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 ................................................................................................. | . | T H E . B L A C K . C I T A D E L Nestled in the Valley of Kings, surrounded by Mount Briar, lives the Black Citadel. This castle was named for the dark mountainous stones it was built from and carved into. While its exterior boasts a tall and intricately crafted keep, it is deceptive, for its size is nearly triple what is known or seen from the outside. During its construction, thousands of masons not only built this commanding fortress, but also carved into the mountainside, expanding deeper in Mount Briar and creating a vast network of ornate rooms. After Rowan overthrew King Leoric and seized the crown, he oversaw a secret excavation to create a labyrinth of tunnels through the mountains as emergency escape routes and strategic military access so that if a war ever came to his doorstep like it did for Leoric, he couldn’t be outmaneuvered in the same way. The public facing part of the citadel houses the common parts of a castle: great hall, royal bedchambers, high council chambers, the citadel library, royal basilica, greenhouse, various lounges and studies, and an additional fifty guest bedchambers. Deeper into the heart of the mountain is the breathtaking cavern ballroom, the royal armory, treasury, and dozens of additional bedchambers. Lastly, the undercroft is home to the guard barracks, apothecary, infirmary, prison, and food stores. |
 S T O R V A N E . H E R A L D R Y Throughout the citadel there are countless sigils, coats of arms, and other heraldry for house Storvane, often in the form of navy blue banners embroidered with a silver owl. Even what might feel an excess is significantly less than the number of golden eagles that used to cover the walls of the castle. ........................................................................................... | . |  T H E . G R E A T . H A L L The busiest and most frequented room in all of the citadel is the Great Hall. It is a long stone room with a towering cathedral ceiling adorned in ornate chandeliers. The walls are lined with three massive hearths on either side that bathe the room in warm and a soft glow. A navy runner splits the room in two, leading up to the throne which is accented by large windows and a stunning view of the Valley of Kings. While this room’s major function is for greeting the public or making an address, it is also outfitted with tables for grand feasts. ........................................................................................... | . |  C O U N C I L . C H A M B E R S The High Council’s chambers is a smaller and more intimate room nestled higher up in the citadel and closer to the King’s personal quarters in the central tower. The room’s architecture feels like a smaller piece of the Great Hall and even shares a similar view of the valley. A few fireplaces line the room but the heart is a large circle table at the center of the room. When Rowan became King, he did away with the old rectangular table, transitioning to the traditions of Stonefallow where there is no head of the table but every man was seen as an equal. ........................................................................................... |
 C A V E R N . B A L L R O O M The shining jewel of the Black Citadel is the Cavern Ballroom. Where the traditional castle meets the mountain is a stunning round ballroom that opens up to an expansive cave with a waterfall fed by the snowcaps and an alpine lake atop Mount Briar. Said to be a rare sight unlike anything else in the Ninefold, people often think it is a myth until they lay eyes upon it themselves. ........................................................................................... | . |  O V E R L O O K . C O U R T Y A R D Tucked between two towers, resting above the entrance to the citadel is the Overlook Courtyard. While the courtyard does not offer much beyond a decorative fountain, what it lacks in adornment it makes up for in a breathtaking view of the Valley of Kings and the surrounding Mount Briar. ........................................................................................... | . |  C I T A D E L . L I B R A R Y The citadel library is impressive by most scholars' standards. It is a large, two story library filled to the brim with books, tomes, scrolls, and all other forms of literature. Aside from a handful of colleges throughout the kingdom, this the largest privately owned library in Aethoria. It houses such an extensive collection that it is rare the Keeper of Scrolls must seek texts from outside sources. ........................................................................................... |
