I interpereted the Dragon Mountains as full of fractious clans and tribes, sort of like the Highlands of Scotland with some Viking Influence thrown in.
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Name: Oberjarl Gustav I, Knight of Earth
Age: 28
Kingdom: Kingdom of Dragon Montains
Gemstone: Earth
Appearance:
Background and personality:
Gustav was originally of the Vaegir Tribe of the Eastern Dragon Mountains, close to the Border with the Barren Lands, he grew up strong and tall and was far more stout than his fellow youths. One day, when Gustav was out hunting in the mountains, a Raiding Party from the Barren Lands attacked his village, leaving no survivors. This was to be the first of many raids, which would lead into invasion shortly afterwards. Gustav fought with the Troops of the Barren lands, and became feared amongst the enemy for 3 years until one day he was captured, sold to his enemies by a jealous rival. He was hauled to the capitol in chains and would have been made a slave for the fighting pits if not for the intervention of Prince Edgar. The Prince had suspicions about his father's actions at that point, but did not know for sure what was happening, regardless he needed to gather stout warriors and followers to his cause for his eventual coup. Gustav was to be the first of these retainers. In exchange for his freedom, Gustav swore an oath to aid the Prince should he require it and together they went about gathering more followers, Gustav teaching the Young Prince how to fight like a Tribesman and how to improvise. When the time came for Edgar's Coup, it was Gustav that took on the Captain of the Royal Guards of the Barren Lands, slaying the man in single combat and holding the Gate while Edgar confronted his father. When the dust had settled, and Edgar emerged victorious, Gustav was standing atop a mountain of enemy corpses, warding off the Royal Guard with powerful swings of his battleaxe.
For his service, Gustav was granted the Earth Gem, and told to go reunify the Dragon Mountains, which had broken into squabbling Tribes in the aftermath of the Invasion. Five years passed as Gustav United the Tribes, being Crowned Oberjarl of the Dragon Mountains, the word for King in the Tribal Tongue. All the while he explored the possibilities of the Earth Gem, raising massive fortresses carved from the living rock, to protect his people from banditry, foreign enemies, and the various monsters in the high peaks. He learned to summon and control stone, learned to sense his enemies by the vibrations in the ground, he even learned to summon and control metal. Even the trees and plants of the earth obeyed his will. With these powers he set out to make the Dragon Mountains a Kingdom to be feared once more, and perhaps to create a lasting unity amongst the tribes.
Fighting skills:
Master Axeman, Master Shield-bearer, Expert with Hammers and Maces, Decent with swords and spears, Master Tactician, Expert Knowledge of Siege Warfare, Expert Tracker, Decent Marksman, Decent Rider, Expert Hand to Hand Combatant.
Earth Gem Powers
Summon and Control Stone, Summon and control Metal, Earthsense, Control Plants, Control Sand, Burrow.
Age: 28
Kingdom: Kingdom of Dragon Montains
Gemstone: Earth
Appearance:
Background and personality:
Gustav was originally of the Vaegir Tribe of the Eastern Dragon Mountains, close to the Border with the Barren Lands, he grew up strong and tall and was far more stout than his fellow youths. One day, when Gustav was out hunting in the mountains, a Raiding Party from the Barren Lands attacked his village, leaving no survivors. This was to be the first of many raids, which would lead into invasion shortly afterwards. Gustav fought with the Troops of the Barren lands, and became feared amongst the enemy for 3 years until one day he was captured, sold to his enemies by a jealous rival. He was hauled to the capitol in chains and would have been made a slave for the fighting pits if not for the intervention of Prince Edgar. The Prince had suspicions about his father's actions at that point, but did not know for sure what was happening, regardless he needed to gather stout warriors and followers to his cause for his eventual coup. Gustav was to be the first of these retainers. In exchange for his freedom, Gustav swore an oath to aid the Prince should he require it and together they went about gathering more followers, Gustav teaching the Young Prince how to fight like a Tribesman and how to improvise. When the time came for Edgar's Coup, it was Gustav that took on the Captain of the Royal Guards of the Barren Lands, slaying the man in single combat and holding the Gate while Edgar confronted his father. When the dust had settled, and Edgar emerged victorious, Gustav was standing atop a mountain of enemy corpses, warding off the Royal Guard with powerful swings of his battleaxe.
