Hello. Old post, but I'm editing to fit a few ideas I've had. I've been playing with this world for a while, and there's some more stories I'd like to tell within it, with how it's evolved. This is a roleplay centering around a creature fantasy, where both of our characters are gryphons, in a world dominated by civilizations of mythical creatures! (Or you can be a dragon or some other creature if you're feeling bold. We got options!)
The world is centered around a land known as Saoria. One of the many homes of the Gryphons, Saoria is a strange, massive subcontinent, with much magic, treasure and oddities within. Since anyone can remember, it has been host to colonies of gryphons from all across the world. And so it has been for dragons, as well, and rocs, phoenixes, and many other creatures and chimeras. Dense forests, jagged peaks upon titanic mountains, lost ruins, the many nests built upon them, and treacherous volcanic wastelands shape the landscape of Saoria. To the North, however, Saoria is trapped by an eternal storm, barring entrance to a mythical "Boreas" that lies beyond it.
The gryphons have advanced in ways no other creature could comprehend. Metallurgy, and magic. Prides and Aeries formed into Civilizations and Armies, though they haven't forgotten their roots, much. In war, they seek a greater hunt not of mere prey, but of treasure and glory, to bring home to their hoards. Sovereigns and their armies claw over the hoards and rookeries which serve as the foundations for their empires of wing and talon. Weapons of bronze and magic strike all enemies that so interrupt their winds. Tales, tablets and scrolls speak of their gods from the stars above, and pray for their favor and wealth.
In this age of Saoria, however, such glory remains a memory. Prides and Aeries fight over ruins and blighted landscapes. Until the young queen of an ambitious pride begins her flight, to restore a lost "glory". Yet, her delusion lies under a bloodied, brutal talon. In her hubris, she may come to be an accessory to a dark magical threat, that looms beyond the eternal storms to the north...
Your character's Pride or Aerie was once peaceful, yet the queen's flames and bronze has brought you to the forefront of her war. You either must take flight, to fight, or loft your wings, as her subject. Thus begins a journey to reclaim one's home, one's family and friends, and possibly gain their own personal honor.
Take to the sky, with the talons of thunder, and raise your spear to the stars - with the screech of the gods and will, freedom and honor will triumph with your courage.
A bit on my roleplaying preferences, I'm an open book when it comes to pairing ideas, and I usually like to play multiple characters. My favorite, however, is a platonic mxf, but since I like to play multiple characters, we aren't restricted to the initial pairing. I don't mind romance, and I will happily write it with you! BUT, it's not the focus of my RP. Fair warning, I love to write long paragraphs explaining in copious detail of worldbuilding, or vividly of battles and chaos. So if you love fantasy worldbuilding, I will not disappoint on that front. Otherwise, feel free to tell me to slow down, or don't feel daunted by large posts. I'm totally fine with anything but one-liners, anything you need to get the point across. I also like to chat with my partners, so don't feel shy.
I have multiple character ideas already, and I am willing to fill you on any small details to help you build a gryphon! I believe in gryphon anarchy, so to say. Have fun with literally any bird and cat chimera, or design you'd like.
Threads or discord works. Whichever you prefer.
I look forwards to RPing some bird-cats with you. Thanks for reading!
The world is centered around a land known as Saoria. One of the many homes of the Gryphons, Saoria is a strange, massive subcontinent, with much magic, treasure and oddities within. Since anyone can remember, it has been host to colonies of gryphons from all across the world. And so it has been for dragons, as well, and rocs, phoenixes, and many other creatures and chimeras. Dense forests, jagged peaks upon titanic mountains, lost ruins, the many nests built upon them, and treacherous volcanic wastelands shape the landscape of Saoria. To the North, however, Saoria is trapped by an eternal storm, barring entrance to a mythical "Boreas" that lies beyond it.
The gryphons have advanced in ways no other creature could comprehend. Metallurgy, and magic. Prides and Aeries formed into Civilizations and Armies, though they haven't forgotten their roots, much. In war, they seek a greater hunt not of mere prey, but of treasure and glory, to bring home to their hoards. Sovereigns and their armies claw over the hoards and rookeries which serve as the foundations for their empires of wing and talon. Weapons of bronze and magic strike all enemies that so interrupt their winds. Tales, tablets and scrolls speak of their gods from the stars above, and pray for their favor and wealth.
In this age of Saoria, however, such glory remains a memory. Prides and Aeries fight over ruins and blighted landscapes. Until the young queen of an ambitious pride begins her flight, to restore a lost "glory". Yet, her delusion lies under a bloodied, brutal talon. In her hubris, she may come to be an accessory to a dark magical threat, that looms beyond the eternal storms to the north...
Your character's Pride or Aerie was once peaceful, yet the queen's flames and bronze has brought you to the forefront of her war. You either must take flight, to fight, or loft your wings, as her subject. Thus begins a journey to reclaim one's home, one's family and friends, and possibly gain their own personal honor.
Take to the sky, with the talons of thunder, and raise your spear to the stars - with the screech of the gods and will, freedom and honor will triumph with your courage.
A bit on my roleplaying preferences, I'm an open book when it comes to pairing ideas, and I usually like to play multiple characters. My favorite, however, is a platonic mxf, but since I like to play multiple characters, we aren't restricted to the initial pairing. I don't mind romance, and I will happily write it with you! BUT, it's not the focus of my RP. Fair warning, I love to write long paragraphs explaining in copious detail of worldbuilding, or vividly of battles and chaos. So if you love fantasy worldbuilding, I will not disappoint on that front. Otherwise, feel free to tell me to slow down, or don't feel daunted by large posts. I'm totally fine with anything but one-liners, anything you need to get the point across. I also like to chat with my partners, so don't feel shy.
I have multiple character ideas already, and I am willing to fill you on any small details to help you build a gryphon! I believe in gryphon anarchy, so to say. Have fun with literally any bird and cat chimera, or design you'd like.
Threads or discord works. Whichever you prefer.
I look forwards to RPing some bird-cats with you. Thanks for reading!
