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Hello all. I’ve wanted to do a fantasy RP for some time now, and yet the idea of overt and readily accepted fantasy aspects really didn’t fit in with my original nation. Hence “Barheim,” a nation where fantasy is a reality.

I want to start a fantasy RP about people in my nation. I don’t care what kind of characters you create as long as you actually newly create them as characters in the fantasy world I created. There is no room for elves, or vampires, or the undead here, nor is this a place for you to randomly think of special fantasy abilities. Think of this as an MMORPG, with each of your characters being assigned to a class. While there certainly is fantasy in Barheim, it is governed by some laws. The “fantasy” itself is centered on different types of magic, and that’s where it ends.

Now, the characters you create will all be practitioners of one of the following “schools” of magic: White, Black, Green, and Blue. People in Barheim are born to one of the four schools, chosen before they were born. Here is a general overview of the different “schools” and their abilities at different levels, and the percent of people in the world of Barheim who possess such abilities.

White 20%
White magic is inherently non-aggressive and curative in nature. White mages are healers, medics, and are oft regarded as religious figures.
Student: Students of white magic have the ability to heal both wounds and diseases.
Adept: At this point, a white mage can use their holy abilities in an offensive manner,
Master: Once white mages reach this final stage, their powers grow, and they can even learn the ability to bring the fallen back to life.

Black 5%
If white magic is praised, black magic is looked upon with disdain by the people of Barheim, for destruction is its only true purpose. Conjuring the forces of nature, such as fire and lightning, black mages are typically loners, cast out from civilized groups.
Student: As a student of black magic, you have basic powers over natural forces, however their existence in nature is necessary, for you can only influence them.
Adept: The biggest difference between a student of black magic and an adept is the ability to create the forces they command. Adepts of black magic can create fire, lighting, wind, and the like.
Master: At this point, black mages, in contrast to the white mages, can cast life out of beings, sentencing them to a quick, or long, death.

Green 30%
Green magic is the magic of enhancements, either for your allies or against your foes. For example, green mages can make allies run faster, while slowing the movements of enemies. Green is, perhaps, the most common form of magic in Barheim.
Student: Students of green magic have the powers of enhancement over friends.
Adept: Adepts of green magic gain the weakening spells, used to impair enemies.
Master: Once a master, green mages gain no different abilities, but instead more potent versions of their previous ones.

Blue 45%
A blue mage is a common man, not singular in his mastery of magic. A jack of all trades, blue mages can never gain the title of “Master,” however will their broad skills and ability to learn form the other three schools, blue mages have proven invaluable on the battlefield.
Student: A student of blue magic is one who can incorporate the “student” abilities of any or all of the three other schools of magic.
Adept: An adept of blue magic now has the ability to take higher-level spells from the other schools, often using them together for different effects.

Alright, so here’s what I want: characters who fall into one of those four categories. They can either be from Barheim, or come to Barheim, but as I said before, their powers can only come from their “school,” and not previous RP’s or randomly assigned abilities.

The story itself will center on a girl of the Arcane school of magic, an ancient and vastly misunderstood form that has not existed for a millennia. She will be the only one of her kind in possession of such world-shattering potential, and as such many people and groups will be clamoring for her support, or simply after her powers.

From here, I open my arms for you to do whatever you wish. I want no one to start out as a master, but I am not opposed to them achieving such status during the RP. As I said, think of this as an MMORPG. I want this to be open, and I want this to be big. Make groups, either all of one school or with specific common bonds in mind.

Hopefully, this can grow as big as I want it to, with the nation of Barheim becoming somewhat of a Mecca for fantasy RP on NationStates. I welcome all, experienced or not, in the name of roleplay.

Current Participants:

Barheim
Khadrim
Kulikovia
Gretavass
GrimWolf
Ravea
Heil jo
Theao
DMG
Blastit

Current Characters:

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Name: Axel Diarmid
Age: 18
Weapon: Sword
Magic: White
Classification: Student
Bio: Ami’s childhood friend, Axel keeps a somewhat quiet profile. Distant and introverted, Axel has always been embarrassed of being a white mage, even though he is quite apt in the art of healing. The more he hates the fact that he is not a “cool” mage like the blacks and the greens, the more he devotes himself to his craft, ignoring the irony of the situation. Jairdan is somewhat of an older brother figure to Axel, and Jairdan agrees to bring him along while going on Ami’s quest of discovery.

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Name: Jairdan Jagat
Age: 21
Weapon: Lance
Magic: Green
Classification: Adept
Bio: Cocky, arrogant, and powerful enough at a young age to back it up, Jairdan has become somewhat of a legend in the world of Barheim and in the circles of the green mages. Using his enhancement powers to make himself faster, stronger, and smarter when needed, Jairdan is a force to be reckoned with. In Axel, a child prodigy like himself, he sees his own potential and befriends the boy. He becomes Ami’s guardian when her arcane powers manifest themselves, and he swears to travel with her to discover the truth behind the mysterious fifth “school.”

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Name: Ami Trepe
Age: 17
Weapon: Dagger
Magic: Arcane
Classification: Unknown
Bio: Timid yet ultimately braver than she seems, Ami is the first person in a millennium born of the arcane school of magic. Although arcane magic is mysterious and oft misunderstood, Ami is friendly and kindhearted, something the elders seem not to notice. Axel once saved her with his healing power as a child when she accidentally used her arcane abilities against herself, not fully understanding how to wield them. Since then she has been afraid to use them again, and has grown quite fond of Axel, her cheerful personality often clashing with his. When the elders tell her to seek out the truth of her powers, mainly because they fear her, Jairdan is assigned as her bodyguard, and he brings along Axel for assistance.

Name: Richard Darkmoor
Age: 23
Weapon: Short Sword
Magic: Black
Classification: Student
Bio: For his entire existence, Richard has considered himself a citizen of the nation known as Khadrim. He's lived there his entire life, and yet he is aware that his heritage lay elsewhere. This became clearly evident him at a young age when he displayed an ability to command the forces of nature around him, something all native Khadrimian humans were incapable of.

Several wizards had come from Knossoss itself to investigate this and yet after speaking with Richard's parents, had left without another glance. It that point in his life that Richard learned he was actually born to a people far off in a nation known as Barheim.

Since the standard magical schooling found in Khadrim could not be applied to Richard, his parents took it upon themselves to inform him of their ways and instruct him on using his different abilities. Richard's mother was capable in the white school of his magic whilst his father was a blue wizard, thus they seemed quite surprised to learn that Richard was naturally inclined to the black school of magic. Despite such, Richard's father had been able to instruct him in many of the basics and even some more specific magics.

This continued for several years until civil unrest erupted within Khadrim. Word had spread of vast armies of cloaked men that could not be harmed by arcane spells, their numbers too vast to face with any ordinary army. Upon discovering one of the armies had rampaged through his village whilst he was hunting, Richard returned to find his parents corpses and a note left for him upon his bed. Enclosed were directions to Barheim the last farewells he would ever receive from his parents.

