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Legend by Fire

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Legend by Fire OOC

Legend by Fire

[ GM: Lydyn | CO-GM: __ ]

[ Themes: Epic, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance ]

Accepted Characters (10/10)

• Cerylia Yvonna - Lydyn
• Tobias Greten - TheWizardLizard
• Mylisant Feyla - Irisity
• Mari Snowswept - Pyromania99
• Chase Dawnshard - Inertia
• Tylan Hallaw - Mivuli
• Saha Xephos - Midori
• Aiden Cross - Raijinslayer
• Cornelia Aerthur - Spawnling
• Eamon Amantea - urukhai

Kingdoms

Kingdom of Negotia

The Kingdom of Negotia

Location: Negotia is located in the southern most plains and spans a large portion of the southern coast. The heart of Negotia is Castle Mercator, where the Royal Mercator family has ruled over it's holdings for almost two hundred years. Castle Mercator is situated just a few miles north of the southern-most tip of the coast, where the old capital once stood. The previous capital, also ruled by the Mercator Royal Family, was razed two hundred years ago and has since been built over as part of the new capital city of Mercator. It's many port cities line the coast and also span a modest region of the plains north of the coast.

Society:

• Royal Family According to the Royal Archives the Mercator Royal House is as old as the kingdom itself, although records only date back a thousand years or so. Most common peoples never set eyes on the King himself more than a few times a year but the Queen is well known publicly and is considered the bridge between Nobility and the Common Folk. King Oren Mercator III (age 36) is known by his court and the rest of the nobility to be studious, intelligent, fair-minded, and well versed in the art of negotiation and trade. To the Common Folk, King Oren is considered to be just and fair with taxes despite the complex restrictions on trade in the Kingdom.
  
  Queen Sorena Mercator I (age 30) is often referred to as 'the voice of the King' since she is most commonly the one making speeches and declarations to the public. Although Queens traditionally don't have any responsibilities beyond birthing children and tending to the King's mental health Queen Senora has made it her mission to deepen relations between Nobility and the Common Folk. The rest of the Royal Family consists of Lord-Commander Qwen Mercator (age 32, younger brother to King Oren and Commander of the Royal Army), Prince Garth Mercator (Age 18, Heir to the throne), Princess Senora Mercator II (age 16), Princess Lamia Mercator (age 15, twin), and Princess Doria (age 15, twin)
• Noble Houses Of the many Noble Houses the most notable ones are the House of Dakor, the House of Karakum, the House of Lomadia, the House of Littlewood, and the House of Honeydew.
  
  • The House of Dakor: Ingmar Dakor II is the head of this house and minister of finance. Their family is well known as merchants.
  • The House of Karakum: Kublai Karakum I is head of this house and minister of foreign affairs. Their family is well known as diplomats.
  • The House of Lomadia: Hansen Lomadia IV is head of this house and chief advisor to the King. Their family is well known for their judges and scribes of law.
  • The house of Littlewood: Martin Littlewood III is head of this house and Lord-Commander of the Royal navy. Their family is well known for producing some of the best sailors in the Kingdom.
  • The house of Honeydew: Simon Honeydew I is head of this house and minister of domestic affairs. Their family is mostly known for producing exceptional smiths and jewlers.
• The Common Folk Commoners are, of course, the largest part of the population and mostly respect the Nobility. Laws in Negotia support the freedom of citizens to work and live how they see fit as well as providing immigrants equal rights so long as they register through proper channels. In fact, Negotia encourages the intermingling of different cultures and customs which has led to it's people becoming diverse and accepting of new ideas. As such most Negotians are considered to be friendly and hospitable to outsiders.
• Internal Society Negotia is considered a hub for trade and therefore comes into contact with many different cultures but the customs of it's native people are held with pride. In Negotian culture it is considered dishonorable to hinder others based on their beliefs and certain laws forbid businesses from discriminating against other cultures. Trade supports the majority of the Kingdoms finace and so it is heavily regulated to resist against greed and exploitation. The Kingdom's reliance on trade has led to Merchants becoming a pseudo-middle class, not quite nobility but more influential than the common craftsman or farmer. Despite this, Merchants do not possess any rights above that of a common citizen. Being on the coast has led to a lot of trade being done via merchantile ships as it is generally safer and more efficient to transport goods, not to mention much less of a logistical hassle.
• External Society Generally Negotia is seen as a peaceful trading Kingdom with many goods ranging from medicinal herbs which only grow in warmer climates, to fish,many hand crafted clothings, and armour. The Kingdom of Negotia strives for good relations with all it's neighbors, regarding diplomacy and merchantilism as highly valuable skills. It's Navy is one of the largest, if not the largest in the known world, although mostly consisting of merchant ships and escorts. Many people migrate from other Kingdoms in order to work and live here mostly because of the flexibility of it's laws and equal representation of citizens among the common people.

Unique Notes:
The Guild of Commerce is an orginization for the protection and regulation of privately owned trade companies. No merchant operates without formal written consent from the Guild of Commerce. The Guild is technically a branch of the Ministry of Finance, although in practice is as much an activist group as it is a trade authority and works closely with the Ministry to keep their regulations as fair as possible.

Although the Guild of Commerce is widely respected for it's fairness there are still those who refuse to abide by the law of the land. Smuggling is a serious offense as well as piracy and conducting unsanctioned trade between businesses. The death penalty is rarely issued for anything other than treason but smugglers and pirates are easily given sentences of five years or more.

