Arcanum Sign Ups and OOC Thread (V2)

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 12:33 pm

Central IC Thread Here - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=110642&p=5543031

I've been considering an Arcanum-esque Rp for a while now, with a fantasy world of orcs and dwarves thrust into the Victorian ages of machinery, but was stalled for a while as I was too lazy to make a map. Instead I thought why not use the good old earth map with it's pleasant land distribution.

However with earth, it naturally occurred where certain races should originate, and things devolved from there

The Ethnic background of the World in 1850AG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/ ... apFant.png
Red: Humans
Brown: Dwarfs
Dark Green: Orcs
Light Green: Goblins/Kobolds
Yellow: High Elves
Dark Orange: Steppe Elves
Light Orange: Forest Elves
Dark Grey: Dark Elves
Pale Green: Trolls
Peach: Anthrohumanoids

A Map of Suggested Subspecies as Suggested by Danbershan
http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24 ... Races1.png

Timeline

If you wish to have something added to the timeline, please ask.

Technology:
The year is 1850, but keep in mind as this is not Earth technology may have advanced further (within reason) and most of the world is very much behind. Europe is the bastion of the latest technologies, with technology dwindling as it approaches Eastern Europe and Russia. Asia is scientifically advanced but is behind in technological matters, with reforms being fetted by tradition. The Americas and Southern Africa remain out of the loop and lack gunpowder. Technological era is up to you, but keep it reasonable for your location or your application will be rejected.

Magic:
Magic exists and serves as the counter to European nations with advanced technology. Unfortunately magic is limited to a select minority of the populace. All Types of magic are open, but be aware blatant powerwanking will result in it being ignored.

Archtypes:
Here are some suggestions for the style of nation you will be building, the following are simple suggestions are you are free to otherwise make your own.

Colonial Power: A small European state with an expanding merchant navy, eager to settle and trade across the seas. While small in population it's technological advances have allowed the state a powerful military and unmatched industrial production.

Backwater Kingdom: A large state in Eastern Europe that is a century or two behind the times. While industrialism slowly makes it's ways to towns Serfdom and Agriculture continue to make up the regions economic backbone. While backwards a large population affords it wealth, and even with tradition miring the progress of the state, reforms are slowly being pushed through.

Ancient Empire: An ancient Empire of the Orient or elsewhere, standing for centuries and even millenia with stability. A massive population and claim of land however is slowly being chipped away at the borders and internal discontent erodes the country from within. Adopting the ways of the foreigners would be unthinkable to solve these petty ailments, but perhaps a change from the current regime may be in order to keep the Empire intact.

Warring Clan: A minor retainer of a greater Lord has decided to strive for ambition and seize possession and power. While small, a devoted military muscle and a pragmatic willingness to adopt weapons of the foreigners may very well lead to an established position as a modern and powerful nationstate.

Rising Warlord: A charismatic and militant warlord in the Americas and Africas have subjugated nearby tribes and forged a Kingdom, isolated from the world but fierce and savage. The land itself holds exotic goods that may convince foreigners to exchange their weapons for.

Current World Map Here:
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9439 ... rldmap.png
Nations:

Application form:
Name of Country:
Government Type:
Main Racial Makeup:
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one):
Technological Era Equivalent:
Magical Prowess:
Population:
Landclaim:
Requested Colour:

Waiting to be Accepted? Why not plan out your Nation in detail!
Summary of Nation:
Summary of Government:
Summary of Military:
Military Size and Recruitment:
Status of Technology and Magic:
Current Racial Tensions:

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by **The knights of kings** » Tue May 03, 2011 12:50 pm

Name of Country: Prinnia
Government Type: Absolute monarchy
Main Racial Makeup: 92%-Human
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): 8%-Dwarfs
Technological Era Equivalent:1861
Magical Prowess: Dwarfs-master metal works & Humans-none
Population: 9,995,840
Landclaim: The gap between northern France and northern Germany.
Requested Colour: any is fine.

by **Jbeil** » Tue May 03, 2011 12:53 pm

The knights of kings wrote:Name of Country: Prinnia
Government Type: Absolute monarchy
Main Racial Makeup: 92%-Human
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): 8%-Dwarfs
Technological Era Equivalent:1861
Magical Prowess: Dwarfs-master metal works & Humans-none
Population: 41,915,040
Landclaim: The gap between northern France and northern Germany.
Requested Colour: any is fine.

will add info.

