Topic: At the Dawn of Time game thread (Turn 49, one space open) (Read 27199 times)

Unrest increases slowly yet steadily, and only a few swiftly-dispersed protests have come of it so far. The council is beginning to worry, yet unwilling to agree on a compromise that reduced their power. They decided, at the urging of the Nedici, that the time was ripe to continue external expansion and exploration. Azuri were only too happy to back them, hoping for more spirit-conductive gems. Oro hoped for more copper and tin. The council also decided that more soldiers were needed to protect their expanding colonial empire, and Azuri began training some volunteers to guard Lake Tranquil.

Finally, the council had decided - to the Oro voices' absolute horror - to send a gift of ale to the dark elves. The senseless war of the last generations was over, and it was time to show that they were ready to move on. The ale would be well-guarded at all times before departure, and was to be tested just before it was loaded to ensure it was untainted. Nedici's most well-trained, loyal sailors were sent as escorts to ensure it arrived untouched. It was decided to be left on the beach in full view of their city, with one gnome drinking some to demonstrate that the ale was unpoisoned before departing. No land-based military escort was sent, to avoid risking provoking them. The Oro continued to repeat that their foolish collegues would greatly regret this as their children lay dying.

The Nedici had managed to convince the reluctant Arlenth to turn recent imports from Lake Tranquil into jewelry and sold amongst the populace, or at least the richer members thereof. A large amount was stored for future sales, and with supplies strictly limited, profit soared, and Azuri's reluctance rapidly melted. It was discovered that certain awakening rituals would cause the spirits in the pearls to be able to bond with a gnome wearing the jewelry. The bonded spirits were then able to communicate to their wearers, to a limited degree. Generally limited to a slight temperature change, some claimed that their spirits were able to fill them with feelings of joy while they were sad.

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Oro - The most militaristic of the major families. They have begun to value honor on the battlefield, though not nearly as much as valor and skill. They have two voices in the Council.

Lozanth - They have the most skilled craftsmen of the families. They value quality work. They have one voice in the Council, and split a second with Arlenth.

Arlenth - This family performs most of the raw labor in Xeniice. They value dedication in their laborers. They have one voice in the Council, and split a second with Lozanth.

Nedici - They have the most skilled shipwrights and fishermen, as well as most of the trading ships, and are greatly jealous of the Oro for somehow surpassing their naval strength. They are the administrators of Copperflow, so long as they administrate it exactly as the council decides. They continue to seek profits and power outside of Xeniice, perhaps due to the low competition. They have one voice in the Council.

Azuri - This is the only major family able to claim to understand the spirits, and they have the strongest support amongst minor families and Free citizens. They have two voices in the Council.

Kalron - This is the weakest of the major families, by a significant margin. They have the most successful trading network, and continue to expand it where possible. Most of their wealth comes from taxing their merchants and from their school. They seek to reclaim their place of power, most likely by using amassed wealth. They lack any representation in the Council.

Free Citizens - Between 6% and 7% of the population has renounced their family ties, and are not bards. They have formed a loose association.

Bards - They are the intellectual faction of Xeniice. Their wealth and ability to eat comes largely by accepting work commissions from major families.

General Duvale - A highly talented Oro "General Ripper." He really hates dark elves. He also hates hinor. He is not allowed near the humans, for fear he will mistake them for hinor and do something regretable.

Lt. General Seline - Formerly captain of the Nedici Bireme. She is fairly cautious in battle, as minimized casualties maximize profits.

Engineer Galthor - An architectural genius from Arlenth. He is slightly absent-minded, and is quite happy to be constructing buildings that shall last for long after his death.

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lemon10 · « **Reply #216 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:23:24 pm »

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Vanigo · « **Reply #217 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:44:48 pm »

Turn 30 End

It's the end of age 3! Time to get your age-end reports in!

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Vanigo · « **Reply #218 on:** April 25, 2011, 01:15:58 pm »

Age 4 start!

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Ahra · « **Reply #219 on:** April 25, 2011, 01:40:47 pm »

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~~Will try to get fluff done later today.~~

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Nirur Torir · « **Reply #221 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:03:22 pm »

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With the new change in leadership, the gnomes of Xeniice went about their lives with an extra smile, an extra kick in their step, and happy about their lack of hunger pangs or new prospects of having a say in how Xeniice is run.

Duke Vlorinth's first act was to continue exploring the areas around the colonies. Xeniice's ever-expanding walls would hold out against any attackers, his aides reasoned, but the lands around the colonies were dangerously unexplored. Lake Tranquil could be practically a stone's throw away from enemies, and they would never know until it was too late - Yet Copperflow, being more valuable, was to be explored around first. He also declared that the spices were not worth pursuing at this time, and the settlers were to remain in Xeniice until a more valuable resource was located.

To better guard Xeniice's expanding holdings, another unit of pikegnomes was planned, using the spirit-sensitive gnomes. To the grumblings of the (Oro) warriors already part of a valued pikegnome unit, they too were to be replaced with the gnomes trained to resist magic. Every edge would be needed if the dark giants refused to discuss peace. The new Head Bard, Chia, who had been promoted after devising methods for the Nedici to make even more profit off their colonies, suggested that the red rocks of the eastern hills could probably be smelted down akin to bronze. Pleased by the thought of even more metal, the duke readily agreed.

The Kalron began looking into methods to build a second, more advanced school, and how to train children from an early age in the current school.

There was much debate over how to best pursue peace with the dark giants. After weeks of discussion between the duke and council, a method was agreed upon. First, another shipment of ale was to be sent, and again thoroughly tested for poison. With it would be a stone tablet with a picture history of the gnomish views on the war. Of how the first Xeniician explorers discovered their warriors, were attacked, and came back with reinforcements to defeat them. About how the dark giant city was found, and that the explorers fled from the attacking canoes, to return later with reinforcements to destroy the offending navy. About how their attempted raid against the gnomish colony outraged both citizenry and leadership, resulting in repeated attacks on the city. About how the final battle was over the lack of sky diamonds, and how the last sighting was the final act of a now-punished group not acting in Xeniice's interest. About how the new government wishes to mend the mistakes of their ancestors, and not waste countless lives and resources fighting an endless war started ages ago. The tablet will also indicate that the bireme will return in three days for an answer.

On the third day, the bireme is to return and leave a bard there for six months, as well as a small handful of Springwater pearls as a sample of resources Xeniice has for trade. The bard has always been facinated by languages, writing a novel thoroughly exploring Xeniician language and comparing it to the human language. After being promised enough money to never need work again on his return (and a statue if he does not), he agreed to be the first gnome to attempt peaceful contact with the dark giants.

Finally, liaisons were to be sent to the humans. Topics to discuss would be mutual-defense aide with Copperflow and Lake Tranquil, as well as whether it would be possible for them to resume hunting when the gnomes subsidized their food (Or other resources) - Xeniice has grown accustomed to having leather for its military, and has no other supplier.

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Happerry · « **Reply #222 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:40:53 pm »

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IronyOwl · « **Reply #223 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:29:18 pm »

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Vanigo · « **Reply #224 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:00:19 pm »

Turn 32

Sorry about the delay, guys; I'm just having a hard time getting back into the swing of things.

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