AFTERMATH: A Faction RP (OOC | OPEN)

[Remnants of Exilvania]

OP was here, it's been 8 pages and I was forgotten again. gg

Yeah, apologies on our end for the wait. Like I said, still want to shy away from accepting or otherwise until probably another day or two, but some advice could be to double-check grammar and spelling in your history - some of the sentences strike me as being a bit off, although still easily understandable. Other than that, it's definitely come a long way. If tomorrow you still don't get a decision from the more experienced OP group, send me a TG and I'll try to make sure it didn't fall through the cracks again.

I apologize for sentences possibly sounding a little off.
I am no native english speaker.

[Bentus]

I apologize for sentences possibly sounding a little off.
I am no native english speaker.

No problem, practice makes perfect and nothing in particular struck me as being worthy of an out-right denial in and of itself.

Also, going to go ahead and throw up an app myself:

NAME:Gaianism / Cenoherbalism
TYPE: Religion
DESCRIPTION: An offshoot of Herbalism, Gaianism retains the environmental-focused, shamanistic beliefs of its parent religion. It is founded upon the belief that the natural world and the Gods are one and the same, with Mother Gaia herself at the pinnacle of a Pantheon consisting of spirits and deities. Gainists believe that mankind created by the Mother with the intention of guiding her other children in the world of mortals. However, man was corrupted and chose to exploit Gaia’s gifts while damaging the world in the process. Left with little choice, Gaia struck man down for his sins in the Collapse.

The Gaianists believe that humanity only survived the Collapse thanks to Gaia’s mercy. While traditional Herbalists advocate a pacifistic, non-interventionist approach towards their fellow man besides guarding the most sacred of sites, followers of Gaianism see it as their duty to defend Gaia’s creations from their corrupted kin. Over the years, elements of Cenobism have come to be incorporated within Gaianism as its followers seek to exact the punishment that Gaia demands upon those who defile her laws. These tenants of the faith have set it starkly in contrast to traditional Herbalism and have led to Gaianism being referred to as Cenoherbalism – a bastardisation of the two religions – in some circles.
TENANTS: Militarism, Environmentalism, Shamanism, Spiritualism, Protection of Holy Natural Sites

HISTORY:
Herbalism had quickly established itself within the Tosaki Tribe early on in its formation. Taking on some tenants from both Native American and Shinto beliefs, the Tosaki made Herbalism their own and came to be vocal proponents of its teachings. It is said that even the immediate successors to Tosuku himself happily converted to the religion even in its earliest of days, helping to lay the foundations for a strong tribal following. However, the persecution faced by the early Japanese and Native American generations of the Tosaki did little to cultivate a pacifistic mentality.

Constantly moving around Wyoming, migrating along hunting and foraging grounds as the seasons dictated while making the traditional pilgrimage to the Holy Sites of Yellowstone, the Tosaki were forced to maintain a vigilance against aggressors and raiders seeking to take advantage of the slightest misstep. Within the warriors and Samurai of the Tosaki, an anger began to simmer that slowly seeped into their philosophical ideologies. In order to deter attacks, some bands began to adopt the torture and fear-mongering tactics of the Cenobistic raiders. Corpses and bodies were left showing signs of mutilation at Tosaki borders, clear signs of what befell those who approached with ill-intent.

The tactics were met with immediate success, with some of the more ‘civilised’ survivor groups of the region coming to view the Tosaki as dangerous barbarians, granting them a wide berth as a result. The Shamans of the Tosaki, at first horrified by such activities, came to argue amongst themselves about its merit. Eventually, a peaceful schism occurred within the Tribe as some religious leaders officially announced their support for a new brand of Herbalism that advocated forceful, violent action in defence of Gaia’s creations – with suitable punishments to be discharged upon those found guilty of committing transgressions.

While Gaianism has become prominent among Tosaki warriors and some neighbouring tribes, traditional herbalism still maintains a formidable presence, with the current Chief a proponent of pacifism and a policy of non-aggression.
IDENTIFICATION CODE #1985

[Remnants of Exilvania]

I apologize for sentences possibly sounding a little off.
I am no native english speaker.

No problem, practice makes perfect and nothing in particular struck me as being worthy of an out-right denial in and of itself.

