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The city of Aldis- the last remnant of the glory of the Old Republic. Its people were confronted with an apocalyptic war against tyrannical Sorcerer Kings barely three centuries ago. Where other nations collapsed into anarchy and chaos, Aldins chose a different path. They resolved to forge a new nation- one that could not be torn down by the wicked and the corrupt.

But this is not a utopia. Money still changes hands and corruption can still take root. The city of Aldis has seen an influx of refugees since the end of the War of the Lich King ten years ago. The countryside teems with undead and Shadowspawn creations, leaderless and savage. The criminal Silence cartel continues to prey on the needs of the people. While the Aldin Guard, the elite Rose Knights, and the Sovereign's Finest continue to hunt the undead, even in this nation there are tensions boiling to the surface.

It's on this, an overcast summer morning, when you're summoned to the Matchmaker's Guild. They've hit on a wild success and a grand wedding is going to be performed soon. Good pay and a nice night's meal will be offered to takers. They need all sorts of workers for the party- security, entertainment, chefs, and half a hundred other things. Sounds like the easiest ten gold pieces you've ever earned in your life!

What could go wrong?











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Weapons: (Most households in Aldis contain some kind of weapon in case they are called to help defend the land)

Shaping: (The study of magic is encouraged in Aldis; many people know a shaping skill)

Companions: (Aldins are a social people; this is not required, but if you have a significant other- friend, lover, brother-in-arms, etc- then you may detail them here)

Since the War: What does your character usually do in their day to day life? Keep in mind, this adventure begins because they need to earn some additional cash to help them get by.

Audition: (Perhaps the most important part of your application that I will consider; spend a few paragraphs recounting the actions of your character during the darkest day of the Siege of Aldis; when the undead ringed the walls like a moat, when panicking citizens were being herded to safety, when Shapers traded spell blasts with dark necromancers outside the defences; what did you do? What did you lose? Friendly Hint: I am looking less for good action sequences than an ability to convey emotions through your writing.)
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I’m think either an Optar Roamer (Adopted Roamer) Or Wolf Kin Guy (Human with psychic wolf friend).
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I’m think either an Optar Roamer (Adopted Roamer) Or Wolf Kin Guy (Human with psychic wolf friend).


Intriguing! What's a Wolf Kin doing in the city and out of the wilds? There's a story there :3
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I’m thinking that my Roamer would have been a war refuge before being adopted.

The Wolf Kin would be more of the idea that the best way to protect to the wilds is to leave them and fight the source of the danger.
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Might give me dark elf an animal side kick if that's ok, he calls my character his familiar. You know my concept. Spirit Dancer pit fighter turned wannabe hero.
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I'm thinking a sea folk sailor with an psychic Orca companion, if that's possible.
She lives on her ship and also comes to port looking for work and adventure.
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@AnneLynch It'd be difficult. If I were to change to the wilderness adventure plot (spelunking in ancient ruins, discovering dangerous bits and bobbles, navigating love and grief together), it'd be much easier.

But if nobody objects to that, it could be done.
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I've hit the Auditon section of my CS and I'm a little confused. The Siege, when was this? Was this the fight between the Rose and the last Lich King a decade ago? Or is this another event?
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I've hit the Auditon section of my CS and I'm a little confused. The Siege, when was this? Was this the fight between the Rose and the last Lich King a decade ago? Or is this another event?


It was ten years ago, and it was a battle between the Lich King's army and the defenders of the city.
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<Snipped quote by LokiLeo789>

It was ten years ago, and it was a battle between the Lich King's army and the defenders of the city.


Ahh thank you.
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Would it be alright to have an elven character who is half Vata'an and half Vata'sha??
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@TwilightShadow Hmmm... you know what? I'll allow it. Like I said in the main post, I'm putting the majority of accept/reject into the "audition" on the CS. Make it interesting ;)
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Hmm. Most everyone has an animal friend of their own in the plot. I might switch back to the bard Roamer. He would have more reason to be in Aldis during the siege anyway.

I even thought up a great audition for him.
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Can on person master or become adept more than one Shaping?
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@LokiLeo789 It's not uncommon for someone to learn a second Shaping school if they have talent for it (though the tabletop game usually bars warriors from this, so... take it with a grain of salt).
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Are there specific world weapons we need to know about or research? I wouldn't want to add weapons that are non-existent to the world of Aldis.
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@AnneLynch Pistols and gunpowder do not exist, but there are magitek guns called "Crystons". They're like magic wands that fire energy bolts. Against living targets, they stun and hurt but are non-lethal. Against undead and Shadowspawn, they're lethal. Each one is hand made with a magical crystal (shas crystal in the setting) acting as the "ammunition". Fire about as quickly as an old flintlock gun between charges.
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Oooooo, I like the sound of that!
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@LokiLeo789 I like it. A bit OP in some areas but only just. We can work on that together.

For everyone else, I will be available sporadically over the weekend (working weekends sucks...) so I will not be doing as much posting. Will still check in to accept/reject.

Game is to begin on Monday.
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