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"Blood and Gold" - A CK2 Mercenary Quest

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[X] Plan As many traits as I can get
-[X] Intrigue
-[X] Duelist: A touchy ego and a sharp sword make for a lethal combination.
-[X] Randy: You have a one track mind, one that leads straight to bed. This has led to years of expertise in dealing with the opposite (or same) sex.
-[X] Subtle: Large, ostentatious meetings or displays of power have never been your style. Manipulating from the shadows, however…
-[X] Arrogant: You sneer at those below you. How could you not? You are their Captain! Gain one trait.
-[X] Agile: You are flexible and quick.
-[X] Weak: You have been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. You've filled your time with other pursuits. Gain one trait.
-[X] Silver-Tongued: You always know exactly what to say at all times.
-[X] Wroth: You have a quick temper, and it is a dangerous, unstable thing when roused. Gain a trait
-[X] Cruel: You are by most accounts, a vicious Lord. Gain a trait selection
-[X] Whisperer: You keep your speech quiet, and know how to pick up on other's muted mumblings.
-[X] Cutthroat: Even at a young age, you always knew you would do whatever shady shit had to get done to get what you wanted.
-[X] Born to the nobility, a perfectly ordinary noble child
-[X] I have been robbed of my birthright, I intend to return home when I'm strong enough to reclaim it by force.
-[X] An up-and-coming Lieutenant in the Navy, madam Ravenwood.
-[X] Write-in name: The Randy Lady
-[X] An expensive frigate, cost you most of your money, but could easily be used to destroy most lightships.





Yep, I'm doing this. I might have too many negatives to really be something people want, but I just wanted to make a very easily angered intrigue specialist who can and will see you buried in a shallow grave.


Edit: I probably should have made this sooner, but I was busy...

Edit2: I picked Randy because it just fits the image I'm seeing, look that guy!
 
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[x] Plan "not" Errol Flynn
Adhoc vote count started by Kanata.EXE on Nov 5, 2018 at 9:07 PM, finished with 25 posts and 16 votes.
  • [X]Plan: Retake The Title (stolen by father's younger brother)
    -[X] Stewardship
    -[X] Genius: You excel at all that you try. Counts as two traits.
    -[X] Leader: You are a natural born leader, able to inspire and draw others to your cause. Counts as two traits.
    -[X] Weak: You have been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. You've filled your time with other pursuits. Gain one trait.
    -[X] Born to the nobility, a perfectly ordinary noble child
    -[X] I have been robbed of my birthright, I intend to return home when I'm strong enough to reclaim it by force.
    -[X] An up-and-coming Lieutenant in the Navy, madam Ravenwood.
    -[X] Write-in name: The Vorkosigan
    -[X] An expensive frigate, cost you most of your money, but could easily be used to destroy most lightships.
    [x] Plan "not" Errol Flynn
    -[x] Diplomacy
    - [x] Easy-going: You have a habit of taking things easy, even when you shouldn't, this might mean that the dealings of court life don't get to us as much, though some might not like your ways.
    - [x] Flair for the Dramatic: You missed your calling as an actor, as you are able to easily emotionally invest those you work with. However, you are less inclined to take subtle, less glory-winning approaches.
    -[x] Silver-Tongued: You always know exactly what to say at all times.
    -[x] Legitimately born to commoner parents.
    -[x] I wanted to see the world, and this was the best way to do so.
    -[x] My Cousin, Robin Selway
    [x] Plan: Destiny's Child
    -[x] Martial
    -[x] Touched By Destiny: Despite the cruel world you inhabit, you've always felt a sense of… purpose.
    -[x] Booming Voice: Your vocal cords go all the way to eleven, a useful trait to wield on the battlefield… but not anywhere else.
    -[x] Reader: You spent lots of time poring over ancient tomes and wisdom, at the expense of other, more physical educations.
    -[x] Born of an affair and legitimised later in life, you are a legitimate bastard
    -[x] Your Father's orders, he wanted some extra money or just for you to prove yourself.
    -[x] A strange wanderer of Angshire(?) descent, Elizabeth Sato.
    -[x] Destiny's Scourge
    -[x] An old galleon, a bit out of service and somewhat haunted, but has the capacity for extra troops, and the trader gave it to you for a small fee.
    [x] A nice cheap frigate, about a few months from being broken apart for parts. Not much in the way of cannons but it is serviceable.
    [x] Write-in name: The Ugly Duckling
    [X] Plan: Fame and Fortune
    [X] Martial
    [X] Duelist: A touchy ego and a sharp sword make for a lethal combination.
    [X] Quick-Witted: You are a fast learner. Cannot be taken with 'Genius'.
    [X] Agile: You are flexible and quick.
    [X] Legitimately born to commoner parents.
    [X] I seek fame and fortune, and this is how I can make it.
    [X] A war-scarred veteran, Rickon the Scarred
    [X] Name of the ship: The Ebony Phoenix
    [X] Plan As many traits as I can get
    -[X] Intrigue
    -[X] Duelist: A touchy ego and a sharp sword make for a lethal combination.
    -[X] Randy: You have a one track mind, one that leads straight to bed. This has led to years of expertise in dealing with the opposite (or same) sex.
    -[X] Subtle: Large, ostentatious meetings or displays of power have never been your style. Manipulating from the shadows, however…
    -[X] Arrogant: You sneer at those below you. How could you not? You are their Captain! Gain one trait.
    -[X] Agile: You are flexible and quick.
    -[X] Weak: You have been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. You've filled your time with other pursuits. Gain one trait.
    -[x] Silver-Tongued: You always know exactly what to say at all times.
    -[X] Wroth: You have a quick temper, and it is a dangerous, unstable thing when roused. Gain a trait
    -[X] Cruel: You are by most accounts, a vicious Lord. Gain a trait selection
    -[X] Whisperer: You keep your speech quiet, and know how to pick up on other's muted mumblings.
    -[X] Cutthroat: Even at a young age, you always knew you would do whatever shady shit had to get done to get what you wanted.
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You know, I think I just realized something...

