Fantasy The Legend of the Legendary Mages [Open][Military Academy][Factions]

[Hachi Machi]

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The Legend of the Legendary Mages

• Inspiration
• Starting Plot
• Factions
• Additional Plot
• Setting
• Mechanics
• Roles
• Requirements

• The Legend of Heroes: Trail of Cold Steel, Akashic Records, Alderamin in the sky, Valkyrie Chronicles, and Fullmetal Alchemist are the five biggest sources of inspiration for this roleplay idea. All five sources focus on two central themes: Military and Magic. Those two themes will form the setting and plot for the role play. The role play will center around an Academy and multiple factions with differing ideals.
  
  For this roleplay, you, the roleplayer, will create an academy student mage, academy teacher mage, military mage, or evil mage. For more information, select the "FACTIONS" and "ROLES" tabs.
  
• On the year 1467 and the day, September 2nd, new and returning students were welcomed into the Jalder Military Academy. The students quickly filed into their respective seats for the academy's entrance ceremony. After several minutes passed, a student with the highest marks on their written exam delivered a speech to the students. At first, everything seemed pleasant with the ceremony running smoothly, but when the student finished their speech, a magical burst of lighting erupted from inside the building. Such an incredible display of magical power garnered the attention of everyone within the room. From the lightning's dissipation, an overweight, burly man appeared near the podium. He greeted the new students, "Welcome class of 1467. I understand that you all worked so hard on your entrance exams, but we're thorough at the Jalder Military Academy." A slight pause followed, before the man readied himself, "For your final examination, all of you must show your current magical skill through a series of trials. Unlike your previous written exam, this one involves field work. If you fail this test, you'll be rejected from the Academy." When his statement ended, the man pointed at the auditorium doors, "Now, go and prove yourself worthy to learn at the Jalder Military Academy."
  
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  Jalder Military Academy (JMA)

  In order to deal with their enemies, the Legant Empire establishes the Jalder Military Academy, an elite military academy where students learn how to efficiently use magic for military purposes as well to attain an education. The curriculum requires at minimum two years' worth of credit from any student hoping to graduate from the academy. Those who succeed and graduate from the school obtain powerful positions within the Legant Empire's army. The Jalder Military Academy welcomes all citizens of the Legant Empire to apply; however, the entrance exams are challenging.
  

  Scholars of Gnosis (SOG)

  Due to the Legant Empire's ban on certain spells as well as the empire's secrecy, several individuals created the Scholars of Gnosis. The group acts as a terrorist cell bent on stealing the empire's classified information. The scholars utilize ruthless, taboo spells to harm their enemies, seeking knowledge above safeguarding human life. Despite the organization's relative newness, it's shady dealings and support from the Legant Empire's enemies have allowed the organization to grow. Anyone can join the Scholars, but it's extremely risky.
  

  Specint Mage Corps (SMC)

  For secretive operations, the Legant Empire uses the Special Intelligence Mage Corps, or SMC. It's a secret organization known only by its members, officials, and a few outsiders.
  

  Legant Knights (LK)

  The Legant Knights are the Legant Empire's main military. Any citizen of the Legant Empire can apply for a position as a new recruit once they reach the age of sixteen. In order to start out as an officer in the Legant Knights, one must graduate from the Jalder Military Academy.
  

  
  
• Discover the many places of the Kovolo continent, the secrets of ancient civilizations, and the empire's true purpose. Expect multiple themes to be developed and expanded upon such as classism, deceit, and many more. Characters will either ally with one another, or face off against each other depending on their loyalties and ideals. I will direct the roleplay with its main plot, but characters' actions will definitely make an impact towards the plot. Role players are free to suggest plot ideas.
  
• Fantasy. There will be magic. Technology will include trains, communicators, and simple guns but nothing too advanced like computers. I'm borrowing the setting from my sources. If you have any specific questions relating to technology, I'll answer them.
  
