GMforPowergamers
Legend
Hey,
so in my 2e days we rarely used the whole lord title thing, but come 3e we loved (and in 4 and now 5 miss) leadership as a feat. So I feel like I have missed something. I feel like there was some great ideas that I may have skipped over.
what is everyones experence? did your whole group settle down, did you just take down time then have it in the background, or did you have some more kingdom building (sometimes called Simcastle)?
so in my 2e days we rarely used the whole lord title thing, but come 3e we loved (and in 4 and now 5 miss) leadership as a feat. So I feel like I have missed something. I feel like there was some great ideas that I may have skipped over.
When a fighter attains 9th level (becomes a “Lord”), he can automatically attract men-at-arms. These soldiers, having heard of the fighter, come for the chance to gain fame, adventure, and cash. They are loyal as long as they are well-treated, successful, and paid well. Abusive treatment or a disastrous campaign can lead to grumbling, desertion, and possibly mutiny. To attract the men, the fighter must have a castle or stronghold and sizeable manor lands around it. As he claims and rules this land, soldiers journey to his domain, thereby increasing his power. Furthermore, the fighter can tax and develop these lands, gaining a steady income from them. Your DM has information about gaining and running a barony.
In addition to regular men-at-arms, the 9th-level fighter also attracts an elite bodyguard (his “household guards”). Although these soldiers are still mercenaries, they have greater loyalty to their Lord than do common soldiers. In return, they expect better treatment and more pay than the common soldier receives. Although the elite unit can be chosen randomly, it is better to ask your DM what unit your fighter attracts. This allows him to choose a troop consistent with the campaign. See Table 16: Fighter's Followers.
The DM may design other tables that are more appropriate to his campaign. Check with your DM upon reaching 9th level.
what is everyones experence? did your whole group settle down, did you just take down time then have it in the background, or did you have some more kingdom building (sometimes called Simcastle)?