Roman

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@Liseran Thistle What if he stumbled onto the main plot without even realizing it regarding the hidden road? Shoot, that's good. Guess I know how I'd rope him into the main plot if I were writing this in a book.

@GreivousKhan

All characters will begin the RP in Vasilius after an audience with High Lord Jocun, and will choose their first destination from there. Vasilius and the Palace will be consistent centerpoints to the RP and the plot-at-large.

Also, a (related) question for @Roman: Does slavery exist in-world? If so, where, and in what forms?

@Snowballe

Yes and no, and I really don't want to say much more; if it's something you need for your sheet specifically, PM me and we'll discuss.

@Roman //
I know you've got sheets to review and a lot more world expansion details, i.e factions and all. but, do me a favour and expand on the Mountain-Brave with me? Mostly in regards to the particular trials you briefly mentioned. I have some simplified ideas, terribly spartan and medieval really, but I'd like to get some generalized feed back about them.

My concept is loosely relative to the mountains and Mornfell, so.

@Rockette

Expect a PM shortly.

On a separate note, to everyone who's submitted sheets I extend a most gracious thank you for your fervent interest in this little over-baked cake of a world of mine. Reviews start this weekend.

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A man works, sees Infinity War, sleeps, and then goes back to work, and he comes back to 55 new posts and more sheets to review. I’ll get there! I will! Just not until at least 2pm GMT. Bear with me!

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@Roman How long has this plague been going on for btw?

@GreivousKhan

@Roman
For how many months/years has the stone blight been present in the realm?

@Searat

Undecided on a definite timescale but minimum a year.

I'm definitely interested in drafting up a concept, but I am a bit confused in terms of the breadth of what 'magick' consists of in terms of what a character could do. If such an idea like a magical character is allowed, I'd love to create something.

@OppositionJ

Safest bet is to draw up your sheet and i'll discuss anything that's out of line with you to find a happy medium.

I edited mine a little because I noticed everyone gave their skills cool nicknames. I hope that's okay.

@Liseran Thistle

I was at work all day and honestly this gave me a chuckle out of how sheerly...cute? It was? That might not be the right word.

As for everyone who have submitted sheets; thank you! I will get to reading and reviewing them in the next few days.

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@Roman
GM, do you think a character like this can appear in this world?
If so, which kingdom you think the character most fits in?

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@Searat

It feels slightly too much AU-Modern Fantasy for the overall tone of the world; remember an image reference isn't mandatory, and you can always find a separate face claim and then describe his equipment as part of the sheet.

I also have another question, though not pertaining to the world. So I've never actually played dnd before, but I do understand the basics. When we put down the skills and weaknesses and shit do we have to put numbers? Like, is it on a scale of numbers? (Ex: This character has 40 strength, agility, etc.) Or can I spell it out in words like "so and so is THIS strong."

@Liseran Thistle

Generally in play-by-post games like these there are no formal sheets, no combat rolls, no hard and empiric way to measure the world and your interactions with it; it's all a lot more free-form and prose-based with the focus being on storytelling through written roleplay. Some games do have elements of more traditional table-top games and their rules implemented - but not this one. Your sheets should describe your character, their tics and manners, what they're good at, what they're bad at, the sort of things they carry, what's important to them and what isn't - it's a lot more personal and insightful than a list of numbers, spells and miscellaneous equipment.

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@Roman
Does any kingdom have some sort of elite guard unit?
Specifically those who use crossbows or weapons like it?

@Searat

Vasilius has the Crownguard, a special unit of the military dedicated to the protection of the royal family, often better trained than the usual soldier but rarely permitted to leave the sides of their quarry, so scarcely found beyond the walls of the Garland Citadel and the palace within; Mornfell has the Mountain-Brave, who aren't an organized military but Mornfell natives who take on an old and sacred trial and return victorious. Mechanized projectile weapons can be found by anyone clever enough to make them or rich enough to purchase them; bows are standard issue in the military but crossbows are not.

When I went to church their were like a shit ton of Baptist and Methodist churches all around, same with Catholic. So is the entirety of kafarrra dedicated to the one barbed church, or are there a bunch of other smaller churches around town?

@Liseran Thistle

Kafaara, being the home of the Barbed Church, does not tolerate other beliefs being openly peddled within its borders, although there are other religions around the continent. The Cathedral is not the only place of worship for the Barbed Church in Kafaara, as smaller temples and chapels are dotted around the further reaches of the city, and many followers construct small altars in their own homes.

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I dont rememeber it mentioning gods, just Magick? Is there also a pantheon or is it just like one sigular god?

@Liseran Thistle

The Barbed Church worships Magick in the same way as monotheistic religions of today do, though other beliefs, of both traditional monotheistic and polytheistic leans, do exist.

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Hopefully I will soon include a factions section under luminaries with a bit more detail about some of the groups that populate Vassidia, but until then feel free to ask me about anything specific you may require for character creation purposes.

