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[Haspen]

Link to OOC Thread is here!

Year 5000, Spring

~Events~

New Spring of Magic: A new Mana Node bursts open in North Segi! Magic can be felt in the air of the province. Along with nodes in West Mefd, Lower Ostem, Upper Terruta and South Estaf, there are now 5 Nodes active.

Greedy Bastard: Henry the Bastard, a Greedy General, arrives in South Daos. He is offering his services to Warlock Heuros the Stoic for a low price of 5 Mana per season.

Independent Hordes: Many an indepedent province raise Armies to defend their peoples from the inevitable War of Warlocks. Some decide against doing that, earning the pity of their more rational neighbours.

South Terruta Quake: Ground shakes and shudders in South Terruta, but no important buildings are there to be destroyed.

Spoiler: Datapad (click to show/hide)

Heuros the Stoic (Tack)
Color: Steely Grey
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: +2

Kul'draz the Twisted (Shadowclaw)
Color: Dreaded Purple #9930C9
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: +2

Jeff (PaPaj)
Color: Cyan
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: +2

Kirizzik the Defender (Kashyyk)
Color: #FF9933
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: 0

Cirelc Wonderbringer (TopHat)
Color: Lime green
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: 0

Aimi "The Remarkably Sweet" Sweet (Lucus Casius)
Color: Teal
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: 0

Larym'nax of the Forge (Xanmyral)
Color: Maroon
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: 0

Orelys Vect (Tiruin)
Color: Earth
Max Mana: 15/15
Net Mana/Turn: +2
Research Topic: -
Research Gen: 0

[Tiruin]

SO! Haspen mentions everyone's turns should be in spoilers, and follows a rule akin to Kashyyk's: Nobody can stop anyone else from checking others' spoilers, but it would be preferred not to.

Besides, to infer realistic skill leveling, it helps your inferential skills and strategic planning if everything is unknown :3
Also Haspen says (via discord/IRC intercomms) that there is no trade, but it is up to us players to interact with each other.
I'm obviously not using anyone's details in their turns unless they want to.

Also to not disadvantage others (since unhappy players are than disadvantaged-due-to-misunderstanding-but-understanding players), Haspen uses two IMPORTANT terms. Unit, and Army. All of our Low magic *units* can only be summoned at the Tower. Armies however can be spawned at tower/keeps, and whose only limitation/upkeep/payment is max army. Max Army. only pertains to army (calculated as # of lands = max army limit. The Towerland provides for an extra, so +2. Meaning at the start, we all have a max. army of 2). Units require mana upkeep, and this is always calculated later on at the start of the turn, but after all generation of mana. Mana calculation is fluid and only the final number counts, as for example if you generate 15 mana and have 20 upkeep, your Mana will lose 5 points next Turn, into 10 mana. (If there are any generators, they go before the final calculations too)
And no, armies/units can't move on the same turn they spawn.
Independent armies only stay in their independent territories.

NEXT TURN is UNKNOWN turn (at 5% on 1d100), and they make a beeline towards towers/mana nodes, so even if you've anything literally next to them, they'll ignore everything and instead just prefer a "nearest first" AI policy.

Spoiler: Turn 1; Mage and Sorcess, Orelys Vect (click to show/hide)

Mage Things:
> Summon Golem Unit at West Segi
> Raise army at West Segi
Constructions:
> Laboratory and Mana Generator at West Segi
Research
> Crystalcraft I

"GREETINGS!" comes a voice from the East. "I seek to be at peace with others in the lands, and merely focus on what lands are mine. May others, too, work hand in hand, in open--with honor, and dignity."

[PaPaj]

Spoiler: My name is jeff (click to show/hide)

Summoning 'n other shit:
Summon Selkie
Send said Selkie to SF
Construction:
Laboratory
Mana Generator
Both at LF
Reaserch:
Crystalcraft I

[Kashyyk]

Spoiler: Turn 1 - Kirizzik (click to show/hide)

Build a Generator & a Laboratory in South Heor
Summon a unit of Golems at my tower
Start researching Attunement and put 15 mana into it
Raise an army (if this isn't done auto-magically)
Despair over my army and golems being unable to move this turn

Does the Tower count as one of the three improvements in a territory?

