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[SaigoKusunoki]

Yeah so I guess Im gonna try my hand at this. Mind you, it's been years since I've started/run an RP myself so bear with me. Firstly, this is more of an experiment thing; Im writing a series of books, that started with an RP on a different board many years ago. I wanna see how the same idea would go on a different board with more mature RPers. Anywho, here it is;
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Archanas. Land of the Free, the most powerful and wealthy nation on the continent of Talea. A country ridden with strife and corrupt leaders, everything was set right when one Saigo Kusunoki stepped to the throne. For nineteen years he ruled justly; the people were wealthy and happy, food and clothing was abundant, and for all intents and purposes, the country was an example of the perfect country. That time was cut short.

Prime Minister Morian Baneblade, part of Emperor Kusunoki's High Council for nine years, was sent with one million soldiers, along with the entire Royal Navy, over the western sea, to seek new lands. When he reached new land, he happened upon a tribe of feral humans calling themselves the Gorobar. In a gesture of peace and friendship, they gave Morian a flesh covered tome, the contents of which explained the coming of the Demon God Malak'har. Slowly, the tome began to turn Morian insane. He began to hear whispers of Malak'har, slowly at first, then he began to have conversations with the God. Malak'har had possessed him.

Using his newfound power, Morian turned the minds of the million soldiers, the Legio Dominatus, and corrupt in purpose, they returned to Archanas, murder in their thoughts, as well as three million Gorobar backing them.

The destruction rent was intense; brother fought brother, father fought son, and there was sorrow in Archanas once again. Even Emperor Kusunoki himself, though one of the most powerful beings in existence, fell to Morian's sword, thus damning the world.

For five hundred years, the peoples around the world suffered under Morian's harsh rule. Those who resisted, died. Those who gave in still suffered as horrible monstrosities, warped and twisted by the mutating powers of Malak'har. There are few places that now stand against his ultimate power.

There is a prophecy, however, that soon, God will fight God, and peace will be restored.

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Alright this RP is set in an obvious fantasy world. The technology is about as far as having gunpowder rifles and cannons. Thats about it, everything else is sword and shield type stuff.

Now, on to specifics. Here's a list of races and their starting locations.

Humans(Archanans): Hardy humans of Archanas, those who have not fallen to heresy or died. Typical humans, if not post-Apocalyptic mindset types.
Starting Location: The Academy, Bastion of Dawn's Light

North Elves: North elves are sadistic, sadomasochistic, and are surprisingly, against Morian. They are so because their King, Kalaador Aferaanor, was friends with Saigo Kusunoki. Typical elves in the sense that they live forever until killed, heightened speed and such, frail. They are more close combat oriented than the other elves, their cavalry being unmatched in the world.
Starting location: Naorond.

East Elves: More peaceful elves of the East. They are highly in tune with magic and prefer to work on pieces of art or music instead of making war, but in times as desperate as this, they are not without their fighting capabilities.
Starting Location: Ultherathor, The Academy.

Sylvan Elves: Elves who live in the living forest in Archanas, the Divine Glade. Typical wood elves in all senses, leaning more towards the Asrai of Warhammer.
Starting Location: The Divine Glade.

Dwarves: Hardy peoples who once lived in the mountains of Archanas, but were almost completely wiped out when Morian turned. Typical dwarves.
Starting Location: The Bastion of Dawn's Light

Humans (Dhala'kar): Barbaric peoples of the southern rainforests, friendly with the Archanans. Have adapted to two climates, the harsh humid rainforest, and the cool darkness of a complicated underground tunnel system that stretches all throughout the continent.
Starting Location: Dhala'kar

Demons: Beings summoned from the Nether to serve Morian. They are his most expendable resource, as there are at least one thousand demons in the Nether to every one being in Talea. They require a complicated ritual to be summoned.
Starting Location: Daranaughl.

Humans (Heretics): Those living in Archanas that chose to submit to Morian instead of die. Their bodies are usually horribly mutated from being so close to so many demons, as well as their own demonic worship. This also includes the Gorobar, those who introduced Morian to Malak'har.
Starting Location: Daranaughl

Vampire: A completely neutral race. Not so typical vampires; as crucifix's dont exist in this world, they are instead repelled by any holy symbol that would ward against evil. They can be out in the sun, but holy water and a wooden stake will still kill them as normal. Not undead as typical of Vampires, but living beings. Cannot transform into a bat or anything, but older ones may grow wings. They can be aligned with either Morian or any other. Not necessarily evil.
Starting Location: Anywhere.

Heretic (General): Any race could have traitors who began following Morian, so if you want, you can have a character of any race starting in Daranaughl under Morian's rule. The above were just a majority count type thing.
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Alright, now a little more describing of the starting locations themselves.