Other: I'm sure I'll add things here later. :P

Ybella

Name: Ybella

Location: The Ybella desert - An island south of the main land

Society:
-Commoners

Commoners are left to the woes and trials of capitalism. The poor will get poorer and the rich will get richer. Many commoners must take up multiple jobs or participate in criminal activity to feed themselves and their children. Prostitution is not a rare thing among them, but thieves are even more common

-Nobles

Nobles are treated fairly and well. They have enough money to both feed themselves and be comfortable, but they can easily be found in the crowds of commoners at the local markets and in brothels

-Royal Family

The royal family of Adriett has not left the palace walls since they took over 150 years ago by force. They do not deal with petty commoner affairs; they only deal with major city and foreign affairs issues

-Outsiders

Outsiders are not treated well unless they are some form of nobility. Both the people and the government are very wary of immigrants because they have been so isolated for so long. Many people who visit often do not understand the customs of the land, so they react harshly to it, causing the people to hate all outsiders.

Unique Notes:

-Gangs

Because the monarchs never deal with intercity criminal affairs against common folk, there are many leaders running organized crime within the kingdom walls. They smuggle in banned goods and send small children to steal and pick pocket in exchange for food and a place to sleep, Some even dabble in prostitution and assassinations of nobles

-Army

Ybella has a small but powerful army, and they secretly rent out some special soldiers to other kingdoms. They will strike only when threatened, so most of the time, they are within the walls, guarding Munital, the monarch's palace

Other:

-The Royal Family of Adriett's Timeline

The royal family of Adriett was first a noble family, but after aligning with a few highly organized gangs and assassins, they threw the current government and set up their own, instating themselves as the reigning monarchs. Ever since then, they have been controlling Ybella.

Land of Zlore

Land of Zlore

Zlore

Location:
Zlore is situated in the northern foothills, it stretches throughout the region. This Nation is quite young only spanning hundreds years of age, as compared to the other nations of old, but has been fairly bustling. The land has been targeted by many greedy Nobles who sought to rule it for themselves, but the Land has stood firm and stoic. The main hub is naturally, the trading centre which is the located at the heart of Zlore. Houses, Blacksmiths, Shops and the like are situated near the center for easier trade.

Society:
Royal Family
The land itself was founded the family of Fallenrun, they have pioneered the exploration of the Northern foothills and after a time, had finally been able to settle and build a Kingdom. The Royal Family of Fallenrun has the say in the finality of decisions- what they say goes, though the Family has been called by many inhabitants as fair and impartial. The King, Patrix Fallenrun IV is well known throughout the land for his wisdom. His nature, though, is not one you would expect from a king, cracking quips and jests whenever he deems it necessary, though he is serious when the situation calls for it.

House of Nobles
To be promoted to Noble status, the house has to have provided to the Land of Zlore and it's kingdom, only the Royal Family has the right to promote commoners to the rank of Nobles.
There are only three Houses that have been recognized and uplifted to the rank of Nobility by the Family of Fallenrun, these Noble houses have all pushed Zlore's growth and has provided for it's Kingdom.

~ House of Ley'gard
The Ley'gard family has provided military and soldiers to aide the Family of Fallenrun during its past tribulations that was mainly produced by war during the early beginning.
The head is Ned Ley'gard, it is in-charge of the military defense of the country. Known for producing the finest archers throughout it's region. They provided the bulk of the archer militia during the unwritten era. The house has around only for 1/3rd of the Kingdom's age.

~ House of Wintermaw
The Wintermaw family has been a close second to the Ley'gard family, coming into fruition only a few years after the Ley'gard family was uplifted to the ranks of Nobility, having a friendly rivalry and standing long time friends of the Ley'gard family. During the unwritten era of war, they kept the country running and afloat through smart practices and trade with other countries. The head is Geome Wintermaw. of of the most known trader in the land. Known for the shrewd and astute traders.

~ House of Dawnshard
Not many people know how the Dawnshard family became nobility, as this house is as old as Zlore itself. The head of the family is Saursong Hammercrusher, and is one of the most fiercest warrior, despite his age. The Dawnshard family provided the bulk of militia during the unwritten era and had the most battle hardened soldiers, hearsay talk about how the war would have been lost had it not been for the Family of Dawnshard. They typically don't like fraternizing, especially with the Ley'gard, as they believe a bow is a cowards weapon.

Common Folk
As with most, if not all, kingdoms are made up of the Common Folk. The Family of Fallenrun belives in fairness and equality, though strongly urges people to be independant as they don't help people who don't help themselves. The Common folk generally look up to the Noble Houses and the Royal Family as their treatment has been fair, though there are quite a few who dislike them as much. The country itself is Capitalistic, but the Fallenrun family do try to help the people who deserved to be helped.

Adventurers
The Royal Family welcomes Adventurers to Zlore with warmth, though they are intolerable if said adventurers cause a problem and a ruckus in their lands. There are a set of rules made by the family of Fallenrun designed for Adventurers. These rules include fair treatment of Adventurers. Many people dislike Adventurers for their unpredictable and explosive nature, but has been changing recently as even the ones who despise Adventurers see them as 'necessary evil'.

Unique Notes:
Zlore houses a Guild of 'Rangers', hearsay talk about how it was founded by Ley'gard and knowledge of it are only told to select few. Rumors also talk about how the Guild is mingled with the military force, that it is inchrage of catching and putting down dangerous criminals that have happened their way into Zlore. Many people try to deny the guild authenticity but a few are beginning to suspect something in the country.

Other:
Relationships with other Kingdoms.
Kingdom of Negotia: [Wip]

Alpian

Forest View

The Kingdom of Alpian

Location: Alpian is located in the northern segment of the Western Woods, in a small, heavily forested area. It consists of several dozen woodland villages scattered around an area of roughly 5,000 square miles (for reference, it's a little smaller than Connecticut). The territory is divided into four segments, and where the segments meet is the City of Alpian, a mighty white-walled place and the only real center of commerce in the city. The broad River Merrid runs through the southern portion of the kingdom.