• 1. Magic: Your character will learn and grow their magic. There will be many spells to learn, meaning each character will be unique from one another.
  2. Combat: I'll have a system in place to determine combat, but it won't be anything too complex.
  3. Exploration: The setting will change multiple times according to the plot, so expect varying locations.
  4. School: Since the roleplay will revolve around a military academy, watch as your characters grow through the school's two year education system.
  5. Factions: Characters will belong to different, or similar factions. This allows interesting character interaction to occur between allies and enemies.
  6. I'll add more Mechanics, whenever any pop up into my mind.
  
• Academy Student: Advance, socialize, and/or discover yourself, while learning at the Academy.
  Academy Teacher: Lead the students to success, or failure.
  Military Mage: As a mage of the Empire, you must ensure the safety of the populace.
  Evil Mage: You work with an organization bent on advancing magic regardless of the dangers.
  
  The above four roles are described loosely. Your character can have different motivations, but those are the general ideas of the roles. You're also free to choose multiple roles, if the combined roles make sense. For example: An academy teacher working undercover as a military mage, or an Evil Mage disguised as an Academy Student.
  
• 1. A role player can only post again in the role play if another role player has posted after the prior role player's post. This is to ensure everyone has a chance to role play and catch up with the story. Maximum of One Post per day in the IC thread in order to give others a chance to respond, unless everyone in the scenario is at the same pace.
  2. Standard RPN rules
  3. My word is law.
  4. Post at least a paragraph, if you're roleplaying in a group scenario. I'm pretty lenient, so a paragraph to me is just several sentences. I'm not putting any strict limitations, but don't abuse my leniency.
  5. Post at least once a week, or let me know if you can't post for the week.
  6. Other requirements may be posted, but the one's above are my general ones.
  

Closing Statements

Thank you for reading my interest check. If you're interested, notify me in this thread of your interest. Also, If you have any other questions, or concerns, feel free to post them here in this interest check, and I'll answer them. I've probably forgot several important details, so I appreciate any feedback to correct any issues in my interest check.

Now, this is my only question to your characters, "Do you have what it takes to become a Legendary Mage?"

 

[Shugoki]

I'd be interested.

 

[Hachi Machi]

I'd be interested.

That was fast. Thanks for your interest. Once we get three more members, I'll get started on the character sheets. What peaked your interest for the roleplay, if I may ask?

 

[Unit A2]

heya

 

[Hachi Machi]

heya

Hey! Are you interested or do you have any questions for me?

 

[Unit A2]

i guess i have some questions before i join

 

[Hachi Machi]

i guess i have some questions before i join

Ask away. I'm down to answer any of your questions.

 

[Unit A2]

so we start as students or whatever at Jalder?

 

[Hachi Machi]

so we start as students or whatever at Jalder?

It depends on the character you want to create. Your character can be a student or one of the other different roles. All characters will start near or at Jalder Academy. Does that answer your question? I will have an objective and mission for each faction explaining why characters are all in the same area.

 

[Skout64]

Not sure if I'm in quite yet, but do please reserve a spot for me in the time being!

 

[gingira]

Sounds neat. I'd like to see where this goes~

 

[Sir. Wizard]

Curses ! It seems I came to late.
Well, if any Places open up later, I would be up for it.

 

[MiraAutumn]

"at least four other interested participants."

So maybe, just maybe, I can still sign up for this? ;3

 

[GamerCarrot]

If you're still looking this looks interesting, sign me up

 

[Hachi Machi]

Not sure if I'm in quite yet, but do please reserve a spot for me in the time being!

I don't have a limit on spots, so take your time. If I may ask, what about the role play interests you?

Sounds neat. I'd like to see where this goes~

Does that mean you're interested in role playing the concept? If so, what do you find neat about the role play?

Curses ! It seems I came to late.
Well, if any Places open up later, I would be up for it.

There's no limit on spots. I just needed at least four other interested members before starting on the character sheets. What do you like about this role play idea?

"at least four other interested participants."

So maybe, just maybe, I can still sign up for this? ;3

You're correct. You can still sign up! Anything in particular from the role play concept that interests you?

If you're still looking this looks interesting, sign me up

I still got room for this RP. What is the idea from the interest check that strikes your interest the most?

