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[Taricus]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Restructure the guard to make it easier to root out any corruption in the ranks, whilst maintaining the current level of order they currently provide.

Continue training the troops. If necessary, start the construction of a proper training ground to facilitate this using military labour.

As a reversal on previous policies, any restrictions on immigrants are lifted, and send a few messengers to nearby nations to encourage them to throw out any unwanted minorities, religious or otherwise, to us. (Yes, they'll most likely be serfs. But owning your own land without having to fear for your life is a good improvement. Even if you can't leave it.)

In regards to the magi, the academy opens it's doors to those willing to sign up for it adding in a nice bonus. The mages are still vetted to ensure no foreign spies are entered into it.

Send a few more scouts to the area around the spring This time merely looking over the location as a suitable site for settlement.

After losing our messengers, send a few parties of scouts to prospect the area within the Xerithania, and ensure they're well-armed to repulse any raiding beastmen.

Give the mages the go-ahead to start up production of the enchanted tools, the experience from the process likely allowing us to further refine the concept.

Send out another mineralogical party in the search for iron, and start offering a large reward for anyone that identifies a verifiable deposit of iron suitable for industrial mining.

Given the limit of spies we've reached, start setting up a formal agency to train spies and the like.

With the recent festival planned in Istania, it marks a new way for us to cause a little more chaos. Merely send a few of our agents in, and let them be generous in regards to buying booze for the masses. A several thousand strong riot of drunken vagrants should annoy the priestesses somewhat and give us a good laugh.

In light of the success thanks to the advisor, recruiting a representative from the academy seems like a logical step: An educated mind on this slowly-growing entourage would be invaluable.

[Playergamer]

Spoiler: Rantessan Ultimatum. Viewable by All. (click to show/hide)

All of the Rantessan territory north of Dunik, plus the Rantessan islands, will belong to Torkal. Fifty wealth will be given to Dunik by the government of Candria to pay for the costs of the war. Any other Rantessan territory is Royalist territory.

This is an ultimatum. If these terms are not accepted, it will mean war. You have been warned.

Spoiler: Message to Torkal (click to show/hide)

The Dunician Government would like to extend an alliance offer to your government. We would also like to continue to supply your military, and send you trainers. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask.

Spoiler: Message to Rakdar (click to show/hide)

This war has been costly for Dunik. I suggest you agree to these terms, but I would like to avoid a new war if possible, while also saving face. The gold is negotiable. The land given to Torkal is not.

Spoiler: Admin (click to show/hide)

If the peace terms above are accepted, do a census on the newly acquired islands. Search for any resources, and tally the number of citizens, plus the total income of the area. Begin to set up a local government, and set up production facilities for any resources. (4)

Set up a border control agency. Border control is allowed to use their own judgement on matters concerning the border, and carry out punishments instantly. Start to train agents, and try to station one in every border outpost. (3)

Continue to fund small businesses forming in cities, and agriculture out in the country. Our economy must improve if the Dunician war machine is to keep rolling. (3)

Begin to build schools in every city in Dunik, and near every populated area in the countryside. The basic curriculum will include reading, math, and very basic military and survival training. (4)

Attempt to make Discipline a national idea again. (4)

Spoiler: Military (click to show/hide)

Dunician units in Torkal territory are to hold position, waiting on confirmation from the Royalists on the peace agreement. If the agreement is accepted, they will move back to Dunician territory before demobilizing. If it is denied, they will head to the borders of Torkal, clearing out any Royalist units they run into. (5)

Continue supplying the Torkal military with weapons and armor. Send them a thousand skill 6 soldiers as trainers, to help train their new military. (4)

Turn on the propaganda machine. Use the victory in Torkal territory, the destruction of enemy armies and the favorable outcome of the war, to raise nationalist fervor in Dunik. Have a large unit of the Expeditionary Force, at least a thousand men, march through the capital.(3)

Spoiler: Edit 1 (click to show/hide)

Order all Dunician units to release any prisoners taken during the Rantessa campaign. Give them a small amount of money, plus a map of Rantessa, before turning them loose. (5)

[Taricus]

Spoiler:  Rakdaran reply to the Ultimatum (Viewable by all.) (click to show/hide)

Before we confirm ANYTHING, we'll need a clarification what constitutes all of the territory north of Dunik. Is it merely the internal territory, or all of Rantessa's land to the north?

[Playergamer]

Spoiler: Dunician Reply (click to show/hide)

Apologies. The lawyer who wrote this agreement was an imbecile that can't read a map. He meant laterally across, from the Rantessan-Istanian-Serican border to the coast. All of the islands would belong to Torkal as well, but the rest of the coastal land is Candrian.

As a sign of good faith, all Dunician units have been told to release any Royalist prisoners taken during the war.

((I haven't looked at the map for a while, so my brain was convinced that Rakdar was part of Rantessa. Dur.))

[Taricus]

Spoiler: Rakdaran reply (click to show/hide)

Then we can agree to the proposal. Next time, you would be well advised not to be so insolent to threaten war. You may just get one.

[RulerOfNothing]

Spoiler: Message to Dunik (click to show/hide)

The Republic of Torkal accepts Dunik's offers of alliance and military aid, and hopes that we can repay your actions at some point in the future.

