A reboot of an old idea that I have unsuccessfully tried to do (for various reasons) that is based off of an extremely vivid dream I once had. I have yet to RP this idea substantially enough that it's satisfying so now it's just this irritating itch that needs scratching.

The basics: There is a large event, a big festival of sorts celebrating the end of old wars and the anniversary of a newly formed empire, alliance, etc. It is known, however, that while most nations/kindoms/whatever supported the change, there were some borderlands that were less than thrilled. The distant desert land of Azurei is one of them. My character, who is from Azurei but who has been traveling abroad for several years, finds herself at this event by chance--she's in the right place at the right time. All is well, until something goes horribly wrong, and there is an attack of some variety (think terrorism).

Turns out, her kinsmen are responsible and due to very obvious physical traits (namely facial tattoos that are culturally relevant to them) people begin to suspect that she is also responsible. She is accosted by someone (your character) and though it's quickly discovered that she's not the guilty party, they realize a simple truth: Azurei is very far away and is very small and not well known. Being a nation that liked to keep to themselves, nobody really knows the language or much about the inner workings of this nation, so your character convinces mine to help them track down those responsible, figure out why it happened, and to get justice.

Your character might be of the law in some form or another. Your character might be a political figure. Your character might be an average Joe who takes it upon his/herself to deal with the situation. Whatever works for you. I'm not picky.

This is only a jumping off point for the plot and I hope that from there, we come up with something together. That's usually how I roll.

Setting wise I was thinking like, maybe some kind of alternate universe, either with 'modern' technology or maybe it's more futuristic sci-fi with planetary travel? Maybe it's got more fantasy elements. Maybe everyone's human, maybe there are elves/humans/dwarves etc. I'm up for whatever.

Anyone interested?

Bump?

...First Question: Would a post a day be sufficient progress for the rate of the story/your time & patience? I'm currently working through community college, and don't have a huge amount of time to devote each day to fiction, but I'd like to keep my edge up as a hobby. (Notice: This doesn't mean I intend to drop the project at the slightest sign of inconvenience - I tend to try and stick out my RPs)

Second Question: What is the suitable length of writing you prefer -minimum- per post? Is there any variance - if so how much?

Third Question: Can we set the entire region in a desert or series of different desert biomes? I think it'd be pretty interesting if the setting could take on a semi-fantastical "Arabian Knights" vibe.

Interesting idea overall.

You don’t have to do a post a day! I’d say once a week is fine.

Suitable length....multiple paragraphs? You can check out my other active RP “In Dark Seas We Sail” to get an idea of what I usually write. I expect my partners to be able to match me but not necessarily all the time. If you can give me something meaty in two solid paragraphs, that’s fine. I’m not draconian about post frequency or length, I just expect substance.

What do you mean biomes? Because I picture a bio dome LOL. Probably not what you’re thinking haha. I’m not familiar with Arabian knights but Azurei culture lands somewhere between Arabic and Maori cultures, if you can picture that, so you’re on to something.

O_O)...well I definitely haven't written *that much in a single post before...- but what's life without a little challenge?! As for the biomes, I'd use a more definitive word if I could think of one - that was just to try and separate the various types of desert ('cuz using just one without much variation would kind of defeat the intrigue of deserts in fantasy settings). Once a week at the most sounds alright by me though, if anything it'll allow my brain to breath a little easier during each post, which'll hopefully keep my writing on the up-and-up.

Apart from that, how will NPCs work here? Do we create our own in times of need, do you feel you'd have more of a general idea for the right scenarios, or would it be a mix of the two? Outside of this last question, I'm sold...although I think I'll still have to sell my writing XD).

So like different kinds of deserts? Like maybe one is a sandy desert and another is more like....mountainous like Colorado is? Is that what you mean? Are there other climates too?

LOL don’t be scared! I’m not mean I promise. I will challenge you if you like though :) also if you want to post more than once a week you’re so welcome to. You can post as often as you want, I won’t tell you to stop haha. Well, how much do you usually write? Again I look for substance more than anything else. I just like meat, but that doesn’t mean you have to be verbose, but I won’t be sad if you are haha.

Mix of both? Like I would say that any Azurei npc’s would be my domain (though as you come to understand the culture etc that can most certainly change!) and like, for example if your character was part of some law enforcement then other npc’s of that group would be your domain, etc. outside of that it’s just whoever whenever.

Don’t be intimidated, I’m very chill! I promise! Haha.

(Ohp, apparently I have written several paragraphs before - they just weren't very good XD)

Allllright, I'm ready to brainstorm whenever you are - provided we have anything else to brainstorm about? Should we just make (more than usual) the settings and window dressing up as we go along?

For the most part, yeah. Though we should discuss technological setting and what this event that gets attacked actually is. In the dream I had it was this festival celebrating the anniversary of a peace treaty between many nations and the sort of....creation of what I’d probably call a commonwealth. But it doesn’t have to be that. Could be anything.

Also are you thinking kinda sci-fi-ish? With either mod modern or semi futuristic tech? Or were you thinking something more medieval?

Hmmm...what about having a sort of 'Assassination of Arch-Duke Ferdinand' situation, only with it being orchestrated from within? Perhaps, after a long struggle, a state is finally managing to secede from its former overlords when (to the UNEXPECTED SHOCK and HORROR of all!!!) the representative from the ruling nation is assassinated mid-talks/between negotiations. Blame is shifted off onto an extremist militant known within the Azurei culture, but the true culprits are the governing elite that fear a severe loss of face should the lesser state complete its diplomatic detachment with the aid of those other nations that helped fight for its freedom in the first place...? (excuse the run-on sentence back there) It's shifty, but that's the best I could come up with on short notice - maybe we can work it out over time?

Aside from that, a Sci-Fi setting seems pretty interesting - low Sci-Fi tech with a varied desert backdrop sounds pretty interesting, and could make for some nice complications if the team ever goes into hiding (how do you hide in a desert? et-cetera).

Ohhh that just gave me an idea! What if is is the Azurei who attack, but they’ve been put up to it by someone more powerful who would benefit from there being a war going on. So they swoop into some rally or like, speech or inauguration and send the whole thing up in very literal flames. Our team proceeds thinking it is the Azurei, but as they go deeper they discover the truth of it, and those responsible then make Efforts to shut them up....

I like it. Mild sci fi in some alternate universe (so not earth) on a planet that is largely desert (tattooine ish).

Next question, are there multiple planets? How many and how easily can one travel between them?

Hmmm...neh, it'll be hard enough as-is sticking with the one - plus, it gives the region more time to develop character, and the stakes are upped if characters realize they have quite literally nowhere to easily run to, meaning every action they take will have to be carefully (or just craftily) decided; the plot outline sounds ready regardless - hopefully the details'll all come together well enough.

I think it will!

I don’t require character sheets but if you feel a description is pertinent to your character, go for it. But you don’t have to.

Are you ready to get started? I can make the first post.

Yeah! I'll be eagerly awaiting the topic's creation along with that introduction!

Alrighty, here we go! Enjoy!
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