Society:
Alpian is ruled by the Dowling family, as it had been for generations. Traditionally, the rulers of the realm are generous, kind souls who make up in compassion what they tend to lack in wisdom and savvy. The King and Queen view all the people of their small realm as their children, and exercise what wealth and power they have in making the lives of their citizens comfortable and safe. As a result, they are beloved by nearly the entirely population of the realm, who often take any criticism of their Royal Family by outsiders with barely-restrained hostility.

At the moment, the Kingdom is ruled by Gideon and Abigail Dowling, young newlyweds who look to be continuing the grand tradition of their outsiders in their blind pursuit of good for their people.

The Kingdom is divided into four segments, and each is granted to a Noble House to govern. Long ago, these families were chosen from among he peoples of the realm for their virtue, and their adherence to the morals of their king has not waned since then. They are:
House Strathon: The house of grim woodsmen, who watches over the northern portion of the kingdom.
House Treia: The house of peaceful farmers and deep thinkers, who watches over the western portion of the kingdom.
House Fletran: The house of friendly traders, who watches over the eastern portion of the kingdom.
House Merrid: The house of fishermen and sailors, who watches over the southern portion of the kingdom.

The people of the kingdom love their leaders and their country well. On the whole they live peaceful village lives, rarely straying too far from the place of their birth and taking up the trades of their ancestors. They bear a great respect for the woods and for each other, and so Gaia and Wyrim are the deities most often honored within Alpian's borders.

The kingdom is far from a powerhouse: owing to its isolationist tendencies and habit of spending funds on the public good, trade is limited and military strength is lacking. On the whole, the people of the kingdom are content to live simple lives, though this does leave them woefully unprepared in times of crisis.

The student of history may wonder why the kingdom of Alpian has endured so long, given that they appear to have neither the skill, funds, or stomach to defend themselves from invasion. The likely reason is twofold - first, they have barely anything worth having, given as they consist of a few dozen small forest villages and one large city in the center of the territory, with little in the way of natural bounty. The second reason is a superstition - it is a belief held by many that the woods around Alpian are enchanted, and the spirits of the forest love the land dearly. This is almost certainly untrue, but it's likely that a few prospective conquerors have been turned off from the meager land by the threat of an attack by fairies and goblins.

Unique Notes: The Kingdom of Alpian is notable in one respect - the king's court of knights known as the Alpian Brotherhood. This select band of warriors is said to consist of only the finest warriors in the land (admittedly, not a contested position), and are devout in their service of chivalry, justice, and the people of their nation. Legend holds that it is the Brotherhood's task to watch the rulers of the land closely, and remove them if they show signs of corruption - such intervention, however, had not been necessary for some time now. Rather uniquely, Alpian holds no requirement for noble birth in order to gain a knighthood: any man may be knighted, if he proves his skills and virtues worthy.

Novilis Hegemony

Novilis Hegemony

Location: Situated in the east between a mountain range and the sea, the topography of Novilis is dominated by rolling foot hills and a huge, dense forests, broken up only by the occasional town. It is a beautiful country, but its climate can be a bit hectic, getting a perfect temperate climate from spring to fall, but a cold, dark, and bitter winter when fall ends.

Society:

-Commoners: Commoners are treated fairly well all things considered. They are free to move about the country at their own will and leisure, but generally stay near or around where they are born. This is because they lease the land from the noble, who controls the land, and this lease is generally passed down through the generations. But there are a caste of wanderers that roam the great forest, often talking with the druids and charting the secret places of the forest.

-Nobles/Knights: The Noble class of Novilis shares it's standing with the Knight caste, the only true diffrence being where Nobles are generally in charge of large cities or tracks of land, the Knights main holdings are limited to that of one of the huge stone fortresses that dot the landscape and the town under its sphere of influence.

-The Hegemon's Line: Stemming from Lisha The Unifier, the first Hegemon. The Line of Lisha has ruled the three lands of the Hegemony for hundreds of years, and is well respected by their citizens. The Current Hegemon is Hegemon Visarius the Bold. They rule from the central palace in Ajencour, the capitol city of the Hegemony and its strongest fortress.

-Adventurers: Adventures are warmly welcomed and are often treated will within the common folk, being given room and board in exchange for stories of far off lands. There is even rumors of some nobles sneaking into taverns if a particularly well versed Adventurer weaving stories. Outsiders of different connotations (merchants, bards, and their like) are often also well received, especially on the local market day.

Unique Notes:

-The Knight's Trials: To be declared fit to be a knight, any aspirant of the Hegemony must first complete the three trials.

The trial of Adversity

A Knight must know how to fight to protect the land and her peoples. In this trial the aspirants are split up into groups numbering no more than 5, and are pit against various monsters, and even possible human opponents. The fights are almost always to the death, wther of the opponents or of the aspirants.

The trial of the Mind's Blade

The mind is a deadly weapon that can never be taken from you. In this trial the aspirant is tested on magic ability, both in combat scenarios and in utility scenarios. These tests are rapid fire and sudden, changing from one to another in an instant in an ever increasing complex web of tasks.

The trial of the Void

The last trial is preformed in a pair with no help but from you fellow aspirant. Both are put into a windowless dark cell, and are left in the darkness. This is no ordenary cell however as the very stone has been infused with a weave magic that tricks the mind, plays on base fears and unpleasant memories. It is up to the two to support themselves through this, no matter what the cell shows them, to test both their wills and compassion to the suffering of another. If they pass this test the aspirants are led to the catacombs of the Knights, where before there newly carved tombs they are welcomed into the Knighthood.

The Druids: The great forest the Hegemony is old, very old, and seems to have a will all of its own. If you clear a patch of trees, it will soon be swallowed once more by the forest, seemingly faster than your normal forest. But liveing in the deep woods, or on the outskirts of town are the Druids, individuals who have dedicated their life to the forest and its relationship with humans. They are in essence weave mages and alchemists who have formed a relationship with the living world. It is they who "convince" the forest to allow the construction of roads and settlements, as well as turning it on attackers.

