Ffh Nes Ii

Lots of random events this turn again.
5 in total. 3 bad, 2 good.
The hippus have their horses' shoes tucked away under their pillow i think.
EDIT: Grigori too.

Alright sent my orders.

Charles Li: the sign in the Grigori flag is Hebrew letter "Aleph" with serifs. I'm sure you can get one on the interwebs in much better resolution.

Immaculate said:

I have orders from:

• Amurites
• Kappa
• Sheim
• 'Als

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I now also have:

• White Mist Elves
• Bannor
• Hippus
• Luchuirp
• Grigori

I guess that just leaves the Sidar. If i can get orders from them within the next 4 hours or so i can do the update before i leave.
Please note that regardless of if i get the update done or not, updating the map and sending out stats won't occur until after i return.

Immac.

Sorry guys... life's been busy, y'know?

Orders are being sent now. They're a little rushed, but they're done.

Thanks- i appreciate it- i know you are busy with exams.

When can we expect the update?

in less then 30min probably.

by the way, do people like the random events or would you rather less or none?

Right now i roll two dice and subtract 6 and thats the number of events. Should i roll one dice and subtract 3 (for less total events) or do something else?

also- it seems that most turns i get SOMETHING wrong (at least once) with the stats so i am very thankful to those players who go over their stats and catch my mistakes. I hope to make less as i go on but i suspect i will always be a little muddle-headed regarding this.

I love the random events. They give a sense of unpredictablity which is very appropriate for the world of Erebus.

I would even go with a few more, maybe subtract 4 or 5...

Note: Orders Orders format. Please use e-mail only to submit your orders. Please indicate your orders with the ‘[Civ Name] Final Orders [Turn Number]’ format.

Note: Orders Due Orders for reconnaissance scouting missions are due Tuesday the 24th of February. General orders are due the Thursday the 26th of February.

Note: Debt You may wish to go slightly into debt. At this time you may carry up to 10 gold of debt. No interest is charged and no stability or other penalty applies.

Note: Stats, Changes to the First Page, Maps, Tech Graphic I won't get to any of these until next week. After that i will make sure your stats are a priorty then i will work on updating the first page.

UPDATE SEVEN: Years 251-275: Mana, Hunt for an Outlaw Priest, Return of the Slaves​

Amurites Unleash Mana

The wisest men and women of Erebus are abuzz with the news: Magic has Returned! Soon the nations of Erebus will be able to summon servants from the distant planes, heal a wound or fever with a touch or call lightning to strike an enemy.
Some of the world’s most dedicated scholars of the arcane, the Amurite wise-men, have determined that ley-lines run all throughout the surface of the world, always in circular patterns covering vast areas; their radius can range from several hundred kilometres to the entirety of continents. Each of these ley-lines is associated with a particular type of mana and where they cross, mana of those two types diffuse into the physical world. These points of convergence are ‘mana nodes’.

Each mana node does not represent a single type of mana but all types of mana represented by the crossing of mana-lines (ley-lines) at that site. Wise-men are beginning to discover methods to develop these mana nodes so as to make the mana they diffuse available to the casters amongst their population.

In addition to the ley lines and the mana they produce, each of the world’s peoples produces a certain type of mana, a manifestation of their collective souls and the ‘flavor’ of their emotions, dreams, behavior and aspirations. This is ‘starting’ or ‘civilization’ mana. This is the mana that can be accessed without building a mana node.

Any nation which researches ‘ley lines’ gets access to a single type of starting ‘civilization’ mana. The amurite nation, because they are responsible for researching ‘ley-lines’ first receives a bonus ‘starting mana’ of their choice. In addition, I will be sending them (with their stats) a picture of which ley-lines are crossing their territory and where (this is true of any nation who researches this tech). Note that civilizations will not be able to see ‘ley-lines’ outside their territory without an adept or disciple (an exception will be made for the ‘shield of kylorin’ mini-hero unit which will be able to see them since they are like mini-adepts).
In addition, the excitement caused by this discovery leads to a ‘golden age’ in research and scholarship for the Amurite nation and they receive a bonus 10rp to place where they like.


’Als Release Slaves back to the Luchuirp

The ‘Als, in an unprecedented display of goodwill and atonement have released 50 of their slaves into Luchuirp care. Although a pitifully small number compared to the total population of the ‘Als slaves, it is none-the-less a significant symbolic act. Many of these are men and women from the sandstone quarries and are underfed and in poor health while others are household slaves and in much better health. All are happy, apparently, to be given a chance at freedom and a new life along with the ‘Hallowed’ who were recently given a home in the past decades.

