[h3]Final Fantasy - The Red Mage Chronicles[/h3]
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[i]It is recorded that two thousand years ago, four Warriors of Light met in battle and defeated the Archdemon Chaos. Each held a crystal Orb representing the four alchemical elements; the power of these Orbs maintains the balance of forces in the world. It is believed that when this balance was threatened by Chaos and his Fiends, the Orbs chose the Warriors of Light. 

Drawn from the ranks of common people of this world, the Warriors were determined souls who had the potential for greatness. Growing stronger from their trials, they became powerful enough to even destroy an immortal Archdemon, saving the world and restoring the balance of forces, bringing about a golden age of prosperity. 

To commemorate this victory over evil, every year each civilization sends a single youth to Coneria to relive and recount the tale of the Warriors of Light. An ancient kingdom, believed to be the starting point of these Warriors, and eventually the place where finished their quest before returning to their own homes. Living fulfilling lives, the Light Warriors helped to rebuild and retired as heroes, their descendants still making their lands better for all goodly folk. [/i]

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“[color=ed1c24]Everyone knows this story, kids. You’ve heard it time and time again. It gives us hope, doesn’t it? Then again, there are those who don’t believe in a two thousand year old story about legendary warriors taking out an Archdemon. All just folk takes and fairy stories. Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve spoken with fairies. It’s not all foolishness, if you know how to listen.[/color]”

The speaker was a stately looking man, his face of indeterminate but youthful age with a square cut to his jaw and otherwise angled features. Long, thick hair of alabaster white cascaded down his shoulders, framing a masterfully crafted breastplate. His most distinguishing feature, however, was his garb: An elaborate and very expensive looking red cloak covered his armor, trimmed in gold and accented with black stitching. On the table in front of him lay a sheathed sword, obviously of magical quality and amazing, ancient craftsmanship, over which lay an easily trademarkable, very wide-brimmed red hat, flourished with a single large white feather. He was a man of means, and judging by his cultured voice, a man of education. 

“[color=ed1c24]I have worked for a very long time to get to this moment. My Society had to increase in power and political standing enough to demand attention by the King of Coneria. Then I had to get myself placed in a position to act as Diplomatic Ambassador to the kingdom. I had to wait for quite a while afterwards until [i]specifically[/i] you young people were chosen by your homelands to make the pilgrimage to Coneria this year, and then I had to bribe, bribe, bribe to make this meeting happen.[/color]”

He glanced at their surroundings, a small but respectable Inn filled with a warm, cooking smell and good quality drink. It was comfortable, off the tourist path, and afforded a measure of privacy while still being in the open. No one seemed to be paying attention to their shadowy discussion, so he man leaned in closer and continued in hushed tones,

“[color=ed1c24]The stories are only partially true. Chaos sent his Fiends into the future, so that they would send him into the past. The Light Warriors came from [i]this[/i] time, and traveled back to defeat Chaos. They closed the loop, and the events which were to follow. This means that the Fiends were never killed, and are masterless. Their time to rise will come now, two thousand years after their master simultaneously fell and started this whole temporal mess. You have no idea how important you all are.[/color]”

The skepticism around the table was palpable. Eyes darted back and forth, and the youths gathered no doubt questioned the integrity of the food in front of them. Sensing that he was speaking in an offputting manner, he leaned back and smiled warmly. 

“[color=ed1c24]As humble as our surroundings are now, all of your expenses while in town for the festival are being covered by my embassy. I only ask that you not expose me as a complete nutbar until after the festival. One way or another, it won’t matter then.[/color]”

He rose, donned his cap and buckled his sword about his waist. “[color=ed1c24]Pay close attention to the Orbs during the ceremony. If anything strange should happen, send for me at my Embassy. Ask for Red. They will find me.[/color]”
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This RP takes place following the events of Final Fantasy I. Not having to suffer through the dark age of the Rise of the Fiends, the world is a bit more cheerful and upkept. Technology is also much improved, having a feel more like that of FF II. Unfortunately, the Fiends are still around, waiting for their chance to claim the power promised them so long ago. 

Playable characters can only be chosen from original Final Fantasy character types, except for Red Mage. For reasons to be revealed, he is off limits. Characters may be of either gender, and can be customized to a degree. They must be immediately recognizable as their class, however. 

Open:

Fighter
Thief 
Black Belt
White Mage
Black Mage

(Duplicate character classes are acceptable.)

[url=http://www.finalfantasykingdom.net/finalfantasynescharacters.php]Character Class Descriptions, from original release[/url]

I would prefer four, but if interest is high I will take more. The concept is that the Characters are those among those that the Orbs would have chosen as Light Warriors, with full potential yet to be revealed. 

Anyone interested? 

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[u]Name:[/u] (Totally optional. Not kidding.)

[u]Class:[/u] (Job/Profession, etc.)

[u]Gender:[/u] (If this needs clarification, you have bigger problems than character generation.)

[u]Appearance:[/u] (Either a detailed description or a picture. Be creative, but the character must be easily recognizable as his/her class type)

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(This will have to be edited periodically as gear changes or changes hands. Remember that there will be weapon, armor, and accessory restrictions based on class. I will let you know beforehand if you can use the items, but if in doubt, ask. Example: Black Mage can’t wear Mythril Plate, Thief never trained with Hammers. To begin, all characters will be equipped very modestly, just as the Light Warriors supposedly started out.)

[u]Weapons:[/u] 

[u]Armor:[/u] (Includes bracers for you spellcaster types)

[u]Gauntlets:[/u]

[u]Helm:[/u]

[u]Shield:[/u]

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[hider=Magic]
(Only from classic FF1, please. To begin, you only have access to level 1 spells, limited castings of each. Fighters, Thieves, and Black Belts may ignore this section. Black casts black, White casts white.)

Lvl 1:
Lvl 2:
Lvl 3:
Lvl 4:
Lvl 5:
Lvl 6:
Lvl 7:
Lvl 8:

Non-Combat Magic: (This is a place for useful bits of small or indirect Magery. Cantrips, and the like. Starting mages may have one cantrip. Examples include spells that start campfires, purify drinking water, give a little light to see by, cause small obvious illusions, odd itching sensations on the opponent's nethers, etc. Look up uses for Cantrip in D&D sources for more ideas, and keep them in the feel of your Mage type, White or Black. As the RP progresses, you may learn additional spells of this nature without penalty, Non spellcasters do not have this option.)

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Magic Items: (List any equipment that has magical abilities, stored spells, special defenses, etc. here, in addition to elsewhere on the CS. No one starts the RP with magical items.)

Personality: (A brief overview of what makes your character different from (or stereotypical of) their chosen profession. If you need to, 8-Bit Theater is an excellent reference.)
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