Hi
The action results for year 1454 are on the web page. And below.
Much better luck this time around. On the other hand: a total
of 26 fudge points were used, so...
---+ Vraa'al
---+++ Action 1-2: Treason of the High Lord
*Resolution:* Diff = Very hard (-2) + Dice (0-++) + Extras (double: +1,
success in actions 3-4: +2) = +2 Success
*Dice:*
* Reaction of the people: 0
* Reaction of the High Lord: -1
* Society stability: +1
* Society integrity: +1
*Results:* Success
The High Lord rejects the Authority of the Council. While there
is some support for him among the Great Families, and slightly
more among the common people, mostly he is left without any
significant support. The threat of a civil war is quickly
forgotten.
---+++ Action 3-4: Investigation of the archives
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (-+++) + Extras (double: +1) = +3
Great success
*Dice:*
* Access to the personal records: -1
* Access to the archives: +1
* Incremenating evidence: +1
* Luck: +1
*Results:*
The High Lord's personal records are hidden (or perhaps destroyed), but
from the archieves of the Council, a lot of material is acquired, for
example accounts of the transactions with Burcancy and Mir during
the crisis, how the High Lord persistently rejected any other than
the blood vengeance way of settling things.
---+ Sedonia
---+++ Action 1: Mobilize the Reserve
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+0+-) + Extras () = +1 Success
*Dice:* fp=2
* Sending out the call-up notice: +1
* Response to call-up by reservists: 0
* Rearming of reservists: +1
* Refresher training for reservists: -1
*Results:* Success
---+++ Action 2: Marching Through Tanimbar
*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (++0-) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results
*Dice:* fp=4
* Legions Marching to Aseria: +1
* Cavalry Riding to Aseria: +1
* II Legion's reinforcements Marching to Aseria: 0
* Preventing Straggling & Looting: -1
*Results:*
---+++ Action 3: Building the Spy Network
*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (-+++) + Extras () = +1 Success
*Dice:*
* Insert 'deep cover' agents: -1
* Hire analysts: +1
* Develop counter-espionage: +1
* "Special Projects": +1
*Results:* (Hard: +2,+1,+2,+1,+1,x)
One deep cover agent in Mir in uncovered.
---+++ Action 4: Making an Imprint
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+00+) + Extras () = +2 Success
*Dice:* fp=3
* Finding a better ink: +1
* Tweaking the press design for efficiency: 0
* Government printing jobs: 0
* Securing other printing jobs: +1
*Results:* Imprint (Normal: 0,+2,+2): final result = +1 Success
---+ Exquaestio
---+++ Action 1-3: The Third Demon War
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (---+) + Extras (Triple: +2) = 0
Mixed results
*Dice:*
* Casualties: -1
* Reputation: -1
* East: -1
* West: +1
*Results:*
---+++ Action 4: Principality of Junder (3 of 3 1st)
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0-0+) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results
*Dice:*
* Executive: 0
* Legislative: -1
* Judicial: 0
* Economic: +1
*Results:* (Normal: 0,x,x)
---+++ Action 5: Shared Authority
*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (++++ ++-0) + Extras (extra: -1) =
+3 Great success
*Dice:* fp=6
* Relationships: +1+1
* Theory: +1+1
* Practice: +1-1
* Use: +1+0
*Results:*
---+ Mir
---+++ Action 1-2: The War
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+-++) + Extras (double: +1) = +3
Great success
*Dice:* fp=2
* Positional advantages: +1
* Weather mages: -1
* Dragon: +1
* Luck: +1
*Results:* The united forces in Parglug, with considerable
help from the dragon, crush the Ice Demons in a pitched battle
in southern Parglug. There were considerably less Ice Demons
than estimated.
---+++ Action 2: Searching Mir
*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (++0-) + Extras (double: +1) = +1
Success
*Dice:* fp=3
* Reaction of the interviewed: +1
* Secrecy: +1
* Interrogation: 0
* Luck: -1
*Results:* A lower level secretary is found, who is part of the
Hand of Garr. He sent reports and schedules to an address in Unster,
but knows relatively little of what is going on. It is something
major, something that will "bring back their Lord" - but that's
what they always say... In addition, several agents of other
foreign agencies are uncovered.
