Jotunn Draugr

The Rise of Man (Fallout-like RP)

Hey,

1. Will there be NPC's, like the NCR or Brotherhood of Steel?

2. Can I be western Canada?

Arena FAQ/Advice

Essentually its

Normal
Powered
God

Normal is self explanatory. Basically humans and their limits.

Powered refers to magical beings, and the like. people with magical abilities, armaments, and such fit here. Its a fairly wide scale.

God is also self explanatory. Essentially, god level powers.

T1 is basically a style of fighting, concerning preparations for magic. You are more than welcome to check out the spar between me and Scr(in the Alphonse vs Anya thread), as I will be giving pointers there in T1.

@Rilla

So would a character with cybernetic enhancements be T1 or T2? What about someone with a metallic skeleton?

Gunnaya Njordsdottir vs Blithe Marrowdwell

Probably some woodland realm the elves consider their own. A likely meeting between these two characters I could imagine would be that Gunnaya is in search of some particular ingredient, and Blithe stands between her and her goal because, "Neener neener, this is our land."

And, because this is an arena roleplay, it comes to blows. :P

*Sorry for the Delay, friends are having a star wars marathon in preparation for tomorrow. Between that and my finals, I may be out of useful communication for about another 16-17 hours.

@The 42nd Gecko

Haha understandable. Well if it's alright by you, I'll set the stage IC, and you can hop in once the Star Wars hype has died down a bit XD

Gunnaya Njordsdottir vs Blithe Marrowdwell

@Jotunn Draugr Hey ho.

Before we start proper, we need to agree on the terrain of the battlefield and discuss if we want to have any story elements.

I would think the terrain would definitely need to allow you room to maneuver and summon your birds, as I loaded my character with enough mojo assuming I would have to deal with that.

@The 42nd Gecko

As for story, I'm open to any ideas you have about how these two characters would meet. What is Blithe the guard of?

Gunnaya Njordsdottir vs Blithe Marrowdwell

Name: Gunnaya Njordsdottir
Alias: Seer Skadi
Occupation: Shaman, Alchemist, Herbalist
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Race: Caucasian
Religion: Nordic Totemism
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190

Appearance:

Hair: Long blond hair flows down her back, decorated with countless beads, feathers and braids.

Face: Long and slender, with gentle features, and one piercing blue eye. Her left eye remains hidden below a wrap of bandages that cuts across her face at a diagonal.

Build: Gunnaya sports bulging muscular thighs, calves and arms, with a slender, toned waist.

Other Notable Features:
A complex blue tattoo covers the entire left half of her face. Narrow tattoos, in various shades of blue and black, can be found across her entire body. Three deep scars run down her torso, from under her right arm.

Equipment:
Head: Thick Fur Hood
Shoulders: Thick Fur Cloak
Torso: Thick Fur Shirt
Undershirt: N/A
Arms: Iron Plated Leather Vambrace
Legs: Long Fur Skirt
Hands: Thick Fur Gloves
Feet: Thick Fur Boots

Primary Weapon: Staff of the Medicine Woman
A long, thick quarterstaff, made of solid oak, and tipped with steel bands. The skulls of various birds and rodents dangle from one end, tied by string and rope.

Secondary Weapon: Axe of the Ancients
A thick, iron war axe, with leather bindings around the handle and an iron spike protruding from either end. Celtic carvings decorate either side of the head. Haunted with the souls of fallen warriors, in shrieks in agony when swung.

Additional Weapons:
-1 Yew Longbow
-2 Quivers
-60 Iron-Tipped Arrows

Abilities:

Cry of the Skymonger
Gunnaya is able to perfectly emulate the shrieks of various birds, summoning them to her aid.

Friend of the Valkyries
Gunnaya calls her flocks of trained ravens to her side, commanding them as hunting and battle companions.

Feast of the Valkyries
Gunnaya uses singing and the scent of rotten meat to send her ravens into a suicidal rage, swarming and dive-bombing anything around her.