 G R E E N H O U S E The citadel’s greenhouse was originally created for ease of access to necessary herbs and other plants for medicinal purposes. Over the years, while it still serves that purpose, it is also one of the attractions that gains a lot of attention from those who visit the Black Citadel along with the ballroom. The greenhouse is built out of the side of the mountain and houses a large variety of flora from all reaches of the kingdom. ........................................................................................... | . |  N O V A R I A N. B A S I L I C A Even though there is a larger temple in the heart of the Valley of Kings, there is also a royal Novarian Basilica built into the citadel. While it doesn’t compare in size to the city’s temple, it is far more grand with elaborate stained glass windows and hand carved statues depicting each of the Gods. ........................................................................................... | . |  G U A R D . B A R R A C K S The barracks are nothing particularly special or fancy, but knights from the farthest reaches of Aethoria claim that the King’s Guard Barracks are the nicest and most homely quarters most of them have ever seen. Each guardsman gets their own bed and trunk for their personal belongings. The barracks has a roaring fire at all times and the men are fed large, hearty meals. Branching off from the main room there is a practice room with archery targets and dummies. There is also a private bedchamber for the Captain where he has his own single bed, fireplace, and writing table. ........................................................................................... |
 K I N G ' S . C H A M B E R S At the top of the highest tower of the Black Citadel are the King’s Quarters. To no surprise this is the nicest bedchamber in the castle, with the best view. Contrary to what others might assume, it’s fairly modest in size, but is decorated with gilded chandeliers, a large fireplace, and an ornate canopy bed. And while this room is home to both the King and Queen, it is rare for both of them to share it at the same time. ........................................................................................... | . |  D E C L A N ' S. C H A M B E R S Modest in comparison to what most might assume for an heir’s room, Declan’s bedchambers were nothing exceptionally grand. While he now resides within the guard barracks in the Captain’s Quarters, King Rowan insists on keeping his son’s room exactly how he left it. He has offered that Declan can still stay in his room on multiple occasions, but since abdicating and renouncing his titles, he doesn’t feel it is appropriate for him to live like a Prince when he isn’t one. Although on rare occasions when no one is around, he sometimes finds his way back to his old room. ........................................................................................... | . |  D O R I A N ' S . C H A M B E R S A stark contrast to his brother’s room, Dorian’s bedchamber is a cesspool of drunken debauchery and fornication. If it’s ever clean, it doesn’t last for long. Servants clean frequently, to no avail. It’s not uncommon to find a naked body or three passed out and strewn about the bed. And anytime someone comes to his room it is littered with more wine bottles, the bed clothes disheveled, and the stench of sex still pungent in the air. ........................................................................................... |
 M A E V E ' S . C H A M B E R S A bedchamber to rival her parents, Maeve has expensive tastes and wants nothing short of the best. Everything in her room is ornate with elaborate hand crafted details created with the utmost skill and intricacies. Everything is so perfectly kept and decorated that it looks like a room from a dollhouse rather than a place someone lives. Servants come and clean it twice as regularly as Dorian’s chambers, but while you cannot tell a difference in Maeve’s room, if a hair is out of place she will know. ........................................................................................... | . |  R H E A ' S. C H A M B E R S Having been under lock and key for nearly a year, Rhea’s room has turned into her safe haven. While it is a mess, it isn’t from alcohol and lovers like Dorian, but books, musical instruments, and other forms of entertainment to amuse her. At some point over the last year she took it upon herself to paint the walls in an attempt to bring some of the outdoors in with her. It’s a bit messy and cramped, but one of the few places where she doesn’t feel her mother’s prying eyes. ........................................................................................... | . |  G U E S T . C H A M B E R S While guests’ bedchambers lack personality, they offer all of the comforts any noble should be accustomed to. Every room has a large bed, a fireplace, some seating, a writing desk, and various storage for all their belongings. While every chamber can vary to an extent from room to room, every need should be accounted for, and if not it can be retrieved for them upon request. ........................................................................................... |
