[OOC] Fire Emblem: A Blinding Light

[Harbringer]

[71342]

Tank thee muchly.

[Harbringer]

There was no dire strait in need of navigation, my dear friend

[PlatinumSkink]

@Harbringer Thank you.

I hope nobody minds not being unique in their choice of class when we come to the NPCs, because sincerely, you guys have covered the majority of them already. I just want to create Natalia before I start and then I ran into "What class do I make her to make her feel unique? All classes are, like, taken! ... And I am not giving her an axe!" ... Sensibly, as a princess of Frelia, she would be a Pegasus rider... ... ... But there are no less than six Pegasus riding characters already...! XD

[Harbringer]

Maybe...make her a lord/lady?

[Nightmare Bunny]

@Harbringer Thank you.

I hope nobody minds not being unique in their choice of class when we come to the NPCs, because sincerely, you guys have covered the majority of them already. I just want to create Natalia before I start and then I ran into "What class do I make her to make her feel unique? All classes are, like, taken! ... And I am not giving her an axe!" ... Sensibly, as a princess of Frelia, she would be a Pegasus rider... ... ... But there are no less than six Pegasus riding characters already...! XD

@PlatinumSkink

Why not give her an axe? Maybe she's a badass axe-wielding princess! It would be cool!

[Harbringer]

From whats written about her already, shez one of the dainty types.

[Nightmare Bunny]

From whats written about her already, shez one of the dainty types.

@Harbringer

Maybe... she's dainty, but has surprisingly impressive upper arm strength?

[Apollosarcher]

Maybe she's a sword swinging lord? oh! Troubadour!

[71342]

How 'bout a Bard? It's dainty. It is unique. There's also the fact that it would be difficult for players like us to roleplay but as a Thread starter, you could play out the effects of her music or magic on the npcs without the hindrance of consultation!@PlatinumSkink

Thus also giving us a glimpse into this unique proffession, very fItting for a princess might I add as no one would object to her practice of her arts, unlike, say swinging a pike in the garden.

[PlatinumSkink]

I... really shouldn't have said anything. XD

[71342]

Naw, share your woes with us. Unburden yourself! Let the darkness in.

[Nightmare Bunny]

I... really shouldn't have said anything. XD

@PlatinumSkink

Aw, we weren't helpful? D:

[PlatinumSkink]

@Nightmare Bunny It was my own fault, really. OF COURSE you'd all spout suggestions when I said something like that, and of course I'd get even more unsure reading your respective options!

I made her a Soldier after posting that, because why not. Then you came with those varied suggestions. And then I was like "I don't know what I'll make her!". And now she's posted in the Frelian NPC section, for anyone to read, under the class ???. I can now decide later. And that contrast to that character trait of Rafaela's was... slightly accidental. I just felt like it at the time. Those that have mentioned relationships with Natalia, feel free to check and make sure it checks out.

Now to more important things; Getting this party started.

[Lightning Fast]

Just curious: what are the rules for class promotion in this RP?

[Draconfound]

Question, what do stairs mean on the map? Are they considered exits? Can characters stand on them?

[PlatinumSkink]

Just curious: what are the rules for class promotion in this RP?

@Lightning Fast

I am going to try to stick with both game-logic and roleplay logic on that one. Let's say that the classes are, like, different styles of fighting. When you've trained one into your body, it will stick that way unless you take some SERIOUS effort into changing it to something else, which is something we won't be having the time to do with the war waging as it is. A promotion is therefore a natural evolution of said classes, which simply makes sense to do in order to grow stronger after a while. I am going to force you to use promotional items, however, and I WILL be remembering the internal levels in case someone feels like promoting on level 10 and another waits to level 20. Assume the Guiding Ring unlocks the magical power within a magician needed to promote, a Knight's Crest might include the necessary armor upgrade, Hero Crest probably has something with the physical body to do, the Elysian Whip... ... ... ... ... What's up with the Elysian Whip, really? Do they whip the poor beast to promote? Geesh. In any case. We're not there yet, but that's roughly that which I had in mind, nothing I've applied to the game yet, though. I'd like it to make sense in-character, as well.

Question, what do stairs mean on the map? Are they considered exits? Can characters stand on them?

@Draconfound

The stairs lead to various places within the castle. A character can stand on them, but a unit coming up from the stairs will naturally not be blocked from ever appearing just because someone is standing in the way. Assume the character is standing by the side of one. I implore you not to go down them, it would become so troublesome for me to try to get the appropriate maps.

[Lightning Fast]

Sorry for posting in the character's section: I missed the "Post it Here First" clause, and I don't know if there's a way for me to delete my posts. My bad!

Kevin

Male, Level 5 Villager
Weapon Mastery: Lances D
Allegiance: Grado


(This is probably a placeholder picture. Kevin looks nothing like this.)

Appearance: The first thing you’ll notice about Kevin is that he is tall: well over six feet, in fact. However, he is still gangly and clumsy. He has a thin layer of stubble on his chin and dark hair that he does his best to keep short. Even in non-combat environments, he can usually be seen wearing some sort of shabby armour and a light, wooden shield strapped to his off-hand. In truth, his “armor” is made of old, thick leather padding covered with small, salvaged bits from discarded or broken platemail. This makeshift plating covers his torso, knees and shoulders, but not much else. This, combined with his wrought-iron kettle hat [[Not an actual kettle, it is a type of helmet]] gives him the image of the stereotypical peasant militiaman, forced to fight to protect his home. Kevin doesn’t mind this, though: even if he is of higher birth, he would sooner not be associated with his family’s name for fear of shaming it.

