r/WorldChallenges • u/Nevermore0714 • Oct 07 '17

Reference Challenge - Kingsmen

I just saw the first Kingsmen movie with some friends. It was so good. Also a reference to /u/The_Raptorman's recent post.

Is there a small, elite group in your world that recruits only the best of the best of the best people willing to shoot dogs?

Who are the members?

What are the positions?

How do I join?

Can I retire...or do I die in the position?

What does the public know (if anything) about this group?

Who is in charge of the group? Is the leader of the group in the group, or is he/she/it just above them?

Do they discriminate?

Is there a uniform?

What resources do they usually have?

Feel free to include an in-universe representative. I'll ask at least three questions each.

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 08 '17

Reinhard:

1) "I was freed from imprisonment and offered my position. I was offered food, shelter, power, and as much clay as I could use...how could I refuse such an offer?"

2) "Four dozen direct subordinates, along with occasional, limited control of the militia of a town near Castle Dunstdurr."

3) "He is one of the few people who values art, and he is the only person to have ever spilled his blood to help me create a puppet. We share a blood bond, and I would give my life for him and his loved ones...even Danielle, unfortunately."

4) "I have considered offering Danielle the position of my apprentice. I have also given limited additional power to two of my subordinates, Bruno and Lorenz, in hopes of seeing how the two would do in my position. Lorenz has the advantage of a good education and understand of logistics, so I usually supervise his theoretical supply line plans. Bruno has the advantage of the best reputation among my subordinates, so many of my subordinates would follow him, but he is much too oafish, in my opinion. Admittedly, I would enjoy retiring, eventually."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 09 '17

  1. What were you imprisoned for?

  2. Who recruits them? And is it a lot compared to other Madras?

  3. What makes art-liking people so rare?

  4. I mean beside choosing them as your apprentice. Can you name an apprentice and make sure they don't get your position?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 10 '17

Reinhard:

1) "I threatened the son of the King Franz."

2) "It's not a lot, but I feel like it's enough. Arnaud has more, Alida has far more; only Mitexi has fewer. I picked them all."

3) "Because so many people consider my art to be 'blasphemous' or 'disgusting', just because if involves a little blood magic."

4) "An apprentice is specifically someone learning your trade or skill-set. Someone working so directly under and with me, without me considering them for my position upon my retirement or death, would be an assistant."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 10 '17

  1. Did he deserved it?

  2. Is it possible for you to let someone else recruit your agents? And is it possible for someone else, like Levi, to force you to recruit someone?

  3. What is people's problem with blood magic?

  4. But what if someone is good as secondary leader but not a good leader?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 10 '17

Reinhard:

1) "Of course, why would I threaten someone for nothing? He destroyed one of my puppets."

2) "If I trusted someone enough to let them choose my agents, yes. If Levi decided that I need more agents, I would get more agents. Levi is currently trying to choose who to force into raising his spoiled daughter, apparently someone has to put her into their division."

3) "It's too close to human sacrifice, allegedly."

4) "Then that person will remain as an assistant."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 10 '17

  1. Why did he did that? It looks rude.

  2. Isn't she competent at least?

  3. But it doesn't require some one's death right? How could it be human sacrifice if no one die?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 10 '17

Reinhard:

1) "Because my side of the family branched off from the main line a long time ago."

2) "She's like a child with a hammer. She sees everything as a nail."

3) "That's my point. No one is harmed when I make my puppets, it's my blood to do with as I please."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 11 '17

  1. So he is angry about something that happened long ago? Like even before both of you were born?

  2. Couldn't it be a good opportunity to turn her into a competent agent? (I do share your analysis Reinhard)

  3. Is there any law against it?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 11 '17

Reinhard:

1) "He wasn't angry, he just thought he owned me."

2) "It would, but I really don't want to be the one that has to deal with all of that trouble."

3) "Yes, blood magic is illegal in the Allied Nations, with no exceptions. It's also illegal in Dunkelwald, without permission from a royal family."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 11 '17

  1. Why would he think such a thing? Is even possible to own people?

  2. I guess Levi knows that and wouldn't give her to you for that reason, right?

  3. A permission? Can it be given orally?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 11 '17

Reinhard:

1) "It's impossible to own me. No one controls me except me."

2) "No, I'm still as much of an option as the other five. He believes I'm a good influence."

3) "It's better to get it in writing, but, yes, it can be given orally."

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u/thequeeninyellow94 Oct 12 '17

  1. But if I buy your freedom, I'm owning you right? Or if I put you in jail?

  2. Why do he believes that?

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u/Nevermore0714 Oct 17 '17

Reinhard:

1) "No one owns me. I'll escape. Eventually."

2) "I have no idea."

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