| H O L D . thornvale | S I G I L . snow owl | C O L O R S . navy & silver | W O R D S . "the stone remains" |
K I N G . R O W A N . & . Q U E E N . V A L E N Y A
House Storvane has strong roots in Stonefallow as one of its oldest houses and its original Lords. They are hardy folk, strong and patient, born of winter. While the King has lived in Thornvale for over three decades, the stone remains, persistent and ever present, in who he is as a man, leader, and a ruler. His Northern ideals have made him who he is as a ruler, seeking to guide and nurture like a brother and a friend, not an oppressor. He is known to be charitable, compromising, and humble, seeing each subject as an equal, regardless if they are a noble or peasant. The night to his day, Queen Valenya is the cold steel of a dagger, poised and pressed into the back of their enemies. Family is the only bond strong enough to preserve and carry on for generations. She protects their legacy with a fierce and terrifying fortitude, willing to do what others won’t. Her hands are stained red and she would rather bathe in blood before giving an inch. While the King is the law, she is the executioner, a fury in the shadows with a wit sharper than any blade. | . |   ......................................... |   ......................................... |
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• . steadfast . • . altruistic . • . compassionate . • . patient . • . protective . • Born to the King and Queen shortly after the war, Declan’s arrival was a joyous occasion throughout the Ninefold knowing the Storvane line was quickly secured with an heir. As he grew into a young man he was hailed as the heir the Kingdom deserved and the rightful Prince to take up the mantle after King Rowan. While Declan wanted nothing more than to make his father proud and serve the realm to the best of his ability, knowing the shadow he cast over his brother weighed on him heavily with every passing year. He watched as his ascension further led Dorian down a darker path. In a bid to bring his brother happiness and preserve the good man he was beneath his lecherous behavior, Declan swore into the King’s Guard, forsaking all titles and abdicating his seat as the heir. Loyal to a fault, he serves his family selflessly, prepared to fall on his blade for any of them. |
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• . charming . • . cavalier . • . arrogant . • . persuasive . • . libertine . • No one likes being the second born son. All the love, adoration, and glory goes to the heir, while those beneath them are cast in their shadow. This was no different than Dorian’s childhood growing up in the Black Citadel. He was a Prince but he wasn’t the Prince. Years of following in his brother’s footsteps left him with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and a flippant regard when it came to any royal duties and expectations. He grew comfortable in the lap of luxury, gaining a gluttonous and indulgent hunger for the various pleasures at a Prince’s disposal. He was complacent in his world of drinking and whoring that when his brother abdicated his seat as the heir, Dorian wasn’t prepared to be thrust into the light. Now he struggles to find a balance between the man he was and the honorable Prince the kingdom was robbed of. |
  ................................................................. | . | P R I N C E S S . M A E V E
• . proud . • . guarded . • . self-righteous . • . chameleon . • . shrewd . • The eldest daughter in the royal family, Maeve has groomed herself to be the picturesque idea of what a Lady and Princess should be. Taking much after her mother, legacy and preservation of the family’s name are important pillars she centers her life around. Unlike the rest of her siblings, she is solely focused on the betterment and elevation of her family. While she was not lucky enough to be born a man to be a far better heir than Dorian could ever hope of becoming, she works in the shadows aiding in royal endeavors and keeping the Storvanes elevated above those who would seek to undo them. Her ambitions drive her and she would sacrifice everything to remain untouchable, even if that meant destroying her sister’s happiness with one broken promise. |
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• . passionate . • . curious . • . adventurous . • . gullible . • . charitable . • The youngest child born to the King and Queen, Rhea was raised without the heavy burdens her older siblings were forced to bear. She grew to be a free spirit that had little to no interest in any of the expectations set upon a woman of noble birth. She knows what it means to be locked in a gilded cage, but is only free when she can spread her wings and escape from the suffocating confines of the Citadel. Her wanderlust led her to her love of horseback riding and into the arms of Gareth, a lowly stablehand. Their love was swift, but fleeting. With the help of her siblings, he spirited her away into the countryside. But on their way to the inn after their elopement they were ambushed by bandits and he was killed. Unbeknownst to Rhea, it was the Queen’s doing to ’preserve’ the family from disgrace. She is now kept under constant guard until she can be married off for political gain. |
