Their magic revolves around the growth, shaping and utilization of crystals. Enchanting of objects, the creation of golems, etc. Unfortunately most of their knowledge is either locked away in Sombra's personal archives or was lost when Sombra violently "downloaded" the skills and expertise of crystalmancers throughout the Empire to learn their secrets and fuel his powers. No one but Sombra has actually used magic since his rise to power.
@Questor, since you previously accepted suggestions for intrigue actions... would this be acceptable?
[ ] Lost magic: One of the many things Sombra took from the crystal ponies is their magic. He ripped the expertise out of their minds and hoarded it. Now it falls to Ravensburg's agents to uncover as much knowledge of crystal magic as possible so that it can be preserved. They will have to comb through Sombra's archives and workshops, and with luck might even find abandoned workshops of the crystallomancers he stole from.
Honestly lets give our army some time to rest after all this war then next turn or so we can rebuild it and call the great hunt on. But for now we must deal with the crystal ponies and ensure they are well cared for.
@Questor can you add a Diamond Dog to the adoption action for us. It would look bad if we took in one new race but didn't take one of our most loyal and supportive races.
@Questor can you add a Diamond Dog to the adoption action for us. It would look bad if we took in one new race but didn't take one of our most loyal and supportive races.
@Questor can you add a Diamond Dog to the adoption action for us. It would look bad if we took in one new race but didn't take one of our most loyal and supportive races.
I honestly dont think they would care we are doing this adoption thing because the crystal ponies are not able to care for themselves not because we like them better than the dogs.
[] Plan A New Dawn
-[] Knights of the Frontier: Cost: 400. Time: Two Years. Reward: New Knightly Order Established to guard the Western Frontier.
-[] The New Guard: Time: One Year. Cost: 0. Reward: New Martial Advisor, New Actions Unlocked.
-[] A Guiding Talon: Time: Two Years. Cost: 800. Reward: Griffons assist Yak modernization efforts, Increased Gryphus-Yak Relations. Chance of Success: 70%
-[] The Crystal Conundrum: Time: One Year. Cost:0 Reward: Resolve the ambiguous status of the Crystal Empire and the Crystal Ponies, New Actions Unlocked.
-[] Adopt a Pony Program: Time: Three Years. Cost: 1500. Reward: Crystal Refugee Situation Resolved. Crystal Ponies integrated into Gryphonian society. Chance of Success: 65%
-[] Rotative Beam Engine: Cost: 500. Time: Two Years. Reward: Invention of first true Steam Engine, New Actions Unlocked.
-[] Flying without Wings: Cost: 200. Time: One Year. Reward: Viability of Airships explored, additional Learning Actions Unlocked.
-[] Clan Politics: Cost: 200. Time: One Year. Reward: Information on Yak Politics/the Modernist Movement, New Intrigue Options. Chance of Success: 70%
-[] Overtime
--[] The Gryphus-Neighpon Mutual Defense Pact: Time: One Year. Cost: 150. Reward: Mutual Defense Treaty with the Kingdom of Neighpon. Chance of Success: 70%
-[] Setting an Example: Time: One Year. Cost: 0. Reward: Crystal Pony Adopted.
@Questor, since you previously accepted suggestions for intrigue actions... would this be acceptable?
[ ] Lost magic: One of the many things Sombra took from the crystal ponies is their magic. He ripped the expertise out of their minds and hoarded it. Now it falls to Ravensburg's agents to uncover as much knowledge of crystal magic as possible so that it can be preserved. They will have to comb through Sombra's archives and workshops, and with luck might even find abandoned workshops of the crystallomancers he stole from.
@Questor can you add a Diamond Dog to the adoption action for us. It would look bad if we took in one new race but didn't take one of our most loyal and supportive races.
I was actually thinking that, if you do go ahead with the "adopt a pony" thing you might also choose to adopt a Diamond Dog. I could add that in there through, if there is sufficient interest.
But as other people have been saying, you're mostly adopting both out of a desire to give an orphaned child a home and as a symbolic gesture to your people and the Crystal ponies themselves. That you are willing to go out of your way to support them.
My thought was that the material won't actually be studied, only gathered by our Intrigue team who know best where Sombra might have hidden secrets.
Since Archimedes, Genevieve, and or three mages won't be involved, so I don't think it should count as a Learning action.
That adopt a pony option reminded me a bit of my family history.
When my grandpa was a little child he lived in a orphanage in a town in Germany. Thing was, the women that ran the orphanage were religious nutters and children who were sick or, supposedly, preordained to heaven were smothered. One family decided that this open secret could not stay in the shadows any longer and demanded from the major that this evil be stopped. He said that "of course you will take care of one of the children if we do close it."
They put their money where their mouths were and took my grandpa as their own. The rest of the children were taken care of, the evil Witcher chased out, the orphanage burnt down and so begins my family line.