Njordsdottir
Gunnaya calls upon the fury of various ocean and sky spirits, summoning a ferocious storm of wind and rain. In climates of dust, sand, or powdered snow, this can seriously obstruct vision and mobility.


Alchemy Materials:

-2 Vials of Mimsblood
Mimsblood, a unique mixture made by Gunnaya, numbs all pain and constricts damaged blood vessels, preventing the drinker from bleeding out.

-1 Flask of Flametongue Mead
This brew remains hot to the touch at all times, and super-heats the drinker's body, protecting them from any amount of cold weather.

-3 Vials of Potent Poison

-5 Vials of Corrosive Acid

-2 Vials of Jormungar
Jormungar, another Gunnaya original, is a cocktail of highly reactive elements. When exposed to open air, they explode into a cloud of toxic gas, which takes two minutes to fully settle, unless blown away.

-2 Antivenom Herbes (best applied directly to wound)

Non-Combat Items:
-1 Leather Bound Book of Spiritual Healing Rituals
-1 Blunt Carving Knife
-1 Whetstone
-1 Spare Bowstring
-1 Vial of Wood Stain
-1 Satchel of Raw Meat
-2 Sticks of Chalk
-1 Jar of War Paint

Time's a Changing - a Steampunk NRP set in a Psuedo-Earth

Working on a post, to anyone who is already accepted, you also may begin posting.

@Jotunn Draugr I will go ahead and give your app the seal of approval.

@duck55223

Coolio. Once you set the stage, I'll hop in.

Gunnaya Njordsdottir vs Blithe Marrowdwell

Sure, if we're going ideal conditions. Let's say we're in the midst of a pine forest, on a snowy winter day. The ground is somewhat uneven, with logs and rocks strewn about, but no major cliffs or mountains. The occasional creek flows through, not yet frozen over by the falling snow. Rabbits and foxes dash about.

Arena Chat Thread

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Alright first things first. Character building. Your bio looks great, but there are a few mild hiccups.

1 Flask of Flametongue Mead
This brew remains hot to the touch at all times, and super-heats the drinker's body, protecting them from any amount of cold.*
-2 Vials of Jormungar
Jormungar, another Gunnaya original, is a cocktail of highly reactive elements. When exposed to open air, they explode into a cloud of toxic gas, which takes two minutes to fully dissipate**.

*Saying completely immune to cold is a bit odd. If Cold McIcerson hits you with his fully charged "Ultimate Chilly Death", some bag-o-tricks potion probably shouldn't trump it unless it has a super penalty attached.
**I assume you mean, "in normal conditions", or does it have some special properties that protect say a wind user from blowing it away?

I noticed I don't have my character folder on me on this computer, so I whipped together a quick arena fodder. Check it and make sure it seems appropriate. It's important for both players to feel everything is well-defined and balanced. Never be afraid to raise a polite question. There's a complex tier system and all, but it's no substitute for taking the time and consideration to read each other's bios and talk it over.

Blithe

Name:Blithe Marrowdwell
Occuption: Warrior, Guard
Gender: Female
Age: Early Adult
Size: 6'1", 180

Equipment:
Armor: Styled as appearance, but with some rather more practical chainmail in place of the green frilly stuff, and helmet, and a few more plates, basically equivalent to a full suit of gothic plate mail. The appearance is more in line with dress armor. Blithe also bears a full shield, wood with metal edges, with pointed bottom, suitable to be thrust into the ground and used as cover.

Melee: Blithe bears a long handled blade, a little tiring to use one handed but possible.

Ranged: She bears small crossbow with fifteen bolts. It's positively "cute" sized, as Blithe is already heavily loaded down.

Consumable: One general topical magical salve of healing/antidote, one magical "flashbang", and one "alchemist's fire" style effective Molotov.

Upgrades Beyond Normal Human:
Elf - Keener sight and hearing, tire slowly, longer lifespan. This means that even as, by elven standards, an early adult, Blithe's martial experience is considerable, while still combined with a body in the prime of youth.

