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HyveMynd

#15
September 21, 2006, 02:26:26 AM
this isn't at all related to the "cannons and black powder" discussion, but about you initial question on lack of conflict. the first thing that popped into my head when realing your fluff was greed. after generations and generations of peace, the current heir of the Meruan family probably doesn't actually DO much, and so lots of things could go on right under his nose. or, you could have the real power of Kerdith tied up in the governers and merchant houses and the king just be an emblem of that power. a figurehead, pretty much like any modern country that still has royalty (like england or japan). the powerless king idea ties in nicely with your expansion theme too. Kerdith is in a race with the other nations of the world to colonize those newly discovered lands, right?. well, who says that the govereners and merchant families are all going to play fair and even? yes they all work for the greated good of Kerdith (mostly, i'm sure) but you can't tell me that they all care nothing for personal gain. with the promise of untold riches and power just waiting to be claimed, there is going to be an ever changing web of alliances, blackmailings, and sabatage between the governers. it's mostly political conflict right now, but if things keep going, it could spill over into actual violence and a possible civil war with numerous sides.

Poseptune

#16
September 21, 2006, 07:28:46 AM
I haven't started on any of the major settlements yet, so I hadn't been thinking of the local ruling parties. Thanks HyveMynd you've given me something to think about when I start them.
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Xathan

#17
September 27, 2006, 01:57:53 PM
QuoteGrelmich Silvertooth (Human Rogue 5/ Swordsage 7) â,¬' Grelmich may be the smartest pirate that sail Kerdithian waters. He changes the look of his ship before and after each attack on transport ships, so the Kerdithian navy doesnâ,¬,,¢t have a good description of Grelmichâ,¬,,¢s ship. They also lack a description of Grelmich, because he rarely boards the ship that is under attack. When he does everyone on board is sentenced to death and the ship is sunk. While exploring the island that serves as his base of operation, he came upon an ancient temple deep within the overgrown forests. In side this temple he found scripts that illustrated a new fighting style. He spent almost a year reading and examining these texts, as well as training those of his crew he knew to be loyal. The Kerdithian navy had believed that Grelmich was dead or retired during this time, but when Grelmich attacked his next ship he told the crew to inform the naval commanders he was back. When the victims had reported the incident none of them could agree on the captains features and no description could be filed yet again. Now Grelmich sails the waters with no real competition. The other pirates donâ,¬,,¢t have skill or the patience to equal Grelmich and his crew.

This is, quite simply, one of the coolest pirate ideas I have ever seen, EVER, and I want to see more on this guy. The idea of a pirate swordsage who trained his crew in the arts is fantastic. I have an amazing mental image of how that boarding party would look. You have, essentially, created the ultimate pirate. No ninja would dare to challenge them. :D I want to see more of your pirates, that's fantastic.
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Poseptune

#18
September 27, 2006, 03:21:44 PM
Quote from: Cap'n Xathan of the BloodtalonThis is, quite simply, one of the coolest pirate ideas I have ever seen, EVER, and I want to see more on this guy. The idea of a pirate swordsage who trained his crew in the arts is fantastic. I have an amazing mental image of how that boarding party would look. You have, essentially, created the ultimate pirate. No ninja would dare to challenge them. :D I want to see more of your pirates, that's fantastic.

Yeah I'm begining to really like these pirates.

:) He may not stay a swordsage. He will probably get his own class that is a mix of swashbuckler and disciple of the Sublime way. Yeah he was the whole reason I added the notably NPC section. :) Glad you like him.
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Xathan

#19
September 27, 2006, 03:45:32 PM
If you want help working on that class, I'm pretty good at class mechanics and I would love to see the combination you described. :D
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Gwaihir Windlord

#20
June 01, 2007, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: PoseidonThough I do have a question. Is there a way to have cannons without having guns?

Easy.  The cannons shoot Fireballs.  Gunpowder becomes bat guano.  Attempts to miniaturize the technology have failed because there is only one size of Fireball

Quote from: Poseidon:) He may not stay a swordsage. He will probably get his own class that is a mix of swashbuckler and disciple of the Sublime way. Yeah he was the whole reason I added the notably NPC section. :) Glad you like him.

Complete Adventurer has a class called "Dread Pirate."  In case you're interested.
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Poseptune

#21
June 01, 2007, 02:46:51 PM
Quote from: Gwaihir Windlord
Quote from: PoseidonThough I do have a question. Is there a way to have cannons without having guns?

Easy.  The cannons shoot Fireballs.  Gunpowder becomes bat guano.  Attempts to miniaturize the technology have failed because there is only one size of Fireball

That could work. Every ship would be carrying a compliment of caged bats.

[ic]Fire the cannons!

We can't sir, that last blast freed our bats and we're out of guano.

Blast! Abandon Ship![/ic]
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Gwaihir Windlord

#22
June 01, 2007, 02:49:57 PM
or just barrels of bat guano.  Although that wouldn't be nearly as cool, it would allow for another industry: bat farming.

As for the peace thing, have a coup in one nation, and the government switch to an expansive police state.  WAR!!!
Alternatively, maybe things aren't as stable as they seem.  Perhaps foreign relations have been steadily degrading over the past few years, and when things take a turn for the worse...
Yesterday upon the stair
I met a man that wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I wish that man would go away

It is amazing to think of how much chaos ten trained men can wreak.  Our world as we know it is easier to destroy then we should like to think.
-Me

Let us have a moment of silence for those who perished in those three days of terror in Mumbai

this is the best thing ever.

Poseptune

#23
June 01, 2007, 02:52:42 PM
Quote from: Gwaihir Windlordbat farming.

I just can't get my bats to grow. Do I need to plant them head up?

Yes barrels of bat guano would be the Kerdithian method, but pirates live by another code. Barrels (stolen from merchant ships and Kerdithian vessels) and caged bats (also stolen. From bat farms.)
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Gwaihir Windlord

#24
June 01, 2007, 02:56:52 PM
I love the bat idea.  That is just too amazing.
Yesterday upon the stair
I met a man that wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I wish that man would go away

It is amazing to think of how much chaos ten trained men can wreak.  Our world as we know it is easier to destroy then we should like to think.
-Me

Let us have a moment of silence for those who perished in those three days of terror in Mumbai

this is the best thing ever.

Poseptune

#25
June 01, 2007, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: Gwaihir WindlordAs for the peace thing, have a coup in one nation, and the government switch to an expansive police state.  WAR!!!
Alternatively, maybe things aren't as stable as they seem.  Perhaps foreign relations have been steadily degrading over the past few years, and when things take a turn for the worse...

They also have to deal with Tirein (a nation looking to expand its borders) to the south. I'm thinking about making some of the governors corrupt. I also have to make some of the other nations, so their may be more conflict there.

If you would like to see the rest of the setting it is here. Adveria.

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