christos200
Never tell me the odds
Seeing how many people support Beltashazzar Damman, I, in order to not divide our great nation, withdraw my nomination and put my support behind him.
Babylonian Statecraft
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Tambien
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Seeing that the debate phase is ending, with only one candidate that is quite clearly supported by nearly everyone, I'll make it an executive action that we're moving on.
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Beltashazzar I
The council fire was dying as the assembled men cast their votes for the Kingship, although they all knew that it was a foregone conclusion. Beltashazzar Damman stood with a satisfied grin to the left of the ballot box, waiting for the end of the formality so that he could be crowned King of Babylon and begin his rule.
At last, the voting ended, the votes were counted, and the shaman who had opened the meeting approached Beltashazzar with the Crown of Babylon, one of the few relics recovered from the ruined palace. Beltashazzar fell to his knees before the shaman as the ritual words were recited. "Under the witness of Anu, god of heaven, lord of constellations, king of gods, spirits, and demons, creator of the stars, and dweller in the highest heavenly regions, with the power to judge all, I proclaim thee, Beltashazzar Damman, Beltashazzar I, King of Babylon and heir to the Atlandizite Empire. May the gods look favorably upon you, and grant you a bounteous life full of triumphs. Now rise, oh King, and command us."
Beltashazzar I Damman, King of Babylon, heir to the Atlandizite Empire, rose to his feet with a smile and began to give his first commands...
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Jehoshua, I'll need your orders for the Babylonian civilization in-game, as well as any you have for the forums part of the game (handing out tiles, appointing ministers, etc).
For everyone else, I'll need your orders no later than 24 hours from now (1 PM EST, Sunday, December 27, 2014). This can be increased to 2 days if you need more time.
ORDERS LOCK IN 24 HOURS
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Beltashazzar I
The council fire was dying as the assembled men cast their votes for the Kingship, although they all knew that it was a foregone conclusion. Beltashazzar Damman stood with a satisfied grin to the left of the ballot box, waiting for the end of the formality so that he could be crowned King of Babylon and begin his rule.
At last, the voting ended, the votes were counted, and the shaman who had opened the meeting approached Beltashazzar with the Crown of Babylon, one of the few relics recovered from the ruined palace. Beltashazzar fell to his knees before the shaman as the ritual words were recited. "Under the witness of Anu, god of heaven, lord of constellations, king of gods, spirits, and demons, creator of the stars, and dweller in the highest heavenly regions, with the power to judge all, I proclaim thee, Beltashazzar Damman, Beltashazzar I, King of Babylon and heir to the Atlandizite Empire. May the gods look favorably upon you, and grant you a bounteous life full of triumphs. Now rise, oh King, and command us."
Beltashazzar I Damman, King of Babylon, heir to the Atlandizite Empire, rose to his feet with a smile and began to give his first commands...
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Jehoshua, I'll need your orders for the Babylonian civilization in-game, as well as any you have for the forums part of the game (handing out tiles, appointing ministers, etc).
For everyone else, I'll need your orders no later than 24 hours from now (1 PM EST, Sunday, December 27, 2014). This can be increased to 2 days if you need more time.
ORDERS LOCK IN 24 HOURS
HorseshoeHermit
20% accurate as usual, Morty
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[Bulludhu]
"King! King! King! King!"
"King! King! King! King!"
Jehoshua
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People of Babylon, heed me. Invoking Anu, Lord of Heaven, I proclaim that that which I have ordained to be done, shall be done, and that the restoration of our people the scions of Atlandiz is near at hand.
I ordain that the lands beyond the walls, shall be distributed to the mastery of lords, who shall be tasked with overseeing these lands and casting out any disorder in them in return for the privilege of receiving offerings from these same lands.
I likewise ordain that Hammurabi, peace to him, shall lead the scouts I have ordered trained into the wilds when the time comes. For this has been agreed between us as fitting and proper. Furthermore I appoint as Ensik, Adrahasis Shamash, let him be my vicar before the gods when I am unable to personally enact the sacred rites, and let him maintain the sacred things of Babylon before Anu, the Lord of Heaven and Absu, the deeps, and all the gods heeding the oracles of the shaman of the lords of brightness that their wrath might be appeased and favour obtained for the good of all the people.
