Roania
08-11-2003, 05:07
<OOC Comments on Main Characters and Institutions>
This doesn't include Kelly or Devian, both characters created by others.
Alexander Black
Alexander is based loosely on both Prince Patrick of the SerpentWar saga, and the Medici Princes. Though he is, sadly, more inept and cowardly than both. While not easily spooked, when something does frighten him first thing he does is retreat to a safe distance and send others in.
He prefers protocol to thinking, and hates situations where he has to think originally. He never fixes anything that works, but also he will never change anything that works either.
Johannes Richelieu
Johannes Richelieu is based on both Cardinal Richelieu ((of Three Musketeers fame)) and Eamon Valda of Wheel of Time. A manipulative, villianous man, he strives to return the Church to its power of old.
Writing for the good Cardinal is amusing, because I see a bit of myself in him. His support base is strong, and while it is unknown if he would assassinate to get to the Papal throne, he is certainly willing to get others to do his dirty work for him.
Merrech
Merrech was exiled from Menelmacar for treason. The exact details of his crime will never come to light. Instead, I prefer others to use their imaginations.
Despite his exile, he remains loyal to Siri.
Kigari
A beautiful woman with a dark secret may be cliched, but why change a winning formula? Kigari was an Inquisitor in the HRI ((An organisation based primarily on the Whitecloaks)), and is currently ambassador to Tiburon.
She is a deep thinker, one who fears for her immortal soul as she watches her brethren commit atrocities in the Principality's name. Her faith was so severely tested I was actually planning a mental breakdown and attempt on Richelieu's life, but Tiburon has opened up a new option with the romance between her and Nova.
Simon Darquis
Simon is a dedicated Inquisitor, a forrmer officer in the Legions, and heir to the Duchy of Derricks.
That is, if he can keep his father from killing him. Simon is a cocky warrior, who has only once ever been defeated in combat or arrested, and both times he had managed to manipulate affairs so that he didn't get any trouble.
More intelligent than believed, he occasionally makes mistakes and oversteps his authority. As of yet, he remains resolutely free.
Rachel Black
Much braver and more on the ball than her twin brother, Rachel is one of the more competent aristocrats in Roania, and one of the few which care about the common people beyond their monetary value.
Her brother loves her deeply, but is worried that she might take the throne from him. So far, that seems unlikely and just a figment of Alex's paranoia. I'm sorry, not paranoia. Once you're the ruler, it ceases to be paranoia because everyone is out to get you.
The Inquisition
My favorite Roanian icon, the Holy Roanian Inquisition was based on the Children of the Light from WoT. Unlike their cousins, though, Inquisitors are willing to use both light and dark magic to destroy the undead or diabolic.
As Nakor, of the Krondor series of books, says, 'there is no magic'. If you haven't read those books, then you won't understand that. And why haven't you read them?
The Legion
The legion exists for one purpose. To destroy Roania's enemies. It consists of the Army, Hovernavy((The Roanians do have an aquatic navy, of a sort. It's main purpose is defense and transport, and is unique in that it is the only navy which never gets wet)) and Air force.
When Tor Yvresse conquered Roania, the Principality military was limited in size. However, military spending increased. Roania now has one of the best equipped militaries on the planet.
The Galactic Fleet
Drawn from the colony worlds of Edonia ((named after Lucy Edonia Stuart-Black, represented by the "Roanian Colony of New Roan")), Denza, Marcini, Loki, New Derricks, Dengato and Nova Agua ((Collectively the "Roanian Commonwealth of Roa", each world has one 6th of that "nation's" population)), it has ten fleets of a million each, and 15 demi-fleets of 30000 each.
It's one of the slowest navy's in existence, designed to be more for heavy hitting than anything else.
I based it primarily on them Trade Federation's fleet, and that's what the RGF does. Enforce blockades, open trade routes, bring civilisation to other worlds ((Civilisation being Roanian colonists and soldiers)), etc.
This doesn't include Kelly or Devian, both characters created by others.
Alexander Black
Alexander is based loosely on both Prince Patrick of the SerpentWar saga, and the Medici Princes. Though he is, sadly, more inept and cowardly than both. While not easily spooked, when something does frighten him first thing he does is retreat to a safe distance and send others in.
He prefers protocol to thinking, and hates situations where he has to think originally. He never fixes anything that works, but also he will never change anything that works either.
Johannes Richelieu
Johannes Richelieu is based on both Cardinal Richelieu ((of Three Musketeers fame)) and Eamon Valda of Wheel of Time. A manipulative, villianous man, he strives to return the Church to its power of old.
Writing for the good Cardinal is amusing, because I see a bit of myself in him. His support base is strong, and while it is unknown if he would assassinate to get to the Papal throne, he is certainly willing to get others to do his dirty work for him.
Merrech
Merrech was exiled from Menelmacar for treason. The exact details of his crime will never come to light. Instead, I prefer others to use their imaginations.
Despite his exile, he remains loyal to Siri.
Kigari
A beautiful woman with a dark secret may be cliched, but why change a winning formula? Kigari was an Inquisitor in the HRI ((An organisation based primarily on the Whitecloaks)), and is currently ambassador to Tiburon.
She is a deep thinker, one who fears for her immortal soul as she watches her brethren commit atrocities in the Principality's name. Her faith was so severely tested I was actually planning a mental breakdown and attempt on Richelieu's life, but Tiburon has opened up a new option with the romance between her and Nova.
Simon Darquis
Simon is a dedicated Inquisitor, a forrmer officer in the Legions, and heir to the Duchy of Derricks.
That is, if he can keep his father from killing him. Simon is a cocky warrior, who has only once ever been defeated in combat or arrested, and both times he had managed to manipulate affairs so that he didn't get any trouble.
More intelligent than believed, he occasionally makes mistakes and oversteps his authority. As of yet, he remains resolutely free.
Rachel Black
Much braver and more on the ball than her twin brother, Rachel is one of the more competent aristocrats in Roania, and one of the few which care about the common people beyond their monetary value.
Her brother loves her deeply, but is worried that she might take the throne from him. So far, that seems unlikely and just a figment of Alex's paranoia. I'm sorry, not paranoia. Once you're the ruler, it ceases to be paranoia because everyone is out to get you.
The Inquisition
My favorite Roanian icon, the Holy Roanian Inquisition was based on the Children of the Light from WoT. Unlike their cousins, though, Inquisitors are willing to use both light and dark magic to destroy the undead or diabolic.
As Nakor, of the Krondor series of books, says, 'there is no magic'. If you haven't read those books, then you won't understand that. And why haven't you read them?
The Legion
The legion exists for one purpose. To destroy Roania's enemies. It consists of the Army, Hovernavy((The Roanians do have an aquatic navy, of a sort. It's main purpose is defense and transport, and is unique in that it is the only navy which never gets wet)) and Air force.
When Tor Yvresse conquered Roania, the Principality military was limited in size. However, military spending increased. Roania now has one of the best equipped militaries on the planet.
The Galactic Fleet
Drawn from the colony worlds of Edonia ((named after Lucy Edonia Stuart-Black, represented by the "Roanian Colony of New Roan")), Denza, Marcini, Loki, New Derricks, Dengato and Nova Agua ((Collectively the "Roanian Commonwealth of Roa", each world has one 6th of that "nation's" population)), it has ten fleets of a million each, and 15 demi-fleets of 30000 each.
It's one of the slowest navy's in existence, designed to be more for heavy hitting than anything else.
I based it primarily on them Trade Federation's fleet, and that's what the RGF does. Enforce blockades, open trade routes, bring civilisation to other worlds ((Civilisation being Roanian colonists and soldiers)), etc.