[OOC] STONES

[Mokley]

Concept

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This is a fantasy sandbox RP with a plot woven into the background. The characters are anticipated to go on an expedition to uncharted ruins, which could be the remains of a legendary city sought for centuries by explorers. Kettle is being uncharacteristically secretive about it, however, and has sent cryptic invitations by private courier instead of enlisting the help of the locals. She is not the only one seeking the ruins, and her every move is being watched.

Guidelines

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SETTING
This world is not Earth. It is primarily fantasy, but there is no magic. Most of the world sees little need for more than tents and fire pits, while the more developed cities enjoy steampunk-like technology levels. Players are encouraged to develop the world around their characters -- to create environments, creatures, and societies that affect their characters' backstories -- as long as the players remain aware that any worldbuilding may or may not be used in the RP. During character creation, the GM might make suggestions for characters to further tie them into the plot and to the setting.

GAMEPLAY
For Every Action There Is An Equal And Opposite Reaction. This game is based on exploration, investigation, interaction, and mystery. In order to get the most out of the game, the character must be observant, goal-oriented, and willing to act in order to meet those goals. Everything -- everything -- is a potential plot-changer, from a light in the distance to a passing comment by an NPC. It is up to the PC to pick up on important clues in the scene, to make their own conclusions, and to act upon those conclusions. How the PCs act and react determines the course of the story. Every post shall be a step forward; characters who wait for something to happen to them will be standing in the same place for a very long while.

CHARACTERS
All characters start out acquainted with Kettle and with at least one other character. Players are encouraged to be creative with this, and to make enemies as well as friends, idols, and rivals. Characters may come from any type of environment or society (tribe, village, prison, palace, city) which is up to you to describe. Non-human characters are welcome, as long as they are of a commonly recognizable race. No character shall have any magical abilities whatsoever. Please post characters directly to the Characters tab, but wait for mod approval before posting.

Resources and Helpful Things

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Post Collaboration and Chat courtesy of @AiyvaGuard

[twave]

Let's see.

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NAME:
Lila

ABSTRACT:
An unnaturally curious young Jorogumo.

INTENT:
Breaking out of the stigma of her species.

FIRST ADVENTURE:
Seclusive would explain Lila's species well. They did not go outside their caves much or interact with anything else that isn't trapped for food. That is except for Lila. She was gifted, or cursed, with a strong sense of curiosity. Her first adventure was nothing more than going into the light. The world outside that was bright, unknown, scary, and exhilarating.

HOW DO YOU KNOW KETTLE?
Their meeting was less than ideal. Even out and about a giant woman spider needs to catch some food. And Kettle would have been dinner had she not mentioned she was a fellow explorer. Old habits die hard. It would be in bad taste to eat a colleague, especially one much more well versed.

WHY DID KETTLE PICK YOU?
Beside her strong sense of adventure? Lila's unique physiology allows the ability to navigate difficult terrain. Her people primarily living in the dark she does not need much light to see.

HOW DO YOU KNOW Bishop Forthwind?
On her travels Lila has done her best to meet people. It doesn't always work out so well. Not everyone can deal with spiders, especially a giant one that has half a human torso. However the priest seemed to be different, on a mission. Turned out that he was more than willing to share knowledge and faith. While Lila was not quite sure about the whole faith thing she wasn't opposed to listening either.
@Mr_pink

[Mokley]

@t2wave Well, she certainly is unique! Surely, scoot her on over to the Characters tab!

Anyone can feel free to post characters directly to the Characters tab -- I don't plan on rejecting anyone who's interested enough to make a character. :) I'll let you know when you're approved, which generally isn't long.

The IC is not ready for posting yet, by the way! There'll be a first actual post once we've got a head count.

[Gareth]

Ok, how many characters are there right now? If I may be so bold as to ask. (Planning a c.s. myself if that's alright.)

[Mokley]

Ok, how many characters are there right now? If I may be so bold as to ask. (Planning a c.s. myself if that's alright.)

@Gareth

(that is quite a grand idea!)

Right now we're expecting three other characters to be transferred from the interest check. So, including you we will have five plus the NPC.

We'll keep it open to however many want to join, though -- inevitably there will be some people who drop out early.

[TimeToRP]

[@Mokely] Can I be a bunny or somethin?

[Mokley]

[@Mokely] Can I be a bunny or somethin?

@TimeToRP

When you say bunny, you mean bunny? Little long-eared thing with whiskers, likes carrots?

I don't think so. Check out the Characters section of the Guidelines -- characters are going to be expected to have goals, interact with NPCs and the environment, and move the plot forward. Posts will generally be two paragraphs, give or take.

I don't think a bunny can do that, sorry.

[Experiment 249]

I'l say I'm interested if you're still accepting. I'm assuming most of the playable races in DnD are allowed?

[Mokley]

I'l say I'm interested if you're still accepting. I'm assuming most of the playable races in DnD are allowed?

@Experiment 249

Absolutely still accepting! And yes, DnD playable races are definitely allowed. :)

[Experiment 249]

<Snipped quote by Experiment 249>

Absolutely still accepting! And yes, DnD playable races are definitely allowed. :)

@Mokley

PERFECT! I'm the forever DM for my group so I need an outlet for all the characters I want to play haha, I'll have a cs up by tomorrow morning!

