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Details still being added but APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!!


Guidelines and Overview

Hi reader!

This is the first ever nations roleplay I've hosted so please bear w/ and feel free to give any helpful suggestions where needed. And yes, I know the region and township names I've created are terrible, as you'll soon discover, but those are just minor details. Anyhow, welcome! The basic rules of this thread include:
  • This roleplay is intended for 18+.
  • Themes of war, political conflict, political marriages, and romance (including possible smut) may arise.
  • This group supports characters and roleplayers from a range of backgrounds. All ethnicities, sexualities, etc. are welcomed provided they are comfortable with the above two points.

So there we go, a short list. Now onto the roleplay itself. This roleplay will be focused on developing certain romantic and political relations between nobles, rulers, and royals (ocs); and the tense, war-inducing consequences that follow their decisions. Whether your character's region is thriving, or living dirt-poor in poverty, it doesn't matter; all who fall into the category of politically influential are welcome. In short: consider this a roleplay focused on building romances and political alliances between nations in the hopes of gaining more power.



Plotline

Dawnhilt, a powerful nation with a blistering past, faces a time of political opportunity and controversy following its beloved ruler’s recent passing. Just mere days ago did the country’s all-mighty king succumb to illness, leaving both his throne and esteemed legacy to his one and only heir, Prince Sir Kieran Fawls St. Challender.

However, as is the case with any great monarchy or rulership, old traditions must be adhered to; and as ancient law dictates: “only he who is wed may assume the throne.” Thus, although egregious to the prince and his beliefs, as the rightful heir, Kieran must soon be courted in the meaning of marriage if he wishes to take over the throne; after which official coronation and fruitful celebrations may take place.

Seeing opportunity present itself in the country’s upcoming annual leadership council meet, the prince and his confidants devise a plan. This is where our story takes off. Your characters, representing the land’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes (of whom are prominent council members), have received orders—by way of royal invitation—to travel to Wynterwood to be appraised by the prince and his subordinates. Princesses, dames, heirs, noblemen; all are welcomed and encouraged to be sent forth as tribute in the name of supporting Dawnhilt’s greater good. Though undoubtedly, only one will receive the endless luxuries granted by the prince's hand in marriage. As such, he or she who is chosen will be promptly wed into the nation’s royal family, with the responsibilities of great power, incredible wealth, and unquestioned loyalty bestowed upon them. Similarly, these generosities will be extended to their own families and townships; meaning the prince’s hand also comes with significant political gain.

So, there you have it. Send forth your most eligible characters: they could be anything from high-achieving minsters to simple mayors or lords of their village. They're all invited to attend the council’s preparations; and to be considered as a possible companion for the prince. Remember, although your character/s may not wish to be married or simply go, their families would be overjoyed at the opportunity (perhaps sending them regardless), since marriage to the prince = more power.

Furthermore, hopefully with so many singles in one place those not chosen by the prince will harbor their own feelings toward one another. If you can't marry the ruling prince, why not marry a rich noble or a beautiful princess from a neighboring region instead … right? All it bears is more political gain! And, as is the way with any hierarchal system where power is involved, political betrayal or distrust is strongly encouraged. Perhaps some marriages or affairs begin under false pretenses—after all, you never had to love the person you’d marry to gain their riches, just had to say "I do".

Let the political romances ensue!



Royal Inquisitor's Map of Dawnhilt


Each ship represents a port which I can add upon request, alongside forests and townships. Generally speaking, a region will be considered more politically apt if it controls a number of ports and has access to natural resources.




Application Form and Questions

If the premise interests you then please apply. Simply fill out the application form below and post it in the thread. My form for Wynterwood is posted underneath for reference if you get stuck. If you have any questions about the roleplay or form then don't be afraid to ask; I'll try to respond promptly. All the best.

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romance (including smut) will arise.


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Just based it off the shows I've seen set in the same time-period haha. But thank you for the meme
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Call me invited...I'll be whipping up something fancy.

Just to be curious are we keeping it relatively realistic or is there an amount of magic in this world; low or high, if taken into account could influence the wealth, power, trust situations significantly. Think of glamours to a whole province or country specializing in magic.
Just so to be clear on our limitations.

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Wow, glad you're interested @deia876lat! I'm looking forward to seeing what you've come up with.

And yes, I suppose some fantasy elements will be present (to make the premise more exicting), so magic and spellcraft can be included. Generally speaking though, it might be a rather frowned-upon practice despite the great potential it offers. Maybe this could be something your character/s bring up at the council meet if they so choose :)
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Hopefully I've done it correctly and haven't overstepped my mark.
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I can always add a second character, but want to be sure I've done the first one correctly.
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@deia876lat You've done a wonderful job, 11 out of 10!

The region of Alcyone certainly ties in well to Dawnhilt's current political climate. While acting as a somewhat separate kingdom (though still under Prince Kieran's official rule); given it's island status, the maritime and independent aspects of its dealings in trade and spiced goods work well. Perhaps in the council meeting Leonora may also seek to strengthen ties with the mainland, especially if her family's reputation as to how they came into power still proves an issue, despite the 150 year gap.

[Edit] I've added it to the map!!
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Well ofcourse, one does not overthrow a noble family and gets away with it scotfree even if it is 150 years ago.
After all more selfproclaimed nobility (as the de Tintagels are) does not a noble make, we'll see though how many are willing to overlook status for wealth and influence since most marriages are and were focussed on those things particularly.

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Consider me interested. I’ll look to spin up some folks in the next day or two.
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@Pagemaster Awesome, looking forward to seeing them! :)
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Seeing as this dragged me out of my hiatus, I'm interested. I'm thinking of playing a prince (or even young king who rose to power in the past year or so) that feels burdened to uphold and improve his family's honor and prestige. An uphill battle since his family as of now has only been known for middling to terrible lords, just smart enough to not get the entire dynasty killed off, the lands his family owns is hardly a land overflowing with milk and honey and there has recently been some major bad event that is haunting the house (like a scandal or the lost in a war/battle with someone else).

Imagine a young Tywin Lannister with all the drive, determination and duty to house except without the knowledge, wisdom or exprience of age.

I'll see how well I can still make CSes soon
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@ClocktowerEchosI am happy to be the enemy you've been duking it out with, if you like.
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@ClocktowerEchosI am happy to be the enemy you've been duking it out with, if you like.


Perfect, I'm still figuring things out at the moment but I'll poke you again once I have a more solid idea of the what and why of the war. Right now I'm thinking of being above Alycone, under the leftmost mountains.
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@ClocktowerEchosThat suits, it would put you right below me. Chat soon.
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Slightly smaller WIP. Myremarke is pronounced "mire-mark".




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@Pagemaster Pinging you now because I forgot to in my previous post, but as of right now I have it that Myremarke and Steinland have fought on multiple occasions before and that the most recent was over the mountain on our shared (?) border by the current Myremarke King. And that it was during the fighting that Karl got some or all of his injuries. Thoughts on this?
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@ClocktowerEchoshe got them seven years ago from Pirates who captured him
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