Unable to do anything else, Richard prepared himself for a journey of some distance and abandoned his old home, hoping to find some answers or at least a purpose in the country of his origin.

Name: Atticus Tybalt
Age: 19
Weapon: ?
Magic: Black
Classification: ?
Bio: Atticus was born into a darkened home. His parents were harsh and demanding. They were masters of the black magic and pressured him to develope his skills. As a child he was an outcast at school because of his backround and classification. The other children would taunt him for his red eyes and slight fangs as well. Desperate, he sought to improve his powers, dedicating his life to becoming more powerful and seeking revenge for the years of misery he'd suffered. He is often cold towards most people. Bu deep down inside is a desperate man wanting to live a normal life.

Name: Cailas
Age: (necromantically prolonged)
Weapon: Two long scimitars, an 8-foot staff with blades on each end, throwing Knives, and a foot long blade on each wrist.
Magic: Black
Classification: ?
Bio: Insane. Very. Not incredibly strong, but fast. Delights in causing pain.

Name: Judas Kirkkoherra
Age: 27
Weapon: Reasonable with a variety, prefers katana for combat.
Magic: Blue
Classification: (Secret) Member of the organisation: Porro Nex
Bio: A solitary figure, quiet and grim, with a persevering kind of character. A diligent member of Porro Nex, a group funded by several influential factions and figures to police the Dark Magic community and prevent Black magicians going beyond “acceptable” points with their use of their particular brand of magic. The government and various officials through generous donation and similar ideology turn a blind-eye to their activities, giving them a certain degree of immunity from the authorities and making them merely a rumour among the conspiracists of the nation.
Showing a personal dislike of magic (rooted in his past) Judas became proficient with an array of weapons, although holding his own magical talent in contempt it has saved his life on many occasions, and continues to remain with him, lurking beyond the edge of thought for when it’s needed.

Name:T.S. Monk
Age: 29
Weapon: Repeating Crossbow
Magic: White
Classification: Unknown
Bio: An older, relatively unknown mage who has traveled to Barheim to hone his skills. Showing an especially large interest in shield and healing magic, Monk discovered his powers at a much older age than most people. Ironically for a white mage, he is a devout atheist, showing ultimate contempt for church figures as well as royalty. Extremely quiet and a scientist of sorts, Monk wants to use his power to save innocent people from disease and death; he does not considered his powers to be inspired by any God.

Name: Ryrmor Chrokimdar
Age: Unknown
Weapon: a pair of simple very sharp kinves.
Magic: green
Classification: he cant remember, but he occasionally has the abilities of a master, then, sometimes his abilities are only that of an adept.
Other skills: can roll a reefer in 2 seconds, is also almost permanantly semi stoned.
Bio: Ryrmor awoke one day in a forest somewhere on top of a large tree that was seemingly growing around him. soon after this episode Ryrmor discoved that he must have been a gardener once as he was very good at gorwing certain "plants", and subsequently got rich off selling his "wares" an the black market, until he broke the golden rule, dont do what you deal. He is now just a vagabond with only his treasured knives (he still has no idea where he got them) and his endless supply of marijuana to keep himself reasonalby sane after he fell all the way from the top. Ryrmor will take any chance he can get to give his life meaning. despite this he still maintains the illusion of easy goingness (if thats a word) just to remember the good times and to keep his tree huggin heart beatin.

Name: Kisuke
Age: 23
Weapon: Rapier
Magic: Black
Classification: Student
Bio: A relatively gentle, polite and considerate man, Kisuke always attempted to aid others when possible. With the stigma against black magic, he was often alienated from those around him. Even with the hardships he has yet to be daunted and aids when possible even if his only reward is a harsh word or thrown stones. Athletic, tall, short but messy white hair, pale blue-grey eyes, wears black with a black cape(inner lining is deep red), thin scar running from left side of mouth to ear.

Name: Suimaru
Age: 25
Weapon: Three-section-staff/naginata
Magic: White
Classification: Adept
Bio: Selfish and self-absorbed, Suimaru does what is best for Suimaru. He will often heal a rich man of a minor injury while letting a critically injured poor man die. He has a reputation as a healer that can even surpass masters at times, but is oft viewed with contempt by his fellows. Thin-ish, short, lank black hair and black eyes, a black line extending down the cheek from each eye, wears all white with a white cape.

Name: Marille
Age: 15
Weapon: Hand, stronger than appears without use of magic.
Magic: Green
Classification: Student
Bio: A young green mage, she is somewhat clumsy but holds a violent temper which leads her to occasionally beat on people, Suimaru and Kisuke the most common victems. Is neither selfish nor selfless but is generally neutral in outlook. Tiny, blonde, blue eyes, wears red and white clothes.

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Name: Angelica Diesta
Age: 23
Weapon: Wolf*
Magic: White
Classification: Adept (on the verge of Master)
Bio: Caring and kind-hearted, most would describe Angelica as; she is calm, nice, and understanding at all times. She is quite skilled in her school of magic, and seeks only the benefit of all people with her growing powers.

*For physical confrontations, Angelica's pet wolf, Anur, will defend her.

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Name: Beck
Age: 15
Weapon: Rusty old dagger
Magic: Blue
Classification: Student
Bio: Mischevous and comedic, Beck is an orphan with no recollection of his parents. He has since been taken in by the Lady Diesta, who has encouraged him to focus on his studies, but his lack of serious effort has left him poorly prepared.

Name: Sir Otto Von Eisnivurg
Age: He won't tell.
Magic: Green
Weapon: Cane with pull out sword
Classification: Far Adept (close to Master)
Bio: Cocky, Ego-driven, yet strangely caring (at times), Otto tends to speak highly of himself and not so much of others. Where he comes from, he's somewhat famous, not just for his skill, but for his large amount of coin.

Name: Rosmen Neilitair
Age: 19
Magic: Blue
Classification: (late) Student
Weapon: Longsword and shield.
Bio: Kind most of the time, has an anger streak, enjoys relaxing and learning more about another person. Although he was once an orphan after his parents were killed in a terrible murder, Rosmen was taken into the Eisnivurg mansion where he studied what he could from the green side of things by Otto himself. Why the man did this for him was beyond Rosmen but he gladly accepted and accompanies the adept around where he may go.

I'm interested in this rp. I think I'll be...black magic

I'm interested. I'll throw a character together later tonight.

Name: Richard Darkmoor
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Species: Human
Height/Weight: 178cm (about 5ft11)/70kg
Eyes/Hair: Green/Soft brown
Weapon: Short Sword
Magic: Black
Classification: Student

Bio: For his entire existence, Richard has considered himself a citizen of the nation known as Khadrim. He's lived there his entire life, and yet he is aware that his heritage lay elsewhere. This became clearly evident him at a young age when he displayed an ability to command the forces of nature around him, something all native Khadrimian humans were incapable of.

