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Reaper Jack
Guest
Original poster
Hello and thank you for showing an interest in the RP! Some of you may recognise me from chat or from Akibahara's recent Horror RP; Murder Tale I, Limited Starkweather Edition.
Overview
The setting for the RP is 5000 years from the modern period. However the apocalypse occurred and the remnants of humanity eventually reverted back to a Bronze Age civilisation in both population and technology. At the time the RP is set; humanity has regained it's position up to the Medieval period. Complete with monarchies, the Papacy and whatever else. Paganism is also a much bigger force than what it actually was during the Middle Ages due to the fact that when the apocalypse occurred Atheism was such a huge force; and the Church classifies Atheists as Pagans. The world map is going to be Europe for this; however during the apocalypse because nuclear warheads of such magnitude were used, various sections of land are missing or otherwise misshapen. So the map looks a little different. Italy for example, is cut off from the rest of Europe, the area containing Venice, Milan and Genoa having been destroyed. Artifacts from our time period will appear every now and then as well.
All of you are part of a small band of men/women for hire for various reasons. (The Drachensturm.) This doesn't mean you have to be a soldier. You're all hired for different reasons and indeed, every company of people needs cooks/horse trainers/soldiers/learned individuals/merchants/etc.; so you're not limited to just combat roles. In addition; all jobs are accepted as a group, so you all help with whatever job it is through whatever means. Two of the characters in this band (Lilia and Jorik) will be played by me, and I will mostly GM through them except when Round Updating or responding to people during combat or conversation with NPCs. To make things easier; whenever I have a character speak, my text is colour coded. Red for GMing/NPCs who aren't Jorik or Lilia. Orange when controlling Jorik. And green when controlling Lilia.
So, Round Updating. Every so often (usually once per day in real time) I will firstly do a 'mid-round update' detailing events that have occurred and introducing new story elements. Secondly I'll post new rounds entirely once the objectives of a round have been reached, or once every two real days, whichever comes first; this is where I'll introduce new mercenary jobs and requests from NPCs; you vote on these as a group to decide which you want to take on; be warned! Choose carefully, as they all have risks and rewards... The main point of this RP is to interact with one another and immerse yourselves; I am using it as a testbed for a Novel after all. Sometime early through the story however (i.e. once the prologue is done), I will introduce new elements that will come as a direct result of your choices, and this is where it gets dangerous. There is no defining kill factor, but characters will die if I feel that they're in the correct situation for it.
You may vote for your starting location. When signing-up, please cast a vote as to where you would like to start from the following options:
Grand Union of Franko-Gallia (Current votes: 0)
Jarldom of Sverige (Current votes: 0)
Duchy of Burgundia Current votes: 0)
Holy Deutsches Reich (Current votes: 0)
Commonwealth of Eastern Slavs (Current votes: 0)
Empire of Veroskiya (Current votes: 0)
Kingdom of Albion (Current votes: 9)
Principality of Espanola (Current votes: 1)
-Voting is now closed-
Rules:
1) Human Medieval-themed OCs only. You may also play yourself but make up a backstory that fits you into the world. Characters are absolutely not OP; if deemed OP I will ask you to change them. Non-OP means they are at the level of a normal human. Dependent on background; I will allow individuals up to the skill level of Miyamoto Musashi etc.
2) A very small amount of magic is allowed as this is the result of genetic fiddling from during the apocalypse. The church does however burn all magic-capable people they find as heretics.
3) I shall post a template character sheet below this. You may or may not choose to use it; but more detailed characters are more likely to be accepted!
4) Try and make sure you can post reasonably often. There's nothing worse than inactive players except...
Please don't sign-up and then never post; the spot on the roster is better used for someone that actually will participate.
Note#1: A fair warning for all: You will be VERY BORED if you don't find someone to interact with, and the key to success is character interaction. Therefore, you will need to find a partner, if you don't have one, I'll find one for you.
Note#2: So no one is ignored, I highly suggest you skim over other people's post. You don't necessarily have to read it all, but look for your character's name! Someone may want to talk to you.
Note#3: We have an OOC thread here: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/xfa-groups-thread/ooc-thread.5688/?page=1#post-251026 please use this for all your OOC needs. (You will have to join the group before you can post.)
