I've actually come up with something that'll avoid spoilers for the most part, though later on it'll probably be unavoidable. For all intents and purposes anything that happens after White Clouds will be considered a spoiler. Please leave spoilers in a hider until then!!!

and just in case people skim:



Before I delve deeper into the confines of the plot I have in mind for this, I'm throwing down an interest check. I have 3 different ideas/stories in mind depending on how I go about things, but all stories have several things in common that I've taken creative liberties on in regards to canon. For one, most canon will be used as a basis but not set in stone. For one, this 'alternate universe' is essentially taking place some vague amount of years after the original, as unlike the game where Sothis intervened to prevent Byleth from getting cleaved after protecting Edelgard, Sothis never awakened and poor Byleth kicked the bucket. The very messy aftermath of not only losing the hero but also the three heirs caused a lot of issues that may or may not be addressed in-game, but as far as the present day is aware, it was thanks to the Archbishop Rhea that Fodlan remained united during these trying times.

That said it's my lame excuse to essentially reset everything and put things where I want them: keep the last names, have fresh characters. There will be three house leaders and an assortment of students ranging from commoner to noble, all eager to attend Garreg Mach for their own reasons. Nobles already have a surefire way to get in but commoner players will likely have to be more creative about it, though both are going to be judged pretty equally. I'm hoping for reliable players for the house leaders, but that role will likely be the last decided as I'm still on the fence about actual royalty (with the exception of the Alliance--their house leader will be one of the five nobles, I don't want to restrict it to Riegan, but I'll figure it out otherwise). The church faction will be in my hands for the sake of ease, but I'm always open to people wanting to play teachers if there's enough of a demand or a really, really good CS. I will say the only thing I won't be convinced on is the Underground house--for all intents and purposes Abyss probably still exists, but being a student from there isn't an option.



With all that aside, the plot so far starts as a relatively simple "year at Garreg Mach"--your characters have their reasons for attending, ranging from duty, a chance at rubbing elbows with other important people, maybe they're looking to reinforce their piety, or any other reason you can come up with. Of course, whispers about a power struggle within the Church of Seiros has taken Fodlan by storm, with an odd rumor here and there about a greater darkness looking to once again manipulate things from the shadows.

There'll be territory-specific events that people should note and may be effected by: (Please note this will be cleaned up and more detailed in the future)






Not sure how many I'm looking for, though there'll be a hard cap of 10 people by merit, not on a first-come-first-serve basis. That said, despite the game having those without crests, I'm gonna ask that peeps have one for a future plot related purpose. Maybe try not to overlap, or fight over the same one, either way is fine. All but the crests of Flames and Ernest (or whatever Anna has) are allowed, though whoever claims the crest of Seiros will probably be judged harsher so just a heads up there.

Please ask as many questions possible because I'm sure I've missed a lot and that'll help me clarify/add, thanks.

F I R S T

@HeroSure I'll consider giving this a try. Is there a possibility for a Macuil crest? If not I'll try out for Goneril I suppose.

I'm going to think about this and get back to you.

@HeroSure I'll consider giving this a try. Is there a possibility for a Macuil crest? If not I'll try out for Goneril I suppose.

I'd prefer sticking to the 10 Elites but I won't say not to apply with a Saints' Crest.

I’ll throw my interest in!

Interested!

Ayo

Double post but whatever, the current year IC is 1495, got asked that in a PM

I'm working on a concept for a Blue Lion peasant with the Minor Crest of Gautier, if that's okay.

I'm working on a concept for a Blue Lion peasant with the Minor Crest of Gautier, if that's okay.

Alrighty, I'll drum up a list in case peeps wanna avoid competition

@HeroAlright that sounds good would you like to talk over the idea of my character possibly having a Macuil crest? I'm willing to discuss it with you if you'd be willing otherwise I'll start thinking over one of the crests from the elites.

@HeroAlright that sounds good would you like to talk over the idea of my character possibly having a Macuil crest? I'm willing to discuss it with you if you'd be willing otherwise I'll start thinking over one of the crests from the elites.

You mean do you as the player want to tell me as the GM the ideas you had in mind? Cause I'll be honest, I also remember the kind of conversations we had the last time you applied to something I co-gm'd and you weren't too happy with the things I had to say. That said you can post it here, go to PM's, or just wait until I throw down the CS and go about it that way.

@HeroRight I forgot about those. In all honesty I don't wish to disrupt roleplays with possible past issues of drama so I'll drop the interest for the sake of not hurting your roleplay.

@HeroRight I forgot about those. In all honesty I don't wish to disrupt roleplays with possible past issues of drama so I'll drop the interest for the sake of not hurting your roleplay.

Appreciated, take care

@Hero What sort of battle system are you thinking of? Should we be choosing classes from the game? (I guess starting classes if we're all new students - which we should be since I think the officer's academy only lasts one year right?)

Will it be as granular as having to pick specific spells/combat arts, or more freeform?