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Into the Tangle: A Fantasy RP

@SilverPaw I probably could have used a better tag there. It’s not literally tabletop, just that the RP is heavily inspired by old school RPG board games from the 80s and 90s. Think like Shadowlord!, Jumanji, or Cataan. The board game part is just a setup for the fantasy element later.

Into the Tangle: A Fantasy RP

The Story

It's always a good day when you discover a vintage board game in the back of a sketchy antiques shop right? That's exactly what the gaming club president of Briarwood University thought when he found a legitimate copy of "Heroes of Auric: Into the Tangle". A vintage board game from the eighties, "Heroes" sees the players taking up the roles of four warriors of the Auric Kingdom who've been sent out to defeat an ancient evil: The Twilight Witch. Each hero offers a unique playstyle and players can work together or on their own to claim the glory of slaying the witch. Later expansions offered new quests and heroes to flesh out the game, but hardcore fans agree Into the Tangle was far and away the best version.

However... something is very wrong with this version of the game. Despite a clearly sketchy shopkeeper, the president buys the game on the spot and gathers the - very - small board game club to try it out at the next meeting. Each player chooses their characters and skillsheets. No sooner do the pieces touch the board when all the players find themselves suddenly being sucked into the game! Upon waking up, the players find themselves trapped within the world of "Heroes of Auric". Having been transformed into their respective characters, they must now navigate this strange new world if they want any hope of returning home!

The "Heroes" of Auric are as follows -
- Galeth the Magic Swordsman: A wandering mercenary with a heart of gold. Galeth's always on the lookout for coin and his next meal. In his travels through the kingdom, he's gained a unique talent for swordsmanship and he's mastered the minor magics (a rare feat for a commoner). With his powers, he's able to enchant his weaponry and allies to take on monsters most normal men might struggle against.
- Aqua the Merrick: An insatiably curious shapeshifter. Aqua's people are often looked down upon in polite society because their race has a history of being tricksters and deceivers. Aqua has the power to commune with nature and transform into any beast she's slain. After a battle, she collects a trophy from her fallen foe (hide, horn, claw, etc.). So long as she carries it with her, she may call upon the creature's power and transform!
- Rufus the Magus: A disgraced student from the Mage's Academy. Banished from his school after the "Potions Lab Incident", Rufus began to pursue his magical studies in secret. Whether it was pouring over ancient texts in forgotten libraries or wandering the ancient ruins across the continent, his knowledge of the major and minor magic rivals even that of the Royal Archmages! Rufus brings a blend of elemental and healing magic to the table.
- Lady Kira the Shadow The runaway princess of Auric, Kira longs for nothing more than to escape the confines of the royal palace and see the world. In the wake of the Twilight Witch's chaos, she's found her opportunity. Slipping out one night, Kira donned a disguise and enrolled herself at the local Adventurer's Guild. After several months of her double life, she's become handy with bow and dagger. Kira can maneuver the high society world with ease, or strike at her enemies from long distance.

Hey all. Coming back after awhile and needed some simple fantasy to relax. Keeping this one small and manageable. Ideally, I'm not going to hound people for posts. Just be consistent and I'm chill. If you have an idea for expansions or more "heroes" to join the world, let me know! I'm here to have fun!

Super Powered High

Seems like this could be fun! Color me interested.

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

Hey, all. Been sick for the last three days. Did we get everyone?

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

@Sanity43217@SleepyWrites@Silver Carrot@Crimson Flame@Chronic

Casual check in to see where people are at?

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

Finished!

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

Thomas Ryker

Nationality: American

Screen Name: RedeyeSamurai

World Ranking: First Place

Age: 26

Personality: Thomas comes with his own unique brand of ADHD. His interests and emotions can vary on the day to day, but when he finds something he loves... well he sticks to it. If you engage him in a conversation on one of his interests, you'd better be prepared because he can and WILL talk your ear off on it. In addition, he's also notorious for caring about other people in his life; sometimes even more than his own. If it means he can be of help, he's usually the first person to volunteer. He hates being idle or being stuck in a routine. In his mind, stagnation is worse than death.

Backstory: Asking Thomas where he's from would get you a pretty unusual response: "Everywhere". Born an only child, both of his parents were required to travel the country for their respective jobs. As a result, Thomas has rarely lived anywhere longer than two years. He didn't develop many friendships past the surface level, and eventually he stopped trying to get close to people because he knew he wasn't going to be there very long. With his family being his only real-world connections, Thomas took to the internet and his video games as a means of finding his friends.

It was during this time that Thomas discovered the Rift Warriors franchise and its vast player base. After watching videos of his favorite Let's Players try their hands at Rift Warriors III: Shadow of the Rift, he practically begged his parents to buy him the game and necessary console for his birthday. They obliged and soon Thomas was spending most of his free time jumping into the Rift Warriors world, learning the game, and interacting with the online community. Everything about the game excited him. From the hilariously broken yet fun mechanics of Rift Warriors I, to the bizarre and enticing storyline present throughout the games. In between school and normal life, Thomas could be found drawing his favorite characters, or deep diving into theory videos online where people were trying to piece together the lore behind the Rift. Naturally, there were other games he was passionate about, but Rift Warriors was his undisputed favorite.