I looked at my app again and was horrified by all the mistakes I found.
This shouldn't have happened to a B2 english speaker who is considered C1 by now and on the best way to acquire C2.
That's what I get for doing the app past midnight...

[Caesoux]

NAME: Constructionalism
TYPE: Religion
DESCRIPTION: Constructionalism is a synthetic religion developed by King Vespesus I of Moab. The religion believes that a single god known as the Architect created everything in existence and now watches over humanity gifting those who have lived a life in line with the tenets of religion he Architect with eternal life in an afterlife. Those who haven't lived such a glorious life are thus thrown into the fires of hell in order for their souls to be purified before being reborn.

The religion takes versions influences from Christianity, Hinduism, Islam as well as the verifiable religious ideals of King Vespesus I.
TENANTS:
•Holy work ethic: The religion states that hard work is godly work thus many believe that hard work and work for the greater community is important for one to be given grace by the Architect.

•Pasifistism: While some aspects of the religion endorse violence the rule is usually for members of the church to be peace loving unless attacked. Most members will not cause trouble for you if you leave them be.

•Holy War: now in contrast to that last tenant the religion does allow for the formation of a holy war. The king of Moab as the leader of the Constructionalist faith has the authority to declare a holy war on a group if they are deemed a threat to the existence of the faith.

•Proselytism: Constructionalist doctrine encourages any and all followers of the faith to spread the words of the architect and his message.
HISTORY: WIP
IDENTIFICATION CODE #1985

[Kolmya]

I completely forgot to put the religion under culture for my app. I'll work on that later after school.

[Transoxthraxia]

>cant annex other players

What's the fukkin point then? Did the Aztecs consent to having Tenochtitlan annexed and nearly burned down by the Spaniards?

Did the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth say to Russia, Prussia, and Austria: "Hey guys, I give you consent to occupy Warsawa and Krakow".

Just another mechanic pandering to the maintenance of players over long-term continuity and actual realism.

[Olthenia]

Right then. Question time.

If I wanted to lay the hurt on another faction, would I need to first occupy a county that shares a border with them? Or could I, say, launch a raid from a few counties over?

Also, as migrating your faction's capital is evidently a thing - how far can you migrate in one "go"? A single county? Three? Five?

[Imperial Idaho]

Nationstates Name: Remnants of Exilvania
Faction Name: The Reich

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Accepted.

By the way, since you said you weren't a native English speaker, it's not Pishcal, its Pistol.

[The Frozen Forest]

So groundhog's day has concluded so you can expect me being back to preach Marmotism, the one true faith.

[The Frozen Forest]

What accepted factions haven't sprouted their own religion/adopted a religion?

[Zemoro]

Tag

[Remnants of Exilvania]

Nationstates Name: Remnants of Exilvania
Faction Name: The Reich

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Accepted.

By the way, since you said you weren't a native English speaker, it's not Pishcal, its Pistol.

I said Pishcal on purpose...
I know very well how pistol is written and pronounced.
Pishcal is supposed to be a matchlock firearm though I am right now unable to find sources.

[Imperial Idaho]

Accepted.

By the way, since you said you weren't a native English speaker, it's not Pishcal, its Pistol.

I said Pishcal on purpose...
I know very well how pistol is written and pronounced.
Pishcal is supposed to be a matchlock firearm though I am right now unable to find sources.

Aye, after a google search I wasn't sure so, meh.

[Biscaria]

What accepted factions haven't sprouted their own religion/adopted a religion?

The St. Helens Republic has no official state religion. We have primarily herbalists and non-denominational/Protestant Christians in our land, along with the non-religious. There is also a small following around the philosophy of our first president. Summing it up, transcendentalism best describes the overarching philosophy of the Republic. To go along with this, there exists some syncretism with ancient Pacific Northwest native beliefs. Everybody, no matter the faith, respects and reveres the volcanoes of the Cascades. They are unofficially treated like people, as in the old tales, and people are generally very superstitious about them. Especially Mount St. Helens, said to be a beautiful but fiery maiden in old myths, since the last time it erupted it had drastic consequences for the republic. "Eruption Day" is a federal holiday, after all.

[New Minahasa]

Nationstates Name: Remnants of Exilvania
Faction Name: The Reich

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Accepted.

