Lucenrai, a world with lush summers, and harsh winters, the kingdoms of man have made their claim. Lucenrai is a large continental landmass, and one of the only two known continents in the world, flanked by several smaller islands and landmasses. The heart of the continent consists of an expanse of plains, hills, and lightly forested grasslands. To the north are an expanse of tall mountains and tundra, covered in harsh everwinter forests. West of the heartland is Mediterranean and warm. Down to the south, the land gets considerably wetter, and has large stretches of thick forests, and marshy wetlands. Towards the east, the plains become harsh, turning into a craggy, rocky region which then opens up to a large, harsh desert. Across the ocean nearest the western coast, are small chains of tropical islands, these islands are the buffer zone to the continent of Reyen, a lush frontier land, filled with forests and natural resources waiting to be exploited.

For years, the realms of man have lived in relative harmony. This harmony has not always been peaceful, small wars breaking out between the different kingdoms, but there was balance, order. To the North is the Kingdom of Ardel, a hardy and proud people, used to harsh weather and hard times. In the Heartlands, the ever constant ally of Ardel is the Kingdom of Edessa. With its fair lands, large mines, and central location, Edessa is both prosperous and diverse and is a generally peaceful nation. To the West is a large mercantile Varyan Empire, famed for their massive trade power and wealth, as well as its access to the rich islands and resources of the new world. To the south, in the great forests is the Kingdom of the Welds. Colloquially known as the Kingdom of the Wilds, the Welds have been rivals of the Edessa for centuries. To the east is no kingdom of man, rather hundreds of clans of nomads and raiders.

Lucenrai is now in a state of turmoil. The Welds, longtime enemies of Edessa have suddenly turned to the kingdom for help, desperately requesting aid against a sudden surge of marauding Orcs. Alongside the influx of Weld refugees, Orcish bands have appeared in South Edessa and have begun pillaging the countryside. To make matters worse, the Varyan Empire has launched a massive invasion of Edessa, seemingly taking advantage of the chaos created by the orcs. With an army armed and armored with the wealth of the mercantile empire and the resources from Reyen, the Varyan Empire has easily swept across the Edessa countryside.

On the brink of defeat, the forces of Edessa have been forced back to its Capital city and the nearby lands. With little hope of victory, Edessa decides to send its refugees- its youth and future, to the north, to seek refuge within the Kingdom of Ardel. In the dark of night, caravans from Edessa are sent northbound, with nothing but a scant few guards, mercenaries and older teens to protect them while the remaining soldiers of Edessa prepare to hold the Empire at bay.

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This RP will revolve around one of the final caravans to leave the capital city of Edessa. A ragtag group of old soldiers, grungy mercenaries, youths and children, we will struggle to survive in the wilderness as we flee from the dastardly forces of the Varyan Empire. Along the way we will be beset by hardship and adversity as we make our way through the war torn countryside of Edessa and into the harsh wilderness of Ardel. At times, our story will be light hearted, at other times, it will be dramatic and tense as we attempt to prevail over insurmountable odds. Our characters will face daunting challenges, testing their wit and willpower, as well as their morals as they are pushed to their absolute limits in this struggle for survival. This is: "The Tales of Lucenrai: The Fallen Kingdom"


1. This Roleplay will have standards in the ballpark of high-casual to low-advanced, I will be expecting at least a few, well written paragraphs.
2. Be sensible and polite in the OOC. Any arguments should be either taken off to private messages, or brought to my attention to resolve.
3. No Mary/Gary Sues. Your characters are the story's heroes, but they are not perfect.
4. No God-Moding. Your characters are important, but I will not hesitate to injure them if they do something exceedingly stupid. Note, as GM, I reserve the right to God-mod with the purpose of advancing the plot, or steering it in a specific direction.
5. This will have blood and violence, and foul language is freely allowed, though for the sake of decency, any sexually graphic acts will fade to black (or will be taken to PM) before it goes too far.
6. Player knowledge is not character knowledge. Just because you know something (be it through OOC or another person's post, does not necessarily mean that your character knows.
7. As GM, my word is law. This does not mean I will be unreasonable, nor will it mean I will be unfair, but I will expect you to respect my executive decisions.


