[OOC] Tales of Adventure and Discovery RPG, an Epic Adventure RP

[Pyromania99]

Meanwhile, you can imagine my silence as I play "The Old Republic" to be something a bit like this.

[Renose]

rolled Linguistics for allereun to indeed confirm that he has no idea what he is talking about or saying or if that is even a real bloody language and not something he thought he heard, but made up.

As for everyone else, please feel free to assume that he is a lunatic, cause I know I do ;3

Also, its everyone else's turn (there was no real need for me to post right then actually).

[Yuuji]

*Raises hand cheerfully*

R-Renose-san, Renose-san!

Yuuji has a few questions regarding time in combat!

How many rounds of posting is 1 minute?

*determination falters and slams table several times weaker then Phoenix Wright*

H-How consistent is it the time between the rounds?!

[Pyromania99]

I am not Mrs Super Sexy, Almighty, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Gorgeous, Fantabulous, Fantastic, Fabulous, Chocolate Fudge Coated, Mega, Super, Awesome, Delux With a Side of Fries, Mario, Persona, Well Endowed, Awesome, Incredible, Cool, Beautiful, Godly, Goddessly, 54, Pie, Alpha, Beta, Omega, Delta, Bebop, Worldly, Otherworldly, Super Fudge Coated Mega Super DM, but I've come to assume six seconds (if you're talking combat). I've been wrong before. . . And if I am. . .

I'm sorry. . .

[Yuuji]

*rapidly bows head*

P-please don't cry! I'm sorry!

*thumps chests pathetically*

I-I'm sure you're right!

Renose said
...six seconds...

See! He said six seconds.

[Renose]

five to six seconds is about right. Ten rounds are in a minute. Its not always adamant, but about ten rounds of combat equals a minute and one complete round (meaning everyone's turns) is about five to six seconds.

[Yuuji]

Renose said
five to six seconds is about right. Ten rounds are in a minute. Its not always adamant, but about ten rounds of combat equals a minute and one complete round (meaning everyone's turns) is about five to six seconds.

As in after all the players post five to six seconds go by? Or that each individual player's turn counts as five to six seconds?

Is it right for Yuuji to assume pepper and spice is expensive?

[Renose]

Yuuji said
As in after all the players post five to six seconds go by? Or that each individual player's turn counts as five to six seconds?

Is it right for Yuuji to assume pepper and spice is expensive?

After all players and enemies have their turn five to six seconds go by.

Also you want your character to have spices?

[Yuuji]

J-just some pepper for fun.

A little pepper helps the immune system.

*blushes*

...Also meant to say salt.

[Ryu]

Yuuji said
J-just some pepper for fun.A little pepper helps the immune system.

It can also be thrown into ERode's eyes if he ever tries to touch you...
Good thinking!

[Renose]

Actually a half pound of salt costs a Talm. (Bronze coin).

so its not that expensive.

[Yuuji]

Sylvia Avernicus

Name:

Gender: Female

Age: 82 (Appears to around 22)

Race:

Daeviant

(Demonic)

Bonuses- +1 Charisma and Dexterity, pay 1 less XP for Comeliness and Fast Healer, +2 to Disguise and Negotiation Rolls. Demonic Linguist Trait. -1 XP Penalty to every instance of XP gain.

An ancient race of arch demons that have given up their immortality to be able to experience heightened physical pleasures. While Daeviants are almost indistinguishable in appearance from Galmin whom they impersonate, anyone with a high enough Observation Rank can discern minor physical differences (namely a sharper tongue, literally). The average life span of a Daeviant male is around 150 years, while females can live about twice as long as their male counterparts. There are two main reasons for this, the first being there are nearly three times as many Daeviant males than there are females; the second reason is that the pregnancy period of Daeviant's last for around twenty years. Only during the last month of pregnancy is there any noticeable physical change.

Their diets consist mostly of meat, be it cooked or raw, and occasionally fruits, nuts, or berries.

The Daeviants were a Matriarchal society until roughly fifty years ago.

Daeviants are beings of unmatched physical beauty and grace. They value aesthetics as much as skill. Known amongst the demon community for their blade masters, Daeviants rarely dabble in the arcane.