[DontBanTheMan]

Year 2, Winter

As Winter arrives, it seems that the situation in Rantessa has finally begun to calm down...or has it? Candria has ceded control of much of their territory to the Loyalist faction Torkal, but the region is still in turmoil. Without the Candrian government to oversee the south, civil unrest has taken over. Just as it has in many cities within the continent...

The weather hasn't been particularly harsh, but the cold shows no signs of stopping. Many farmers have begun to grow restless at the signs of such strange weather.

Spoiler: Playergamer; Dunik (click to show/hide)

National Power: 13/8/20 (+3/4/6)
Economic Size: 3195
Wealth: 7 (+39)
Resources: 1464 (+2919)
Manpower: 1765 (+682)
Public Order: 0 (0)
Unrest: Low, Medium [middle class]. -Morale [slight; soldiers].
Military: SK 6: 19,200, SK 5: 500, SK 4: 500, SK 3: 500, SK 2: 1000, SK 1: 1000.
Navy: Boarding Ships, 3: SK 6 [60 soldiers each].
Police: Large Agency. -16 income/turn [-10/agency, -6/officers]. LVL 1: 200, LVL 0: 1000. +1 PO/turn.
People of Note: Spy Hunters, 15: LVL 2, Rowan Dumont [Adventurer, LVL 3].
Technology:
Modifiers: Drafting (+Manpower, -Public Order), Research Focus [advanced weaponry, -8 income], Border Posts LVL 1 [-8 income], Industry [Bronze LVL 1, -Copper, -8 income], Resource Production LVL 1 [+339 resources, -8 income], Roads LVL 1, Agriculture LVL 1 [-8 income], Education Program [-17 income].
Diplomacy: Embassy [Serica, Narsis], Foreign Embassy [Serica], Infiltration LVL 1 [Avezol].
National Ideas: Potential National Idea [Discipline].
Other: 3 Captured Spies [Avezolan], Magic Sword [properties unknown], Progress [Agriculture LVL 2].
Buildings: Training Camp [Wilderness, Central], Military Academy [Capital], Defenses LVL 1 [Avezol].

National Focus: Military
Population: 339,000
Prosperity: Low.
 Trade Goods: Copper, Stone [trade for Gems], Nature Gems (half) [trade for Dye], Bronze (half).

Spoiler: Taricus; Rakdar (click to show/hide)

National Power: 5/1/18 [+4/+5/+4] (+4/4/4)
Economic Size: 3350
Wealth: 44 (+89)
Resources: 2691 (+2408)
Manpower: 1102 (+452)
Public Order: 17 (0)
Unrest: Low [human].
Army Size: SK 5: 17,500, SK 3: 1000, SK 2: 1900, SK 1: 1000.
Night’s Shadow: -5 income [small agency], 0 agents.
People of Note: Advisor [leader, +1 Admin/Turn]
Technology: Breakthrough [Iron Working].
Modifiers: Roads LVL 1, Agriculture LVL 1 [-8 income], Throwing Weapons [+½ resource/infantry, +Combat], Guard LVL 2 [-13 income, +2 PO/Turn, +Organization], Purchasing Grain [-5 income, +Grain].
Diplomacy:
National Ideas:
Buildings: University [capital; Magic Program], Construction [Roads LVL 2].
Other: Istanian Religious Texts, Velite Plans [unfinished], Possible National Idea [Order], Coke [Charcoal; Limited Use], Construction [Roads LVL 2], Velite [Heavy Skirmisher, medium resource cost], Exploration [Xerithanian Border, Very Low], Magic Tools [weak, few; -5 income], Potential Iron Mine [Istania]. Marble, Copper, and Magic Tools are unused currently.
Espionage: Infiltration [Istania, LVL 3], 3 Spies [New Moon], Spy [Istanian Colonel], Religious Discrepancies [Istania], Infiltration [dissidents].

National Focus: Dominance
Population: 352,000
Prosperity: Medium.
Trade Goods: Furs [in use], Marble, Copper, Grain.

Spoiler: Evil Marahadja; Narsis (click to show/hide)

National Power: 0/10/11 (+2/4/2)
Economic Size: 2690
Wealth: 46 (+73)
Resources: 9812 (+2396)
Manpower: 4404 (+436)
Public Order: 8 (-1)
Unrest: Low [naval], Low [middle class].
Military: SK 5: 14,500.
Navy: SK 1: Elementaships, 6.
People of Note: Convert [Blood Mage R3, Avezolan].
Technology:
Modifiers: Avezol-Novis Research Program, Roads LVL 1, Border Posts LVL 1 [-7 income], Mage Education Program [-7 income], Breeding Program [-5 income], Craftsmen Program [-3 income].
Diplomacy: Embassy [/w Church; Serica, Avezol], Foreign Embassy [Dunik, Serica, Istania], Vassal [Ostradari].
National Ideas:
Buildings: University [capital], Large Port [Kvao].
The White Robes: -8 income. Small Program [-5 income], White Robes [R5: 1, R4: 6; -2 income], Unenlightened [LVL 1: 30, -1 income].
The Black Robes: -6 income. Small Program [-5 income], Black Robes [8: LVL 2, 17: LVL 1, 5: LVL 0. -2 income].
Other: unicorn-horn sword, Narsis Servants [military], Business [Salatia, +1 income], Research [Souls; ~2 seasons/subjects], +Magical Research [2 seasons].

