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Post by admin on Jul 17, 2017 7:08:03 GMT
 OVERVIEW: The heart and origin of the Aeultian Empire, central Aelutia is dominated by rich, fertile lands, mineral deposits and glorious town and cities, though none are more glorious than the Capital, Paragonia. With a huge military presence, the lands these days are peaceful and untroubled. NAMED AREAS THE OLD MINE: Now ruined, the old mine was the original source of the Empires early supply of Unobtanium. ROCKWIND: Once the major trading town for Unobtanium, it was saved once the supply ran out when huge gold deposits were found in the nearby hills. CELNAER CASTLE: Naval Seaport and South Western road bastion. PINEPORT: Primary Southern coastal city-port, has strong trade relations with Lhasa and a large Lhasian community. LITTLEVALE: Land of the Halflings. MIDCREST: River city that serves as the major marketplace for riverfish and wheat processing, with barges going north and south along the river. CALSLEY FORTRESS: Major fortress along the great western road and home to the great Imperial Military Academy. PARAGONIA: The great walled capital of the Empire, all roads lead to Paragonia.. Massive coastal city home to the Imperial Palace, the Temple of the All Father, and the great market which sells goods from all over the continent. Population approx 500,000 souls.. The walls are over 300ft high, 60 feet thick and are rimmed by 200 defensive towers it has never been impregnated in its 1500 year history (it was founded as a port town some 500 years before the Empire was founded). AEDON KEEP: In something of a state of disrepair, was originally a bastion against the Tuath De. SHADOWDALE: Despite its sinister name, Shadowdale is a major hub town for the lands immediately North East of the capital. EAGLEVIEW STRONGHOLD: Again, originally used to defend against the Tuath De, it is now primarily used to protect against Northman and Pirate raiders. MYTHBURY: Nexus point for the regions production of wheat crops. WOLFHALL: Primary supplier of the best quality lumber used to make the Imperial navy, it was named Wolfhall when the Duke contracted Lycanthropy 300 years ago. |
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Post by vacuousmermaid on Jul 18, 2017 3:18:40 GMT
 Concept for a soldier. Obviously Roman-esque tactics. Large shield, throwing spears, and short sword. Armor is inspired by Greek & Roman armor with late medieval advancements. Only the sword arm is armored. The other is protected by the shield. Similarly the lower leg and foot is armored but the thigh is left open as it is mostly covered by the large shield. Possible myth: The first God King/Emperor's kingdom was being razed by a Great Crimson Wyrm. All of his armies' efforts only succeeded in knocking out a single tooth and a single scale. So the Emperor, himself, drew up the Great Wyrm's shed scale and fang and in single combat endeavored to slay the beast. After a fortnight of combat he emerged victorious. From the slain Crimson Worm's hide and bones he outfitted his armies in shields indestructible and swords vicious. |
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Post by celegon on Jul 19, 2017 2:05:40 GMT
that's awesome!
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Post by admin on Jul 19, 2017 9:25:18 GMT
I like it! Indeed, the emblem on the shield hints at what the Imperial Flag/standard may be - a Dragon and two crossed Imperial Gladii perhaps.. Agreed that the armor should be 'evolved' Romanesque armor and that the shield and battle formation - plus armor on exposed areas not covered by the sheild - is the extent of the footsoldiers armor. Naturally, this would also balance out the Imperial military budget, as the vast majority of the expense outfitting him or her is in the magical Gladius (while they still use pilum, or perhaps a pilum/atl atl set up - the steel is not magical like the swords. Too expensive, and there may be a 'sweet spot' between 12-22" with a certain amount of mass before the magical qualities of the alloyed sword come into effect.. Probably the only changes I would make to the armor would be to change the helmet to a classic Corithian one:  And Gladiator style spaulders and on the right arm (no lefties in the Imperial Army - they force you to fight right handed..) perhaps with scale or chain as the armor has evolved since the earliest times of the Empire.  The idea of the mythical origins of the sword and shield is excellent. Of course, the actual battle probably didn't go down like that - but it has the ring of a real myth and how the story would have become more exaggerated over the eons (maybe the battle was 14 hours, then a week and then 14 days..!). Great stuff - really like how the Empire is coming together. |
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Post by admin on Aug 9, 2017 4:26:35 GMT
Central Aelutia has been consolidated and added to the dedicated site - thread locked.
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Things have changed!