[OOC] Estermere - A Medieval Fantasy Roleplay

[MyCatGinger]

I remember that, Fated. x.x I think you play either well. Which makes me curious about your gender irl.
...also, who wants to tell the poor boy that Pucksy is in care of the church right now because he was attacked and the Hippogriff is in ruins.

[Professor_Wyvern]

Pucksy is fine. It was just a Flesh Wound. But the tavern is in ruins and the guy who said he was Pucksy was actually Martin P. Donovan, he constantly lies about being Pucksy. A Professional Pucksy Impersonator.

Aaand now I can do the Church of Pelor: The Return of Mortimer.

Well I could earlier, but now there is a character to watch the Church.

[Professor_Wyvern]

There we go. More stuff.

[BKburke]

I feel like I kind of want to make a villain. Problem is that I wouldn't know what kind of person to make. We got an evil empire, demons invading, and I don't know much about either.

[Professor_Wyvern]

Well they aren't going to invade yet.

The Cult still needs to finish the Ritual.

Klaatu barada nikto.

Besides we have a Gnoll Raider, a Necromancer, Underworld Thug and a Knight who executes people. We're fine with villains. *smirk* eheheh

[BKburke]

Well ok then. But I wouldn't see Ark'kruy'ek as a villain, he is just hates like one.

[Professor_Wyvern]

BKburke said
Well ok then. But I wouldn't see Ark'kruy'ek as a villain, he is just hates like one.

Joking. Feel free to make a villain dude if you want.

[BKburke]

Well I would like to but I'm not sure what kind of villain to make.

[Professor_Wyvern]

Alright. We can discuss this. There are many sorts of Villains.

Some are more Action Orientated.
Others are Politically Orientated. Etc.

Some have Large Goals, others have Relatively Small Goals.

Etc.

[BKburke]

I like to make villains who are an emotional/mental threat. Kinda like a villain who likes to mess with their enemies and use them as distractions to advance their own goals. Do you get what I mean? Someone who has power but doesn't like to demonstrate it because it will reveal their weaknesses.

[Professor_Wyvern]

If Elric was a villain, that would be the sort he'd be. Well more political what as an Information Broker in Estermere Underground. ... You hear a lot from Shaves and Surgeries.

But yes, I get what you mean, someone who is more of a threat due to manipulations they pull to get people to act and dance on the strings they have made.

PLENTY OF WAYS TO DO THAT.
... Also -eventually- a Buddy Cop film will be made with Randolf and Ark. They have the Clashing Character Dynamic needed for the Film.

[BKburke]

Yea. I know there are ways, just not sure what the villains motifs should be. Could he simply be a diversion who is trying to draw attention away from the empires plans? It's possible. He could be an agent of the empire to serve as a distraction himself. Not sure here.

[Professor_Wyvern]

BKburke said
Yea. I know there are ways, just not sure what the villains motifs should be. Could he simply be a diversion who is trying to draw attention away from the empires plans? It's possible. He could be an agent of the empire to serve as a distraction himself. Not sure here.

Oh easily. But, as the Empire is actively going to War and has conquered the Rostguard Port City already, he wouldn't be needed for a distraction for that.
(I've got some Background Scenes to do as you can tell... But I view the scenes with the PCs much more important)
Possibly the kidnapping of Elric... and their plans with him, they could use a distraction.

Possibly spy-work.

Many other opportunities for EVIL besides the EVIL EMPIRE. But as the EVIL EMPIRE IS EVIL, they do have a lot of EVIL Roles and Opportunities for hire.

But ah, rambling on that.

[BKburke]

A spy. Ok. But I'm not sure about his history. I don't know how then people under the empire are treated and such. And if they are as organized as I believe then I'm sure they would want certain races as certain roles.

[Professor_Wyvern]

BKburke said
A spy. Ok. But I'm not sure about his history. I don't know how then people under the empire are treated and such. And if they are as organized as I believe then I'm sure they would want certain races as certain roles.

They are the EVIIIIIL EMPIRE! What do you think about how they are treated?
Well if they fulfill their purpose, and obey the laws. Merciless to those who are not useful to the State.
For a 'Spy Caste', they would want educated individuals, and ones who are naturally mobile, in order to best get to the destination and fulfill the purpose.
So Gnomes, Halflings, and Elves would be the members of the Spy Caste, due to natural advantages in mobility and they are all civilized individuals. And of course Humans, because Humans are the most common race and blend in most everywhere.

[BKburke]

I'm also going to assume that those who are to be useful are taken at a very young age and trained as kids?

[MyCatGinger]

Plot Twist: Each and every character has connections with the Niscenii empire, and we're all secretly just a bunch of bad guys who will end up taking over Estermere as one huge collective entity.
Nobody is innocent.
Everyone is a threat.
Unite, the Niscenii Empire will rise.

[Professor_Wyvern]

BKburke said
I'm also going to assume that those who are to be useful are taken at a very young age and trained as kids?

Correct. If they show an aptitude for espionage they are taken by the State and educated to be spies. Alongside receiving a nice healthy dose of Patriotic Propaganda. Which is common to all under the Empire.

MyCatGinger said
Plot Twist: Each and every character has connections with the Niscenii empire, and we're all secretly just a bunch of bad guys who will end up taking over Estermere as one huge collective entity.Nobody is innocent.Everyone is a threat.Unite, the Niscenii Empire will .

THANKS FOR RUINING THE PLOT TWIST GINGER! GOSH!

[BKburke]

I'll try and think of something.

[Professor_Wyvern]

Go ahead! Can't wait to see what you make.

Also a moment of silence for Mimsy...