CIV NESIOT-A Fatal Flirtation

[Nuka-sama]

Hello, and welcome!

The background for this is extremely straightforward - I am going to play a Civilization IV game like the moderator of a NESIOT with players broadly controlling and roleplaying the fate of their respective civilizations

I will be updating this game with screenshots of what situations are developing in your civilizations. This game is NOT a generic Civ IV game, but will have NESIOT elements added to give some flair and spur your own roleplay development. Challenges, such as what you find in BOTWAWKI, will be present to help you develop your civilizations.

I feel the need to emphasize the following:

1. You are not in control of your build orders or other micromanaging aspects of the game. You may give me generic directions (Focus military) or more specific (Be a more city state type state or rapidly expand), but please avoid "Rush settler, build warrior, build worker, rush settler, chop forests."

2. Religions can be founded and I did select choose religions however I will require you to create your own original religions.

3. Cultures will be original style cultures, but I will allow foundations of a "base". Want a culture with some French influences? Sure, and pick France. But do not BE France.

4. This is not the immortal leadership like Civ games, I would be highly interested in seeing internal development

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Joining is a first come first serve basis. I will allow up to ten players to join. This is not on autopilot as it was before.

Please provide for me the following:

Civilization Name:
Base Civilization:
Capital:
Minimum 3 City Names:
(Optional) Around 3 Male names:
(Optional) Around 3 Female names:
(Optional) Description:

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Civilization Name: The Khalim
Base Civilization: Egyptians
Capital: Tribe of Metharim
Minimum 3 City Names: Tribe of Alaram, Tribe of Sepharim, Tribe of Uladid
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Adam, Hesham, Jabbar
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Rebecca, Salma, Ayse
(Optional) Description:

The tribes of the Khalim have long roamed this earth, living in semi-nomadic camps. Even now, as these camps grow, much of the population is still nomadic, spending only some time in the cities.

 

[Mosher]

Civilization Name: Kahdulia
Base Civilization: Ethiopia
Capital: Kahd'aya
Minimum 3 City Names:
Johrn'aya
Bratsvi'aya
Rondoh (if we settle a non capital city next to a river, please call it this)
(Optional) Around 3 Male names:
Jorr'skar
Vyen'skar
Zyuhn'skar
Fviht'hun
(Optional) Around 3 Female names:
Genev'ras
Tyian'ras
Viveni'tyuh
(Optional) Description:

Kahdulia is an ancient civilization, centered around the city of Kahd'aya (literally, City of Kahd). Honorific suffixes follow most proper nouns in the Kahdul language. 'skar refers to a young or middle aged man of good standing; 'hun refers to an old, wise man, or a professional. 'ras and 'tyuh are largely the same, except for females.

Kahdul culture is extremely structured and based around the good of the society rather than the individual, and has what resembles an early caste system (will be taking caste system later at the earliest opportunity)

 

[arya126]

Civilization Name: Shai'Dawn
Base Civilization: Rome (or Greece or Mongols if you would likw a new one, however I do like Rome)
Capital: Elean'dar
Minimum 3 City Names: Thakan'dar, Angeles'dar, Cauth'dar
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Ishamael, Demandred, Sammael
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Lanfear, Semirhage, Mesaana
(Optional) Description:

 

[Everblack]

Civilization Name: Targania
Base Civilization: Celtic
Capital: Dorjin
Minimum 3 City Names: Magpie, Gilsar, Horggaul, Jagfel,Tyairal,Plywen,Basildon, Umyon
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Jarken,Dolan,Akir, Farain,
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Joyota, Belisel, Lilmir, Krimis

 

[Polyblank]

Civilization Name: Voitschmak

Base Civilization: Germany

Capital: Görüsch

City Names: Düschurd, Baierm, Släge, Afigher

Male names: Ohan, Verdon, Disch

Female names: Hamla, Vedoana, Trischia

 

[Civ'ed]

Civilization Name: Daghu Menyek
Base Civilization: Ottoturks
Capital: Sorguz Menyek
Minimum 3 City Names: Sorguz Novend, Sorguz Rezmir, Sorguz Venya. Afterwards, just Sorguz (something vaguely turkic sounding).
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Menyek, Duguru, Rezmit, Izshac
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Fadum, Zena, Gihelne
(Optional) Description:
The Doghu is a previously nomadic tribe of this world. A code of honor controls the every move of the country - it will not fight anyone that treats it well.