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Bugger. I forgot to add something to the Kaeirean actions - basically, Basiluddin disappears from Saltrim so that he can attend the Great Council (so that he will not lose his seat in the Great Council. There he has little impact on the Great Council, aside from affirming his membership of the Great Houses, and reassuring the old Basiluddinist faction that he is alive. Ibrahim Juha Vesanto wrote: >Hi > >The action results for year 1454 are on the web page. And below. >Much better luck this time around. On the other hand: a total >of 26 fudge points were used, so... > > > ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
ibrahim wrote: > Bugger. I forgot to add something to the Kaeirean actions - basically, > Basiluddin disappears from Saltrim so that he can attend the Great > Council (so that he will not lose his seat in the Great Council. There > he has little impact on the Great Council, aside from affirming his > membership of the Great Houses, and reassuring the old Basiluddinist > faction that he is alive. Ah, I was wondering what you had in mind for Basiluddin. Well, you can add that to the action description. It will not really change the results. juuso ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha, > "*Results:* The Great Council remains at first in good order, but when the decisions of the Council w.r.t Millati (no official position) and magic (no to magic), the > people of Kaeir march to the streets. Apparently the 10 Points has reached great popularity among the people. " In reflection, the bit about the plebs protesting the lack of action regarding magic and the Millati cannot be really true. The "Compact of the Republic" that I wrote a week or so ago was meant to be followed up by a short piece or two, but i haven't finished writing them. However.... : ) In the Compact of the Republic, the core document produced by this convention of the Great Council and a significant act of constitutionalism, two clauses specifically deal with magic and religion, in response to the "anti-magicalism" of hardline republican ideology and of the Millati faith, and to the privileged status of the Millati faith amongst the Great Houses. Magic is considered lawful by merit of the fact that it becomes a key responsibility of the new Office of the Inquisitor: clause 6.i.c - "The Office of the Inquisitor shall also be charged with ensuring the Republic possesses suitable, sufficient and appropriate otherworldly defences." The previous ban had been de-facto, and rarely tested in law. Clause 6.i.c. is blanket invitation to the Inquisitor to do whatever he wants to ensure there are sufficient State or civil "magical resources". Indeed, Karl van Kahshaar has since the earliest days of the Republic installed magical defences in all the significant State buildings in the Republic, with the assistance of shamans of the Lady of the Isles. Given that Lord Karl has long disdained the Millati faith (perhaps because of his highly magical Ka'Shari heritage - i suspect his mother was some sort of minor weather sorcerer), has remained independent of the factional politics of the Senate, is untainted by any disastrous policies or decisions, has been known to have connections with magic users in the Republic, and is now the independent watchdog of the Consul and the Senate (not to mention being the Republic's spymaster extraordinaire), Lord Karl would be seen favourably by many people, both common and noble. In regards to religion, clause 9 separates all official connections between the State and religion: "9. No official of the Republic of Kaeir, be he high or low, may in his capacity as an official of the State, publically or otherwise sponsor or support any religious or spiritual organisation." The days of political support and unofficial "special status" are over - especially when seen in the light of the fact that a majority of Lords in the Great Council are themselves Millati (devout or nominal), and voted with an even greater majority to approve the Compact - the Lords of the Great Houses being merchants first and foremost (stability and commerce taking priority over any mere prayer). In that context, I don't see street marches (such things anyway would only happen in the politicised urban populations of Port Kaeir, Kahshaartown and New Tirmaeir, not the rural towns and villages) happening. The issues of religion and magic have been clearly dealt with, even though some changes will take time. ---- Also... At the close of the Great Council, the Great Houses elects the young Mayor of Port Kaeir, Lord Boris van Adin to the Consulship. Head of the oldest island House (House Adin is said to predate even the piratic Mayoralty of Port Kaeir), a known upholder