Other: Life in the Hegemony is simple, and it's people like it that way. As such they tend to leave the other kingdoms alone and focus inwards on their own serenity. This dose not mean they are not alert to the goings on of the other lands, it just means they are much less likely to interfere in their affairs, unless they feel the need to.

The simple serene life also hides the fact that the Hegemony's history is soaked with blood. The most promonant example being the Unification war, which was fought between the three nations that would become the Hegemony. Scars from this conflict are still felt today, in the form a huge clearings where nothing grows and all liveing thing fear to tread. The locals call these old, dead battlefields "Wraith-fields"

Groups & Organizations

Stalwarts of Analil

Name: Stalwarts of Analil
Location: Mountains
Society: A monastery turned military fort and maximum security prison, the Stalwarts of Analil embody the goddess' sense of justice and penance. While originally, the church had been a simple abbey that had burned down under mysterious circumstances, it has since been converted into a formidable defensive town. Known as the Fortchurch Prison, The Stalwarts emphasize a strategy of flawless defense. A siege would be difficult and long on this position, with deep tunnels and catacombs holding massive storages of food, water, medical supplies, and weapons. Within these tunnels as well lie the jail cells of criminals who scorned Analil's forgiveness and offer of repentance. When a criminal stands for crimes too heinous to disallow punishment, or the limits of the kingdoms' laws prevent their capture, the Stalwarts are called in to bring them to justice. These souls are taken to the Fortchurch, where they stand trial before the Justiciars of Analil. Those who claim repentance are given the chance, confined to the fort for years until their oath is proven genuine, after which they are drafted into the Stalwarts and trained as warriors. Those who are found lacking, untrue, or retaining their villainy are executed or confined eternally below the earth. Life as a Stalwart is more favorable than death to many though, and some criminals, rather than rot in a cell, will volunteer to serve the Fortchurch.
Unique Notes: The Stalwarts of Analil hold no loyalty to any particular kingdom, but offer their services as jailers and judges to all freely. They are known for being an impartial third party. The current head of the Stalwarts is Matron Fiona De'Gaspard, a rather young, but intelligent woman who believes anyone can be redeemed.
Other: The Stalwart warriors are known for heavy shield tactics that use tight phalanxes of warriors. Their style focuses on a crushing advance that deflects attacks while pushing the enemy back, making them incredibly effective in the tight valleys and narrow roads of the mountains.

Legend by Fire

Okay everyone, feel free to jump in!~ Just a couple notes about my character - she'll be the eastern forest region, so anyone creating a kingdom that way or characters are free to somehow include her in their sheets or background (once I have her up). Also she'll be a ranger, so some of you that are making thieves and assassins or whoever gets accepted, some of the stealthy type rumors and myths might overlap one another. Just a heads up in case that bothers you for some reason.

Anyways get at it!~ Here's some cookies to munch on while you write. ^.- *Hands out cookies*

Legend by Fire

"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul." -Ella Wheeler Wilcox

"Rumors, no matter where you come from, where you're going, or where you are - they're pesky little things that entice and tempt, luring you to the end of the line only to find out that none of it was true. It doesn't how many times it disappoints though, there's always at least one rumor that is too mysterious, too good, too strange to pass up, because what if it was true? Then you might have found something actually of worth. Now, I'm too old to be going around the country side chasing hearsay, but if I was to bet coin on one rumor that actually has weight? I'd put my money on the moving shadows. It's too far spread to honestly ignore... even if it doesn't turn out to be these 'shadows,' who has the influence to effect all the kingdoms? Not many, hm?" -Julis, Retired Bard & Inn Owner of the Red Dragon

No matter what your walk in life is, where you have been, or who you are... you suddenly find yourselves plagued by mysterious orbs of light. They push you and tempt you, whether it is your curiosity, or your caution, these orbs are leading you towards the mountains - always pushing you the moment you decided you're done, that you're tired of following them, they keep coming back until you chase after them. Where they are leading you, you've no idea, but you'll find out soon that there are others being brought together for the same reason.

This is where the role-play starts. I imagine everyone will be in their own regions, homes, areas, or kingdoms when these orbs of light come. So the role-play will start with everyone chasing after lights and easily transition into a meeting between them all. Remember, your characters are legendary in both power and renown, so it won't be uncommon for them to know of each other, if not having actually met in the past - that's up to the players.

I also want to note, I encourage players to help me design the kingdoms in the land. I may make the central kingdom myself however, but the land's geography is very easy to follow. The south is open grassy plains (as well as the central part of the land), east and west are filled with anything from sparse to thick pine forests, and the north is filled with bumpy foothills leading into snowy, jagged mountains. Generally speaking, kingdoms don't settle in the mountains proper though, but have set up in the foothills. Everywhere else is fair game.

Player's Manual

Table of Contents
1 - Gods
1.2 - Young Gods
1.3 - Elder Gods
2 - Magic
2.2 - Weave Magic
2.3 - Alchemy
2.4 - Deep Magic
3 - Feudal System
4 - List of Beasts/Monsters
5 - The Land of Iliviace

1 - Gods

1 - Gods

The general theory that there exists two classes of gods is widely accepted by everyone. There are the Young Gods and the Elder Gods. The Young Gods tend to rule over more concrete aspects of the world, such as fire, wind, and plants. On the other hand, the Elder Gods rule over more abstract elements such as fate, revenge, or justice. In total, there are 9 gods. Though people worship and praise them, it is also widely accepted that these deities do not need worship to exist and therefore religion is far more relaxed and taken on a more personal level. Normally, if one can follow their dogma, it is acceptable to gain access to being a member of a clergy - which in this setting is more about fellowship and promoting their god than trying to convert followers and hold sermons.