That area is already being invaded...Good luck.

by **Ordo Drakul** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:01 pm

Name of Country:Khemu
Government Type:bureaucracy
Main Racial Makeup:Orcs
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one):goblins, trolls, hobgoblins, some undead
Technological Era Equivalent:Backwater Kingdom
Magical Prowess:society very heavy in priests, actual specialties differ by region and dominant temple-depending on where a god falls in the hierarchy, the god's granted abilities differ
Population:5-6 million in urban areas, perhaps twice that in nomads and rural dwellers
Landclaim:orthern Africa, centered in Egypt
Requested Colour: red
Summary of Nation: Khemu is actually an ancient empire, with a system of bureaucracies running various regions centered out of the various cities along the banks of the Nile. Supreme Executive Power lies in the Living Osiris, currently the Pharaoh Nephren-Ka, of whom more will be said later. The armies of Khemu all answer to the Living Osiris, who is worshiped as a god by his people. Although they say Khemu is a nation of priests, the Khemu Orcs would be confounded by that, as they have no concept of priesthood, merely a relationship with the Divine that allows miracles. The Khemu Orcs are fiercely patriotic and territorial, but haven't reached beyond their borders since the reign of Ramses II.
Summary of Government:The temples control large tracts of land, with the position of high priest rotating through the populace on a monthly basis. The High Priest then appoints lesser priests who oversee various aspects of the Temple's interests. Generally, the same men control the priestly offices when the High Priest is wise, but nepotism is not unheard of.
Summary of Military:The armies of Khemu are controlled by a noble class whose holdings rival those of the Temples, but simpler administration. Nobles maintain their offices by supporting the military, and the armies are all fiercely loyal to the Living Osiris first, and the regional god second. The Living Osiris affirms the titles and lands of the nobles in exchange for troops he then assigns to various regions as he determines necessary. Any major campaign will be approved by the Living Osiris first, and his staff is constantly receiving letters requesting permission to attack this disloyal lord or another.
Military Size and Recruitment:The armies hold perhaps 5% of the population, and are volunteer forces. The warlike nature of orcs keeps enlistment high, as does looting being considered part of a soldier's pay.
Status of Technology and Magic: Technologically, the orcs are perhaps at 1700s-level-muskets, repeating rifles, and sail powered vessels, though the steam engine is known to them, largely for amusement purposes.
Current Racial Tensions:Orcs rule, hobgoblins are okay, and goblins are weaklings but better than the other things on the world. Undead are revered almost as god-kings and give great latitude in their activities, many being nobles or installed in temples as gods.

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:07 pm

In regards to Transelvia's application (TG'd to me):
I don't really see Dark Elves living under Koboldian domination or lordship. They might not be quite as arrogant as High Elves, but they're still a proud bunch. And your kingdom seems really disjointed. You've got Kobolds, Dwarves and Dark Elves all living in seperate areas...what keeps them together?
Lastly, I don't think there are any Dark Elves in the Near East.

Suggestions:
Centralize it to a Kobold Kingdom centered in Persia. Drop the Dwarves and Dark Elves. Keep the Goblins.

@Knights of Kings
As noted, that area's about to becoming a stomping ground for armies, but if you're alright with having a war right from the get-go that will work.

@Ordo Drakul
That region is already claimed.

by **The knights of kings** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:09 pm

Yes a war is what I aimed for, of course a good story comes first.

by **Ordo Drakul** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:11 pm

Given how absolutely confusing this whole thing is, I shall be withdrawing-Greenland is no longer occupied. Happy gaming to you all.

