BirdNES 2: Forge of Empires -- The Manonash

Of Time​
Past, Present and Future​

"Take care of the people, we care for our own," Words Akkiri Palopogisia remembered from his childhood, his grandfathers words as he retold stories of the Old Times, Of a trek over Burning sands, endless plains and harsh jagged Mountains. Fleeing from problems long forgotten. A past that even the Priests knew little about, oral traditions long forgotten. Few lessons remained, but they spoke of the Unity of the people, and the mystery of the Gods.


And Akkiri Palopgoisia had looked after his people, A kingdom where everybody is known on a first name basis is easy to inherit and manage. One that has grown to the stage where the sheer mass of people demands more space for food, for homes, for more children is a mess of one problem after the other.

He gazed out towards the trees, then to the sea. There lay the future, a bounty of fish and other sea creatures. Felling trees for ships, to build houses and to expand the amount of arable land, a slow expansion.

The Growing population had put power in the hands of petty Bureaucrats. People who worked for Akkiri and spent their lives organising and filling out the details of the matters of state. The Priests had been the people who had lost the most infulence from this centralisation of power, and they had countered by spearheading the spread of peoples, establishing new temples in the wilderness followed by their families and much to the priests irritation they were followed by Imperial Khii who worked as beurocrats at the new settlement.

Akkiri smiled, war could produce expansion but population had a natural plodding movement of its own.


Nu'dar Palopogisia heir to the throne thought only of the future, when he would be King. He learnt from the most intelligent and highly thought of people in the land, his father had always beleived in the power of education to shape people, and with Nu'dar it showed, Akkiri had driven the boy so hard that he had hardly known any respite. As a young man he thought only of what he could do for his people. He looked to the sea and saw A future, and he looked back to the land and he saw another. He heard of tales barbarianism from surrounding tribes and petty warlords, they would be driven out or assimilated. Of Far off Kingdoms and of more cultured places there was little news, every now and then a strange merchant might arrive at a market selling strange merchandise, fetching high prices for their uniqueness. These kingdoms Nu'dar wished to see, to study and to learn from.


OOC: mehish :p Orders soon.
 
When are orders due? I'll probably write them (and a story! Yay!) tomorrow.
 
The Writings of The Prophet Josaul​
Chapter I​

Long before the Sun and the Moons, before the tribes of men, even before Inowe, Yerhl was born. Our Great Creator willed himself into existence out of a chaos in which there was no land or time. The Creator, in a state of silence, began the process of creating the worlds of men. The Great Creator sculpted Inowe and placed it in the heavens where it could be forever watched and guarded. The dirt and moutains came from the Creator's skin, the water from the Creator's mouth and vegitation from the Creator's hair. The Creator then placed animals, made from his own blood, upon Inowe to populate it.

Ages and ages passed on Inowe and life flourished. But the Creator was not satisfied. Nothing had changed on Inowe since the Creator's works were finished and the world had become boring to him. The Creator thus deemed it was time for more creators to be born. The Creator took not only from his blood, but from every part of his self and placed groups of men all upon Inowe. The Creator then spoke for the first time "You are the race of men. Now go! Build and create a world in which to live!"

Ages and ages passed on Inowe and man spread and multiplied. But the Creator was still not satisfied. Although man had now populated all corners of the world, things were still not right. The Creator spoke for a second time. "Man, you have everything you could need to build and create a home for yourselves, why do you still live in caves and eat bugs?" Men across the planet replied to the Creator. "Oh Great Creator, we wish to build Great civilizations, but we cannot see well enough to create as you can". Without a word, the Creator reached into the sky, and placed a large firey sphere. He then took tiny pieces of the flaming sphere and gave them to groups of men across the planet. Man could now had the sun to see, and fire to keep warm and cook.

Another age passed on Inowe and man now lived in tribes and had begun to build themselves homes. But the Creator was not satisfied. The civilizations of man had begun to decline and their creations began to break. The Creator spoke for a third time. "Why has man become lazy? Why do the creations of man begin to fall apart?". Men across the world replied "Oh Great Creator, we try to continue, but we grow tired and have our creations are worthless". The Creator took a large golden nugget and broke it into two large pieces, countless smaller ones and many even smaller pieces. He gave men across the planet the tiniest pieces. Man now had the night sky so he could sleep, and money with which to give things value.

