 Tir Tairngire Rite of Progression Q's, and a sub-Q regarding rank & status |
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 Apr 12 2005, 01:48 AM
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Running Target  Group: Members Posts: 1,129 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 4,712  |
I'm having my fledgling team take a trip down to Portland. I just wanted a bit more info on the Rite of Progression. I may use it as a story hook, depending.
1. May 1, 2036: First Rite is held. May 1, 2043 (7 years later): Second Rite is held. May 1, 2050 (7 years again): Third Rite is held. Fourth Rite of Progression is postponed in 2057. What is the reason for the postponement? 2. Surehand says the fourth Rite will be held in 2063 (13 year span since last Rite). Is there anything to this and the other spans of time between the Rites... besides the number of years being prime numbers? 3. Since SoNA is set at August 2062, how does the 2063 Rite of Progression go down? Any interesting news or changes that a curious GM should note? Regarding Tir Social Rank: 4. How does one pronounce Irenis? 5. What are the social equivalents of Gentry through Ducal social status levels? The Irenis and Royal levels are fairly easy to comprehend. Regarding Council of Princes: 6. Why is there a secret member on the CoP? What is his/her function? Who is he/her? 7. Who filled the shoes of Ehran the Scribe after he left supposedly in late 2062 (September through December)? 8. What was up with the retirement of Lofwyr and Oakforest off the CoP? Okay, that's it. :) |
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Apr 12 2005, 01:55 AM
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Beetle Eater Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,797 Joined: 3-June 02 From: Oblivion City Member No.: 2,826 |
The state of emergency declared after Dunkelzhan's death.
It may just have something to do with the resolution of the Glasgian issue and shuffling of the Princes on the Council.
You know, I can't remember anything being said about it. You'd think the SSG or SotA would mention it, but maybe they do I and forgot.
Oakforest lost his son to Lofwyr's teeth thanks to Hestaby. In exchange, Hestaby gets Lofwyr's seat on the council, but that may also have something to do with the Crater Lake locus. |
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Apr 12 2005, 02:00 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Presumably, Dunkelzahn's assassination and the subsequent lockdown of the Tir state had something to do with it. (SoNA p138, first sentence also p142 timeline)
Probably not... it's more likely due to social pressure from the discontent Tir residents, who are starting to see the social rank system as a means of control rather than an opportunity.
No references in SOTA:2063 or SOTA:2064.
I'm guessing they use short I's in pronounciation, so either "eh-REN-is" or "eh-rin-ISS".
(SoNA p140, table): Irenis - classless Gentry - Squire (most common folk) Chivalry - Sir or Demoiselle Noble - Lord/Lady Comital - Count/Countess Ducal - Duke/Duchess Royal - Prince/Princess
Presumably, to have a valuable perspective from an individual who is NOT publicly scrutinized or under any pressure from lobby groups/special interests. Can't find any references to who it may be, although it may be Harlequin (if the events in Worlds Without End are a clue).
Jenna Ni'Fairra has been pushing Feana Sterling for the position, but I'm not sure if that went through. (SoNA p146) Edit: Yeah, there's also talk about James Telestrian III gunning for that seat. Considering how long it takes for elves to do anything, we may not see the result of that for years.
Something involving Glasgian Oakforest (nummy!). The other possible additional event would be the happenings in Survival of the Fittest 2062. Allegedly, Larry Zincan, the ork Prince, was also involved (SoNA p148).
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Apr 12 2005, 02:11 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
Dunno. I personally pronounce it "ear-in-ish."
Middle class, Upper-middle class, and Lower-Upper class on the income brackets.
Because the others would kill her if she tried to rule openly, to keep her hand in and peace with the other Tír, and Alachia/Sósan Naerain.
James Telestrian III claimed the seat, but no news whether or not he got it. Of course, JT would probably shoot Prince Rex and stuff him for a hunting trophy on live trid to get a Council seat. |
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Apr 12 2005, 04:10 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
According to SoNA, she's one of the known 12. There's a 13th missing slot which is presumably the secret member. |
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Apr 12 2005, 07:25 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,129 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 4,712 |
So, was Ehran the secret member prior to being officially allowed on the CoP?
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Apr 12 2005, 11:37 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
Ehran was openly-secret, Sosan was supposed to be secret-secret.
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Apr 13 2005, 11:34 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Aha! I knew it was in the books somewhere. SOTA: 2064, p160, news item number 5. James Telestrian DID get a seat (the one vacated by Oakforest) while Feana Sterling got Ehran's old seat. However, she was assassinated shortly afterwards by a Rinelle cell three days after claiming it. *cue muted trombone* Waa waa waaaa.... |
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