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The Era of Chaos (Halien RP) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12728249#post12728249)


This is an interest thread for a character-based RP set in a fictional Past-Tech world.

Storyline:

The land of Halien had been troubled by internal strife for years. The various regions had been at war with one another repeatedly, with no country truly gaining the upper hand. That is, however, until the nation of Arna won victory after victory against the 3 other countries, finally subduing all of them. The King of Arna, Jernoli Yuthro, began a reign of terror, swiftly putting down any and all resistance to the Kingdom of Arna, especially those from the defeated countries. As Arna flourished, its citizens saw the King's harsh measures as necessary to preserve the peace in Halien.

To those oppressed, however, the seeds of dissent and rebellion had been sown into their very being. Terrorist groups, small militias, private armies: many answered calls to fight Arna back to its borders. King Yuthro had planned for such actions, and had created the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard to patrol and police the newely conquered nations. They have been responsible for the deaths of thousands, and have only further sparked the hatred of Arna throughout the land. To the citizens of Arna, however, they are considered heroes: valiant men and women risking their lives to preserve the current peace.

The pacification of Halien had occured 7 years ago. How will you decide the fate of this land: will you help to preserve the Kingdom of Arna, or will you resist for the sake of your Homeland?
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The Land of Halien:

Halien is a Pangea-type continent with almost all flat land save for the mighty rivers that quarter the area. Running from the Northeast to the Southwest is the Blue River, and stretching from the Northwest to the Southeast is the Derno River. They intersect right in the middle of Halien, and the 4 lands caught between these rivers are the 4 nations.

In the South is the country of Arna: a militaristic, industrial driven country that is now the Halien superpower. Nothing and no one so far can stop it, as its military and economy are more powerful than the other 3 countries put together. With trade routes stretching throughout and the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard enforcing the controlled nations, it seems that Arna will control Halien for years to come.

To the North is the country of Oroil: a heavily wooded area that has its economy based on logging and ship-building. With rather poor soil except for along the rivers, the Oroilians have lived mostly on the sea for food and have made it the basis of their economy. It is said that Oroilian Pirates constantly prey on Arnan shipping heading towards the North, and therefore members of the resistance in Oroil generally have better quality weapons that they have stolen from Arnan marines and merchant vessels.

The East houses Rejiki: the farming and mining basin of Halien. The people have a very strong warrior tradition, and are the unofficial "leaders" of the resistance against Arna. During the Arnan Wars of Unification, the Rejikian Army offered up the greatest fight against Arna, and their soldiers fought as mercenaries throughout the other nation's divisions. Rejiki is also the only country with mountains: the Yuzan Peaks border it's coastline in the South, and it is where many precious and workable metals are mined from.

Finally, the West holds Palashin: this nation, before it was conquered, was considered the premier trading post of Halien. All manners of goods were bought and sold in Palashin, and even now much of the Arnan kingdom's wares pass frequently through the land. Lately, knowing that they could not rely entirely on trade, the Palashinish have tried to turn their economy over towards the production of civil goods using materials from the 4 corners of the Arnan kingdom. As they have prospered the most of the defeated lands, the Palashinish have offered up little resistance to the Kingdom of Arna.
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You can be absolutely anyone you want, though for the most combat action you will want to be a member of either the Resistance or the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard (RATG). Note that the conquered nations no longer have their own government: King Yuthro has appointed Viceroys with puppet governments to rule in his stead over these lands. Also, I am letting someone actually be King Jernoli Yuthro, but if you do please make it interesting, not just " I am Ev][l D1ct8or I pwnZ3r3d you @ll wIt Uber Army!", ok?

As for the storyline, this is about as open as it gets: do what you want, be who you want, make up the villages, cities, capitals, ports, ships, people, whatever. Alrighty then?

I will post a bio if others show interest.

Suggestions welcome!


Map of general area is below.

well I'm intrested. What is the era of this?

I'm intrested. So I just create a person, then RP him for either the resistance or the RATG? Also what tech is this? Midevil? Tell me if I'm wrong.
IC: In the forests of Oroil...
A figure creeps though the forest, silent. Up ahead in the clearingit can see three men, dressed in the colors of Arna. They talked quietly with each other. Crouching down in the forest, the firgure watched...
And waited.

as for a general year, this is around the 900-1200s, so pretty much Middle Ages tech. Also, Xiscapia, you don't have to fight for either: you can play yourself as a mercenary between the groups or as a regular citizen caught up within the events following, or even as one of the Viceroys of the territories, but generally, yes: you create a character and RP in this world.

wow, hold on, sorry I didn't clarify this, but this is just a bio and sign-up thread, the IC thread will be made separately, ok? Sorry about the confusion there.

I'll be posting my bio right now in my next post.

Answers to questions:

The colors of the Coat of Arms of the 4 nations are:

Arna: Red and White

Oroil: Green and Blue

Rejiki: Orange and Silver

Palashin: Black and Gold
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Bio:

Name: Coron Ekken
Age: 27
Region of Origin: Rejiki
Occupation: He was a simple vineyard worker before the war, but since the occupation he has become a member of the Rejikian Rebel Vanguard

Appearance: Short, dark brown hair, left as it lies, deep blue eyes. 5'6" in height, 167 lbs.

He wears a simple white jerkin and light brown trousers. In his belt loop is a sash dyed with the Orange hue of the old Rejikian Empire, and he wears comfortable dark brown boots. Before battle, he dons a type of chest scale mail made by binding metal stripes over pieces of interwoven hardened leather. The metal is also dyed with orange, while a silver arrow pointing up adorns his chest: the sign of the ancient warriors of Rejiki.

Weapons: Coron uses a single-eged curved blade (similar to a Katana) that has been studded at its base with a single ruby. The weapon had been passed down in the Ekken family for generations. He has also had extensive training in the use of the short bow, and carries an Ebony hunting bow with him as well on raids against Arnan forces.

Legendary Item: Wazara-Kaiso-Battusai, the first blade of the Rejikian Empire. It's prowess is made known only through its user, and its orange edge is deadly to all who stand before the one who wields it.

