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An Elder Scrolls horror roleplay, inspired by both The Elder Scrolls and the ambience of acclaimed Witcher series. This roleplay is a reboot of Days of Night, and will lend from horror tropes and tales from mythology. A macabre experience bound in the high-fantasy setting we have come to know and love.

This game is for you if you enjoy collaborating with other writers, and if you enjoy building a storyline for yourself.




4E213

Evil is afoot in Tamriel. Everything feels different and unsettled. You dreamed of Anvil in a way that felt like a calling, and so - from wherever you were born, from wherever you once called home - you traveled to it's golden shores.

Everything is not as it seems. The days seem shorter and the nights much longer, with a chill in the air that draws a tension to the City. People are quieter, and people are going missing. The barkeep who served you an ale last night is nowhere to be seen today. The woman who sold you a new garment last week has disappeared without a trace.

There are whispers of a silent killer.

Why are you here? Why did you answer to those dreams?

Noteworthy - World State

  • The year is 4E213, the Stormcloaks were defeated and Skyrim sits under the Empire. The Dragonborn has not been seen since the Battle at Windhelm. Empire and Dominion have a tense peace. Presumed dead. No dragons remain in Skyrim.
  • Individual guild/school states to be confirmed;
  • State of provinces to be confirmed;




  • No Godmodding or Powerplaying. This is a story, not a competition to be Billy or Betty Badass. Keep your characters balanced. I don't want to enforce strict rules that stifle your creativity in creating a character, I will always be reasonable and work with you to create a compelling character with the skills that you want but you have to be prepared to tone things down if necessary.
  • While this is advanced level, I'm not hung up on novel length posts. I'm looking for players who can write well enough, collaborate with other players, and keep the momentum of the story. No pressure, we're here for fun.
  • Be considerate, communicate. If you can't post for whatever reason, just let me know. If you're working on collabs with other players, let them know too.
  • Be kind. I really, really, really don't want dick behaviour in the OOC, it doesn't foster the kind of atmosphere I like to create. So be nice to each other, respectful, and helpful. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I will remove people who start ruining the groove.
  • Keep it PG-13. You know the rules of the guild. No naughty posts in the IC. If you really have to, take it to PM.
  • Have fun. The most important rule of all.

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  • Due to the setting of this game, please be aware that your characters will be exposed to perilous situations from time-to-time. They can get hurt, they can get very hurt. Please be mindful when engaging in combat of your skills and setbacks, and who is around to help you should you get very hurt.
  • Please no prior relationships with canonical characters from any of The Elder Scrolls games. If you wish to write up prior relationships with other player characters within the game, then by all means please do so as it can be fun. But it's also just as fun to be ~total strangers~...
  • Be sensible in your capabilites. That means try not to weigh down your character with a full inventory. We’ve all been there in game, with that one extra cabbage tipping us over the edge! I like to play TES roleplays realistically - and anything that your character has, must be explained in some way. For example, if they are carrying a lot of money on them - why is this? Are they from a rich family? They have a pretty swish weapon but pretty basic armour? Was it an heirloom? These are things I will question on sheets.
  • Vampires/Were/Undead characters will not be accepted at initial application stage. Despite the setting, the start of the roleplay will not allow for those characters - there is always opportunity for those storylines to occur, and further down the line in the roleplay there may be openings for characters of a grizzlier nature. But for the beginning, a character like that is simply too different from the initial cast. With that in mind, I am always open to your ideas so please talk to me in advance.






Noteworthy:

  • Applications welcome. Please complete the sheet to the best of your ability. No places will be given as first-come-first-served. I will review all sheets after a length of time has passed, and I have been able to answer questions. Loose deadline currently at; 28th February
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I am interested. I have a character sheet mostly done. Forgive me, as I do not post much, would I post a potential sheet here in OOC? If so, I have included my potential character below in a spoiler.


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Given the vibes of the OOC, would something like a wandering apothecarist make sense?

Either way, I'm a big fan of this sort of concept and love me some more serious Elder Scrolls.

Which is to say I'll do some writing.




Posted a WIP below, although it won't be too long to wrap up, as it's been a minute since I did anything ES, so happy to receive any thoughts or feedback.