There are three noble families: The Avernicus, the Berivalens, and the Casanovas.

Each family posses a special trait/ability made possible only by their blood line.

The Berivalen's are a family of giant and physically superior Daeviant men. They possess bodies of incredible fortitude and stamina. Of all the Daeviants, those of the Berivalen family are the most brutish looking. When you think beauty in terms of the Berivalen family, it's the beauty of form and strength, like that of a horse. It goes without saying they're quite formidable opponents, crushing their opponents through brute force.

The Avernicus family consist of mostly females and appear more like goddesses than demons. They are not as strong as the Berivalens, or as quick as Casanovas, but their charisma and power of seduction make them by far the trickiest of the three families. Avernicus' can draw out the most primitive desires along with any other emotions from their targets and amplify them ten fold. With a Avernicus as an ally, your life becomes not only a lot easier but also a lot more entertaining. They blend in the easiest with Galmin society.

The Casanova's are a family of nimble and dexterous Daeviants excelling in various blade arts. Those of the Casanova family tend to be well versed in crafts, hunting, and hand to hand combat.The family is known for it's numerous sword arts and techniques.

Appearance

Silvia in a standard Avernicae court dress.

Her physique hardly changes no matter how much she eats.

Silvia is strangely short for a kind, standing at a measly 5' 10". Most of her height originates from her long and magnificent legs which are surprisingly plump despite her thin figure. Her hair is usually a silky gray, but turns a dark velvet red every month. Her hair has a natural airiness with a light curl at the ends that seems to dance when she walks. There is a Berivalen brand that lets out a dark violet glow on her lower back.

Personality

Silvia is an extremely docile and obedient individual who tends to avoid direct eye contact. This is usually out of either fear or respect. Despite being a Daeviant noble she usually keeps her head lowered. Due to her somewhat timid nature towards strangers, she's an easy target for teasing. Even better at house work than she is at negotiating, Silvia is fond- almost ecstatic- of picking up after others. More often than not, Silvia vents her anger by talking to animals, beating inanimate objects, or doing chores.

She can be quite the glutton, but most of the time she controls herself.

She suffers from a major case of Androphobia, freezing up completely every time men get within arms reach and cringing in fear when they raise their hands.

Silvia prefers not using her abilities (be it general charismatic charm or Bloodline Trait), but will do so should others ask or she deems it necessary.

...and then there's that special time of the month where her hair turns from it's brilliant gray into a luxurious red. Her personality can take a 360 degree turn and you find yourself with a crafty, reckless, seductive, and obviously in heat individual who uses everything in her arsenal to get her way. Silvia is still a demon after all, but being the person that she is she tries her best to struggle against her oh-so-dark callings.

Bio

Silvia was born into a world of politics, violence, and deception, one that she was uncomfortable with from the very beginning. In a cold world where wealth, status and appearance dictated everything there was no room for a independent, adventure loving girl. Her father was a strict man who didn't hesitate to beat her should she not do as her mother wished. As a child she was easily manipulated by her mother's soft words and her father's harsh ways. Every time she was beaten by her father, her mother would come in and comfort her, scolding her father and playing hero before filling Silvia's mind with sweet lies and coaxing her to just be a good girl and do what she's told. As a result her willpower was slowly chiseled away, the dreams of adventure and silly individual notions slowly thrown out piece by piece to avoid father's beatings.

Then the Great Dispute happened.

For most of history the female population held the power to rule thanks to their vital role in keeping the Daeviant population high. Eventually the men came to the consensus that since they were the majority, they should have the say in society. Naturally the Daeviant women didn't take too kindly to the idea of being dethroned, so they resisted. Females refused to court males, practicing abstinence.

The men of the Berivalen family and their followers scoffed.

"Consent isn't necessary for child birth."

Daeviant men and women alike were terrified by the notion of this statement. Those who opposed the new order were crushed. In just a few days the noble Avernicus family along with those who fought valiantly to defend them were apprehended and, as a means of crushing the spirits of the female population, publicly branded as Berivalen property before being sexually abused by Berivalen men. While Silvia escaped the beating due to her young age, she was not spared the branding. All children, herself included, were forced to watch the brutal public display of unrivaled power. While the resistance against the Berivalen crumbled, hundreds of Daeviant men and women attempted to flee.

