Letter Bee

The Ghosts of Napoleon

<Snipped quote by Letter Bee>

I think they would just move to Libya.

@Dinh AaronMk

Oh. Dangit.

The Ghosts of Napoleon

@Letter Bee

To expand the government of Muhammad Ali IRL and in GoN assumed the role of if not all, then most of the social functions of normal Islamic institutions as a means by which to dismember the power of institutional rivals to the Muhammad Ali family. So, "They don't like Egypt" sort of involves a range of feeling from distrust to existential horror at Egypt since it implies that if they are to become subjects to Egypt, their monastic orders would most likely be destroyed, and the fact that - at least in the Western Sufi tradition - entirely dismantle the tribal relationships of the Berber tribes of North Africa. You may have maybe one or two individuals that admire Egypt for its reforms, but those are outliers.

@Dinh AaronMk

I see, so a Sufi-led rebellion might be viable in Egypt, then. Perfect?

The Ghosts of Napoleon

@Dinh AaronMk, Perfect.

Noble Arms - The ASEAN War [Moved to New Thread]

This RP has lasted for six months! Here's hoping it lasts for a year!

Is this site still active?

@Aiyanna, I am still running an RP, although it hasn't had an IC post for 3 days now.

The Ghosts of Napoleon

Yam is on hiatus. Can/Should I switch to Decemberists?

Edit: Wait, I still have the writer's block I mentioned plus four or five other RPs on this site alone. Dangit.

Edit 2: What were Muhammad Ali Pasha's relations with the major Sufi orders?

Genshin Impact AU RP

Interested!

Mechwarrior: Disposable Heroes

Raven Rivers

Raven bowed down a little in respect and said, "A mission which plays well to my bleeding heart and the others' talents; thank you, Colonel." He then continued, "I echo Marit's question; the Heavenly Sword should be down to Infantry and Suicide Trucks, right? But just in case they have an old IndustrialMech hid away or the Crimson Fists decide to show their ugly mugs, I think we should keep ourselves ready for a heavier fight. I also presume that we are not using lasers or incendiaries, considering your instructions on collateral damage. Also, is there a map of the civilian areas close to the dam, the areas most frequented by workers and engineers?"

Life was returning to his expression and his voice, that much was clear. He was eager, but not too eager, his judgment, somewhat more clear. And he demonstrated that he didn't miss anything obvious when he turned to Jon and said, "So, it seems you're a MechWarrior as well or otherwise acquainted with vehicles, considering the way the Colonel talked about you; perfect."

Then back to the Colonel for one last question, "Will we be departing immediately, or will we have a few hours to prepare?"

@Starlance@AndyC@Pilatus@Bork Lazer

Letter Bee's Character Sheets

World of Darkness: Heart of Infinity (Anime Facelcaims Permitted; Sorry if you disapprove.)

I. Intro

Infinity City is the newest metropolis in the US, built on what was once Olympic National Park during the closing years of the 2000s' as part of a plan to stimulate the economy. A controversial project even among the many conducted in the World of Darkness, Infinity City was advertised to be a showcase of future technology, where all races and classes can live in peace and prosperity, law and order, where new methods of administration and education can be applied without restrictions from 'tradition' and 'culture'. Obviously, it was too good to be true.

Those who thronged to Infinity City for new opportunities found themselves preyed on instead, not just by Mortal swindlers and oppressors but by Supernatural beings who hid in the shadows and sought to influence the fate of the city. Vampires who sought blood and power, Werewolves who wished to protect the Earth but hated civilization, and Mages who sought to 'guide' Humanity to 'Ascension' according to their chosen ideals, Infinity City eventually became a secret battleground. For its fate will decide Humanity's doom... Or salvation.

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Long story short, this is a World of Darkness (Old World of Darkness, specifically) roleplay set in the fictional city of Infinity, Washington. You get to play Vampires, Werewolves, and Mages (other Supernaturals need GM Permission), in an Open World where you can focus on politicking, action, and crime even as a greater threat rises in order to test your spirits...

Playable Templates

Vampires

The Majority of Vampires claim that they were descended from Cain/Caine, the First Murderer, who was punished by God with a thirst for blood and vulnerability to sunlight... But managed to turn his burden into a strength by taking power from the blood he consumed. Creating more like himself, Caine created an entire 'race' dedicated to preying on the 'normal' masses of Humanity and eventually ruling some of them in secret. Now, in 2022, the Vampires of Infinity City are divided among the Camarilla, who seek worldly power to preserve their safety and pleasure, and the Sabbat, fanatic Caine-worshippers who want to destroy the Masquerade (aka the policy of secrecy that prevents Vampires from being hunted down) and prey on Humanity openly as the 'natural rulers' of the latter...

Werewolves

Werewolves, or the Garou, believe that they are the defenders of the Earth, aka Gaia, against the pollution and corruption which 'The Wyrm', a force of cosmic evil, fosters in civilization. In fact, most of them genuinely believe that civilization and its fruits are evil/corrupted and antithetical to Gaia, tainted by 'The Weaver', a force of cosmic order believed to be only slightly less evil than The Wyrm.

Pariah

Mikael Peacemaker

Mikael's response was:

GROSS. I'M A KID MYSELF, BUT GROSS.

Bile was rushing to his throat as he continued, YOU GET FULL HAZARD PAY, MAYBE MORE. SORRY FOR PUTTING YOU THROUGH THIS RISK.

And Mikael paid the full $1500 'hazard pay' and an extra $200 before going to a nearby wastebasket and vomiting into it. Gross, gross, gross!

Yes, he liked both boys and girls, but he was not going to misuse his power and wealth to - He vomited again at the thought, well aware that he may have stained his friend's (yes, he thought of Nkiruka as a friend) reputation. But the primary source of his feelings of disgust was the fact that if he had fewer morals, he might have - No, no, no, no! He was not that kind of person! He was not that kind of person! Gross!

He then answered Nkiruka once more, OTHER GUY IS UNNECESSARY. WHAT ABOUT FLIP? ALSO, CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF? I CAN TRY AND EXPLAIN THINGS TO THE COPS IF YOU WANT...

Yes, that entailed scrapping the dubious and borderline-illegal efforts he had just started, but he was prepared to do that for Nkiruka; that guy did good work and he could not bear to have it ended just because of his blunders!

@Expendable@RBYDark