Sounds good to me. The effect of the Monument could probably be affected by the Champion's level, as well as how awesome his exploits were. (killed 3 Umberdroths, a Dragon, and level 15) would probably give more bonuses than (killed 1 umberdroth, level 20), however (killed 3 Umberdroths, a dragon, and level 20) would provide even more bonuses.

probably the primary factor would be the actual accomplishments, and then the level would add a certian percentage, or so. Like a level 10 would take points (lets say prestige) 150%. so at level 1 you would have 100% prestige for accomplishments, and at level 10 you would have 150% prestige for accomplishments, and at level 20 you would have 200% prestige for accomplishments. So that once you reach level 20 your accomplishments are worth double prestige. This affects all accomplishments, not just new ones, so do something at level 1, and at level 20 its worth twice as much. Do same thing again at level 20, and its worth the same amount (twice as much). level 30 would be 250% prestige, and so on. Although I would assume that we are having a level cap somewhere around 40, and thats only for the super-bosses, or what-not ... so the norm for a "good hero" is probably level 20. Level 21-30 would be epic, and 31-40 are godlike powers. Meh, just a possibility/suggestion. Also, each level gain would probably give a certain amount of prestige as well.

But in any event, the Hero's Monument would probably give bonuses based upon his Prestige level, his specialty, and bonus-specific quests he has completed. Complete enough animal-kill or animal-capture quests and new hunters get +x% bonus vs Animals depending on Prestige level. (for example)

Of course, a simpler system would only account level, prestige, and Class. And without a proper class system, we will just have to go by which stat is highest, or which weapon he uses, something like that. But Level, Prestige, and Specialty is the simplest approach (I think). Although it would be cool for certain quests to directly affect the monument as well. Perhaps a curse or a failed quest could penalize the monument, while protecting the city from a seige of Dire-Bears possesed by evil spirits could earn special bonuses to the Monument not based on stats but as a result of completing that specific quest.

Hmm Forum ate my post without Egads...

So... I like the idea but I like Courtier heroes too. Or that type that doesn't go frosting/flaming/slashing people while sigthseeing distant lands but stays at home and faces other kind of challenges. But I like the idea and "urban heroes" are nothing but a wish at this point (and out of topic ).

I actually like the idea of having heroes granting cities they are stationed in some sort of bonuses but base them on the heroes class. For example, an administrator would add 10% to the city's production, a Researcher would give +2R or add 10% research in the city, Farmers would increase food production by 10% or add prestige, and the sovereign could also have a few small bonuses. The question is Adventurers... they should be the main "explorer" and adventure heroes... maybe they add a LOS bonus (+3, like watchtowers).

You can still send them out on quests but I think the Administrator should have a reason or pull factor to stay in the city instead of out adventuring. He'd be an overall weaker unit but still garnering some nice bonuses to the Kingdom. Also, allow them to evolve their skills/abilities as time goes on: Professional evolution.

EDIT: An example for governors would be something like in the Medieval Total War series. The "heroes" could be out on assignment killing things or generally improving the city based on their personalities and leadership bonuses. Some "heroes" were even detriments to cities (due to crime or corruption). Champions could be GREATLY expanded upon by a MTW style personality system.

Absolutely, I think this would be nice.

One way to do this and make it interesting is for being home to add to slowly increasing benefits, so that there is an incentive to keep the hero there.

eg if he's there for less than 10 turns, provide +1 bonus, 10-19 turns, +2 bonus, 30+ turns, +3 bonus.

In most of the games I have started in the beta I would have my Sov and about 3 other heroes with some soldiers/summoned creatures as my adventuring party while the rest of my heroes protected my settlements and caravans, so the implementation of hero governors that can affect their city would be a nice addition.

I wonder if it would be possible to make the hero gov gain bonuses for protecting the city (destroying roaming brigands, protecting caravans, successfully defending against sieges, ect.) while failing to due the above examples would actually cause negative effects instead of bonuses

Also, is it possible to marry your family to your favorite hero units to make them part of your dynasty? If not that would be a great implementation as well. Instead of marrying to another faction i could have my son/daughter marry to my favorite hero unit thus making him family and then said favorite hero's lineage will continue on (I know that my Sov made some ridiculously terrible offspring, meaning that even with a great sword my son only manages 2 damage) so maybe the hero unit would spawn decent hero offspring as a plus to arranging him into your dynasty

I definitely like class improvements; trader becomes a merchant, and so forth for other hero backgrounds.

Maybe there should be automatic "name" promotions at specific levels; at level 6 and level 10 you gain a title upgrade.

And any hero can get a Title upgrade, with some branching options and maybe stat requirements; like Paladin requires Charisma 14 and Strength 14, Mage requires Int and Wis 14, etc.

Its lame that even mighty wizards or champions are still "farmer" or "merchant" in the late game.

This still doesn't work for administrator heros alone; for that, there needs to be some kind of passive XP gain.

Create a "City Hall" building that gives a slow XP gain for champions and Sov stationed in the city; slower XP gain than from adventuring, but steady.  This would allow even a hero stationed in a city to gain levels and then get title bumps, and the various Improved Title versions of merchant, farmer, etc. could boost the trade/gold/production values.