To Shred an Empire (medieval-low fantasy/OOC/OPEN)

[Gjulich]

Quoted from the First post- "The High and Mighty.

NDH: House Mazowiecki, Lords of Kazarkov. (11)
Arkotania: House Segardi, Lords of Segardis. (2)
Yrland: House Dochaan, Lords of the Fingertip. (12)
Agadar: The Wraithborn Clan, Lords of Dornduar. (9)
DKM III: House Vespuvius, Lords of the Moravian Triumvirate. (6)
Of the Quendi: House Arafinwë, Lords of Laurelindórenan. (1)
The Nation of Ceneria: House Craemwen, Lords of Craemwen. (8)
Woodstovia: House Antovia, Lords of Damocles. (3)
Ralnis: House Oratoon, Lords of Tash Mara (10)
Imperium Nova: House Silvarin, Stewards of Pandyssium (5)
Alleniana: House Ragar, Lords of Bratykuder (7)"

I dont see a 4 on there, but...

Yeah, I made that mistake when I first signed up. It said that three realms at least were still vacant. It turns out that the OP had not been updated in a while. It seems that is still the case.
All credit to NDH, but sometimes things aren't updated as punctually as they could be.

Yep. Taken. I'm not sure if they are still playing, but Ghondra signed up on page 12.

NS Nation Name: Empire of Ghondra
House Name: House of Cunningham
House Banner:
I don't have a picture, but it is the Coat of Arms on the center of my flag.
Description of House: The House of Cunningham has a long history as the Economic and Military leaders of the Empire. Their location in the northern coast also helps them economically, and many traders have pledged their allegiance. The House Cunningham has also, in recent years, became a patron of artists, and is flourishing culturally, and economically. The House answers to the Head of House, but the Head of House respects the power of the Council of Elders, who can effectively turn the Head into a puppet without him/her even noticing it. As they're name notes, the House of Cunningham sees Cunning, and the ability to lie with a straight face as a virtue.
What is House's view on the Empire?: The House of Cunningham seeks to expand it's influence and power in the Empire, using any means necessary to increase their standing, up to and including assassinating members of the Imperial House, but not the Emperor himself. Despite this, they are interested in preserving the Status Quo, and will most likely support the Imperial Family should a Civil War occurs... providing that they get something out of it.
Description of Head of House:
Name: Arthur Alfred Cunningham
Age: 19
Sex: Male
History: Entrusted with power after the sudden death of his father, Edward Cunningham, Arthur has displayed a great talent for Strategy and Politics, he is still in training as the head of House Cunningham by his Great Uncle William. Arthur has been instilled with a deep sense of loyalty, and when he will accede as the de facto head of house, he is expected to pursue a career as a Military Leader, before moving to the realms of politics.
Description of Relevant House Members:
Name: William J. Cunningham
Age: 47
Sex: Male
History: The brother of the former head of house, William was always raised as the 'spare son' he was neither expected, nor entrusted with any positions in the family. So it was an unexpected turn of events when he managed to maneuver his Nephew, and later his Grandnephew Arthur to positions of power and influence, rising from the position of spare, to the main counsel, confidant, and confederate of the Head of House. He is fiercely loyal to the house, and to his nephew.

