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Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

Dentist and then work today! Work should be slower today but I won't know until I log into my email.

Going to try to touch on everything everyone has said/asked. Lots of good points were made!

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

Busy day at work today so I apologize folks! When I have time, I'll respond to everything!

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

@Kero

Double post since I missed yours. The Combat system definitely won't be for every little thing. Fights can happen outside of the duel system and not being tied to rolls. The duel system would likely just be one roll for the entire duel to simply things. Like... rock, paper, scissors. And to make it fair, I'll likely request that when a duel does occur, that I'm notified so I can make the rolls for the characters. Mostly because it would be hard to confirm whether or not someone is modifying their rolls just to win. And again, if the two writers decided "Hey, we don't want to do the roll, we have a plan." I will fully respect that.

Edit: Headed home and likely logging out for the day. but I'll try to come back and answer questions if I see them and have time!

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

I'm having a bit of trouble getting a bead on the setting, looking everything over. I see that it takes place in 20XX, but I'm struggling to piece together the general world and society we're working with. Any elaboration on that stuff would be appreciated.

@Kero

That's incredibly valid! The idea is a modern day (so thinking 2024, but leaving the last bit of that open time-wise). Magic is around but very modernized. Think street lamps lit with magic, eye doctors that use flame wizards to cut glass, etc. Then you add in the swords and shield bits of the world. Which, in a modern setting, can seem like they cancel each other out. But in a world like this, the swords and shields bits are all just on tradition and don't have much use in daily life aside from being a sort of pomp and circumstance sort of thing.

If that's still to vague or confusing, please let me know! Questions that you have or ideas that you have are helpful as well.

@Crowvette

That's a fair point on the combat system. I definitely want the bits and bobs to be more story flavor rather than DnD combat system. And I don't want the system to take away from the actually writing/fun of it. If two writers are willing to work out a plan for their duel on who should win/how it should go, I'd be open to that as well. I just don't want it to turn into an irl argument because that can quickly turn into something rather nasty given the ight circumstances. An opposed dice roll kind of takes that bickering between players away and allows the players to go "ah, so Character A is going to win, how are we going to write it such that Character A wins this duel?" Again, just my opinion and I'm very open to the ideas/opinions of others!

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on the other bits too!

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

@Izurich Hi! Thank you! We'll look at the potential for needing dupes once we figure out our numbers. I know a lot of times for things like this (pairings) it means that it's very important that both writing partners stick around. So we'll navigate that sort of stuff as it comes up. We'll just all need to be a little flexible with that as needed! My intention is to try my best so that we only need one character per person.

This could be fun, yes.

I spent some time in England, almost everything was closed on a Sunday. If that's the one day students are allowed in town, some of these shops must have Sunday hours. MartMart, of course, doesn't care what day of the week is, nor will the local newsagents.

Favorite Anime characters are Ed from Cowboy Bebop and Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries.

@Expendable

That's an excellent point! I'll have to amend that in the lore bits. If you have any more tidbits about life in England, I'd love to hear it so I can potentially use that for lore stuff!

Interested if there is still space! Would prefer to play a knight, but I don't mind rolling with a Noble if pairings are skewed.

When you get the ooc up, do you mind throwing up some example talents (minor and/or major)? I want to get a feel for where to aim when making those.

My favorite characters change pretty often, but Lain Iwakura from Serial Experiment Lain and Kaoru Yamazaki from Welcome to the NHK are pretty high up there.

@Duoya

Absolutely! I've got that on my docket of things to do for the RP.

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OOC is up! https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5499748

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

GM is currently working on;

- School Map? Maybe?
- Cleaning up Lore Bits as Needed

GM Schedule (EST)
Weekdays - 9am - 5pm - spotty, but usually around
Weekdays - 6pm+ - less likely to be around, often gaming or adulting, there is no in-between.
Weekends - Spotty, TTRPG every other Saturday. Otherwise I'm likely gaming or adulting.

Discord will not be created unless a need arises for one. If you need me, PM me.

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

Alright, we're up! Here are a few questions I have for the masses;

1. What age are we preferring here? I listed 16, but I'm not sure I necessarily vibe with that. I much prefer older, at least 19. But I want you all to be able to weigh in on this.

2. Combat. I outlined a rough idea for a way to do combat that would involve a simple d20 roll with simple modifiers from skills/abilities, etc. If you have experience with this or just want to pitch your two cents, I'm all ears.

