Ross Fisher

That's awesome. Bit jealous that I wasn't the first person to build one. But is Catholicism Canon? Can we get a ruling from the council? I thought everyone followed the Order, it was just more powerful in Oleon. If Catholicism exists, then the Corrington Prometheans are heretics against both religions.

@Keymonus We all have to make little sacrifices sometimes. But the Underlord doesn't harvest his followers before their appropriate hour. You've nothing to fear, if you've got nothing to hide.

Loving the new version. It looks really good!

No worries, I'm just excited!

Are we going to do another limited time challenge for Feb? Just so we can coordinate faction movements over the next few weeks.

Great Alliance States or the Ghaskin Confederation Flag:  Primary Colour: Dark Green Secondary Colours: Red, Sand Blue Demonym: No real demonym for the alliance, individual groups within the Confederation have their own demonyms. eg. Coscovars, Donovites, Kalkreinians. Nickname: Kolya's Folk Primary Real World Influences: Early Imperial Russia, Slavic cultures Ruler: Bogdan IV, "The Unstoppable" Czar Bogdan IV "The Unstoppable" and Crown Prince Bogdan Bogdanovitch by @Ross Fisher Capital: Nygrad People The Great Alliance States is also known as the Ghaskin Confederation, or Kolya's Folk, after its legendary founder, Nikolai Ghaskin "The Bear-Hearted". It is comprised of a number of different tribes. Chief among these are the Coscovars, Donovites, and Kalkreinians.  Minor tribes of note include the nomadic Brakhask Cossacks and Oruman Gypsies, and the Zhevrenai Delta People. The current Tzar is the elderly Bogdan IV, "The Unstoppable", who has survived three attempts on his life and who, despite living into his 80s, does not appear to be slowing down. His son, Bogdan Bogdanovitch, is an unruly man, whose wild behaviour and love of battle have threatened the stability of the nation on more than one occasion. The armies of the Ghaskin Confederation are largely made up of tribal levies. This usually comprises of large detachments of powerful cavalry units. However, in recent decades, Tsar Bogdan has slowly been growing the Imperial Guard. This previously-ceremonial bodyguard regiment has proved their worth in more than one siege defence, when tribal cavalry were unable - and unwilling - to risk themselves without an open field to play on. The religion of the Faith has recently been making great inroads among Kolya's Folk. For the longest time, the tribes had maintained their own traditional beliefs (including ancestor worship). However, a missionary from the Temple of Zeus called Dmitri has managed to convert a number of tribes by blending traditional stories with the tales of the Aplynacian brothers. Additional Information on the Peoples of the Ghaskin Confederation: Hide contents Nygrad is the capital of the State. The Alliance was formed out of five major tribes so they would stand stronger against the Great Raider. Over time the territories of the tribes split into smaller duchies, baronies and lands. The main icon for the Alliance is the Bear, sigil of Nikolai Ghaskin and the Coscovar tribe. Other animal sigils represent the other tribes: Brakhask Cossacks = horse, Donovites = wolf, Kalkreinians = eagle and the Zhevrenai Delta people = bull. This is how the territories are connected to the Founding Tribes: Coscovy people, descendants and cadet branches/affiliates/minor tribes live in: Crown Kingdom of Coscovia; their heartland County of Turiupol County of Stroganov Donovite people, descendants and cadet branches/affiliates/minor tribes live in the Donova River Lands: Duchy of Donova-Arkhanelesk Duchy of Donovaskoye Zhevrenai Delta, home of the Zhevrenai Delta People, occupies the triangle between major rivers: Duchy of Meschov Duchy of Branascu Principality of Zapodenesk The Kalkreinian people, descendants and cadet branches/affiliates/minor tribes: Grand Duchy of Kalkrein, the heartland of the geographical region County of Samara County of Brascov County of Kalmeskaya The Brakhask Cossacks are spread over many of the southern regions and can also be found in some parts of Coscovia and the Kalkrein, where steppe can also be found Brakhaskian Host Tamarkhan Tribal Land Gorasnayan Host Margraviate of Varna A small break-away related to the Brakhask can be found near the Donova River Lands: Kashkuri Host. The Oruman Gypsies can be found wandering all over the Confederation. History C2 AE With climate changes, the Western Steppes begin to expand. 392 AE The Kingdoms of the Great Raider expand eastwards, pushing numerous smaller tribes before them. 424 AE Nikolai Ghaskin, boyar of the Coscovite tribe, summons four of the great boyars to Nygrad. There they seal an alliance to form a single state for as long as the Great Raider remains a threat. Ghaskin assumes the role of Czar. 435 AE The Ghaskin Confederation meets the Great Raider at the battle of Ljukvin, and is able to turn them back. There is a heavy death toll on both sides, including Czar Ghaskin, who earns the title "Bear-Hearted" for his heroics in battle. He dies without an heir, and is succeeded by Bogdan I. 442 AE The Brakhask Cossacks attempt to drive the Great Raider out of their lands, and are sorely beaten. Kolya's folk only hold on to the key port city of Khariupol because of the arrival of winter. 453 AE The Order of the Faith Missionary, Brother Dimitri travels in Alliance State lands and begins to covert Kolya's Folk. Some now speculate that he was under orders from the heads of the Order to provide a buffer against the Great Raider. C5-6 AE Kolya's Folk fight four more wars with the Kingdoms of the Great Raider, two with itself, two with the Middle Kingdoms, one with Mokolei, three with Pontillia, one with Varcoast and, confusingly, one with Pan. 577 AE Bogdan IV becomes Czar. He immediately begins restructuring the nobility and military in order to turn it into a more effective force. Great Alliance States Cities and Towns of note Nygrad Khariupol Great Alliance States settlements in New Terra None known Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic relations are rated on a scale of 1-5 (1=Hostile, 2=Unfriendly, 3=Indifferent, 4=Friendly, 5=Very Friendly) Corrington: Indifferent  Eslandola: Indifferent  Oleon: 4 Friendly Sea Rats: Indifferent  Kingdom of the Great Raider: 1 Mokolei Empire: Belligerent The Middle Kingdoms: 2 Pontilla: 2 Varcoast: 2 War: A constant state of war exists between the GAS and the Kingdom of the Great Raider. Skirmishes with the northern Mokolei satrapies are common. Alliances or pacts: None known Defining Characteristics Each NPC nation has values for eight primary characteristics set by leadership for the purposes understanding the powers of NPC nations. These values are dynamic and may change periodically in response to events in the Brick Seas. Naval power: • • • • • • • • • • Kolya's Folk are generally not seafarers. The Zhevrenai Delta People have some experience with small craft however, this is about the extent of the Confederations seagoing experience. Military Power: 8 The component states of the Alliance all maintain vast armies using a mixture of both professionals and levies used to repel incursions from the Kingdom of the Great Raider. Equipment and tactics vary greatly and only during the reign of Tsar Bogdan IV have attempts been made to standardise and unify these armies. Scientific Advancement: 3 Despite the modernising influence of Bogdan IV, Kolya's Folk generally rely on folklore and tradition. Political/Diplomatic Influence: 4 Although widely regarded as the bulwark holding the armies of the Kingdom of the Great Raider out of Eastern Halos; The Alliance States hold little influence outside their own borders. Inner Stability: 3 This is an alliance of states mainly for the purpose of mutual protection. There is not much cohesion beyond this and should the constant threat from the west dissipate, the alliance would have little holding it together. Treasury/Coffers: 5 The alliance has just started collecting taxes, but this is a disjointed process. They do have income from a number of wars. At the same time, they have little in the way of expenditure. Exploration: 2 While the tribes that make up the Alliance originated from futher west, they haven't explored much beyond their current borders. They are probably aware of the discoveries in the New World, but have shown little interest so far. Cultural Advancement: 9 Each of the ethnic groups that makes up the Alliance holds different traditions making for a rich and diverse culture. Kolya's folk are famous for ballet, circus and literature. Examples of Great Alliance States Builds Great Alliance States Troops by @Khorne Ghaskiniye Streltsy by @Khorne