History:

Coron lived a simple life throughout the war, simply working and wondering of when the next news of the front would come. However, at the wars end, when Arnan forces crossed the Derno River into Rejiki, Coron watched on his 20th birthday as all he knew was destroyed. In the raid on his village, Hujimaru, his family was murdered as he fled with some of the others, including his uncle, Ganoul Ekken, who took him in afterwards. After that day, Coron began to train both his body and mind for combat. His uncle, a former member of the Ancient Warrior caste of Rejiki, taught him everything he knew.

In 6 year's time, he became a proficient swordsman and archer, and chose to finally leave his uncle and his new home of Yukihaza behind, in search of the fabled "Resistance". Unsure of whether it even existed, Coron came upon it by chance when he was nearly arrested by the RATG for not having a Citizen's I.D. on him (required by all Rejikians to walk freely throughout the country). Just as Coron would have had to defend himself, two Resistance members leapt from nearby trees and struck down his assailants.

Since then, Coron has been a profound leader of the Rejikian Rebel Vanguard, a group dedicated to throwing the Arnans off of their soil. However, unlike most others of the RRV, Coron believes that the Resistance itself should become a unified force, with all three nations of Palashin, Oroil, and Rejiki pushing Arna back to its borders. His comrades are more concerned with saving only Rejiki, but for Coron, as long as the Arnans pay for the travesties he had suffered, that was alright.
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Feel free to post bios if you are interested.

sorry, the forum just ate my bio, typing another one up.

*bump* for RPers (signing off right now, will have to wait till tomorrow for replies. Sorry.)

Normally I would not post here, being already involved elsewere, but I haven't had the occasion to take part in an RP such as you are suggesting here in a long time, so if you start it up, I'll join.

Bio:
Name: Foxfire Rose
Age: 19
Reigon of Orgin: Oroil
Allies: Holly
Clothing: Dark brown pants, dark blue shirt with forest colored jacket over it, black boots, black belt.
Skills: Fishing, hunting, skilled in use of bow, some skill with the sword, knives. Not very good with animals, horses specifiaclly. Can pilot small boats. Knows how to read, write.
Equipment: Short sword, White Bow, several knives, fishing hooks, line, arrows.
Occupation: Fishing, Hunting, works for the Resistance.
History: His mother died in childbirth, his father devoted all his time to the Resistance. He was killed by a Arna patrol when Foxfire was 15. At that time Foxfire was skilled enough to fish and hunt for himself, and his father's small, two room shack served as enough shelter. He made small amounts of money in the local village selling his fish and game. He joined the Resistance at 17, in order to avenge his father's death. He steals, tracks, hunts and fishes for the Resistance, and sometimes even kills.

Companions Bio:
Name: Holly Fourtwine
Age:18
Reigon of Orgin: Rejiki (current reigon Oroil)
Allies: Foxfire
Clothing: White shirt and pants, with bearskin jacket and brown boots. Brown belt.
Skills: Extremly good with a sword, can fight with the best of them. Can fish, but skill lies in hunting. Has a special bond with animals, but cannot sail. Can read, but cannot write. Can speak and read and write in Ancient Speech, a language known to very few in the land. Holly is in contact with the Old Priests, a secret sect which lives in the montains of Rejiki. (Think Zen monks.) As a trademark of having been under the influence of these Priests, she knows a fighting style known as Key Do. (Think karate.)
Equipment: Long, katana sword, several knives, often has nuts, fruit, about her person for any animals she encounters.
Occupation: Provides food for the local Resistance members, steals things valauble to the Resistance (ie. blueprints, weapons, keys to houses, etc.) and tracks importent people.
History: Holly's parents were both killed by RATG while trying to cross the border between Oroil and Rejiki. Holly's parents were members of the sect of Old Priests, which is how she learned to speak, read, and write in their language. Holly was 7 at the time, and was taken in by the resistance. They helped hone the skills she already had and taught her new ones. Now, 11 years later, she is ready to take on more responsable roles in the Resistance.

OOC:

In keeping with the rule that players can be anybody they please in the game it is my choice to play as Princess Nerissa Wolfgram, last surviving member of the Oroil Royal Family and commander of the Oroil Resistance.

I'm going to bed now, but I'll post a detailed bio when I wake. Later, all.

Note: this IS an OOC thread, so no need to place OOC before posts. Just makes things easier, neh?

Anyway, I like the idea Luslyvania, so feel free to post your bio whenever.

And both Foxfire Rose and Holly Fourtwine have been accepted as characters.

This is also a *bump* for more interest/characters.

*bump*

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Note: this IS an OOC thread, so no need to place OOC before posts. Just makes things easier, neh?

Anyway, I like the idea Luslyvania, so feel free to post your bio whenever.

Force of habit, really, and thanks. I've been busy, so I'm just finishing the bio right now.

Alright then, I'm going to bed here though (11 at night, school tomorrow) so I'll check it early tomorrow morning if it's done.

Goodnight, and thanks for joining!

*bump* for RPers

added general map in first post just for reference

I'm interested in joining this, but it looks incredibly open-ended. Is there any real direction for this to go in?

The whole point for it IS to be open-ended: of course, if more people join *hint hint wink wink*, than they can, if they want, be either the King of Arna, or one of his appointed Viceroys in Oroil, Rejiki, or Palashin. As such, they would pretty much have control over their region, and their RP play would be much like regular NS RP.

However, the direction depends on who you are: if you are a resistance member, you're going to want to hamper the RATG as much as possible until they do something so outrageous and violent that the populace of the region rises up and overthrows the Arnan government, leading to the restoration of the 4 original countries.

If you are a member of the RATG, your job is to completely eradicate the Resistance everywhere it is present, thereby securing Arnan rule over Halien.

Does that kind of clear up the too open-ended-ness? The whole point though was to let you create a character where you could do almost anything with them.

How many RPers a necessary for a game here? 4? Are we waiting for more people?

yes, we are, I'm waiting on Luslyvania to post a bio, and maybe 1 or 2 more: can't go with just 2 people ...

