[OOC] A Journey through Life(WIP)

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Table of Contents

1. You are here.
2. Introduction
3. World map
4. Plot points
5. Legends
6. Character sheet
7. Discovery forms
8. Children, death, and continuing
9. Creatures
10. Inventing rules
11. Holidays and other important dates
12. Character roles
13. Stuff
14. Technological advances
15. Unused
16. Honorable mentions
17. Links to other threads
18. Finger fire
19. Things to report
20. Important notices

List of GMs and Co-GMs

Forest
GM: Shurikai
Co-GM: Krinos Solstice

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Introduction

Welcome to the lush and beautiful land of Koros. This land is filled with amazing creatures and ancient ruins. Places to sing and dance with friends and family. Not to mention many ways to move forward.
How will you shape this blossoming world?

Setting: In the beginning there will only be one settlement. It starts in a small village in the middle of a vast forest. Behind it is a massive oak tree known as The Pure One. This tree is the embodiment of their deity.

The Pure One: An enormous tree that sits as a focal point in the forest. It can be seen from anywhere from the forest floor to the mountain peaks. It helps the young find their way home if they get too far from the village. The tree provides a source of fresh water to the village, the animals in the forest, and the trees themselves. The river that flows through the forest comes from the tree. The tree grows many different fruits and vegetables to provide food.
Inside the base of the tree, there is a small pool that the High Priest goes to to communicate with The Pure One in times of crisis for guidance. He or she will also go to this place for the choosing of an apprentice.

The people: The people of the village are simple, focusing on hunting and farming. Simple tools are used, most made of wood while others have stone attachments.

The world: the planet known as Koros will be an open world. Those that are not familiar with this term, think Elder Scrolls, EverQuest, Vanguard, Age of Conan, etc. To add to this, the humans will only know their village and surrounding area. There is nothing beyond the mountains surrounding the forest creating a "flat world" theory among the settlers.

Plot: there is no specific plot. I want this roleplay to be as realistic as possible. Character development based on split second decision making. I have a plan to start, but whatever happens after is up to the players.

What we will be doing: There is a lot about this planet that is unknown. A map will be made and as other humans, cities, creatures, and continents are discovered, the map of the world will fill. The players(you) will be the ones to discover everything. I have everything in that regards worked out already with things being added every day.

Rules!
1. No god-modding.
2. Romance is allowed, but keep it appropriate.*
3. Keep chat polite and don't negatively criticize anyone or their character.
4. NO MAGIC, until stated otherwise.
5. One character per person. No exceptions!
6. Obey all site rules or be banned from this roleplay.
7. Report inappropriate posts to the GM(s). see Things to Report

I reserve the right to make changes to this set of rules without notice. All things new will be marked so.
*Take any romance to PMs with both parties consent or fade out. Smut is not allowed.

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Koros world map

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Plot points

My Own Alfort?

Overview:
The time has come for those of age to claim for themselves a life long companion.

Information:
A group of young, proven villagers will travel with a LEAD HUNTER to the Alfort caves so they can choose one of their own. The Lead Hunter will provide cover, but will not enter the cave with the others.

Goal:
Every villager that was brave enough to go, gets their own Alfort to raise.

Reward:
Congratulations, new hunters!

Ideas

And their rules

I will only be adding ones we can start right now. Feel free to PM me suggestions!

Creature discovery: requires 2-4 players.
1. A creature discovery plot must have a minimum of two players with a max of 4. Exceptions may be made depending on the creature.
2. All creatures must be approved by myself or a Co-GM. NO exceptions.
3. Follow the creature discovery form.
4. Everyone in the plot must participate in the creation of the creature.

Plant discovery(if desired): requires 1-2 players.
1. Plant must benefit in some way.

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Legends

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Character Sheet, character/player requirements

Name:
Date of birth(season, day out of 90):
Age:
Gender:
Position:
Skills:
Appearance(pic, description, or both):
Personality:
History:

Character requirements:
Starting out unless otherwise accepted, all characters will be between the ages of 15 and 19.
If you want your character to be older than 19 or younger than 15, you must pm me your cs as well as the reason.

