I really enjoy roleplaying; it has been a fundamental part of who I am for a great portion of my life, now. Writing is awesome, and sharing writing with other people normally makes it better. If you want to know other stuff about me, just PM me with specific questions!
Other stuff:
*I have been writing stuff for 7+ years. *I edit/revise/critique things for free! *I love crabs.
Sidenote- this is a very barebones and out-of-character view of all of the information the players should know during the rp; I may indeed go back through and re-write this to be from a narrator’s perspective, but for now, this should do.
Tl;dr/Synopsis:
Essentially, you play as a developing mage given their powers by a mysterious deity-like figure that has their own agenda; the task you are given is to end the Shijuhan Dynasty, a tyrannical empire that is a threat to all existing nations. However, it quickly becomes obvious that the new magey powers you’ve been given are destroying your body from the inside. During the rp, your character will grow alongside their powers, eventually becoming strong mages that can challenge even the heart of the tyrannical nation- but at what cost? The rp will be inherently edgy at times, purposefully comedical at others, but most importantly it will be a daring, high-tension adventure between a group of characters that will hopefully grow tighter as the story goes on. If you didn’t see the interest check, it’s in the hider below, and basically states what I’ve just said, only in-character, with terms from the rp.
Osen, the energy of the Ose, and the lifeblood of civilization, is the basis upon which this world stands. Without it, everything would fall apart. It is the force that keeps order, and the force that drives humanity forwards. This profound strength is found in enormous, glowing crystals throughout the world; they are relics of the past, and harbingers of a foreboding future. This is because the crystals grant the the supreme and unequaled power of the Ose- this power exceeds belief and reason, and overshadows even the toughest of nature’s storms. With these crystals, humanity, once weak and mewling, transformed itself into the fiercest race that walks this world.
Humanity has scarcely discovered why, but the Ose choose a portion of humanity to act as their voices, their hands, and their wills. Perhaps the Ose feel sympathy, or enjoy toying with humans as though life is all some sick game. Truly, no one really knows-
--except for those who were given this grand mantle, whom would change the world forever. They are called the Osem, and are hands and feet of the Ose. The first Osem were the first of humanity to use Osen, and the first to taste its incomprehensible power. Bound to accomplish the goals of the Ose, they destroyed nations, waged wars, raised mountains, and created the vast oceans.They are the embodiment of change. For better, or for worse.
But it is not so glorious as you would think. Osem are no longer human. They are chosen by the Ose as an answer, and are only borrowing the power of the Ose to solve a problem. If they fail, they will become a wretched beast that hungers eternally; and if they succeed, they will become the crystals that are the blood of the world.
No one thirsts to be an Osem, to have the fate of the world hang on their weak, mortal shoulders, like the heavy shackles of a prisoner, but that is now your fate.
Your task, given to you by the Ose, is to bring an end to the almighty Shijuhan Dynasty- the tyrannical militaristic state at war with every country in the world.
Your task is gargantuan, the odds of your success non-existent, and the adversity you face is overwhelming. In the end, will you collapse and die with a whimper?
Or will you steel yourself and run headfirst into your destiny?
The Ose
The Ose are, essentially, deity-like figures; they hold an immense amount of power due to their full control over Osen. However, they are all still living “people,” that walk the world. Because of this, they have their own goals, motivations, and dreams, and use Osem to realize these for them. A full list of The Ose can be found in the character sign-up thread. Side note, when an Ose chooses a person to become an Osem, the person will black out completely and meet the Ose while in a dream-like state.
Osen- what is that?
Osen is the word for ”magic” in this universe, but also doubles as the word for ”mana.” It’s a very, very useful catch-all word when talking about things relating to Osem, The Ose, or ose (the energy). Very briefly: ose is the energy stored in the soul for practicing osen, it is the same word as The Ose because it is believed to be “their blood,” as they use that same energy to perform their osen. Osen can take many forms, it simply depends on whom is using it, and what facet of Osen they study. Basically, a facet of Osen is a way of using Ose to accomplish whatever sort of strange things you want. Each facet is distinct in both what it does and how it uses Ose. As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Gao believes that the purest form of strength comes from improving oneself. His facet only channels this belief, giving the Osem that can wield his power true power over themselves. Using this art, it is possible for an Osem to change the parts of their body into whatever they wish; and it is just as possible for the Osem to change the makeup and properties of their bodies, as well. That being said, Osem should take due caution- if they lack the amount of osen they need to turn back, they will simply be unable to.