[Cinderella Man]

I gotta say, I'm rather excited for this RP. It looks interesting.
And my CS is officially finished~

[Experiment 249]

I'm done as well!

[TimeToRP]

Excited too.

[drewccapp]

Incoming madman!

NAME: Croft Winston Caswell Halebard


"Ah yes, that's my handsome mug right there! Never mind the umbrella, that's protection from them!"

ABSTRACT:
"Some call me a madman, I am simply a genius human that few can understand."

INTENT:
"I must find them and put and end to their evil plots, I am the only one that knows of it, and if I tell you you'll be put in danger, so I must hold my tongue."

FIRST ADVENTURE:
"I shall tell you my first adventure! One of mystery and intrigue, where I first learned of them and their plot. I quite simply put was kidnapped! I fell asleep in a wagon that no one was using, it even had empty crates in it the fools! When I awoke the wagon and myself were on the move and some madman who called himself a merchant was controlling it! No sane person would take a cart that no one was using. That was my first clue that something was wrong! Then he tried to convince me that he was generously taking me to the next town as he thought I had gotten onto his wagon for that purpose! I panicked, I admit I lost my cool, but fortunately the man was unprepared for I killed him then and there. I found some papers on his body with dates and places with various objects and names that could only be code for some dastardly plan. Ever since I have been searching for them my quest has taken me far and wide, for better and worse."

HOW DO YOU KNOW KETTLE?
"Ah Kettle, wonderful Kettle! An explorer and wanderer of the world such as I. My time with Kettle was a brief one, but I learned I could trust Kettle implicitly. Anyone with such a hunger for knowledge could only be thought as a good person. I was hunting down information on one of my targets when I met Kettle. Kettle wished to learn about me as an individual I stuck out so much to Kettle, which of course is natural since I am such an extraordinary person. Kettle was the first person in all my travels to take me seriously, which is sorely lacking and quite rude of the others to fail to follow Kettle's example!"

WHY DID KETTLE PICK YOU?
"I am simply an extraordinary man! There is no way Kettle could have forgotten me! I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from such an individual. I remember telling Kettle quite proudly that if Kettle needed any assistance that Croft Winston Caswell Halebard would be at Kettle's service. I believe I was chosen because of my capability to get the job done, no matter the means."

HOW DO YOU KNOW Bishop Forthwind Cedany?
"Ah! Bishop Forthwind Cedany such a kind man. Shame that kindness keeps Bishop Forthwind Cedany from doing some of the necessary things in life, like hunting them. Somehow Bishop Forthwind Cedany learned I was hunting someone and tried to turn me from my mission in life. I would not have any of it! I have no hard feelings for Bishop Forthwind Cedany trying to do what Bishop Forthwind Cedany feels is right, but I have a mission in life that leaves me with no room for hesitation."
@Mr_pink

HOW DO YOU KNOW Harry Nets?
"Finally! An ally! Harry Nets met me while I was searching through a container for them Harry Nets asked what I was doing and explained that I was searching for them. Luckily for Harry Nets I didn't have any sharp objects nearby as when Harry Nets approached I was startled at first, however I quickly came to like Harry Nets. Harry Nets offered to assist me in my quest and I heartily accepted!"
@Gareth

[SiliconColt]

This looks fun. Ima post a character!

[AiyvaGuard]

Fudge I was gonna do a healing pixie... @_@

[Gareth]

NAME:Harry Nets

ABSTRACT:
A multi-talented entertainer.
INTENT:
To be able to learn new daredevil acts, but more then that to have first hand experience of miracles or legends, and add them to his stories.

FIRST ADVENTURE: Harry had just achieved adulthood, leaving his house after his parents had kicked him out the door. The sound of the door slam echoed in his ears, as he got up from the ground and walked away shaking his head. His parents would never get it, that entertaining could be a 'reliable job.' He then made his way over to the nearest bar and offered to play his newly acquired flute, that he luckily had managed to have in his pocket before he got kicked out of home. The bar owner happened to be around and consented to Harry, and thus Harry took to the stage or wooden platform about a foot off the ground and at the far side of the room from the patrons. Every note he played he squeaked or squealed and loudly, a horrible noise which upset the patrons almost immediately. "Your rubbish," said one overweight gentleman with a thick beard, as he hurled some kind of fruit at harry, that he didn't try to recognize as he ducked under it. Then everybody else started throwing fruit, as they noticed that Harry still wouldn't get off the stage with his annoying flute. Needless to say he was covered in mushed fruit by the time he left the bar, and planned next time to practice before performing.

HOW DO YOU KNOW KETTLE?
Harry, had first met Kettle late in the day, in the middle of a town's square during a festival. There were all sorts of performers around, musicians, dancers, singers, people doing the three cups on a table-put a coin under a cup-shuffle the cups-guess where the coin went tricks and more. He happened to not be performing at the time, and noticed most of the people were enjoying the amateur shows the performers around were doing except for one person. It was Kettle, though he didn't know her name at the time and she looked around in a bored fashion. Knowing a bored person for an unhappy one and catching the color of her eyes, which were a pretty color, he called over to her, and told her to come see a 'real' show. He performed with daggers and flames, acrobatic skills, and more. Kettle didn't look bored anymore. For a time afterwards Harry travelled with her, got a sense of her adventures which she described while he in turn told stories with or without his jokes.

