(Note: Since this can be either high-casual or advanced, I am posting in both threads.)
Many years ago, the Druids foretold a great prophecy. They saw the burning of the Four Nations at the hands of a child born with magic. Upon the wings of Dragons, the child and all his followers would change the fate of the Four Nations as a whole. Fearing the Druid’s prophecy, the three of the four Kings issued a proclamation. Magic was outlawed. Those who practiced magic would be hunted down and eradicated.
The Great Purge began in the First Kingdom, Darrodell. High King Arnidas sent his troops across the lands. Thousands perished. Any family known to practice magic was driven out or slaughtered. Dragons were a main target. The once revered beasts were hunted far and wide, until no more remained. Soon, the other kingdoms followed suit. High King Athretes allied with Arnidas with the Second Kingdom, Marsote after only a few months. Soon, King Leoni of the Third Kingdom of Serdel also joined the Purge.
Only the High Queen of the Fourth Kingdom of Randma, Kaelyn, showed mercy. Refusing to slaughter her own people, she allowed those in her kingdom born with magic to live. Many fled to Randma for safety from the other kingdoms. Queen Kaelyn’s refusal to follow the King's proclamations did not come without cost; however.
War ensued. For twenty long years, Randma was attacked time and time again. If Kaelyn would not submit, then her people would be destroyed. Those who had once found solace with the Queen soon found themselves victims of war. The three Kings marched against Randma, destroying those with magic, and those without it.
In a final battle against the Three Kingdoms, High Queen Kaelyn called to her all the magic she could find within the kingdom. A great barrier was placed around the Capital, Aurora. At the edge of the Four Kingdoms, and with nowhere left to go, the barrier kept the Kings at bay. What had once been a bastion of hope lay in ruins after the Twenty Year War.
Elves were driven to distant shores. Dragons were all but extinct. Magic was forbidden in all the lands. Randma was forgotten, and soon the once proud lands were no more than forbidden wilds. Centuries passed. History became legend, and those who once knew the tales of magic were all but forgotten.-
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One hundred years after the Purge turned the kingdom of Randma into nothing more than forbidden wilds, a group of adventurers find themselves on an epic journey. Encountering creatures and people thought long extinct, these brave souls must find the courage to save their people. To do so, they must bring magic back into a world that chased it out.
Our story will begin in Blackwood, the forest that marks the beginning of the Forbidden Wilds and thought to be no more than a dangerous forest that stretches for hundreds of miles. Somehow, your character(s) find themselves in the Blackwood. You may post how your character(s) got there in your opening post, or you might reveal small details throughout the RP as glimpses of your character(s)'s past. It's up to you.
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Interested parties may play one of several races listed below. (This is going to be just the names of the races as most of the in-depth information on races will be given in the OOC thread, so consider it a preview of sorts.)
You may play up to two characters during this RP.
Each character will be limited to one inherent ability and three acquired abilities. (The exception to this will be the Guardians, whose powers and abilities are pre-set when in dragon form.)
Inherent abilities will be listed with the races when the OOC thread is made.
Acquired abilities will be up to the choosing of the player, though they must be approved during the OOC process before they can be finalized.
(Note: First names and genders of the Dragonlords can be changed depending on player preference. If you're interested in playing a Dragonlord, I highly suggest waiting until the OOC thread is made before you choose which one you want to play, as most of the information will be detailed there. I will strike through the characters both here and OOC when they are taken)
Dragonlords will not know they are such until later in the RP. Each one is a descendant of an Old God, though they are unaware of this as well.
Kynna of the Heavens (Female)
Argoth of the Rain (Male)
Avelle of the Earth (Female)
Syn of the Shadow (Male)
(Note: First names and genders of the counterparts may be changed due to player preference. If you choose to play a counterpart, please wait until the OOC thread is made to make your final choice, as most of the information about these characters will be detailed there.)
The counterparts of the Dragonlords are guardians. They are Celestial Dragons sent by the Gods themselves to watch over their children. However, they cannot reveal that the Dragonlords are children of the Gods. Each Guardian corresponds with one of the Dragonlords and has the ability to take on human (or whatever race they choose) form. (Which is preferred when traveling).
Dragneel, the Life Bringer (Male)
Ashada, the Skycryer (Female)
Veshnu, the Earthshaker (Male)
Unamia, the Death Bringer (Female)
I can start the OOC thread with a minimum of two interested, but I can't start the RP without Kynna's guardian, (Dragneel) taken. You do not have to play as a Dragonlord or Guardian to join the RP. The Guardians and Dragonlords were listed as they are simply because that's how I see them in my head, but the genders can be changed. I would really like to keep Dragneel's gender as male, though, if possible.
