[OOC] There's no land out there. [Pirate/fantasy roleplay.]

[Knotteray]

In the land of Pheyriin, there is one city, eight towns around that city, and who knows how many colonies away from the main city. Most believe that Pheyriin is the only landmass, and why would you want to explore over those oceans?
There are monsters out there, you know. Strange creatures lurk in those waters, why one man even had his horse drown him as soon as it smelled the seawater. You'd be insane to go on one of the rare ships that leaves the docks in search of adventure, only one made it back and there was only two men left on it. Both insane, of course, what else would you expect?

However, despite all the stories that go around in the city and towns, some people still have the desire to go out there. Explore. They want to venture beyond this land and see others, they want to find treasures and hopefully not meet any creatures.
Some are just taken as slaves, though. Not all of these towns are wealthy, of course. Some families sell their children so they can put food on the table for the eight other little hungry mouths. Some slaves were outcasts, taken in by someone who will give them food and shelter for simple work.
Some people who come along though, are not either of these. They don't have the desire to find new land (and believe me, there is.) and they were not taken along because their masters told them to.
Though maybe that's just because they're not entirely human. You could ask them, I guess. Just don't bring up the scales. No do not bring up the fleas either. Actually just don't ask them.
Lets hope you live long enough to hear someone yell 'Land!'

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Options

So here we have three options for you to choose from.
Only one of each mythical creature, sorry. (May change this later in the future.)
-You can be a free person, with or without a slave it's fine.
-You can be a slave, and thing is you can ask another player to be your master or your master could be back home and be sending you out to fight with these people.
-Third option is a bit harder to explain, but ehh I'll try. There are creatures aboard, who have the ability to shapeshift to some degree. The ones that can do this well enough to live among humans are;
-Dragons (though there are very few who tolerate humans and therefore would not like to spend their time on a small cramped place with them thank you very much) Taken.
-Werewolves (poor souls who are actually not really poor souls and tend to be serial killers because they don't exactly take shifting into a huge wolflike creature very well, and no they cannot do it whenever they want)
-Vampires (in all their bloodsucking glory, they're not as enchanting as say, sirens, but they still look good enough, and they can't go out in the sun without say a cloak or hat)
- Fae (do not make deals with them, just don't. don't. they can do a little magic, but as soon as they're out on open water it sort of goes away because they get their magic from nature, and water tends to wash away magic)
Please keep in mind that these creatures do not want anyone to know what they are, and they will not openly express that yes, I breathe fire. Most of them have spent time with humans to know how they work, and how to act around them. Another thing is, I'm only allowing a few creatures in this rp, or else it becomes too fantasy.

Culture

The city is called Ceirn, it's mainly made up of miners and merchants, it is positioned near great mountains and a lake. Most of the people there are rich, with the exception of the parts of the city where it's closer to the walls surrounding the city, that's where most criminals live or do their business.
It is ruled by one king and queen, and though it could be better, no one is complaining that much. The king is King Harova, the queen is Queen Lyria.
First town is is closest to the sea, and is called Fruwin.
Second down is closer to the woodlands, called Sprananhal.
Third town is out in the open valley, typically with farmland. Called Srinwen.
Fourth town is hidden in the hills, called Cvent.
Fifth town is runner up for most populated place, located near another mountain. Called Orinfil.
Sixth town is located near woodlands and a valley. Called Reicnin.
Seventh town is tucked between hills and woodland, known for having mysterious things happen. Called Grenenhil.
Eighth town is located near the sea and on hills, called Ilitin.
Think of their timeline as medieval-esque, something like that.

Rules

I know, I know. I'll make it short then you can go on to filling out the form, don't worry.

-You don't have to post a novel, but pretty please no one-liners. I promise I wont get mad if your intro is long or short, just make it good.
-Follow the general rules, thanks. (Power-playing, god-modding, mary-sues)
-Respect others, if you have an issue with someone then message me if you are unable to talk to them in a mature manner. Otherwise settle it over pm.
-The three big ones (gore, romance and cursing) are fine by me but yeah you're gonna have to keep it to a minimum, and if things get too intense I expect you to take it to pm or fade to black. (I'll message you to tell you if you cross a line.)
-If you're not active (one week is the limit) and you don't reply to any messages I send you, your character will be eaten by a gulper eel mermaid.
-Only two characters, please. You can have a few side characters if you must.
-Have fun, and I'm always open to plot suggestions!

