[OOC] Waeldeshore 1.0 [CONCLUDED]

[Dragoknighte]

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I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Hit me

@The Fated Fallen

Okay then.

[The Fated Fallen]

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Okay then.

@Dragoknighte

Oh my god! I'm wounded!

How dare you suggest I have a PC as old as that!

[boomlover]

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Oh my god! I'm wounded!

How dare you suggest I have a PC as old as that!

@The Fated Fallen

You gonna need some ice for that ?

[Dragoknighte]

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Oh my god! I'm wounded!

How dare you suggest I have a PC as old as that!

@The Fated Fallen

I know you're just as disappointed in your old PC as you are in the fact that nobody understood the thing you did.

QED

[boomlover]

You Guys waiting on me to post? Because i Will post no problem.

[IcePezz]

There are still a few others that I would like to post.

@KazeXDZ @The Harbinger of Ferocity @Dragoknighte @Jon Y at the very least, and not necessarily in that order

@Jon Y I'm still waiting to hear back on the issue that we seemed to move past either way, but I'd hope to get another post for ionathan before we do another round.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

I am waiting to respond so as to give others a chance to reply, let alone react.

[Rockin Strings]

Either way, I'd be much more comfortable if the new character was more one over another (speedster or strength). If you make him more of a fighter then we can leave all the long swords (katakana included), and if more of a speedster, the long and cumbersome weapons just don't make sense. Especially given his age. He needs to be able to move about freely, and carrying so much that he could supply the whole team- it doesn't work for me. As for his spells, everyone here will tell you, I am a fan of simple. If you choose to go in the direction of mage, I want you to sort out the most relevant, the most necessary spells that he would need. I didn't ask this for Regina, mostly because, as I said, I found a balance there. I may have over looked a few things. Perhaps by accident, but as she's been portayed so far, I haven't seen any issues.

I'm just looking for balance and a sense of realism. That's pretty much the most important thing when I consider a character.

@IcePezz

I understand that. I can swap out all the longer weapons, except the Katana, for shorter weapons. There are Katana the length of shortswords.

As for the spells, I can get rid of most of them but I'd rather keep all the touch spells, spider climb and magic missile. Other than that, it's up to you to say which spells he can keep and what he has to toss.

As for his bow, I can make it a composite shortbow or a normal longbow if absolutely necessary.

@Belwicket Sorry for using your account.

[The Fated Fallen]

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I understand that. I can swap out all the longer weapons, except the Katana, for shorter weapons. There are Katana the length of shortswords.

@RokkuHoshi

Wakizashi, if I remember correctly

Or Tantos...

[Letter Bee]

Okay...first up, I have a habit of vacillating whether or not to join an RP, and I'm dithering on whether to join this one. So, in order to make sure that I don't announce my intention of joining, then leave once I find out that, say, this RP is going to be darker in tone than what I wanted, I have to ask:

1.) What tone is this RP? High Fantasy, or Dark Fantasy?

2.) Are Gunpowder and Gunpowder Weapons allowed?

3.) What is the required length for posts? I can write five five-line paragraphs, just not all the time.

4.) Is there a posting order?

5.) How much worldbuilding is allowed?

Edit: 6.) I heard this RP is ending soon; is this true?

@IcePezz

[The Fated Fallen]

Okay...first up, I have a habit of vacillating whether or not to join an RP, and I'm dithering on whether to join this one. So, in order to make sure that I don't announce my intention of joining, then leave once I find out that, say, this RP is going to be darker in tone than what I wanted, I have to ask:

1.) What tone is this RP? High Fantasy, or Dark Fantasy?

2.) Are Gunpowder and Gunpowder Weapons allowed?

3.) What is the required length for posts? I can write five five-line paragraphs, just not all the time.

4.) Is there a posting order?

5.) How much worldbuilding is allowed?

Edit: 6.) I heard this RP is ending soon; is this true?

@Letter Bee

I am not GM, and it would be better if she responded(@IcePezz. However I am answering now so you don't get impatient, she should reply soon but still... (probably today)

1) It seems to be High fantasy, but some people's characters fit far more into a Dark Fantasy setting. I think it's more how you play it, but the setting is high fantasy

2) I think we had a character be denied gunpowder, I personally don't see a problem with a brace of pistols or something (it would be about equal with the powers some of the other characters have)

3) I think GM put a 200 word bar that you should always aim to exceed in posts. I think 5 lines is about that? (?)

4) There isn't a strict posting order, it's more how a situation develops

5) Seems the doors are open as far as I know. Nobody really has done much world-building so far and you'd probably have to clear it through @IcePezz

6) I don't know, maybe? (probably not for a long time) Even if this adventure ends, doesn't mean we can't start another one with another adventure

[Letter Bee]

@The Fated Fallen, used the Search Topic, and it seemed that no one is barred from using Gunpowder, but the strongest gunpowder weapons so far are flintlock pistols. So, okay, I can have those, as well as a sword.