Name: Ferris Cunningham
Age: 62
Sex: Male
History: One of the oldest remaining members of House Cunningham, Ferris is interested not in the collective power of the house, but in his own power and wealth, often disregarding the house's collective interest for his own. He is loyal only to himself, and is willing to betray House Cunningham in a heartbeat, and would do the same should he come in the servcie of any of the other families, including the Imperial Family. He is extremely deceitful, and is able to manipulate anyone like a piece in a chessboard.
Court Position Request:
The Emperor's Blades for Arthur Cunningham (Eventually, when he gets older)
Lord High Chamberlain for William Cunningham
Seat of Power: (Name, location.)
Cunning's Keep, on the summit of the [INSERT NAME] Mountain
Realm Number: 4
Realm Name: Midgard
Realm Description: (Geography, history, note that north is colder/south is warmer.)
Geography: Flat, with sparse hills in the coast, but gets more and more mountainous inland. Temperate region, forests are largely medium-sized.
History: Given it's location, it was only natural that Midgard would develop into an economic powerhouse, it's location near the bay of [INSERT NAME] and it's wealth in resources meant that Midgard quickly became a regional power. Midgard was one of the last regions to be conquered by Titus the Great, largely due to the highly trained and advanced Military, and skilled leadership on the part of the Head of House, and Council of Elders. It has turbulent relations with the Capital, and rivers of blood has been spilled in the wars against the Imperial House.
Capital City: Castlegard
Population: (Be realistic) 1,150,000
Race Composition (Percentage of each sentient race):
51% Humans
32% Dwarves
17% Elves
Status of the races other than men: Equal status, but elven women are regarded as a highly prized-after commodity by the Nobility, and many are found as slaves, either as servants, or...
Majority Religion: The Faith
Description of the people and culture: Midgard is a highly diverse region, with Humans and Elves living in the coasts, and much of the Dwarf population living in mining towns in the Interior. The races of Midgard has been unified by their mutual disdain of the Imperial House, and their loyalty to House Cunningham. Midgard culture emphasizes tolerance, the pursuit of wealth, and glory. But an underlying prejudice still exists against the minorities, and elves are discriminated upon. In Midgard, the average citizen's outlook on life is an absolutely realistic one, many of it's denizens o;y pay lip service to religion, and can be described as almost nihilistic, the citizens of other regions would find Midgard almost Alien in nature. And Greed and Avarice is regarded as normal, not a virtue, but normal. Lying is second nature to most Midgardians.
Description of Economy (Include major imports/exports):

• Exports: Wood, Metals and Minerals, Weapons.
• Imports: Food, Horses.

Major Cities (max six):
Castlegard
Port Helena
Bancroft
Brangard
Falangard
Isengard
Major Citadels/Fortresses (max six):
Castle's Keep
Fort Elice
Fort Liam
Castle Ferris
Military Description: Advanced, and well-trained, the Cunningham's Family Forces are experienced in fighting wars, both for, and against the Empire. They are known to be a highly adaptive force despite their relatively small size, and is renowned and has some of the best cavalry & Knights in the Empire.

Strenghts/Weaknesses: Military is Skilled, Advanced, and highly adaptive, but is impaired with small numbers, but dependent on other regions for horses for their cavalry, tension between the older and younger generations of the family. A large and prosperous economy.

• Total Numbers
  
• Navy:
  89 Ships
  3,000 Sailors and Soldiers
  
• Army
  15,000 Infantry
  3,000 Cavalry
  200 Knights
  500 Artillery (Catapults, etc.)

[Woodstovia]

Yeah, I made that mistake when I first signed up. It said that three realms at least were still vacant. It turns out that the OP had not been updated in a while. It seems that is still the case.
All credit to NDH, but sometimes things aren't updated as punctually as they could be.

Yep. Taken. I'm not sure if they are still playing, but Ghondra signed up on page 12.

NS Nation Name: Empire of Ghondra
House Name: House of Cunningham
House Banner:
I don't have a picture, but it is the Coat of Arms on the center of my flag.
Description of House: The House of Cunningham has a long history as the Economic and Military leaders of the Empire. Their location in the northern coast also helps them economically, and many traders have pledged their allegiance. The House Cunningham has also, in recent years, became a patron of artists, and is flourishing culturally, and economically. The House answers to the Head of House, but the Head of House respects the power of the Council of Elders, who can effectively turn the Head into a puppet without him/her even noticing it. As they're name notes, the House of Cunningham sees Cunning, and the ability to lie with a straight face as a virtue.
What is House's view on the Empire?: The House of Cunningham seeks to expand it's influence and power in the Empire, using any means necessary to increase their standing, up to and including assassinating members of the Imperial House, but not the Emperor himself. Despite this, they are interested in preserving the Status Quo, and will most likely support the Imperial Family should a Civil War occurs... providing that they get something out of it.
Description of Head of House:
Name: Arthur Alfred Cunningham
Age: 19
Sex: Male
History: Entrusted with power after the sudden death of his father, Edward Cunningham, Arthur has displayed a great talent for Strategy and Politics, he is still in training as the head of House Cunningham by his Great Uncle William. Arthur has been instilled with a deep sense of loyalty, and when he will accede as the de facto head of house, he is expected to pursue a career as a Military Leader, before moving to the realms of politics.
Description of Relevant House Members:
Name: William J. Cunningham
Age: 47
Sex: Male
History: The brother of the former head of house, William was always raised as the 'spare son' he was neither expected, nor entrusted with any positions in the family. So it was an unexpected turn of events when he managed to maneuver his Nephew, and later his Grandnephew Arthur to positions of power and influence, rising from the position of spare, to the main counsel, confidant, and confederate of the Head of House. He is fiercely loyal to the house, and to his nephew.