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If possible I would like to inquire on the nature of the Synod / College of Whispers as pertains to this RP? Do one or both still exist and are they the chief providers of magical training? If not, what other institutions would train a mage instead?
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Far be it from me to be answering GM setting stuff but the concept of a wandering apothecary is definitely not beyond Elder Scrolls. Healers, whether they be alchemists, restoration mages, clerics of the Temple, or conventional doctors are prized professionals and would be welcomed, even sought after by not just adventuring parties but professional organizations as well. In Morrowind (which is admittedly distanced from this thread's setting) the Tribunal Temple even mandated that its members go out and heal the sick and help the poor as doctrine, so there's lots of ways to do that type of character in universe. Hope that helps, and of course, the GM is the final say, I don't mean to tread on toes.
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If you don't mind having an absolute noob on the roster, I'd like to join. I'm thinking "Treasure-Hunting Khajiit"...
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Don't suppose there's a spot for an old timer? Haven't had a chance to scratch the TES RP itch in a long, long time.
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I might join as well, if I can come up with a good concept.
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What is this I see? An TES RP, GMed by one of my favourite role players? I could be tempted, I could be tempted
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Thank you for all the responses to this RP so far! And a thank you for sheets completed so far also -- I will have a great time reviewing these shortly!

Apothecarists, noobs, and old timers absolutely welcome!
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I will be first to admit that I got a bit carried away with this one. You said to put a lot into the personality and.. well. I hope you like my boy. He came out a bit darker than expected but I hope I've balanced out all the aspects of his personality properly. If there's anything you need me to change or anything you think should be added let me know.
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Will pm the link for discord Server for the game :) make sure to let me know who you are if your user name is different!
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yo, what up. i am super dee duper excited. i had a pretty wacky, zacky idea for this RP using the power of my trusty comrade, chatgpt. i want to do the cs in the style of the character to do some of that method roleplaying so this is what i've come up with. pls do not laugh.




Sup, yo? This is the one and only Marshall Hound of Yeats, and I'm here to drop my character sheet for all you fellow adventurers out there. I'm a bardic rapper who's lived the thug life and seen some crazy things, but I'm still here to tell the stories of Skyrim.

Name: Marshall Hound of Yeats

Race: Khajiit

Age: 32

Birthsign: The Shadow

Family Origins: My ma and pa was from West Riften, yo.

History:
Yo yo yo, what up homies? It's your boy Marshall Hound of Yeats, the baddest bard in all of Tamriel. I'm here to tell y'all my story, so sit back, roll up a blunt, and let me take you on a journey through my crazy life.

I was born in Riften, in the land of Skyrim. My ma was a Khajiit and my pa was a Nord, so you could say I got the best of both worlds. But it wasn't always easy growing up. We lived in the poor part of town, and my pa was always getting into trouble with the law. He was a thief, see, and he didn't care who he hurt as long as he got what he wanted.

My ma did her best to keep me on the straight and narrow, but it was hard with my pa always bringing home stolen goods and bragging about his exploits. But I learned a thing or two from him, like how to pick locks and how to sneak around without being seen. I figured I could use those skills to make a better life for myself.

So I started hanging out with some of the other kids in the neighborhood, and we formed a little gang. We called ourselves the Riften Ruffians, and we did all sorts of thuggish stuff. We stole from the rich, we beat up the weak, and we didn't take no shit from nobody.

But I was always a little different from the rest of the gang. See, I had a talent for rapping. I'd listen to the bards in the marketplace and I'd memorize their rhymes, and then I'd make up my own verses. The other kids thought it was funny at first, but then they started to realize that I was actually pretty good.

One day, we were hanging out in the Ratway, and I started rapping about our exploits. The other kids started cheering and clapping, and before I knew it, we had a crowd gathered around us. That's when I knew I had something special.

So I started practicing more, honing my craft. I listened to every bard I could find, and I studied the histories of Tamriel so I could weave them into my rhymes. And before long, I was the most famous bard in Riften. People would come from all over just to hear me perform.

But fame has its downsides, you know? I started getting into some bad habits. I'd smoke weed before every show, and sometimes I'd even do a little skooma to get me in the right frame of mind. And that's when things started to spiral out of control.

I started getting into fights with other bards, and I'd show up to gigs high as a kite. I stopped caring about my lyrics and started spouting nonsense just to get a reaction from the crowd. And eventually, I got banned from performing in Riften altogether.

But that didn't stop me. I took my act on the road, and pretty soon I was the most famous bard in all of Tamriel. People knew me as Marshall Hound of Yeats, the thuggish rapper who didn't give a fuck. And I played up that persona, acting tough and spouting vulgar rhymes.

But deep down, I knew it wasn't who I really was. I missed my ma and my old gang, and I regretted some of the things I'd done. So I started to pull back a little, to focus more on my music and less on the fame and fortune.

And that's where I'm at now. I still smoke weed and do a little skooma now and then, but I've got my priorities straight. I'm the baddest bard in all of Skyrim.

