[OOC] Dark Fantasy.

[forums]

As I always do I will keep this short and let the story tell itself. The rules will be posted when we begin writing but there are some tips in here somewhere.

Remember also this is not a super happy story and bad things will happen!!!

"The greater land, a kingdom of many. A land where all races dwarf, human, orc, elves, and alike live in harmony. It is a land been like this sense the time of Gana the lord of life. cast our souls to this plane. No man has broken the peace, no monster has shaken us. We will not let these foul creatures defile that! We shall overcome, we will endure, we will drive them back to the plains of Authurion. I call upon all. Fight these beings, fight them and let our army protect us from anything that tries to halt our progress. We built towers, we built homes, we built walls, we built families! Will you let them take that so easily?! Will you let them scorch our towns and kill our children? I call upon all. Fight! Fight! To your last breath for your kingdom! To your last breath for your home! To your last breath for Harmony!"

The Kings call echoed throughout the land. Not a single person missed the call, though not all came to his aid, many joined the ranks of his army. The greater land army gathered so many people in the first months. But by one year nearly half his men had dwindled. The dragons Had been to fierce an enemy for the normal soldiers taking them on. By one year and a half the greater land had been reduced to half its size. All had been lost in the minds of many. But the King did not faulter. He gathered the most renowned mages, weapon-smiths, armorers, and trainers from the land. He gave them a the task of creating magical items for any young soldier who enlisted and having the trainers teach them to use them. He believed that these would turn the tide of the war.

You are among the first to join the ranks of the kings army. Your characters will without a doubt be heroes, but it is your job to make them so, And don't expect it to be easy. I hope you enjoy.

How to write:// those tips I said.
-For actions.
-For thoughts.
-For words out loud.
-For OOC commentary.
-For random things?

ALL CHARACTERS ARE HUMAN FOR NOW!

Character sheet.

Name:
Age:
Picture:
Height:
Weight:
Background:
Why you joined:
Personality: PLEASE BE SPECIFIC! Your gifts will be based off of this.

Here is our map custom made on the internet!
If you look population density is shown by wherever it gets redder we are not looking good!

[BoyMom035]

@forums Did you want pictures of real people?

[forums]

@BoyMom035Any character will do. At best give me a description. Think medieval though.

[BoyMom035]

@forums Yeah, I figured medieval :)

Just wasn't sure if you wanted real people or something else, so just though I'd ask

[BoyMom035]

Name: Suzette "Suzie" Lily Hawkins

Age: 26

Picture:

Height: 5'2"

Weight: About 125 lbs.

Background: Suzie was born into a middle class family. Her mother stayed at home, watching after her, and her two other sisters, and her father was a woodcutter. She grew up just like any other middle class child, except she was the kind of girl that enjoyed things that boys liked. Playing knights, using large sticks as sword or knives. Having adventures and saving the world. Her sisters thought her odd, and often left her out of their own games. That didn't bother Suzie though. She cared not for dolls and pretty dresses, although she wore dresses all the time. They were usually always stained with mud.

As she grew older, she quit wearing dresses all together and started wearing clothes more like her fathers. Pants, boots, tunic shirts. She let her hair grow out, and kept it in a braid, all the time. Her father had made her a dagger for her 13th birthday, and even taught her how to use it. From there, things escalated. When she was good enough with the dagger, her father taught her what self defense he knew. When she was good enough at that, they started practising sword fighting with wooden swords. On her 18th birthday, he made her a sword, and several more daggers.

Throughout the years, she continued to practice everything she knew, perfecting everything. Why she did it, she wasn't real sure. All she knew, was that she wanted to be able to defend her family, or country if need be. And one day, her time to defend both came about. That was when she joined the King' s army.

Why you joined: Suzie joined the King's army because her homeland was being threatened. As a child, she had always pretended to be out on adventures, ridding the world of terrible creatures and bad people. When the King called upon the warriors of his Kingdom, Suzie jumped at the opportunity. Of course, she knew it wouldn't be like her childhood, but that didn't stop her. The chance came to defend what she loved, so she jumped at it without hesitation.

Personality: Suzie has always been the fighter in her family. She's always been independent, and wanted to do things on her own. She was raised to always have respect for any and everyone, has no tolerance for disrespect. Her temper is short, and has hardly any patience. These two traits cause her to sometimes be a ticking time bomb. Despite those traits, she is a friendly person who loves to be around people. She's laid back and loves a good joke as much as the next person. If she is treated with the Same respect she gives others, she can be as sweet as pie, and a joy to be around. Suzie has always been the strongest of the three sisters, and can hide her emotions if the need arises. She would gladly give her life for someone else, especially those she loves or deems her friend.

I hope that's alright. I'm dreadful at bios and trying to put someone's personality into words. If I need to add or change something, juste me know :)

[forums]

@BoyMom035I like it! I don't know about you but I feel we can get that sword her dad made to be enchanted? I get thinking on your MAGICAL items right away.

[Master]

NAME: Samson "Iron-Spear" of house Rosslen - a.k.a the "Gutter-Knight"

AGE: 20

HEIGHT: 5'11''

WEIGHT: 160 lbs.