Keleik believes that all things should be connected; when he made his facet, Keliek made sure that this would be the case. Osem using his power can conjoin and connect pockets of Ose, allowing for teleportation. This manifests in many ways: static portals in the forest that send the not-so-wary traveller plummeting off of a mountainside, or small, temporary pockets that allow an Osem to throw a punch at a far-away foe, or even permanent portals that allow transportation of materials to go by extremely quickly.
Ciem, the first female Ose, was a shrewd trickster and tinkerer known for her antics. That being said, she designed her facet to be able to allow osen to think on its own. An Osem given her power has the ability to set up logic systems that give simple or complex commands to osen, allowing the power to move and act as if on its own based on pre-arranged instructions. Also, this power gives the Osem with it the ability to see others’ osen use, and where nearby osen is concentrated.
Xne is a simple Ose, and created the simplest facet. His power is to transform osen into an object of will, be it a sword made of fire or a fire made of swords. The more complicated these conjurations, the more osen becomes required. However, using his discipline requires the osen being used to have an easy, direct path to wherever the conjuration is taking place. Because of this, many of the Osem that use his power have pockmarks all over their skin. These pockmarks appear where these Osem have let their own blood to let the osen out from their bloodstream.
Elos, the second female Ose, believes that everyone holds only one power: the power to change. Her facet allows the Osem using it to change the world around them in fantastical ways. The Osem using this power are able to transmute any matter they come across into any other by rearranging the osen within and around it- as long as the end result is made up entirely of what was used. For example, an Osem using the power of Elos may be able to walk up to a sandstone wall and reduce it immediately into a large pile of sand, or perhaps even turn entire trees into fresh stacks of paper.
Povur, a relatively young Ose, was an ever-curious commander of beasts and nature. He always questioned the meaning behind all things, from words to symbols, to people and relationships. Through his facet, Osem are able to use osen to summon creatures of their choosing to aid them with whatever they may need. When summoned, the creatures seem to simply step into existence nearby their summoner. However, Povur’s power extends further- Osem channeling his facet can turn their thoughts into osen and send that osen as a message to other creatures.
Mej is a strong-headed Ose, and always uses brute force and strength to meet her ends. Her facet is a sort of primal strength, and allows Osem to control the flow of osen in their environment to move and manipulate the objects around them. Also, Osem with this power can take the osen within their physical environment and compel it to move. With this, Osem can compel flames to dance as they please, or compel the trees in their path to split open and move aside for them, as well as an infinite number of other possibilities.
Jinai is a thief, and as an Ose, is also an inspiration to many-an-upcoming cutpurse. Jinai’s facet is focused around trickery and deception, and allows the Osem using his power to manipulate both light and sound freely. Osem with Jinai’s “blessing” are able to create any sound they wish, as well as choose how loud the sound is and where it will be created. Also, they are able to manipulate currently propagating sounds to fit their desires. As for light, Osem following Jinai are able to bend it and otherwise manipulate its rays in any way they seem fit.
Vordunn, even among Ose, is an eccentric- his facet only seems to exaggerate this. The power of his facet allows Osem to change whether or not an object is on the same plane as the soul, allowing Osem to phase objects- and sometimes even themselves- in and out of existence as they please. On top of this, Vordunn’s facet gives his Osem the peculiar ability to manipulate charged particles- the same kind as seen in lightning bolts, or in the strange factories of the northern lands.
Osem- who are those?
The Osem are the cursed people chosen by The Ose to carry out one of their tasks. In exchange for power over Ose/osen, Osem suffer as the toxic and tumultuous Ose courses through their veins, causing them to slowly wither away even as they live. If you are part of the main story, as you may well be, your goal given to you by the Ose will be to bring about the end of the Shijuhan dynasty. No one knows what happens to Osem that succeed, but everyone knows the horrible rumors of what happens to those that fail: their bodies succumb to the Ose and they become wretched, vile creatures to roam the land in eternal suffering.
That’s about it- I might go through and re-write all this information from an in-character/narrator perspective, but for now, that’s the bare-bones information about the rp! Enjoy!