The Academy: When Emperor Saigo was just a teenager and homeless, he was allowed to attend the world famous Archanas Academy of Magic and Warfare. It is here he learned everything he knew. There was no strict racial or monetary policy; room and board was free for those who had the drive to learn. People from every race flocked to the school to become learned in two of the most valuable professions, magic and warfare. Nowadays, the school is home to civilians who survived the Sundering at Daranaughl. Before he died, Emperor Saigo placed a magical, protective seal around the school, that would only fade if he was to return to the mortal realm. It keeps the students and residents safe...for now.
Important Residents:
Sunev Kusunoki - Saigo's wife, the Empress.
Elvilad Elrundel - Saigo's High Council Master Strategist, now Headmaster of the Academy.

The Bastion of Dawn's Light: When Morian turned traitorous, Saigo was actually in Dhala'kar making peace with it's people. He raced back to the capital when he felt something was wrong, leaving his army behind. Led by his good friend and former teacher Geliath Jerramas, the army marched back Archanas to find it in ruin. Assuming they were the only living Archanans, they made their way to the northwest, to the newly completed Bastion of Dawns Light, a massive fortress set in a gigantic mountain. For five hundred years, the soldiers and their descendants have fought off demonic assault.
Important Residents:
Abzadrael Stormshatter - A descendant of Jerramas, he is the Grand Marshal of the defense at the Bastion.
Enav Dunedhal - Dwarven swordsmith, master Engineer.

Naorond: Land of the North Elves. The climate is cold and dry, with little trees and many mountains. Despite this, the Naoronians are known for their expert cavalry, who defy physics and gravity by weaving their horses up and through mountains. The King, Kalaador, is benevolent but merciless. His people love him, but his enemies fear him, as they should.
Important Residents:
Kalaador Aferaanor - King of Naorond.
Bracchus - Kalaador's aged Dragon mount.
Maleus Pegasi - Horselord and the King's right hand man.

Ultherathor: Beautiful land of the East Elves, covered in rivers, forests, and grasslands, always green. It is bordered by mountains and a large ring of fire, both conjured by High Mage Corynnaar to keep Morian's forces out.
Important Residents:
High Mage Corynnaar - Leader of Ultherathor. Powerful mage

The Divine Glade: Entrancing forest in the middle of Archanas. The trees themselves are alive and motile, and thus, have been able to keep Morian's forces from destroying the forest. Home of the Sylvans, whom are led by the noble Neldor Starwind. Their King, Dorinaar, has been missing for over eight hundred years and is presumed dead, though Neldor believes he is still alive.
Important Residents:
Neldor Starwind - Current leader of the Sylvan elves.
Ay'Tiesh - A gigantic treant, the oldest living being still alive.

Dhala'Kar: Thick, humid rainforest of the south. Filled with poisonous fruits, plants, and insects, it is a veritable no man's land, and it is where the Dhala'kari make their home. There are a few caves which lead to a massive underground tunnel system, that stretches around the entire continent. None but the Dhala'kari, and Saigo knew about this tunnel system.
Important residents:
Arturo'kar - King of Dhala'kar.

Daranaughl: Once a massive, beautiful city unmatched by any in the world, it was destroyed in the death wakes of Saigo Kusunoki and was rebuilt in a twisted mockery of it's former glory. The walls seethe and writhe as if alive, and the acrid taste of disease hangs in the air. It is here where Morian and his army makes it's home.
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Alright, finally, here's what I need from each person, your character sheet.

Name:
Age:
Race:
Gender:
Height:
Weight:
Description:
Weapons and Equipment:
Starting Location:
History:

Now feel free to be creative; it may seem like what I wrote was very specific, but its all a majority type thing. If you can come up with a good explaination for, lets say a North Elf is in the Bastion of Dawn's Light, knock yourself out, Im pretty lenient with things. I want people to have fun with this, most of all.


And finally, a BS version of a map I drew in paint. Yes it's awesome, no Im not signing autographs =P

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...ki/Lawlawl.jpg

Alright ladies, gents, and others, have fun with this.

[secretskull]

This looks very interesting, I'm going to use a character concept I've been thinking of for a while, I just need some time to flesh it out.

[SaigoKusunoki]

Knock yourself out. Anyone is welcome.

Also, for simplicity's sake, I did give the option of starting in all random places, but that would make it ridiculously difficult to follow, so try and keep characters in two to three general starting areas, if you could. Not required, you could always relocate very easily, but simpler nonetheless.

[Ugainius]

Um... I'm gonna bring in a previous character into this okay?

Name: Iarann MacClochanna (yes this is extensive use of Irish, thanks for asking!)

Age: 550 (This will probably change but I couldn't resist.)

Race: Dwarf

Gender: Male

Height: 4'4"

Weight: 10 stone (or some such thing)

Description: Old with a grey beard which goes down to his stomach, green eyes and stocky. Wears a scale mail tunic with leather pants, booths and gloves. He also has a steel helmet which hides a bald scalp.

He is cranky, stubborn, easily angered and more then a bit paranoid. He is not someone you approach asking "hows the weather". Anyone who gets to know learns one thing: the only thing he likes more than complaining is fighting and possibly annoying people (for instance should everyone follow one team he will follow the other for the sole purpose of annoying them). He is past his prime but that really doesn't effect his defensive, strength over speed type of fighting

Weapons and Equipment: Marvbus, his great double-axe has been in his family for generations. He also possesses standard military supplies.