This attempt at an escape, while mostly unsuccessful, did manage to get a dozen or so men and women out from under Berivalen reign, Silvia included. During the days prior to the escape, Silvia's mother had secretly cut her hair, wrapped bandages around her chest, and transferred Silvia from the noble's quarter into servants chamber. She then had Silvia smuggled out of the castle under the cover of a grocer boy. Silvia never did see her mother again and to this day she still isn't sure how she feels about her mother.

It's nearly been three decades since the revolution and her escape. Silvia, having grown into a "fine" (H-How will she be a good housewife if she can't find a husband? Way too timid. A Troublesome demon!) woman during her travels, has gotten herself a half decent reputation as an adventurer.

Stats

Total XP: (45 + 3:Aptitude +6:Flaws) 54

Unspent XP: 0

Earned XP: -

Might: 2

Endurance: 4

Dexterity: 2 (1+1)

Aptitude: 3

Willpower: 4 (5-1)

Charisma: 11 (10+1)

Vitality: 26

Energy: 17

Luck: 3

Reputation: Neutral; 15 (8 Age+ 5 Cha+ 2 Noble+ 1 Comeliness +2 Bard +1 Pow V -3 DFMW)

Talents

Acrobatics (Dex): 2

Alchemy (Apt): 3

Animal Handling (Cha): (Rank 5 + 11 Cha +2 Ani Mag+ 1 Riding )= 19

Appraisal (Apt): 3

Arcane Craft (Apt): 3

Blacksmithing (Apt): 3

Carpentry (Apt): 3

Climbing (Might): 2

Concentration (Will): 4

Disguise (Cha): (11 Cha +2 Bonus)= 13

Engineering (Apt): 3

First Aid (Apt): 3

Fisticuffs (Dex): 2

Hardiness (End): 4

Herb Craft (Apt): 3

Knowledge (Apt): (Rank 5 +3 Apt +2 Bard)= 8

Leather Working (Apt): 3 Apt

Linguistics (Apt): (Rank 1 +3 Apt+ 1 Knowledge +2 Bard)= 7

Manipulate Device (Dex): 2

Negotiation (Cha): (Rank 2 +11 Cha +2 Comeliness +1 Pow V +2 Bonus)= 18

Observation (Apt): 3

Performance (Cha): (Rank 2 +11 Cha +2 Comeliness +2 Bard +1 Pow V)= 17

Riding (Dex): (Rank 5 +2 Dex +2 Ani Mag +1 Ani Hand)= 10

Sailing (Apt): 3

Sleight of Hand (Dex): 2

Stone Cutting (Apt): 3

Sorcery (Apt): 3

Stealth (Dex): 2

Survival (Apt): 3

Swimming (Might): 2

Tailoring (Apt): 3

Thrown Weaponry (Dex): 2

Melee Weaponry (Dex): 2

Projectile Weaponry (Dex): 2

Traits

Demonic Linguist (Free): Familiar with the Demonic tongue but not it's arts, you gain a +3 Bonus to all Observation, Linguistics, Knowledge Rolls that involve the Demonic language.

Harrowing Presence (3 XP): As the Inspiring Presence Battle Trait, but instead you cause fear to your enemies, giving them a -2 on all Combat Rolls. Costs 1 Stamina and lasts one minute. If you do have Inspiring Presence then both of these affects can be active at the same time for just one Energy per minute. Requirements: Charisma 7 and Reputation 15 (Negative or Neutral).

Inspiring Presence (3 XP): Your presence inspires all allies around you, allowing them to do much better in battle. By spending a point of Energy you grant +2 to all Combat based Rolls to all allies within a number of yards equal to your Charisma (so just... people within basic movement distance of you somewhat) if they can see or hear you. It is twice the distance if you have a banner or shield regalia, something to identify you. This effect lasts for one minute (10 Rounds). Requirements: Charisma 7 and Reputation 15 (Positive or Neutral)

Unite and Conquer (3 XP): You are good at working with others. When you and other allies outnumber a foe on multiple sides your Flanking bonus doubles. So instead of +1 to Attack for each person Flanking a foe, you get +2 to your Attacks Rolls for each person. Requirements: Dexterity 6 and Observation Rank 3.

