Nioh: A Feudal RP [Recruiting]

[Holy Soldier]

@DemousYou can have mythical creatures as your guardian spirits. Guardian spirits are mythical already.

[Holy Soldier]

@DemousI'll edit the explanation to say people can have mythicals too.

[Ashevelendar]

@Holy Soldier It's not really the same character. Actually it's not the same character at all. 90% of the time, the character is different. Either in attitude and looks or simply in attitude.

If it bothers you, I'll change the name. I go with that name because I like the name. Nothing more.

I'll go with the other name that I totally love so no problem with that.

Also. Criticism is good and is taken positively as long as it is constructive criticism and not simply criticism on the idea that " I'm the boss, I do whatever I want and I don't care about your opinion ".

Look at it please and give me an opinion :)

Quick question (for my own curiosity) Oni(demons) exist and Oni are technically human. Could a person that had a guardian spirit, to be turned into a Oni and still retain the guardian spirit ?

Oni I've re-read the whole post to be sure I didn't miss anything.

Lilith Lanuae

Name: Lilith Lanuae

Titles/Honorifics: The Red or Serpent

Age: 26

Origin: Creatoria (Romania).

Profession: Mercenary

Hobby: Singing

Gender: Female.

Race: Human

Strengths: Loyal, Friendly to those she trusts, Honorable, Creative
Weaknesses: Distrustful, Flirtatious, Materialistic, Vengeful

Height: 1.87 m
Weight: 57 kg
Build: Lilith has a muscular body, a round face and small eyes.
Hair: Red
Eyes: Green
Skin: Ruddy
Handedness: Right Handed

Scars: N/A
Tattoos: Lilith has a tattoo on her biceps with the crest of the Merchant's Guild.

Basic Description: Lilith is a merchant at heart. She knows how to behave in society.

Visual Description:

Disabilities: N/A

Primary Outfit: Lilith wears black medium armor that allows her to move freely while also giving her the possibility of moving fast enough to defend or attack at will. On her head she has a black hood that covers most of her face and her neck. Sandals is what she wears for her feet as they allow enough mobility for her fast strikes while also giving her the possibility of moving stealthy.

Secondary Outfit: Lilith could be seen simply wearing a red robe that covers all her body exposing only her face. On her feet she wears her usual sandals.

Most Prized Possession (Material Value): A necklace that she wears around her neck that has a crystal at it's center. A gift from a lord from when she was only a child.

Most Prized Possession (Emotional Value): Her guardian spirit as she formed a strong bond with him.

Likes: Flirting, Singing, Fighting, Training, Family

Dislikes: Those that abuse others because they are richer/stronger/come from a better family, Wasting money, Those that shy away from a fair fight,

Purpose: Lilith is searching for her lost nephew. Her goal is to make her family whole again and make her sister happy again.

Sexuality: LGBTQ (Bi-Sexual)
Relationship: Single

Family:

Parents : Mother - Maria Lanuae (60 years old)
Father - Marius Lanuae (61 years old)
Both parents are alive and well at their estate in Creatoria.

Siblings : Brother - George Lanuae (37 years old)
George Lanuae is the apprentice of Viorel Alexandrescu the Merchant's Guild guild master.
Sister - Georgeta Markovic (40 years old)
At her husband's estate in Creatoria.

Nephew/Niece : Marius Markovic (21 years old) Whereabouts unknown. He went to Japan in search for adventure but no one has heard about him for 6 months.

Primary Weapon: [White Line] – [Sword] – White Line is a long sword (a katana) made by the best blacksmith in Creatoria specifically for the journey Lilith was about to undertake. The hilt of the sword was made from hardened leather and two small rocks were tied to the hilt. One rock was painted red while the other black.

Secondary Weapon: Guardian Spirit (Don't know how to write it as a "weapon" so if I did it wrong please "yell" at me)

Range: [Porcupine] – [Bow] – A rather simple bow made from light weight wood to be easy to carry. It has the same two rocks as While Line has on it's hilt.

