Orzhov
Structure
The Structure of Atrum Caedes encourages its members to better themselves in all aspects, each rank gives its members access to more resources, the great library, magical items, and increased influence in the guild. Being a member of the highest levels grants access to the most guarded secrets, spells, and private studies and laboratories in the top of the tower, along with access to the most powerful magical items.
Student: Focuses on learning the basics of combat and magic, pays dues by making small magical items (such as Everburning torches) or alchemical items
Acolyte: Able to cast 1st and 2nd level spells, does easy missions and community outreach to improve the standing of the local guild
Apprentice: Able to cast 3rd level spells, can be taken as an official apprentice of higher ranked members
Swiftblade: An alternate path that the Apprentice can choose instead of becoming a mage, they enter the exotic path of a swiftblade and become the direct apprentices of the MageLord
Artificer: An alternate path to the normal member, Artificers are in charge of creating magical items and constructs for the benefit of the guild, they are supplied with all mundane materials and a luxurious workshop for their crafts.
Mage: Able to cast 5th level spells, access to the library of knowledge and is able to take an apprentice, apprentice can enter library accompanied by the Mage.
Archmage: Able to cast 7th level spells, Able to take multiple apprentices, full access to all areas of the guild
The Council: takes part in decision making in the guild. and is able to cast 8th level spells. There can only ever be 7 of this rank including the MageLord.
MageLord: The highest rank, in charge of everything to do with the guild, and has access to the guild funds and vault.
Public Agenda
To horde Magical artifacts, spells, knowledge, and everything to do with the weave. To create its own spells, rituals, and items and increase its power in various spheres to pursue their goals.
Assets
- Limerick Quarries: A limestone quarry a half days ride north of Seconvale, The City of Smiles
- Atrum Caedes
- Southshore
- Foundry
- Cascadia
History
First day that Orzhov opens its doors for international students.
Aros 20, 605
Orzhov officially becomes its own kingdom, peacefully secceeding from Drakenvald and becoming a sovreign nation, claiming the three cities of Soutshore, Foundry and Cascadia, and building the first buildings of Atrum Caedes.
The Strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must
Laws and Regulations
Potential Penalties
- For crimes involving magic, a set time with forced antimagic equipment, but more severe crimes can have magic stripped should the magelord deem it necessary.
- Petty crimes involve daily cleaning of streets and affected domicile
- Fines up too 10kgp in value without forced labor.
- Forced labor within the Crystal Caverns, or other community service needs.
- Death Penalty as seen fit based on the crime.
Good Standing
Embassy
Cold War
Orzhov
Size: 5
Stat Penalties: 8
Loyalty
-5
Stability
-6
Economy
-6
Leadership
Optional Leadership
Extra Bonuses and Notes
New Years Day: Provides +1 loyalty for following a global holiday. Metalworking (3);Settlements
Resources
Weekly Kingdom Check
Note: You can make sacrifices of funding or kingdom stats in order to increase the result of your rolls.
Phase 1: Proclamations
1. Make a paragraph for your proclamation.2. Make a modified Loyalty check to check if Proclamation works. 1d20+-5-15
3. Check for Stagnation.
Phase 2: Economics
1. Gain 3 actions
to use on any kingdom actions.2. Once all actions are taken, kingdoms will be informed of hostile actions against them in order to perform a reaction.
Phase 3: Difficulty
1d20+-6"TBD"
Trigger This discovery can have a maximum of 9 ranks. Each rank requires a number of mountains and/or hills owned by the kingdom, as listed below.
Action
When making opposed stability checks during a players defend the kingdom reaction in which you are a participant, should the metalworking rank of your kingdom be higher than the opponents, gain advantage on your roll. For each additional rank above your opponents, gain a +1 bonus.For rank 2, a kingdom must own 5 hill/mountain hexes.
For rank 3, a kingdom must own at least 2 mountain/hill areas.
For rank 4 a kingdom must own 5 mountain/hill areas.
For rank 5 a kingdom must own all mountains within a region, so long as that region has 10 or more mountain/hill zones.
For rank 6, a kingdom must own an entire planet.
For rank 7, a kingdom must own at least 5 planets
For rank 8, a kingdom must own a solar system.
For rank 9, a kingdom must own 5 solar systems.
Comments
Author's Notes
3 Star Submission for Violet Shadowdirk (level 14, 2100xp)