Several wizards had come from Knossoss itself to investigate this and yet after speaking with Richard's parents, had left without another glance. It that point in his life that Richard learned he was actually born to a people far off in a nation known as Barheim.

Since the standard magical schooling found in Khadrim could not be applied to Richard, his parents took it upon themselves to inform him of their ways and instruct him on using his different abilities. Richard's mother was capable in the white school of his magic whilst his father was a blue wizard, thus they seemed quite surprised to learn that Richard was naturally inclined to the black school of magic. Despite such, Richard's father had been able to instruct him in many of the basics and even some more specific magics.

This continued for several years until civil unrest erupted within Khadrim. Word had spread of vast armies of cloaked men that could not be harmed by arcane spells, their numbers too vast to face with any ordinary army. Upon discovering one of the armies had rampaged through his village whilst he was hunting, Richard returned to find his parents corpses and a note left for him upon his bed. Enclosed were directions to Barheim the the last farewells he would ever receive from his parents.

Unable to do anything else, Richard prepared himself for a journey of some distance and abandoned his old home, hoping to find some answers or at least a purpose in the country of his origin.
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Could you elaborate a bit more on how magic works. Does it involve the use of incantations/spells or are people naturally able to command it?

My characters:

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Name: Axel Diarmid
Age: 18
Weapon: Sword
Magic: White
Classification: Student
Bio: Ami’s childhood friend, Axel keeps a somewhat quiet profile. Distant and introverted, Axel has always been embarrassed of being a white mage, even though he is quite apt in the art of healing. The more he hates the fact that he is not a “cool” mage like the blacks and the greens, the more he devotes himself to his craft, ignoring the irony of the situation. Jairdan is somewhat of an older brother figure to Axel, and Jairdan agrees to bring him along while going on Ami’s quest of discovery.

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Name: Jairdan Jagat
Age: 21
Weapon: Lance
Magic: Green
Classification: Adept
Bio: Cocky, arrogant, and powerful enough at a young age to back it up, Jairdan has become somewhat of a legend in the world of Barheim and in the circles of the green mages. Using his enhancement powers to make himself faster, stronger, and smarter when needed, Jairdan is a force to be reckoned with. In Axel, a child prodigy like himself, he sees his own potential and befriends the boy. He becomes Ami’s guardian when her arcane powers manifest themselves, and he swears to travel with her to discover the truth behind the mysterious fifth “school.”

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Name: Ami Trepe
Age: 17
Weapon: Dagger
Magic: Arcane
Classification: Unknown
Bio: Timid yet ultimately braver than she seems, Ami is the first person in a millennium born of the arcane school of magic. Although arcane magic is mysterious and oft misunderstood, Ami is friendly and kindhearted, something the elders seem not to notice. Axel once saved her with his healing power as a child when she accidentally used her arcane abilities against herself, not fully understanding how to wield them. Since then she has been afraid to use them again, and has grown quite fond of Axel, her cheerful personality often clashing with his. When the elders tell her to seek out the truth of her powers, mainly because they fear her, Jairdan is assigned as her bodyguard, and he brings along Axel for assistance.

Could you elaborate a bit more on how magic works. Does it involve the use of incantations/spells or are people naturally able to command it?

It's a natural ability that the people are born into which manifests itself during puberty. Most "powers" or abilities can simply be thought, often times "controlled" with movements of the arms or hands. Higher-level magics do include incantations, however.

Alright, I got the intro post done, and I'll be ready to post it whenever. However, we need way more than four characters, and way more than three people involved. I know that many people are interested in fantasy RP's from what I see on the boards, so for those involved, we need to get out the word!

Can I join?

I'll write-up a character Intro later.

Name: Atticus Tybalt
Age: 19
Height: 6ft
Weight: 187lbs
Hair: Dark
Eyes: Red
Classification: Black
History: Atticus was born into a darkened home. His parents were harsh and demanding. They were masters of the black magic and pressured him to develope his skills. As a child he was an outcast at school because of his backround and classifiation. The other children would taunt him for his red eyes and slight fangs as well. Desperate, he sought to improve his powers, dedicating his life to becoming more powerful and seeking revenge for the years of misery he'd suffered. He is often cold towards most people. Bu deep down inside is a desperate man wanting to live a normal life.

Can I join?

Aye, 'tis open for a reason. :)

Also, while I don't want everyone to be a Black mage, because they are supposed to be rare, here's a bit from my first post describing them:

...Mjrn was a town small enough, but with the falls nearby and the elders deep inside, it was never truly cut off from the world around. Three elders made their home in Mjrn, the Grand Masters of the white, green, and blue “schools” of magic. The Grand Master of black magic made his home elsewhere, and while he reportedly lived in the city of Ardor, his true location was unknown. Still, the Master Council cared little, not wanting to be involved with black magic anyhow.

Black mages themselves were somewhat of a cult. They were the rarest type, outside of arcane of course, and typically kept to themselves. The constant scrutiny of the other forms didn’t help much either, but some things couldn’t be helped. After all, there was no redeeming factor to black magic. It had but one use: destruction. In a civilized world, there was no place for a black mage...

Is there some kind of institution (Inquisitorial perhaps) which makes sure that Black Magic doesn't get too wild and destructive. And/Or hunt down Black Magicians that go too far?

If this is handled internally by the Black magicians themselves that's fine, I was just wondering if I could base a character as a member of such an organisation, and how it would fit into the world you've created/creating?

It doesn't have to be just Black Magicians, it's just that they're the type you described as being most loathed/feared and destructive.

It's cool if not, just curious.

^^

Is there some kind of institution (Inquisitorial perhaps) which makes sure that Black Magic doesn't get too wild and destructive. And/Or hunt down Black Magicians that go too far?

If this is handled internally by the Black magicians themselves that's fine, I was just wondering if I could base a character as a member of such an organisation, and how it would fit into the world you've created/creating?

It doesn't have to be just Black Magicians, it's just that they're the type you described as being most loathed/feared and destructive.

It's cool if not, just curious.

^^

Hmm...I'm not going to go right out and say that there is a kind of institution such as that, but that doesn't mean that there isn't. ;)

Basically, since black mages only make up 5% of the population, their powers are kept in check by sheer numbers of the other three types. However, if you're interested in an Inquisitorial-type character, by all means go ahead and make one. It could be a secret department or society of sorts.

Gotta make him black, unless you want to make red (destruction oriented)
Name- Cailas
Weapons- Two long scimitars, an 8-foot staff with blades on each end, throwing Knives, and a foot long blade on each wrist.
Armor- Light plates on his chest, arms, and legs. All joinst protected but leather-chain composite. He has a helm under his hood, but you cant see it.
Age- ??? (necromantically prolonged)
Notes- Insane. Very. Not incredibly strong, but fast. Delights in causing pain.

I'll throw together a character at some point...

unless you want to make red (destruction oriented)

There is no "red" in Barheim haha.

This is probably V. ignorant of me, but what Tech. level/time-period is this set in?

This is probably V. ignorant of me, but what Tech. level/time-period is this set in?

