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Log Horizon: The Kyoto Expanse

Redid some parts of my Character @Suku

Galahad | Guardian (WIP)

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Basic Infomation:

Kusanagi Yuutav
"Duke Galahad, the Questing Knight"
Human, age 23
Level 90 Guardian
Level 88 Noble

History

Ever since he was young, Yuuta had been enthralled by Arthurian tales and stories he would read from his local library. The boy found something so heroic and so noble about the fantastical knights that it would leave a lasting impression on him. Unconsciously, he attempted to emulate the actions and manners of what he perceived to be a true knight, virtuous, noble, heroic and brave.

Unsurprisingly, Yuuta’s love of knights translated well into games where he would always be seen wearing some type of heavy armor with a shield in one hand and a lance or sword in the other. The digital knight found pleasure in role playing in games like the heroes he’d still read and research in his free time, and Elder Tales was no exception. Taking a knightly name for himself, “Galahad” spent a great deal of time playing the game and eventually gained a reputation for the completion of so many quests including the trivial side and radiant quests. Such actions thus earned him the unofficial nickname “the Questing Knight”. Much of his equipment and abilities are actually quest rewards of some form or another.

Diving deep into role playing, Elder Tale allowed him to really become the knights he had read about and adore, even picking a questionably useful subclass of “Noble” to help with it and rose to the rank of “Duke”. In due time, Yuuta joined a guild of fellow knights called “Fate Grand Order”. Although Yuuta rose through the ranks and gained a reputation as a chivalric fighter, the Order was torn apart by internal strife and members leaving for real life reasons until all that was left of the guild was Yuuta who, as he often did, made the ending like that of a story. Taking the sword that once represented the guild, he stuck it into a stone in a forest clearing with a text below stating “To whom draws the blade, doth whom become legend.” To this day, Yuuta has no idea if the sword is still there or has since been taken.

When the Catastrophe came, it hit Yuuta with a mix of excitement but mostly shock, now realizing he would never be able to live out the life he wished. Needless to say, he went a little crazy and just wandered around in a haze like so many in the opening days before he fell off a bridge and into a river. He didn’t even make an attempt to swim back up but as he did, he hear a voice whisper in his ear and as he await respawning, he saw the figure of a woman who called for him to drink from her chalice. Something within him told Yuuta immediately that this woman as the “Lady of the Lake” he had read about in so many quests and text even if he couldn’t explain the feeling or realization. It's said that at that point he kneeled before her and swore a knightly oath to her to which he drank deeply from the holy waters of the chalice. When Yuuta awoken, he had now fully taken on the mantle of his digital persona; where Yuuta had drowned in the lake, Galahad arose in his place, invigorated with the strength and blessing that seems to go far beyond the simple buff he had in game.

Personality

Yuuta as a person is a fairly level headed guy sometimes to the point of apathy. This side comes out the most when facing down danger as his permanent status affects make him unable to feel fear which is strange even to him. He still strives to live up to some form of the knight vows and virtues with some leeway on some areas but what sets him out the most is his devotion to a divine patron. Everyday he offers prayers to the Lady he speaks of and dedicates his victories in her name. While this has certainly marked him out as an eccentric individual by most, Yuuta takes pleasure in knowing he has someone watching out for him in this new world.

Equipment

Frozen Auric Armor of Lost Knights

Amongst the Lander’s nobility, there is a popular tale of a group of knights who once tried to find the kidnapped heir of a lost kingdom. However, the knights were unsuccessful and had tragedy after mishap happen to them until they began to drop one by one in the clearing of a frozen forest, their souls trapped within their armors.

Those who have recovered their armor from the <Frozen Knights of Grimhilr> questline receive it as an completion reward. It stalwart defense also provides a constant aura of ice damage to enemies but ironically it has a weakness against ice-based attacks.

Blessed Astral Warsword

Normally a two handed sword, Galahad’s strength and gauntlets allows him to wield this massive magnificent blade. Forged under starlight using meteoric ores, the blade gives a natural boost to attacks and is imbued with a buff that gives bonus damage to the undead and ethereal enemies.

After completing the quest <Maiden of the Silver Sky>, Galahad picked the reward which blessed his holy blade, making it even stronger against undead and etheral units as well as having a perpetual glow around it.