1.2 - Young Gods

Yumar - Goddess of Air
Yumar is seen as a laid back, gentle type of deity. She tends to believe in freedom and avoiding conflict, though her wrath can be fierce at times, she is generally a more forgiving and understanding being. She is often the patron of hunters, explorers, plainsmen, and those who believe in freedom above all else.
• Dogma: Be understanding of one another and even if you disagree, give them the space to make their own choice in life. Freedom is the great gift to mortals and sometimes what may not be right for ourselves, may be perfect for another. Never let tyranny reign nor complete control over others for at times we need leaders but without freedom, we are all but puppets.

Frin - God of Fire
Seen as one of the more evilly-inclined deities, Frin often has a hot-blooded temper that can be easy to rile into a fury. He believes in confidence and standing up for yourself, no matter what you decide to do in life. Often times, he is the patron of bloodlust warriors, men with power addictions, and sometimes guards and those in the military.
• Dogma: Always be confident! Those without confidence are cowards and deserve to be walked on and over, because if you don't stand up for yourself and your beliefs, then you can't expect anyone else to either. Don't let anyone stand in your way - eyes always set on the goal at hand!

Wyrim - God of Water
Likely the most gentle deity of the Young Gods. He believes in aiding your fellow man, sacrificing time, coin, or items to make a better world for everyone. Though not to be confused with disowning everything, as he recognizes the need to take care of one's self. He is the patron of sailors, healers, and anyone who tends to have kind and gentle souls.
• Dogma: See a man suffering? Begging for coin? Perhaps a woman crying in the meadow? Then it is your obligation to try your best to assist them. Don't be a fool though - buy the man food instead of giving coin, for he may spend it on ale. Comfort the woman, but realize you are a stranger. Be wise and be giving in your choices, and surely I will be there to help you.

Gaia - Goddess of Plants
Gaia is both a kind and wrathful deity, giving aid to those who respect nature and dealing punishment to those who dare hurt the wilderness. She is one of the more focused deities with her sights less on civilization and more on the plants, the animals, and those who protect nature. She is the patron to druids, rangers, alchemists and farmers.
• Dogma: Man's world will see to itself, for kingdoms always rise and they always fall. The wilderness though is the world and so long as it survives, so does nature. Respect it, take only what you need, and protect it against those who'd reap her resources beyond their means.

Munti - God of Earth
Munti is a stoic, slow-moving, and thoughtful god. His rule is over the earth and it's minerals and believes in the spirit of shaping those minerals and earth to inspire others to greatness. He is mostly the patron of blacksmiths, artists, and miners.
• Dogma: Do not hide away precious stones and metals, but instead display them proudly. Shape them, form them into inspirations for your fellow man. Let your actions speak for you and always strive for the ideal of perfection. These are gifts - do not waste them.

Tina - Goddess of Magic
A rather bold deity, she is the only one to indirectly challenge one of the Elder Gods by the creation of Weave Magic. She believes that everyone should have some measure of control on outside forces, or in other words, have the ability to forge their own luck. She is mostly the patrons of the Magi.
• Dogma: Do not solely rely on others or even the Gods to save you from whatever situation you're in. Instead, forge your own luck, take my magic in hand and shift the fates around you by your will alone. I will not help those who do not first attempt to help themselves.

1.3 - Elder Gods

Jergal - God of Fate
One of the most mysterious deities, is never-the-less perhaps the most famous. Not much is known about his personality besides that he preaches resolve and believes in determination. He is not the patron of many, but some individuals practice communing with him in hopes to gain divine visions of possible futures. Those who've been granted the Deep Magic may also turn to worship him.
• Dogma: There are many fates for many people and most will not escape the path set before them. However, if you can prove to me you are worthy, that you hold an absolute resolve in your heart, then you have earned my gifts - one that empowers you and gives you the means to not only walk whatever path you want, but to affect the fate of others.

Silv - Goddess of Revenge
Silv is seen as one of the most evilly-inclined deities by preaching revenge is not only a natural feeling, but one that should be pursued actively. She is a bitter, grudge-holding goddess that often has a sharp and harsh tongue. She is the patron of those who have been wronged and wish to take matters into their own hands.
• Dogma: An eye for an eye. If he took your wife, then you take his. If he took your son and doesn't have one his own, then take his sister or brother. Teach others that crossing your path is not wise. Look out for you and your own and if attacked, attack back!

Analil - Goddess of Justice
Seen as one of the most holy deities, Analil is a wise, patient, and compassionate deity. She preaches in justice, redemption, and seeking out good whenever able. She is often the patron of guards, knights, and anyone willing to redeem evil.
• Dogma: Seek out goodness in everyone, for even the most tainted person is not without warmth. Beware though, for even the best people, also cannot live without at least one evil thought. Everyone has the capability to be good, but actions must not be met without consequence, so justice should be served for crimes against others. Be fair, be wise, and be forgiving.

2 - Magic

2 - Magic

Magic comes in three primary forms; Weave, Alchemy, and Deep. Weave is mostly thought of as the most accessible and well-known type of magic, even to the point that some may have learned spells without even knowing it. Alchemy on the other hand is a very deliberate naturally occurring magic that has existed before the gods introduced their own versions. It is the act of mixing herbs and chemicals from magically charged plants and minerals to produce effects from potions. Deep Magic is the last of the three and by far the most powerful and also the most subtle. It is akin to more augmentation of abilities and skills than actual casting, however can only be gifted directly from Jergal himself.

2.2 - Weave Magic

Gifted to mortals by Tina, weave magic has millions of applications and spells, so many that even an Archmage could not possibly know all the spells. The basis of the spells were given to ancient mortals in the form of spell-books, explaining the arcane language and applications for certain words. So with a few spoken words and much needed mental concentration, a spell may be produced to do things out of the ordinary. These are not effects normally associated with what we're used to in fantasy.