Nah...I guess I never really explained. It's your typical mideval fantansy setting.

I'm interested as well.

I'm interested as well.

Woohoo! Let's get the whole gang in here, lol.

I'm game

Woohoo! Let's get the whole gang in here, lol.

I'll get Blastit if you want me to.

Honestly. we should create some sort of group!

I'll get Blastit if you want me to.

Honestly. we should create some sort of group!

As long as you're not all black mages I'm cool with it haha. We already are WAAAAY over-populated ;)

I'll get Blastit if you want me to.

Honestly. we should create some sort of group!

lol, I don't care.

lol, we basically have. We are like the "rat pack" but for fantasy RPing on NS rather than entertainers.

As long as you're not all black mages I'm cool with it haha. We already are WAAAAY over-populated ;)

You mean as black mages or we have too many RPers?

ooo I may want to join if possible...an Idea just struck me in the head (mind you I probably won't be black magic) lol

You mean as black mages or we have too many RPers?

Too many black mages. For this sort of thing, you can never have too many RPers.

As for a group, forming a seperate party, or even a seperate side-story would be great.

I'm a bit curious as to how everyone is going ot be brought together or if we're all going to remain seperate for most of the RP?

As long as you're not all black mages I'm cool with it haha. We already are WAAAAY over-populated ;)

Hell, black mages are sissies. I'm going for an atheistic white mage.

Hooray for Irony.

I'm a bit curious as to how everyone is going ot be brought together or if we're all going to remain seperate for most of the RP?

Hmm...well for one thing I'm also going to be in control of the "Grand Master Black Mage," giving the black mages of this RP someone to consistantly interact with. I'll use the character as somewhat of a regulator, keeping the black mages in check.

Also, if it all comes together or not is really up to whoever is playing. There will be a "main storyline" with Ami and the GM Black Mage and whatnot, but not every character will be able to tag along, ya know, so if you and your group want to make up a second "main plotline" or whatever, feel free to.

I'm gonna put up my aol name here soon for planning's sake. I'm really going to give you all free reign to do what you want, as long as it stays within the confines I've established.

Name: Judas Kirkkoherra
Age: 27
Weapon: Reasonable with a variety, prefers katana for combat.
Magic: Blue
Classification: (Secret) Member of the organisation: Porro Nex
Bio: A solitary figure, quiet and grim, with a persevering kind of character. A diligent member of Porro Nex, a group funded by several influential factions and figures to police the Dark Magic community and prevent Black magicians going beyond “acceptable” points with their use of their particular brand of magic. The government and various officials through generous donation and similar ideology turn a blind-eye to their activities, giving them a certain degree of immunity from the authorities and making them merely a rumour among the conspiracists of the nation.
Showing a personal dislike of magic (rooted in his past) Judas became proficient with an array of weapons, although holding his own magical talent in contempt it has saved his life on many occasions, and continues to remain with him, lurking beyond the edge of thought for when it’s needed.

I've edited in a weapon and classification for my charater. Don't have an image... *shrugs*.

I've edited in a weapon and classification for my charater. Don't have an image... *shrugs*.

An image really isn't necessary

Fair enough. Guess we're just waiting on some of the other characters then.

Name:T.S. Monk
Age: 29
Weapon:Repeating Crossbow
Magic: White
Classification: Unknown
Bio: An older, relatively unknown mage who has traveled to Barhaeim to hone his skills. Showing an especially large interest in shield and healing magic, Monk discovered his powers at a much older age than most people. Ironically for a white mage, he is a devout atheist, showing ultimate contempt for church figures as well as royalty. Extremely quiet and a scientist of sorts, Monk wants to use his power to save innocent people from disease and death; he does not considered his powers to be inspired by any God.

A request for mild clarification on magics.
White magic: The 'equivilant' of modern surgeons+priests without the bothersome need to cut someone open to fix them? Would that mean that, in theory, they could utilize the 'healing touch' to kill as well?
Blue magic: A full-fledged student would be the equal of a student of any other of the three fields?
Green magic: Can they enhance themselves or just allies? Can they enchant an item to give it special powers, ie: a +1 sword?
Black magic: Can a student amplify natural forces, for example to make a small flame a fireball? Can they use thier abilities for good rather than destruction, an adept creating water to help end a drought?

Fair enough. Guess we're just waiting on some of the other characters then.

I'll work on mine after the super bowl at the earliest (plus after you answer Theao's questions).

A request for mild clarification on magics.
White magic: The 'equivilant' of modern surgeons+priests without the bothersome need to cut someone open to fix them? Would that mean that, in theory, they could utilize the 'healing touch' to kill as well?

White mages are more the equivilant of mideval doctors, using their "healing touch" in a variety of ways, healing the aura of the person, which in turn heals the physical body. They are, however, unable to have a "death touch" as you described it.

Blue magic: A full-fledged student would be the equal of a student of any other of the three fields?

No. Blue mages can be jacks of all trades but specialize in none.

Green magic: Can they enhance themselves or just allies? Can they enchant an item to give it special powers, ie: a +1 sword?

They can enhance both themselves and their allies, as well as enfeebling their enemies. However, as magic is based entirely on aura, and only living things have an aura, weapons and items cannot be enhanced.

Black magic: Can a student amplify natural forces, for example to make a small flame a fireball? Can they use thier abilities for good rather than destruction, an adept creating water to help end a drought?

Yes. Basically the difference between students and adepts is that students cannot create the forces they have control over, while adepts can. Also, it is not unheard of for a black mage to use their abilities for good, but power corrupts, and partially due to the stigma surrounding them, the black mages tend to stick to their own kind.

I'll work on mine after the super bowl at the earliest (plus after you answer Theao's questions).

Aye, Colts are up 22-17 right now. :)

Does White magic also encompass Shield magic, such as casting protective energy fields? Could a white mage, say, divert the aim of spells and arrows? Or is being white mage limited to curing open wounds and diseases?

Shield magic is included, learned once a white mage reaches the "adept" level.

Shield magic is included, learned once a white mage reaches the "adept" level.

Good. I'm always picky about that sort of thing when using mages. No magician should be without proper defenses.

Few Questions as I prepare my character(s)

Can I have more than one character (say three)?
Can a character be near-master, though still adept (as in closer to master than student)?
Are people "born" into a certain school of magic or can they chose?
-Can a person focus on a certain school and then later on begin side training in another school?

White Mage

Name: Shiu Lao Tze
Age: 21
Magic: Student level white mage, soon to advance to adept
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Eyes: Brown, slantted appearance
Hair: Brown
Face" wispy mustache follicles, but he shaves.
Talents: In keeping with his white mage training, Tze is a master of fighting with travelling staffs and open hands.
Bio: Tze grew up on a farm, but always had a talent for making his plants grow better. As he grew older, he visited the local wise men, monks, and priests, and discovered a talent for white magic. He studied with other monks for a little while, but as he approached adulthood, his wander-lust became too great for him to resist. Seeing this, his master sent him off, telling him to return when he became enlightened as to the truth of the human condition, and the divine. He set off, seeing the world, helping those that he could, and whenever forced to, showing a measure of his own enlightenment to the bandits that try to rob him and his current traveling companions.