The actual transition of the slaves was a very carefully orchestrated affair as both nations suspected the other of potential violence or trickery. Militaries from both sides were on hand should any problems arise and a special area was demarked for the actual transition. The Luchuirp also ordered ‘Hallowed’ ex-slaves to welcome the new arrivals, inspecting them as they arrived to ensure that they recognized them truly as ex-slaves. This process proved untenable however as several generations had passed since the escape of the Hallowed during the great drought and they therefore had never met any of the slaves now being released into Luchuirp care. None-the-less, Luchuirp guards carefully examined the arrivals to ensure they were not armed or covert ‘Als warriors. Fortunately for everyone, the slaves were unarmed and did not have any of the characteristics of military men.

Ultimately the process went quite smoothly. Already diplomats and tradesmen on both sides of the border have begun to speak of a new paradigm to govern the relationship between these nations.

Luchuirp gain one stability and lose 2 food.
Some ‘Als slave-owners grumble at the precedent set by this release but their influence is not enough to affect ‘Als stability (yet).

Hunt for ‘Jelhid the Inspired’

The Amurite leaders have not made preaching and travel easy for the self-proclaimed prophet of Bhall, ‘Jelhid the Inspired’. The Amurites have placed a bounty on his head and the poor and the oppressed who might otherwise listen to his message find themselves faced with the conflicting desire to listen to the preacher and rage against the Amurite government or trying to better their own lot by claiming the preacher’s head and claiming the bounty. Ultimately, for many, the money matters most.

This proves too much for the priest of the fire goddess and instead of trying to face the ‘Shield of Kylorin’ or risk being hunted down like a rat by coin-hungry villagers, ‘Jelhid the Inspired’ gathers his most faithful servants and retreats southward. He is gone before the ‘Shield of Kylorin’ even arrives.

Some say that the fire goddess’s priest was trying to organize a slave revolt and its is only due to the pressure of the Amurite bounty that one did not take place.

Amurites gain 1 stability.

Forum of the Two Faiths
Local landowners and lords from all across the Bannor nation are quick to organize the people for attendance to the first government organized forum to discuss religious matters. Priests and philosophers from the religions of Junilism, Paganism, ancestor worship and worship of Lugus and a Dagda all attend. So too do representatives of the cult of Bhaal although it is deemed a dangerous cult by the government.

The forums are a stately affair with organized turns allotted to each speaker. It is a heavily favours followers of the more organized religions and handicaps the followers of Bhall for whom logic was never a forte.

Ultimately the experience instils a stronger sense of faith across the entire Bannor population regardless of one’s creed. In addition followers of Junil are strengthened as are the few who follow Lugus or Dagda. Ancestor worshippers also, surprisingly, make excellent points, their delegation is led by a very charismatic and intelligent older woman who speaks softly and for whom dialectic comes naturally. The followers of paganism and of Bhall are weakened by the forum.

Bannor gain 5rp towards mysticism and 5rp towards culture and society

Goblin Exodus

The goblins living in the hills and mountains (and the tunnels beneath them) near Sabel Upon Gate have been seen leaving, in great numbers, for the east. Some say this is due to Bannor military excursions with the newly strengthened Sabel Guards and others say they were leaving anyway. Regardless, foragers and travellers report seeing large bands of the diminutive humanoids travelling south-eastward (along the northern shores of the Bannor peninsula (and into province 30), always at night, foraging and hunting as they go. Some who have witnessed this sight have even said that they have leaders of a different breed, leaders larger than humans and clad in dark armour.

This could be bad news for the Hippus and Amurites, but for now, it serves the Bannor of ‘Sabel upon Gate’ who find that foraging and hunting north and west of their city has suddenly become much safer.

Bannor gain 1 stability.

Hippus clamour for Blood

The influence of Camulos’ followers is beginning to take its effect on the Hippus nation. Many Hippus, especially young would-be warriors and conquerors are clamouring for a chance to prove their worth in battle. Without a proper war or battle to involve themselves i , these youngsters (including a sizeably minority of the integrated Hippus-type gnolls) have involved themselves in often-lethal street battles for honour and glory. They have also begun to bully and prey on shop-keepers, farmers, and others who appear too weak to defend themselves. The elderly and young are common targets.

The unchecked violence has led to considerable difficulties amongst the population. Many of the gentler individuals feel threatened by these violent outbursts and wonder when they may be threatened or assaulted. This has caused a slow-down in farming and in trade.