Guardian Spirit: [Sarpe] – [Snake] – [Air] – Sarpe is an Black Mamba snake, known for it's speed. His color is a transparent red and he can always be seen (by those that can see Guardian Spirits) around Lilith's neck. Sarpe is not a talkative spirit thought, he can talk when needed. Most of the times, Lilith would hear Sarpe talk only when in combat or something dangerous is approaching. – [Light as Air] – Sarpe imbues Lilith with a speed uncommon in humans, because of this, Lilith is able to execute moves with the sword faster or she is lighter on her feet, allowing her to sprint faster or simply walk faster than a normal person.

WIP

Character Story: What is your character’s story? Like purpose, this is where you explain their purpose. What led them to go on this journey. How did they acquire their weapons, skills, and guardian spirit? What do they hope to accomplish?

EDIT : Do mythological creatures exist in this world ? Like...idk...Kitsune ?

[Holy Soldier]

@Holy Soldier It's not really the same character. Actually it's not the same character at all. 90% of the time, the character is different. Either in attitude and looks or simply in attitude.

If it bothers you, I'll change the name. I go with that name because I like the name. Nothing more.

I'll go with the other name that I totally love so no problem with that.

Also. Criticism is good and is taken positively as long as it is constructive criticism and not simply criticism on the idea that " I'm the boss, I do whatever I want and I don't care about your opinion ".

Look at it please and give me an opinion :)

Quick question (for my own curiosity) Oni(demons) exist and Oni are technically human. Could a person that had a guardian spirit, to be turned into a Oni and still retain the guardian spirit ? (No.)

Oni I've re-read the whole post to be sure I didn't miss anything.

Lilith Lanuae

Name: Lilith Lanuae

Titles/Honorifics: The Red or Serpent

Age: 26

Origin: Creatoria (Romania).

Profession: Mercenary

Hobby: Singing

Gender: Female.

Race: Human

Strengths: Loyal, Friendly to those she trusts, Honorable, Creative
Weaknesses: Distrustful, Flirtatious, Materialistic, Vengeful

Height: 1.87 m
Weight: 57 kg
Build: Lilith has a muscular body, a round face and small eyes.
Hair: Red
Eyes: Green
Skin: Ruddy
Handedness: Right Handed

Scars: N/A
Tattoos: Lilith has a tattoo on her biceps with the crest of the Merchant's Guild.

Basic Description: Lilith is a merchant at heart. She knows how to behave in society.

Visual Description:

Disabilities: N/A

Primary Outfit: Lilith wears black medium armor that allows her to move freely while also giving her the possibility of moving fast enough to defend or attack at will. On her head she has a black hood that covers most of her face and her neck. Sandals is what she wears for her feet as they allow enough mobility for her fast strikes while also giving her the possibility of moving stealthy.

Secondary Outfit: Lilith could be seen simply wearing a red robe that covers all her body exposing only her face. On her feet she wears her usual sandals.

Most Prized Possession (Material Value): A necklace that she wears around her neck that has a crystal at it's center. A gift from a lord from when she was only a child.

Most Prized Possession (Emotional Value): Her guardian spirit as she formed a strong bond with him.

Likes: Flirting, Singing, Fighting, Training, Family

Dislikes: Those that abuse others because they are richer/stronger/come from a better family, Wasting money, Those that shy away from a fair fight,

Purpose: Lilith is searching for her lost nephew. Her goal is to make her family whole again and make her sister happy again.

Sexuality: LGBTQ (Bi-Sexual)
Relationship: Single

Family:

Parents : Mother - Maria Lanuae (60 years old)
Father - Marius Lanuae (61 years old)
Both parents are alive and well at their estate in Creatoria.

Siblings : Brother - George Lanuae (37 years old)
George Lanuae is the apprentice of Viorel Alexandrescu the Merchant's Guild guild master.
Sister - Georgeta Markovic (40 years old)
At her husband's estate in Creatoria.

Nephew/Niece : Marius Markovic (21 years old) Whereabouts unknown. He went to Japan in search for adventure but no one has heard about him for 6 months.

