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Oblivionstem
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Middle Earth
Basic Information:
[SPOILI]So, where did the idea for this RP come from? - Well, I am greatly anticipating the release of "The Hobbit" later this year, and in anticipation I have started to re-read the book. Then I had this RP idea, I mean c'mon, Tolkien, whether you like his stories or not, he is THE grandfather of modern fantasy, as we know it today. Though there where certainly author's before him which used a fantasy theme in their books, it was him who brought it to mainstream attention with his succes with The Hobbit and Lord of the rings. Though many creatures found in his books are found in Myths and Folklore, he also created many himself, such as Hobbits, Orcs (Based on goblins.) Anyway, this isn't the actual RP, and I'm rambling.[/SPOILI]
Story
After the defeat of Sauron, and the Armies of Orcs at the battle of the black gate, by the armies of man, the hobbits which had then prevailed to destroy the ring journeyed back to the Shire, to live out the rest of their days, in peace. Indeed, peace did flourish throughout Middle Earth for many years, Mordor becoming nothing but ash and rubble, Orcs vanishing, living in the dark recesses of caves and forming their own places to live, some becoming brave enough to attack human settlement's, though most didn't cause any trouble. But now rumours are surfacing, rumours that the ring still exists, that the Hobbit's, blinded by greed, never destroyed it in the first place. This has caused unrest in Middle-Earth, warring has started to occur, between settlements who believe one or the other is hiding the power of the ring, keeping it for themselves.
It is up to you to find a place in these times, whether that be a place to live (though please do try to interact with the other players), or if you want to help destroy a city, you can. It's completely free roam, though there are some rules.
Firstly, no god modding - C'mon, one lone Elf is not going to be able to take down a Dragon on his own with his lvl 72 bow of Balrog summoning.
Secondly, no controlling other people's characters.
Last, this is strictly Tolkien, no vampires, werewolves etc, only actually Tolkien races.
Playable races
Men
Men don't really need a description do they? Mostly strong and hardy, mastering the use of heavy armour and melee combat.
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Elves
Another of the well known races, the elves are practically immortal, not being able to die of age, only through disease, or combat etc. They have a natural ability as Archer's though are also proficient with swords, often wearing light armour. When Elves reach maturity the seem to cease ageing.
-----------------------------------------------Men don't really need a description do they? Mostly strong and hardy, mastering the use of heavy armour and melee combat.
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Elves
Another of the well known races, the elves are practically immortal, not being able to die of age, only through disease, or combat etc. They have a natural ability as Archer's though are also proficient with swords, often wearing light armour. When Elves reach maturity the seem to cease ageing.
Dwarves
The Dwarves, are beings of short stature, often friends with Hobbits and long suspicious of the Elves, they are typically blacksmiths and stoneworkers, unrivalled in their arts even by the Elves. Dwarves are mortal like men, but live much longer, often around several hundred years, the most well known Kindred of Dwarve are the Longbeards, founded by Durn, who was the first Dwarve to awaken.
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Hobbits
Often referred to as "Halflings" Hobbits are a small, only growing to about three or four feet at full height, race believed to be related to men, the haven't contributed much to the history of Middle Earth save during the War of the Ring.
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Orcs
Orcs are footsoldiers created by evil lords, such as Sauron, renown for their ferocity in battle and large numbers. Since the defeat of the dark lord they have been scattered throughout middle earth.
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Ents
Ents are the Sheppards of the tree's, one of the most well know Ents is Treebeard, he is also one of the oldest creatures in Tolkien's world. Female Ents are known as "Entwives", the moved away from the Ents becuase whilst Ents prefer to let things take their natural course, while the Entwives liked to control and plant things, also often interacting with Men and teaching them much about Agriculture.
Map of Middle-Earth
Accepted Characters
Men
Duches_Bastet - Myrn Arsendale
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Elves
Razor blades and lemon juice -Alatariel Coamenel
The Doctor's assistant - Arisha
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Dwarves
Me (Oblivionstem) - Dagnus Rugged-Shield
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Hobbits
Octomus Prime (Mod yay :o) - Rolo Tunnely
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Orcs
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Ents
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Other
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A tip regarding characters: Your character should be well rounded, having both strengths and weaknesses, they can have more strengths than weaknesses, though keep your character believable, and hopefully original. Regarding the bio of your character, please write enough so anybody who encounters your character during the roleplay will know the basics of who your character are, how they act, what they look like, etc.
Also, you can control more than one character if you wish, for example if you're travelling in a group and/or with companions, though you will have to post a sheet for all of them, also you can kill them off whenever you please.
