Rune_Alchemist

Urban Starlight Wonderland: A Magical Girl RP

yes, let me in another RP
I can definitely handle it
I don't have a problem

I'll see about getting something up in the next day or two

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

Alright, after some deliberation, the judgements have been made

@ERode's Atzi

@Crusader Lord's Nylah

@VitaVitaAR's Seelay

@Click This's Lissa

@Cu Chulainn's Gideon

@Pyromania99's Vammessa

Are the characters I'll be accepting. Feel free to move them all over to the Character tab at your earliest convenience. Honestly, this really wasn't easy. I considered adding a seventh but I have to tell myself no repeatedly.

@Crimson Paladin@PaulHaynek@A Lowly Wretch@Guy0fV4lor
Sadly this means you four won't be joining us. I really would have liked to see shenanigans with Finnegan or the Moonpriest and Akala, or how a lazy noble or outcast Valtem might have brought and I have to thank everyone for being so eager to make a CS and work on getting a character right, but as it stands I think this would be the most fair.

I'll be seeing Crimson and Guy in the storm cycle...where I fully expect Guys 5headness to come into play sooner or rather than later.

Tales Of Shizuyama (Far-Eastern Monster Girl RP)

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@FrogRFlowR

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Hmm.

No response from Sir Kannazuki. Too busy attending to their new friend, most likely. Well, that was just fine too. She had other things to attend to herself. She also was quite aware that her appearance was likely more than a little...off putting. Far be it from her to make someone uncomfortable especially in such a situation even if she would have liked attending to him. Really, maybe she should just anyways...she knew how to handle such things and anyone else would simply mess it up. She was the best caretaker and also the only one who could -

Ahem.

She'd breathe in, remembering some words from Kyouko-sama.

Sometimes, there was such a thing as being overly helpful.

Well, no matter.

She could finish cooking.

Sliding away from the hubbub of the fire and camp, Nyla would head into her lodgings...only to find it already occupied by Tomi. Eating one of her cakes, no less. Well she had no qualms with that, but...

"Ah. Tomi. I wasn't aware you had a habit of sneaking into peoples rooms without their permission..." She'd say, noticing the book in her hands."If you need advice on human relationships I would be happy to give. I happen to be something of a expert, you know." She'd say, sliding over to the dragon and giving her a friendly smile.

The cake would have been...nearly indescribable. The moment she'd have taken a bite out of it, it would have likely briefly, revealed the entire secrets of the universe to the dragon. It was almost like tasting every single flavor at once. It was sweet but it was hard to describe why or how sweet exactly. Just that it was, but it couldn't be described...oh, and she'd have probably find her eyes drawn to Nyla as for whatever reason, images of the Shoggoth in various...compromising positions briefly appear in her head.

"Or was there something...else you wanted?" She'd respond with a giggle.

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

...and thus the judgement shall commence.

Come tomorrow morning, I will lay down my final acceptances.

The Storm Cycle: Reclamation

Location:
Airedale
Mid-morning
Airedale Fields

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@A Lowly Wretch@Guy0fV4lor

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Vyrell would merely respond with a quiet chuckle in response to Reinhardt’s request, not seeming intent on saying otherwise. Made things simpler between them, at least if nothing else. Besides, there was a far more important matter at hand.

“Possible,” Vyrell responded as he’d walk into the keep. The silver haired youth’s expression didn’t change from one of quiet thoughtfulness as he’d respond, a sliver of a smile on his mouth. “But I doubt it from what I’ve observed. Something tells me that if the curse had, we’d have…felt something by now.” The inside of the keep had been mostly cleaned out by the militia of the civilians that were being safeguarded there by now, the large central gathering hall now empty save for the few soldiers standing guard.