Primary Weapon: [White Line] – [Sword] – White Line is a long sword (a katana) made by the best blacksmith in Creatoria specifically for the journey Lilith was about to undertake. The hilt of the sword was made from hardened leather and two small rocks were tied to the hilt. One rock was painted red while the other black.

Secondary Weapon: Guardian Spirit (Don't know how to write it as a "weapon" so if I did it wrong please "yell" at me) (This was mostly for those who didn't choose "Guardian Spirit" as a secondary weapon. The description for Guardian Spirit can be placed here instead of below. You are free to look at Nioh videos on Youtube to get a visual look at how Guardian Spirits are used in the game. You need to put an actual speed measurement to "how fast" Lilith can run with her passive buff. We're not going to say "she's just fast." I will explain this. When a Guardian Spirit is activated in combat, the weapon your character is wielding becomes imbued with the guardian spirit's element. So her sword will become wrapped in Wind or Air, which applies wind/air damage to her weapon. You can go further to explain that every time she hits an enemy a cyclone rises or her every swing causes great gusts. However you want to describe it. The Guardian Spirit can also be told to attack the enemy. You can explain here how your Guardian Spirit would attack.)

Range: [Porcupine] – [Bow] – A rather simple bow made from light weight wood to be easy to carry. It has the same two rocks as While Line has on it's hilt.

Guardian Spirit: [Sarpe] – [Snake] – [Air] – Sarpe is an Black Mamba snake, known for it's speed. His color is a transparent red and he can always be seen (by those that can see Guardian Spirits) around Lilith's neck. Sarpe is not a talkative spirit thought, he can talk when needed. Most of the times, Lilith would hear Sarpe talk only when in combat or something dangerous is approaching. – [Light as Air] – Sarpe imbues Lilith with a speed uncommon in humans, because of this, Lilith is able to execute moves with the sword faster or she is lighter on her feet, allowing her to sprint faster or simply walk faster than a normal person.

WIP

Character Story: What is your character’s story? Like purpose, this is where you explain their purpose. What led them to go on this journey. How did they acquire their weapons, skills, and guardian spirit? What do they hope to accomplish?

EDIT : Do mythological creatures exist in this world ? Like...idk...Kitsune ? (Mythical creatures, magic, etc. Only exist on Mahoushima where the Amrita deposits exist.)

@Ashevelendar

I made my comments in yellow.

[Holy Soldier]

@FantasyChic@Demous@AshevelendarI want everyone to think of Mahoushima as an island separate from Japan. Like one of the extra isles near it. Then figure out why your character would go there. We're they taken there against their will? Maybe they are looking for someone there? Maybe they want to get their hands on the Amrita? Many possibilities.

We will their collaborate how our characters will run into each other. I have a character in my head, but I am battling whether to use a pic or not. I have a series of pics but I think they may change the way I envision the character.

[Ryteb Pymeroce]

If you still have room, I'd be interested. I'm assuming you would allow western styles in the RP? Also regarding that, would a sword and shield count as a singular weapon?

[Holy Soldier]

@Ryteb PymeroceNo shields. Only the weapons in the OP. I know it sounds silly but they aren't an option in the game. You can play westerners. The main character of Nioh is from Ireland.

[Ryteb Pymeroce]

Okay, next question would be about Crossbows. I want to have it using the same rules as guns, considering that it requires specialised arrows that are not in common use. If not I'd use a flintlock, I just thought it'd fit more with my character's aesthetic. I'm going for a renaissance era knight as a contrast to the traditional samurai.

[Holy Soldier]

@Ryteb PymeroceIf they aren't common in use, then how does he get more?

Your better off just making the CS. I will be reviewing it any way.

[Ashevelendar]

@Holy Soldier

A few questions.

1. Are Ronin a thing ? Could decide to change Lilith to a Ronin instead of a normal mercenary.

2. Where are you from ? I'm trying to find out where GMT +9 is xD I'm GMT +2. So you are for sure European but from where ? Pure curiosity.

