The Call Of Valhalla OOC

[synod14]

Hello. Welcome to the Call of Valhalla. This is a Historical Fiction Roleplay based on the Viking era back in the dark ages. Meaning things will be historically accurate, but I will cover that further in the rules.

Credit
This is for everyone who showed interest and supports the accuracy of the period.

Rules

1. Respect, you know what this means.

2. Follow site rules, sure things can get dark and gritty for our characters, but you can always keep it from going too far.

3. I am only going to say this once, no god mode! This means no reading thoughts, no knowing things you shouldn't know, NO AUTOHITTING other characters

4. No Gary or Mary sues.

5. Historical accuracy, meaning proper weapons, apparel, etc, no elves...

6. What GM’s say goes! No ifs, ands, or buts.

7. Have fun.

Ok, the back-story FINALLY!!!

It is the Dark Ages, and the fearless people of Scandinavia travel far and wide across Europe and parts of Asia. These ‘Vikings’ plied their skills as Traders or Raiders to suit their goals. Our story follows the events of several proud men and women from the north and their striving to survive in an unpredictable world.

Two ships left from the north end of Denmark (today the southern part of Sweden) bearing seafarers and rations. Their destination was Miklagard (today Turkey). They sailed their ships along rivers too shallow for others, and carried them across massive stretches of land to get to the next part of their journey. It was hard work, but they were hard people. Born and raised in the hostile Scandinavian area, where summers were hot enough to grow grapes, and winters cold enough to bury a full grown man standing straight in snow. When they finally arrived after many weeks of travelling they raided and plundered to their heart's content, the villagers of the land had barely a chance to defend themselves against the onslaught of the north. After a few successful raids they found themselves only a few warriors lighter, but their ships were full of silver, so they set off to go back home. This time they had to take the long way, sail west, round the place called al andaluse (Spain) and go north from there. But it didn’t matter, even weighed down by silver and with the men tired from fighting they would still outrun the Arab’s best ships. They were as good as home already. Or were they?

I know it is short, but this is a roleplay about the characters hardships not a history lesson.

Character sheet time, yessssss!!!!!

Name: (duh) (names: http://www.20000-names.com/male_norse_names.htm)

Age:

Gender:

Appearance: (No anime or I will destroy you. Seriously, it sets the wrong mood for everyone.)

Bio: (This isn't really necessary as I would rather learn about you in-game. But if you want to jot something down, go ahead.)

Weapons: (Axes, spears, bows and knives... By Odin if you own sword you are required a backstory with a damn good reason.)

Armor: (Cloth and leather only. Helmets made of metal are allowed but scarce)

Other supplies: (Anything not weapons or armor)[/QUOTE]

[hipsterchick]

Name: Elise Thorgestrdottir
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Bio:Simple farmers in the high lands, Elise' parents were nearly defenseless when the raiders came to their village. They came like a wild fire and left the area devoid of life and resources, taking with them everything they could carry, and what the families they took for slaves could drag. They were taken to what would be Denmark and put to work, her mother as a house slave, and her father as a field hand. Little did her mother know, that their owner's wife was barren, and she had been taken as a surrogate mother to further the bloodline. Needless to say, her father was enraged when he found out his wife had been impregnated by the man he despised, and in the night he stole her away with the help of fellow slaves and made for the coast line.
But their escape did not go as planned. They were summarily caught, and the man threatened to return them to their master for severe punishment. Pleading for what they thought to be their very lives, her parents did their best to explain themselves to the man and his heart won out. He returned with them to their master and a deal was struck for their ownership. Her parents would work to pay off the debt they owed for their change in owner, as well as to earn their keep in a corner of the man's land.