Starting Location: The Bastion of Dawns Light.

History: Born before Morians invasion he joined the military as soon as legally possible. He was eager to carry on his families legacy as warriors for the nation and serve which ever leader led it. He was glad to see the land removed from corruption by Saigo and happily served for the 19 years of his reign.When the army returned home from their journey to Dhala'Kar he was inraged to find the Dwarven people destroyed or inslaved. Records say that "when Iarann promised that he would not die until Morians corpse was cast off his throne, he spoke with such conviction that even the powers of fate and destiny crumpled before it." He has waited for 500 years for the chance to bring retribution to Morians armies. Now it seems he has his chance...

What do you think?

[SaigoKusunoki]

I like it. Ill tell you, the last RP I had of this, about two years ago...not a single dwarf. Made me sad, I have a soft spot for the stubborn bastards =P Approved. Now lets just hope more people show some interest.

[Ugainius]

Ya gotta love the Dwarves. Thanks for the approval

[SaigoKusunoki]

No problem. CMON PEOPLE I wanna get this up and running!

[Astral Harmony]

Name: Shalvanis Jotunaar
Age: 162
Race: North Elf
Gender: Female
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 118
Description: Slim and beautiful, it's difficult to determine if she's a real being or a porcelain figureine. Her hair is raven dark and falls all the way to her ankles and her skin is so pale that it's possible she's never even seen the sun, let alone basked in its glow. Her eyes are a grayish green. She wears a long black overcoat with a hood of a Naoronian cut that resembles a cultist robe more than something a legitimate mage would wear. Hidden beneath the overcoat is a disturbing combination of black steel armor plating, tanned leather straps with studs, steel bindings, and fur lining that would easily shatter any impression of Shalvanis being an innocent girl.
Weapons and Equipment: agaru kuune (Crimson Crescent) - A two-handed scythe with a detachable blade that can be used as a boomerang, flung from and caught with the pole. She rarely uses its long range potential because, what's the fun in spilling gallons of blood if you're not spilling it up close and personal?
Starting Location: The Bastion of Dawn's Light
History: There's not much of a background to Shalvanis. She's one of the North Elves who grew up with a love of battle and the fountains of blood that spewed forth from the bodies of her opponents. As her skills grew, she sought out the roughest and toughest creatures in all of Naorond, eventually going a step much too far and singlehandedly challenging the might of a Zombie Dragon that was discovered in the region. After her defeat and near death experience, Shalvanis set a goal to one day defeat the most powerful monsters by herself and ventured south to the Bastion of Dawn's Light, recalling the war against Morian. Shalvanis cares little about the plight of others, but the concept of fighting Morian's powerful forces interested her enough to put her journey on hold. It could be a lot of fun, and Shalvanis's own pursuits didn't have any direction until just now, anyways.

[SaigoKusunoki]

I like, approved. Murder for the sake of murder is one of the reasons why I love the North Elves =P

[PhoenixFlame]

Name: Auvrea Eilkash ((A war-name, sacrificed her earlier name, will not speak it.))
Age: 136
Race: Elf, Eastern
Gender: Female
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 129
Description: Lithe, just fit enough not to be considered physically frail. Sports long, mid-torso copper-reddish hair agaisnt a stunningly pale skin tone, it becomes clear that, at least in recent years, she has spent a curiously small amount of time outdoors for one of her species. Her eye color is indeterminate behind the now luminescent blue of her irises, a result of the considerable time she has spent attuning herself to the magic of the world. Wears a striking blue robe adorned with an equally bright gold trim, the rear of which is emblazoned with the rainbow seal of the five-pointed star of the elemental heirarchy. A single diamond rests across her forehead, held there by a golden tiara, with the purpose of enhancing focus.

Weapons and Equipment: Pentagonal cross-section rune battlestaff, bladed across the last eighth of each end. Each of the five flats is adorned with a line of gems corrosponding with one of the elements, and thus the five are one, and the one is five. ((The blade corrosponds with the fire end, signifying the flame of life's desire to bring death to continue to burn.))

Misc: Spellbook, Elementalist Adept's Robe (Resists elements), Dragon Tear Tiara (Focus).

Starting Location: The Academy

History: A black sheep of the Il'vanna family, at least later in her life. Shunned by her parents as searching for the direct path through strife (war), and condemned as being corrupted by human thoughts. Personally, Auvrea believes that the only way to stop Morian is through a united counter-offensive by all of the sentient races. Unfortunately, unity in chaos is never an easy concept. Resolving to sacrifice her own innocence so that others might maintain theirs, Auvrea sacrificed her given name and has devoted the remainder of her life as a battlemage, turning from a peaceful elementalist into one of a combatant sorceress, a change so complete she understand there is no turning back. Studying without end within the academy, she is driven by a self-propelling need to stop the enemy at any cost. Auvrea knows she will not survive this war, but if this is a literal or figurative premonition remains to be seen.