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40 years ago, a young man now known as the Hero of Twilight saved the Kingdom of Hyrule from being consumed by Shadow. After which it is rumored he returned to the town of Ordon, which back then was just a village. A statue was built in the middle of castle town at the request of Queen Zelda. Over the years, several threats to the kingdom has risen and was cut down every time by the Hero. Another threat is looming on the horizon and many people can feel it. One of the biggest threats since the Rise of Ganondorf, not like the armies of other nations or threat of a creature wiping out a village. This is much more than any of those. And this time, the Hero is nowhere to be found. Some think he sensed it and went to confront it. Others think assassins killed him long ago, the last time him being seen in public 14 years ago.

Rumor has it that Queen Zelda has summoned warriors from every corner of the Kingdom and even foreign lands to investigate this new mysterious threat...

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As you might have guessed by now, this will be a high casual role-play based in the LoZ Universe, taking place 40 years after the events of Twilight Princess. In this role-play, we'll be exploring morality, war, and the effects of being called a Hero. The cast aren't heroes or even consider themselves heroes however, they are warriors, soldiers, and mercenaries called on by Queen Zelda to prevent a Kingdom wide disaster. There will be a cast of 6-7 characters at most, I won't put on defined roles as I find that limits the player's creativity. I hope to create an epic and moving story with you, the players of the guild.

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History and Recent Events


-Faron City was founded 6 years after Hyrule was saved.

-The Hylian-Gerudo War
10 years after The Hero of Twilight saved Hyrule, the many clans and tribes of the Gerudo desert united with on objective: Take over Hyrule. The now Queen Zelda begged The Hero of Twilight to train and lead the Hylian Army to fend off the invaders. He agreed, turning to the rudimentary Hylian fighting force of 100,000 into a force of trained soldiers of 130,000. It was a brutal seven year war, sometimes the Gerudo pushed far enough to the walls of Castle Town and other times the Hylians pushed the Gerudos back into the center of their own desert. Many horrible things were done by both sides of the war. Many find them as simply distasteful, unless they have experienced them themselves, which most never did due to the Hero's brilliant tactical mind and prowess in battle. Either way, the war finally ended when The Hero of Twilight killed High Chieftess Limiti in her own Palace. After the fact, the clans broke off, blaming each other for the death of the High Chieftess. The Hylians returned to their own lands, however now with many outposts and castles in the Hylia Mountain Range between Hyrule and the desert.

-Assassination Attempt of Queen Zelda
22 years after Hyrule was saved and 7 years since The Hylian-Gerudo war came to an end, a small group of Gerudo assassins infiltrated Hyrule Castle and attempted to kill the Queen. Her personal guard met them with Loyal ferocity and defeated them with the help of The Hero of Twilight, though 2 guards were killed in the encounter. It is rumored that one of them was The Hero of Twilight's son.

-The Death of The Forest Guardian, Ordon.

For many years, it was written in legend that the Light Spirit Ordona had a physical counterpart that resided deep in the forest as a guardian. It is debated whether the creature that awoke from over 7 decades of hibernation was related to Ordona, but it awoke. Queen Zelda, fearing that this massive and powerful creature would destroy Hylian settlements, ordered her army to kill it and requested The Hero of Twilight to lead the charge. He refused. Against his wishes, she ordered her soldiers to march to the woodlands and kill the creature. The Hero stood in their way, protecting the creature. But there were too many soldiers and he was overrun. They killed the creature. Enraged by this, The Hero of Twilight disowned the Queen and forbade her from entering the woodlands again. A year later, he disappeared from the public eye.

-Queen Zelda summons warriors to Hyrule Castle

40 years after Hyrule was saved and 14 years since the death of The Forest Guardian, Queen Zelda summons Warriors from all ends of the Kingdom to her castle. Rumor has it there is something brewing on the horizon, but the Queen doesn't know what. These warriors are supposed to investigate.

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Name:
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Species: (Hylian, Goron, Zora, Gerudo, etc.)
Appearance: (Can be Image, Image and Text, or just Text)
Weapons and Equipment: (Your characters weapons and items.)
Skills: (What is your character good at?)
Flaws: (What is wrong with your character?)
Bio: (At least a paragraph, but I love detailed bios)

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Note: I messed up the math. Lydia is not 32, she is 29.
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Is there a map you would prefer us to use, for visualization purposes?
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This is the map I used when I was writing about the locations and factions.