3. NPC characters. Most NPC characters will be teachers, the head teacher, the coordinator, etc. These are characters that you are able to move as you need to. Need a teacher to get onto your character for doing something stupid? Maybe pick the strict one and have them come in and smack them up the back of the head and admonish them. It's up to you. Just try to stick to the established personality. I'll be trying to fill that in while folks create characters and we work through all of that. Regardless, the real question is; do you want to fill out the ranks with npc knights and nobles? Or would you prefer to "skim" over that information. I.E. discussing rank one (if empty of player character) but leaving the description very vague. Pros to npc is that the world feels more fleshed out. Cons, it becomes more taxing for me, the gm, to navigate those characters and it becomes a bit harder for others to take those positions. Not that we can't make it happen.

3. Plot Direction. Do you have ideas for how you think plot should develop? do you have a general theme you prefer? Dark and angsty? Light and fluffy? Just want to get a gauge for our preferences.

4. As always, please send any feedback or ideas you have for the world. Someone in the interest check (Expendable) mentioned something about in England shops being closed on Sunday which is definitely something I need to consider changing lore-wise! Things like that are always helpful.

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Someone on the interest check also asked about power and ability ideas. I'm going to try to get those out to you all as soon as I'm able!

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

Prequel - Getting Settled

The school year has only just begun and your characters arrive for their very first day. The first few days of the school year for first years are always dedicated to getting settled and playing games to help the class become close and help new 1st years make friends. As your character arrives, their stuff is put into their rooms and they are free to explore the campus. They will have a schedule of where to be and when for games, activities and for, best of all, food!

Current Rumors

denying rumors gave them more power...

note: Your character may oy may not hear these rumors. That is up to you and your decisions concerning your character. However, they are circulating around the school.

• The Queen of England is sick.
• Abigail von Straten has ties to the Watchers!
• Mr. Bigsby (Science Teacher) isn't who he says he is!
• There's a ghost girl in the forest!
• There are ghosts in the basement dungeon.
• The Headmaster is a Watcher spy!

Things your character may know, depending on their backstory;

- If from the area or knowledgeable about countries affairs;
- England has two rogue factions.
- The Watchers - Mostly quiet, lives in the background. But occasionally speaks up when they want change. Rumored tobe the puppeteers of the Shadow Government of England. Rumored to have spies everywhere.
- The Liberation Army - Highly active and highly aggressive group that is against the rule of the current Queen, claiming her to be unfit. Often stages fights and battles. Also rumored to have spies everywhere. Have staged many attempts on the Queen's life.

- If knowledgeable about country affairs;
- Ukraine is currently under occupation by Russia and many of it's citizens are fleeing for safety to other neutral governments.
- Spain and Portugal are currently fighting over land disputes.
- A French Celebrity has been accused of cultural appropriation by India for their recent outfit for the International Gala
Awards sparking controversy.
- America has just passed a new immigration law to help regulate traffic into their country.
- An American politician spoke very poorly of the Russian King, calling him crass and boorish. Russia has issued a warning.

- If knowledgeable about the Underground ( learned via plot but if you have interest in your character having ties, please let me know! )
- The Underground is currently working on a way to amplify magical abilities beyond normal.
- the Leader of the Underground is currently dealing with in-house disputes over embezzlement.
- There is a small faction of the Underground who have decided to do things their own way and have begun testing without thesupervision of the Leader.

Things your character may see;

- Missing posters for a cat named Binky. Black and white tuxedo cat. If found, report to Mr. Bigsby. Cash reward.
- Posters for Clubs! Many of the halls are littered with different clubs asking you to join and stating the 2 week deadline to sign up.
- Posters for the Drama Clubs first play of the year and a date and time for auditions.

note: plot hooks and notes here may change prior to start of RP. Please check back once we have started to make sure you're up to date.

Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

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Saint Valerius Academy - A Knight/Noble Fantasy

Faculty

Alexander Hampton - Headmaster

Alexander Hampton

Character Summary

Name: Alexander Douglas Hampton
Aliases: Alex, Mr. H, Black Phoenix
Age: 37
Class: Principal
Gender: Male
Speciality: Offensive Magic
Role, Rank, and Order: Teacher, Knight, Order of Twilight

Physical Attributes

Height: 6'2
Weight: 156 lbs
Build: Long, Slender, Thin
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Silver
Skin Tone: Porcelain
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Earrings
Day To Day Attire: Mr. Hampton is constantly found in a black and white suit with the school emblem pinned to his neckline and a purple handkerchief in his breast pocket. He always carries his pocket watch, chained to his side. He's never found without his glasses save for off days when he's forgotten them. He rather likes to wear rings and has an odd assortment of them, most of them with magical essences.
Strengths:
Nimble - Mr. Hampton can get around. Since he can't really take a beating, he's learned how not to get hit and doesn't often. He's a very nimble dodger, able to dodge and cast a spell within the same breath.
Charismatic - Mr. Hampton is very good at getting people on his side. He can convince almost anyone to do what he wants. He's even been called an incubus before by a student to which they were promptly scolded.
Stamina - Though he can't take many hits, Mr. Hampton can fight for a long time without getting tired. His mana reserve is second to none and he could run for hours without tiring.

