Discuss The Almagest Legacy: A Steampunk RPG

[Rachmaninoff]

[quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]Also I somehow can't imagine Bavaria being above a wedding of convenience. :catgirl:[/font][/QUOTE]Personally I don't see her as being above it either, for the simple reason she's a diplomat. If she really thinks such a marriage would bring stability to the country, she'd do it even if she hated the heir. She would consider it her duty. At least that's the vibe I get from her.

Oh and Alexander has no real reason to hate her either. He dislikes her but he really doesn't know her. On some level he's simply supporting Alecia since he trusts her judgment when it comes to that sort of thing. Even if her judgment is a bit whacked out due to being pregnant. :D *ducks yet another whack from Beth*

[Gavin]

[quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]On the other hand, I don't know how rational I'd be if my partner's mistress were living in the house and relying on the family's money for years![/font][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]That is a fair point James, but I'd hardly say she's been relying on the family money for years. Yes, she's been living at Rosengard, but isn't the the overall head of the servants ? I don't imagine she's just doing the job for fun.

I wonder how long the relationship between Leonhart and Anna has been going on, they've known one another since they were in their twenties. Josh/Sandy, any info there ?[/SIZE]

[Malkav]

Bottom line is Bavaria was well within her rights to kick Anna out. I mean, how come she gets run out of the house and the local whore gets to stay? I argue injustice.

[Aaryanna_Mom]

[quote name='Malkav']Bottom line is Bavaria was well within her rights to kick Anna out. I mean, how come she gets run out of the house and the local whore gets to stay? I argue injustice.[/QUOTE]What are you talking about? Dame Anna is staying with Alecia and Alexander, who have their own home separate from Rosengard. And Lady Bavaria may not be welcome, but she has not been run out of the house.

[Malkav]

I was justifying Bavaria kicking Anna out of the house. I mean everyone knows no one liked Bavaria and it even said in one of the first chronicles that she stays well away from the house on diplomatic reasons. You could cite work as the reason but if she really wanted to stay home she would.

[Sandy]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]I wonder how long the relationship between Leonhart and Anna has been going on, they've known one another since they were in their twenties. Josh/Sandy, any info there ?[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

They served together in the Mine War. Anna Grimalkin was Leonhart's underling and lover, while Patrice was at home waiting for his newly-wed husband to return from the war front. Anna is from New Czenoble, so she wouldn't have ever met Leonhart if it weren't for the war.

Although Leonhart loved Patrice, and had children with her, he also couldn't stop loving his dear friend and supporter Anna Grimalkin. It's notable, however, that Henry was conceived much after Patrice had died while giving birth to the twins. And before Leonhart married Bavaria out of convenience.

The fact remains that Leonhart could have never married Anna because of their different statuses. Both of them are old-fashioned in that sense.

Enough info for you? ;D

Note that the poll has closed, and [B]Primas[/B] will be announced as the next Dynast King. Unless Augustine gets him first. ;P

[Raiha]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Drat, now we'll be stuck with the nincompoop for all eternity. Unless, like Sandy said, the little bint gets her claws into him.

Maybe she'll sneak poison into his cup but end up poisoning his guards instead. Oh that'd be nice and horrible. But it doesn't matter so much to Macey. She'll soon be living in another country anyway. HAH!.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Gavin]

[quote name='Sandy']They served together in the Mine War. Anna Grimalkin was Leonhart's underling and lover, while Patrice was at home waiting for his newly-wed husband to return from the war front. Anna is from New Czenoble, so she wouldn't have ever met Leonhart if it weren't for the war.

Although Leonhart loved Patrice, and had children with her, he also couldn't stop loving his dear friend and supporter Anna Grimalkin. It's notable, however, that Henry was conceived much after Patrice had died while giving birth to the twins. And before Leonhart married Bavaria out of convenience.

The fact remains that Leonhart could have never married Anna because of their different statuses. Both of them are old-fashioned in that sense.