“As for if she’s in danger…well, that could be likely. The Queen tasked her to look into a Fomorian that has been pillaging villages,” He’d pause a moment only to hand a written message off to a nearby soldier with instructions to deliver it to a blacksmith in town as he’d turn to finish speaking to Reinhardt. “Near the Harzelslack border. A simple fomorian wouldn’t pose a threat to her, but if some of Harzels knights found her, considering her reputation…” His voice would trail off, walking into the strategy room. The implication could easily be understood without needing to be said. Considering Elnith’s reputation in the wider world of Albion…

“Ah, Od, you are here too.” Vyrell would greet Od, who would walk in not shortly after they would. The strategy room was fairly simple - a large map of Albion spread out over a circular table, chairs around it. Just enough for the Knights, Lugh, Fio, and the Queen. A few bookshelves lined the walls against the far wall, though aside from Vyrell and perhaps Fio, they typically remained where they were. A chandelier hung overhead, lighting the room as well as it could. “Good to see you in one piece as always. Question for you, Od. You’ve not seen or heard from lady Elnith, have you?”

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@Pyromania99

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The town had quickly returned to its normal lively state, the people having started their day to day routine. The hammering of the blacksmith away at the forge. The gentle murmur of everyday conversation, children now out playing in the streets…the sound of Luna being followed by a curious group of onlookers and fans. It was no secret at least, that most of the knights were fairly popular…with Luna and Vyrell, perhaps, being the most of the group for their more affable seeming natures.

“Lady Luna!” A village girl would shout. “Are you hurt? I know some herbal remedies!”

“Lady Luna! Don’t listen to her, my herbal remedies are much better!”

“You dimwits! A Knight like her can’t be healed with just average medicines…I…I know some exotic Tuatha healing techniques!” Honestly it was probably nothing new for Luna having to deal with a small fan club of admirers in the village. There was someone just a bit more familiar there this time, though.

“Luna.” Lugh’s familiar voice would catch her ears. “Good work. Saw everything. You killed a hundred-bandits singlehandedly.”

“A-a Hundred! Goodness there were that many, Lugh?”

“Mhm. Luna fought all of them. By herself.” The young Tuatha responded, looking up at the knight with admiration. She was starting to be surrounded slightly by a group of onlookers. Probably best if she ditched them somewhere before she got completely surrounded.

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@Crimson Paladin

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Tracking a small fairy was well, not exactly easy. The only trail Ethelred had to follow, was a faint trail of gold light that it seemed to leave behind as it would move from place to place, seemingly sticking near the edge of the village wall, not having made any obvious moves to cause trouble…yet. Everything seemed mostly peaceful as far as he could tell.

“Heeeeeelp!” A sudden shout for help from nearby, shouting for help. Supposing Ethelred would go and see who was shouting, he would be perhaps, surprised to find two militia men watching a cat…bat around the fairy he was tracking like some sort of toy. “This dumb cat again-I’m not-chew toy! Lemme goooo~!”

“...I’m not touching it. I’ll get cursed!” One of the militia men would say.

“Well I’m not! I’m not gonna let myself get charmed or something!”

“Well what do we do? We can’t just leave it here!”

“...well…I mean the cat looks like its having fun-Ah! Sir Ethelred!” The two would turn to salute the knight. “We uh, have bravely cornered this fey here with our expertly trained attack cat, sir!”

“Hey! Hey! Icicle pants! Help me and I’ll give ya something-gwuh!” The cat proceeded to pounce on the fairy, shoving her face first into the ground and then decided she’d make a comfortable seat.

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@VitaVitaAR

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“Hm? Was I insinuating something?” Sorcha replied, a slight smirk forming on her lips as she’d walk. “I was simply thinking we could spend some time over drink or something when we’re not busy, and I could tell you a bit about the Old King. I certainly wouldn’t mind the excuse to push some administrative work onto Vyrell.” A laugh, that she seemed a bit too happy about pushing more work onto Vyrell.

The Queen walked as she spoke and as Fio would make whatever reply it was she was going to make. The beast, Shabbi seemed perfectly happy not to bother them, letting herself be led away from the town and towards the forest on the western side of it. Considering the danger Elder Beasts posed, perhaps it was a bit odd that one would let itself be led by humans so easily.