So consider this a recuitment *bump*

Name:Prince Spencer Shivesis
Age:17
Region of Origin:Region of Anórien in the Kingdom of Angaor
Occupation:Prince of Angaor, Leader of Angaorian Golden Knights,General of Angaorian 1st Army.Looking for high members of the Resistance to offer Angaorian help
Height:6'0
weight:135
Appearance:Tall,Wears poor clothes to blend in with the populace
Allies:Angaor
Equipment:A Regular Angaorian Knight Sword,Longbow,two daggers
History:Born to the Current King of Angaor and has train all his life in warfare tactics.Fighting with a unique swordfighting style and several eastern martial art styles. he entered battle at the age of 14 with his father approval and proved his self after slaying one the leaders in nurian attack.after the he fought in several minor and major battles and became leader of the Golden knights and the General of the Angaorian 1st army.After hearing word of the news of the victory and that Arna have been oppressing the people Prince spencer decide to travel to hailen with his father premise to found High ranking members of the resistance to get premise to help take down the kingdom of arna.

He will also have 50 Golden Knights to accompany him not including his two lieutenants.if bio needed for his two lieutenants tell me

Just a slight problem with your bio, Angaor: in this RP, Halien is the world: there are no other countries. You can simply just change Prince Spencer's nationallity to one of the other nations and that will work out fine though. I believe part of the Oroilian royal family has been reserved, but Palashin and Rejiki are still available if you would want to aid the Resistance. Seeing as your character has a very high militaristic background, you may want to choose Rejiki (just a suggestion).

Also, if your Lieutenants are to be major characters, not just named people who will constantly follow the Prince, then yes, bios would be helpful but not necessary.

Lastly, thank you for joining!

alright i do that one question can we add my country as nation that is far away in the world but sent the prince to help but if not i join the Rejiki royal family.but here the bio for the His Lieutenants


Name:Charles Helriken
Age:31
Region of Orgin:Anórien in the Kingdom of Angaor
Occupation:Lieutenant in the Golden Knights,Assigned as the personal bodyguard of the Prince
height:6'6
weight:250
Equipment:Warhammer and one dagger and small axe
history:born to the a son to a River Merchant Charles was considered middle class at about the age of nine he and friends came back one day from playing a near by forest he found that his house was on fire and everybody in the house dead including his father and mother.he went in state of shock and was brought to the Palace and Very highly skilled Knight took him under his wing as a Page.He Became A Squire at 14 then obtain knight at the age of 18 where two years later he fought is first battle against a army with thousands with only have 500 Troops He fought to hold off the army be for it could reach the Capital and He fought for 3 hours until the King Army arrived altought he lost half of his troops.The King so how brave he was so he promote him to knight Commander.He then became Personal Bodyguard to King son Prince Spencer who would not allow The Royal Guard to protect him.After That The Golden Knights were formed he became one of the Lieutenants



Name:James Kirnled
Age:29
Region of Orgin:Anórien in the kingdom of Angaor
Occupation:lieutenant in the Golden Knights Also he serves as a royal messenger when not out on a patrol or in a battle or a mission
height:6'2
weight:205
Equipment:Two Shortswords and a Shortbow
History depending on where he is from

We can compromise on this matter: Angaor can be a region or province of one of the main countries (this country is up to your decision). Therefore it can still technically have a government of its own (so Spencer can be a Prince), but if someone else comes up as a member of the royal family from the whole country, they will be considered your true King/Queen/Prince/Princess, or so on. Sound good?

alright that will work

Completly off-topic question: Can I join the United Federation?

Of course you can: has been kinda inactive, but still. All nations are welcomed in it.

Also, Angaor, I need you to fix your profiles depending upon where you want your men from.

and, once again, recruitment *bump*

yes, we are, I'm waiting on Luslyvania to post a bio, and maybe 1 or 2 more: can't go with just 2 people ...

So consider this a recuitment *bump*

Name: Princess Nerissa Wolfgram.

Age: 20.

Region of Origin: Oroil.

Occupation: Head of the Oroil Royal Family. Commands the Oroil Resistance Army, as it is labeled, and all others in Oroil fighting the invaders.

Appearance: Nerissa stands at exactly 5’6. She has a slender, graceful figure kept as it is by necessity, and careful physical discipline. She is quite fit, able to keep up with her male troops without much difficulty. She has blond (nearly white) hair, which is somewhat long and stays in braids or ponytails most of the time, and dark brown eyes.

Nerissa has no set outfit, instead wearing that which suits the moment. Usually when not required to use full battle dress or anything fancy she wears basic clothing that is light, durable, and also as utilitarian as possible.

In addition to clothes and armor, Nerissa wears the Wolfgram Ring, which symbolizes her family’s Divine Authority by which they rule Oroil.

Weapons: Nerissa can fight with many weapons: swords, spears, lances, bows, and a large array of axes and knives. Primarily, though, she is a swordswoman.

Nerissa's main weapon is Terminus Est, a bastard sword. The blade serves both as a weapon in combat and as a badge of office.

History:

I'll finish writing up the history and post it ASAP. My apologies for taking such a long time.

don't worry about it, thank you for signing up!

Also, I'm leaving right now, so anything else that's posted I'll get back to later.

Also, I may start the IC thread tonight, all depends on what time I get home, if not, then tomorrow.

Angaor, I'm sorry, I don't think I made myself clear last time, I apologize: What I meant was that if you want your characters to be from Angaor, then it would be better if Angaor was a region or province within Rejiki, Arna, Palashin, or Oroil. I think I kinda muddled what I was trying to say earlier. Sorry!

I can wait, really. Today, tomorrow, as long as it's reasonably soon, I'm fine.

I'm nearly done with Nerissa's history, but suffice to say for now, she is who she says she is, an Oroilian Royal, and the only surviving one known who was in a position to escape capture during the invasion.

IC Thread is Up!

The Era of Chaos (Halien RP) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12728249#post12728249)

IC Thread is Up!

The Era of Chaos (Halien RP) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12728249#post12728249)

Excellent! I'll start writing as soon as I can.

