I need to know where you stand.
On the side of Power, the side of Rebellion, or on your own?
On the side of Power, the side of Rebellion, or on your own?
+++ Welcome to a tale of woe, bitter misery, corrupt officials, and the struggles behind a facade of gold. +++
+++ Power corrupts, but in the right hands, peace can once again be restored to the land. +++
+++ Power corrupts, but in the right hands, peace can once again be restored to the land. +++
The Seeds
The seeds of the Glasic Fields near the center of the Arrowfell province, a day’s journey from Hathforth, are a source of power in the form of small crystals. They were discovered two years ago and have catapulted the scales of power all across the land. Anyone who holds one could have the ability to transmute iron to gold, cure illnesses, and create magical feats once thought impossible. Most seeds are little good except as a good luck charm. But some — some, the especially rare ones — can change a common person into a noble and create enough wealth to satisfy a middle-class family for generations.
Currently, all reaping of seeds is done by the Royal Gardeners, protected by armed soldiers. The seeds that are reaped are taken straight to the castle in Hathforth, straight to the Wizard Queen herself. Common folk never get as much of a glimmer of one of these hanging off the neck of a noble passing by in the street.
Corruption runs thick, some not in favour of the Wizard Queen. Some soldiers and seed bearers have been paid off, sharing a fraction of the seed spoils with shady unknowns within the province.
The price of a seed, a rare one, could be the equivalent of twelve orchards, or one hundred cattle. In regards to gold, one or two chests-worth might suffice. It’s no wonder dukes and duchesses that wear these (or hide them) have well-paid guards to protect them.
Due to the rarity of high-quality seeds, a House typically has only one seed worn by the reigning duke or duchess.
The Province of Arrowfell
The Arrowfell province has an ethereal beauty about it. Warm air from its southern coastline gives way to abundant forests with trees knarled with age, and all types of wildlife. Wolves, bears, deer, and even the occasional fairy or imp. The summers are often coupled with heavy rain and foggy nights, while the winters are mild with chilled rain, and the occasional light snowfall.
The picturesque scenes of the Arrowfell province are a facade for the bloody history that stains the earth in these parts. The cities within the province have fought many times throughout the generations before, with peace only coming temporarily twenty years ago with the rise of young Ludwig II. Ludwig II was able to unite all the cities under one banner - his banner - and unite the province against any outside forces. He resided in the Hathforth Castle up until two years ago, when the to-be Wizard Queen violently destroyed him.
The City of Hathforth
Known for its bustling cobblestone streets, jolly tavern scenes, and busy fishing port, the city of Hathforth could be mistaken for a city brimming with life and hope, resting at the southern edge of the Arrowfell province, meeting the ocean.
However, with the recent rise of the Wizard Queen, taxes have increased, and the working person can barely make ends meet. More are starting to turn to crime to make a living, with organizations like the Thieves Guild making a rise.
If you have an affinity for magic, you have the potential to make more of a living here, with adventurers coming from all over to get their weapons enchanted and to pick up staffs and scrolls. Along with the Church, the College of Hathforth is a prominent face, teaching those magic with the coin to pay for the illustrious college.
A stone wall rings the city, with gates heavily monitored for who and what enters and leaves. This wall eventually meets up with the Hathforth Castle, where a perfectly manicured coble road leads and nobles with pristine carriages are often seen moving to and from.
The Hathforth Castle
All the dukes and duchesses of neighboring cities or towns within the Arrowfell province come to attend court, paying fealty and taxes to the Wizard Queen. Much is said within the Hathforth Castle, not all of it good. Late at night, while the guards do their rounds, and most of the dukes and duchesses are asleep in the guest chambers, some stay up late in the night, plotting for power.
If you were unaware of the inner power struggle the courts were having, you would mistake the castle for a very jovial and lively place, with galas and banquets hosted frequently by the Wizard Queen.
Roles:
Wizard Queen Evelyn Keove - @Estylwen
Duke Laurent Rhinecliff - @ERode
Court Mage/Advisor Eirwen Blackthorne - @LunarParadox
Captain Roderic "Ironhand" Thorne - @twannyman
Spymaster Lady Safina Haliel - @Psyker Landshark
Student Mèlisande Tearmoon & Kronos - @Izurich
Duchess Altina Freya Bastille, The "Valkyrie" - @Irradiant
Duchess Mirie Agustria of Caelin, The Merchant - @Click This
Sir Knight Roland Corrin - @Theyra
The Honourable Callum Prosser - @The Otter
Rules:
- No meta-gaming. You control your PC and NPCs, and not anything else.
- Post at least once a week. Those who are inactive for longer than two weeks may lose their PC in a terrible tragedy.
- Ideas and plotting are encouraged. Collabs are recommended.
The CS:
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[h1]Title, First Name House Name[/h1]
[b]Age[/b] | [b]Race[/b] | | [b]Gender[/b] | [b]Height (in feet)[/b] | [b]Weight (in pounds)[/b]
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[b]Goal:[/b] (Do they want to get closer to the Queen? Be part of the rebellion?)
[b]History:[/b] (A brief history of who they are.)
[b]Seed:[/b] (A description of how it looks and what it can do.)
[b]Magic:[/b] (All spells your duke/duchess knows. Max of ten spells, three of which being high-level. If it's not written here, they can't do it.)
[b]Skills:[/b] (All skills they know.)
[b]Faction:[/b] (Do they lead a faction, like the Thieves Guild? One faction is allowed per PC.)
[b]City:[/b] (Tell me about the city they lead, how far away it is from Hathforth.)
[b]Assets:[/b] (Tell me about what assets your city has, a silver mine, or lots of farmland?)
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NPC Sheet:
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[h1]First Name Last Name[/h1]
[b]Age[/b] | [b]Gender[/b] | [b]Race[/b]
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[b]Description:[/b] (A little about who they are.)
[b]Magic/Seed:[/b] (If applicable.)
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Relationship Sheet:
[hider=Character Name's Relationships]
[table][row][/row][row][cell][b][h3]Character Name[/h3][/b]
(Description of relationship, how your character feels towards the other, if they are friends or not.)
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[cell][color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[i]"In-character quote of relationship."[/i]
[/cell][/row]
[row][cell][b][h3]Character Name[/h3][/b]
(Description of relationship, how your character feels towards the other, if they are friends or not.)
[/cell]
[cell][color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]________________________[/color]
[i]"In-character quote of relationship."[/i]
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[/row][/table]
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