Yes, that would be the bottom line. I'm afraid the only system i know with a bit of depth when it comes to character status is the CK2, and you wont be your cult's leader. So you'll be one of his lieutenants, in lieu with the advisors system.
Pardon, it seems it wasn't immediately stated.
Advisor quests are fun. Getting to be on the other end, presenting a list of options to somebody we work for, can be pretty great.
On another note, I'm a bit more attached to the idea of the character rather than a particular class element like being a Pegasus or a Unicorn. I had a thought, and I don't see why I can't create another version of the vote as a compromise, and approval vote both. The end result would look something like:
[X] Plan Velvet Covers
-[X] Physiology
--[X] Name: Velvet Covers
--[X] Gender: Female
--[X] Cutie Mark: A spread open book, with purple covers and blank silver pages. A few white butterflies float around the edges.
--[X] Species: Unicorn:
You were borne with a gift. It came in the shape of a horn on your forehead, and the ability to manipulate the world with your thoughts. (+1 Magic, +1 Learning, magic capable)
-[X] Traits
--[X] Beautiful:
You are used to heads turning to follow you when you walk around, and that means knowing how to get away with certain things. (+2 Intrigue, +5 when trying to seduce other creatures, or just be pleasant).
--[X] Silver Tongued:
Complicated words to impress the simple minded, complicated arguments to impress the wise. You know well how to weave them. (+3 Diplomacy).
--[X] Gifted:
There is a flame inside every creature. Yours appears to burn just a bit brighter. (+2 Magic, +5 when trying to cast your racial magic)
--[X] Well Read:
You are fond of the smell of libraries, and books reveal their secrets more easily to your touch. (+2 Learning, +5 when attempting to decipher or learn from scrolls and books)
-[X] Background
--[X] Minor Nobles:
You might have been borne into the political web of nobility, and perhaps you are just a pawn on some larger game. But your blood is blue, and that is all that matters. (Starts with a well-paying, albeit non-prestigious job. Starts with good contacts, and ponyservants to perform one free action for you, if they're not suspicious.)
COSTS 2 COINS
--[X] You graduated!:
Ponykind relies more on craftsmanship and knowing a particular trade, but you went out of your way to pursue higher education. (+1 Learning, +1 Magic, +1 Stewardship)
-[X] Complications
--[X] Married:
You are married, and have a beautiful daughter. Your family demands your attention, and it sure would be a shame if something were to happen to them… (+1
coin)
--[X] Frightened:
Maybe it is the result of some trauma, maybe you were borne like that, but the end result is the same. You are weaker than most. (-10 Personal Combat, +1
coin)
--[X] Scarred:
You survived, but it is better if you do not try to do that again. (-1 Health, +1
coin)
[X] Plan Velvet Covers, the Pegasus
-[X] Physiology
--[X] Name: Velvet Covers
--[X] Gender: Female
--[X] Cutie Mark: A spread open book, with purple covers and blank silver pages. A few white butterflies float around the edges.
--[X] Species: Pegasus:
Not being contained to the ground gives you a different view of the world. And while the etiquette of using doors instead of windows has been hammered into you from a young age, you at least will always have the option of choosing. (+1 Martial, +1 Intrigue, flight capable).
-[X] Traits
--[X] Beautiful:
You are used to heads turning to follow you when you walk around, and that means knowing how to get away with certain things. (+2 Intrigue, +5 when trying to seduce other creatures, or just be pleasant).
--[X] Silver Tongued:
Complicated words to impress the simple minded, complicated arguments to impress the wise. You know well how to weave them. (+3 Diplomacy).
--[X] Gifted:
There is a flame inside every creature. Yours appears to burn just a bit brighter. (+2 Magic, +5 when trying to cast your racial magic)
--[X] Well Read:
You are fond of the smell of libraries, and books reveal their secrets more easily to your touch. (+2 Learning, +5 when attempting to decipher or learn from scrolls and books)
-[X] Background
--[X] Minor Nobles:
You might have been borne into the political web of nobility, and perhaps you are just a pawn on some larger game. But your blood is blue, and that is all that matters. (Starts with a well-paying, albeit non-prestigious job. Starts with good contacts, and ponyservants to perform one free action for you, if they're not suspicious.)
COSTS 2 COINS
--[X] You graduated!:
Ponykind relies more on craftsmanship and knowing a particular trade, but you went out of your way to pursue higher education. (+1 Learning, +1 Magic, +1 Stewardship)
-[X] Complications
--[X] Married:
You are married, and have a beautiful daughter. Your family demands your attention, and it sure would be a shame if something were to happen to them… (+1
coin)
--[X] Frightened:
Maybe it is the result of some trauma, maybe you were borne like that, but the end result is the same. You are weaker than most. (-10 Personal Combat, +1
coin)
--[X] Scarred:
You survived, but it is better if you do not try to do that again. (-1 Health, +1
coin)
She'd still be a married academic who had a life altering accident, which would shape the majority of her character, but as some people dislike the idea of a Unicorn protagonist they might prefer the alternate version more. The idea is that they can vote both for the option they want and the alternate Velvet Covers option, so they can maybe get theirs, but if there are enough people who'd be okay with any option with wings then VC Pegasus can acquire both VC votes and Pegasus / anything-with-wings votes and come out ahead.
