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Fantasy Blood & Ruin (A Dark Fantasy Roleplay)(Character/Recruitment Thread)

JSPD2000

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At first the world was nothing - a blank slate, void of all colour and life. This blank slate was a canvas for The Creator, painting his world with whatever he had desired. Lush forests, vast valleys, and endless oceans, there was no limit to what The Creator had envisioned. Once the landscapes were painted, it was now time to populate the world with his children. In a lone, massive desert, far from any forest and oceans, sprouted a plant. This plant soon began to grow, growing larger and larger until it became a tree. A tree that was much more monstrous than any other. It’s branches stretched across the sky, visible from the horizon and its leaves large enough to cover lakes. The tree, once fully grown, began to bear fruit. The first fruit fell from the branches of the tree to the world below, smashing it to pieces as it hit the desert sand. Out of this fruit, came a being - the first of its kind, this was The Creator’s plan. To give birth to the inhabitants of the world, through the Creation Tree. As each fruit fell to the world, each one gave birth to a new being, and the world as we know it, began to take form.

- Book of Creation



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Location: Continent of Aras | Country: Salos​

The World has entered the Third Era. Currently in the midst of a Civil War, the King of Salos, known as King Gabriel, is warring with the rebellion group known as Grandora. Diaz, the leader of this rebellion group, is currently gaining a lot of traction in the country, vowing to end King Gabriel’s reign, and become the leader of the country in his place. Diaz offers the people of Salos a much more aggressive approach to international affairs, compared to King Gabriel. Wanting to invade other countries, and expand his empire, Diaz claims that other countries will take advantage of King Gabriel’s passive nature, and it’s only a matter of time before Salos becomes the receiving end of a dispute among countries. Although some people side with Diaz, many people consider his approach to be too extreme, evident in current events, where his forces have been razing and taking over villages and towns, in an effort to expand his rebellion’s hold on the country. As of right now, Grandora has most of their captured regions within the north-eastern part of the country, however, they have been slowly making their way to central Salos, as well as reports of some forces being seen in western Salos as well. As of right now, only time will tell of how the war will be played out, and whether or not we continue to be ruled under Gabriel, or possibly Diaz.

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Welcome to my role-play! Blood & Ruin is set in a typical medieval/fantasy setting, and is not part of any existing franchise/series. Because of this, there will be lots of world building, and I will update the Lore as I see fit.

The role-play will currently begin in the town of Bellus. As it was stated in the beginning of the post, the country is currently in the middle of a civil war, with the rebellion group known as Grandora being the main antagonist. Bellus however, is located in the southern-central portion of the country, where it has been largely unaffected by the war at this point in time. Because of this, the town has still been quaint and bustling with people continuing their day-to-day lives. There are markets, farmland, as well as various other businesses located in town such as a blacksmith, mills, etc. Bellus also has their own Law-Enforcement Department, called the Bellus Peace Keeper Division. As of late, the city has increased their presence of Peace Keepers, just as a safety precaution and to give citizens added security. Here are part of Bellus, more in-depth:

The Bunberry District
This is where the wealthy or noble citizens reside. Located on the northern end of town, this area is generally smaller than the other districts, comprised of large manors and gated communities. Although not uncommon to see non-wealthy citizens around here, there is not much to do other than look at houses or simply take a walk around.

The Hive District
The largest of all districts. The Hive is the name given to the entire district of this city. This district houses everything such as businesses, residential neighborhoods, and the local church is also located here, where people read the Book of Creation. This district is the one area anyone can be seen at because of the multitude of things to do. The blacksmith are also located here, as well the theatre where actors will perform and participate in plays for the public to enjoy. The central market place is usually the busiest in this district, where street-vendors will be located alongside smaller businesses and children playing around near the city fountain. It also in this central marketplace where executions will also take place. The main building for Bellus Peace Keepers is also located here, alongside the jail.

The Willows
The worst district in Bellus. Here is where the poorer citizens reside. Although some areas in this neighborhood are not that bad, much of it is filled with crime and shady activity. Generally speaking, the people here do not make much money and some are pushed into this district when they cannot pay enough to keep living in the other districts. Rumors also state that a certain powder-like drug known as Salva is also being made here and distributed.

