There are many strange things in the Ancient Forest outside the walls of Triana City. There have been stories and rumors of monsters, fairies, demons, ghosts, and even dragons, but none who dared enter have returned alive. The city itself is a bustling metropolis, the jewel of the kingdom of Metgar, which is ruled justly by the noble King Jaren, Bringer of Peace. For the most part, the Ancient Forest is only heeded by small children and youth who dare their friends to step beneath its branches, but recently...Something more has arisen.
A small child strayed into the forest. The city guard was immediately dispatched to rescue the boy and he was quickly found. But one of the guards got separated from the others and was missing for days. He stumbled back into the city covered with wounds and begging for help. Once the clerics healed his wounds he was brought to King Jaren, where he told his tale of horror. The guard spoke of dark shadows that moved and trees that attacked. But the most surprising thing was the guard's tale of a wolf, a dark grey wolf that only appeared at night and watched over him. According to the guard, the wolf saved him from the most horrible attacks and led him to a stream of pure water, which he followed to the forest's edge. King Jaren was most disturbed by the guards tale for he, like many others, had dismissed the legends of the forest as old wives' tales. But the guards wounds were quite real and there was no sign he had gone mad.
After much thought, King Jaren decided that the wolf must have had a reason to save the guard. Perhaps, the king thought, The wolf is some sort of benevolent spirit. I must find a way to reach this wolf and talk to it. The forest may have some sort of treasures that I can use for the kingdom. So, the king began a search for brave, or foolhardy as some would say, souls who would embark on a mission to discover the wolf and any treasure the Ancient Forest may hold.
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So there's the basic plot, but I'm open to players moving the story in slightly different directions. I would like this to be a mid casual Rp, half to 1 paragraph at least, thank you guys. Anybody interested?
A small child strayed into the forest. The city guard was immediately dispatched to rescue the boy and he was quickly found. But one of the guards got separated from the others and was missing for days. He stumbled back into the city covered with wounds and begging for help. Once the clerics healed his wounds he was brought to King Jaren, where he told his tale of horror. The guard spoke of dark shadows that moved and trees that attacked. But the most surprising thing was the guard's tale of a wolf, a dark grey wolf that only appeared at night and watched over him. According to the guard, the wolf saved him from the most horrible attacks and led him to a stream of pure water, which he followed to the forest's edge. King Jaren was most disturbed by the guards tale for he, like many others, had dismissed the legends of the forest as old wives' tales. But the guards wounds were quite real and there was no sign he had gone mad.
After much thought, King Jaren decided that the wolf must have had a reason to save the guard. Perhaps, the king thought, The wolf is some sort of benevolent spirit. I must find a way to reach this wolf and talk to it. The forest may have some sort of treasures that I can use for the kingdom. So, the king began a search for brave, or foolhardy as some would say, souls who would embark on a mission to discover the wolf and any treasure the Ancient Forest may hold.
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So there's the basic plot, but I'm open to players moving the story in slightly different directions. I would like this to be a mid casual Rp, half to 1 paragraph at least, thank you guys. Anybody interested?
