Colony - Pathfinder Kingdom Sandbox

[Grey]

Hm, I like the sound of Spymaster, Warden, and High Priest.

 

[Lord of Chaos]

Each person may fill only a single role


Archetypes and alternate features will need to be approved, I'll look over any requested ones as they come up


The Imperium is human-dominated but has a very open approach to other races: if you aid the Imperium and pay your taxes, they accept you.


Planetouched races must undergo periodic magical screening to hold major office, just in case grand-dad tries to influence the Imperium through you

 

[Unbridled Originality]

Alright, can you take a look at the Kensai magus archetype for me?


I was also planning to replace the Tiefling racial abilities of Skilled with Fiendish Sprinter, Fiendish Resistance with Scaled Skin, and Fiendish Sorcery with Prehensile Tail.


If Tieflings are too much of a pain, though, I can take a different race.

 

[Lord of Chaos]

Kensai is fine, as are the alternate racial features for the Tiefling. What weapon were you planning on specializing in, out of curiosity?

 

[The Dark Wizard]

[QUOTE="Lord of Chaos]Kensai is fine, as are the alternate racial features for the Tiefling. What weapon were you planning on specializing in, out of curiosity?

[/QUOTE]
I think having an NPC ruler would be interesting or if our PC ruler dies can any one else become a different spot?

 

[Lord of Chaos]

technically an NPC can be ruler, and players may change roles if needed

 

[Unbridled Originality]

[QUOTE="Lord of Chaos]Kensai is fine, as are the alternate racial features for the Tiefling. What weapon were you planning on specializing in, out of curiosity?

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Sawtoothed Sabre, actually. Something about it just seems fun and interesting. Plus it counts as light if you're proficient, which the Kensai can become. What's the interaction between a light weapon and the Magus' two-weaponing bullpucky, if any?

 

[Lord of Chaos]

none. you can only use it with an empty hand + one-handed weapon (whether light or one-hander)

 

[Unbridled Originality]

Fair enough.

 

[Lord of Chaos]

Some setting fluff:

• The Roaldan Imperium
• Provinces
• Economy
• Military
• Entertainment
• Religion
• Magic
• Roaldor

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  The Imperium is the largest country in the known world, spanning approximately three million square miles. It is home to a very diverse group of cultures lightly ruled by the Eternal Empress who reigns in the homeland of Roaldor, a small province in the heart of the Imperium. Provided each province pays its taxes and obeys the few laws of the Imperium, they are largely allowed to govern themselves. Each province has a governor called a Wali. The Imperium has 250 million citizens within its borders.
  
  
  
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  Every time the Imperium conquered a province, a sympathetic local was put into place as Wali and charged with stabilizing the region. Those who succeeded thrived, while those who failed or attempted to betray the Imperium were replaced. A Wali has the authority to set local tax rates (provided the Imperial tithe is met), hold court on local matters, set holidays, and a wide range of other affairs. There are three hundred and eighteen provinces in the Imperium, including Roaldor. The seventeen provinces closest to Roaldor are known as the Inner Ring, and are the most loyal and most favored.
  
  
  Walis are prohibited from directly fighting one another, but are allowed to wager resources or other contested points. The most common form of these wagers is on duels or the outcome of Arrandh matches. Payment of such bets is enforced by the Imperium, and any Wali who tries to renege faces harsh sanctions or even replacement.
  
  
  
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  The Imperial Tithe requires all provinces to pay 15% of their income to the Imperium, most of which goes to maintaining the administration and military. 2% goes to the Empress's personal purse and 1.9% goes to the temples. This number was chosen as a deliberate statement about the Empress's place in the celestial order.
  
  
  Each Wali may set their local tax rate however they choose, with any beyond 15% going wherever they choose. The more honest Walis use the extra money to improve the province beyond what the Imperium decides to invest. The less scrupulous pocket the money and use it to live in decadence. The most favored of Walis may even be granted exceptions to the Tithe, with taxes as low as 7% in the most blessed provinces.
  
  
  The Imperium is very rich in high quality exotic metals, with Roandor containing the world's largest Mithril mine. It is not uncommon to see small quantities of Mithril used for common tasks or tools, even being within reach for a respected craftsman. The other provinces provide what Roandor lacks, allowing the Imperium to be entirely self-sufficient.
  
  
  Despite the vast wealth provided by the Mithril, the riches province is Vokarth, a tiny province on the northern coast of the continent. Vorkarth is built on a network of mines that contain vast quantities of gold and gems. Vorkarth is home to a sizable Imperial garrison at all times, despite not having had a rebellion since their conquest.
  
  
  
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  The military of the Imperium is divided into three major branches: the garrisons, the wardens and the champions.
  
