@ActRaiserTheReturned Sorry if I derailed anything. Wasn't meaning to discourage your creativity. Regardless of the implications, we always need a magic user in the group.
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@ActRaiserTheReturned Unfortunately most of the villains will be NPCs, so I'm afraid that's a no. However, you can play as a witch or a warlock, but do keep in mind that magic in this world isn't as widespread as in high fantasy-plus, magic usually comes at a cost to the user. This is in the form of either a blood pact with a demon or a god, damning the user's soul for all eternity, a ritual sacrifice-often of someone very close to the person, or (taking a page from Raistlin Majere of the Dragonlance Saga), their health would be ravaged by the acquiring of such powerful magic to the point they would be frail and sickly.
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Seeing as we have at least four people showing interest, I'll go ahead and start drafting the OOC. It should be up sometime today or tomorrow, depending on if work is merciful to me (or doesn't kick my ghoulies all the way to my head)
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Seeing as we have at least four people showing interest, I'll go ahead and start drafting the OOC. It should be up sometime today or tomorrow, depending on if work is merciful to me (or doesn't kick my ghoulies all the way to my head)
@fleshandfang Hey! Good to see you here! You're more than welcome to join! Actually it's not a game-it's more of a subgenre of fantasy. If you're familiar with Conan or the old Sega game Golden Axe, that's basically what Swords and Sorcery is all about.
@NewDirt Certainly! The main quest will begin in Albion.
Albion is similar to a Celtic/Arthurian/Early Medieval setting. Rolling hills, deep forests, castles, that sort of thing. The queen of Albion tasks our adventurers with recovering a magical artifact from a sorcerer in a crystal tower. This artifact (name withheld) can see into the past and the future-however, it is at the cost of the user's sanity. With each use, the person's mind is worn down by dark forces beyond their control.
It's cliched and vague, I know, but this is just to get everyone's feet wet. There will be quite a bit that happens along the way to the tower.
Albion is similar to a Celtic/Arthurian/Early Medieval setting. Rolling hills, deep forests, castles, that sort of thing. The queen of Albion tasks our adventurers with recovering a magical artifact from a sorcerer in a crystal tower. This artifact (name withheld) can see into the past and the future-however, it is at the cost of the user's sanity. With each use, the person's mind is worn down by dark forces beyond their control.
It's cliched and vague, I know, but this is just to get everyone's feet wet. There will be quite a bit that happens along the way to the tower.
@NewDirt Roughly around four or five for a proper party. I already have a good starting quest in mind.
@Sarge67 Excellent! Swords and Sorcery is actually a subgenre of fantasy-and happens to be one of my favorites. It focuses on smaller, personal stories instead of huge, world-spanning epics like high fantasy. Often these stories cross into the realm of dark fantasy or cosmic horror. They usually revolve around the adventures of a singular character, but for this RP, I was thinking more of an adventuring party.
@Sarge67 Excellent! Swords and Sorcery is actually a subgenre of fantasy-and happens to be one of my favorites. It focuses on smaller, personal stories instead of huge, world-spanning epics like high fantasy. Often these stories cross into the realm of dark fantasy or cosmic horror. They usually revolve around the adventures of a singular character, but for this RP, I was thinking more of an adventuring party.
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Long ago, between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of King Arthur and his Camelot, there stretched an age undreamed of—an era swallowed by shadow and fire, where history blurred into myth, and myth into legend. The world teetered on the edge of chaos, carved by steel and shaped by ancient magics. It was a time of heroes and monsters, of crumbling empires and forgotten gods who walked among mortals in disguise or in wrath.
In the wild borderlands, warlords claimed kingdoms with blood and blade. Sorcerers, both wise and wicked, plundered the ruins of fallen Rome, seeking knowledge older still. The stars themselves whispered omens, and strange beasts prowled the darkened forests. The veil between worlds grew thin, and the spirits of the old ways stirred once more.
Amid this tumult rose champions—some noble, others damned—whose deeds would echo through the ages. Bound by fate or vengeance, by prophecy or desire, they strode the shattered world as giants among men. And as the twilight of the old gods fell, and a new light gathered on the distant horizon, all knew: the world would be remade, one final time, in blood and fire.
Welcome to the Age of Swords and Sorcery. Will you rise as a hero, or burn as a tyrant?
So this was an idea I had kicking around in my head for a while. I want to do an RP with more of a gritty Swords and Sorcery setting. Think Conan the Barbarian or Elric of Melnibone. Magic exists in this world, but it is viewed as dangerous. You're not going to see wizards or mages slinging spells everywhere, and the ones that do possess magic often use it for nefarious purposes. Monsters of every kind roam the land, and they can range from your run-of-the-mill fare of giant spiders, wolves, undead, dragons, etc. to eldritch abominations and cosmic horrors. You may even run into cults who worship these beasts as gods-and yes, they will sacrifice you to them. There are also a pantheon of gods out there who could either be benevolent and just-or downright evil and destructive. Perhaps you align yourself with one of these gods-the choice is yours.
