Premise
This is a fantasy, action-adventure RP that is set in a fictional recreation of Ancient Egypt with a heavy focus on magic and other fantastical elements. The Egypt in this world is divided into territories and city-states ruled by the various Pharaohs. Pharaohs are typically powerful Magicians who either conquered a previous sovereignty or inherited it from the Pharaoh before them. Legend has it that, one day, a destined Pharaoh will become the En'jer, or God-King, and will unite all of Egypt, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity for all.
This RP will focus on the story of an exiled Prince who has returned to his kingdom and is forced to take over the mantle of Pharaoh from his late father. But as someone with no experience in the matters of the royal court, it will take the help of his Viziers—royal advisers and the Pharaoh's personal guards—to mold him into a fine ruler. However, destiny may just hold a greater purpose for them all...
Additional Information
In this world, life essence exists as a continuous ocean that surrounds and inhabits all life. When a person dies, their soul, formally known as Akh, travel to the underworld, Duat, where they are judged by the god Anubis. If they pass Anubis' judgment, the Akh will return to the ocean of life. The ocean of life encompasses all forms of life: humans, animals, and plants, and its very existence is why new life can be born. One in every 100,000 births, a child may be born with a gift called the Eye of Horus that grants the power to see the flow of life in every aspect of the world.
Since the ocean of life exists all around, there are those who have trained in the way of magic to be able to harness life essence and use it for various purpose. Magicians are a natural part of this world and they do not harm the ocean of life by using life essence to fuel their magical powers because after life essence is used in such a way, they are simply recycled back into the ocean once more. Magicians, unlike those with the Eye of Horus, cannot see the flow of life but can sense it and harness from it.
Magicians attain the power to use magic by devoting themselves to one of the many gods; learning from the god's ancient scriptures. Very few are skilled enough to learn from multiple gods. Anyone can train in magic but to be proficient with magic—to become a Magician—takes either natural talent or long years of learning and training. There are those who never become Magicians but can somehow harness life essence to strengthen and enhance their natural abilities. Then there are those Magicians who have earned the favor of their respective god and gain the power to call upon their god to inhabit their body for a short period of time, resulting in an extremely powerful magic form called the Sacred State. Few have attained such a power although many have succeeded in attaining a Partial Sacred State.
Egypt's first Pharaoh, Narmer, back in a time where Egypt was a united place, built pyramids all over the land and a city to accompany each one as a favor to the gods who, in turn, grant him magic power and their favor, making him the first Magician and the first and only En'jer to this day. Upon his death, his numerous sons and daughters fought for control of Egypt and ended up dividing it. That is still the state of the world today, several millennia later. Now, even some of Egypt's neighbors are setting their sights on the divided country. But, as it has been told by the gods themselves: in time, one Pharaoh will become the En'jer and reunite Egypt once more...
- This is an Anime/Manga-esque RP so approach it with that mindset.
- This is a story-focused RP with the events of the RP being guided along in the form of chapters. There will be story arcs as well. I'm open to suggestions when it comes to story arcs and what not, so if you think something might be worthwhile and fun to see in the story, let me know.
- Even though it's based on Ancient Egypt, it is a fictional recreation so it won't be historically accurate. A lot of characters will be based on real ancient Egyptians just for the fun of it.
- Small group. Probably four people max. It will be focused on a Pharaoh and his Viziers and their journey in the world. I'll be playing the Pharaoh but that doesn't mean he'll have a greater focus than any other character.
- Posting length can range anywhere as long as they meet basic requirements of this section of the site.