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:17 pm

The knights of kings wrote:Yes a war is what I aimed for, of course a good story comes first.

Also, as I probably should have noted, 42 million is a bit high. About ten million will do.

by **Jbeil** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:18 pm

OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
The knights of kings wrote:Yes a war is what I aimed for, of course a good story comes first.

Also, as I probably should have noted, 42 million is a bit high. About ten million will do.

Also, the tech, it's 1861, far from the Humans of the time, and equal to the Dwarfs'.

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:20 pm

Jbeil wrote:
OMGeverynameistaken wrote:Also, as I probably should have noted, 42 million is a bit high. About ten million will do.

Also, the tech, it's 1861, far from the Humans of the time, and equal to the Dwarfs'.

He has Dorfs in his population, though. As long as he limits the distribution of the fancy tech based on how much the Dorfs are willing to part with, I would say 1861 is acceptable.

by **The knights of kings** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:23 pm

Im good with ten million, also if my tec is too high I will arrange it to acceptable range.

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:24 pm

The knights of kings wrote:Im good with ten thousand, also if my tec is too high I will arrange it to acceptable range.

Ten thousand is rather low. Like I said, 10,000,000-ish will be fine. And LIMITED use of 1861 tech is good, since you have Dwarvish populations. Just keep it in check and don't go overboard.

If that's all good, consider yourself approved.

by **The knights of kings** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:27 pm

Alright, Ill get working on national info. Yet may I ask who is attacking? A little summary would help me get up to speed.

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:29 pm

The knights of kings wrote:Alright, Ill get working on national info. Yet may I ask who is attacking? A little summary would help me get up to speed.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/269/arcanummap.png

The war is, I believe, between the big grey blob and the little blue blob and its allies.

by **Jbeil** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:30 pm

The knights of kings wrote:Alright, Ill get working on national info. Yet may I ask who is attacking? A little summary would help me get up to speed.

Me from the West and Neo-Prutenia from the East...Also, if the war lasts longer than expected, then the two countries south of me will also become involved, but in limited amounts.

by **Jbeil** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:31 pm

OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
The knights of kings wrote:Alright, Ill get working on national info. Yet may I ask who is attacking? A little summary would help me get up to speed.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/269/arcanummap.png

The war is, I believe, between the big grey blob and the little blue blob and its allies.

Thank you... *Sobs*

by **Transelvia** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:42 pm

OMGeverynameistaken wrote:In regards to Transelvia's application (TG'd to me):
I don't really see Dark Elves living under Koboldian domination or lordship. They might not be quite as arrogant as High Elves, but they're still a proud bunch. And your kingdom seems really disjointed. You've got Kobolds, Dwarves and Dark Elves all living in seperate areas...what keeps them together?
Lastly, I don't think there are any Dark Elves in the Near East.

Suggestions:
Centralize it to a Kobold Kingdom centered in Persia. Drop the Dwarves and Dark Elves. Keep the Goblins.

Ah, yes. The dwarfs and elves were from when I had it closer to the indian subcontinent.

Application:

Name of Country: Kanuna Kibune
Government Type: Officialy monarchic, but realistically the place is ruled by the warlord who is able to marry a female cousin to the king. (a bit like the shogunate in Japan).
Main Racial Makeup: Kobolds
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): Goblins in the northeastern part.
Technological Era Equivalent: The equivalent of early 16-hundreds european tech.
Magical Prowess: Great, they are able to manipulate the weather and the land around them.
Population: 36 million Indus kobolds, 5 million goblins
Landclaim: Southeastern Persia
Requested Colour: Dark Grey.

