Empire of Cendalia
about
The Empire of Cendalia is a complex one. A single Emperor with several wives, the first of which is the Empress. Many princes and princesses, each with their own guard. A new rumor every month. Nothing seems to be going right in Cendalia, an Empire once envied for its prosperity and peace. And on top of everything, the Emperor is dying. He is to leave the throne to an heir of his choice, but recent complications have left the man unable to read and write.
Inside the walls of the Imperial palace, a family falls apart. Siblings vie for power. Nobles and priests back their obvious choices. The servants plan a rebellion.
the great houses
Velicylus
the imperial blood
The House of the Empress, Velicylus is the house of the First Prince of Cendalia, who would be the most likely candidate for the throne if not for his mother whispering in his ear. It is no secret that the Empress and Prince have been baptized in the new faith sweeping across the nation, a faith not endorsed by the crown of the nobles of Cendalia. This faith is known as the Path of Varso, a religion that follows a Prophet, a cunning and well-spoken man that speaks of a great calamity approaching the borders of the Empire. Many believe Varso to be a madman and the Empress and the House of Velicylus's devotion to him are viewed by many to be just as mad.
The Empress was the first wife of the Emperor and is the only wife from the original Cendalia.
{Open Roles ::
First Prince of Cendalia
Empress of Cendalia
Varso's Daughter & Wife to First Prince
Guardian to First Prince
Various Other Roles}
Reqold
house of flowers
The House of Reqold is headed by the second wife the Emperor and her daughter, the First Princess. Known as the House of Flowers, the Reqold family is known for two things: their beauty and their lands. The House of Reqold holds more lands than any other Imperial Family, giving them an advantage over the other houses in terms of population and sheer militaristic power. In recent years, the Reqold family has made another play for power by marrying the First Princess to the foreign prince of Yeskoydor. A wealthy foreign prince with enough gold to pay for ten thousand sellswords. The First Princess is also known as a kind and generous noble, her beauty both inside and outside revered by the common folk of Cendalia.
The House of Reqold once ruled over the country of Remanik before it was absorbed into Cendalia. They, historically, surrendered without little convincing and were absorbed peacefully. Because of this, some consider them cowards. But some consider them patient, waiting to take the throne when the time was right.
{Open Roles ::
First Princess of Cendalia
Second Wife
Guardian to First Princess
Various Other Roles
Hypatia
house of worship
The House of Hypatia is ruled by the Third Wife and the Second Princess. It is also, historically, known as the House of the Goddess. While the Second Princess has few nobles backing her, she clearly has the vote of the main religious faction of Cendalia: The Religion of Three, a religion that worships three primary deities: Lux, Marquis, and Keir. Many even rumor the Second Princess to be Godtouched by Keir, marked with a handprint from the God on her left wrist. Whether or not this is true remains to be seen. Regardless, the rumor has garnered the support of the common folk that worship the Three as well as more religious nobles and merchants. The Second Princess remains unmarried and many wonder if she will ever marry at all though there are rumors of a relationship between her and her sworn guardian.
The House of Hypatia once ruled the country of Icari until it was conquered by Cendalia. It is known as the country to last the longest against Cendalia's forces. The Hypatia family, however, is most well known for converting the Imperial Family, and therefore the Empire itself, to the Religion of Three. It is unknown why the Emperor decided to convert his country, but the Third Wife is well-known as the most beloved wife of the Emperor and many like to believe it was because of his love for her that he converted.
{Open Roles ::
Third Wife
Guardian of Second Princess - Secret Lover to Second Princess
High Priest/Priestess of the Religion of Three
Various Other Roles}
Gracely
house of gold
The House of Gracely is headed by the Fourth Wife and her young daughter, the Third Princess. While the House of Gracely carries little political influence, it is well-known as the House of Gold and is the wealthiest house in Cendalia. As a result, it has the backing of the merchants of Cendalia and, because its lands border the sea, it controls many of the major trade routes in and out of Cendalia. The Third Princess is still young, barely thirteen, but she is very intelligent for her age.
The House of Gracely once countrolled the country of Helmut. It held its own against Cendalia for a while before inevitably falling. The Lord Gracely historically paid off the Emperor to leave his lands alone alongside offering his eldest daughter as a wife to the Emperor. The Fourth Wife is known to hate her husband and her marriage, living apart from him until recently when he fell ill.
{Open Roles ::
The Third Princess
The Fourth Wife - Lover to Guardian of Third Princess
Lord Gracely
Various Other Roles}
Deluir
house of vengeance
The House of Deluir is the most recently acquired house in the Empire, headed by the seventeen-year-old Second Prince and the Fifth Wife. Before the Emperor paused his conquest seventeen years prior to the start of the story, he took over the country of Yris. Yris has never truly assimilated to the Empire. Revolts and rebellions in the streets are common, dissent breeds amongst the people like a plague. And it is no secret that the Deluir family follows the same ideals as their people. Many suspect that the Fifth Wife poisoned her husband, causing him to fall ill. Others believe that the House only wants the throne to tear the Empire to pieces. Regardless, the House has a history of rebellion against the Imperial Family and the unconditional support of their people. The Second Prince has also recently become engaged to the Princess of Ozyas, a country known for its warlord practices that borders Cendalia's Yris lands. And the Princess has been accompanied by her sibling: the Red Prince of Ozyas.
{Open Roles ::
Second Prince
Fifth Wife
Princess of Ozyas
Guardian of Second Prince
Various Other Roles}
The Unaligned
for the people
These are people outside of the main five houses, people that only want the best for the people of Cendalia or the people of Yris or for themselves really. People vying for power, people vying for peace. Who will they support? And what will they do to get what they want?
rules
| Follow all RPNation Rules |
| Anyone can join! |
| No godmodding, etc... Every character should have their weaknesses as well as their strengths. |
| Reservations should be made in the Discord or here on the interest page. |
| If you have an issue with drug and alcohol usage, social issues, different orientations, or anything of that sort, feel free to leave now. On that note, steamy stuff has to fade to black and go to PM (and follow all in0site rules). I don't want none of that. I don't care if it's mentioned, just don't go beyond that. Please respect other people's boundaries as well. |
| Every character has an important role, so don't worry about your character not being important. I will give more details on each character and their relationships upon reservation. If you want something specific to happen, I am willing to work you. I will also provide more details on cultures and things like that. |
| Please be literate. |
| Romance is encouraged, but it should not be the focal point for all relationships. |
| Originality is very much appreciated. Tell me your character's favorite color in your CS. |
| Do not physically maim another person's character without their permission. |
| You cannot be your own love interest, spouse, or anything of that sort. That kind of ruins the point of roleplaying. |
| Insert as much drama as possible into the IC, but I will not tolerate drama in the OOC. It is unnecessary and immature. |
| You can have as many characters as you want. Just make sure you can keep up with them. You can also add more characters as you deem fit whenever you want. You want to add a problematic ex? Go ahead. You want to add a long-lost sister? Why not? Just keep it reasonable. |
| Please note that I reserve the right to reject any character I feel is not up to standard. |
| Let me know in advance if you're going to be absent for more than a few days. If you're inactive on the roleplay for more than two weeks without prior warning, your character is going to be killed off by the plague. |
| If you want one of the "Various Other Roles" or one of the "Unaligned", just run the idea by me first so I can approve it. I will work with you and give you more details if necessary. |
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Empire of Cendalia
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