“What do you think about Elder Beasts?” The Queen would ask suddenly, as the two of them would find themselves just inside the edge of the treeline. Shabbi was having some difficulty moving between the trees, but was docile all the same. If anything she was behaving in a friendly manner, her severed trunk gently resting on the Queens hand as hers rested on its tusk. “You’ve seen them yourself on occasion, and I'm sure you know of that one that lives out in the northern fields, feeding and collecting the souls of the dead, or the one worshiped on the coast?”

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

@PaulHaynek
They are a strict para-military religious cult

So yes, they're not very fun lol

Nah that's cool. A week is fine. Plenty of time to get acquainted and get himself safe enough to survive.

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

@PaulHaynek

Ey, don't worry about it. Not everyone needs some super amazing backstory. Interesting. Former apostle who basically deserted. Well, bet they're not too happy about that. I see nothing wrong here, though if you could tell me how long he's been in dawn that'd be lovely.

@Click This
As discussed, she looks good. No glaring issues on my end that I see that need to be addressed. I'll be interested to see how the two raam potentially interact. Regardless, i'm assuming she's only arrived in dawn shortly after the blizzard ended? Seems a lot of people are doing that, huhu. Not that its a problem.

@A Lowly Wretch

Would have been nice if you had asked me about some of the stuff in the bio, but overall its not too bad. Being a 'simple hunter' is a high honor among the Valtem. Means your probably capable of killing most hostile sea life by yourself or with a small group. Basically she'd have been a small bit of a celebrity and probably wouldn't have been talked down to no matter what she looked like.

Not all Valtem are some siren/mermaid-esque creature, either. While I used Zora as an example for how they generally should look on average, special cases are there and often seen as blessed in some manner by Lavetha. Not that it changes much, but that means she's being sort of disingenuous with her motivations and 'being made fun of' since that wouldn't have been a thing. Her frightening visage might have very well been considered a blessing, especially if it makes others absolutely terrified of her in a very predatory way.

As long as your cool with the above, then, I see no reason to make an changes.

@VitaVitaAR
Excellent profile as always. I've got nothing to say or no major issues here, friendo. I'll be going with you were tasked by the King himself to do this and I'll send ya the details of how that'd go once everything gets going...and since I'm playing Navi the fairy, I'll get up a small CS for her soon once that happens as well.

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

@Dark Cloud

Aha, sorry about that friendo. I'd have mentioned you, but this was mostly a reboot for those that were in the previous one and since I'm taking less players...I felt like it'd only be right if I gave those in the previous one a chance first.

Epic of Beginnings - Dawns Cradle

-Other NPCs-

Dawn:

Mama Cat

Name: Tyua
Gender: Female
Race: Bastelian

A Bastelian living in Dawn. Despite her peoples more savage reputation, she's a fairly kind woman who used to take her adopted daughter all over the town, train her in combat as well as encourage her magical abilities. Since leaving the Bastelian homeland she has never once looked back. A few years ago she'd have been helping the hunters, her body as strong as the sun...yet, starting two years ago her health took a sharp decline and since then she has been bed ridden with an unknown ailment.

A certain Demon

A demon of a currently unknown name. Though it doesn't have much energy to manifest, it usually does so as a small lizard that perches on Vammessa's shoulder. Sort of like a familiar. Rather powerless in this form, it usually only takes it to urge Vamessa into mischief.

Tamaln:

Sorcha Mulryan

A supposedly immortal human who works for the Fey of Tamaln as their enforcer. Her past is shrouded in mystery, but she came to Tamaln half dead and being hunted by the Apostles. Has a severe and somewhat unfriendly disposition, but has a soft spot for children.

Leuca Whelani

Princess of Tamaln and heir to the Throne. A kind-hearted girl but is somewhat unsure of herself. Her Leargas puts a heavy strain on her body, so she doesn't like using it. Was 'blessed' by a fairy at birth with a Geas of some sort...