Prelude
Many years ago, the Druids foretold a great prophecy. They saw the burning of the Four Nations at the hands of a child born with magic. Upon the wings of Dragons, the child and all his followers would change the fate of the Four Nations as a whole. Fearing the Druid’s prophecy, the three of the four Kings issued a proclamation. Magic was outlawed. Those who practiced magic would be hunted down and eradicated.
The Great Purge began in the First Kingdom, Darrodell. High King Arnidas sent his troops across the lands. Thousands perished. Any family known to practice magic was driven out or slaughtered. Dragons were a main target. The once revered beasts were hunted far and wide, until no more remained. Soon, the other kingdoms followed suit. High King Athretes allied with Arnidas with the Second Kingdom, Marsote after only a few months. Soon, King Leoni of the Third Kingdom of Serdel also joined the Purge.
Only the High Queen of the Fourth Kingdom of Randma, Kaelyn, showed mercy. Refusing to slaughter her own people, she allowed those in her kingdom born with magic to live. Many fled to Randma for safety from the other kingdoms. Queen Kaelyn’s refusal to follow the King's proclamations did not come without cost; however.
War ensued. For twenty long years, Randma was attacked time and time again. If Kaelyn would not submit, then her people would be destroyed. Those who had once found solace with the Queen soon found themselves victims of war. The three Kings marched against Randma, destroying those with magic, and those without it.
In a final battle against the Three Kingdoms, High Queen Kaelyn called to her all the magic she could find within the kingdom. A great barrier was placed around the Capital, Aurora. At the edge of the Four Kingdoms, and with nowhere left to go, the barrier kept the Kings at bay. What had once been a bastion of hope lay in ruins after the Twenty Year War.
Elves were driven to distant shores. Dragons were all but extinct. Magic was forbidden in all the lands. Randma was forgotten, and soon the once proud lands were no more than forbidden wilds. Centuries passed. History became legend, and those who once knew the tales of magic were all but forgotten.-
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Synopsis
One hundred years after the Purge turned the kingdom of Randma into nothing more than forbidden wilds, a group of adventurers find themselves on an epic journey. Encountering creatures and people thought long extinct, these brave souls must find the courage to save their people. To do so, they must bring magic back into a world that chased it out.
Our story will begin in Blackwood, the forest that marks the beginning of the Forbidden Wilds and thought to be no more than a dangerous forest that stretches for hundreds of miles. Somehow, your character(s) find themselves in the Blackwood. You may post how your character(s) got there in your opening post, or you might reveal small details throughout the RP as glimpses of your character(s)'s past. It's up to you.
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About Character Creation
Interested parties may play one of several races listed below. (This is going to be just the names of the races as most of the in-depth information on races will be given in the OOC thread, so consider it a preview of sorts.)
You may play up to two characters during this RP.
Each character will be limited to one inherent ability and three acquired abilities. (The exception to this will be the Guardians, whose powers and abilities are pre-set when in dragon form.)
Inherent abilities will be listed with the races when the OOC thread is made.
Acquired abilities will be up to the choosing of the player, though they must be approved during the OOC process before they can be finalized.
The Dragonlords
(Note: First names and genders of the Dragonlords can be changed depending on player preference. If you're interested in playing a Dragonlord, I highly suggest waiting until the OOC thread is made before you choose which one you want to play, as most of the information will be detailed there. I will strike through the characters both here and OOC when they are taken)
Dragonlords will not know they are such until later in the RP. Each one is a descendant of an Old God, though they are unaware of this as well.
Kynna of the Heavens (Female)
Argoth of the Rain (Male)
Avelle of the Earth (Female)
Syn of the Shadow (Male)
Dragonlord Counterparts (The Guardians)
(Note: First names and genders of the counterparts may be changed due to player preference. If you choose to play a counterpart, please wait until the OOC thread is made to make your final choice, as most of the information about these characters will be detailed there.)
The counterparts of the Dragonlords are guardians. They are Celestial Dragons sent by the Gods themselves to watch over their children. However, they cannot reveal that the Dragonlords are children of the Gods. Each Guardian corresponds with one of the Dragonlords and has the ability to take on human (or whatever race they choose) form. (Which is preferred when traveling).
Dragneel, the Life Bringer (Male)
Ashada, the Skycryer (Female)
Veshnu, the Earthshaker (Male)
Unamia, the Death Bringer (Female)
I can start the OOC thread with a minimum of two interested, but I can't start the RP without Kynna's guardian, (Dragneel) taken. You do not have to play as a Dragonlord or Guardian to join the RP. The Guardians and Dragonlords were listed as they are simply because that's how I see them in my head, but the genders can be changed. I would really like to keep Dragneel's gender as male, though, if possible.
