[OOC] Land of Roa

[SaintJackal]

Seems to me like The Captain isn't applying so feel free to start dropping ideas for neutral areas to me. You can do so as a mini application (with either the god or nation part missing or with both), and if anyone would like to volunteer to help me manage them when we get IC put yourself forward and I'll distribute them out before we start.

[KaiserAuto]

I could, but I'm deathly ill. It's pretty bad.

[The Captain]

I'm still intending to sign up. I've been busy lately, I'm sorry I haven't responded to your PM but I feel as though the concept I have in mind needs to be properly articulated and run by you first. It's a bit of a departure from the rest of the sheets but I don't think it's as great of a departure as Herp's is. I'll have a working outline to run by you by the end of the day, for sure.

[SaintJackal]

Sorry to hear that Kaiser, get well soon. Hope it's not terminal.
And thank you Captain, its good to have you on board. Let me know when you have something worked up.

[Elitestpotato]

Nim, The Grim

Dominion(s): Death

Appearance: A frail looking, malnourished humanoid. Appearance of a 20 year old male, with burn marks being used almost like war paint, creating a skull on Nim's face. His finger tips and tips of toes are black, as if frost bitten. Scars decorate the rest of his body.

Personality: Nim is grim. He takes everything seriously, without an ounce of emotion. He is methodical, always having a plan. Nim is a somewhat fair but sometimes cruel leader. Nim requires one Genu sacrifice from every village/city in his Nation at the end of each month. The sacrifices are random, with the only ways to be exempt are to join the military, be some kind of leader, are a Beast Genu, or show a proficiency in an important skill (like blacksmithing or healing). As said, Nim is a somewhat fair leader, wanting the best for his nation. However, death feeds him and empowers him so that is his number one priority. He is willing to do anything to cause death unless it threatens the life of his nation (not single inhabitants, however). It is a daily balancing act that he handles expertly, but, the All-God was always fearful of Nim losing control and having the god's lust for death take over...

Powers: Death in the world gives Nim power. The more death, the more powerful. However, if there is not enough death in the world, Nim will grow weak. It is said that if there is a day without death, Nim will perish.

Mortality: Very, very hard to kill. Also, see above.

Nation: Mortem

Terrain: Many plains. Few trees. Very cold constantly, yet Flora still survives.

Wildlife: Black, Jaguar like felines with porcupine-like spikes on their backs, called Sharpbacks, patrol the plains. They are occasionally domesticated and used as war animals. Large, dumb elephant like creatures (basically the same in appearance, minus the trunk and adding a hog like snout), called Snorks, are herded and treated like cattle. Humanoid Raven-like creatures, named Hunters, fly at night, picking off and eating anything smaller than it (like Sharpbacks, rats, buzzards, crows, baby Snorks... Basic Genu children). There are also regular earth rats and crows.

Species: The Genus (gin-you)
There are two types of Genus. The first, called Basic Genus are humanoid and, on average, 5 foot 11 inches tall. They are very dark skinned. They are mostly of average build and brain, but, they are loyal (to the point of setting themselves on fire and run screaming into an enemy camp in the name of Nim). They are mostly very plain and don't ask for much, but are also very unimaginative. They have a natural average lifespan of 70 years. On the other hand, there are Beast Genus. Beast Genus are, on average, 6 foot 5, very sleek and well built, they have canine-like jaws filled with hundreds of deadly teeth. Their arms are lengthy and end with large, clawed hands. The claws themselves are 6 inches long and razor sharp. The Beast Genu's legs are agile, having the front part of the foot touch the ground with the rest off the ground (think the feet of the Aliens in the movie Aliens). They are very intelligent and trained from the day they can speak in combat and politics. Beast Genu are however rarely born, once every decade. Also, their lifespan is only 50 years. Beast Genus are put into positions of power. There are only 4 alive at a time. One is the Commander of the Military, one is the leader of the enforcement of The Law of Nim, one is Nim's personal body guard and adviser, and one is an Ambassador to other gods.

