Intrigue in Court II [Fantasy Medieval/Politics/OOC]

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

Also, I noticed the Royal Chef has 15 renown in her app.................

The Royal Chef is more renowned than the Emperor himself.

[ApplePieistan]

Also, I noticed the Royal Chef has 15 renown in her app.................

The Royal Chef is more renowned than the Emperor himself.

I don’t think you understand how good my meatballs are…

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

Also, I noticed the Royal Chef has 15 renown in her app.................

The Royal Chef is more renowned than the Emperor himself.

I don’t think you understand how good my meatballs are…

I'll take your word for it.

I have to wonder now, how is the Empire failing so badly at border defense? They seem to have an abundance of highly talented generals who are younger than 40 (including my newly accepted one).

[White Bluff]

I don’t think you understand how good my meatballs are…

I'll take your word for it.

I have to wonder now, how is the Empire failing so badly at border defense? They seem to have an abundance of highly talented generals who are younger than 40 (including my newly accepted one).

Armys are too streaked thin?

[Zelphos]

I have to wonder now, how is the Empire failing so badly at border defense? They seem to have an abundance of highly talented generals who are younger than 40 (including my newly accepted one).

Despite the talented generals, it's the internal conflicts of the Empire that deal the most damage to the defensive fails. I envision the Empire to be like that of the old Western Roman Empire; the men no longer have the patriotism they once had in past generations, leading to less being interested in the military, and less efficiency in combat; Vexia no longer has the proper funding to support military large military operations and proper equipment for soldiers, whilst the Khuphate have the numbers and the patriotic intent of storming the west.

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The Royal Chef is indeed more renown than the Emperor, but rather... lacking on all other skill sets.

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

I have to wonder now, how is the Empire failing so badly at border defense? They seem to have an abundance of highly talented generals who are younger than 40 (including my newly accepted one).

Despite the talented generals, it's the internal conflicts of the Empire that deal the most damage to the defensive fails. I envision the Empire to be like that of the old Western Roman Empire; the men no longer have the patriotism they once had in past generations, leading to less being interested in the military, and less efficiency in combat; Vexia no longer has the proper funding to support military large military operations and proper equipment for soldiers, whilst the Khuphate have the numbers and the patriotic intent of storming the west.

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The Royal Chef is indeed more renown than the Emperor, but rather... lacking on all other skill sets.

Hmm, interesting.

I'm pretty sure Chelubey and Heimerich should at least be acquainted with each other. Both were campaigning in the east to avenge their fathers at about the same time (Heimerich arriving about 5 years into Chelubey's 10 year campaign) and both were subsequently redirected into fighting the southern kingdoms at the same time.

[The Valyria Empire]

I have to wonder now, how is the Empire failing so badly at border defense? They seem to have an abundance of highly talented generals who are younger than 40 (including my newly accepted one).

Despite the talented generals, it's the internal conflicts of the Empire that deal the most damage to the defensive fails. I envision the Empire to be like that of the old Western Roman Empire; the men no longer have the patriotism they once had in past generations, leading to less being interested in the military, and less efficiency in combat; Vexia no longer has the proper funding to support military large military operations and proper equipment for soldiers, whilst the Khuphate have the numbers and the patriotic intent of storming the west.

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The Royal Chef is indeed more renown than the Emperor, but rather... lacking on all other skill sets.

Yeah, I envisioned that many of the Empires vassals are upset that they keep sending their men to die for a war that has yet to go anywhere. That’s why I hinted with Janos being a bit upset that he has to keep sending his troops. So he’s hoping Brandon can give him a reason to keep supporting him.

Plus, we have a new Emperor. I bet all the vassals (besides those that have fought alongside him) are somewhat nervous where this new leadership will take them.

