Fantasy Land of Wings OOC

[Olissa]

Premise

The Land of Wings, a land of many wonders. Disconnected to the world, yet under the same stars as we see. In this Land winged beings primarily live, though there are exceptions of beings of other Lands that managed to travel to the Land in the Skies. But for many centuries, the Land believed to have been the only Land, thus never gave a name to its country, or capital, simply naming it the Capital.
All live here peacefully under the rule of one angelic household, though unbeknown to most, it wouldn’t remain calm for long...

Roleplay info

The Land of Wings is a fully detached land, resting in the skies. It can’t be seen from earth, but it can be accessed through various means, one of which is flight.
Because of its airlocked status the majority of the inhabitants of the Land are winged. Of course, they’re not alone, non winged beings have come and gone to this airborne country. The roleplay takes place here, in the Capital.

You will be able to play any kind of creature, though, it is advised to select a flying type of being or figure out a good way as to why/how your non-winged character ended up here.
Throughout the Land various groups of beings tend to stick together, the sole exception being the Capital where you can find beings of any kind all through the city, especially in the Market Square.

The city is full of opportunities for your characters. Be it the local smith, baker, a traveler passing through, the royal physician, or a general in the Queen's Guard. Be creative, but realistic (seriously, a 15 y/o won't be owning and running a successful shop and have time for an adventure on the sidelines).

It's quite obvious that the Land has been isolated for centuries, as evident in technology and architecture. Most of the architectuur is similar in style to the ancient Roman/Greek style, though the more modern buildings have a lot in common with the Baroque period. Technology isn't as developed as in 'our' world (better known as the 'World Below'). In fact, they don't rely on technology at all. It has been brought over by humans who stumbled upon the Land, but it isn't part of daily life generally speaking. Especially since magic is readily available for many.

Now it all seems lovely and nice, and while the people of the Land suspect nothing out of the ordinary, evil is brewing right amongst their midst. For some this might mean their lives will never be the same again.

If you are interested, post a reply here in the OOC. If there are any questions feel free to ask.

(This will be between casual and detailed in. Meaning 2 useful paragraphs per post (so not filled with 80% fluff...) and paying attention to details, grammar, punctuation etc. While there is an underlying plot that I will bring to the foreground every once in a while, it will have elements of a sandbox RP where you can play around and have fun outside of the main plot.)

 

[Olissa]

Rules

1. Above all follow the rules set forth by this site.
2. Play nice. If there is a problem with a fellow writer, talk to me.
3. There currently is no limit to the amount of characters you may play. As long as you can properly handle the amount that you choose.
4. You may not have two of your own characters in a romantic relationship with each other. Being in a romantic relationship with an NPC is allowed.
5. Please use the provided Character Sheet and fill it out all the information correctly. Formatting it is left to your discretion. Should you encounter trouble, let me know and I will help you.
6. Please post each character in a separate post. This is for linking back purposes.
7. Please do not post in the IC before I have accepted your character and made the announcement in the IC.
8. While in character, post more than one line. A minimum of two paragraphs is preferred. If you have hit a severe writers' block or will not be able to post for some time, let me know.
9. To make sure that you've read all the rules, write the number of the rule that you think is most important in the 'OTHER' section of your CS.
10. While in character, make sure your character's actions make sense and are true to the character.
11. Do not decide what happens to another person's character(s). While you might be allowed to take someone's hand, you may not throw them out a window without consent.
12. While others may not decide what happens to your character, do not make it impossible for your character to be hurt or beaten. Perfection is boring to write with, so don't be 'that person'.
13. In the RP we will not have a set posting order. I do ask of you to keep common sense in mind when you post, so do not spam the thread or leave others behind.
14. Do not use any unnecessary abbreviations or txt-style writing.
15. Be aware of your grammar, spelling and overall if your posts make sense. I do not expect perfection, but do expect you to catch most of the errors.
16. Please write in third person, and in past tense only. No exceptions.
17. Be aware that I hold the right to adjust and edit any of the rules set forth by this roleplay. I will make sure to let you know in the OOC thread if I have changed anything.
18. Make sure to have fun. Should there be a reason why you are feeling unhappy, please voice it in the OOC or via PM to me. This way we can hopefully work together to a better environment for you.