Most characters will also be expected to be novices, relatively inexperienced, or 'low level' in skill. Characters for the most part will be youths and young adults, and can have some skills- though characters cannot be a master at arms. Alternatively I will allow one or two characters to play an older, more experienced and skilled character, provided that they are adequately balanced, for example, A skilled swordsman, who is now old, and no longer the fighter he once was. I am also searching for a player to be play as the child of the monarch

This RP will not play out on a tabletop style system, and treasure, loot and gear will be bountiful in this RP. However, characters will be limited in what they will start with- as it will be what they can carry with them. Starting gear must also be reasonable: For instance, if your character is the son of a baker, it would make no sense for him to have a set of plate armor and a greatsword, likewise it is doubtful that he would have the martial skill of a trained soldier.


Pretty standard Fantasy fare, technology is your typical swords, spears and shields. Steel plates, chainmail, and leather make up the backbone of defensive technology in the world, however fantasy alloys and other materials will also be present including, but not limited to:

Adamantium, recognized by its high density and brown/bronzed color is extremely durable and strong, but heavy. It is found in the deep mines of Edessa, but is hard to work and requires extremely high heat to forge.
Varyan Steel is a high quality steel produced exclusively in Varya, characterized by its unique banding patterns that are reminiscent of flowing water. Overall superior to normal steel.
Mithril is lighter than steel, but just as strong, and conducts magical energies easily. Rarely found, and hard to properly work, this metal is quite expensive and hard to obtain.
Ironwood is a dark gray wood, dense and as tough as iron, hence its name. Harvested from Ironwood trees in the deep south, it is a valuable export from the Welds.
Orichalcum an uncommon metal that has the appearance of steel, but reflects a pinkish/red when light is shined on it. This, and the fact that monstrous creatures seem to have an aversion to it makes Orihalcum a valuable commodity.

Magic is also as you'd expect, magical bolts and manipulation of matter/energy of varying elements cast through willpower and concentration- though not all possess the talent for magic.​ Magic for the most part grows exponentially more difficult the more powerful the magic gets. What causes individuals to have the propensity to use magic is unknown, but is generally believed to be passed down through bloodlines. Alchemy is generally not considered magic, but rather, a practice that uses magical techniques in combination with different elements and ingredients.



Appearance: Your character's appearance. I prefer art images as opposed to real life pictures
Name: Your character's first and last name.
Age: The age of your character, the age range I'm expecting for most characters is 16-19. Old Caravan Guards and Mercenaries will obviously be a little bit older.

Personality: One of the more important parts of your CS, give me a good taste of what your character is like.

Backstory: Important, but not as important as your character's personality, give me a small summary of your character's history and bio.

Skills and Abilities: Here is where you put things your character can do/are good at, as well as what magic abilities they have (if any). Magic is a rare talent and is difficult to master. If you intend on making your character a user of many weapons- chances are s/he won't be a master of magic as well. Skills and abilities should be presented in list form as Experience level, Skill, Description. For instance:

Novice Woodcutting - this character has been chopping wood for a short amount of time

In general, experience based skills should go: Novice, Journeyman, Professional, Adept, Accomplished, Master, Legendary. Skills that aren't as dependent on experience (such as the ability to wear armor) should just be Untrained or Trained. To put skill levels into perspective, use the following:
Using Swordsmanship as an example:

• Novice: You've been shown instruction on how to hold a sword, swing it, parry with it. You have a year's or less worth of experience with this.
• Journeyman: You've been trained in the use of a sword, or have direct experience using it. You've learned a few complex techniques. You're roughly the equivalent of a town guard or common mercenary. You're capable of besting untrained or inexperienced warriors.
• Professional: You're around the level expected of a skilled mercenary or soldier, you've had extensive training or years of experience. You're well versed with different techniques and can hold your own in many combat situation.
• Adept: You have the skill expected of an accomplished Knight, you're proficient to the point that you are capable of instructing trainees. You know many stances and forms, as well as counters to different techniques.
• Accomplished: You are the Elite of the Elite, and few can hold their own against you alone. You've reached the top of your prime at this point, and your physical prowess may begin to wane sightly, but due to your knowledge and skill you still remain superior.
• Master: You're as OP as Yoda, but probably taller. Few know of your art as well as you do. You've likely grown old by this time, but even with your waning physical stature you can easily defeat those with lesser skill than you.
• Legendary: You've probably made some pact with a magical or godly force and are virtually untouchable.

