[OOC] Ocean Horizon: Chronicles of the Eternal Ocean

[Kalas]

"And after two-thousand years, The Four Towers were completed. Located at the Northern, Southern, Eastern & Western-most points of the planets, the towers stood as beacons dedicated to the first survivors. Where they were once used as markers to help guide the Wandering Islands, they are now homes to thousands of people and central hubs for all life upon the Eternal Ocean. Hundreds of levels make up the towers above water but below the ocean, the foundations remain as strong as the resolve of the forefathers, who struck down the tyrant, Atlaias."
~ Archivist Cagen, The Tome of Rebirth



Welcome to Ocean Horizon! If you have chosen to join in on the adventures of the Eternal Ocean then please read the information below. It will be paramount to your survival within this perilous world!

Rules&Info

1. All site rules most definitely apply within this Roleplay.

2. I am the sole GM. If there is a disagreement, my word will be final on the matter. After that, all discussion about the disagreement will cease, unless you decide to take it to PMs.

3. This Roleplay will be PG-13. That means cussing and strong violence will be apart of the writing. Smut will not be tolerated, as per site rules, but vague nudity may be described as long as it remains within the site rules.

4. Posts should be roughly two or three paragraphs with good to decent description and attention to grammar. If you struggle with larger paragraphs, don't be too shy to PM me, I can help you out.

5. Posts back and forth between two people are frowned upon by most in the community and, as such, will not be allowed in this Roleplay. If you're interacting with another player specifically, please just write a collab post using TitanPad or Sync.in.

6. I already have some storyline ideas hashed out but I am always willing to take on new ideas. However, before pitching me your idea, make sure you think of everyone in the Roleplay and not just your own character.

7. To add onto the above, I only plan on this Roleplay being a Maximum of Four story arcs long. This is to keep it short and sweet, somewhat, so that the Roleplay doesn't become stale. If your idea doesn't make it into this Roleplay, it will likely make it to the next one.

8. Fun is a mandatory requirement for this Roleplay. Also, sign the bottom of the character sheet with a hearty Yarrgh! To let me know that you've read these Rules/Notifications.

World Info

THE FOUR TOWER CITIES

The Four Tower Cities are massive constructs located on opposite points of the planet. The North, South, East and West. These towers are embedded deep into the planet below. The cities are built into the tower and contain hundreds of levels.

Northern Tower: City of Ra

Southern Tower: City of Shoel

Western Towers: The Broken Spires

Eastern Tower: Pyramid of Horus

SHARDS OF ATLAIAS & LIGHT CRYSTALS

Moments before the Ocean God flooded the planet, he dispersed thousands of crystal shards that contained remnants of his power. Some of these Shards, through many various means, have ended up embedded within the survivors of Humanity, gifting them with mysterious powers and abilities. The Shards have also been ingested by some of the ocean life and have transformed them into mega evolved beings.

The remaining power was retained within the water. Even though that power was more spread out, it still had the ability to effect the minerals and creatures that live beneath the water, creating Light Crystals that can store and enhance light energy and evolve some sea life into larger beings.

SKY PIRATES

There are many different factions of Sky Pirates who fly above the Eternal Ocean using ships powered by light energy. They scour the planet, doing whatever they like and looting who ever they come across. They frequently have skirmishes against The World Navy.

THE WORLD NAVY

The World Navy is a united military force that patrols the Eternal Ocean to prevent attacks against humanity. They also organise mining operations that send unmanned drones beneath the Ocean to collect and gather valuable resources. They have several run ins with the various factions of Sky Pirates.

THE WANDERING ISLANDS

The Wandering Islands are massive, barge-like constructs that traverse the Eternal Ocean acting as mobile Port-Cities for Sky Ships and Navy Ships. There are currently four Major Cities known as: New Haven, Verdante, Jarrah & Atro. There are smaller Wandering Islands, however these are often inhabited by Sky Pirate factions.

CREATURES

Because the planet is covered in water, most, if not all of the wildlife are ocean-dwelling beings. They can range from Sea Serpents and Giant Squid to Razorback Sharks and Gigators. Most of these creatures have been altered by Shards of Atlaias but there still remain large populations of fish, eel and many other species that live beneath the waves.

TECHNOLOGY

Sky Ships are the main mode of transport. They can range from massive flying fortresses to small-scale fighter craft. They are powered by Light Crystals and are used for all manner of tasks such as trade, logistics and piracy. They come in four main classes:

- Spectre: Light, Fast, Warship. The Spectre was built so the Factions could quickly send support ships to aid transports or turn the tide of a battle. They are lightly armoured for manoeuvrability and are most deadly against Geists and Phantoms. (Three Weapon Slots. Note that Crystal Mines take up a slot.)