 

[Kloudy]

KLOUD!!! >: D

 

[Kloudy]

Is it sad to admit that I just realised that the island is Olympus and we're basically the gods from Greek mythology? xD

Also, is it okay for me to make a char who was apart of that other recon team that went to investigate the "technology" they found?
Also is it okay to make a wingless technophile also from The Land of Wings? They'll use magic to get around but be way more interested in the applications of technology, their personality fitting their obsession appropriately. Loyalties may be a bit more ambiguous, but I can assure you they'll be quite the riot! : )

 

[Abyss]

Do you mind if I post a couple WIPS? I will update them frequently until they are done

 

[SP3CT3R]

Time to bust out the old false werewolf.

 

[Olissa]

To get a detail straight, this isn't Olympus and these characters aren't Olympians. The example in the lore is a single event that happened that sparked a whole religion and explains why the style of a lot of buildings are very Greco-Roman inspired. (Because it was actually inspired the other way around)
I could have just as easily referred to any angel or demon from biblical lore, or a tengu from Japanese Shintoism. To name a few.

With that in mind you might want to take another look at your ideas for your characters and see if that changes anything.
As for the wingless character, you will have to figure out why they are wingless. Wingless people are here in the form of humans, so are they a human? If so, why are they pursuing technology in a land that isn't driven by it? How did they get there. If they aren't human and a native to the Land, their parents would have had wings. So what caused them to not have wings? And why not then find a way to leave the flying land to be able to pursue technology in the world that is filled with it?

I'm not trying to deter you or discourage you, my main focus here is to figure out the character and help you get them to fit as best as possible in the actual setting.

Abyss yes you may post multiple characters as WIPS if you wish

 

[Kloudy]

To get a detail straight, this isn't Olympus and these characters aren't Olympians. The example in the lore is a single event that happened that sparked a whole religion and explains why the style of a lot of buildings are very Greco-Roman inspired. (Because it was actually inspired the other way around)
I could have just as easily referred to any angel or demon from biblical lore, or a tengu from Japanese Shintoism. To name a few.

With that in mind you might want to take another look at your ideas for your characters and see if that changes anything.
As for the wingless character, you will have to figure out why they are wingless. Wingless people are here in the form of humans, so are they a human? If so, why are they pursuing technology in a land that isn't driven by it? How did they get there. If they aren't human and a native to the Land, their parents would have had wings. So what caused them to not have wings? And why not then find a way to leave the flying land to be able to pursue technology in the world that is filled with it?

I'm not trying to deter you or discourage you, my main focus here is to figure out the character and help you get them to fit as best as possible in the actual setting.

Abyss yes you may post multiple characters as WIPS if you wish

Ah, so as long as I have sound reasoning, it would be allowed? I can work with that. : )

So yes, I intend them to be native to the island and their parents would have had wings. Perhaps by some accident or by some nefarious deed, I'm still working out the backstory, they had their wings forcibly removed from a brutal injury. Their only saving grace when it comes to getting on and off the island is their innate ability to use magic, suggesting that they are some kind of winged esper, of course they no longer have their wings but the magic remains.

I wouldn't want to decree exactly how the denizens of the island would act, but I would assume that some (if not most) would be more than apprehensive at having to coexist with a wingless creature given the news of what happened to the first exploration group, even if said wingless creature used to have wings. Its due to this social rejection that they eventually became desensitised to the dance of socialising and even eventually the use of emotions (if that's not too cliche). Having no place on the island, they sought comfort in finding something new to distract themself from this sadness disguised as cold indifference.

This distraction came in the form of discovering and understanding new technology, creations that needed no emotion, required no friendship and only acted as necessary to complete a task to perfection. They related to this and soon took to it, gaining a natural affinity for the way these machines worked. Eventually they came to the conclusion that perhaps, somehow, they could regain their wings via some mechanical replacement and once again find a place back in the society of the island. It is to this end that they return to the island frequently because, despite feeling like an outcast, it is still undoubtedly their home, whether it feels that way or not.

FYI I wouldn't imagine the people of the island will actually welcome my character back into society when/if they achieve these mechanical wings, which I intend to add to their character development. It might either drive them to find some other alternative in bio-engineering technology... or it will drive them down the path of evil. Either way, I know I'm gonna have loads of fun with it! : D
In terms of the rp, I'm not sure if most of the rping will take place on the island or off it, but my character will frequently be bringing new tech to the island anyway and will often go out to explore for more, so I think I'll be okay either way. Also, the magic is a form of teleportation by placing markers (which I will be limiting to maximum of 10 given that magic isn't my focus) and I intend to heavily nerf it otherwise to ensure its only really useful for travelling to and from the island. Of course if they attempt to improve their ability to use said magic, then it would probably do just that, improve.