Hippus governors are at a loss as to how to direct this aggression and are even more alarmed when they discover that many of the ‘Blades of Camulos’ are amongst the agitators.

Hippus lose 2 food. Hippus lose 2 gold. ‘Blades of Camulos’ requires 1 gold to recruit to full strength.

Orcs Sighted Near Hippus Outpost of Radannor

Considering the state of the Hippus youth and even their military, perhaps it is fortuitous that Hippus farmers and foragers near the outpost of Radannor have claimed to see evidence of orcs to the north and west. These orcs appear to be operating out of the western wildland province (province 33) and involve themselves in hunting, trapping and occasionally fishing. Although relatively peaceful thus far, they are often armed and travel in what observers have described as ‘raider-bands’.

It remains to be seen what their true intentions are.

The Ruins of Earlier Civilizations Hide Many Surprises (part 2: voices ignored)

The explorers who had previously found ancient ruins in Girgori territory did not find the funding or the escort they had hoped to receive from the Grigori leadership and have sent envoys to the Bannor, Amurites and Hippus to ask them to fund their expedition or to provide some protection to their adventurers so that they may better explore the ancient ruins thought to be those of long-lost Patria (see last update for more information regarding the ruins themselves).

Grigori leaders only learn of this after the fact. What will this do to international relations? Will the explorers finally be able to fund their project?

Crop failure

All across the continent of ‘Als-Sidar, a strange sickness has overtaken wheat farmers’ crops. The sickness causes leaves to develop characteristic rust-spots and causes them to sicken and drop off. It also prevents the maturation of the grain.

Luckily for the Sidar, the grain stored in their granaries is unaffected and they are able to alleviate some of the affects upon their society by accessing this grain and distributing it.

The Luchuirp do not farm wheat and are therefore unaffected.

’Als lose 18 food and 1 stability.
Sidar lose 18 food.
OOC NOTE: you both rolled very bad random events so I decided to put them together as one event.

Ir-O-Kee flock to Grigori cities

Many Ir-O-Kee continue to trade with the Grigori, impressed by their noble stance on behalf of the Herthi in the face of Dove-Yellow aggression and enslavement. In addition, they are impressed by their metropolitan and multi-racial cities and many begin to dream of making their fortunes amongst the Grigori. This precipitates a large immigration movement.

Girgori gain 1 population in Troday Yithi. Troday Yithi gains 1 agricultural workforce. Grigori gain 5 gold. Grigori food reduced by 10.
OOC NOTE: I am assuming that your leadership allows this immigration. If not you don’t get any good or bad effects and I will amend the update. You and the Hippus both got very good random events.

Hippus Council of Elders
The recent violence and the integration of gnolls into Hippus society has led to the organization of the older generation who hold tradition most dear. They have built for themselves a small gathering place far in the wilderness and use it to discuss matters of political policy, social structure and ‘those damn fool kids’. They are only too eager to discuss their thoughts with the government and this has led to the birth of a few new policies.

Hippus gain a free elder council in their capital
OOC NOTE: You and the Grigori both got very good random events.

A witch in Nimarail
The citizens of Nimarail have captured what they claim is a witch. They say that she is a follower of the late ‘Hell-Boy’ and are clamouring for her execution.

Amurites: no effect yet- we’ll see what the Amurites do next turn.




Hunting (food and growth) (50 rp) (requires game snaring)

Hunter’s Lodge
Classification: Hunting Improvement
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: 1 agricultural or domestic commerce workforce
Required Production Capacity: 2
Required Technology: hunting
Cost: 20 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: Generates 4 food per turn and 2 gold. May be improved from a trap line. Increases recon military quality according to the following formula:


Caribou or Deer Hunting Platform
Classification: Hunting Improvement
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: 1 agricultural or domestic commerce workforce
Required Production Capacity: 1
Required Technology: game snaring
Cost: 25 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: Generates 6 food per turn, 2 gold and hide resource

Tannery
Classification: Crafting Infrastructure
Required Population: 5
Required Workforce: 1 domestic commerce workforce
Required Production Capacity: 4
Required Technology: animal husbandry or hunting
Cost: 30 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: generates 3 gold per turn, and leather resource. (requires hides), reduces stability by 1.

Ley lines (mysticism) (75 rp) (requires mysticism)

First civ to research this tech gets a bonus starting mana

Uncovers ley lines

Allows starting mana

(Mana type) Mana Node
Classification: Mana Node
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: none
Required Production Capacity: 0
Required Technology: Ley Lines
Cost: 50 gold
Game Effect: Can only be used to build the appropriate mana node type on one of the appropriate mana types of the crisscrossing ley lines. Generates the associated mana. Produces 2 research points per turn.

