Factions and NPC Leadership - Revision history

Nickel: /* Faction Leadership */

2026-02-06T02:24:39Z

‎Faction Leadership

Nickel at 23:50, 31 August 2025

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Nickel: /* Mechanical Accidents */

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‎Mechanical Accidents

Nickel: /* What about Guards, Shopkeepers, and Citizens? */

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‎What about Guards, Shopkeepers, and Citizens?

Nickel: /* Mechanical Accidents */

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‎Mechanical Accidents

Nickel: /* How can NPCs react? */

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‎How can NPCs react?

Nickel: /* Mechanical Accidents */

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‎Mechanical Accidents

Nickel: /* Mechanical Accidents */

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‎Mechanical Accidents

Nickel at 17:30, 29 August 2025

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Nickel: /* Faction Leadership */

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‎Faction Leadership

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 | Elves || Arandor/Arandor || Queen Ninvere Lanreci || Magistrate Elion Miradove
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-| Dwarves || Kargard/Karagard || Thane Rurin Stonehelm || Regent Hanamoria Wyrmhide
+| Dwarves || Kargard/Karagard || Thane Rurin Stonehelm || The Dwarven Council of Thanes
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 | Orcs || Burz'kal/Burz'kal || Warchief Gru'Rok || War Shaman Vor'Thul

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	** NPC citizens can be dismissed from a building by getting within six tiles of their location and saying the word 'dismiss'		** NPC citizens can be dismissed from a building by getting within six tiles of their location and saying the word 'dismiss'
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		+	** NPC citizens will randomly say things to/in the presence of players on their way past as you adventure. These aren't quests or quest-related, though some dialog may reference events and places in the world. This is intended to make them feel more immersive.

	* Exceptions may exist if players create or depose leadership in a nation, and then install an NPC leader, where NPCs are deliberately made irrelevant, or the new NPC leadership may not show the same level of concern or care.		* Exceptions may exist if players create or depose leadership in a nation, and then install an NPC leader, where NPCs are deliberately made irrelevant, or the new NPC leadership may not show the same level of concern or care.

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 ==== Mechanical Accidents ====
-* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.
+* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC injuries, and deaths, can and will add narrative tension.
 If you would prefer not to have such accidents, please read this part of the [[Optimization#Hotkeys | Optimization Guide]]

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	* NPCs are not invulnerable. If you are playing a class with access to Area of Effect (AoE) spells or feats, it is your responsibility to ensure you do not kill or harm subjects and citizens unless you are prepared to face the outcomes.		* NPCs are not invulnerable. If you are playing a class with access to Area of Effect (AoE) spells or feats, it is your responsibility to ensure you do not kill or harm subjects and citizens unless you are prepared to face the outcomes.
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		+	** NPCs citizens will flee from combat and call for help if they are injured or mechanically flagged by an attacker.
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		+	** NPC citizens can be dismissed from a building by getting within six tiles of their location and saying the word 'dismiss'

	* Exceptions may exist if players create or depose leadership in a nation, and then install an NPC leader, where NPCs are deliberately made irrelevant, or the new NPC leadership may not show the same level of concern or care.		* Exceptions may exist if players create or depose leadership in a nation, and then install an NPC leader, where NPCs are deliberately made irrelevant, or the new NPC leadership may not show the same level of concern or care.

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 * Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.
-If you would prefer not to have such accidents, please read this part of the [[Optimization | Optimization Guide]]
+If you would prefer not to have such accidents, please read this part of the [[Optimization#Hotkeys | Optimization Guide]]
 ==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==

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	* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.		* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.
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		+	If you would prefer not to have such accidents, please read this part of the [[Optimization \| Optimization Guide]]

	==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==		==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==

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	* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.		* Players may not demand that others treat such incidents as “mechanical accidents.” NPC deaths can and will add narrative tension.
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−	* Players who exhibit this behavior will find their character set to invulnerable status after their first offense for 24 hours. This prevents you from doing anything other than walking around and talking to people or crafting. Consequences will escalate from there.

	==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==		==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==

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-Players who exhibit this behavior will find their character set to invulnerable status after their first offense for 24 hours. This prevents you from doing anything other than walking around and talking to people or crafting. Consequences will escalate from there.
+* Players who exhibit this behavior will find their character set to invulnerable status after their first offense for 24 hours. This prevents you from doing anything other than walking around and talking to people or crafting. Consequences will escalate from there.
 ==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==

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 NPCs react to player actions and in-game events in ways that align with their established personalities, goals, and the overall narrative of the world. Their reactions are guided by the gamemaster, who considers the current state of the game world, the actions taken by players, and the desired direction of the story. For instance, if players successfully unite factions to address a widespread crisis, an NPC leader might respond by offering support, altering policies, or acknowledging the players' efforts through decrees or rewards. Conversely, if players act against an NPC's interests or destabilize regions under their control, the NPC might impose stricter regulations, dispatch agents to intervene, or even retaliate in ways that increase the narrative tension. These reactions are often subtle and communicated indirectly, such as through changes in world events, the behavior of player and non-player characters, or new quests and challenges that emerge. The NPCs' responses are meant to reflect a living, evolving world that adapts to player influence while still maintaining the stability and overarching narrative direction set by the game's design.
 ==Can NPCs be overthrown or changed?==
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 == What are my responsibilities as a player leader as far as staff is concerned? ==
+Player leaders have an obligation to communicate with their groups and the game staff if they decide to quit the game, need to go on a planned or unplanned hiatus, or wish to step down from their leadership role. While reasonable accommodations can be made to support players during these transitions, it is important to recognize that the game world is fluid and constantly evolving. This environment does not pause for individual circumstances, as it is not a single-player game. If a player leader needs to step away, it is crucial to inform others using the available communication channels, such as Forums, Discord, or other contact methods. Given the variety of ways to reach out, there is little reason not to communicate your situation unless it's due to a sudden and unexpected event with extreme long-term consequences. Failure to do so may result in the need to re-forge or re-roll your character upon returning, depending on how your absence impacts the game world. The goal is to ensure continuity for the players and the evolving narrative, and maintaining open lines of communication is key to achieving this.

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 ! Race !! Capital/Nation !! NPC Leader !! Player Leader
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-| Humans || Edana/Mercadia || King Lando Nurindin || Councilman Cedric Warrn
+| Humans || Edana/Mercadia || King Lando Nurindin || Councilman Cedric Warrin
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 | Elves || Arandor/Arandor || Queen Ninvere Lanreci || Magistrate Elion Miradove