Summary of Nation: The cities tend to be "iceberg"-like, as in, the majority of each city is underground, with the lower levels being where the higher-ups live. Most of the agricultural areas are devoted to cereals, but they also produce large amounts of saffron as well as cotton, sugar beets and pistachio. In the manufacture sector, carpets are the most important in international trade.
Also among Kibunes raw materials is stone oil, but that is not important since it's only use as of now is for smelly lamps.
Summary of Government: The Head of State is the king, he only serves in symbolic functions. The head of government is a warlord, in this case Rakir Hami'ka of the Hami noble clan, and the priesthood serves in most of the roles of government. All nobles are technically subservient to the king and all land is technically owned by him.
Summary of Military: Mostly consisting of bow-armed infantry, it relies on traps and terrain manipulation in its tactics. In addition to the archers there are about 5400 "companion cavalry" riding utahraptors and armed with lances. In addition they also have units of mages consisting of one fully trained mage and 100 of his less magically developed apprentices who aid him as in rituals/serve as meatshields. The most important people (the king, the warlords and other senior leaders) ride in howdahs on creatures called "Dragon-spawn"(huge reptilians the size of indian elephants) and cast magic.
Most armour is composed of many layers of locally produced cotton, although elite units wear layered silk, with a few of the wealthiest generals being decked out in segmented steel armour.
Military Size and Recruitment: The military has a manpower of 54,000 kobolds available for combat duty as well as 1,414 geourges available. Recruitment is based on a system where each kobold youngling is picked out for a specific role at the age of 7 by the priesthood and promptly recieves training towards that goal.
The Kanuna Ki Bhumi also has a navy of some thirty-six latin-rigged ships with ouranourges who can use their magic to give the sails more wind, make the enemy sailships be caught in a calm and throw lightning at enemy ships.
National Religion: The Cult of the Celestial Bureacracy, they believe everything is overseen by a spirit, including people, and all those spirits are overseen by the dragon Garaja. They believe that Garaja taught their people magic, and therefore they sacrifice emerals to the dragon at an annual ceremony each new year.
Status of Technology and Magic: The most advanced weapons are matchlocks, although they are still not widespread in use. The military operates a few siege cannons.
Current Racial Tensions: There is some grumbling from the goblins along the eastern border due to only kobolds being able to join the military or have positions within the priesthood.

by **The FTR** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:51 pm

by **Old Tyrannia** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:55 pm

Fu Lei Factfile

Name of Country: Empire of the Fu Lei
Government Type: Imperial Monarchy
Main Racial Makeup: 'High' Elves
Secondary Races: Forest Elves, bat-people (Fu lei), fox-people (kitsune), orcs
Technological Era Equivalent: 16th century China
Magical Prowess: Little magic
Population: 80 million
Landclaim: Northern China, south of the Undead hordes
Colour on Map: Yellow

Summary of Nation:

The Fu lei were originally a peaceful people from western Cathay, the modern area of Shaanxi. They were subject to the rule of the High Elf Kingdom of Turinasta Minnonar, known in the West as Cathay and by the Fu Lei as Qin, to their east, but were largely independant. Cathay was ruled for centuries by the High Elf race, an ancient and wise people possessed of great power and longevity. The Elvish Phoenix Kings ruled from the city of Istar on the east coast, and built the famous Great Wall of Cathay in the north to keep the foreign barbarians at bay. This state of affairs last for millenia, but as mankind and other races began to build civilizations of their own in the west, the High Elves gradually became increasingly decadent and began to neglect their realm.

The once wise and powerful High Elves were now a shadow of their former selves. Meanwhile, the Fu lei became increasingly independant, setting up their first kingdom of Wu to the east. The Fu lei spoke Mandarin, not Elven, and formed their own religion based on the worship of the divine force, or Tao. In 567 BC, Shimin, eighth wang or 'sovereign' of Wu, created the new title Huangdi, meaning 'Emperor'. Thus was founded the Fu Lei Empire. Later, the Fu lei invaded the weakened High Elf kingdom, and the last Phoenix King died defending his great capital, which is now known as Beijing. Some High Elves fled the country and settled in the west, where the kingdom of Bar min Duinath was founded. However, most came under the rule of the Fu lei.

