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I'M BACK! Sort of... if I can remember to get on, and if an RP catches my attention!

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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.
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?
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.
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.
I'll definitely be more active once I get settled into my dorm tomorrow.
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.
Hey, Ambra, since it seems everyone else is doing it and there doesn't seem to be an immediate shortage of space for character, do you mind if I make another one?
Well yeah. :P
Takasu arrived early, as lord of House Tosen he had no intention of being at all late. He didn't want to give anyone in Aseryo the chance to insult him or make him look bad. He spent his time wandering the streets, it was not often that he could get to the capital. He generally sends representatives to the capital when called upon so that he could keep lording at home. However this new menace was far too sinister and threatening and this meeting was far too important to be left to a representative of the house, even his most trusted noble. As time drew near to the set meeting time he made his way back to the capital building. He entered the room quietly, not wishing to draw unneeded attention to himself, though that was generally difficult. He wore a traditional gi in the primary color of his house, red, and his house sigil over the left breast. He wore a samurai's shoulder cloth made of silk satin dyed red with a golden trim and golden dragon filled the center, it was the symbol of his house. Within the waist sash of his gi were three blades, a long katana, a medium length wakazashi and a short dagger lengthed tanto. He entered the room and bowed slightly giving his respect to those within before walking over to his seat and sitting down cross-legged he observed quietly, his personal guard standing behind him in ornate armor.
Considering we have no females in Tosen, Iroha should probably be part of Tosen.

BTW, Ambra, can the colors of House Tosen be red and gold; and the banner be a dragon?
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