END
 
Abaddon welcomes everyones effort going into this NES and hope its momentum is maintained! :thumbsup:

Deadline for orders?
 
Thlayli said:
Bird, I'm going to assume a positive response to the question in my PM, given what I've seen in the stats. I just wanted to confirm that before I sent orders.
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Orders sent!
 
We had a storm here in California bay area. As such our cable is out and I dont have access to Internet on my comp. I'm trying to get my orders in as soon as possible. So when the cable is up I'll get them in. I'm really sorry everyone.
 
Grrrs at the soon to be dogpiled h-s ;)


Hope your internet get fixed up soon buddy! :thumbsup:
 
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human-slaughter said:
We had a storm here in California bay area. As such our cable is out and I dont have access to Internet on my comp. I'm trying to get my orders in as soon as possible. So when the cable is up I'll get them in. I'm really sorry everyone.
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Lurker's Comment: Mmhmm, the recent storms just suck. We drove back from Vegas in the middle of it; I was surprised we survived >_<. It's alright, Animas will just be updated first ;)
 
Orders received:

Loser
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Expect mine within a few hours.

Which thread is closest to getting them all in.. and when will you declare a close for stragglers?
 
Mine are coming very soon too. I've been writing em for almost 2 hours now. Sheesh. Anyways, here is an update of my culture. I'll be putting a link of it in my orders to help you find it easier if you need to, BJ.

Spoiler Original NES Cultures post, in case it helps. :
Name of Culture: Liaosu
Place of origin: rolling hills
Gods & Goddesses and related beings: There is one almighty god called Qiu, and his two children Xiu and Jiu. Xiu represents good will and Jiu represents evil. It is Qiu's eternal mission to discipline them, and make them coexist peacefully.
Any significant past accomplishments: A seasonal based calendar*.
Current economic base: a combination of farming and fishing.
Current location: river valley, a large mountain range in the east (jungles nearby would be nice)
Lineage: appointmental, though clergy and representatives of the farmers are voted upon.
Spoken language: Liaosui. Most words are monosyllabic. Three different tones.
Written language: words of the language each have their own unique pictograph, an there is also a very simple phonetic alphabet for those with lesser education or shorter memory spans.
Medium for writing: Octagonal shaped paper is all the rave. Painting upon walls of tombs is also very common.
Class structure: loose structure of artisans, warriors, farmers, scribes, slaves.
Ruling class: a voting system between the military leader, and three of the people's representatives. Elections every 20 seasons. Soldiers vote for new Warchief. Citizens Previous representatives and Warchiefs have a vote worth 100 normal citizens or soliders.
Key values: defense of the people, self-control, tact.
OTL mix: China in spoken language, Korea in written language, combo of Asian architecture...

*NOTE: Originally, the past significant achievement said "Lunar based calendar", but I have decided to go with a seasonally based calendar instead. I'm sure you have no quarrel with that. :) Also, anything italics are things I've added just now.

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Lurker's Comment: Mmhmm, the recent storms just suck. We drove back from Vegas in the middle of it; I was surprised we survived >_<. It's alright, Animas will just be updated first
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Orders sent, switching to story mode. :scan:
 
The buds rise forth

It was night, the crickets, were chirping, frogs croaking loudly and monkeys howling so loud you could hear them, from miles away. Of course, it was during the night when the suns intense fingers of light did not descend over the land upon which we lay. I woke up though, because I saw a presence that was foggy, and yet had humanoid features. I was already scared out of my mind, when this thing spoke, to me and spoke with a raspy and deep voice.

&#8220;You must come with me, I need to tell you something, about this area and it&#8217;s future. I must tell you your fate&#8221;

The little girl questioned, while being terrified and shaking, in her bed &#8220;what the heck? Why have I been chosen?&#8221;

The spirit, responded with a comforting voice, and gentle attitude as she stood &#8220;This is not a bad occurrence of which is happening? You are to start the beginning of something that will last for an eternity.&#8221;

&#8220;All right, fine what is your bidding?&#8221; The girl grudgingly responded.