I decree a 10% tax on income (beyond the 2 shekel stipend, which shan't be taxed and of course the Kings income which is exempt from taxation seeing as monarchy entails me having to pay for lots of things off of my own back) with the funds from this tax being used to pay for a security force in Babylon, to assist in maintaining public order by detaining criminals that they might be brought before the throne for judgement. Let they protect the people from thieves, and the innocent from vagabonds and ruffians under the watchful leadership of Nabonidus Larazid as Constable of the Kings Peace. I entrust to him the task of ensuring that this security force remains within its ordained purpose
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I ordain that the lands beyond the walls, shall be distributed to the mastery of lords, who shall be tasked with overseeing these lands and casting out any disorder in them in return for the privilege of receiving offerings from these same lands.
I likewise ordain that Hammurabi, peace to him, shall lead the scouts I have ordered trained into the wilds when the time comes. For this has been agreed between us as fitting and proper. Furthermore I appoint as Ensik, Adrahasis Shamash, let him be my vicar before the gods when I am unable to personally enact the sacred rites, and let him maintain the sacred things of Babylon before Anu, the Lord of Heaven and Absu, the deeps, and all the gods heeding the oracles of the shaman of the lords of brightness that their wrath might be appeased and favour obtained for the good of all the people.
I decree a 10% tax on income (beyond the 2 shekel stipend, which shan't be taxed and of course the Kings income which is exempt from taxation seeing as monarchy entails me having to pay for lots of things off of my own back) with the funds from this tax being used to pay for a security force in Babylon, to assist in maintaining public order by detaining criminals that they might be brought before the throne for judgement. Let they protect the people from thieves, and the innocent from vagabonds and ruffians under the watchful leadership of Nabonidus Larazid as Constable of the Kings Peace. I entrust to him the task of ensuring that this security force remains within its ordained purpose
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HorseshoeHermit
20% accurate as usual, Morty
(I don't know what to make of having a tile at this juncture. Will every player get one? What if there are more than seven players? Why does Bullludhu own a whole tile for whooping at a kingsmoot? An NPC could own a tile just as well; the pious shaman is at least a good start.)
Assuming that gameplay will be straightened out in short order, I will address this ic.
Assuming that gameplay will be straightened out in short order, I will address this ic.
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ooc: You didn't get it because you whooped at a Kingsmoot, you got it because a) I didn't want to give it to myself and b) because I literally flipped a coin to see which of the two reasonable alternatives [you or silverman] would get it [et absoluti has yet to formally enter the game so he's was out, and aaronius' character is a female and hence he was excluded since if his character marries another players character the husbands heir will end up with the land once Jezebel kicks the bucket meaning that in all likelihood I'd effectively be giving an unknown person two tiles]
Incidentally on the matter of NPC's, the GM hasn't manifested any specific characters (the shaman is nameless) of importance yet so I couldn't just hand it off to one as you suggest (I see the shaman as sort of a spirit medium where filli as ensik is a true priest, as is the King following Mesopotamian precedent). It would have been facetious to make it state land as well considering that at this point my character is basically the living embodiment of the state. All that said, the general rule I like to go by in the early stage is to have each player character obtain at least one tile of land (or fishing rights) in the early stages of the game to make things interesting and so that the players can claim nobility, and so silverman will most likely get the next tile we obtain after the marble.
Incidentally on the matter of NPC's, the GM hasn't manifested any specific characters (the shaman is nameless) of importance yet so I couldn't just hand it off to one as you suggest (I see the shaman as sort of a spirit medium where filli as ensik is a true priest, as is the King following Mesopotamian precedent). It would have been facetious to make it state land as well considering that at this point my character is basically the living embodiment of the state. All that said, the general rule I like to go by in the early stage is to have each player character obtain at least one tile of land (or fishing rights) in the early stages of the game to make things interesting and so that the players can claim nobility, and so silverman will most likely get the next tile we obtain after the marble.
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Oh wise king, I humbly accept the responsibility you have endowed upon me and will endeavour to repay the trust you have placed in my abilities.
christos200
Never tell me the odds
My King, I am honored to be able to serve you. I swear before the Gods that I will follow all your orders, even if they lead me to my death.
