[OOC] In the Court of the High Queen

[Major Sharpe]

Hey just FYI I'm withdrawing interest. This looks like a great RP, I just realistically dont have the time. Have fun all!

@Flagg

No problem, thanks for letting me know.

What do you think of a foreign ambassador of the queenly lass's former nation- presumably some fairly prosperous, if small, nation that focuses a bit more on academics and the like, more so than the rest of the world, considering she was sent there instead of anywhere else- trying to get in on the fact that she's more like them, rather than of her home country, and trying to get a share, a piece, of that fancy prosperous pie that is the empire overseas?

That is to say- another guy making a bid of being from the land the new queen had spent more of her time in?

@OfWindAndRain

I think that would be alright. You wouldn't actually be an official part of the Council, but you might be able to shoehorn your way in.

[Genni]

What do you think of a foreign ambassador of the queenly lass's former nation..?

@OfWindAndRain

I think that would be alright. You wouldn't actually be an official part of the Council, but you might be able to shoehorn your way in.

@Major Sharpe

Would this be someone the Queen already knows? The parent of a school friend perhaps, or a former tutor?

[OfWindAndRain]

@Genni

Maybe? I dunno yet, I got a couple 1x1s to post for before i focus on dis character

[Major Sharpe]

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Would this be someone the Queen already knows? The parent of a school friend perhaps, or a former tutor?

@Genni

That would be a pretty good hook, yeah.

[rush99999]

Remember it? Nightingale's still picking pieces of debris out of her... ...let's just say hair, given the sensitive nature of the audience here. :D

@Genni

Out of curiosity, do you plan on making a reboot now that you're back?

[Grammatic]

Ser Rycherd Alistair

Name: Rycherd Alistair

Age: 22

Rank: Noble, Knight

Title: Ser, Forsaken

Features: Rycherd, like all members of the Alistair family, has pure white hair. He keeps it cut just above his shoulders, and has dark blue eyes like his father. On most days, Rycherd wears a dark blue pants and fine shirt, embroiling along all of the seams. Over his left shoulder, and covering most of his left side, Rycherd has a dark red cape, beneath which rests the sword he always carries.

Strengths: Like all members of the Alistair family, Rycherd is an accomplished Knight, having just recently ascending from a squire before travelling to the Capital. One of the best swordsman in recorded history of the Alistair family, few foes can hope to match him. In terms of politics, Rycherd is known to be straight forward and trustworthy, though his schemes and plots are second to none in his own home province.

Weaknesses: Rycherd is quick to anger when his plans are foiled, or he is insulted directly. His temper has gotten him into many fights in the past, with consequences piling up. Rycherd has no grasp of magic in any sense, and he distrusts those that use it.

Bio: Born within the Hollow Hall, Rycherd is the heir apparent of the Alistair family, the ruling family of the Vrenal Province. The moment he could walk, Rycherd was forced to begin his training to become a Knight. When he reached the age of becoming, he became the Squire of a prominent Knight on the fringes of the Province, serving under him for several years. As is the nature of the Province, Rycherd became a seasoned killer and warriors during his Squireship, fighting back the tribal savages that constantly attacked Vrenal.

It was during this time that Rycherd found his first love, a young maiden from a village he and his Knight trainer were charged with protecting. Just as things between the two was advancing, a savage attack struck fast and hard. Everyone in the village was killed, including Rycherd's love, and his Knight trainer. Enraged, Rycherd followed the tribal savages to their village, and killed everyone he came across. He called it justice, and returned to the Alistair Estates. His father, approving of his sons actions, elevated him to the full rank of Knight. The Priest of the Estates however decried Rycherd's actions, earning him the title 'Forsaken'.

With the ascension of the new Queen, Rycherd has been sent to the court while his father deals with the backlash of Rycherd's actions back home.

Quote: "If someone tries to lay a trap for you, spring it. They have to be there for the trap to work, and there is no better chance to kill them then when they are stuck with you."

Province of Vrenal

Province Name: Province of Vrelan

Province Ruler: Lord Tiberius Alistair

Position: Located far to the east of the Realm, with most of its land bordering the Mountains.

Notable Attributes: Vrenal, as its location demands, is known for producing large numbers of warriors, especially Knights renowned across the Realm. As they are the frontline against the savages across the mountains, Vrenal's economy and industry is geared towards training and equipping countless warriors to fight back the savages invasions, and launch attacks against them before they grow too powerful. Across the Realm, it would be rare to find a regiment of any kind without a sizable portion of their ranks to be from Vrenal.

