[OOC] Endless

[Iuniper]

@Virgil Haha. I've seen modern composite recurves of the high-poundage-variety, but longbows have a much better poundage range. A hundred pounder would definitely not be a lot in the middle ages, and speaking from personal experience, with the types of arrows necessary for them (insane amount of fletching, INSANELY heavy bodkin points, and tapered for better flight) you could definitely make a human explode given the right angle/distance. I know there's actually a modern English longbowman who shoots 185 or something insane like that, out in the UK. My best friend actually shoots a 110lb longbow, and it's incredibly taxing on the muscles. He can only pull about 3 arrows an end. There's basically no aiming (at least, no incredible precision, especially with moving targets) with longbows of that poundage because they will literally explode/shatter if they're kept open longer than ten or so seconds - the wood doesn't want to move. I personally shoot a 50 lb barebow (though I'd love to move up and shoot a 75lb longbow), and it's pretty excellent in terms of precision and not exploding.

Anyways, I actually misread the OP and in my head mixed up the ragtaggedness of Anthem with the opposing forces. As such, I thought that a 65 lb longbow would suffice in penetrating what little plate (great to dent with arrows! Good for concussions) and more specifically, leather armor, any opposing forces had. So thanks for pointing that out! I think that 85-90 lbs would be more appropriate, while still being realistic as to what a female elf could reasonably pull. Anything over 95 lbs would really being pushing it, I think.

Thanks for the bow-talk! I love meeting people who like weaponry.

[Tancuras]

@Iuniper Samurai didn't pull any insane weight, they just aimed for the eyes...if you wanted to go that route. But sticking someone to the wall with an arrow is pretty wicked.

[Iuniper]

@Iuniper Samurai didn't pull any insane weight, they just aimed for the eyes...if you wanted to go that route. But sticking someone to the wall with an arrow is pretty wicked.

@Tancuras

Whoa, that sounds pretty wicked (and painful). I don't know much about Japanese archery, so I'll have to read up on it.

[Athinar]

The Silver Champion

_{Andrea Albane, The Silver Champion | 24 | Human}

_{A P P E A R A N C E :}

Underneath her shining armor, the Silver Champion is a beautiful, athletic woman. Make no mistake, however. In her storm-grey eyes, lies a steel that cuts through all deception, and a canniness that will trap you, if you are not careful. Covered in scars, and toned to a fighting build, Andrea is visibly a fighter, outside of her armor.

Face

M I N D :

Andrea lives for one thing. The thrill of combat, the constant taste of death on the tip of her tongue, to see blood be spilt, preferably by her hand. It matters not whether it is in a duel or in war, so long as she clashes against another with the intent to kill, she is content.

Despite this, she is not wholly unreasonable, and will obey commands given to her by her superiors, if only to be ensured a place in a battle. A product of her mindset, she only truly respectful to those that have proven themselves as strong, if not stronger than her.

_{H I S T O R Y:}

Andrea's family history is that of violence and blood. From cutthroat pirates they came, forming a raider-kingdom in ancient days that quickly fell, due to their violent nature becoming too much of a threat to everyone. After centuries of wandering as barbarian nomads, they were hired by a noble house as personal mercenaries, and the tradition of Albanes being the Champions of the nobility began.

Andrea, herself, was raised in secret, trained in the arts of combat and war, and then was sent as part of the plot to challenge opponents of the Hand's ascension, and kill them in duels. She proved herself capable, and was promised a spot in the Legion, which called to her.

After all, what is life for, if not for dying?

_{M O D U S O P R E R A N D I:}

Murder. Not fighting, murder. When going up against the fierce Champion, it is not so much a fight as a slaughter. Trained in combat with many weapons, Andrea is practically a walking arsenal, but she generally goes into battle with her longsword. She's a front-line duelist, meant for taking out any important targets she sees, as well as handling anyone who gets between her and her target.

_{O P I N I O N S O N O T H E R S}

Arthur Wick: The Albanes have always been in the same circles as the Wicks, although they have had a rocky relationship at times, due to their different duties and viewpoints. This doesn't stop Andrea from admiring Arthur Wick as one of her few heroes, however. He is one of the few people that ever beat her in a duel, although she is much stronger now, and looks forward to testing her might against him.

Myaenthar'Sul: To be honest, Andrea hasn't much of an opinion on the Kobold. She doesn't pay much attention to him, which is most likely in the Kobold's best interest. She wouldn't have much patience for him if he did attract her attention.

Reika: Andrea thinks highly of him. She's heard of his accomplishments, and finds him a worthy comrade. A bit odd at times, for he refuses to become the warrior he could be, but she respects him anyways.

Magatha Toil: The Godling is necessary. Otherwise, why would she be in the Legion? Of course, Andrea doesn't have that high of an opinion of her, skulking about like a thief, and relying on poison, the coward's weapon. She doesn't avoid Magatha per se, but she always manages to be somewhere else when Magatha is around, and that suits her just fine.