Lady Mie:

Haruno

A serious Oni who works as Mie's personal bodyguard more often than not. Completely devoted to her employer and had her life saved by the crafty fox, just as many of the other Oni were in her caravan. A skilled swordswoman and a fierce fighter when she puts her mind to it.

Choehi

A taciturn and battle loving Oni in the employ of Lady Mie. Unlike most, he doesn't seem to care whether he wears a mask or not.

Unaffiliated:

Eirhild

A dwarvish youth who left Azurumnal due to increasing amounts of caste strife and wanting to simply not get involved. Has a thirst for adventure and a very down to earth look on life. Has the misfortune of getting in over her head more often than not, and not just thanks to her dwarvish height.

Death Goddess:

Unnamed Yaga

A rather taciturn and not too friendly Yaga not living too far from a Yaga village. Seems to have bad blood with her kinsmen, not just from her being faithful to the Death Goddess. Has yet to tell you her name, and seems fine with keeping it that way.

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Other Important Info:

Flora/Fauna in Kyr Forest

Animals and Plants

Kyrnith - Highly dangerous. The local Elder Beast. Can control the winds.
Kyr Deer - A special kind of deer that lives in the forest. Blue furred and docile.
Wolves - your standard wolf. A common hunted animal for food as well as sometimes domesticated.
Pandillos - a dangerous and territorial herbivore. Its underside is fleshy while the rest of it is covered in tough armor.
Riplings - quick and agile pack animals that glide from tree to tree, attacking animals on the ground from above or from just out of sight.
Swordbills - Docile birds that live along the coast. Their beaks are tough as metal from the fish they dine on, and make for great daggers. They have a siren-like cry that can cause temporary deafness from its volume Deer - A common sight in the forest. Docile and tasty. A staple of Dawn’s diet along with fish.

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Plants/Misc Stuff
Kyr Reed - Acts as a coagulant and sedative.
Wind Leaf - Boosts natural healing when mixed with Kyr Reed.
Sea-slug Mucus - small slugs that live on the shoreline in shallow waters. Their mucus carries surprisingly potent healing properties and can be used as a base in a lot of healing salves.
Coral moss - brightly colored moss that grows in damp sea caves. Somehow heats itself when exposed to certain other materials, making for good bandages and to slowly warm frostbite.

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Removed from play NPCs

Sionna

Name: Sionna
Gender: Female
Race: Fey

A mischievous fey accompanying Seelay on her quest. Despite her somewhat more mature appearance, she behaves anything but at times. Like most fey she stands barely over a few inches tall, possess a fair complexion with cherry pink colored eyes and butterfly-esque insect wings. Sionna herself is otherwise a fairly unremarkable fey. One would question why she was here, but one simply does not refuse a request from the Fey Queen. Like most fey, reality is flexible around her, and she is at least somewhat competent at Altering the nature of reality or cursing someone. Often mostly used for harmless pranks like making someones hair fall out instantaneously or turning a mug of alcohol into water.

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Character Roster

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Residents of Dawn

Kadisht, Chief Enli

The affable and kind older leader of Dawn. He's been in the position for nearly forty years now, taking the position after his grandfather died. Truthfully, he wasn't originally cut out for the leadership position, but after seeing the drive of a young adventurer passing through he took it upon himself to lead Dawn to a brighter future. A gentle, but firm soul who will do what he must to assure Dawn's continued survival.

He lives in a longhouse near the northern edge of the village. Its been converted into a small library, and he can often be found either pouring over the various scrolls or about in the town seeing how the residents are doing.

Blacksmith Asvar

A Dwarf that moved into Dawn with his baby daughter, Raelzeth some odd seventeen years ago to free himself of the strict caste systems of Azurumnal. A skilled smith that makes most of the hunters weapons in Dawn, along with generally helping with the construction of new houses and other things. He doesn't talk about his wife, or his life in Azurumnal much but he's generally a friendly dwarf.