of the Green Lady's traditions (as well as being a nominal convert to the Millati faith), and a successful merchant, Lord van Adin represents the moderate majority that came to together in the Great Council. Significantly, Lord van Adin is the first leader of the Republic that did not participate in the Revolution (being too young at the time - he was an adolescent growing up on his House's mountain estate during the Revolution). More to come regarding good and bad developments in Kaeir.... Ibrahim Juha Vesanto wrote: >ibrahim wrote: > > >>Bugger. I forgot to add something to the Kaeirean actions - basically, >>Basiluddin disappears from Saltrim so that he can attend the Great >>Council (so that he will not lose his seat in the Great Council. There >>he has little impact on the Great Council, aside from affirming his >>membership of the Great Houses, and reassuring the old Basiluddinist >>faction that he is alive. >> >> > >Ah, I was wondering what you had in mind for Basiluddin. Well, you can >add that to the action description. It will not really change the >results. > >juuso > >---------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. > > > > ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. 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ibrahim wrote: >In regards to religion, clause 9 separates all official connections >between the State and religion: "9. No official of the Republic of >Kaeir, be he high or low, may in his capacity as an official of the >State, publically or otherwise sponsor or support any religious or >spiritual organisation." The days of political support and unofficial >"special status" are over - especially when seen in the light of the >fact that a majority of Lords in the Great Council are themselves >Millati (devout or nominal), and voted with an even greater majority to >approve the Compact - the Lords of the Great Houses being merchants >first and foremost (stability and commerce taking priority over any mere >prayer). > > And violation of this clause is grounds for any State official to be tried by the Inquisitor for crimes against the State, another responsibility of the Office of the Inquisitor. Ibrahim ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
ibrahim wrote: > Juha, > > > "*Results:* The Great Council remains at first in good order, but > when the decisions of the Council w.r.t Millati (no official position) > and magic (no to magic), the > people of Kaeir march to the streets. > Apparently the 10 Points has reached great popularity among the people. " > > In reflection, the bit about the plebs protesting the lack of action > regarding magic and the Millati cannot be really true. Feel free to make your own interpretation of the results. > In that context, I don't see street marches (such things anyway would > only happen in the politicised urban populations of Port Kaeir, > Kahshaartown and New Tirmaeir, not the rural towns and villages) That's what I was thinking of. I would imagine that the urban population in Port Kaeir would be quick enough to take the matter into their own hands, if they feel like it. juuso ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: >ibrahim wrote: > > >>Juha, >> >> > "*Results:* The Great Council remains at first in good order, but >>when the decisions of the Council w.r.t Millati (no official position) >>and magic (no to magic), the > people of Kaeir march to the streets. >>Apparently the 10 Points has reached great popularity among the people. " >> >>In reflection, the bit about the plebs protesting the lack of action >>regarding magic and the Millati cannot be really true. >> >> > >Feel free to make your own interpretation of the results. > > > Thanks Juuso, i'll give it some thought. >>In that context, I don't see street marches (such things anyway would >>only happen in the politicised urban populations of Port Kaeir, >>Kahshaartown and New Tirmaeir, not the rural towns and villages) >> >> > >That's what I was thinking of. I would imagine that the >urban population in Port Kaeir would be quick enough to take >the matter into their own hands, if they feel like it. > > Yes. There is certainly a tradition of this. Ibrahim ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: > ---+ Exquaestio > > ---+++ Action 1-3: The Third Demon War > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (---+) + Extras (Triple: +2) = 0 > Mixed results > > *Dice:* > > * Casualties: -1 > * Reputation: -1 > * East: -1 > * West: +1 > > *Results:* The Battle of Lildra annihilates Exquaestio forces in the east to some strategic advantage. Exquaestio's military reputation suffers some temporary damage. > ---+++ Action 4: Principality of Junder (3 of 3 1st) > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0-0+) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results > > *Dice:* > > * Executive: 0 > * Legislative: -1 > * Judicial: 0 > * Economic: +1 > > *Results:* (Normal: 0,x,x) Er, this is actually the third action, so the total is (Normal: +1,+2,0) for a +1 Complete Success. Junder is off to a good start. > ---+++ Action 5: Shared Authority > > *Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (++++ ++-0) + Extras (extra: -1) = > +3 Great success > > *Dice:* fp=6 > > * Relationships: +1+1 > * Theory: +1+1 > * Practice: +1-1 > * Use: +1+0 > > *Results:* Between them Feroze and Miracradsa successfully figure out how to merge divine authority, and the information spreads quickly. Though much easier than expected there are a few problems with mortal applications. -- Jefferson http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_Main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Jefferson wrote: >>---+++ Action 4: Principality of Junder (3 of 3 1st) >> >>*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0-0+) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results >> > Er, this is actually the third action, so the total is (Normal: +1,+2,0) > for a +1 Complete Success. Junder is off to a good start. Ah, yes. I got confused by that '1st' there in the title. juuso ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: > Jefferson wrote: > >>>---+++ Action 4: Principality of Junder (3 of 3 1st) >>> >>>*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0-0+) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results >> >>Er, this is actually the third action, so the total is (Normal: +1,+2,0) >>for a +1 Complete Success. Junder is off to a good start. > > Ah, yes. I got confused by that '1st' there in the title. Sorry about that. The '1st' is mainly for my own reference and indicates how many times this action has been attempted. (In this case the first attempt at the final of a three-action strategic action.) If anyone has a better idea on how to present this I'm happy to listen. Jefferson http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_Main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: > Hi > > The action results for year 1454 are on the web page. And below. > Much better luck this time around. On the other hand: a total > of 26 fudge points were used, so...> ---+ Sedonia > > ---+++ Action 1: Mobilize the Reserve > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+0+-) + Extras () = +1 Success > > *Dice:* fp=2 > > * Sending out the call-up notice: +1 > * Response to call-up by reservists: 0 > * Rearming of reservists: +1 > * Refresher training for reservists: -1 > > *Results:* Success Overall, the call-up goes as well as can be expected. There are enough arms and armor for everyone, and the call-up notices reach everyone they need to. Not all reservists recalled report, however. In some cases, this is because the soldier in question died or became disabled; in others, the reservist demonstrated that he was his family's sole means of support. Refresher training does not go well--the reservists have a hard time adjusting to the changes in doctrine from the reforms of the 1440s. > ---+++ Action 2: Marching Through Tanimbar > > *Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (++0-) + Extras () = 0 Mixed results > > *Dice:* fp=4 > > * Legions Marching to Aseria: +1 > * Cavalry Riding to Aseria: +1 > * II Legion's reinforcements Marching to Aseria: 0 > * Preventing Straggling & Looting: -1 > > *Results:* The I and IV Legions and Cavalry supports arrive in Aseria successfully, and participate in the defeat of the Ice Demons in Parglug. II Legion's reinforcements, however, are involved in a nasty incident which began with a fight in a tavern and ended with a small Tanimbari town being looted and burned. > ---+++ Action 3: Building the Spy Network > > *Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (-+++) + Extras () = +1 Success > > *Dice:* > > * Insert 'deep cover' agents: -1 > * Hire analysts: +1 > * Develop counter-espionage: +1 > * "Special Projects": +1 > > *Results:* (Hard: +2,+1,+2,+1,+1,x) > > One deep cover agent in Mir in uncovered. The project is generally successful. A small ring of Hand of Garr cultists is uncovered in the Imperial Topographical Service (a.k.a Sedonian Military Intelligence), providing an early success to the counterespionage specialists. The exposure of the deep cover agent in Mir is frustrating, but could not have been prevented. > ---+++ Action 4: Making an Imprint > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+00+) + Extras () = +2 Success > > *Dice:* fp=3 > > * Finding a better ink: +1 > * Tweaking the press design for efficiency: 0 > * Government printing jobs: 0 > * Securing other printing jobs: +1 > > *Results:* Imprint (Normal: 0,+2,+2): final result = +1 Success The three students perfect their press and open for business. By mid-year, they have a total of six printing presses in operation, are training apprentices in typesetting and press operation, and are planning further expansion. While government printing jobs are for the moment confined to printing copies of legislation, Raden Ghere's influence attracts private customers, including the University of Thalsedon's Library, which contracts with the three young men to make printed copies of several of the oldest books. With each press capable of printing two sheets per minute(one-sided), and working an eight-hour day, the boys can print a run of 1,000 copies of a 500-page octavo(8 pages per side per sheet) in 11 days, not counting typesetting time and signature assembly times. > ---+ Mir > > ---+++ Action 1-2: The War > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+-++) + Extras (double: +1) = +3 > Great success > > *Dice:* fp=2 > > * Positional advantages: +1 > * Weather mages: -1 > * Dragon: +1 > * Luck: +1 > > *Results:* The united forces in Parglug, with considerable > help from the dragon, crush the Ice Demons in a pitched battle > in southern Parglug. There were considerably less Ice Demons > than estimated. > Hmm...sounds like the main Ice Demon axis of advance has shifted to Tana. Andrew ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Andrew Janssen wrote: > Juha Vesanto wrote: > >>---+++ Action 1-2: The War >> >>*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+-++) + Extras (double: +1) = +3 >>Great success >> >>*Dice:* fp=2 >> >> * Positional advantages: +1 >> * Weather mages: -1 >> * Dragon: +1 >> * Luck: +1 >> >>*Results:* The united forces in Parglug, with considerable >>help from the dragon, crush the Ice Demons in a pitched battle >>in southern Parglug. There were considerably less Ice Demons >>than estimated. > > Hmm...sounds like the main Ice Demon axis of advance has shifted to Tana. Really? It sounds to me more like the Parglug attack was primarily diversionary, and that it succeeded in its main goals of dividing Mir's forces and preventing the Burcancy and Parglug from aiding Tana. Jefferson http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Jefferson wrote: > Andrew Janssen wrote: > >>Juha Vesanto wrote: >> >> >>>---+++ Action 1-2: The War >>> >>>*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+-++) + Extras (double: +1) = +3 >>>Great success >>> >>>*Dice:* fp=2 >>> >>> * Positional advantages: +1 >>> * Weather mages: -1 >>> * Dragon: +1 >>> * Luck: +1 >>> >>>*Results:* The united forces in Parglug, with considerable >>>help from the dragon, crush the Ice Demons in a pitched battle >>>in southern Parglug. There were considerably less Ice Demons >>>than estimated. >> >>Hmm...sounds like the main Ice Demon axis of advance has shifted to Tana. > > > Really? It sounds to me more like the Parglug attack was primarily > diversionary, and that it succeeded in its main goals of dividing Mir's > forces and preventing the Burcancy and Parglug from aiding Tana. Or, in other words, Tana was the primary target the whole time, and everyone just assumed the Ice Demons would be attacking through Torphan-Burcancy-Tanimbar-Sedonia, because that's what they did the *last* time. I guess it's true that generals are always prepared . . . for the previous war. Andrew > Jefferson > http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/ > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. > ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Andrew Janssen wrote: > Jefferson wrote: > >>Really? It sounds to me more like the Parglug attack was primarily >>diversionary, and that it succeeded in its main goals of dividing Mir's >>forces and preventing the Burcancy and Parglug from aiding Tana. > > Or, in other words, Tana was the primary target the whole time, and > everyone just assumed the Ice Demons would be attacking through > Torphan-Burcancy-Tanimbar-Sedonia, because that's what they did the > *last* time. > > I guess it's true that generals are always prepared . . . for the > previous war. Huh. I was going to say that we really don't know what's happening in Torphan, but if the attack on Torphan was also diversionary it would explain why exquaestio's rohain were targeted. If Torphan hasn't had a serious war in a generation or so they might not recognize the diversion, but rohain, experienced from the fighting between the Free Cities, would. AND they'd have to be taken out before they could talk to anyone who'd actually encountered the demons in Torphan and have their suspicions aroused. -- Jefferson http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_Main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