The fun part, the character sheet.

Name:
Age:
Species: (Human, dragon, werewolf, vampire, fae.)
Position: (If not human, get rid of this. If human, master, slave, or free man/woman.)
Personality:
Looks: (Picture or descriptions work just fine. For other species, describe their looks outside of their human form or post a picture.)
History: (Optional, and you don't have to make it that interesting.)
Where they lived: (The main city, the towns, or one of the colonies. Put in their wealth as well. Rich - Common - Poor.)
Skills: (They can only have a few.)
Reasons for joining the crew: ('Master made me do it!' 'I wanna get gold.' 'Felt like messing with people.')
Extra details: (Scars, birthmarks, that mark on their hand they got from their sister stabbing them with a quill with ink on it, tattoos, etc.)

My characters

Name: Deren Anjora
Age: 31
Species: Human
Position: Free human, your captain.
Personality: Sarcastic most of the time, determined, has his stupid moments, but when he's working he knows what to do. Good at yelling at people, not so much talking to people. Very arrogant and doesn't realize it, may need to be reminded to not be so self-centered. Has a soft spot for dogs.
Looks: Here.
History: Comes from a wealthy family, though since he was the sixth son, he was free to do anything he really wanted. He took an interest in the lake near the city, often building small little ships and swimming with his dogs. Come his early thirties, he realized that he hadn't done anything so far with his life, he would help his siblings, but not much more than that.
So he literally woke up one morning and got some men to build him a ship, ignoring most of his friends telling him not to. After the ship was built, he realized he actually sort of needed a crew. Deren started advertising around the city, and any towns he could think of, offering a good sum of money to any willing to accompany him.
Where they lived: Ceirn, rich.
Skills: Swordsman, knows how to read and write, good swimmer.
Reasons for joining the crew: 'I want to find new lands, most likely to conquer.'
Extra details: Scar along his right arm from when he failed to defend himself in training, birthmark on his left hand that looks like a triangle.

Name: Mahrji Anjora
Age: 29
Species: Human
Position: Free
Personality: Overly excitable, optimistic about everything, manipulative, smarter than she lets on, very childlike, has an insane streak, stubborn, loud and outspoken, enjoys talking with people but doesn't seem to understand that she needs to listen, expects to get her way, does try to be 'ladylike' as much as she can.
Looks: Here
History: She was the baby of her family, and so she got away with nearly everything. Though she always seemed to enjoy bossing Deren around, more than the rest of her siblings. She would still follow him around wherever he went, but stopped really taking an interest in him when she was around twelve.
Instead she focused more on more 'ladylike' things, which she enjoyed immensely but still she got bored at times with them, and longed for the times when she'd play games with her brother and his friends without worrying too much about other things.
So when she heard he was going to be off sailing, she made him promise he'd take her along, as she believed this would cure her boredom and perhaps get her reacquainted with her older brother.
Where they lived: Ceirn, rich
Skills: Sewing, beekeeping, singing.
Reasons for joining the crew: 'To follow Deren.'
Extra details: The crest of her family, a crescent moon with three stars as a necklace she typically wears.

Characters

-Deren Anjora - Human, free - Ceirn, rich - Swordsman, knows how to read and write, good swimmer - Looks (Knotteray - Pacific Standard Time)
-Nëis Leider - Human, free - Reicnin, common - Herbalism, lockpicking, dagger use - Looks (Khavali - Eastern Standard Time)
-Ignia Octave - Human, slave - Fruwin, poor - Entertainment (singing, dancing, etc). First Aid. Cooking - Looks (Arrayah - Eastern Standard Time)
-Azren Dwillen - Dragon - Ilitin, poor - Diving/Swimming, Gem-crafting, Navigation - Human Dragon (Marshal - Mountain Standard Time)
-Arren Viper - Human, free - Ilitin, rich - Swordsmanship, Gunsman, Cooking - Looks (LovelyAnastasia - EST)
-Alexandér Banniir - Human, free - Orinfil, rich - Repair (& maintenance), knowledge of a wide variety of weapons and ships, trade skills, trap expert - Looks (Spencer - UTC +1)
- Caelyn D'Anthu - Human, runaway slave - Ilitin, poor - Sneaking, deceit, lockpicking, educated - Looks (zaga2575 - Central)
-Vance Meridian - Human, free - Ceirn, common - Swordplay with a Rapier/dagger, cooking, being irresistible to women - Looks Clothing Weapon (Uruvion - Central)
-Mahrji Anjora - Human, free - Ceirn, rich - Sewing, beekeeping, singing - Looks

Also, still accepting. How you'd go about doing this, because you know, pirate ship, is just wait for me to approve you and then your character will be already on the ship, they just haven't said anything up until now.