National Focus: Magic
Population: 291,000
Prosperity: Low.
Trade Goods: Coffee [in use], Dyes [trade for Nature Gems], Nature Gems (half) [in use].

Spoiler: Culise; Serica (click to show/hide)

National Power: 9/3/8 (+3/4/2)
Economic Size: 4609
Wealth: 179 (+135)
Resources: 2935 (+3193)
Manpower: 1920 (+405)
Public Order: 22 (-2)
Unrest: None.
Military: Soldiers: 24,500 [SK 5: 22,500; SK 3: 500, SK 2: 1000, SK 1: 500].
People of Note: Radama vei Ui-Valona, Possible Advisor [Teacher].
Technology:
Modifiers: Border Posts LVL 1 [-8 income], Focused Research [Economy, -8 income], Divination Program [-10 income], Currency [Sericans], Roads LVL 1.
Diplomacy: Embassy [Salatia, Dunik, Narsis, Avezol], Foreign Embassy [Dunik, Narsis, Istania, Avezol], Trade Routes [Avezol, +168 econ, Pottery for Silver], [Istania, +162 econ, Silk for Gold]
National Ideas:
Buildings: Ei-satra Academy [+Advisors], Headquarters [Imperial Inspectorate], Wonder [Imperial Palace; +1 PO/Turn, +Morale].
Imperial Inspectors: -18 income. Large Agency [-10 income], Inspectors [20: LVL 3, 30: LVL 2, 100: LVL 1. -8 income].
Other: Knowledgeable Diplomats.

National Focus: Production.
Population: 361,000.
Prosperity: Very High.
Trade Goods: Gold [in use], Silk [trade route: Istania], Pottery [trade route: Avezol], Tin [in use], Silver [in use].

Spoiler: Rolepgeek; Istania (click to show/hide)

National Power: 12/4/1 [+7/+4/+1] (+6/4/1)
Economic Size: 4034
Wealth: 25 (+68)
Resources: 6697 (+2468)
Manpower: 2044 (+442)
Public Order: 20 (+1)
Unrest: Low [Church].
Religious Unity: Mother’s Church [53%, growing], Unaffiliated/Local Beliefs [47%, shrinking].
Army Size: 21,500 [SK 5: 19,000. SK 2: 1500. SK 1: 800].
People of Note: Advisor [theologian; diplo], Possible Spy [under watch].
Technology:
Modifiers: Education Program [-17 income], Research Program [-17 income], Agriculture LVL 2 [-17 income], Research Focus [agriculture, -9 income], Welfare Program LVL 1 [-9 income], Infiltration LVL 1 [Salatia], Roads LVL 1, -Supply Cost [grain], Supply [-6 income], Military Organization [-5 income].
Diplomacy: Trade Route [Serica, -Gold, +180 econ], Embassy [Serica, Salatia, Narsis, Avezol], Faction [Candria], +Infiltration [Rantessa; 10: LVL 1, 20: LVL 2 Moonlit Agents], -Fervor [Missionaries].
National Ideas: Social Equality [Possible; Admin].
Nation Watch: -7 income. Small Program [-5 income], Watchmen [600, -2 income].
New Moon: -10 income. Small Program [-5 income], Moonlit Agents: 100 [50: LVL 1, 50: LVL 2; -5 income].
Full Moon: -12 income. Small Program [-5 income], Lunar Gaurd: 130 [20: LVL 2, 110: LVL 1; -8 income].
Other: Potential Militia [2000], Defenses LVL 1 [Rakdar Border], Buying Surplus Grain [-3 income, +Grain], Spy [Captured].

National Focus: Religion
Population: 347,000
Prosperity: Med-High.
Trade Goods: Gems [traded for Stone], Horses [traded for Timber], Gold [trade route], Grain [in use].

Spoiler: theyamikami; Avezol (click to show/hide)

National Power: 9/0/8 (+4/1/6) [+1 AP, +1 DP: Advisors]
Economic Size: 3578 [-160; Vinesse].
Wealth: 47 (+99)
Resources: 13115 (+2710)
Manpower: 4875 (+480)
Public Order: -2 (+1)
Unrest: High [all], Very High [upper class], Extreme [Vinesse].
Army Size: 23,250 Soldiers [SK 5: 23,250].
People of Note: Advisor [diplomat], Dravius Black [intellectual].
Technology:
Modifiers: Education Program [-19 income], Research Focus [seafaring, -9 income], Roads LVL 1, Education LVL 1 [-9 income].
Diplomacy: Embassy [Serica], Foreign Embassy [Istania, Serica, Narsis], Trade Route [Serica, Silver for Pottery, +168 econ], Faction [Salatian Conservatives].
National Ideas:
Steel Agency: -8 income. Small Program [-5 income], Ministers [25: LVL 3, 25: LVL 2; -3 income].
Police Agency: -8 income. Small Program [-5 income], Officers [400: LVL 1, 200: LVL 0; -3 income].
Other: stone eye [artifact], Assassins LVL 3: 3 [Salatian religion], Possible Trade Good [Sugar], Great Library [no books], Supply Cost [-5 income], Riot: Vinesse., Plans [University].