The Empire now spent the next centuries banishing the orcs and goblins back to the steppes. The Elves, no longer to be called 'High', suffered greatly under the bat-folk. They were not permitted to read and write, they lost all knowledge of magic as the Fu lei destroyed all Elven books of magic and lore, and their leaders were exterminated. Humans were regarded scarcely better. However, the Fu lei did offer more respect to other non-humanoid beings such as dragons, kitsune and other nthrohumanoids. The Fu lei, however, were believed to be the supreme race, destined to rule the world.

The Fu lei even today believe that all 'foreign barbarians' are inferior to the bat-folk, and are increasingly isolationist. The Great Wall has been repaired in order to keep the vast undead hordes of Mazaar to the north out of the Celestial Empire. In response to growing Western greed and antagonism, the Empire has grown weary and now embarks on a great programme of modernization to ensure the Fu lei remain the dominant race.

Summary of Government:

The Empire is an absolute monarchy ruled with an iron fist by Emperor Yuan, era name Tianlong, of the Great Fang Dynasty. Top administrative positions are all occupied by Fu lei, although the majority of the Empire's population are Elves. The Fu lei outlaw the term 'High Elf' as they believe that this term might install new confidence in the broken race. The Emperor is considered to be the Son of Heaven, just one step away from being a god. The Empire's national philosophy is based on the writings of famed Fu lei philosopher K'ung Tze.

Below the Emperor is the Grand Secretariat, a six-strong organ that oversees all government branches. Below the Secretariat are the Six Ministries: the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Works. The Fu lei fail to recognise the existence of other sovereign states and do not have an official diplomatic corps; other nations are organized into tributaries and barbarian states, all of which are considered to be under the ultimate rule of the Emperor.

Summary of Military:

Most of the Fu lei military is made up of reluctant Elvish conscripts. They are lightly armoured, if they are lucky enough to have any armour at all, and carry stone, bronze or iron swords, shields and helmets. Professional Elvish mercenaries do exist and wear superior leather armour, often making up the elite cavalry of the Fu lei army. The Fu lei themselves form a ruthless and terrifying airforce which can decimate units with their sudden and stealthy raids. Armoured bats swooping down from the dark night sky, shrieking and carrying off men, is often enough to frighten the enemy into retreat. Archers and 'fire-lancers' (gunmen) also exist and the Fu lei military makes use of rockets, land mines and other innovations.

The navy is the weakest link in the Fu lei military. Made up of once huge junks that now pale by comparison to Western fleets, it mainly relies on closing with the enemy and boarding. Use of cannons by Western navies now render the large Fu lei fleet largely obsolete. Now ironclad warships are being developed, just as the Fu lei begin building junks with Western-style cannons. The navy is principally tasked with guarding Fu lei trade in the China Seas, with the Forest Elves of the East and the new Western powers as well as traditional trading partners in India and Indonesia.

Military Size and Recruitment:

The standing army of the Fu lei Imperial Army is around 50,000 Elves, including around 5-10,000 professional soldiers, plus 5,000 or so Fu lei. Orcs and goblins are often hired to fight as mercenaries, as are humans. Most of the army, however, is made up of poorly-trained conscripts drafted into the military in times of war. All young male Elves are elligible for service. The navy functions in much the same way. 'Press-gangs' are sent out in order to find new recruits and force them to join. The officer class consists mainly of professional Elvish soldiers who answer to Fu lei commanders.

Status of Technology and Magic:

The High Elves of Cathay were great sorcerors and magicians but magic has been eliminated from the Elvish race by centuries of Fu lei oppression. The Fu lei themselves have very little in the way of magical talent and tend to distrust magic. The bulk of magic users in the Empire are magical creatures like the kitsune who, due to a perceived relation between bats (the 'flying foxes') and foxes, hold high status in the Empire. For centuries the Empire and Cathay before it were the most technologically advanced nations on Earth, but that time is passed and now Imperial technology is becoming rapidly outdated.

