[i][color=gray]This roleplay is based off of a lot of plot points from Feng Yu Jia Tian, King Lear, and a few other tales, such as the Prince and the Pauper. This layout and theme is also heavily inspired by "War of the Angelic Trio" by [@Dracogenius] and Co-GM [@Wisp][/color][/i]
Roleplay Link: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/158159-the-folly-of-a-felicitous-prince-open/ooc

[center][IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/ziw1z7.png[/IMG][/center][color=a187be][indent][indent][h3][b]The Plot[/b][/h3][/indent][/indent][/color]
The story's conflict is bred through the royal family of the Kingdom of Hiertania. For hundreds of years, the humans of this nation have lived under the fair monarchy that valued talent and hard work. But their Honorable King has gotten wary over the years and is restricted to his chambers and prescribed numerous hours of bed rest. During this time of woe, the King's Brother has taken the position of Regent King and governs over the land with an impartial hand, keeping the throne warm as the Crown Prince comes of age. The King foretold that he would not let his throne be taken by a prince any less than the age of twenty. But the King has been getting sicker and sicker, making the offspring of the royal family anxious in his final days.

Our story's [i]Second Prince[/i] is ready for a change in power. Having been proficient in potions and serums for the past few years, he had set his sight on poisoning the King. The only person in his way for the line for the throne was his older brother, the Crown Prince. On one rather dreary night, the Second Prince had a rendezvous with the Crown Prince asking where his allegiances lie, and whether his commitments could change for the right prize. The First Prince refused, horrified! And met an untimely end...? [i]Or did he?[/i] The King let out his final breath before dawn broke the next day.

As the next in line for the thrown, the Second Prince was ready to claim his right, blaming the death of his family members on the prosperous neighboring country, Lutaires. But when the Second Prince came from his chambers, he was shocked to see the Crown Prince alive and well, being attended by the Regent King. Unknownst of the Second Prince, the Regent King had been unable to stop his plot to kill the First Prince, but was able to replace his position with a body double that would soon be taught the ways of ruling a kingdom.

While the Kingdom of Hiertania believes assassins from Lutaires have murdered their King, Lutaires has pleaded innocent with messengers and has sent two ambassadors of able talent to offer condolences to the Regent King and Royal Family. Noble bodyguards protect them from saddened citizens, driven mad with the thirst to avenge their Honorable King, [i]what may come about from this tragic tale?[/i]

A lone boy wakes up in a foreign country far away, his crown is gone and his luxurious robes replaced by worn rags. The area is covered in desert and the inhabitants speak in tongues. [i]What might become of his forgotten soul?[/i]

[b][i]Note: This summary is the base of the roleplay, the rp starts the morning of the day that the King falls to the hands of the Second Prince. This rp does not have to be long-term, just long enough to fulfill the main plot, but can continue onwards as well! A map of the area will soon be made by a dear friend and I for your convenience.[/i][/b]

[indent][indent][h3][b][color=f6989d]The Origin of Animosity between Hiertania and Lutaires[/color][/b][/h3][/indent][/indent]
Prejudice has always been high against the Kingdom of Lutaires. The people of Lutaires are known to be descendants from elves and dryads and seem otherworldly with all having hair of colors such as brilliant blonde, silver, and red while having irises with mystifying colors of blue, green, and purple. In the Kingdom of Hiertania, the people and all ordinary humans around only have Brown to black hair and golden to brown eyes. Because the prosperous country is so different, they are hated and not even called human. Criminals run rampant between the borders, taking and pillaging from villages from Lutaires, instead of a formal trading system being set up between the two kingdoms. 

[indent][indent][h3][b][color=7ea7d8]Roles[/color][/b][/h3][/indent][/indent]
The available named roles [b](need to have players!)[/b] in this roleplay are: [b]ALL OPEN![/b] 
[b]Royal Family of Hiertania:[/b] -None-
[b]Ambassadors of Lutaires:[/b] Bodyguards (One more!)
[b]Bellvar Citizens:[/b] Travelers in caravan (at least 1!)
Specific details and characteristics are in the hider below, besides these guidelines, you can go wild! I will give any additional information I see fit in PMs.