Enough info for you? ;D[/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]Yep, I had a feeling that was the case, I just wanted to make sure.[/SIZE]

[Shy]

[size=1][b]Raiha[/b]: Where the heck did Eva get the idea to travel abroad? It came across as a little... jarring. While I don't object to the idea of her traveling or anything, it just seemed to come out of nowhere given her recent appearances.

-Shy[/size]

[Raiha]

[quote name='Shy'][size=1][b]Raiha[/b]: Where the heck did Eva get the idea to travel abroad? It came across as a little... jarring. While I don't object to the idea of her traveling or anything, it just seemed to come out of nowhere given her recent appearances.

-Shy[/size][/QUOTE]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Maybe 'Anywhere But Here' would've been more suitable?

I don't know, she doesn't appear to have categorically any prospects at home, and in the absence of character guidance from her creator....mostly just pick the ideas out of hats is what we're going to end up doing.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Gavin]

[quote name='Raiha'][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Maybe 'Anywhere But Here' would've been more suitable?

I don't know, she doesn't appear to have categorically any prospects at home, and in the absence of character guidance from her creator....mostly just pick the ideas out of hats is what we're going to end up doing.[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]I think that's actually the case for a lot of the Almagest members, Rosengard and Magitech seem to be the only things that really keeps them together as a family unit. Who knows the effect of selling the latter will actually have on the family if it occurs ? But it does make sense that some of the younger Almagests want to stretch their wings a little.[/SIZE]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]Also, as I said to Shy at one point, many businesses that are run from High Czenoble have their key factories and warehouses in New Czenoble.

If New Czenoble is taken by the Underdogs, I'd be wondering what impact this would have on the family businesses.

At the very least, the Underdogs might enforce better conditions for staff (which would put costs up significantly). At the very worst...they might totally shut down the companies that they view as taking advantage of the common workers.

So a few Almagests might have to start thinking about either alternative incomes, or moving their business away from New Czenoble.[/font]

[Sandy]

Please, everyone, you can plan that your characters will go abroad and things like that, but don't make them do that [I]during the game[/I]. It will destroy the focus of the story if the characters suddenly disperse who knows where.

Besides, the situation of New Czenoble hasn't been solved yet, so it's too early to start moving businesses and such. And Magitechnology is what enables the high-quality living of High Czenoble (like our electricity or computers), it's not something that can be just given up. To this day, the Almagests have had a monopoly over manufacturing it, but if the company is sold, things can very well change. Either way, there's not a comparable technology anywhere in the world yet - not even Anova.

So please stick to the two Czenobles until the end of the game. ;D

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]I think the point was that, if there is a rebellion occurring in New Czenoble, people would have to wonder what would happen to the factories there. I do think that's a legitimate point.

Although I'm sure the Underdogs don't necessarily want to destroy the whole economy or anything.

At this stage I don't think anyone will leave during the RPG. I do think, however, that people are just starting to refer to their future plans, given that the RPG will finish in only a few days' time. I'm sure just about everyone has lots of unfinished business in Czenovia yet! :catgirl:[/font]

[Gavin]

[quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]I think the point was that, if there is a rebellion occurring in New Czenoble, people would have to wonder what would happen to the factories there. I do think that's a legitimate point.

Although I'm sure the Underdogs don't necessarily want to destroy the whole economy or anything.[/font][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]James does have a legitimate point Sandy, with the rebellion going on I'm sure people in High Czenoble will have to consider it's effects on their lives, and what potential changes they'll have to make if it succeeds.[/SIZE]

[Rachmaninoff]

I am curious about one thing though, with the chaos in New Czenoble... wouldn't some people wish to evacuate? And if so, where would they go? I mean that would make sense, these people are use to their cozy little world and the idea of a rebellion is something that would cause many people to freak and run.

What kind of plans would High Czenoble have for such a possibility? Would they even consider an evacuation or attempt to act like nothing is wrong? You could say I'm curious to see what would happen during the next day since by then everyone will most likely know that things are a mess.

