The Lion’s Throne
Welcome
Welcome to the forum game: The Lion’s Throne. The game will be in the fictional world which I have created with the help of BlackBishop in the map making, the game will primarily be taking place in the Kingdom of Mivean. The game will be focused on the internal and external policies of the Kingdom, and how players react to actions that I as GM will carry out with the surrounding Kingdoms and population of Mivean.Welcome
Rules
The rules in this game is rather simple, there are a few here which I expect every player to follow. The first and most important rule is that the GM's word is final and that the GM is always right, given I know that is not always the case. If I have written something which people find to be wrong or not right from what they order, then I will look into it and see if anything needs to be changed or adjusted, everyone can make mistakes, me included. That being said, I will not have players constantly come to me due to being unhappy with an issue, once a player has come to me with an issue I will look into it, whatever I decide at that point will be final.How to play
When you look at the game then you may wonder how to play it, it is rather simply as it works as any other forum game on here. Once a week at a set deadline you will send orders to me, and then I will write them up in the update together with the results. At times there may be a mini update during the week, which will completely depend on my time as well as if anything interesting is going on.Orders
Each player will have two orders which they can use on whatever they want, there are only a few rules when it comes to orders, each player will also have two war orders. The first and major one is that they have to be on time, if they are late I might still accept them depending on how late, if they are very late it will damage the outcome of the result which you are trying to achieve. The second thing that is important is that this is a world which is based on reality and not fantasy, while it might be fictional and so on, it does not mean that supernatural stuff can be ordered. Keep it in the realm of reality of the time period which the game is set in.
If something happens to a player so they need to leave for an extended time, or if something spontaneous happens so that a player is not able to send orders in time, send me a PM if possible or tell another player to pass it on over IRC. If I know ahead of time that there is reason that orders are late or not being sent this week then I will not hold it against you.
If it however is something that happens time and time again then there is the chance that I will remove that player from the game. If a person will be removed will depend on various factors such as how often it occurs as well as if there are players wanting to join the game.
The quality of the order will matter, lets take a war order, if you make it detailed it will give a better result than simply saying, attack point C.
Every order requires character name, dynasty and province in the order. As well as the name of any heir if they are a part of the order.
Combat
Another important aspect of the game, each army will have a center and 2 flanks as well as reinforcement/rear guard unit. When battle then begins I will roll the dices, each commander will then add his personal combat skill/modifier to his flank, and the ones who has the most will win. The reinforcement will also need a commander, if without a commander, then it can happen that reinforcement won’t arrive or not enough to save a flank.
When writing a battle update, I will take into account what there has been ordered, and if people counter each other with orders. That will also have an effect on the final outcome as there will be a chance of an extra dice being thrown to see if something turns from failure to success if the order is right for it.
A correct war order:
“Move 3000 infantry, 100 cavalry, 5 cannons and 1000 archers under the command of Lord David, count of Lower Plait to the east of Lower Plait, take control of the hills and prepare for battle. Once there he will command the center, archers are to set up with the wind in their favor, and will fire upon the enemy, the cannons are to fire when they are in range and stop as we advance. When the enemy is weathered down then advance with the infantry, finally do a cavalry charge”
These things can be done in any order with various results, different orders of ambush or splitting units in preparation for encirclement can also happen. You can also do it more detailed, or less.
A wrong war order:
“Move half my army to the east of Lower Plait under the command of me/my heir, then fight army A” I will make it clear now that I will not accept orders saying move half my army, or orders saying me or my heir. There are too many players, so if you send this, and some fuck happens and less is moved or under the command of a wrong general, it’s your own fault.
Brief History
For the last 39 years the Kingdom of Mivian has been ruler by Henri III. He took the throne at the age of 19 and for the first 5 years of his reign, the realm was ruled by Cardinal Devyn. King Henri turned out to be a rather hot headed young King, but also decisive when he needed to be, but more importantly he saw the use of cannons from early on. With the growing tensions between the Kingdom of Mivian and the Aruthian Emperor to the east, it was only a matter of time before a war broke out.
10 years into the reign of Henri III the war finally broke out when the Emperor declared war with his ally the Queen of Adeiviel, on the Kingdom of Mivian. King Henri ordered his soldiers to assemble to prepare for the war before he sat out against the enemy. He first sent a smaller army up north to hold back the Imperial armies, while he himself together with his larger army marched south to Adeiviel.
His plan worked and his forces where able to slow down the Imperial forces, meanwhile the Adeivirians had not expected the work of the Kings cannons and as such many of the cities fell before they could put up a proper defense against the Mivean forces. The following battles what was truly showed off Henri III military genius, he was able to separate the Imperial and Adeivirian forces long enough to take out the Adeivirians forces in a battle where he routed them.
Following up on his victory he forced the Adeivirians to sign a humiliating peace, then turning his sole attention on the Imperial forces. He marched north and was able to catch them during a blizzard which he took full advantage over, he ordered his cannons to fire on the Imperials before advancing and thus confusing them, as such by the end of the day he had won another major victory and was able to negotiate a peace with the Emperor.
Meanwhile back at home the tensions where rising, during the last 30 years the issue of religion has become a more prevalent one than ever before, as more and more heresies where spreading across the realm. Henri and his ministers tried to contain and stop the spread of heresy but unlike on the battlefield he proved unable to assert his will and as such multiple regions in the realm suffer from religious instability.
