Sparrow
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 2, 2015 21:18:25 GMT -8
This is to be my first attempt to make a government. Over the past few weeks I have been putting a lot of effort into laying out a kingdom for the RP. I hope it will become an active, fun , and perhaps dramatic part of the Overworld. I've put a lot of thought into its creation. I'll use this thread to post basic info such as Government layout, Military overview, Architecture, Economy, and more over the next week or so. Feel free to put your input in here, advice and constructive criticism is appreciated. And if you wish to join in my Government all the better, I need at least five characters to get the Government Title from the Admins. The Kingdom of Aaedan
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Sparrow
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 3, 2015 9:35:27 GMT -8
Government
The Government System of Aaedan is simple for now. At its head is the King, behind the King is the Consort. Behind the Consort is the Magistrate and Archons. The King
The King's first and most important duty is to protect his/her people, this includes foreign and domestic threats. The King is also responsible for diplomacy with other Kingdoms. He has final say on all laws, tax changes and wealth distribution. The King is to make sure his Kingdom is incorruptible, usually by cutting out the corrupted parts. The Consort
The Consort is a group of people who answer only to the King. They have the highest military rank and are awarded their own property. Only the King can appoint people to this position. There are four key roles that every king has always filled. - Spymaster: As the name suggests, this person maintains a network of spies within and without the kingdom. They offer unconventional tactics and ideas. Agents under control of the spymaster can perform assassinations or sabotage.
- High Magus: As there was never a Magus King in Aaedan, this member of the consort offers knowledge of the magical realm, how to defend oneself from magics and has been known to enchant the kings weapons and armor. Additionally the High Magus oversees the few magical academies in the kingdom.
- Ambassador: This particular character is usually far better at being an ambassador than the King. They maintain knowledge of the important political figures within the land and without. They offer diplomatic solutions while others see only war.
- High Praetor: This member of the consort steps in and leads the armies of Aaedan when the King is otherwise unavailable. In combat other members of the consort must follow his orders as though he were the King. In the meantime however, he insures soldiers are trained properly, runs drills and makes sure the army is in fighting order.
The Magistrate
The Magistrate is a council of "wise" men, responsible for the day to day operations of the Kingdom. This includes taxes, distribution of wealth, resource management. They also advise the King about the people in the kingdom and the state of things. The only requirement for being in the Magistrate is that one must have served full military duty at some time and have been educated accordingly. The Archons
The are the rulers of towns. They command the local garrison for the town and as such, are responsible for the protection of the town and its people. They also facilitates the towns day to day function. The Archon is also the towns representative to the King, every Archon is informally a member of the Magistrate. For the most part this is an easy job, towns usually function without the direct hand of the Archon and meeting with the King or Magistrate is normally a rare thing. Notes
The Magistrate and Archons are planned to be NPCs. However, there is no problem with some one taking the role if they wanted.
The Consort is meant to be filled with actual characters but if one of the 4 roles isn't filled a NPC will fill the role temporarily.
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Sparrow
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 6, 2015 11:17:51 GMT -8
Military
Military duty is a very important part of Aaedan's culture. It is so entwined that every citizen knows how to use arms and often carry them. From age five every citizen, man or woman, has to go to a military academy. From this point they have 5 years of military training and basic education. Reading/writing, arithmetic and simple biology make up the basic education and is spread out over the five years. The military training includes weapons training and maintenance, tactics and formation drills. After the mandatory five years they have options open to them. Continued military schooling, scholarly training, masonry and carpentry, and mercantile school. They can also drop out of education at this point. If a student can use magic they are forced into a magic academy however.
Continued military training specializes each cadet into a soldier class. Infantry, Cavalry, Archers and Saboteurs.
Infantry
Infantry is divided into two classes, heavy and light. Both sides practice with pole-arms, one-handed weapons, and shields. Those with talent also practice with two-handed weapons.