Name: Ferris Cunningham
Age: 62
Sex: Male
History: One of the oldest remaining members of House Cunningham, Ferris is interested not in the collective power of the house, but in his own power and wealth, often disregarding the house's collective interest for his own. He is loyal only to himself, and is willing to betray House Cunningham in a heartbeat, and would do the same should he come in the servcie of any of the other families, including the Imperial Family. He is extremely deceitful, and is able to manipulate anyone like a piece in a chessboard.
Court Position Request:
The Emperor's Blades for Arthur Cunningham (Eventually, when he gets older)
Lord High Chamberlain for William Cunningham
Seat of Power: (Name, location.)
Cunning's Keep, on the summit of the [INSERT NAME] Mountain
Realm Number: 4
Realm Name: Midgard
Realm Description: (Geography, history, note that north is colder/south is warmer.)
Geography: Flat, with sparse hills in the coast, but gets more and more mountainous inland. Temperate region, forests are largely medium-sized.
History: Given it's location, it was only natural that Midgard would develop into an economic powerhouse, it's location near the bay of [INSERT NAME] and it's wealth in resources meant that Midgard quickly became a regional power. Midgard was one of the last regions to be conquered by Titus the Great, largely due to the highly trained and advanced Military, and skilled leadership on the part of the Head of House, and Council of Elders. It has turbulent relations with the Capital, and rivers of blood has been spilled in the wars against the Imperial House.
Capital City: Castlegard
Population: (Be realistic) 1,150,000
Race Composition (Percentage of each sentient race):
51% Humans
32% Dwarves
17% Elves
Status of the races other than men: Equal status, but elven women are regarded as a highly prized-after commodity by the Nobility, and many are found as slaves, either as servants, or...
Majority Religion: The Faith
Description of the people and culture: Midgard is a highly diverse region, with Humans and Elves living in the coasts, and much of the Dwarf population living in mining towns in the Interior. The races of Midgard has been unified by their mutual disdain of the Imperial House, and their loyalty to House Cunningham. Midgard culture emphasizes tolerance, the pursuit of wealth, and glory. But an underlying prejudice still exists against the minorities, and elves are discriminated upon. In Midgard, the average citizen's outlook on life is an absolutely realistic one, many of it's denizens o;y pay lip service to religion, and can be described as almost nihilistic, the citizens of other regions would find Midgard almost Alien in nature. And Greed and Avarice is regarded as normal, not a virtue, but normal. Lying is second nature to most Midgardians.
Description of Economy (Include major imports/exports):

• Exports: Wood, Metals and Minerals, Weapons.
• Imports: Food, Horses.

Major Cities (max six):
Castlegard
Port Helena
Bancroft
Brangard
Falangard
Isengard
Major Citadels/Fortresses (max six):
Castle's Keep
Fort Elice
Fort Liam
Castle Ferris
Military Description: Advanced, and well-trained, the Cunningham's Family Forces are experienced in fighting wars, both for, and against the Empire. They are known to be a highly adaptive force despite their relatively small size, and is renowned and has some of the best cavalry & Knights in the Empire.

Strenghts/Weaknesses: Military is Skilled, Advanced, and highly adaptive, but is impaired with small numbers, but dependent on other regions for horses for their cavalry, tension between the older and younger generations of the family. A large and prosperous economy.

• Total Numbers
  
• Navy:
  89 Ships
  3,000 Sailors and Soldiers
  
• Army
  15,000 Infantry
  3,000 Cavalry
  200 Knights
  500 Artillery (Catapults, etc.)

Nah he isn't. 4 is open

[Gjulich]

Yep. Taken. I'm not sure if they are still playing, but Ghondra signed up on page 12.

Nah he isn't. 4 is open

In which case, excellent. New Great House.

[Agadar]

Now we just need someone to fill in number 6.