&#8220;You must do 5 tasks in which are mandatory and the result will be the creation of the empire under your name. If you fail these tasks, you, along with all of your members will be sliced up into little cubes got that&#8221; Commanded the fog with much vigor.

The girl gulped and sweated like a waterfall. &#8220;Yes, I understand, I enquire what are these tasks though that I must do with gusto.&#8221;

&#8220;You must first, ask the tribe leaders if they will need any assistance. They will ask you to kill a jaguar, but refuse the offer for any weaponry as you are told to slay this beast with only your bare hands. You must also bring the corpse of this animal back to the camp.&#8221;
&#8220;The second thing, of which you must finish, is the finding of an idol, which has inside it, a knife that has gold edges. You must bring this back to the camp leader, in which you shall receive a wooden pole. It&#8217;s required that you attach this knife onto the wooden pole to make a spear.&#8221;
&#8220;After that, you must steal at least a third of all the fish caught, and give them to the local gharials and salamanders at dusk. Must do this for at least three weeks, after that you shall have these beasts to use in the next quest.&#8221;
&#8220;It&#8217;s required that you must go to the next camp over, who belong to hostile peoples. You are to request a fight with the camp leader. He will laugh, but then after thinking about it will accept the deal. You must run back to the home camp to inform your people of this event. You are to tell them that they are preparing for war and getting ready to attack. You tell them that an ambush is required as they may be a little aware of what happening.&#8221;
&#8220;The final thing of which you must finish is to use that spear, to kill this idiot. Remember about those animals I told you about earlier, you must wait until the tribe master is near the water and with that bag in which you have some meat, get ready to weald it into your hand. There is a solid slippery ground, it will be wet at the time, you must do a &#8216;Charlie Brown&#8217; and the result will be that the bag of meat, will slam with so much inertia into the person&#8217;s groin that he will go into the air for a short period of time. After this those animals you had fed earlier will, lunge at him just when he turns his head to the shore and then stab him in the head. The camp will surrender to you and then show you the commandments in which will show you how to create your camp into a major power to be reckoned with.&#8221;
 
Of Gods and sacrificial Goats

Aiken Drumn didn&#8217;t invent religion, but he certainly understood just how powerful it could be. Building a temple was the beginning of his plans. During his reign, religion had fascinated him ahead of all other aspects of human nature. The power of belief, the power he would control if he made his people believe.

To obtain his goals Aiken took some of the more favored native gods, spirits and tribal storys and molded and sculpted them into a religion divided by the seasons. The four gods of spring, summer, autumn and winter had aspects that everyone could find interest in, and feel the need to worship.

If a basic description of the four gods were asked, it would be as the scripture below



Serafina:Goddess of Spring
Also renewal, mother nature and good luck, wife of Germal

Often the favored god for the more agricultural professions. Her most ardent followers are the Green Robes

Geirmal:God of Summer.
Also War, Day, Drinking and Risk

Often the favored god for military and males. His most ardent followers are the Red Robes


Darkenns:God of Winter.
Also death, night, the sky

Not really favored, but everyone certainly doesn&#8217;t want to forget to prey to him! His most ardent followers are the Black Robes


Demetria:Goddess of Autumn.
Also harvest, industry and providence, wife of Darkenns

Often the favored god for the more mercantile professions. Her most ardent followers are the Brown Robes

There was no farfare when the first temple was built, but soon a grand one was planned, and with the promise of free breed to all worshippers it soon had them on their knees.
 
Of Goatherds and Cats

And so our dashing young hero Fendian journeys to the capital of Cantonia, flush with excitement and life. It had been a long hike, but now the sun was beaming down an he bounced along the footpath, and he was nearing the capital. Whistling as he went along, his sack of worldly possessions bouncing rhythmnicaly side to side on the end of a pole slung over his sholders he went about his goal of reaching the city before nightfall. Following the natural curve of the trail had finally brought him within sight of the city. Fendain Rangool yelped out in excitement. The city was still some hours off, so he decided to rest a while, enjoy the view and finish off the last of his vile desicated goat steak.