[Haspen]

No, Tower is your seat of power and is not an Improvement.

[TopHat]

Spoiler: Turn 1, Cirelc Wonderbringer (click to show/hide)

Raise two armies in SM. Summon one unit of Avians.
Construct a Mana Generator and a Laboratory, in that order, in SM.
Commence research into Mysticism I.

The Wonderbringer sends his regards to his neighbour Orelys Vect, expressing hope for a peaceful relationship in these troubled times.

[Tack]

Spoiler: Turn 1, Heuros the Stoic (click to show/hide)

The Greedy General is turned away.
>Begin Arcane study research

>Build Mana Generator at SD
>Build Laboratory at SD

>Raise an Army at SD
>Spawn a Selkie unit at SD [4]

[Tiruin]

The Wonderbringer sends his regards to his neighbour Orelys Vect, expressing hope for a peaceful relationship in these troubled times.

"It is SPLENDID to hear from you!" Orelys replies, partially via warlocky communications, partly from vibrations in the earth. "Your greeting is returned with a request!"

Spoiler: To Cirelc Wonderbringer (click to show/hide)

I would like to propose to buy one of your avians for 10 mana, in the upcoming turns henceforth.
If possible, may I pay this fee in increments? Even if not reaching the full amount, an ASAP on your part would be beneficial?
Thank you ahead for consideration!

Oh, also possible research too. I'm researching Crystalcraft I! Would you like to be friends in this endeavor?

[Kashyyk]

Spoiler: To Orelys Vect (click to show/hide)

I feel we need to discuss that Node in North Segi, as otherwise we'll get embroiled in a ridiculous war over it. My suggestion is thus: One of the two of us is elected to claim the territory, however they must pay the other two mana per turn whilst they hold it. They will still get the benefits of holding a territory however (such as the additional improvement space and max army limit) so I feel that deal is fair. What are your thoughts?

[Tiruin]

Spoiler: To Orelys Vect (click to show/hide)

I feel we need to discuss that Node in North Segi, as otherwise we'll get embroiled in a ridiculous war over it. My suggestion is thus: One of the two of us is elected to claim the territory, however they must pay the other two mana per turn whilst they hold it. They will still get the benefits of holding a territory however (such as the additional improvement space and max army limit) so I feel that deal is fair. What are your thoughts?

Spoiler: A Response (click to show/hide)

"GREETINGS neighbor! We are partly sad that no greetings were had from you beforehand! But that will suffice greatly.
I would like to claim it. Then, I will issue a consistent contract of sending you two mana STRAIGHT from before even upkeep is counted--so it is like upkeep for me, and will be added to your databank in the coming turns.

We wish you well with your mana! Hail to LARKA!

Also we may warn beforehand, that we sense a disturbance happening in the Summer!
We also warn beforehand, that we seek to take territories in the east! Beware!
Also in good sportsmanship, if we would ever attack you--or anyone for that matter, we will announce our intent one turn beforehand!
But if we ever are attacked, all hands are off!

May you have a blessed Spring under the freshness of the lands there!"

[TopHat]

Spoiler: To Cirelc Wonderbringer (click to show/hide)

I would like to propose to buy one of your avians for 10 mana, in the upcoming turns henceforth.
If possible, may I pay this fee in increments? Even if not reaching the full amount, an ASAP on your part would be beneficial?
Thank you ahead for consideration!

Oh, also possible research too. I'm researching Crystalcraft I! Would you like to be friends in this endeavor?

Spoiler: A Reply (click to show/hide)

Such a trade would be fine; payment in increments would be acceptable, and probably necessary due to the mana cap. When would you want delivery of the unit?

I had also planned to research Crystalcraft; I would be delighted to pool resources towards this end or switch to Mysticism and swap results afterwards if this is not possible.

Finally, would you like Mefd and South Segi? You have far less room to expand than I do.