Also, here's the Worldbuilding I want to do (It's my character's homeland):

My Hider

The Slavocracy of Giray

The Slavocracy of Giray is unique in that its ruling class, the bureaucracy as well as the elite battalions of its army, are made up of slaves, albeit slaves who have a higher wealth and social position than most 'freemen'. Although the 'acquisition' of said slaves includes means that are not morally defensible, those who are enslaved tend to get a gateway to the ruling classes if they are of sufficent talent. This leads to a love-hate relationship with the neighboring states, not helped or hindered by the fact that many slaves, when reaching adulthood, insist on forming links with their former homelands (IOTL, Mamluks funded the building of Churches in the Caucasus, while Jannissaries not only did the same, but sent money back to their home villages).

Either way, the Girayids are a great power, ruling over their Skyland of Asmara, as well as large tracts of ground land, and look to stay that way for a good while.

The History of Giray - Brief

The Nation of Giray holds itself to be the heir of the legendary Rumite Empire, a nation that held large portions of its native continent, then declined to be replaced by several successor states, among them Giray. Whether this is true is not important; what is true was that the Girayids were led by a series of Sultans for time immaterial, who relied on a combination of paid free troops, allied tribes, and conscripts.

It was one Sultan, Sultan Shah Rumi, who decided to institute a system not just of Slave Soldiers, trained from youth, but also Slave Bureaucrats, with the idea that as both categories were not only his property, but would be trained to be loyal to him from adolesence, they would stay faithful to him and his successors. Stayed faithful to him they did, their successors...not so much, with the last Sulatan being relegated to a ceremonial role before being disposed of, before the Slave Bureaucrats and the Mamluks (the new name for the Slave Soldiers) proclaimed that the one true head of state was the Nation of Giray itself, and that they were all slaves to an idea, not a single person (In practice, this meant that most power belonged in an oligarchy).

And so the nation of Giray began to conduct itself like any Great Power would...

The Giray Slave System

The first step, and often the most traumatic, stage in the Giray Slave System is capture, preferably capture of young boys and girls aged 6 - 13, although older slaves of considerable talent are 'allowed' into the system. These captures are done through either using a network of spies and kidnappers to detect and 'nab' children of promising talent, using pirates and privateers to raid villages, or, in cases of war, killing the parents and taking the children for themselves. Either way, the future members of the ruling class are not given much, if any, choice in the matter.

Second step, after capture, is the 'accimitization', where the new slaves are basically treated with a combination of the carrot or the stick, whichever works. Each slave is given a comfortable quarters, several luxuries, and satisfaction of most physical needs...as well as a slave collar that can be used to trigger pain at any sign of disobedience, along with various other punishments on hand, each with the intent of promoting Stockholm Syndrome among the new captures. The slave collars stay on for two years, during which, it is hoped, the slaves would grow used to their situation.

Third step is 'training', which overlaps with the latter stages of acclimitzation. Slaves are divided, according to their skills, into Slave-Bureaucrats and Mamlukes, the first being, well, Bureaucrats, and the second being Warriors. In cases of high intelligence, there is even cross-training between Bureaucrat and Fighter, so as to improve coordination between the two arms of the state. This stage lasts till the slaves are 18, where they are declared 'Official Slaves of the State'.

Fourth step is active deployment, where the Mamluks and Bureaucrats do their jobs till retirement. Deployment begins at the age of 18, and lasts for decades. During this time, it is assumed that the 'Slaves of the State' are loyal to the state above all.

Before anyone asks: No, there are no labor slaves in the Empire. There used to be, but now all labor is done by freemen or serfs.

@IcePezz

[The Fated Fallen]

@The Fated Fallen, used the Search Topic, and it seemed that no one is barred from using Gunpowder, but the strongest gunpowder weapons so far are flintlock pistols. So, okay, I can have those, as well as a sword.

Also, here's the Worldbuilding I want to do (It's my character's homeland):

My Hider

The Slavocracy of Giray

The Slavocracy of Giray is unique in that its ruling class, the bureaucracy as well as the elite battalions of its army, are made up of slaves, albeit slaves who have a higher wealth and social position than most 'freemen'. Although the 'acquisition' of said slaves includes means that are not morally defensible, those who are enslaved tend to get a gateway to the ruling classes if they are of sufficent talent. This leads to a love-hate relationship with the neighboring states, not helped or hindered by the fact that many slaves, when reaching adulthood, insist on forming links with their former homelands (IOTL, Mamluks funded the building of Churches in the Caucasus, while Jannissaries not only did the same, but sent money back to their home villages).

