Fantasy Semi-Generic, Semi Detailed Fantasy RP?

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Hi! So I really want some fantasy RPs, and I really love group RPs, so I want to do a somewhat generic, semi detailed fantasy RP! I say semi detailed because having a good time is the main goal of this RP. Not making a compelling and engaging world that's filled to the brim with lore and symbolism. Just people making characters, and having those characters live in the world and see what happens. The basic jist of the very loose plot I have is that there are two nations on one section of the world's primary continent of Leros. These are Byrne, a feudal, primarily agricultural society that have a long military and knightly tradition, and a primarily English way of dress and speech. Then there's Lyra, an empire that rose from a series of 100 tribes that were conquered by the Holy Imperetor, the defacto dictator of Lyra. Lyra stands in Stark contrast to Byrne, being highly industrial, imperialistic, and brutal. They have a large army of mages, and use them for scorched earth tactics on their enemies. The Holy Imperetor has somehow bypassed death, and has been alive for almost a millennia. The empire is run mostly by the Council, of which there are thirteen members. And then there's dozens od smaller nations, tribes, cultures, and the like in the world. Magic is of course real in the universe, as well as fantasy races. They usually keep out of human politics, but will get involved if threatened. I have spots open for the Councilmen of Lyra, as well as the Queen of Bryne. I will be playing the Holy Imperetor, as well as the King lf Bryne. But other than that, go wild! Make sure to ask about a concept for your character your not sure about. Anybody interested?

 

[KnightOfNight]

So when you say fantasy races, what do you have in mind?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

The classics. Dwarves, gnomes, the various flavors of elves, orcs. And then there's more odd one's, like tieflings, merfolk and other sentient sea folk, dragonborn (bipedal dragon people,) and a lot others.

 

[Scion]

So I'd like to ask about magic real quickly. Is it 'low' or 'high' in its scale.

 

[KnightOfNight]

How barbaric do you intend the tribes to be?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

So I'd like to ask about magic real quickly. Is it 'low' or 'high' in its scale.

Magic is high in this setting. Like, ressurection is a thing, and you could destroy a city if you had enough magical prowess.

How barbaric do you intend the tribes to be?

They range radically. Some are like Native Americans, others are straight up Vikings.

 

[KnightOfNight]

Is the council run by wizards too or are they just regular people?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

It's a mixture of wizards and regular dudes.

 

[DrBones]

So when you say that Lyra is industrial, do you mean that it's got more manpower available, or that it's actually more technologically advanced?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Yes to both. They have a very high focus on industry. They've already discovered gunpoweder.

 

[KnightOfNight]

Well in that case, depending on the scope of the game, I might do a wizard on the council.

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Alright. Sounds good!

 

[Remembrance]

What’s up with religion? Cause I wanna a guy who has plenty of focus on religious stuff.

 

[Scion]

Hm. So I'm mulling around a few ideas in my head; but suppose I oughta ask if multiple characters are allowed. Since I'm thinking of having a Councilman, who weaseled the way up the social ladder through various underhanded tactics, but since I imagine the council is a full time job they wouldn't be up adventuring so they'd have essentially a handpicked apprentice doing work for them and training in the world via adventures.

But again yeah I would like to know a general scale of what we are gonna be working with.

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Multiple characters are allowed! And religion is pretty prominent. Lyra follow the Holy Imperetor, who they believe to be a god in mortal form, while Byrne follow the Two Faced God's.

 

[Remembrance]

Multiple characters are allowed! And religion is pretty prominent. Lyra follow the Holy Imperetor, who they believe to be a god in mortal form, while Byrne follow the Two Faced God's.

Okay cool, can I really use my own headcanon with these two religions or are there like some heavy specifications that I need to focus on?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Okay cool, can I really use my own headcanon with these two religions or are there like some heavy specifications that I need to focus on?

I have basic outlines for them, but if you want to make up certain traditions, go ahead!

 

[Zerohex]

Interested, hard to go wrong with a bit of the fantasy setting. So uh, asian stand-ins: are they a thing?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Sure! Tons kf em.

 

[DrBones]

Well, consider me interested! I'm thinking I'll cook up a Lyra character.

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Nice!

 

[Zerohex]

I'll wait for a game thread and see what folks throw in before comitting to a character, but leaning Lyra

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

I'll wait for a game thread and see what folks throw in before comitting to a character, but leaning Lyra

Alrighty!

 

[Best Trekkie.]

Could I join? And if so what is the technology level.

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

The technology level varies. For the majority of the world, it's basic medieval technology. For Lyra, however, it's a mixture of late medieval technology (I primative guns and gunpowder,) and magic based technology. And sure!