Avernicae Tongue* (5 XP [6-1 from Powerful Voice]): You can usher a target into a complete frenzy by calling upon their darkest, most primitive desires (or most venomous inner emotions -use for role player flexibility, player[not character] consent needed) using your demonic influences. Costs you 1 Energy per round for the first two targets and an additional 2 Energy for each additional target, costs each affected target 1 Energy per round. While in this state, all affected targets gain a +5 to all Melee Weaponry, Fisticuffs, and Concentration Rolls. Furthermore, affected targets ignore all Energy and Health penalties while in this state, but the moment target leaves it they feel these penalties. Lasts until you or your affected target runs out of Energy. If target already has Berserker Rage trait active they gain +3 to all Melee Weaponry, Fisticuffs, Concentration Rolls from Avernicae Tongue instead. Requirements: Avernicus Family Bloodline and Charisma 9.

Nobility* (6 XP): You are born to a somewhat influential or noble family (noble being somewhat definitive in some more rougher areas, which is many places in these starting times). You start off with +2 to your Reputation, 100 extra iL (plus an additional 10 for the amount of Reputation you possess), some noble clothes, and a 2 XP Heirloom. Not only that, but once a year the money that you get as this talent is actually a stipend you get from your family as long as you are still communicating with them.

Powerful Voice* (2 XP): You have a voice that can most likely take command of a room in one way or another. You get +1 to your Reputation as well as +1 to all Performance and Negotiation Rolls that involve speaking. Furthermore you pay 1 XP less for vocal based Traits (like Words of Power). Requirements: Charisma 5 or Bard Profession.

Bard (4 XP): You are a bard, a wandering and traveling musician, performer, story teller, and other such things. You get a +2 bonus on all Linguistics, Knowledge, and Performance rolls and a +2 to your Reputation. Furthermore, you pay 1 XP less for the Words of Power Trait and any other song or performance based Traits.

Comeliness (2 XP) (3 XP- 1 XP Race Bonus): You are quite attractive looking (S-Such flattery!). +2 to Negotiation and Performance Rolls. +1 to Reputation for your good looks. Requirements: Charisma 5.

Animal Magnetism (3 XP): You have a natural knack for befriending animals. You get +2 on all Riding and Animal Handling Rolls. Furthermore you may attempt Negotiation Rolls on animals (at a -5) in an attempt to befriend, soothe, or otherwise 'negotiate' with them. Requires: Charisma 4 and Animal Handling Rank 1.

Beastial Companion (4 XP): Silvia's beastial companion is a Giant War Hawk named Elith. Still young considering it's size.

Flaws

(2 XP) Androphobia: Thanks to her abusive father and the brand on her lower back, along with all the terrible memories associated with it, Silvia use to suffer a rather serious case of Androphobia. Over the last few decades Silvia's Androphobia has grown less severe to the extent that she's able to discern friend from foe, but it still present and kicking nevertheless. When attacked by a humanoid male Silvia becomes Intimated. When attacked by three or four humanoid males Silvia falls into Despair. Her upbringing and traumatic past also has it's permanent affects: -1 penalty to Willpower.

(2 XP) Monophobia: When sleeping alone, Silvia suffers from viscous nightmares. Every night should she must find someone to latch during her numerous night terrors. Target who gets latched onto suffer -2 penalty for any Observation Rolls at night. Should she not find someone to latch onto, Silvia suffers from a light case of fatigue, receiving -1 to all Rolls. For each consecutive day without a sentient body pillow she suffers an additional -1 to all Rolls (Ex: First Day: Total of -1 to all Rolls, Second Day: Total of -2 to all Rolls, so on and so forth).

(2 XP) Daeviant's Finest and Most Wanted: Every so often Silvia loses the everlasting battle against her instincts and she wanders off to the nearest village/town/bunch of huts to have herself a Daeviant special: which namely includes booze (if available), sex, looting and one or two mutilated livestock. -3 to Reputation (or +3 Negative Reputation so that would be -3 from Neutral Reputation which is most of what Silvia's reputation is.),-5 Negotiation Roll in already visited town, -5 Disguise Roll when dealing with Daeviants and other Demons.

