Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 If you could pick three people from any Cosmere book to help you become emperor of ancient Rome which three would you choose. They would have whatever powers they have now or at the height of there powers these three people are your friends and will help you in what ever way they can. Who would you choose? I would choose Gavilar, Elend and Vasher. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 1 minute ago, Highprince10 said: If you could pick three people from any Cosmere book to help you become emperor of ancient Rome which three would you choose. They would have whatever powers they have now or at the height of there powers these three people are your friends and will help you in what ever way they can. Who would you choose? I would choose Gavilar, Elend and Vasher. Tindwyl for absolute sure . . . as for the other two, I would go with Jasnah and Kelsier. Spoiler This is assuming they wouldn't just destroy my pathetic little nerd self on sight of course/j 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) 2 minutes ago, justice magician said: Hide contents This is assuming they wouldn't just destroy my pathetic little nerd self on sight of course/j That's why I had to add in that they would help you and are you friends otherwise you can only choose a few character who won't just take control. Edited February 8 by Highprince10 Clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, Highprince10 said: That's why I had to add in that they would help you and are you friends otherwise you can only choose a few character who won't just take control. Ah yes . . . I must have skimmed past that part lol. That makes way more sense! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamriel Wolfsbaine Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Allies to become emperor? Noone has chosen a kandra? I'm nearly offended. Tensoon. Vasher. Renarin. The perfect spy. A 10th heightening pal that could toss me a few thousand breaths and Renarin, a Truthwatcher to heal plus has the support and backing of bridge 4. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 6 minutes ago, Tamriel Wolfsbaine said: Noone has chosen a kandra? I'm nearly offended. I can't believe I didn't think of that kandra would be so overpowered when trying to become a world leader. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stormfather He/Him Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 I would take the Blackthorn, Gavilar and Sadeas. I mean, they made the Kholins the royals, so, go with what works, I guess. Do we get armies if we pick a general of an army? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 I think you just get the people not who ever follows them or else you could get all of bridge 4 by choosing Kaladin or Dalinar. It would be to overpowered if you got the armies to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineap-spider Pineapple/Spider Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Hoid, Raoden, Odium Hoid is practically immortal and very powerful, Roaden is an awesome leader (how has no one picked Raoden yet?), and Odium is a literal aspect of god, and I feel like he could be useful in some way. Plus, you said they would help me to the extent of their abilities. RoW spoiler for safety Spoiler I would go with tarvangian odium. Is this cheating? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Magi she/her Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 50 minutes ago, Highprince10 said: I can't believe I didn't think of that kandra would be so overpowered when trying to become a world leader. I forgot about Kandra too lol . . . that being said I think I stick with my choice 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 15 minutes ago, Pineap-spider said: Is this cheating? No its not cheating but these 3 people will be who your with all the time probably but totally legal to pick shards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantus he/him Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 At the Height of their Power? Sazed, Rashek, Taravangian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 1 minute ago, Quantus said: At the Height of their Power? Sazed, Rashek, Taravangian But having all that power is almost overkill and you do have to rule a empire and having 2 of my friends be utilitarians would just be too much for me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alder24 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Highprince10 said: If you could pick three people from any Cosmere book to help you become emperor of ancient Rome which three would you choose. They would have whatever powers they have now or at the height of there powers these three people are your friends and will help you in what ever way they can. Who would you choose? I would choose Gavilar, Elend and Vasher. Emperor of ancient Rome you say? Well in that case I just need to have a loyal army that will overthrow the current emperor as per "tradition" started by Julius Caesar. So I just need someone that will make me an army, lead it into a battle and defeat my enemies. For that I would choose Susebron who would make me an army of 50000 Lifeless (but Rashek and his Koloss army are out only because Koloss are too hard to control), Dalinar the Blackthorn (not Dalinar the Bondsmith) who would command them in battles and Vin who would assassinate them both, so they won't try to steal my throne or get any power-hungry ideas. Vin would also protect me from getting assassinated or overthrown during my not-that-brutal reign. And then we would march to conquer the world... I mean bring civilization to the world - Roma Aeterna! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantus he/him Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) On 2/8/2024 at 11:46 AM, Highprince10 said: But having all that power is almost overkill and you do have to rule a empire and having 2 of my friends be utilitarians would just be too much for me Two Utilitarian deities, one Benevolent one that is more powerful than either and is devoted to Balance. And Me, their Favored (former) mortal. If they truly "are your friends and will help you in what ever way they can" then I will have become literal God-Emperor favored by the entire Pantheon. Help me in whatever way they can means they support me and my goals, would never let me die (even to Age), would never let those I love suffer, and would empower me in a lot of wonderful ways. Edited March 11 by Quantus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, alder24 said: Vin who would assassinate them both, so they won't try to steal my throne or get any power-hungry ideas. This is why I had to say they would help you and be your friend because otherwise Vin is always in there to assassinate our friends. 