Alrighty then, I set my intro up close to Oroil, seeing as most people are from there anyway. . .

alright Asolan, just one quick question: will you be a member of the official Arnan Army then, or a member of the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard? The army itself wouldn't be deployed to handle the resistance unless they did something extremely damaging.

Also, as for your characters age, remember that this takes place 7 years after the end of the war, so unless your character was conscripted last year, his age would make no sense for the timeline.

Sorry must've missed that part, but when I posted this last night I had second thoughts but my post for some reason didn't go through instantly =/ Odd eh?

eh, that happens on jolt a bit. You can still join though, I didn't mean that you couldn't.

somebody needs to respond in IC, at least have somekind of reaction to the attack, or at least discover it.

yea, sorry, been a little tied up, will get right on that though.

And, once again, join people!

*bump* for interest

*bump*ed

meh. Nueve Italia and I are the only one's posting! Somebody else need's to come in, or else this thread will die!

Don't worry. I've been busy, but I'll post tonight if I can.

Name: Dashir Anarett
Age: 30
Region of Origin: Arna
Occupation: Before the wars, Dashir worked as a blacksmith, as his father and grandfather did before him. When the wars between the four nations first began, Dashir was persuaded to enlist with the army. He fought with his fellow soldiers in the forests of Oroil. After the war ended and Arna was victorious, Dashir joined the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard and works to patrol Oroil.

Appearance: Dashir is 6'2", and weighs about 192 pounds. He has short brown hair and blue eyes. Dashir has a small scar on his face that runs diagonally across his left cheek. Dashir has many more scars on his body that he obtained during the wars.

Because Oroil has heavily forested areas, Dashir and his squad do not wear full-body armor. Instead, Dashir wears chain-mail armor, and then wears a brown cloak over it to help with camouflage in the woods. Underneath the cloak, he wears black pants and dark green boots. Whenever the squad goes into a town, or they launch a planned raid, they cast off their cloaks, wear a helmet, and also bear kite shields with the Coat of Arms of Arna on them. He also has a red and white sash, and a red over-shirt with the White Tree on its chest that marks him as a captain of the RATG, but he rarely wears them except during ceremonies and official gatherings.

Weapons: For melee combat, Dashir has an arming sword that his father made for him before he left home and joined the army. During his time in the army, he also picked up a dagger. The dagger is strapped to his left leg, which is usually hidden by his cloak. Whenever Dashir does not wear the cloak, he attaches the sheathed dagger to the left side of his waist. Dashir also carries a short bow with him

History: Before the wars, Dashir was a simple blacksmith. However, when word of the battles reached his family's ears, they urged him to go. They said that since Dashir's father was an old sickly man, and his siblings were both young girls, he was the only chance they had to bring pride to the family. Persuaded, Dashir enlisted with the Arnan army, and was assigned to a unit in Oroil that had to defend already captured military bases, and also actively hunt down the enemy forces in the surrounding area. Dashir did his job well, and unlike many others in his unit he had no qualms about what he did.

His superiors noted this, and when Dashir returned a year after the war ended to join the RATG, they allowed him to join with no resistance. To fully utilize his skills and experience, they assigned him to Oroil again. Three years ago, Dashir's squad hunted down a group of pirates that had been attacking Arnan ships for a long time. In the attack, Dashir's squad leader was killed by an arrow. Dashir took over and soon all the pirates were either captured or killed. Dashir's superiors were impressed with his leadership and assigned him to be the captain of his own squad of fifteen men.

Name: Dashir Anarett
Age: 30
Region of Origin: Arna
Occupation: Before the wars, Dashir worked as a blacksmith, as his father and grandfather did before him. When the wars between the four nations first began, Dashir was persuaded to enlist with the army. He fought with his fellow soldiers in the forests of Oroil. After the war ended and Arna was victorious, Dashir joined the Royal Arnan Territorial Guard and works to patrol Oroil.

Appearance: Dashir is 6'2", and weighs about 192 pounds. He has short brown hair and blue eyes. Dashir has a small scar on his face that runs diagonally across his left cheek. Dashir has many more scars on his body that he obtained during the wars.

Because Oroil has heavily forested areas, Dashir and his squad do not wear full-body armor. Instead, Dashir wears chain-mail armor, and then wears a brown cloak over it to help with camouflage in the woods. Underneath the cloak, he wears black pants and dark green boots. Whenever the squad goes into a town, or they launch a planned raid, they cast off their cloaks, wear a helmet, and also bear shields with the Coat of Arms of Arna on them.

Weapons: For melee combat, Dashir has a short sword that his father made for him before he left home and joined the army. During his time in the army, he also picked up a dagger. The dagger is strapped to his left leg, which is usually hidden by his cloak. Whenever Dashir does not wear the cloak, he attaches the sheathed dagger to the left side of his waist. Dashir also carries a short bow with him

History: Before the wars, Dashir was a simple blacksmith. However, when word of the battles reached his family's ears, they urged him to go. They said that since Dashir's father was an old sickly man, and his siblings were both young girls, he was the only chance they had to bring pride to the family. Persuaded, Dashir enlisted with the Arnan army, and was assigned to a unit in Oroil that had to defend already captured military bases, and also actively hunt down the enemy forces in the surrounding area. Dashir did his job well, and unlike many others in his unit he had no qualms about what he did.

His superiors noted this, and when Dashir returned a year after the war ended to join the RATG, they allowed him to join with no resistance. To fully utilize his skills and experience, they assigned him to Oroil again. Three years ago, Dashir's squad hunted down a group of pirates that had been attacking Arnan ships for a long time. In the attack, Dashir's squad leader was killed by an arrow. Dashir took over and soon all the pirates were either captured or killed. Dashir's superiors were impressed with his leadership and assigned him to be the captain of his own squad of fifteen men.

Hmmm. Oh yea, you and I are definitely going to clash, seeing as how you're mostly working in Oroil, which is where my character, Princess Nerissa, also known as the Commanding General of the Oroil Resistance Army likes hanging out. She hates men like Dashir, for obvious reasons.

Hope you don't mind if I join so late.Just wondering,is magic allowed?

