Concept
The concept of rulers formula is simply a cultivation technique were the basic requirement is that the practitioner leads an organization. The unique qualities of the formula is that it is relatively easy to learn, is completely reliant on the organization, and picks up traits and techniques from subordinates within the organization.
The plot will start with an kings's son 4th in line for the throne. The person hired to teach the princes creates a special manual that, due to it being untested, he decided not to give the manual to the first in line, in fear of an inferior manual hampering anyone in currently capable of inheriting the throne. The plan was to then give the manual to the next kings's son if it did well to ensure the kingdom had a strong ruler. The story would then proceed to a military proving period where the specific details of the formula would make themselves known while the 3rd in line plots a coup. After the coup succeeds the military company with the 4th gets accused of abandoning their post while of on false orders. They then try to get the kingdom back. After they do the new King has to manage the conflicting interests of the surrounding kingdoms and eventually become an empire.
Stages:
1. knight: Light exercise and an understanding of knighthood. Understanding of Knighthood limits the body at certain stages. Do not need complete understanding to practice further stages.
2. baron: gathering of faith and condensing into Qi.
3. viscount: changing of those around you to give better Qi
4. count: learning from your subordinates to better absorb their Qi, adoption of traits in subordinate qi at ascendant candidate, increased rate of absorbtion
5. marquise: connection to subordinates by qi, allows location, ascendant required
6. duke: connection allows bestowal of traits to subordinates, ascendant artist required
7. king: connection can be employed by subordinates, creating a network leading to the ruler.
hidden stages for permutations not yet thought of: emperor, god, god-king, and god-emperor
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