[OOC] Dragon's Ascent - An Eastern Fantasy RP

[BurningDaisies]

Oh I'm still here. My history is done for the most part. Just waiting on Hate to get unbusy, so I can finalize it.

I'm fairly patient so I wasn't worried about it that much.

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

*glances around*

Well, that's all fine and dandy, but there aren't enough forms to even think about starting right now. Hm.

[BurningDaisies]

In the interest of time, and the fact that I haven't seen or heard from Hate in a few days, I'll go ahead and add my character's history, so you have something to look at.

I can always edit it later~

Edit; I haven't satisfactorily proofread it. I'll give it another look after work.

Edit2; Honestly, a little more OoC chatter might help out.

If anyone wants to brainstorm for ideas, just hit me up. I like doing that stuff for fun anyway. =P

[Didos]

How do you think the IC government is going to factor in?

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

Each region has a variety of city-states, nations, towns, etc; that don't necessarily coincide with one another. The state of affairs in each also varies accordingly, and there are always issues that are more pressing than a threat that can't be verified. So... Yeah. It'll play a part for sure, though.

[Didos]

Would you say it's like Balkanized with a lot in infighting? Or are they more confederated against this higher threat? Is there any unifying body, like a coalition of leaders or private pacts across the regions, or more of a mess of passive-aggressive coexistence?

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

The relationships are mixed in general, but yes, more Balkanized in general. It's got a mix of alliances and grudges too, so... Yes.

So... It varies, basically. Good luck unifying the right places, because these places don't always let grudges drop.

[BurningDaisies]

@PKMNB0Y, Would it be alright to add my CS to the character list?
I'm more or less done with the history.

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

@BurningDaisies: Yeah, should be fine.

Should I expect any other forms in the next 48-72 hours? If not, I may just begin with this crew (but it'll stay open, obviously).

[rivaan]

hey this seems like fun, I've been looking for a martial arts oriented RP for a while ^_^, I will try to make a character tonight if that's okey?

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

Yeah, no problem with that.

Guess that answers my question, then.

[rivaan]

@PKMNB0Y I have a question about around what kind of power levels are we going for our characters to be? Like apprentices, practicioners? masterS?

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

@rivaan: Varied, but for offensive/defensive stuff it'll be on the lower end of the spectrum. Pure utility can be whatever, but within reason.

[rivaan]

@PKMNB0YSo this is what I have so far. I will have to finish it tomorrow cause it's very late here now. Any opinions so far?

My Hider

Name: An Xing

Age: 24

Appearance:

My Hider

Her usual getup for when she's in towns and expects to do some trading. Very high quality clothing for special events and especially made to cause good impressions in other people's eyes.


This is her traveling garb. Study and well tailored, make these clothes perfect for traveling though the wilderness and while outside of towns. They provide great mobility and don't hinder the wearer during fights.

Abilities:
Formless sword dance
A martial art based around an ancient form of a sword dance practiced during some celebrations and holidays by small pockets of traveling groups of female entertainers. Since those ancient times, the martial art has evolved into a full fledged style, but few are allowed to learn it for it requires a talent for the sword and the flexibility to allow for the art’s gracious and nimble movements. Fast, unpredictable and deadly, those are the traits of those who practice this style.

Metal Qi body and flow.
An Xing’s trained ability to manipulate the flow of her own Qi and infuse it into her body and sword, using her primary element’s traits to enchant her own body’s resistance to blows and her weapon’s sharpness and durability. As long as she holds a weapon, it will not be in need of sharpening.

Of rust and erosion.
Given enough time, An Xing can infuse her Qi external metal items and turn the once sturdy metal into fragile substance that would crumble under even a simple pressure. Depending on the metal and the area in need of affecting, the time needed can greatly increase.

Spring after Fall
Using her secondary element, An Xing has created her own little ability to quickly regenerate damage with forcing Aether Qi to her injured body parts. This takes away her ability to use any other type of Qi related ability while she’s doing it and tires her body. Best suited for use during meditation

The Siren song of coin.
Being born into the family of merchants, An Xing learned the art of trade since a young age. She can haggle for prices, decide on the right values for items and overall act like one of the countless shrewd merchants out there, gaining maximum profits for her products and services.

Affinity (Primary/Secondary): Metal and Aether

Personality: An Xing is a very bright person, her smile is wide and charming, perfect for drawing in customers while at work as a merchant or to simply be nice towards her friends. She enjoys to haggle and to trade. An Xing also loves to discover new and interesting things such as foods, arts, weapons and so on. Everything as long as it’s something she has not seen it before. Thus she also has a habit of collecting small trinkets. Her favorite being a pair of two palm sized statuettes, depicting two dancing sisters.

History:

Equipment:
Blue fang- a one handed curved longsword. The metal on this blade appears to be blue due an incident during it’s forging where the smith’s assistant dropped some kind of chemical dust on the blade and the reaction with the heat of forge turned the blade blue. Otherwise nothing else is special about this sword.

Clothes- As depicted in the two pictures, depending on which she’s wearing at the moment.

Leather backpack- a big backpack made from sturdy leather, to allow her to carry safely all her trinket collection, the other items she sells, her spare set of clothing and her provisions.
Other:

[Gardevoiran]

@PKMNB0Y
If I proceed with an application, would it be fine to have a wizard who only uses Qi for flight, and is very muscular and only fights using fists?

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

@rivaan: Something about using Jiwan and Junghado there is throwing me off. For some reason, I just can't imagine her wearing his outfit. It's nothing that needs to be changed, of course, but still.
But, uh... Yeah, looks fine otherwise.

@Banana: Muscle wizard cast fist?
CAST. FIST.
Jokes aside, something like that isn't too weird. But... They wouldn't be called a wizard, honestly. It would also take a certain level of qi manipulation to fly, so... Yeah. That's something to note.

[Gardevoiran]

@PKMNB0Y
I imagine Earth Qi makes you like an earthbender from Avatar. I always wondered something.

Could an earthbender lift the ground underneath them? Enter, how he flies.

Also, exactly what kind of character I wanted to make. The muscle wizard.

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

@Banana: I mean, that's a bootlegged option, but you could just...
You know...
Fly. Like, launch and fly because qi. That saves some effort.

No problems with that, per se, but... You know, that archetype doesn't quite exist in the same way you're thinking of rn.

[Gardevoiran]

@PKMNB0Y
I assume I can still do it? Sweet baby Jesus.

I'll get to work on an application, I'm also hand-drawing this wizard.

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

I mean... Yeah. They don't need to fly via self-propulsion via earth launching and can punch as they please... Assuming the prerequisite training is in order for both issues.