Imperial Games Cycle 1: Prelude

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Imperial Games Cycle 1: Planning Stage (October 13)

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• Opportunity 1
  • Civil strife between the clans of Creich and Cupter caused such decimation of the area that the Baronies became politically weak. The Talahm locals see only power and authority and seek an external overlord to establish stability and peace in the area.
• Opportunity 2
  • (RED&GRAY FAMILY ONLY) The area of Hyggelan was meant for Dwarven settlers, but the contract expired and the Dwarves refused to pay for the land deeds any further, citing the land as worthless. The deed holder of the Barony of Hyggelan has decided to sell his land contract to the most prestigious bidder.
• Opportunity 3
  • (NOBLE ONLY) The Baronies of Seileland and Gamlevik haven fallen into dynastic decay as the Family Kartelhaugen has died out without leaving an heir. A distant third removed cousin of the family is unfortunately lowborn, and seeking a prestigious family to marry into, so that they may claim the land deed for that family.
• Opportunity 4
  • (NOBLE ONLY) The Baron of Erianupol came in hot water because it was discovered his wife was a Mage. The Lothar Order came down a little too hard, and ended up killing his entire family, leaving the land in a disorganized state as the Krsnik continue to administer. Having pacified the lands, the Krsnik Family is now looking for a respectable family to transfer the deeds to.
• Opportunity 5
  • (RED&GRAY FAMILY ONLY) The economy of the Verrepoort Barony is collapsing due to mismanagement. The local Aldermen are looking for good families to take over the administrative duties of the Feldhs to prevent famine from breaking out.
• Opportunity 6
  • The Archon of Tempelmuur and Verremuur have decided that the Baron of Keizerdorp was not suitable for leadership in the area and protecting the walls from foreign/demon intrusions. The Archon are now deliberating on a new administrator of the area, after appointing one of their own as Baron who would swear fealty to a foreign leader of repute.
• Opportunity 7
  • The Baroness of St. Helens is getting old, and wants a good husband to continue her lineage. However, she is far past the child-rearing age. It is expected that her cousin will take over, but the cousin is expected to be loyal to whoever marries his aunt.
• Opportunity 8
  • The Patriach of Atolia was exposed as a lecherous adulterer, and the Council of Alexandroupoli expelled him. The local population has decided that it wants a secular administrator instead, and has opened up the land for bids by good natured prestigious claimants.
• Opportunity 9
  • The Count of Salerna and Fario was executed following a trial for treason, implicating him selling state secrets to Songaskian Masaya opponents of the Regalian Empire. The Iron Duke of Vultaro has opened the land up for claims to any strong willing person who can test their mettle against others.
• Opportunity 10
  • The Herebrand Order has purged the Diviner Heretics from Forriesta Natal, and decided the land is now clear for claiming and administration by the aristocracy, willing to take on the most suitable bid.
• Opportunity 11
  • The Court of the Maan Barony was killed in a freak mist accident with some monsters invading the court. Having no nobles left to rule, the bureaucracy of Regalia has opened up the land claim to outsiders.
• Opportunity 12
  • Due to lack of progress in the Regalian state to the removal of Asha slavery in Ithania, the ruling family of Nekhezzet has decided to leave for the Ashal Islands. They are attempting to sell of their land to the most prestigious family on their way out.

A refresher on what to do for those participating in the Imperial Games:

• For the next 7 days, is the Planning Stage. You can decide to mark your interest in an Opportunity (called Issue on the Spreadsheet) by marking it with X on the cell belonging to your Family. Marking should be done by OOC Family leader.
• You can mark immediately, or in 7 days. There are benefits and detriments to doing it early and late. You may only mark a max of 2 Opportunities per Family.
• After the first 7 days, the Plotting Stage begins, which will last for 14 days. During the Plotting Stage, the DM(s) will pay attention to the public displays of prestige and power in Regalia on the ground in day to day Roleplay.
• If you need a refresher on what constitutes as proper plotting, please refer to the Manual.