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It is 1246 in the year of the Maestro, you and your fellow inmates (wrongfully accused, of course!) are sentenced to the gallows to be hanged to death. That doesn't sound all that appealing to you, nor your newly found friends, however. So you plot your escape, somewhere along the way however it all went horribly, horribly wrong. Out of options, you managed to get your hands on the wheel of an impounded airship.....this isn't just any old airship however, oh no. In your hand's deathly grip lies the helm of the infamous "Bastard's Bastion", home in the skies to some of the most notorious outlaws the world has ever seen.

Even if your fellow mates were wrongfully accused, there wouldn't be a government in existence that would allow outlaws in possession of such a notorious vessel free passage. You'll have to make your own place in the world. Will you become pirates worthy of such an unholy vessel? Perhaps you'll be adventurers making use of the ship's terrifying firepower? Perhaps you may even seek to start your own kingdom. The choice is your's, will history record your exploits with feverish haste, or bored monotony?





Hello and welcome to my first RP on this site. I hope there is something here to grab your attention one and all.

So what the 7 flavors of hell is this? I imagine you, dear reader, are asking right about now. Quite simply, players would be taking on the role of individuals whom were sentenced to death or life in prison for crimes they may or may not have committed. Whether your characters ACTUALLY stabbed that wench 37 times with a shard of glass or publicly urinated on a likeness of the late Emperor Fortescue the VIII (Glorious be his name) I leave to you. Somewhere along the way to your escape, you come into the possession of one of the most terrifying airships the world has ever seen. The aptly named "Bastard's Bastion" was formerly home to infamous outlaw, Matthew "Iron Sides" Stanton.

















Content/details I am currently working on fleshing out or acquiring:
I am in particular need of a Co-Op at this time, mostly to handle rulings in the IC itself and help accept players. If you're interested, drop me a PM.

Nations and factions (Minor nations and Criminal elements/political groups respectively)

Technology (specifically regarding exotic weapons)

Airships (Specifications for the Bastard's Bastion specifically, ought to have these up sometime later today)




The Rules AKA Holy Gospel


1) Godmodding, don't do it. I'm willing to be flexible but if you make a habit of writing yourself out of impossible scenarios and/or go all marysue on us, I reserve the right to go "Final Destination" on you. And I do so enjoy killing problem characters in absurd manners from time to time.

2) Don't be afraid to get messy/into details about certain things, but keep it in line with the site rules. I don't wanna have make the outhouse contents roll down on others because a Mod got mad about someone's actions under my watch.

3)If you have a problem with someone else's actions, take it to PM discussion, if you STILL can't resolve the issue there,all disputing parties can PM me and I'll try to help settle the matter.

4) OP is love, OP is life, obey my rulings or there will be strife....and possibly an oversized goat falling on your character, killing them instantly.

5) Despite that, I'm not god, I can be at fault from time to time...If you don't like my call and others agree my actions were unfair, get a group together and ya'll can PM me.

6) If you're going to be gone for extended periods of time (more than a week) drop me a heads up, anything over a week without warning and you disappear to the sidelines for the time being, 2 weeks (without warning) and a random flock of angry ravens might eat you alive. We all have lives outside this, but if you don't think you can manage a post a week, lemme know before you apply. I'll try to find a way to explain the long disappearances.

7) If you are fighting another player, work out (via PM or wherever else) how the fight will go down before hand. If you just suddenly decide to pull out a cutlass and behead one of your PC crew-mates without their consent because they said something about your mother's feet, all the lights will go out (including the sun if it is up), it will become very dark, and you will very likely be eaten by a Grue.

8) Have fun, no seriously, I'm building this world for you to go hog-wild in. It shouldn't feel like a chore to have to post all the time.

9) Should've put this higher on the list, but don't make a habit of one-liner posts. I'd prefer if you never used them at all, but there may be an odd moment or two where there really isn't much to be said or thought about. A solid paragraph is all I ask.

10) If you have an idea to improve the setting in some way, shape or form, tell me. I love constructive criticism, we all learn from our faults.

11) If you've managed to somehow not fall asleep after getting this far, when the application comes up, add any one of these following words somewhere in your application so I know you've managed to read it all and you accept these rules: Kilgore,Teapot,Slingshot,Fairy,Snuff,Snout,Candlestick,Cartographer.




The Application


Remember to delete all items (in Parentheses) AND DON'T FORGET TO READ THE RULES

Character Name: (Pretty obvious.)

Sex|gender: (Really obvious.)