6 minutes ago, alder24 said: And then we would march to conquer the world... I mean bring civilization to the world - Roma Aeterna! Perfect mindset of a conqueror 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alder24 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, Highprince10 said: This is why I had to say they would help you and be your friend because otherwise Vin is always in there to assassinate our friends. Who said I would trust them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 8 minutes ago, alder24 said: Who said I would trust them? True always good to be a paranoid ruler maybe you need to get some hints from Elhokar Kholin on how to be truly ready 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sibling she/her Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Hoid knows what's up so I would take him. He has s much experience with all kinds of things. Tindwyl is a must because I love her and this is basically what her research is about. Lastly I would take either Gavilar or Dalinar, basically just someone wth actual experience commanding armies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 33 minutes ago, The Sibling said: Lastly I would take either Gavilar or Dalinar, basically just someone with actual experience commanding armies. I think Gavilar is the best choice here because basically builds all the laws and ideals of Alethkar with almost no help and has lots of experience running a kingdom Dalinar does build the coalition but he doesn't actually ever a run a kingdom 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxredux he/him Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) I don't wanna live in Ancient Rome. If I know the modern era exists, then I'll take Elend, Jasnah, and Dalinar. Dalinar opens a perpendicularity to fuel Jasnah creating Duralumin and Cadium and then with Elend's help we skip ahead with a Duralumin powered Cadmium bubble until we get to the advent of instant noodles, indoor plumbing, and air conditioning. I'll have them start a university for philosophy or something and listen to them debate while 90% of their ideas go over my head. If I absolutely have to stay and rule Rome, then I'll bring Raoden, Elend, and Susebron to form a triumvirate to manage the place while I go fishing. Just by bringing Susebron I've probably convinced most of Rome that Jupiter has come to visit and take control of Rome. Those three would probably get along quite well, manage the logistics of an empire and it doesn't hurt if they also are ridiculously powerful and can probably claim that they are deities or demigods. Force me to be in charge and I'll be marginally better than Caligula's horse compared to my triumvirate. While Incitatus the horse probably wasn't actually made a consul of Rome, I don't want to be either. Actually... added this in, because when I thought of when Raoden, Elend, and Susebron were at the height of their powers, I felt guilty because that's right after they were able to get a good solid relationship with Sarene, Vin, and Siri respectively, I'm basically forcing them back into a frat house. So... Susebron, Siri, and Llarimar because they would probably actually be okay and happy with getting transported to Rome. I'm counting on Susebron's aura to basically make the entire empire worship him and his Awakening to quell anyone else. Llarimar's there to actually manage and organize things. Spoiler Argent (paraphrased) Will Llarimar become Susebron's high priest? Brandon Sanderson (paraphrased) I would not be surprised if the events took him there. Argent (paraphrased) Do you think he would be unhappy with the position? Brandon Sanderson (paraphrased) No. Susebron is going to make at least, if not a good God King, then at least an earnest one, and Llarimar would approve of that. Steelheart Chicago signing (Oct. 5, 2013) Edited February 8 by Duxredux clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highprince10 he/him Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 43 minutes ago, Duxredux said: I don't wanna live in Ancient Rome. If I know the modern era exists, then I'll take Elend, Jasnah, and Dalinar. Dalinar opens a perpendicularity to fuel Jasnah creating Duralumin and Cadium and then with Elend's help we skip ahead with a Duralumin powered Cadmium bubble until we get to the advent of instant noodles, indoor plumbing, and air conditioning. I'll have them start a university for philosophy or something and listen to them debate while 90% of their ideas go over my head. I didn't think about just waiting till modern times that's a good strategy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One of the Ten Fools he/him Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 why has no one picked Adonalsium? Adonalsium, Hoid, and Raoden Adonalsium to defeat the current ruler, Raoden to make smart decisions, and be the face of the kingdom, and Hoid tells good storys as well as being powerful, and if nothing else Hoid is a really good meat shield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sibling she/her Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 On 2/8/2024 at 1:25 PM, Highprince10 said: I think Gavilar is the best choice here because basically builds all the laws and ideals of Alethkar with almost no help and has lots of experience running a kingdom Dalinar does build the coalition but he doesn't actually ever a run a kingdom That's a good point. I do have to factor in how much I dislike Gavilar though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Spirit he/him Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 If I want to rule by fear: Lord Ruler (Single handedly took over Scadrial and ruled for 1000 years) Dilaf (Gragdet of Dahkor/leader of Fjordell black ops) Taravangian (Smart enough to outwit a shard several years in advance) If I want to be a respected leader: Raoden (restored Elantris) Navani (helped the Kholins take Alethkar and didn't do horrible things) Kenton (Convinces the entire Taishin council to keep the Diem) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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