[OOC] Ebonfort

[Carantathraiel]

Fine. I added mine. I'm a nervous nilly about it. @_@

[Rekaigan]

And so, I post the first player-made Screamer, Zenovia.

[Foster]

And so, I post the first player-made Screamer, Zenovia.

@Rekaigan

I'm starting to think that Chartose is most definitely going to be walking into a trap.

[Twhirtley]

Wha?! What sort of GM sets up traps?

*laughs evilly*

Side note: all replies will be done tonight, I'm on my 8 day break and well rested

[Foster]

*Is still awaiting a reply*

[Rekaigan]

@Foster Happens a lot. Just be patient (for a long time.)

[Foster]

It's probably official, reptiles are now dogs in this RP.

[Twhirtley]

Alright now that I'm back into the swing of things, time to do a few matchmaking things and stuffs!

First - My character Trix is in Ruby Banks (though can travel) would love to meet, or meet again, anyone in the realm (preferably in a timeslot before the Quests start).

Second - My new character Raffey will be joining the New Vircastoria Quest when I get that started, but can RP with anyone beforehand in Scream Watch.

Third - I'd love to see more RPs between y'alls characters, or with my two lovely Co-GMs doing GM roles.

Fourth - Both Quests will be starting very soon. VERY SOON.

[Twhirtley]

All Roads Lead to Death has been created, featuring Trix & Ember!

[Carantathraiel]

All Roads Lead to Death has been created, featuring Trix & Ember!

@Twhirtley

arseface

[Twhirtley]

They Have Returned has been created (aka the New Vircastoria Quest) featuring Raffey & Megumi

[Drache]

For approval!

Ash

Name: Asher
Race: Human (Screamer)
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Birthday: Saffra 15th
Birthplace: Valley of the Screamers
Resides in: Valley of the Screamers (nomad)
Occupation: Swordmaster to the Thunderfang Tribe

Appearance:

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Asher is a healthy man in the prime of his life. He stands at 5'11" and is physically fit due to not only the necessary labour that accompanies a nomadic lifestyle, but frequent weapons training both solo and with his fellow Screamer fighters. Asher's hair is black as a raven's wing, though a faint lightening at the temples suggests he might go grey early. He shaves his facial hair but usually has a bit of growth along his jaw and sideburns before he remembers again. His eyes are ash grey. He has several battle scars, the most notable being two sword marks on his face. In general, he is somewhat comely but even without the scars he'd only be slightly better than average. He dresses plainly, the only hint of any ostentatiousness being a golden hoop in his left earlobe.

Personality:
Asher is sullen and broody, often withdrawn and almost always quiet. He rarely smiles. His thoughts are consumed by an ever-present need to exact revenge on a certain Ebonfort knight. He can be helpful and he contributes to the continued survival of his tribe, but his conversation and demeanor is usually perfunctory and curt at best. He wasn't always this way, and some of the people who were close to him before he became a widow can bring out a ghost of his more cheerful and vivacious self, but these moments are rare.

History:
Asher was born and lived all his life in the Valley of Screamers. His father was a Swordmaster to the leader of the Thunderfang tribe's leader at the time. As is often the case with children who are born into a world rather than choosing to enter it as an adult, Asher never really stopped to think seriously about the Ebonfort and why his people hated them so much, he just took it for granted that it had always and would always be this way. He grew up helping mend armour and move tents, care for horses and make even the blandest food taste interesting. He learned the ways of the roaming animals of the plains and vowed his hatred of Ebonfort when he was proclaimed a man. But that was before Wren.

The Thunderfang tribe is one of the largest tribes of Kvaren, mainly because it tends to absorb smaller tribes who can't survive on their own or the cast-offs of others. It is the first place many strangers can come to learn the Kvaren way. While the Thunderfangs rarely organize raids themselves, they play an important part in providing support to the more blood-thirsty clans who attack Ebonfort regularly.

Wren came to the Thunderfangs shortly after Asher's first raid on a village. She scrubbed the blood off his armour and he gave her a kitten he had stolen from an Ebonfort barn. Asher took Wren for his wife shortly after, and a year later she was heavy with his child. Tragedy struck in the form of an Ebonsteel blade, leaving Asher widowed and grieving, and he never really recovered. With nothing but vengeance to occupy his thoughts, he occupied his body by training to be a better fighter. His efforts were noted by the Thunderfang leader, who promoted him to be one of several Swordmasters who serve the tribe.