- Wraith: Heavy. A warship built for combat. Several cannons and armor plating helps keep them in the air. They can easily dish out the most damage per second, due to their high-powered cannons and higher rate of fire than Phantoms. However, they are very slow when compared to Spectres and Geists. They are very deadly against all other classes. (5 weapon slots)

- Geist: Fast, Lightly Armored support ship. It can potentially match the Wraith in damage output, depending on the armaments fitted. However, their light armour means they wouldn't stand a chance in a prolonged engagement. They are usually found protecting Phantoms and are particularly deadly against Spectres. (5 weapon slots)

- Phantom: Heavy, Battle-Purposed Command Ship. They certainly pack one of the hardest punches and are definitely the most armoured class. These ships are a refinement of the original Sky-Barge that were built to battle against Atlaias. Once airborne, they never make port again, requiring the need for smaller transport ships to deliver supplies. Very deadly against Geists and Spectres. Can stand toe-to-toe with a Wraith but may not survive due to low speed and low rate of fire. (7 weapon slots)

Navy Ships remain under the sole ownership of The World Navy. They come heavily armed and in various sizes. There are two uncommon variants that are used for industrial purposes such as Fishing and Resource Gathering.

Weapons are separated into Swords and Cryslock Firearms.

- The swords can be Cutlasses, Rapiers, Broadswords and Greatswords and are generally made from Pig Iron, White Iron, Black Steel or Damascus Steel. (in ascending order of material quality and rarity)

- The Flintlock weapons can be Pistols, Muskets, Rifles and Blunderbusses. Each one serves a different purpose; Close-Range Accuracy, Medium-Range Accuracy, Long-Range Accuracy and Short-Range Power. These weapons all utilise specially refined Light Crystals as ammo. The mechanisms within the guns are designed to release the light energy stored within the crystals in such a way that the hardened crystal shells are propelled out of the barrel like musket shots.

Ship Weaponry

These different ship armaments utilise much larger Light Crystals as energy batteries. Each type of weapon is specially designed to project the raw light energy in various ways.

- Rail-Cannons are your long-range batteries, usually found on Wraiths or Phantoms. They have a very large radius but are most powerful at full range. They take up a lot of energy when fired. An average Light Crystal will only produce four shots before needing to be replaced.

- Buckshot-Cannons are short-range, powerful cannons that are good for wide-spread destruction They are usually found on Wraiths, Geists or Phantoms. They have a very short range and are at their most powerful close up and personal. They use massive amounts of energy so an average Light Crystal will produce only two shots before needed to be reloaded.

-Repeater-Cannons are your mid-range automatic cannons. They are found on all classes but in various sizes:
Points - The smallest size Repeater, found exclusively on Phantoms for point defense against fighter craft. (200 shots)
Facers - The next size up, found exclusively on Spectres. Usually at the front, hence the name. (100 shots)
Spinners - Found on Spectres, Wraiths and Geists. They are called spinners because they can rotate 360 degrees. (80 shots)
Boomers - The largest size Repeater, found exclusively on Phantoms. These are semi-automatic cannons because they create a lot of force when fired. (20 Shots)

-Crystal Mines are overloaded Light Crystals exclusive to Spectres. These create large explosions when hit that can potentially cripple Phantoms. A Spectre can only carry five of these, max.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE CHARACTER SHEET SKELETON!

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. :D

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[Kalas]

[Reserved]

[Aphelion]

Biskette Deloura

"I'm like the nicest pirate, 'iffen I don't rob ya I'll just toss ya overboard. Least ya got choices, aye?"

Name: Biskette Deloura
Alias(s): Dunk Master
Age: 26
Height: 6'2'' (189cm)
Weight: 145lbs (66kg)
Hair Color: Now now there, frisky-buns. This lady's 'do is more than just a color, and if I had to break it down into rudimentary hues, wouldn't that be just a shame?

Eye Color: So yeah, this one time I had a sailor on Jarrah tell me my eyes looked like raw tuna fillets. Best compliment I've ever had. I wonder what he would say about my new 'do? Probably that it looks like an octopus attached itself to my head. Ahh, that guy was the best.

Faction: (What Pirate Faction are you from?) -Undecided-

Physical Appearance: Ayyy, you blind comrade? I'm just your lovely Biskette, tall enough to dunk you into the Eternal Ocean, and all lean muscle since I never know when I'll have'ta. And I didn't bake in the sun for my delicious chocolate complexion, though I do like soakin' up some rays.

Attire: Gotta sport my tat, y'know, so I'm always wearin' tank tops. Three piercings in each ear, to make sure all them Islanders and Tower monkeys know this Biskette aint part of their system. Sommin' about lotsa piercings just kinda translates into pirate, right? Well anyway, I fancy myself some tight pants or shorts, 'cus I really just can't even handle other kinds of pants. If they don't stick to my skin, I feel like I'm givin' everymonkey a show. And I just don't give those away for free, ask that sailor on Jarrah. Haha, I love that guy! I'll pretty much slap any good pair of boots on my feet, though I do tend to prefer a'lil' bit of heel on my boots. Why are you lookin' at me like that? Bein' tall is great.