[ ] Legitimately born to commoner parents.

[ ] Born to the nobility, a perfectly ordinary noble child

[ ] Born of a small affair, you are a bastard.

[ ] Born of an affair and legitimised later in life, you are a legitimate bastard

Oh yes, I missed the other fucking half of the character creation :oops:

I'll just edit that in, um... Jesus, today is not my day.


Edit: So yeah, I edited it all in. I now know why my plan got a Funny rating, I just got so caught up in the traits :cry:

Edit2: On the rare chance that there were voters waiting for me regain my senses, you can now vote for the Ruthless absolutely amoral monster that is my character.

Edit3: Named the ship The Randy Lady, I'm about as creative as a rock.
 
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Because this vote is looking to be more interesting than I'm anticipating, I shall be calling the vote in about 4 hours. And not just because writing up character sheets is hard sometimes and I love procrastinating.
 
A bit early to call the vote. But it doesn't seem to be moving, so I guess it is time to take back the title.
Adhoc vote count started by ThatGuyWithIdeas on Nov 6, 2018 at 7:00 AM, finished with 33 posts and 18 votes.
  • [X]Plan: Retake The Title (stolen by father's younger brother)
    -[X] Stewardship
    -[X] Genius: You excel at all that you try. Counts as two traits.
    -[X] Leader: You are a natural born leader, able to inspire and draw others to your cause. Counts as two traits.
    -[X] Weak: You have been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. You've filled your time with other pursuits. Gain one trait.
    -[X] Born to the nobility, a perfectly ordinary noble child
    -[X] I have been robbed of my birthright, I intend to return home when I'm strong enough to reclaim it by force.
    -[X] An up-and-coming Lieutenant in the Navy, madam Ravenwood.
    -[X] Write-in name: The Vorkosigan
    -[X] An expensive frigate, cost you most of your money, but could easily be used to destroy most lightships.
    [x] Plan "not" Errol Flynn
    -[x] Diplomacy
    - [x] Easy-going: You have a habit of taking things easy, even when you shouldn't, this might mean that the dealings of court life don't get to us as much, though some might not like your ways.
    - [x] Flair for the Dramatic: You missed your calling as an actor, as you are able to easily emotionally invest those you work with. However, you are less inclined to take subtle, less glory-winning approaches.
    -[x] Silver-Tongued: You always know exactly what to say at all times.
    -[x] Legitimately born to commoner parents.
    -[x] I wanted to see the world, and this was the best way to do so.
    -[x] My Cousin, Robin Selway
    [x] Plan: Destiny's Child
    -[x] Martial
    -[x] Touched By Destiny: Despite the cruel world you inhabit, you've always felt a sense of… purpose.
    -[x] Booming Voice: Your vocal cords go all the way to eleven, a useful trait to wield on the battlefield… but not anywhere else.
    -[x] Reader: You spent lots of time poring over ancient tomes and wisdom, at the expense of other, more physical educations.
    -[x] Born of an affair and legitimised later in life, you are a legitimate bastard
    -[x] Your Father's orders, he wanted some extra money or just for you to prove yourself.