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Would it be out of the question for me to play as a Darknut? Perhaps a faction of enemies that defected after Ganandorf's defeat?
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Would it be out of the question for me to play as a Darknut? Perhaps a faction of enemies that defected after Ganandorf's defeat?


Go ahead and make a CS for a darknut and I'll look it over.
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Name
Titus

Age
32

Species
Unbound Darknut

Appearance
Surprising to absolutely no one, Titus is fairly tall. Reaching eight foot five outside his armor he casts the intimidating universal of his race. In the opportunity you see him outside his armor you'll see a creature both fairly familiar to a hylian but also fundamentally different, more predatory. The most obvious is the fur, an odd color that brings to mind of ashes rubbed into black. His eyes glow with a dim ember fire, a feeling of sadness carried with their light. There are other, minor things, like the broad wolf-like nose and far more angular teeth. While these features would paint anyone in a savage light Titus has managed to carry it all with a noble air, inspiring not fear but peace in those who gaze upon him.

Weapons and Equipment
An Old Blade, Passed on from one generation to the next, the blade lacks much flair for the sake of practicality. It's spirit of duty shines on.

Solid Shield, Chipped and dented, but otherwise whole. It's spirit to protect is unparalleled.

Battle Worn Plate, beat up and worn out, but still more than functional. Like its owner, it still has some fight in it. Its spirit of determination holds strong.

Skills
War Child, Since he was strong enough to carry a sword Titus has been trained how to use it. While his true strength lies in his greatsword Titus can use almost any weapon decent enough.

Knight's Duty, at the heart of it all, Titus wants nothing more than to protect others. From this he has mastered the art of placing himself in between allies and danger.

A Heart For Song, by no means a bard, Titus nonetheless has a strong affection for song and will usually hum to himself when doing menial things.

Flaws
Slow, the fatal flaw of his people, Titus is no exception.

Quiet One, Titus is not a social butterfly and will keep to himself more often than not. In social events he is completely lost, like a puppy.

Stubborn Pride Titus will always be the last to admit he is injured, hiding them from his allies and dealing with them when he is alone. This pride also makes him take defeats crushingly personal.

Bio
Titus is apart of the first generation actually born in the Unbound, a clan of rogue Darknuts that formed shortly after Ganandorf's defeat.
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I'm a little stumped on the bio, but something will come to me.
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Accepted, post him in the Character section.
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I'd like to express interest in joining this, if you're still accepting players. Would it be possible to make a Shiekah (as I think they'd be most suitable for a "monk" type character) even though in Twilight Princess it seemed like they weren't really around any more?
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I'd like to express interest in joining this, if you're still accepting players. Would it be possible to make a Shiekah (as I think they'd be most suitable for a "monk" type character) even though in Twilight Princess it seemed like they weren't really around any more?


ehhhh, I like to go by Twilight princess pretty closely as it has been only 40 years. I suppose you could make one, though they wouldn't have all the complete skills of Shiekahs from OoT. They would probably be one of the last Shiekahs.
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After looking at one of the wikis for the series, it seems like the only confirmed Shiekah in Twilight Princess is Impaz, but there are implications that Madame Fanadi, Renado, and his daughter Luda are also connected to the tribe because the symbols appear on their clothing. The Gorons mentioned that the tribe dwindled in prolonged wars, but nothing ever says they're outright extinct.

Actually I could probably work that into the character himself, perhaps a desire to restore the clan somehow. As for the "skills" of the Shiekah, though, like I said I was planning for this to be a "monk" type character--someone who uses martial arts and maybe a few "special attack" type skills. I feel like it'd fit with the ninja archetype the clan tends to have, but he wouldn't be using much magic, if any.

If it's alright, I'll go ahead and work up a character sheet and submit it in a bit.
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Name: Victor

Age: 49

Species: Hylian

Appearance:
Victor stands at five feet, nine inches. His face matches his age, with wrinkles and creases adorning his face. An ample white beard adorns his face. White, unkempt hair razes atop his head. Within his small eyes, there can be seen a dark brown hue. His eyebrows are thick and add a sharpness to his facial features, culminating into a serious, straightforward, if a little wizened expression.

Weapons and Equipment:
-Crossbow: A crossbow of simple construction. It is worn from its use on the battlefield, but still fires as true as the day it left the armory and into Victor’s hands.
-Knives: A set of 5 knives that Victor carries on his person. They each vary in design and construction, as they are also souvenirs of Victor’s travels.
-Doctor’s Bag: A bag containing basic tools necessary for speedy medical intervention.
-Leather Armor: A light set of sturdy armor that provides ample protection for those on the move.

