Post by Admin on Jan 6, 2018 16:14:14 GMT -5
Greetings, all,
Jenna and I have been plotting a few changes to the site. One of these major changes is already underway in Nicolette getting poisoned and Benoit seizing the throne. However, the changes are not going to end there. The time has come for the Sandovals to make their move. These events will be chaotic and take course over a period of less than a week within the game. These changes will affect everyone in the kingdom, but we want to give you a chance determine what will happen to your characters in particular.
We shall be dividing these into a few parts, starting with the night of the feast. As you have no doubt already seen, Edwyrd is working Benoit’s behalf to wrest control of the situation and lock down the castle.
The Feast
1) A handful of those attending the feast will be escaping the mayhem and they will be Sandoval supporters.
2) There will be deaths. However, they will be non-player characters. If you wish for your character to die, that can be arranged. If you wish for your character to be injured, that can also be arranged.
3) Benoit will be taking hostages to force the fealty of what lords remain.
After the Feast
1) The Sandovals have a plan to wrest control of the city from Benoit and this will lead to a standoff due to the castle being surrounded.
2) Over the course of several days, Benoit will be persuaded to surrender, at which point, the Sandovals are assuming control of the throne. There will be no serious Deveraux contenders on hand to resist them.
3) If your character was at the feast and you desire something to have happened to them (injury, etc), please feel free to do so, but pass it by one of the admins before going with it.
Now on to the rest of the kingdom. A good bit has happened. We are going to provide general summaries for each of the Duchies. If you head one of the counties within the duchy, feel free to come up with a little timeline of your own. You can do so by replying to this thread. That way it can serve as a reference for other players.
Bordelaix:
King Dante decides to hold court in Bordelaix until the palace in Talencia can be properly prepared to hold court. That will likely be done by the end of summer.
The Claviger knights are disbanded in favor of a new knightly order to protect the Sandoval royal family.
While feelings are tense and uneasy within the city proper, the winter months were mostly peaceable. It seems people were more concerned with surviving the winter than worrying overly much about the new king. Additionally, King Dante made certain that all stores will filled with food and that trade continues as usual.
Faucheux:
Due to delay in treatment, Nicolette survives but is left damaged, retires to family estate accompanied by Carlotta, Clara and Jessamine. Retains title of Duchess for the time being with Jean-Luc handling affairs as needed. Benoit is executed. Emile is exonerated. Gustav dies and is buried as a result of Benoit’s efforts. Duchy is somewhat unstable after the removal of royal titles, but will manage. Those who supported Benoit are encouraged to depart the Kingdom rather than face execution; several members of the Deveraux family are found dead, some under mysterious circumstances.
Calandria:
The duchess has safely delivered of a girl. Unrest in the Capitanis due to conflict over the title of Count(ess). Orsini has received further setbacks, but the consortium between Ibarra and Deliambre is established and taking off.
Desmira:
The region is in a state of unrest following the death of the pasha’s heir. Speculation is rife about what the pasha will do. Will he find another heir or will this mark the end of his dynasty?
Estersea:
Zorion takes Sabriyah in an effort to use her as leverage against Rohari to keep the raids in check prior to the feast; sends notice to Zahran with demands of raids ending and return of Miriam Saavedra. Successful consortium with Deliambre, expands river/lake trade, negotiates with Dante regarding Nyther Isle’s conversion to a bishopric.
Nacimiento:
Preparations are underway within Talencia and its palace to restyle as it as the nation’s capital. The palace needs modifications and the city’s roadways prepared for the increased traffic. Lord Joaquin Sandoval hopes to have all the preparations complete by summer’s end.
Rohari:
Qasim dies of his long-standing illness, Bashir and Nabir return to Zahran to discover Sabriyah did not make it back. Receives notice from Zorion regarding Sabriyah – the raids end, or she is returned in pieces, one at at time. Bashir becomes Caliph, enters agreement with Dante for sovereignty, taking a Sandoval bride. Raids cease on Talencia route. Bashir forced into negotiations with Estersea to end raids there. Leaving Desmira and Seravino for continued raids.
Seravino:
The duchess is with child. Elisabeta Montefiore has wed Lord Remy Blackthorne. Niccolo strives to establish an influential position within King Dante’s court.
Piero Montefiore retires from the priesthood, marries Breena Deschenes, and she safely delivers twin boys.
Shelbourne:
The duchy is in an uneasy state. Reed Gardiner’s announced betrothal to Maria Fontaine has some of the counts and various Gardiner family members concerned. Additionally, several nobles within the duchy are unhappy with the change of power and are thus reluctant to truly accept the Sandoval claim; others look to Vasile as a means to expand the duchy further.
Vasile:
The region has fallen to a very bitter civil war. During the war, the blood plague broke out again. King Dante has ordered the borders sealed.
Vulcanis:
Ruadhan Connell is confirmed as High Laird of Vulcanis and weds Eirian Cadag to ensure a smooth transition of power. Tensions within the lands are high, especially as several lairds hold resentment toward the inhabitants of Bryhern Isle given their actions in the recent civil war. Ruadhan has had to intervene several times to prevent infighting. Additionally, tensions with Estersea have spiked thanks to one Liam Connell kidnapping Euria Saavedra.
Lindblum:
Edvart Goldenstern’s plan falls to pieces when the Deverauxs lose power and Vasile falls to chaos. He acts out of desperation and attempts to kidnap Mariette, but fails. He is tried and executed for treason. Severin Rosenquist firmly rejects the Sandoval’s claim on the throne and takes Mariette Deveraux to wife. He has publicly declared his support of the Deverauxs.
We know that this is a lot to take in. If you have questions, feel free to send a PM, ask us in the cbox, or talk to one of us by Hangouts.