Aeudla Vesnat: Doesn't like her all that much. She's handy with a bow, but that's it. A bit too snooty and la-di-da for Andrea's taste, anyways.

[boomlover]

@Athinar It seems i'm not the only sunless sea fan here.

[Hexaflexagon]

Alright folks time for a lighting round of questions!

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First. I'll make comments on all the submitted CSs as I get a chance to read through them. That being said nobody is actually going to get approved until what looks like Friday. This is going to give you guys time to make them look super pretty and address any issues I may bring up. That and I'm going need some time time to work on and finish my own sheet / IC post since this is turning out to be a stupid crazy work week for me.

@Iuniper
Short Answer is because of lack of manpower everyone and thing has to pull double or sometimes triple duty. One day you might be riding in the saddle, the next you might be part of a sapper team though they try and throw you in roles that you show some aptitude in. If you want to get an actual break down of the total logistics of man power, amounts of dedicated archers, swords, spears and the like I can do that It'll just be a little bit.

Sorcerers are a little bit different as typically the serve as more mobile siege weapons. They stay in groups to focus their fire over a larger area and produce bigger explosions in a long ranged support capacity . Occasional though when time calls for it individuals can be sent with smaller groups of soldiers when their support is needed typically to counter other sorcerers causes the best counter to a dude flinging creepy blood magic at you is for another dude to fling better creepy blood magic at them.

@boomlover
If you make a CS and I like it don't see why not! And also in regards to PM don't worry about, it I'll help you work it out if trouble arrives.

[Brand]

@Athinar It seems i'm not the only sunless sea fan here.

@boomlover

What is sunless sea?

[boomlover]

@Brand combine victorian London underground in a giant sea cave with Cthulhu.

[Hexaflexagon]

_{Work Continues. Should be able to get some CS reviews up later tonight or some time tomorrow hopefully. Yell if you need me.}

[Athinar]

Andrea Albane: One of the many decked in layers of metal. Gave off a sort of holier-than-thou art attitude, which was somewhat hilarious given that he was a member of the Legion, not some templar fighting for one of the jeweled cities. Aeudla hardly knew anything of him, as there was nothing distinctly noticeable about him other than that he seemed to be everywhere, though this could as easily be something else. Because, again, forgettable. Perhaps he had showed his face in camp, before. Who knew.

@Iuniper

>he

Did I mess up in the CS and call Andrea a guy?

[Tancuras]

@Athinar Maybe Aeudla just assumes Andrea is a man as she has never seen her without her armor?

[Iuniper]

<Snipped quote by Iuniper>

>he

Did I mess up in the CS and call Andrea a guy?

@Athinar

Tancuras is correct. There's probably a mental disconnect between "STRONK WARRIOR on the field" figure and the "could actually be a supermodel" figure off of it. Aeudla has some 'judgement issues' as well.

[Lexicon]

Just FYI, folks, my character's given name is Magatha Toil. No 's' at the end lol. Is it her actual name? We'll find out :)

[Tancuras]

@Lexicon Apologies, I don't even know why I did that.

[Lexicon]

Today is the day! Hopefully. I'm excited to see which characters get accepted into our merry band of killers.

[Tancuras]

Have to say I really like the 'opinions on others' mechanic. This has been fun for days even though it hasn't even started yet. I love this group.

[Hexaflexagon]

Have to say I really like the 'opinions on others' mechanic. This has been fun for days even though it hasn't even started yet. I love this group.

@Tancuras

It's an old piece I picked up from a friend. Realy helps with the whole learning and caring about the other chaps.

In other news so I've read through the lot of the applications, I apologize for the slow going on my part. In interest of time I'm going to keep the reviews short.

Honestly y'all have made me a very happy person. Y'all managed to bring something unique to the table using the limited information provided. You also seem to care and honestly caring is the most important part of the equation. I could be a jackass and nitpick things but I'm too tired. That being said if you want a full review done for your guy or gal just hit me up, I'm always game for some work-shopping. So in short everybody so far is accepted! Move CSs to CS page at your leisure.

IC post is done. But I still have to edit it and actually finish my own character sheet. I'll take the advice of Hemingway here with "Write drunk, edit sober." So expect them both by preferably Sunday morning but probably earlier.

[Lexicon]

Sweet. I'll hack away at Mags's 'Opinions of Others' section over the weekend.

[Lexicon]

'Opinions of Others' are done. Let me know if you folks have any questions, comments or concerns.

EDIT: Also, if anyone wants to talk about particular encounters your character has had with Mags in the past then feel free to drop me a PM.

[Dogematix]

Hello there! I'd like to state my interest in joining up to this league of evil! Looks like a crazy amount of work went into the lore and the premise sounds sick! I've still got some catch up reading to do but I've skimmed over some of the character sheets so I just thought I'd ask if there are any party roles in need of filling or any that are redundant by now? Like it looks like there are a good few warriors already so I was thinking of trying a mage character or maybe a noncombatant type like a bard/diplomat for the empire.