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Shadow of the Imperium – W40k Inquisition RP (OOC UP)

@BCTheEntity
Oh. Sorry then, I am bad at it.

Shadow of the Imperium – W40k Inquisition RP (OOC UP)

@ClocktowerEchos
Well, it seems I have misunderstood the overall power levels and inspirations sources of the game.

From the description I've concluded that the majority of inspiration comes from the Dark Heresy rather than the tabletop wargame, where psykers work decidedly differently, having a shitton of powers bought from up to three or even four disciplines at even medium levels of power (in an acolyte-level game), not counting about a dozen minor powers gained as they buy up Psy Rating.

From you saying that the players are supposed to be members of the inquisitorial retinue rather than simple acolytes I have also reasoned that you expected us to play as Ascension-level Agents of the Throne, who have all the reasons, authority and prestige required for having the (actually very modest) described set of wargear to carry into actual battles as opposed to more discrete and careful investigations carried out on, say, Imperial worlds. You can also notice that a spyrer suit is not included into said wargear, being mentioned only in his background.

As to badassery - without any mockery or irony, excuse me for unreasonably assuming that it, together with a background involving some truly heroic and unusual feats is a given considering that the character in question was assumed to be a member of inquisitorial retinue.

Pertaining to the male geisha fact - yes, dude looks like a lady. If that is a decidedly unacceptable detail for your game, please excuse me for including it.

Would you allow me to properly edit and remake the sheet to make it more fitting for your requirements and re-apply?

Shadow of the Imperium – W40k Inquisition RP (OOC UP)

Nobody will get along with a soulless husk of a person that makes everyone he talks to want to kill themselves. Pariahs are the worst thing for role-playing anything except snarky misanthropes like Ravenor's Frauka or pitiful attention-starved people who just don't know what they are doing wrong.

Shadow of the Imperium – W40k Inquisition RP (OOC UP)

Oh and yes, just to be sure - do you use the new DEEPEST LORE in this game? You know, the one where Cadia has fallen n shit and Guilliman is wide awake and leading Ultramarines once again.

Shadow of the Imperium – W40k Inquisition RP (OOC UP)

@ClocktowerEchos

Here's something i cooked up, read and critique pls.
Before i write something about the specifics of psychic powers, could you please first explain me some stuff?
Should i describe specific powers or just broadly describe him as a telekine or powerful biomancer?
How many powers should i have?
How many "schools" of power can i practice?
How will you judge if and when i summon psychic phenomena or perils? I'd like to emphasize that in my imagination, this guy is recruited primarily not thanks to EXTREME psychic powers, but due to stability of his manifestations and the great and terrible feat he fulfilled in the course of mentioned daemonic incursion, which signified just how badass he is at being faithful and strong-willed. Oh, and of course because his bones are worth a fortune in Malleus money and are connected to a mysterious prophecy of sorts.
Also sorry for run-on sentences.

Charsheet

NAME: Ravan Feidlimid Fergie-Samuelson

AGE: 39

GENDER: Male

PREVIOUS OCCUPATION:
Scion of a minor noble house of Necromunda, Spyrer with a modicum of experience, passenger on a Black Ship, Psyker Primaris.

WARGEAR:
(Only noting equipment that the character would carry on a mission where lethal combat with manifold enemies of mankind is expected with high degree of probability, tell me if i should write his everyday attire and equipment here.)
Vac-Sealed Warded Carapace Armour W/Helmet Augmentations - Dark- and Preysight, Auto-Senses, Micro-Bead, Respirator, Re-Breather, Deadspace Damper&Vox-Caster
Combat Webbing
Cameleonine Cloak
Clip/Drop Harness
Grapnel&Line
Lascutter
Several Stummers
Infantry Lamp Pack
Three Days of Combat Rations
Medi-Kit&Additional Drugs - Rez, Synth-Skin, Rainbow
Ripper Pistol W/Extended Magazines, Exterminator Pack&Red-Dot Sight
Sanctified Force Sword
Psykana Mercy Blade
Cybernetics:
Psychic Hood, Stabilizing Psy-Lattice, Scholastica Psykana Killswitch
Bionic Respiratory System
Pain Ward
Vitae Supplement

NOTABLE POINTS OF LIFE:
3 Months - Reported to Inquisition by the the house's Ordo Famulous supervisor as a person of importance connected with a certain powerful demon and posessing highly desireable genetic markers. Under constant survelliance afterwards - when possible, considering the vastness of Imperium.

3 Years - Subjected to Ordo Malleus rituals of Corporeal Sanctification in anticipation of events to come, in secret from the house members. Majority of bones in the body, including inner surface of the skull engraved with wards, runes and symbols of power that are anathema to daemonkind. Throughout the subject's life, holy fire in his bones makes skin of his body slough off in large patches, a process unstoppable by any treatment or medicine. Subject resorts to ample use of makeup.

10 Years - First raid into the underhive as a part of a Spyrer gang, utilizing a Malcadon rig. Performance satisfactory. Attitude, nonchalant.

