Empire 7: Into the Depths IC Thread

[Grim ranger]

Kar-Nath Hegemony

Turn 3

Rham, the Frozen King

Diplomacy - 5, Military - 7, Economy - 4, Faith - 2, Intrigue - 1

Actions:

1. [Military] Raise a unit.
2. [Military] Raise a unit.
- With the escalating threats of rival polities looming ever closer to their borders, the Hegemony has continued to raise their military readiness to its absolute limit. Regiments upon regiments of Nathi soldiery now guard the capital from numerous iceberg-camps and military outposts dotted across the region, the eyes of the faction ever watchful for the future threats posed by their neighbors.

3. [Diplomacy] Raise Organization Reputation (Chelonian Chora)(Success)
- The Chelonian Chora have been well-received by the reclusive nation, and slowly the Hegemony has taken steps to further embrace their presence. Generous contributions to the cause of these traveling pilgrims has brought the two gradually closer together, with many of the Hegemony's citizens curious regarding their organization.

4. [Economy] Buyout Trading Post (74, TP1)(Failure)
5. [Economy] Hoard Treasure

Non-actions:

A. Begin construction of a monument: Rimestone Statuary (5-part project)(1/5)

Spoiler: Allow me to weave you a tale...

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Inspiration can arrive from many sources. While it is quite common for works of grand art to arise from meeting of cultures and mingling of ideas, for the Nathi such inspiration does not arise easily. After all, they are a suspicious and reclusive people, casting vary eye upon the outside influences encroaching upon their waters. Still, the Gravetenders have managed to draw the eyes of the crustacean race outwards, with plenty of discussions regarding the gathering of arts of various local powers... and with further inspiration from the songs of Chelonian Chora, a decision is made.

It is time for the triumphs and downfalls of Nathi people to be immortalized in the holy stone given to them by the harsh gods of the deep.

A plateau of dark stone rising from the depths depths of the Crag some distance below the Grand Schola is chosen as the basis for the construction, both its ample size and proximity to such a holy place making it a good choice, but it is clear that the construction will be difficult. The location makes delivery of the precious Rimestone a difficult task, the workers taking great care not to send the slabs of holy material tumbling into the abyss of the Crag. Despite the obstacles ahead of them, the artisans are already chattering excitedly, designs being made regarding a grand exhibit of Hegemony's history. Naturally the ascension of Frozen King Rham and the meeting with the Gravetenders are planned to hold a central stage in the statuary, plans detailing grand monuments of intricate stonework lit with bioluminiscent lanterns.

While such a lofty goal seems so far away yet, the builders are not deterred, the plateau gradually beginning to transform as it is smoothed out for the task to come.

B. Form military agreement with The Riftlings Many of the Dead Seas

Spoiler: A military agreement

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Approached by the multitude making up this elusive neighbor, the Hegemony has decided to accept the proposal of military interventionism in case of threat to their neighbors. The agreement stipulates The Riftlings Many to provide at least 2 military units of their own to aid the Hegemony in case of conflict that they must intervene in. In exchange of this, The Riftlings Many are to owe the Hegemony a favor in the future.

Leader improvements for turn 4:

Military + 1, Economy +1

Leader stats for round 3:

Diplomacy - 5
Military - 8
Economy - 5
Faith - 2
Intrigue - 1