MangoJuice

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

"And you're sure about this? There's still time to reconsider, your excellency." A gleaming red serpent says to another, who is colored a dull purple. They traverse up an inclined tunnel to the outside light. The other responds.
"And let our people waste away like a shrub with no water? I wouldn't dream of it."
"As you wish."



The two creatures exit the tunnel to a simple balcony with a view of a vast desert. Bellow the balcony are countless numbers of the same creatures as the first two. They begin chanting. "Shel! Shel! Shel! Shel!" The purple serpent raises his frills to request silence. He speaks.
"Comrades! Family! All who reside in this domain! As I am sure you know, the natural resources of our native land have begun to dwindle. We face starvation... plague..." He looks at one serpent in the crowd. "...war. There is only one solution to this. To find new, fertile lands. To find food for our families. To gather resources and ensure the survival of our people. However, this will not come free. We will go through many hardships. Friends will likely die. But they will not be lost in vain! I know we can be sure of that!"
The crowd goes wild as the red serpent attempts to calm them down. The purple serpent continues after clearing his throat.
"We have lived here for as long as any of us can remember. These lands have supported us since we were created! But now, Ki'Kisc has shown us that our time has come to wrangle the unknown! I have entrusted Vinal Katruzovich, a loyal friend of mine, to oversee the project. Please go to him if you wish to contribute. I know many of you will! Thank you!" The crowd once again cheers and hums in a perfect C Sharp. The two serpents on the balcony slither back into the hole.

Vinal, the red serpent speaks to his purple comrade while they're on their way back to their burrows. "If this goes badly, I fear you... and me will be the target of all those people out there."
"I am aware." Responds Shel in a hushed tone. "But what choice have we? I would rather die trying than hide in my hole and let our entire peoples starve." He slides into a hole in the side of the tunnel. "And besides, if this effort fails, will there be anybody left to betray us?"
They stare at each other for a few seconds.
"Shomal Ki'Kisc, Shel." says Vinal.
"Shomal Ki'Kisc, Vinal." responds Shel.

The Rokthan | Population; 254 | Year 0

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

By the way, are there any canon animals? Considering this seems to be on an alien planet (and is based on Spore), it doesn't seem like I should be describing Earth animals. Should I be extremely vague or should I just come up with something?

@Valkyr

You can come up with whatever you want, really, if needed.

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

Reposting my business here in new thread.

Name of Race: Rokthan

Pic/Description (either one, but both is preferred): A race of snakelike creatures covered in scales and fins of various sizes and colors. Average height including frills/fins is about 1.5 feet. Some members of the species may have stones or gems naturally lodged in their skin.


Racial Characteristics (things specific to the race): The Rokthani have the ability to glow in the dark after absorbing energy from the sun. Their glow may change in color depending on their mood, but most have a warm orange-red hue. Having no arms or legs, the Rokthani have evolved to be incredibly handy with their mouths. An ancient proverb once said: "Only two things could solve the Rubix Kube of A Thousand Tears. Its inventor, and a Rokthan with a few hours to kill." Rokthani typically burrow in the ground and on the side of cliffs. Rokthani are very small, only about 1.5 feet high counting their frills, so any species attempting to enter their dwellings would find themselves cramped to say the least. They lack gills, but can hold their breath for about six minutes (on average) underwater and are highly maneuverable in such an environment. Along with the ability to swim in water, the Rokthani are capable of slithering through sand and loose soil. This acts as a quick getaway, but any equipment must be left behind. Not only that, but their makeup will be totally ruined! Rokthani are carnivores.

Race Bio (personality, etc.): The Rokthani are highly religious, and very social... ...with their own kind. Other races are held in very high suspicion and treated as a possible threat to their health. That being said, diplomatic relations are not impossible. So long as one acts honorable and accepts the culture of the Rokthan peoples, they would find themselves with a very capable, yet somewhat xenophobic ally. Festivals are common, and highly rambunctious. Weekly gatherings under the beating desert sun can often result in violence. Rokthani music typically consists of vocalizations and simple percussion such as grass tufts and wooden rods. More complicated instruments are particularly difficult to play for somewhat obvious reasons.

Location on Map: The southwestern end of the desert on the east side of the mountain range.

Techs (specifically those not already given): Living in the mountains have given the Rokthan a decent array of mineral based tools. Such as simple knives.

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Important Dudes
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Shel Skethar - The king of the Rokthani - Purple
Gnila Skethar - The queen of the Rokthani - Magenta
Vinal - The king's assistant and close friend - Red
"The small one" - Young, naive man aspiring to be a great explorer someday - Dull green
Vitri, "The map maker" - Aged and wise charter with tales to tell from all across the land. - Orange

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

That double acceptance though.

@Mihndar

Great, now they're going to do TWICE as well.

Spode help us all.

@Valkyr
How's that?

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

@Valkyr Looks good to me. I wonder how our two reptilian races will get along.

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races (The Tribes of Nova Mondial Want You!)

This look aight, Neruu?



Glad you could return, by the way.

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races

Guidelines for the sign up sheet are as follows: Your species must have characteristics reasonably close to that of humans, in terms of strength, speed, intelligence, etc. Deviation from this is only allowed if you have a corresponding weakness, for example a race with arrow-proof scales that is not as intelligent or a race that can fly that is also extraordinarily weak.

So you COULD make them that strong, but you would like, have to have them be as dumb as literal rocks or something.

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races

@Urcica How's this?

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races

Name of Race: Rokthan

Pic/Description (either one, but both is preferred): A race of snakelike creatures covered in scales and fins of various sizes and colors.


Racial Characteristics (things specific to the race): The Rokthan have the ability to glow in the dark after absorbing energy from the sun. Their glow may change in color depending on their mood, but most have a warm orange-red hue. Having no arms or legs, the Rokthan have evolved to be incredibly handy with their mouths. An ancient proverb once said: "Only two things could solve the Rubix Kube of A Thousand Tears. Its inventor, and a Rokthan with a few hours to kill." Rokthan typically burrow in the ground and on the side of cliffs. Rokthan are very small, only about 1.5 feet high counting their frills, so any species attempting to enter their dwellings would find themselves cramped to say the least. They lack gills, but can hold their breath for about six minutes (on average) underwater and are highly maneuverable in such an environment. Along with the ability to swim in water, the Rokthan are capable of slithering through sand and loose soil. This acts as a quick getaway, but any equipment must be left behind. Not only that, but their makeup will be totally ruined! Rokthan are carnivores.

Race Bio (personality, etc.): The Rokthan are highly religious, and very social... ...with their own kind. Other races are held in very high suspicion and treated as a possible threat to their health. That being said, diplomatic relations are not impossible. So long as one acts honorable and accepts the culture of the Rokthan peoples, they would find themselves with a very capable, yet somewhat xenophobic ally.

Location on Map: The southwestern end of the desert on the east side of the mountain range.

Techs (specifically those not already given): Living in the mountains have given the Rokthan a decent array of mineral based tools. Such as simple knives.

Civilization Roleplay: Rise of Races

It's good to be back. I'll whip me up a character species sheet in a bit.