Crusader Kings [Concluded]

**johnhughthom** · 06-07-2011, 02:44

A Crusader Kings Game

Ireland, 1070 AD.

Ulster:

khaan (Duke)

Courtiers -

I-K

Double A

Beskar

Counties: Ulaid, Tir Eoghain, Tir Connail.

Munster:

Centurion (Duke)

Courtiers -

Skooma

TCV

Romanic

Counties: Tuadmumu, Desmumu, Urmumu.

Connaught:

Kage (Duke)

Courtiers -

TLD

autolycus

B_Ray

Counties: Galway, Mayo, Sligo.

Leinster:

Diamondeye (Duke)

Courtiers -

God Emperor

Beefy

A_Dane

Counties: Dublin, Laigin, Osraige.

Bishop:

Jolt

Gameplay:

The objective is to become the sole remaining house in Ireland, the last remaining Duke will be crowned King.

Houses:

Each house has county as well as Dukedom titles, these can be given to the other members of the house, though the Duke must always have at least one county title, each title gives it holder a bonus. Each House will also appoint a Chancellor, Steward, Marshall and Spymaster. The Duke can hold one of these titles.

Diplomacy:

Alliances are made by marriage, one house will send a bride, the other the groom. The house that sends the bride has a chance of a claim on a title held by the house of the the groom. The skill level of the respective Chancellor will determine which house sends the bride. The bride's house pays a dowry. Alliances can be made and broken at will, though breaking an alliance will not prevent a potential claim. Each house may only ally with one other at any one time.

Warfare:

Each provice has a manpower level which determines the number of soldiers that can be levied. Each 10 soldiers levied will cost 1 gold per turn. Military level, Duke and Marshall martial skill and other factors will determine combat. War can only be declared with a claim on a title, or with a valid Casus Belli (you'll know if you have one...)

Intrigue:

Spymasters can spend money on spying and assassins. The likelihood of success will come down to Intrigue levels of each Duke and Spymaster, the money spent and other factors.

Financial:

Each province has an income level which will determine how much money you make from it. Farming level, Duke and Steward's Stewardship levels and other factors will also affect your income. Trade agreements can also be made with allys.

Technology:

Each Dukedom will have a Farming level, Military Tech level and Stability level. These are determined mainly through choices made in events, you can choose to focus on one over the other.

Characters:

Each character starts off with random stats. These can change through time, through getting older, choices made in events and traits gained/lost. Each player is considered part of the family tree of his Dukedom, and could potentially become Duke were something to happen to the current incumbent...

Events:

Many events will take place over the course of the game, some effecting everyone and some only a select few or an individual. Some will be public, others private. You will have an option on how to react to each, each course will have different outcomes, these wil be unknown until the decision is made. Random events are a huge part of Crusader Kings and so will play a large role in this game.

Gameplay:

Each turn will be 48 hours, this will represent one game year. Each realm will have a Quicktopic to decide on how to proceed that year, all orders need to be made through the QT. PMs will only be used for individual's orders.

New Players:

Rather than post in thread or pm me, anybody wishing to join should approach the Dukedom they wish to join who will then announce the new player if accepted. (Idea stolen from I-K's EB RPG here) Dukedoms can actively recruit for players if they wish, this is encouraged early game as the Duke will be doing two jobs, which may have adverse effects.

Turn one: 1070.

William the Bastard has been on the Throne of England for almost 4 years, fighting to control his new subjects. The Lords of Ireland look fearfully across the Irish Sea, knowing Norman eyes will be on their lands once he is secure. Ireland is a divided land, answering to no King, easy pickings for a distinguished warlord such as William. Ireland will only be safe under it's own Monarch, an Irish Monarch. But who? Four great houses believe themselves destined to rule the Emerald Isle. Who will win out?

Year one:

A feast will be held this year in the court of Leinster. The Duchy of Leinster must choose how much to lavish on the event. All duchies must choose how to approach the great tourney, will the Courtiers be forced to help their Duke to win, or will the Duke allow them to compete freely?