Name:Zanziuer (means the confessor)
Age:30
Height:5'8


Biography:Born from the corpse of a pregnant woman hanging on a tree,Zanzieur was raised by his father,a priest of a remote monastery in the mountain ranges bordering Yuzan's Peak.

Born of such an illegitimate union, he was considered tainted by the people who knew of his heritage. At the age of 12,he finally decided to leave behind the monsatic life of the mountains and head down into the world beyond.

He has made his living as variously a musician,bodyguard,watchman,sailor and most recently as a mercenary.

Personality:Easygoing,he is generally skeptical of the powers-that-be and cynical of the authorities.He simple wants to make his own way in life and enjoy his personal happiness. He has no real cause to dedicate his life or purpose thereof. He gives an easy smile but is cautious in who he mixes with.

He has no political ideals at that current time,but feels that the nation of Arna is too domineering,and is generally opposed to their presence and intentions,given his past experience with their soldiers,whom he finds arrogant and destructive in the extreme. He has worked for their navy in the past,and was disgusted by the native Arnaians treatment of their occupied peoples and lands.

He looks after his interests and the interests of his team,whoever they may be, first and foremost.

Appearance: Distinctive by the presence of red-bronze tinted black hair,he is a highly compact and lean individual,with a catlike grace to his walk.Hazel eyes and tanned skin that is generally fair.(looks like a Pathan/Pashtun of Afghanistan)

Abilities and Skills:

Given his range of professions, he is an adaptable person who learns fast.He is a generalist with a wide array of knowledge,with specialisations in the fields of music(guitar player),intermediate military tactics and marine activites.

He is generally literate,able to read,write and perform mathematics,given his time as a sailor,which required navigation skills,and is also a strong swimmer.

As a bodyguard and mercenary,he learnt unarmed combat and weapon skills,and excels at unarmed combat and martial arts, capable of taking out 7 men at the same time,as well as the use of the spear ,quarterstaff and dual daggers(combat knife for general purpose use and fighting knife for killing) which he can use to lethal effect,always aiming for the heart,throat or axillary artery when fighting.

His fighting style is instinctive and low-grounded,with an animalistic edge and a focus on mental awareness.Although both striking and grappling techniques are used, his focus is on the striking aspect. Emphasis is given to the use of one's environment in a fight situation, where any available object can be used to survive. He is a world-class street fighter,and generally fights dirty to win.He learns from his mistakes,and adapts to his opponents,making him dangerous in an extended fight as he learns from his opponents pattern(s).[Stylistically similar to Defendu;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defendu & Sari-An;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sari-An]

While preferring not to fight in the first place,and would rather avoid a fight,he does love fighting and when pushed to it,he doesn't hold back.He will make an effort to ward off the fight,but once engaged is brutal and fights to survive and win.He prefers not to kill,but will kill when necessary.

(if magic allowed);http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbending#Fighting_style
basically he can control the air.

Straight out;I hope you don't mind if I make my fellow out as the Ryu(streetfighter) of the group-basically among the most dangerous in close quarters and melee combat,but otherwise a generalist not particularly strong or weak in other areas besides the mentioned.

Hope you don't mind if I join so late.Just wondering,is magic allowed?

Name:Zanziuer (means the confessor)
Age:30
Height:5'8


Biography:Born from the corpse of a pregnant woman hanging on a tree,Zanzieur was raised by his father,a priest of a remote monastery in the mountain ranges bordering Yuzan's Peak.

Born of such an illegitimate union, he was considered tainted by the people who knew of his heritage. At the age of 12,he finally decided to leave behind the monsatic life of the mountains and head down into the world beyond.

He has made his living as variously a musician,bodyguard,watchman,sailor and most recently as a mercenary.

Personality:Easygoing,he is generally skeptical of the powers-that-be and cynical of the authorities.He simple wants to make his own way in life and enjoy his personal happiness. He has no real cause to dedicate his life or purpose thereof. He gives an easy smile but is cautious in who he mixes with.

He has no political ideals at that current time,but feels that the nation of Arna is too domineering,and is generally opposed to their presence and intentions,given his past experience with their soldiers,whom he finds arrogant and destructive in the extreme. He has worked for their navy in the past,and was disgusted by the native Arnaians treatment of their occupied peoples and lands.

He looks after his interests and the interests of his team,whoever they may be, first and foremost.

Appearance: Distinctive by the presence of red-bronze tinted black hair,he is a highly compact and lean individual,with a catlike grace to his walk.Hazel eyes and tanned skin that is generally fair.(looks like a Pathan/Pashtun of Afghanistan)

Abilities and Skills:

Given his range of professions, he is an adaptable person who learns fast.He is a generalist with a wide array of knowledge,with specialisations in the fields of music(guitar player),intermediate military tactics and marine activites.

He is generally literate,able to read,write and perform mathematics,given his time as a sailor,which required navigation skills,and is also a strong swimmer.

As a bodyguard and mercenary,he learnt unarmed combat and weapon skills,and excels at unarmed combat and martial arts, capable of taking out 7 men at the same time,as well as the use of the spear ,quarterstaff and dual daggers(combat knife for general purpose use and fighting knife for killing) which he can use to lethal effect,always aiming for the heart,throat or axillary artery when fighting.

His fighting style is instinctive and low-grounded,with an animalistic edge and a focus on mental awareness.Although both striking and grappling techniques are used, his focus is on the striking aspect. Emphasis is given to the use of one's environment in a fight situation, where any available object can be used to survive. He is a world-class street fighter,and generally fights dirty to win.He learns from his mistakes,and adapts to his opponents,making him dangerous in an extended fight as he learns from his opponents pattern(s).[Stylistically similar to Defendu;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defendu & Sari-An;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sari-An]

While preferring not to fight in the first place,and would rather avoid a fight,he does love fighting and when pushed to it,he doesn't hold back.He will make an effort to ward off the fight,but once engaged is brutal and fights to survive and win.He prefers not to kill,but will kill when necessary.

(if magic allowed);http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbending#Fighting_style
basically he can control the air.

