amber or orange with horizontal slits. Second standout feature is their height, a towering median of 9ft for Males and 8.5ft for females, they are broad shouldered and thick skinned with faith markings adorning their bodies. They are primarily carnivores with really few hardy crops that grow in the rough terrain.

Culture: The Gorgii belief in survival of the fittest and also the Will of the Chosen. The Chosen, are those who have been given the blessing to wield the arcane by the Dragon of Time and End, Azh'aa. These Gorgii take on the responsibility of being the philosopher, teacher and guide of the general populace. Due to the hard terrain and volcanic mountains, the Gorgii have majorly devoted their energies to fishing and hunting. They usually form hunting parties with one of the Chosen as the leader and head into the wild for food. Artisans are few and far between but each one is a celebrated and respected member of the tribe. They command a lot of respect and are tasked with building Great Totems to the Four Spirits in every settlement.

 

Women enjoy a special role in society and all of them are treated with great respect and care. The Gorgii believe the females to be Whisperers of Mardzi, the All-mother. The great spirit of life and rebirth and their shorter and slender builds also favors a more creative ability than their male counterparts.

 

The Child rearing is a Communal activity and all the mothers are shifted to the Towncenter for round the clock care. When a Child grows around 7, He along with others his age are all sent together on the First Hunt. Their condition of return is to hunt a carnivore. This custom serves in making Gorgii very keen hunters from a young age and even those who receive knowledge of wizardry never let go of their hunter instincts.

 

The Gorgii is general are rather reclusive and non-interfering but that must not be mistaken for their weakness. When enraged or instigated they are known to call upon their great physical strength along with adept spellcraft to wreak havoc on the offenders. 

 

Religion: Each settlement has a minor guardian spirit who watches over the residents of the settlement but primarily the Gorgii have a shamanic belief system and they belief that every thing has a spirit in them but all of them are under the purview of Four Great Spirits of Bok'aa as the Gorgii call them.

 

First of them is the Western Wind and Goddess of the Hunt, Ursz. She is believed to be the mother of storms and lightnings. Her wrath usually is displayed through rumbling thunderstorms and lightening, both usual and volcanic. Her love showers with pleasant rain and blissful gale that helps the sailor reach the fishing points quicker.

 

Second, is Mortaka. King of Water. He has control over water but is primarily seen as the controller of ocean that meets the land. Bountiful and treacherous at the same time, he is known as a playful tyrant who likes to have fun.

 

Third is Mardzi, the All-mother. The one whose domain is life and rebirth. Every village has a shrine to her and every time a child is born, it is mandatory for the parents to leave it with the Priestesses and go on a Great hunt, where they bring back the animal they want their child to be like. It is believed that Mardzi, acknowledges such a sacrifice and grants the ability of the sacrifice to the newborn.

 

Fourth and last is Azh'aa, the Dragon of Time and End. He who judges everyone without bias and from whom all the magic originates. The Chosen are known to bear the Mark of Azh'aa, a claw like marking somewhere on the torso that signify Azh'aa's divine blessings and will. Each village has a Shrine to Azh'aa as its center where the Chosen reside and manage the daily affairs of the village. This shrine also serves as the garrison and rally point in case of emergencies.
 

Death is treated as a passing of mantle towards the survivors. Whenever a hunter dies, regardless of the place. His heart is given to the Chosen of Azh'aa while the rest of his body is processed to be used as ingredient for the Communal Feast known as The Last Hunt. Here the feats of the departed are remembered and it is prayed that the All-mother takes him into her womb and gives him rebirth. His body is then served to other Hunters and it is hoped that all his experience and skills are passed on towards them.

Administration: The Gorgii follow a loosely based monarchy. The council of Chosen usually elects two of its members as The Ascended. They are crowned and handed over the responsibility of looking after the entire nation. The Council functions in advisory capacity to the Ascended. Everything from town planning to supply and demand are majorly handled by this group. On a more lower level, there are town centers. Places where a chosen Initiate holds honorary office and acts as a link between the Council and the village.

 

The Chieftain of a village is also provided with a Chosen Prime who oversees garrison and town security seated at the Shrine of Azh'aa in the town. Each year an examination is held to determine the Chosen candidates who are tested for magic proficiency. Those that pass the test are given training in the arcane arts along with hunting and trapping. While the ones who don't meet the criteria are trained in more direct form of battle along with hunting.

 

The Priestesses of Mardzi work independently of this whole setup and from time to time open their gates for more trainees. The new recruits are trained in self-defence and healing arts. Though magic is seen primarily as a domain of Azh'aa. Regenerative magics are somehow the exclusive domain of these priestesses.  

Economy: The Gorgii are primarily hunters and gatherers, surviving off the forest that grows along the volcanic ridge. They also plant wild berries and other hardy shrubs for sustenance and usually go out to fish. They are expert fisherman with an established navy that usually guards their fishing spots. There is no physical money as all trade is done through barters. 

 

The ones who are befallen with tough times like death of family members or otherwise failure to find a suitable hunt usually take stuff from the granary where dried out berries and fruits are stored.

 

Though the Gorgii are not interactive with other races, they do have excess of a few resources that can help establish a trade. The craftsmen are known for very intricate stone and wood engravings, the hardy Marijuana is always a good export and Incense business also thrives in little hamlets all over the empire. 

Military: Each town which overlooks a cluster of five villages has a school for Arcane and the Hunt with a standard garrison of a thousand soldiers, trained both in magic and Melee combat. Each town also has a Great Temple where all the four spirits are worshiped and whose basement serves as an Armory. The Chosen pride themselves in building armors that channel the power of great beasts for the wearer and which has stout defense.

 

The primary weapon of choice are Bows and Staffs both crafted by expert bowyers and magi. The Ascended are believed to call upon the guardian spirits of all the towns and villages under their control to fight for them. The Council is also known to be able to call the spirits of the great warriors of Gorgii to battle. Thus, their armies have a lot of supernatural elements to support their smaller size.

 

The Council overlooks the inventory and distribution of weapons throughout the empire. The tribesmen in general prefer home-made bows, axes and glaives.

 

In a fight the Gorgii are feral and unforgiving. Preferring to fight much like engaging in a community hunt. They follow a pack culture which functions as a unit. The Chosen guides the general flow of the battle and usually loss of the leader is seen as a grave crime against Gorgii and results in the forces tapping whatever they can muster.

 

​They fight to the last man and usually don't surrender regardless of the odds.

Finished with the theme. Do we need to add more things. If I have to choose from the map I'll like the Hex 178.