[Spencer]

Holy gee willikers! You're fast Knotteray, you know that?

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Name:
Alexandér Banniir
Age:
25
Species:
Human
Position:
Free man
Personality:
A very happy and joyful character, sometimes unhandy but clever, Alexandér is better in making (and repairing) weapons than using them. In his village, he's known for his hospitality and kindness towards the people he knows and loves.Though, he's selfish and won't hold back if somebody does something Alexandér specifically said not to do. Alexandér is a man of science and law, other people's made-up rules are of no interest to Alexandér, but he will follow them when it isn't worth to disobey them.
Looks:
Here!
History:
Born in a family as the youngest in a line of sisters, Alexandér spend most of his days helping his father around the shop. Learning at a young age how most weapons, ships, armor and many other things were build, maintained and used. At the age of 16, he got the opportunity to work for Smilnat, the best smith in Orinfil. He accepted. Years went by where nothing happened until he had to flee Orinfil. Being a man of science, he wanted to travel the world and that's why he joined the crew. (or so Alexandér says)
Where they lived: Early years: A little town just outside Orinfil. Common. Teen age years: Orinfil. Rich.
Skills:
Repair (& maintenance), knowledge of a wide variety of weapons and ships, trade skills, trap expert.
Reasons for joining the crew:
'Knowledge is power and I'm here to seek power.'
Extra details:
2 scars on his right arm, just above his hand due to an accident with Mittens, his sister's cat.

[cerozer0]

Pffftffftft someone claim Gale. Also, should we move our CSs to this thread?

[Knotteray]

If no one else does, would you like me to claim her?
You're free to post your CS's here or not, but it would be preferred, yeah.

[cerozer0]

That'd help, actually. A captain's slave wouldn't be too far-fetched. And I'll be posting it here soon (:

[Knotteray]

Alright, consider it done. We'll just say she just came into service today, or the day before. Sound good?

[cerozer0]

Yep, that should be fine. I suppose she'll be milling around in the group then, or perhaps doing a bit of work around them? Also: Image change for appearance was added.

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Gale

Name:
Gale Crain

Age:
Twenty-four

Species:
Human

Position:
Female Slave

Personality:
Being born to a poor family, Gale always knew that life wasn't going to be easy towards her. She had to grow up fast to take care of her sickly mother and careless siblings who always seemed to get into trouble, and this lead to her gaining a rather maternal aura. Mature, quiet, and polite around strangers (And her owners later on), but quick to lose her temper, Gale was feared around her small neighborhood due to her lengthy lectures and strong smacks which were given without remorse. Thanks to her strong sense of rights and stubbornness, Gale is known to fight for what she believes in, no matter the cost, and this lead to a few beatings her youth. Other then that, when she was younger and with her siblings, Gale was known to be mischievous, doing such tasks like pick-pocketing and shoplifting, and the skill of thieving still remains. Clever and quick-witted, her tongue is a vicious weapon she isn't afraid to use. She is surprisingly studious as well, having been taught to read by a book merchant who had felt pity for the poor girl (but was never taught to write, and even now she will sometimes have to sound out simple words to figure them out). After selling herself into slavery, Gale became much quieter, yet haughty, always muttering rude phrases under her breath when put to work on something rough, and due to this she has been sold around a lot to different Masters. Surprisingly, though, she is a hard worker, and thanks to her stubborn nature won't stop working until everything is one hundred percent complete. Thanks to years of being independent, she becomes uncomfortable when others try to take care of her, and will complain loudly if others are forced to tend to her needs. She will keep her problems to herself, not wanting others to worry, and will try her best to solve them herself. Finally, Gale is surprisingly unstable. Her temper is already so short and if pushed to the limit she will panic and become much more reckless. While she isn't bother by gore, someone dying before her eyes is definitely something that would set off a panic attack (which entails trouble breathing, trouble seeing and thinking clearly, and shakiness). Cynical, if there is anyone Gale trusts it's her family, and that's it. Becoming friends with this girl is pretty challenging, but if you manage to prove yourself she will begin to open up to you.

