Link to the OOCSironde, a diverse land of millions, there is much concern among the citizens of the far off continent, as ominious signs have begun to show, rumors of heavily armored beings traversing through the lush forests, not far from them are more fearsome rumors of terrifying beasts that were believed to only exist in high tales being seen as well.
Sironde’s history is full of battles, injustices and even miracles, as it stands now; there is a thick mist of tension permeating across the land. It is almost like some of the citizens are expecting something to happen, but none of them know what, which is why the Crimson Company was formed, funded by wealthy benefactors who decided to keep their identities a secret, only sending out invitations to join an elite task force of mercenaries in order to investigate the rumors that no one wanted to believe to be true.
Races:
The most common of all the races in Sironde, humans are everywhere; they vary in skillsets as well as appearances. They are well known for their adaptability and ability to thrive in the harshest of conditions. Humans are capable with swords, axes, bows, magic and many more forms of war. However, not all humans are capable of using magic, it is about even in the amount that can and cannot. While not as naturally gifted in any of these areas as the other races, humans are essentially jacks of all trades.
Lifespan – On average, humans live to seventy years of age. Rarely do they live over 100 years.
Average size – The average human male stands 5’10, females are typically shorter, averaging at 5’5.
Racial abilities – None, humans lack any natural abilities, they make up for this be being an extremely adaptable race that can become skilled in many areas.
Racial weaknesses – None.
Well known for being beautiful and intelligent, as well as a perceived cockiness. Elves are a common sight in Sironde. Elves are the most naturally gifted mages as well as archers, their artists are some of the best across the world, able to create masterpieces of beauty that are unrivaled among the other races. They are also able to breed with humans, the child being known as a half-elf
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Lifespan – Elves are among the longest lived race, able to live up to a millennium. They stop physically aging at some point in their lives, appearing the human equivilant of their mid 30's, This long life span is both a gift and a curse as elves often see many non Elven friends and lovers die before themselves do.
Average size – Elves are typically slimmer and shorter than humans, the average male and females both 5’7.
Racial abilities – Elves are powerful spell casters, possessing more magical strength than any other race. They are also naturally more agile than humans.
Racial weaknesses – They are not as physically strong as the other races, you will not see elves in heavy armor wielding huge swords. They tend to wear light armor and wield one handed weapons or bows when in battle.
Offspring of a human father and an elven mother, or vice versa, half elves can be found across Sironde. They acquire the best of both parent’s species, an elf’s natural beauty, spell casting, agility and extended lifespan, as well as a human’s adaptability.
Lifespan – Half elves live up to a half millennium, longer than human but shorter than an elf.
Average size – Half elves vary in size, thought they are comparable to humans in height.
Racial abilities – The natural abilities of humans and elves.
Racial weaknesses – None.
The shortest race, though you should never make a short joke around them as they are the toughest race as well. Dwarven warriors are some of the finest in the land, clad in the heaviest of armors and wield weaponry larger than themselves, they fling from enemy to enemy, hacking limbs off with a brutal grace. Their people live underground in massive cities, away from others.
Lifespan – Dwarves can live up to 250 years.
Average size - Both male and females dwarves range from 4'6 to 5'0 in height. They are a stocky people, the non warrior ones often overweight.
Racial abilities – Dwarves are natural warriors, born to wield impressive battleaxes and massive armors.
Dwarven blacksmiths are the best in the land, no one is better at creating a fearsome sword than a dwarf.
Racial weaknesses – Dwarves are magically inept, unable to cast spells of any kind.
A frightening, brutal race with a poor reputation in Sironde, Orcs are among the greatest warriors in the land, fighting until the last enemy drops dead, a charging Orc is the last thing you want to see on a battlefield. Orcs are a rare sight in Sironde except in their city of Bogkrul where there are thousands. Their race is ruled by clans which are everything to an Orc. Their society allows slavery and as a result keeps to themselves, staying out of Sironde matters.
Lifespan – Orcs can live up to 150 years, however almost none of them actually make it that far. Those few Orcs that have lived that long are well respected among their race.
Average size – A muscular, tall race, Orcs on average stand over six feet tall, there being no height difference among genders.
Racial abilities – Orcs are natural warriors, even more so than the dwarves, their the strongest of any race, able to lift up another person like they’re nothing. Orcd are able to channel some kind of ability in battle in which they enter a state of rage, ignoring all pain in favor of destroying the enemy, no matter the cost. In this state, they are even more powerful with a deceptive quickness.
Racial weaknesses – None really, though Orcs that are able to use magic are rare, in part due to a natural scarcity as well a societal dislike of magic, as many Orcs see magic as a cowardly way to battle.
Rules:1. No godmodding or Mary Sues. Your characters can be powerful, just not Supermen.
2. Realism isn’t really a focus in this, though physics and reality do matter. If your character is surrounded by fifty enemies and you only have a rock, you probably want to surrender, I don’t want to see a crazy ninja maneuver that puts the Matrix to shame happen.
3. Be respectful of each other on the OOC.
4. Please don’t drop off the face of the Earth after joining, if you’re going to be unable to post, then please post or PM me about it.
5. Minimum of two paragraphs per IC post. Quality over quantity if it applies, quantity with quality is even better though.
6. Proper grammar is needed, I also prefer you to RP in third person.
7. Swearing is cool, romance too as long as it’s tasteful, just fade to black any romance past PG13.
8. My word is law, this doesn’t mean I’ll be a dick, I’ll happily take suggestions to better the RP for all involved.
Other stuff:
- Reserving spots for the RP is cool; just remember to actually make a character.
- Ideally, I’m looking for 5 – 8 people to join. If the RP really gets jamming, then I’ll set a character limit, probably 10 or 12 people.
- Any questions can be asked on this thread or in a PM to me.
