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Originally named the Faintly Gallows, and then rebooted on another forum as the Hallows Inn, I realized another RP exists (or existed) on this site known as the Hallows Inn already. Therefore, I'll need a new name.

This would be a classic roleplay: a collection of various characters meet at an inn and embark on several adventures together. But it's one of those dark, low fantasy, dung ages type of settings. It has some dark undertones, horror elements, some mystery, superstition, urban legends, and the like.

It centers around an inn, which I need a new name for. This inn sits in the center of a small town known as Blackwater, protected by a palisade wall, which sits in the center of a dark forest known as the Darkwald. I expect dark, shady characters like bounty hunters, assassins, thieves, thugs, scumbags, mercenaries, etc, but I'll allow other characters as well. Magic isn't as common amongst the populace in this roleplay, and is usually reserved for specific evil/selfish beings. If you do use it you're known as a sorcerer or sorceress.

There's no specific or set story set in place. I expect the players to develop their own stories and each of you participate in them for whatever reason. You have a problem, you need help, you recruit local adventurers at the inn. The beauty of it is that you can jump in and drop out at any time.

One thing that has been well received is Jaque, an eccentric man who travels through town every now and again and sells strange and mysterious trinkets that the characters can buy.
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I like this. I need a good game that I can play as a pint smashing cynic in and listen to Venom for inspiration for.
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I'm interested.
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Cool.

The Darkwald is surrounded by several other kingdoms, and the quickest way to get to an of them is to travel through the Darkwald. Many traders, explorers, and merchants travel to Blackwater and take refuge at the inn as a result.

Any suggestions for the inn's name? Unless you guys think it's okay to name it the Hallows Inn.
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Will characters die?
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How about something like Gallows View Inn? Or Sod's Lodge?
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@TJByrum I vote on Inn 1. Tavern RPs are notorious for their mortality rate, so what mechanics/devices do you intend to implement to keep it alive?
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I am interested in joining this.
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Will characters die?

Possibly, but only with the RP'ers permission. You can drop a character at any time since the RP won't follow a strict linear path.

How about something like Gallows View Inn? Or Sod's Lodge?

Sod's Lodge sounds neat, I'll keep it in mind.

@TJByrum I vote on Inn 1. Tavern RPs are notorious for their mortality rate, so what mechanics/devices do you intend to implement to keep it alive?

I want the players to develop there own paths and pursue them with the help of others, and then help others pursue their own paths. When you get bored of a character, you can drop them and create a new one. If no one is doing anything, I will pop in to try and usher in a story that people can join. I also intend on revealing more locations as the RP progresses. The RP will start and mostly revolve around the Hallows Inn, but it could go to great lengths elsewhere later.

Would you suggest something else?

EDIT: This is a copy-paste from my original Hallows Inn, a list of some stories I would introduce should people get less creative on their own:
The Nazha
The Ballad of Luke Grange
Dewmarsh Witches
The Hunter, Vaelun
Raze's Offer
The Vampire's Keep
The Werewolf's Lair
A King's Greed
Children of the Grave
The Hanging Tree
The Wolf of Asgeir
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@TJByrum I'd suggest we stay away from collaborative posts unless they're really convenient, and try to keep the characters in smaller groups when they leave the Inn (the more people in one scene the more arduous it becomes). Other than that, I'm all for what you outlined.
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Alright, thank you Sphere.

I like to think that any adventure can stem from an inn roleplay.
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I'll throw my hat in as interested.
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Interested too ^.^
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Since I plan on changing the way I RP, I might take a little longer getting an OOC and IC up, but the OOC should be within the week.
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Definitely interested. Keeping my eye on this one.
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