Offensive Spells: These are actually fairly limited. They exist, but they aren't as practical as say a sword or bow, though they can be potentially more dangerous in the right application. Suffice it to say, the most you could ever produce is a fire-bolt, or perhaps a small ray of ice. It's enough to injure an opponent, slow them down, and possibly do some good damage - but you won't be shooting lightning bolts or creating earthquakes. Those less practiced in these spells might only be able to produce a flame in their hand or cause a layer of ice to form on someone's arm via touch.

Support Spells: Normally these are things like healing, making someone stronger or faster. In fact, these are limited to, mostly to healing types of magic such as closing minor wounds, curing a nasty disease in three days (so they could die if the disease is too far), or removing frostbite. There are some spells that include heightened vision, quicker reflexes, and a strong swing - but they are limited to pushing the body to it's max and not beyond.

Utility Spells: Most likely where you'll find this type of magic just shines. It is common place for Weave Magic to adjust small things, like luck - forcing an opponent to trip over a rock, a weak support beam to suddenly give out, but does other things too. You can unlock doors, read books by touch, light up a dark hallway, gain night vision, sense pulses of life through walls, magically repair chipped blades, mark targets, learn weaknesses, or blur a target's vision. These spells are like forcing luck to be in your favor or giving you slight cheats to life's daily problems.

2.3 - Alchemy

This type of 'magic' has been around since anyone can remember, even the deities (so some claim). It can be very simple and straightforward and equally confusing and complex. It's process is fairly simple and some plants and minerals are so commonplace that it isn't hard to learn their properties. However there are still so many different types that in some cases, only a master alchemist may know it's use, unless someone was fool-hardy enough to test it without knowing the outcome.

They are always in the forms of potions, mixing grounded plants and minerals into various liquid - anything from normal water or manaliquid (extremely rare). These potions take a few minutes to effect the user and often enhance various abilities beyond normal means, such as gaining the strength of a bear, or the sight of an eagle, but they can also be used for different types of poisons that weakened their enemies.

2.3 - Deep Magic

This is the most unique type of magic to exist, because it's holder - Jergal - is very select on who he bestows this gift upon. Unlike the other magics, this is not a deliberate, active magic, but instead a powerful, passive magic. It's use is very simple in that it augments it's wielder's most defined abilities and talents to demi-god levels. While it does not make the individual a demi-god, nor capable of taking out armies, it does make already very skills people even more dangerous. It doesn't always affect combatants though, as a blacksmith has an equal chance of being granted this and thus forging almost magic-like weapons and armor.

The requirement is simply spoken, but incredibly hard to accomplish - you must endure a great hardship, something that most people would fail, and show that you have the resolve to push through it's trails and challenges no matter the cause. It cannot, however, be self-inflicted. So you can easily see why this is a rare gift because not everyone in life is faced with so drastic a challenge that hardly anyone else pulls through, and those that are, rarely steel themselves with enough determination to conquer the hardship.

3 - Feudal System

3 - Feudal System

Not that this is brimming with complication, but the land follows a very simple system on how it works. At the top is the royal family, which is carried on with blood unless the whole family is somehow murdered or killed - in which case the nobles would vote on a new noble house to become the royal family. Below them are the lords and ladies who hold land over regions of the kingdom and also employ knights in their service, whom act as lesser nobles. Then the rest of the populace are considered commoners, from blacksmith to inn owner to adventurer. If a commoner has done a great service to the noble houses or the royal family, they may be knighted and rise in rank - but cannot go any further. Only those born in noble families can be lords or ladies of a house.

4 - Beasts/Monsters List

4 - Beasts/Monsters List

Key: Rarity, Notes (Location Found)
• Wolves: Common (Forests / Foothills)
• Bears: Common (Plains / Forests / Foothills)
• Lions: Uncommon (Plains)
• Snow Tigers: Uncommon (Jagged Mountains)
• Basilisk: Rare, Human Size, Four-legged, poisonous lizard (Unknown)
• Minotaur: Rare, 1.25x Human Size, Humanoid, Unintelligent, Extreme Strength (Unknown)
• Ogre: Very Rare, 2x Human Size, Humanoid, Unintelligent, Easily Angered, High Strength, Tough Hide (Unknown)
• Griffin: Very Rare, 2x Human Size, Four-legged, Lion Body / Eagle Wings & Head, Semi-intelligent, gentle (Rumored Deep Jagged Mountains)
• Dryad: Very Rare, Human Size, Humanoid, Weave Magic without Speech, peaceful (Rumored Secret Nature Havens)

5 - Land of Iliviace

5 - Land of Iliviace

The land of Iliviace is an easy one to follow. The are open grassy plains spreading from the central of the continent southwards until it hits the shore. Then to the west and east are various levels of pine forests, dotting small clearings before giving way to another forest. To the north are rocky foothills that eventually lead into the jagged mountains. Finally, a few days of sea travel southwards is a smaller island housing a desert and it's own kingdom. As far as anyone else is aware though, the rest of the world is filled with oceans - no one has gone far enough and returned to report any other lands.

Rules

• All Guild Rules apply.
• I may be a fair GM, but at the end of the day, my word is final. If you feel that it's a big enough point to discuss (after a decision has been reached), please send me a PM. Arguments in a public form, especially that are especially rude or hurtful, will get you kicked.
• If there is a Co-GM, the same applies to them. The only person that can overrule them is myself, which might happen, but I'll generally trust my Co-GM(s) to handle situations in a mature manner.
• Romance is not only welcomed, but encouraged, however please keep it PG-13. A little tease here and there or suggestive comment is fine, but anything beyond that, please feel free to take it to PMs (if both parties are comfortable).
• Violence is going to be normal for this type of setting, but don't go overboard with the gore and blood. Also keep illegal acts out of this reol-play, such as rape, torture, or anything else that might make others uncomfortable. I won't have much tolerance for this.
• Respect the other players. Even if your characters get in a spat, make sure that you don't project your feelings for McJerkFace the Paladin onto the player who plays him.

