Post by El Borak on Mar 12, 2024 22:27:09 GMT -5
Preface: This is just a back-up of a lengthy Facebook post, on the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons group. @chris107, I am trying to do research into the logistics of a Brythonic invasion of Francia. The starting point will be the determination of exactly how many soldiers you have.
Depends on the realm/region. Some realms are closer to HF, some are closer S&S. Many do not properly fit into either category.
IOC(In our campaign), both Albion & Francia have limited access to 17th c. tech, as per HR4 A Mighty Fortress.
Albion has a definite magickal advantage over Francia (cf. DJ3 Epic of Aerth, by Gary Gygax, page 39). That said, keep in mind that I am strongly diverging from Gary's original canon.
In terms of population:
Albion = 7,500,000
Francia = 10,000,000
IOC, I have reduced the human population numbers by 50%, so, approx:
Albion = 4,000,000
Francia = 5,000,000
Albion is a mix of different time periods/cultures, though THE BROKEN SWORD, by Poul Anderson (listed in Appendix N of the DMG), remains a big influence.
Francia is perhaps more cultured: I would imagine a kind of "Three Musketeers" culture, against the backdrop of the ancient Roman mythos.
Anyway, sorry, I am not sure if the realms fit into the categories of HF or S&S. Unconsciously, it seems that I may have accidentally created a unique form of fantasy, one that does not fit into the traditional categories/paradigms.
Depends on the realm/region. Some realms are closer to HF, some are closer S&S. Many do not properly fit into either category.
IOC(In our campaign), both Albion & Francia have limited access to 17th c. tech, as per HR4 A Mighty Fortress.
Albion has a definite magickal advantage over Francia (cf. DJ3 Epic of Aerth, by Gary Gygax, page 39). That said, keep in mind that I am strongly diverging from Gary's original canon.
In terms of population:
Albion = 7,500,000
Francia = 10,000,000
IOC, I have reduced the human population numbers by 50%, so, approx:
Albion = 4,000,000
Francia = 5,000,000
Albion is a mix of different time periods/cultures, though THE BROKEN SWORD, by Poul Anderson (listed in Appendix N of the DMG), remains a big influence.
Francia is perhaps more cultured: I would imagine a kind of "Three Musketeers" culture, against the backdrop of the ancient Roman mythos.
Anyway, sorry, I am not sure if the realms fit into the categories of HF or S&S. Unconsciously, it seems that I may have accidentally created a unique form of fantasy, one that does not fit into the traditional categories/paradigms.