If we choose the "adopt a pony" option, I think that a way to endorse it will be to take one in ourselves. We have done it once already, might be an opportunity to create a family line of Super Butlers or something equally fun.
My thought was that the material won't actually be studied, only gathered by our Intrigue team who know best where Sombra might have hidden secrets.
Since Archimedes, Genevieve, and or three mages won't be involved, so I don't think it should count as a Learning action.
I think that the gathering of the info can be mixed in with a studying action once the fate of the Crystal Ponies and their Empire is resolved. No need to have separate actions for gathering info and then studying it.
I commend you for the suggestion though, don't hesitate to give suggestions for actions if you think the current list of actions is sparse or missing something.
If we adopt a pony do you think we'd get a bonus to the roll for pony integration? Since the option is literally called setting an example, it feels like it's be appropriate.
... Will we roll for the chance of adopting Radiant Hope? I wouldn't want to deliberately pick her, but if it happens, it would be quite fortunate to adopt the potential Alicorn.
... Will we roll for the chance of adopting Radiant Hope? I wouldn't want to deliberately pick her, but if it happens, it would be quite fortunate to adopt the potential Alicorn.
[ ] Son's Socialization: Gawain is brilliant, a fine young ruler in the making. He has excelled in his studies and conducts himself in a manner befitting the Crown Prince of the Empire. He also doesn't really have any friends his own age, outside of his sisters and the children of some of the castle staff, and the latter are more acquaintances than true friends. It might be time to look into introducing him to a peer group. Not only would it be good for him to make friends his own age, it might be advantageous for him to have trusted contacts in certain levels of Imperial society. Cost: 0. Time: One Year. Reward: Gawain makes some friends. Chance to develop future contacts.
[ ] Draconic Past-Time: Gwyndlyn, like her brother before her, is getting to the age where simple playing isn't enough to keep her attention. A hobby to take her interest and teach her some new skills would be a good thing to introduce her to at this point. Time: One Year. Cost: 0. Reward: Gwyndlyn gets a hobby and a new trait.
I feel like these are more necessary than the other personal options.
Don't add to the pool of children we're responsible for raising before devoting the actions to actually raising the ones you have right.
Our heirs are the future. Quality over quantity please.
[] Plan: Frontier Knights, Pony Integration & Steam Engines Now
-[ ] Knights of the Frontier: Cost: 400. Time: Two Years. Reward: New Knightly Order Established to guard the Western Frontier.
-[ ] The New Guard: Time: One Year. Cost: 0. Reward: New Martial Advisor, New Actions Unlocked.
Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha
Description: Before your wife got her talons on you, you were a fairly typical example of the Griffon species. 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. Not anymore though. Oh, you still have all those qualities, they're just overshadowed by the massive amount of muscle you've put on since you started your wife's "enhanced training regimen". Your wings can lift dumbbells, and your legs are like tree-trunks supporting a barrel chest rippling with abdominal muscles. In short, you have the build of a person who has been lifting heavy objects his entire life.
Martial: 9+2+1+2=14
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-Strong: Working out with your wife has done great things for your body. +2 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.
Orichalcum Sword: A blade made of an extremely durable, magic resistant metal
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)
Status: Teenager-Malus to all Stats (-5 to all 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: 9
Status: Child-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)
Imperial Army: Professional soldiers, paid and supplied by you. 500 soldier battalions cost 150 gold each to raise or replace. Additionally, Imperial Army soldiers have an upkeep cost of 200 gold per every ten thousand soldiers.
Imperial Army Morale: 70/100 (Above Average)
Imperial Army Numbers: 22,401
-9,873 Warriors: Armed with a sword or hand-axe and shield, these Griffons make up the bulk of your army.
-4975 Polearms: For keeping your enemy at arms length or taking down opponents larger than a Griffon.
-5987 Archers: Griffons with bows and some arrows. Not much else to say.
-1286 Diamond Dogs: Armed with a variety of swords, maces, war axes, and other weapons suitable for close-quarters, Diamond Dogs are masters of subterranean combat, and are well suited to ambush tactics.
-280 Artillerists: Responsible for the transport, maintenance and operation of heavy weaponry, these Gryphons and Dogs are highly trained in their chosen field of ranged combat.
-4 Mobile Ballistae: Massively oversized mechanical bows that fire bolts big enough to pierce through tree trunks from vast distances.
-19 Cannons: Firing iron balls through the power of explosive black powder, these metal siege engines are one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal.
-10 Flame Projectors: A product of Archimedes's "liquid fire", these static contraptions can shoot jets of flaming liquid vast distances, burning all in their path.