    -[x] A strange wanderer of Angshire(?) descent, Elizabeth Sato.
    -[x] Destiny's Scourge
    -[x] An old galleon, a bit out of service and somewhat haunted, but has the capacity for extra troops, and the trader gave it to you for a small fee.
    [x] A nice cheap frigate, about a few months from being broken apart for parts. Not much in the way of cannons but it is serviceable.
    [x] Write-in name: The Ugly Duckling
    [X] Plan: Fame and Fortune
    [X] Martial
    [X] Duelist: A touchy ego and a sharp sword make for a lethal combination.
    [X] Quick-Witted: You are a fast learner. Cannot be taken with 'Genius'.
    [X] Agile: You are flexible and quick.
    [X] Legitimately born to commoner parents.
    [X] I seek fame and fortune, and this is how I can make it.
    [X] A war-scarred veteran, Rickon the Scarred
    [X] Name of the ship: The Ebony Phoenix
    [X] Plan As many traits as I can get
    -[X] Intrigue
    -[X] Duelist: A touchy ego and a sharp sword make for a lethal combination.
    -[X] Randy: You have a one track mind, one that leads straight to bed. This has led to years of expertise in dealing with the opposite (or same) sex.
    -[X] Subtle: Large, ostentatious meetings or displays of power have never been your style. Manipulating from the shadows, however…
    -[X] Arrogant: You sneer at those below you. How could you not? You are their Captain! Gain one trait.
    -[X] Agile: You are flexible and quick.
    -[X] Weak: You have been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. You've filled your time with other pursuits. Gain one trait.
    -[x] Silver-Tongued: You always know exactly what to say at all times.
    -[X] Wroth: You have a quick temper, and it is a dangerous, unstable thing when roused. Gain a trait
    -[X] Cruel: You are by most accounts, a vicious Lord. Gain a trait selection
    -[X] Whisperer: You keep your speech quiet, and know how to pick up on other's muted mumblings.
    -[X] Cutthroat: Even at a young age, you always knew you would do whatever shady shit had to get done to get what you wanted.
    -[X] Born to the nobility, a perfectly ordinary noble child
    -[X] I have been robbed of my birthright, I intend to return home when I'm strong enough to reclaim it by force.
    -[X] An up-and-coming Lieutenant in the Navy, madam Ravenwood.
    -[X] Write-in name: The Randy Lady
    -[X] An expensive frigate, cost you most of your money, but could easily be used to destroy most lightships.
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Madam Ravenswood Character Sheet
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    • Name: Vyctoarya Ravenswood
    Age: 20
    Titles: the Honourable, Madam Ravenswood
    Culture: Angshire (+1 Intrigue, +1 Stewardship)
    Species: Human

    Stats:
    Martial: 10 (+9+3+1+1+1+1+1-1) = 26 Quite a skilled commander of men and a fierce combatant
    Diplomacy: 4 (-1-1+3+1+1-1) = 6 Not exactly the most skilled diplomat
    Intrigue: 4 (+2+3-1+1+1) = 10 She's not the most skilled plotter around
    Learning: 8 (-1+1+3+1+1+1) = 14 Quite intelligent, for a sailor
    Faith: 2 (-1 +3 +1 +1 +1 -10) = 0 A walking beacon of blasphemy
    Stewardship: 9 (+2+1+3+2+1+1+1) = 20 Has an almost supernatural understanding of logistics and trade