Apprentice Raelzeth

The daughter of Asvar, a Shadow Elf carrying Dwarvish. Unlike Asvar, she has no interest in helping at the forge even if she spends most days there helping her dad. A bit of a trouble maker, prefers spending time practicing her magical abilities rather than swinging a sword. Tends to do whatever she wants, and if something doesn't interest her she'll often give them a fairly blank look before picking their pockets and running off cackling like a gremlin.

She doesn't usually get very far.

Craftsman Bolcha

A hardy man who's lived in Dawn all his life. A general craftsman who helps make...well just about anything. Butcher animals? He's your guy. Need a canoe carved? Him and his boys can help. Need a house built? Him and his boys are who you call. Was a hunter in his youth though after taking an injury from the Kyrnith he's settled on this simple, though as he puts, fulfilling life. Has been friends with Enli for a good portion of his life.

Akala, the Priestess

A priestess who adheres to the Moon Goddess teachings. Carries a completely empty book with blank pages. She says occasionally the goddess reveals parts of her divine book to her, though none can ever seem to verify this. She spends most of her time in the old temple, where she attends to the sick and injured, doing her best to heal through the power of the Moon Goddess blessings.

Grave Keeper Achel

A curious little Chiralta, who despite her unusual appearance insists she is completely normal. She came to the village quite awhile ago, and seems to have been here just as long or even longer than Enli. She typically keeps to herself, living in the catacombs beneath the church where the residents of Dawn are sometimes interred if not cast into the sea for a sea burial. A friendly sort, though her odd behavior can sometimes be a bit off-putting. Her foreign style of dresses seem a bit out of place, as most Chiralta prefer lighter garb.

She seems to avoid Calra whenever possible.

The scholarly Calra

Runs both a small library, potion and fabrics shop, and will read your fortune for the low low price of you telling her she's cute. Despite her smaller size, she is a fully grown Chiralta, and also possesses the strength of her species though has decided to pursue more scholarly aspects instead thanks to her mom. Her reasons for leaving the Caravan aren't exactly clear, but she says she just feels as though this is where she belongs.

Her dress, not of typical Chiralta fashion, was made by herself after seeing Achels.

The young Lazhira

A young girl that has been in Dawn...well, its hard for anyone to remember. She's always just sorta been there? No one can remember her not being there. Her parents died in a fishing accident when she was young, and Enli helped raise her. Has been friends with Akanda since then, being of similar ages. A curious girl who spends time shirking any work and often instead going into the forest by herself, bringing no end of concern to Akando and the others who are certain she'll end up hurt...doesn't help she purposefully tries to lose them if they try following.

Huntress Maira

A quiet huntress who lives by herself some distance into the village. A little older than Lazhira. Quiet, shy, but silent and deadly with a bow. Has a wolf pet she's named rather simply Tallen. Doesn't speak to others much, and often keeps to herself. Still, she's a skilled huntress and survivalist and has bailed many a hunter out of a fairly dangerous situation within the forest with an uncanny ability to find those in danger or in need of help. Despite being roughly the same age as Lazhira, Akando, and Soyala, she's rarely interacted with any of her peers beyond this.

Huntress Soyala

A bit of a serious, goal oriented woman who seems to find some form of enjoyment in hunting dangerous beasts. A bit of a severe woman who takes what she wants and gets what she wants without regard for what others want. Not very popular, but an effective and skilled hunter. Rumors say she worships - or at least has her hands in a cult that does - the Illuminator.

Hunter Akando

A young man who many consider to be the best hunter in the village. Strong of body, mind, and with a strong arm and spear he only desires Dawn to survive no matter the cost. This can lead to him coming off as fairly unfriendly and standoffish, but he treat those he's close to with a kindness most wouldn't. A stalwart and loyal friend, and should you break that trust and loyalty you will find him exacting some form of revenge in the manner he deems suitable.

