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-->{{#vardefine:regionAny|A [[World_generation#Regions_and_Locations|region]] from this period or from a<br>previous period of the sultanate.}}<!-- | -->{{#vardefine:regionAny|A [[World_generation#Regions_and_Locations|region]] from this period or from a<br>previous period of the sultanate.}}<!-- | ||
-->{{#vardefine:regionAnyPrevious|A [[World_generation#Regions_and_Locations|region]] from this period or from a previous period<br>of the sultanate. Usually but not always the region<br>where the sultan already is due to a previous event.}}<!-- | -->{{#vardefine:regionAnyPrevious|A [[World_generation#Regions_and_Locations|region]] from this period or from a previous period<br>of the sultanate. Usually but not always the region<br>where the sultan already is due to a previous event.}}<!-- | ||
-->{{#vardefine:randomOrNewLocationInCurrentRegion|A random existing location, or a newly generated location.<br>The parent region is not specified in this event's description and<br>could be any region from this period or a previous period of<br>the sultanate. Usually but not always the region where<br>the sultan already is due to a previous event.}}<!-- | |||
-->{{#vardefine:guildHall|'''One of the following gathering places that<br>is aligned with the sultan's profession:'''<br>academy (scholar)<br>arena (gladiator)<br>college (historian, philosopher)<br>dig site (geologist)<br>gambling den (gambler)<br>hermitage (winter eremite)<br>laboratory (scientist)<br>observatory (astrologist, astronomer)<br>outpost (soldier)<br>prayer yurt (stargazer)<br>scriptorium (scribe)<br>tavern (cook, explorer)<br>workshop (electrician, glassblower, jeweler, tinker, window maker)<br>yurt (nomad)}}<!-- | -->{{#vardefine:guildHall|'''One of the following gathering places that<br>is aligned with the sultan's profession:'''<br>academy (scholar)<br>arena (gladiator)<br>college (historian, philosopher)<br>dig site (geologist)<br>gambling den (gambler)<br>hermitage (winter eremite)<br>laboratory (scientist)<br>observatory (astrologist, astronomer)<br>outpost (soldier)<br>prayer yurt (stargazer)<br>scriptorium (scribe)<br>tavern (cook, explorer)<br>workshop (electrician, glassblower, jeweler, tinker, window maker)<br>yurt (nomad)}}<!-- | ||
-->{{#vardefine:studying|'''One of the following phrases aligned with the sultan's profession:'''<br>assembling contraptions based on (tinker)<br>chanting in devotion of (winter eremite)<br>contemplating how extraterrestrials might use (stargazer)<br>cooking meals inspired by (cook)<br>deciphering the meaning of (philosopher)<br>engaging in ceremonial combat for the reward of (gladiator)<br>excavating ancient (geologist)<br>glassblowing (glassblower)<br>glassblowing (window maker)<br>hoarding the spoils of looted (soldier)<br>interpreting the history of (historian)<br>making decisions by arbitrarily choosing (gambler)<br>making jewelry inspired by (jeweler)<br>mapping stars to the shapes of (astrologist)<br>mapping stars to the shapes of (astronomer)<br>searching for (nomad)<br>soldering wires to power (electrician)<br>studying (scholar)<br>taking measurements of (scientist)<br>wandering in search of (explorer)<br>writing chronologies for (scribe)}}<!-- | -->{{#vardefine:studying|'''One of the following phrases aligned with the sultan's profession:'''<br>assembling contraptions based on (tinker)<br>chanting in devotion of (winter eremite)<br>contemplating how extraterrestrials might use (stargazer)<br>cooking meals inspired by (cook)<br>deciphering the meaning of (philosopher)<br>engaging in ceremonial combat for the reward of (gladiator)<br>excavating ancient (geologist)<br>glassblowing (glassblower)<br>glassblowing (window maker)<br>hoarding the spoils of looted (soldier)<br>interpreting the history of (historian)<br>making decisions by arbitrarily choosing (gambler)<br>making jewelry inspired by (jeweler)<br>mapping stars to the shapes of (astrologist)<br>mapping stars to the shapes of (astronomer)<br>searching for (nomad)<br>soldering wires to power (electrician)<br>studying (scholar)<br>taking measurements of (scientist)<br>wandering in search of (explorer)<br>writing chronologies for (scribe)}}<!-- | ||
