Tymmyc
11-14-2006, 04:41 PM
Okay, so this is my first RP here, though I do have a little past experience. Still, cut me some slack.
Backstory.
This is set in a time which I don't want to call midevil, but more... post-apocalyptically screwed. In a forgotten past, mankind advanced their technologies to the point of chaos, waging global wars that forever altered the face of our dear Earth. The very meaning of humanity was left in the mud, stomped flat by the ravages of a power-hungry populus. The ultimate climax, of course, came one fateful day when humans pushed it too damn far, unleashing ungodly numbers of nuclear devices that wiped out over seventy percent of Homo sapiens.
The few that were left were forced to make their way in a world suddenly devoid of the machines they had come to rely on. The latent magical ablities of this metaphorically paraplegic race eventually reawakened, and a new brand of society developed, a society reliant almost exclusively upon magic.
A simple yet dense social strata arose along with the formation of large, dramtic city-states. The general class sytem places Nobles, those who claim a divine right to rule through their "advanced magical skills" at the top. Nobles tend to craft massive, archaic structures for themselves to reside in; the city-states build up around these. Just beneath them are the middle class, common people with simpler magical skills, who reside in a more-or-less day to day pace. Commonplace things is a fitting title.
For now, I must go... I'll upate this probably tomorrow; if you wish to add anything until then, feel free. I'm taking suggestions for now. Tomorrow I will finish the backstoy, add the purpose for this RP, post my specific rules, and a character profile sheet. I hope we see some interest in this.
Gaab ed naym!
Tymmyc.
Short addition... The basis of the rest of the backstory is that in the limbo between apocalypse and social resurrection, other species of animalia evolved, more suited to the harsh environments than the soft creatures we know of - we shall call these new beasts monsters, or fiends, or whatever the devil you like.
And this brings us to the point. There is a general murmuring of a return to the olden ways, an adandonment of the magic. These thoughts are promoted by a rebel faction of individuals calling themselves the Redemption Society. We'll know this faction as the primary antagonists. I am accepting applications for membership AND leadership of this faction (think military ranks, folks).
The Redemption Society originated in a region of the world even more scarred by th eolden wars than the rest - a region known as the Badlands. (The location of the Badlands in relation to our own world... well, I dunno. Y'all help me out here. It needs to be fairly central.) Surrounding the Badlands are three massive nations: Beltwix to the North, Crania to the West and South, and Lavelle to the East. As far as ethnic differentiations... let's play it by ear. All three nations have a military (remember, think postapocalyptically screwed), and a central city-state.
I will accept applications for Social Roles in any of the following positions in these areas: Middle Class member (any nationality), Upper Class noble/family member (I will pick these from a smaller lottery), Lower Class merchant, Miitiaman, Wanderer, Independent, or Other (this category is just about free-for-all, simply find some way to relate your character to the backstory).
Finally... the central point. If I can get enough applicants, I want (drumroll) a war. Instigated, of course, by the Redemption Society. The opposing faction will be made of individuals from each nation (if you have any interest in playing such a pivotal role, please note it on your form).
As for the form..
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Ht/Wt (nonmetric please):
Preferred Weapon Class (elaborate if you wish):
Social Role (include ethnicity/hero faction interest):
Detailed Bio (don't be afraid to talk a lot; I'm not!):
One final note: it's not as important in this post, but when we do the RP (IF we do the RP), GRAMMAR IS HUGE. I am a diehard grammar fanatic. No internet lingo.. the loophole: if we decide on ethnic traits, dialogue will come into play, including foreign lingos and accents, etc. Thank you, that is all, have a good evening.
Backstory.
This is set in a time which I don't want to call midevil, but more... post-apocalyptically screwed. In a forgotten past, mankind advanced their technologies to the point of chaos, waging global wars that forever altered the face of our dear Earth. The very meaning of humanity was left in the mud, stomped flat by the ravages of a power-hungry populus. The ultimate climax, of course, came one fateful day when humans pushed it too damn far, unleashing ungodly numbers of nuclear devices that wiped out over seventy percent of Homo sapiens.
The few that were left were forced to make their way in a world suddenly devoid of the machines they had come to rely on. The latent magical ablities of this metaphorically paraplegic race eventually reawakened, and a new brand of society developed, a society reliant almost exclusively upon magic.
A simple yet dense social strata arose along with the formation of large, dramtic city-states. The general class sytem places Nobles, those who claim a divine right to rule through their "advanced magical skills" at the top. Nobles tend to craft massive, archaic structures for themselves to reside in; the city-states build up around these. Just beneath them are the middle class, common people with simpler magical skills, who reside in a more-or-less day to day pace. Commonplace things is a fitting title.
For now, I must go... I'll upate this probably tomorrow; if you wish to add anything until then, feel free. I'm taking suggestions for now. Tomorrow I will finish the backstoy, add the purpose for this RP, post my specific rules, and a character profile sheet. I hope we see some interest in this.
Gaab ed naym!
Tymmyc.
Short addition... The basis of the rest of the backstory is that in the limbo between apocalypse and social resurrection, other species of animalia evolved, more suited to the harsh environments than the soft creatures we know of - we shall call these new beasts monsters, or fiends, or whatever the devil you like.
And this brings us to the point. There is a general murmuring of a return to the olden ways, an adandonment of the magic. These thoughts are promoted by a rebel faction of individuals calling themselves the Redemption Society. We'll know this faction as the primary antagonists. I am accepting applications for membership AND leadership of this faction (think military ranks, folks).
The Redemption Society originated in a region of the world even more scarred by th eolden wars than the rest - a region known as the Badlands. (The location of the Badlands in relation to our own world... well, I dunno. Y'all help me out here. It needs to be fairly central.) Surrounding the Badlands are three massive nations: Beltwix to the North, Crania to the West and South, and Lavelle to the East. As far as ethnic differentiations... let's play it by ear. All three nations have a military (remember, think postapocalyptically screwed), and a central city-state.
I will accept applications for Social Roles in any of the following positions in these areas: Middle Class member (any nationality), Upper Class noble/family member (I will pick these from a smaller lottery), Lower Class merchant, Miitiaman, Wanderer, Independent, or Other (this category is just about free-for-all, simply find some way to relate your character to the backstory).
Finally... the central point. If I can get enough applicants, I want (drumroll) a war. Instigated, of course, by the Redemption Society. The opposing faction will be made of individuals from each nation (if you have any interest in playing such a pivotal role, please note it on your form).
As for the form..
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Ht/Wt (nonmetric please):
Preferred Weapon Class (elaborate if you wish):
Social Role (include ethnicity/hero faction interest):
Detailed Bio (don't be afraid to talk a lot; I'm not!):
One final note: it's not as important in this post, but when we do the RP (IF we do the RP), GRAMMAR IS HUGE. I am a diehard grammar fanatic. No internet lingo.. the loophole: if we decide on ethnic traits, dialogue will come into play, including foreign lingos and accents, etc. Thank you, that is all, have a good evening.