@Kassarock The pulling is slight. I imagine Karlus has a lot of experience with the wards so heโd know itโs a weak tiered one. This usually means that they want to dampen magic without outright stopping it- probably so they can suss out mages more easily. The items I believe you are referring to should remain unaffected.
And thank you for the praise. I try to make my IC posts unique and tailored for each character. It canโt be like that in every IC post, but my goal is to give you something interesting to read even if itโs essentially reading the same thing four times.
@Fetzen@Kassarock@Blitzy@Lauder@Parzivol With the go-ahead from Blitzy (don't worry, he'll join us soon) I am excited to welcome you all to the world of Ithea with the first IC post! As I acclimate to writing a story I will improve so apologies for any missteps. If there are ever any inconsistencies or lapses in my judgement please feel free to shoot me a message and I can edit my post and make an addendum in the OOC.
I encourage collaborative posting, but it is not required. Kassarock and Lauder, your characters would have been on the same ship so if you'd like to write as though your characters have met that would be fine! Regardless collabing is fine for anyone in the party- just keep me in the loop. I am also available for collab posts. I find that these can sometimes ease the restraints of forum posts in combat and dialogue situations. That also brings the topic of discord to mind. Please let me know if this is something you all want to pursue! I can create a discord for our group. I want to encourage interaction and engagement with each other because ultimately that keeps an RP alive more than anything.
Also, I should mention that it may be important to read the sections labeled for other characters in my IC posts. Though it may not always be information your character knows specifically, it may help to piece things together so that you as a team can make more informed decisions. Feel free to ask any questions you might have in this regard.
I think that's everything, so I'll stop rambling. I look forward to hearing your thoughts/feedback and seeing what everyone comes up with!
@Fetzen Vekyzz is accepted! Feel free to throw him on over into the character tab. The only person left for a character sheet is Blitzy, but if anything I can bring his character into the RP a bit later. I'll send him a PM about it! I'll have the first post up as soon as I figure that situation out! Thank you so much everyone for your amazing characters. I'm excited to kick this off.
@LauderWe've been working on the sheet for a bit now, and everything looks up to snuff. You changed what I recommended already too so awesome :)
The only other thing I'd recommend is looking over some bard spells https://5thsrd.org/spellcasting/spell_lists/bard_spells/. Bards aren't inherently mages, but with enchanted instruments they do cast spells by playing certain songs/notes. We can roleplay the effects of her music, but to avoid it being wildly overreaching maybe just check out some general spells and either add them to the sheet or post them here. So I can get the general sense of the spells she can cast with her flute. Other than that she is accepted.
@MeleckHey could you shoot me a PM, and let me know what you had in mind? I want to keep the party at 5, but I think we could work out something else if you wanted to participate in this RP.
@ParzivolI forgot to say before that I love that Huntress skin! So sick!
I actually think he looks great and the enchanted weapon sounds pretty bad-ass. There are weapon enchantments in this world, just know that in the presence of erasure wards their effects are dampened. I'm impressed that you've managed to make a character genuine to the Trident tribes despite how little lore I've provided for them because I honestly didn't think anyone would be interested in them. I'll shoot you some lore info relevant to your character (things they might know, religions, etc.) in a PM. Apologies for not having more there initially! He's accepted, but I'm including some small things to consider for him as a character. Feel free to add him to the characters tab.
Things to think about for Sigemund:
Tribal naming conventions are a mix of the Scandinavian names that the Brith are influenced by and the more indigenous native names in parts of Alaska (ie. Inuit). Maybe his last name could be changed to suit that, but as I said Brith culture has influenced the tribes a lot so it's not unheard of to have the "son" naming convention. I'm fine with the name staying as is, but just wanted to give you a heads up.
Also, this may be something that we can work around if necessary, but the idea was that each character has somehow become indebted to the North Astorian Trading Company, a joint-stock trading company that has a lot of power and legitimacy. I forgot to include the letter prompt in the OOC because I initially included it in the interest check. It reads as follows:
To our most trusted and loyal of beneficiaries,
It is, today on the 1st of Merrus, 41 Owl that we humbly request your presence in a meeting with our representatives. The North Astorian Trading Company is an honored and respected guild that prides itself on compassion and civic duty above all else. As such, it is most imperative to our efforts that the debts that our patrons incur be returned to us in full. We understand that, of course, the scarcity of coin in such uncertain times means you may not have the funds necessary to return to us what is owed. It is for this reason, that instead, we've arranged a deal that is beneficial for both parties.
You are to arrive at Lo Porto de Caracas on the 18th of Summerhill in this same year, 41 Owl. Your traveling and lodging expenses will be satisfied per our arrangement. Your passage to the city will see you arrive early in the morrow. Once there, youโre to meet with one Tali Riverend, a reliable contact. Youโll recognize her by nipped ears and white hair. Sheโll await you at the local caupona- La Resplenda, and will be expecting your prompt arrival. Come, and enjoy all that the rose-petal city has to offer!
We assure you there is little promise in the lives you lead at present. Adventure beyond the familiar, and return your favors in the process. There is so little to lose, and everything to gain. Secure your future with The North Astorian Trading Company.
Should you fail to comply with our requests please know that The North Astorian Trading Company is determined to uphold its reputation as a forceful presence in Ithea no matter the cost. Do be sure to brush up on your Caracan!
Your eyes and ears, Mikael ibn Da'ud
But quite honestly I'm okay with characters getting here for different reasons if that works best for the party. It was really my way of giving your character a reason to come to the Dales. Let me know what you think in that regard.
@ParzivolYes there is, though you'd likely be the cut off save for side/villains characters or drop-outs! I was aiming for 3-5 player characters as more has tended to make my brain hurt. When you start to work on your CS feel free to message me with questions about lore pertinent to your character (or concept), and I can help :)
@BlitzyThank you so much man. You're welcome to do whichever you want. We have an interesting potential cast thus far including a ruination/apparition mage, a Brith Bard, and a strength-based rogue. As usual, whichever you should decide just let me know if there are any lore based questions.
@KassarockHey Kassarock, I managed to get all my assignments done early @_@ so I had more time to look over Karlus. After further review I really can't find anything that I'd change! Feel free to add him to the Characters tab when you get the chance!