-->{{#vardefine:ravaging|'''One of the following phrases aligned with<br>one of the [[sultan theme|sultan's themes]]:'''<br>conducting midnight raids on the villages (time)<br>forcibly relocating the families (travel)<br>kidnapping the smartest children from the homes (scholarship)<br>looting all the jewels from the homes (jewels)<br>particularly rejoicing in the lamentations (might)<br>raining meteors down from the sky onto the settlements (stars)<br>razing to the ground the homes (might)<br>rolling dice to determine which ones to destroy from the homes (chance)<br>shattering all the glass in the homes (glass)<br>soldering together the children (circuitry)<br>sowing with salt the fields (salt)<br>stealing oil from the heat lamps in the villages (ice)}}<!-- | -->{{#vardefine:ravaging|'''One of the following phrases aligned with<br>one of the [[sultan theme|sultan's themes]]:'''<br>conducting midnight raids on the villages (time)<br>forcibly relocating the families (travel)<br>kidnapping the smartest children from the homes (scholarship)<br>looting all the jewels from the homes (jewels)<br>particularly rejoicing in the lamentations (might)<br>raining meteors down from the sky onto the settlements (stars)<br>razing to the ground the homes (might)<br>rolling dice to determine which ones to destroy from the homes (chance)<br>shattering all the glass in the homes (glass)<br>soldering together the children (circuitry)<br>sowing with salt the fields (salt)<br>stealing oil from the heat lamps in the villages (ice)}}<!-- | ||
-->{{#vardefine:liberateCityReason|'''If the sultan has a significant color, favored faction, hated<br>faction, or profession - one of the following randomly-chosen phrases:'''<br><br>Acting against the prohibition on the color *significant color*<br>Acting against the persecution of *favored faction*<br>Acting against the enfranchisement of *hated faction*<br>Acting against labor laws restricting the rights of *artisans of profession*<br><br>'''Otherwise, the following phrase, based on one of the [[sultan theme|sultan's themes]]:'''<br><br>Acting against the prohibition on the practice of *thematic practice*}}<!-- | |||
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Origin story events explain how a sultan was born, or how they were found as a baby. | Origin story events explain how a sultan was born, or how they were found as a baby. | ||
The following sections provide | The following sections provide examples of each type of origin story event. Hover over the underlined phrases in each example event to see more information about how the event is generated and how it influences the sultan's characteristics or the features of the world around them. | ||
== Born as Heir == | == Born as Heir == | ||
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= Core Life Events = | = Core Life Events = | ||
Core life events recount the significant victories and tragedies of the sultan's life. They explain how the destined sultan eventually rose to be recognized as the sultan of Qud, how they shaped the world through creating, destroying, or renaming regions and locations, how their thematic obsessions evolved over time, and how they came to be loved or hated by factions and artisans throughout Qud. | |||
The following sections provide examples of each type of core life event. Hover over the underlined phrases in each example event to see more information about how the event is generated and how it influences the sultan's characteristics or the features of the world around them. | |||
== Corrupt Administrator <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=CorruptAdministrator}}</small> == | == Corrupt Administrator <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=CorruptAdministrator}}</small> == | ||
== Captured by Bandits <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=CapturedByBandits}}</small> == | == Captured by Bandits <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=CapturedByBandits}}</small> == | ||
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== Forge Item <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=ForgeItem}}</small> == | == Forge Item <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=ForgeItem}}</small> == | ||
== Under Weird Sky <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=UnderWeirdSky}}</small> == | == Under Weird Sky <small>{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.Annals|class=UnderWeirdSky}}</small> == | ||
== | == Army at the Gates == | ||
{{sultan history event | |||
| title = Army at the Gates | |||
| id = LiberateCity | |||
| variation = liberate city<br>(50% chance) | |||
| renamedlocation = yes | |||
| becomessultan = yes | |||
}} | |||
{{qud quote | |||
|&CGospel: | |||
{{Tooltip|{{#var:liberateCityReason}}|Acting against labor laws restricting the rights of jewelers}}, Yytafa led an army to the gates of {{Tooltip|{{#var:randomOrNewLocationInCurrentRegion}}|Subatum Steeple}}. She freed its citizens, {{Tooltip|This part of the historic event text will appear only if<br>the destined sultan has not already ascended to the<br>recognized position of sultan of Qud|and they declared her sultan of Qud, dowering her with the Kesil Face}}. In her honor they changed the name of Subatum Steeple to {{Tooltip|The location's new name, which is typically formed from the sultan's name|Yytafabad}}. | |||