If you wish to take a Lead Hunter or experienced gatherer position, please PM me your cs as well as a paragraph(5-8 sentences) writing sample.

Player requirements:
One liners are okay in my book unless you create a block in progress. If this happens, you will be asked to revise your post. If you do not, your post will be skipped over.
You can make your posts as long as you like.

Hiatus: if for any reason you will not be able to roleplay for a while, a player may choose for their character to be off discovering themselves, discovering a creature or plant, sickness. If you want your character to be doing something different, send me a PM and we can work it out. This is only required if you will be absent for 7 days or more

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DISCOVERY FORMS
Creature
Name:
Type(game, pet, existent*, etc.):
Appearance(picture only; pm me with a description if you need to and I will draw it.):
Habitats:
Description(two sentence minimum):
Based on:

Plant
Name:
Appearance(picture, description, or both):
Description(what it does):

*exists to exist. Has no real value of being captured and generally not eaten.

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Children, Death, and Continuing

Children: When a man loves a woman... just kidding! However, if you and another player decide that your characters are a match, you may have children with them*. Both parties MUST agree before hand.
*Follow the rules!

Marriage: marriage is not required by the forest dwellers, but may be by other civilizations. You may be joined together by the High Priest at you and your partners request. This must be planned as the High Priest is very busy.

Death: A character may die while journeying around Koros. They could also die of old age. You could also ask that your character be terminated.
After ONE month of not posting with no notification, your character will be considered dead.

Continuing: If your character dies, you may be able to continue roleplaying. This however depends on the manner of your characters expiration.
Unnatural death(animal attack, murder, etc.): you may make a new character of any race(if discovered) following character creation rules. You may also ask a parent to play their child if they are of age. (5+)
Old age: you may make a new character of a different race(if discovered) or, if you have children, you may play as one. This includes all children of your blood.
Requested termination: you may make a new character of a different race(if discovered). You may also ask a parent who has children of at least half a different race to play one.
Un-notified disappearance: you will not be able to create another character of any kind unless you have permission from a GM. If it happens again, you will not be allowed to rejoin at all.

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Eventual home of CREATURES

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Inventing Rules

1. As long as it is usable by any character, it can be created.
2. If someone requests a certain kind of thing to be made, it can be created.
3. Items made should be shared through all inventing types so they can make it as well.
4. If it cannot be logically made with the materials provided, it CANNOT be created.

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Eventual home of Holidays and other important dates.

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Character roles

There are currently only five "roles" within the village, as things progress, there will be others added to this list:

High Priest/ess: Guides the people of their village following the will of The Pure One. Their word is absolute law. This position is currently unavailable.

Priests: Tends to The Pure One, making sure the tree is healthy and strong. Collects fruits and vegetables grown on the trees boughs. Governed by the High Priest.

Lead Hunter: Trains new hunters and teaches them how to work with their companions.

Hunter: They hunt, often from the backs of their furred companions. Governed by head hunters.

Gatherer: Collects herbs and other food from the village garden or the forest beyond. Governed by a group of experienced members.

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Eventual home of important things

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Technological advances

None, yet.

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Reserved 15

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Honorable mentions(those that do good work)

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Links to other threads(might not use?)

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Eventual home of that stuff that makes it so you can shoot fire out of your fingers.

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Things to report

Children and women in crime
I think we can all safely assume where I am going to go with this. I just want no illusions about the kind of role play I am running here.

I understand that crime is a part of our real life society. In wanting to portray a realistic quality, there will be crime. However, if I or any other GM/Co-GM catch you doing things you shouldn't be, you will be removed from the role play, have your post screen shot, and be reported to the admins. I will not tolerate sex related crimes in my rp. This is especially true with children.
Furthermore, if you, as a player find one of the posts made by your fellows to be inappropriate, you are obligated to report them to myself or the GM responsible for your area. We will decide if it is improper and report it to an admin.
If one of us is not available and/or you feel very strongly about the post, please screen shot it and speak to one of the moderators.

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Important notices