Skills:
-Medical Knowledge: Years of training and study have given Victor the know-how to properly treat disease and maintain health. Combined with a lifestyle of travel, Victor is quite the field medic.
-Small Arms Proficiency: Though his training included many types of arms, Victor preferred to stay unencumbered to maintain speed and concentration on the battlefield, both as a combatant and medic. As a result, he has expertise in weapons no larger than a shortsword.
-Crossbow Marksman: Victor’s skills often meant that he was relegated to the rear of any formation. As a result, he honed his skills to operate optimally in his position and now possesses familiarity with crossbows.
-Perceptive: Being perceptive has been a critical skill for Victor, whether it be locating the source of a major hemorrhage in a soldier or spotting said soldier in the midst of battle. His senses have been trained in order to ensure not only his survival but those of the group as well.

Flaws:
-Aged: Experienced as Victor may be, his age is beginning to show. Victor is not as strong as he used to be, much less than that of many of Hyrule’s warriors.
-Aloof: If there’s one thing that Victor needs to work on, it’s his bedside manner. Victor is not the best conversationalist and does not often put the effort in closing the distance between him and the people around him.
-Love of Money: Being a part of a merchant caravan has instilled Victor with an inflated sense of the value of rupees. He is motivated by pay and looks to eke out the most rewards for his services.

Bio:
Victor was just a young kid when Hyrule was saved, but the daring exploits of the Hero of Twilight forever left a mark on Victor’s mind as he grew through childhood. Born and raised in Castle Town, Victor was constantly exposed to tales of adventure and people of diverse background. It was during this early period where Victor’s ambitions led him to be a fighter just like the Hero of Twilight. At the age of 21, he enlisted to become participate in the Hylian-Gerudo War. When Victor returned home, he was disillusioned, the stories of valor in battle replaced with the real experiences of war. Victor lamented the losses suffered and the actions taken by both sides of the war.

Wanting no further part in the Hylian army, but possessing few other skills than his battlefield experience, Victor became part of a travelling mercenary guild contracted to protect merchant shipments for the ever expanding Malo Mart. Victor also refused to just repeat his experience as a mere soldier on the battlefield; he began to study medicine, hoping that the knowledge would enrich him, maybe to help him take one further step to becoming the hero he dreamed of.

Victor would go on to travel across Hyrule and distant lands as soldier, studying physician, and mercenary for the coming decades. Over this period, Victor saved numerous people, from merchants to villager to travelers; but each casualty suffered took its toll on him. He began to tire of dreaming of heroes and glory, finding that rupees, green or silver, were becoming the only things worthwhile to come out of his travels. The disappearance of the Hero of Twilight could only cement the dissipation of romantic ambition.

Now that Queen Zelda is summoning heroes from all over, and rumors of a danger that threatens all of Hyrule looms over, Victor’s mercenary guild assigns him from the caravans of merchants back into the Hylian army. This time, Victor has more experience, more knowledge, more skills, and yet, mixed ambitions. He’s ready to seal his contract, but somehow he feels there’s something more, something familiar that’s driving him back into the battlefield.
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Name: Victor

Age: 49

Species: Hylian

Appearance:
Victor stands at five feet, nine inches. His face matches his age, with wrinkles and creases adorning his face. An ample white beard adorns his face. White, unkempt hair razes atop his head. Within his small eyes, there can be seen a dark brown hue. His eyebrows are thick and add a sharpness to his facial features, culminating into a serious, straightforward, if a little wizened expression.

Weapons and Equipment:
-Crossbow: A crossbow of simple construction. It is worn from its use on the battlefield, but still fires as true as the day it left the armory and into Victor’s hands.
-Knives: A set of 5 knives that Victor carries on his person. They each vary in design and construction, as they are also souvenirs of Victor’s travels.
-Doctor’s Bag: A bag containing basic tools necessary for speedy medical intervention.
-Leather Armor: A light set of sturdy armor that provides ample protection for those on the move.

Skills:
-Medical Knowledge: Years of training and study have given Victor the know-how to properly treat disease and maintain health. Combined with a lifestyle of travel, Victor is quite the field medic.
-Small Arms Proficiency: Though his training included many types of arms, Victor preferred to stay unencumbered to maintain speed and concentration on the battlefield, both as a combatant and medic. As a result, he has expertise in weapons no larger than a shortsword.
-Crossbow Marksman: Victor’s skills often meant that he was relegated to the rear of any formation. As a result, he honed his skills to operate optimally in his position and now possesses familiarity with crossbows.
-Perceptive: Being perceptive has been a critical skill for Victor, whether it be locating the source of a major hemorrhage in a soldier or spotting said soldier in the midst of battle. His senses have been trained in order to ensure not only his survival but those of the group as well.