As he fantasized about what lay ahead, something startled him out of his daze. Something was rustling in the bushes!

Brandishing his copper dagger, he advanced on the perceived danger.

The rustling continued and he began to flank the large bush.

Meow!

It was a small animal, covered in stripy orange and black fur, stalking a field mouse.

Fendian’s stalking had spooked the mouse and the little cat looked up at him forlourn

Meow.. :(

“Aww lil buddy – sorry about spoiling your supper, here have some of mine” Fendian tore a strip of his goat streak and offered it towards the cat.

Meow.. :confused:

“Go on, try it, I promise it wont poisen you, tho it might taste like it will.

The cat edged forwards and sniffed at the steak, a few tentative swiped with its paws and it pounces on the piece, and begins to chew it.

Meow :)

“What, do you want more?

Meow:D

“Ok, take my last bit!” Fendian throws down he last piece of the steak

“Well so long lil buddy, I’ll see ya around ok?” Fendian shouts over his shoulder as he begins to pack up ready to head for the city.

Meow :(

“What?”

Meow :(

“Hey, I’ll visit I promise, but I gotta go, see you!

MEOW :(

The cat howls and Fendian stops, the cat runs up to him and brushes against his legs, purring.

“Well now, you are tame aren’t you.. I wonder, will you sit in my hood and visit the city with me?” Stooping to pick up the tiny cat, he places it gently in the hood of his cloak. It circles three times and settles down to sleep.

“Well I guess that’s decided then – to Canton!”
 
Of Kings and Cats

“I am here to see King Iorek” Fendian announced to the demure man sittling begin a grand desk that sagged under the weight of the stone carvings. Obviously some still insisted on sending a resiliant stone version rather than those flimsy and weak new fangled pieces of paper.

“Do you have an appointment young sir?” The man replied, not gazing away from his work

“Erm, well, no. I sent ahead a GrantiteGram, but didn’t get a reply."

“Well as you can see we are weighed under right now, please come again next year.”

“Erm, well,no. I have traveled for many days, I must see the king. Here, perhaps this will help?" Fendian placed a significant sized gold nugget on the table. This got the mans attention.

“Ah, well, ahem, I am sure I could re-arrange a few things here and find a spot for you?”

“That will do nicely”

And so the young man got his chance to meet the King. Iorek Byrnison had sparked off this young nation, with his drive and his vision. Fendian hoped that if just a dash of the Kings vigour and greatness could be captured for himself, he too could be great.

“Well met young man, I must say you didn’t half startle Smitherin there with your little present!” Iorek boomed as he entered the room briskly, shaking Fendians hand, pumping it up and down vigourously.

“I gather that rock is of much value here, personally I don’t understand it, its just a pretty riverstone sire” Fendian replied, a little put off with the intimatcy of the meeting, pulling his hand away, kneeling to his lord.

“Oh get off the floor, I save that for those lower than me.You say this rock is but a common rock to yourself?” The king directed his question with doubt heavy in his words.

“Sire, I beg of you to believe me!” Fendian opened his pack, spilling out a dozen or so of these nuggets, with a value that could have bought him half of Canton.

“Darkenns be damned! Where did you get these?” The king exclaimed, picking his jaw up from the floor.

“Oh, they were in a small stream just a league from by home village, a good months walk hubward of here, these pebbles are everywhere there."

The king was no longer looking at Fendian, he appeared to be peering just slightly above and to the left of Fendian’s head

“I don’t want to alarm you boy, but there seems to be a feline appearing from your hood.”


“Oh, him? Little fellow met me as I journeyed here, he seemed to want to come with me and we are getting along just fine.”

“Right, Errhm, well – let us discuss more about this gold…

*Smitherin had to rearrange many meetings with the King that day, for the audience with Fendian continued long into the night. Beyond the greed for the gold, there was some other, deeper connection developing. For the king had failed to have a son,an heir and saw something in the young lad, for what he lacked in knowledge, he covered in desire to learn. Iorek presumed there must be a gold seam poking right out the ground where Fendian lived. A venture was planned to visit the site, and Fendian was to remain at the palace for the foreseeable future*
 
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