 

[Calgori]

Civilization Name: Chiaramar
Base Civilization: Babylonians
Capital:Altor Omisais
Minimum 3 City Names: Stadeno, Nidalnae, Charmenai
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Oravar, Yaanes, Trosdimes, Daldir, Astabigar
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Natvaisis, Aldhiriais, Gella, Slenis
(Optional) Description:
The Chiaramarins, or Children of the Lime, as they call themselves, are a people with a strong faith in their goddess, the Spear Mother. They were enslaved long ago by another civilization in Altor Omisais, until they rebelled and took the city, finishing with a culture that was already in decline.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Awesome sign ups so far Only 3 remain, and new comers will be given the option to come on as reserves

 

[SouthernKing]

Civilization Name: Juta
Base Civilization: Persia
Capital: Kapur
Minimum 3 City Names: Mukejar, Bachar, Daramendar, Mukerani, Jokari, Zintai
(Optional) Around 3 Male names: Capatios, Kanako, Biar
(Optional) Around 3 Female names: Maya, Pareti, Kuna
(Optional) Description: The matriarchal, sex-positive Jutai people have recently coalesced into a number of city-states, each one led by philosopher-queens espousing the teachings of a particular deity - whom their city is named after.

 

[Bair_the_Normal]

Civilization Name: Qoyandhul
Base Civilization: Arabia
Capital: Biyodhicimaqan
Minimum 3 City Names:
-Yarcidhiidhi
-Iicmanaq
-Weyncubax
-Subaxooqorrax
Around 3 Male names: Caliides, Qaabo, Cudhaadhi, Xocad
Around 3 Female names: Dhamar, Harca, Xalar, Maareyka
Description:

Not sure what to describe yet without seeing stuff stuff first.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Don't worry too much on description yet. Maybe if you wanted to describe if you are patriarchal or matriarchal, or some basic stuff like that but yeah more description is desired as this gets started.

In the meantime, we have 1 slot left

 

[gay_Aleks]

Me, me, mee! Oh, and my names will pop up in VWA IOT. So there's that.

Civilization Name: Amalthusia
Base Civilization: China
Capital: Amaldesha
Minimum 3 City Names:
-Deshamalan
-Maradesh
-Tiraman
-Pindaria
Around 3 Male names: Tir'Kan, Iridian, Mandir
Around 3 Female names: Maleesha, Iris'melli, Yamalla.
Description:

They worship their only Creator, Amalthus who made them beautiful and consider everyone to be ugly savages.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Thank you Tolni

Our first update and a look at the world we inhabit will come tonight

Edit: I did promise Mech years ago a spot if he so chose, so we will have 11 players, and an NPC or two!

 

[mechaerik]

Civilization Name: Sommish Empire/Somerland/Sommish
Base Civilization: England
Capital: Monsat
Minimum 3 City Names:
-Lorcas
-Emmery
-Colmon
Around 3 Male names: Alfred, Laurence, Robert, Thomas
Around 3 Female names: Anne, Catherine, Isabel, Sophia
Description:

In theory, a single state under the leadership of the king. In practice, the wealthy and powerful exercise greater authority than the monarch. As a result, Somerland is more of a loose federation of cities and outposts.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Spoiler :

The Khalim were a mostly nomadic people, and even as they founded their first settlement, their people still retained their wandering ways. For those who stay with Metharim, they seem to have found very fertile soil in their settlement, raising plants with long green stalks that provide plenty of nourishment. Scouts report that to the east, the waters teem with marine life. The Khalim are blessed with a beautiful land, and look forward to years of bountiful harvests.

Spoiler :

The Kahdulian civilization, blessing this world for countless ages, has at last settled down in their settlement of Kahd’aya. Snow covers the treetops, which could mean for harsh winters, but the forests are filled with game and it seems that food can be easily found here. Flocks of beasts that may be tamed or hunted also reside nearby. A friendly village was found, who told the Kahdulian of the nearby area, including of a plant in the north that could bite your tongue if you ate it. Perhaps this plant could be worth looking for?

Spoiler :

The Shai'Dawn settled on the coast, nestled in the hills of Elean'dar. The coasts teem with rich bounties, and some boats could easily be constructed to gather food for the settlement. In the distance, herds of beasts roam…perhaps they can be tamed?

Spoiler :

On the plains of Dorjin, the Targanian people settled. Herds of both cattle and elephants roamed near the settlement, and some are eager to try taming these beasts for food. To your west, the hills contain great materials for future structures, and to the north you see the edges of a jungle, teeming with sounds. It seems you lie at the end of a river, and if you follow it south, it may lead to the coast.

Spoiler :

The settlement of Görüsch is nestled in a clearing of a great forest. Plentiful game fills the forests, while the bounty of plants and berries can be easily found and gathered. For now, the people of Voitschmak are content, but perhaps the river may be followed to the east and they can learn more of this world they inhabit?

