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- California
You mean his son, Gawain?
Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
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ConfusedCanuck
Where did it all go wrong?
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- Neverland
Yes his son mixed up the names
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- NJ
Does Garrick even have a place to retire to once he let's Gawain take over, cause I think he would either have a business to run or a spot of land for him to farm or hunt on.
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- California
No Prob, actually had to double check myself..
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He is and, will be the past Emperor. I'm sure he can figure something out.
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This bit strikes me as weird, I don't recall there being any mention of Neighponese or Minotaur investment into Libertalia, from what I remember it was 100% us that rebuilt their economy and a lot of their businesses are at least partially owned by Imperial citizens
As for Garrick, I'm against having him retire, it feels out of character, no matter how tired he is he would much rather let his son enjoy his life free of the responsibility of being Emperor for as long as possible
EDIT: Plus with how delicate things are right now the last thing we need is to deal with the political upheaval caused by an extremely popular monarch abdicating the throne
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Ghost in a wall
Just a bit spooky
Personally I'd be up for Garrik stepping down after making overtures to assist the rebuidling of the Maretonia. They have leaders and are now talking instead of stabbing, so offering to help them wouldn't be that bad- I mean, we are already housing a ton of their refugee's. After that, Garrik can step down and let his son take the reigns, leaving him to be around to help provide advice when and where needed. After the rebuilding is done that is.
The issue with that is that it's going to be a turn or two before the Maretonian's are even ready to sit down and organise things and if we do end up going with establishing a Maretonian Protectorate, which we really should in my opinion, that's going to be a long term project that we don't want to force onto Gawain right off the bat to deal with the inevitable negatives of Garrick abdicating
Realistically I don't see many upsides of having Garrick step down because wi5 the kind of person he is he's still going to be almost as stressed worrying about how Gawain is doing, arguably more so because he won't be able to actually effect much
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- Ekaterinburg, Russia
I don't believe we can establish the Maretonian Protectorate without the use of force. They aren't former slaves of a Witch-King who we needed to rescue, they are proud members of the Guard, prouder Nobles, and former slaves who fought and won their uprising.
No, all of them will desire self-governance.
The best we realistically can do, and should do, is provide copious amounts of aid to help the restoration of their economy, now happily slave-free.
P. S. Also their wizards are also there. As another distinct entity within their borders and with their own interests and power.
No, all of them will desire self-governance.
The best we realistically can do, and should do, is provide copious amounts of aid to help the restoration of their economy, now happily slave-free.
P. S. Also their wizards are also there. As another distinct entity within their borders and with their own interests and power.
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- MN
Is it wrong of me to focus on other countries besides Mareatona now? I mean it's been our main focus for at least a year real time and I'd like to make some more allies out of the known empires. Like the newly dubbed rum republic and the Minotaur republic. I mean neighpon just strengthened their bonds with the emerald isles (who I'd also like to strengthen ties with) and with Equestria now on the scene I'd like to start making allies and strengthen bonds before the friendship capital of the world can spreed their influence to far and gain better relations with them before we can even lay our foundations down.
Ehh, if we're being honest saying they have three powerful people in charge is a vast oversimplification
Copper Top represents the few remaining nobles but A) There are very few of them left, B) They don't really have any of the authority or power they used to and C) They're kinda hated by the rest of Maretonia
Pranceus leads the Royal Guard but that's literally just a few hundred people at most with nothing much to do now that the monarchy is gone
And while Ambrosia is theoretically the leader of the largest remaining group, the Abolitionists, now that they don't have a unifying goal anymore it's only a matter of time until they split up into smaller groups with different goals, from those who want to join the Emprie, to those who just want power and those who think they should execute all the remaining nobles
People keep saying this but I've still yet to see any evidence of it
The remaining Royal Guard don't have the power to stop the establishment of a protectorate, the nobles don't have anywhere near the authority they used to, are largely hated an their leader is somewhat in our pocket and the Abolitionists while divided mostly love us and hated Maretonia
The desire for self-governance is far from a guarantee, especially when for the majority of hem the last time Maretinia had self-governance it enslaved them
Plus the amount of aid we'd have to provide to really help them is ridiculous if they aren't a protectorate
It's not wrong to work on other countries but we absolutely have to still focus on Maretonia somewhat
We can do a protectorate then when the time is right grant them independence's
I mean, if we're making them a protectorate there's no reason to make them independent if they don't want to be
Obviously we'd give them a referendum down the line to determine if they wanted to be properly integrated or made independent but if they choose the former there's no reason to say no
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- Somewhere
Link to the last time I did this.
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Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Monday, August 9, 2021)
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Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Monday, August 9, 2021)
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather
Age: 56
Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha, The Lightbringer, The Liberator, the King of the North.
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
- Runic Royal Armor: Serving to protect you as well as display your royal status to onlookers, this armor is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. With Merlin's assistance, it has been enhanced with runic magic, making it even more durable.
- Orichalcum Sword: A blade made of an extremely durable, magic resistant metal
- Sendak Manuscript: Recovered from the Archives of the Shadow King Sombra, this strange book is bound in the treated flesh of monsters and is written in numerous unknown tongues. It contains diagrams that seem to reference everything from the movements of stellar bodies to the biology of plants and animals to the complex physics of magical phenomenon. It's origins remain a mystery.
Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather
Opinion of You: 10/10
Age: 55
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: 25
Martial: 14+2+2+1=19
Diplomacy: 13+2+2+2=19
Stewardship: 14+2=16
Learning: 10+2=12
Intrigue: 11+2=13
Status: Designated Heir. Will become player character in event of Parent's Deaths.
