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I am planning on restarting an old RP I used to run on this forum many years back (before the site blew up) and would be curious if anyone is interested in taking part.
Before I get into specifics I just want to tell you guys a bit about how I run my RPs. Basically, I am all about collaboration when it comes to world building and character relationships, so I always encourage my players to not be shy about introducing ideas and NPCs of their own. The world of The Last Embers is pretty well planned-out already, but there is certainly still a lot of space in the margins for players to introduce their own ideas if they want. Anyway, on to the RP itself!
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The Last Embers takes place in a dark steampunk world (just like the description says!) that has been frozen in a magical ice age for untold eons. Seeking shelter from the unnatural cold, people in this world live within massive steam cities that exist under the thrall and protection of living gods, who walk among humanity and rule over their flock like kings. These gods are all-powerful and are in constant war with one another, with their faithful adherents doing the fighting for them. Their worshipers wage war for them without scruple or complaint, for in the minds and hearts of the people, they owe their existence and survival to the gods themselves.
The story begins on the western continent, where the god-king Varya rules over the titanic steam city of Magnagrad. For the past two hundred years, the Varyan Empire, a monstrous nation of blood, iron and blackened snow, has conquered the entire continent, imprisoning the gods of rival kingdoms and assimilating their flock into Varyan society. Having the entirety of the western continent conquered, Lord Varya now turns his armies to the east, where across the frozen oceans lies the mythical continent of El, unseen and untouched by western eyes.
We will be playing as a group of young Varyan inquisitors, or war priests, who've been sent on a missionary expedition to the mysterious continent of El, where they are to learn of the Gods who are worshiped there and if possible, convert the natives to the light of Varya.
Our characters, a group of recently ordained inquisitors, are powerful but inexperienced. They are barely out of their teens and are being given command of two powerful steam arks as well as a large force of common soldiers and support personnel to aid them on their mission.
Our group have known each other since childhood, and have bled and endured together through their years at the Red Seminary, the holy academy where the inquisitors of the Varyan Empire are trained.
Through their years together, they have formed bonds and rivalries. Some of you may see each other as trusted friends, hated enemies, or even lovers. Nothing is off limits.
Our characters are going to be priests, but they can have whatever kind of background and personality you want. They can come from noble houses, lived as orphans, former slaves, ect. They could be anything from mad zealots who would kill for their gods without question to conflicted individuals quietly wrestling with their faith. Remember, these will be young adults, so just because they're priests doesn't mean that they have to conform to what you typically think priests are like. They're human beings first, and should have their own specific character quirks.
The story shall start on the eve of the night before our mission, where our characters will be waiting eagerly in the capital of Varya for their expedition to start.
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I think that should be enough of a summary for what the RP will be about. I will of course post more info in the OOC, but in the meanwhile, if you have any questions about the world, your characters, tech, magic, or what have you, feel free to ask me here. Thanks for reading!
I am planning on restarting an old RP I used to run on this forum many years back (before the site blew up) and would be curious if anyone is interested in taking part.
Before I get into specifics I just want to tell you guys a bit about how I run my RPs. Basically, I am all about collaboration when it comes to world building and character relationships, so I always encourage my players to not be shy about introducing ideas and NPCs of their own. The world of The Last Embers is pretty well planned-out already, but there is certainly still a lot of space in the margins for players to introduce their own ideas if they want. Anyway, on to the RP itself!
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The Last Embers takes place in a dark steampunk world (just like the description says!) that has been frozen in a magical ice age for untold eons. Seeking shelter from the unnatural cold, people in this world live within massive steam cities that exist under the thrall and protection of living gods, who walk among humanity and rule over their flock like kings. These gods are all-powerful and are in constant war with one another, with their faithful adherents doing the fighting for them. Their worshipers wage war for them without scruple or complaint, for in the minds and hearts of the people, they owe their existence and survival to the gods themselves.
The story begins on the western continent, where the god-king Varya rules over the titanic steam city of Magnagrad. For the past two hundred years, the Varyan Empire, a monstrous nation of blood, iron and blackened snow, has conquered the entire continent, imprisoning the gods of rival kingdoms and assimilating their flock into Varyan society. Having the entirety of the western continent conquered, Lord Varya now turns his armies to the east, where across the frozen oceans lies the mythical continent of El, unseen and untouched by western eyes.
We will be playing as a group of young Varyan inquisitors, or war priests, who've been sent on a missionary expedition to the mysterious continent of El, where they are to learn of the Gods who are worshiped there and if possible, convert the natives to the light of Varya.
Our characters, a group of recently ordained inquisitors, are powerful but inexperienced. They are barely out of their teens and are being given command of two powerful steam arks as well as a large force of common soldiers and support personnel to aid them on their mission.
Our group have known each other since childhood, and have bled and endured together through their years at the Red Seminary, the holy academy where the inquisitors of the Varyan Empire are trained.
Through their years together, they have formed bonds and rivalries. Some of you may see each other as trusted friends, hated enemies, or even lovers. Nothing is off limits.
Our characters are going to be priests, but they can have whatever kind of background and personality you want. They can come from noble houses, lived as orphans, former slaves, ect. They could be anything from mad zealots who would kill for their gods without question to conflicted individuals quietly wrestling with their faith. Remember, these will be young adults, so just because they're priests doesn't mean that they have to conform to what you typically think priests are like. They're human beings first, and should have their own specific character quirks.
The story shall start on the eve of the night before our mission, where our characters will be waiting eagerly in the capital of Varya for their expedition to start.
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I think that should be enough of a summary for what the RP will be about. I will of course post more info in the OOC, but in the meanwhile, if you have any questions about the world, your characters, tech, magic, or what have you, feel free to ask me here. Thanks for reading!
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