Straight out;I hope you don't mind if I make my fellow out as the Ryu(streetfighter) of the group-basically among the most dangerous in close quarters and melee combat,but otherwise a generalist not particularly strong or weak in other areas besides the mentioned.

My guy and girl sound like good allies to your guy, they have much of the same. As far as I know, magic is not allowed, but I don't know, ask Nueve Italia

Andalina, Orion Ascendant, your characters are good to go.

To the question about magic: no, there is no magic powers in this RP. This is a Fantasy-style RP (i.e., your characters can find magical and legendary weapons and such), but I find that magic powers cause more problems in RPs than good.

Ok? Hope this doesn't cause any problems. Also, if your character does come across a magic weapon/shield/armor (what have you), please post a description of it here so as everyone OOCly is aware of what it has the potential to do.

Also, depending on your character, you may have an idea of what such an item can do. For instance, if your character is Palashinish and you happen across a legendary Palashinish armor, you have a general knowledge through legends and folk tales of what it can do, though your character himself/herself may not know all of its powers. Ok?

But please make it so your character isn't running into legendary and magical items every post. In fact, I think a limit is fair: 1 unique item per character (even if you start with it). So, only 1 sword/armor/shield, etc. (and NOT stacking: if you have a legendary weapon, you cannot also have a legendary armor.)

I hope that this doesn't cause trouble, but if it does, I'm sorry: this way, the RP is not flooded by items and powers that no one can defeat or stop.

Probably a good idea not to have magical powers here, NI. Regarding magical items and such, that's good for me.

I've finally managed to find enough time to finalize an IC post. It'll be up soon.

so I have two people...does that mean a magical item each, or one magical item per RPer? (I'm thinking about a magical bow and a magical sword, the bow for Foxfire and the sword for Holly)

Nerissa's sword, Terminus Est is something of a magical sword, whereas the Wolfram Ring is a purely non-magical status symbol, the person who owns it legally recognized as the Lord or Lady of Castle Wolfgram, and therefore the King or Queen of Oroil. Both were originally owned by King Matthias Wolfgram in the kingdom's earliest days. Matthias was originally a warlord who led what is known as the Army of Unification on a crusade which succeeded in uniting his people's lands as one kingdom.

Nerissa, interestingly enough, wants to do the same thing with all the nations in the world much like the Arnans have done, simply with much less blood and much less injustice.

Nerissa's sword, Terminus Est is something of a magical sword
Well according to my trusty online Latin-English dictionary, Terminus means a boundary mark, limit, end, border. Does the name have any relation to the sword's abilities, or am I just looking too deeply?

Nerissa, interestingly enough, wants to do the same thing with all the nations in the world much like the Arnans have done, simply with much less blood and much less injustice.
Is that so? Well, if you try hard enough, you might be able to convince Dashir to join your side. He's an ideological soldier, who does his job because it prevents any more wars from breaking out. Of course, you'll have to first make him believe that your side can win, and that being labelled a traitor by everybody he knows and loves is worth it....

Wait, isn't Dashir the only Arnan guy? The rebels don't seem to have a lot of opposition...

True ... I may make an Arnan character, just to try and even it out.

Anyway, about magical items, yes, 1 per character. If you have multiple characters, they can each have 1. However, due to that, I'm going to have to impose a 2 character limit now so that you don't amass an army of super soldiers (not saying that anyone would, but still). Plus, that doesn't affect anyone right now.

Will post an Arnan bio a little bit later.

And Lastly, if my Latin is just a tad bit rusty, I believe that Terminus Est literally means "The End"

And Lastly, if my Latin is just a tad bit rusty, I believe that Terminus Est literally means "The End"

My own Latin is a touch rusty, but taken in context, I'm pretty sure that's what it means, which is good.

Basically, the sword was named by King Matthias I for its abilites. He named it that because he noticed that it penetrated enemy armor with unusual ease in battle. He also called it that because he used it to execute people, when a headsman was not on call. Given the time in which he ruled, he went down in history books as among the most ready-to-kill monarchs in Oroilian history, a kind of given when you think of when he ruled.

Its scabbard is also magical, protecting the person wielding the sword against harm. Always. Not just on the battlefield. Nerissa and those before her have been seen to survive blows that should have killed them in many battles, and it is believed it once helped Nerissa survive a fall from a ledge.

My own Latin is a touch rusty, but taken in context, I'm pretty sure that's what it means, which is good.

Basically, the sword was named by King Matthias I for its abilites. He named it that because he noticed that it penetrated enemy armor with unusual ease in battle. He also called it that because he used it to execute people, when a headsman was not on call. Given the time in which he ruled, he went down in history books as among the most ready-to-kill monarchs in Oroilian history, a kind of given when you think of when he ruled.

Its scabbard is also magical, protecting the person wielding the sword against harm. Always. Not just on the battlefield. Nerissa and those before her have been seen to survive blows that should have killed them in many battles, and it is believed it once helped Nerissa survive a fall from a ledge.

No offense, but that's an Excalibur rip-off.

No offense, but that's an Excalibur rip-off.

My creativity fizzled on me, okay? Besides which, I'm sure I'm not the very first person to do that. I mean, seriously... With all the 'magical swords' and the like in stories out there, it's amazing any can be called unique.

Luslyvania, I just noticed that your history is still not up. No pressure or rush or anything, but if you could get that up, that would be much appreciated (at least that way we know what to expect from your character).

Thanks!

Luslyvania, I just noticed that your history is still not up. No pressure or rush or anything, but if you could get that up, that would be much appreciated (at least that way we know what to expect from your character).

Thanks!

I'm working on it. Don't worry.

If possible can i be one of the puppet leaders?
If not,just tell me and I'll change my bio.

Name: Jericho Yuthro
Age: 25
Region of Origin: Arna
Occupation: Before Arna dominated the lands,Jericho was the lower class royalty,still royalty,but wasn't going to become King.Jericho begged Jernoli to make him the leader of one of his puppet states,after a few negotiations Jernoli agreed and placed Jericho as leader of Palashin

Appearance: Short black hair covered by a crown,green eyes.5'9 height,141lbs.