[Alotopia]

So, i can take it or nah... hahaha
or i can take #6...

[Gjulich]

Now we just need someone to fill in number 6.

DKM pulled out?
Huh. The things you learn.

[Agadar]

Now we just need someone to fill in number 6.

DKM pulled out?
Huh. The things you learn.

I don't know who that is, but I did not find anything on realm 4 and 6 in the archive when making the race compositions map.

[Mesrane]

Now we just need someone to fill in number 6.

DKM pulled out?
Huh. The things you learn.

No one ever told me 4 and 6 were open

Oh well. Being a vassal is surprisingly fun.

[Gjulich]

DKM pulled out?
Huh. The things you learn.

I don't know who that is, but I did not find anything on realm 4 and 6 in the archive when making the race compositions map.

Der Kaiser Mikey III. They hold 6 as Vespuvius, house Plantegenet. And it seems that they are still active from my reckoning.

NS Nation Name: Der Kaiser Mikey III
House Name: Vespuvius
House Banner: A gold skeletal hand, clutching a pinecone above two crossed keys, on a field of midnight blue
Description of House: Known as the Easterlings, they are a people whose history is filled with greed and dark magic. At their height, they rivaled the dwarves in riches and even weaponry,however their lives began to grow shorter, their prosperity began to falter. Due to their magical practices, a permanent cloud cover soon crept over the land. Some unknown cataclysm hit before the unification of the empire, sinking half of their capitol city. From the ashes, Despotion Plantegenet, the remaining descendent of the old line of three families, joined the Empire freely, forming a partnership that to this day is strong. They are an educated and powerful house.
What is House's view on the Empire?: They wish to cleanse the Empire of all elves, and to learn the secrets lost in the cataclysm to unite the land under their control
Description of Head of House (name, age, and sex):
Drusyllion Plantegenet, 33, M-A handsome, thin, moderately feminine man with a hawk nose and favor of dark dress. He is notably one eyed, and has a scar over the right side of his face from his eyebrow to his chin (right eye is a plain orb of moonstone) He has dark hair, and his actual eye is colorless, like water. He is unmarried, and has little family save for his brother, Dius, and twin sister Drusilla Plantegenet
Description of Relevant House Members: (name, age and sex)
Dius Plantegenet, 26, M-handsome and posessing of his brothers features, he is far more masculine and brutish. He is the enforcer of the Viceroydom and is regarded with terror throughout the elvish community. A drunkard and an abuser of women, he is a most unpleasant man

Drusilla Plantegenet, 33, F. a beautiful thin woman with a hawk nose, small waist andbust, dark hair and one eye. devoted to her brother Drusyllion she rules as regent. known for her fine tastes and ruthlessness she is more dominant than her brother in many ways. lost her eye when her ex husband hit her in the temple for her practice of incestuous sodomy with her twin. he was poisoned shortly after. has her left eye replaced with an eye of glass infused with white gold1
Court Position Request: (Family member, position)
Seat of Power: (Name, location.) Triumvirati, Tip of the peninsula jutting out of six

Realm Number: (See map) 6
Realm Name: The Moravian Triumvirate
Realm Description:
A land where the sun never shines, it is a desolate place filled with petrified forests and craggy cliffs. The coastline is composed of rainy highlands, and the seas are rough. There are many ruins, of the once great Triumvirate. Only one family remains, and has ruled with an iron fist. Due to the cataclysm being caused by magic, the elves are held in blame while men continue to search for the lost secrets of old. Elves are hunted, tried, and killed in public display.
Capital City: Triumvirati
Population: (Be realistic) three million
Race Composition (Percentage of each sentient race): Men 40%, Dwarves 10%, Orcs 5%, Goblins 20%, Elves 25%
Status of the races other than men: Goblins are kept out with high walls, along with a raised highway of stone, orcs are traded with, Dwarves are welcomed, and Elves are hunted
Majority Religion: (Minorities of other two will exist.) Abbey of the Darkness
Description of the people and culture: The culture is warlike, with a celebration of martial prowess and accomplishment. Academics are taken seriously, and unemployment is frowned upon. A hardworking people, there is a national pride of what once was, and a hope that is may be again. Magic is studied by many of the wealthy, it's secrets kept hidden in the massive fortress known as the Triarge. Those of the old blood have dark hair and pale skin, however there are some blonds (the original barbarians of the old land)
Description of Economy (Include major imports/exports): exports include weaponry, gold, and prescious gems/metals. Everything else is imported via the highway or the treacherous harbor