Race: (Dangh'Vah, Human, Aivas or Ornok, Shae'Hallam can be any of these 4 but are albino in appearance, if you have an idea for another race, please refer to the "Race app" at the bottom of this post.)

Appearance: (A picture will work, A good description will work as well)

Distinguishing features: (Any notable scars, tattoos, things that would make them stand out?)

Age: (30-400 for Dwarf 15-30 for humans, 15-50 for Aivas, 5-10 for Ornoks)

Occupation: (What'd you do before you ended up in prison?)

Crime: (What got you locked up? Get creative, did you actually do it?)

Starting Equipment: (What gear did you find when you came aboard and during the breakout? The are no named weapons manufacturers yet, so be as creative as you like)

Personal Items: (Things that hold sentimental value, lockets, lucky charms, religious texts etc.)

Personality: (The life blood of your character.)

Character Quest: (what does your character want most in life? revenge for an old slight? wealth? fame? This will be your goal if/when the plot slows down too much for your taste)

Bio: (If personality is the lifeblood of your character, this is its heart. No length requirements. Go as short or long as you want.)

Theme Song: (For those aurally minded, or just dramatic like me, a song is always nice. Gives ambiance and adds atmosphere to your character. ENTIRELY OPTIONAL)

RP Example: (If you don't have any threads you'd like to present, write me 2-3 paragraphs of your character looking back on their old life.)




Optional applications


Race application

General Appearance: (Give a general description of typical appearance. Pictures are excellent, but a detailed written description will suffice)

Age span: (General lifespan, basically how old do they get and a baseline for adult age)

Notable cultural practices: (Any unusual practices this race generally upholds? Optional, but if you want to add a bit more flavor than you think the below section covers, add here)

Explanation: (Brief history of the race, are they nomadic? do they settle in any one particular nation or nations?)

Also adding, in light of the last portion of the 'Race' app.

Nation Application

Major populations: (what races make up the bulk of this nation?)

Population (Algria is considered staggeringly large at a population of just shy of a billion souls, the smallest kingdoms/nations only number around 120 million, Troikus is in the middle at around 650 Million citizens)

Notable cultural practices: (Do they have an unusual governing body? Particularly odd celebrations/festivals?)

Brief History: (as with races, offer a bit of flavor, cite major events in the nation's history, don't be afraid to make up a minor nation or two to wage war with but try not to stretch the realms of reality)
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Aaaand you've got yet another interested party! =)
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Were gonna need a bigger boat then
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I'm interested, consider this a placeholder post while I work out my CS. WIP

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I'll post my CS here later today :D

@Roxim Teaga What's the name of the currency in this RP? Dollars, gold, pounds, something else?
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I'll post my CS here later today :D

@Roxim Teaga What's the name of the currency in this RP? Dollars, gold, pounds, something else?


It would seem the information I meant to add didn't get included, nuts. I'll have that back up in a bit, in the meantime:

Algria and Troikus use their own "Marks" (paper currency) which are backed by the Royal treasury and Steinson&Sturm (Troikus' premier merchant guild) banks respectively. Each can be exchanged for gold/silver/copper coins respectively, but most prefer marks since no-one wants to carry 50 lbs of copper with them everywhere to pay for goods.

Dangh'Vah that will actually deal with outsiders use Gold, silver and iron coinage, referred to as Gault, Sivs and Eyes by most.

Attempting to explain the free-states' currency is canonically head-ache inducing...natives to the region seem to naturally understand the 14 forms of metal,paper,stone and gem based currency. most natives accept Algria currency though. Some suggest the economy originally formed solely to piss off and/or confuse Algrian traders, omitting that their coin is still good there.

TL;DR Gold, Silver and Iron/Copper coinage all around.
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Character Name: Lieutenant Charles Richardson

Sex|gender: Male|Male

Race: Human

Appearance: With this hat

Distinguishing features: A long scar cutting down his left eye, causing the eye to go a light grey. A few scars along his right cheek stopping at his mouth. Long scars on his back from Floggings.