The Outfields
Although outside the city, it is still technically a part of the city due to its location. Here is where the farmland is located, where crops grow and the local farm produce for businesses and vendors to buy and sell. There is also a mine located out here, where the miners work. It should also be noted that there is a cemetery located out here. Other than that, there is not much else here, and it is essentially this area that cuts off Bellus from the rest of the world. What lies beyond, is a grassy landscape with few trees littered about.

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Although there are Non-Human races that exist (such as Elves), these races are not going to be playable. I'm trying to flesh out the Lore for these races throughout the role-play, and so that's why they will be locked for the time being. Magic also exists in this role-play, but not at the beginning of this role-play. If players wish to learn magic, I will make it available as the RP progresses, for select players. But for now, do not worry about it. Monsters will also exist (monsters as in, non-animal creatures), and I will be creating a monster-index of sorts for these creatures.

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Your character is currently a citizen of the town of Bellus. How they got there, is up to you. It’s possible they were born there, travelled there for work, or came from another country. What they do for work, or their day-to-day life, is also up to you! I will note, this role-play IS an adventure role-play. Because of this, keep in mind when making your character, as the story will force them to travel away from Bellus at some point, due to the war.

Rules + World Rules

1. All Forum Rules Apply
2. This is a rather darker roleplay, so I guess I rate it “m” for all the usual stuff (swearing, some gore, adult themes). Please don't abuse this, and use it as an excuse to swear excessively or be crude or vulgar. I rated it this, to give a bit more freedom with writing.
3. No godmodding. As said before, this is not an RP about fighting, but make the fighting realistic. If your character got hit, make sure you describe they actually got hit and not just shook it off like it was nothing ( a punch to the face does hurt).
4. No having multiple characters
5. No bunnying other characters without permission. However, something I do allow, is for you to bunny my character if you need to (you don’t have to ask me, unless you think it is something out of the ordinary for my character to do).
6. Not really a rule, but please give me critique if you don’t like something. For example, if you guys absolutely hate the whole chapter thing, then please let me know and I will most likely scrap it. With that said, if you have an idea for a chapter or want to have one revolving around your own character or whatever, please let me know.
7. Once again, not really a rule, however, I should note that this roleplay is not based around any existing franchise of the sort. It is simply my own creation.

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Current Party (Accepted Characters)
None as of yet
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The Sign-Up Sheet

Name

(Straightforward. A First name and middle or last name (if they have one)).

Age
(Age doesn’t generally doesn't matter in this roleplay. Could play as an old man, middle aged woman, etc. Just have it make sense please.)

Gender
(Again, straightforward.)

Appearance
(Good description of your character. Picture does not substitute for writing. Only human characters.)

Personality
(Explain their personality. Their traits, habits, how they behave etc.)

Background
(Probably the most important section. Detail anything here, from their origins, social class/status, occupation, family, or anything else that would fit in here.)

Weapon
(This is OPTIONAL. Your character will be getting a weapon as per story anyways, but if you want them to start with one, that's okay. If you do choose to start with a weapon, choose a basic one for now).

Other
(Anything else you want to add?)


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Hi everyone! This is the OOC Thread, as well as the Character Sheet Thread :) Post your characters here, and I will also be using this thread to update the Lore and general RP discussion!
 
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I'm a bit confused since this is in the Interest Check forum. Is there another thread where we would show interest before making a character?
 
I'm a bit confused since this is in the Interest Check forum. Is there another thread where we would show interest before making a character?

Hi! No, you can make your character here :) I sort of made it confusing at the end of my post there, I apologize! This is the right thread to create characters :)
 
Okay great! I have a character that would fit into this plot ^^ I generally use pictures and descriptions for my characters appearance, so would you prefer realistic face claims or drawn/anime?
 
Awesome! I look forward to it! I think drawn is a good choice!! Let me know if you have any questions!
 
My character is done :) I have a sketch of Hainer I will try to post as well. I will update the first post of this thread with new characters/players as they come!

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Name
Hainer Adhan Moradi

Age
30

Gender
Male

Appearance
Hainer stands tall, being around 191cm. Working in a local mill and the docks by the lake from a young age and generally working out, has given Hainer a rather strong and muscular build at around 89-91kg/190-199lbs. His hair is black and somewhat short, and slightly messy. He is generally clean shaven on the face, rarely growing out his beard. In terms of imperfections, there are no real or overbearing blemishes or acne on his face and his eyes are dark in colour, and his skin is a bit swarthy.

