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[escaped lurker]

Chapter List

[Chapter 0.3 - Race]	[Chapter 0.6 - Roots]	[Chapter 0.9 - Reasons]	[Chapter 1.0 - Gearing up]	[Chapter 1.1 - Untamed Land]
[Chapter 1.2 - Exploration]	[Chapter 1.3 - Blunder Days]	[Chapter 1.4 - Findings]

Spoiler: Gragnard (click to show/hide)

Noble: Artan Attributes: Common Strength Unremarkable Agility Common Endurance Good Intelligence Remarkable Charisma Common Wisdom

Skills: Civil Skills Capable Trader Unremarkable Scholar Budding Taskmaster Trained Perceiver Military Skills Untrained Close Combatant Untrained Dodger

Abilities: Intimidating Presence: You are skilled at strong-arming people, and making others fear you Social Perceptive: Your abilities to judge the nature, mood and truths about people are exceptional Learned Middleman: You know whom to ask and how to read buyers and sellers alike Spells: No~ne

Hello and welcome to a quite pixely Kingdom-Builder.
The specific Rules and mechanics will be provided as we come across them, but let me ease any worries of this being a number-crunching fest of endless tabels and discussions how to spend every last copper. The focus of the game should be nicely diverted between the protagonist and his, well, job. The system itself will mostly run in the background, as no-one is normaly interested in how many loafes of bread we have, unless there is a shortage. Obviously the Status and Abilities of the protagonist will be a different story, but I highly suspect that this will be forgiven...

[escaped lurker]

Lore, Maps and other Misc stuff:

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Map of the settling:
To come at a "soon-ish" point in time~

Map of the surrounding Region:

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Map of the Realm

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Map of the Realm - Political Rendition

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Purple belongs to the Goblin Realm
Yellow is in the proccess of becoming part of the Goblin Realm - The Outskirts
Red is some ways from becoming part of the Goblin Realm, but kept in check with the odd patrol - The Far Outskirts

Political Landscape
Brown belongs to the Tulga - Semi-Nomadic Orcs living in this hilly area. The Relations went in the past from plunder-partners to enemies. You are not sure how they currently are, as they lack a stable leadership.

Teal belongs to "The Elves". You actually do know their true name, but as a matter of disrespect you won't speak it. I told you about teaming up with the Tulga to plunder? Yeah... that was against these lads. Still the same relationship.

Beige belongs to some city-states of a vaguely humanoid species. You actually don't know what the deal with them is, but as they openly trade with "The Elves" and "The Troggs", you are not thinking too well of them either.

Grey belongs to the Trogglodytes. They normally don't leave their caverns, and far less often the mountain-range. You know the goblins of the past sometimes "paid a visit". Fun times, you hear. Sadly they have entrenched themselves nowadays, not a soft target for plunder anymore.

Light-Green indicates where "The Kittens" are around. Or presumed to be. They sometimes raid, and have clashed even against us. They normally keep to themselves thou, and seem even more nomadic than the Tulga-Orcs.

Maroon indicates where some savages of the dry plains life. All you know about them, really.

Orange indicates where "The Desertwalkers" are sometimes to be found. You hear them to be one-eyed and quite strange, but as they reportedly sell slaves and are open for trade, they seem to be on top of things.

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Lore:

Spoiler: Goblin Society (click to show/hide)

From an outsiders perspective, the goblins of Nuj'umak and their culture are oppressive, cruel and sometimes even chaotic. The Goblins themselves tend to disagree – they would say that it is actually quite normally, and suits them just fine~

Goblins adhere to a class system, with quite differing rights – but also requirements.


Nobles
The Nobility is the leading force of the goblin realm. It is made up from those that were born and bred into this position, and those that have succeeded into ascending to it. A successful mix, if not for the fact that the nobles tend to cast out their “unfitting” children. They view the right to control the fates of others as some sort of divine right – most notable example of that is “The Guluk”, who is chosen by the Grand Prophets and has the final say in courtly matters.


Clerics
Serving a plethora of “Lords from Beyond”, the clergy freely spreads the curses, mayhem and blessings of their patrons – together with loads of propaganda. They most notably serve the purpose of channelling the negative emotions  of the lower classes towards the outside, resulting in a quite united populace. They keep the nobility in check by blessing one of them as the temporary ruler – a blessing that can be granted as quickly as it can be revoked. Else they mostly keep out of court matters, rather tending to their vile gods.


