The Holy Grail War.

A ritual in which mages from all walks of life vie for the right of acquiring the Holy Grail, the all-powerful wish-granting device. Those selected to participate in the ritual are called Masters. They summon and, with the help of the Command Spells which assert their rights as Masters, fight alongside powerful figures of legend and lore of the past, Heroic Spirits from the Throne of Heroes given flesh once more under the name of Servants.

Its creators are believed to have perished, or retreated to the shadows, following a string of terrible misfortune, leaving behind a ritual whose true purpose isn't known to any. Even so, the ritual of the Holy Grail War is still held once every century or so. The staging grounds for the war being nowhere other than the city of Tokyo, Japan, the heart of the land where the ritual was created.

Now, in the winter of 1995, mages from all around the world have been selected as the new Masters. It's time for the Holy Grail War to be held once more.


Welcome to the Holy Grail War.

I believe there's not that much to speak about Fate's premise, especially since all you need to know is already included in the intro, so let me explain what this story will be about.

Simply put, it's a (supposedly) regular Holy Grail War happening in Tokyo. Whether or not everything is as it seems to be, is a mystery yet to be seen. Because everything is following the most basic principles of the franchise, I won't make any other extensive explanations. Anyone looking at this should have an idea of what to expect.


Putting that aside, here are some basic rules concerning what can and cannot be done.

• Name\Title: Your character's name. You can also include any titles, pseudonyms, etc, that they may have here.
• Appearance: Your character's appearance. Either an image (no real people images/photos, please), (short) text description, or both would be alright.
• Short Bio/Synopsis: As the prompt says, keep this short. Think of that like the description of a character that you read on the back cover of a book. If you can't do this under a limit of two paragraphs, I'll ask you to trim it down until it fits.
• Magecraft: Any important details relating to your character's magecraft skills. This can include, but isn't limited to their family crest (if they have any), their magecraft foundation, any signature spells, sorcery traits (especially Mystic Eyes, if they have any), and a general overview of how good a mage they are.
• Mystic Codes: A wizard's tools. Make a mention of any important mystic codes your character may have with them, as well as their main functions. Generally speaking, no sane mage would leave for a Holy Grail War (or leave home at all) without bringing a few tools with themselves, so keep this in mind while building a character.
• Misc/Other/Trivia: Anything else not covered by the sections above that you may judge to be relevant (like an unhealthy obsession, an important secret, a very strong goal, their personal ethos, etc). Please keep this section short as well. Preferably have this in bullet point format, if there's any information to add.
• Special Boon: Every mage should have an "Ace in the Hole" that they can deploy to instantly turn the tables of a situation or give themselves an great advantage before the war even begins. In way, these boons are analogous to a Servant's Noble Phantasm (in terms of storytelling relevance) so keep that in mind when deciding what to pick and when to make use of them.

Here's a list with examples of boons that you may pick, or you can ask about something else that you may be interested into:

• Superior Magical Skills: for example, being a mage from a noble lineage within the Association, with power and prestige to match your name, or being a mage that comes from an unusually strong/exceptional bloodline/a freak mutation granting you access to a magical power humans are normally unable to have. This can include things like having a Reality Marble, a superior familiar that can't be reproduced by modern magecraft, a spell who borders on the realm of True Magic, etc.
• Superior Mystic Code: Similar to the above, but concerning Mystic Codes. Those could be anything from Jewels capable of releasing A Rank spells with a single action, to a nearly complete Philosopher's Stone, to even an unassigned Noble Phantasm that still remained in the World after its original owner passed on.
• Superior Sorcery Trait: Again, like the above, but for thing like high grade Mystic Eyes, and freakish bloodline abilities, rather than spells or Mystic Codes.
• Dead Apostle of Renown: Exactly what it says on the tin. While anyone can be a random Dead Apostle with no powers or skills worth mentioning, with this trait, you can be one that's significant enough to make a name for yourself in the mystical world. This doesn't mean DAA levels of power of course, so don't go too overboard if you pick this. Also keep in mind that the Church won't offer any protection and will in fact actively antagonize any known Dead Apostles involved in the Holy Grail War.
• Executor/Knight of the Holy Church: Again, exactly what it says on the tin. Anyone can be a member of the Holy Church, but you are a member of one of the many special branches that compose it the Church's active arms. Keep in mind that this means that you'll have automatic ties with the Church, but also not be subject to asking for protection from the Association's representatives.
• Superior Servant: With this boon, your Master is allowed to summon a Servant from the partially banned list (i.e.: Gilgamesh and co), or a Servant that would have strong Staging Grounds bonus while being strong themselves (e.g.: George Washington and most of the other big name American heroes). Of course, to make better use of this trait, you'd have to reach an agreement with someone else looking forward to play one of these characters.

