Elodie

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

Does anyone want to participate in a fast chat RP on Titan Pad or a similar site?

Officials of the Imperial Palace RP

Welcome to the Capitol City

The Country of Zhùfú-Guāng is in dire need of rehabilitation after a steep financial crisis. War has killed any semblance of unity. For years, surrounding territories struggled for power within an imperial government system. Unstable growth rates across the empire have stunted trade and lowered the currency value. Now that the central government’s power has weakened, wealthy families are jumping at the chance to exercise their influence. However, rumors speak of royal subjects’ desires to shift the land into a Republic. In these times of distrust and uncertainty, gold and loyalties are either your best friend or worst enemy. As an active member of this RP you will be living in the capital city, Xiàngyáng, as a member of one of the five noble families. Each clan has an agenda to push.

-Should I leave overall family motivations open to RP members (like a class system in RPGs), or write descriptions up?
-This is not a finalized description by any means.

Noble Families

Ou-Yang Clan

Internal conflict is brewing within the imperial family. Emperor Déshèng lies on his death bed, and his children are far too young to take the throne. Family members are conspiring ways to come out on top. For the most part, this clan fights to keep the Country of Zhùfú-Guāng imperialistic to maintain power. However, distant relatives of the Emperor who live in the far North are rumored to entertain the thought of a republic. Members of this clan have the strongest social influence.

Chua Clan

Chua is a well-known name throughout the country belonging to Zhùfú-Guāng’s wealthiest family. The main house is not located in the capital city, but there is a manor in town. This clan is heavily invested in trade and stocks. Many family members work in the financing department and have garnished plenty of respect, and fear from associates. At the moment, they’re trying to obtain more land in the south, and are planning on constructing something in the area that will yield profit. How this is done, depends on RP members.

Lum Clan

Anyone who has ever had to visit a clinic in Xiàngyáng knows of this family. The clan’s wealth is mostly attributed to medical ventures. Lots of doctors and civil affair workers come from this family. They have a steady trade relationship with the Chua clan, and make tons of profit from selling medicines and medical equipment blue prints. They’re pushing for the Chua clan to make the country’s first surgical hospital.

Zheng Clan

The largest library in Zhùfú-Guāng is owned by the Zheng Clan and is said to be hidden somewhere within the main house. Important documents are stored away in the clan’s library. On many occasions, the other noble families will go to them for information. Members of this clan are known to be studious, and are praised for good organizational skills and memory work. Out of all the noble families, the Zheng clan has the largest number of government employees spread throughout the different departments.

Xiang Clan

The Xiang Clan is famous for raising war heroes and great generals. They have a strong influence over military conditions and have funded many military related projects within the capital. A member of this family drafted the city guard system, and since then the clan has worked to build guard posts and strengthen the country’s overall security. Besides the Lum Clan, they have the most interaction with townsfolk because of how many family members work in the city watch/guard. They hold public meetings to propose ideas and future plans.

Possible Occupations

Ministries: Their will be chief ministers, advisers, educators, managers, secretaries, document workers, and page boys/girls. Not all positions have to be filled. Multiple RP'rs can work in the same department while none work in another.

Industry/Trade: Exporting/importing of goods, trade agreements, etc.
Finance: Treasury, taxes/tariffs, pay roll, etc.
Civil Affairs: Natural/health disaster control
Inspection: The inspection agency insures officials are doing their jobs and aren't doing anything corrupt.
Legislation: Writing/Passing laws
Justice: Interpretation/follow up consequences
Foreign Affairs: Keeping relations steady
Military/defense: soldiers, police officers, guards, assassins.

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Other Jobs:

Grand Advisors: The emperor’s personal advisers.

Servants: Maids/messengers (servants can work under ministries as well)

Doctors: Medical personnel

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Character Sheet Requirements

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Occupation:
Title:
Height:
Weight:

Personality:

History:

Skills:

Weaknesses:

Yes, I found an awesome RP site!

Hello role players! I'm Elodie (or Lodie), and am happy to be part of this community. In the past, I would role play on BBS sites, but got tired of having to start over. This past week, I went searching for a good RP forum and wound up favoring the Role Player Guild. Thus far, I've joined one RP. I accidentally skipped the introduction topic when I first joined

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

Woo, I'm finally home! I'll start working on Serhan's introduction tonight. I'll either have it posted later today, or tomorrow.

