A God's Gamble
This is a revamp of an old RP that faded out after a short time. I greatly enjoyed the idea and figured I'd try to start another version of it if I can manage to get some interest. It seems many of its original players are still actively playing other nation RP's, so perhaps there is still some interest in the idea. I will be Co-GMing with a friend of mine. In short, you will play as a god in a fantasy world that will interact with other deity in the world around you.
In the beginning, there was nothing, void. Everything was composed of void, but deep within this limitless nothingness, there was one thing: a sentience. This unnamed thing in the vast, blank expanse spent many years alone. It sat and sat with nothing around it, but after millions of years, this sentience made a discovery. This world was not comprised of nothing, but rather the fabric of everything. Using itself as a catalyst, this sentience within the void pulled together this fabric of absolute everything into a ball of solid mass. This was the first time since the awakening of the sentience that it was happy.
Gazing upon its creation, the sentience still felt so very alone. Catalyzing its body even more, to the point where the sentience was only half of what is was originally, it created ten beings much like itself. The sentience was happy once more, its offspring were happy. It wasnβt long before these ten beings wanted even more. They, like their creator, broke off pieces of themselves to create just as they were. Each of these ten added something unique to the ball. The first two created water that flowed around the ball, creating a wonderful sea. The next two had become jealous of this newfound creation, creating massive mountains underneath the water to erupt with magma and form landmasses that lay atop the waterβs surface. This new world had become a blank canvas for the remaining beings. The following two created the trees and the grass bringing life to this world. Another two created the flowing rivers and peaceful ponds bringing with them a sense of tranquility. The last two wanted to allow the ten to gaze upon their beautiful creation. They then created stars in the void to light up the dark world. Everything flowed perfectly. Each of the creations balanced out another to the point where everything was in a constant, natural cycle.
The first sentience looked upon its once original creation, all sprouting from the once empty fabric around him in awe. Its ten spawn soon grew tired of the constant cycle they had created, and in the dim light of the world, they could no longer find the joy it had once brought them. The original sentience, seeing the seeds of uninterest plant themselves just as they had grown inside of itself, tore itself in half to the world his spawn had created, creating new material for them to enjoy their beloved world once more. One half became a brilliant and radiant star, greater than all the others; the other half became a small world of its own that reflected the first halfβs radiant light so the world was always given light. Following in their creatorβs footsteps, each of the ten gave themselves to their world, creating new inhabitants. They titled these inhabitants Gods. They were to rule over the world the ten had created.
High above the lands there sits a place fit for the gods: Charybdis. Charybdis is located in the center of the world, high above a small island. This island is forbidden to all mortals for if anyone reaches it, the nation of these mortals run the risk of finding their way into Charybdis. Should a mortal come to Charybdis, they gain demigod like powers. Here when not interacting with your peoples, you will reside. All gods are welcome minor or major. Diplomacy can be discussed or even battles can be fought. At the Start of the roleplay, all of the gods will come to Charybdis to name a King of Gods. The King will then name his four horsemen: The Ferrymen of Death, The Ruler of the Underworld, The God of Peace, and The God of War. Each of these advisors, like the King will gain special ability to help maintain order. These four deities will be the Kingβs main advisors. The rest of the deities will fall under the Kingβs law. The King can make laws though they have to be voted on by advisors and can be vetoed by the advisors and other deities. In the end, the King has the final say, but a unanimous vote of the advisors can remove the King and call a new election.
Millennia and millennia have passed. Through the first centuries of the godβs control there was nothing but chaos and war. Gods struggled for power and many were killed, leaving nationβs crumbling to ruin. After a millenia of strife and chaos the gods finally settled down enough to elect a leader, one to unite them and to maintain peace. Here, in Charybdis no mortal has ever stepped foot, untouched by the taint of mortality it has stood empty for centuries. The island resides in the centre of the land, surrounded by whirlpools that even the best navy could get through. The mountain of the isle climbed into the heavens touching ready to hold its glorious creators once more. The gods all make way to the central table in the main hall. A massive piece which could sit hundreds, A massive throne at its far end, the sun laying its golden rays upon its back. The seat is reserved for the future king. It has been ages since anyone has last set foot into the Kingdom of Charybdis.
In this roleplay, you take on the role of a God created by the ten. You will create your disciples and denizens, choose your domains, and inhabit the lands youβve inherited from the ten. What your goal is within the realm you control is up to you. Lead your creations to glory in conquest, or be an advocate of peace, allowing your nation to flourish through other means.
In order to add flavor and variety to the roleplay, there will be certain traits and flaws your nation can take to give your lands a personality as well as an edge in certain areas. The list of traits will be put up in the OOC thread along with the Nation Sheet should we gather enough interest to play.