Personality: Ayy gent, you know, I can't really confine myself to words very well. You gotta feel it to understand, but I reckon I can try. I'm like the nicest pirate, 'iffen I don't rob ya I'll just toss ya overboard. Least ya got choices, aye? But I aint just givin' out reprimands, I like to play nice sometimes. One of my favorite pass-times is playin' card games, most any you can imagine, or playing this really old board game called "Go". Helps a lady strategize, ya? But you piss me off, I aint even just gonna toss ya overboard, hear me?

Weapons & Equipment: Y'know, a lady can't just decide between one flavor, so I take both for myself. I got my trusty cutlass for cuttin' ya, and my pistol for shootin' ya. So what if I miss sometimes? Just know the next one will hit. Boom! I don't wanna take the deep plunge, so strapped to my forearms are dual grappling hooks, in-case I get unlucky enough to be thrown overboard myself.

Along side all that fancy junk, I like to carry around my ocarina. Makin' the soul of the ocean into an exquisite melody, now that's what I prefer over cuttin' or boomin'. Just so 'appens that I got a power to bring that soul to life, through my music, and through this Shard I inherited. I call it the Soul of the Eternal, and if you hear it, you'll need to know that the hearts of the ocean are in my command.

(Soul of the Eternal grants Biskette the favor of the ocean, encouraging creatures who hear it to lend her their aid for as long as the song lasts. In aiding her, she gains the ability to speak with them through her music, giving crude and basic instructions. In her keep are her two pets, both mutated by the Shards themselves. A super-sized albatross she's named Bianca, and her lemur-turtle Ronnie, who is normally slung across her back with his light crystal infused shell for added protection.)

Brief History: Histories are beautiful, aren't they, comrade? I like myself enough to tell you that I had a beautiful story, but a lady just can't just give you everything. I came from the big ol' Pyramid, though I'mma let'cha guess if I was above or below the Eternal Ocean before I sprouted my wings. Now, sprouting my wings, there is a fantastic tale. The skies are so varied, seein' them all gives ya a taste of heaven. And everymonkey needs that. I took to the sky like a crustacean does the ocean, and I wanna go as high as I can dream. Through the atmosphere, to the land of the Gods! Ya laughin', gent? The Survivors did it, and I'm not about to let them show me up. So what if I gotta do a little bit of pirating before then? You snooze, you lose.

As for my adorable little companions, Ronnie's been with me for a few years. I saw the little oddball in an exotic pet shop and snatched him up. He needs to breathe in the fresh air just as much as us, and see the stars. Bianca, however, is another story. She claimed me when she heard my music, and she's stayed by my side through the thickest of battles. Don't be fooled by her size, she's as fast as a Spectre, and as fire-hearted as a Wraith. 'Iffen ya like to compare birds to ships, that is.


INSERT SHIP NAME -Undecided-



Ship Class: (Spectre, Wraith, Geist, Phantom) -Undecided-

Ship Description: (Give a brief description of your ship i.e. crew size & cargo size.)
-Undecided-

Ship Armaments: -Undecided-

EDIT:

I have a few questions. First is more of a curiosity: there aren't any birds? Seagulls, pelicans, or other mutated flying creatures? I know you said that almost all wild life is ocean dwelling, but I had to ask since there are ocean birds, and the man-made ships/towers would provide them suitable nesting environments.

And I have some world-related questions: What's the social structure like? What kind of governing system is in place?

About character creation, what kind of powers would the Shards give us, if you could provide an example? Or is it more individualized? Is having a Shard power rare?

[The Narrator]

My Char will be up today probably.

[Kalas]

Lol, in response to your first question, I confess that didn't even consider birds or flying creatures at all. But now you mention it, I guess it would only be fitting for me to add them in. I'll get on to that as soon as I can haha!

In regards to social structure and government, Social tiers differ within each tower but there is a general rule that the higher the level you live on, the higher your status.
And the World Navy takes primary charge over all of the towers and the Wandering Islands but they have installed Governing Officers which are essentially just your usual Governors. Although I'm considering a female empress character for the Pyramid tower.

As for powers go, I wanted to give you guys the benefit of the doubt to see what you could come up with and go over it afterward. And having a Shard Power is extremely rare. On top of that, most of those who have powers have gained them via hereditary means. Once the seed is passed on to a fetus, that person loses their power.

There are the exceptions as well, people who have direct exposure to Shard fragments. They are noticeably more powerful than other people with abilities and their power does not pass on, nor do they lose it until the shard is removed from their being. These guys are far and few between.

[Aphelion]

Hahaha, thank you <3 I think the empress sounds pretty cool though, for the one tower.

Are there any really well established pirate factions already? (and reading the CS, I figure we're playing pirates pretty much exclusively. I was curious however, since I really am not sure I want to make my own pirate crew or if I'd like to join another. I will post what I have my character sheet so far, though, so you guys can get an idea of my character's personality and such. I just need a bit more info to round off her story.)

EDIT:

Do you guys think this is still gonna happen? I know we haven't gotten other people to post character sheets yet, but I'm still really interested

[Leda]

Is this still open?