White mages are more the equivilant of mideval doctors, using their "healing touch" in a variety of ways, healing the aura of the person, which in turn heals the physical body. They are, however, unable to have a "death touch" as you described it.

No. Blue mages can be jacks of all trades but specialize in none.

They can enhance both themselves and their allies, as well as enfeebling their enemies. However, as magic is based entirely on aura, and only living things have an aura, weapons and items cannot be enhanced.

Yes. Basically the difference between students and adepts is that students cannot create the forces they have control over, while adepts can. Also, it is not unheard of for a black mage to use their abilities for good, but power corrupts, and partially due to the stigma surrounding them, the black mages tend to stick to their own kind.
So a white mage couldn't kill by altering the aura to produce a negative result in a person(ie cause the body to stop producing stomach acid, which would lead to starvation or by messing with the body's chemistry in some manner or even 'healing' a disease to accelerate it)?

So a blue mage would be weaker than a comparatively equal, overall strengthed specialist mage in that specialist mage's school?

What about a once living object, does it retain an aura or the vestigial traces of one?

Does the 'power corrupts' apply for all to a degree or just to black magic?

Can I have more than one character (say three)?

By all means, although I'd say to keep it at three or less. I technically have four, I suppose, but one's just an antagonist/leader depending on if your character is a black mage or not, so I don't really count him. Besides, it's my RP haha ;)

Can a character be near-master, though still adept (as in closer to master than student)?

Of course. A mage who has been a adept for years will obviously be at least more experienced, if not more powerful, than a mage who just obtained the classification.

Are people "born" into a certain school of magic or can they chose?

People are born into a certain school. While it is possible to determine what school they hail from at birth, the powers don't manifest themselves fully until the onset of puberty. That's not to say, however, that children don't have some magical abilities.

Can a person focus on a certain school and then later on begin side training in another school?

No. People are born into their school and cannot change. Axel, one of my characters, is a prime example. Although he is quite good at white magic, he hates being a white mage. Still, nothing can be done about it.

So a white mage couldn't kill by altering the aura to produce a negative result in a person(ie cause the body to stop producing stomach acid, which would lead to starvation or by messing with the body's chemistry in some manner or even 'healing' a disease to accelerate it)?

Far too science-fiction for what I'm after. I want this to be more about the characters, and not magic-esque technobabble. A white mage restores the aura, while a green mage alters the aura. A black mage, in contrast, has no influence or connection to one's aura, instead having dominion over natural forces. Blue mages, of course, are somewhere in between.

So a blue mage would be weaker than a comparatively equal, overall strengthed specialist mage in that specialist mage's school?

In short: yes. However, the abilities of a blue mage, while unable to compare head to head, are far more broad than the abilities of any other mage. Besides, there are far more things than magic which go to determine who would "win" "1-on-1" or whatnot. Swords still kill far easier than drowning in a flood via a black mage.

What about a once living object, does it retain an aura or the vestigial traces of one?

Residual aura does exist, similar to a nuclear half-life, in which it is constantly dimming. The aura of say, plants, is so small that once the lifeform dies the aura vanishes soon after. People, however, having the strongest aura, do leave behind quite a bit of residual aura. This is the basis for the White Mage Master's "bringing back to life" ability.

Does the 'power corrupts' apply for all to a degree or just to black magic?

Certainly depends on who you ask, I'd say. The nature of most black mages tend to bring them far easier to corruption, as opposed to the structured lives and standards the Council set for the others. Still, while an "evil" white mage really wouldn't be able to do much in terms of damage, he or she still could heal a black mage on a power trip, enabling his conquest, correct? No form of magic is inheritantly evil, however, all "foes" in history have been black mages, and it is a hard stigma to shake.

Of course. A mage who has been a adept for years will obviously be at least more experienced, if not more powerful, than a mage who just obtained the classification.

I meant more along the line of, is it acceptable? As you said "no masters." But I will take that as a yes.

No. People are born into their school and cannot change. Axel, one of my characters, is a prime example. Although he is quite good at white magic, he hates being a white mage. Still, nothing can be done about it.

Ah, but what about with blue mages... perhaps they believe themselves to be green mages, and thus concentrate on that, but then realize that they actually have potential in the black and white schools.

I meant more along the line of, is it acceptable? As you said "no masters." But I will take that as a yes.

Ah, but what about with blue mages... perhaps they believe themselves to be green mages, and thus concentrate on that, but then realize that they actually have potential in the black and white schools.

It is acceptable. Yes.

As for the blue mages, the aura of the child is identified at birth. The parents would know the difference between a white mage and a blue mage who only uses white magic.

Alright... sorry for being a little slow - I got sick and am a little out of it.

is it too late for me to join?

is it too late for me to join?

Nope...some people haven't even posted characters...and we're far short of how many I wanted.

cool, i'll post my char later today

Im kinda intrested in joining this rp.....

This is Medieval? correct?

Also when i do sign up i will be taking a Black magic charactor...

Im kinda intrested in joining this rp.....

This is Medieval? correct?

Also when i do sign up i will be taking a Black magic charactor...

I'd rather not have another black mage...

Name: Lord Wolfgang Von Settner
Sex: Male
Age: 106, but appears to be in his 20's
Species: Vampire
Height/Weight: 6'4, 220Lbs
Physical description: Wears Gothic knight armor
Eyes/Hair: Icey Blue, Dark brown/short, clean shaven
Weapons: Broad Sword, long dagger
Magic: Blue
Classification: Adept
Other skills: Trained in many melee weapons such as, battle axe, mace, lance, two handed sword,spear, sheild and the long bow...(He's had a long time to learn these skills given his age)

Bio: Not alot is known about the dark lord, Wolfgang Von Settner, as he is rarely seen besides when he ventures out in the countryside upon his horse some say comes from hell. It is known the dark lord is very powerful and resides in his castle most of the time, it is also known that Von Settner is capible to walk in the daylight and does not appear evil or a threat as no one can confirm how the dark lord looks when he is not wearing his armor.

Von Settner's armor:
http://www.beautifuliron.com/images/DiagramGothicArmour1germanischesa.JPG

Von Settner's horse:
http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.beautifuliron.com/images/DiagramGothicArmour1germanischesa.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.beautifuliron.com/armour_diagrams.htm&h=521&w=550&sz=34&hl=en&start=14&tbnid=PndKIAB90V2mdM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3DGothic%2Bknight%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

I'd rather not have another black mage...


Awww....

Well...

I want to be evil :(

dude, you dont have to be black to be evil. wow that sounds bad.:D

Lol ^^^^^^^^^^^^

It suits my charactor though....

But do tell......

I choose blue then!