[Holy Soldier]

@AshevelendarI am in Korea for work but no I am not Korean. I am American. As for Ronin, this is a feudal-style game. Yes...Ronin are a thing.

[Ashevelendar]

@Holy Soldier Oh' right. I remember now. You moved there when you first started the Pokemon RP. I totally forgot about that. Sorry and thanks for the quick reply :)

[JDolan]

You happen to have any extra space in here for one last person?

[Holy Soldier]

@JDolanYes but you won't be the last person.

[Ryteb Pymeroce]

Oni

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Zane

Name: Lord Zane of Lychbaen

Titles/Honorifics: The Black Wolf, Lord of the Werewolves, the King’s Dog (insult)

Age: 27

Origin: Albion, a small country similar to England, save for they remained under anglo-saxon feudal law. The country is ruled by King Charles the Third, and the country’s chief export is war. The noble houses earn vast wealth by aiding other countries in struggles, using the poor as their weapons.

Profession: Knight
Hobby: It might seem strange, but Zane finds training enjoyable enough to do it as his hobby. When his body is too fatigued to train, he hones his mind by exploring texts on warfare and similar documents.

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Strengths: Zane is an expert soldier, and a fierce fighter. Even those who hate him cannot refute his prowess in battle. In addition to this, he is an expert strategist, able to attain victory where others would only find death. He is loyal to the men under his command, and his unit, named the Werewolves, was regarded as one of the most elite fighting forces in the world.
Weaknesses: Though his skills on land are numerous, his ability is almost non-existent when it comes to the seas, getting seasick almost as soon as he sets foot on a ship. In addition, his academic ability lies solely in the art of warfare, making him weak on the political and diplomatic parts of his job. The loss of the Werewolves has also hit him hard, as he considered many of them equal to brothers. He is heavily reliant upon his guardian spirit, deferring more to its wisdom rather than his own.

Height: 5’9”
Weight: 124lbs
Build: Muscular but slender, relying on skill rather than strength to fight.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Red
Skin: Caucasian
Handedness: Right

Scars: His body is covered in scars, mainly around his face and arms. A couple of large gashes are across his left eye, as if someone had clawed at it.
Tattoos: An ornate picture of a fox and wolf is upon his back.

Basic Description: If men are like sheep, then Zane is a wolf who is forced to fight other wolves. The nobility despise him because he is of low birth and has risen. The poor hate him because he serves the king. Yet the soldiers love him, as he is an uncompromising leader, who would defy the king himself to save his men.
Visual Description:

Hider

Disabilities: Left Eye missing

Primary Outfit: black plate mail, with a helm designed to resemble a wolf’s head. He also has a cloak made of wolf fur upon his back.
Secondary Outfit: A pair of black breeches

Most Prized Possession (Material Value): His longsword, Black Regalia
Most Prized Possession (Emotional Value): A carved effigy of a fox, from his home town.

Likes: Fighting, Strong Opponents, Learning
Dislikes: Alcohol, Politicians, Nobility
Purpose: Zane and his Werewolves were sent to the east to aid the J, though this was a ruse to get him killed. After being shipwrecked of the coast of Mahoushima, Zane and his remaining men have but one goal. Avenge their fallen comrades.

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Single
Family: Orphan, parents unknown, Darrack (sworn brother), Zamuri (sworn brother), Zel (sworn sister), the Werewolves (sworn brothers, mostly deceased)

Primary Weapon: [Black Regalia] – [Sword] – [A longsword made from the same dark metal as his armour. The hilt of his sword is coated in gold trim, and has a pattern similar to a couple of fighting.]

Secondary Weapon: [Morning Glory & Evening Splendour] – [Dual Blades] – [Morning Glory is a golden blade with sapphire ornamentation, and Evening Splendour is a silver blade with ruby ornamentation.]

Range: [Wolf Fang Crossbow] – [Gun] – [An ornate crossbow made from ivory and grey steel. It fires bolts, which have become more scarce in the era of the gun, as a flintlock rifle is easier to use and a bow is a more skilled weapon. Despite their rarity of ammo, the crossbow doesn’t require gunpowder which makes up for its lack of power.]