Loyalty to the King! Serve the People, Protect the Country!
Loyalty to the King! Serve the People, Protect the Country!
HorseshoeHermit
20% accurate as usual, Morty
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[Bulludhu]
Bulludhu is speechless for some moments after learning of his appointment.
". . . K- King, a!"
He falls to hands and knees, unable to look up from the earth (which he tries a few times). Eventually he forms some words.
"... Babylon... I shall honor Babylon and my king all my days."
Bulludhu is speechless for some moments after learning of his appointment.
". . . K- King, a!"
He falls to hands and knees, unable to look up from the earth (which he tries a few times). Eventually he forms some words.
"... Babylon... I shall honor Babylon and my king all my days."
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ooc: note to self, set inheritance laws in stone.
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ooc: I believe Tambien has already done that. I have cleared my unique Phoenician mechanism with him. The whole purpose of this rather unorthodox mechanism is to spice up this game a bit. If you want to make this game unfriendly and unwinnable to female characters go ahead and try.
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ooc: Dynastic sensibilities... recoiling ><
I wouldn't say the traditional patriarchy is unfriendly to female characters, it would merely compel them to use their feminine charms to a) win power kudos through the old pant-wearing wife/figurehead husband combo and b) find other avenues other than inheritance of land to accrue influence and stable sources of wealth (of which there are many) [wealth of course being divided equally between the children of a given character]. That said, its not like Beltashazzar has heard of modern feminism or women's rights, nor is fairness the ruling principle of this game if I want to rig succession/inheritance laws so that they work in a way that keeps wealth-land-holdings within the boundaries of a given family lineage (women being considered to become part of their husbands families obviously)
I wouldn't say the traditional patriarchy is unfriendly to female characters, it would merely compel them to use their feminine charms to a) win power kudos through the old pant-wearing wife/figurehead husband combo and b) find other avenues other than inheritance of land to accrue influence and stable sources of wealth (of which there are many) [wealth of course being divided equally between the children of a given character]. That said, its not like Beltashazzar has heard of modern feminism or women's rights, nor is fairness the ruling principle of this game if I want to rig succession/inheritance laws so that they work in a way that keeps wealth-land-holdings within the boundaries of a given family lineage (women being considered to become part of their husbands families obviously)
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Jezebels Dream
Jezebel, followed by close family and friends approached the town council, now being occupied and renovated by King Baltashazar and his staff, and asked for an audience.
"On behalf of myself and the Phoenician community, I do humbly and honorably offer myself, Jezebel, to the newly crowned King Baltashazar in marriage. I, and my people seek to serve the crown, and to build a mighty Babylon together."
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Jezebel, followed by close family and friends approached the town council, now being occupied and renovated by King Baltashazar and his staff, and asked for an audience.
"On behalf of myself and the Phoenician community, I do humbly and honorably offer myself, Jezebel, to the newly crowned King Baltashazar in marriage. I, and my people seek to serve the crown, and to build a mighty Babylon together."
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Beltashazzar scratched his intricately braided beard as he sat upon the throne of Nebuchadnezzar in his palace. This Jezebel had strange ideas but she was undoubtedly the most recognised woman in Babylon.
"We shall consider your proposal and give a definitive answer in due course once the oracles have been consulted, but we assuredly favour a marriage between us and shall consider you intended for our side until such time as it is determined whether the gods bless our union."
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"We shall consider your proposal and give a definitive answer in due course once the oracles have been consulted, but we assuredly favour a marriage between us and shall consider you intended for our side until such time as it is determined whether the gods bless our union."
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Tambien
Theseus, Duke of Athens
All I've set in stone is that your wealth will be distributed equally among all children. Lands and titles will be distributed among children as the player parent, or parents in the case of multiple players being married, so desire, until such a time as actual inheritance laws are put in place.
You must both use your movement.
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christos200
Never tell me the odds
Hammurabi bowed before the King and said: "Your Awe-inspiring, wise and always victorious Majesty, whose reign is sure to go down in history as the single greatest reign the world has ever seen, I am more than pleased to hear the news of your future wedding. For this reason, I want your permission to gift you half of all my wealth next turn as marriage gift. Long live the King!"
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