Otherwise, he's one of the best friends you could have asked for.

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-Local Map-

Dawn Map

Dawn: What was once the largest village of human civilization north of the Sky Reach mountains, has been drastically reduced to the size of a small village in the wake of a terrible blizzard brought on by the migration path of Azral Suralng. With only a population of barely one hundred left, the village will continue to survive as it always has, despite this.

Goddess Spear: An ancient obelisk made of jet black stone shoved into the earth upon the edge of a cliff over looking the western sea. No one remembers quite how it got there, but legends say the goddess planted a spear here to seal something. Ruins of what was once a grand building of some sort rest here.

Towren Coast: The seas off the shores of dawn. Constantly cold and its not odd to see an iceberg or two floating past. A few boats from the village can often be seen out in the distance, fishing in the shallower waters with large nets, bringing them back to shore. A main staple for the villages diet.

Icewind River: A freshwater river that starts near the foothills of Skys reach, flows through the Kyr's forest and then out to the Towren sea. A favorite grazing spot for many forest animals and where the village gets a good fair bit of its fresh water from. Safe enough to travel as long as one doesn't go in too deep.

Kyr Forest: The forest of the Kyrnith. A place normally fairly hostile to humans and mortals that travel here. Normally only hunters or a few brave villagers decide to ever step foot here. While the forests bounty is good, its dangers aren't to be laughed at, especially if one runs into the Elder Beast Kyrnith. A powerful forest guardian of wind.

Kyrnith's Grove: Situated close to the southwester edge of the forest, is a silent grove where the blue furred deer that belong to the Kyrnith call home and graze from the lush grasses that are allowed to grow within its influence. Normally, going here is a death sentence for most people. The Kyrnith does not allow anyone to step here without reason...yet if one were to look, they would find a small shrine with fresh offerings.

Deep Kyr Forest: A place not even the hunters go, out of the influence of the Kyrnith even. Dangerous beasts and creatures lurk here, allowed to grow strong due to the safety the forest provided. Dangerous and odd rumors abound. Strange lights, a horrific two-legged humanoid monster with a deer skull for a head. Laughter from the trees, and a gloom that hangs over it even during the day.

Sages Lake: An odd, crystal clear lake that exists deep within the forest. Supposedly the Sage Urumna cleaned their body here after they became the Moon Goddess' Lover, freeing her from her prison. They say that on days of a new moon, on clear nights where stars are visible...the Sage may still be found here occasionally.

Origin Fields: An expanse of snow and wind that stretches from the Kyr Forest all the way to the Sky Reach mountains. Supposedly this field is where humans first stepped out into the new world from the Moonless Era. Ruins are scattered liberally through the land. Perhaps some remains of a once prosperous civilization. Snow-wraiths and similar monsters make their homes here. Occasionally vagrants and vagabonds looking for trouble will camp in the ruins...rare an ice Giant strolls down from Sky's Reach.

Northern Territories: To the North of Dawn, lays another expansive snow field. Though usually of pleasant weather, the rolling hills of snow and sun can often give the impression of a desert due to very little precipitation. Crossing the field is easy enough, if one can avoid the monsters that inhabit the area. Eventually one will find themselves coming to a place where the world almost drops off, a steep cliff as though someone had simply sheared part of the world off...the Krysa and Yaga call this place home.

Eastern Territories: A mostly unexplored inland area - it is also where the Elder Beast Azral Suralng migrated too. As a result, a thick wall of impenetrable ice and wind has coated and covered the area beyond the Kyrnith's forest. Whatever could exist there is likely being buried...and the Elder Beast does not look as though it will be moving for the foreseeable future.

Sky's Reach: The mountainous region that one could say splits the land of Lyreneth in half. A tall, dangerous region where the Elder Beast Steineter resides and causes the earth to tremble from its presence. Dwarves and Shadow Elves make the place their home, though as isolationist as they are, they rarely interact with residents of Dawn...though perhaps that could change in the near future.

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