Heavy infantry have full armor and last far longer in drug out fighting. They make up the bulk of the Aaedanian Armies
Light Infantry using lighter armor move in formations far faster. This extra mobility makes them tactically important as they can flank enemy formation with ease and perform hit and run tactics
Cavalry
Cavalry, like infantry, is divided into heavy and light and like the infantry, the main difference is armor. However, light cavalry also has a variety of weapons and jobs. Heavy Cavalry consists of heavily armored men and horse, equipped with lance, sword and shield. They are great at breaking enemy formations and can be used to flank enemy infantry. They make up the bulk of Aaedanian Cavalry. Light cavalry consists of Lightly armored troops. They can include soldiers from different specializations. They are more of a utility role within the army. Messengers, scouts, and raiders make up their duties. They have little place when two armies face each other down. Archers
Aaedanian Archers are a unique variety. Heavily armored on their upper legs, chest and forearms, Light armored boots, upper arms and stomach, a hooded cloak , a longsword, 25 arrows and an Aaedanian longbow make up their gear.
The bow is unique to Aaedan. Its roughly 5 feet in length, 6 feet if not strung. A recurved longbow, it is made with upwards of fifty different layers of wood and lacquer and enchanted in the magic academy to hold extra strength and not break from proper use. The bow has a hundred pound draw, normal archers cannot use Aaedanian long bows.
Saboteurs
Saboteurs are the craftsmen of the Aaedanian Armies. They make the armor every soldier wears, the weapons the soldiers wield and most importantly the siege equipment to take down walls and gates. Many Saboteurs actually belong in different parts of the army, very few are dedicated craftsmen.
Notes
In Aaedian culture, Archers and Saboteurs are the most valued by the people of Aaedan. Both taking tremendous skill and practice.
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Sparrow
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 6, 2015 17:45:25 GMT -8
Military Hierarchy
Ranks withing the Aaedian Military are as follows from the greatest to lowest .
- High Praetor: Complete commander of the Aaedian Army, only the King is higher in command.
- Praetor: A commander of the Aaedian Army. Usually 2-4 Legates under his command
- Legate: A high rank of the Aaedian Army under Praetors. Usually 2-5 Tribunes under his command
- Tribune: A middle rank of the Aaedian Army under Legates. Usually with 10-25 Centurions under his command.
- Centurions: A middle rank of the Aaedian Army under Tribunes. Always has 10 Regulars under his command.
- Regulars: A low rank of the Aaedian Army under Centurions. In emergencies Regulars lead Cadets into battle.
- Cadets: The lowest rank of the Aaedian Army. These soldiers have not completed their training.
- Irregulars: Citizen Soldiers who are on the same level as regulars. Only used in extreme emergencies
Special ranks.
- Agent: A spy. Does sabotage and assassination missions as well as collecting information and spreading disinformation
- Archidon: A group of soldiers that are responsible for policing the kingdom. While outside the normal rank, it stands roughly at the level of Tribune.
- Optio: A rank added to the beginning of the true rank, a sign of great actions. Regulars are simply called Optio i.e. Optio-Tribune, Optio-Centurion.
- Rex: A rank added on to the end of a true rank, signifying belonging to nobility or having earned it. i.e Tribune-Rex, Centurion-Rex
Notes
Doing the math each Praetor will be in command of 400 to 5000 men. Yes I based my ranks off the Romans.
Nobles always enter the army at the rank of Centurion.
