[center][img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/Crest_of_Hyrule.jpg[/img][/center] 40 years ago, a young man now known as the Hero of Twilight saved the Kingdom of Hyrule from being consumed by Shadow. After which it is rumored he returned to the town of Ordon, which back then was just a village. A statue was built in the middle of castle town at the request of Queen Zelda. Over the years, several threats to the kingdom has risen and was cut down every time by the Hero. Another threat is looming on the horizon and many people can feel it. One of the biggest threats since the Rise of Ganondorf, not like the armies of other nations or threat of a creature wiping out a village. This is much more than any of those. And this time, the Hero is nowhere to be found. Some think he sensed it and went to confront it. Others think assassins killed him long ago, the last time him being seen in public 14 years ago. Rumor has it that Queen Zelda has summoned warriors from every corner of the Kingdom and even foreign lands to investigate this new mysterious threat... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As you might have guessed by now, this will be a high casual role-play based in the LoZ Universe, taking place 40 years after the events of Twilight Princess. In this role-play, we'll be exploring morality, war, and the effects of being called a Hero. The cast aren't heroes or even consider themselves heroes however, they are warriors, soldiers, and mercenaries called on by Queen Zelda to prevent a Kingdom wide disaster. There will be a cast of 6-7 characters at most, I won't put on defined roles as I find that limits the player's creativity. I hope to create an epic and moving story with you, the players of the guild. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [h1]Locations and Factions of Interest[/h1] [hider=The Town of Ordon] Once a small village and the rumored birthplace of The Hero of Twilight, Ordon is a bustling town deep in the woodlands of Hyrule. Trade to and from there is common and many move there to get away from the fast city life of many settlements like Castle Town. It is famed for it's beautiful forests and seamless integration with nature. The Hero of Twilight himself built a ranch in the hills of Ordon, supplying many people with the finest horses in Hyrule. A small statue of a young Hero of Twilight resides in the center plaza. A figure in local legend is the Spirit of Ordona, A spirit of Light that looks over the forests around Ordon. [img]http://img12.deviantart.net/4306/i/2013/334/e/8/medieval_fabric_dyers_by_shutupandwhisper-d6w6cmm.jpg[/img][/hider] [hider=Faron City] The gateway to the woodlands of Hyrule at the southern most point of the Southern Hyrule Field, Faron City is a place of music and art. About 6 years after Hyrule was liberated from the threat of Shadow, A group of artists left in protest of the populace ignoring culture more and more. They started building their homes on the edge of the Faron Woods, many of them thinking it's a beautiful place of seamless transition from plains to woods. With help from Ordon, they established a secure foothold and begin learning and adding to the culture of the area, making major contributions in art and music. To this day, Faron City is a must visit for any type of artist. [img]http://img06.deviantart.net/ffe0/i/2014/013/4/f/fantasy_town_entrance_exit_by_brandongobey-d722y3r.jpg[/img][/hider] [hider=The Town of Lanaryu] A wonderful example of how species and cultures can interact and blend together, Lanaryu is a small town built around Lake Hylia, where Hylians and Zoras live together in harmony. Many come here to meet Zoras, participate in the plentiful fishing, visit Lanaryu's Cave, or simply take in the beauty. Many of the buildings extend onto the water itself, though mostly Zoras live there. This is referred to as the Aqua District. Lanaryu is the light spirit of the Lake and has a shrine in the water cave over the water.