Is that okay?

 

[Olissa]

Oh boy this certainly took off in about 2 seconds flat.
I've never had this many notifications in a single day, ever XD

For everyone that has posted a character and/or work in progress, please let me know in the OOC if your character is ready for me to review it.

Now let's see there are a few things I need to reply to or comment on so let's get to business.

Kloudy Please allow me to clarify something, in general most people don't just hop on and off the island. Not to say that it hasn't happened, but the island (or better put; the land the size of the Eurasian continent) doesn't have a lot of contact with the rest of the world and going to and fro the World Below is more of a rarity than a normality.
This doesn't take away that your character might have traveled down to the World Below and come back. But I needed to make sure that was clear. Most of the roleplay takes place in the Capital, as mentioned in the premise/setting of the story. It's highly unlikely that it will ever take place in the World Below.

Since humans who have come to the Land are becoming more frequent I wouldn't say the people look down on wingless ones. In a way it would be more frequently met with curiosity or admiration. Perhaps more comparable to looking at a wild and rare animal.
If there is any negativity towards your character I could imagine it coming from his/her own people. Perhaps in their culture they pride themselves in their wings, that achieving a large wingspan is desirable and will help attract potential suiters. If your character then did something that eventually led to the clipping of their wings then it wouldn't be surprising if their own kin would shun the person.

The first exploration group that you mentioned, the ones that decided to play as gods back in ancient Greece, indeed never returned to the land, but when the Land made contact a few decades ago with the people of Earth they also learned about their fate (and that it wasn't a horrible massacre as they had feared)
(also, not every species is hundreds of years old, some age just the same as humans do)

It's important to keep in mind, this isn't a traveling RP.

 

[Olissa]

And this is what I get for hitting post reply instead of preview to calmly read it through >.>

Abyss the WIP is looking good so far, will be looking forward to it's completion.
hostage Your valkyrie is looking very promising. You might want to converse with CrimsonEclipse about getting the details sorted for Valkyrie lore though, since one is 182 years old, human equivalent 29, while the other is 200, human equivalent 19.
CrimsonEclipse the same to you as I said to hostage , make sure to check with each other to get the details for the Valkyrie sorted out. Also makes me curious if the two are in any way acquaintances of each other?
Thorn_Reaper Well hello Smaug. You've mentioned what his normal size is, but could you also specify what size he'll be when he changes his size (a size I'm assuming will be used frequently in the RP) Do you have a way to get this character involved with others without needing people to quest towards his cave? Because it would be rather sad if you'd have to wait till there finally is an attack on the Capital for you to finally get something to do. Anyway, looking forward to the rest.
Abyss Even though there barely is anything there, the images alone certainly are peaking my interest. Really curious what this is going to be.
Abyss Again, basically the same as the last note, seems like an interesting character just going by the image.
Kloudy So I replied mostly to your OOC question here, and this will have effect on your current CS obviously. So I won't go into detail again. Magic isn't a rare thing though, it's actually quite common and readily available to just about everyone. Is it your intention that all winged espers have markings and non-standard colorations of the skin/eyes? Or is it something specific to a group that he's part of? If so, perhaps it would be a good idea to find a fitting name for just that subgroup? To allow for others to still be able to make different choices when dealing with winged espers.
official clown business I'm curious, what's the average lifespan for the Beenu? I quite like what I'm seeing so far, I know my character is definitely going to be seeking her guidance with the hopes of maybe being able to help with her little 'wing dilemma'.

That's everyone so far it seems.
I'll be adding the Queen to the pages soon as well I think, since we have a sentinel of the royal guard, aka, protecting the Queen and the palace and the like. She was always going to be a part of the plot eventually, but I hadn't expected to be needing to introduce her so soon haha.

It's my intention to eventually add a page either in the Lore or in a separate thread with information on each species and possible sub variants. Mostly to make sure we all are on the same page whenever new characters are added.

 

[hostage]

CrimsonEclipse Maybe I could create a sub-species of valkyrie to adopt as my own?

Olissa

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

CrimsonEclipse Maybe I could create a sub-species of valkyrie to adopt as my own?

