[OOC] The Elder Scrolls: Aftermath of Skyrim - a Role Play/Nation RP Hybrid

[Aqutanama]

Doesn't that mean we just need more people?

[Letter Bee]

Yeah, but I don't know where to get some; it seems that Elder Scrolls isn't as popular in NRP as I thought.

[Aqutanama]

Weelllll just put up those maps so people can see the nations they would be in control of.

[BlackBishop]

I'm up for this.

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Balgruuf the Greater
Jarl of Whiterun
Skills: A novice understanding in the way of the voice. An honourable warrior.

Jarl Balgruuf is a man who holds firm loyalty to the people of Whiterun. He has denied multiple requests from the Imperial Legion to garrison troops within his city because of the view this would hold in his people. During the Dragon Crisis, rather then let himself be distracted by the civil war, Balgruuf recognized the true threat; Alduin. Balgruuf aided the Dragonborn in securing peace from the World Eater. Balgruuf loathes the Thalmor and worships Talos, yet he resents Ulfrik Stormcloak for throwing the Empire into chaos. Nevertheless, casting Whiterun into the war is something he is hesitant to do, but ultimately believing that a united Empire is the best course to resist the Thalmor Dominion.


Whiterun Hold
Skyrim
5000 Troops

The largest of the nine holds of Skyrim, Whiterun, due to it's central location, is a hold of strategic importance for dominance of the realm, and preciously sought by Imperials and Stormcloaks. Due to the temporary peace brokered by the Dragonborn as Alduin threatened Skyrim, Whiterun was able to maintain neutrality in the civil war that threatens the Nord kingdom. With Alduin destroyed, fears return that Whiterun will be thrust into the war.

The landscape is mostly boreal plains with vast, sparse tundra and flowing rivers; however its most striking landmark is the Throat of the World, the highest peak in Tamriel. It is said among Nords that this is where mankind was first given life. High Hrothgar is an ancient monastery resting atop the mountain where the Greybeards dwell, masters of the Voice and trainers of the Dragonborn.

This hold is also known for having a large number of Giant camps. The White River divides the region. Sparse plains extend from west of the river to the township of Rorikstead near the western border, which is situated on ideal farmland. Much of the area near the southern border and east of the river is mountainous. Whiterun's insignia is a horse's head, which can be seen on the hold guards' shields and on banners inside Dragonsreach.


Household of Balgruuf the Greater

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Thane Hrongar
The younger brother of Balgruuf, Hrongar serves as a thane in his brother's court. He is a trusted adviser in matters of war and a proud Nord, yet untrusting of Ulfrik and the Stormcloaks. Instead, Hrongar supports the Empire and tirelessly attempts to persuade his elder brother to join the war. As well as being Balgruuf's chief war advisor, Hrongar is also next in line for the crown of Whiterun


Frothar
Son of Balgruuf
Frothar is next in line for the crown of Whiterun. He admires his uncle Hrongar and dreams of becoming a valiant warrior when he reaches adulthood. He is patient and humble, and has also exhibited qualities of fairness among his peers.


Nelkir
Son of Balgruuf
Nelkir is a bastard born son of the Jarl of Whiterun. He is arrogant and combative and resents his brother Frothar.


Dagny
Daughter of Balgruuf
Dagny has grown well accustomed to the life offered in Dragonreach, to the point of being spoiled. She looks down upon other Nords, believer herself and her family to be superior, because of her father's postion.


Farengar Secret-Fire
Court Wizard
A proud man, well versed in elemental magic. Farengar views the civil war with a degree of distaste, seeing it as an obstacle to progress. Though wizards are generally despised in Skyrim, Farengar is given an honoured place among the Nords of Whiterun. Because of this, Farengar remains ever loyal and respectful of Balgruuf.


Irileth
Housecarl Jarl Balgruuf
Irileth is a Dunmer nightblade and a resident of Whiterun living in Dragonsreach. She acts as housecarl to Jarl Balgruuf the Greater, and rarely leaves his side. Trained by the Morag Tong, an assassins guild in Morrowind, Irileth was once a battle comrade of Balgruuf years ago. When he came to power in Whiterun, she agreed to follow him as his Housecarl.


Proventus Avenicci
Steward of Whiterun
A native of Cyrodil, Proventus is well respected in Whiterun. His daughter runs a smithy in the Plains District of the city while he advises the Jarl. Proventus is horrified by the actions of Ulfrik Stormcloak, yet he is a cautious man, and advises the Jarl to remain neutral until a winning side can be determined.[/center][/hider][/center][/hider]

[Letter Bee]

@BlackBishop, Squee, Approved!