Best possible rank in the army: Optio-High Praetor-Rex
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 21:27:41 GMT -8
The Story of Aaedan
A barbarian tribe known as Aaedanians were fleeing their lands. Other tribes from the east had defeated the Aaedanians and taken the lands once beholden to them. The Aaedanians had fled long and far but the enemy tribes pursued them. The Aaedanians came across a ruin, almost untouched by time, the White City. Many Aaedanians wanted to continue to flee, some to use the fortifications to fight. One man, not even a leader within the tribe convinced them to fight. The man named Mann Fortis led his people toward a future they could not imagine. Here, from ancient walls of the city, they made a stand against their aggressors. The fight that ensued made every Aaedanian had to stand together. It lasted 10 days. Bloodied and battered the Aaedanians held out, while having lost half their numbers they had slain every enemy barbarian. Upon exploration of the city, the Aaedanians found epitaphs of Lions throughout the city. Their god was depected as a lion and so the Aaedanians came to believe the ancient city was a gift to them from their god and they settled the abandoned city. After many years the Aaedanians reclaimed the land around the city. Mann Fortis was made king. His line rules to this day. Religion
The Religion of Aaedan is fundamental and has not changed since its time as a barbarian tribe. They worship their ancestors and hail to two gods, Aeon and Lito. The gods are the Sun and the moon and in corporeal form take the forms of a Lion(Aeon) and a wolf(Lito). Aeon represents the coming of life and the supporter of it. Lito represents the afterlife and dark things. Aaedanians believe they are descended from these gods. They have no temples, only small shrines to pay homage to relatives and the gods. Economics
A socialist economic structure, the Aaedanians know no greed. Everyone gets a fair share for the work they do. Bonuses are given when deemed earned. Only licensed merchants are given surplus to sell outside the country, there are very few who do. The gold gained from these ventures are stored in the capitol. A corrupt King has never ruled more than 4 years. (there have been 2 corrupt kings) Resource wise, the Aaedanians have access to Marble, Granite, Iron, nickle, copper, bronze, and gold. They also have access to furs and fine leathers thanks to the wooded lands in the north of their territory. From the same forest comes hardwoods. Horses roam the hills around the White City. The farms around the city produce more than enough food for the city state. SocietyThe Aaedanians are a closely knit people. The have a code of honor and wish to bring honor to their forefathers. Men and Women have equal rights, though each has their own role in the household. All men and women can bare arms in times of crisis, having the proper training from earlier schooling. The Aaedanians look upon military duty highly, their army is large and trained throughout their life. They are experienced in dealing with attacks upon their lands, barbarians from the east commonly attack, so danger is no new thing to them. Tough, Honorable, dutiful, and Ambitious summarize them.
MORE TO COME>>>
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 14:23:36 GMT -8
Praetor Galaar stands ready, Sparrow.
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Hirhan
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Braving the desert heat in search of ancient relics.
Roleplay posts: 107
Age: 50
Physical Description: Weathered, serious looking (though in actuality not serious at all). Tall and lanky.
Clothes and Equipment: >A well worn robe favored by lecturers.
>Several weighty tomes, filled with information on the arcane. >Heavily bookmarked and earmarked, well used.
>A journal and accompanying scribe's toolkit.
>A rod of polished rosewood wood carved with arcane sigils. This blasting rod allows fine control, and helps Hirhan to channel more energy than he normally could.
>A medallion, featuring a pair of carved hands. This trinket helps absorb incoming missiles, and is somewhat effective at blocking magical attacks. Useless in a melee.
>A pouch of coins.
>A pair of glasses covered in lenses, which allow him to see that which mortal eyes cannot view.
>A vambrace which can store a single spell of later casting.
>An athame.
Player's online availability : Lol
Registered: Jul 30, 2015 17:28:46 GMT -8
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Post by Hirhan on Aug 7, 2015 14:53:18 GMT -8
Only thing that gets me is the line troops in heavy armor. I have a saboteur who might join you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 18:43:54 GMT -8
Feel free, what kind of Saboteur is it?
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Optio-Legate Ozmidas Wolfris
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Roleplay posts: 7
Age: 27
Physical Description: Like most Aaedanians Ozmidas is heavily built. He stands 5'11". Beneath his helm is bearded face. High cheek bones, medium sized nose, and green eyes. Hair is dark brown and cropped.
Clothes and Equipment: Typical Aaedanian Heavy armor makes up his attire. A typical Aaedanian shield and sword are his primary weapons.
Like all Aaedanian shields a dagger is available just above the grips.
Player's online availability : varied
Registered: Aug 7, 2015 18:51:12 GMT -8
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Post by Optio-Legate Ozmidas Wolfris on Aug 7, 2015 19:10:47 GMT -8
"Optio-Legate Ozmidas," bows, "duty and honor."
This may be fun.