Olissa

It's fine, I'll just adjust my age to match with your more properly. Maybe lets do it 100s=10s 10s=1s ex. 289 val yrs = 28 hum yrs?

 

[hostage]

It's fine, I'll just adjust my age to match with your more properly. Maybe lets do it 100s=10s 10s=1s ex. 289 val yrs = 28 hum yrs?

That's cool. I went ahead and just made a sub species I guess anyways?

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

That's cool. I went ahead and just made a sub species I guess anyways?

Sure!

 

[official clown business]

Whoa, that's like a thousand year life expectancy. It's awe-inspiring about all the things an individual could achieve in that sort of lifetime, and all the knowledge and experience they'll gain. What a fulfilling life that must be.

The race I'm using, the Beenu, rarely outlive 50 years, and that's why it's part of their culture to use seasons instead of years, because 24 years sounds like almost nothing to you two-hundies. Fortunately, they learn fast, and they certainly know how to make 50 years last.
It's good conversation material, too, because beenu start walking and talking much faster than the human race does. Oh, I learned the trade at 7 and started my own business before your kid hit their teens, but that's nothing special.

 

[Olissa]

Darn it, just realized I forgot to double check if I used the correct template for my own character... whoops. So much for setting a good example...
I'll edit that in a bit.

It's nice to see some species with a different aging rate. Not everyone lives to be 200 or a 1000. So having a few somewhat shorter lifespans is a nice balance. Though I'll always welcome more 'natural' aging rates haha.

I hope to add a start to the species page, so there is an overview on the traits and the like. Before anyone's is added I will wait till the CS is finished and then I'll make sure to double check the info before adding it. I think that's the best course of action to save me some editing haha

 

[hostage]

Olissa
I've completed my CS if you would like to take a look at it.

 

[Olissa]

Gave her a look, she is good, oh and juist to double check I take it you went through the rules? (Second post in this thread)

 

[Prrrgadilly]

Olissa I believe that my CS is in a suitabe condition. Please check it over and give me your feedback. If there is a part that feels especially lacking, point it out and I'll try to flesh it out more.

 

[RhythmWolf Rocky]

I'll be posting an extensive WIP in the Character Sheets section. It has been filled out until the portion concerning the species. If anyone wished to use that particular information on the species for their own purposes, it has been provided.
Olissa

 

[Olissa]

Thank you for letting me know ( Prrrgadilly RhythmWolf Rocky ) I'll read it as soon as I can but I have to deal with a surprise bday party for my hub and a mother in law that is staying the night, so I probably won't have time to invest in reading fun CS' and getting the IC up and the like
So there is a chance my reply will have to wait till Monday for the CS.

 

[Prrrgadilly]

Thank you for letting me know ( Prrrgadilly RhythmWolf Rocky ) I'll read it as soon as I can but I have to deal with a surprise bday party for my hub and a mother in law that is staying the night, so I probably won't have time to invest in reading fun CS' and getting the IC up and the like
So there is a chance my reply will have to wait till Monday for the CS.

np hon. Hopefully you like your mother-in-law. If not, Courage poppet.

 

[Prrrgadilly]

Beenu and Wivean would probably be on really good terms. Don't you think?
official clown business

 

[Olissa]

She is a difficult person... and she dislikes me but pretends to be fine whenever in public. Meanwhile has no issue gossiping and throwing stuff out of proportion like I'm this she-devil that is luring her precious perfect son into the dark side. Because anything that has to do with manga/anime or the fantasy genre (lord of the rings, Narnia) is pure evil and even remotely thinking about cosplaying is a worse sin than telling someone else's secret to someone who really shouldn't know that secret.
Sooo there is that. Fun times.

 

[Prrrgadilly]

She is a difficult person... and she dislikes me but pretends to be fine whenever in public. Meanwhile has no issue gossiping and throwing stuff out of proportion like I'm this she-devil that is luring her precious perfect son into the dark side. Because anything that has to do with manga/anime or the fantasy genre (lord of the rings, Narnia) is pure evil and even remotely thinking about cosplaying is a worse sin than telling someone else's secret to someone who really shouldn't know that secret.
Sooo there is that. Fun times.

So calling her a "bitch" would be too tame? Sounds like fun times.
Anyway.

May my blessings rain down upon you.
May your disses be destructive, and your clapbacks legendary.
May she eat a crow the size of a Boeing 77.
By the power of three times three,
As I will it, so mote it be.​