@Mag Lev Whats your stance on dragons in this world, and if they exist or had existed at one point, is it possible for a race to be linked to a possible race?
Dragons are beasts, certainly foreign to Vardenvall but not monsters like others they are intelligent and often roost far from humans. They may be more common in the lands to the east but they currently have not been seen all too often in Vardenvell. It is unknown if true but it is believed that a dragon, before killed by Vigilants for the consumption of the cattle of an entire village, had spoken common tongue.
@BurningCold, the length isn't horrifyingly long and some sections, such as appearance, can be supplemented by a picture.
And updated the above post with the sheets. The sheets, with the exception of the race sheet, are made by Lady Amalthea and as such I thank her for her helpful guide which had them. @Thecrash20@Athinar@Inertia@DustyOldCrow@pugbutter
If you all have questions, I'm free to answer whenever though I'll be gone for much of the afternoon after due to work. If you have anybody who may be interested in the roleplay, feel free to point them here.
Well, that is 4 people. I guess I'll get started on the OOC sometime today. In the meantime, I'll provide the sheets for race creation and character creation.
[color=6ecff6][i][center]Though we will not be rolling dice for feats, this will give a base line to run off of for your character. Max for any stat is 20, average is 10. You have 75 stat point to assign between the six stats. [/center][/i][/color]
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Physical Attributes[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Height:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Weight:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Build:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Eyes:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Hair:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Skin Tone:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Tattoos/Scars/Piercings:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Day To Day Attire:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Strengths:[/color][/b] Max of 3[list][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Weaknesses:[/color][/b] Minimal of 3[list][*][*][*][/list]
[b][color=6ecff6]Sexuality:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Relationship Status:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Personality:[/color][/b] Minimal 2 paragraphs [b][color=6ecff6]Habits:[/color][/b] Minimal 2 [list][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Hobbies:[/color][/b] At least 1 [b][color=6ecff6]Fears:[/color][/b] 3 real fears that make your character unhinged [list][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Likes:[/color][/b] 6 minimal[list][*][*][*][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Dislikes:[/color][/b] 6 minimal[list][*][*][*][*][*][*][/list]
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Skills[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=6ecff6][i][center]A listing of skills, such as horseback riding, and natural abilities, such as night vision - this also includes any racial edges[/center][/i][/color]
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Magic[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=6ecff6][i][center]A listing of spells, their descriptions - casting times, elements needed to cast, expected damage, any draw packs to casting[/center][/i][/color] [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Spell:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Possessions[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][color=6ecff6]Possessions Generally On Person:[/color][/b] Clothing, coin purse, money, etc [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Weapons:[/color][/b] Personal weapons, no magically enhanced items [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Armor:[/color][/b] Base armor only, no magically enhanced items [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Animals:[/color][/b] Have a horse or bird? [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Animal:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Pack Contents:[/color][/b] What do you carry in you pack when traveling [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Magical Items:[/color][/b] [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Potions:[/color][/b] Premade or prepurchased potions [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Creation Materials:[/color][/b] Anything used to brew potions or for alchemy [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list]
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]History[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Parents:[/color][/b] Alive/Dead/Known/Relationship With? [b][color=6ecff6]Siblings:[/color][/b] Any/Birth Order/Relationship With? [b][color=6ecff6]Childhood:[/color][/b] Anything notable? [b][color=6ecff6]Adulthood:[/color][/b] Anything notable? [b][color=6ecff6]Special Moments:[/color][/b] Things that stick out in you characters mind most often [b][color=6ecff6]Current Events:[/color][/b] What brings you here? What were you most recently up to? What's a character like you doing in an rp like this?
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Extras[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Character Quote:[/color][/b] Something they say a lot or live by [b][color=6ecff6]Theme Song:[/color][/b] What would be playing when they walk up if we were in a movie? [b][color=6ecff6]Aura Color:[/color][/b] Are they a fiery red that burns everything around them or a soft soothing blue? Or any other color for that matter. [b][color=6ecff6]Scent:[/color][/b] Hound just sniffed your clothing to track you, what would it smell like? [b][color=6ecff6]Anything Else:[/color][/b]
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Appearance[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Height:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Weight:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Build:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Eyes:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Hair:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Skin Tone:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Tattoos/Scars/Piercings:[/color][/b] Only put what is visible with their current clothing on
[h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]History and Culture[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]History:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Origins:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Culture:[/color][/b]
Rules for Making Characters: 1. Characters should be between the ages of 16 and 50. Why the low age and high age limitations you ask? Simple, this is a setting where the character's make their choice via their own experience. Those who are young will not be expected to be the best fighters and those who are old will be more veteran fighters for the Vigilants or more well versed in the world. 2. Character equipment should be logical. If your character was a former farmer's son, they aren't likely to have a full set of plate armor unless it is one given to them by the Vigilants. 3. Magic is limited to two types currently though extra types are up to discussion. The idea is to keep magic minimal as it is a skill that one both must be born with and learn over time to become better at. The types of magic are as follows: Runes and Elemental.
Runes are use for protection or setting up a perimeter. The longer a rune is active and the more runes which are active, the more strain it puts on the caster mentally. Most trained mages can manage close to 10 runes at one time though it puts strain on their focus and leaves them more prone to falling in physical combat.
Elemental magic is very simple in comparison to runic magic. Many mages are taught the basics of how to perform basic elemental magic for combat while rune magic is focused on to help the Vigilants and commoners. Those with training beyond basics can create fire from thin air, though not able to do as such with moist air or targets, and can even go as far as create barriers of stone. Elemental magic is not a constant drain on the focus of a caster but instead taps into their ability pull ether from the Void.