• Exports:
• Imports:

Major Cities (max six): Faustburgh, Edinhold, Vespuvius, Gotlund
Major Citadels/Fortresses (max six): Plantegon Citadel, Castle Moravia, Castle Umbria

Military Description:
60,000 heavy lancers
30,000 greatswordsmen
20,000 billhooks
5,000 knights
10,000 squires
5000 paladins
20,000 longbowmen
Strenghts/Weaknesses: (Must have several of both)

• Total Numbers: 150,000
  
• Navy Nonexistent
  
• Army: Lack of footsoldiers and light armor makes them tire fast and vulnerable to archers

EDIT: They haven't posted since page 19 though.

[Gjulich]

DKM pulled out?
Huh. The things you learn.

No one ever told me 4 and 6 were open

Oh well. Being a vassal is surprisingly fun.

Same here. Especially when half of my major characters are for the Empire and the Craemwen dynasty and half are against.

[Agadar]

Haha holy shit, elves are hunted in realm 6? How was that application ever approved?

[Gjulich]

Haha holy shit, elves are hunted in realm 6? How was that application ever approved?

DKM is a very prestigious RP'er. They can twist a good yarn. I'm sure it'll all be for the development of the RP.

[Agadar]

Haha holy shit, elves are hunted in realm 6? How was that application ever approved?

DKM is a very prestigious RP'er. They can twist a good yarn. I'm sure it'll all be for the development of the RP.

What's even funnier is that despite being the only realm where elves are actively hunted down, realm 6 still boasts one of the largest elvish populations.

I couldn't care less about DKM's prestige, that application makes little sense from what I can tell.

[Alotopia]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

[Mesrane]

No one ever told me 4 and 6 were open

Oh well. Being a vassal is surprisingly fun.

Same here. Especially when half of my major characters are for the Empire and the Craemwen dynasty and half are against.

Im soon going to "clear the shelves" in my house if you catch my drift

[Mesrane]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

This is just my two cents, but two million is a little large for a population of 4.

[Woodstovia]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

Your army is waaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy too strong and large

[Gjulich]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

Well, you use a lot of 'est's. Sharpest, strongest, shiniest, etc. I think that if other people agree with that, then it'll be okay, but maybe have one thing which you're really good at, and work from there. Because Vatngárd is pretty good at mining and weapon-making also, but I wouldn't say anywhere that they are the best unless others agreed. Just keep that in mind.

EDIT: That and the population. I was chastised for having a population of 500,000 in province 7, so 2,000,000 in province 4 is probably not good either.

Same here. Especially when half of my major characters are for the Empire and the Craemwen dynasty and half are against.

Im soon going to "clear the shelves" in my house if you catch my drift

Heheh... I think I do...

[Mesrane]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

Your army is waaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy too strong and large

As is the population.

[Alotopia]

If yall have any constructive criticism for my app, i would appreciate it.

This is just my two cents, but two million is a little large for a population of 4.

4 as in the Region? I really dont know what to base it off of, so i was ball parking it.

As with the army. I used the OPs app to base it off of. its only like 5k bigger for a population increase of 500k. But then again, i didnt know what to base the pop off of.

[Yrland (Ancient)]

So after a 9 hour shift turned into an 18 hour one, I unfortunately couldn't make a post tonight. Hopefully tomorrow.

[Woodstovia]

This is just my two cents, but two million is a little large for a population of 4.

4 as in the Region? I really dont know what to base it off of, so i was ball parking it.

Yeah 2 has about 2 million and look at the size of it

[Mesrane]

This is just my two cents, but two million is a little large for a population of 4.

4 as in the Region? I really dont know what to base it off of, so i was ball parking it.

Yes the region. This is very much a medieval RP, so populations of 1 million+ should be (and hopefully are) fairly uncommon.

[Alotopia]

I get ya, I will fix it.

[Mesrane]

So after a 9 hour shift turned into an 18 hour one, I unfortunately couldn't make a post tonight. Hopefully tomorrow.

18 hours jeez.

You're going to let your vassal ride our ahead of you!