Note#4: There will be a maximum of 23 people besides myself for this RP.
Note#5: No godmodding.
Character Sheet:
Name: (Both a forename and surname please.)
Appearance: (Describe how your character looks! If possible provide a picture.)
Apparel and Equipment: (How is your character equipped? What do they wear?)
Zodiac/Star Sign:
Birth Date:
Ethnicity:
Height: (Should be in feet or cm)
Weight: (Should be in kg or lbs)
Birth Place: (Should be a city/town/village name followed by an existing country with 'ex-' before it. e.g. Simferopol, ex-Russia. You may choose any city name you desire.)
IQ: (Should never exceed 150 unless your character is technically or academically minded. Values of up to 170 are then allowed if you can prove your character should have this. Values above this simply beggar belief.)
Known Languages: (Choose from any and all known languages.)
Religion: (Choose from any and all known religions except things like Jedi/Haruhiism etc.)
Skills: (Give a quick overview of what your character is good at! Be it fighting, cooking or teaching!)
(Don't give away your character's personality in the character sheet! If no one knows for later it makes interaction all the more interesting!)
(You may only use one character. I'm only using two for story purposes but generally speaking only controlling one is better for interaction and the longevity of the RP.)
Character Roster:
@Reaper Jack as Lilia Kjaernestejd and Jorik Holmgeirr (NPCs)
@Laura as Cora Bainard
@Zloglasniot Fasada as Pyrelithia 'Lithia' Veronica
@Xibilation as Catalina Oliveros
@Allina Auburn as Arrabelle Serapha
@MrDubWubs as Ullr Smite
@Undivided Belakor as Andrew 'Andy' McKale
@PinkArrow as Kateline d'Audrieu
@WarriorHeart as Richter Dillan Adalwolf
@Verite as Jan Bray
@WitchChild as Killian Lawless
@Dallas as Heinrich Schmidt
@MattieLee as Juliet de Capulet
@The Gil as Andre "Beardriven" Soares
@Chris Miller as William "Will" Omakoor
@Conrad Norwood as Simon Marchand
@AddictedToSkooma as Ludovic Alan Afolayan
@mahigan as Marcella Petri
IC Thread: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/the-drachensturm.73674/
Overview
The setting for the RP is 5000 years from the modern period. However the apocalypse occurred and the remnants of humanity eventually reverted back to a Bronze Age civilisation in both population and technology. At the time the RP is set; humanity has regained it's position up to the Medieval period. Complete with monarchies, the Papacy and whatever else. Paganism is also a much bigger force than what it actually was during the Middle Ages due to the fact that when the apocalypse occurred Atheism was such a huge force; and the Church classifies Atheists as Pagans. The world map is going to be Europe for this; however during the apocalypse because nuclear warheads of such magnitude were used, various sections of land are missing or otherwise misshapen. So the map looks a little different. Italy for example, is cut off from the rest of Europe, the area containing Venice, Milan and Genoa having been destroyed. Artifacts from our time period will appear every now and then as well.
All of you are part of a small band of men/women for hire for various reasons. (The Drachensturm.) This doesn't mean you have to be a soldier. You're all hired for different reasons and indeed, every company of people needs cooks/horse trainers/soldiers/learned individuals/merchants/etc.; so you're not limited to just combat roles. In addition; all jobs are accepted as a group, so you all help with whatever job it is through whatever means. Two of the characters in this band (Lilia and Jorik) will be played by me, and I will mostly GM through them except when Round Updating or responding to people during combat or conversation with NPCs. To make things easier; whenever I have a character speak, my text is colour coded. Red for GMing/NPCs who aren't Jorik or Lilia. Orange when controlling Jorik. And green when controlling Lilia.
So, Round Updating. Every so often (usually once per day in real time) I will firstly do a 'mid-round update' detailing events that have occurred and introducing new story elements. Secondly I'll post new rounds entirely once the objectives of a round have been reached, or once every two real days, whichever comes first; this is where I'll introduce new mercenary jobs and requests from NPCs; you vote on these as a group to decide which you want to take on; be warned! Choose carefully, as they all have risks and rewards... The main point of this RP is to interact with one another and immerse yourselves; I am using it as a testbed for a Novel after all. Sometime early through the story however (i.e. once the prologue is done), I will introduce new elements that will come as a direct result of your choices, and this is where it gets dangerous. There is no defining kill factor, but characters will die if I feel that they're in the correct situation for it.