Equipment: Here is where you'll give me a list of your character's equipment, weapons, and armor- if any. Remember, you're playing refugees and caravan guards on the run- not a mobile armory. If your character possess a particularly special weapon made of some fancy fantasy metal, there had better be a good reason aside from "It looks/sounds/feels/is cool!" like skills and abilities, weapons and armor should be listed in a format of "name, attributes". Images can be included in hiders.

Sword, Old, Dull. - this sword was given to example character by an old man in a cave.
Vidofnyr, Adamantium - This mighty battle axe is forged of fine Adamantium and hits like a carriage; a really heavy, fast moving carriage.

Name: Nathaniel "Nate" Brianson

Age: 18 years old


Personality: Nate was always a quiet, respectful child and this shows in him still as he moves into manhood. A life of working around the wealthy has lead him to be well spoken and literate. He knows to bite his tongue in the presence of authority, and to keep a level head when being spoken down to or provoked. Sometimes he can come across as a bit of a pushover, but time spent around him reveals the potential of someone much more than that, buried deep inside him.

His intelligence and way with words have served him well through his short life, and make up for his lack of physical strength or combat prowess some young men his age possess. Friendly and caring, he always attempts to do what he believes is best for those around him, sometimes at the cost of his own happiness or well-being.


Backstory: Nate is the son of scribe, one who's done work for more aristocrats and political figures than Nate can keep track of. This upbringing has lead Nate to have the advantages of access to more literature than a portion of people may know exist. Dramas, comedies, romances, historical documents, anything he get his hands on, he would abosorb the words by light of his father's candles as he wrote out another will, or supply request letter for whichever wealthy man or woman was calling the shots that day.

His father's profession allowed him to be raised in relative comfort. They were never "wealthy", but he spent his summers in waters with the boys and girls of the upper class in their private lakes, and his winters bundled in his father's modest dwelling, shivering by a fire.

The only thing ever missing from his childhood was the love of a mother. His own had passed giving birth to him, so he'd been told. His father never found another, telling Nate that he could never find someone who would fill the hole his mother had left. Sure, Nate's father had his share of barmaids and serving girls over the years, but never more than a night.


Skills and Abilities:
Professional Scribe - Nate has spent most of his life reading and writing, in preparation of taking over for his father one day. Aside from writings in different languages, Nate can make sense of even complicated documents and tomes. This has allowed him a good sense of understanding someone's handwriting as well, making him versed in simple forgeries.

Novice Archer - Nate spent a summer tagging along with the sons of a knight. He never found himself very talented with a blade, so he instead looked to the arrow.  Not a particularly great shot, but he's known to be able to hit a moving rabbit, though has never had to loose an arrow at a man before.

Journeyman Orator - Years spent sitting to the side watching men of paper dictate letters to his father has given Nate a good understanding of how to speak to people. On more than one occasion he's spoken his way out of trouble, and the older he gets the more he begins understanding the way people think and the things to say to help accomplish his goals.

Equipment:
Bow, barely used - This bow was a gift to Nate by a girl named Charlotte, the sister of the boys who'd helped Nate learn to use one. A long stemmed red rose, the flower of the house Charlotte was born into is painted along the upper limb.

Quiver, leather - A small brown leather quiver adorned with the matching rose of the bow. It easily holds a dozen arrows, though Nate currently has only half that.

Bag, cloth - A cloth sack drawn closed by a rope drawstring. It's small enough to not be much of a burden when slung over his shoulder or tied to the saddle of a horse, but large enough to hold the few possessions Nate keeps with him.

Contents of bag, assorted - His small leather bound journal containing his private thoughts and adventures. A piece of flint he had found a few summers back, useful for (trying) to light small fires. A small (two inch blade) knife in a small leather sheath, not sharp enough to kill but gets through rope and small tree limbs.

