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Elphys
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The Sleeping Shrine
Tags: Murder, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Danger, Suspense, Mythology, Magic
A ronin on the run from a grave crime he committed in the service of the Emperor seeks a new start away from the Capital and finds himself in the remote countryside searching for work. The rural people who are wary of well dressed strangers, however, direct him deep into the mountains where a village Lord is said to be looking to hire a Samurai as a guard to his estate. The ronin, who is optimistic about the news, receives a cryptic warning from the villagers to beware the demons who walk the mountain paths and lure men in with a guise of beauty. Feeling undaunted by the tale of caution, the ronin ventures deep into the mountain where an encounter with a strange, beautiful being leaves him feeling shaken and suddenly more believing of the demons the villagers spoke of. To make things worse, soon after his arrival into the mountain village, the murder of an important figure pushes the ronin into a search for the culprit that leads him into a world he wishes he'd never found existed.
Main Characters
The Ronin [Played By]
• Name:
• Appearance:
• Personality:
• Descriptors
- A man running from his past mistakes, who runs into more trouble than he ever wanted to find
- Was once a court samurai in the service of the Emperor, who refused to accept a punishment he received as a result of blackmail
- A very competent and skilled swordsman
The White Demon/Trickster [Elphys]
• Name:
-Tsuyoshi
• Appearance:
-He is of average height, lithe, fair/pale skin and short white hair, lashes, and brows. His eyes are silver, but glow a luminescent turquoise when he becomes angry or emotionally unstable. He has black bands tattooed around his neck, wrists, and ankles that also glow turquoise when he becomes angry or unstable.
• Personality:
-He is shrewd, arrogant, secretive, and dismissive. He enjoys being cynical and often plays nasty tricks on the villagers, but has an air of elegance and grace to him that makes him seem approachable. He can be cruel, yet seems to wear his emotions on his sleeve
• Descriptors
- A mysterious being who takes an interest in the ronin
- Seen as bad luck by the villagers, is blamed for the murder of the important figure
- Has powerful magics greatly associated with nature and weather
- Carries around a set of katana
- Is left handed
Secondary Characters
The Feudal Lord
• The man who governs the mountain village, who seeks to hire a Samurai to protect him and his estate
Feudal Lord's Son
• The Lord's son; a smart, competent young man
Feudal Lord's Daughter
• The beautiful daughter of the Lord; she is sought out by many suitors
Villagers
• The people of the village
The Murderer
• The one who murdered the important figure
Yami no Kami
• The God of the Mountain to whom the shrine is dedicated and the villagers worship
Demons
• Youkai and spirits that reside in the mountains around the village
Information
Seeking someone to play the ronin. I've left most of the profile open for my partner to fill in. My intention is for he and the Trickster to fall into a sort of strained friendship/attraction with one another. By no means will it happen right away, but as a general plot device I would like that to happen eventually. This is a sort of fantasy, feudal, murder mystery with a lot of dark drama and angst. I am looking to sort of steer the roleplay in the direction of the plot I intend. I have plot twists planned.
As far as availability, I am a sporadic poster. Sometimes I can make several posts in a day/week and sometimes I get busy and several days will pass in between posts. I will do my best to keep my partner updated with relevant information.
Post length can be variable. I'm not looking for thousands of words, nor will I put out that much on a general post, though I have no problem reading them. I prefer quality over quantity and I love dialogue. In general I am very flexible with length and content.
If you are interested, let me know. I'd love to screen people's character ideas so I can find the best fit for mine. Happy posting, I can't wait to hear from you!
Tags: Murder, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Danger, Suspense, Mythology, Magic
A ronin on the run from a grave crime he committed in the service of the Emperor seeks a new start away from the Capital and finds himself in the remote countryside searching for work. The rural people who are wary of well dressed strangers, however, direct him deep into the mountains where a village Lord is said to be looking to hire a Samurai as a guard to his estate. The ronin, who is optimistic about the news, receives a cryptic warning from the villagers to beware the demons who walk the mountain paths and lure men in with a guise of beauty. Feeling undaunted by the tale of caution, the ronin ventures deep into the mountain where an encounter with a strange, beautiful being leaves him feeling shaken and suddenly more believing of the demons the villagers spoke of. To make things worse, soon after his arrival into the mountain village, the murder of an important figure pushes the ronin into a search for the culprit that leads him into a world he wishes he'd never found existed.
Main Characters
The Ronin [Played By]
• Name:
• Appearance:
• Personality:
• Descriptors
- A man running from his past mistakes, who runs into more trouble than he ever wanted to find
- Was once a court samurai in the service of the Emperor, who refused to accept a punishment he received as a result of blackmail
- A very competent and skilled swordsman
The White Demon/Trickster [Elphys]
• Name:
-Tsuyoshi
• Appearance:
-He is of average height, lithe, fair/pale skin and short white hair, lashes, and brows. His eyes are silver, but glow a luminescent turquoise when he becomes angry or emotionally unstable. He has black bands tattooed around his neck, wrists, and ankles that also glow turquoise when he becomes angry or unstable.
• Personality:
-He is shrewd, arrogant, secretive, and dismissive. He enjoys being cynical and often plays nasty tricks on the villagers, but has an air of elegance and grace to him that makes him seem approachable. He can be cruel, yet seems to wear his emotions on his sleeve
• Descriptors
- A mysterious being who takes an interest in the ronin
- Seen as bad luck by the villagers, is blamed for the murder of the important figure
- Has powerful magics greatly associated with nature and weather
- Carries around a set of katana
- Is left handed
Secondary Characters
The Feudal Lord
• The man who governs the mountain village, who seeks to hire a Samurai to protect him and his estate
Feudal Lord's Son
• The Lord's son; a smart, competent young man
Feudal Lord's Daughter
• The beautiful daughter of the Lord; she is sought out by many suitors
Villagers
• The people of the village
The Murderer
• The one who murdered the important figure
Yami no Kami
• The God of the Mountain to whom the shrine is dedicated and the villagers worship
Demons
• Youkai and spirits that reside in the mountains around the village
Information
Seeking someone to play the ronin. I've left most of the profile open for my partner to fill in. My intention is for he and the Trickster to fall into a sort of strained friendship/attraction with one another. By no means will it happen right away, but as a general plot device I would like that to happen eventually. This is a sort of fantasy, feudal, murder mystery with a lot of dark drama and angst. I am looking to sort of steer the roleplay in the direction of the plot I intend. I have plot twists planned.
As far as availability, I am a sporadic poster. Sometimes I can make several posts in a day/week and sometimes I get busy and several days will pass in between posts. I will do my best to keep my partner updated with relevant information.
Post length can be variable. I'm not looking for thousands of words, nor will I put out that much on a general post, though I have no problem reading them. I prefer quality over quantity and I love dialogue. In general I am very flexible with length and content.
If you are interested, let me know. I'd love to screen people's character ideas so I can find the best fit for mine. Happy posting, I can't wait to hear from you!
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