[Meliougi]

CHARACTER APPLICATION
Full Name: Damion Ryver
House (Family) Name: House Ryver
Title (if any): Lord; Lord Justice
Sex: Male
Age: 38
Appearance:

Court Role: The Imperial Justiciar (addressed as "Lord/Lady Justice"): The individual in charge of the Imperial judicial system. Historically, this is a role whose influence is in near perpetual conflict with the Emperor's Fist. This courtier, however, is typically one not trusted by the Emperor, as they tend to interpret their duties as upholding the law, and sometimes the more naive of the occupants of this office have done so to the detriment of the Emperor's personal interest - which has sometimes opened up a sudden and premature vacancy in the position, by one way or the other. However, since this courtier heads the Imperial judicial system and executes the laws of the Empire, their voice could be one of great import, if they act wisely. Note: I'll let you decide if this is a council position or just a court position.
Social Class: Noble
Backstory: Lord Damion of House Ryver, Lord of Lakeland, was born of Lord Florian Ryver and Lady Caterine Filas, and was their eldest son, with the couple producing another son, and one daughter. Lord Damion would come to the Imperial court in Windstard to work in the office of the Imperial Justiciar, as the then-Lord Justice and Lord Florian had known each other for some time, and it had always been Florian's desire to send a Ryver to the Imperial Court, in the hopes of furthering his House's fortunes. Damion Ryver arrived in Windstard when he was eighteen years old. For ten years, he rose up in the bureaucracy of that office, eventually becoming a deputy of the Imperial Justiciar. When Damion was thirty years old, Lord Florian passed away, and Damion inherited the Lordship of Lakeland. However, by this time, the Imperial Justiciar at the time was found to have been watching out for his allies in court, which eventually ran aground against Emperor Jakar III Vixis' interests when one of those allies went against the wishes of the Emperor. A...vacancy was made when he was thirty-two years old, and Lord Damion Ryver was made the next Imperial Justiciar. In the six years since, Damion has done all he can to walk the very fine line, but with the new transition of Imperial authority to the new Emperor Brandon Vixis, there is uncertainty over how he can accomplish his goal of eliminating corruption within the Imperial court. Lord Damion is married to the Lady Theodora Poratis, with a young son, Edward, aged eight, and a daughter Rosalynne, age four.

Stewardship: 3 (Nobility Class) + 5 = 8
Intrigue: 2 (Nobility Class) + 2 = 4
Martial: 3
Diplomacy: 7
Renown: 3 (Nobility Class) + 3 = 6

TRACKING PURPOSES: Indiana

LOCATION APPLICATION
Name of Place: Lakeland
Description: A moderately sized region within the center of the Empire, it is, as its name suggests, a land of lakes. These lakes, and the resulting irrigation systems, give the land fertility. Aside from the lakes, it has no natural barriers. A network of towns, villages, and castles dot the region, which is ruled by the Ryver family and its vassals.
Populace: Approximately 200,000
Part of: The Empire of Vexia

[White Bluff]

I have two plans just in case, whichever way the rp goes
1. If Brandon stop the Empire from failing, secure an alliance for her brother, with promises that if the Empire helps Orlais conquer the other Southern Kingdoms, the Empire will never have to worry about the South attacking.
2. If Brandon fails to save the Empire, make sure it wont get back up any time soon, and use that as a rally point to unite the Southern Kingdoms, so they may expand.

[Khasinkonia]

Random question: Could I perhaps make (an) application(s) for a(n) animal(s)? I have a few things I might want to make for Lady Emma to have as ‘pets’. Something to pet sinisterly as she assembles plots, you know?

[White Bluff]

Random question: Could I perhaps make (an) application(s) for a(n) animal(s)? I have a few things I might want to make for Lady Emma to have as ‘pets’. Something to pet sinisterly as she assembles plots, you know?

I feel like Alissa and Emma probably get along pretty well, in fact, they could probably help each other in their plans, becauseI have no doubt that the Royal siblings of the Empire feel as if they know Alissa well because she has been in the imperial court for 10 years

[Khasinkonia]

Random question: Could I perhaps make (an) application(s) for a(n) animal(s)? I have a few things I might want to make for Lady Emma to have as ‘pets’. Something to pet sinisterly as she assembles plots, you know?