&CTomb Inscription: | |||
&wCherish Yytafa, friend to jewelers and liberator of Subatum Steeple, who led an army to its gates and ousted its venal lords. The people of the city climbed the astral henagon in jubilation, dowered Yytafa with the Kesil Face, and proclaimed her sultan of Qud. In her honor they renamed Subatum Steeple to Yytafabad. | |||
}}{{clear|both}} | |||
{{sultan history event | |||
| title = Army at the Gates | |||
| id = LiberateCity | |||
| variation = sack city<br>(50% chance) | |||
| renamedlocation = yes | |||
}} | |||
{{qud quote | |||
|&CGospel: | |||
{{Tooltip|{{#var:liberateCityReason}}|Acting against the prohibition on the practice of stopping time}}, Yyhim led an army to the gates of {{Tooltip|{{#var:randomOrNewLocationInCurrentRegion}}|Shemas Cave}}. He sacked Shemas Cave and {{Tooltip|"slaughtered" or "persecuted"|slaughtered}} its citizens, forcing them to change its name to {{Tooltip|The location's new name, which is typically formed from the sultan's name|Yyhimgrad}}. | |||
&CTomb Inscription: | |||
&wPay homage to Yyhim, child of tiny gears and liberator of Shemas Cave, who led an army to its gates and dethroned its base aristocrats. The people of the city climbed the cosmic icosahedron in joy, crooned Yyhim's name, and renamed Shemas Cave to Yyhimgrad in his honor. | |||
}}{{clear|both}} | |||
== Rampage Region == | == Rampage Region == | ||
{{sultan history event | {{sultan history event | ||
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{{qud quote | {{qud quote | ||
|&CGospel: | |&CGospel: | ||
At the Battle of {{Tooltip| | At the Battle of {{Tooltip|{{#var:randomOrNewLocationInCurrentRegion}}|Haazod Tangle}}, Bashir fought {{Tooltip|If this phrase is present, it means that the sultan<br>previously had no relationship with this faction, and it will<br>become a new favored faction as a result of this event|as a mercenary}} to liberate {{Tooltip|{{#var:favoredFaction}}|fish}}. He wielded a {{Tooltip|An adjective representing one of the [[sultan theme|sultan's themes]]|glazed}} {{Tooltip|The [[Relic#Relic_Item_Type|relic item type]]. Can be used to discern the<br>type of item this relic will generate as if found in game|axe}} with such {{Tooltip|'''One of the following words:'''<br>finesse<br>agility<br>skill<br>artfulness<br>artistry<br>dexterity<br>prowess<br>deftness|artistry}} that it became forever known as {{Tooltip|A new relic that the sultan possesses as a result of this event.<br>Will include the faction name and end with boon/friend/gift|Glazed Fishgift}}. | ||
&CTomb Inscription: | &CTomb Inscription: | ||
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{{qud quote | {{qud quote | ||
|&CGospel: | |&CGospel: | ||
At the Battle of {{Tooltip| | At the Battle of {{Tooltip|{{#var:randomOrNewLocationInCurrentRegion}}|Bid Spire}}, Mehshir fought {{Tooltip|If this phrase is present, it means that the sultan<br>previously had no relationship with this faction, and it will<br>become a new hated faction as a result of this event|as a mercenary}} to subjugate {{Tooltip|{{#var:nemesisFaction}}|frogs}}. He wielded a {{Tooltip|An adjective representing one of the [[sultan theme|sultan's themes]]|frigid}} {{Tooltip|The [[Relic#Relic_Item_Type|relic item type]]. Can be used to discern the<br>type of item this relic will generate as if found in game|hammer}} with such {{Tooltip|'''One of the following words:'''<br>finesse<br>agility<br>skill<br>artfulness<br>artistry<br>dexterity<br>prowess<br>deftness|deftness}} that it became forever known as {{Tooltip|A new relic that the sultan possesses as a result of this event.<br>Will include the faction name and end with bane/blight/ruin/woe|Frigidica Frogswoe}}. | ||
&CTomb Inscription: | &CTomb Inscription: | ||
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= Death Reversal Events = | = Death Reversal Events = | ||
Death reversal events recount how the sultan narrowly escaped death, faked their death, or was otherwise incorrectly presumed dead. | |||
The following section provides an example of a death reversal event. Hover over the underlined phrases to see more information about how the event is generated and how it influences the sultan's characteristics or the features of the world around them. | |||
== Death Reversal == | == Death Reversal == | ||
{{sultan history event | {{sultan history event | ||
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= Death Events = | = Death Events = | ||
Death events recount how the sultan ultimately died. | |||
The following section provides an example of a death event. Hover over the underlined phrases to see more information about how the event is generated. | |||
== Natural Death == | == Natural Death == | ||
{{sultan history event | {{sultan history event | ||