Obscene Symphony

A Prized bride (The return)

@darkwolf687 @Vesuvius00 You both raise excellent points and I thank you for voicing them, although for the issue of maturity I'd personally have to side further with Wolfy's theory. There's no reason the two can't merge somewhat, though.

@everyone The spirit of this RP had always been mind over matter; the gems had no chance if a war was fought, so the entire plot of the RP was for the brides to use their positions to avoid war. I always found it to be an enticing concept, one not explored all that much.

@WilsonTurner I know your writing, man. You're a good writer. I trust you to write the cult responsibly, just make sure to keep in mind the theme. ^_^

As for the rest of it, a lot of these issues will only come into play later in the game, so let's cross that bridge one incident at a time, eh? Right now let's focus on getting our sheets in and getting this party started :D

I'll try to write something up later tonight that takes into consideration all these arguments and we can see how that goes.

Of course as usual if you have concerns, feel free to PM me or voice them here. We can work something out!

A Prized bride (The return)

Okay here I go. Forgive me if I don't make sense, it's late and I'm exhausted :/

@darkwolf687 @WilsonTurner You both raise excellent arguments. Will, I get where you're coming from, even if I don't necessarily agree. I have been siding further with the point that Wolfy brought up, that the Gems are likely screwed if they stand alone (which I believe was the idea of the first incarnation). I have no problem with the Cult, I just don't see them waging war and winning. I always liked the idea that diplomacy was a huge factor, outwitting the enemy instead of overpowering them, etc.

I'm fine with the Cultists having somewhat of an edge in skill, just maybe not in power. For example, it may take more than one cultist to take down a Drakken but they're damn efficient at it by now. Maybe they've discovered a way to use their elements in tandem for a greater effect (firestorms, for example). They know their land and how to exploit their enemy upon it. And, like Gems in general, they have numbers. They can afford to throw a lot of people at the problem. Am I making sense? It's after midnight forgive me if I'm not.

Conclusion, you both make good points and I really think that both of your views can actually work off of each other's. Your advantages and disadvantages can actually mix pretty well. It's not a balanced fight, but it wasn't supposed to be, eh?

Forgive me if I'm forgetting anything, and feel free to call me out on it. I'd really like to bring all these ideas into play, okay? ^_^

A Prized bride (The return)

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The image certainly didnt look anything like a Gem though, and she was from "Delbrick" iirc.

And lol, sorry

@darkwolf687

I don't remember XD I have no issue with other races existing, they're just not playable. Fair?

A Prized bride (The return)

@NarcissisticPotato The drakken were to the north. The Gems were south of them. Then there was another race to the south of the Gems. That's what I thought, anyway

@RomanAria

I was going by the Vivari mythology, where Vivari fled with her gentle children north of the Great Spine

(Forgive my repeated posts I'm very tired and on mobile ^_^ thanks)

A Prized bride (The return)

I recall a Drakken in the last incarnation having an npc bride who was actually neither Gem nor Drakken; I think it's probably safest to assume other races/nations exist (and the Drakken probably have other nefarious, dark peace pacts with them, or just use them as punching bags) but that they are insignificant to the plot of this RP (this is about the Drakken and Gems, and in this sort of period people didn't typically migrate long distances) and won't appear.

@darkwolf687

I remember her, I think she was just a Gem from a southern kingdom. It was kind of unclear.

Also, Jesus you guys go hard. I'm going to need a few minutes to read through all this XD I was caught up with an important project all night. Stand by!

A Prized bride (The return)

@NarcissisticPotato I think we tossed around the idea of Drakken with gem mothers being looked upon well, as their Drakken parent had to be successful to earn a Gem bride. In any case, there's no negative connotations with it because they're born full Drakken. Your bastard, however, will probably have a lower spot in the pecking order compared to the rest of the family.
@SevenStormStyle No, humans ain't a thing. The only races we deal with in this RP are the Drakken and the Gems, as I believe the Drakken wiped out all other southern races and the Gems were the only race in the north (judging by the mythology and conversations I remember having in previous incarnations).

A Prized bride (The return)

@WilsonTurner Remember as well, most Drakken are a fuck of a lot older than the Gems so even though they don't study one element or the other a whole lot at once, they've had a LOT more time to study and master them. Basically it's just about impossible for a Gem to overpower a Drakken elementally, I believe. I think they also have more power as a default.
I think that's whay the name of the game before was diplomacy when the Gem brides dealt with their husbands, since Gems (Cultist or otherwise) just don't compare on the battlefield.

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

@Obscene Symphony DAMN IT! I wanted to post that! D:

@Aewin

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

ahhh I want to post but I also don't want to be the first poster

@RomanAria

A Prized bride (The return)

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See this is my problem with making Rynek into a gal - he's legitimately the best male character I've ever made because he's such a dickhead and I love him for it. I think I might just do something like the twins from the last RP and add a little sister for him! C:

@NarcissisticPotato

Hard not to love the little bastard Yes I support this 100% A+ good show

EDIT: :O DOES THIS MEAN LIENNA GETS TO HAVE BITCHY COMPETITION?! let them sparks fly motherfucker

@WIlsonTurner You definitely have a point, I see now. @agentmanatee apologies for raising conflict, I misunderstood. All good now!

@SevenStormStyle The elements (for Drakken and Gems alike) were always pretty archaic and basic. I'd say that metal can take part in earth, but it would likely take more effort/skill to mold it, as metal is stronger than dirt. Ice is just water in a different form, as is steam, so those are fine. I'd say electricity is out, since it's less of an element and more convoluded. Fire gems can't, say, squirt lava from their hands (as lava is hot rock) BUT they could pair up with an earth gem to make lava or heat rocks/metal enough to melt them, with effort. A Drakken with both Earth and Fire could probably make lava, since Drakken are more powerful and he has two elements to work with in the aforementioned way. Make sense?

If you have any more questions feel free to ask!