By the way, since you said you weren't a native English speaker, it's not Pishcal, its Pistol.

Notice me, pls.

Nationstates Name:
Faction Name: Anarcho-Communist Dominion of Novgorod; Dominion of Novgorod; Novgorod Dominion.
Faction Type: Survivor Enclave.
Flag (Optional): Glorious anarcho-communism
Governing Ideology: Anarchist communism, expansionism, nationalism.
Leader(s): Commander Nestor Ivanovich, military leader of the Anarchist Workers Militia.
Territorial Claims: Whatcom County, Washington.
Population: 2,000.
Armed Population:

• Anarchist Workers Militia.
  • Red Corps.
    • Defenders Regiment: 5 Machine-gunners (only used to defend the walls of their capital town, the Kremlin) (Hotchkiss M1914.)
      
    • Gunners Regiment: 30 Gunners (Improvised Grease Gun)
    • Rifleman Regiment: 50 Riflemen (Improvised M1 Garand)
    • Warriors Regiment: 200 Warriors (Battle-axes and shields)
    • Crossbowmen Regiment: 100 Crossbowmen (Crossbows)
    • Scout Regiment: 15 Scouts (M1911)

Technology Level: A mix of medieval, post-collapse, and (very few) pre-collapse technology.

History: No one knew much about what happened after World War 2, but during the collapse, a Russian man named Nikolay Komarov staged a rebellion against the local government in a small town in Peaceful Valley, Washington. His followers were mostly comprised of communist and anarchist sympathizers in the local community, and sought to build their own society. They raided the local police stations and took whatever guns they found in there. In the aftermath of the rebellion, the men had succeeded in destroying the local government, and erected a small fortification around their small town. They called their town the "Kremlin".

Nikolay and his men had expected the military to arrive and try to crush their small rebellion, but as days passed, there were no signs of the military. Eventually, their community of workers grew into a prosperous one. They established their own form of government in the small town, and embraced the mixed ideology of anarchist communism. Though the people were self-governed, there were still law enforcers to keep peace and order within the community.

As decades passed by, demands and necessities increased. Though the community had no real government, the people still had to flock to a leader to lead them. Nikolay and his men began their campaign and subjugated the surrounding settlements; either through diplomacy, or force. His forces were equipped with improvised WW1 and WW2 firearms, as well as hand-crafted medieval weapons such as crossbows, axes, and shields. Ultimately, his campaign ended with a success, conquering all of Whatcom County and nearby towns into his rule. He named his small empire the Novgorod Dominion, taken from the name of the city in which he was born.

Culture: Their culture is a mix of medieval Slavic kingdoms, such as the Novgorod Republic and Kievan Rus, and the pre-WW2 communist nation of USSR. The government is styled as anarcho-communism, having adopted self-governance within their society of workers. Although there is no real government within the community, the people still have to vote for a military leader to protect them from outside incursions, and lead them in times of war.

Theme: Mighty communism!

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

[Imperial Idaho]

Nationstates Name: New Minahasa
Faction Name: Anarcho-Communist Dominion of Novgorod; Dominion of Novgorod; Novgorod Dominion.

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Accepted.

[Apror]

NAME: Constructionalism
TYPE: Religion
DESCRIPTION: Constructionalism is a synthetic religion developed by King Vespesus I of Moab. The religion believes that a single god known as the Architect created everything in existence and now watches over humanity gifting those who have lived a life in line with the tenets of religion he Architect with eternal life in an afterlife. Those who haven't lived such a glorious life are thus thrown into the fires of hell in order for their souls to be purified before being reborn.

The religion takes versions influences from Christianity, Hinduism, Islam as well as the verifiable religious ideals of King Vespesus I.
TENANTS:
•Holy work ethic: The religion states that hard work is godly work thus many believe that hard work and work for the greater community is important for one to be given grace by the Architect.

•Pasifistism: While some aspects of the religion endorse violence the rule is usually for members of the church to be peace loving unless attacked. Most members will not cause trouble for you if you leave them be.

•Holy War: now in contrast to that last tenant the religion does allow for the formation of a holy war. The king of Moab as the leader of the Constructionalist faith has the authority to declare a holy war on a group if they are deemed a threat to the existence of the faith.