Either way, the Girayids are a great power, ruling over their Skyland of Asmara, as well as large tracts of ground land, and look to stay that way for a good while.

The History of Giray - Brief

The Nation of Giray holds itself to be the heir of the legendary Rumite Empire, a nation that held large portions of its native continent, then declined to be replaced by several successor states, among them Giray. Whether this is true is not important; what is true was that the Girayids were led by a series of Sultans for time immaterial, who relied on a combination of paid free troops, allied tribes, and conscripts.

It was one Sultan, Sultan Shah Rumi, who decided to institute a system not just of Slave Soldiers, trained from youth, but also Slave Bureaucrats, with the idea that as both categories were not only his property, but would be trained to be loyal to him from adolesence, they would stay faithful to him and his successors. Stayed faithful to him they did, their successors...not so much, with the last Sulatan being relegated to a ceremonial role before being disposed of, before the Slave Bureaucrats and the Mamluks (the new name for the Slave Soldiers) proclaimed that the one true head of state was the Nation of Giray itself, and that they were all slaves to an idea, not a single person (In practice, this meant that most power belonged in an oligarchy).

And so the nation of Giray began to conduct itself like any Great Power would...

The Giray Slave System

The first step, and often the most traumatic, stage in the Giray Slave System is capture, preferably capture of young boys and girls aged 6 - 13, although older slaves of considerable talent are 'allowed' into the system. These captures are done through either using a network of spies and kidnappers to detect and 'nab' children of promising talent, using pirates and privateers to raid villages, or, in cases of war, killing the parents and taking the children for themselves. Either way, the future members of the ruling class are not given much, if any, choice in the matter.

Second step, after capture, is the 'accimitization', where the new slaves are basically treated with a combination of the carrot or the stick, whichever works. Each slave is given a comfortable quarters, several luxuries, and satisfaction of most physical needs...as well as a slave collar that can be used to trigger pain at any sign of disobedience, along with various other punishments on hand, each with the intent of promoting Stockholm Syndrome among the new captures. The slave collars stay on for two years, during which, it is hoped, the slaves would grow used to their situation.

Third step is 'training', which overlaps with the latter stages of acclimitzation. Slaves are divided, according to their skills, into Slave-Bureaucrats and Mamlukes, the first being, well, Bureaucrats, and the second being Warriors. In cases of high intelligence, there is even cross-training between Bureaucrat and Fighter, so as to improve coordination between the two arms of the state. This stage lasts till the slaves are 18, where they are declared 'Official Slaves of the State'.

Fourth step is active deployment, where the Mamluks and Bureaucrats do their jobs till retirement. Deployment begins at the age of 18, and lasts for decades. During this time, it is assumed that the 'Slaves of the State' are loyal to the state above all.

Before anyone asks: No, there are no labor slaves in the Empire. There used to be, but now all labor is done by freemen or serfs.

@Letter Bee

That's an interesting setting. Perhaps grounds for a later adventure of intrigue and everyone getting tans? Assuming it's a sunny land where your character is from

Either way, you should tag @IcePezz into all of your posts

[Letter Bee]

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That's an interesting setting. Perhaps grounds for a later adventure of intrigue and everyone getting tans? Assuming it's a sunny land where your character is from

Either way, you should tag @IcePezz into all of your posts

@The Fated Fallen

Will do. Anyway, I have a character meant for a 5e game that I'm planning on redoing for this one:

/Not/ my Character Submission!

Name: Ioannes/Yahya Abd-al-maseesh
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Race: Human
Class and Level: Level 5 Fighter
XP: 6,500
Patron Deity: Estina
Alignment: Neutral Good

Appearance:



Biography:

Ioannes/Yahya was born as Ioannes, the son of two travelling merchants from one of the kingdoms near to Giray. His early life was a series of travels and education aboard his parents' airship, as he learned the tips and tricks of being a merchant.Of course, when near or in Giray, he was instructed to hide his talents, lest he be taken away from his parents. They needn't have bothered, because when he turned thirteen, a band of pirates attacked his family's small merchant ship, killing said parents and putting him in chains to be sold to the Girayind Bureaucracy.

In-Universe Flashback

"Boy," said the bearded, mustachioed man in silken robes who was now apprising his newly-clothed form with an apprising eye, "what is your name?"

"Ioannes, sir," said the child, still afraid. "Can you please take off my collar? I promise I'll be good." He pointed to the slave collar stuck to his neck. Then, realizing that he might have drawn his master's ire, Ioannes continued:

"I have nowhere to go anyway, if I run away, I'll just end up on the streets. So you don't need to collar me." This much was the truth.