Current Racial Tensions:

There is little tension at present as the Fu lei have succesfully stamped out any resistance from the Elves. Despite this, fringe groups still exist that resent Fu lei oppression of the Elves. Groups like orcs and goblins within the Empire frequently find themselves at odds with the Chiropterocentric Fu lei regime, which regards them as barbarians and is incredibly hostile to them. The newly arisen Undead threat in the north has led to a ruthless campaign against vampires, necromancers and their ilk.

by **Goldsaver** » Tue May 03, 2011 2:01 pm

Name of Country: The United Cities of Scholars And Warriors
Government Type: Constitutional Elective Monarchy*
Main Racial Makeup: Humans
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): Orcs
Technological Era Equivalent: The Orcs live in more primitive conditions, at about 14 century level, but the Humans think of technology and science highly, and are about at the 1600s.
Magical Prowess: The Orcs consider it evil and execute anyone found pratcining it within their area; The Humans has a very small, powerful group of magic casters who usually practice Elemental Magic.
Population:2,000,000 (600,000 Humans, 1,400,000 Orcs)
Landclaim: Sicily, Sardina, small bit of Tunisa
Requested Colour: Dark Green

by **Kukris** » Tue May 03, 2011 2:08 pm

Name of Country: Arcadia
Government Type: Federal
Main Racial Makeup: 90% Dark Elves
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): 5% Human, 3% Anthromorphic Wolves, 2% Goblins
Technological Era Equivalent: Early 1800's
Magical Prowess: Camo or Invisblity, Death, Speed which is natural as well as the strength, ageless body; the human are normal besides their energy; the wolves are big, fearless, immortal, ageless body; trolls have super strength Population: 130,000 for now but will grow
Landclaim: We Claim the Island of New Caledonia and Vanuatu
Requested Colour: Silver and Red

I do the other things later mostly based on Sangheili and Jirhalnae from Halo.

by **FS_America** » Tue May 03, 2011 2:22 pm

@OMG : (

Also are humans allowed in this?

by **The FTR** » Tue May 03, 2011 2:49 pm

by **OMGeverynameistaken** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:27 pm

People who already have states do not need to reapply.

This thread is identical to the previous ones in all senses except that I am the OP. Nick is still in charge and this is still the same RP. All this is is a change of venue.

@Transelvia
Mostly good, although there are a few minor things.

1. Again, with the separation. As far as I know, kobolds are not a species known for their nautical skills, and the Persian Gulf is dominated by the Elvish navy. How do those bits of your kingdom stay in contact?

2. Armor made of layered silk would be enormously expensive, especially since silk production is probably still centered in the far east. Your proposal would be like equipping every soldier with full plate armor.

@The FTR
That is a rather bloody enormous land claim, especially for such a tiny population. You wouldn't be able to hold onto an area that size with only 23,000 people. Stick to either Canada or the US an increase your population to, say, 5 million.

Also, I'll need to get an opinion from Nick on Marxism in the Americas before European contact.

@Kukris
Define 'post-modern' technology.

@FS
No. That is why most of Europe is composed of humans.

by **The FTR** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:31 pm

I've been waiting for this kind of thing.
Name of Country: Lycarnia.
Government Type: Marxist Oligarchy.
Main Racial Makeup: Gnolls*.
Secondary Races (you can choose more then one): Anthromorphic Wolves, Anthromorphic Jackals, Anthromorphic Coyotes.
Technological Era Equivalent: Early 1800's.
Magical Prowess: Low, with the magic itself being fledgling spells.
Population: 5,051,762.
Landclaim: http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j32 ... 8/East.png
Requested Colour: Any shade of blue.
*: Anthromorphic Hyenas.

Edited. I made it about the Northern China Claim's size.

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