Soldiers
Another caste of mention are the soldiers, a quite common calling for goblins, Nuj'umak certainly having the highest populace to soldier quota in the greater region. While the common rank and file might not be the most learned of individuals, they are meticulously trained to listen to their superiors orders, and sport a fighting spirit that the common rag-tag militia which they go against can't hope to match.


Artisans
As a military nation, obviously most of the craftsmen are involved in such matters, leading to a good proficiency in smithing, masonry and associated strains of industry. With art only allowed to be possessed by clergymen and nobles, it would be a stretch to say that they would be any good at it. Driven by that, goblin wares tend to be more on the functional side of things, serving their purpose – and often enough doing so rather well.


Failures
The bottom end of goblin society are the failures. At a young age, goblins are taken to try their hand at different crafts, until they are found to be proficient or talented at one. While many take to becoming soldiers as their last resort, those that even fail the standards for combat are branded as failures. Bearing that mark on their heads, it is seldom that one of them gains the mark of acceptance – having secured proficiency in something greater than manual labour. Needless to say, the upper classes often enough vent their own frustrations and failings on these quint-essence slaves.

[escaped lurker]

Chapter 0.3 - Race

… It is hot. Hot, and painful. You remember faintly that there was a reason for being merry the night before, but as you grasp at further memory, it eludes you. Slowly departing from the realm of dreams into reality, you try to gauge what is dream and what not. Still in delirious confusion, you wonder what you looked like again...

Pulling at the strings of your currently pained memory, you are sure to be one of these:

Goblin – Demonic Modifier A cruel people, intent on carving out their place by all means available. Cunning and twisted by their very nature, only bound by a few rules against their own. Worshipping entities far crueler than them, guided in their efforts. Lizardfolk – Traditionalism Modifier Masters of lore and knowledge of old, heir to a tradition quite rich. Abiding to the decrees set by draconic gods, and honouring them with temples as great. Minds unchanging, except mayhaps by the hands of time. Naga – Xenophobic Aggression Modifier Intent on ruling all of the world which they call their own, distrust towards those not of their race is ripe and strong. Bolstering their strength while heeding the rulings of the firmament, shying away from that which might weaken them. Kobold – Racial Bond Modifier Treading carefully, and seldom alone – weakness realized and compensated. Scattered in hiding far and wide, leaving few traces. Putting faith into ancestors, as death runs rampart among their rows. Strong are the bonds forged by danger... Trogglodyte – Autonomy Modifier Unseeing ones living in darkness, coin their only master. Crafty yet fair, their wealth shielding them from the horrors of war. Relations that gift strength, but don't contain the warmth of friendship.

Hello and welcome to a very pixly game.Take your time and weigh the options - as the 0.3 implies there will be a-plenty, but each will be more or less important in their own right, and some can't do without the previous ones.

For those wondering about the "Modifiers" - One of the next choices will be how strongly the race values this. "Quite", "Exceptional", "Extreme" would be the levels.

Else, the choosen race will get a bit of a touch-up. And maybe even some clothes to wear, if I find myself in the mood for it.  (Nope, no arms. Don't even think about those. Doesn't end well, trust me...)

For those that have not read the OP, this will be some form of Kingdom-Builder. Minus the number-crunching (for you, that is), plus RP. Think something very loosely along the lines of Evil Lincolns "Let's Build" without the micro-managment... and "different" art. Do I need to say that it was partly inspired by his works? Well, now you know, and credit is given where it's due.

[The Froggy Ninja]

Goblin.

[Lidku]

Goblin.

+1 Sounds more fun!

[Playergamer]

Goblin.

+1 Sounds more fun!

+1

[Ddynamo]

Goblin.

+1 Sounds more fun!

+1

+1

[darkpaladin109]

Goblin.

+1 Sounds more fun!

+1

+1

+1

[escaped lurker]

( +5 for Goblins, and nothing else... While it is good to have a clear-cut majority, I almost feel sad for the rest of the races~ ;o)
Chapter 0.6 - Roots

The confusion is lost, as you remember that you most certainly are a goblin, and what a goblin at that! The morning dusk is still heavy in your room, but you even can make out the tinge of your skin. As most races do, goblin skin comes in a variety, but even in your state you realize this one to be your own...

? Choose your pick or ask for a new tint! Eyes and skin-colours freely interchangeable. Obviously, I might add.