Venerable Dragonslayer Lance

Killing a dragon is no easy task and only those who use the proper equipment stand a chance to survive the encounter. Galahad uses this lance exclusively on horseback where he can get the most out of its charge bonus. Comes with natural armor piercing damage and deals extra damage to dragon-class enemies. The Venerable prefix means it can slowly repair itself if given time.

Ancient Ironwood Shield

In an age long past once lived a mighty warrior who the rival mages of his mage-king, wielding a shield of deceptively durable ancient ironwood that protected him from magic as he hunted down witches and wizards in the name of his liege. However, his loyalty was to be his undoing as himself was killed by the mage-king he so dutifully serve as the mage-king became paranoid with power.

A kite shield made of thick Ancient Ironwood that is stronger than steel but as light as wood. Its faded glory still shows in the dulled silver outline and the faded dragon crest on it and is a testament to the artisan who crafted the shield. Although its physical resistance is weaker than similar shields of its class, it can negate nearly any magical attack and even attacks made by enchanted weapons.

&lt;Old Ironclad Vambrace&gt;

One day, Old Ironclad Knights arose from the depths of Castle Karlgoth and silent assumed positions amongst the castle guard. No one knew where they came from but their stoic defense of castle time and time again proved them invaluable warriors until a wizard banished them all back from whence they came.

Obtainable by exploring the Ruins of Castle Karlgoth, these gauntlets are so strong that they give a buff to parrying and countering enemy attacks. Indeed, some have even forsaken a shield in favor of just using these armor plates to deflect attacks.

Martyr's Halo

Floating just above Galahad’s head, this piece of headgear reduces all critical damage and works especially well against head shots. It has a secondary effect of providing all allies in a radius the <Martyr Sacrifice> buff when Galahad is slain in combat. Also good at providing light.

Last Banner of Eden

An item Galahad acquired ages ago but as kept. When the banner is planted down in the ground, it forms a protective ring that heals anyone inside of it as well as providing a small defense boost. A popular strategy is to use this in narrow places along side with hate skills to effectively block off a hallway in a dungeon

Barded Demigryph Mount

Although incapable of flight like true gryphons, Demigryphs are still terrifying and loyal mounts on the ground in their own right. For unlike horses, they do not fear combat and their sharp talons and beaks are more than capable of fighting just as well if not better than their riders. There are many tales of demigryphs ripping apart their rider’s killers after they had been killed.

Skills/Abilities

Non Canon Skills

<Clarion Call>

The Clarion Call is sounded and knights flock to it. Every person hears a different instrument - some hear chimes, others bells, others a horn and even those who hear the songs of the gods themselves - but those who hear will instantly know what it is. The caster is given a speed buff to heed the call and rush to battle.

<Grail Blessing>

The Lady protects those who serve her dutifully. This passive ability gives a buff to health, health and stamina regeneration and strength to those who have completed a long and difficult quest line and have drank from her Grail at the climax. Holy light radiates from within the person, making them generate more hate towards undead and demonic foes who swarm to him like moths but Galahad is more than ready to face them. There is little doubt that this powerful passive is one of the reasons why Louen is considered to be one of the strongest fighters in the area and also how he is able to use a greatsword in one hand.

<Virtue of Heroism>

Another passive which grants Galahad the fearlessness required to charge down any foe. It completely denies the Fear status effect and reduces the effect of other mental statuses. However, it seems to have made Galahad actually fearlessly brave to the point of jackassery.

<Soul Flare>

By lighting one's soul aflame, one will attract all manners of things to it; even monsters. This ability effectively “steals” the Hate from allies and puts it all one a single person (usually the caster). It is characterized by the blinding light that appears when activating the spell.

<The Noble Last>

Also known as the Suicide Knight spell, this spell rapidly drains the life of the one who casted it and generates so much hate that even raid bosses will focus down the person and any damage is exponentially multiplied against the caster.. In return however, it grants the user dramatically increased attack power to the point they can hew through multiple enemies at once. A true last stand ability.

Overskill (Not yet Discovered)

<Call to Arms>

Using the Noble subclass as a base and with his reputation, victories and roars of valor, Galahad can cause Landers to gain XP at the same level as Adventurers and gain a sudden increase of weapon proficient allowing even farmers to become soldiers. This is undoubtedly a powerful skill if not an abnormal Overskill as it doesn't directly focus on Galahad.

a vaguely not-so-modest proposal

Better Idea: Everyone donate all their life savings to NASA in the hopes they can get our asses off earth and to someplace better. I hear the moon is beautiful this time of year and Mars is slowly becoming a very competitive real estate market.

