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Variant created by Jason Koeleywn
This is version one, currently under Playtest.  Version 2 is 50% completed based on input from the playtest and will be published once the playtest and lessons learned are complete.

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== Powers And Starting Positions: ==

Trollocs:  a Shayol Ghul. (Non Playable)

SeaFolk:   f The Aryth Ocean, f Sea of Storms, f Tremalking.

Borderlands: a Shienar, a Arafel, a Kandor.

WestLands: a Arad Doman, a Katar, a Tarabon.

Southlands: a Illian, a Tear, a Godon.

Midlands:  a Caemlyn, a Four Kings, a Whitebridge, a Lugard.

Eastlands: a The Black Hills, a Tar Valon, a Cairhien.


== WOT Variant Rules: ==

This Variant is based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series.
The rules follow the standard Diplomacy rules with Three major exceptions, 
that must be adjucated manually

1. The Seafolk and Seanchen Navies are the only Navies able to enter the Deep 
Ocean territories (The Aryth Ocean and Sea of Storms).

2. The Sea Folk must always have more Navies then Armies, and all other 
nations must always have more Armies then Navies. 

3. The hidden SC of Dragonmount belongs to the controller of Tar Valon.  When 
TV changes hands, Dragonmount must be Manually transferred as well.

4. Shayol Ghul is controlled by the Trollocs. They will attempt to break out 
of the Blasted Lands when ever the Borderlanders become distracted.  Any 
non-Trolloc Army that Holds north of Fal Dara, or remains there for more than 
2 turns will be destroyed.  The Trollocs will make no alliances and the GM 
must commit their moves before receiving moves from players.  If a player has 
been eliminated from the game they have the option of taking over the Trolloc 
Forces.

5. Once every 5 years, in the Winter, a Trolloc Army will appear in the 
Mountains of Doohm.  GM should specify how the timing is determined in 
his/her house rules.  This army must capture a supply center to survive the 
year, and will attack wherever it can.

6. Once every 5 years, in the Winter, an Aiel Raiding party (army) will 
appear in either the Jangai Pass or Niamh Pass. GM should specify how the 
timing is determined in his/her house rules.  This army Will last for 2 years 
unless destroyed sooner.  The Aiel will sack any SC they can reach, Primarily 
Cairhien or Tar Valon.

7. Once every 5 years, in the Winter, Two Seanchen Navies will appear in the 
North Seanchen Sea and South Shenchen Sea. They will last for 3 years or 
until destroyed.  If they capture a supply center that center becomes their 
home territory and they may expand.  The 2 Navies will still disband at the 
end of three years, but do not count when calculating builds.  If the 
Seanchen control a supply center when the next 5-year invasion occurs, only 1 
Navy appears as free reinforcements.  The Seanchen will make no alliances and 
the GM must commit their moves before receiving moves from players.  If a 
player has been eliminated from the game they have the option of taking over 
the Seanchen.

8. The North Seanchen and South Shenchen Seas are one way only.  The cannot 
be entered.

9. Note to GM - The starting Army of Aiel and Starting Navy of Seanchen must 
be removed before the game begins.  RP requires at least one unit per nation. 
These are placeholder units and are not meant to exist until required as 
above.