EN World City Project: Government Affairs Submissions
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We need to have some mechanism that ties the Outland Rangers firmly to the city. Otherwise they might very well become a threat to the city itself!
For example, they could be stationed inside the city (but spend most of their time outside of it). Or they could be restricted to men or women that have a spouse/family within the city.
For example, they could be stationed inside the city (but spend most of their time outside of it). Or they could be restricted to men or women that have a spouse/family within the city.
jdavis
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Conaill said:
Perhaps they would have to also swear a much more strict oath or several oaths even (maybe even a binding magical one). I am very much behind the fact that a Ranger who breaks his oaths to the town and Lady Kelvin in any way would face execution. The Silk Fish guilds would also have a vested intrest in the Rangers, as one of their primary task is to patrol for poachers and smugglers around the lake. They would have to be hand picked and 100% reliable (they could make a fortune if they turned their back to certain silk fish smuggling operations). Bringing them out of the military organization and introducing them as a self contained group would allow them a lot of power and leeway outside the wall, this would have to be countered to insure they are 100% loyal. They would also more than likely work as individuals or as small groups, which increases the risk of a rogue ranger even more.
Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
I've always found it hard to justify tying a group of rangers and/or druids to a city. It goes so against such a group nature if their wishes aren't considered. They tend to see themselves as being out there, fighting the good fight against evil monsters, bandits, etc.
In my mind, there has to be a GOOD reason why the rangers work with the city. One possiblity, the silk jellyfishes are a limited and valuable resource for the city. They have a huge interest in keep the jellyfishes from being overhunted. Rangers and druids would support this and use their influence to have the city divert funds to try and protect other creatures native to region.
They would also be favored by the local 'steddings' in order to help protect livestock from monsters and evil humanoids. However, their would be some tension as the steddings take up more and more of the land, ruining the pristine wilderness.
Add into this mix the possiblity that note only rangers and druids would make up this Outlands force but rogues as well and we have all sorts of adventuring possiblities.
Cheers!
KF72
In my mind, there has to be a GOOD reason why the rangers work with the city. One possiblity, the silk jellyfishes are a limited and valuable resource for the city. They have a huge interest in keep the jellyfishes from being overhunted. Rangers and druids would support this and use their influence to have the city divert funds to try and protect other creatures native to region.
They would also be favored by the local 'steddings' in order to help protect livestock from monsters and evil humanoids. However, their would be some tension as the steddings take up more and more of the land, ruining the pristine wilderness.
Add into this mix the possiblity that note only rangers and druids would make up this Outlands force but rogues as well and we have all sorts of adventuring possiblities.
Cheers!
KF72
how does this sound...? the Chief Ranger (Outlander Warder on the Council) is responsible for the actions of his deputies... he/she is the one who swears a vital oath to the city and may face the dire consequences of "inappropriate behaviour" of one of his/her lieutenants...
The Cheif Ranger selects his/her representatives and agents personally, screening all candidates for not just talent but also integrity of character and loyalty to the city... the Chief Ranger may need to involve a spellcaster during the screening process...
what do you think...?
Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
Ruavel said:
That's all well and good but what if they simply don't care if he takes the fall. The entire group must be tied to the city somehow. They must have a personal interest in helping the city or, in time, it's just not going to work.
Accountability is only good if you can catch them ONCE they become outlaws.
I agree the head ranger should choose them personally but the head ranger should have a close tie to Lady Kelvin... a lover of hers perhaps?
Perhaps the rangers must accept some sort of magical bond with the city. It could be one cool prestige class. The rangers have boned themselves to the city and the land they have sworn to protect.
That sort of thing.
Kf72
jdavis
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I smell a plothook and a prestige class here (Warden of the Land). The Rangers political clout and responsibilities are growing. Heck I sense multiple plot hooks, the city must have a small well trained force to patrol the lake and the caravan routes, but how to insure their loyalty?
Khorod
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On the matter of the Lady, an otherworldly nature is just a tad cliched for a mysterious ruler figure.
Better yet would be a sort of curse of the mind she can hold off, except in the months around the winter solistice. Leave it vague until an appropriate current or historical regional nemesis can be identified.
Also, I would avoid making her an actual spellcaster. It would be cooler to have someone with a few magical toys that otherwise controls the city with her wits.
Sorry for the lack of constructive work... later.
Better yet would be a sort of curse of the mind she can hold off, except in the months around the winter solistice. Leave it vague until an appropriate current or historical regional nemesis can be identified.
Also, I would avoid making her an actual spellcaster. It would be cooler to have someone with a few magical toys that otherwise controls the city with her wits.
Sorry for the lack of constructive work... later.
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