Tribal/Nomadic warfare isn't usually very bloody. Casualties usually don't exceed double digits, so having lost over a thousand of their warriors came as quiet the shock.
Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
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jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
Yes but until now they presumably only had small semi-ritualized skirmished between clans where the point wasn't to kill everyone, but to defeat their opponents.
This was a war to the knife where where the only path to victory would be to kill the entire enemy army. Very different.
ExNihilo
SPACE!
- Location
- USA
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- He/Him
Indeed. No need for integration yet, getting a formalized defensive pact and helping them learn to modernize will doubtless do wonders. Imagine Yak chargers with enough steel plate to qualify them as heavy cavalry, including gratuitous spikes.
- Location
- Back in Cali
So we need to settle the west and start working with the Yaks. That way we can stop the rise of any Genghis Khan expy. Better that they advance and settle down instead of becoming a massive nomatic horde. We can work with the former the latter can only be somewhat directed away from us.
- Location
- NJ
We also have our farms returning to normal now that the blizzard stopped.
Also we will need to make a diplomatic contact with our other neighbor, across the seas.
- Location
- Space
And hope for a lucky roll because last thing we need is another enemy to watch for.
- Location
- sweden
Someone needs to patch this, seems a bit bad taste considering.
- Location
- Somewhere
Link to the last time I did this.
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Archival purposes: "Turn 11 Rumor Mill (posted by QM on Monday, February 18, 2019)"
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather
Age: 39
Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha
Description: At first glance, you seem like a pretty average example of the Griffon race. Head of an eagle, body of a winged lion, standing perhaps a hair taller than most other quadrupedal species. It's not until one looks closer that they see the things that distinguish you from a crowd. An unmistakably masculine build, a strong, prominent beak, feathers and fur that seem to be perpetually well-groomed, and a pair of piercing amber eyes hiding a fierce intelligence. But you're no peacock, only known for your good looks; your talons are razor sharp, and though you are not as strong as your wife, you are still an apex predator, and your musculature reflects that. Your wife's workout regimen has also improved your physique, cords of taut muscle now visible across your body.
Martial: 9+2+1+1=13
Diplomacy: 14+2+2=18
Stewardship: 13+2=15
Learning: 16+2=18
Intrigue: 11+2=13
- Trait-Attractive: You are a very handsome fellow. +2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship
- Trait-Genius: Smart doesn't even begin to describe you. +2 all skills
- Trait-Toned: Working out with your wife has done good things for your body. +1 Martial
Inventory:
- Blade of the King: an ornate and deadly sword you had forged for yourself after being crowned King of Griffonia. +1 Martial
- Royal Armor: Serving to protect you as well as display your royal status to onlookers, this armor is both durable and aesthetically pleasing.
Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather
Opinion of You: 8.5/10
Age: 37
Martial: 15+1+2=18
Diplomacy: 11+1=12
Stewardship: 8+1=9
Learning: 13+1=14
Intrigue: 10+1=11
Trait: Strong - Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Experienced - Has been a mercenary for several years, ranging across the lands of the former Empire. Knows much about the world. (+1 All Stats)
Son: Gawain Golden-Feather
Age: 7
Status: Child-No Stats
Status: Designated Heir. Will become player character in event of Parent's Deaths.
Trait: Strong-Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Attractive-A cute kid, and eventually a handsome fellow. (+2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship)
Trait: Genius-Smart doesn't begin to describe him. (+2 All Stats)
Trait: Game Master-Years of playing games of strategy and wits with members of the Imperial Court has honed his sense of strategy and taught him how to read others. (+1 Martial, +2 Diplomacy)
(Adopted) Daughter: Gwyndlyn Golden-Feather
Age: 3
Status: Infant-No Stats
Status-Designated Regent: In the event that no heir is capable of taking the throne, or in the event the rightful ruler is otherwise unavailable, she will take control of the kingdom until the situation can be resolved.
Trait: Dragon-A fire breathing reptile. (+4 Martial)
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- Location
- Depends on how much of a troll Zelretch is today!
So for diplomacy we need to integrate the Yaks as citizens of the Empire or form an alliance through which we aid them in the development of a civilization of their own. Probably something similar to the feudal system in Asian countries. Then for intrigue we need to keep an eye on Sombra to determine what he's doing and begin drawing up plans to invade and wipe out the taint of his presence.
I would expect the Yaks to centralize rather than integrate into the Empire. Immediately, if nothing else.
- Location
- Argentina
They lost 1/4 of their entire forces and the only thing they do was staying on the frontline. They most likely killed only 15 to 25% of the entire enemy and that was mostly thanks to our traps, artillery, bows and the Avalanche. If they were alone they would have been exterminated without prejudice.
- Location
- Oregon, USA
I think we need to make contact with our eastern neighbors before anything else. If we don't go to them, they'll come to us. Besides, I don't think the yaks will be open to any sort of diplomacy just yet. They're probably still recovering from the shock of fighting sombra, and they'll need to recover a bit before they can think about centralizing or integrating with us.
- Location
- Italy
I wouldn't be sure about that. They saw first-hand how strong we are, and fighting alongside each other probably broke the ice. they might come up with some offer for us (alliance,trade..) of their own initiative
- Location
- Canada
We should really focus on recovery and integration of the new tech into our economy, imagine getting more then the limited cannons we had and more ammo for it as well, doing so would also solidify it into our culture, we come up with better ways to transport it, find new ways to make it easier for travel for flight capable creatures like us griffins. Maybe explore more avenues for something more complex then a cannon.
Asmodemus
Subversive Element
Their bio had them as isolationists so they might not.
And it all depends on how the diplomacy options look but I'd rather avoid the yaks coming to a bad for us decision if we can help shape them into becoming a useful part of our empire now.
- Location
- Depends on how much of a troll Zelretch is today!
Okay @Questor I know you've declared the "Comtemplation" omake as canon but you may need to reread the line I have quoted above from @PurposefulZephyr post. And then reread these here:
Because it seems that you're saying that Sombra has his severed horn with him when in your post you claim that it blew up. If I've misunderstood then let me know and please clarify for me cause I really don't see where I went wrong if it's my mistake.
- Location
- Germany
From what I can tell, the "cut-off part" in @PurposefulZephyr's omake was the stump, not the horn itself. He's clutching at his forehead.
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- Location
- Back in Cali
You are vastly underestimated just how hard it's going to be to integrate the Yaks. They have realized that they need to change doesn't mean they're even going to want to join us. They'll be more likely to side with us if we help them but expecting instant or even the ability to properly integrate them first is asking for too much.
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- Location
- California
That and the nature of Sombre's magic power.
The mind-controlled( does anyone know about this in-universe?) apparently fearless army, the abominations, the crystals, Sombre's magic hands at the end, and his survival.
Yes, it seems the yanks have no choice but to do some soul searching in the aftermath.