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'''All the wealth of the world travels along the road. To the east, the great empire of the Han. To the west, the great empire of Latins. To the south, the mystics of India. To the north, the fierce Mongol raiders. Silk flows west, gold flows east.''' | '''All the wealth of the world travels along the road. To the east, the great empire of the Han. To the west, the great empire of Latins. To the south, the mystics of India. To the north, the fierce Mongol raiders. Silk flows west, gold flows east.''' | ||
| − | '''In the cities of the plains, scribes, priests, farmers and artists rules. But in the mountains, along the road -- that is the home of warriors. That is the place of Iron Heroes. | + | '''In the cities of the plains, scribes, priests, farmers and artists rules. But in the mountains, along the road -- that is the home of warriors. ''' |
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| + | ''That is the place of Iron Heroes.'' | ||
===Welcome=== | ===Welcome=== | ||
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Wealth of the World is set in an fantastic alternate history, circa 250-350 Common Era, along the fabled Silk Route across Asia. The starting location is the Greco-Hindu city of Kambu, which we now know as Kabul. | Wealth of the World is set in an fantastic alternate history, circa 250-350 Common Era, along the fabled Silk Route across Asia. The starting location is the Greco-Hindu city of Kambu, which we now know as Kabul. | ||
| − | Kambu is part of the decaying Kushan empire. It's a trade city, governed by a disgraced Prince, fat old Taktu, in exile from the Imperial court. He oversees a parasitic court and corrupt troops. | + | ''Kambu'' is part of the decaying Kushan empire. It's a trade city, governed by a disgraced Prince, fat old Taktu, in exile from the Imperial court. He oversees a parasitic court and corrupt troops. |
The real powers in Kambu are a half dozen or so wealthy merchant factors, or ''Trade Bosses''. Each Boss has heavily guarded stables, barracks, warehouses, bakeries, hospitals and other facilities serving caravans and locals alike. | The real powers in Kambu are a half dozen or so wealthy merchant factors, or ''Trade Bosses''. Each Boss has heavily guarded stables, barracks, warehouses, bakeries, hospitals and other facilities serving caravans and locals alike. | ||
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==Notable GM Characters== | ==Notable GM Characters== | ||
| + | ===The Court=== | ||
[[Prince Taktu]] the Kushan Governer of the city. He's fat, corrupt, and possibly not nearly as stupid as he looks. | [[Prince Taktu]] the Kushan Governer of the city. He's fat, corrupt, and possibly not nearly as stupid as he looks. | ||
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| + | [[Princess Badia]], Prince Taktu's wife, from Persia, but converted to Buddism. In this corrupt city, she's popular and beloved of the peoples. Pretty scary, eh? | ||
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| + | [[Prince Tolmos]], Taktu's thirteen year old son and heir. Widely considered to be a useless twerp and a drunken wennie. Worked for Prince Hal. | ||
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| + | [[Princess Amestris]], Taktu and Badia's daughter. One of the prettiest girls in town, but alas she knows it. Promised to Captain Amit, but has a roaming eye. Is a terrible trial to her mother. | ||
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| + | [[Captain Amit]], a noble officer in Prince Taktu's court, second in command of the garrison, in charge of city patrols, and having the power of low justice in the police court over beggers, theives, con artists, mimes, and other pests. Taktu approves of him; Amit is the fiance of Princess Amestris. | ||
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| + | [[Vizer Menuas]], Taktu's Major Domo, secretary, dogs body, henchman, and prime minister. Does much of the day to day work of civil rule, including collecting major taxes. He's married to one of Taktu's bastards. Widely hated as corrupt and greedy. But then, people would say that, wouldn't they? | ||
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| + | [[Harmodias]], Taktu's current favorite mistress. Nearly as popular as Badia, and perhaps more beautiful than Amestris. Oddly enough, the three women get along very well, at least in public. | ||
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| + | ===The Merchants=== | ||
[[Black Baldwin]], a ruthless Trade Boss from the far west. He's armorned in scars, grimmy hair, and roman armor. | [[Black Baldwin]], a ruthless Trade Boss from the far west. He's armorned in scars, grimmy hair, and roman armor. | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 18 August 2006
All the wealth of the world travels along the road. To the east, the great empire of the Han. To the west, the great empire of Latins. To the south, the mystics of India. To the north, the fierce Mongol raiders. Silk flows west, gold flows east.
In the cities of the plains, scribes, priests, farmers and artists rules. But in the mountains, along the road -- that is the home of warriors.
That is the place of Iron Heroes.
Contents
Welcome
Wealth Of The World is an play by post role playing game conducted on Rpg.net using the Iron Heroes game by Mike Mearls et al.
The game moderator is Robert Edwards.
Setting Back Ground
Wealth of the World is set in an fantastic alternate history, circa 250-350 Common Era, along the fabled Silk Route across Asia. The starting location is the Greco-Hindu city of Kambu, which we now know as Kabul.
Kambu is part of the decaying Kushan empire. It's a trade city, governed by a disgraced Prince, fat old Taktu, in exile from the Imperial court. He oversees a parasitic court and corrupt troops.
The real powers in Kambu are a half dozen or so wealthy merchant factors, or Trade Bosses. Each Boss has heavily guarded stables, barracks, warehouses, bakeries, hospitals and other facilities serving caravans and locals alike.
The Player Characters
Our PCs are a heroic band of bad-ass fighters, thieves, and other dangerous but useful folks. They're independant problem solvers for the Trade Bosses, and perhaps Bosses, merchants, or mercenaries in their own right.
Notable GM Characters
The Court
Prince Taktu the Kushan Governer of the city. He's fat, corrupt, and possibly not nearly as stupid as he looks.
Princess Badia, Prince Taktu's wife, from Persia, but converted to Buddism. In this corrupt city, she's popular and beloved of the peoples. Pretty scary, eh?
Prince Tolmos, Taktu's thirteen year old son and heir. Widely considered to be a useless twerp and a drunken wennie. Worked for Prince Hal.
Princess Amestris, Taktu and Badia's daughter. One of the prettiest girls in town, but alas she knows it. Promised to Captain Amit, but has a roaming eye. Is a terrible trial to her mother.
Captain Amit, a noble officer in Prince Taktu's court, second in command of the garrison, in charge of city patrols, and having the power of low justice in the police court over beggers, theives, con artists, mimes, and other pests. Taktu approves of him; Amit is the fiance of Princess Amestris.
Vizer Menuas, Taktu's Major Domo, secretary, dogs body, henchman, and prime minister. Does much of the day to day work of civil rule, including collecting major taxes. He's married to one of Taktu's bastards. Widely hated as corrupt and greedy. But then, people would say that, wouldn't they?
Harmodias, Taktu's current favorite mistress. Nearly as popular as Badia, and perhaps more beautiful than Amestris. Oddly enough, the three women get along very well, at least in public.
The Merchants
Black Baldwin, a ruthless Trade Boss from the far west. He's armorned in scars, grimmy hair, and roman armor.
Shiyan, another greedy Trade Boss from the far east, she's graceful, subtle, and poisonous as a viper.
House Rules
Rpgnet forum threads & other Links
Kate Monk's Onomastikon Dictionary of Names
RobertEdwards 14:02, 16 August 2006 (PDT)
