[OOC] Legends of the Rim

[Capra]

Here's my idea for the IC incipit:

The story begins with our characters aboard a ship, which sailed from the Colony and is headed towards King's Stone. Our heroes wish to reach the town for various reasons: these days, the small coastal city has been quite the hive of activity. Piracy in the neighboring seas of Barbary is at an all-time high, and wealthy pirate captain often come to King's Stone to spend their loot and recruit crew; Forestlings attacks are on the rise, and the rich merchants are looking for someone to defend their caravans; great expeditions of pioneers often leave from the town's port, hoping to find a new place to call home; bold explorers set out into the unknown wild, in search of glory and riches in the untamed lands of the Rim. There are but a few of the great opportunities that are ripe for taking in the southermost of the Imperial colonies, and the place that lies at the beginning of out heroes' journey.

[Voltus_Ventus]

I can role with that.

Edit: actually I'd much rather have us start off in Reìlin and write about he we got there and why we did.

[Capra]

Why so?

[Ink-berry]

I was thinking of making some sort of elf character who lived up on the mountains (around where the dwarves are, or maybe with the dwarves), if you're alright with that? (If you're only looking for human characters, though, I can change that part.)

He loves drinking beer (and smells of it, as well), and is anything but graceful. He also does everything in the name of his so-called "justice", and has an intense fear of thick forests. :p

[Capra]

As you'd like!

[Goldeagle1221]

Well Gustav is already in yhe colony but i can change that for ya

[The Narrator]

Name: Rattlebones
Race: Forestling
Gender: Male
Age: As old as the wind in the willows and the snow on the mountains

Appearance: Rattlebones wears a thick mantle out of the thick fur of a giant Beast of Bèrehine. Hundreds of skulls and bones are woven into his mantle and are attached to the long Stick he supports his old body with, giving him his name. His green, sharp eyes stare at you from behind a mask made out of the skull of a strange animal which antlers entwine into the sky. His thin and wrinkled body is completely hidden in his mantle.

Personality: Rattlebones is an wise and generous person. He does like giving advises and has a kind of a grandfatherly character. However he tends to stay alone and does not appreciate long contact with other people.

Occupation: Witchdoctor

Backstory: Rattlebones was once a young man of a Tribe of Forestlings. He was known as an talented warrior and agile hunter. One day however fate had other plans for him, when he hunted a white stag and followed the animal so long till the rest of his hunting party went home. The young hunter however did not walk home, he followed the stag for 40 days and 40 nights till he cornered it. When he saw the animal in his full glory standing in range of his spear, he could not kill it. So big was the awe for nature he felt. At this time however he walked till the gray plains, far far away from home. The young warrior had to seek protection in a cave. The cave however was inherited by an old hermit. A master of the black arts and the spirits. The old hermit decided to pass his knowledge on before he would die just to save his legacy and under the promise that the young forestling would bring his soul to a good place. So Rattlebones was slowly born, learning to control the spirits of the wild, communicating with the dead or even the Winterdemons and commanding the dark forces. At least thats how the story goes...

[Capra]

Badass char, dude! Magic users are always cool.

[Capra]

I posted the first IC!

[Goldeagle1221]

YAY

[baneofgotham14]

Name: Falon
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Appearance:
-green eyes, pale skin with freckles, a long scar down her back starting at her shoulder raven black hair.
Personality: Falon doesnt talk to many people, she's quiet.... but it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for right? She can be really kind if she develops a fondness for you, but she sets off a cold vibe. She has a fiery temper, and knows very well how to use her crossbow and sword. She has a weird way of talking to people, occasionally getting her words mixed up and such, so she usually avoids conversation.
Most would avoid confrontation with her because its rare that anyone she's encountered has come out alive. although to be frank she's never really come up against worthy competition.
Job/occupation: marksman/assassin (if you can find her to hire)
Backstory: Falon was at one time an innocent child with her family, parents and one brother, living in the rim. Her father taught her the majority of what she knows about surviving and defending herself. Her brother Roland was one of her best friends, he understood her more than anyone else. One day Roland disappeared, he was gone for about a week, when Falon finally found him he had come to say he was joining the legion of soldiers.... Her parents took this as him growing up, forming opinions and finding his way in the world. The only thing she saw was the perosn she cared for most was leaving her to fend for herself.
A few years after that when Falon was 9 years old, her and her parents got attacked by a group of forestlings.... the only thing she can remember about that traumatic event was her father yelling after her as she ran away as far as she could go.
After that her life was mostly a blur. She went into the cities and started stealing from houses in the dead of the night and killing off anyone who saw what they shouldnt have.... And that's how she got her reputation.

[Capra]

So far we have Gustav, Katya, and Heirich on the Swallow, and Rattlebones on his way to King's Stone. The other character will either be already in the town or will join the party later. If you have any specific place or situation you'd like to start in, feel free to tell me!

[Goldeagle1221]

a seamstress who had a strange obsession with a donkey.

HAHAHA

[baneofgotham14]

alright. so in the town?

[Capra]

Yes, if that is okay for you.

[baneofgotham14]

ya that's cool just making sure i'm not confused

[Goldeagle1221]

Waiting on heinrich.

[Sturmgewehr]

Name: Carl Ribeck
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Appearance:

Carl

Everything that the picture shows, including the attire, armor and double-handed sword.

Personality: Carl is a serious man that means business, or at least that's what everybody thinks of him. Only his soldiers and those that are close to him know the truth. Underneath that hard shell that he made around himself lies a person that cares alot about his fellow soldiers, a person that is deeply devoted to the Empire and that has dedicated his entire life to fighting in it's name. He often stated that he is not afraid of anything or anyone, not even death and will face anyone and any challenge placed before him.
Job/Occupation: Commander of the Imperial Army
Backstory: Carl was born in a rich family but he was shunned and hated by them because he chose not to be like them, often giving money to the poor, helping them out and even making friends with them, often socialising in the taverns with a pint of ale in front of him, despite beying just a teenager. But his parents didn't care about his activities. To them he was the black sheep. That's why they didn't care when he decided to become a soldier and joined the army of the Empire. Carl had an older brother but he was worse then his parents were. The only person that ever gave a damn about him in that family, loved him and took care of him was one of the older female servants. At the age of 24, six years after joining the army, Carl decided to cut all of his ties with his family. From that point forward he never spoke to them again and concentrated entirely on his career in the military. Now at the age of 52, Carl is a man that has achieved many in his life. He is one of the commanders of the Imperial Army and a very respected man, especially by his men. Has fought many battles and many enemies fell before his double-handed sword. His 34 years in the army can be summed up in one sentence. Bloodshed, combat and military service all in the Empire's name. But despite that, Carl managed to get married once with a beautiful and loving woman which he loved very much. Unfortunately he never had children and his wife died 8 years after they got married. She was killed by a strange disease that nobody could find a cure for. And what's worse is that she died slowly and painfully. Because of that Carl suffered very much but managed to move on. Presently Carl is in King's Stone where he and his men have occupied some barracks. He was sent there for security reasons, because the situation in the area is not very good.

[Goldeagle1221]

Badass.

[Voltus_Ventus]

Wait a second. Katya is no politician.