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Our Theme Song


The sky elders abandoned this husk long ago, leaving the sands of time to drown this planet's history into nothingness. Our desolate world is a metalyard of fallen Valkyries, an open mausoleum for a war too ancient for us to remember. All that remains is a barren shell, host to the lost races that brave its unforgiving sun and harsh environments. Unearthed relics energize our towns and cities, powering our livelihood and furthering our survival. The God Children are our shepherds, made from the enriched guts of the Zyphus. They herd us like cattle, and we obey them willingly as they orchestrate our conflicts and govern our livelihood. Then, somehow, the Zyphus awoke. It gifted us The Lotus Mirage, a city that now hovers over the Guidewater. A God Child was born deep within its core, and its very purpose will shake what is left of this world's foundation.


LORE











LOCATIONS & FACTIONS




Note: Mirage Lotus is a typo. It's called The Lotus Mirage. :)










NOTABLE EVENTS



0010 - The tribal ancestors of the Kujat and Hume establish their communities across the Encephalon.

0300 - The First Awakening - Tarbis is born.

0301 - The Kujat make first contact with Tarbis.

0303 - The Second Awakening - Zephrot is born. The Humes make contact the same year.

0310 - The Kujat-Hume war begins.

0403 - The Third Awakening - Shirod is born. The Humes of Zephrot proclaim themselves as The Skullfire Fangs.

0405 - The Snowstone establishes itself as a neutral faction.

0414 - The Expanse Migration is lead by Adesi-To'Rivani, escorted by the Snowstone.

0415-0421 - Civil unrest between Kujat and Hume within Snowstone.

0430 - The migrating Kujat establish themselves as Rivani.

0435 - The Fourth and Fifth Awakening: Ygnasia & Sansavi are born.

0436-4040 - The Iron Jackals and Oasis are established.

0510 - Ygnasia creates Eco Domes and the Guidewater.

0515-ongoing - Sansavi makes an aggressive campaign to eliminate Kujat and Skullfire patrol units at her borders, sparking a triangular conflict that would last for centuries. Shirod intervenes, but Sansavi's initial siding with the Snowstone eventually pits The Kujat and Skullfire against everyone else.

1,014 - The Sixth Awakening - The Youngest God Child is Born.

1,015 - Ceasefire between territories. Shirod and Ygnasia assist the Sixth's acension, establishing The Lotus Mirage.

1,016 - The trials for the Lotus Mirage Heralds begins.

1,017 - Our RP begins...


THE GIST


In this Sci-Fi western we will be playing as heralds of The Lotus Mirage, species from rivaling factions, guilds, and territories that have come together as a neutral party. Why? Because The God Children have done nothing but wage wars, the latest newborn being the only exception to that rule. The Sixth God Child wishes to unravel the secrets of the planet and bring forth a prosperity neither of its siblings ever hoped to achieve. But in order to do so, we must venture out and find the missing pieces of its core and make it whole again. While some of its siblings accept its ideals, there are those that secretly plot against us, for success could threaten their very existence.

Expect high adventure, character development, lots of lore, mechs, giant alien monsters, and more... I'd best describe the overall feel as a hopeful mix of Destiny, Red Dead Redemption, and Mass Effect. So, ya ready to dance, partner?


RULES



If you've read everything up to this point, congratulations! No, seriously. I know that's a lot of hiders to smash through. I don't expect you to know and understand everything that goes on in Encephalon, but that info will always be there for reference. That being said, this will be a high casual RP. Here's the rules:

I. Number one rule above all else is to show respect for each other. Like many of you, I like to log onto this site to take a break from RL drama, so I have zero tolerance for negative comments in the OOC. By all means, play your character as mean as you'd like, just keep it in the RP. I never had a problem with a rule like this in the guild, but it's good to let you all know that this is what I value.

II. All standard guild rules apply. No god mode or controlling other players characters.

III. Communication is key. If you know you're going to be away, or can't come up with a post because you're drawing blanks, it's perfectly fine with me. Just let us know so we can work our way around it. Also, be sure to mention usernames to whoever your character is interacting with in RP.