[Kashyyk]

Spoiler: A Response (click to show/hide)

"GREETINGS neighbor! We are partly sad that no greetings were had from you beforehand! But that will suffice greatly.
I would like to claim it. Then, I will issue a consistent contract of sending you two mana STRAIGHT from before even upkeep is counted--so it is like upkeep for me, and will be added to your databank in the coming turns.

We wish you well with your mana! Hail to LARKA!

Also we may warn beforehand, that we sense a disturbance happening in the Summer!
We also warn beforehand, that we seek to take territories in the east! Beware!
Also in good sportsmanship, if we would ever attack you--or anyone for that matter, we will announce our intent one turn beforehand!
But if we ever are attacked, all hands are off!

May you have a blessed Spring under the freshness of the lands there!"

Spoiler: A Responsed response (click to show/hide)

So long as I get East Heor (In order to secure the entirety of Heor) I will accept.

[Xanmyral]

Spoiler: Turn 1: The lands blister like a captured star, work burns below... (click to show/hide)

Raise the army, pound the forge! Let them know that we're their scourge!
Cast no spell, hoard it true! It's too late for them to rue!
Pound the drums, sound the horn! Soon they shall know our fiery scorn!
Lay it down, build it high! Through these shall they surely die!
Larym'nax 3:14; The Uplifting Primer

Action:
- Build army
- Shove all mana into Attunement I
- Can't move. Seethe.
- Build a Mana Generator and a Laboratory geared towards Attunement I

[Lucus Casius]

Spoiler: Turn 1, Aimi Sweet (click to show/hide)

RALLYING AND SUMMONING
Rally two armies in NB.
Summon one unit of Selkies.

SPELLCASTING
None.

ARMY MOVEMENTS
None possible.

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Construct Mana Generator in NB.
Construct Laboratory in NB.

RESEARCH
Begin research on Attunement I.

Spoiler: A QUESTION FOR THE WARLOCKS OF THE WORLD (click to show/hide)

The sea quaked under the gathering storm.  Waves tossed and turned as fishermen fled to port, muttering of the anger of gods and spirits at the approach of war, driving what soon seemed to be growing into the greatest typhoon even the most grizzled of seamen had ever seen.  Even inland, the wary eyes of farmers stared at the black clouds above, rushing home from their fields to take shelter in their meager huts, praying to whatever gods they worshiped that their homes and livelihoods would be spared the wrath of lightning and begging forgiveness for their constant requests for rain.

No warlock could miss the signs, or the great and powerful magic working through the storm.  The lesser of them no doubt trembled in fear, wondering what manner of being--whether great sorcerer or minor god--could bring such magic to bear.  And wondered to what end they intended to use it.

The answer came soon, as waves washed over the shore, as rivers ran backwards in their beds, racing for the towers of the east, scaling the walls, pouring through the windows until they began to flood the studies themselves.  Each great torrent began to coalesce, forming a vast sphere, shimmering with the light of grand magic.  Fish still swam in the spheres, darting around the lights as they danced into a word, a phrase, a question at which the hearts of human and warlock alike would be filled with bewildering emotion.

Would you like to have some tea with me on Thursday? Let me know soon!

-Love and kisses,
Aimi

...And then the waters receded, as if they never were.  And the fields and seas received a mild and altogether disappointing drizzle, given all the buildup.

[Shadowclaw777]

Spoiler: Twisted Turn 1, Kul'draz the Twisted (click to show/hide)

Kul'draz the Twisted orders results for:
Developments for the Old Gods
Construct a Laboratory and Mana Generator at Abcus
Unit Generation
Raise a Army and Summon a Golem at Abcus
Research Designation
Begin Research into Alchemy I

Spoiler: A Depositary Claim (click to show/hide)

The plains of the ground of Abcus couldn't handle the dark magic that flowed through the veins of this area. The territory and even the sky had grew to even of a more purplish color to fit the need of the warlock. The pagan gods of this hamlet were of no power compared to the dark gods that Kul'draz channeled into the area. Then after that a distant musical noice was produced in the territory and exorted out to a distant place

"Peace is not eternal other fellow users of the dark arts, once someones sees the interest in betrayal they will see no other sense of morality except to take advantage of their opportunity that was granted to them."