[OOC] The World of Aerion

[TheLazarus]

@One Who TamesThanks for your interest! Absolutely, feel free to join. We do need some mercenaries, so feel free to apply. I have no specifics that I need in mind, so whatever character you find interesting is fine.

[One Who Tames]

How strictly must we fit to the cultural background section for things like armor and weaponry?

[TheLazarus]

@One Who Tames It's only suggestions, not instructions. You can definitely make characters against the grain, like an archer Highman, or an axe-wielding elf, etc.

[Inuyasha]

@Nevix Just wanted to say I love the idea for your character. A fallen socialist Knight in essence, it's brilliant, and I think he's going to be a very fun character to roleplay with.

[TheLazarus]

Looks like we're waiting on one more knight to post, but since there's less mercs and all of them posted, I'll go ahead and make the next post!

By the way, I don't really go by any posting order, only as long as everyone makes their first post. But I also try not to go too fast in case some people don't have as much time, or are unavailable at times. Just as long as you keep me informed.

[TheLazarus]

Btw, for everyone's information, currency in Aerion is measured through bronze, silver, and gold pieces. Every country basically trades in them.

The division is as follows: 100 bronze pieces is equivalent to 1 silver piece. 10 silver pieces is equivalent to 1 gold piece. In other words: 1000B-->10S-->1G

If you were to transfer that into our world, 1 Bronze piece would probably be the equivalent of 1 Dollar (Or 1 Pound, or 1 Euro, wherever you are from). So getting 10 silver (as the mercs just got in the latest Aerion post) is the equivalent of probably being able to sustain yourselves for about a couple weeks (more or less, depending on how much your character spends).

[Inuyasha]

Whos the knight we're waiting on?

[TheLazarus]

@Inuyasha We're just waiting on Archangel89 to make his first post, then we can get rolling!

BTW, if you guys have any ideas for side stories to incorporate with your characters into the main plot, let me know, we can work something in based on what you wanna do.

[CitrusArms]

You wrote up quite a bit. I'll have to take some time to read it. Mind if I ask a few questions?

[TheLazarus]

@CitrusArms Yeah of course, feel free to ask whatever you want.

[One Who Tames]

I hate waiting for posts.

[CitrusArms]

What's that business on the left, there? That non country. And, having not read a reference to magic yet, are we magicless? Or magic-lite?

Did some reading. That must be Palaven, then? Since that's the country I don't see on the map, there. Still no mention of magic, so I'm guessing it isn't present.

[TheLazarus]

@CitrusArmsSee this post for the logistics of magic! I'll also add a section for magic into the opening thread.

@Timemaster Sure thing!

Origin and accessing magic: Magic is drawn from one of two places and subsequently has two names: Arcane and Divine. Arcane magic is drawn from one's spirit and the potential one has to command it is something you are born with. In this regard, not everyone is a candidate to to be a great wizard and a strong spirit to control the Arcane is something you have or not. Think of it as a natural gift or skill. That being said, it is difficult to control and is potentially very dangerous if one does not receive training. This danger has made many afraid of magic and is the core reason for a number of inquisitions and the widespread purging of mages in the land of Aerion (especially in the land of Ethora) leading to is rarity. However, Mage's guilds still exist and many students of Arcane magic go there to learn, control and develop their abilities.

Divine magic is drawn from one's faith in a certain divine being, whether it is an established figure or not (meaning it is does not have to be one of the major figures from Aerion's religions, which I can provide, and could be "made up"). Many Priests fall under this category for example. Divine magic is less dangerous and primarily used for healing and the like, though it can be used to curse others for example (if the patron deity is "evil" or "dark"). Divine magic is still fairly rare as to access it someone must have strong faith in a figure and like arcane magic be well trained.

Staves and augmenting magic: Staves, rituals, and other tools can augment and strengthen magic. Staves are usually used to channel, strengthen and help control magic, rituals and ceremonies can focus or strengthen it and other tools like wands and books do exist and do much of the same as I just said.

Rarity and use: Magic is increasingly rare because being a mage, wizard or any title is a stigma that often leads to imprisonment or worse death. People do not like magic for it disturbs the peace and is a constant threat. Magic is very powerful and power corrupts. Therefore, using magic in a public space is not a good idea for example, as you will likely be captured or killed on the spot by the townspeople or if you are lucky, the local town guard. Magic is often confined to the home or in the case of divine magic (which is generally more accepted), a church or shrine.

However, Raelus is one country where Arcane magic is more accepted, as the government makes extensive use of the offensive properties of Arcane magic in its military conquests. In this regard, mages are more of a resource however. Miracia is another country where magic could be found, as well as Palaven.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

@TheLazarus

So that other non-country is actually Palaven, I just messed up on the font and it turned smaller than the rest. Consider that Palaven.

@One Who TamesI'll do my best to speed people along! Let's check if @Nevix has something to add before I respond.

I will probably advance the knights by the end of the weekend no matter whether the last person has posted or not.

[Nevix]

@TheLazarus

You can go ahead and move forward, don't know if Drostan has anything else interesting to add at the moment.

[One Who Tames]

@TheLazarus I was just venting, dude. I'm not going to throw a real fit over waiting for people. Thank you, though.

Edited

Bit of an aside, but can I also carry a dagger on my character? Not as a primary weapon but, well, seems like a good idea to have a knife.

[TheLazarus]

@One Who Tames A small dagger should be fine. That goes the same for everyone else as well!

I've got the follow-up Knight post written up too, just gonna wait a bit more for the last character to make his first post before I go forward.

[Doc Doctor]

In that case, for posterity, I shall grant my character a stiletto.

[TheLazarus]

@Doc Doctor That's fine. Whenever you get the chance please note it in your character sheet, just so I remember that

[Inuyasha]

For posterity's sake I will tag @Archangel89 because he hasnt responded to this thread in five days to make sure hes not just missing these messages

[One Who Tames]

Knives for everybody!

I still expect somebody who put knives as a primary weapon to be better with them than somebody who has one because being able to cut things is both practical and fun.

The mercenary side is off to a fun start. Small unit but some big motherfuckers are part of it.

It does seem like a decent spread even if it is full melee. An archer would be nice but, well, massive shrug at that. A stout sword-and-boardsman, a giant two-weapon fighter and a quick polearmsman... Yeah, I think we have enough to cover a decent range of needs.

@TheLazarus I fixed the picture and added just a small line about Edon's size in my profile. I hope that is okay.