  
  The garrisons form the largest contingent by far, with a quota of 5% of the fit adult population of each province, leading to a total of ~8,000,000 garrison troops. While the exact equipment of each soldier varies by the culture of their home province, the "Imperial Standard" is a short spear, short bow, buckler and short sword with leather or chain armor. Garrison troops are used almost exclusively to keep the peace in the provinces, and double as the police force when needed. Each Wali may command their local garrison as needed, unless the Empress decrees otherwise. Garrison soldiers are given basic training and serve in terms of five years, to a maximum of four terms. Retired Garrison soldiers are required to pay only half the taxes of other citizens. (Soldiers tend to be level 1-2 Warriors)
  
  
  The Wardens are the second largest branch, comprising approximately 2% of the adult Imperial population for a total of ~3,000,000 Wardens. The primary duty of the Wardens is protecting the borders of the Imperium, although they also make up the rank and file soldiers during war. A Warden is given extensive training and equipped with scale armor, a longsword, longbow, heavy shield and halberd. Wardens serve for a single unbroken term of fifteen years, after which they are exempt from taxation all together. Wardens serve the Imperium directly, and are the force that typically intervenes when Walis misbehave. (Wardens are level 3-5, and tend to be Fighters, Rangers or similar martial classes)
  
  
  The final group are the Champions. Champions comprise less than .05% of the Imperium, for a total of 100,000. Champions are the most elite soldiers in the Imperium, and each is an army unto themselves. In order to be considered as a Champion, a citizen must pass a series of grueling tests that almost none pass and less than half survive. However, there is never a lack of hopefuls given the extensive rights that Champions possess. Champions are the nobility of the Imperium, and most replacement Walis are drawn from their ranks. Champion is a position for life, but after reaching old age a Champion may choose to retire from military service. (Champions are almost all over 7th level and may come from any class)
  
  
  
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  Arrandh is the most popular sport in the Imperium as a whole, although local provinces may have other games from their culture. Arrandh is a competitive obstacle course run by teams of four. Each player on the team is given two magical items of limited, but useful, power. The first team to have a single member reach the end wins in a standard game, although some provinces play a variant where all members much reach the end.
  
  
  Each player selects two items from a set list. The list varies, but the standard set is:
  
  
  Spoiler

  Gloves that increase the wearer's Strength by +8 for one round
  
  
  Boots that increase the wearer's Speed by +30 for five rounds
  
  
  A belt that reduces the wearer's weight to 1 pound, tripling jump distance in addition to other factors
  
  
  A ball that explodes for 5d6 force damage two rounds after being activated
  
  
  A dagger that, when activated, cuts through any material on the course for two rounds
  
  
  A quill that creates any crude mundane item drawn, once
  
  
  A crown that increases all physical stats by +2
  
  
  A cloak that allows the wearer to fly at 30 speed with Average maneuverability for one round
  
  
  A shield that nullifies all damage taken for one round
  
  
  A set of three bells. When each bell is rung, a random effect drawn from the Rod of Wonder table occurs. Each bell may be used only once.
  
  
  A headband that allows the wearer to telepathically communicate with his team.
  These items belong to the stadium, not individual team members. Such magical items are prized almost as much as the greatest athletes. The host of the games designs a course for both teams to run, and two copies are created within the arena. Each team runs the course simultaneously, and any interference with the other team is prohibited.
  
  
  
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[Unbridled Originality]

Question, are we taking Traits, as well?


Also, not going to lie, I'm tempted to buy, like, a badger or something.


"Is that your familiar?"


"No." *Throws at questioner*

 

[Grey]

I would shoulder the burden of rule if no one else will.

 

[Unbridled Originality]

I feel like Grey would make a good ruler. I'd be honored to be your Spymaster.


I'm planning on a sort of "Knows everything and everyone, and makes up for their lack of charisma with sheer political acumen, information, and a healthy dose of poison in the right cup" type of character.


Incidentally, Kaza, what sort of cost would paying off various urchins and streetears to come to me with their information have? Would it be like paying a hireling?

 

[Lord of Chaos]

you get no free Traits, but you can get two for a single feat slot if you wish


street urchins could either be Hirelings or just a roll to gather information. If you are Spymaster, that would just be a fluff explanation of how you do your job offscreen most of the time

 

[Unbridled Originality]

Hmm, alright. My Charisma is fairly low, thanks to Tiefling-ness, so it might be better to have a few locals in my pocket. How exactly does info gathering in pathfinder work, since there's no Gather Information skill? Is it Knowledge Local?


Also, are you allowing the variant heritages located at the bottom of the Tiefling entry?

 

[Lord of Chaos]

It's handled with whatever ability fits the situation, typically Knowledge(local) or Diplomacy. No, you'll need to use the standard Tiefling heritage

 

[The Dark Wizard]

[QUOTE="Unbridled Originality]Hmm, alright. My Charisma is fairly low, thanks to Tiefling-ness, so it might be better to have a few locals in my pocket. How exactly does info gathering in pathfinder work, since there's no Gather Information skill? Is it Knowledge Local?
Also, are you allowing the variant heritages located at the bottom of the Tiefling entry?

[/QUOTE]
As a spymaster are you going to be any good at disguising? I did not which to step on any toes but I have a setup created between all my illusion stuff and a hat of disguise to pretty much be amazing at it.

 

[Unbridled Originality]

I'm more of a Varys the Spider figure, who has dirt on everyone in the land and a legion of "little birds" to do most of his dirty work for him.

 

[The Dark Wizard]

I would shoulder the burden of rule if no one else will.

I for one welcome our new Grey overlords.

 

[Hadoland]

I'm in

 

[Teh Frixz]

I've been looking this over, and I'd like to join but I just don't know what materials I need. I've never played before

 

[Unbridled Originality]

Pretty much everything you need to play can be found on the SRD

 

[Teh Frixz]

and we just follow character creation rules? Is there still room for a beginner?

 

[The Dark Wizard]

Change of plans, going to be a Psion instead. It fits the concept better.

 

[Lord of Chaos]

There is PLENTY of room for a beginner! Ask if you need any help at all