 D U N S T A N . F A R R A D A Y Unwaveringly loyal, the Farraday family has served the Storvane house for generations. Dunstan was a childhood companion of Rowan's father and revered as an uncle in the King's life as a child. He was the head physician and scholar at Tarn's Rest when Rowan won his war. Considered part of the family, he joined them in their move to Thornvale where he was then named Keeper of Scrolls. He still holds a close, beloved kinship with the royal family and is one of the King's most trusted advisors. | . |  T H A N E . D O R N E T H He is the Lord Sovereign of the Phorian Coast and father of Queen Valenya. Thane runs his kingdom with an iron fist. His word is law and currency. Oaths are sworn in blood and only broken by blood. Beyond his role as a leader, he heads one of the oldest and wealthiest houses in Karthos. House Dorneth is a highly respected source of militant power and coin, operating as an unofficial bank for many Karthosians. He has made the Phorian Coast and House Dorneth a formidable ally often sought out whenever there is a conflict throughout Aethoria and Karthos, and his allegiance has been known to sway the tides of war. |
 A M I R A A servant of unknown origin, Amira has been a loyal handmaiden to the princesses since they were young girls. But unknown to Rhea, Amira also acts as a spy and informant that reports directly to Maeve. Unlike other spies that scour the city for information, hers of a much more personal nature sharing secret knowledge directly gained from those who live within the Black Citadel either through shared confidences or eavesdropping. Her loyalties cannot be bought nor broken for she is willing to die for Princess Maeve before she would ever divulge who her master is or the secrets she trades in. | . |  C O R E N . V A R R U S A knight of low birth, Coren comes from a house of noble stock but little renown that lost much of its presence and power centuries before King Leoric’s reign. House Varrus is little more than a farming family that heads a small village called Harvest Edge which rests on the border of Harrowfield and River’s End. As a boy Coren’s aspiration to be a knight led him to squire for Ser Perrin Ashwick, the previous Captain of the King’s Guard. When he came of age he joined the guard alongside Ser Declan proving to be steadfast in his loyalty and honor. He was assigned to watch over Princess Rhea when the Queen denied Declan this position out of favoritism for his sister. It has been nearly two years that Coren has been guarding her and in their time together they have grown closer and his loyalty has been strongly swayed in favor of Rhea. |
 H O U S E . S T O R V A N E H O L D . thornvale S I G I L . snow owl C O L O R S . navy & silver W O R D S . "the stone remains" W R I T E R . @mjolnir . | . |  H O U S E . V A R R O W H O L D . gloomfen S I G I L . willow with a raven C O L O R S . black & green W O R D S . "we hold the dark" W R I T E R . @mjolnir & @Sleepy Tani . | . |  H O U S E . A L ' S E R E N H O L D . the sunderlands S I G I L . sun half buried in sand C O L O R S . black & gold W O R D S . "from drought, gold" W R I T E R . @Qia . |
 H O U S E . A L F A R L I N G H O L D . salt spire S I G I L . star above waves C O L O R S . black & silver W O R D S . "dare the storm" W R I T E R . @KaiserFranz . | . |  H O U S E . T Y R C E L L H O L D . harrowfield S I G I L . falcon C O L O R S . yellow & teal W O R D S . "bounty befall the wicked and just" W R I T E R . @CabbageAngel . | . |  H O U S E . G A N A S E N H O L D . the lost coast S I G I L . swordfish C O L O R S . green & gold W O R D S . "for distant shores" W R I T E R . @webboysurf . |
 H O U S E . K E N R A H O L D . river's end S I G I L . sword & knot C O L O R S . cobalt blue & crimson W O R D S . "fate upon our sword" W R I T E R . @AmongHeroes . | . |  H O U S E . V E L M O R R A H O L D . stonefallow S I G I L . stag C O L O R S . bronze & violet W O R D S . "honor endures" W R I T E R . @Rockette . | . |  H O U S E . J Á R N B J Ø R N H O L D . ironcrag S I G I L . bear's head & runes C O L O R S . red & white W O R D S . "iron blood, iron will" W R I T E R . @Sleepy Tani . |