Spoiler :

The honorable Daghu Menyek found themselves in the clearing of a forest with a fresh lake when they decided to make their settlement Sorguz Menyek. If the forests were cleared, there would be plenty of room for rich farms. In the distance lies an ocean, while closer there are great beasts who might one day be tamed. A nearby village has also made camp, and the Daghu Menyek seek to determine who else may be with them in this world.

Spoiler :

The Chiaramar at last have found a suitable home for their people. Though there are some concerns of the cold and how long the planting season may end up being, the soil here is incredibly lush. A flowing river that can easily be be irrigated to support several farms is also nearby, and the future looks bright for the settlement of Altor Omisais.

Spoiler :

Nestled in the riverbend is the Jutan people. Long led by a wise chieftess, the Jutan are of particular note due to their more matriarchal society, choosing women to lead over men. A pious people, the Jutans seek to honor their deity Kapur with their settlement. To the southeast, beautiful gemstones can be plucked from the Earth, while nearby great beasts that can be hunted or perhaps one day tamed? The coast lies nearby, and it seems the seas are teeming with a rich bounty.

Spoiler :

The Qoyandhul people settled in a strange land surrounded by a peculiar plant. When one ate the plant, their mouths would burn. The plant was not very nourishing, but many a hunter paired their kills with the plant for a peculiar taste. Perhaps in the future, these plants could prove useful to Biyodhicimaqan?

Spoiler :

For the Amalthusia, the people were blessed by good fortune. At the mouth of a great river, their lands were fertile and full of rich game, and its hills were bound to be full of mineral wealth. Though a winter chill could be felt, it seems that Amalthusia will have plenty of food and wealth for years to come.

Spoiler :

At last, the people of Somerland. Settling their outpost Monsat, food can easily be gathered in this region. The river provides plenty of fresh fish, while other foods can easily be gathered. In particular the hills near Monsat seem to have delicious grapes growing on them, grapes which young children seem to especially enjoy.

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For now these “civilizations” are barely different from one another, and barely a step up from the scattered tribal villages that dot the landscape. Yet the world is young as well. Will your civilization bring forth an era of prosperity, or an age of darkness? That is for you to decide!

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Chieftain's Challenge (Note: Starting next turn, you will be getting unique challenges based on your civilization, but for now you must first decide where you will start):

Your wisdom seekers approach you and ask for your guidance on what your people should focus on first. They can focus on harvesting new foods, creating new weapons, communicating with the spirits and gods, or developing local resources (this may overlap with new foods). What should they focus on?

Please answer within the next day or two.
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You may also indicate which direction you wish to scout. As for further descriptions, for now perhaps some linguistics would be good? Words for things like King (or Queen) or some basic mythology would be cool Nothing too developed yet of course though! If you do choose Spirit, I do expect a bit more emphasis on what your religion is about.

 

[Polyblank]

Föklurah's Challenge: Our people will focus on communicating with the Ethereal Plane, as they are quite content.

Also, scout east towards the river.

Glossary:

Spoiler :

Föklur: Family
Föklurah: Chieftain
Fökluahy: Chieftainess
Föklurahaki: Chieftain's Child
Daerke: Ethereal Plane
Klivär: River God
Gor: City
ÄrGor: City of Gods/Divine City
Ahaf: Wise man/Sage
Ahafy: Wise woman/Female Sage
Ahafaki: Wise man's child
Ah: Man
Ahy: Woman
Aki: Child
Af: Wisdom/Wise
ÄrKihisch: Shaman
Kihisch: One with spiritual growth

Mythos:

Spoiler :

The people of Voitschmak believe in the Ethereal Plane, also known to them as Daerke. According to them, the ultimate goal is to ascend to another state of existence and live an eternal live there on Daerke together with all other humans, who will eventually in one form or another ascend. For them, this ascension can be achieved in many ways, but the most dominant one is through cleansing oneself in the waters of Kliv, the son of the River God Klivär. Rain water is holy and must not be defiled, as it is the souls of those people who did not ascend. If these souls are drunk by the human, they will be taken over to their children and their children's children until one soul occupies one body. Then the divine and natural process of cleansing is ended and that of ascension can begin.
Preffered Symbol: Hinduism, which is actually the symbol of the River God

 

[Civ'ed]

Dhaguzyek's Solution: Focus on taming the beasts.

 

[Mosher]

The sheep and the forests will be what drags us out of the mud, and into a life of glory. Focus on developing our (admittedly quite lackluster) resources and clearing the forests.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

We must learn to use the things around us.