Dreamscape | A World Forgotten
A Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Roleplay | GM'd by Leslie HallInspired by Dark Souls, Undertale, Journey and heavily influenced by the beautiful culture of the Indigenous Australian people
Amazing artwork by Vennom07 on DeviantArt!
Chapter 1 | A New Horizon
"Men, by nature, are curious beings. So much so that we would forsake everything we ever knew, for even the slightest glimpse at what’s beyond the horizon. We seek an understanding of our existence; the truth..." Anonymous, 24 Cycles after The Silence.
The new world of Eden is quickly approaching it's turnover to a new century, and humanity is slowly starting to recover from the cataclysmic event that changed the world one thousand years ago. The Silence, as it's known, transformed the world into a strange, desolate place filled with unique creatures and environments. Humanity barely managed to cling to life. They lost their homes, their families and their cultures. From the remnants of their fallen societies, a new hope arose among the remaining members of humanity. It is not known why, but the humans were quick to embrace Eden. Despite the circumstances they found themselves in, people were happy. They saw The Silence not as the end, but a new beginning. They slowly started to rebuild their societies, and although mankind's evolution was sent back to a more primal time; the knowledge of those who lived before The Silence combined with humanities unbridled desire for change has caused the human societies to once again rise above the other species even in a few short centuries.
The Anshar tribe is one such human society, situated in a place named the Dreamscape. The Dreamscape is a large desert, spanning thousands of miles from one ocean to the other. There are a handful of small oasis' situated within the Dreamscape where many small tribes reside. The Ansharin Oasis is where our story begins. Strong willed and resourceful, the Ansharin's are trained young to hunt and survive in The Dreamscape. Most are content with their peaceful lives, but there are some among the new generation who yearn for something different. They want to explore beyond the Dreamscape, see the rest of Eden. Their curiosity is frowned upon by their elders, as the histories inform us that it was mankind's curiosity that brought The Silence.
One day, a young Ansharin finds an old weathered journal from a time before The Silence. Will you be able to resist the temptation? Can you truly live in stagnancy? Or will you let your thirst control you, even though you fear it may change the world yet again?
~ Roleplay Rules ~
~ Respect the authority of the GM's as well as each other. ~
~ General roleplaying rules are expected. As well as a casual level of writing. ~
~ One character per person at the moment. Opportunities for additional characters will arise later. ~
~ Magic, as well as other fantasy elements, will become more prominent later in the story. At the start no character will possess magic. ~
~ Rules are subject to change or be added to as I see fit. ~
Known Locations
Will update as we discover them
✦ The Dreamscape | Ansharin Oasis Located in the south-east deserts of The Dreamscape, the Anshar Tribe call this oasis home. Thick bush land accompanies the oasis, remaining luscious and vibrant thanks to the fresh spring water of the Oasis. Many hand crafted huts and statues litter the area around the water. There is one large hut, in which the tribe elders reside and teach The Dreams to the newer generations. In front of this hut, is a large fire pit where the tribe gathers for celebrations and to worship their Gods.
The outskirts of the Oasis is where the majority of the tribe's food is grown to be stored in the elder's hut. Beyond this point, is the Moodjar Plains in the west.
✦ The Dreamscape | Moodjar Plains Expansive, dry plains reaching for miles to the west. The plains act as the Anshar Tribe's hunting grounds, where there is a multitude of fauna and flora for them to hunt for food and pelts. Beyond the plains to the west is nothing as far as the eyes can see, but to the north-west there lies a strange mountain where the tribesmen are forbidden to explore.
The Ansharin Culture
In order to stay authentic, I ask that our characters adhere to this description of the Ansharin Culture. This includes physical traits. If you are uncomfortable with roleplaying as a different ethnicity then perhaps this isn't the roleplay for you.
Like many humans trying to rebuild their lives after The Silence, the Ansharin Tribe surfaced when a group of different individuals from various backgrounds and lifestyles decided to band together and create a new home. While it wasn't the most popular choice, the south-east plains of The Dreamscape would become the base of their lives. The beautiful Oasis along with plentiful wildlife meant they could be more than capable of sustaining themselves for generations. As the generations passed, the Anshar people's appearance and language evolved to become very distinctive and unique to their tribe. The Ansharin have a dark, almost caramel like skin tone and usually sport very prominent features. Their bodies are well suited for hunting and traversing the desert. Their most notable trait, is their bodies natural ability to preserve water. An Ansharin can survive up to three days without water, although this is not recommended. The Ansharin native language is derived heavily from a mixture of multiple languages from before The Silence. You don't have to learn a different language, but please be aware that when you write dialogue in English; it will actually be in the Ansharin tongue.
The Ansharin are known for their skilled hunters and resourcefulness. It is considered a great sign of disrespect in the Anshar tribe to be wasteful of anything the land presents to them. They make use of everything; gathering fruit and then using the strong, sturdy leaves of certain plants to weave other tools such as baskets and nets. They use every part of the animals they hunt, even the fur pelts for clothing. They attribute this respect of nature to their God, Kedalup. This is the name given to the land, and they are taught young that taking the generosity of Kedalup in vain is a sin so great that it may bring about another Silence. There are many mysteries about The Silence that the newer generation of the Anshar Tribe are left in the dark about. The elder's forbid the teaching of the time before The Silence, treating it as the ultimate taboo.
The Ansharin traditional garments consist of mostly a set of shin guards from the pelt of various animals, a leather belt adorned with pelts and feathers to wear around the waist and a large shawl made from the skin of a Ngarlak. The pelt is surprisingly light, and offers sufficient protection from the desert sun and the chilling cold of The Dreamscape's harsh nights. In order to hunt, the Ansharin use hand crafted spears, bows and daggers. These are often carved from the sturdy tusks of the Ngarlak and tied to sturdy pieces of wood. The female and male attire are the same, as the Ansharin do not value one gender over the other. All are equal in the eyes of Kedalup.
The Ansharin people sport a very rich culture of music, dance and art. It isn't uncommon for Ansharin to go out on hunts wearing ceremonial paints. Some of the even more skilled hunters are given tattoos to represent their strength and to prove that they are a warrior. These people are remembered in the Dream; the oral recollection of the tribes history that is passed from the elders to the new generation through a series of song, dances and folk stories. The Ansharin have no written language, and they tell their story through art and performance, as well as word of mouth.
Greetings all! If you were around about 7 months ago, then you may or may not have seen this concept already pitched. Perhaps you were even one of the roleplayers who participated in it. Unfortunately due to many circumstances, myself and the players involved found that we weren't able to really get it off the ground back then. Despite that, I have always had hope for this concept and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to revive it (When the stars align and I find myself not so busy that I can run a roleplay again).
Now if the concept seems vague to you, rest assured that this is intentional. This roleplay is really about the journey, and the story will be shaped by our young characters exploring their magnificent and scary world for the first time. They'll face many obstacles and discover ancient secrets that were perhaps better off left alone. One of the things we encouraged back in the first iteration is the world building. There is no glossary of fauna and flora; you are free to create the world of Eden around your character as you discover it. Of coarse there will be some things that are set in stone, such as major locations and plot-relevant history, but everything else is free game.
I'm looking for at least 5 dedicated roleplayers who will write to the casual/high-casual standard. I hope you find this little project worth sticking with!