Log Horizon: The Kyoto Expanse

Thanks Char. I'm trying to avoid watching the series because it feels like it will have a little more thrill of you don't know how the first version was supposed to go.

@GrandzHelios

I'd argue that you should probably watch it because:
1) The RP is going to follow the plot line of the show (only we'll be playing side characters and the main plot will only affect us in certain ways)
2) Its a really good anime. I have never gotten more pumped up over politics in my life. You come for the better version of SAO, you stay for the politics, no lie.

Log Horizon: The Kyoto Expanse

Decided to make a Discord for this RP because why not.

Warhammer Fantasy - Call of Chaos

Out of curiosity, where are the Mountains of Mourn in relation to the Old World? I'm not actually sure about that, and I definitely should be for RP purposes.

@BCTheEntity

I believe they're past the World's Edge Mountains where the Dwarves are, past the Badlands full of greenskins and then basically whats the notUral mountains more or less is the Mountains of Mourn with the Dawi Zar and the Ogre Kingdoms.

2020, a reminder

In the past, we thought that seizing the means of production would grant us victory.
But now we realize the true path to victory, seizing the means of leadership.

a vaguely not-so-modest proposal

Alternatively you could go on a honeymoon to Heaven and see the afterlife with your beloved! I hear that Edicius Airlines has an amazing offer going all the time! So whaddya say? Come fly with me!

Log Horizon: The Kyoto Expanse

@Rekaigan@Bushman501The thing is before the apcoalypse there was the ability to travel between servers also foriegn names in a mmo isnt that unheard of.

@Suku

Its not unheard of, but its immensely unpractical especially if you're basically travelling across continents. In the US alone, if you live on the East coast and you connect to a West coast server, you aren't going to have a smooth time most likely. Like I said before, trying to connect to a server in Japan from Europe is going to be a hell of a pain for an MMO and very much likely a lag fest. Sure going between the Chinese/Japanese servers or the Eastern European/Russian servers might be okay, but even internet has its limits when cross thousands of miles.

Also, currently reworking my Char a little so I won't be moving Louen over so soon.

The New World: Fate of Albion II (Remade)

Throwing up an WIP just to have something and yes, I did indeed ask for these rolls.
Feedback welcomed!

The Lost Isle of Sartosa WIP

Description:
(A summary of your nation goes here; basics on what's going on and what the country is about. Traditions worthy of note go here, recent history, unique traits,...)

Government:

In short, there is no government of Sartosa as it was wiped away with the waves. Those who either claim noble blood or have managed to murder and politick their way up are in charge of individual clans or or settlements, their reach not extending much beyond their fortified settlements or makeshift castles or shanty towns. In an age past, there was once a king but always such things are a distant memory with many competing for any sort of position of power.

Economy:

To say that the Sartosan economy is in shambles is an understatement as it's practically nonexistent. There are no major industries or resources of note beyond that of raiding and piracy which while the Sartosans are undoubtedly good at, has become their only lifeline. Beyond that, salt making, shipbuilding and prostitution are the only profitable industries on the island. True there are many well preserved artifacts from the ancient world for archaeologists to explore and examine but none are foolish enough to attempt to pierce the fog of Sartosa.

Starvation is common as there are only a few types of food to be found on the island being black corn weed, fungus and grog root. These plants grow wildly at random and are hardly the most pleasing of foodstuffs but they are what is available. Protein is usually some form of fish dragged up or a rat caught in a trap and the more-than-occasional cannibalism. Sea salt is also another thing made in excess, sometimes sold off as salt from other countries as the label of Sartosan is bad for business. Starvation and hunger are major problems as even if there was enough food for everyone, the decadent warlords would have it all for themselves.

The lawless nature of Sartosa however invites other criminals to itself in the form of smugglers which many warlords take advantage of and put taxes on to raise money or supplies. While those who usually come are either mad or brave (or both), they fear not the threat of the law enforcement coming down on them so long they pay their dues.

As one might expect, there is no official coinage of Sartosa. In an age past they had an incredibly strong currency that found use world wide. But like many things, the Thousand Year Flood took it away from them as well. Barter has become the major economic system although some places have their own currency and foreign currency regardless of origin and procurement can find use in Sartosa.