WHY DID KETTLE PICK YOU?
Probably because of his charm, he was great at making people's jaw drop from death defying tricks and then telling stories which made them laugh, a great quality that can take the dread and depression out of any adventurer's heart.

HOW DO YOU KNOW Croft Winston Caswell Halebard?
Harry met Croft Winston Caswell Halebard, a name which almost tongue tied his very experienced word instrument, at a back alley of a town around midday. The Entertainer was just looking around a marketplace for some groceries when he heard the sound of metal hitting the ground. He followed the source of the sound, and that was when he encountered Croft Winston, a man who spun around very fast as he heard Harry's approach. Logically Harry, quickly asked the first thing that came to mind. "What are you doing?" Croft explained he was after them, and apparently they had been in a large metal container with the lid he lifted up to search in it and then apparently them had left the empty container and must have took off somewhere else. The story puzzled Harry and he tried to get to the bottom of it, asking this asking that. But he couldn't get any more details out of Croft besides 'them.' Eventually Harry offered to help Croft, find 'them', partly he was being the nice guy and partly he wanted 'them' in his stories as they sounded mysterious. @drewccapp

How do you Know Silcia Nonorie?
Harry met Silcia by chance, he was just passing by when he saw an elf? The apparent elf, was healing an elderly man who seemed to have fallen and scraped his leg. He was in shock as he approached her and watched as she healed the injury so that the fellow's leg looked good as new. He introduced himself and let her know that she was amazing. He thought she smiled, and he was eager to show his own skills, "Watch what I can do." He announced, as he brought out nine daggers to juggle in the air.

But, the elf became scared as he brought out the daggers, and before he could explain that he was only going to juggle, she ran away from him. He was left with a sad frown on his face as he didn't even get her name. @AiyvaGuard

[AiyvaGuard]

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NAME|
Silcia Nonorie

ABSTRACT|
The Lonely Snow Elf

INTENT|
To discover the whole world.

FIRST ADVENTURE|
Silcia was forced into solitude, her father, the king of Nale had kept her within the castle in fear that a man would kill her. Silcia's race was rare, being slaughtered for their body parts. Though, naive and painfully curious she left the palace at the correct time. She wandered off into the great distance, encountering multiple companions and enemies that she had fought. Silcia had viewed the world in a way, seeing it as a book being written from the heavens; recording humanities existence.

HOW DO YOU KNOW KETTLE?|
After being abandoned by her companion, she quickly found Kettle. She seemed like no other woman; seemingly in search for knowledge, she matched her curiosity but with different Intent's. So after courting her for a few days within the area, she was finally able to join her group of adventurers.

WHY DID KETTLE PICK YOU?|
Silcia has experience and the dedication to go forward. Silica can tend to wounds like any other healer but she has more knowledge. Experimenting on injuries, she found a multitude of ways to tend wounds. Aside from actual experience, Kettle found it intriguing for that someone matched her curiosity.

HOW DO YOU KNOW [A'shinok Duran]?
Silcia had multiple memories of the Nale Palace. A'shinok reminded her of a personal guard that used to protect her during the time when the nations were in a war. Even though she barely speaks to him she feels much safer around the lizard.

@Experiment 249

The Other Chest!

" I will no longer...be trapped."

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[WatermelonTango]

@AiyvaGuard

Be creative! If you want to include my character go for it, but generally we have been just kind of rolling with whatever kind of story the characters might come up with. As long as it isn't too outlandish I am sure we'll be cool with it.

It is shocking just how much has happened while I was in sleep nap land. And you were concerned that the RP would never start!

[Mokley]

Whoa, this blew up overnight. Literally. Ok, here we go.

@Cinderella Man Approved, but one question: what is it? :)

@Experiment 249 Not as fierce as he looks! Very interesting. :) Approved.

@TimeToRP I'm honored that you're interested, but this is not the RP for you. :) If I may offer some advice, since you're new: check out the Free forum, and look for roleplays marked "Anime" and "Fandom." You'll find plenty of RPs with your same interests. I must decline your application here, but please do not be discouraged from finding another RP you'll be happy in. :)

@Mr_pink pre-approved, of course!

@WatermelonTango also pre-approved!

@drewccapp You and your murderers. ;) Approved, please copy to the Characters tab. Though I'm not sure how eager Kettle would be to invite a mad murderer on her expedition, I'm sure there's a very good reason. XD

@Gareth A charming rogue, excellent. Approved -- please copy to the Characters tab.

@AiyvaGuard Excellent, a kind healer! Approved, please copy to the Characters tab. As WatermelonTango said, for the PC relatioship just @Mention another player whose character intrigues you, and explain a reason your two characters know one another. :)

Notes for Everyone

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You can have as many PC relationships as you want, and you're welcome to develop those relationships as much as you like. Also, Kettle is female. ;D