Thanks,
Josh and Jenna
Admins
Jenna and I have been plotting a few changes to the site. One of these major changes is already underway in Nicolette getting poisoned and Benoit seizing the throne. However, the changes are not going to end there. The time has come for the Sandovals to make their move. These events will be chaotic and take course over a period of less than a week within the game. These changes will affect everyone in the kingdom, but we want to give you a chance determine what will happen to your characters in particular.
We shall be dividing these into a few parts, starting with the night of the feast. As you have no doubt already seen, Edwyrd is working Benoit’s behalf to wrest control of the situation and lock down the castle.
The Feast
1) A handful of those attending the feast will be escaping the mayhem and they will be Sandoval supporters.
2) There will be deaths. However, they will be non-player characters. If you wish for your character to die, that can be arranged. If you wish for your character to be injured, that can also be arranged.
3) Benoit will be taking hostages to force the fealty of what lords remain.
After the Feast
1) The Sandovals have a plan to wrest control of the city from Benoit and this will lead to a standoff due to the castle being surrounded.
2) Over the course of several days, Benoit will be persuaded to surrender, at which point, the Sandovals are assuming control of the throne. There will be no serious Deveraux contenders on hand to resist them.
3) If your character was at the feast and you desire something to have happened to them (injury, etc), please feel free to do so, but pass it by one of the admins before going with it.
Now on to the rest of the kingdom. A good bit has happened. We are going to provide general summaries for each of the Duchies. If you head one of the counties within the duchy, feel free to come up with a little timeline of your own. You can do so by replying to this thread. That way it can serve as a reference for other players.
Bordelaix:
King Dante decides to hold court in Bordelaix until the palace in Talencia can be properly prepared to hold court. That will likely be done by the end of summer.
The Claviger knights are disbanded in favor of a new knightly order to protect the Sandoval royal family.
While feelings are tense and uneasy within the city proper, the winter months were mostly peaceable. It seems people were more concerned with surviving the winter than worrying overly much about the new king. Additionally, King Dante made certain that all stores will filled with food and that trade continues as usual.
Faucheux:
Due to delay in treatment, Nicolette survives but is left damaged, retires to family estate accompanied by Carlotta, Clara and Jessamine. Retains title of Duchess for the time being with Jean-Luc handling affairs as needed. Benoit is executed. Emile is exonerated. Gustav dies and is buried as a result of Benoit’s efforts. Duchy is somewhat unstable after the removal of royal titles, but will manage. Those who supported Benoit are encouraged to depart the Kingdom rather than face execution; several members of the Deveraux family are found dead, some under mysterious circumstances.
Calandria:
The duchess has safely delivered of a girl. Unrest in the Capitanis due to conflict over the title of Count(ess). Orsini has received further setbacks, but the consortium between Ibarra and Deliambre is established and taking off.
Desmira:
The region is in a state of unrest following the death of the pasha’s heir. Speculation is rife about what the pasha will do. Will he find another heir or will this mark the end of his dynasty?
Estersea:
Zorion takes Sabriyah in an effort to use her as leverage against Rohari to keep the raids in check prior to the feast; sends notice to Zahran with demands of raids ending and return of Miriam Saavedra. Successful consortium with Deliambre, expands river/lake trade, negotiates with Dante regarding Nyther Isle’s conversion to a bishopric.
Nacimiento:
Preparations are underway within Talencia and its palace to restyle as it as the nation’s capital. The palace needs modifications and the city’s roadways prepared for the increased traffic. Lord Joaquin Sandoval hopes to have all the preparations complete by summer’s end.
Rohari:
Qasim dies of his long-standing illness, Bashir and Nabir return to Zahran to discover Sabriyah did not make it back. Receives notice from Zorion regarding Sabriyah – the raids end, or she is returned in pieces, one at at time. Bashir becomes Caliph, enters agreement with Dante for sovereignty, taking a Sandoval bride. Raids cease on Talencia route. Bashir forced into negotiations with Estersea to end raids there. Leaving Desmira and Seravino for continued raids.
Seravino:
The duchess is with child. Elisabeta Montefiore has wed Lord Remy Blackthorne. Niccolo strives to establish an influential position within King Dante’s court.
Piero Montefiore retires from the priesthood, marries Breena Deschenes, and she safely delivers twin boys.
Shelbourne:
The duchy is in an uneasy state. Reed Gardiner’s announced betrothal to Maria Fontaine has some of the counts and various Gardiner family members concerned. Additionally, several nobles within the duchy are unhappy with the change of power and are thus reluctant to truly accept the Sandoval claim; others look to Vasile as a means to expand the duchy further.
Vasile:
The region has fallen to a very bitter civil war. During the war, the blood plague broke out again. King Dante has ordered the borders sealed.
Vulcanis:
Ruadhan Connell is confirmed as High Laird of Vulcanis and weds Eirian Cadag to ensure a smooth transition of power. Tensions within the lands are high, especially as several lairds hold resentment toward the inhabitants of Bryhern Isle given their actions in the recent civil war. Ruadhan has had to intervene several times to prevent infighting. Additionally, tensions with Estersea have spiked thanks to one Liam Connell kidnapping Euria Saavedra.
Lindblum:
Edvart Goldenstern’s plan falls to pieces when the Deverauxs lose power and Vasile falls to chaos. He acts out of desperation and attempts to kidnap Mariette, but fails. He is tried and executed for treason. Severin Rosenquist firmly rejects the Sandoval’s claim on the throne and takes Mariette Deveraux to wife. He has publicly declared his support of the Deverauxs.
We know that this is a lot to take in. If you have questions, feel free to send a PM, ask us in the cbox, or talk to one of us by Hangouts.
Thanks,
Josh and Jenna
Admins