Description: The Province of Vrenal is squarely placed against the mountain range to the east of the Crownlands, with many of their villages actually being fortified towns near the mountain passes. Other than the occasional mine and farm within the Province, Vrenal is a largely barren and lifeless land. The settlements there are filled to the brim with people too stubborn to die, and cling to life in their home against the odds. In ages past, to feed their people, the Kings of the independent Vrenal Kingdom waged wars of conquest and subjugation to get the needed resources. When they were finally defeated and conquered themselves, they came to rely heavily on food shipments to their Province.

Located on a empty field is the capital of Vrenal, the Hallow Hall. A massive castle, it used to serve as the home of the Kings of Vrenal, though now serves as the seat of House Alistair, their replacements. From this location, the large armies of the Vrenal Province are coordinated in the ever constant war against the savage tribes, while also fighting with the other Provinces to secure enough food and resources to keep their people alive.

[Genni]

Out of curiosity, do you plan on making a reboot now that you're back?

@rush99999

Unfortunately no. While R.A.T.S. was fun, it took a lot to manage everything that was happening and I no longer have the time to dedicate to it.

I'd definitely be on-board to co-GMing if someone else were to take on the responsibility of keeping track of all the maths and hidden facts flying around though. :D

[Genni]

Rycherd Alistair: "If someone tries to lay a trap for you, spring it. They have to be there for the trap to work, and there is no better chance to kill them then when they are stuck with you."

@ArisenMoon

Carmella de Laurensia: "Now there's a man who's never heard of poison gas or explosives."

Located on a empty field is the capital of Vrenal, the Hallow Hall. ... From this location, the large armies of the Vrenal Province are coordinated in the ever constant war against the savage tribes, while also fighting with the other Provinces to secure enough food and resources to keep their people alive.

@ArisenMoon

Does the province hold strategic value, or are the population just holding the worthless ground for the sake of tradition?

[Grammatic]

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Carmella de Laurensia: "Now there's a man who's never heard of poison gas or explosives."

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Does the province hold strategic value, or are the population just holding the worthless ground for the sake of tradition?

@Genni

He is a old school kind of thinker, and will have to deal with a huge learning curve in the days to come.

Vrenal controls most of the passes through the mountains, and numerous forts to keep the savages on the otherside at bay. Tradition does play a part in it as well though.

[Genni]

Vrenal controls most of the passes through the mountains, and numerous forts to keep the savages on the otherside at bay.

@ArisenMoon

Apart from the ones controlled and guarded by the Laurensi?

Well, I say 'guarded' but most of the time the Laurensi guards are too busy trying to sell anyone passing through souvenirs and new equipment rather than actually checking if they should be allowed through.

[Grammatic]

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Apart from the ones controlled and guarded by the Laurensi?

Well, I say 'guarded' but most of the time the Laurensi guards are too busy trying to sell anyone passing through souvenirs and new equipment rather than actually checking if they should be allowed through.

@Genni

Most likely, and Vrenal actually launches raids across the mountain to attack the savages, breaking up any large gathering before they can gather into a true threat.

[Genni]

Most likely, and Vrenal actually launches raids across the mountain to attack the savages, breaking up any large gathering before they can gather into a true threat.

@ArisenMoon

Carmella de Laurensia: "Hey hey hey! Stop killing my customers!"

[ReusableSword]

@ArisenMoon

our characters are more than likely not going to get along lol

[Genni]

@ArisenMoon our characters are more than likely not going to get along lol

@ReusableSword

Which is a good thing for an RP. :D

[Genni]

~system glitch~

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@ArisenMoon

our characters are more than likely not going to get along lol

@ReusableSword

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Which is a good thing for an RP. :D

@Genni

Agreed, to both.

[Major Sharpe]

Is anyone else having trouble with the site, or is it just me?

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@ArisenMoon

This looks good. Accepted!

As an aside, you mentioned Vrelan fighting against other provinces. Is this something that happens a lot?

[Grammatic]

Is anyone else having trouble with the site, or is it just me?

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This looks good. Accepted!

As an aside, you mentioned Vrelan fighting against other provinces. Is this something that happens a lot?

@Major Sharpe

Its slow and laggy for me at time, but it still works. As for the Province, Vrenal used to be an independent Kingdom, and has since been conquered by the greater Realm it is now part of. They focus most of their military to fighting across the mountains. They haven't attacked other Provinces since, though there have been threats when food shipments are delayed.

[Genni]

@Major Sharpe The forum crashed about an hour ago, and is still in recovery. Pages should be a bit laggy until the server side issues are ironed out.

[Major Sharpe]

Its slow and laggy for me at time, but it still works. As for the Province, Vrenal used to be an independent Kingdom, and has since been conquered by the greater Realm it is now part of. They focus most of their military to fighting across the mountains. They haven't attacked other Provinces since, though there have been threats when food shipments are delayed.

@ArisenMoon

Oh, alright. The way you phrased the last sentence just made it sound like Vrenal was still regularly attacking neighboring provinces.