:)

yeah mine'll be blue probably, he cant complain about a glut of blues can he :p

Name: Ryrmor Chrokimdar
Sex: male
Age: unknown
Species: human
Height/Weight: 7"8' 80kg
Physical description: a tall thin, very lanky, slightly tanned man with plain brown brown clothes filled with pockets full of many things, none of them useful.
Eyes/Hair: long black hair (about chest length) alway swith a couple of strands hanging down his face. his eyes are a strange glowing green gained from messing with his own aura.
Weapons: a pair of simple very sharp kinves.
Magic: green
Classification: he cant remember, but he occasionally has the abilities of a master, then, sometimes his abilities are only that of an adept.
Other skills: can roll a reefer in 2 seconds, is also almost permanantly semi stoned.

bio: Ryrmor awoke one day in a forest somewhere on top of a large tree that was seemingly growing around him. soon after this episode Ryrmor discoved that he must have been a gardener once as he was very good at gorwing certain "plants", and subsequently got rich off selling his "wares" an the black market, until he broke the golden rule, dont do what you deal. He is now just a vagabond with only his treasured knives (he still has no idea where he got them) and his endless supply of marajuana to keep himself reasonalby sane after he fell all the way from the top. Ryrmor will take any chance he can get to give his life meaning. despite this he still maintains the illusion of easy goingness (if thats a word) just to remember the good times and to keep his tree huggin heart beatin.

well, theres my first bio, tell me if you like it.
ill upload a pic if i remember to sketch one

Lol...

Cool charactor!

Weapons: a pair of still living wooden daggers, with his green magic he is able to keep them alive and make them grow at command.

What? That makes no sense at all. Green magic does not "keep things alive," and daggers cannot be "still living," wooden or not...once cut from the tree...the wood is no longer living, eh? Oh...and is the weed really necessary?

Oh, and Osteia, no vampires. Case absolutely closed. I set this RP up with very specific parameters for this exact reason. This will not be some random fantasy free-for all with vampires, elves, demons, and the like. Also, what exactly would he be the dark lord of? After all, there is no feudal system in Barheim, so there goes "lord," and he is a Blue mage, therefore "blue" and not "dark." o.O

"Evil" characters are ridiculous and unrealistic. This goes for everyone. If you want to make some jackass "evil" character, leave now, even if you are a black mage. Hitler didn't believe himself to be doing evil, nor did any other "bad guy" in history, and nor will any character in an RP of mine. "Bad guy" is one thing...but he or she must have real motives and real emotions.

Neither characters will be added until these issues are addressed. I'm open for discussion, but I won't be budging on these rules.

Baaah, you know what?

the hell with this damned rp anyways....

Welcome everyone my ass! I try to make a charactor and you do not simply point out what you want without being an ignorant ass clown.

I will not waste another moment on this thread,

Good luck with this, goodbye

Baaah, you know what?

the hell with this damned rp anyways....

Welcome everyone my ass! I try to make a charactor and you do not simply point out what you want without being an ignorant ass clown.

I will not waste another moment on this thread,

Good luck with this, goodbye

Everyone was welcome to join, and they still are. They weren't, however, welcome to do whatever the hell they want, and they still aren't. All I said is you cannot be a vampire or "evil," hardly ridiculously requests.

Still, if you can't RP something that isn't an evil vampire, perhaps this "damned RP" is better off without you. Too bad, really.

As for your junior-high flames, please grow up and learn the meanings of words. "Ignorant?" What don't I understand, exactly? As you said, please find somewhere else to waste your moments.

There is no room for elves, or vampires, or the undead here, nor is this a place for you to randomly think of special fantasy abilities.

Quoted for reference for anyone who may think I'm being unfair. There aren't that many rules here. You just have to stick to the reality of my nation. If you don't want to, like Osteia, there are a million other RPing routes for you to take. This is hardly the only option.

ok then ill explain ( im sorry this is the first time ive rp'ed in ages so im a bit rusty). firstly you sain that green magic was based on auras and that all living things are alive and trees are alive, therefore they'd have auras .an aura can be manipulated by a green "mage" and so that means that a green mage can manipulate plant life e.g. making things grow. so if the daggers were made of wood and still alive (grown around dirt and artificially fed nutrients via the aura) a green mage should be able to make a pair of living daggers that would be able to grow into swords. if this is unacceptable then ill just change it k?

ok then ill explain ( im sorry this is the first time ive rp'ed in ages so im a bit rusty). firstly you sain that green magic was based on auras and that all living things are alive and trees are alive, therefore they'd have auras .an aura can be manipulated by a green "mage" and so that means that a green mage can manipulate plant life e.g. making things grow. so if the daggers were made of wood and still alive (grown around dirt and artificially fed nutrients via the aura) a green mage should be able to make a pair of living daggers that would be able to grow into swords. if this is unacceptable then ill just change it k?

Eh...I think it's just a combination of a misunderstanding on your part and a lack of explanation on mine.

All magic, minus black, is based on auras. This is not something for only green magic. You're right in what you say up until "...and so that means that a green mage can manipulate plant life." It is true that a green mage can enable/enfeeble the aura of a plant, theoretically making it grow or shrink, but it cannot keep it alive. There is no "artificially fed nutrients via the aura. Once cut from the tree, which I may add would have a very small aura to begin with (being a plant...and making it far harder to control), the wood's aura would quickly dissipate, within seconds even.

That's not to mention the fact that wooden swords wouldn't really be all that effective haha. It going up against a metal blade would be rather odd, and even against skin, I think it'd just hurt like hell and leave a nice bruise instead of acting like a sword. ;)

oh well it was a cool idea while it lasted. but yes the weed is nesscacerry (i know i cant spell) its vital to the charachters dialog.

EDIT: is that better?

oh well it was a cool idea while it lasted. but yes the weed is nesscacerry (i know i cant spell) its vital to teh charachters dialog.

I don't want him turning into a bad cliche of a strung-out pothead, that's all. This is fantasy, not Half-Baked, ya know?

I don't want him turning into a bad cliche of a strung-out pothead, that's all. This is fantasy, not Half-Baked, ya know?

it wont, it just helps create the image in peoples minds that i want of him. he is actually surprisingly sharp at times, but hey there goes surprising charachter development. :D
edit: this is all i'll be postin for now see ya 2 moz

Funny how people always assume a 'black mage' must be evil...

Not I... the "black mage" that I RP with (in many, many other RPs) is completely innocent and good, far more so than most people who act in the name of "the light."

Anywho, sorry about not getting my character(s) up - as I may have said, I am really kind of sick. I'll try to get him/her/them up soon.

Name: Kisuke
Appearence: Athletic, tall, short but messy white hair, pale blue-grey eyes, wears black with a black cape(inner lining is deep red), thin scar running from left side of mouth to ear.
Age: 23
Weapon: Rapier
Magic: Black
Classification: Student
Bio: A relatively gentle, polite and considerate man, Kisuke always attempted to aid others when possible. With the stigma against black magic, he was often alienated from those around him. Even with the hardships he has yet to be daunted and aids when possible even if his only reward is a harsh word or thrown stones.