Also the Pope has sent a Bishop to Ireland, he has no lands of his own. Perhaps he will find a generous Lord and benefactor, though he answers to no authority but God and the Pope in Rome.

This phase will last 72 hours, I will pm everybody and get the QTs open for each house tomorrow. They will have manpower, income, character stats etc for each Duchy and character. Let me know if there are any questions.

**B-Wing** · 06-07-2011, 04:41

Haven't finished reading the post yet, but I wanted to make a couple points:

1) You've almost certainly got Leinster and Connaught switched. See this link.

2) Mide isn't controlled be anyone. I figured it must belong to the Bishop, but I see that is not the case.

Anyway, looking forward to this!

Should be absolutely awesome!

**Jolt** · 06-07-2011, 04:50

By the grace of God the Pope Alexander the II has, in his papal wisdom, decided to make me God's representative over this island. The Holy Church wonders who will be a faithful servant of the almighty god and offer our delegation its rightful place in this blessed island, so that we may offer our prears to God and witness his unending blessings.

**Diamondeye** · 06-07-2011, 10:04

Originally Posted by Jolt

By the grace of God the Pope Alexander the II has, in his papal wisdom, decided to make me God's representative over this island. The Holy Church wonders who will be a faithful servant of the almighty god and offer our delegation its rightful place in this blessed island, so that we may offer our prears to God and witness his unending blessings.

Honored Servant of the Lord,

There is to be a great gathering in my lands this year where I count on all Dukes of the realm, as well as their retinues, to be present. Perhaps this could also prove an opportunity for Your Grace to introduce Yourself to the Dukes of the realm and settle this issue of where to reside. If Your Grace should find no other Dukes amiable or welcoming of Your company, consider this my invitation to make Your home in Leinster lands after the feast is over.

Walk with God,
His Faithful Servant and Duke of Leinster,
Diamondeye.

**johnhughthom** · 06-07-2011, 12:16

Originally Posted by B_Ray

1) You've almost certainly got Leinster and Connaught switched. See this link.

Gah, well spotted. A copy-pasting goof. Fixed.

Originally Posted by B_Ray

2) Mide isn't controlled be anyone. I figured it must belong to the Bishop, but I see that is not the case.

Nope, not controlled by anyone. None of the players that is...

**johnhughthom** · 06-07-2011, 13:28

Pms sent, QTs opened.

Just to clarify, Jolt will need a new Cathedral built and given lands. It is up to each Dukedom to decide whether to offer to spend a certain amount (up to you) on a Cathedral, and he will need a county and the income from that also.

**Kagemusha** · 06-07-2011, 14:41

Maybe Mide should be given to the Church as base to spread the good word of our Lord to these lands? I cant think of a better place for Cathedral on our Island.

Humble Servant of God and Ireland,

Duke of Connaught

**johnhughthom** · 06-07-2011, 14:47

I think the current, non player, Count of Mide might have something to say about that.

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 06-11-2011, 08:16

Wait a minute! What is that I read? TCV easily defeated me! That is absurd. I was trying to do a backflip to impress the women but my horse kept running forward. So, it only looked like I fell. I demand a rematch!

**A_Dane** · 06-11-2011, 10:12

Yeah, Dukes get beaten down by the underdog. Fear me! XD

**TheLastDays** · 06-11-2011, 10:17

Now I wonder if it was with his duke's consent that he fought with full strength against him

**Diamondeye** · 06-11-2011, 10:42

Originally Posted by TheLastDays

Now I wonder if it was with his duke's consent that he fought with full strength against him

Absolutely. A tourney is no fun if the victor is given in advance. I sought to make this a fair sport, and I think it has been proven so.

**TheLastDays** · 06-11-2011, 10:44

nevermind...

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 07-01-2011, 21:29

I'm here. Still playing.

**Double A** · 07-01-2011, 22:37

I never know what to post in the thread (read: I'm asleep whenever something is happening), but I'm having fun, so I'll still play.

**B-Wing** · 07-02-2011, 02:39

Yeah, I think this thread is mainly for public negotiations and posturing. I've been a bit overwhelmed by real life work and activities lately, but I'm trying to keep up.