Working as a Peace Keeper, Hainer can often be seen in his work clothes. Although he does indeed have 'formal' armour as do all the Peace Keepers, he opts to go for a simpler route with his uniform. Firstly, he were the standard tunic that all guards are obligated to wear. A vibrant red-coloured long sleeve tunic, with white trim. The sleeves of the tunic are cuffed, and the tunic itself stops right at the waist, rather than go further down his body. Instead of wearing a breastplate or bulkier armour, Hainer opts to wear short-sleeved chainmail on top of his tunic, which many guardsmen do, since the rules state only the recognizable red and white tunic has to be showing. On his forearms, he wears steel bracers/gauntlets while on shift, as well as a sword belt that slings around the front of his body, and around his torso. This is where he carries his standard Bellus-issued longsword, as do most Peace Keepers. For his bottoms, he sports slightly-baggy, light brown pants with dark brown boots. He occasionally wears his short-sleeved uniform as well, which is essentially the same as his long sleeved tunic.

When Hainer isn't working, he can be seen wearing a button up, cream-coloured tunic, with the sleeves ending right before his elbows, similar in style to his work uniform. The sleeves are cuffed, and the tunic stops at the waist similar to his uniform. On top of this cream tunic, he wears a white Vest, with a red-violet colour for the inside of the vest, and gold trim on the outside. As for the bottom portion of his body, he generally sticks to his usual light brown pants, with the same dark brown boots.

Personality
Growing up working in different labour jobs, Hainer understands the discipline needed to work hard, and more importantly, to make a living. This is usually made apparent in his day to day life, where he generally helps out people who need it. Whether it be running an errand for someone, or helping elderly folk with something. He enjoys sparking up conversation with random people, and more often than not, gives people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to certain things. Because of this, there have been many times when he has been ripped off, or has the wool pulled over his eyes and taken advantage of. Despite this, it can be said that he is a rather just person by nature when it comes down to it, especially when it comes to his job. For example, dealing with people everyday, he definitely runs into a few bad apples who break the law. He will try to deal consequences accordingly on his own, depending on the situation.

Hainer is generally a logical person, however, he can be rattled easily if one were to push the right buttons. He often gets into physical altercations with those who act disrespectful, or otherwise are looking for a fight. Although this happens more so when he's working, there have been several times where certain townsfolk will probe or egg him on when he's off shift, in an attempt to rile him up. Because of this, he tends to stay to himself most of the time, his only friends really being the other Peace Keepers.

If its another major fault that Hainer has, is his ability to follow orders without question. Although this may not sound all that bad, it is worth noting that he will follow the orders of his superiors without asking too many questions, simply considering it to be apart of his job. For example, if he were to give someone a warning for stealing, and his superior stepped in and commanded him to throw the suspect behind bars, then he would generally go with his superior's orders. This is due to his immense respect for the country, King Gabriel, his superiors, and his peers. It can be said that he believes everything the King does, is for the good of the nation and the people.

All in all, Hainer does strive to be a good citizen, and does take his work seriously. Although he can find it hard to distinguish the line at times, it would be lying to say that his personality doesn't leak through to both his work and personal life more often than not. This is something he has been working on, and needless to say, is harder than it sounds.

History
Hainer has a lived a very average life. His father and mother came to the town of Bellus, from an eastern nation over 30 years ago as a young couple, where they settled down in their new home. His father quickly found work at the local lumber mill, where Hainer would find himself often spending his days there doing whatever his father told him to do, whether that be chopping some wood, moving wood pieces, etc. Whatever he could muster up to keep his son busy. His mother had left when he was just a young boy, which meant that if Hainer wasn't outside playing with other kids, he was at work where his father could keep an eye on him. It was at his mill that Hainer would be spending much of the next phase of his life, before alternating between the two jobs and also working at the lakeside docks whilst doing work at the mill. Tough labour work definitely shaped his work ethic to what it is today, knowing the value of working hard to earn a living.

It wasn't until around reaching adulthood, where his father would succumb to a disease. Despite his father having many brothers and sisters, they did not live within close distance, leaving Hainer all alone in the world. It was around this phase, where Hainer fell into some hard times, trying to grasp and navigate the world on his own. It took a bit of adjusting, but the days of working in the mill and docks never felt the same once his father had passed, and thus pursued something different, leading him to work as a Peace Keeper. Not only did he find the work to be more rewarding, the extra coin he was making definitely improved the quality of life for him, as the days of working long sweaty hours was behind him. As of right now, he lives by himself in a small house by the edge of town. He was situated in Bellus a few months ago, as the Royal Capital had sent him and numerous other Guardsmen to keep guard in the town of Bellus due to the war.