BACKGROUND:

Samson was born to Sir Sam Rosslen, a noble in service to His Grace the King. After years of service in the city guard, he was given a small land and servants. As a son born in this noble house, Samson was given the proper education and martial training that was expected of a future soldier in service to the King. The Rosslen's weren't the wealthiest family, not by a long shot, but they never had to worry about having to do without.

House Rosslen's land were the plains, and supplied most of the kingdom with wheat and barley. Although they did raise livestock and horses, grain was their cash crop.

Samson excelled in his combat training, being a quick study and having a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm. In truth, he just liked being outside and moving around. With all the schooling inside and endless hours of sitting in front of a boring old maester, he worked extra hard with his combat and horse-riding training in hopes that they would let him train outside more. And it worked. His father took noticed of his progress, devoting more time to hone and improve his son's talents in battle. Although the more boring lessons continued, they became less and less frequent as he grew older.

On his eighteenth year, the dragons came. They burnt everything, all the crops and the livestock. Samson was one of the few survivors. His house, his wealth, and everything he knew was now gone.

He became a beggar in the streets of the kingdom, as far as he knew this was only place left in the realm still standing. This was how he had gotten the nickname "the Gutter-Knight"; an inside joke between those who knew his past.

One day he heard the criers shouting the King's call-to-arms. It was then that he set out to serve the King, as his father once had, with a sense of purpose and hope for the future.

PERSONALITY/WHY YOU JOINED:

Samson was a proud and confident youth before all that he had was burned away in a plume of dragon's fire. Two years of being a homeless beggar had drastically humbled him. Just like the many codes of honor and conduct his father had taught him, the poor also had it's own code. Titles meant nothing on the cobbles, your parents meant nothing to those with nothing. Deeds were remembered among the beggars, and who you were only mattered if you were good company to be around.

Samson had evolved to become a kind and selfless person over the last two years. He shares more than he should with his fellow poor, and jumps in to defend them when attacked by those more fortunate. Having great skill in fighting, he has saved many of his friends from unfounded beatings from the city guards.

Having a new perspective on the world and people, and having lost everything, Samson always does what he feels is the right thing. Always willing to jump in and defend the weak and innocent not caring about his life. He is always optimistic and seemingly happy, knowing that everything can always be worse. If you can see past the rags he wears, you will find a good-hearted and fun person.

PICTURE:

[BoyMom035]

@forums You know what... that's an interesting idea 0.o

Would you like Suzette moved to the character tab?

[Master]

@forums You know what... that's an interesting idea 0.o

Would you like Suzette moved to the character tab?

@BoyMom035

omg I didn't even notice the character tab. Was we supposed to post them there? lol I'm such a noob to this forum *sigh*

[forums]

@Master@BoyMom035Suzie may go there. I haven't checked yours yet Master(kinky name) so not yet.

[forums]

@MasterLooks great, Although I'd like the part about "They were known for their prowess in horsemanship and spear-fighting, their army being unsurpassed in mobility on the battlefield. " and related parts to be taken out as it conflicts with the whole harmony before the dragons theme. There was no army, just a guard.

[forums]

@MasterOh also I dunno about the spear, I can't just give people what they want Suzie was OK cause it was one person, to many Heirloom is a bad thing for me.

[Master]

@MasterOh also I dunno about the spear, I can't just give people what they want Suzie was OK cause it was one person, to many Heirloom is a bad thing for me.

@forums

That's fine. I was just throwing together a sorta story thing, but had no real idea about the world this is all set in. I was trying to have a reason for him to have the training (which in medieval era's normally only higher class or nobility had formal training and education). And a reason for him to become a beggar, the families cash crop destroyed along with his family so his wealth couldn't have been reclaimed.

Can I at least have a normal spear? Or are the weapons given to use at first and we have to earn the better ones?

Just in case you think the spear I was describing was magical, it wasn't. But I'm happy with a normal longspear, because spears are my favorite medieval weapon.

And is it okay for my character's father to have been a knight? Or should I make him just a older guard or something? I can have it as that Samson's father was killed defending the city, and it left me orphaned and the house was claimed by our rival house which set me on the streets or something?

[Master]

@forums

I made some changes please lemme know if it's okay now :P

[BoyMom035]

@forums lol well, normally the sheets will be posted here for the GM to approve of them, and once they're approved, they get moved to the character ran :)

Also, when you start us off on the actual RP, that will go in the IC tab :)

@Master Aww, he's adorable :D

[forums]

@BoyMom035Was there a reason for telling me that? Did you mean to tell him?

[forums]

@MasterI don't care if you really adhere to the spear, I didn't think it was magical I am saying that it won't be and you'll be given something at my discretion. As for your characters father, Elder Guard fits nicely, there are magical beast in the land so he may have fought to protect them from one.

[Master]

@MasterI don't care if you really adhere to the spear, I didn't think it was magical I am saying that it won't be and you'll be given something at my discretion. As for your characters father, Elder Guard fits nicely, there are magical beast in the land so he may have fought to protect them from one.

@forums

Cool! Thanks!

Sorry for the hassle :D

[Master]

@BoyMom035

Suzie's eyes are amazing :O :O

[BoyMom035]

@Master I know right!? Believe it or not, they look alot like mine. I guess that's kinda what drew me to her *shrugs* :)