Culture(s): The Genu obviously value death and celebrate it every way possible. They have multiple holidays and festivals celebrating death. They celebrate the end of month sacrifices. Almost all art, music, and stories revolve around Nim and death. The Genus almost blindly follow Nim, and worship him, but not in the religious sense.

Capital: Viscera

Important Individuals: The Four Current Beast Genus: Vena, The Law Enforcement Leader, Cor, the Military Leader, Praesul, the Protector and Adviser of Nim, and Hospes, the Ambassador. Sinciput, the Basic Genu's representer to Nim. Brutus, the Nation's strongest warrior (legend has it that he once beat a Beast Genu in a thumb war...).

[SaintJackal]

I like it for the most part but Nim's death-to-power conversion power can't actually be as strong as you say. The effect of mortal deaths can stick but a divine death giving double strength to Nim needs to be toned down to maybe a less extreme modifier. Once that's changed I'd say you qualify to be accepted.

[Elitestpotato]

I like it for the most part but Nim's death-to-power conversion power can't actually be as strong as you say. The effect of mortal deaths can stick but a divine death giving double strength to Nim needs to be toned down to maybe a less extreme modifier. Once that's changed I'd say you qualify to be accepted.

@SaintJackal

Okay I can do that. The only reason I threw that in is because of how difficult you made it seem to kill a god. But I think I'll change it to something more reasonable. Or just get rid of the whole conversion rate thing.
EDIT: It's done.

[SaintJackal]

I can see the potential for it to be abused but I hope your a sensible dude; also what area on the map would you like?

[Elitestpotato]

@SaintJackal The peninsula in the south-east corner of the main land. Also, the whole God dying mechanic is gone. Nim still gains power from mortal death, however. I'll just make sure not to abuse that.

[Klomster]

A god of death.

In all fairness, what would a pantheon be without one. :P

I guess i failed to mention the order of priests within my nation whom has the ability to bestow eternal life to their subjects, and to heal those dying?
[/sarkasm]

On a more serious note though, greetings neighbor.

[KaiserAuto]

I'm going to create the super tower of almighty healing which will allow my subjects to turn immortal and with their natural affinity for the tutti-frutti martial arts of the universe they are able to destroy anything and live anyway- no need for even oxygen.

Edit:
On a side note, I'm gonna reserve the center zone of the map for a creation that I'm going to show you all.

[SaintJackal]

Senor Herp and Elitest, put your sheets in the character section whenever you want. And also here's the latest map update, waiting on Captain before implementing neutral zones.

[Elitestpotato]

A god of death.

In all fairness, what would a pantheon be without one. :P

I guess i failed to mention the order of priests within my nation whom has the ability to bestow eternal life to their subjects, and to heal those dying?
[/sarkasm]

On a more serious note though, greetings neighbor.

@Klomster

I'd like to think that Nim isn't your typical god of death.

[Rhymer]

Edit:
On a side note, I'm gonna reserve the center zone of the map for a creation that I'm going to show you all.

@KaiserAuto

Details man. Details. What is it?!

[KaiserAuto]

^^ Huehue.

[Klomster]

Kaisers thing is crazy! And kinda awesome.

And mr Potato, i like Nim, sounds cool. If we ever get into a fight things will turn ugly. For both.... war seems such a dangerous affair. lots of people get hurt and people die. Not nice at all.

Can't we all just build big walls and be happy?

Ignore the fact that it's part of my dominion, i would never try to make you raise my power without you thinking about it... :P

[KaiserAuto]

Existence Challengel:
Try existing without empowering someone.

[Palamon]

Existence Challengel:
Try existing without empowering someone.

@KaiserAuto

Challenge Completion Criteria: Become so great that all other matter is inferior.

[KaiserAuto]

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Challenge Completion Criteria: Become so great that all other matter is inferior.

@Palamon

Nope, you fail.

[Palamon]

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Nope, you fail.

@KaiserAuto

Then it must be impossible, because the challenge existing to begin with empowers whoever created the challenge to be the judge. IT'S AN EMPOWERMENT PARADOX. I'm going to faint.