Weaknesses:
Low Constitution - Mr. Hampton has spent many hours studying and learn to dodge and run around swiftly in an arena. His body is not built to take hits and he is aware of this. One good hit from a knight in the Order of Shield would send him to the infirmary for a good few days.
Low Strength - Mr. Hampton prefers not to use weapons simply because he can't do much with any normal weapon. For one he can't lift half the swords found in the school's armory, even the practice ones. He's much more keen to pick up a dagger than a full sword.

Psychological Attributes

Charismatic * Calm * Patient * Scholarly

Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship Status: Single (Has a thing for the secretary... (; )
Personality: Mr. Hampton is a rather quiet and reserved character. He keeps to himself for the most part and is almost always very busy with paperwork and the like. He's never not seen reading something or researching some new technique. He's also seen, although rarely, sparring in the arena with another teacher, trying to test some new skill he'd read about out.

He's very charismatic as well and can convince nearly anyone to do nearly anything. Well, except that he can't convince Mr. Parish to go on a date with him, which upsets him to no end even if he'd never admit it to anyone. Though, he's also very patient and willing to wait however long it might take for Mr. Parish to notice him.
Habits:
- Spinning any rings he may have on his fingers.
- Spacing out.

Hobbies:
- Reading and Researching
- Making Mr. Parish do things for him
- Scrapbooking (Oddly enough.)

Fears:
- His father
- Water

Likes:
- Mr. Parish
- Books
- Science
- Learning
- Sparring
- Cake

Dislikes:
- His father
- Spicy Foods
- TV/Movies
- Not being able to see
- Foolishness
- Dogs

Skills

A listing of skills, such as horseback riding or cooking. Levels include novice, apprentice, journeyman, expert, master.

• Research (Master): Mr. Hampton is a master of research. He's been at it for years and spends most of his free-time researching.
• Magic (Master): Years of practice and study have gotten Mr. Hampton to where he is today. He is an excellent fire mage.
• Swordsmanship (Novice): He picked up the sword once or twice, only because he was told it was a necessary evil but hasn't picked one up again since.
• Cooking (Expert): Tell him a dish, and he can make it for you. Secretly, Mr. Hampton is a major foodie.
• Archery (Journeyman): He doesn't really like weapons, but he picked up archery because it was less annoying than the sword. He not terrible at it, but he would be better if he spent more time working on it.
• Scrapbooking (Journeyman): Something he picked up as a side hobby, he doesn't do it much but many would be shocked to know he does it even at all.

Talents & Powers

A listing of unique talents, magic, or posscessions. Teachers may have two major and two minor. 4th year Knights may have one major and two minor. 3rd year Knights two minor. 2nd year Knights may have one minor. Nobles and 1st year Knights may have one minor.
For the Order of Shield, please fill out with specialized attacks/maneuvers/weapons/etc.
For the Order of Twilight, please fill out with magic/artifacts/specialized moves/etc.

• Nox Arcanum (Power/Major): Nox Arcanum is a power Mr. Hampton had invented for himself. Its basis lies in a fire magic so strong, it is black and blue. The magic itself is so tied to Mr. Hampton that even if he were to set himself in the flame, it would not burn him. This fact alone is what garnered him the name "Black Phoenix".
• Vizor (Power/Minor): This power was originally created by Mr. Hampton's mother. It is an illusion spell that grants the user a multitude of copies of themselves that can all do real damage to the opponent. When one is hit by any means, however, they disappear.
• Moira's Charm (Artifact/Major): This ring, when worn, allows the wearer to charm any person they choose into submission. The ring has a cool down, so Alex can't use it very often, but he does use it when he wants to get his way. The only person he's never used it on is Richard Parish. He got it from his mother a long time ago.
• Perfect Glasses (Artifact/Minor): Mr. Hampton got his glasses from an eye doctor years and years ago because he didn't want to have to keep buying new glasses each year. The glasses are self correcting and adjust to whomever wears them.