The line of succession was another issue that plagued the Kingdom in later years, the King had three sons but only one legitimate whom died soon after birth. As such the only two living sons of the King are bastards. The eldest, Edward, Duke of Cowen, and the younger William, Duke of Pilach.
King Henri passed away 2 months ago, leaving the throne empty, now both of his bastards have taken up swords to claim it, they offer rewards to other lords for joining them as well as positions on the council. But while they are the only contesters so far, many whispers travel the land of other Lords seeking the throne as theirs, believing their claims to be better than the ones of the bastard sons of Kings.
The King, council and Court of Nobles
The King is the first among equals, or so they say, the King is the King and the highest in the Kingdom, his will is the law, if he can enforce it that is. To become a King, one must have a claim on the throne, or at least the laws of succession claims as much, a game that is played by all. But when the realm is left without any proper person with a claim, who will then decide the rights of succession.The Kings Council:
Chancellor: The chancellor is the second highest position in the Kingdom, given his seal of office personally by the King. They run the day to day business and minor tasks of the Kingdom that the King either doesn’t want to partake in, or is simply too busy to carry out. It is also often the chancellor that acts as regent in the Kings absent, as such the chancellor has a lot of power by extension of the King.
Marshal of the Realm: The marshal of the Realm is the second in the command of the armies of the Kingdom, the marshal will often be the one given command of the second royal army as well as represent the King on the field of battle if the King himself is unable to attend. He is also the only person other than the King and regent that may order the raising of the soldiers.
Cardinal: The Cardinal is answerable only to the Patriarch of Gawia, they are to advice the King as well as maintain good relations with the other Kingdoms in form of faith, make sure that the realm spiritual affairs are maintained. In recent years they responsibilities have also been to combat the new rising of heresies in whatever way they see fit.
Exchequer: the Exchequer is the master of finances in the realm, it is the job of said person to make sure that the finances are kept in check and that the spending of the Kingdom is in order. They are also the one responsible for a full treasury to be able to fund any wars that might arise.
Spymaster: The duty of the Spymaster is to discover plots again his Kings Majesty, or carry out plot against the Kings Majesty, depending on allegiance and goals. It is the duty of the spymaster to know what the enemy does, and to stop it before it becomes public knowledge.
Court of Nobles:
The Court of Nobles is an assembly of all the highborn in the realm, here they gather to make sure that their rights are respected by the King. It has often come to blows between the nobles with different views in the Grand Hall of the court. The same can be said between the Kings and the Nobles, often when the Kings have tried to impose greater authority over the Kingdom, they are often met by heavy opposition in the court.
As such over the course of many centuries and civil wars, the King and nobles have fought and at current the King as such needs to address the Court of Nobles when he desires to raise taxes in the land, or if he requires to raise additional forces during a war.
It is tradition that the King calls for the Court once every six months (every turn).
High Lord: The title of High Lord was created 87 years ago after a civil war, the title was given to a royalist whom supported the King to a great amount. Since then it has become accustomed for the King to appoint a noble he is allied with to the position, giving both additional income and prestige to the noble, and a stronger supporter for the King.
Making your dynasty (signing up)
Now let’s get to the point of making a character, you can play as a count or bishop. Some will be made Dukes which will depend on rolls.
For this we will be using this format
NOTE! As of now all regions are taken, and as such anyone wishing to sign up may still do so, you will be a person a minor house in the capital until you get promoted by the King. You will also only have 1 order for the time being.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me here on the forums or on IRC.
Link: Coldfront
Channel: #Rheagonn
Instructions:
1) Use the link provided above.
2) Choose the Flash app or the Java app.
3) Create a nick name; I would prefer if you use your forum name or nickname.
4) Close the #coldfront channel that opens automatically.
5) In the command box, type “/join #Rheagonn” without the quotation marks.
Now let’s get to the point of making a character, you can play as a count or bishop. Some will be made Dukes which will depend on rolls.
For this we will be using this format
Name: Duke Edward of Cowen
Age: 33
Dynasty: Aimé-Cowen
Heir: Adélaïde Aimé-Cowen (age 3) (If you are a Bishop you will play as the successor, which you can make at that point)
Children: Adélaïde Aimé-Cowen (age 3) (If a bishop, feel free to have a bastard or two)
Orientation: Strategy
Location: Cowen
Bio: Oldest child of King Henri III, after the death of the King Henri’s only legitimate child, both Edward and his half-brother William was given duchies. Upon the recent death of the King Henri, Edward declared himself the rightful King and has been amassing his soldiers in the Duchy of Cowen.
NOTE! As of now all regions are taken, and as such anyone wishing to sign up may still do so, you will be a person a minor house in the capital until you get promoted by the King. You will also only have 1 order for the time being.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me here on the forums or on IRC.
Link: Coldfront
Channel: #Rheagonn
Instructions:
1) Use the link provided above.
2) Choose the Flash app or the Java app.
3) Create a nick name; I would prefer if you use your forum name or nickname.
4) Close the #coldfront channel that opens automatically.
5) In the command box, type “/join #Rheagonn” without the quotation marks.
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