   .................................... | . For over three decades, King Rowan Storvane has been hailed as the "King of the People," his reign a golden era defined by unparalleled peace and his passionate dedication to the lowest ranks of the Ninefold of Aethoria. Yet, even in the opulent halls of the Black Citadel, a storm is brewing. Rowan’s benevolence, while adored by the masses, has bred dangerous resentment among the eight powerful noble families. They whisper that his focus on the downtrodden has blinded him to the necessities of rule, leaving the realm vulnerable and the traditional power structure eroded. With the air thick with political tension and the King's children now of age, the time for subtle maneuverings is over. In a desperate gamble to secure his beloved dynasty against mounting dissent, King Rowan and Queen Valenya have issued a monumental decree: for the six months between the Summer and Winter Solstices, all eight noble Houses are summoned to the royal residence in the Valley of Kings. Here, under the watchful gaze of the royal family, a whirlwind of feasts, balls, and intrigues will unfold. The prize? The hands of the royal children, and a secured claim to the most powerful lineage in Aethoria. The young royals have until the final snows of the Winter Solstice to choose their partners, or their parents will make the choice for them. This is not a summer of romance, but a high-stakes arena where deception is currency and every dance, every whispered promise, is a move on the political chessboard. Old feuds are poised to reignite, forbidden romances threaten to destroy alliances, and every guest is prepared to lie, scheme, and backstab their way closer to the throne. Which House will rise, and who will fall when the Crown is the ultimate prize? |    .................................... |
R O W A N ' S . R E C K O N I N G The conflict that elevated King Rowan Storvane to the throne of Aethoria is known to historians as The War of the People's King or the Usurper's war in recent years. It was a brutal, swift rebellion ignited not by political ambition, but by the personal and systemic cruelties of King Leoric, the Unyielding. Leoric's reign was a slow famine of the spirit, characterized by crushing taxes and the callous stockpiling of royal grain stores while the people starved. The breaking point arrived not with economics, but with blood: Leoric's murderous impatience for a male heir led him to brutally execute his barren queen, followed by a tyrannical demand for noble concubines. When Rowan’s family was violated—first by the taking of his sister, Rhea, and then by the treacherous murder of his brother, Roric, during a duel of honor—the final, bloody chord was struck. Rowan Storvane raised the banners of revolt, rallying those disgruntled by Leoric's oppression. The war began as a desperate march south towards the royal capital, the Valley of Kings, but it stalled violently. Rowan's forces were trapped and facing annihilation at the King's Fist, when fortune arrived from the sea. The aggrieved Lord Sovereign of the Phorian Coast, long betrayed by Leoric, offered a lifeline: a full military alliance in exchange for the hand of the Lord Sovereign's eldest daughter, Valenya, and her immediate ascension as Queen. For the sake of his men and the cause, Rowan tragically forsook his own love and agreed to the political marriage. The final, decisive stroke was delivered by a coordinated assault. While Rowan’s embattled troops launched a frontal attack through the King's Fist, the Phorian fleet sailed into the Bay of Kings, landing forces to execute a perfect pincer maneuver and seize the vulnerable Valley of Kings. Leoric was overthrown, and the Storvane dynasty was born from a mix of popular fury, tragic sacrifice, and a calculated alliance sealed by a reluctant wedding vow. | . |   ................................................................. |
A E T H O R I A Aethoria is the continent and its associated islands on the western side of The Kraken Sea. It consists of nine holds: Thornvale, Gloomfen, Sunderlands, Salt Spire, Harrowfield, Lost Coast, Stonefallow, River’s End and Ironcrag. These lands make up the united kingdom of The Ninefold of Aethoria, which is currently ruled by King Rowan Storvane. .................................................................................................. | . | K A R T H O S Karthos is the continent and its associated islands on the eastern side of The Kraken Sea. It consists of ten vastly different kingdoms or freelands that are often at war: Turia, Rime Barrens, Nethyr Shadowlands, Keshite Plains, The Free Companies of Valen, Synod of Myr, The Sultanae of Zamar, Thayar Reach, Phorian Coast, and Volskor. .................................................................................................. |