Name: Suimaru
Appearence: Thin-ish, short, lank black hair and black eyes, a black line extending down the cheek from each eye, wears all white with a white cape.
Age: 25
Weapon: Three-section-staff/naginata
Magic: White
Classification: Adept
Bio: Selfish and self-absorbed, Suimaru does what is best for Suimaru. He will often heal a rich man of a minor injury while letting a critically injured poor man die. He has a reputation as a healer that can even surpass masters at times, but is oft viewed with contempt by his fellows.

Name: Marille
Appearence: Tiny, blonde, blue eyes, wears red and white clothes.
Age: 15
Weapon: Hand, stronger than appears without use of magic.
Magic: Green
Classification: Student
Bio: A young green mage, she is somewhat clumsy but holds a violent temper which leads her to occasionally beat on people, Suimaru and Kisuke the most common victems. Is neither selfish nor selfless but is generally neutral in outlook.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/DMG2005/AngelicaDiesta.jpg
Name: Angelica Diesta
Age: 23
Weapon: Wolf*
Magic: White
Classification: Adept (on the verge of Master)
Bio: Caring and kind-hearted, most would describe Angelica as; she is calm, nice, and understanding at all times. She is quite skilled in her school of magic, and seeks only the benefit of all people with her growing powers.

*For physical confrontations, Angelica's pet wolf, Anur, will defend her.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/DMG2005/Beck.jpg
Name: Beck
Age: 15
Weapon: Rusty old dagger
Magic: Blue
Classification: Student
Bio: Mischevous and comedic, Beck is an orphan with no recollection of his parents. He has since been taken in by the Lady Diesta, who has encouraged him to focus on his studies, but his lack of serious effort has left him poorly prepared.

Updated mothafuckas ;)

How many more are you looking for?

Basically just waiting for those who said they wanted to join but havn't made characters like Blastit or whoever.

RIghteo then, lezzz see if I can get meself together LoL. Sorry for the wait- I blame DMG.

Name: Sir Otto Von Eisnivurg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Blastit52/monoclemanwithstopwatch.png)
Age: He won't tell.
Magic: Green
Weapon: Cane with pull out sword
Classification: Far Adept (close to Master)
Bio: Cocky, Ego-driven, yet strangely caring (at times), Otto tends to speak highly of himself and not so much of others. Where he comes from, he's somewhat famous, not just for his skill, but for his large amount of coin.


Name: Rosmen Neilitair (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Blastit52/RO_priest_by_moorkasaur.jpg)
Age: 19
Magic: Blue
Classification: (late) Student
Weapon: Longsword and shield.
Bio: Kind most of the time, has an anger streak, enjoys relaxing and learning more about another person. Although he was once an orphan after his parents were killed in a terrible murder, Rosmen was taken into the Eisnivurg mansion where he studied what he could from the green side of things by Otto himself. Why the man did this for him was beyond Rosmen but he gladly accepted and accompanies the adept around where he may go.

Name: Sir Otto Von Eisnivurg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Blastit52/monoclemanwithstopwatch.png)
Age: He won't tell.
Magic: Green
Weapon: Cane with pull out sword
Classification: Far Adept (close to Master)
Bio: Cocky, Ego-driven, yet strangely caring (at times), Otto tends to speak highly of himself and not so much of others. Where he comes from, he's somewhat famous, not just for his skill, but for his large amount of coin.

That monacle makes me hot.

I want to get my own monocle...lol

Alright then...as of now this RP is closed. If you've posted that you're interested and have yet to put up a character or two, you're still welcome to, but hurry your ass up haha.

Anyhow, is anyone opposed to this beginning shortly?

From The Ashes ( http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=517431)
(Click For A Link To The RP Thread)

Would it be ok if you told us where the trio are going to go first (That's of importance.) a city, etc. And a little bit about it?

So we can have our characters maybe being there and thus meet up with the main characters somehow?

Thanks.

Would it be ok if you told us where the trio are going to go first (That's of importance.) a city, etc. And a little bit about it?

So we can have our characters maybe being there and thus meet up with the main characters somehow?

Thanks.

Hmm...I suppose they would be heading for a city. I hadn't really decided on where I want them to go first, though, nor how long I want it to take them to get there...

How advanced are the sciences/'time period'?
Are fireworks possible?

How advanced are the sciences/'time period'?
Are fireworks possible?

Fireworks have been around (RL) for way over a thousand years.

I'm afraid that I'm going to have to drop out of this RP. I had a totally different idea as to what is was going to be, and I can't really do this type of deal. Sorry, and best wishes to all.

Fireworks have been around (RL) for way over a thousand years.

Agreed. Fireworks are a-ok.

I'm afraid that I'm going to have to drop out of this RP. I had a totally different idea as to what is was going to be, and I can't really do this type of deal. Sorry, and best wishes to all.

*Wonders what else it could have been, or what you thought it would be...*

Anyhow...I'm happy with the three posts so far from others. :D

Anyhow...I'm happy with the three posts so far from others. :D

I'll try to read and post today - I've been sick and just got back on NS after a couple days (still sick).

*Wonders what else it could have been, or what you thought it would be...*

Specifically, not a thread about one, and only one, already reserved person becoming a god-like mage.

Specifically, not a thread about one, and only one, already reserved person becoming a god-like mage.

That's just one story-line of the thread. It's up to everyone else to come up with more story-lines, or to integrate others into mine. It's not hard...but it's a bit harder than being force-fed plot or making everything "equal." Sorry that's not my method.

That's just one story-line of the thread. It's up to everyone else to come up with more story-lines, or to integrate others into mine. It's not hard...but it's a bit harder than being force-fed plot or making everything "equal." Sorry that's not my method.

Respectfully, I didn't ask you to make everything equal, or to force feed us a plot. It's just, well, these types of uber-powerful characters don't make for good stories if used as an active character as opposed to a Deus Ex Machina.

Respectfully, I didn't ask you to make everything equal, or to force feed us a plot. It's just, well, these types of uber-powerful characters don't make for good stories if used as an active character as opposed to a Deus Ex Machina.

:rolleyes: We'll see, KAG, we'll see.

I thought she wasn't super powerful yet.

I thought she wasn't super powerful yet.

Exactly. She's a timid teenage girl who's too afraid of her potential to even reach her maximum abilities. But apparently King Arthur thinks she's Neo or Sephiroth or something. :rolleyes: Ah well...to each his own.

hmmm neo vs seviroth...

Exactly. She's a timid teenage girl who's too afraid of her potential to even reach her maximum abilities. But apparently King Arthur thinks she's Neo or Sephiroth or something. :rolleyes: Ah well...to each his own.

Affirmative.

*waits for everyone else to start posting*

Yeh, I'm sorry... will do.

Hey, I was just reading your opening post Bar, and I just noticed a little something you said: "Ami Trepe lived in a typical house on the east side of Mjrn with her parents, both masters of blue magic." I thought there were no blue masters...