    Brilliant Strategist: The Brilliant Strategist has an almost preternatural understanding of all things martial, having the perfect makings for a Marshal or military tutor. (+9 Martial, +2 Stewardship, +2 Intrigue, -1 Learning, +1 Personal Combat)
    Organiser: This character has an adept understanding of logistics and helps facilitate quick movement (+1 Stewardship, +1 Learning)
    Bastard: This character was born out of wedlock and has not been legitimised – and is thus disqualified from the line of succession (-1 diplomacy)
    Homosexual: This character bares an attraction to the same sex (-1 Diplomacy, -1 Faith)
    Quick-witted: This character picks up on things faster than others, but is by no means a genius (+3 Everything)
    Mind for Seas: This character has an excellent mind for just about all things naval (+1 Martial)
    Just: This character takes great pains to make sure that they are just in all matters (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning +1 Faith)
    Honourable: This character will take great pains to be honourable in all they do (+1 Martial, +1 Faith, -1 Intrigue, +1 Diplomacy)
    Diligent: This character is a hard-worker and is able to work for long periods of time (+1 Everything, might lead to extreme stress)
    Seasoned Midshipwoman: This character has had years of as a sailor and has gotten quite good at it (+1 Martial, +1 Stewardship, +1 Learning)
    Taskmaster: This character is the sort of person who never gives their underlings a moment to rest, this can be both good and bad (+1 Martial, Bonus to command, -1 Diplomacy, Increased likelihood of assassination)
    Godless: This character does not believe in any of the Gods (-10 Faith)
    The One that Got Away: This character is constantly thinking about their past and the things that they never got to say. (+1 Regret)
    Reluctant: There are some things this character does not want to do and they will try to avoid doing it (Reroll any successful roll against their reluctance)
    Wounded: This chaacter has been seriously injured, but the damage should heal, given time (-1 Martial)

    The reason behind her discharge from the Navy was marked as "failure to follow orders", which is odd considering how she was previously known to be respectful of the chain of command.
    She gained her rank of lieutenant after an incident where she captured a pirate sloop with the prize crew of a frigate. She further cemented her good reputation by helping crush a mutiny on a ship.
    Her reputation is linked to a near-mythical pirate frigate known as the "Lynx" which she allegedly refused to fire on.
    She had a relationship with a Jeanne Villeneuve, whether or not Ravenswood felt it was love and whether it was mutual is unknown
    Ravenswood denies any knowledge of Jeanne Villeneuve after their brief relationship

    QM Note: It wouldn't be CK2 if your advisers weren't incredibly more competent than you were. Also, the dice adore both her and Elizabeth.
     
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    • Slaggedfire said:
    Mmm... damn.
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    I may or may not design Hero Units based on the other plans, or rival companies based on other plans. Though with obvious differences, because having multiple people on the same ship named Justin Selway will just get confusing.

    Just for the Player Character Notes, these are a thing that I would assume that Justin would pick up on. Especially considering that Vyctoarya is his starting hero unit, he would probably know the broad situation, but not the small details.
     
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    Unhacker said:
    I may or may not design Hero Units based on the other plans, or rival companies based on other plans. Though with obvious differences, because having multiple people on the same ship named Justin Selway will just get confusing.
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    Sounds good to me, though I have no idea where my character would fit other than as a spymaster. There's also the whole Wroth thing, but I picked my traits with the intention of having his anger be like Fuhrer Bradley's anger. Not easily seen. Guess he could be a villain *shrug*
     
    Slaggedfire said:
    Sounds good to me, though I have no idea where my character would fit other than as a spymaster. There's also the whole Wroth thing, but I picked my traits with the intention of having his anger be like Fuhrer Bradley's anger. Not easily seen. Guess he could be a villain *shrug*
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    Yeah, probably.

    Oh yeah, also I'll get the first turn written up in a bit.
     
    Raptor580 said:
    Did Vyctoarya Ravenswood picture get changed or am i going crazy?
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    Yes, it has changed. Largely because the original one was good, but didn't quite fit Vyctoarya's character. While the current one, at least in my mind, does. For those who want a comparison, here's the old one.
    And here is the new.​
    I think the newer image suits her more sort of professional air, however, I will admit, it doesn't really look much like a privateer or a pirate. Though I think this one suits her a bit more.​
     
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