Welcome to the world of Grimmhold
The population lives in cities with only agricultural workers living in rural areas. Cities are densely populated with high rise towers of glass and steel. Condominiums and apartments are the norm. Solar and wind energy has been perfected. The power of the ocean and the tides have been harnessed as a renewable energy source. The rise of technology has polluted the world. There are areas so badly polluted that all life in those areas have mutated into other forms for survival. These areas are called the Badlands. The world is ruled by powerful corporations that have risen from obscurity to rule as an oligarchy. A council of the world’s wealthiest individuals make all the rules. Life is hard for everyone else. The only reason environmental laws were enacted was because it was necessary for the world to survive. Corruption and abuse by large corporations and the wealthy abound.
Technology is prevalent.
Artificial intelligence-Supercomputers are smaller and faster. Personal AI's are expensive but not all that rare.
Cybernetic computer enhancements-Computer hard drives, and computer interface jacks can be implanted directly nto the brain and skull projecting your mind into the virtual world via direct connection.
Cybernetic prosthetics-Artificial limbs and prosthectics are enhanced with modern medicine and computers. Cybernetics are computer controlled cybernetic limbs and prosthectics that are hardwired to be controlled directly by the brain.
Holographic imaging- three dimensional images that can be as detailed as a three dimesional image of a person but typically a slight glitch as it moves will give it away. They are projected from holo emitters. The better quality the holo emitter the better quality the image. The better quality of the emitter the larger the emitter. The best quality emitters are about the size of shoebox.
Transportation-Combustible engines are outlawed and have been replaced with electric and magnetic alternatives. Mass transportation has been embraced. Bullet trains and hovercraft are used for long distance travel. Cities are connected along protected covered tracks.
Magic is also prevalent.
Magic falls into the following categories:
• Fire- the ability to call fire and control it, heat objects, heat tolerance.
• Water- the ability to call water, breath under water, and control water.
• Air- the ability to manipulate air currents, remove it from an area.
• Earth- the ability to move and mold earth, and the ability to tell what minerals are in the soil.
• Spirit – the ability to manipulate spiritual energy. Spirit energy is chi or life force. Being able to manipulate this energy allows you to heal, talk to spirits (ghosts), and divination skills such as telling the future using magical media such as tarot cards, palm reading, crystal balls, and scrying using mirrors or water. The future is never set in stone and just knowing the future can change the outcome.
You can combine magic from different schools to create new effects. Such as combining air and fire to create lightning.
The world is full of different races that all live and work alongside each other.
Races:
• Elves- They have long pointed ears and are typically tall, thin, and willowy in build. They are fast and agile with excellent hand and eye coordination. They have a long-life span with the average elf living to the ripe old age of 500. Elves are known for their artistry which they bring to everything they do. Elves are highly intelligent and known for their lightweight powerful computers. Elves are typically either very pale or black. Black skinned tone elves are known as the Drow and live underground.
• Dwarves- Are short, stocky, and strong. They have dense bones and high tensile muscles. They can easily lift twice their body weight. Dwarves are known for mechanical engineering and building things. Dwarves are another long lived race. The average dwarf lives to be 350 years old. Dwarves relish facial hair and yes even their women have beards. Their beards will be groomed and decorated. Dwarves are often mocked for their short stature, yet they are master craftsmen.
• Orcs-Are tall, strong, and muscular. Orc skin tones are various shades of green. They have bony tusks that shoot up from their lower jaw. They can be straight or curved and come in different lengths. Orcs often have additional bony spikes in patterns on their head with or without hair. Orcs often have intricate tribal tattoos. Orcs are often seen as stupid brutes but that is not their true potential. The average lifespan of an Orc is 75 years old.
• Fae or Fairy- are very similar to humans but their skin tones are a veritable pastel rainbow. Their eyes typically have a thick ring of vibrant color like a second iris around the pupil. This race are natural elemental magic users. Some of them even have wings. The average lifespan of a Fae is 250 years old.
• Humans – are the most plentiful race. They come in all the standard sizes and variations we see here now. Humans live to an average age of 100 years old.
Team Roles:
Hacker- You are the computer god. You can make any computer system or software your bitch.
Hitter- You are the muscle and trained fighter. When we need someone who knows how to use a knife, sword, gun, or their fists, the job is yours.
Grifter- You are the ultimate chameleon and con artist. You can talk a nun out of her habit. You can blend in any crowd. You are the best at improvisation. You are a fast thinker and talker.
Thief- You can pick any lock, open any safe, and bypass or confuse any security system. You are agile and fast. You are a master acrobatic and gymnast. You can hide in the smallest shadow.
Jack of all Trades- You have some talent at more than one of those roles but are not the best in those roles. You have an expertise in something that you can combine with one of the skills to make you a valuable member of the team. An example would be a lawyer or an accountant who also knows mixed martial arts. You are a cross-trained member of the team that often plays a valuable support role.
Mastermind- The member of the team that decides what jobs to take and contacts clients. They are responsible for planning out the mission the team will take. I plan to play the mastermind as the GM in order to set up the scenarios and move play along.
Roleplay idea:
The team will be working for the underdog; the everyday common people. The rich and powerful believe nothing can touch them. This team gets justice for the everyday man. They use every means in their power. Some legal, most not. Do you have what it takes to be a modern day Robinhood or one of his merry men. This will be a Safe for Work play. Adult themes may be involved regarding violence and dark crimes. Any sex crimes will not be explicit and fade to black will apply. This roleplay will adhere to site rules. The idea for this roleplay is the series Leverage meets Shadowrun.
We are looking for players that are willing to post once a week or otherwise okay with their character being skipped for that week. We are askig players for at least two paragraphs at least 4 sentences long. We are looking for quality and substance over quanitity. We are looking for characters who will grow in a fun and action packed rp.
Please share your character ideas. Ask questions if you have them.