(TL;DR: Haughty, independent, quiet around strangers and higher ups, studious, clever, stubborn, moody, unstable, motherly, cynical yet somewhat friendly [doesn't like to judge people on appearance but does so anyway], secretive)

Looks:
Tall, scrawny, and fairly dirty, Gale could be pretty if she cared about her looks. Her skin is rough and as tan as it can be, and her hands and feet are long and worn from endless years of work. Large blue eyes are set into a round, normally bored-looking face which is framed by pale blonde hair that is cropped short against her head. Covered with freckles. Normally wears a billowy white shirt and equally puffy pants given to her by a past owner.

History:
Gale was born into the Crain family one night during an awful storm. Wind rocked the tiny shack that sat, semi-safe, surrounded by the taller buildings of the village on the hill, and Lucia Crain, Gale's mother, sat in stunned silence as the typhoon whirled outside, threatening the lives of her, her husband, her two young children and her new unnamed baby. However, with great fear came inspiration, and the perfect name was formed after an hour of howling and rain pitter-pattering on the roof. Gale, meaning 'Sea Storm'. And so, she grew up to be a whirlwind of a person. From babysitting to thieving, Gale was something else, and that was well known around her neighborhood. She had plenty of friends (and enemies), and despite her latent kleptomania there were many adults who felt pity for the child. One particular person, a book merchant and poor scholar, took an hour out of every day to teach her how to read and lend her some colorful books. And Gale was truly happy, until another child was bore into the family.

This child was a boy, named Luk, but after her was born Lucia took ill. Gale's older siblings, her sister Noa and brother Rubert, had no idea how to care for her or the new baby, and their father was too busy trying to keep them alive with dozens of poor-paying jobs, so Gale decided that she would care for her mother and brother. By the time she was thirteen, Gale was kept busy with feeding, studying, and making medicine for her mother while the rest of her family spent their time God knows where. She no longer had time for reading lessons, so she began to teach herself, studying from children books AND medical books she had managed to 'gather' from the town. The illness her mother had was apparently centered around her head and chest, leaving her delusional and breathless at all times. Gale had to keep calm while her mother spouted strange phrases and dreams, and whenever the two locked eyes Lucia would continually whisper 'Sea storm, sea storm'. This continued for three years until, one day, her father died in a workplace accident. Now with no income, Gale felt her hope begin to falter, and frustration set in as her mother grew sicker and sicker and her brother grew needier and needier, and one night, in a sudden fit of madness and sadness, Gale carved the words 'Sea Storm' into her bare thigh with a small dagger.

Barely a month passed after her father's death, Gale sold herself into slavery for a pretty penny. Before being dragged off towards her new Master's house, she gave her siblings basic instructions on how to use the money and how to care for themselves and their mother, and they all gave tearful goodbyes as she was towed away by a tight hand. She went through Masters like a good book, her haughty personality and rude remarks always leading to her being sold once more.

Where they lived:
Ilitin. Poor.

Skills:
Pick-pocketing, housework (cooking, cleaning, babysitting, ect.), knowledge on herbs and medicines, and nursing.

Reasons for joining the crew:
"Well, apparently my new master is the captain, so I suppose I'm just forced into this situation."

Extra details:
Plenty of scars from past beatings, a circular burn mark on her lower back from a rather malicious Master, and a self-given scar dug into her upper-thigh that reads 'Sea Storm'.

[khavali]

Just putting my CS up here...

Nëis

Name: Nëis Leider
Age: 28
Species: Human.
Position: Free man.
Personality: Stoic, selfish, and more than a little unsympathetic, as a general rule Nëis only thinks about himself and how he can get further in life. Underneath his bitter exterior (and most of his interior), he does have a genuine lust for life and adventure and loves being on the open sea.
Looks:
History: Was born in Reicnin but underwent training in Fruwin, and that’s all he tends to tell people. [The rest to be revealed in RP.]
Where they lived: Reicnin, Common.
Skills: Herbalism, lockpicking, dagger use.
Reasons for joining the crew: “I want to see the world... and get rich doing it.”
Extra details: Missing ring finger on left hand after a nasty accident with a knife, and has a simple tattoo on his right bicep: a double band of dots circling the arm. Has many small, miscellaneous scars all over his body.