They stole a fishing boat and made a desperate flee for freedom, running from one strange land to another as they ended up in Sweden. Having learned the basics of the language, her parents did their best to start a new life, again. When Elise was born, her father was filled with conflicted feelings. She was his daughter, but only because he would be forced to raise her. She was never a typical girl, preferring to brawl with the local boys instead of cook and clean with her mother. While Elise's parents tried to keep her upbringing similar to their Celtic traditions, it was inevitable that she would be introduced to Nordic traditions. Much to her parent's disdain, Elise enjoyed fighting and hunting. It was just the kind of challenge she desired, tracking game and matching her wits and strength against others. When her parents found out, she was disowned. Her father cast her out of their household, and only the love of her mother helped Elise in her long journey. Her mother distracted her father long enough for Elise to take a few rations and gear for the road, and after a good bye from her teacher, she left with fire in her heart and weapons in her pack. In a nearby town, she signed on with a group of marauders to Miklagard and fought for her place on the crew, literally.
Elise was determined to join these raiders and find out what else there was in the world besides the home she knew and the home she had been told of. She approached the captain, and was met with a firm denial. "The seas are no place for a woman" was one answer Elise refused to accept. She reasoned with the captain to see i there was any way she could join them, other than stowing away. "Glima" was a new challenge for Elise, and she would be forced to learn quickly. She stumbled her way through a merciful practice run, which ended with a swift toss, and a hard landing. Elise reasoned she had one chance, and she would have to move quickly. The larger captain moved her frame with ease, more ease than he realized as she leapt into the toss, righting herself before her feet reached the ground and she used the captain's own momentum against him. The maneuver caught him off guard, and with all her strength, Elise dragged him to the ground. With hearty laughter, and warm smiles, the captain rose and Elise was welcomed to the crew.
Appearance:

Weapons: (Not the axe that's shown) Sea axe, family targe, and short bow with a quiver of twenty arrows.
Armor: The thick cloth shown in the picture
Extra supplies: Skin canteen, bag of caltrops, and assorted travel gear

[Halvtand]

Name: Arne Thorbrandsson, known throughout the world as “Farfar Arne Skalle” (Grandfather Arne the bald).


Age: 57.

Gender: Male.

Appearance: He is almost completely bald with only a few grey, almost white hairs left on his neck. Above his clear blue eyes sits two big, bushy eyebrows and on his chin a magnificent beard which he always keeps clean and well-brushed. His face is wrinkled with age and he has quite a big, red nose. The nose is pretty much the only part of his body with some color on it. His recent duties has kept him indoors and so his skin is fair, almost pale.


Bio: Arne was born is today’s Sweden and spent his youth as an adventurer. He has seen things that most people can only dream about. He has been all the way east to the edge of the Rus’ lands, south all the way to the Arabs, where he has served as a Varjang. He has fought in many battles and claims to have seen the valkyries come for the brave dead after the battle.

Now he mostly just sit at home, tend to his little patch of earth or looks after the kids so that their parents can work. He has always loved kids and his only regret in life is that he never found time to find himself a good woman and get some kids of his own.


Arne is known to brag a lot and has a very sharp tongue. His biggest flaw is that he can’t really face the fact that his days of glory are long gone.

He has a long and eventful life behind him, once he was known far and wide for his strength and skill with both axe and sword. Now he is and old man and most of his strength has left him, but he still has a few tricks left.


Weapons:
1 one-handed bearded axe.
1 sword.
1 round shield strengthened with iron bands and nails.
1 knife.
1 bow and a quiver containing two dozen arrows of Arne’s own design.


Armor: Soft leather cap and harnesk.

Other supplies:
1 pair of baggy pants (eastern design) made from 5 meters of wool, dyed yellow/brown.
1 pair of yellow/brown leg-wraps.
1 tunic made from linnen, yellow.
1 pair of normal pants, linnen, pale yellow.
1 thick green cloak made of wool.
1 pair of leather shoes.
1 belt.
1 pair of undergarments... They used to be white.
1 pelt of wolf, he use it to sleep on.
1 leather pouch.
1 torch.
1 money-pouch containing 6 silver coins.
sowing needle and thread (about 20m).
flint, steel and tinder.

His clothes looks sort of like the ones in the middle of this picture.

And here's what that kind of clothes actually looks like on a person.

[synod14]

Both approved. By the way Halvtand is co-gm and historical coordinator, so if i can't answer your questions he can.

[hipsterchick]

Good to know. He's also helping me with a character bio ^^

[synod14]

Both approved. By the way Halvtand is co-gm and historical coordinator, so if i can't answer your questions he can.

[synod14]

Where did all our interest go?

[Ollumhammersong]

Im writing out my character. I just also have other Rp's and some other college related stuff to write out. Should be up tonight or tomorrow, only the bio is left.

[Halvtand]

I'm just lurking...
BTW, Arne could use a family member in the game, anyone want the honour?

[Ollumhammersong]

Well he doesn't have any children so what type of family member were you thinking of? brother? cousin?
Because I have everything done but the bio so something could be worked out and the name easily changed i guess.