The High Kingdom of Matal is deeply steeped in tradition. The reigning High King comes from a very ancient and magical dynasty, one rumoured to predate humanity itself. It has been heavily diluted by the years, but one key trait stands out: One week and one day exactly before the death of every member of the dynasty, their eyes turn bright purple in colour. And in his 56th year, High King Erasmus bears the Mark of Death. Thus begins what the citizens of Matal have dubbed 'The Inheritance Game'.
Every High King (or Queen, but it will be referred to as a King for simplicity) is not only expected, but obligated to have as many children and other family members as he possibly can. This is to ensure that come the Inheritance Game, there will be a worthy ruler able to step forward. Over the next week and a day, the High King's children will have to compete fiercely for the throne. The Conclave, a group of 100 predetermined, trusted men and women selected by Erasmus and kept in total anonymity until the Mark of Death, will decide at the end of the Game who shall inherit the throne. The High King's children and siblings will have to prove themselves in the next few days in order to get the throne, in any way they can. But they have to watch out. As one scholar famously quoted, "The High King generally does not leave this earth without taking a few of his children with him". Intrigue, deception and sabotage will all come into play here. As some Heir Potentials view it, the goal is not to come out on top, just to be the only one to come out alive...
Will you play the Inheritance Game?
(High-Casual esq level)
This RP was originally created by Malan. However he disappeared magically after creating the content you see here and roping in a few of us who were unwilling to let this one slide into obscurity. After waiting about 4 weeks we are now rebooting this without the original GM. (If Malan returns hopefully he will be happy with where we have gone with this, and will be able to join in seemlessly).
Int check
Carry yourself with pride, as you are a member of the royal dynasty of Matal. Most likely you are one of the many children of High King Erasmus of Matal. Either you are a legitimate child of his wife, the late High Queen Verandriah, or you are one of the dozens of bastards sired under Erasmus's 40 yearlong rule.
A rule that is about to come to an end. One lazy night, you are called to the King's personal quarters. Erasmus is there to greet you with news that does not need to be said out loud: his bright purple eyes say it all. The High King bears the Mark of Death. It can mean only one thing: The King only has one week and one day left in this world. The Conclave has been summoned, and the Inheritance Game has begun. You need to fight to prove your worth to the 150 members of the Conclave who will decide who the next monarch will be.
Will you get elected? Will you even survive the treachery of your family?
Character Sheet:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Royal Status: (AKA relation to High King Erasmus)
Appearance (Realistic picture or text)
Personality:
Skills: (What can your character bring to the table? Not just combat)
Background:
Rules:
1. No godmodding, or your character will be nerfed.
2. No Mary Sues, or your character will, again, be nerfed.
3. Everything is true, nothing is forbidden. Anything that you think of you can do if you think it will help you get elected. Run it by me if you're unsure of how to implicate it.
4. You can talk secretly with people through PM, this is encouraged, however INCLUDE ME IN YOUR PM's.
5. If you want something to be done secretly, for example if you want a mercenary to beat up a player, PM me and I'll do the action so it remains anonymous.
6. Try and be fair. Just because you can do anything, does not mean that you should start stabbing people out of the blue.
7. If you want ideas on what to do, you can always ask me. Actually, you can ask me in the roleplay, as one of my NPCs (Though they will all have their own goals and people to support based on who they are). Alternatively, you can just make stuff up. If your character wanted to seek out the 3 members of the hunters on the Conclave, you don't need to ask me. Just do it. If you want to approach a guild of thieves, just go up to their representative. Etc.
Who you will be trying to impress: This is the current Conclave.
Every High King (or Queen, but it will be referred to as a King for simplicity) is not only expected, but obligated to have as many children and other family members as he possibly can. This is to ensure that come the Inheritance Game, there will be a worthy ruler able to step forward. Over the next week and a day, the High King's children will have to compete fiercely for the throne. The Conclave, a group of 100 predetermined, trusted men and women selected by Erasmus and kept in total anonymity until the Mark of Death, will decide at the end of the Game who shall inherit the throne. The High King's children and siblings will have to prove themselves in the next few days in order to get the throne, in any way they can. But they have to watch out. As one scholar famously quoted, "The High King generally does not leave this earth without taking a few of his children with him". Intrigue, deception and sabotage will all come into play here. As some Heir Potentials view it, the goal is not to come out on top, just to be the only one to come out alive...
Will you play the Inheritance Game?
(High-Casual esq level)
This RP was originally created by Malan. However he disappeared magically after creating the content you see here and roping in a few of us who were unwilling to let this one slide into obscurity. After waiting about 4 weeks we are now rebooting this without the original GM. (If Malan returns hopefully he will be happy with where we have gone with this, and will be able to join in seemlessly).
Int check
Carry yourself with pride, as you are a member of the royal dynasty of Matal. Most likely you are one of the many children of High King Erasmus of Matal. Either you are a legitimate child of his wife, the late High Queen Verandriah, or you are one of the dozens of bastards sired under Erasmus's 40 yearlong rule.
A rule that is about to come to an end. One lazy night, you are called to the King's personal quarters. Erasmus is there to greet you with news that does not need to be said out loud: his bright purple eyes say it all. The High King bears the Mark of Death. It can mean only one thing: The King only has one week and one day left in this world. The Conclave has been summoned, and the Inheritance Game has begun. You need to fight to prove your worth to the 150 members of the Conclave who will decide who the next monarch will be.
Will you get elected? Will you even survive the treachery of your family?
Character Sheet:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Royal Status: (AKA relation to High King Erasmus)
Appearance (Realistic picture or text)
Personality:
Skills: (What can your character bring to the table? Not just combat)
Background:
Rules:
1. No godmodding, or your character will be nerfed.
2. No Mary Sues, or your character will, again, be nerfed.
3. Everything is true, nothing is forbidden. Anything that you think of you can do if you think it will help you get elected. Run it by me if you're unsure of how to implicate it.
4. You can talk secretly with people through PM, this is encouraged, however INCLUDE ME IN YOUR PM's.
5. If you want something to be done secretly, for example if you want a mercenary to beat up a player, PM me and I'll do the action so it remains anonymous.
6. Try and be fair. Just because you can do anything, does not mean that you should start stabbing people out of the blue.
7. If you want ideas on what to do, you can always ask me. Actually, you can ask me in the roleplay, as one of my NPCs (Though they will all have their own goals and people to support based on who they are). Alternatively, you can just make stuff up. If your character wanted to seek out the 3 members of the hunters on the Conclave, you don't need to ask me. Just do it. If you want to approach a guild of thieves, just go up to their representative. Etc.
Who you will be trying to impress: This is the current Conclave.