[Shy]

[quote name='Rachmaninoff']I am curious about one thing though, with the chaos in New Czenoble... wouldn't some people wish to evacuate? And if so, where would they go? I mean that would make sense, these people are use to their cozy little world and the idea of a rebellion is something that would cause many people to freak and run.

What kind of plans would High Czenoble have for such a possibility? Would they even consider an evacuation or attempt to act like nothing is wrong? You could say I'm curious to see what would happen during the next day since by then everyone will most likely know that things are a mess.[/QUOTE][size=1]Given that the Underdogs now control New Czenoble, the only way citizens would have out of the city are through private airships. Of course, since the Vigilante was blown out of the sky that doesn't look like a great idea, either.

Perhaps in the next day the Underdogs will give High Czenoble's citizens a chance to evacuate, but for right now everyone is stuck. People can try to evacuate, but it's at their own risk.

-Shy[/size]

[Sandy]

The way I see it is that High Czenoblians are the safest inside their own city now. The Underdogs can only use the tunnels to get there anymore, as the city is closed from all mass transport.

We should just remember that not every person from New Czenoble is a rebel. On the contrary, the amount of common civilians and workers greatly surpasses the amount of insurgents. But their movement has always been restricted because of the poverty.

[Horendithas]

[COLOR="Indigo"][quote name='Sandy']Please, everyone, you can plan that your characters will go abroad and things like that, but don't make them do that [I]during the game[/I]. [B]It will destroy the focus of the story if the characters suddenly disperse who knows where.[/B][/QUOTE]There's a translation for this you know, everyone take note! You are [B]not[/B] to leave High Czenoble because we [[SIZE="1"]Shy & Sandy[/SIZE]] have horrible things in store for your characters! I'd lock the doors and bar the windows kiddies. Especially ones named Macey and Eva... especially Eva. :p *evil laughter*[/COLOR]

[Gavin]

[quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"]You are [B]not[/B] to leave High Czenoble because we [[SIZE="1"]Shy & Sandy[/SIZE]] have horrible things in store for your characters! I'd lock the doors and bar the windows kiddies. Especially ones named Macey and Eva... especially Eva. :p *evil laughter*[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]Suddenly Daedalus looks so much more responsible for taking Harrison with him onto the Sentinel that I originally thought he would. Guess Daedalus isn't going to be killed by Harriet for endangering their son after all, huh Crys ? ^_~[/SIZE]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]Since people are saying their goodnights, my post now takes place very early in the following morning.

Hopefully this is okay.[/font]

[Shy]

[size=1]And on that note, I want to ask players not to move the time period any further than very early morning. Sandy needs to announce the new Dynast King, and there are other pressing things that need to be done before we get to the early afternoon/mid-day.

Feel free to post, just don't push things too far. I'll try to get my post in as soon as possible (likely tomorrow.) Love can be so distracting sometimes!

-Shy[/size]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]Yeah, I knew that Sandy had to post about the new King. That's why I left it very early.

I implied that Augustine was feeling flustered for this reason - she's about to find out her fate, really.

I'll be very interested to see her reaction if she finds out that she's not to become Queen. ~_^[/font]

[SunfallE]

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Hey Gavin, just to be clear, Alexander sent a message to Daedalus about the photograph that Victoria Ann brought to him. The one indicating that Leonhart is not dead. I don't know how you want to handle that, so other than to mention that it was sent, it's up to you as to when he gets it and how he responds to it. It was of course sent the night before, so perhaps he'll get it first thing in the morning? Anyway...

I can't imagine he'll be to thrilled to learn that Fonty had it all that time, since being a member of the rpg, he will have gotten as much info from Fonty and others about it. Alexander would have included that in the message. It's more of a report really.

Fonty, you are so[I] busted![/I] :p[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Sandy]

Actually, in my post I said that the new king will be announced when the sun sets the next day, but I can change that if you feel it needs to be revealed sooner.

I'll try to get a post in sometime soon, but I have other things on my mind right now. ;D