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

+ Spring 4 - Crescent Town - 6:00 A.M. (Dasia and Emily)

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A low rumble echoes throughout Dasia’s ears. The woman groans while placing a pillow over her head. Living by a waterfall seemed like a great idea, that is, before one of her windows broke. Sighing, she rolls out of bed and slips her beige boots on. Charts filled with plants line the walls, barely illuminated by dawn’s light. She shuffles to the door, making floorboards creak beneath her heavy sluggish steps. Down the hall there is a wooden door with a colorful drawing tapped to it. Dasia curls her fingers around the handle and pushes it open, baffled at her daughter’s ability to stay asleep despite the loud noise.

She shakes her head before chuckling, “Emmy, it’s time to get up.” Her short frame is bent over the girl, lightly shaking her shoulders.

Honey brown eyes can be seen between somewhat closed eyelids. The girl grumbles before pulling the sheets closer to her body. Dasia puffs her cheeks out before pulling the covers up.

“Momma,” she wines before getting off the bed.

“Get dressed, we’re heading out in fifteen minutes,” low heeled boots thud against the floor as the woman leaves her daughter’s room and heads downstairs.

She finds her work case and looks inside, ensuring all supplies are present. A high pitched yawn catches her attention from the stairs, barely loud enough to be heard. Blue, that’s the first thing Dasia sees when she glances up at her daughter. Emily is wearing her favorite dress today, along with her favorite shoes and stockings… everything is blue as one might guess.

“Mr. Kara will make you chocolate pancakes, you don’t want to be late for breakfast and miss out on them, right?”
Her lips twitch down at the mention of chocolate while the six year-old’s face lights up!

“Okay, okay, I’m ready momma! Look, I even have Bonnie with me,” she exclaims while picking up her rabbit shaped, cross body, purse.

The duo exits their small mountaintop home, and Dasia extends her hand down, “Hey! You always hold my hand when we walk down the road. It’s steep!”
Emily pouts, “I’m not four!”

“And neither is Mr. Rivers, but I've seen him slide down a path while I was collecting herbs,” her voice rings as they reach the bottom.

The girl giggles for a moment before looking around, and then marches forward, free of her mother’s grip.

“Land Ho!”

Emily lifts her hand and points toward the Inn.

“Land Ho is used when you spot land from the sea,” Dasia quirks an eyebrow up.

“…Building Ho?”

Laughing, the girl breaks off into a sprint, “It’s your fault if you don’t make it in time for an omelet momma!”

Catching up to her daughter, she says, “I can eat anything for breakfast, unlike a certain child I know.”

Dasia reaches for the handle and holds the inn door open, ushering Emily inside.

“Come on, let’s order our food, we’re on time,” brown eyes watch the clock, knowing full well that breakfast doesn't end for another five hours; hopefully, the girl doesn't learn the inn’s operating hours any time soon.

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Around eight o’clock, the two departed from the inn, waving goodbye to the workers. They’re heading toward the mountains, to look for flora. The morning remains calm until the girl spots Skye and dagger in the distance. Once again, the little girl attempts to run off, but Dasia is prepared this time and grips her blue jacket.

“Hey, you can visit the Luminas' after class today, but I need to go pick some herbs,” her voice is flat; she’s said this too many times to sound surprised or sympathetic.

Emily slouches and follows her mother, sending wistful glances to the other woman, but they’re never noticed. Ten minutes pass by before the two reach the mountain base. Opening her case, Dasia pulls out two pairs of gloves. They’re rough and stained with green and pink streaks. She bends over, and straps a small pair onto the little girl’s hands before slipping on her own. Holding hands, the duo walk up the mountain adjacent to the one they live on. At first, plant life is sparse, but as they venture further up, trees and flowers come into view, looking as picturesque as a Monet painting.

White flowers catch the woman’s attention, and she approaches one of the smaller plants to her left (most of them are around two feet tall). Plopping herself onto the ground, she pulls a small shovel out of her bag and begins to dig the plant up.

“What’s this called?” She quizzes the little girl.

Emily’s eyes narrow, and she presses her lips together in a thin line while observing the plant, a smile spreads across her face with realization, “Anise! Well, or as you call it… Perpunella annesum,” she mumbles the last part.

“Pimpinella anisum,” the woman corrects her.

A smile spreads across Dasia’s face before she raises a finger, “It helps with congestion, and it is exactly what I was looking for!”

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

I'll post it, then see if I need to make further edits tomorrow when I'm not tired XD

-Hmm, I'm usually more descriptive, but I think I'm somewhat brain dead at the moment, hahaha.

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

I can't believe I was able to write something at this hour XD I should go over it before posting, hahaha!

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

I think the map looks good

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

So, who is still here?

Harvest Moon: A New Chapter

I've never used Pirate Pad or Titan Pad. The introductions are done on the IC section of this site, right?