Culture

The men and women of the Lost Isle live in a cutthroat society that has been forced upon them and are truly a people lost in time. Their ways are old, language alien and tradition dated. While in the old world they may have been seen very differently, in this new age they are feared and hated as vicious pirates and revers. Magic has also been damned by most as the cause of the Thousand Year Flood which consumed their civilization and thus practitioners are rare and in hiding. Where once the Sartosans could command the seas at will with magic, they are now at its mercy. It's a popular practice to accuse a rival of witchcraft to try and get them killed by zealous lynch mobs.

Religion:

Once upon a time, the people of Sartosa prayed to a wide pantheon of gods and goddess. Now, they pray to only one out of fear after all the others abandoned them: Stromfel, God of the Ocean and Seas. They pray to him for safe travels, bountiful raids, calm seas and the hope that he will never again drown them out. Every ship has a shrine dedicated to him and making prisoners walk the plank to drown in the deep waters or fed to sharks, his holy beast, is an ancient practice still used today.

It should come as no surprise that because of this, much of Sartosan folklore as become sea-related. Where there was once an angel of death, there was now a cruel man aboard a cursed demonic ship who drags souls of the dead into the underworld. Wandering spirits now not only become ghosts, but posses animals and objects; the soul of men trap themselves within sharks and sea beasts, becoming Sons of Stromfel while those of women attach themselves to the figureheads of drowned ships and become vengeful banshees of the sea.

Sartosans were once masters of a type of magic known as the Lore of the Oceans, able to control it and summon its wrath upon command. Once studied in great schools and covens, such magics are revealed and often blamed as the cause of the Thousand Year Flood. As such, all of its schools have been turned to dust and its practitioners hunted or in hiding.

Geography:

(Jungle, grassland, mountains, etc. Be sure to identify where on the map you are, preferably by posting a clip of the region you wish to occupy, keeping in mind the relative size of your territory as was given in your rolls. We may have to move you around to make it work.)

Demographics:

The people of Sartosa (Sartosans or “Fogmen” informally) have been changed by the Thousand Year Flood a as such have a much greater affinity with water and are notably tougher and more resilient than normal humans. But the most damning thing about them is the near perpetual magical mist that surrounds them. A sole Sartosan will only generate a small, barely visible mist but the thickness and size of the haze will dramatically and exponentially increase as more and more Sartosans congregate. Beyond that they have far larger lung capacities, slight webbing on their hands and feet as well as a transparent second eyelid that allows them to see underwater with great clarity.

With a total population of barely 1.3 million, they are one of the smallest demographics in the world and a far cry compared to the many millions they once had in years past. While some may call the Sartosans a dying race, the Sartosans are not going to die without a fight. As if they really had any other option. On their island, the vast majority of the people are Sartosans minus a small fraction of other races, usually smugglers or pirates who made Sartosa their home to escape their native police. The natives of the island are also not fond of leaving their island so seeing them anywhere else in the world but on the seas is a rare sight indeed.

Notable Locations
(Give us some info about your capital, other important cities, maybe where your forts and colonies (if you have any) are located)

Personalities of Note
(Your ruler, perhaps your highest military officers, generally just use this space to help us keep track of your POV characters)

Institutions:
(Major non-military institutions of the nations, such as legislative bodies, guilds, religious sects)

Military:

The Sartosan “army” is barely an army to many who just see them as bandits and hooligans with terrible quality armor. However, while the raiding fleets may be small and use simple rafts and ships, Sartosans are still the master sailors they were in ages yore. Fully capable of sustaining themselves on open ocean and move nimbly on ships, they like to overwhelm one ship at a time after isolating ships or scattering fleets. The only way to ensure that you are not attacked by Sartosan Pirates is by travelling in large, expensive fleets with ships that are all so close together you can travel between them with ease. The alternative is to hire the very same Sartosan pirates to protect you as well; world class protection and sailors at a price that would make most mercenary captains faint.

There is a comparatively insane number of Sartosans in the “military” if not out of necessity with about 10% of the population counting themselves as active pirates or warriors. Even the basic civilian population has been hardened by infighting and civil war. Becoming a raider is often not only a sure fire way of quickly ascending the social ladder, but also gives you a far better chance of actually getting fed making it extremely appealing to the point most warlords don’t need to worry about willing recruits.

