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Banished: People in Exile | Civilization/Adventure Quest [Original Setting]
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101 AB - Year's End
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Your people have made their home in a sandy expanse with naught but the occasional tree and ruined area. This place will henceforth be known as Shambala: City of Hope, for the tribe hopes that living in it will lead to many discoveries.
"Wise Ones, I have your census." The advisor to the Council produces a handful of scrolls which come at the end of the year.
Happiness: 5
Population: 5 + 1 > 6 (starting boon)
Defence: 5 + 1 > 6 (starting boon)
Resources: 5
"Allow me to explain. HAPPINESS is just that. The contentment of the people. Like all categories, the higher the number the better. Next, comes POPULATION. An approximation of our people's numbers. Then comes DEFENCE. It measures the strength and number of those who have pledged the ultimate sacrifice: to defend the tribe from those who would do it harm, and give their lives in the process. Lastly, RESOURCES. Everything from food, water, clothes, herbs. The ability to sustain ourselves. There are nuances to these, but the numbers act as guidelines. You understand these, yes, Wise Ones?"
You and the other leaders nod and the advisor smiles. "If you do not, feel free to ask me again. Assuming that you do, however, let us continue!"
A martial elder enters the court. With a swift bow he clears his throat and speaks. "Greetings, Wise Ones. I have practiced the martial arts for decades. Now, I am old and my time in this realm is soon to end. My legacy shall be my teachings, much how Wan's legacy is his. I offer that a strict training regimen for both civilian and defender be implemented, so that in times of danger we may ensure our continued existence."
The elder master is willing to teach his art for free, but it has to be mandatory for all citizens, especially young ones. It will build discipline and conditioning, but the people will complain to any change in their lifestyle. You could, alternatively, purchase the knowledge and direct him to teach you and those you appoint. Resources seem to be decent enough to afford it.
[x] "Harsh times indeed may be on the horizon. Let us make this a mandate for our people. Discipline builds character and fortitude."
[x] "We cannot justify a mandatory policy, though it may have benefits. However, your knowledge deserves to live on, and we will purchase it from you, allowing you to spend your final days in luxury."
[x] "We must decline, only so that we are not distracted from our pursuit of truth."
<<It is AGE 101 A.B.>>
<<YEAR'S END>>
<<YEAR'S END>>
"Wise Ones, I have your census." The advisor to the Council produces a handful of scrolls which come at the end of the year.
Happiness: 5
Population: 5 + 1 > 6 (starting boon)
Defence: 5 + 1 > 6 (starting boon)
Resources: 5
"Allow me to explain. HAPPINESS is just that. The contentment of the people. Like all categories, the higher the number the better. Next, comes POPULATION. An approximation of our people's numbers. Then comes DEFENCE. It measures the strength and number of those who have pledged the ultimate sacrifice: to defend the tribe from those who would do it harm, and give their lives in the process. Lastly, RESOURCES. Everything from food, water, clothes, herbs. The ability to sustain ourselves. There are nuances to these, but the numbers act as guidelines. You understand these, yes, Wise Ones?"
You and the other leaders nod and the advisor smiles. "If you do not, feel free to ask me again. Assuming that you do, however, let us continue!"
A martial elder enters the court. With a swift bow he clears his throat and speaks. "Greetings, Wise Ones. I have practiced the martial arts for decades. Now, I am old and my time in this realm is soon to end. My legacy shall be my teachings, much how Wan's legacy is his. I offer that a strict training regimen for both civilian and defender be implemented, so that in times of danger we may ensure our continued existence."
The elder master is willing to teach his art for free, but it has to be mandatory for all citizens, especially young ones. It will build discipline and conditioning, but the people will complain to any change in their lifestyle. You could, alternatively, purchase the knowledge and direct him to teach you and those you appoint. Resources seem to be decent enough to afford it.
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[x] "Harsh times indeed may be on the horizon. Let us make this a mandate for our people. Discipline builds character and fortitude."
[x] "We cannot justify a mandatory policy, though it may have benefits. However, your knowledge deserves to live on, and we will purchase it from you, allowing you to spend your final days in luxury."
[x] "We must decline, only so that we are not distracted from our pursuit of truth."
102 AB - Early Spring
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[x] "We cannot justify a mandatory policy, though it may have benefits. However, your knowledge deserves to live on, and we will purchase it from you, allowing you to spend your final days in luxury." ((Coin was tossed; this option won out.))
You explain to the old master that a mandatory regimen is too much to ask of your people at this moment, but you do want to acknowledge his desire to leave something behind, and offer him payment in exchange for being trained in the art yourself.
A scout reports to the Council that he has spotted what appear to be bandits. It seems you aren't as alone out here anymore as you'd thought. They were spotted about half a day's travel south and don't appear to have any intention of going north. That said, it never hurts to be careful.
[x] Send more scouts to keep tabs on the bandits.
[x] Build watchtowers on the highest hills in Shambala.
[x] Send a team of defenders south and camp for no more than 5 days and 4 nights just to make sure.
[x] Write in.
You explain to the old master that a mandatory regimen is too much to ask of your people at this moment, but you do want to acknowledge his desire to leave something behind, and offer him payment in exchange for being trained in the art yourself.
Age 102 A.B.
Early Spring
Early Spring
A scout reports to the Council that he has spotted what appear to be bandits. It seems you aren't as alone out here anymore as you'd thought. They were spotted about half a day's travel south and don't appear to have any intention of going north. That said, it never hurts to be careful.
= = =
[x] Send more scouts to keep tabs on the bandits.
[x] Build watchtowers on the highest hills in Shambala.
[x] Send a team of defenders south and camp for no more than 5 days and 4 nights just to make sure.
[x] Write in.