CollectorOfMyst

The Gladiators of Arlen [Closing Soon]

The RP is actually already in OOC, but this is to see if anyone else is interested before it starts. If anyone is interested, please follow this link to go to the OOC and check in, where there's more details. If you don't check in by the end of Wednesday, then I won't consider your character application. Regardless, we will be starting the IC on Wednesday, so if you want to join, please, feel free!

The Gladiators of Arlen [Closing Soon]

The Gladiators of Arlen

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It was a quiet night, in the castle. Even the servants who were on night-duty were in bed. Leaving only the night guard…
A scream rang out, breaking the silence. Clashing steel. And death. In the courtyard, two horses had been saddled. A man sat on the back of one. A boy on the back of the other.
“Endar!” a woman screamed. “Take Mari and go!”
“I can’t leave you!” the young boy replied as a small babe was forced into his arms. “They’ll kill you! We can stay, we can fight--!”
“No!” she yelled. “Please, just go! No matter whether I live or die, Mari must survive!”
“Your Majesty!” the knight exclaimed. “You can come with us! You are the Queen!”
“No, Sir Sharn. I cannot. They will know me, and then they will know you… Endar, your face will change, in the years to come. Mari will turn from a newborn child into a girl. Both of you will be safe. Leave through the Western Gate – they likely have no knowledge of it.”
And then she ran, back into the palace…
From the Western Gate, concealed from all, rode two horses. A man sat on the back of one. A boy on the back of the other, a small babe in his arms.

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Welcome to the Five Realms, or Areth. A world where combat in the arena earns gladiators fame and glory, in this most sought-after sport. The Realms are in an age of peace, minus that blight ten years ago, but no war has occurred in a hundred years. This peace has let warriors of all shapes and sizes hone their skills for glory and riches in arenas across Areth. The arenas are at the center of it all: money, power, influence, respect. The greatest among the gladiators sit beside warlords, sultans, emperors and kings. They revel in their eternal chances for battle, protected by the ancient runes that restore them to life unfailingly. They challenge other heroes, and beastly monsters, all for the crowd, and the influence they gain.
In the Eastern country of Oriens, in a coastal town by the name of Risha, a tournament is on the horizon, to celebrate the crowning of a new king of Arlen, King Ulfrur, warlord of Noctis. The tournament is small, and humble, but gladiators have to start somewhere. Nobility from all over have their eyes on these events, searching for talent that they can sponsor, and then profit from when their champions move on to grander events. But you are not among this talent. At least, not yet. For whatever reasons, you have yet to find a team that will take you. Perhaps you were thought to be too young to have enough experience, or too old to retain your skills. Too untrustworthy to welcome into the ranks. Or too bestial to be loved by the crowd. And as time goes by and the tournament draws closer, you may miss this chance to make your name known.
But your opportunity comes when a young man with the gold and the wish for a team makes himself known. He is untested, but has been granted entry. Nobody knows where he came from. Nobody so far has joined him, with barely days until the start of the events. But for you… it’s your way in. Your chance. Whatever your motivations could be…

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Hi, there! The name’s Collector, or Myst, whichever you prefer.
The basic plot of this RP is; we’ll play as a ragtag team of gladiators that want to make their marks in the arena, whether it be for influence, power, money, or fame, that’s for your character to decide. We start in Risha, where you will meet with the Exiled Prince, Endar. He’s looking to reclaim the throne of his half-sister, Mari. Eventually we will travel far, through each of the Five Realms, through many regions, fighting all manner of men and beasts. As we go we’ll get caught up in intrigues outside of the battlegrounds, with higher stakes as we become more widely known, and get closer to Arlen.

The Gladiators of Arlen

@Innis@Ammokkx@Eisenhorn@Enzayne and @Kymera - Just thought I'd inform you all that with the withdrawal of Zero, I'll be starting the IC on Wednesday. I'll ask you to wait until three posts are up, since me and Innis have been working on that third one together. When you do, please structure your posts like below - obviously, this is my character, but tailor it to your own as you wish.

Endar Drayen

This is the post. "This is Endar speaking."

I'll be putting out another interest check, to see if anyone else wants to join, but if they don't check in here by the end of Wednesday, then they won't be accepted.

GAME: Crush A Wish

Granted. You've been excused from gardening duties.

I wish I knew whether or not the aforementioned spider from several wishes ago has laid eggs or not. Its abdomen was deflated.

Children of the Greatfather

Here to express interest - though I will undoubtedly have questions. Especially since this may be one of my first Nation RPs. But hey, have to start somewhere, right?

A Better World

Well, doing some thinking, and what about Shadows? It seems pretty similar to secrets, but if you'd object, that's fine, too.

The Gladiators of Arlen

@ZeroCuero It's no problem, but we're sad to see you go. Hope all goes well for you as well!

A Better World

@Man Jack Frost Alright, looks like I'll have to do some thinking. I'll see what I can come up with and get back to you.

The Gladiators of Arlen

...Scary thought indeed. Well, if he's missing by Friday, we'll just have to go ahead without.

Broken Skies: War in the Eversky

Sure, why not? I've read a few thief stories and I've had to break into my own house once. I ought to be able to figure something out. Might play a character different from Cole - it's just a matter of figuring out who I want to play as.