Flaws:
-Aged: Experienced as Victor may be, his age is beginning to show. Victor is not as strong as he used to be, much less than that of many of Hyrule’s warriors.
-Aloof: If there’s one thing that Victor needs to work on, it’s his bedside manner. Victor is not the best conversationalist and does not often put the effort in closing the distance between him and the people around him.
-Love of Money: Being a part of a merchant caravan has instilled Victor with an inflated sense of the value of rupees. He is motivated by pay and looks to eke out the most rewards for his services.

Bio:
Victor was just a young kid when Hyrule was saved, but the daring exploits of the Hero of Twilight forever left a mark on Victor’s mind as he grew through childhood. Born and raised in Castle Town, Victor was constantly exposed to tales of adventure and people of diverse background. It was during this early period where Victor’s ambitions led him to be a fighter just like the Hero of Twilight. At the age of 21, he enlisted to become participate in the Hylian-Gerudo War. When Victor returned home, he was disillusioned, the stories of valor in battle replaced with the real experiences of war. Victor lamented the losses suffered and the actions taken by both sides of the war.

Wanting no further part in the Hylian army, but possessing few other skills than his battlefield experience, Victor became part of a travelling mercenary guild contracted to protect merchant shipments for the ever expanding Malo Mart. Victor also refused to just repeat his experience as a mere soldier on the battlefield; he began to study medicine, hoping that the knowledge would enrich him, maybe to help him take one further step to becoming the hero he dreamed of.

Victor would go on to travel across Hyrule and distant lands as soldier, studying physician, and mercenary for the coming decades. Over this period, Victor saved numerous people, from merchants to villager to travelers; but each casualty suffered took its toll on him. He began to tire of dreaming of heroes and glory, finding that rupees, green or silver, were becoming the only things worthwhile to come out of his travels. The disappearance of the Hero of Twilight could only cement the dissipation of romantic ambition.

Now that Queen Zelda is summoning heroes from all over, and rumors of a danger that threatens all of Hyrule looms over, Victor’s mercenary guild assigns him from the caravans of merchants back into the Hylian army. This time, Victor has more experience, more knowledge, more skills, and yet, mixed ambitions. He’s ready to seal his contract, but somehow he feels there’s something more, something familiar that’s driving him back into the battlefield.


Accepted, put him in the Character section.
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Here's my submission for judgement, let me know if anything needs to be changed or tweaked.


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Love it ^^ Bio in the process got the perfect idea iv never done before.
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Here's my submission for judgement, let me know if anything needs to be changed or tweaked.



So, I like it, but the whole truth sense thing. Is that like spidey sense or what? Because if it is, that could be just a tad op.
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It's meant to tie in to both the Sheikah items in the games (Mask/Lens of Truth, and the Stone of Agony in Ocarina of time) and the "chi/ki sense" of fictional martial artists. It's not intended to be as strong as Spider Sense, as that borders on precognition a lot of times. This would be like noticing something out of the corner of your eye as you walk on a crowded sidewalk. He might be able to differentiate what he's feeling ("Is this magic, or bloodlust?") but he can't know for certain what it is ahead of time, and has to consciously react to it. Something like an enemy coming down on top of him with weapon at the ready might trigger a strong enough response that he'd know "someone is trying to attack me from this direction" but he still has to turn around and react. He doesn't know if they have a sword or an axe, and doesn't know if they're too heavy to stop or too fast to get away from.

If you're still not cool with it I can downplay it some more.
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It's meant to tie in to both the Sheikah items in the games (Mask/Lens of Truth, and the Stone of Agony in Ocarina of time) and the "chi/ki sense" of fictional martial artists. It's not intended to be as strong as Spider Sense, as that borders on precognition a lot of times. This would be like noticing something out of the corner of your eye as you walk on a crowded sidewalk. He might be able to differentiate what he's feeling ("Is this magic, or bloodlust?") but he can't know for certain what it is ahead of time, and has to consciously react to it. Something like an enemy coming down on top of him with weapon at the ready might trigger a strong enough response that he'd know "someone is trying to attack me from this direction" but he still has to turn around and react. He doesn't know if they have a sword or an axe, and doesn't know if they're too heavy to stop or too fast to get away from.

If you're still not cool with it I can downplay it some more.


Aight, I'm good with that. Post him in the Character Section.
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