History

Parents:
Marc Hampton (Father, Deceased)
Elizabeth Hampton (Mother, Deceased)
Siblings: Only child.
Childhood: Mr. Hampton doesn't speak often of his childhood, but most know that he didn't have a very good relationship with his father. Much of his time as a child was spent in the library, trying to avoid his father who wanted so desperately to teach his son how to fight. Mr. Hampton wanted none of it and that often brought on beatings, his father hoping they would whip him into shape. Since then, Mr. Hampton has let anyone hit him.
Adulthood: Mr. Hampton was not the top of his class, in fact he never even ranked when he was at the school, however the principal of the time saw in Mr. Hampton, the ability to lead and so sought him as the new leader for the school. Happy to take on the role and avoid his father, Mr. Hampton took on the challenge. Since becoming the principal of Saint Valerious, the school has become more prosperous than ever, it's students showing more and more progress than the last each year.
Special Moments:
- When he got the call that his father had passed away.
- When he got the call, asking him to be the principal of the school after the late principal had passed away.

Current Events: Mr. Hampton is currently working on a research project on a new magic technique using bottles.

Relations

* ☠ Enemy * ⚜ Unfriendly * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ღ Ally * ♥ Crush/Significant Other *

• Name: Description
• Name: Description
• Name: Description
• Name: Description
• Name: Description
• Name: Description

Extras (Optional)

Character Quote: “So many books, so little time.”
Theme Song: TBA
Aura Color: Plum
Scent: Paper
Partner: N/A

Hannah Carlton - WIP

Hannah Carlton

Character Summary

Name: Hannah Marie Carlton
Aliases: Ms. Carlton, Pink Lightning
Age: 28
Class: Teacher
Gender: Female
Speciality: Fencing
Role, Rank, and Order: Duel Coordinator/Trainer

Physical Attributes

Height: 5'8
Weight: 134 lbs
Build: Pear
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dyed Pink, Naturally dirty blonde. Always long and rarely not in a pony tail
Skin Tone: Beige
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Ears and small lily tattoo on her hip
Day To Day Attire: Uniform, black and red. Sometimes seen in an all black combat suit.
Strengths: Limber, Quick, Clever
Weaknesses: Has a tell (licks lips before attacking), wear contacts, directionally challenged, low constitution.

Psychological Attributes

Quick Witted * Playful * Blunt * Demanding

Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship Status: Divorced, Single
Personality: Ms. Carlton is playful and fun-loving. She's not entirely one for being super strict when it comes to anything except for the Duels. She holds them in high regard and wants to make sure that other students also see that same value in them. She thinks very highly of her students and expects a lot of each and every one of them. While the ranking is very important to her, she never treats her students differently based on their rank. She keeps notes on their skill levels and always works towards helping them get better, no matter their rank or class.

Ms. Carlton also has very little regard for Noble vs Knight. To her, all are important and all can achieve greatness on the field. It's her opinion that the entire system is faulty. She very rarely voices this opinion, however. Still, she tries to stand up for her students in anyway she can.

She's quite fond of Mr. Hamilton, having known him for quite some time. Though, she does think he's a bit of a head in the clouds type of personality so she's always trying to look out for him.
Habits: Licks lips when thinking hard, and taps feet when bored or nervous
Hobbies: Horseback Riding
Fears: Water/Swimming, Bugs
Likes: Her Horse
The Headmaster
Sweets
Summer
Clothes/Fashion
Flirting
Dislikes: Winter
Being Sick/ill
Her parents
Getting wet
Spicy foods
Paperwork

Skills

A listing of skills, such as horseback riding or cooking. Levels include novice, apprentice, journeyman, expert, master.

• Skill (Level): Horseback Riding (Expert) - While being no master of the craft, Ms. Carlton has spent a majority of her life atop the back of a horse. She is very well versed in the hobby and even pops in on the class to help teach.
• Skill (Level): Cooking (Novice) - There's a reason Ms. Carlton prefers ordering food...
• Skill (Level): Fencing (Master) - Ms. Carlton has been fencing from a young age. It is the one skill she has no equal in.
• Skill (Level): Writing (Journeyman) - Despite being an educator, Ms. Carlton is not a very good writer. Her hand writing and her grammar both need work still.
• Skill (Level): Tailoring (Apprentice) - Ms. Carlton loves clothes and loves making them too. Though she's not very good yet, she never lets that stop her.
• Skill (Level): Gymnastics (Expert) - From a young age, Ms. Carlton was an active child and her parents got her involved in gymnastics in an effort to tide the overwhleming amount of energy she had. It didn't work. But she's a great gymnist now.

