Crimson Paladin

Blades of Iron Roses: A fantasy Knight RP

Fleuri Jodeau

As the enemy came into view, Fleuri could see that, bless Reon, the city's walls had managed to keep the orcs and trolls at bay. It was a relief that they were not too late, but they had no time to lose- the walls would give sooner or later, and the knights had a narrow window of opportunity where they had the element of surprise, an advantage that they surely could not afford to waste.

At first glance, the enemy forces were considerably more numerous than the knights, but were more poorly equipped and in all likelihood, much more poorly coordinated. If the knights were able to get the jump on the orcs, they'd be hard-pressed to promptly react, and if the knights could identify and kill the raiding band's leader, the enemy would break and scatter. The trolls would be another story, as they would likely be too stupid to retreat, and they'd definitely make trouble once the orcs could bring them to bear, which made it all the more important to break the orcs as swiftly as possible.

Heeding the Captain's orders to charge and Klaus' request to cover her, Fleuri kicked his horse into a gallop and lowered his lance. His greatsword would be of little use on horseback, so he had opted to take a lance, a weapon which he had plenty of experience using mounted. Following behind Klaus in a wedge formation, he struck several orcs as they cut into the enemy's loose formation. His lance had yet to break, and with any luck they'd be able to do further damage before the momentum of their charge was used up.

Blades of Iron Roses: A fantasy Knight RP

Fleuri Jodeau

Why would they come so close the the capital, so close to us, Fleuri pondered as he strapped on his armor and weapons. I don't like this. But so long as Brennan is in danger, we must act. Fleuri was no strategist, but he knew when something seemed out of the ordinary. Why would greed-driven raiders travel so far from their homes to pillage? Why would they risk so much? Perhaps, he wondered, he was simply over-thinking this, and overestimating the intelligence and planning of orcs. Still, it never hurt to expect the unexpected, especially when things were already out of the ordinary.

After he finished gearing up, Fleuri headed to the gate, ready to move out. This battle would be a bit different than what he was used to. The trolls, in particular, would be unlike anything he had fought. Massive, durable, and monstrously strong. At least they'll be easy to hit, he thought. Still, it would be wise to not attempt to duel one- such beasts would be best handled by multiple knights.

He remembered Tyaethe's words about making attacks compliment one another. Perhaps this would be a good time to speak to Klaus on this. We might make a good team if we learned to synergize our attacks, and the prospect of fighting trolls make for excellent incentive.

A Life in Salem - A Fallout RP

Inquisitor Carver- Crater House

The Inquisitor wasn't sure of what to make of this. This seemingly wretched mutant was steeped in Atom's light, His power emanating from the being's frail-looking body. Carver knew of ghouls that possessed this degree of Atom's power, but they were pitiable wretches, imperfect vessels whose minds had been burned out, unable to withstand becoming conduits of His light. But this Zheik was different- while his physical form had clearly suffered from becoming imbued with Atom's glow, his words were those of an enlightened mind. He didn't just understand Atom, he channeled it.

"Come with me, Zheik, we need to speak in private," he beckoned the mutant. He did not wish to speak further of his investigation where the flock could overhear, and did not wish to alarm or worry them with what Zheik was saying. The Inquisitor led the two of them away from the crater house to the west, until they came to the shore.

"It should be safe to talk here," he said. "I am afraid you have come here during a trying time- I believe this congregation may have been led astray. There have been rumors circulating of unprovoked attacks perpetuated by Atom's faithful in this corner of the wasteland. I only recently arrived and have had little time to gather information as to how serious the situation is and how widespread this erroneous doctrine is. Aside from Brother Abraham, I do not yet know whom among this flock I can trust."

"As you are not part of this congregation, and none of the troubling rumors spoke of anyone as peculiar as yourself. I can speak to you plainly. Whatever threats we face, we must first scour the inward vessel of corruption. I need your help to lead the congregation back onto the true path of Atom. And I need someone whom I can trust to have my back when I investigate the truth of this matter."

Broken Oath - A Demon's Land Divided (Open for Business!)

Gaius Petrilus, Demon Knight

Name: Gaius Petrilus

Appearance:

Appearance

Gender: Male

Race: Demon

Age: 27

Personality: Both humans and demons can attest that that Gaius is a demon of honor, someone who is polite and courteous to friend and foe alike, respectful to the dead, and whose word is trusted even by his enemies. Whether this makes him a burgeoning paragon of Tsukran or a theatrical fop who insists on playing by the enemy's rules depends on the demon being asked. In private, he is more complicated. He is an idealist who wishes to end battles with as few casualties as possible by slaying the champions that grant the human armies their resolve. At the same time, however, he is torn between the guilt of slaying good men and women- even if for the greater good of his people- and the demonic bloodlust that swells within him. Gaius lives to fight, but notwithstanding the consolation that his foes were granted honorable deaths, their deaths have begun to weigh on his conscience. Nonetheless, his duty is to protect demonkind and he will not shirk it, but if there was a way to secure a future for demons without this perpetual conflict, his duty would demand that he pursue it.