Skills:
Weapon (Falchion) +41
Unarmed Combat +20
Horsemanship +14
Dual Wield (Sword/Whip) +10
Leadership +10
Land Navigation +10
Intimidation +5

Total 90 + 20 (racial)

Special Abilities:
Fighter (Journeyman)

Knowledge

n/a

Possessions:

Item | Acquired | Value
Tribal Nomad's Outfit | Starting | 1 GP
Traveler's Cloak | Starting | 1 GP
Breastplate (steel)| Starting | 200 GP
Warskirt (studded leather) | Starting | 25 GP
Greaves | Starting | 60 GP
Vambraces | Starting | 50 GP
Falchion Sword (steel) | Starting | 60 GP
Dagger (steel) | Starting | 2 GP
Whip (leather) | Starting | 1 GP
Warhorse, Light | Starting | 150 GP
Bit and Bridle | Starting | 2 GP
Horse Feed x10 | Starting | 0.5 GP
Saddle | Starting | 10 GP
Saddlebags, large | Starting | 8 GP
Cook's Kit | Starting | 10 GP
Backpack | Starting | 2 GP
Bedroll | Starting | 1 GP
Blanket, Winter | Starting | 5 SP
Fishing Kit | Starting | 15 GP
Flint and Steel | Starting | 1 GP
Lantern, Bullseye | Starting | 12 GP
Rope (100ft) | Starting | 10 GP
Tent, Large, 6 Person | Starting | 15 GP
Torch x2 | Starting | 4 CP
Waterskin x2 | Starting | 2 GP
Manacles (simple) | Starting | 15 GP

Ledger:
Cost | Item | Subtotal
+200 GP | Starting Money | 100 GP 0 SP 0 CP
+1000 GP | Extra Money for not having a house | 1100 GP 0 SP 0 CP
-655 GP (rounded up) | Starting purchases | 545 (rounded down)
7 GP/day (Occupation Pay)

Other:
N/A

Story List:
Date - URL - Characters involved
n/a

@Twhirtley

[Twhirtley]

A Chilling Message - Has received it's reward review! Well done Drache! For those following plots, this is the precursor to the Frigmount Quest which will be starting soon.

[Foster]

I'm tempted to go read that just in case of incomprehension due to fatigue.

[Twhirtley]

A Heart Frozen aka the Frigmount quest has begun! Featuring Rilana, Alya, Chartrose, and a whole slew of NPCs from other stories :D

[HHShetland]

Hallo there. I remember hearing about this Ebonfort thingamajig quite a bit on the ol' chatroom... well, not the 'old' chatroom at all, but you know what I mean. Anyway, I'm working on developing this new character, right, and this seemed like an ideal place to test such things, as it seems rather lenient on character building.

Thus, I have questions. Forgive me if this is a question everyone asks, but how does this work, exactly? Do we post RP ideas on this thread and hope people like the sound of them, or do we contact individual members we like and discuss the ideas with them, or do you make RPs yourself? I'm not particularly used to this kind of thing, you understand. Also, are there any particular pieces of lore that I'd need to absolutely know? I deeply appreciate answers given to these questions.

[Foster]

Thus, I have questions. Forgive me if this is a question everyone asks, but how does this work, exactly? Do we post RP ideas on this thread and hope people like the sound of them, or do we contact individual members we like and discuss the ideas with them, or do you make RPs yourself?

@HHShetland

Yes.

Pretty sure that answers it.

There's also a chatroom and apparently Skype.

Also, are there any particular pieces of lore that I'd need to absolutely know? I deeply appreciate answers given to these questions.

The wiki, expect lots of reading.

Thwirtley will likely give a better explanation, time permitting

[Twhirtley]

but how does this work, exactly? Do we post RP ideas on this thread and hope people like the sound of them, or do we contact individual members we like and discuss the ideas with them, or do you make RPs yourself?

Writing Protocols might help some with this. But to also summarize, you can write any story within the scope of this world, within the powers of a non-GM writer. This can be anything that might occur on a fairly normal day for your character. If your character is a blacksmith, it might be them at work, or at the tavern meeting a lass, or exploring the woods and being attacked by a bear. You can find other writers/characters in this world to write with. There are typically 3 styles of stories. Solos (just you writing about what happens to your character), Player Stories (you writing with other characters aka normal RP), and GM Run Stories/Quests (One of the 3 GMs writing with you/other characters).

As for Character Creation, I am fairly lenient. Any race can be used, even unlisted ones. Though unlisted races will need to be approved by me so they are balanced and given their Racial Bonuses and anything else deemed necessary. Most races aren't fully written up, so their racial histories and cultures are up in the air for those that wish to use them. As for lore to read, that really depends on the history you wish to put with your character, though I personally like more vague backgrounds that you can fill in through flashbacks and reveals in story. So if your character is in Ruby Banks, you might want to read the lore on Ruby Banks as well as the Ebonfort Capital, and Ebon Knights. You'll want to read Skills to see how those work when adding the skill points, and the individual magicks if you wish your character to be a mage.

And I'm always available for questions, no matter how simple or complex. Just hit me up :)

@HHShetland

[HHShetland]

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@Twhirtley

Ah, I see. That helps quite a bit, thanks. The lore is easier to read than I initially thought. :V

I will ask, though; if making a custom race, do we have to fill out some kind of Race Sheet as well, or do we just add the details in the initial CS?

[Twhirtley]

@HHShetland - Typically with custom races, I ask that you either send me, or post in the OOC, a basic writeup of the race. If it has an image, attach it, and include things of import (doesn't need to be a full writeup, an example of a full writeup can be found in the dragons or sylphs in the wiki). Things of import can be how the race was affected by the Death of Magic 300 years ago, when the race is considered adult, how long they live, notable features, and special abilities. This is typically kept separate from the Character Sheet.