Biggest Regret: Aww, shizzle my nizzle, you got me goin' deep, huh? Well, let me tell you 'bout my biggest regret, man. It's a heavy load on my mind, but I'm gonna share it with you 'cause I trust you.

Back in the day, when I was runnin' with my homies in the streets, we did some things we ain't proud of. We thought we were invincible, you know what I'm sayin'? But one night, we took it too far. We were rollin' deep in Riften, and we got into a fight with some guys from another gang. I was high as a kite, and I pulled out my dagger and stabbed one of them.

That was my biggest mistake, man. I didn't realize the gravity of what I had done until it was too late. The guy I stabbed died on the spot, and I had to flee the city with my crew. I never looked back, but that moment haunts me to this day.

I wish I could turn back time and make a different choice. Maybe if I had put down my weapon and walked away, things would have turned out differently. But I was too caught up in the moment, too blinded by my ego.

Nowadays, I use my music to spread a positive message, to try and make up for my past mistakes. But that regret still lingers, like a dark cloud over my head. All I can do is hope that someday, somehow, I can find a way to make amends.

Marshall's Goal: Yo, yo, yo, let me tell you 'bout my main man, Marshall Hound of Yeats. He's all 'bout the music, makin' rhymes that hit you like a blast of skooma. And you know what? His goal is simple, but it ain't easy. He wants to be the best bardic rapper in all of Tamriel.

He ain't satisfied with just spittin' lyrics at any ol' tavern. Nah, he wants to be performing in the grandest halls, in front of the most important people. He wants to be known far and wide for his skills on the lute, and have his music inspire a new generation of bards.

But it ain't just about the fame and glory, nah. Marshall knows that music has the power to bring people together, to heal wounds and create harmony where there was once discord. He wants to use his music to make a real difference in the world, to help those who need it most.

So that's it, man. Marshall Hound of Yeats wants to be the greatest bardic rapper in all of Tamriel, and use his music to make the world a better place. And you know what? I think he's got what it takes to make it happen.

Personality:
I'm a laid-back and easy-going dude, but don't mistake that for weakness. I've lived the thug life and I know how to handle myself in tough situations. I'm loyal to my crew and my friends, and I'm always up for a good time. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and tell it like it is, and I'm always looking for new experiences to inspire my music.

Skills:
I'm a master of the rap battle, and I know how to use my words to tell a story and motivate my crew. I'm also a skilled thief and pickpocket, and I know how to navigate the seedy underbelly of Skyrim. I'm a talented musician, and I can play a variety of instruments, including the lute and the drum. And of course, I'm a master of smoking weed and yipping that skooma, man.

Skills: N/A. still figuring out what this guy's skills would be.

Equipment:
I think the best style is to keep my shit simple and efficient. Not a fan of complicated gear that would slow him down or require too much maintenance. I only need to carry the shit I needs to perform, survive and enjoy his high.

First and foremost, I got my trusty lute. Also got a simple set of banded leather armor that reflect my thug life and love for weed. The chestplate got an enchanted marijuana leaf printed on the back, which he uses to keep warm in cold climates or to hide his face if he needs to go incognito. I also carry a small pouch that contains his weed stash, rolling papers, and matches. I never go anywhere without it, and I often be seen taking a hit between performances or during long treks through the wilderness.For protection, I carry a sturdy steel dagger with a leather grip that he can use to defend himself in case of danger. I also have a small buckler shield that he uses to deflect incoming attacks if needed.

Finally, I always got a few septims on me, which he earns through his performances or by engaging in a little bit of skooma trade. I use my money to buy food, lodging, and, of course, more weed. I always look for new opportunities to make a quick buck.

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10/10.
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pls do not laugh.




Sup, yo?


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Normally I don't do backstories well but I'm kinda proud of this one! Hope I submitted on time, forgot you were so far ahead of me in timezones.

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The 28th is here!



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I'm really happy with all sheets and character proposals here - I know some are still a WIP, but the vibe and excitement of everyone here is fantastic - happy to have history in bullet points if it's easy :)

Thank you everyone for choosing to join this game! It's been a wee while since I've GM'd anything, and I'm trying to take what I've learned along the way and make this a good, fun game.

For any other interested writers - this game will never be "full" and you can always apply - I just ask that you know enough about where the story currently is in order to make an entrance if it's later down the track. I may have you hold off for a story moment or something.

First post coming very soon - I'm looking forward to the intros, the collabs, and the joy (and horrors!) to come! :)
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An 0th post for a taster!

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The official first post will be up ASAP - for those of you who would like to start an intro, you can expect it to take place the evening after the murder of Gionato and Lucius - where, spooky things will happen! But, as is usual, please refrain from posting in the IC until that post has been made! it will be in the next 24 hours :)

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