12 Years - First manifestation of psychic abilities, presumably as a result of sexual tension, numerous casualties. Subject surrendered honorably with no further issues. House subjected itself to selective mind-scrubbing and/or purging voluntarily.

23/12 Years(Approx) - Black Ship arrives on Holy Terra, subject leaves stasis, sanctioning rites begins.

28/17 Years - Sanctioning rites ends. Estimated psionic level on the Assignment scale - Zeta. Estimated maximum potential level on the Assignment scale - Gamma. Culling considered due to a degree of mental instability. In the end, deemed an investment of acceptable risk. Appointed to private retinue of Rogue Trader [DATA EXPUNGED] due to [long-term agreements].

33/25 Years - Subject to an attempt of daemonic posession during a gellar field failure on the Enforcer Class Vessel [DATA EXPUNGED]. Casualties, numerous. Damnation, narrowly escaped. Mind-probing and interrogation of subject and witnesses - especially Astropath Transcendent [DATA EXPUNGED] signifies that the daemon, upon entering the body, immediately attempted to escape. Subject resorted to forcing the Neverborn to stay inside him until it was destroyed by the glyphs and wards within his bones. Prophecy confirmation pending. Subject's willpower, commendable. Torture signifies a considerable level of purity and dedication.

36/28 Years - Inducted into The Holy Orders of the Emperor's Inquisition after extensive testing and a probation period. Appointed under tutelage of Spectral Aeon [DATA EXPUNGED]. Performance, acceptable.

(Will add more after getting some info)

PERSONALITY:
Ravan is thoroughly dedicated to the Emperor and his Inquisition - partly due to thorough indoctrination he underwent as a citizen of Imperium and a Psyker, partly due to the position of prestige and opportunity for amassing great power the service provides and partly because he is now grimly aware that no matter how vicious and unforgiving Imperium might be at times, all other options are so much worse they do not warrant mentioning. However, his zeal and dedication is not exactly like that of raving redemptionists or grimly determined assassins - while posessing a powerful, unbreakable inner core that is filled with righteous determination to see Emperor's work fulfilled, when not in an immediately life-threatening situation and not dealing with matters of grave importance at hand (truly, in such situations he is as no-nonsense, discrete and obedient as can be), the man attempts to spend his time as leisurely and happily as possible, believing earnestly that if God-Emperor was unhappy with his performance he would not put him in a position where he can safely enjoy the spoils of his hard work. Good food whenever possible, carnal pleasures wherever attainable, exotic hobbies and substances picked up on faraway exotic pleasures - no matter how far away from his previous life, Ravan starkly refuses to let go of his nobleman roots. He particularily loves to whine and complain about every single detail of his surroundings that insults his delicate sensibilities and refined artistic taste.
Ravan thoroughly enjoys employing his psychic powers and seeing them increase and grow. It is not a curse that makes him a sub-human, he thinks, it is a blessing given unto him by the Emperor to better serve the interests of Mankind, one that only the strongest of will and faith can sustain and control - simultaneously a test for the righteous and a reward for those who pass. While ultimately he does not abuse his abilities in unsightly or outright dangerous ways and wisely fettering his power unless absolutely required or explicitly ordered not to, his masters and overseers are unhappy with Ravan's overall attitude regarding psychic powers - but for as long as it serves to no end other than making him train and excercise vigorously and safeguard his mind against temptations, he is allowed that little bit of leniency.

TIME WITH INQUISITOR
Will soon PM ya for deets.

A City on Fire

What a terrible tradition. Someone should bar the doors and burn it down together with every horrible person inside.

Fate/Stay Night RP: Fate/Argent Theosophy

@Beloss
Can i pick Ravana?
He ain't much, just a master of veena and greatest acolyte of Viswanathan.
:3
(honestly though i really want to have terrifying indian godhead flavor and similar ambitions)

Saisei: Another Dynamic Naruto AU Roleplay!

restatin interest, originally wrote in an ancient interest check.

A City on Fire

o fuck i posted on accident
sorry will edit it to completion soon

A City on Fire

Jessica

THE EMPRESS

"Every person has a goal. Some are better than others."

Name: Lady Jessica Genevieve-Flores
Group: Familia
Position: Head
Age: That's not a polite thing to ask, you know.
Appearance: Lady Jessica looks old. That is the primary and defining characteristic of her appearance, oftentimes the only one that can be safely and reasonably discerned by the outside observer under manifold layers of clothing and makeup. She was old when the city was only beginning to be overtaken by crime, filth and sin, she was old when Familia was nothing but a little gathering of bashful vigilantes discussing their plans in the basement of her manor, remained old throughout the group's long and illustrious history up to the present day and, without any doubt, will remain old for many more decades to see this precious city restored to its original pristine condition. Lady's exact age can't be determined - any official documents are outside of reach of anyone interested in the question and those that are in public access are not be trusted. Her hair color is also subject to speculation - chances are, Jessica is bald and wears a new wig and elaborate headdress for every social occasion. Empress' dark, sunken eyes, however, are quite memorable to say the least - gaze like sharp needles skewering the object of her interest and holding it in place for thorough examination, a mischievous, promising glint in their depth mesmerizing her interlocutor as if they were a prey animal facing a constrictor snake. Her eyesight is surprisingly acute for such a venerable woman, a fact not many people are aware of.