Unusually for his kind, Gaius has interacted with humans off the battlefield, and these experiences have given him the belief that humans can be negotiated and dealt with beyond exchanging prisoners or arranging pitched battles. Unfortunately, with the degree of scheming and intrigue in Tsukran, not to mention the reputation that demons have for twisting deals and contract, it is simply not possible with the current state of things.

Abilities: As part of his heritage, Gaius is imbued with the strength of stone and iron, as strong and unyieldingly durable as his element. As a Demon Knight, he is a deadly swordsman, trained from a young age to fight the enemies of Sanjiva. Together, these traits make him an unyielding warrior.

Equipment: Gaius wears a demonic suit of armor and carries an enchanted sword which causes the earth itself to yield when struck- but only in its natural form.

History: Gaius was born to House Petrilus, an aristocratic house within Sanjiva known for its affinity with earth, said to be a result of interbreeding with gargoyles long ago. Being the fourth child, far removed from inheritance, he opted to remove himself from his family's scheming and become a knight in the service of Sanjiva. After being knighted, he took up a place in the Demon King's army, ready to face whatever threatened Tsukran.

During the most recent war, Gaius fought on the front lines of several battles, and gained renown for challenging and slaying a human paladin in single combat (a deed that made him known as the Antipaladin)- and infamy for later returning the paladin's corpse to the humans. At the same time, he gradually drew disillusioned with the conflict despite how it stirred his demonic blood, and began to lament slaying the humans, more so after having personally seen that not all of them are the murderous fanatics that his leaders made them out to be.

Near the end of the war as the tide turned against Tsukran, Gaius was chosen to escort the retreating leaders of back to Sanjiva. When he learned that the retreat had been covered by sacrificing waves of conscripts, he was furious, and protested both their failure to negotiate safe passage and their callous treatment of their soldiers. His superiors, appreciative of his deeds but unable to tolerate his insolence, responded by reassigning him far from Sanjiva. Little did they know that this reassignment would put him in contact with others with similar disdain for Tsukran's leadership.

Other: I have a "human" appearance for him in mind, but I'll get it later.

Broken Oath - A Demon's Land Divided (Interest Check)

I'm interested, too.

Bullet Princess: A Group-Based Magitech Fantasy RP

Alright, here's my character's revised sheet.

Captain Linhart

Name: Captain Gernot Linhart

Age: 31

Gender: Male

Race: Human (cyborg)

Appearance:

During the war

Current Appearance

Credit to Abel Vera

Personality: Captain Linhart is a patriot, devoted to Tinnec and proud of his service, despite what it has cost him. He is a dutiful soldier, always carrying out his orders to the best of his ability and always expecting nothing less from those under his command. Despite his stern demeanor, he is not incapable of camaraderie, and understands its importance to unit cohesion.

Because of his experience fighting against the forces of Yaln, Gernot despises the fallen empire, having not only been maimed fighting them, but seen many fine soldiers perish in the struggle to end Lord Yeln's tyranny. He believes firmly that the remnants of the empire must be crushed into dust, lest they someday gain another opportunity to cast their dark shadow over the world. Nothing can be allowed to remain.

Skills: Captain Linhart is a veteran dragoon officer, experienced in fighting both on foot and on horseback, skilled in the use of both firearms and swords, and educated in battlefield tactics. Following his rebuilding, he has been further instructed in the operation and maintenance of his powered armor.

Abilities: As a magitech cyborg, Captain Linhart is better, stronger, and faster has above-human endurance and resilience than a normal human. His tireless clockwork heart can withstand stresses far beyond that of his former one, and his augmented spine allows his nervous system to interface directly with his powered armor. Additionally, this interface provides redundancy- his armor's energy stores can power his heart should his own stores become damaged or depleted, and his heart's mana battery can, at great peril to himself, fuel his armor's boiler should things become dire enough to warrant it.

Equipment: Captain Linhart is equipped with a suit of magitek-based steam-powered armor. The armor, designed by the military and modified to take advantage of his augmentations, processes mana to create and harness the elements of fire and water. The armor enhances the wearer's strength and providing unparalleled physical protection for its wearer, and the helmet incorporates a filter, protecting the wearer from contaminants and toxins in the air. During testing, a flaw in the armor's fire transmutation focus resulted in the production of unwanted quantities of earth into the mix, hindering efficiency and causing the suit to emit black smoke. The problem was fixed, but at Linhart's suggestion, it was made into a feature that can be turned on and off. He carries two weapons- a break-action large-caliber smoothbore pistol and his old cavalry sword from when he was a Dragoon officer.

Brief History: Like many cavalry officers, Gernot was born to a fairly well-off family, educated in a private school, and attended a military academy, before being commissioned as a Dragoon lieutenant. He served as an officer for many years, and during the war with Yeln, Gernot and his unit were decorated for their bravery more than once. As the tide turned against Yeln, however, he was badly wounded in a major battle. Healers and physicians were able to stabilize him, but his wounds- most damningly a broken spine resulting in partial paralysis and damaged heart that struggled to function- could not be mended, and it appeared that his military career was over. Gernot would not have it, and petitioned his superiors to find a way- any way, no matter the risk, for him to be a soldier again.