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Levi Thunderstruck
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Dead
Roleplay posts: 50
Age: 49
Physical Description: Blonde hair that is usually untidy unless he has to clean up for a special appearance;which then he combs back,
He's slightly overweight from his lazy habits,
Despite his poor habits he's in good health for a man his age,
Clothes and Equipment: Mage Robes
Sandals (with socks)?
(more to come)
Player's online availability : Every Day
Registered: Aug 6, 2015 21:49:09 GMT -8
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Post by Levi Thunderstruck on Aug 7, 2015 19:22:33 GMT -8
*wakes up from napping* "Huh wa? Oh, Levi Thunderstruck, Grand Magus."
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Meryn Digrazia
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Arch-Argentarius of The Imperial Bank of Ivelius
Roleplay posts: 119
Age: 55
Physical Description: Male, 5'11, somewhat athletic build. Meryn is aging, though in decent shape. Black but greying hair, gold eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: A weathered traveling cloak, several tunics, trousers, a leather pack, a covered cart, a hammer, several fancy hats, trading goods. A crossbow. several pouches, one of which contains local coinage, another foreign. He owns (but does not carry) several storehouses of goods, 14 boats (12 merchant ships: seven barques, 5 galleon, one fishing boat, one smuggler's pinnace.), and six shops.
Player's online availability : On occasion.
Registered: Jun 2, 2015 7:16:28 GMT -8
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Post by Meryn Digrazia on Aug 7, 2015 19:59:16 GMT -8
Feel free, what kind of Saboteur is it? Roguish alchemist type. Wellpoisoner and arsonist extraordinaire. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 20:01:06 GMT -8
You would make a fine Spymaster if you wanted to be in the consort. Taking on missions himself from the sounds of it. Or simply be an agent. Thats always fun.
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Meryn Digrazia
Dedicated
Arch-Argentarius of The Imperial Bank of Ivelius
Roleplay posts: 119
Age: 55
Physical Description: Male, 5'11, somewhat athletic build. Meryn is aging, though in decent shape. Black but greying hair, gold eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: A weathered traveling cloak, several tunics, trousers, a leather pack, a covered cart, a hammer, several fancy hats, trading goods. A crossbow. several pouches, one of which contains local coinage, another foreign. He owns (but does not carry) several storehouses of goods, 14 boats (12 merchant ships: seven barques, 5 galleon, one fishing boat, one smuggler's pinnace.), and six shops.
Player's online availability : On occasion.
Registered: Jun 2, 2015 7:16:28 GMT -8
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Post by Meryn Digrazia on Aug 7, 2015 20:05:44 GMT -8
I'd prefer not the be the spymaster, had other plans for the character.... though I might consider it. See pm, your call.
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Optio-Legate Ozmidas Wolfris
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Roleplay posts: 7
Age: 27
Physical Description: Like most Aaedanians Ozmidas is heavily built. He stands 5'11". Beneath his helm is bearded face. High cheek bones, medium sized nose, and green eyes. Hair is dark brown and cropped.
Clothes and Equipment: Typical Aaedanian Heavy armor makes up his attire. A typical Aaedanian shield and sword are his primary weapons.
Like all Aaedanian shields a dagger is available just above the grips.
Player's online availability : varied
Registered: Aug 7, 2015 18:51:12 GMT -8
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Post by Optio-Legate Ozmidas Wolfris on Aug 7, 2015 20:24:16 GMT -8
< Hates dealing with a spy type
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 4:46:48 GMT -8
Ozmidas looks cool.
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max
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Post by max on Aug 8, 2015 6:27:38 GMT -8
Can I reserve a spot for a spy master? i'll make the account today.
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Sparrow
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 8, 2015 9:55:20 GMT -8
@galaar: I sent him the image. I was going to put it in the Military archive as a heavy armor Aaedanian. so yeah. He is the example of the Aaedanian Army Heavy Infantry ^^ max: No one has the role and no one seems to want it. Consider it reserved. |
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Nikolai
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Post by Nikolai on Aug 8, 2015 12:42:31 GMT -8
Spymaster reporting in.
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