[OOC] The Fall of Scorned [A Fantasy Adventure]

[Lord Zee]

@jdh97 Accepted, welcome!
@AdvancedJ3lly Absolutely!

[Slamurai]

@Lord ZeeSince the elvkiin are known to worship the Evertrees and are accustomed to nature, what sort of relationship do they have with the fae?

[Lord Zee]

@Aristo The Elvkiin and Fae have very different views on nature and what demands worship. On one hand you have the Fae who are plantlike but alive with thought and opinions. On the other hand the Evertrees are giants in their own rights who had given the Elvkiin homes and much needed shelter from the environment.

I'm sure between the two groups there would be mixed views on how to interact with one another. On one hand you might have Elvkiin who see the Fae as abominations and against their religion. Then you might have Elvkiin who simply don't care that much about them and left them alone. Some Fae would find them to be kin in a way, as they both care about nature. And other Fae would also not care that much, even going as far as saying it would be foolish to worship trees.

Before the plague they would trade sparingly, and both races would not chose to stay with one another for very long. There have been skirmishes in the past, almost a war between radicals on either side but then the plague came.

[Lord Wyron]

My CS is nearly finished! It will be up by tonight.

[Lord Zee]

Awesome. Well I think I'm going to have a starting post up by my time tonight. No rush for anyone still working on their apps, or for posting right away. I'm going to be gone for most of the day tomorrow so that will give people some time if they need it. Very excited guys, looks like we have a good group here.

I think I am also going to write a list of artifacts for those that don't have any, and put it in the respected tab. You'll all get your chosen artifacts in character, and I'll even introduce them to you as well. If anybody has any questions or objections, feel free to ask

[Lord Zee]

Alright first post is up. If this isn't clear, then for starter help, you will all have received a letter with an invitation to meet the Emperor and the details of the mission. Pretty much stating that it will be the last chance for the survival of all races, and you will be rewarded handsomely. You all have specific talents that he needs for such a mission and he would be honored if you attended.

Also, if anyone thinks they can handle two characters, I would not have a problem with that.

[Lord Wyron]

Here it is @Lord Zee! Please let me know if I need to change or edit anything!

Brennen, Pyromancer of the Charred-Bog Swamp

Name: Brennen, Pyromancer of the Swamp

Description: A short, somewhat-peculiar looking man, Brennen stands a mere five-foot-five with a lean, sinewy physique resulting from decades spent living off the land. His skin is callused and leathery, defined by the occasional crag or wrinkle that give him a seasoned, if wizened appearance, despite his age. His brown-blonde hair is often oily and unkempt, with Brennen paying little heed to its care. Similarly, his square jaw is blanketed by a scraggly, patchy beard, permanently singed and scorched from near-constant exposure to fire. His bright amber eyes, however, seem to glow with the fires of youth and passion, unaffected by the passage of time.

Brennen's garb is as otherworldly as his appearance and demeanor suggest, consisting of layered robes and tunics, the quality of which ranges from slightly weathered and travel-worn to barely wearable, covered in burn marks, singes, tattered cloth strips, and frayed ends. His clothes seem to constantly reek of smoke and burning oil, not helped in the slightest by the strange vials, bottles, and potions that Brennen keeps secured to his belt at all times.

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Age: 32

Personality: A textbook bohemian, Brennen's upbringing in a culture vastly different from the cities of Eon has left him a bizarre, somewhat eccentric maverick, first and foremost obsessed with fire. An accomplished pyromancer, Brennen, by virtue of his heritage, has elevated the element of fire to near-deification, seeing it not as simple magic to be taught in academies and colleges, but intrinsic to his very being. Having grown up in the uncharted swamps in the darker regions of Eon, Brennen is a seasoned survivalist and pathfinder, trained to track, hunt, and scavenge since youth. As a result, Brennen sees little use for social conventions or niceties. Cultural taboos are wasted on him; as such Brennen sees no wrongdoing in looting corpses or tombs, should such scavenges prove useful to him. Though brutally candid and uncaring of nuances, Brennen is not actively immoral or impolite, treating most everyone he meets with basic courtesy, regardless of social status. Respect, however, must be earned in Brennen's eyes; like tribal chieftains who earn their position through strength and leadership, and defend that leadership without castles and armies.

While not formally educated, Brennen's unique perspective on the world gives way to somewhat profound observations. In tune with nature, Brennen is most at peace wandering the trails and forests of Eon, uncomfortable in the crowded, civilized 'deadness' of large cities or settlements. That being said, Brennen rarely complains or expresses contempt, keeping his emotions in-check, but not repressed through self-discipline and stoicism. However, his temper, when flared, is like the fire he wields, ranging from slow-burning and scorching to explosive. Yet like a fire cleanses the old for new growth, Brennen's rage, once subsided, is gone for good; he holds no grudge or grievance, letting bygones be bygones.

Yet more than anything else, Brennen wishes to return home, to see the threat of the Scorned destroyed, cleansed by fire. But until then he wanders, carrying the weight of his tribe upon his back.

Backstory: For centuries, the Charred Bog Swamp has been referred to as little more than the Bowels of Eon, a hostile, uncultivable stretch of swamps and grasslands home to foul monsters and dark spirits, inhabited by covens of witches and pagans, making roost to their foul experiments. Yet, a tribe lives and thrives within the swamp: the Pyromancers.