Talents & Powers

A listing of unique talents, magic, or possessions. Teachers may have two major and two minor. 4th year Knights/Nobles may have one major and two minor. 3rd year Knights/Nobles two minor. 2nd year Knights/Nobles may have one minor. 1st year Knights/Nobles may have one minor.
For the Order of Shield, please fill out with specialized attacks/maneuvers/weapons/etc.
For the Order of Twilight, please fill out with magic/artifacts/specialized moves/etc.

**For this section, if you'd like some help coming up with talents, please DM me!
***Each new school year, your character will be able to pick up a new talent based on the current scaling listed above.

• Talent/Power/Item: Stagger (Power/Minor) - Ms. Carlton lunges forward to stagger her opponents.
• Talent/Power/Item: Parzival's Blade (Artificat/Major) - A blade said to have been used by the great Parzival. It is said to have great powers for a user who is deemed worthy. Ms. Carlton says it's annoying but never elaborates on how a sword could be annoying.
• Talent/Power/Item: Mosston's Whistle (Artifact/Minor) - A gym whistle that can be heard from any distance by those the uer intends to hear it.
• Talent/Power/Item: The Aegis Shield (Power/Major) - Ms. Carlton can erect shields over the bodies of up to 5 people at a time. If these people recieve damage up to a certain threshold, the shield begins to take affect and protect them from nearly all harm.

History

Parents:
Siblings:
Childhood:
Adulthood:
Special Moments:
Current Events:

Relations

* ☠ Enemy * ⚜ Unfriendly * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ღ Ally * ♥ Crush/Significant Other *

• Name: ღ Ally: Mr. Hamilton
• Name: ⚜ Unfriendly: Mr. Parrish
• Name:
• Name:
• Name:
• Name:

Extras (Optional)

Character Quote:
Theme Song:
Aura Color:
Scent:
Partner:
Anything Else:

Other Students

Elizabeth and Suiren - Unranked

Elizabeth Carlisle - Grandaughter of the Duke of Gloucester

art credit: gujian 3 video game
Elizabeth Carlisle
16 years old
Knight: Suiren
Magic: Healer's Touch - Takes on pain of others

Yan Suiren

art credit: gujian 3 video game
Yan Suiren
17 years old
Noble: Elizabeth
Magic: Fire Control, snaps and creates fire
*Said to be a reincarnation of one of the Flame Emperor's, though he hates the idea.

Elizabeth and Suiren met when Elizabeth visited the Chinese Embassy in the UK. They were both very young and Suiren fell head over heels for her almost immediately. The textbook case of love at first sight. That wasn't necessarily the case for Elizabeth, but she found it hard to resist his charms. He was charming and kind and she was a little gullible and naive. Little did the two know what their parents were plotting.

Suiren's parents are high nobles of Chinese descent. He grew up in Mainland China learning the ways of fire magic and how to rule should he ever succeed the throne. Being 10th place in the line of succession meant that his probability for this was incredibly low, but there was always a part of him that was scared he might end up in that position one day and it was not a role he wanted to have. Still, he was prepped as all Chinese Nobles are. His grace is nigh next to none and his skills with the sword are on par with the rest of his peers. if not a step above.

Elizabeth on the other hand, was the granddaughter to a duke. She was also very far down the line of succession in her own country, even more so by the fact that she was a girl. But, her mother hatched a plan to have her offered as the wife to a stupidly rich Chinese Government official. In order to do so, she had to agree to allow her daughter to take a knight from the Chinese nobility. A noble as a knight wasn't very common, but when it served a purpose...

Suiren was pleased. He'd get to leave and hopefully not have to take the throne and his parents would have the satisfaction of him boosting their family name by forging a better bond with England. Plus, they could force information out of him to use for political gain. It didn't matter to Suiren. Until it did. Elizabeth was beautiful, the most beautiful he'd ever laid his eyes on. And as he got to know her, he loved her all the more. She was fierce and heroic, despite her frail body. She was stupid and naive and that made him want to protect her all the more.

More Pictures bc I'm a hooligan

Others

Currently Accepted PCs
Nobles
Karmilla - roleplayerguild.com/posts/5500657
Himari - roleplayerguild.com/posts/5501968
Alexander - roleplayerguild.com/posts/5503028

Knights
Maximillian - roleplayerguild.com/posts/5501967
Esme - roleplayerguild.com/posts/5502034