[OOC] The Strife of Ostaria

[Nate]

Cool. I'm going to be flakey for the next few days. I'm transiting back to college and it's a long drive. I won't be settled into my dorm until Friday night.

[Marlowe]

Hello?

[RainDash]

Uhm, is there anything I can do right now or reply to?

[Marlowe]

It's just... where is everyone?

[RainDash]

A good question. They all poofed.

[Marlowe]

Yeah. I'll post soon to see if I can get this running again...

[Nate]

I'll definitely be more active once I get settled into my dorm tomorrow.

[Marlowe]

Yay!

[Nate]

I'm going to post my bio in a little while, I'm working on it now... but for the moment I'd just like to point out, Ambra, that you switched the directions of Oprad and Andaria... Andaria is in the West and Oprad in the East. :P

Oh, and can the Opradans closely resemble elves? I know they won't actually be elves but... yeah :P

I guess a way to clarify is that I imagined that Oprad's houses don't feud like Sariwon's, boarders are typically open and friendly and because the land is covered in mostly forests the people are very nimble and typically great archers. They move quickly over the rough terrain of their land and through the trees chasing pray using odd methods compared to the rest of the world. Because of the mountains to the west of their lands they don't often leave their home country, the few that do are strange to the western world and called elves by those that don't understand the culture.

[Marlowe]

I'll fix that when I can.

And I wouldn't want anything that closely resembles elves in this RP. ^^; I've used them many times and I want a break from them.

Oh I see now. Sure.

[Nate]

Yay! Ok, I have it finished.

Username: Nate
Name: Aero
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Class: Archer
Rank: Member
House: Aseryo

Weapons: He keeps weapons simple and light. He carries a custom crafted longbow made from one of the strongest trees of his home land. The bowstring is made from Esus Flax, a special plant that only grows along the rivers of the south, it is strong and flexible which makes it a favored material in most Opradan masterwork bows. The bow has etched vine patterns on the front and sides and along the handle with an Opradan archer’s prayer written in their runic language. He makes his own arrows in his spare time typically using wood he has gathered himself and materials he makes out of the animals he hunts. He always tries to keep about 30-50 arrows in his quiver at all times. Along with his favored bow he carries several throwing knives attached by an animal leather bandolier wrapped in an ‘X’ shape around his abdomen, these knives typically are not used unless he needs to as they are specially made. The handles are carved animal bone sanded and smoothed to a fine quality, the blades are simply treated and folded steel. Finally, fitted next to his quiver he carries a single short blade sword with a carved wood handle and a steel blade. He keeps the sword in the chance he finds himself in close combat.

Appearance:
Alternative view He also wears a scarf matching the color of his clothes with a hood that he often wears when outside.

Personality: Aero is a very lighthearted young adult. He is open and friendly, even to those who would be called enemies. He enjoys the thrill of combat and the intricacies of conversation. He is not one for diplomacy as his lack of experience with the delicacies of the other Houses’ relationship with each other. He is often seen as lazy and aloof, seen relaxing in trees or places only accessible by climbing. He loves climbing and exploring new places, often getting into trouble when he is caught climbing buildings he shouldn’t.

Short Biography: Aero was born in Oprad to House Esus, he spent his early childhood learning their culture and rituals. He hunted and tracked animals, learning to climb trees and venture over terrain that most would find difficult. As is custom for his people he left his village when he was 11 to prove himself a man. He stayed in the forest for a year, fending for himself and getting to know the terrain of his home country better. He was not forbidden contact with other tribes, in fact it was encouraged to bolster inter House relationships. He met some of his greatest friends on his trial. He returned to his village when he was 13, a little longer than is typical however this was no problem. Aero was changed on his journey, though. While it is common for his people to have a sense of exploration and adventure he wanted to go further than any of his people had ever gone. He wanted to travel across the western mountains and explore the world, see what it had to offer and hunt in the forests that existed beyond, to see the rivers and mountains and meet people that were so foreign to them. He left his village when he was 18 with the blessings of the House lord, he was given the Lord’s bow as an act of faith and friendship. Aero then made his way south through the forests, following the river until he met the river that would lead him west. It took him a year and a half to finally reach the mountain’s edge. He began the perilous climb over the mountain with excitement. He crossed over quickly, traveling alone made the trek simpler, he was now in Sariwon. After a year of traveling within the strange country he came across a knight of the House Aseryo. This knight viewed elves as an omen of fortune and allowed Aero to accompany him as he travelled, at the prospect of this Knight showing Aero the world Aero quickly pledged his allegiance to the knight, swearing his bow to protect the knight and his men. In turn this implied his allegiance to the House and when Aero learned of this he did not mind. It was an excitement to him, and one he believed was part of his adventure.

Other: “Gods guide my arrow, let it fly straight and true, let it pierce the heart of my target and give a quick death, may my target suffer not, as is your way.” – Opradan Archer’s prayer.

[Marlowe]

He looks good.

Anyway, guys, I've been thinking. Maybe we should restart this. There's only about four of us left here and I honestly don't think that the others are coming back. So maybe we should just restart this and get another interest check up?

[Nate]

Sweet!

I have no problem starting over, but with it so close to the beginning I think it would be rather moot to do so when we could just retcon the others out... Also everyone in the IC have been seen within the last 24 hours, so I'm sure just tagging them to get their attention might help. I think the issue was just that we were expecting you to control the Lord of the main house. I have been holding off posting as him until I got Aero's bio done. So once we actually get the ball rolling I think this will become more active... Those that haven't posted in the IC, however, I have no idea about... we could mass message them?

[Marlowe]

It's just that we lost a lot of people either way. I prefer to actually get more people that will actually stay this time.

[Nate]

I mean we can certainly make another interest thread, but those that have posted should be active so we shouldn't have to completely restart, just call them back.

[Marlowe]

The thing is, this is to get rid of the character sheets that are clogging the tab. I also made a shitty entrance post so I'd like to restart and make it decent this time. Also, people are more willing to join a RP that just started than have some posts in.

[Nate]

I mean I guess, it's your RP so you can do with it what you will. I'm just thinking we shouldn't get rid of what we don't have to.

[Marlowe]

Id just prefer if we start over, that's all.

[Nate]

I don't mind either way, I'm just gonna end up posting what I did before and add in Aero.

[Marlowe]

Gonna restart this now.