Claiming to have originated when their goddess, Valaista, Lady of Flame guided a lost adventuring company through the Charred Bog to the Eternal Fire, a campfire that burned warmer and brighter than any other, untouched by rain or water. There, the company set up camp, and worshiped the goddess for her aid. In turn, she granted them the gift to conjure and wield fire, so long as they remained in the swamp as her faithful. Now, centuries later, the Pyromancers honor their predecessors' vow, living in small, organized tribes throughout the bog; having transformed the Eternal Fire into a sacred monument and place of worship to their deity. Brennen was born to the chieftain and his wife of the largest tribe, bearing that same gleam in his eyes that told his parents immediately that he, too, possessed the Gift. Growing up, Brennen felt the call of pyromancy as nearly all did before him, the inner fire within him crackling and roaring as he grew older, demanding to be released. In a deviation of tradition, Brennen's father began teaching his son the art years before what was commonly done. Though this decision marked some controversy from the other tribes, Brennen's natural ability to control fire on a level more advanced than many others of his age silenced most of the opposition. Through his lessons, Brennen learned the merits of self-control and discipline, to control fire without letting it consume him; to suppress arrogance and remember his place as servant of a higher power, guardian of Valaista's Flame.

Alongside his pyromancy, Brennen was taught martial skills as well, to interweave blade, shield, and spell into the ultimate offense and defense. His mother and other wise women of the tribe taught him the art of alchemy and potion-brewing, to take ingredients from the earth and turn them into poultices, potions, and poisons. Though never mastering the craft as others in his tribe had, Brennen nevertheless kept the knowledge close to his heart.

On his 18th year, Brennen, in ceremony, underwent his Trial by Fire, a ritual that all pyromancers before him had taken in their own youth. The Trial was simple: Brennen was to journey alone to the Eternal Fire, take a tongue of flame from it, and bring it back to his tribe unharmed, and the flame undisturbed. Doing so would grant him Valaista's favor, and cement his status as not only an adult, but a fully-fledged pyromancer as well. It was during this trial where Brennen was forced to put all his skills to the test. His magical power as a pyromancer; the strength of his blade arm; the cunning of a survivalist; and the wisdom of an alchemist. In less than two days he returned, holding the bright, glowing tongue of flame aloft in his hand, his Trial passed.

The next years went by without much incident, Brennen was being groomed by his aging father to one day take on the position of tribe chieftain. Brennen aided his father as second-in-command, helping the tribe hunt for food and supplies in the dangerous trespasses of the swamp. But pressure of a different sort was being placed on Brennen: to marry a suitable woman. Though still young, the fire of Brennen's youth had begun to cool, to harden into a mold.

By his 30th year, however, all worry and argument over Brennen's future as chieftain was waylaid by the sprouting of vines along the Ebony Mountain. The Scorned, monstrosities of toxic decay spread throughout the land like a plague, not long reaching the Charred Bog. Though the pyromancers fared better than many groups their size due to their knowledge of the land and powerful magics, the smaller tribes soon began to fall to the Scorned. Those who were not immediately killed or fled inflicted with the plague. Brennen's own tribe was one of the last to fall. Seemingly-endless waves of Scorned stalked through the bogged woods, nearing closer and closer to the tribe's camp. Though they had prepared beforehand, and fought valiantly to the last man, they were overrun. The tribe was scattered, with a score managing to flee before being overwhelmed, many others perished in the onslaught, taking many of the beasts with them. Brennen, himself, barely made it out of the swamp alive - a fortune his father was unable to share.

Left alone and unsure if any in his tribe remained, Brennen became a nomad in the foreign, familiar land that was the rest of Eon, wandering from town to town selling his services as a mercenary, magician, and alchemist, preferring to sleep beneath the expanse of stars rather than stay at an inn.

When the Emperor called for all able and willing adventurers, fortune-seekers, and warriors to try and do what the Imperial Army itself could not, Brennen journeyed to the capital of Dramon, willing to offer his aid.

Magical abilities:

• Pyromancy
• Alchemy

Combat abilities:

• Adept Axe-Wielder
• Enhanced Stamina
• Seasoned Monster-Hunter

Artifact of Dramoria: (Will probably add later. Can't think of any good ones! :1)

Motive: To avenge and rebuild his tribe.

[Lord Zee]

@Ghost Shadow Very nice, accepted!

[jdh97]

I'll try and get an IC post up later today. Looking forward to rp'ing with you all, your characters look great!

[Lord Zee]

Looking good so far guys, how's everyone else coming along?

[AdvancedJ3lly]

@Lord Zee Unfortunately, I've had a few things come up and haven't been able to put a character together yet. I'll try to find time in the next day or two if that's alright.

[Lord Zee]

That's alright with me, no problem!

[Carlyle]

Post will be coming tonight or tomorrow.

[Lord Zee]

@Rithy@Aristo

How's it going guys, are you still with us?

[Rithy]

@Rithy@Aristo

How's it going guys, are you still with us?

@Lord Zee

Yus!

The weekend was just a little bit busy, t'is all! I've added my CS to the character tab and will get started on a postie soon :D

(I hope no members of the party have a particular plant allergy or something!)

[Carlyle]

@Rithy Psst: your font meme links are broken.

[Rithy]

@Rithy Psst: your font meme links are broken.

@Sola

o.O What? They seem to be working on my screen!

Well, I'll see if I can't fix it!

[Rithy]

I've switched it to normal text. Should be less room for bugs now ^^

Here's the original for anyone who wants to compare. The font still works on my end, somehow!

CS to the edits!

Edit: And Zina post up! :D

[Carlyle]

@Rithy The issue is that you linked the temporary version, rather the embedded version as the image suggests below.

[Rithy]

@Sola

Ohh, derp me, that makes sense!

I'll fix it later then ^^