• Class: Your character's class. Only the Seven basic classes are available normally. However, a Mage with the Superior Servant boon can Summon an Extra Class Servant from any canon Class other than Ruler, Beast, and Moon Cancer. If you wish to play one of those, try to make an agreement with someone else.
• Name\Title: Your character's name. You can also include any titles, pseudonyms, etc, that they may have here.
• Appearance: Your character's appearance. Either an image (no real people images/photos, please), (short) text description, or both would be alright.
• Short Bio/Synopsis: As the prompt says, keep this short. Think of that like the description of a character that you read on the back cover of a book. If you can't do this under a limit of two paragraphs, I'll ask you to trim it down until it fits. You can omit this for a canon Servant, instead giving a link to their description in the wiki, if you so wish.
• Stats: Your ranks in STR, END, AGI, MAN, LCK, and NP. They can range from E to A (very rarely EX), as normally, and have any modifiers you judge necessary, as long their triggers are logical and everything is explained within reason.
• Class Skill: Your character's Class Skills, the ranking system follows the same instructions a above.
• Personal Skills: Limit of 3 for OC Servants unless a really good explanation is made. The instructions on rank are the same as above.
• Noble Phantasm: Limit of 1 to non-Rider OC Servants and 3 for Rider OCs, unless you have a very strong case on your side I'm very much unlikely to let you break this rule.
  
  
  
  • Name/Tile: The name and title (flowery kanji name) of the Noble Phantasm
  • Rank: Follow the same rank rules as above once again.
  • Type: Anti Unit, Anti Army, Anti Fortress, etc. Think well before choosing this.
  • Range: The typical format is something like 1 - 99, but there are others that could apply on specific circumstances like 0 or -. Use your best judgement to determine this but don't overthink it too much.
  • Maximum Number of Targets: How many people can your NP hit at once. This is very self-explanatory, but the biggest number possible should be around 1000 people. More than this is rather unnecessary.
  • Description: What your Noble Phantasm is, what it does, and how it looks. Keep this as concise as possible as well. For example, you are not obliged to, but if your Noble Phantasm has a really long list of effects, consider listing them in a bullet point format for clarity, and brevity's, sake.
• Misc/Other/Trivia: Anything else not covered by the sections above that you may judge to be relevant (like an unhealthy obsession, an important secret, a very strong goal, their personal ethos, etc). Please keep this section short as well. Preferably have this in bullet point format, if there's any information to add.

Well, I was having fun in another Fate/RP but since it seems like it died, and I have some free time IRL these days, I guess that I may as well try to GM a new one.

Let's see where this will go.

By the way, the character sheets are burrowed. I'll keep it a secret about who gave me them, but they know that I'm thankful.

Even though I know the... fate of Fate RPs, I'll still express interest in this. I was looking for a new one for a few days.

I guess that I'll go ahead and say that I'm interest in the Saber spot, if possible.

I'm interested. If nothing else it's an excuse to make another Servant and that's always fun.

I'll claim the Archer spot for now.

Interested - will probably end up making a master, since servants (at least for me) seem like a lot more work and people usually want to play those more.

Yea sure I'll make a Casta, boss.

Hi. I would like to be Lancer!

Yo yo, color me interested. Either a Rider or a Mastee mb

Well, I was having fun in another Fate/RP but since it seems like it died, and I have some free time IRL these days, I guess that I may as well try to GM a new one.

Good luck, and I hope we can keep this alive and well. The last time I tried to join a roleplay here it just abruptly ended and it kinda killed my motivation. Aside from BL I haven't really been able to find a classic Fate/Stay Night roleplay either. It was really lucky for me to find this so soon after coming back.

I'm currently only in two roleplays right now, so I think I should be available enough to post at least every three days. I think if whoever my partner ends up being can keep a good pace, I could go faster though.

What true names will everyone be making use of?

Got a Berserker idea, and some masters in mind. I'd be happy to join.

I have a few Sabers in mind. From both The Matter of France and Britain. And possibly a few Germanic/Norse ones too. Taking a break from Archers will be a good change of pace for one.

My Master ideas are more or less worked out as well. Probably a generalist or someone who deals with Mystic Eyes.

Hmmm. . .

I'll think on my options. I was considering a canon Caster, but I could make something original too. Something Celtic or Egyptian could be fun.

I might pick a canon character as well. In fact, I'm very tempted to run for Sigurd along the canons, of not him it's likely gonna be an OC. It just depends on how hard it will be too come up with a working CS.

I'll admit to picking Archer with no idea who I'm using just because I've never done an Archer before. They'll definitely be an OC, right now I'm thinking of either Hayk or Philoctetes, but I'm open to any cool ideas people want to throw my way.

The usual.

The usual.

What do you mean? I think someone else already took Lancer, so I don't think you can use your name. I've claimed Caster too.

I've been craving a Fate RP, I would be very interested. In fact I was just thinking of posting a 1x1 interest check for a grail war (and still might in the future) before I saw this!

I would like to play a master, but I have some rough ideas for any class so I can fill out an extra servant spot if needed (like if we would each play a servant and a master and be paired up with each other).

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What do you mean? I think someone else already took Lancer, so I don't think you can use your name. I've claimed Caster too.

Well, canonically, Cu can fit into any class so anything is good for him.

@Parallel Hearts I'd be somewhat interested in Berserker or Shielder, but it seems those spot and the others here filled up fast. TwT

So instead, i'd like to ask if any other "extra" classes would be allowed, maybe as some oddity in the Grail War? Not anything like Foreigner that are one of FGO's unique quirks, but even something like an Avenger or otherwise could be interesting potentially, etc. :3

Would something like that be possible for a servant if i made a master as well, albeit not necessarily for that servant, to help on that end of things too?

Well, canonically, Cu can fit into any class so anything is good for him.

Oh I was just referring to his premade/canon classes. I imagine he could go Rider with the invisible chariot thing.