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The OOC is now OPEN! roleplayerguild.com/topics/171680-the… come and join! Still working on some NPC information - and it's not a complete list as there are more to be added as the players move forwards on their journey - but otherwise everything else is ready to roll :)

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R U L E S O F T H E R E A L M:

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Rules on Character Creation:​

• Character applications should be made by posting complete sheets in the OOC for review by the GM(s). Incomplete or ‘WIP’ progress should not be posted and will be ignored.
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• Applications will not be approved until the GM(s) has/have had proper time to look over the sheet and discuss any issues in the sheets with the applicants. Please keep an open mind while tweaking your character with the GM(s), and please don’t nag.
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• Players are permitted only one primary character. This character can die and be replaced, but good reason must be given to the GM(s) for the action to be considered.

Rules on the Out of Character Thread:​

• Respect the Game Master. The GM’s word is final, and if a law is laid then do not argue or disregard it. Failure to adhere will result in ejection from the game and a polite request not to return.
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• Respect your fellow players. Debate and constructive criticism is fine; flaming and outright nastiness is not. If you feel there are glaring issues with another player that must be addressed, contact the GM privately. Failure to adhere will result in ejection from the game and a polite request not to return.
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• If a quarrel arises between players, either ask the GM to adjudicate, or take it to a private format. Do not use the OOC Thread to quibble among yourselves.
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• Feel free to chat, but try not to let talk unrelated to the game run rampant.

Rules on the In Character Thread:​

• Posting at least once a week is to be expected in order to maintain a steady pace and flow. Try to post in the OOC Thread, or message the GM, if circumstances arise which make this difficult. Characters and their players that become inactive will eventually be removed from the game.
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• Do not take control of another player’s character without express permission from both the player involved and the GM as to the extent of the actions. Doing so will be counted as God-Modding or Meta-Gaming, and will be considered a serious offence. Killing another character without permission will result in removal of the post, immediate ejection from the game, and a polite request not to return.

• No OOC posting in the IC Thread. That’s what the OOC Thread is for. Obviously.

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R U L E S O F T H E R E A L M:

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Rules on Character Creation:​

• Character applications should be made by posting complete sheets in the OOC for review by the GM(s). Incomplete or ‘WIP’ progress should not be posted and will be ignored.
​
• Applications will not be approved until the GM(s) has/have had proper time to look over the sheet and discuss any issues in the sheets with the applicants. Please keep an open mind while tweaking your character with the GM(s), and please don’t nag.
​
• Players are permitted only one primary character. This character can die and be replaced, but good reason must be given to the GM(s) for the action to be considered.

Rules on the Out of Character Thread:​

• Respect the Game Master. The GM’s word is final, and if a law is laid then do not argue or disregard it. Failure to adhere will result in ejection from the game and a polite request not to return.
​
• Respect your fellow players. Debate and constructive criticism is fine; flaming and outright nastiness is not. If you feel there are glaring issues with another player that must be addressed, contact the GM privately. Failure to adhere will result in ejection from the game and a polite request not to return.
​
• If a quarrel arises between players, either ask the GM to adjudicate, or take it to a private format. Do not use the OOC Thread to quibble among yourselves.
​
• Feel free to chat, but try not to let talk unrelated to the game run rampant.

Rules on the In Character Thread:​

• Posting at least once a week is to be expected in order to maintain a steady pace and flow. Try to post in the OOC Thread, or message the GM, if circumstances arise which make this difficult. Characters and their players that become inactive will eventually be removed from the game.
​
• Do not take control of another player’s character without express permission from both the player involved and the GM as to the extent of the actions. Doing so will be counted as God-Modding or Meta-Gaming, and will be considered a serious offence. Killing another character without permission will result in removal of the post, immediate ejection from the game, and a polite request not to return.

• No OOC posting in the IC Thread. That’s what the OOC Thread is for. Obviously.

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H E R O E S O F T H E R E A L M:

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|| S N O W B A L L E as WRI STONETAKEN, the Eerum Urchin

|| N I B as RODERICK PELGRIFF, the Iron Bear

|| D R A G as CLAUDIUS, the Shadow of Vasilius

|| L I S E R A N T H I S T L E as LOWE HARMOND, the Orphan Cartographer

|| S E A R A T as GAIUS BRADFORD, the Hound

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Example Sheet

C H A R A C T E R

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^{B I R T H N A M E ♦ A G E ♦ S E X ♦ A L I G N M E N T}

Ω O R I G I N S:

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This is the story of your character's life, their defining moments and how they made it from the womb to where they are now. You can include as much other details as you think is necessary but don't go overboard and spell everything out. Sometimes its best to show through the IC than to tell in the CS.

Ω A B I L I T I E S / S K I L L S:

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//ABILITIES:

◼ TBD | Test

//SKILLS:

◼ TBD | Test

//LIMITATIONS:

◼ TBD | Test

//WEAKNESSES:

◼ TBD | Test

Ω N O T E S:

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◼ Any further notes your character may require.

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