National Focus: Science
Population: 378,000
Prosperity: Medium.
Trade Goods: Silver [trade route; Serica], Citrus.

Spoiler: thefik21; Salatia (click to show/hide)

National Power: 22/15/30 (+4/4/5)
Economic Size: 3250
Wealth: 56 (+12) [tax rate: 3.5%]
Resources: 8526 (+2650)
Manpower: 4253 (+664)
Public Order: 24 (0)
Religious Unity: Court of Salae [64%, growing], Unaffiliated/Local [36%, shrinking].
Unrest: None.
Military: SK 5: 19,300, SK 3: 500, SK 2: 1500.
People of Note: Mayor, Voskiyu [Converted], Jahan Golias.
Technology:
Modifiers: Education Program [-18 income], Caring for the Poor [-30 (-15) income, +Public Order, +Religious Unity], Working Poor [-Cost (Government Projects), +20% Manpower], Free Market Emphasis [-5 income], Salatian Greater Subsidy Fund [-½ income, 21 wealth].
Buildings: Defenses LVL 1 [Avezol, Rakdar, Serica], Holy Temple [under construction].
Diplomacy: Foreign Embassy [Serica, Istania].
National Ideas: Possible National Idea [Fervor].
Ut Mendacii: -10 income. Small Agency [-5 income], Tricksters [LVL 3: 50, -3 income]
Other: Holy Book [work in progress, -10 income], Church Reform LVL 1 [see: Year 1, Winter], Plans [Grand Holy Temple].

National Focus: Religion
Population: 363,000
Prosperity: Very Low.
Trade Goods: Salt [in use], Fish [in use].

Spoiler: RulerOfNothing; Torkal (click to show/hide)

National Power: 15/8/3 (+6/4/2) [+1 AP: Advisor].
Economic Size: 361 (-19)
Wealth: 84 (+13)
Resources: 1140 (+370)
Manpower: 478 (+139)
Public Order: -19 [+1].
Unrest: High [all].
Military: Soldiers: 2500 [SK 5: 800, SK 4: 700, SK 1: 500, SK 1: 500]. Militia SK 0-3: 2000, Knights of the Banner [SK 5: 3000].
People of Note: Advisor [economist, +1 Admin/Turn], Lance Chivalric [General].
Technology:
Modifiers: Turmoil (-1/20 Econ Size/Turn, +50% Manpower, -1 Public Order/Turn).
Buildings:
Diplomacy: Truce [Loyalists].
National Ideas:
Other: Tools are currently unused.

National Focus: Infrastructure.
Population: 37,000.
Prosperity: Medium.
Trade Goods: Tools [limited: no bronze].

[DontBanTheMan]

Actions

Spoiler: Playergamer; Dunik (click to show/hide)

The peace terms of your proposal are accepted, though it is obvious that Candria now views you with complete disdain. South Candria has been split in half, with the southern portion being granted to Torkal and the northern half being kept under the control of Candria. Candria owns no islands, and thus doesn’t give any to you or Torkal (all of the islands are owned by other Loyalist factions). Candria cannot afford to pay the reparations for your invasion into their land, and thus requests that you cancel the request or lower the amount demanded (seeing as you won a devastating victory without ever declaring war).

( -1 Diplo Power, -Hostilities [Candria], -Prisoners [All; Candria], +Relations [Torkal],  +Prestige, +Patriotism, -Supply Cost [+8 income] )


Due to a lack of funds, the border control program is postponed.

( N/A )


Despite attempts by the government to continue the economic expansion, growth in the private sector comes to a grinding halt. Perhaps new trade agreements, particularly for goods demanded by state and private businesses (tin) could bolster the economy.

( -1 Admin Power, -15 wealth, +5 econ size, -Domestic Growth )


A basic education system is established, and schools across the country are constructed. This should improve educational standards and increase the pool of educated people in your country. It is very costly to maintain, however.

( -2 Admin Power, -40 wealth, +Education Program [-17 income] )


With nationalist fervor at an all time high, you spread the notion of Discipline among the blooming youth. The idea of a well-organized country both inside and outside of the military could potentially become an inherent part of your country through further development. It will require an initial investment of 20 Military Power, and it will drain 2 Military Power per turn until the proper roll is rolled; you’ll slowly get a higher and higher chance of achieving the roll. Upon its success, you will get Order as a National Idea, and it will drain 1 Military per turn while active. If inactive for over two years, you will lose it as a National Idea.

( -2 Military Power, +Potential National Idea [Discipline] )


With the peace deal partially accepted, your soldiers in Candria remain on standby. They head to the new Torkal border and oversee the return of Candrian soldiers into their own territory.

( N/A )


Additional weapons and armor are supplied to Torkal; one thousand skilled soldiers are also sent to the nation to aid in the training of their military.

( -1500 Resources, 1000 Soldiers [SK 6; to Torkal] )


The state doesn’t possess enough funds to start a full-fledged propaganda campaign, but the establishment of the idea of Discipline among the population and the diplomatic victory over Candria have increased nationalist fervor to an all-time high. The march of one thousand of your soldiers through the Capital has truly encouraged and inspired the youth of your nation.