Weapon
Hainer often carries around his work-issued weapon, which is the Longsword. It has a special handle on it, with a small symbol on it resembling a Lion, symbolizing the royal capital of Salos, Kale.


Other
Hainer is the name given to him by his mother, and that's the name he is generally known by. Adhan is also his name, and was given to him by his father. His mother's current whereabouts is unknown, even to Hainer.
 
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    Artemis Byrne
    nickname
    Ari
    age
    19 years old
    gender
    Female
    pronouns
    She/Her
    sexuality
    Pansexual | Panromantic
    Weapon:
    Basic bow and quiver of arrows
    HEADCANONS

    ~ Don't touch her food, she's likely to bite you.
    ~ When she is nervous, she will fidget with the silver wolf medallion her father left for her.
    ~ Scrunches up her nose when she is confused about something.
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    Artemis Byrne
    nickname
    Ari
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    gender
    Female
    pronouns
    She/Her
    sexuality
    Pansexual | Panromantic
    Weapon:
    Basic bow and quiver of arrows
    HEADCANONS

    ~ Don't touch her food, she's likely to bite you.
    ~ When she is nervous, she will fidget with the silver wolf medallion her father left for her.
    ~ Scrunches up her nose when she is confused about something.
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Great character! You are ofc accepted :) I will try my best to have the role play thread up in a couple of days, or after the weekend! That way anyone else that signs up can join in as well
 
Hello! I'm fairly new to the forums and up until now I have only really been lurking, but this rp has definitely piqued my interest! Do you still have any spaces available?
 
Hello! I'm fairly new to the forums and up until now I have only really been lurking, but this rp has definitely piqued my interest! Do you still have any spaces available?
Hey welcome! Absolutely there’s room :) so far there’s only two players (myself included), so you’re more than welcome to create a character. If you have any questions let me know, or if you need help making a character!
 
I’ve posted the IC thread SavannahSmiles SavannahSmiles ! Feel free to make your first post :) It can just be whatever you want, to set up your character into the world! Just a side note, an execution will also be taking place shortly. Feel free to interact with any npc or my character!

If more people join, they can just join in at whatever point we are at, otherwise we will continue the roleplay as planned!

The thread: Fantasy - Blood & Ruin (A Dark Fantasy Roleplay)(IC)
 
Full Name: Freya Richter


Age: 26


Gender + Pronouns: Female (She/Her)



Personality: Freya is pretty transparent when it comes to her emotions. She is quick with smiles, and gives off the vibe of someone who is always on vacation.

She's the type to never take anything seriously, and enjoys the chaos of life. Not someone who goes out of her way to make trouble, but also not someone who'll go out of their way to avoid it.

Her strongest traits are adaptability, and acceptance.

Her easygoing nature isn't generally a facade, but there are times when she forces a put-on casual demeanor to avoid confrontation.

She's morally flexible, and trusts her own judgement above all else. Freya doesn't come across as a rebel, but at her core lies a serious distrust of systems. She knows it's not fully rational, but she calls it her truth anyway.


Physical Description: Around 5'6, with a slender and athletic body. Her facial features are sharp and defined. Freya's most notable features are her dimples, that wrinkle her pale skin, and cut through a look that could be otherwise interpreted as cold and unnerving.

Her hair and eyes are the same, alluring shade of black, with her eyes occasionally appearing lighter in the moonlight.


Wardrobe: Freya wears an ankle length tunic belted as the waist, when she's roaming the streets, and more traditionally feminine kirtles when she's indoors.

The only element common to her two disguises, is a shawl. An intricately woven cloth, that hangs off her arms, making her look sophisticated even if that wasn't the intention.

Other: Freya is a swindler. She scams, loots and hoards while keeping up an innocent smile.

She might have a bit of a robin-hood complex, as she justifies her lies and steals.


✧———✧


Brief Backstory: She doesn't have a poor background, or any other difficulties to blame for pushing her into this lifestyle. Coming from a fairly well off household, with enough wealth to never have to work a day, Freya pursues the life of a con artist for one and one reason only: To overcome the boredom of routine life.

Most of her interactions, when she's not disguising herself as a Willow-girl, are strictly controlled by her parents. The environment is frustratingly moderated. It was these pressures that motivated her to find solace in refining her talent for mischief.