Gear

Heirloom: Demon's Eye (Unique Trinket): An eerie looking needle that could easily be mistaken for a weird sewing needle. When drenched in demonic blood and pierced into a target, the owner is able to see what the target sees. Worn around her neck. [Free]

*Avernicae Temptation (Noble Clothes): A parting gift from a Daeviant noblemen who discovered Silvia's identity after helping her escape. The standard sleeping gown worn by female nobles of the Avernicus family. It's design revolves around comfort and just the right amount of transparency in order to leave a man just short of insanity. Use to be a really nice long dress for Silvia as a child. [Free]

*Court Dress (Noble Clothes): Same design as Avernicae Temptation but made with a thicker, less transparent fabric. Also longer (knee's length) [Free]

Hunting Knife (Average Quality): A knife with a jagged, toothed edge as well as a decent cutting edge. [15 iL]

Leather Cloak (Average Quality): A rough leather cloak that has a thin wool underbelly. [50 iL]

Leather Bag (Average Quality): A leather bag with two separate pockets that are kept closed by two bronze buckles. [25 iL]

Cloth Armor (Average Quality): Standard cloth armor; one can only question: Can this really be considered armor? (1 Armor, No Armor Penalty) [25 iL]

Elith (Carrying two blankets (1 cloth, 1 cotton), one fifty feet long rope, a small water pail, a small spade, and two hunting knives, small bag of coal. [Total:95 iL])

Leather Pouch <Salt>: (2 Lbs) If used just for herself can last three-five weeks. [5 iL]

Leather Pouch <Pepper>: (2 Lbs) If used just for herself can last three-five weeks. [5 iL]

Wealth: 90 iL

Ryu said
It can also be thrown into ERode's eyes if he ever tries to touch you...Good thinking!

Y-Yuuji doubts a little pepper will stop ERode-san.

[Pyromania99]

Yuuji said
Y-Yuuji doubts a little pepper will stop ERode-san.

He might actually enjoy it.

[Keia Vewyx]

A sexy demon noble in an actual frilly little dress that is far more interesting than my flat-as-cardboard meat shield noble in a frilly little tunic?



I'm going to go work on another character...

[Ryu]

Keia Vewyx said
A sexy demon noble in an actual frilly little dress that is far more interesting than my flat-as-cardboard meat shield noble in a frilly little tunic?

I'm going to go work on another character...

How many people actually do have back up characters on this note? Pyro I think you have one, right?

[ERode]

Wowzers.

So many traits.

Damn.

And a Reputation that would make even Allereun jealous.

Which begs the question.

How will she react to him then?

[Keia Vewyx]

Ryu said How many people actually do have back up characters on this note?

I have a berserker (Let's find the strongest monster to kill!), a super-tank cleric (Less about attacking like Leifr and more about taking attacks), a mage (that wants to discover and utilize summoning), and ranger/hunter/explorer (who wants to find and record all the pokemon monsters of Ithelia) as potential back-up characters should Leifr suffer an unfortunate demise. Most of them are only about half-complete though, and I want more.

I also have a few other concepts but they require either the magic of the world to be a little more advanced or a better understanding of how one discovers unknown magical concepts, or they are late bloomers and I'm not ready to unveil them in such an archaic time~

[ERode]

By Super Tank Cleric, do you mean a heretical witch Super Tank Cleric that uses magical healing? Or one that runs around injecting other peeps with potions and stuff while tanking arrows and swords?

[Pyromania99]

I just about have one finished. Still trying to figure stuff out before her arrival. Also, Ren. Can I have Lyrisa head off on her own for a bit and use the new character in the next adventure? :3

[Keia Vewyx]

The former, of course.

Nothing says healing magic like black sorcery forcing flesh to sew itself together while the victim wounded ally shrieks and writhes in agony watches the cleric lovingly tend to their wounds. Sure, they may have an objective for finding true healing magic that doesn't make people faint and despise them later, but you gotta make do with what you have.

That, and they can tank swords and arrows.
Or, at least, that's the concept... I run into a bit of trouble creating this character so I take frequent breaks from it.