( -1 Military Power, +Fervor, +4 Public Order )

Spoiler: Taricus; Rakdar (click to show/hide)

The guard is completely restructured, starting with a complete inspection of all current forces and the investigation of potential corruption. They are reorganized to be overseen by a national committee drawn from the best of each area, allowing for the entire structure to be overseen and reviewed by people who actually know what they’re doing. It also allows for mobilization of response teams in case of disorder in any part of the country.

( -2 Admin Power, -15 wealth, -500 resources, +Organization [Guard] )


Your recruits are trained while construction on a formal training ground is performed by the regulars of your military. Many view this as a menial task unfit for soldiers, while a few see it as something that the newer soldiers should have to do. In any case, the soldiers aren’t very happy about having to stoop to construction tasks.

( -2 Military Power, -10 wealth, -2500 resources, -1400 [SK 1], +900 [SK 2], +500 [SK 3] )


The restrictions on immigration are lifted. (Keep in mind you’ll have to send the messengers to nations yourself; unless you want me to make an announcement about it)

( -1 Diplo Power )


The magic academy opens its doors, but most who take the tests possess no magical talent. Only a handful are good candidates for the program, but the offer doesn’t really help with encouraging more of these to sign up; most who would do so are willing to do so even without the bonus. Within a month there are about ten students in the program; by three months there are eighteen.

( -1 Admin Power, -10 wealth, +Magic Program )


Scouts are sent to the spring; and bring back news about something they saw. Once more, a beautiful woman was seen bathing in it; this time, however, she was unaware of the presence of any onlookers. The scouts watched her finish bathing and then transform into a fox, before curling up beside the spring. Judging on how it was alerted the last time, they decided to not try and capture it. Detailed observations were brought back, however.

The site seems to be a decent spot for a settlement; it’s a bit hilly, however. The spring is nothing particularly special that you can judge.

( -1 Admin Power, -5 wealth, +Observations [Magical Fox] )


Your scouting parties to Xerithania find nothing of interest, and are often entrenched in battle with groups of beastmen. It is unknown whether these attacks are orchestrated by a central authority or delivered by individual bands of the creatures. Nothing of note is discovered, though a bit of the geography is mapped out; it will make further scouting missions into the mapped areas easier.

( -1 Diplo Power, -1 Military Power, -50 Soldiers [SK 5], +Exploration [Xerithanian Border, Very Low] )


Crafting of the magic tools begins; at the current rate of production, the state is actually losing wealth from the amount needed for production compared to the end result. However, the mages are learning valuable skills needed to refine the trade. The tools are being stockpiled at the current moment, but there are already quite a few businessmen interested in forming deals with the state for access to the tools (depending, of course, on the price of said tools).

( -1 Admin Power, -10 wealth, -5 income, +Magic Tools [weak, few], -Mages [in use] )


When news of a reward reached the ears of many aspiring fortune-seekers, an organized effort to locate iron began. Still no iron was discovered inside your own borders, but news reaches your ears of a deposit located within Istania’s borders (which they are unaware of). It is near the border, in a desolate stretch of land known as the Strip (though, being near the border brings it closer to Istanian border defenses). The man expects his reward, but has yet to receive it because of the...circumstances behind its discovery.

( -1 Admin Power, -5 wealth, +Iron [possible; Istania] )


An agency to train spies has been established, but they have yet to find any suitable recruits.

( -1 Diplo Power, -15 wealth, +Agency [Night’s Shadow], -5 income [-5/agency, -0/agents] )


With the festival in Istania coming up, booze is purchased for the masses. Though a pricey expenditure for the state, it pays off; civil unrest breaks out in many of the cities as [stupid] (all drunks are stupid) drunks roam the streets. The Goddess would undoubtedly frown upon many of the actions they performed this season...

( -1 Diplo Power, -20 wealth, +Civil Unrest [Istania] )


An educated man from the Academy is recruited, but he turns out to have absolutely no common sense - a common problem among the spoiled rich kids that make up a large portion of the academy. He blows much of the money allotted him before it is discovered how useless he really is.

( -1 Admin Power [-2 MP], -15 wealth )

Spoiler: Evil Marahadja; Narsis (click to show/hide)

The breeding program is quickly embraced by both the magical elite and the highly religious. Many women who believe ardently in Novus offer themselves or their daughters to bear the child of a blessed one. Many of the less religious view it as...unnatural behavior, but they tend to be the minority. The reaction to this new movement is positive overall. The influx of mage-fathered children is a drain on the state, but is rather minor in the grand scheme of things. Keep in mind that it IS a game, and you’ll start getting benefits immediately. ^.^

( -2 Admin Power, -10 wealth, +Breeding Program [-5 income], +Mages )


The new Craftsmen Program is a minor success; the short length of the courses means that very little is actually learned (ex, can create a dim, floating light for a few minutes: not too practical). There are also not too many people who possess any skill in magic, so the result on the country is miniscule.

( -1 Admin Power, -10 wealth, +Craftsmen Program [-3 income] )


Not many volunteers can be found who desire to transfer from military duty to civil work. The military, after all, offers perks and also the potential to test their abilities out in combat; something which appeals to many magicians. About sixty mages are temporarily withdrawn from the military to educate new mages.