Guardian Spirit: [Ryteb] – [Fox] – [Fire] – [A cheeky spirit, one of the 22 guardian spirits that were in thrall to Alfred, the first king of Albion. Ryteb is known as a trickster who loves to play pranks on people, but has actually been protecting the Black Regalia for all that time.] – [Major Arcana- The Magician] – [The guardian is able to speak, and shares his vast knowledge with his host.]

Character Story: Zane was born into poverty, with not even a name to call his own. Barely a year after his birth, the local noble came through on an extensive ‘recruiting drive’, but the town refused, as they had suffered too many of these over the past year. Showing the absolute power of the nobility, his town was erased for the disobedience, and as a warning to anyone else who dared question the nobility.

The young child survived under the pile of corpses, the soldiers mistaking his slumbering form for a corpse. For a time, he survived off the corpses of the town, the soldiers of the noble having taken all other food. It was a testament to the young warrior’s luck, as well as his strength, that he managed to make it even to the age of five.

It is said that strife breeds growth, and no where was that more apparent than with Zane. Though he was but five, his body was of a youth of ten. It was then he attracted the attention of the wolves which roamed the forests around his homeland. Instead of fleeing, something inside made him challenge the wolves. The fight was without witness, but according to Zane it was the hardest he had ever faced. Were it again not for his luck, this would probably have been the end of this tale. As it was, Zane still lost his left eye in the encounter.

Fortunately for the sake of our story, Zane was rescued by the guardian spirit known as Ryteb. For these unknown woods housed a most precious treasure, the blade of King Alfred the Great himself – Black Regalia. Even though near 700 years had passed since its forging, the blade was still sharp, awaiting a warrior who could bring legend to the name. And after watching the child grow, Ryteb had decided that he should be the one to wield such a blade.

After scaring off the wolves, the fox appeared before Zane, and offered him protection in exchange for being his pupil. The child, graciously, accepted, and received his name.

Over the coming years, Ryteb didn’t just train Zane to be a mere soldier, but a Commander of men. The wolves who once threatened him were brought under his thrall, and made to be a staple of his Werewolves until the present day. By the time he was but fifteen, he already had a thousand men under his command. It was believed that he was going to rebel against the nobility and free the people. Then the opposite occurred.

Travelling to the capital, he swore fealty to the king, in exchange for lands and a title. He was named Lord of Lychbaen, a small village of no real value to the nobility. Via his training regime, and Ryteb’s knowledge, Lychbaen and the Werewolves became a sight to behold. Many of the nobles were jealous of Lychbaen, but were too afraid of Zane’s military might. By the time he was 25, even the king was starting to be wary of the threat the force proposed. So they planned a ruse to get him killed. Zane was ordered to sail to Japan, to aid in the war, but in actuality they had sent a message to the Japanese saying that Zane had gone rogue and was planning to attack them.

The Japanese attacked Zane’s ship of the coast of Mahoushima. Lacking any form of skill in naval combat, the Werewolves were all but eradicated. It was only by the quick thinking of Zel, one of his lieutenants, that even twenty of them survived. Upon the shores of the island, the remains of the the Werewolves made a promise. They would avenge their fallen brothers or die trying.

[Holy Soldier]

@Ryteb PymeroceMy questions:

1) Why and what brings him to Mahoushima? The main setting of the game is Mahoushima, which is not a part of mainland Japan.

2) How is his crossbow a gun? Are you trying to make a hybrid weapon because if so, I'm going to say no. A crossbow is in the bow category.

3) I would say another weakness for him since his GS has been raising him is that he relies more on the wisdom of his GS than his own wisdom.

[Ryteb Pymeroce]

I'll make some changes to him then.

Would it be fair to say he got attacked off the coast of Mahoushima, and he's looking for the ship that killed 95% of his men?

[Milkman]

Hi, is there room left for me?

[Holy Soldier]

@MilkmanYep.

[Holy Soldier]

@MilkmanOh and I just realized lol. Glad to see you again.