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Mandate of Heaven (Three Kingdom Quest)

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I thought it was kinda weird how only the younger brother is figured as the troublemaker even if it's possible the MC can have three elder sisters or three younger sisters if he so wishes, so is it fine to play around with that a bit?

[X] Plan Mom Was Also a Troublemaker Now That I Think About It...
-[X] Runan Commandery: Situated in Yu Province your family has their estate in Xiyang county close to the namegiving town. The position of the Yuan Clan in this commandery is domineering and other Clans either rise or fall through them. Your ancestors have proven themselves able and have joined the long list of clients of this mighty clan. Your father was during his time at the capital among the many companions of the leading characters of the younger members of the Yuan Clan.
-[X] Mother is dead: Some time ago tragedy has struck your family. Your mother, the lovely Long Baiye perished. Her loss left a hole in your life as well as in the life of your siblings. Your father was consoled by his concubine and she even tried to step into the former role of your mother. But something about your mother's death was suspicious...
-[X] Four Siblings: While three of your siblings are following in your footsteps, one among them is a true troublemaker. The black sheep of the family, a headache at the moment he could become a real problem for the future. (Choose three options from the archetype list and one from the Troublemaker)
-[X] Elder Sister: Mischievous and studious, your older sister enjoyed studying the classics but often used such knowledge for her troublesome schemes.
-[X] Younger Sister: Your younger sister is known as a mischievous little troublemaker, but quick-witted enough to never be blamed for her deeds. It was always 'someone else'.
-[X] Younger Brother: Your younger brother has a deep love for the scholarly arts and has learned to recite the classics by heart.
-[X] Lecherous Troublemaker: Even at a young age your younger brother has lusted after women. It started with him harassing the maids at your family manor, but has since then only escalated.
-[X] Lecherous Troublemakers: Ever since the scandalous reveal of Mom keeping company with the wives of Yuan clansmen, your sisters started lusting after women too.
-[X]Start with Yellow Turban Rebellion: Your tale begins with the Yellow Turban Rebellion. In times of chaos heroes rise and with your father beset by danger the moment for you to stand up to do your part has come. All he has build up and the fate of your family may depend on your actions.
 
13arabba said:
I thought it was kinda weird how only the younger brother is figured as the troublemaker even if it's possible the MC can have three elder sisters or three younger sisters if he so wishes, so is it fine to play around with that a bit?
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I would have offered a write-in option, if that was okay. The troublemaker is separate from the other options. If your plan includes 4 siblings, you choose 3 from the archetype list and one from the troublemaker. The troublemaker is always a male, because this is meant as a detriment and not a bonus. A female troublemaker is far easier to deal with and has an easy nuclear option of marrying her off. Considering you are not the Clan Patriarch or Head, this could happen easily and then the problem is gone. Troublemakers can be changed, managed and guided, but this takes effort.

For the mother thing, I have already plotted out what it would have been and that would not have been the case. Ignoring how it would essentially harm the major bonus from your chosen starting location, if I would play this straight it would really fuck you over in the long-run because there would be a Yuan out there pissed at your family.

Last thing, this is not a Yellow Turban Quest, you do not play as a member of that sect. At the current point the rebellion is already doomed. It would be a short quest.
 
[x]Plan Bros with the Zhous

This looks like it's going to be fun and educational with all the sources there, which is always an awesome combo there.
 
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[X] Plan: The wheels of war are turned by coin

-[X] Donghai Commandery: Situated in Xu Province your family has their estate close to the town of Qu in Qu county. Over time your family has taken many different merchant clans under their wing. Through the patronage given by your clan these itinerant merchants could grow rich through the trade with pearls and the South. Your clan could partake in this wealth through their deep bonds to the merchants. A local ally is the powerful Mi Clan, which is also the Clan of some of your childhood friends Mi Fang and Mi Zhu.
  • Richest Origin: Clan has the most accumulated wealth and direct income.
  • Historical Characters: Connection to the historical characters Mi Fang, Mi Zhu and Mi Shi.
  • Connections to Merchant Clans: They are involved in the Trade with the South and provide a decent source of income aside from land or the Han.
-[X] Mother is alive: Your mother is Long Baiye. She is the official wife of Long Weimin. Their marriage is a loving one, and even though him taking a concubine has soured their relation somewhat, she is the pillar supporting the family. Keeping you and your siblings out of harms way and helping each of you coming into your own has been her life-long dream.

-[X] Four Siblings: While three of your siblings are following in your footsteps, one among them is a true troublemaker. The black sheep of the family, a headache at the moment he could become a real problem for the future. (Choose three options from the archetype list and one from the Troublemaker)

-[X] Elder Sister: Bold and ferocious, your older sister pursued a path seen unfit for a woman. She wanted to be a warrior.
-[X] Younger Sister: Your younger sister is turning into a true beauty and her charm has already produced a small list of suitors.
-[X] Younger Brother: Your younger brother takes deep pride in your lineage of officials serving the Han and has dedicated his youth to trying to emulate his ancestors in the future.


-[X] Greedy Gambler: Your younger brother is a well-known gambler and in his greed to accumulate riches he never knows when to stop. This is why he has lost a not insignificant amount of wealth to your family.

-[X]Start with Yellow Turban Rebellion: Your tale begins with the Yellow Turban Rebellion. In times of chaos heroes rise and with your father beset by danger the moment for you to stand up to do your part has come. All he has build up and the fate of your family may depend on your actions.

Historically fighting in the green kingdoms period would most likely mean you don't get killed. So why fight? Let's pay our enemies to fight each and either fight the last guy when he's too weak or make ourselves comfy in his new dynasty.
 
Hmm, I think Gaz's quest began in Bing Province?

If both quests start during a Yellow Turban "Prologue", and explore different parts of China, could there be a potential crossover later on?
Liang -Vs- Long maybe?
 
Tatbee said:
Hmm, I think Gaz's quest began in Bing Province?

If both quests start during a Yellow Turban "Prologue", and explore different parts of China, could there be a potential crossover later on?
Liang -Vs- Long maybe?
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I'll write an Omake for it, or maybe me and Karl can do a short collab. The actual timelines and story of the quests shouldn't interact with each other's canon, however.
 
13arabba said:
Can the troublemaker be the PC if they only have sisters?
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No, this choice comes along in the next part. This is about the siblings and not the PC. If the option for four siblings is chosen, the troublemaker will be a brother. You can only choose three archetypes at most, which leaves one sibling option open for the troublemaker.
 
So I cannot choose the best option of "Three Younger Sisters who are all mischievous and troublemaking who each keep shifting blame onto the other two because they are all triplets"?
 
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