( -1 Military Power, -5 wealth, +Mage Education [temporary], -Mage Military [temporary] )


Construction on the port at Kvao is completed. It is bound to bring new business to the city, and invites trade opportunities oversees should potential partners be found. It also should allow for construction of more ships should it be necessary. The coffee helped quicken the pace of the workers and reduce costs, but the nature gems cannot help in the project.

( -1 Diplo Power, -30 wealth, -1000 resources, -Coffee [in use], +Port [Kvao] )


A good supply of slaves and PoWs arrive from Candria as per the arrangement; they are quickly put to use in a state experiment to discover the properties of the human soul and find out if they can be merged with inanimate objects. Despite numerous attempts by your most prestigious researchers, they have yet to discover anything; this entire ordeal is being kept under wraps, of course. The amount of subjects you have left should be able to fuel the project for a few more seasons.

( -1 Admin Power, -25 wealth, +Subjects [~2 seasons], +Research [souls] )


The rest of the slaves are sold to private researchers, bolstering the state’s coffers while also increasing the rate of magical research within the country.p/i]

( -1 Admin Power, +20 wealth, +Research [magical; ~2 seasons] )


Mages are sent to Candria per the agreement; they bring along with them magic gems to aid in their tasks. It goes well, and the Candrian government expresses their thanks.

( -1 Diplo Power, -10 wealth, +Relations [Candria] )


Keep in mind the gems on the island are of the non-magical variety; attempts to mine them will be much more difficult than simply trying to avoid the mist; a mining operation will have to be set up, which will require miners [citizens] or higher level mages...and their lives will undoubtedly be endangered. It is predicted that such an operation will have a very high mortality rate; the gems are slightly inland, meaning there will be very little mining time if risks aren’t taken.

( N/A )


Not many new Black Robes can be located, but enough are found to fill the agency’s ranks once again. Constant training also increases the skill of some of the more veteran members.

( -1 Diplo Power [-1 MP/-1 AP], -10 wealth, +5 [SK 0], +5 [SK 1], +5 [SK 2], -1 income )


The Black Robes (save for the new recruits) are sent to Avezol to capture live subjects. They succeed in their mission, bringing about twenty Avezolan fishermen back for use by the state. Not enough to make a huge difference, but certainly quite a few.

( -1 Diplo Power [-1 MP/-1AP], +3 [SK 2], -3 [SK 1] )

Spoiler: Rolepgeek; Istania (click to show/hide)

The faith is spread in your own and other nations; save for a certain few. It goes well, though there’s still a bit of pushback from earlier inside your own country.

( -3 Diplo Power, -25 wealth, +Religious Spread [Istania, Avezol, Dunik, Rantessa, Serica] )


The tariff is dropped; by the end of the season, the Serican tariff is dropped as well. By the way: I’ll be changing tariff mechanics so that it isn’t just “shaft the other guy, and eventually yourself.”

( -Tariff, +8 econ size )


A diplomat is sent to the King of Candria, who accepts him graciously and expresses his desire to build positive relations between your two countries. He apologizes for any hostilities that may have occurred without his knowledge, and sends back a gift with your emissary.

( -1 Diplo Power, +10 wealth, +Relations [Candria] )


The people are extremely receptive of the idea of Social Equality, probably due to their religious attitudes. It will require an initial investment of 20 Admin Power, and it will drain 2 Admin Power per turn until the proper roll is rolled; you’ll slowly get a higher and higher chance of achieving the roll. Upon its success, you will get Social Equality as a National Idea, and it will drain 1 Admin Power per turn while active. If inactive for over two years, you will lose it as a National Idea.

( -2 Admin Power, +Possible National Idea [Social Equality] )


The Festival can be considered both a success and a failure...while the people were entertained by the festivities, many of the poor became incredibly rowdy due to the high amount of alcohol present. Temples were ransacked and priestess’ were ravished by the drunken mob, and disorderly conduct was out of control. This did little to sour the mood of the people, however. The Church isn’t happy, though...

( -1 Admin Power, -20 wealth, -Grain [in use], -Unrest [low, middle], +Unrest [church], -4 Public Order, +Religious Unity )


Your troops are trained.

( -1 Military Power, -10 wealth, -300 resources, -1500 [SK 1], +1500 [SK 2] )


Your military is reorganized, with a subset of the army being established simply to organize the other branches. This should serve to allow for better military organization and increase the efficiency of military actions.

( -1 Military Power, -1 Admin Power, -25 wealth, +Military Organization [-5 income] )


The soldiers in Xerithania dig in, and two thousand more men are sent north to reinforce them. Very few attacks occur by beastmen in this time, and only a few skirmishes take place.

( -1 Military Power, +2000 Soldiers [Xerithania], +Dug In [Xerithania] )

Spoiler: theyamikami; Avezol (click to show/hide)

Construction on the Great Library is completed, and a celebration takes place at the foot of the massive structure. The staff of the grand building begin to gather books from across the country to house within its walls; once it is filled, the Wonder will truly be finished.

( -1 Admin Power, -40 wealth, -2500 resources, +Great Library [no books] )


The Steel Ministry is trained further.

