Thinslayer

The Faraway Land

Is there a posting order? @Thinslayer

@Lord Zee

Not really. You can post whenever you want.

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In the center of the continent, at the intersection of all four major racial territories, was the Domain of the High Elves. It was walled off in all directions with steel and stone, and the only entrances lay in the four cardinal directions. Once inside, the landscape changed. No longer would one step through mud blackened by decades-old blood. No longer would one pass stump after stump and decaying skeletons from wars long past. It transformed from a bleak battlefield into a lush paradise wonderland within the walls of the High Elves. Birds sang wild songs in the trees, deer and horses grazed peacefully on the soft carpets of grass, and bubbling streams trickled merrily through the countryside.

All roads led from the gates to a single hill deep inside their territory, a sacred place known as High Council Hill. Upon it was erected an open marble hall where the three leading High Elves convened. A wide circular table stood in the middle of the hall, with runes placed here and there to allow for three-dimensional projections. Three thrones were at one end of the table, one for each leader. At the other end were many lesser chairs, each decorated with images of heroes long past. Gentle music played in the background as elves practiced their various noble arts.

To enter the domain, one only had to ask at the gate, and it would open. Then one could proceed to the Hill and be granted an audience if one of the High Elves was present to receive it. Security was not a major concern here, since the High Elves were quite capable of defending themselves against concerted attack.

Today, the Hill was abuzz with excitement. Female elves darted about setting up chairs, food, chests, and accessories for the upcoming event. Arandur was the only High Elf present at the moment, providing directions to the servants as they prepared the Hall for the arriving champions.

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So (and sorry about the broken-record), but would it be okay to put such placeholders in the character section?
Just like a name and pic? Or would that be too much of spoilers for some characters?

I haven't been paying attention to the conversation.
>_<

@Hawlin

Once everyone has been properly introduced at the Hill, absolutely.

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So excited reading through everyone's posts.
I've not really done any sort of fantasy roleplays so this is all new and exciting to me!

Will there be any time for us to share our CS's with one another @Thinslayer?
I would like to see them eventually since everyone worked so hard on them.

@MissCapnCrunch

I suppose it wouldn't hurt after all the characters have met, so long as they keep the subplot material secret.

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@ineffable
I recall you expressed interest?

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@rush99999

The grandfather clock continued its steady beat through time. In the silence of the study, it echoed its warnings of the future every second to the man who stood before it. Just as the bells began to toll, a letter slipped through the mail slot.

The Letter

Greetings,

You know who I am. I request your presence at the High Council Hill by eight in the morning tomorrow. There is something evil afoot, and I need your bold council. I will understand if you have no wish to attend; the last meeting was a wash, to say the least. But your insights would be extremely valuable to the Champions we have selected for the upcoming task. We would be happy to listen to any story you wish to tell for the rest of the day afterwards.

Sincerely,
~Sadron Aphaderuiondur

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Not sure how many people made villain characters, on that note.

Also, hai gaiz! :U

@Hawlin

I have a few villains from most of the world's races, but I suppose the GM doesn't count, so... xD

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I would post but seeing as my character is kinda not nice. She has no reason to be in the story line yet. I will wait for an opportune time.

@Cuccoruler

I'll PM you about that. ;)

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The orcs will have a more mature storyline, for those who are interested. The orcs used to have a highly developed civilization. But years of strife and selfish leaders have fragmented it. Now, Fellmore is just a collection of clans vying for supremacy.

That is, until she arrived.

This new leader was unlike anyone they'd ever seen. She came in, swept up clan after clan under her foot, and crushed anyone who opposed her. In less than a month, she had half of all Fellmore in her control. The other half united against her, but it is only a matter of time before her cunning strategies get the better of them. And any orc worth his salt knows that the path to glorious victory and recognition lies with an unselfish leader who willingly gives them both.

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That doesn't help me make a character. Are you saying my char could develop that power later only if they are an orc but not have it as part of their backstory?

@Kyara

Sorry, that bit about orcs wasn't meant for you specifically; I just thought it would be a waste of space to make that comment separately. Also, I think I quoted the wrong post, but at the same time, I intended to reply to you. Put simply, I royally screwed up my reply, so you can ignore it.

To directly answer your original question, a shapeshifter is permissible.