To his fortune, the minds of Tinnec found a way- in an experimental procedure, they replaced his injured heart with a clockwork prosthetic, mended and reinforced his spine with automaton tech, and installed a rechargeable mana battery to power these devices. The procedure was a success- while there initially were a number of problems with his new parts that had to be fixed, Gernot ultimately regained full control of his body, and his new heart proved capable of handling anything he could subject it to.

The lieutenant missed the last chapter of the war with Yeln while he was recovering and being tested, but the military was not done with him. Between his deeds and his enhancements, he was deemed a suitable candidate to carry out more special assignments than serving as a Dragoon officer. Once it was determined that the flaws in his prosthetics had been ironed out, Gernot was given a suit of magitech steam-powered armor, modified to take advantage of his upgrades, received further training to perform his new role, and was promoted to Captain. Shortly after, Captain Linhart was given his first orders in his new role...

Bullet Princess: A Group-Based Magitech Fantasy RP

Here's my character draft for the antagonist side:

Name: Captain Gernot Linhart

Age: 31

Gender: Male

Race: Human (cyborg)

Appearance:

Appearance

Credit to Abel Vera

Still working on an unmasked appearance. Preferably something with an impressive mustache.

Personality: Captain Linhart is a patriot, devoted to Tinnec and proud of his service, despite what it has cost him. He is a dutiful soldier, always carrying out his orders to the best of his ability and always expecting nothing less from those under his command. Despite his stern demeanor, he is not incapable of camaraderie, and understands its importance to unit cohesion.

Because of his experience fighting against the forces of Yaln, Gernot despises the fallen empire, having not only been maimed fighting them, but seen many fine soldiers perish in the struggle to end Lord Yeln's tyranny. He believes firmly that the remnants of the empire must be crushed into dust, lest they someday gain another opportunity to cast their dark shadow over the world.

Skills: Captain Linhart is a veteran dragoon officer, experienced in fighting both on foot and on horseback, skilled in the use of both firearms and swords, and educated in battlefield tactics. Following his

Abilities: As a magitech cyborg, Captain Linhart is better, stronger, and faster has above-human endurance and resilience than a normal human. His tireless clockwork heart can withstand stresses far beyond that of his former one, and his augmented spine allows his nervous system to interface directly with his powered armor. Additionally, this interface provides redundancy- his armor's energy stores can power his heart should his own stores become damaged or depleted, and his heart's mana battery can, at great peril to himself, fuel his armor's boiler should things become dire enough to warrant it.

Equipment: Captain Linhart is equipped with a suit of magitek-fueled steam-powered armor, enhancing his strength and providing unparalleled physical protection with the unfortunate side effect of producing considerable smoke when powered up, mandating an air filter in his helmet. He carries two weapons- a break-action shotgun pistol and his old heavy cavalry sword from when he was a Dragoon officer.

Brief History: Like many cavalry officers, Gernot was born to a fairly well-off family, educated in a private boarding school, and attended a military academy, before being commissioned as a Dragoon lieutenant. During the war with Yeln, Gernot fought heroically and was decorated for his bravery more than once, but was badly wounded in a major battle, where his unit took heavy losses. Healers and physicians were able to stabilize him, but his wounds- most damningly a broken spine resulting in partial paralysis and damaged heart that struggled to function- could not be mended, and it appeared that his military career was over. Gernot would not have it, and petitioned his superiors to find a way- any way, no matter the risk, for him to be a soldier again.

To his fortune, the minds of Tinnec found a way- in an experimental procedure, they replaced his injured heart with a clockwork prosthetic, mended and his spine with automaton tech, and installed a rechargable mana battery to power these devices. The procedure was a success- while there initially were a few problems with his new parts that had to be fixed, Gernot ultimately regained full control of his body, and his new heart proved capable of handling anything he could subject it to.

The lieutenant missed the last chapter of the war with Yeln while he was recovering and being tested, but the military was not done with him. Between his deeds and his enhancements, he was deemed a suitable candidate to carry out more special assignments than serving as a Dragoon officer. Once it was determined that the flaws in his prosthetics had been ironed out, Gernot was given a suit of steam-powered armor modified to take advantage of his upgrades, received further training to perform his new role, and was promoted to Captain. Shortly after, Captain Linhart was given his first orders in his new role...

Bullet Princess: A Group-Based Magitech Fantasy RP

What remaining slots are there?

Edit: And are steampunk elements allowed?

A Guild Adventure: An RP with Monster Girls! (ENDED)

@PaulHaynek
OK. Thanks for the clarification.

A Guild Adventure: An RP with Monster Girls! (ENDED)

@PaulHaynek
Exiled. Or rather, under indefinite orders to stay far away. He'd be a Moon Kingdom cuirassier who was subjected to an artificial incubisation process in hopes of creating stronger, more capable soldiers (and determining or not it'd be worth effectively removing soldiers from the human gene pool). The project ends up shut down, and the cuirassier, not guilty enough to punish but not human enough to stay, is sent far away for the time being. If he kills some Varjans while he's at it, all the better.