4. NPCs are not necessary but they make the world feel alive. Feel free to make them whenever you wish though they may not make an appearance in the RP until later if at all. The only exemption to this is when an NPC specifically travels with a PC.
5. The world map is as follows:
It is suggested to open in a new tab and zoom in so as to see the places better. A brief explanation is as follows. The south of the land is that of the Cour-Rathi, their capital is that of Ael Saharia. North and East of them are the Aurelions and their capital of Emperor's Retreat. To the far North and beyond many of the mountains are the Havarthians and their hold of Bear Hall. Plan accordingly if you character is from these regions for the humans, elves, and orcs vary in shapes and sizes accordingly. If you've read this far, put Vardenvall in the extras part of the CS.
6. All CSs are to be posted here, in the OOC(When it is done being made), or sent in a PM. If you need help with a CS, send me a PM or ask about it. Nearly everything about the world is open for discussion and character lore.
I'll probably limit magic to minor elemental magic and runic magics. Runes for warding more than anything else and elemental magic more for combat, though not that useful in combat, and practical uses. I mean, who doesn't want a trained mage providing wind for a ship on the sea.
Though, there may be exploration into the use of blood magic for 'sacrifices' to the Gods to help 'tame' certain beasts or harm others. That is up to discussion though.
Haha, that is great. I thought the idea ended up sounding more like the Witcher series. I actually have played the Banner Saga before but I never thought about it like that.
Rosa watched as the others gathered together, all seemingly bunching up in a singular group as she was left behind. They seemed to be getting along well enough, though so few seemed to be having lively conversations with each other. She didnβt want to be left behind like some dud so she slipped the little spheal of herβs into her arms and smiled softly at it before looking at the others. βHopefully weβll all get along well enough dear, I certainly donβt want to have an awkward adventure with these bunch of peoples,β She said as the small spheal yipped at her softly. She waved and Professor Apple and said her thanks before running up to the others.
She stumbled slightly as she began to come a stop but stood in front of the group by a few feet at the very least. Looking over all of them, Rosa smiled widely and gently pet her spheal. βWell, since we are all seemingly travelling together, I guess it would make sense to get to know each other.β Rosaβs voice was cheery but she felt slightly nervous as she stood in front of them all. βI guess I uh, I will start. Iβm from the Orange Islands, born and raised there till I moved here to live with my aunt for a while.β Her hands shook slightly from her nerves as her spheal looked happily up at her.
Aurelious, Vindervall, Ishiak-Cour-Rath, the name of this land varies between the three kingdoms which inhabit it. To the far north, the proud warriors of Havarth rule a land of frost and ice. In the deep south, the mystical and reclusive traders of Cour-Rath strive to conquer a land of fire and dire heat. In between then are those of the line of Jain, the mages and warriors of Aurelion Empire who seek peace, knowledge and, above all else, wealth. Long have these kingdoms warred against each other, if one could call the small raids against each other wars that is. Yet, despite their differences, they have all lived in relative peace. That is, until the coming of the third era, the Runic Age as it has come to be called, when the cataclysmic event known simply as the Crossing happened.
As the skies darkened and the eclipse began on the eve of the third era, nobody knew that it would harold such darkness, such destruction of the world as they knew it. The land shook and split, plumes of blue flame rising from under and eventually subsiding as the crystalline structure of large purple monoliths rose from them. They stood there as if watching the very existence of the land, the lives of the people. Eventually, everybody grew use to them. That is when the sightings of beasts began. Horrifying amalgamations of what magic could make stumbled through the countrysides, swam in the seas, and flew through the skies like birds. Some were peaceful, seeking nothing but a home in the foreign lands, and others more violent seeking nothing but bloodshed and a fresh corpse to feed off of.
Years have gone by since then and fear has grown in the heart of commoners, their lives facing the potential end any day they venture out to harvest of tend theirs fields. Though their name varies, there are those who seek to help the commoners and have since become known as the Vigilants. Men and women from all over join, throwing themselves at monsters faster and stronger than they are with hopes of destroying them. Then, there are those who do it for the money. A small tithe to be paid for whoever can kill monsters for the Vigilants. Whoever you may be, the land is yours. Fight for the people, for wealth, or for glory. Travel the lands or learn the secrets of the monoliths. Make what you will of the world for it is yours to explore. But beware adventurer for out there are secrets that even the most weather of men and women donβt know and a storm is brewing.
Who Are You?
You are not the hero for heroes do not exist in this stories. Even the famous Vigilants are far from heroes. Money and glory drive those who join, some with more noble goals of stopping the beasts come along as well. Mayhaps you are a member of the Vigilants or one simply travelling with them, whether to earn cash by helping them or learn from their adventures is up to you as the player. The life of a Vigilant will be far from lackluster and combat will be common. Be careful when it comes to the moments of combat for your character may very well die if you are not careful. There will be events that specifically advance the plot but what happens exactly is up to the character choices.
The World of Vinderfvall
While the continent is known by different names depending on the culture of the people, the commonly accepted name is Vinderfvall as it is the name given by the people of Havarth who were the original speakers of the Common tongue. There exists many people who live in these land, some of which are more rare due to their reclusive natures while others have seemingly taken the missing places as theirs. Races of the land are not restricted, though humans are the most common in Vindervall. Simply fill out a race form and submit it for acceptance.
Current races: -Humans -Elves -Dwarves -Orcs
Extrapolation will be given on the races in the OOC.
I've... honestly got no idea why that would happen. Mahz would know more considering that it involves coding. Perhaps mention this in his Dev Journal in the News Section and he'll get to it eventually.