He wears a black and gold tunic,the colours of Palashin.He wears a leather belt with jewels on it, and black boots. During war times he wears black armor trimmed with gold,and a large cross on the chest plate and helmet.

Weapons: Jericho keeps a longsword with roses engraved along the blade in its sheathe on his right side.He also keeps a small dagger on the back of his left leg,and usually has a shield on his back.

History:

Jericho was Jernoli's younger brother,and was never going to be king,so generally he would be a man of the church or a noble,but he didn't want to be so outclassed by his brother.Jericho was always treated as royalty usually is,but he didn't want to be treated so great when all he really was ever going to be was a backup plan.

When Arna conquered the land,he begged Jerloni to let him become the leader of Palashin,so he could finally be something instead of just life insurance for Arna.

Since then Jericho has been trying to turn Palashin into a prosperous state,and keep rebel uprising too a minimum.So far Palashin is doing pretty well,and his plan is working out better than he expected.Jericho however,expected there to be a little more battles and bloodshed.

*bump*

I think this is an awesome story and I'm surprised more people haven't signed up yet.

Awesome Canland, we needed someone to be in a role to take a little more control over the situation, you're definately in.

Just a minor note, the Arnan King's name is King Jernoli Yuthro, ok? Might wanna change that.

no,im not the king of Arna,I was planning to RP as merely his brother,who is appointed leader of Palashin by Jerloni.

yes, I know, but if you were appointed by the King of Arna, his name is Jernoli Yuthro, not Jerloni. Minor mistake, we all make 'em.

I just happen to make them a tad more than others ;)

Oh,I see...sorry 'bout that.
Ii'll fix that up right now,I didn't even notice it and i saw it over and over again
:(

yea, no sweat. Thanks for joining! Feel free to make your first post whenever.

And join people!

should i make IC posts in the thread that is already started,or create my own thread?

The Era of Chaos thread (link is in the 1st post of this thread) is where all IC posts will go.

To try and keep things a little tidy so people know what's going on, I usually but a bold title at the top to alert others where the action is taken place. Right now, most everyone is at a bridge on the Rejiki-Oroil border, but your guy would be operating from Palashin, so be sure to mention that in your first post. Also, we have a 2 character limit, so feel free to have another person so you can get more in on the combat aspect (a viceroy will have soldiers dispatched to deal with his problem: he can fight, but he won't be on the front lines of battles).

Alright?

bump

Canland, you can post in the IC thread ...

OOC: I'm sorry mate, but I am this close to taking offense. Foxfire and Holly, in case you didn't read the bio, have hunted all their lives. I think they would know how to effectivily conceal themselves. True, they lack military dicipline. Sloppy? Maybe. Gung ho? Hardly. But incautious? How so, pray tell? It's true, they require training to sharpen their skills. But the way you portray them was like they won out of your help and dumb luck. This would not be the case as far as my charactors are involved.


Xiscapia, please leave all OOC comments for this thread. Also, remember, the views of a person's character are just that: the views of an imaginary character. Please don't take offense to someone's writing of another person's personality, for that is not always the same way the writer himself/herself feels.

Alright? No harm meant, no harm done, agreed?

Yeah,I know I can post in the IC thread,I'm just not sure what I should do for my first post though.

Just to keep things Interesting, I'm going to make an Arnan character as well.
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Name: Aurelius Ternion

Age: 45

Region of Origin: Arna

Occupation: During the war, he was a Captain within the Royal Arnan Army and led a group of the Dragoon Brigade: the light cavalry that the conquered nations feared for their lightning-quick ability to route, surround, and slaughter any foe.

Nowadays, he still retains the rank of Captain, but is a member of the RATG whose jurisdiction expands all of Halien. His troops are an all specially-selected unit comprised of some of the best archers, horsemen, swordsmen, and hunters in all of Arna.

Appearance: Aurelius has started graying early, and decided to complete the process by bleaching his hair white. He keeps it in short spikes that cover his entire head, while he has also dyed his goatee snowy-white as well. His naturally tan skin is at a contrast with this, for it is actually almost the color of light-brown hair.

An imposing figure, standing at 6'8" and weighing in at 222 lbs., his height and muscular build has frightened many of his enemies into submission before they have even drawn their weapons.

For clothing, when not in battle Aurelius Ternion dons a simple. crimson, short-sleave top with a pair of dark brown trousers, a black belt, and black boots. No matter where he goes, his sword's scabbard is always tied around his belt.

In battle, Aurelius throws on the armor of an Arnan captain: a chainmail shirt, metal plates over his thighs along with greaves and gauntlets, and a red over-shirt with the White Tree on its chest. He still wears his regular black boots, and sometimes throws a white cloak over his shoulders. Aurelius never wears a helmet, seeing them as an inhibitor than a help.

Weaponry: He carries a simple long sword for most combat, but when Aurelius knows that he is about to enter battle, he straps Damonisch Morder, a claymore-style sword, onto his back. The weapon is about 5' in length, and yet, Aurelius is able to use it with surprising ease. He does not bother with bows and long-range weapons, for he knows his squad will make up for that.

History: Aurelius, ever since he was young, wanted to join the Arnan army. He did so as soon as he could, at 18, and ever since he has been one of Arna's most decorated soldiers. He proved himself by subduing the border tribes of Arna, allowing it to expand to its natural borders, but his true moment was the Imperialist War. The soldiers of the conquered nations learned to fear any division under the command of Ternion.

He suffered defeats, as any military leader would, but he made up for them ten-fold. It was due to Aurelius alone that Oroil finally submitted to Arnan rule, after the battle of Qal'thurn. It was there that Aurelius became the number 1 enemy of the subjected peoples, for he did not just defeat the Oroilians: he crushed them. Every soldier who fought to defend that city was killed, or, if they were captured, they were executed for treason against the Arnan Kingdom, which, after the battle, encompassed all of Halien. Worse, Aurelius set fire to Qal'thurn, destroying one of the most beautiful cities in all of Halien. He walked away from the flames with no regret, for he knew that through his actions, he had brought peace.