It was during college when everything changed for Thomas. For the first time in his life, he was finally tied down to one location. Attending classes, seeing the same faces, being in this routine for four years... It bored Thomas to no end. With little to do between classes, Thomas decided on a whim to take up streaming his playthroughs of the latest game: Rift Warriors VII: Bloodlines. Not the BEST game in the series by far, but it was new enough that it got more attention on his channel compared to other games. At the urging of his few followers, Thomas opted to enter an online tournament for RW VII. Despite being the underdog, he managed to reach third place! A downpour of new followers flocked to his channel and soon Thomas felt a new path in life was finally opening up for him.

It wasn't long after that RedeyeSamurai became a well-known name in the RW community. From competing at tournaments, making strategy guides for his fans, and climbing the online leaderboards, it wasn't an exxageration to say that Rift Warriors had finally allowed Thomas to carve out a permanent place for himself. When college finally ended and Thomas was living on his own, streaming became his primary source of income and Rift Warriors games kept paying his bills.

It all came to a head when RedeyeSamurai made an appearance at the first ever world championships for the newly launched ninth entry in the franchise. Thomas was invited to compete and the event was a dream come true for him. He got to meet fans, fellow players, and even get a chance to hang out with people he'd only ever seen on the other end of a video call. When the time came, Thomas played harder than he'd ever done in his life. When the battle was over, Thomas was crowned world champion! Thomas reveled in the accomplishment for about a week before something inside him changed. He'd made it to number one, but now it felt like there was nowhere else to go. He was stuck in another rut.

Thomas wound up stepping away from Rift Warriors for a considerable period of time. When questioned, he simply told his fans he wanted to try other forms of content. That is, until one night when he was watching a stream of this year's E3...

Rift Warriors Character: Takumi Ryuga

Rift Warrior Character: Takumi Ryuga

Debut: Rift Warriors I

Rift Warrior Backstory: Having been around since the very first entry, Ryuga has become the 'unofficial' poster boy for Rift Warriors. A samurai from the late Sengoku Period, Ryuga was a vassal of the Azai clan before they were eradicated by the army of Oda Nonunaga. Having survived the massacre, Ryuga went into hiding and spent years wandering the country of Japan as a Ronin.

With the Oda's forces seeking any remaining members of the Azai clan, Ryuga was forced into a life of crime as a mountain bandit while struggling to survive. Armed with his katana and tanegashima rife, Ryuga established himself as a man no traveling merchant wanted to cross on a dark road. Eventually, after the pasing of the Oda, Ryuga would see his sword taken from him during the sword hunt in 1588. With few options left to him, and no way to die 'honorably', Ryuga had taken up refuge in a mountain cave and resigned himself to his fate.

However, as he sat there, a strange red light appeared in the back of the cave. Following it lead Ryuga to a strange portal that connected to a lavishly designed temple. It was here that Ryuga met the Messenger. Ryuga now spends his days wandering the Rift and seeking out opponents all in the vain hope that he can be sent home to prevent the downfall of his clan.

Right Warrior Powers: Ryuga's nickname among the Rift Warriors community is the "Firearm Demon", and it's a well earned title. Starting with the first game, he was one of the few characters who had proper ranged capabilities and his destructive prowess has only increased with time. On top of his deadly skill with his tanegashima, the Messenger granted Ryuga the knowledge of firearms, as well as the power to generate and manipulate gunpowder.

Armed with futuristic knowledge and the limitless potential of the Rift, Ryuga has created weapons years ahead of his time. By producing gunpowder from within his own body, the samurai always has a ready supply of makeshift explosions on hand both to deal damage as well as keep his enemies away.

Other:
- Thomas has actually played every character on the RW roster. He knows everyone thinks Ryuga is overrated, but he's way too fun to use.
- Being one of the oldest characters in the franchise, Ryuga's design has undergone a number of changes across the various entries. In the later games, players could unlock Ryuga (Sword Mode) as a secret character in which his clan was never destroyed.
- Ryuga has several emotes that reference old school samurai movies and classic anime. His defeat emote is literally the Yamcha Pose.

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

@Sanity43217 I originally limited it to 5 slots because I didn’t know if people were going to be interested, but I can widen it to the top 10 players instead so sure.

Rift Warriors X (Sci-fi/Isekai RP)

@Chronic I included it in the CS. Player name and screen name are separate categories.

Personally I’m changing it up and working on a Samurai.

Rift Warriors X: An Isekai Rp

https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/193341-rift-warriors-x-sci-fi-isekai-rp/ooc

IC is live