Character sheet skeleton:
Name:
Age:
Race:
Skills:
Appearance:
Positive traits
Negative Traits
Bio:
Example Character Sheet: (Mine)
[SPOILI]Men
Duches_Bastet - Myrn Arsendale
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Elves
Razor blades and lemon juice -Alatariel Coamenel
The Doctor's assistant - Arisha
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Dwarves
Me (Oblivionstem) - Dagnus Rugged-Shield
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Hobbits
Octomus Prime (Mod yay :o) - Rolo Tunnely
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Orcs
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Ents
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Other
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A tip regarding characters: Your character should be well rounded, having both strengths and weaknesses, they can have more strengths than weaknesses, though keep your character believable, and hopefully original. Regarding the bio of your character, please write enough so anybody who encounters your character during the roleplay will know the basics of who your character are, how they act, what they look like, etc.
Also, you can control more than one character if you wish, for example if you're travelling in a group and/or with companions, though you will have to post a sheet for all of them, also you can kill them off whenever you please.
Character sheet skeleton:
Name:
Age:
Race:
Skills:
Appearance:
Positive traits
Negative Traits
Bio:
Example Character Sheet: (Mine)
Name: Dagnus Rugged-Shield
Age: Seventy-Four (Dwarf years)
Race: Dwarf
Skills:
Dagnus is a well rounded combatant, being able to proficiently use
many types of one handed weapons (Swords, knifes Etc), though he feels most at home with his axe, which he keeps with him at all times, along with the Mithril shield passed down to him from his father. Dagnus is skilled in metalwork too, as are many dwarves, he crafted his axe himself, from Mithril he had mined from the cavern inside Lonely Mountain (Erabor), which had killed his father.
Appearance:
Positive traits:
Dagnus is loyal, trustworthy and hard-working, forging steel or
helping mine Mithril whenever he can. He is very perceptive and wise beyond his age,
he often catches people out when they are not telling the truth, he also loves
to make others laugh.
Negative Traits:
Since he has travelled with others for so long, he often is quick to place
trust in people who may not deserve it, causing pain to him or them, also he often makes
rash decisions when someone he knows is in danger, putting his life at risk, sometimes
even others that are with him.
Bio:
Dagnus was born in the lonely mountain, his mother, Brellyra Khazad, who died a short while
after his birth, he was raised by his father Lomli The Brave, who had earned this name fighting of a
small band of Orcs who had found their way into the Mountain one night when the patrols were drunk,
celebrating the end of The war of the Ring.
His father taught him how to smith fine weapons, armour. He also taught him how to use them successfully
in battle, unfortunately his father died in a most horrendous accident, mining one day he slipped
down a crack in the floor, into a cavern, cracking his head on the very Mithirl Ore Dagnus used to
forge his Axe from.
Now, along with several of his friends from the Mountain, he has set off on quite the
adventure, having heard rumours that the one ring has found it's way to Minas Tirith, they are on their
way there to retrieve it and destroy it once and for all. Knowing that it's only the dark lord Sauron who
can wield it.
[/SPOILI]Age: Seventy-Four (Dwarf years)
Race: Dwarf
Skills:
Dagnus is a well rounded combatant, being able to proficiently use
many types of one handed weapons (Swords, knifes Etc), though he feels most at home with his axe, which he keeps with him at all times, along with the Mithril shield passed down to him from his father. Dagnus is skilled in metalwork too, as are many dwarves, he crafted his axe himself, from Mithril he had mined from the cavern inside Lonely Mountain (Erabor), which had killed his father.
Appearance:
Positive traits:
Dagnus is loyal, trustworthy and hard-working, forging steel or
helping mine Mithril whenever he can. He is very perceptive and wise beyond his age,
he often catches people out when they are not telling the truth, he also loves
to make others laugh.
Negative Traits:
Since he has travelled with others for so long, he often is quick to place
trust in people who may not deserve it, causing pain to him or them, also he often makes
rash decisions when someone he knows is in danger, putting his life at risk, sometimes
even others that are with him.
Bio:
Dagnus was born in the lonely mountain, his mother, Brellyra Khazad, who died a short while
after his birth, he was raised by his father Lomli The Brave, who had earned this name fighting of a
small band of Orcs who had found their way into the Mountain one night when the patrols were drunk,
celebrating the end of The war of the Ring.
His father taught him how to smith fine weapons, armour. He also taught him how to use them successfully
in battle, unfortunately his father died in a most horrendous accident, mining one day he slipped
down a crack in the floor, into a cavern, cracking his head on the very Mithirl Ore Dagnus used to
forge his Axe from.
Now, along with several of his friends from the Mountain, he has set off on quite the
adventure, having heard rumours that the one ring has found it's way to Minas Tirith, they are on their
way there to retrieve it and destroy it once and for all. Knowing that it's only the dark lord Sauron who
can wield it.