For his service, Gustav was granted the Earth Gem, and told to go reunify the Dragon Mountains, which had broken into squabbling Tribes in the aftermath of the Invasion. Five years passed as Gustav United the Tribes, being Crowned Oberjarl of the Dragon Mountains, the word for King in the Tribal Tongue. All the while he explored the possibilities of the Earth Gem, raising massive fortresses carved from the living rock, to protect his people from banditry, foreign enemies, and the various monsters in the high peaks. He learned to summon and control stone, learned to sense his enemies by the vibrations in the ground, he even learned to summon and control metal. Even the trees and plants of the earth obeyed his will. With these powers he set out to make the Dragon Mountains a Kingdom to be feared once more, and perhaps to create a lasting unity amongst the tribes.
Fighting skills:
Master Axeman, Master Shield-bearer, Expert with Hammers and Maces, Decent with swords and spears, Master Tactician, Expert Knowledge of Siege Warfare, Expert Tracker, Decent Marksman, Decent Rider, Expert Hand to Hand Combatant.
Earth Gem Powers
Summon and Control Stone, Summon and control Metal, Earthsense, Control Plants, Control Sand, Burrow.
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Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
<Snipped quote by KnightofTempest>
No problem. Earth gem it is. Just tell me which one of the remaining free Kingdoms you want to belong to.
Dragon mountains sounds good
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I'd really rather take the Earth Gem Knight, as I don't know what I'd do with mind powers. . .
Name: Sir Garak
Appearance:
Age: 28
Race: Human, Hylian
Size: Medium
Attributes:
Brawn 2
Guts 2
Agility 1
Wits 1
Smarts 1
Skills:
Melee 2
Athletics 2
Shields 2
Perception 2
Riding 1
Composure 1
Lore 1
Mana
XXXXXXXX
Stamina
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Hearts
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Equipement:
Longsword
Hylian Shield
Leather Armor
Techniques
Quick Draw
Flourish
Protective
Taunt
Bio:
A Former Hylian Knight, Sir Garak left the order and Castle Town when he realized the direction the Order was taking. They were so fearful of another Ganondorf, that they committed to waging a war of extermination on the Gerudo, even going so far as to turn a Gerudo Holy place into a prison camp, forcing those captured to languish inside their own Colossus. Sir Garak was disgusted with these actions, while Ganondorf was Evil, and the Gerudo did raid Hyrule on occasion, the order let their fear dictate their actions and comitted some truly heinous acts.
Sir Garak left the order and has been wandering around as a Knight Errant for the past few years. Hoping that his example will prove to the Order what a knight should be, and not what they have unfortunately become.
Appearance:
Age: 28
Race: Human, Hylian
Size: Medium
Attributes:
Brawn 2
Guts 2
Agility 1
Wits 1
Smarts 1
Skills:
Melee 2
Athletics 2
Shields 2
Perception 2
Riding 1
Composure 1
Lore 1
Mana
XXXXXXXX
Stamina
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Hearts
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Equipement:
Longsword
Hylian Shield
Leather Armor
Techniques
Quick Draw
Flourish
Protective
Taunt
Bio:
A Former Hylian Knight, Sir Garak left the order and Castle Town when he realized the direction the Order was taking. They were so fearful of another Ganondorf, that they committed to waging a war of extermination on the Gerudo, even going so far as to turn a Gerudo Holy place into a prison camp, forcing those captured to languish inside their own Colossus. Sir Garak was disgusted with these actions, while Ganondorf was Evil, and the Gerudo did raid Hyrule on occasion, the order let their fear dictate their actions and comitted some truly heinous acts.
Sir Garak left the order and has been wandering around as a Knight Errant for the past few years. Hoping that his example will prove to the Order what a knight should be, and not what they have unfortunately become.
Room for one more or no?
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Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
I'm interested, and as an ex-reenactor I can bring a level of realism to combat.
