King Abram has passed, fallen from his horse killed from the ride. A sudden yet tragic accident has befallen the six kingdoms of Arlos with its king gone and no legitimate heir to take its place. The small court now ruling as a successor to be found and crowned king to renew its people and bring about a quick end to the unhappiness of the lost king. Only one heir worthy to be crowned the next king is found. Warden of East and Lord of Varim Castle, Calvert Rolman. Not the most cordial man but well known for his justice and battle prowess. Calvert's relation to the late king is his relation threw their grandmother's sister. Mixed was the reaction to Calvert's nomination to the throne, but law was law. Informed of this his only reaction was "Oh", or so his daughter described to the courier.

As it was obvious between Calvert and Abram they didn't quite get along, how or why isn't sure just that there was a mutual disagreement between them that distanced the two when the king had been alive. Regardless though Calvert accepted the duty as king and would come within the fort night when his affairs were set in order. Leaving with the hydra banner flying before them to the capital city Selvant. However when Lord Calvert's entourage came the whispers had been flying. The wide consensuses of whispers being why was he there or hadn't he heard. The suspicion was to be expect but something was off as Calvert and his daughter entered the throne room, a young man and the council going over paper work. Looking the council looking at his arrival as a shock but without hesitation and a sense of joy that he wasn't taking the throne. The young man in question was the supposed bastard of Abram.

Agitated by the notion Calvert grabs the young man chin inspecting the red haired filth claiming to be his nephew and new king. Inspecting the young man but pushed him away in a few seconds. "That is not Abram's stock." He yelled. "Your heads will be there!" Pointing the spikes overlooking the city. Storming out, paying no heed to Calvert as he left but what he did next.

Months later Calvert called his banners. His banner men coming in to heed their lords call for war and not long after two other liege lords claimed independence from the crown. Though he was the most feared because of his battlefield command. All terms were rejected as war was being prepared. The Hydra had been stirred and wouldn't stop until his desire meet or his jaws filled with blood.

Interested, but I have a couple of questions.

Are we all members of the armies of the independent lords? Or can we also choose to serve the crown?

What sort of positions will we hold within the army?

You could be an independent lords yes but as long as it helps the story flow along I have no qualms in the role you want to play specifically. You can serve the crown but not you will have a hammer of three other forces against you. Positions could be anything from a peasant tossed a spear, knight, squire, lord whatever seems best suited for your character creation.

Cool I know exactly what I'm gonna be, I really hope this gets some more interest

I kinda like it. I'm in.

1) Is there magic in this setting? If yes, how strong / weak?

2) What is your stance on monstrous races as player characters? i.e. Kobolds, Centaurs, Gnolls, Minotaurs, etc.?

I'd totally be a Lord in this. Most definitely.

Are we gonna have some real politics, too? Or the kind of just-enough-to-sound-good?

We're not gonna have much of anything if the GM doesn't come back.

*Prepares blood rituals to summon his soul*

@Mr Irony

I'm a bit interested in this but I was wondering ifmultiple characters were possible?

HOM NOM NOM

It would be really cool
If I could be some foreign, unknown race
That, during this war thing, comes and makes allies with some, and wages war on the others
You know
Add more chaos
Some Lords would be sitting at their table, laughing over some other Lord marching on them, and then one of them starts talking about some other strange people starting to show up, and they laugh again! Then a messenger shows up, with his wits all but frightened out of him, reporting that the marching Lord had just been wiped out by some lizardpeople!

And then they all decide to gang up on them, while two of the five actually go ahead and make secret alliances.

And then politics+war ensues :D

Life has been taxing sorry I've been away for so long.

1.)There is dismal amounts of magic. Some people have and can control it but it very taxing and those that practice and abuse it go mad. Some mythic/mosntrous races are around. But this mainly such as hidden dragons/drakes along with various sea monsters. I need to see the character before I'd allow it to be posted. Be wary though you really got to sell it to me.

2.) You can choose a different liege lord claiming their own independence or could be bidding their time. Or if you wanted to be a defender or the royal pretender it is possible. But there will be intrigue in politics, sometimes rough politics with a blade. But note Calvert does control a very substantial standing force being one of the oldest family lines.

3.) Yes multiple characters are available I actually encourage it as I will be playing a couple myself.

4.)Foriegn peoples are welcome but I need to go over it in pm first before I sign off on it.

Save me a spot :)

Save me a spot :)

And another for me

Also the pretender king is also up for grabs if someone wants that role. I will start working on the OOC here after some sleep.

Cool! I think I'll have some kind of lesser noble to join one of the stronger ones where needed.

Would a gentleman thief be okay?

Also the pretender king is also up for grabs if someone wants that role. I will start working on the OOC here after some sleep.

I think I'd like to be a pretender

Weird if you can make it flow with the general plot of the roleplay I don't see no qualms, but know you run the risk of getting caught and losing your characters hand. If turned spy though it would prove to be interesting.

Weird if you can make it flow with the general plot of the roleplay I don't see no qualms, but know you run the risk of getting caught and losing your characters hand. If turned spy though it would prove to be interesting.

How about he comes from a family of noble master thieves and assassins that do a lot of Lords' dirty work? It could work.