If you're updating Farstrider's guide, please can you add the Great Alliance States lore that we've developed? I see the flag is already in there.

Retro-actively making A'chua one of the Tyree'De.

Those are some neat little play features. I'm worried that it will outclass the three TT Seinar builds!

Really nicely done. Your skills are improving!

Welcome, @Rconn0!

Love those wall panels. Any excuse is a good excuse.

Not really, but it's hard to get a pic of this scene without some kind of memification going on. This one looked like the funniest.

Go @BEAVeR for another well-written and encouraging comment.

@Wellesley The first one looks like a hurdygurdy. Perfect for this time period, just maybe a less formal occasion.

Nicely done. Can you show us some closer angles on the settlement?

Nah, the Canon would've lashed him on there more securely...

Read this as "floating doors"... Gradually warming would've really helped...

I've seen a snowshoe used as a variety of stringed instruments. Looks pretty decent. It's clear what it represents. Poses reasonably well.

Words I live by.

Nah, this is fine. It could be low tide, or it could just be a dock for tall ships. All is good here.

If you're on Astrapi, why not come and visit the new Treasury of Hades the Harvester? Bend a knee to the Underlord, too. Nothing better to prove you've got nothing to hide...

A beautiful rendition, nicely done. My main peeve is the fact the the floor is a grid throughout the ship, rather than following the shape of the rooms. But that's a by-product of working with Lego, so I can't get too mad.

@marvelBoy123 Thanks! He seemed a bit too comfortable on Scarif, so I wanted to throw him in at the deep end.

Oh I am ready for this. @Captain Dee better finish his party quick, because the gloves are coming off. Just kidding. He'll keep the gloves on. Less blood to wash off that way...