(Mana type) Trivalent Ley-Lines Mana Node
Classification: Mana Node
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: none
Required Production Capacity: 0
Required Technology: Ley Lines
Cost: 50 gold
Game Effect: Can only be used to build the appropriate mana node type on one of the appropriate mana types of the crisscrossing ley lines. Can only be built where 3 ley-lines cross. Generates the associated mana. Produces 10 research points per turn. Increases mage unit military quality by 1.

Animal Husbandry (food and growth) (55 rp) (requires communal farming or game snaring)

Livestock Pasture
Classification: Farm
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: 1 agricultural workforce
Required Production Capacity: 2
Required Technology: animal husbandry
Cost: 30 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: Generates 4 food per turn, 2 gold, and sheep (and wool), cattle (and hides), pigs (and hides), or goats resources.

Horse Pasture
Classification: Farm
Required Population: 1
Required Workforce: 1 agricultural workforce
Required Production Capacity: 2
Required Technology: animal husbandry
Cost: 30 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: Generates 2 gold per turn, 1 production capacity and horse resource.

Dairy Farm
Classification: Farm
Required Population: 3
Required Workforce: 1 agricultural or domestic commerce workforce
Required Production Capacity: 2
Required Technology: animal husbandry
Cost: 35 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: Generates 1 food per turn, 4 gold, and cheese resource. Can only be built in a province with either a goat pasture or a cow pasture.

Tannery
Classification: Crafting Infrastructure
Required Population: 5
Required Workforce: 1 domestic commerce workforce
Required Production Capacity: 6
Required Technology: animal husbandry or hunting
Cost: 35 gold (in addition to the workforce cost)
Game Effect: generates 3 gold per turn, and leather resource. (requires hides), reduces stability by 1.


Hunter:
unit type: reconnaissance
maximum quality modifier: 4
production capacity requirement: 1
provincial population requirement: 2
requisite resources: none
requisite technology: hunting or camouflage
cost to recruit: 30gold
cost to maintain: 1 gold per turn
These units are the next available reconnaissance units after scouts. They are significantly tougher, stealthier, and more perceptive. They consist of much smaller units then do militia or standard infantry or missile units. This means they aren’t really meant to be used on a battlefield (except perhaps to ambush a flank defender or something). Their real strength lies in executing commando-type strikes at exposed targets.
Hunters can be upgraded from scouts.
Hunters automatically make use of slings if the nation deploying them has access to the skirmishing tactics technology or to bows if they nation has access to the archery technology.
Hunters may be armoured with leather armour or armed with iron or mithral weapons.

Good update. These leylines sound very interesting, when a node is made does it provide the mana of all lines that cross at that point, or just one of them?

just one of them- player's choice.

Well this turned out rather well, get a small negative and then a temporary solution appears at the same time. Now just need to find a more permanent solution.

NPC Diplomacy:

From: the northern fishermen/sailors known as the Eekin
To: The Sheim,

*speaking very informally*
We have need of your timber and would ask your permission to harvest some.

Loved the update and I really like the new mana mechanic. The choice of which node to build adds yet another interesting decision for us to make.

I'd also like to chime in with my support of more random events. I like how they give us something to think about besides our own immediate plans. I think they add an extra layer of depth that makes diplomacy and long-term planning much more interesting. I say, the more random events the better.

Damn it. I wanted that food... but whatever, I had a little to spare [snicker]. My population growth still went through, right?

Is the actual wheat resource unaffected? Because losing that would really, really, really suck.


EDIT: As for random events, I don't ever seem to get a neutral one. I either get awesome ones (GOATS, baby!) or particularly nasty ones (18 food? WTH?!?)

I like Events... they're good.

I agree with the increased events. After all, these turns are 25 years long - something unexpected has to happen.

Ice: strengthens followers of Mulcarn, I can’t think of a passive effect so if you think of one, please suggest it

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Represents stasis - any changes in stability (up or down) are halved

hbar said:

Represents stasis - any changes in stability (up or down) are halved

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Thats a good one. I like that. I'll edit the update with that (later).

good update, events are awesome, even if i didn't get a good one this turn. and bout the mana, i always envisioned them as giant crystals keyed to a particular type of magic. immac, did u come up with the mana = ley lines idea? or is it in the lore somewhere. either way as a rifts fan, very cool