( -1 Admin Power, -10 wealth, -10 [LVL 2], +10 [LVL 3] )


At this point, you believe you may have an informant...or several...in your midst. Your claims are quickly disbelieved when rumours begin to spread of the government restarting the Steel Ministry and lying to public. Public outrage is massive; several riots begin in minor towns, though no cities follow Vinesse’s example. The riot there, meanwhile, has escalated - though one would not quite classify it as a rebellion, the city is in absolute chaos. All production has shut down, angry citizens clash with the military daily, and corruption is rampant. Deaths happen frequently (mainly on the side of the citizens), and Salatian Conservatives have now formed a solid foothold in the city, preaching anti-government sentiment.

( -1 Admin Power [-2 MP], -10 wealth, -160 econ size [Vinesse, -8 income], ++Unrest [Vinesse], +Unrest [all], -8 Public Order, +Power [Salatian Conservatives] )


The civil unrest in Vinesse prevents construction on the University from beginning.

( N/A )

Spoiler: thefik21; Salatia (click to show/hide)

Essentially the same thing has been happening; growth continues in the same fashion. You can compare the differences between this turn and last, not much point putting anything here.

Spoiler: RulerOfNothing;Torkal (click to show/hide)

Although Lance’s demands go against some of the basic principles of Torkal’s government, there is little choice: his army is necessary to secure control of the island. With his offer accepted, you begin plans for an election next year. Lance comes to the city personal to pledge himself to your service, before returning to his camp and organizing his army for the campaigns to come.

( -1 Diplo Power, -1 Admin Power, +Promise [Elections; Year 3], +Lance Chivalric [General], +Knights of the Banner [3000, SK 5] )


Lance’s army aids you in the attack on the Black Dawn, where he orchestrates an absolutely crushing victory. The Black Dawn shall trouble this island no longer!

( -1 Military Power, SEE: New Dawn [Battle] )


With the arrival of weapons and supplies arrives from Dunik, you manage to equip all of your soldiers.

( 500 [SK 1] - Equipped, -1150 Resources )


( Could you clarify Civil Service? What exactly are their jobs to be? Your country already possesses employees for essential government tasks; what are these new workers to be doing? Respond before your actual turn; I’ll retroactively add in a new response here when I get it. )

( See: Above )


Resources and soldiers arrive from Dunik to help equip and train your young military.

( +1000 Soldiers [Dunik, SK 6: Trainers], +1500 Resources )


As part of Dunik’s peace deal with Candria, the southern portion of Rantessan’s mainland has been granted to you. However, control of the region is still far from complete - you’ll have to actually gain control of the area in order to census the population and start receiving taxes.

( +Territory [Half: South Candria] )

Battles

Spoiler: New Dawn (click to show/hide)

Several thousand soldiers led by Lance Chivalric attacked the Black Dawn's camp under cover of night; caught unawares, the battle was a massacre. The poorly equipped and trained bandits stood no chance against Lance's veterans. Over four hundred bandits were captured; among them was Fowler himself.

Winner: Torkal.
Casualties: Seventy Knights of the Banner, over six hundred Black Dawn members.

[thefik21]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Salaedar XVII stared out his window. The economy was growing thanks to him. Decades of former leaders regulating, taxing, and spending had led his people to a time of strife. Even Salaedar himself had fallen prey to the tax and spend style of governance that had become so familiar to Salatia. Unfortunately, if you want the ends then you must also want the means. For Salaedar, the means is a free and open market without regulation. Salatia must become what it could never be before. A hellish nightmare of capital. For that is the only way we can ever find wealth again.

- Continue with the plan for a free market.

- Add 25 wealth to the subsidy from what we have saved. This is in addition to half of our income.

- Sell 6000 resources to the growing private sector for dirt cheap. Put that money back into the subsidy fund.

- Begin conducting an unemployment census.

- Search for architects.

- Finally, announce the current size of the subsidy fund to the businesses in Salatia. Try to get people excited about the subsidy.
-->Also, send government officials to Avezol and Serica to announce the same to businesses in their countries. Try and get a brain drain started.

Let me know if i don't have enough money to do all of these actions.

[Playergamer]

Spoiler: Message to Candria (click to show/hide)

We understand. We'll let the gold demand slide.

Spoiler: Message to Torkal (click to show/hide)

We would like to offer you a deal, northern brothers. The Dunician economy is desperately in need of tin to continue making bronze, and we would like to prospect in your land for any deposits. We would keep any tin deposits found by our prospectors, and any other minerals would belong to you. We would be willing to discuss payment for this, if you are willing. The Torkal Expedition will, of course, continue to defend Torkal.