T H O R N V A L E capital: valley of kingsruling lords: house storvane prominence: seat of the king writer: @mjolnir geography: A mountainous peninsula with limited access to the Valley of Kings by way of the King's Fist, a narrow land bridge, or The Bay of Kings, an isolated bay only accessible through a narrow straight. Known as the most defensible location in all of Aethoria and location of the Black Citadel. ................................................................................... | . | G L O O M F E N capital: dunhollowruling lords: house varrow prominence: carpentry writer: @mjolnir & @Sleepy Tani geography: A rough terrain of marshy wetlands that sits on the opposite end of The King's Fist, home of King's Gate and last defense before reaching The Valley of Kings by land. As the closest hold to Thornvale, it is often that the High Steward resides here. ................................................................................... | . | S U N D E R L A N D S capital: ashmarruling lords: house al'seren prominence: spices & minerals writer: @Qia geography: A vast and flat desert land with the hottest and driest climate in Aethoria. The Lords live on the far outstretches of the peninsula in beautiful oasis gardens. It is one of the wealthiest holds due to its strong trade agreements with Karthosian nations. ................................................................................... |
S A L T . S P I R E capital: greyharborruling lords: house alfarling prominence: salt mining & royal fleet writer: @KaiserFranz geography: An island in the middle of The Kraken Sea, this hold is home to the royal fleet and naval power of Aethoria. It is not a land of much profit, often getting funds from the crown, but does have a moderate bit of exports from salt mining on the shores. ................................................................................... | . | H A R R O W F I E L D capital: everdellruling lords: house tyrcell prominence: agriculture writer: @CabbageAngel geography: The largest hold in Aethoria, it is compromised mostly of vast plains of rich soil and has the most fertile land in the kingdom. Their crops feed over ninety percent of the Ninefold with a fair bit still sent to market in Karthos making this the most prosperous hold in the kingdom. ................................................................................... | . | L O S T . C O A S T capital: blackcoveruling lords: house ganasen prominence: trade writer: @webboysurf geography: A land with countless seaports while also being within close proximity of six of the other holds, the Lost Coast is the mercantile epicenter for all of Aethoria. With no exports of their own, they garner their wealth through import and export taxes, and trade agreements. ................................................................................... |
R I V E R ' S . E N D capital: brackmereruling lords: house kenra prominence: fishing & hunting writer: @AmongHeroes geography: A north facing coastal land with a fair bit of plains and smaller forests, this hold is a haven for hunters and fishermen alike. While most of their prey feeds their own people, a bit of their exports help feed the colder lands like Stonefallow and Ironcrag during their long winters. ................................................................................... | . | S T O N E F A L L O W capital: tarn's restruling lords: house velmorra prominence: masonry writer: @Rockette geography: One of the northern most holds in Aethoria, this is a harsh land full of bedrock unable to be sown for crops. Most of the hold is covered in mountains or forests and is almost constantly under a blanket of snow all year round. This unforgiving land is also the northern most capital in the ninefold. ................................................................................... | . | I R O N C R A G capital: ironhearthruling lords: house járnbjørn prominence: smithing writer: @Sleepy Tani geography: The coldest and northern most hold in Aethoria, this large island is almost in a constant state of winter. They have close ties and share a similar lifestyle to those who live in Stonefallow, but also have a sizeable fleet, third largest behind the royal armada and the Lost Coast's merchant ships. ................................................................................... |
N O V A R I A N . F A I T H The Novarian Faith worships the Nine primal forces of reality. They are a loose, inclusive polytheistic religion that is widespread throughout the realms. Most shrines and basilicas to the Novarian faith are nine sided, domed structures with their entrances facing the East. Each side of the structure typically includes a reliquary, altar, or depiction of its associated nature. The Novarian faith does not hold regular services, instead practiced through seasonal festivals or personalized rituals. It is uncommon for many to worship a singular force in perpetuity, though many may keep a small pendant or sigil of one of the forces on their person if their occupation relies heavily on a single force. novar - novarian priest ..... novess - novarian priestess ..... high novar / novess - the leader of the novarian faith