In terms of strategy, the element of fear is a very prevalent one as the fog produced by the Sartosans in combination with their reputation can cause even veteran sailors to get jump and start firing their weapons into the fog that always follows them. They will eventually become tired and paranoid, not knowing what is in the fog as the war rafts and boats of the Sartosans form a circle around them. Needless to say, this has worked wonders and is perhaps the one of the reasons why Sartosa still stands today for the loot brought back sustains the island and its reputation and fog will shatter the nerves of even the hardest of souls.

Contrasting their skills, the equipment of the Sartosans are laughable. Scrap wooden armor and crude gear is the norm as anything that can provide protection is use. Cooking pot shields, sea beast scale armor, human leather, nothing goes to waste. Weapons are equally as diverse and crude as weapons ranging from crudely forged blades to wooden clubs. Fishermen also often find work as pirates with both their nets and their harpoons which make for dead ranged weapons. Skilled harpooners are said to be able to snipe ship captains and lookouts from kilometers away and enough of them can even slow down large merchant ships.

Those above the lowly revers and pirates however are dramatically better armed. While still just as crude, commanders wear various metal armor, often looted from battles and ships thus also serving as their battle records. They go by many names such as Pirate Lords or Sea Chieftains, but they are the ones in command of settlements and clans and are more often than not mildly incompetent are anything but personal combat, meaning that it's often their equally as exotically named bodyguards to command the warbands. The decedent bastards often pile on made up titles to enrich their own egos. Thankfully, they can pick bodyguards reasonably well so their warbands aren’t totally dead in the water.

Their crude but resourceful nature extents to their ships as well. Although they often look like ramble shackle rafts and crude canoes held together with rope and hope (or mostly hope in some cases), they have a hidden level of quality to them which many outsiders can’t recognize at a glance. Masterfully well balanced and extremely nimble, their small size grants them terrific movement. Rare large ships are still built in the old trireme-style and are just as nimble as their smaller cousins and boast rams that are effective even today.

While artillery is rare, it’s not uncommon especially among the wealthier clans and gangs. Catapults and ballistas are popular and ancient if not effective weapons being remarkably easy to build in contrast to more modern cannons. Such engines of war are also often mounted on ships with the leviathan hunting Harpoon Great Ballista being the most popular and useful.

Other:

Pro - They are without question the best sailors, ship makers and water-borne warriors in the world and on sea even if they don't look like it.
Con - THEIR EVERYTHING ELSE

My Rolls:

Rolls 13

Rolls

Basic Demographics & Government Info
Population:
1,300,000
Territory Size:
1. Your nation is but a speck upon the map; perhaps it is an island or small archipelago, or perhaps it's just a tiny swathe of land too small to draw the attention of any would-be conquerors.
Technology:
1. Antiquated, the nation stubbornly clings to old methods and ways of life that were established traditions even in the time of their grandfathers. Technologically speaking, they are stuck in past centuries.
Prevalence of Magic:
1. Magic is a taboo to your nation with its practitioners living in hiding
Government Type:
10. Your country is in something of an anarchy. There is no central government to speak of, probably because it recently crumbled. For now you're in quite the quagmire and regions might be tempted to splinter off and form their own new nations. But hey, at least this gives you the opportunity to reestablish order and found a new government of your choosing!
Political Stability:
1. Your country is suffering quite a bit of inner turmoil and is on the brink of having an outright rebellion. No doubt your neighbors are aware of this and perhaps looking to exploit your status for their own benefit!

Economy

Overall Wealth:
1. Your nation is very poor. Perhaps you've been ravaged by constant war or plague, or perhaps your people lack the resources or drive to create the foundations for a solid economy. In any case, homelessness and hunger are issues for many people. At least your people are used to this sorry state.
Urbanization:
1. Towns and cities are largely absent for your nation. You might be nomadic or just lack the desire and/or funds to create large enough settlements.
Agriculture:
4. Your nation has its farmlands, but you aren't blessed with particularly fertile land nor regular rainfall. As such, seasonal famines are a common thing.
Notable Resources:
None. You're dirt poor.

Military
Military Structure:
2. Small core of elite soldiers, supplemented by some mercenaries in wartime. Overall not a very large force.
Military Focus
5. Emphasis on light infantry and skirmishers.
Navy:
1. Almost nonexistent navy that just serves to transport the army and perhaps ward off rogue pirates
Military Leadership
4. Generals are incompetent; their title is often appointed rather than earned; largely decadent
Military Reputation
10. Other nations look disparagingly at your army, thinking it little more than a rabble of bandits and pirates.

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