Lucidnonsense

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magic

Vitalis the arcane discipline of Vitalis has been around in some form or another since time immemorable, with some scholars theorizing the elder arthropods had knowledge of this art. most ancient cultures had less understanding of the actual mechanism of vitalistic magic but had discovered methods of harnessing it in a limited form, from the magic of giants to the ancient healers of the sunlit isles. Without true understanding of the principles of Vitalis the powers were more limited. Now greater understanding of the nature of life it is considered by some a branch of alchemy Vitalis focuses on living things. Early vitalis magic often used herbs and minerals to effect change on an organism and later the use of bound spirits was used. It wasnt until applications of Morveks theories that Vitalis magic reached a higher potential, it allowed more control of Vital spirits, spiritual tools that can dwell in living things, these vital spirits, formerly mindless, could be used in a variety of effects such as healing and biological metamorphosis, it could even be used to create new species of animals...and people...it could even raise the dead though unless the person had died recently they usually came back without much humanity left and while the bones of the ancient dead could be animated, they possessed no mind.

The Study of vitalism scared many people for a long time, the potential for abuse (and sometimes it was abused) The fear of the monsters men could create. Eventually many nations became more accepting of the practice.

The Ragged Blades (Interest Check)

I might be interested in joining.

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Event

The Age of Chaos: Knowledge about the age of chaos is scarce and different scholars give different dates to when this era ended, when it began is even more of a mystery. The sources for information of this time period and any theoretical period before it is based on information found within the most ancient of places, from the minds of the elder arthropods and other ancient beings. only a few ruins have been found that are believed to date back this far. During the age of chaos The world was ruled by beings compared to demons or spirits or gods they were at constant war with eachother. most of the weapons were spiritual rather than physical and are believed to have hindered the developement of new civilizations and crumbled the existing ones. the elder arthropods somehow avoided most of these wars, they had some way to protect the spirit. The Age of chaos is believed to have been ended by the spiritual weapons, they turned on eachother. Whether there was a time proceeding the age of chaos was unknown, scholars debate this.

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race

Giants: Giants are large bipedal creatures that tower above most other races, they tend to prefer a mostly vegetable diet, traditionally the leaves of trees, given a larger gut size they are able to better digest things humans cannot. they tend to move slowly and when they perform tasks they do so in a very methodical manner, they tend to sleep when no food is available and can stay in this state for nearly one-hundred years if need be, halting aging. Giant lifespans seem to vary from giant to giant, with some living as short as 100 years while others making it to 500. Giants are usually non-confrontational but when hungry or with sufficient provocation they can make a dangerous enemy. Like humans, Giants are a tool using species though some scholars question whether the structures and tools built by giants can be compared to that of the smaller races. While giants are often seen as being non-magical, occasionally they become wizards if they live in a culture that nurtures magical talent. Giants also have a traditional discipline of magic that is practiced by many members of the species, this discipline allows its users to integrate materials into their bodies without irritation or damage. The kinds of materials the giants integrate into themselves varies between different groups of giants but can include plants and minerals, for decoration, food, identification, camoflage and at times defense or weaponry.

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Magic

Alchemy: Alchemy is an arcane study of the Nature of matter and spirit and is considered one of the most important developements of arcana due to the widespread application in other arcane disciplines. Alchemists study materials and objects and how they react to spiritual and otherworldly forces, the reasons for the study are many, some attempted to live for ever...some wished to transform themselves into better people. As greater understanding of alchemy emerged the goals became more mundane for most. The exact limitations of alchemy are hotly debated by arcanists as is what all forms of magic are considered alchemy. some of the most notable uses of alchemy is the creation of magical catalysts which are very useful for other forms of magic and the creation of magical materials with a variety of uses. The term alchemy used to apply to many other things as well, but many of those disciplines branched off of alchemy and became different schools.

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@Lucidnonsense Correction. Mgic is very is optional! And rare. I, in no way ment to imply that this rp is based sole around magic or you have to have it. Things might go better for you if you dont after all.

@LadyRunic

Ah, and apparently some forms of leather armor did exist, also about what century of technology for the north?

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Maybe I should have this moved to the casual section...

@Polybius

was my post a bit short?

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@Lucidnonsense Think of the North like vikings, Sourthern reaches being more Greek-Britannia. The largest city would be... a tie between several. Though the delta city of Havanna would be largest spread out. Mostly farm land and something with a twist of Egyptian royalty in it. Though its still grass, and riverland. Probably over 500,000. Not as large as Athens.

Leather armour is generally what you would think. Cloth armor would be robes, padding, ect. Technology would be greek level. Perhaps a little roman. Though they know higher level smithing for swords and such.

@LadyRunic

Leather armor wasnt really that much of a thing though, at least, not the way we see it in fantasy. it had applications of course, but like not like D&D style. of course I guess that doesnt matter, we are playing as magical people anyway.

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Event

The hunger of Giants: A massive crop failure forced an end to the self-imposed isolation of the Island of Giants, they needed food and the giants were willing to leave the island to get it, The human servants of the giants created boats to fit their lords and migrated to new lands, some colonized peacefully or integrated with other cultures with varying degrees of success, others became raiders, pillaging villages and generally being a nuisance. The Famine eventually ended and The first human king of the island was crowned.

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So looks like the mages tower gets the first laugh.

It just came to mind, if there are historical inaccuracies, shouldn't someone make the truth about it?

@MikkishtheLeprechaun

I personally think evil ominous wizard towers are a bit cliche...what im thinking is, perhaps the reputation is not entirely deserved.