It is a time of hardship and oppression in Merry England. The just King Richard is held hostage in Austria, and in his stead rules his brother, Prince John. The regent has usurped the throne and delights in his excesses of power- raising taxes to line his own coffers and those of his cronies, jailing or hanging those who might disagree. Misery and darkness rules over the land.
However, England is not without hope. There are still brave men who stand against the rising tide of injustice, and one of them is an outlawed lord named Robert of Loxley- better known as Robin Hood. Hiding in Sherwood Forest with his handpicked band of rogues, the Merry Men, he fights a daring war against injustice throughout Nottingham. Robbing from the corrupt followers of Prince John, he gives some of the money to the needy and saves the rest to put towards Richard's ransom.
Really, you know the story.
What I'd like to do is retell the legend of Robin Hood, with a little more focus on the Merry Men, who will be played by you guys. You can pick traditional characters like Will Scarlett or Much the Miller's Son, newer ones like the Saracen, or even a wholly original character. This is NOT related to any existing TV show or movie, nor am I terribly concerned about historical accuracy. Just fun tales of derring-do.
Worried you won't be able to commit to regular play? Fear not, this will be an episodic RP. Each adventure, called ballads here, will be a fairly self-contained story (though I do want to do some arc plots). If you have to duck out for whatever reason, you're free to return for the next ballad.
Anyone interested?
However, England is not without hope. There are still brave men who stand against the rising tide of injustice, and one of them is an outlawed lord named Robert of Loxley- better known as Robin Hood. Hiding in Sherwood Forest with his handpicked band of rogues, the Merry Men, he fights a daring war against injustice throughout Nottingham. Robbing from the corrupt followers of Prince John, he gives some of the money to the needy and saves the rest to put towards Richard's ransom.
Really, you know the story.
What I'd like to do is retell the legend of Robin Hood, with a little more focus on the Merry Men, who will be played by you guys. You can pick traditional characters like Will Scarlett or Much the Miller's Son, newer ones like the Saracen, or even a wholly original character. This is NOT related to any existing TV show or movie, nor am I terribly concerned about historical accuracy. Just fun tales of derring-do.
Worried you won't be able to commit to regular play? Fear not, this will be an episodic RP. Each adventure, called ballads here, will be a fairly self-contained story (though I do want to do some arc plots). If you have to duck out for whatever reason, you're free to return for the next ballad.
Anyone interested?