•Proselytism: Constructionalist doctrine encourages any and all followers of the faith to spread the words of the architect and his message.
HISTORY: WIP
IDENTIFICATION CODE #1985

So basically if there was a lot of converts from your religion to mine, you might declare a holy war?
Our state Religion is Catholicism, but we allow Protestant Christians.

[Parcia]

NAME: The Anasazi simply refer to it as "The old Ways"
TYPE: Both..kinda
DESCRIPTION: The Old ways are both a system of belief and a political system. While having elements of Shamanism and Herblisism, there are only really two "Gods": The Winged Women, and the Great Wolf.

The Women represents peace, fertility, and diplomacy and is the god the tribe will usually be praising during feasts, harvests, or when a child is born in to the Tribe. The Great Wolf is the opposite of the Winged Women, for he is the god of War, the hunt, and the patron of the Riders. When a Hunter returns from a hunt, buffalo in hand, he praises the Wolf for the hunt and the Women for the food. In times of War, it is said, the the Great wolf will ride with the Anasazi as they ride in to battle.

It is a political system as the Shamans are the ones who practice the rituals and chants needed to pass down the history and lore of the Tribe during feasts, or when a New chief is named.

TENANTS (Defining Ideas such as Militarism or Mysticism): Peace, love, bravery, etc. etc.
HISTORY (One Paragraph Minimum, Two preferred): A blend of the various Apache, Comanche, Navajo and plains Indian religious systems that made up the first members of the Anasazi. It grew from the ideas of "Red Mule", Red Horse's great uncle, who helped refine the difference of the different sects of the tribe in order to promote peace between its members.

Not much else is known about it, as outsiders are rarely allowed to see the ritual chants and dances and the tribe members do not discuss it with them.
IDENTIFICATION CODE #1985

[Novo Trevisio]

Nationstates Name: Novo Trevisio
Faction Name: La Hermanedad de San Joaquin
Faction Type: Enclave
Flag (Optional):
Governing Ideology: Teocracia/Theocracy (Democratic, Royalist, Fascist, Communist, Feudalism, etc.)
Leader(s): Emmanuel Cruz, Bishop of of the Central Diocese of District VII
Territorial Claims: Fresno County(Capital)
Population: 2,000
Armed Population: 400
Technology Level: Medieval Ages, post collapse tech in the hands of elite units

History:
Following the collapse of social order and breakdown in the united states, the Central valley fell into total disarray. With the end of order, the most fertile and productive lands in California became uncultivated and abandoned as the remnants of humanity re-organized. Historically Spanish- and later Mexican, Alta California fell into the hands of the United states. That said, large Hispanic populations were left in these old territories which also found themselves among the ruins of the U.S. The faithful Catholic populations banded together in the last hours of civilization in expectation of gods judgement of the wicked in the apocalypse. However, it seems that god had other plans. The cathedrals and churches that housed the final mass miraculously survived, and the surrounding area managed to go relative unscathed. Originally, the leaderless peoples were lost and without aim. But the dioceses and the clerical order remained, and was the last organized authority in the region. People looked towards the church for guidance, and over time the Church began to lead society back to order and continue the work left to them by Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago.

Originally, church authorities attempted to work within the boundaries set by the Church. But leading a society required more administrative authority then what existed earlier. So on Christmas eve, 1999 the priests, bishops, and clergymen of the region gathered to form the 1st council of the Oridnario Nouvo. They drafted and ratified the Ordo Centurio, which established the Hermanedad de San Joaquin (English: Brotherhood of Saint Joachim), which is the administrative, religious, and de facto governmental authority of the HdSJ. With the consolidation of the regions holdings, the HdSJ looks across the horizon and looks to begin the restoration of order to California, and perhaps the world.

Culture:
The HdSJ governs the land in a semi feudalistic society which is largely agrarian but very learned. With the passing of Jesuit learning culture, education, faith, and loyalty are valued traits in the HdSJ. While the actual Brotherhood is relatively small, every internal district is centered around a parish headed by a priest. The priest can then delegate power to laymen as he sees fit- with the Bishops approval of course. The laymen are expected to follow the catholic faith and attend mass and its customs, but are largely free to do whatever they want within the boundaries of the law. Most work in agrarian labor and related work, but the most intelligent individuals work in pre-war facilities maintaining the regions water table and critical infrastructure, called dams.