Character Sheet

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b] (21-40)
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Sexual Orientation:[/b] (Heterosexual, Homosexual, Bisexual, Pansexual, Demisexual, Sapisosexual, etc)
[b]Role in Society:[/b] (Commoner, Knight, Noble, or Royal Family - note Royal Family and Nobles will be given a bit more attention)
[b]Occupation:[/b] (Different than above, since a commoner can be anything - just make sure the character is ready for combat)

[b]Legend:[/b] (Describe here for me what the legend is surrounding your characters. Myths, rumors, anything that people talk about when it comes to your character. It doesn't have to be all true of course, but don't make it unrealistic - like, no one but gods have the power to destroy cities, so that's kind of out the window. However maybe they think your character is ten feet tall, can throw boulders, or maybe too fast for the eye to follow, or maybe they're like a ghost?)

[b]Appearence Picture:[/b] (Not required, and I'd -rather- avoid anime, but I'm not against it)
[b]Appearence:[/b] (Written description. Not required if you have a picture, but you can always provide more details or adjustments to pictures here, such as saying they have a scar not shown)

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Skills:[/b] (These can range from sewing, cooking, blacksmithing, hunting, tracking, archery, martial prowess and the like. You can also list these anywhere from novice to master levels - novice, apprentice, journeyman, expert, master)

[b]Combat Flaws:[/b] (Be fair. I'd say you should have at least half as many weaknesses or flaws as you have skills or strengths. Don't worry about including skills such as cooking or art in this list though)

[b]Personality Flaws:[/b] (I'd like to see two or more if possible. This can be social issues, fears, hangups, anger issues, etc, etc)

[b]Magic Spells:[/b] (If they have any at all - be sure to read the player's manual for this part. Does NOT include Deep Magic)

[b]Abilities:[/b] (You can choose up to two skills that have been augmented by the Jergal's Deep Magic. Explain how they've been elevated to legendary levels - for example, a duelist's skill at fencing might now be so precise as to almost never miss or a thief's senses might be highented to the point where they can almost never be ambushed. These two skills can have up to three different augmentations)

[b]Backstory:[/b] (Where did they come from, what makes them who they are, where are they going in life and what made them legendary? Do note, there haven't been any land-threating villains for at least two-hundred years - meaning that legendary acts are limited to a single kingdom at most -- BE SURE TO READ THE PLAYER'S MANUAL ON DEEP MAGIC AND HOW IT'S ACQUIRED!)

Kingdom Sheet

Name:
[b]Location:[/b] (Southern plains, eastern or western foests, northern foothills or mountains)
[b]Society:[/b] (How does the kingdom treat others, it's commoners, it's nobles, or the royal family. Is anyone free to do anything? Are adventurers respected?)
[b]Unique Notes:[/b] (Do they have a special command of knights or hold a famous guild for mercenaries? Maybe the merchant's guild or a trading hub for a lot of other kingdoms?)
[b]Other:[/b] (Any other information you want to include to help define and make the kingdom come to life. You can add other sections too if you'd like)

What I'm Looking For

What I'm Looking For
• Dedicated, mature players. This doesn't mean you need to be an adult, but only that you keep things civil, respect each other, and speak up if there's an issue. Do note, dedicated is underlined. ^.-
• Anywhere from 4-8 players.
• Characters that have high potential to work together in an adventuring party. I'm all for realism, drama, heartache, and sparks between characters, but these characters need to ultimately work with one another on this adventure.
• No evil or murderous characters. By murderous, I mean types of characters that are eager to kill others - this type of setting can easily force even the best of us to kill others in defense of themselves or others. Anti-heroes are fine, so long as they are clearly not evil individuals. Those on the fence might be looked at closely.
• A post at least once a week, give or take some time. If real life gets in the way, simply drop a note in the OOC (when it's created) and let me know! I'm rather laid back about this. However there will be a limit where I may ask you to politely leave or take control of the legendary figure to make room for another.
• I'd personally claim this as a high-causal role-play, but don't let that scare you. As long as your post has some real heart and feeling to it, I'll be happy with it.

What You Can Expect From Me

What You Can Expect From Me
• Dedication. I cannot ask that of you and not offer it in return. This goes beyond staying with the role-play, but dedication to trying to find any compromises to characters, subplots, or issues. If you prove you're a dedicated player, I will do anything in my power to keep you happy. This is as much for me as it is for you.
• Understanding. Whether this understanding is of how much you love your character concept, how uncomfortable a situation might be, or how important a subplot is to you, I will try my best to work with you. Do note though, sometimes things will just not fit with the setting, in which case we can try and find an alternative solution together.
• A personal touch. If you come to me with a character's personal quest or reveal something in the role-play that is important to your character, I will try to note it down for later use. Maybe they will run into something that helps them grow stronger, but beware - evil surrounds this quest, so those personal details could be used against them too. ^.-
• No characters will die. I know some prefer the thrill of this danger and revel in it, but like so many, I hate to put so much heart into a character and then have them die. Unless you specifically ask for a situation where they die, they won't be dying. They might get injured, go through personal trails, be challenged and perhaps even depressed, but their adventure won't end.

Question & Comments
Please don't be afraid to come to me with questions and comments on the setting. I may have forgotten something or maybe you have a question about a character idea - I'm here to help you find something in this land that inspires you and makes you want to post!~

FAQ

• Q: Can I have an explanation of some abilities?
• A: Sure, here's an easy one. A legendary blacksmith is a master at forging weapons. So his Deep Magic then might be, he can either choose to forge weapons that are sharp enough to cut steel, are hardened enough to be smash by boulders and not bend or break, or maybe cut wounds are now harder to heal, leaving an enemy bleeding. He can use all three augmentations of the ability at once, but he has reason not too - if he sells these (and probably does or only gives them to specific individuals).