Apparent Age: Kevin is in his late teens, but looks a great deal older if he allows his stubble to grow out. (~19 years old)

Background:
To understand Kevin’s background, one must first learn of his father. Few knights and warriors of Grado could claim the same combat prowess and tactical genius as Sir Wilhelm the White, who as his nickname may suggest, would always ride into battle wearing a gleaming white surcoat emblazoned with his family’s crest: a winged shield with two swords crossed behind it. According to songs sung by traveling bards, he wore armour made of dragon scales and carried with him a fabled greatspear tipped with a magical alloy said to have the power to puncture any metal as though it were made of paper. Kevin is fairly certain that these legends aren’t true.

Both on and off horseback, he was a fearsome warrior, slaying every foe who dared to cross his path. From when he was anointed as “Sir” in his later teen years, he commanded armies in dozens battles to victory against the monster hordes and fell 200 foemen by his own hands. Wilhelm the White, the Sword in the Darkness, symbolized a revival of the heroism and chivalry that initially made the Empire of Grado great. He took a Grado noblewoman from a distant branch of the royal family to wife, giving birth to three sons and two daughters: Clyde, Gordon, Gertrude, Layla, and of course his youngest, Kevin.

Kevin’s older brothers Clyde and Gordon were the heirs that Wilhelm wanted. Kevin, though still liked, was largely ignored by his father and was generally considered a disappointment. He had the same impressive stature as his brothers and more discipline than either of them, but he found himself unable to summon the same level of courage or raw skill that helped his father to greatness. To toughen him up, Wilhelm sent Kevin to join the military as Wilhelm had done with his other sons. He improved on the basic techniques his father had taught him, though was still having trouble with more advanced maneuvers.

Of course, no amount of greatness could prepare Wilhelm the White for his own betrayal. Exhausted after a major battle, mercenaries from Jehanna under his command turned against him. The last Kevin heard of them, his father and brothers had not been seen since, and were most likely dead. Though he had only a small portion of his training left to go, he was rushed to the front before he could complete it, and is woefully unprepared to fight a war...

Plot-Susceptive: Very yes.

Items: Iron Lance, Javelin, Vulnerary x3

Personality: “Brave” would be a poor word to describe Kevin, though “craven” may not be entirely accurate either. Kevin will quake in his boots when an enemy shows up, but he will never flee from a fight. A man of extraordinary perseverance, he will always remain staunchly on the field regardless of how completely terrified he may be. Though he is not especially skilled in battle yet, Kevin is loyal and disciplined to a fault, and will do almost any task that is asked of him. He has difficulty disobeying and immense respect for authority, as well as those he believes can teach him the ways of the warrior. Kevin takes instructions well and is quite eager to learn, though tends to be hard on himself, and has difficulty acknowledging when he has done a good job himself.

The tales about his father and brothers have saddled him somewhat of an inferiority complex. He has a lot to live up to, and prefers not to reveal his lineage so he is not seen as a disappointment to people who are familiar with his family history, or hounded about their knightly actions.

Ability Assessment: Slowly but surely, Kevin is turning his awkward stature and clumsiness into a unique combat strength. His unorthodox skills and maneuvers can confuse and trip up less experienced opponents, and his dedication to his training is serving him well for the time-being. In one-on-one battles, he emphasizes control over the fight instead of straight-forward attacks. His overly cautious nature and clumsiness give him trouble utilizing his full strength in battle, but his battlefield control and sheer tenacity make him very, very hard to kill.

Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: Kevin has two prized possessions. The first is a small wooden violin, though his playing isn’t anything special. The second is a tattered piece of white cloth from his father’s cloak that he has tied around his left arm. This serves as a reminder to himself that he has a legacy to uphold, and that cowardice is not an option.

If a piece of Kevin’s armour breaks, he will repair it with whatever he can find. These quick fixes can range from resourceful to downright absurd, but they typically hold well.

Kevin hopes to be able to live up to one day live up to his father’s name, and to one day charge into battle screaming “I am Kevin, Son of Wilhelm!” without bringing shame to his noble line. Unfortunately, that day seems pretty far off.

R-button Summarization: The son of a great knight. He has a lot to live up to.

[PlatinumSkink]

That's two people who posted it in the wrong place first. Eh, acceptable enough. Nice image! XD

... An image that I have in my folder here immediately went through my mind when I read of this... "Sir Wilhelm the White"... Did you have to theme him after a color...? Because this image so totally fit my mental projection...

Hider

Unfortunately he wasn't "Wilhelm the Purple". XD

Hm. I am raising my eyebrow a little bit at how great you're making Wilhelm sound, even in the second paragraph. He's sounding like he's THE man of Grado, pretty much, with bards praising him and him leading entire armies against hordes and such. I was kind of intending that to be Rioga, but to a smaller scale than this. Remember, monsters are few enough in number that normal villages still exist relatively safely with but a standard wall. While protection is in order, there are few groups of monsters large enough to be deemed a major hero by defeating. As well, Grado's supposed to be rather weakened, this guy sounds like he's got everything handled by himself. But, seeing how he apparently had enough mercenaries under his command that they could defeat him, suppose mercenaries of Jehanna actually comprised most of that army. Not that armies does much use when the majority of your enemies are spread out like that. Oh, well. It is fine, I just want to point it out. I'll decide myself how much of it is overblown.

Eh, otherwise, there wasn't very much data on the guy himself, so there's not that much to argue about. Other than the fact that... Gosh, he has such a normal-sounding name in a world filled with fantasy-names...! XD ... Kevin is accepted~!

[ruler710]

Yea we have covered the majority of classes. But out of curiosity how would ones like Dancers and Bards really work? Would you just let someone do a double movement like the games? It seems like it'd be more of a roleplay thing than actually combat helpful unless we're really doing turns.