While you being a goblin is an obvious realization, it is also a start out of this mess. Or so you hope. Yet, while still in fever and half-asleep, your mind betrays your intentions, and starts to drift again...

I

It flows towards your fellow people, an everyday scene in the slums. Faces you may or may not know come and go, actions and fears of your life repeated in that scene. It is – fitting for a dream – chaotic and far removed from normal procedure, but still a good portrayal of your people and how your society works...


A wagon of slaves is rattling down the streets, the humanoids within most likely forced into mines or other manual labour for live. A lone preacher tells about the visions he received from beyond, and garners some interest at the plaza. At the training grounds, a traitor is whipped bloody by the recruits, and will later be dragged through the city by a pack-animal.
Goblins are hateful creatures

A wagon of slaves is rattling down the streets, the humanoids within already in a sorry state. The beasts will have what will be left of them after a few months of working. A lone preacher tells about the visions he received from beyond, with a crowd gathering around him at the plaza. At the training grounds, a traitor is used for live weapon-training, and later will be sacrificed to the lords from beyond for his betrayal.
Goblins are demonic creatures

A wagon of slaves is rattling down the streets, the humanoids within already weeping for their fate. They will be taken at random from the mines, to be sacrificed in a ritual to one of the lords from beyond. A lone preacher tells about the visions he received from there, the surrounding crowd filling the plaza with bloodlustern cheers. At the training grounds, a traitor is openly tortured, with some youths joining in. The priests will take him later and patch him up - his sentence still far from over.
Goblins are diabolical creatures

II

Your dreams lead you astray again, to a scene of your childhood. Laughter of forgotten times, silhouettes long lost to the tidings of time. Emotions of youthful interest and ambition flood your mind for a while, remembering the games you played with these half-forgotten comrades. At one moment, your favourite activity of these times flashes by...

1 - You are lording over a weaker kid, undoubtedly having roughed him up previously.

2 - You move through the landscape on the outskirts of the city, searching for things of interest.

3 - You hear former playmates, roaring and laughing, as you lead the charge in a mock battle.

4 - You flash by some buildings, grasping tightly the treat you liberated in your juvenile mischief.

5 - You see yourself leaning over some scripture, entranced by the knowledge contained within.

III

The dream leads you further, this time to another period that moulded you into what you are today. Scampering along a familiar route – one you went untold times, no wonder you can see it so clearly even in a dream – you find yourself suddenly scolded at your place of schooling. You faintly remember making this blunder a couple of times in the first years – such a basic mistake that it would hardly happen to you now...

1 - You handled a weapon carelessly, cutting yourself in the process!

2 - You were too snide towards a person of much higher standing!

3 - You were scammed into paying premium for low-quality wares!

4 - You spoke the incantation unclearly, the spell going haywire!

5 - You forgot to feed the beloved mount of your instructor!

6 - You failed to change the offerings, insulting the lord in question!

7 - You let a customer in on more than what he had paid for!

Colour of the Protagonist
Tinge of Skin, Eyes - and even Teeth - can be choosen

I - Alignment-Modifier
Choose between Hateful, Demonic or Diabolical

II - Childhood Days
Option 1 to 5

III - Youthful Deeds
Option 1 to 7

Well then, these are the most choices you will get from me. I would like to split them up further, but then we would need another 0.x chapter. Our Protagonists colour may be open for discussion until we truly start, but just pointing out that we do have options for him.

Of especial note is the Alignment choice. Let it be said that I will try to remain tasteful in my writings. I will leave certain things up to imagination, whereas others won't find a place in here - Pretty much according to forum rules (Rules I really don't want to bend, you see?). Bu~ut, if you pick one of the later two options, there will be cruelty, torture and sacrifices. Also take a look at it from the tactical angle, instead of going for "the cool" choice.

[darkpaladin109]

I say the protagonist should have incredibly obnoxious and eye-searing gold skin. If not that, then red.
Diabolical
1
7

[Ddynamo]

Green skin, cyan eyes
hateful
5
2

[Playergamer]

I say the protagonist should have incredibly obnoxious and eye-searing gold skin. If not that, then red.
Diabolical
1
7

+1

[The Froggy Ninja]

Skin: Eye searing gold.
Eyes: Red.
5
6

[mastahcheese]

I say the protagonist should have incredibly obnoxious and eye-searing gold skin. If not that, then red.
Diabolical
1
7

+1

+1