Trait: Strong-Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Attractive-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: 21
Martial: 15+4-4=15
Diplomacy: 9
Stewardship: 6+2=8
Learning: 8+1=9
Intrigue: 9+1=10
Status: Adolescent-Malus to Martial stat.
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)
Trait: Gardener-Years of studying and caring for plants has taught her much in the realm of botany, and has instilled in her an understanding of how hard work and patience can yield great dividends. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning, +1 Intrigue)
Daughter: Gilda Golden-Feather
Age: 18
Martial: 8+4=12
Diplomacy: 11+2=13
Stewardship: 11
Learning: 7
Intrigue: 6
Trait: Beautiful- A stellar example of feminine grace. (+2 Diplomacy)
Duelist: An experienced master of one-on-one combat who spars against others as a hobby. (+4 Martial)
Daughter: Gleaming Pearl Golden-Feather
Age: 19
Martial: 7+2=9
Diplomacy: 10+2=12
Stewardship: 12
Learning: 5+2=7
Intrigue: 8
Trait: Beautiful-A stellar example of feminine grace. (+2 Diplomacy)
Trait: Studious-Knows her way around the written word. (+2 Learning)
Adopted: Permanently last in the line of Royal Succession.
Crystalmancer: A prodigy in the arcane art of Crystal Manipulation, able to turn a few pebbles into a forest of glittering spires. (+2 Martial)
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---- 25,000 warriors changed to 24,480 (A difference of -520)
---- 12,500 Arbalists changed to 12,471 Arbalists (a difference of -29)
-- Knights Lion
---- 33 Knights of the Inner Cirlce (Black Steel Weapons) changed to 31 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons) (a difference of -2)
---- 250 Imperial Knights changed to Imperial Knights 243 (a difference of -7)
---- 300 Squires changed to Squires 289 (a difference of -11)
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--- 300 Imperial Knights changed to 293 Imperial Knights (a difference of -7)
--- 250 Squires changed to 247 Squires (a difference of -5)
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--- 28 Knights of the Inner Cirlce (Black Steel Weapons) changed to 26 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons) (a difference of -2)
--- 250 Imperial Knights changed to 239 Imperial Knights (a difference of -11)
--- 300 Squires changed to 290 Squires (a difference of -10)
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Garrick is 56 years old. I am guessing he will start retiring when 70 is approaching.
There's Griffinstone project that we wont be doing in a couple of years. Finishing that should be an excellent last act for the Emperor.
There's Griffinstone project that we wont be doing in a couple of years. Finishing that should be an excellent last act for the Emperor.
I might be wrong about this, but wasn't Coppertop secretly a Abolitionist?
In general I think we should leave Maretonia alone for now, they're clearly wary of us seeking to take over or turn them into vassals/a protectorate, but frankly we don't need them. Also we look good internationally by keeping to our stated goals without trying to sneak in a bit extra. We entered the war to put an end to Pegasi faction and we did. Now we take our total victory along our stated objectives and leave.
Frankly I feel like we should be focusing more on our own development as well as diplomacy with the Yaks and Equestria.
Perhaps we don't have Garrick Step down, but rather have Gawain step up. We are the founder of this nations Dynasty, and are developing the traditions behind the throne as we go.
Establish a heirs throne, and bring him in formally to the empires power structure, only one step below our own authority within it. A proxy for the emperor, council for the throne, and a position for him to learn the empires balance of powers. Or whatever other responsibility/jobs the emperor wants to foster off on the position.
Insures the heir is fully trained and known to the workings of the bureaucracy for when they must assume the position of emperor.
Establish a heirs throne, and bring him in formally to the empires power structure, only one step below our own authority within it. A proxy for the emperor, council for the throne, and a position for him to learn the empires balance of powers. Or whatever other responsibility/jobs the emperor wants to foster off on the position.
Insures the heir is fully trained and known to the workings of the bureaucracy for when they must assume the position of emperor.
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Monochromatic Ursine
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- Tennessee
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- He/Him
She is, but they don't know that.
They being White Star.
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That even should be something that we can do right now. With Garrick and the Army coming back from successful interference war and Gawain from successful Diplomatic mission we can pat everyone at the back, make everyone happy at their success, and at end announce that system of yours to ackowledge Gawains merits. It should make a good obstacle to hone for any future succescor who want to become Emperor. You need to do something first to prove your worth of being an Heir.
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- Italy
Good girl!
GG WP.
Wait, they ALSO invested in Libertalia?!
...I'm fine with it, even if very slightly annoyed at the thought.
Eh, Neighpon can take them. Easily at that too.
We could even offer our help if needed. It would take a joint attack from ALL of Olenianto truly inconvenience them
But that's the best part! All gryphons like their trophies, don't they?
...the move sun/moon parts are also pretty relevant, was THAT shared?
...actually, do WE know about it?
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- NJ
Should we expand our spy network to other countries now like the Republic and Neighpon in order to know what they can be doing as well?
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- Texas
Question, do we need to take an action to replace the troops we lost? We lost so few that I don't think it would be worth an action.
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- Italy
Most monarchs are idiots too attached to their power then.
Especially if they have TRUE power and it's not just a ceremonial role. You don't want to risk having a senile, or even just easily tired ruler.
...that too.
Garrick is decently popular too after Equestria. Just give him a few more high-profile tasks, like talking more with Equestria or further talks with Maretonia, and he'll be ready.
Always nice to do... IF we can spare the actions