The economy is largely based off primitive form of the silver standard, with silver being relatively scarce but common enough to be used as an economic bedrock for the economy. In general businesses and such may be started by private individuals. Copper coins (called ochos) are the nations currency, and most official transactions and deals happen in the copper coin. However, barter is still a valid and common form of exchanging goods. Barter is especially common in informal deals, family wealth exchange, and tributes.

The official language is Spanish, with all publications and communication being written in that language. However the most secret documents are in latin, and only church authorities are educated in it. Education is mandatory for kids ages 4-15, and all citizens know how to read and write at the basic level as well as understand basic algebra at the base level.

Theme: Hispanic/Catholic religious feudalism (Optional)

ID TAG 1997 (DO NOT REMOVE)

I posted my app 9 pages ago when op's were online....can I get an answer please?

[Parcia]

My I deal rifle for something to upgrade the Anasazi with something other then Black powder guns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NspqeR ... DpEcobmv8p

[Transoxthraxia]

>cant annex other players

What's the fukkin point then? Did the Aztecs consent to having Tenochtitlan annexed and nearly burned down by the Spaniards?

Did the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth say to Russia, Prussia, and Austria: "Hey guys, I give you consent to occupy Warsawa and Krakow".

Just another mechanic pandering to the maintenance of players over long-term continuity and actual realism.

I apologize for this earlier comment, I woke up still drunk from last night and I was real grumpy about it.

[Caesoux]

NAME: Constructionalism
TYPE: Religion
DESCRIPTION: Constructionalism is a synthetic religion developed by King Vespesus I of Moab. The religion believes that a single god known as the Architect created everything in existence and now watches over humanity gifting those who have lived a life in line with the tenets of religion he Architect with eternal life in an afterlife. Those who haven't lived such a glorious life are thus thrown into the fires of hell in order for their souls to be purified before being reborn.

The religion takes versions influences from Christianity, Hinduism, Islam as well as the verifiable religious ideals of King Vespesus I.
TENANTS:
•Holy work ethic: The religion states that hard work is godly work thus many believe that hard work and work for the greater community is important for one to be given grace by the Architect.

•Pasifistism: While some aspects of the religion endorse violence the rule is usually for members of the church to be peace loving unless attacked. Most members will not cause trouble for you if you leave them be.

•Holy War: now in contrast to that last tenant the religion does allow for the formation of a holy war. The king of Moab as the leader of the Constructionalist faith has the authority to declare a holy war on a group if they are deemed a threat to the existence of the faith.

•Proselytism: Constructionalist doctrine encourages any and all followers of the faith to spread the words of the architect and his message.
HISTORY: WIP
IDENTIFICATION CODE #1985

So basically if there was a lot of converts from your religion to mine, you might declare a holy war?
Our state Religion is Catholicism, but we allow Protestant Christians.

You're literally not allowed to preach any faith other than Constructionalism in Moab territory. You can be as catholic you want but you can't go around trying to convert people.

That said that's not the point. The point of the holy war is to unify the populace against an immediate existential threat not so catholic hellholevwant to convert people in a place they legally can not do so.

[Caesoux]

>cant annex other players

What's the fukkin point then? Did the Aztecs consent to having Tenochtitlan annexed and nearly burned down by the Spaniards?

Did the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth say to Russia, Prussia, and Austria: "Hey guys, I give you consent to occupy Warsawa and Krakow".

Just another mechanic pandering to the maintenance of players over long-term continuity and actual realism.

I apologize for this earlier comment, I woke up still drunk from last night and I was real grumpy about it.

How much did you fucking drink? I've been pretty fucked up before but never woke up still drunk.

[Apror]

I apologize for this earlier comment, I woke up still drunk from last night and I was real grumpy about it.

How much did you fucking drink? I've been pretty fucked up before but never woke up still drunk.

I've never been toasted in my life. I like to think straight. And I'm too young.
Oh, and no preachers in my land. I take such policies as well. Your getting Donald Trumped if you do.

Wall.

[Parcia]

I also dislike alcohol, correction, I dislike beer and anything else that isn't flavored.

Fan of Shirley Temples though.