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 ................................................................. | . | H I G H . C O U N C I L H I G H . S T E W A R D . the king's right hand . | . lord daemric varrow H I G H . M A R S H A L . the master of arms . | . lord darron velmorra H I G H . M A G I S T R A T E . the master of law . | . lord cassian goddard H I G H . A D M I R A L . the master of ships . | . vacant H I G H . B U R S A R . the master of coin . | . nasir ganasen K E E P E R . O F . S E C R E T S . the spymaster . | . ser torin kenra K E E P E R . O F . F A I T H . the crown's connection to the faith . | . novar athanasius mercy K E E P E R . O F . S C R O L L S . the master scholar and physician . | . dunstan farraday C A P T A I N . O F . T H E . G U A R D . the captain of the king's guard . | . declan storvane None of these roles need to be filled with player characters, but the option is open if anyone is interested. When the RP starts, whatever roles are open will be filled with NPCs. ......................................................................................................................... I M P O R T A N T . T E R M S T H E . S O U T H . S E A . the sea that rests to the south of Aethoria T H E . S E R P E N T . S T R A I T . a network of straits that connect The Kracken Sea to the South Sea T H E . K R A C K E N . S E A . the sea to the east of Aethoria between it and Karthos R A V E N S . O F . T H E . C I T A D E L . or 'ravens,' coined term for the king's guard due to their black cloaks ... more to come as needed | . |
R U L E S • . M A T U R E . C O N T E N T . This RP is heavily inspired by Game of Thrones, as such, if anything from the books or show bothers you, then this RP isn't for you. • . A D V A N C E D . I value quality over quantity. There is no minimum length for posts, but we strive for posts to be active, and help progress the scene, which generally needs to be at least a handful of paragraphs. • . N O . O N E . I S . S A F E . This is a fantasy, political intrigue RP, so death can and will happen. We always ok this with the writer, but you should come into this RP with the expectation that some of your characters could die. • . P O S T I N G . S P E E D . This RP will have slower posting expectations than other RPs due to the volume of characters people will likely be controlling and the heavier expectations on posts since this is very character driven. If there hasn't been a post in a month I will likely reach out, but how I handle prolonged silences will vary on a case by case basis. Communication is key. I am far more understanding if you keep me in the loop. • . G H O S T I N G . I have a zero ghosting policy. If you are MIA for a prolonged period of time from the RP and discord, I will reach out to you, but without a response in a givem window of time, you could be removed from the RP. • . A S K . If you don't know how a writer would feel about something, if you want to try something with the plot, or whatever else, just ask. I'm always happy to help however I can. A P P L I C A T I O N S • . D I S C L A I M E R . This RP is very character driven, relying on writers to add drama and intrigue through characters' motivations and goals. Because of this, and the RP being advanced, I will be highly critical and picky about accepting applications. If there is an open role it does not guarantee you will get the spot. Any roles that are open upon RP launch will be filled with NPCs. • . C H A R A C T E R S . You will be controlling a major house that is the lord over one of the available holds. While the focus is more on the children, you are free to play the parents as little or as much as you'd like. Currently I am restricting one household per writer, but you're welcome to have as many characters or NPCs (extended family, handmaids, guards, etc.) as you'd like. Possibilities of more can be discussed down the line. • . C H A R A C T E R . S H E E T . Rather than filling out separate sheets per each character (child), characters sheets will be house based. You can use my sheet/template if you'd like or your own, but it should include the following information: house name, hold, sigil, house words, every family member that will be at the Black Citadel (parents & kids generally), faceclaims (period accurate preferred, but I'm flexible), brief description of each character (paragraph or two with personality traits and pertinent information), hexcodes for playable characters, and any other important information. (Use my sheet for reference in case I missed anything lol) • . A D D I T I O N A L . R E Q U I R E M E N T S . Along with the house character sheet, please include a list of at least five goals or motivations that your characters will have that will add intrigue and drama to the RP. Because this story is mainly character driven, it's important to know you have plans to add plot threads of your own. Also please include a sample or links to some of your posts to give me an idea of what your average posts look like. Lastly, while the High Council roles will likely be mostly NPCs, if you're interested in any of them, please include that as well, along with the reasoning behind it. • . S U B M I S S I O N S . All applications should be sent by DM to @mjolnir. Roles are competitive. You are free to message me with questions or to let me know you are working on an application. | . | . |   ................................................................. |