Hey all! this is where the out of character chat will be conducted. Alternatively, join this discord server: https://discord.gg/pgXTkGY
Anyway, if you're new here and/or are confused as to what this rp is about/are looking for the overview of the roleplay, check the next out of character post.
For information on making a character, check the character sign-up thread- everything you need should be there. Though, feel free to PM me with any questions.
Sorry about dropping off of the face of the Earth, everyone! My internet was out (>_>), but even if it wasn't, I was whisked away for family matters for the last few days. Anyway, I'm working on the character sign up / overview now, so it will actually be up by tonight. Sorry for the wait!
This is enough interest to put up the overview and such, so I'll do that tonight. That being said, if you're new to this thread, still say your interest if you are interested!
Osen, the energy of the Ose, and the lifeblood of civilization, is the basis upon which this world stands. Without it, everything would fall apart. It is the force that keeps order, and the force that drives humanity forwards. This profound strength is found in enormous, glowing crystals throughout the world; they are relics of the past, and harbingers of a foreboding future. This is because the crystals grant the the supreme and unequaled power of the Ose- this power exceeds belief and reason, and overshadows even the toughest of nature’s storms. With these crystals, humanity, once weak and mewling, transformed itself into the fiercest race that walks this world.
Humanity has scarcely discovered why, but the Ose choose a portion of humanity to act as their voices, their hands, and their wills. Perhaps the Ose feel sympathy, or enjoy toying with humans as though life is all some sick game. Truly, no one really knows-
--except for those who were given this grand mantle, whom would change the world forever. They are called the Osem, and are hands and feet of the Ose. The first Osem were the first of humanity to use Osen, and the first to taste its incomprehensible power. Bound to accomplish the goals of the Ose, they destroyed nations, waged wars, raised mountains, and created the vast oceans.They are the embodiment of change. For better, or for worse.
But it is not so glorious as you would think. Osem are no longer human. They are chosen by the Ose as an answer, and are only borrowing the power of the Ose to solve a problem. If they fail, they will become a wretched beast that hungers eternally; and if they succeed, they will become the crystals that are the blood of the world.
No one thirsts to be an Osem, to have the fate of the world hang on their weak, mortal shoulders, like the heavy shackles of a prisoner, but that is now your fate.
Your task, given to you by the Ose, is to bring an end to the almighty Shijuhan Dynasty- the tyrannical militaristic state at war with every country in the world.
Your task is gargantuan, the odds of your success non-existent, and the adversity you face is overwhelming. In the end, will you collapse and die with a whimper?
Or will you steel yourself and run headfirst into your destiny? Hey there! Crabs here, and you've just read the interest check for The Crystalline Blood, an rp taking place in a medieval fantasy dystopian setting where one war-hungry nation is slowly conquering the world. Your character's goal, while a big one, is to stop that from happening. Anyway, let me know if you are interested!
Though, I do have some expectations for my players:
1. Always, always, always ask me questions if you have any- either on discord (KingofCrabs#8755) or on here through PM. Please, do not hold out! You cannot annoy me with questions, even if you feel like a pest! Also, if there's certain ideas/character concepts you'd like to explore, I'm very flexible and am willing to help you realize those. 2. Be the person that you want to roleplay with- be friendly, helpful, kind, whatever, but if you cannot treat your fellow players or myself with respect, I'm going to kick you out of the rp. 3. Follow all site rules. Not much to say about that. 4. If you cannot post often, this is probably not the rp you'll want to join. I don't expect you to post five times a day, heck, even asking for a post a day is sometimes too much- but know that I am not (usually) going to pause the action because people cannot post. If you have to step away from the rp for reasons other than disinterest, please let me know with as little or as much detail as you are comfortable with, and I'll do my best to accommodate your absence. 5. I am not going to be very strict on posts this rp. I expect at least one paragraph that drives the plot forwards and doesn't disrupt the rp (such as god-modding, completely breaking up the narrative, etc)- but that's all, really. Write as much as you need or want to, and if anyone has a problem with that, I'll stand by you. 6. Let me know if you are leaving the rp. I will not judge you for leaving the rp. If you are leaving because of problems you have with the rp, though, do let me know on your way out. 7. Ask questions, be creative, and have fun with the rp!
Ryio cautiously tagged along through the crowd, biting idly at another one of the stale bobbets. Her stomach had stopped growling, but she still felt hopelessly empty. Eventually, after several minutes of sorting through crowds and rustling past one too many suspicious folk, the people on the street thinned out and the two came into a residential district- at least, that's how it looked. Lots of things in Leias couldn't be trusted for looks, though...