Besides, why do something else when you're so talented in the art of fraud?
The belle of Bunberry district, lives a double life.

She is well acquainted with the other lowlifes, and troublemakers in the Hive.

Swindling Style: As mentioned earlier, Freya is quick with her hands. She has long fingers, and considers herself one of, if not the best pick pocket in the continent. Rather than elaborate gimmicks and multi-layered plans, Freya works with classical, tricks, and the necessary charm that goes along with it.

A multitude of tricks almost always at her fingertips. She shuffles her cards and waves them around in distraction, luring in her target with her quick and captivating moves, while her seemingly innocent touches, play a different game altogether.

Her shawl functions both as an easy disguise and as the keeper of her magical secrets.
 
Full Name: Freya Richter


Age: 26


Gender + Pronouns: Female (She/Her)



Personality: Freya is pretty transparent when it comes to her emotions. She is quick with smiles, and gives off the vibe of someone who is always on vacation.

She's the type to never take anything seriously, and enjoys the chaos of life. Not someone who goes out of her way to make trouble, but also not someone who'll go out of their way to avoid it.

Her strongest traits are adaptability, and acceptance.

Her easygoing nature isn't generally a facade, but there are times when she forces a put-on casual demeanor to avoid confrontation.

She's morally flexible, and trusts her own judgement above all else. Freya doesn't come across as a rebel, but at her core lies a serious distrust of systems. She knows it's not fully rational, but she calls it her truth anyway.


Physical Description: Around 5'6, with a slender and athletic body. Her facial features are sharp and defined. Freya's most notable features are her dimples, that wrinkle her pale skin, and cut through a look that could be otherwise interpreted as cold and unnerving.

Her hair and eyes are the same, alluring shade of black, with her eyes occasionally appearing lighter in the moonlight.


Wardrobe: Freya wears an ankle length tunic belted as the waist, when she's roaming the streets, and more traditionally feminine kirtles when she's indoors.

The only element common to her two disguises, is a shawl. An intricately woven cloth, that hangs off her arms, making her look sophisticated even if that wasn't the intention.

Other: Freya is a swindler. She scams, loots and hoards while keeping up an innocent smile.

She might have a bit of a robin-hood complex, as she justifies her lies and steals.


✧———✧


Brief Backstory: She doesn't have a poor background, or any other difficulties to blame for pushing her into this lifestyle. Coming from a fairly well off household, with enough wealth to never have to work a day, Freya pursues the life of a con artist for one and one reason only: To overcome the boredom of routine life.

Most of her interactions, when she's not disguising herself as a Willow-girl, are strictly controlled by her parents. The environment is frustratingly moderated. It was these pressures that motivated her to find solace in refining her talent for mischief.

Besides, why do something else when you're so talented in the art of fraud?
The belle of Bunberry district, lives a double life.

She is well acquainted with the other lowlifes, and troublemakers in the Hive.

Swindling Style: As mentioned earlier, Freya is quick with her hands. She has long fingers, and considers herself one of, if not the best pick pocket in the continent. Rather than elaborate gimmicks and multi-layered plans, Freya works with classical, tricks, and the necessary charm that goes along with it.

A multitude of tricks almost always at her fingertips. She shuffles her cards and waves them around in distraction, luring in her target with her quick and captivating moves, while her seemingly innocent touches, play a different game altogether.

Her shawl functions both as an easy disguise and as the keeper of her magical secrets.
You are accepted!! Few free to post in the IC thread now :) you can continue to this thread as a OOC thread until I get the actual ooc thread up and running!
 
Hello! I've been itching to get back to role-playing here and I've had a craving for a fantasy/adventure style roleplay. So, consider me interested!
 
Hello! I've been itching to get back to role-playing here and I've had a craving for a fantasy/adventure style roleplay. So, consider me interested!
Awesome! Feel free to make a character for approval :)

I’ve been busy with work lately, but I am also going to start posting in the IC, so once your character is approved/made and I’ve looked it over, you can start posting as well :)
 
As have I. It's kept me away for a while now. But, I'm gonna do my best to get back here. Now I've just gotta debate between two character ideas I've been having ^^"
 
As have I. It's kept me away for a while now. But, I'm gonna do my best to get back here. Now I've just gotta debate between two character ideas I've been having ^^"
Sounds good! If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask :)
 

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