Anywho, I've said enough. but I will be sure to explain more later. For now, I just wanted to get this out and see if anyone else was up for it. If you love tales of adventure and heroism like I do, and you pine for the days of down-to-earth, no frills pulp fantasy, then this RP is for you!
Sounds like fun! ^_^ Count me in!
-Name: Hawke the Scoundrel
-Age: 31
-Equipment: Shortsword and dagger, throwing knives, smoke bombs, flask of ale
Biography:
Despised by some and mistrusted by others, Hawke is perfectly at home in the shifting sands of society, whether sordid or civilized. He is a cunning rogue who gets by in life with his rugged good looks and charming wit, but when his tongue fails him, most find his sword to be sharper. Though a skilled swordsman, Hawke often prefers a quick (and acrobatic) escape. He is a creature of pure instinct, unbridled by the common constraints of morality and compassion, the very sort of scoundrel beloved by rich noblewomen aching for the spice of life. It was this particular endeavor of his that landed him in serious trouble one night.
After being caught in bed with the baron's wife, Hawke fled town with the baron's men hot on his trail. Eventually, he gave them the slip, thanks to a trusty smoke bomb, and disappeared into the night with a warm kiss on his cheek and a fat sack of gold to boot.
However, between botched card games, many a lovely prostitute, and far too much ale, Hawke found all of his ill-gotten wealth dried up quickly. He was desperate, hungry for another big score. It was in the back room of a seedy tavern, an old man told Hawke the grisly tale of Rodos, a land besieged by an undead curse yet brimming with riches.
Hawke wiped the ale from his lips on his arm, revealing an eager smirk. "Bah! What's a few dusty, old bone-walkers gonna do?" He laughed, and with that, he was off.
Little did he know of the horrors that awaited him.
-Name: Hawke the Scoundrel
-Age: 31
-Equipment: Shortsword and dagger, throwing knives, smoke bombs, flask of ale
Biography:
Despised by some and mistrusted by others, Hawke is perfectly at home in the shifting sands of society, whether sordid or civilized. He is a cunning rogue who gets by in life with his rugged good looks and charming wit, but when his tongue fails him, most find his sword to be sharper. Though a skilled swordsman, Hawke often prefers a quick (and acrobatic) escape. He is a creature of pure instinct, unbridled by the common constraints of morality and compassion, the very sort of scoundrel beloved by rich noblewomen aching for the spice of life. It was this particular endeavor of his that landed him in serious trouble one night.
After being caught in bed with the baron's wife, Hawke fled town with the baron's men hot on his trail. Eventually, he gave them the slip, thanks to a trusty smoke bomb, and disappeared into the night with a warm kiss on his cheek and a fat sack of gold to boot.
However, between botched card games, many a lovely prostitute, and far too much ale, Hawke found all of his ill-gotten wealth dried up quickly. He was desperate, hungry for another big score. It was in the back room of a seedy tavern, an old man told Hawke the grisly tale of Rodos, a land besieged by an undead curse yet brimming with riches.
Hawke wiped the ale from his lips on his arm, revealing an eager smirk. "Bah! What's a few dusty, old bone-walkers gonna do?" He laughed, and with that, he was off.
Little did he know of the horrors that awaited him.
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Forum: Casual Interest Checks
I have to agree with everyone else. Nobody wants to play this with an arbitrary coin toss. It's just a flashy and unnecessary rule you made up so people don't spoil YOUR good time. Sounds pretty narcissistic if you ask me. Why don't you let people who know what they're doing roleplay responsibly?
Why exactly do you need to spoil everyone else's fun because you're afraid of OP characters ruining your setting? Besides, you even admitted you stole your idea from Ravenloft, so your setting isn't even 100% original. Just go play that instead of trying to create your own and let people roleplay how they want.
P.S.: You even copied MY character sheet from MY cyberpunk RP from years ago. You forgot to erase the original race description too.
Why exactly do you need to spoil everyone else's fun because you're afraid of OP characters ruining your setting? Besides, you even admitted you stole your idea from Ravenloft, so your setting isn't even 100% original. Just go play that instead of trying to create your own and let people roleplay how they want.
P.S.: You even copied MY character sheet from MY cyberpunk RP from years ago. You forgot to erase the original race description too.
Replies will be soon, everyone. I've been dealing with a family tragedy....
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