@vietmyke Since you mentioned a monarch, can you be more specific about the political structure of Edessa?

The skill level classifications are, as I see it, pretty unnecessary. At our age, just the ability to do anything at all is pretty significant, and it's doubtful we'll have any skills worth mentioning beyond that. It also doesn't apply well to pretty much any mental skills, save magic.

@Tatsua Aiisen Edessa is a monarchy with the majority of political power in the hands of the king with a cabinet of advisors. Outside of the central province of the kingdom, the land is split amongst a spattering of various noble families. Different provinces are for the most part autonomous, but adhere to the laws made by the monarch.

As far as skill level classification, I like them there to help gauge characters in regards to others and npcs.

Interested! Will work up a sheet soon o/

Interested as well!

Will make an older knight tomorrow.

Interested! Will see if I can get a sheet up tomorrow afternoon.

ayyy golden sun

Would a spell sword or arcane archer be a viable type off character?

It would be a bit hard to play a youth with those traits unless they were of noble or gifted birth- not that there'd be an issue with that. I like to see a variety in the cast- and I think it is only fair for me to tell you that one of the major NPCs is going to be a magic swordsman

Actually, now that I think about it, thinking maybe a enchanter character, later on learns how to use a weapon. Have an idea for how enchantment works, but how would you make it work in this setting.

Child/apprentice of an artisan/runecrafter/alchemist/arcanist?

Meant more the mechanic of enchantment on items, figured I'd make him like the third son of a decently well off merchant, with him being so far off from inheritance allowing him to do things outside the family business. Also, are there schools for specializing in magic, or is it like being a blacksmith and apprenticing yourself to someone already doing it.

@The Fox Without Items are enchanted in a variety of ways. For the most part, spells are imbued onto materials through patterns, such as runes carved onto a piece of wood or metal- or even the an adornment, such as the gold wrapping around a bauble. Weaker enchantments, such as making the object warm to the touch, or glow, is pretty much self powered, and can power itself indefinitely without the enchanter having to waste mental resources on it. On the other hand, more powerful spells, such as dulling the force of a blow upon impact or setting a weapon ablaze requires considerably more energy- though this energy is generally provided by the wielder as opposed to an enchanter.

A very common enchant is to turn gems and precious metals into 'magic' reservoirs. In this world, part of what makes precious metals and gemstones so valuable is their ability to absorb magic and essentially become energy batteries for spellcasters. How effective the reservoir is depends on how experienced/talented the enchanter is, and how quality the material is.

IE, a seasoned enchanter probably knows how to more efficiently activate a reservoir, and a diamond or piece of gold would have the potential to hold considerably more magic than a hunk of quartz or brass.

As far as schools vs apprenticeship, it varies by location. Some major cities in Edessa may have schools, smaller towns and villages likely rely on apprenticeship. Edessa itself has no nation-wide magic school, short of its military academy, which teaches martial skills as well as magical skills. The Varyan Empire on the other hand, does have a national school of magic.

Alrighty, thanks for the explanation, I have my tabletop group today, but I'll try and put something together either tonight or tomorrow.

Character reviews! Doctor, I've already reviewed your character on the other thread, so I'll just touch up on @Mcmolly

WIP for the moment, though I would like to know what I need to limit myself to so far as the enchanted items, so I've left those blank for the moment.

The enchantments and items seem fine to me, though how big is thus cart?

I was thinking something along this size with an attachable roof, mostly used to vary his enchanting table and hold a few provisions and sparse amount of enchanting materials.



As to the enchantments, meant rather what would be a bit much to have at the begining of the story, don't want my character to be overdone with the enchanted items.

So far I've thought of a cloak that protects from being cut or sliced, say if you got hit by an arrow or sword it wouldn't go through, but the impact would still hit, leading to bruises and broken bones, but avoiding blood loss. Another would be a shield amulet or bracelet, activated to hold off blows and such, though energy and such wouldn't be stopped. I'll have a few utility enchantments, like light stick, everwarm stones for cooking and heat, little stuff like that.

I figure the scarcity of materials and time will act as a sufficient balance to what he can make after the game starts, so thought I'd ask what I should consider the limit of starting enchanted items.