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[b]Regent King[/b]
[indent]Besides being the King's brother, the Regent King has no ambition to keep the throne, just make sure the Kingdom is at peace. The Regent king should be ready to take on the mentorship of the Crown Prince's Double. A few minor characteristics needed is to be handsome and charismatic, either prideful and/or narcissistic, and loyal. The Regent King is the representative of the nation and does anything to keep the people happy. As a member of the royal family, he should be proficient with a blade and any extra skills fitting the upper class, along with high studies.[/indent]
[b]Crown Prince[/b]
[indent]Growing up, the Crown Prince was raised to be the main heir to the throne. Molded to be a proper monarch, the Crown Prince is earnest and kind, but not as strong physically as his younger two brothers. He should be rather diplomatic, but on first impression, seen as weak for having a thin body. The Crown Prince is usually able to use his smaller body as a way to dupe his enemies at the War Strategy Table, but is a bit more useless on the battlefield. The Prince has been stranded in a foreign land by who knows, only after the first few days does he come upon a caravan that he can't understand the language, but can tell he is in the Kingdom of Bellvar, to the far West. As a member of the royal family, he should be proficient with a blade and any extra skills fitting the upper class, along with high studies. Also as a member of the royal family, he should not know the basic daily habits of the common people. The Crown Prince should also be under the age of twenty. [/indent]
[b]Second Prince[/b]
[indent]The Second Prince has always been compared to his elder brother and never has been able to catch up to him. Either he keeps up a calm and kind facade or doesn't, but inside he is twisted with angry rage and wishes to claim the throne for his own. He can't have too much feelings for his parents, the Queen long dead and him having killed his own father. His views towards the Regent King is annoyance and rivalry. He should have a decent strong physical body structure for his age, and be proficient with a blade and any extra skills fitting the upper class, along with high studies. He should be under the age of the Crown Prince.[/indent]
[b]Crown Prince Body Double[/b]
[indent] With an almost identical body of the prince that can be puffed and powdered up to a perfect likeness, the Body Double will need to have come from a poor to middle class standing. A lot more uncouth and rebellious, he will be taken in by the Regent King and given special attention to improve his education on Kingly duties and physical training. His views towards the Regent King is begrudging gratitude, but it wasn't his choice to become the Crown Prince's Body Double. Must be the same age as the Crown Prince. [/indent]

[b]Lutaires Ambassadors[/b]
[indent]The lutairians are a peaceful folk, so the both of them are of the diplomatic sort... When it comes to business. Off the clock their personalities are up to the players, they just need to be able to get the job done... and not die. They must convince the royal family of Hiertania that the Lutairians didn't kill their monarch, which is the truth! ...But may be rather difficult. While they are aware of the immediate threat of death at their throats around every corner, they must continue on and hope their bodyguards can help with the assassination attempts. As ambassadors, they come from noble standing so they have experience with the blade and a decent education. As Lutairians, they may special in some kind of skill as well.[/indent]
[b]Ambassador's Bodyguards[/b]
[indent]These bodyguards have been sent along with the Ambassadors to Hiertania and must guard the government officials with their life! They may come from nobility or peasantry, but will have to have good physical structure and be very good at fighting with some type of specialized weapon or skill.[/indent]

[b]Bellvar Travelers in Caravan[/b] 
[indent]These humans are from a whole different type of world! More with a middle eastern feel, they live in an area like the Sahara Desert, moving in between oasis to oasis, hoping to peddle off their wares and support their families. Besides the merchants, travelers also get picked up along the way if they can work for their food. No one is left behind in the desert unless a worst case scenario.[/indent]
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Unnamed roles that are available in this roleplay are: [b]ALL OPEN![/b]
[b]Hiertania Roles:[/b] Third Prince, Princesses, Personal Servant to royal family member, Servant or Maid, Knight, Warrior
[b]Lutaires Roles:[/b] King and/or Queen, Princes and Princesses, Personal Servant to royal family member, Servant or Maid, Scout, Military Commander

[b]Reserved Characters:[/b]
-Crown Prince [i](Ryougu)[/i]
-Second Prince [i](Chiru)[/i]
-First Prince Body Double [i](KiwiBaer)[/i]
-Regent King [i](Sarcelle Renard)[/i]
-Third Prince [i](Luna558)[/i]
-Personal servant of the Crown Prince [i](AimeChambers)[/i]
-Female Ambassador [i](Tsar Gatto)[/i]
-Female Ambassador [i](Tev)[/i]
-3 Ambassador Bodyguards [i](KiwiBaer, AimeChambers, Chiru)[/i]
-2 Caravan Travelers [i](KiwiBaer, AimeChambers)[/i]

[indent][indent][h3][b][color=82ca9d]Lutarian People[/color][/b][/h3][/indent][/indent]
The Kingdom of Lutaires's people are known to be descendants from elves and dryads and seem otherworldly with all having hair of colors such as brilliant blonde, silver, and red while having irises with mystifying colors of blue, green, and purple. Having connections to nature and the earth and nature has born its fruit for them, giving Lutairians the powers of night vision and amazing hearing. But they can only eat fruits and vegetables and their military has few strong people, but not great in number. Lutarians are also weak to wine and other intoxications. 

[hider=Rules]
-All RPG rules apply
-You can have as many characters as you like as long as you are capable and have efficient timing.
-Please try to have at [b]least[/b] three paragraphs per post.
-Seek approval before placing your CS in the Character Tab
-Character death must be at the consent of the hunter, the prey, and the GM
-Run secret ideas by the GM and Co-GM for approval before using them.
-Do not make a time skip without consulting me.
-Wait for at least two other people to post before posting for your character again.
-Romance is welcome, anything more than PG-13 will need to go to PMs, please fade to black.
-No God modding
-No Meta gaming
-Make your CS have at least a paragraph or two for the biography.
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[hider=Character Sheet]
[i]*Anime picture please![/i]

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[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Role&Kingdom:[/b]
[b]Skill and/or Weapon:[/b]
[b]Personality: 
Biography:
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