IV. Having fun! <--- Yes, the obligatory cornball rule applies here too. If you're drawing blanks for a post because the pace is dragging along, throw a wrench or two in there and see what happens. Just keep rule II in mind when you do.
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For the sake of my sanity, I stopped writing the Bestiary and will add that along as we go lol. I'll be away for the rest of the day, but feel free to PM me, or go to town in this OOC saloon. To those that have been waiting, thanks for your patience.


See you later, space cowboys!


edit: And yes there's a lot to read. I sowwie.
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I can not confirm or deny the fact that I am creating a CS now......
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Present! Working on a gunner or an EXO soldier. Haven't decided yet
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Awesome guys. I didn't exactly state this, but for future reference, we haven't been able to achieve space flight. So if you make a new race please keep in mind that no knowledge or how to is known quite yet. It's only been spoken about as myths or theories. Can't wait to see what you all come up with!
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Character is almost done, got personality and history to do yet, will have to wait until tomorrow since I require sleep now.
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Awesome guys. I didn't exactly state this, but for future reference, we haven't been able to achieve space flight. So if you make a new race please keep in mind that no knowledge or how to is known quite yet. It's only been spoken about as myths or theories. Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Would you like me to change the history to fit that (I.e They are native to the planet) or is the whole marooned alien story ok?
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I might join.
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@Skull
Could you clarify on 'energy based projectiles' in the Technology section? Maybe give examples of what weapons a common soldier uses. It would help me understand what kind of weaponry is available in this world a bit better.
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Wooh so happy this is starting up. While character nay not come for a little bit. Gonna be busy over the next 4 days or so. -like usual.-
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Ascot Rider


Name: Ascot Rider

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Race: Hume

Former Allegiance: Kujat Territory (Enslaved)

Role: Engineer.

Personality: Ascot is a person who cares for his family and friends, and hopes that his future teammates would become the latter, while as for the former, they had been left behind in bondage; he knows that their conditions had been eased when he attained the status of Herald, but he still fears for them. He has deep resentment for his Kujat Masters, but at the same time pities them for needing to oppress others to feel good about themselves (his perspective). All this comes from his life of slavery, a life that has left him psychologically scarred, but which he assures himself has made him stronger. Whether that was the case is up in the air, however; it might not be true and Ascot tries to ignore that fact.

Physical Description:

Ascot after attaining the status of Herald.

Ascot is a tall, lean young man who had built up some muscle while growing up, but not much. Because he is often clad in protective suits and masks, his skin and face are pale, a sharp contrast to his dark hair and eyes. Overall, he can be considered conventionally handsome, and his youthfulness contributes to that.

History: Ascot was born underground, to a family of Humes who had been slaves underground for generations, working as menial workers or lesser mechanics; people who repaired less important vehicles and systems as well as noncombat drones. Learning to work almost as soon as he could walk, Ascot realized he had two gifts; one was working with machines, another was hiding in plain sight in the underground warrens of the tunnel cities. He was also quick to learn, able to read the technical manuals, labels, and maps that were needed to work as mechanics more efficiently, as well as to operate repair drones. But in his heart was a yearning for...something. A world where he had a choice to follow orders by their own merits, not on the threat of brute force and punishment. A world in which he was not seen as a lesser being. A world where he was...free.

This was encouraged by his father and mother, who taught him old songs and tales of unknown origin in their spare time. And so, he learned the concept of rebellion.

When he turned 18, he was tasked to accompany an expeditionary force sent to Snowstone territory, to repair the trucks and noncombat drones that supplied them with food. As they encamped near the Snowstone border, Ascot saw his chance and hijacked a medical vessel/ambulance, driving it towards the enemy lines in an attempt to defect. Caught by surprise, it was not long before the Kujat expedition mobilized their light vehicles, and, after a high-speed chase, caught Ascot just as he was short of reaching his goal. Dragged back to the camp, it was decided to turn him into an example for the rest of the slaves; he was to be tortured to death in public, with the rest of the Hume slaves manning logistics being forced to watch.