Hey, I was just reading your opening post Bar, and I just noticed a little something you said: "Ami Trepe lived in a typical house on the east side of Mjrn with her parents, both masters of blue magic." I thought there were no blue masters...

Perhaps he meant master in the sense of 'gone as far as is possible' rather than becoming a master in the sense of the talented ranking system.

Perhaps he meant master in the sense of 'gone as far as is possible' rather than becoming a master in the sense of the talented ranking system.

Aye, I thought of that - was just making sure.

On a similar note, though, how does one "change rank"? Is it a ceremony? Is it just a feeling? A certain spell? Or completely arbitrary?

Aye, I thought of that - was just making sure.

On a similar note, though, how does one "change rank"? Is it a ceremony? Is it just a feeling? A certain spell? Or completely arbitrary?

For the student to adept it would seem like it was based on spells(elemental creation, weakening, and offensives respectively) and same for white and black's adept to master(bring back life/leech it out). Guessing green might have a ceremony/test to see if the levels have gone up.

Woohoo! I posted... now don't expect another one for about a month or two :p

Anyhow, just a note to all, I don't really have a particular plot or destination for my characters so... basically if you want to intertwine paths and run into them, by all means, please do.

Aye, I thought of that - was just making sure.

On a similar note, though, how does one "change rank"? Is it a ceremony? Is it just a feeling? A certain spell? Or completely arbitrary?

1. Ya...it was a poor choice of words on my part given my "mage ranks" Theao explained it correctly though. I meant that they were masters of blue magic, not Blue Magic Masters, if that makes any sense.

2. Well for everyone who isn't a black mage (i.e. people who can see auras) it is rather obvious, as the person's aura definately gets both stronger and brighter (bascially the same thing). For everyone else, it is spells, as Theao said. Masters usually don't have ceremonies, as it's a sign of hubris at that point, but some times black mages will for any rank increase.

Do black masters get the ability to see auras, or do they kill in some other manner(outside of the elemental abilities)?

1. Ya...it was a poor choice of words on my part given my "mage ranks" Theao explained it correctly though. I meant that they were masters of blue magic, not Blue Magic Masters, if that makes any sense.

Makes perfect sense - it is exactly what I thought as I wrote the earlier coment.

2. Well for everyone who isn't a black mage (i.e. people who can see auras) it is rather obvious, as the person's aura definately gets both stronger and brighter (bascially the same thing). For everyone else, it is spells, as Theao said. Masters usually don't have ceremonies, as it's a sign of hubris at that point, but some times black mages will for any rank increase.

I guess that sort of makes sense.


BTW, I just realized Mjrn is from FFXII

Do black masters get the ability to see auras, or do they kill in some other manner(outside of the elemental abilities)?

Black mages cannot see auras. However, if they run you through with a sword, or strike you down with a lightning bolt...you still can die haha.

BTW, I just realized Mjrn is from FFXII

Final Fantasy and DMG FTW haha. Honestly though I just liked how it was pronounced. Kinda like Mairn.

Black mages cannot see auras. However, if they run you through with a sword, or strike you down with a lightning bolt...you still can die haha.



Final Fantasy and DMG FTW haha. Honestly though I just liked how it was pronounced. Kinda like Mairn.

So how do black mages who've reached the rank of Master kill, outside of the mundane or the same methods an adept or student of the same school would use(incinerate, drown, crush, ect)?

Final Fantasy and DMG FTW haha. Honestly though I just liked how it was pronounced. Kinda like Mairn.

I just happened to be playing it right now.

So how do black mages who've reached the rank of Master kill, outside of the mundane or the same methods an adept or student of the same school would use(incinerate, drown, crush, ect)?

Think of it more in terms of amount of control when it comes to black mages. Using the lightning example, while a student would be able to conjure up a nice little charge, and a veteran adept could strike you down with a bolt of lightning, a master could summon a storm cloud with lightning and tornadoes and dessimate a town.

I just happened to be playing it right now.

I finally beat it about two weeks ago. I'm replaying FFVII now cause I have nothing better to do. I can't get enough of 7 and 8.

Think of it more in terms of amount of control when it comes to black mages. Using the lightning example, while a student would be able to conjure up a nice little charge, and a veteran adept could strike you down with a bolt of lightning, a master could summon a storm cloud with lightning and tornadoes and dessimate a town.



I finally beat it about two weeks ago. I'm replaying FFVII now cause I have nothing better to do. I can't get enough of 7 and 8.

So a black is similar to a green when going from adept to master(not many new abilities but a large increase in scale of abilities)?

Hey... is this going to get going? Though partially my fault for not posting... Theao and I have been the only ones to post in the last week.

Hey... is this going to get going? Though partially my fault for not posting... Theao and I have been the only ones to post in the last week.

...ya I mean I'm not posting on purpose so that everyone can have a chance to get in it...but we have a number of people who've signed up and not posted yet...

Gimme their names... I'll hunt them down for a quarter.

I'm still here and such, keeping an eye on things and waiting for the others...

Note: I'm Khadrim.

We are missing intros from:
Ravea
Blastit
Gretavass
GrimWolf

I shall alert the first 2.

Alive?

I'd post, but I am at a loss of how to begin lol

You mean you don't know how or you have no idea?

I haven't an idea

I see Barheim finally longed on after a while away from NS, but I see no posts from anybody...

:(

I see Barheim finally longed on after a while away from NS, but I see no posts from anybody...

:(

I'm always here lurking, whether I sign into NS, post, or whatever. I'm still waiting for people to either post or drop out, but as it stands now, my hands are somewhat tied. I need to know what I'm dealing with, ya know?

I'm always here lurking, whether I sign into NS, post, or whatever. I'm still waiting for people to either post or drop out, but as it stands now, my hands are somewhat tied. I need to know what I'm dealing with, ya know?

Aye, I know. I suggest getting in touch with those people and subsequently ejecting them if they don't get on it.

I'm still very much here and am also waiting for the others.

Neither Gretavass nor GrimWolf have been on NS in weeks. Ravea, about a week. Blastit is on all the time and is on spring break soon... he should post.

I fear if we keep waiting more people will disappear.

It's time for some executive action.

/me really hates it when people just disappear after signing up to RPs

>.<

I'll post soon

the 1st few days of break are always a bugger for me. Everyone always wants to hang out

/me really hates it when people just disappear after signing up to RPs

>.<

I would never do that...

(<.<) (>.>)

*cough*

I'm still here.

Aye, but as I have said - we need to get this going or call it dead.

Barheim - I have to say, if you want this RP to succeed, you have to take the helm and get it moving (whether that be contacting people, taking executive action, or posting). I really don't feel like waiting for this to start and I am soon going to just say it is dead and drop out.

*sigh*

Alright - I've given up. This is dead.

I am dropping out and removing it from my subscriptions (thus I will no longer be checking it).

Tis a shame this died before it even got started :(