Aurelius Ternion sees the rebels as a threat to that peace, and seeks to destroy them in the same way. Nothing could stand in the way of the Arnan Kingdom and an everlasting peace over the land, or the Captain of Arna would find it and eliminate it. In Arna, Aurelius was a hero: a man who had made sure that the war was ended swiftly, and had officially made Arna the ruler of Halien. To everyone else, even the Palashinish, he was a mercilless butcher: an evil man who had to be stopped.

Some had tried to kill him. All had failed ...

Would it be alright for me to join in as an Arnan spy?

Course it would. Post a bio as soon as you want, and I'll confirm it, and then you can start your first post, ok?

Name: Darius Lativian

Age: 25

Region of Origin: Arna

Occupation: Currently a high-ranking member of an organization known as the Shadow Guard.

During the beginning of the Great War of Unification, the Shadow Guard was composed of spies who gathered valuable information about enemy strategies and movements. As the war progressed, the Guard began hiring assassins to terminate serious threats, mainly enemy generals and leaders. After the war’s end, the SG was used to gather information about any potential resistance groups and to eliminate them before they could pose any threat to Arna. Nowadays, the name of the organization brings shivers down the spines of the people of the conquered nations, as it is rumored that anyone who knows of its existence will be silenced…permanently.

Appearance: A young, handsome man with short, golden hair, fair skin, and icy blue eyes. Stands at 5’10’’ and weighs 140 lbs.

Most often seen wearing common clothes to blend in and avoid suspicion during undercover missions. During night missions or assassinations, however, he always dons his pitch black cloak with a small badge bearing the Arnan coat of arms, the uniform of the Shadow Guard.

Weaponry: Carries a short sword around with him for “protection”, and wields it with deadly proficiency. Also keeps a small dagger hidden inside his right boot in case of emergency. Has deadly accuracy with a crossbow, but only uses it when necessary.

History: When the Great War of Unification broke out, Darius wanted to join the military and fight alongside his father and older brother. However, he had been a student his whole life and had no fighting abilities whatsoever, and his thin frame made him unfit as a soldier. Instead, the military recruiter suggested that he join Arna’s new intelligence organization, the Shadow Guard, as they needed intelligent, young people like him. Darius accepted, and he was immediately put to use. His first few missions consisted of simple tasks such as surveillance and going undercover, but he eventually advanced far enough to be able to steal top secret enemy information and infiltrate deep into enemy lines. Using the knowledge gained from fellow spies and his own wit and charm, Darius quickly became one of the SG’s most skilled agents. When the SG began hiring assassins to eliminate enemy targets, Darius immediately began training to become proficient at the art of killing. His first few assassination missions were difficult for him as he felt remorse for taking human life, but after more missions he eventually got used to it and felt nothing when he slit someone’s throat or shot a crossbow bolt through their neck. When the war ended, Darius was assigned to Oroil to help suppress rebellions and uprisings, and he’s been stationed there ever since. Darius is currently investigating a recent increase of RRV activity in Oroil, and is especially interested in a certain Coron Ekken, a leader of the RRV and a dangerous threat.
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I'll try to post something in the IC thread later tonight.

Awesome Drekon, I like it. You're confirmed and go ahead an post whenever your free.

Xiscapia, please leave all OOC comments for this thread. Also, remember, the views of a person's character are just that: the views of an imaginary character. Please don't take offense to someone's writing of another person's personality, for that is not always the same way the writer himself/herself feels.

Alright? No harm meant, no harm done, agreed?
Ok, sorry, got a little carried away. In case you've been wondering, I've been at my late grandpas house the whole weekend and havn't had acess to a computor. Posting soon.

I'm going to create a new character to help in my story development.



Name: Vitali Cotroni

Age: 26

Region of Origin: Arna

Occupation: Vitali is a high ranking criminal in the criminal underworld,working as a hitman,and also doing his own jobs.

Vitali runs an extortion ring,and mugs villagers and steals horses and valuables from unsuspecting victims.Vitali is wanted in all other regions of Halien except for Palashin,which is where he plans to work next.

Appearance: A rich looking man,with short black hair and grey eyes,stands at 6 feet and weighs in at 161 lbs.

Vitali tends to wear large brown boots and loose brown trousers with a black belt.He also wears a white undershirt with a brown best over it,and sometimes wears a long brown coat over it.

Weaponry: Vitali carries around a 9 foot retractable war-scythe as his main weapon,with a long bow tied to his horse.

History: Vitali's village was pillaged by bandits when he was young,and he was taken by the bandits to be trained as one of them.

Vitali was taught the basics of pickpocketing and stealing when he was very young,and soon mastered the art.

Vitali became an underling to an established criminal when he got older,and he learned how to fight,with the war-scythe,since thats all the bandits had at the time.Vitali soon was out on his own,stealing and mugging people.

Eventually Vitali started to get enough money to move on to bigger jobs,and he began to make hired killings,or raid homes in the night time,and steal horses and sell them.

Vitali has never been caught as of yet,although he is a wanted criminal,except in Palashin which is his next destination.

Alright Canland, your new character has also been accepted, and at least now we have someone who isn't all that caught up in the political struggle too.

I've declared my Legendary Item as the sword, Wazara-Kaiso-Battusai. When, or if, your character comes across his/her legendary item, please add it into your bio, as I have. If the description of its power is in the IC thread, do not worry about adding too much in the OOC thread.

Sorry,but just to let Nueve Italia know that I kind of added to the background on my own initiative,a group of soldiers called the Black Devils,should you choose to use them.

I'm also adding a legendary item to my merc eventually.

No problem. The whole point is that through the RP, we each create some part of the history of our characters, the countries, and Halien itself.

if there is any more interest, please, express so here.

Also, to Luslyvania, if it is not too much trouble, please post in the IC thread when you get a chance. Thank you.

So...what the hell is happening?

If no one is posting within the next 5 days,then I'll consider this thing dead and withdraw from it.

I think it might be dead, I'm not sure. But I'll be gone for the next two/three weeks starting friday, so there won't be any posts from me.

*sigh* if no Arnans post, there's not much else we can do. I'll try and advance the story a little, but mostly we need people to post.

Please take note ... (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=533072) <--- *click*