The next day was going to be his last. Humiliated, exhibited before his fellow slaves and the Kujat forces like a piece of meat, Ascot could only scream as he was flogged and whipped in the hot sun, before being soaked with ice-cold water and then struck with electric prods. This was only the first part of the torture, as his overseers then drew sharp knives and drills, driving him to the nadir of despair. Then, the Snowstone forces arrived, attacking with righteous fury as they cut through the Kujat expedition's ranks. And so, Ascot found rescue.

The young man, still a boy in many ways, found it hard to adapt to life as a free man in Snowstone, but worked hard to do so anyway. Then word of the Lotus Mirage's rise arrived, and a messenger from Shirod came to Ascot with a message; he was eligible for the trials for Herald-dom and can apply if he so wished.

This was given the thought it needed, and Ascot decided to participate, thanking the messenger for the news. After all, this was a chance to be greater than he was before, and a chance to change the Planet for the better. And even if it wasn't; shouldn't it be time for him to finally make his own choices?

Skills: List 3 only
  • Mechanics - Ascot can repair mechanical devices, disarm traps, and craft his own drones.
  • Demolitions - Ascot can craft, place, and ignite bombs and other explosive devices.
  • Driving - Ascot can drive or pilot any sort of vehicle.


Absolver Tech:



  • Railgun Pistol - Pistol that launches metal projectiles at a fraction of the speed of light.
  • Plasma Cutter - A hilt that can manifest a blade of burning-hot plasma that can cut through most things.
  • Plasma Thrower - Ascot can emit a stream of burning hot plasma from his left and right palms.


Equipment & Accessories:

Combat Drones - Drones equipped with either short-ranged micromissiles that overwhelm enemy defenses with numbers, or small railguns that fire at high speeds.

Miscellaneous:

Ascot is attracted to both male and female Humes.

The Sixth Child's Gift: A globe of Encephalon.
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@Skull
Could you clarify on 'energy based projectiles' in the Technology section? Maybe give examples of what weapons a common soldier uses. It would help me understand what kind of weaponry is available in this world a bit better.


Great question.

Absolver tech is completely made from energy materials, so there isn’t ammunition clips as it’s all generated from the Zyphan battery. If your battery is completely drained, then it’ll dematerialize from existence.

Then there’s regular tech with actual physical weapons that have small disposable Zyphan batteries you slap on that are ammunition clip equivalents. This type of weapon would go in your equipment section.

Then there’s old school bullet and projectile weapons that are rare but still used for the hell of it. This would also go in your equipment section.

Standard weapon types apply. Standard soldier would have a rifle and a sidearm.
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Finally got my fellow knocked out, apologies for the delay though, sure as sure.

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Well, got bronchitis. 😷. Keep sending in your sheets though! I’ll PM you separately throughout the weekend if edits are needed.
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I'm thinking of going scout sniper or medic. Though it looks like scouts already taken. Lots of Humes.. Not like I don't want to add to that because I have ideas about stuff or anything.
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I still have interest in this! Just need to think of a character...
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Finally done.
I added a few bits about the Snowstone military equipment, and a bit about food, hopefully I'm not overstepping my bounds.

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Question. Could you give me a bit more detail about the Hume's who fled Zephrot's followers to the unexplored territory? Would they be Nomadic? Herding the large creatures that they could 'tame'? Would they collect scrap metal to sell on the few journies they made into civilization?

I don't want to over step my bounds when it comes to these things.
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@Song Book Yeah, the ones that fled Zephrot (and didn't go to any of the God Children) kind of did their own thing. They formed their own communities and did as you said, surviving off the land. They obviously won't be exposed to Absolver tech, unless they stole it, but it'll likely be in poor condition as they don't have the tools to maintain its upkeep. Think of them as scattered podunk towns, some of which have banded together and formed God Children hate groups, but most just want to keep to themselves and want nothing to do with their drama. With that in mind, feel free to take any liberties here.
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