Personality: Firstly and primarily, Empress is driven and determined. She has a dream for herself and her Familia and will see it fulfilled no matter what obstacles and adversaries she has to face on the way. She harbors nothing but love and respect for the fellow members - but only as long as they all, to the man, share her dream and vision. Slacking and half-hearted efforts are not tolerated in her Familia, loyalty and dedication to the cause are prized much more than great skill that is combined with weak will and loose morals. At the core, Empress is a gentle soul, compassionate and kind - it is that kindness and compassion for the world, for the city, for every living being in it that gives her the power and mental capacity to mercilessly purge the streets and excise the cancerous sprouts of uncontrolled violence and villainy.
In personal conversation with people she likes - and especially with those she doesn't - Empress is surprisingly informal, displaying an unexpected lack of haughtiness and oficiality while still projecting a noble, almost royal air around her, simply through the power of truth and belief behind her every word and energetic, direct and fearless attitude.

Background: Not much is known about Jessica's past. She is old money, as far as that term can be extended to the lucky and enterprising colonists who managed to carve out a good living in the New World - her family has produced numerous congressmen, senators and governors and amassed a fortune thanks to shipping and wise investments that served them faithfully for several centuries and will surely do so for many more. As far as anyone's concerned, Empress was born during the days when Match was much less of a city than it is today and it was witnessing it grow up and bloom together with her before plunging into rot and corruption that made her take up arms in its defense - a story fit for a romantic novel, if it didn't include so much bloody murder. Nevertheless, it was how Familia originated - her and a few other brave men and women appaled at the state of their city venturing into the churning bowels of the city where no copper dared to tread with bared weapons and steeled hearts, like witch hunters of yore rooting out corruption and sin in ways that only God could forgive them for. It worked, not perfectly, not without a stutter and schism, but still worked terrifyingly well - in no time, one of the dirtiest, evilest gutters of Match became the cleanest and safest district, from which the Familia began to gently spread its tendrils, not quite powerful enough to provide absolute protection, but more than capable of enacting punishment for crimes and taking care of the most heinous sins commited beyond the reach of law. The city government and especially the forces of law enforcement are closely acquainted with the Familia, partially by the grace of Empress' status in high society and considerable financial capabilities - two parties have long since forged an unwritten agreement between them, providing all possible aid to each other in order to restore the city and safekeep it against future disasters.
Whenever the rare honest and pure-hearted cop can not arrest a vicious murderer due to the lack of evidence, he only needs to loudly complain about it in the right place and then be at ease, knowing that the perpetrator will soon turn up in a morgue, a victim of a horrible accident involving an ice pick and several dozen stab wounds. Similarily, Familia is quietly informed about cases of serious corruption and white collar crime among the force and local government - and those likewise turn up mysteriously missing along with their associates or, more rarely, marvelously lose any desire to extend their service for any longer after a faithful meeting with some of Familia's gentler members.

Leisure: As a venerable, accomplished woman of class and high status, Jessica spends her free time on many different activities - she regularily gets visited by her many grandchildren, siblings, relatives and old friends all of whom she remembers by name and age as clearly as if they were never away from her for many months, occasionally provides one of her three mansions for charity events, bountifully donates herself, attends important social occasions herself, knits macrame and dabbles in writing, among many other things that every proper businesslady must do while simultaneously running a charity assassin organisation. Her "Fabio the Butcher King" series have been unexpectedly popular with a certain class of teenagers and housewives - a fourth publishing deal should come up in a month tops.

Extra: It might come as a surprise, considering Empress' (probably) advanced age, but she is not only an inspiring leader, cunning planner and a capable organisator but also a more than proficient assassin herself. Perhaps she had good teachers during the childhood and a lot of practice in her younger years or perhaps the faint air of mysticism and magic that surrounds the sweet old lady has some justification behind it, but whenever you don't look at her, Jessica becomes preternaturally quick. As a mild example - whenever a visitor comes up to the back door of her mansion, she is already standing behind it even before said visitor manages to knock! Likewise, one should never let her hands out of sight, because chances are the moment you blink she will have a knife in one and a gun in the other, using both in tandem with speed and killing intent that'd be startling to witness from a professional career soldier, to say nothing about a frail ancient woman. Of course, none except the most trusted and capable members of the Familia are privy to knowing so much about the Empress, and even then, it was ages since Jessica actually engaged in direct confrontation with anyone, or at least so it seems - after all, any member of the group is always happy to provide the services of a bodyguard and warden should the old lady wish to go for a walk in a bad neighborhood.