After a short time in the residential district, Kolo stopped at a small hovel with a large pen, and Ryio stood behind her, staring at the strange thing. It looked fairly sturdy, the craftsmanship was at least obviously better than Kolo's stand, and the house itself was cozy, but something about it was just off. Ryio noticed Kolo had started going inside the pen, and hurried to come in alongside her- though, just as she got close, the gate burst open, revealing some frightening-looking lizard-beast. Ryio took a step back to avoid being trampled, and knelt down to get eye level with the creature as it rubbed itself over Kolo.
"Hey there, Kiki." Ryio said to the beast, arching one eyebrow.
Ryio began slowly absorbing the information Kolo was giving her. Then, suddenly, she put more food on the counter. Ryio quickly grabbed it and tucked it away into the bag at her side. Though, as Kolo kept speaking, Ryio could only think of ways she could get to Kilala's tomb. Based on what the Myti had told her, the trip was fairly dangerous- especially so for a human.
Perhaps I could steal- well, no, that wouldn't do. I could find an alternate job, perhaps, and eventually save up enough for a horse? Perhaps I could find a drinking hall and gamble for enough money? I guess I could try winning tavern brawls... or try and guard a caravan? Perhaps there are caravans off to Kilala's tomb, after all, that Lannissa is going ther-
"Do you like lizards?" She asked, abruptly.
Ryio looked up from her shoes, noticing the "closed" sign and the look in Kolo's eyes. A smile spread across Ryio's face for the first time in days.
Ryio instinctively brought her cloak tighter around her as Kolo's gaze dropped to her arm. Myundane, it's slang for people who can't use magic 'round here. Ryio nodded, the word's cognate was simple enough to figure out. When Ryio heard the news that her only realistic way up to the treetops was away, her eager eyes lost their fire, and she groaned. Of course it's not that simple. She thought, smiling at the irony.
"I don't think that solves your now problem, though." Kolo said. Ryio shook her head, "No, it doesn't. You said she'd be back in a few days. I can wait that long, but I'll be almost useless for work if I do. Do you know another way for me to get up? Or an alternative way to work- or even where this 'Lannissa' may be? I'll take anything. Though-" Ryio reached into her travelsack and laid her two remaining coins on the counter. "Please take this."
Ryio watched as the strange woman that shoved her moved off into the distance, moving almost frantically through the crowd. She shoved several others in the same fashion, but eventually turned away and out of sight. When she was well and truly gone, Ryio shook her head and sighed.
Kolo's entire body shook as she sneezed, and she blew her nose once again. "I might know a lady who can help. But she doesn't deal with kits or myundanes."
Ryio turned around, looking up and down at the ramshackle stand, then at Kolo. It was a promising offer, and Ryio had definitely been looking forward to getting up to the tree line for quite a while now. She stood for a moment, finishing her bobbet, then stepped forwards, resting her hand on the counter of the stand. She nodded. "I'm very interested in any help you're willing to give- though- what is a myundane?" Ryio tilted her head ever so slightly to the side. Well, whether or not Kolo can help me- She thought, adjusting her spear on her back, I'll definitely bring business back here when I have the money. Even just giving me these meager bobbets is kindness enough that must be repaid.
Hey there, stranger!
(or kel)
This is my bio:
I really enjoy roleplaying; it has been a fundamental part of who I am for a great portion of my life, now. Writing is [i]awesome,[/i] and sharing writing with other people normally makes it better. If you want to know other stuff about me, just PM me with specific questions!
Other stuff:
*I have been writing stuff for 7+ years.
*I edit/revise/critique things for free!
*I [i][b]love[/b][/i] crabs.
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Hey there, stranger!<br>(or kel)<br><br>This is my bio: <br><br>I really enjoy roleplaying; it has been a fundamental part of who I am for a great portion of my life, now. Writing is <span class="bb-i">awesome,</span> and sharing writing with other people normally makes it better. If you want to know other stuff about me, just PM me with specific questions! <br><br>Other stuff:<br><br>*I have been writing stuff for 7+ years.<br>*I edit/revise/critique things for free!<br>*I <span class="bb-i"><span class="bb-b">love</span></span> crabs.<br></div>
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