Age: 27

Occupation: 1st Lieutenant in command of the 42nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Squadron, 5th Battalion

Crime: The 'Man Slaughter' of the following people:
- Private Dikerlage, Davidson, Lexington of the 42nd cavalry Regiment, 3rd Squadron, 5th - - Batlllation
- Captain Smyth of the 42nd Cavalry Regiment, 5th Battalion
- Lieutenant Griffin of the 120th Regiment of Foote, 2nd Battalion
- Major Petterson the 47th Cavilry Regiment (A regiment of fetch and carry)
The 'Murder' of the following people:
- Grace Richardson (Married to Lieutenant Charles Richardson)
- Elizebeth Richardson (Daughter of Charles Richardson)
- Horatio Richardson (Brother to Charles Richardson)
- David Richardson (Son to Charles Richardson)
- Margery Richardson (Mother to Charles Richardson)
The Loss of the Kings Regimental Colours

The Breaking of the Royal Articals of War (Of which I would rather not explain the Laws he hath broke)

Starting Equipment: Two Cavalry Carbine Muskets, Four Flintlock Pistols, Officers Cavalry Sword

Personal Items: Identification Badge and Token, 1st Lieutenant Collar Epulaedes, The Riding Crop for his horse

Personality: Comrades of Richardson wouldn't say he was a nice guy, the complete opposite. he is a cruel and bloody man, but with his cruelness he has the bravery and gallantry that would take a officer far in any army. The man just seems to lack any rational fear, he will charge artillery guns head on and shoot any of his men who wont follow him. This inst a problem though as his men would follow him into the deaphs of hell... Probably because they know the devil would lose. He is a leader of men, be that they fear him not love him doesnt matter much to him, just that they follow his orders. Die when he lets them to die, Charge when he gives the Order too and never, NEVER retreat.

Character Quest: To bring death and Destruction to all who dare defy him or the Kingdom. He also wishes to roleplayerguild.com/topics/138732-of-g.. his squadron of hardened horsemen

Bio: (If personality is the lifeblood of your character, this is its heart. No length requirements. Go as short or long as you want.)

Theme Song: (For those aurally minded, or just dramatic like me, a song is always nice. Gives ambiance and adds atmosphere to your character. ENTIRELY OPTIONAL)

RP Example: I am a soilder. That is my job, that has always been my job. It is what I am good at. Killing, it really doesnt amtter why I have to kill them. But I will. The life as a soilder, its a great one, if you can stay alive long enough that is. You can sail the seven hells and have all the vices you wish. But if you cant survive a lobsided charge into the guns or a 1 v 5 dual when your dehorsed, you dont deserve the life that is offered by the army. You dont deserve the treats iot gives unto you. Thats why I am a damn fine soilder. I can run though hell with nothing but a Bugle, and leave on the bodies of the deamons carrying the head of the devil over my shoulder. I am what mothers use to make their children eat their vegtables.

I dont expect much in my commision
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Dont suppose you'd mind posting some sort of comprehensive list of goddesses/gods?
I am thinking of making a race so would like a bit of common culture to pull from.
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A minor alteration to the information, rewrote some of the info on Jaku, Ornoks, included a quick history of major events in Dwarf history. Also included a quick summary of Sky Lands.
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Dont suppose you'd mind posting some sort of comprehensive list of goddesses/gods?
I am thinking of making a race so would like a bit of common culture to pull from.


I was actually JUST thinking about adding some when I tacked that post up. Will include a list momentarily.
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3 notable religions up, I can continue for a bit if you're looking for something more specific, but I'll likely be calling it a night here shortly.
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Nah, thats good for now (will also be sleeping soon)
I think i'll probably do some fiddling with variations of the five, with a focus on the sentinel.
(Basically working on an amazon type race who value the station of guardian/protector among other things)
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Oooh, this looks like fun! ^-^ I have the perfect character in mind for this! Should have him up tomorrow :D
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Update, refined magic (mostly involving Shae'Hallam), added a bit of information on their religion. I'm about to get to work on getting information on the "Bastard's Bastion" itself up now. Gotta say @TemplarKnight07, I'm liking what I see so far.
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Update, refined magic (mostly involving Shae'Hallam), added a bit of information on their religion. I'm about to get to work on getting information on the "Bastard's Bastion" itself up now. Gotta say @TemplarKnight07, I'm liking what I see so far.


Thx, just gotta get the bio down and I should be done.
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I'm going to slap up a character myself, mostly to represent handling the monotonous stuff no-one wants to do (buying up supplies for the ship, ammunition for weapons etc.), may gently nudge everyone along with an idea here and there.

Edit: all done.
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Just saw the OOC, I'll make a character tomorrow I think, if I get an opportunity. If not it'll still be coming over the next two days. Should be tomorrow though... I need sleep.
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Just saw the OOC, I'll make a character tomorrow I think, if I get an opportunity. If not it'll still be coming over the next two days. Should be tomorrow though.


Take as long as you need.
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