You may vote for your starting location. When signing-up, please cast a vote as to where you would like to start from the following options:
Grand Union of Franko-Gallia (Current votes: 0)
Jarldom of Sverige (Current votes: 0)
Duchy of Burgundia Current votes: 0)
Holy Deutsches Reich (Current votes: 0)
Commonwealth of Eastern Slavs (Current votes: 0)
Empire of Veroskiya (Current votes: 0)
Kingdom of Albion (Current votes: 9)
Principality of Espanola (Current votes: 1)
-Voting is now closed-
Rules:
1) Human Medieval-themed OCs only. You may also play yourself but make up a backstory that fits you into the world. Characters are absolutely not OP; if deemed OP I will ask you to change them. Non-OP means they are at the level of a normal human. Dependent on background; I will allow individuals up to the skill level of Miyamoto Musashi etc.
2) A very small amount of magic is allowed as this is the result of genetic fiddling from during the apocalypse. The church does however burn all magic-capable people they find as heretics.
3) I shall post a template character sheet below this. You may or may not choose to use it; but more detailed characters are more likely to be accepted!
4) Try and make sure you can post reasonably often. There's nothing worse than inactive players except...
Please don't sign-up and then never post; the spot on the roster is better used for someone that actually will participate.
Note#1: A fair warning for all: You will be VERY BORED if you don't find someone to interact with, and the key to success is character interaction. Therefore, you will need to find a partner, if you don't have one, I'll find one for you.
Note#2: So no one is ignored, I highly suggest you skim over other people's post. You don't necessarily have to read it all, but look for your character's name! Someone may want to talk to you.
Note#3: We have an OOC thread here: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/xfa-groups-thread/ooc-thread.5688/?page=1#post-251026 please use this for all your OOC needs. (You will have to join the group before you can post.)
Note#4: There will be a maximum of 23 people besides myself for this RP.
Note#5: No godmodding.
Character Sheet:
Name: (Both a forename and surname please.)
Appearance: (Describe how your character looks! If possible provide a picture.)
Apparel and Equipment: (How is your character equipped? What do they wear?)
Zodiac/Star Sign:
Birth Date:
Ethnicity:
Height: (Should be in feet or cm)
Weight: (Should be in kg or lbs)
Birth Place: (Should be a city/town/village name followed by an existing country with 'ex-' before it. e.g. Simferopol, ex-Russia. You may choose any city name you desire.)
IQ: (Should never exceed 150 unless your character is technically or academically minded. Values of up to 170 are then allowed if you can prove your character should have this. Values above this simply beggar belief.)
Known Languages: (Choose from any and all known languages.)
Religion: (Choose from any and all known religions except things like Jedi/Haruhiism etc.)
Skills: (Give a quick overview of what your character is good at! Be it fighting, cooking or teaching!)
(Don't give away your character's personality in the character sheet! If no one knows for later it makes interaction all the more interesting!)
(You may only use one character. I'm only using two for story purposes but generally speaking only controlling one is better for interaction and the longevity of the RP.)
Character Roster:
@Reaper Jack as Lilia Kjaernestejd and Jorik Holmgeirr (NPCs)
@Laura as Cora Bainard
@Zloglasniot Fasada as Pyrelithia 'Lithia' Veronica
@Xibilation as Catalina Oliveros
@Allina Auburn as Arrabelle Serapha
@MrDubWubs as Ullr Smite
@Undivided Belakor as Andrew 'Andy' McKale
@PinkArrow as Kateline d'Audrieu
@WarriorHeart as Richter Dillan Adalwolf
@Verite as Jan Bray
@WitchChild as Killian Lawless
@Dallas as Heinrich Schmidt
@MattieLee as Juliet de Capulet
@The Gil as Andre "Beardriven" Soares
@Chris Miller as William "Will" Omakoor
@Conrad Norwood as Simon Marchand
@AddictedToSkooma as Ludovic Alan Afolayan
@mahigan as Marcella Petri
IC Thread: https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/the-drachensturm.73674/
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