Spoiler: Admin (click to show/hide)

Use the fervor over the war in Rantessa to raise taxes. Explain that war has a cost, and that it falls on the loyal citizens of Dunik to pay that cost. The boys are killing and dying out there for you. Least you can do is give them the best, right? (4)

If Torkal accepts the offer above, send prospectors into Torkal. The prospectors will scour the land for mineral resources, guarded by units of the Torkal Expedition, and any tin will belong to Dunik. Any other resources will belong to Torkal. (4)

Continue to work on making Discipline a National Idea. (3)

Relax the restriction on bringing immigrants and goods into Dunik, slightly. (2)

Spoiler: Military (click to show/hide)

The Torkal Expedition, the Dunician soldiers in Torkal, will continue to guard Torkal. Half of the remaining men will help guard the border, while the other half will help stabilize the Torkal interior. (4)

[Evil Marahadja]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Administration

Cancel theCraftsmen Program, these mages should be relocated to other more useful programs. (4)

Officially legalise Human experimenting, provided the following conditions are true:
1. The subject is NOT a citizen of Narsis.
2. The Subject is NOT a follower or Novus
3. The subject is not from a country considered friends of Narsis. (Our Vassal and Dunik atm)
4. The subject was not captured within Narsis territory.

If these laws are broken, the perpetrator will be named a traitor of Novis, and will be used in magical experimenting hem/herself instead. (4)

Continue with the soul research (5)


Diplomacy

Send all but the 0 skilled and a single 2 skilled black robe to do another slave raid on Avezol, once again, the be careful. Rather return with nothing than get captures. The Lvl 2 unit should train the remaining 0 skilled black robes back home. (3)

Have a skilled alchemist design a very potent poison to distribute to the black robes. The poison should be very potent and quick-reacting. Death is preferable to capture and torture. (3)




Military:

Design a small transport ship. It should be a small vessel with a focus on mobility. It should be able to travel in shallow water. It dosent need to transport huge amounts of goods or humans, just a sceleten crew, a raiding party and its potential booty. (Think Viking-ship), construct two of these raiding vessels.

(Yes, I am working towards magical raiders ^^)

Reorganise our mages within the military. They should be divided into two different categories.
Category 1: Mages with destructive powers. These mages are to be sorted into small specialised squads, every mage will have two bodyguards accompanying him/her protecting them from physical harm. These units will train and live together. They are what set us apart from other armies in Etraxia.
Category 2: Mages with more auxiliary powers . Mages able to use telephthy, moraleboosts, etc. These mages will be assigned to largers battalions, and are to be used to buff up our regular army.

Spend up to 10 wealth and 2000 resources to improve and train Narsis servents, to make them an even more effective guard force and stabilizer.

[Taricus]

In a surprise announcement today, the monarch of Rakdar has formally reopened the borders. And in related news, with the firm establishment of a well-drilled guard force that it has ended the deterioration of public order within it's borders, and announces places for a festival and feast in the coming summer, sending invitation to all the other nations.

Spoiler: Actions (click to show/hide)

In regards to the fox/water spirit, start attempts at communication with the being.

With the magical goods, continue production and refining the process of creation, offering them to the merchants at a reasonable price.

Put extra effort into understanding the creation of steel, and the methods of working it

Continue training up the troops, using the new training grounds to do so.

In line with the Istanian reforms, start making reforms to the military. Of course, with our far superior martial ability, we can afford to make the reforms more extensive.

Furthermore, start rigorously emphasising quality within the army. Our foes are many, and our troops must be equal to several of theirs to ensure victory is ours. (Applying for national idea: Military Quality.)

In regards to the person who brought us the information on istania's iron desposit, perform a rigorous background check. We need to ensure that they aren't a foreign agent trying to instigate a war.

Get our man in the Istanian army to start climbing the ranks if he can, and to start detailing the changes they've made in reorganising the army, and our infiltrators in the intelligence agency to also rise through the ranks.

Start getting some potential agents into our intelligence agency, along with re-organising our existing agents to function underneath it.

After some high-level talks with the Istanian government, send a few propecting teams to ascertain whether or not there's iron, or any other minerals, in the strip.

[Rolepgeek]

Spoiler: Diplomacy (click to show/hide)

Continue to spread the Faith yadda yadda yadda[4]
Try to open up diplomatic relations with Candria, offer aid in the form of food and lodgings and the like for refugees(not military though, not yet), ask for permission to spread the faith, and so on[2]
Try to reignite the passions of our people and improve church service attendance[2]
Open the borders to immigration and advertise the various advantages our country gives[3]
Use grain to supply our armies in the field [2] (I know it's not really Diplomacy but it doesn't really fit anywhere else either I think)
Send delegation to meet with Rakdaran delegation concerning various stuff?[2?]

Spoiler: Admin (click to show/hide)

Shift research focus to medicine and hygiene[2]
Work on improving the Roads system/upgrading Roads [3]
Expand the Nation Watch.[2]

Spoiler: Military (click to show/hide)

On with the Xerithanian campaign! [3]

[RulerOfNothing]

Spoiler: Torkal actions (click to show/hide)

The Torkal army is to secure control of the territory that Torkal has recently gained. (5)
Have part of the army scour the territory already under Torkal's control for more bandits. (4)
Hold parades and other celebrations in light of the recent victory against the bandits. (4)
In an attempt to bring an end to the turmoil currently plaguing Torkal, the government is going to start calling the vote that was promised to Lance. (3)

Spoiler: Message to Dunik (click to show/hide)

We would be glad to accept your proposed deal, and in light of the support you have already given Torkal we will not be requesting any direct payment, though if you have surplus bronze we would be very interested in purchasing it.

[theyamikami]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Let's just... Move on... Have the steel ministry search for, and kill, leaks. Try to placate the people as well. Burn a witch or something for the conservatives.