I feel like Alissa and Emma probably get along pretty well, in fact, they could probably help each other in their plans, becauseI have no doubt that the Royal siblings of the Empire feel as if they know Alissa well because she has been in the imperial court for 10 years

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

[White Bluff]

I feel like Alissa and Emma probably get along pretty well, in fact, they could probably help each other in their plans, becauseI have no doubt that the Royal siblings of the Empire feel as if they know Alissa well because she has been in the imperial court for 10 years

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

Well Alissa isn't after her brother's throne, but wishes for all the Southern Kingdoms to be united under her family's banner. But to cement such an alliance would require a marriage, and your character wants to be married off to a foreign court, hint hint nudge nudge

[Khasinkonia]

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

Well Alissa isn't after her brother's throne, but wishes for all the Southern Kingdoms to be united under her family's banner. But to cement such an alliance would require a marriage, and your character wants to be married off to a foreign court, hint hint nudge nudge

Then murder her brother and take that crown. I like your style, kid.

[White Bluff]

Well Alissa isn't after her brother's throne, but wishes for all the Southern Kingdoms to be united under her family's banner. But to cement such an alliance would require a marriage, and your character wants to be married off to a foreign court, hint hint nudge nudge

Then murder her brother and take that crown. I like your style, kid.

Thank you, I mean our characters have a combined intrigue of 25

[Erhialam]

Then murder her brother and take that crown. I like your style, kid.

Thank you, I mean our characters have a combined intrigue of 25

The question is, how will Samara get in on it? I guess it depends on how relations between Orlais and Sha’beesh are...

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

I feel like Alissa and Emma probably get along pretty well, in fact, they could probably help each other in their plans, becauseI have no doubt that the Royal siblings of the Empire feel as if they know Alissa well because she has been in the imperial court for 10 years

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

Not if I take the throne first.

This is less a "Game of Thrones" and more a "Race to see who can coup the Emperor first"

[Darksworth]

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

Not if I take the throne first.

This is less a "Game of Thrones" and more a "Race to see who can coup the Emperor first"

Which is still Game of Thrones in a sense...

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

Not if I take the throne first.

This is less a "Game of Thrones" and more a "Race to see who can coup the Emperor first"

Which is still Game of Thrones in a sense...

It's a game of musical chairs.....

but there's only one chair.....

and the players all have to murder each other to sit in the chair.

[Erhialam]

Aside from Khas, though, I really have no particular plan in mind for what Samara will do. I feel like some really neat stuff could go down, but I’m not about to barge into anyone’s plot line unannounced. Any ideas?

[ApplePieistan]

Perhaps the two of them might forge a little plan to help one another gain thrones...

Not if I take the throne first.

This is less a "Game of Thrones" and more a "Race to see who can coup the Emperor first"

And then there’s meatball lady, who’s just happy to be here.

[Darksworth]

Not if I take the throne first.

This is less a "Game of Thrones" and more a "Race to see who can coup the Emperor first"

And then there’s meatball lady, who’s just happy to be here.

There is also the crazy doctor who happens to be the Emperor's personal physician who is about to make his post.

[The Valyria Empire]

Which is still Game of Thrones in a sense...

It's a game of musical chairs.....

but there's only one chair.....

and the players all have to murder each other to sit in the chair.

Then there's me, who's trying his best to protect said chair.

This image summarizes Roland's position

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

It's a game of musical chairs.....

but there's only one chair.....

and the players all have to murder each other to sit in the chair.

Then there's me, who's trying his best to protect said chair.

This image summarizes Roland's position

In CK2 terms the two plots are basically as follows.

Emma started an "Assassinate Emperor Brandon" plot, while Heimerich somehow started an "Install King Heimerich IV of Brennaberg in the Vexian Empire" faction despite having no claim to the title.

[Darksworth]

Then there's me, who's trying his best to protect said chair.

This image summarizes Roland's position

In CK2 terms the two plots are basically as follows.

Emma started an "Assassinate Emperor Brandon" plot, while Heimerich somehow started an "Install King Heimerich IV of Brennaberg in the Vexian Empire" faction despite having no claim to the title.

While the Vexian Empire is being gangbanged by a coalition of HRE States Southern kingdoms and the Golden horde.