Her Plate Armor is even lighter and more maneuverable than normal gothic plate mail, though not by much. Blame the elves for being better at everything.

Her Sword's construction involves specially prepared meteoric iron and other magical gobbledegook, making incredibly destructive against glammor and illusion and harmful against magic in general.

Warrior Arts-
Blithe's training has included the use of various mystical "warrior" techniques. Generally, they work by expending her magical energy to perform superhuman physical feats. Depending on the enemy, her total amount of energy is variable for balance purposes, but for default, we'll say 5 with no unit. :P

Burst of Speed- 1 Unit
Blithe gains a temporary boost in speed, equivalent to if Blithe attempted to suddenly sprint at full speed. If Blithe actually is doing that, the result is effectively doubled speed. This lasts for up to three seconds. It does not work very well while already in contact with something, but even a single step can build up some decent momemtum (given her armor).

Revitalization- 1 Unit
Blithe carries a heavy armament and, even with its extraordinary craftsmanship and natural endurance, sometimes a little extra stamina is helpful. Removes some fatigue and reenergizes Blithe somewhat. This is not a temporary boost, but it is not a complete relief of condition either.

Battle Yell- 2 Units
Blithe is capable of doing that yell and blast everything around you away thing.

@The 42nd Gecko

Haha thanks for the advice. I've made a couple fixes to better clarify her abilities. Your character certainly looks like a daunting opponent, but Gunnaya's up for the challage!

Shall we move this to its own thread, and get things underway?

Arena Chat Thread

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Sure. What's a character you'd like to try your hand with? I've got a large enough roster to pick to match your choice.

@The 42nd Gecko

Awesome! I'd say Gunnaya (the second one on my sheet). All my characters thus far are low-tech, medium-low powered. Gunnaya would be the simplest to start with.

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Drashmak

Name: Drashmak
Alias: Failsafe One
Occupation: Assassin
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Orc
Height: 6'
Weight: 250

Appearance:

Face: Thick, with a snubbed nose and a heavy-set jaw. His glaring red eyes are almost buried beneath his deep, primitive brow. Pointed ears sprout from either side of his head, reaching lengths comparable to an elf.

Hair: The bangs of his jet-black are tied back, with a knot on the top of his head. From the back, however, his hair flows long and unrestricted.

Facial Hair: Short stubble traces his jawline.

Build: Very fit, but not particularly wide for an orc. Drashmak's body has been refined, for agility beyond what is typical of his race.

Equipment:

Head: N/A
Shoulders: N/A
Torso: Leather Straps & Pouches
Legs: Loose Wool Pants
Arms: Steel-Reinforced Leather Vambraces
Feet: Leather Boots
Hands: Leather Archery Gloves

Primary Weapon: Yggspitter
An ash shortbow, too thick and stiff for the average man to use.

Secondary Weapon: "Failsafe Two"
A large crossbow, crafted from oak and yew, with a long steel bayonet mounted on the end.

Additonal Weapons:
-4 Throwing Knives
-30 Crossbow Bolts
-30 Steel-Tipped Arrows
-1 Copper Shortsword
-2 Jars of Nitroglycerin
-1 Iron Axe

Other Equipment:
-1 Grappling Hook
-2 Spare Bowstrings
-1 Bear Trap
-1 Backpack
-1 Flask of Water
-1 Spyglass

Abilities:

Bowstring Tendons
Surgical scars on the backs of Drashmak's legs hide the bundles of artificial muscle-fiber that run throughout his legs, allowing him to leap inhuman heights, and land without injury.

Spitting Viper
Artificial sacks, filled with potent venom, sit implanted in the back of Drashmak's throat. This, coupled with a developed poison immunity, allows Drashmak to shoot venom from his mouth at close range.

Steel Forearms
Steel bars, running along Drashmak's ulna and radius, greatly increase the weight and impact of his punches, as well as providing a way to block blades in an emergency, without having his arm cleaved off.