[Letter Bee]

Will be gone for University-mandated Community Service after 6:30 AM, Philippine Time; for reference, today is 4:31 AM.

[Aqutanama]

I'm still working on my character. Going to give him high diplomacy skills as well as rogue like abilities and maybe some basic healing and illusion magic.

[Letter Bee]

@BlackBishop, Cool post!

[BlackBishop]

thank you :)

[Letter Bee]

Oh, I forgot to tell you guys; Tulip has left, meaning that I need a Res Publica player.

[BlackBishop]

That's a shame. Perhaps they can be set as an NPC in the meantime so we can keep the game moving forward?

[Letter Bee]

Yeah, that works.

Also, waiting for @Zendrelax now.

[Aqutanama]

Not sure if this is done or not.

Real Name: Dra’chess Daer’ra Barnre
Name: Ilthallan Dakaar

Appearance: Tall, chiseled, beautiful, androgynous.
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 240lbs
Hair: Long wavy (Dark Brown Almost black)
Eyes: Dark Brown Almost Black
Sex: Male
Almost like this


Originally his hair and eyes were so white that some thought them silver. But that tied him to his family so with some dye and magic he changed his appearance.

Bio:
Wrong place wrong time. Isn’t that how it always happens? He was just walking into town when a group was harassing the townsfolk. Usually he wouldn’t have looked at it and would just keep walking. But something nagged at him… probably the fact that these men were harassing children, which was the thing that set him off. He tried to help the children but as an outsider he just looked like another person starting crap. It was strange that the guards showed up just as he looked like one of them.

After that the guards took them all away and tossed them in a cell. Somehow he convinced the guards that he should be prosecuted in his own lands. With a well-known representative from this area to accompany him to his “trial.” They had agreed with him and sent him on a small merchant-like vessel. When in reality there wouldn’t be a trial just an execution once he arrives… This is because his family was of a powerful ancient bloodline supposedly tied to the ancient Ehlnofey. This bloodline gave his family terrifying abilities and powers.

They wanted this bloodline destroyed and attacked his family… killing almost everyone. He escaped and thanked the gods that he was alive. He figured that vengeance would be something out of his grasp but nothing is written in stone. He has hopes in proving his ability and knows that his family had a scapegoat for him. The other nobles assume that he was killed in the attack and thus allows him to be “free.”

Although that is digressing from the point. As they were voyaging they were attacked and he moved from being a prisoner to being… you guessed it… a Prisoner! This entire week was looking somewhat bleak as he was brought before the king or whatever they called themselves in this land.

This was where things became interesting. He was actually released because of the fact he was a prisoner of the imperials. He was given a few tasks and did them as quickly as he could to leave those lands. After a few months of travel he ended up becoming a “traveling merchant.” His small covered carriage now puts up dust plumes, well more like snow… on his way to Whiterun.

Those that do stop him he presents with his merchant guild emblem and it mostly allows him to pass through the lands. He works for almost all of the guilds throughout the lands as well and has contacts within each. Although the dark brotherhood contacts him when they need his help.

Age: 23 human equivalent for Altmer. I’m not sure if the ages are different in this world… never discussed from what I can remember.

Skills:
Speechcraft
Mercantile
Subterfuge
Stealth
Cunning
Magic Talent Basic (Restoration, Illustion)

Personality: Helps those in need if he can. Although doesn’t usually throw himself in the way of danger.

Faction (if any):

[Letter Bee]

@Aqutanama, Approved. Post your sheet on the 'Characters' tab.

[Zendrelax]

Sorry it took me so long to post. This week was more full than I had expected.

[BlackBishop]

@Zendrelax Cool IC. I like the opening.

"Blasted Thalmar and their vile arts! A swift victory to King Azzhlan."
~ Jarl Balgruuf,
upon hearing of Thalmar necromancy being deployed in Hammerfell.

[Aqutanama]

I hope my small post isn't too bad.

Also I'm not sure how things work in these settings but yeah my character is in Whiterun.

He could be there from Hammerfell assuming that is where his ship was attacked.

Messenger type thing. But yeah just throwing it around.

[Letter Bee]

Will make my GM Post now.

[BlackBishop]

Here I was hoping I gave the emperor a chance only to have him fall off his horse! Looks like it's up to balgruuf to restore the empire :p

[Letter Bee]

Here I was hoping I gave the emperor a chance only to have him fall off his horse! Looks like it's up to balgruuf to restore the empire :p

@BlackBishop

Heh, sorry for any bias towards the Res Publica.