Posted my CS for my House
Edit: Now with the first character added
Edit: Now with the first character added
Name: House Harlaw
Seat: Ten Towers
Words: Fear the Reaper
Affiliation: House Greyjoy
Description: The Second most powerful house in the Iron Islands after House Greyjoy, House Harlaw is one of the rare Ironborn Houses that have dealings with the Mainland, it has made them strong. House Harlaw holds the Valyrian Blade Nightfall. They hold dominion over the Island of Harlaw and all the houses there are sworn to them.
History:
House Harlaw can trace their ancestry back to the time of the Grey King. They fought beside the Kings of the Iron Islands in every battle, but also built alliances with houses on the mainland, utilizing their fleet not only for raiding, but for trading. While this has given them something of a reputation amongst the Ironborn, the Other Houses are careful not to say that to their face, as House Harlaw has brutally crushed their enemies time and time again in order to prove they have as much Iron in their blood as any other House.
Sworn to your house:
House Volmark
House Stonetree
House Myre
House Kenning
Members of the House:
1 Rodrik the Red Harlaw
2 Quellon the Knight Harlaw
3 Andrik the Scythe Harlaw
Characters
Name: Lord Rodrik the Red Harlaw
Age: 28
Appearance:
Sigil:
Words: Fear the Reaper
Affiliation: House Harlaw, House Greyjoy
Personality: A boisterous man possessed of gigantic mirth and fell wroth, Rodrik the Red Harlaw is the Head of House Harlaw and Lord of it's domains. He is a large man and much taken to drinking and telling war stories.
Biography: He and his Brothers, Quellon the Knight and Andrik the Scythe took the Harlaw Fleet to fight during the rebellion, hunting down ships of the Greens and seizing them and their cargo, and even taking a few coastal strongholds belonging to the Rebels. However when the peace came Rodrik and his Brothers sailed back to Harlaw with ships full of loot, to await Dalton Greyjoy's Decision. Rodrik Harlaw is a master strategist and an excellent hand to hand fighter, having had his training forge him strong and his experiences in the rebellion hone him to an edge.
OOC: Rodrik is the Default Character for House Harlaw.
Seat: Ten Towers
Words: Fear the Reaper
Affiliation: House Greyjoy
Description: The Second most powerful house in the Iron Islands after House Greyjoy, House Harlaw is one of the rare Ironborn Houses that have dealings with the Mainland, it has made them strong. House Harlaw holds the Valyrian Blade Nightfall. They hold dominion over the Island of Harlaw and all the houses there are sworn to them.
History:
House Harlaw can trace their ancestry back to the time of the Grey King. They fought beside the Kings of the Iron Islands in every battle, but also built alliances with houses on the mainland, utilizing their fleet not only for raiding, but for trading. While this has given them something of a reputation amongst the Ironborn, the Other Houses are careful not to say that to their face, as House Harlaw has brutally crushed their enemies time and time again in order to prove they have as much Iron in their blood as any other House.
Sworn to your house:
House Volmark
House Stonetree
House Myre
House Kenning
Members of the House:
1 Rodrik the Red Harlaw
2 Quellon the Knight Harlaw
3 Andrik the Scythe Harlaw
Characters
Name: Lord Rodrik the Red Harlaw
Age: 28
Appearance:
Sigil:
Words: Fear the Reaper
Affiliation: House Harlaw, House Greyjoy
Personality: A boisterous man possessed of gigantic mirth and fell wroth, Rodrik the Red Harlaw is the Head of House Harlaw and Lord of it's domains. He is a large man and much taken to drinking and telling war stories.
Biography: He and his Brothers, Quellon the Knight and Andrik the Scythe took the Harlaw Fleet to fight during the rebellion, hunting down ships of the Greens and seizing them and their cargo, and even taking a few coastal strongholds belonging to the Rebels. However when the peace came Rodrik and his Brothers sailed back to Harlaw with ships full of loot, to await Dalton Greyjoy's Decision. Rodrik Harlaw is a master strategist and an excellent hand to hand fighter, having had his training forge him strong and his experiences in the rebellion hone him to an edge.
OOC: Rodrik is the Default Character for House Harlaw.
Mandalorian?
Yep. There were a few attached to the clone army as noncoms in the early days of the wars. Not to mention those that fought for the CiS
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