[/hider] [hider=Castle town] The biggest city in Hyrule, it is a melting pot of culture, diversity, and wealth. If it exists, you can find it here. This is the center of diplomatic and military activities, where 95% of the Kingdom's military is trained. Species of all kinds live and work here, Gorons with their exert craftmanship of weapons and equipment. Zoras with exotic jewels and goods. And even maybe a Gerudo or two, working as guards or vendors of exotic equipment. Over the years, Castle Town has moved away from it's very culture and tradition centric society towards the wealth and progress, expanding even more over the years from it's size 40 years ago. [img]http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/a/a0/Hyrule_Castle_Artwork_(Twilight_Princess).png/revision/latest?cb=20101030153411[/img][/hider] [hider=The Zoras] A species of aquatic humanoids, The Zoras are known for their love of nature and respect for waterways. They are also known for their cooperation with other species and craftsmanship of exotic gems. Though rarely seen in battle, Zora Spear Technique is famed for it's effectiveness out of and underwater. [img]http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/a/a1/Zora_(Twilight_Princess).png/revision/latest?cb=20090524214543[/img][/hider] [hider=The Gorons] Natives of Death Mountain, Gorons are known for their craftsmanship of weapons and battle ferocity. Their diet consists of rocks and metal. Those who do not live on Death Mountain or in Kakariko Village are blacksmiths or mercenaries throughout the kingdom. [img]http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/7/79/Goron_(Twilight_Princess).png/revision/latest?cb=20081107202405[/img][/hider] [hider=Gerudo Desert] Home of the Gerudos, not much is known to most in Hyrule, as they cut off contact after Ganondorf was killed. Those who are in Hyrule are usually hostile who anyone won't pay them. Gerudo bandits are a common occurrence across the plains.[/hider] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [h1]History and Recent Events[/h1] [b]-Faron City was founded 6 years after Hyrule was saved.[/b] [b]-The Hylian-Gerudo War [/b] 10 years after The Hero of Twilight saved Hyrule, the many clans and tribes of the Gerudo desert united with on objective: Take over Hyrule. The now Queen Zelda begged The Hero of Twilight to train and lead the Hylian Army to fend off the invaders. He agreed, turning to the rudimentary Hylian fighting force of 100,000 into a force of trained soldiers of 130,000. It was a brutal seven year war, sometimes the Gerudo pushed far enough to the walls of Castle Town and other times the Hylians pushed the Gerudos back into the center of their own desert. Many horrible things were done by both sides of the war. Many find them as simply distasteful, unless they have experienced them themselves, which most never did due to the Hero's brilliant tactical mind and prowess in battle. Either way, the war finally ended when The Hero of Twilight killed High Chieftess Limiti in her own Palace. After the fact, the clans broke off, blaming each other for the death of the High Chieftess. The Hylians returned to their own lands, however now with many outposts and castles in the Hylia Mountain Range between Hyrule and the desert. [b]-Assassination Attempt of Queen Zelda [/b] 22 years after Hyrule was saved and 7 years since The Hylian-Gerudo war came to an end, a small group of Gerudo assassins infiltrated Hyrule Castle and attempted to kill the Queen. Her personal guard met them with Loyal ferocity and defeated them with the help of The Hero of Twilight, though 2 guards were killed in the encounter. It is rumored that one of them was The Hero of Twilight's son. [b]-The Death of The Forest Guardian, Ordon.[/b] For many years, it was written in legend that the Light Spirit Ordona had a physical counterpart that resided deep in the forest as a guardian. It is debated whether the creature that awoke from over 7 decades of hibernation was related to Ordona, but it awoke. Queen Zelda, fearing that this massive and powerful creature would destroy Hylian settlements, ordered her army to kill it and requested The Hero of Twilight to lead the charge. He refused. Against his wishes, she ordered her soldiers to march to the woodlands and kill the creature. The Hero stood in their way, protecting the creature. But there were too many soldiers and he was overrun. They killed the creature. Enraged by this, The Hero of Twilight disowned the Queen and forbade her from entering the woodlands again. A year later, he disappeared from the public eye. [b]-Queen Zelda summons warriors to Hyrule Castle[/b] 40 years after Hyrule was saved and 14 years since the death of The Forest Guardian, Queen Zelda summons Warriors from all ends of the Kingdom to her castle. Rumor has it there is something brewing on the horizon, but the Queen doesn't know what. These warriors are supposed to investigate. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [h1]Character Sheet[/h1] Name: Age: Species: (Hylian, Goron, Zora, Gerudo, etc.) Appearance: (Can be Image, Image and Text, or just Text) Weapons and Equipment: (Your characters weapons and items.) Skills: (What is your character good at?) Flaws: (What is wrong with your character?) Bio: (At least a paragraph, but I love detailed bios) [b]My character[/b] [hider=Lydia Ordon] Name: Lydia Ordon Age: 29 Species: Hylian Appearance: [img]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/stefan_nafes/PrincessZelda_zps3f6fd531.jpg[/img] Lydia stands at 5'6 and has a slim, but strong physique. She's not incredibly muscular, but a life of hard work has made sure she's fit enough to tangle with the best of them. Her ears are pointed and her eyes are ocean blue. She has short blonde hair. Even though she's 32, she was gifted with youthful looks. Her battle attire is more [url=http://25.media.tumblr.com/d4a5103bae4912a23bb6ff5e611c093d/tumblr_mp40zx48fx1rmlr6io1_500.png]like this[/url] than that of the picture. It has no sort of Jewelry on it. Her sword is [url=https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/images/Category/medium/763.png]this.[/url] She also has a bow and quiver, which looks like [url=http://www.antiquelilac.com/uploads/5/1/5/1/5151368/7665851_orig.jpg]this.[/url] Weapons and Equipment: -Longsword- A custom made longsword crafted by the Ordon blacksmith. -Bow and Quiver- A bow and quiver made by Lydia herself. -Leather Armor- A set of Leather Armor brought home by her father as a souvenir from the Hylian-Gerudo war. Skills: -Skilled Swordsman: Due to training with her brother and protecting Ordon, Lydia has become a skilled swordsman. -Expert Archer: Lydia has spent her whole life training with a bow and arrow. -Bow craftsmen: Lydia learned how to build a bow in her teenage years. -Competent Rider: Lydia can ride a horse as well as anybody. -Leader: Being the mayor of Ordon for 9 years has taught her a thing or two about being a leader. Flaws: -Prideful: Lydia is a very proud person and she would rather die than be insulted. -Calculating: Due to her years running Ordon, Lydia has become more calculating and is willing to let a member suffer, including herself, for the good of the group. -Inexperienced: While a trained fighter, Lydia doesn't have the experience of soldiers or mercenaries. She's fairly new to the whole adventuring thing. -Reckless: Though she can be thoughtful, in the midst of battle she often takes risks that are dangerous or unnecessary. Bio: Lydia was born to the daughter of the mayor of Ordon, her father a rancher. She had a brother who was three years older than him. Her childhood was spent ranching goats and learning about The Hero of Twilight, who enthralled her. From a young age, she showed to be a natural leader, often leading the other children around town on adventures and imaginary quests. She started to learn to shoot a bow and arrow when she was 6. Her father taught her the finer points and she took off, proving to be a natural. Her father was called to Hylian-Gerudo war, feeling it was his duty to Hyrule to join. Against the wishes of her mother, he marched off to war. At first he returned every 4 months, but as the war raged on, he was absent longer. Towards the end of the war, he was gone 9 months at a time. He returned for good when Lydia was 9. But Lydia, even at that young age, could tell he was a changed man. As the years went by, her brother began training to join the army. She would spar with him in the fields with the goats and while she never beat him, she got quite good herself. Her brother left for the army when she was 13 and she soon learned after, he earned a place in the Queen's Personal guard. It was around this time her grandfather began to teach her about running the town. She was a quick learner and he knew she would end up mayor one day. When Lydia was 14, her father came home one night and told her and her mother that her brother had been killed protecting the Queen. She cried herself to sleep that night. She began training with weapons harder after that, becoming better each day. The Forest Guardian, Ordon was killed when she was 18, something her father was extremely opposed to. 2 years later her mother became fatally ill. Her father rode to Hyrule to beg the Queen to use a magical item to heal his wife. She refused. Lydia's mother died a week later. Some months later Lydia's grandfather stepped down as mayor and she was elected. Around this time, her Father told her that he was going on a trip and he didn't know when he'd be back. He left and she never saw him again. She ran Ordon well and made her grandfather proud. When she heard that Queen Zelda was calling for warriors, she knew the Queen might know where her father went, as they personally knew each other. She left her grandfather back in charge as she rode towards Hyrule Castle. Secrets: Not yet, my dears....[/hider]