Knightly Orders (Self Maintained): In the old Empire, Knightly Orders were typically made up of Griffons of noble birth who joined a fraternal militant organization dedicated to martial excellence, honor, and a number of various edicts of moral strength. These great warriors dedicated themselves to the Emperor and the protection of the common Gryph. Tragically, few of these brave souls survived the reign of Discord. But a new breed of Knights now seeks to serve as your sword and shield, and will rally to your banner whenever you may need them.
The Knights Lion
1 Grandmaster Konrad Hardbeak, "The Kingslayer"
35 Knights of the Inner Circle
180 Imperial Knights
60 Squires
400 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Lion's Den, Griffonia
The Knights Talon
1 Grandmaster Colombroni Pigeonio
25 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
75 Squires
330 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Crow's Nest, Wingbardy
The Knights Panther
1 Grandmaster Adrian Dawnquill
30 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
50 Squires
250 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Black Fortress, Aquileia
Royal Navy: The vessels that guard your coastlines and patrol the oceans. Crewed by career sailors, they have an upkeep of five gold per ship, per year.
20 Cogs (Bolt-Throwers)
Auxiliaries: Auxiliary units are forces not part of a Knightly Order or the Royal Army and Navy that can be brought into battle alongside both of the former groups. They can be made up of allied nation units suborned to you, units drawn up from the militia, and mercenary outfits.
Politics
Nobility Opinion: 10/10 (All Hail the Glorious Emperor!).
General Public Opinion: 10/10 (All Hail the Glorious Emperor!).
Roll Bonuses
Improved Army Communications: +3 on certain Army Rolls
Naval Navigation Tools: +5 on certain Naval and Exploration Rolls
Gun-Cotton: +5 to all Cannon Rolls
Pre-Discord Map: +10 to next Exploration Roll
Scatter-Shot: Bonus to Certain Cannon Rolls
Blasting Jelly: +5 to Certain Explosive Rolls
Camouflage 101: +5 to Certain Intrigue/Army Rolls
Firebender Designed Flamethrowers: +5 to all Flamethrower/Liquid Fire Rolls
Imperial War Memorial: Army Morale may not fall below 20, Militia count as Regulars when defending Core Territory
???: A friendly and strangely casual Griffon female you met at your inaugural ball. Despite having a wonderful evening chatting with her, you never got her name.
Garibaldi Talonuelli: Formerly the Duke of Wingbardy, now the Grand Duke of Wingbardy, Talonuelli is a beloved public figure in his home province and an experienced administrator. After saving his city and people from Brochard's attempted invasion and negotiating his province's vassalage over a few drinks, you'd like to think you can count him among your friends.
Federico Montefeathertro: Duke of the (former) City-State of Urbirdo, and your Father-in Law. He might just be the friendliest of the former Feathersians, having agreed to back you and your kingdom without question or condition during the Brochard Crisis, and hiring a mercenary outfit as a belated wedding gift. You're reasonably certain he likes you, as much as In-Laws can like each other anyway.
Koryū Ryuō: The draconic Emperor of the Island Kingdom of Neighpon. Having agreed to assist you in the war against the Shadow King and making fast friends with your adoptive daughter, you consider him a decent fellow who you can trust to keep his word, and a valuable ally against any destructive forces the world can throw at you.
Minamoto Tadakatsu: Shogun of Neighpon. Born to peasant farmers, he's more than earned his place as the most powerful Samurai amongst the Qilin. After he lead the Neighponese contingent during the Invasion of the Crystal Empire and kindly instructed you in the myriad varieties and intricacies of tea on the campaign trail, you've come to respect the more-than-century-old leader.
Konrad Hardbeak, "The Kingslayer": Grandmaster of the Knights Lion and Hero of the Empire. Beheaded Brochard the pretender, crippled Sombra the shadow king twice over, and received the very first Imperial Medal of Honor. Despite it all, he is surprisingly humble, insisting in vain that he was, and is, merely doing his duty to the Empire, and to you. He is the very model of an Imperial Knight.
That adopt a pony option reminded me a bit of my family history.
When my grandpa was a little child he lived in a orphanage in a town in Germany. Thing was, the women that ran the orphanage were religious nutters and children who were sick or, supposedly, preordained to heaven were smothered. One family decided that this open secret could not stay in the shadows any longer and demanded from the major that this evil be stopped. He said that "of course you will take care of one of the children if we do close it."
They put their money where their mouths were and took my grandpa as their own. The rest of the children were taken care of, the evil Witcher chased out, the orphanage burnt down and so begins my family line.
If we choose the "adopt a pony" option, I think that a way to endorse it will be to take one in ourselves. We have done it once already, might be an opportunity to create a family line of Super Butlers or something equally fun.
No she never was at least not in the Canon TL. In that one she leaves to study with the Princesses. In this one since Sombra came to power before the Princesses were a thing she is already a adult that would be fairly old at this point, dead after trying to save her friend, or she left to try and find help.
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