[Arrayah]

Lalala reposting my CS here

Name: Ignia Octave
Age: 25
Species: Human
Position: Slave
Personality: Like any slave she's obedient and soft spoken. That is, until you see her at night. She is a free spirit trapped in a situation she longs to get away from.
Looks:

Ignia

History: She was sold as a child because of her hair, the same hair that gave Ignia her name. Her parents believed that the red hair signified that she was sent from hell. She does not know her last name, so she uses her Masters. Ignia knows her age, but not much else. She was not schooled and has worked for Mr. Octave for as long as she can remember. The sea has called to her from the moment she first saw it, and after years of trying, she convinced her Master that sending her on one of the boats would be profitable to him.
Where they lived: Fruwin - poor.
Skills: Entertainment (singing, dancing, etc). First Aid. Cooking.
Reasons for joining the crew: "Lead me to freedom."
Extra details: Ignia's body is covered in scars given to her by her master when he is displeased with her, but the most noticeable mark is the tattoo of a full moon that Ignia has on her hip. This tattoo is usually hidden by her clothing. On each wrist, there is a metal band with a crest to signify that she is the property of the family.

[SleepingLion]

I will have to mine tomorrow maybe

[LovelyAnastasia]

My Character Sheet

Name: Arren Viper (real name is Arinna McThemes)
Age: 28 but as a man looks to be mid to early twenties
Species: Human
Position: free 'man'
Personality: As a man, Arren gives off the impression of being a cold beautiful man with hidden strength. His deep dark green eyes are like the bottom of the sea, cold and unforgiving. Wild and dangerous, he is known as a viper for the quick and deadly, yet fluid and dancer-like violence he can deal out. A quiet person, he normally watches everyone and will give small dispassionate gestures as answers. If he does talk, it is brief and quiet, yet smooth and calming. Born by the coast, it is easy to see how he embodies it, his mood unpredictable and as changeable as the sea. His temper is now to deal out quiet the aftermath though, so he should not be one to underestimate. But he won't speak in his own defense. He'll take any advantage allowed to him. If someone is fool enough to think to challenge him, he will simply use actions instead of words. It is almost as if he enjoys the power of having someone else's life at the edge of his blade or the tip of his gun. But even the most fearsome of warriors has a softer side. He takes care of his comrades and protects the weak. He even makes the best stew and mead from scarce ingredience. Food is almost like art when made by Arren and if you got something to say, take it up with his blade. He enjoys slicing more than the merciful shooting.
Looks:
He is mysterious but strong and agile, his body slender and lean. He wears loose clothes, but holds an air of elegance even when covered in ash and grime. A ruthless kind of handsome, he sure can catch someone's eye if they are paying enough attention.
Where they lived: Ilitin - Rich
Skills: Swordsmanship, Gunsman, Cooking
Reasons for joining the crew: 'Men get freedom, ambitions, goals, adventure. I want that, no matter the cost. And I will have it, even if I drown in blood to get it.'
Extra details: A scar on her right cheek from a blade, a mermaid tattoo on her wrist, rough round crystals twined into unruly red hair, a silver earring in her left ear

Wow am I late to the party or what? XD

[Arrayah]

Is solomon just going to hit on the whole crew? XD

[LovelyAnastasia]

Might as well. We're a group of unusually good looking pirates. Clean too.

[Arrayah]

True enough.

[LovelyAnastasia]

'Course his intro made me dislike him instantly and all I wanted to do was write up a scene of Arren punching him the face. So beeee waaarrrrnnned Sooolooomooonnn~ Soooomedaaaay!!!

[SleepingLion]

xD oh god, and well he might you never know what he could be thinking

[Marshal]

*Grabs camera* ;>.> This is gonna' be good.

[SleepingLion]

Arrayah said
Is solomon just going to hit on the whole crew? XD

He will try and sleep with the girls, but not in to hit on ;) and it wont be forced so don't worry, part of his personality and what not >=)

[Uruvion]

I'm also interested in joining.I'm a newbie here but a role playing veteran. I'll post a character sheet when I get home from work tonight.

[cerozer0]

Shitty post is shitty but w/e. I'll be more inspired next time, sorry!

And Solomon better realize that Gale is a pretty frigid woman. ;)