• Q: Where are the Kingdoms?
• A: On the Characters Tab, under Accepted Characters.

• Q: Is this humans only?
• A: Yes, unless you feel like submitting a fantasy race for approval. I'll accept one to two races max and they must be grounded or more human-like (like elves, dwarves, halflings). So no half-dragons, golems, vampires, werewolves, or other such things.

• Q: Does my legendary act have to be related to my legend?
• A: No, not at all. You can have a knight for example that through sheer determination and resolve, survived a twenty man ambush, but the legends surrounding him might be about how he was the direct reason why the war was won. A weak example, but it shows how they can be different things. Proving yourself worthy and the legend and myths surrounding you are separate (if sometimes related) things.

• Q: What's the world's name?
• A: Iliviace

• Q: What type of characters do you play?
• A: Well, namely confident, strong, but more submissive lesbians. So the types that can be warriors and heroes, but not exactly leaders.

• Q: Are you needing a Co-GM?
• A: Quite possibly yes!! I can get busy sometimes and having someone step in while I'm busy would be amazing and help me with executing the plot or even taking control of personal subplots.

Legend by Fire

YAY!! I mean *aheam*

Hmm I was thinking about something like an oathbound Kensai, perhaps one who was bound to a lord (or other some such person) who is ether against the Cleric/Paladin's alignment or is using them in some way, but do to the oath the Kensai cant do much to stop them? I could also twist the character into a Cleric or a Paladin fairly easily if it fits better.

@urukhai

Not sure how well Samurai / Kensai would fit into this setting. We'd need a kingdom that somehow developed that culture against everyone else. You'd have to pull that off first probably, haha... as for being a cleric or paladin, I'm sure you can have fun with the gods, though clerics and paladins might not exist the same way as you might think. Religion isn't so organized in this setting. ^.^

Legend by Fire

Well this looks very interesting, only sad I didn't get here early enough. Welp if you find room or if you need another I happily join!

@urukhai

Feel free to make a character. Not all concepts may fit and who knows - some of the individuals may not even make a CS at all, despite showing interest. ^^

@lydyn

Then maybe he could have been an assassin for royalty? He would be fired for not following orders in which he had to kill an innocent life.

@Knight of Doom

We'll have to see. ^.^ Gonna start working on the OOC.

Legend by Fire

@lydyn Could hero's have patron gods whom they pray to and the god of their choice (I'm assuming you'd take on the role of deciding which prayer is answered and which is not) and conquest treasures in their name? Oh, oh, and like what if it was a bit like some Greek mythology where gods would have like favorite hero's (even though they didn't worship them, like how Hero loved Jason the most out of all heros) and possibly aid them in times of need? Or gods who hated mortals because they angered them? (Like how Odysseus angered Poseidon)

@Irisity

I have my own plan for the gods. ^.^ However generally speaking, they don't appear directly or in any obvious manner. Something might happen, like a stroke of luck you might thank one of them for, but there's no actual proof it's their doing. Of course, that's generally speaking, so sometimes they do appear in a more defined, specific way - which is why most people in general agree that gods do exist, whether they worship them or not.

Just to throw my own character out there for my own reference, I was planning on having a male assassin who hates his job, but is perfect for it. Also he may seem cold on the outside, but I want him to be really sweet on the inside. Ya know, the that plays with kittens (maybe not that clique). Just something along those lines. (If your comparing characters to mine).

@Knight of Doom

In that case, yeah, you may need to be careful. When I listed assassins, I was thinking more along the lines of a retired one or perhaps a royal order that kills evil people when they must for the greater good. Not the traditional sense, haha... but don't be afraid to post his CS up anyways.

Btw - I'm watching an episode of Law & Order. Once it's done, I'll start on OOC stuffs.

Legend by Fire

@lydyn Are there going to be any central religions in this rp or is society just dependant for answers on the Magi?

@Irisity

Ah, religions, yes! There will be a list of gods. They are sort of important to the plot of the RP, but I imagine most characters might not worship any of them. It's certainly not a requirement. Though religions will be far less formal than our world. ^.^

Legend by Fire

@lydyn are you okay with immortal characters or characters becoming immortal? Or some other form related to that?

@Irisity

I'm less inclined to approve something like that. I can possibly reason our characters tie to Deep Magic prolonging their lives, but immortal? Not so much... feel free to pitch a more detail idea though either here or in PM if you think that more detail might convince me otherwise! ^.^

In light of @Knight of Doom's character concept, I feel I should get approval for my own. Especially since I feel it's similar but slightly darker.

@lydyn

I was thinking of a sort of thief and/or smuggler type. A tough chick type of antihero. Criminal/Mercenary facade. Noble savage ethics. Rough edges that get rougher around authority figures, nobility and polite society. Generally decent, but might pick your pockets at random.

@Agamous Devout

Hmmmm... I'm not against you trying, certainly, but Knight of Doom has a character that displays tough love, which to me is wholly different than immoral enough to just steal people's things. Not to say it couldn't work, hence why I'm not against you trying, but I'll be examining her more closely chances are.

Since I'm getting a lot of character creation questions, on top of some definite interests, I may put an OOC up sometime today (may be in the middle of 3 AM for USA people). I'm definitely going to have to flesh out some more lore and stuff for you guys though. ^.^

Legend by Fire

Well, as of right now, I know Magi are sort of that type - though it's less about planning and more about in-battle tactics. Technically, any character can be the planning type. What do you think officers do before going into battle? Plan strategies and tactics. However there's only so much you can plan for... ^.-

I suppose there might be alchemists? Though potions would take time to have an effect and they would give the user a noticeable, but not extreme advantage over their enemies, like quicker reflexes, temporary strength - you could have a character that needs to plan in that sense, if you're really set on it. ^^