"Ioannes, that;s Yahya in our tounge," the slavemaster continued. "That settles it, your name shall be Yahya, Yayha." His face then turned grim.

"One job of a 'Slave of the State' is not to show favoritism to those who haven't merited it yet. Even then, I will not put you above your fellow slaves. Do you understand, Yahya?" He was now using Yayha's new name, in order to mark the boy as property now, able to express his own opinions only because his owner wished it, a wish that can be taken back.

"I understand," said Yahya meekly. "What other things things am I not permitted to do?"

"You are not to shirk your training. You are not to disobey the orders of your superiors. You are to be subject to regular review from your superiors. And finally, if you have any Gods or Goddesses, you are to abandon them until you are 18, during which you can worship whatever Diety you choose. Am I clear, Yayha?"

"I am clear," Yayha mumbled.

"Speak more clearly!" the slavemaster howled.

Long Term Goals: Look out for the interests of Giray. Find alternatives to the Slave System that allow Giray to have the best people without forcibly taking them from their families.

Personality: Kind, Empatethic, Tempramental

Background: Soldier
Feature: Military Rank
Personality Trait: I'm always polite and respectful
Ideal: Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others.
Bond: I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Flaw: My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.

Ability Scores: 29 point buy
Str 16 (Base 15, Human +1)
Dex 12 (Base 11 Human +1)
Con 12 (Base 11 Human +1)
Int 16 (Base 15, Human +1)
Wis 11 (Base 10, Human +1)
Cha 11 (Base 10, Human +1)

Hit Points:

Hit Dice: Roll(5d10)+0:7,2,5,3,1,+0 Total:18
Hit Points at 1st Level: 11
Hit Points at Higher Levels: Roll(5d10)+1:4,7,5,10,9,+1Total:36

Movement Speed: 30 (Base)
Armour Class: How much protection do you have?

Initiative Modifier: +1
Proficiency: +3

Feats: None?

Skill & Tool Proficiency: List off the skills and tools you are proficient with, and where you get that proficiency from (Class, Race, Background)

History (Fighter)
Perception (Fighter)
Athletics (Soldier)
Intimidation (Soldier)
One Type of Gaming Set (Soldier)
One Type of Vehicle (Land)

Features & Abilities:

Race:

Ability Score Increase. Your ability scores each increase by 1.
Size. Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.

Class:

Armor: All armor, shields
Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution

Spells: None yet.

Languages Known: Common, Celestial

Equipment:
This is a high magic campaign, and thus you will be allowed to start with:
- Half-Plate Armor (Common)
- Enchanted Musket that inflicts +1 Damage at each shot (Uncommon)
- Standard Equipment given by background and class

Background:

Girayid Mamluk Insignia

Dagger taken from Enemy

Bone Dice

Common Clothes

Pouch containing 10gp.

Class:

Chain Mail Shirt

Longsword and Pistol (Two Martial Weapons)

Light Crossbow with 20 Bolts

@IcePezz

[IcePezz]

@Letter Bee I would agree with @The Fated Fallen on all points. What you've written of fine. What matters most is how you plan on integrating it into the story.

The only thing I'm super strick on is character creation. This is a fantasy world, but I like to take everything with a dense of realism. I've drawn many parts of the story/setting from d&d, but this is not a d&d game. We have some players here who are more comfortable with a d&d character, while others enjoy the flexibility and freedom outside of that structure. As long as it makes sense and is not all mighty powerful (I hate powerbuilds- it ruins immersion), then your character should be good to go.

Our story settles in Silver Lily Island, which is I suppose, in the middle of everywhere and no where. The island itself has been plagued by wars, the mages wanted to rule supreme. We're currently 5 years after the first war, and the predecessor of the original antagonist (Jeltheor) is attempting to force rule a second time. This time, he's created rifts in the fabrics of the realm, allowing demons through to do his bidding. Or so he thinks.

Waeldeshore is the main town on the island, about the only thriving/surviving place currently. It's townspeople, for the most part, are extremely weary of magic.

We've successfully gotten through our first chapter, where our unlikely group of heroes were victorious against a demon attack. We're now moving into our second chapter, where the group will be traveling up into the mountains to retrieve an artifact that is rumored to destroy the demons.

I work a 9-6, mon-Friday and often am in bed quite early (I've turned into an old lady, I know <.<) but I try to be around as often as I can to mediate, navagate and contribute with my own character. There are many here who can also help if you have any questions, or if you need help with something.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

@IcePezz might have gotten her so desired good character for this story's arc, hah.

[IcePezz]

@The Harbinger of Ferocity lol perhaps, we'll see how things go

[boomlover]

hope someone responds soon.

[IcePezz]

Patience, young padawan

[boomlover]

@IcePezz Can i have my lightsaber yet ?