Thank you everyone for your interest. Since we have at least four other interested members, I'll get started on the character sheets and have them done today or tomorrow depending on my schedule. If you have any questions for me in the meantime, feel free to ask.

I don't have a limit on spots, so don't worry about room.

 

[Unit A2]

mornin, i think ill join

 

[MiraAutumn]

Hachi Machi I love how you asked everyone individually what about the roleplay concept interests them, instead of just asking everyone at once xD

I personally loved the idea of intertwining roles together to create a complex personality. In particular, I have a poker-faced character in mind, but I'd like to see what the others would create first.

The idea of military x magic has always been an interesting concept to me, since I love high-fantasy and action-packed stories, so seeing it presented here with a layer of deceit on top, instantly won me over

 

[Unit A2]

when do we start?

 

[Hachi Machi]

Hachi Machi I love how you asked everyone individually what about the roleplay concept interests them, instead of just asking everyone at once xD

I personally loved the idea of intertwining roles together to create a complex personality. In particular, I have a poker-faced character in mind, but I'd like to see what the others would create first.

The idea of military x magic has always been an interesting concept to me, since I love high-fantasy and action-packed stories, so seeing it presented here with a layer of deceit on top, instantly won me over

Thank you for your answer. I probably could've asked everyone the same question, but I guess I did that so I could type a message to everyone individually.

What type of roles do you want for your poker faced character out of the ones currently listed? I'm interested in reading more about your character's concepts as well as what type of character you wish to create.

There will be multiple themes which will change or develop as the RP progresses. Military and Magic are the two main themes that will persist throughout the role play. Deceit will likely persist as well due to spies and undercover mages. I do know for a fact that as the RP continues, I will actively include suggestions and themes from other role players. So if there's a particular concept you want to see in the RP, just let me know.

I appreciate your comment. It helps me out a ton!

 

[Hachi Machi]

mornin, i think ill join

Thank you for your interest. does anything from my interest check pop out to you? And I would love to hear your ideas for a character.

when do we start?

The role play will likely start this Friday or Saturday or Sunday.

 

[ViciousVip3R]

This is what I have been searching for! What interested me about this RP was the topic, which is not often explored, and the apparent effort and thought you already put into the IC, which indicates to me that you are very dedicated and will be more than capable to run an awesome RP!

However, I am on vacation for another week, so I have minimal time to RP, after that though, I should be able to meet the daily post limit just fine.

 

[MiraAutumn]

Thank you for your answer. I probably could've asked everyone the same question, but I guess I did that so I could type a message to everyone individually.

What type of roles do you want for your poker faced character out of the ones currently listed? I'm interested in reading more about your character's concepts as well as what type of character you wish to create.

There will be multiple themes which will change or develop as the RP progresses. Military and Magic are the two main themes that will persist throughout the role play. Deceit will likely persist as well due to spies and undercover mages. I do know for a fact that as the RP continues, I will actively include suggestions and themes from other role players. So if there's a particular concept you want to see in the RP, just let me know.

I appreciate your comment. It helps me out a ton!

No problem

I was initially planning for an evil mage infiltrating the school as an academy teacher, but to be honest, the teachers tend to stay on the sidelines whilst the students do most of the activities. So I may swap out for an undercover student instead, if I want more content to write about
(a teacher would be more mature than the student version, who would have less control.)

I haven't thought her through completely, as I was slightly waiting till the character sheet was up before brainstorming(I tend to do that because I forget things easily), but I want her to be a rather tricky character. She'll always have a smile on her face, and attempt to get on the good side of everyone despite how displeasing to her they may be. Her calm demeanor will be difficult to shake, but I'm planning to have landmines which will break her mask almost immediately, as well as times where she requires a break from too much acting. Once her mask breaks, she'll be out of commission for a while(take a few days off perhaps). Her drive will revolve around an insane thirst for knowledge and power, to gain revenge perhaps(for her past?). At her core, she might be rather pitiful.

'Discover the many places of the Kovolo continent, the secrets of ancient civilizations, and the empire's true purpose.' I would quite like the idea of exploring the continent, if you would like some more plot ideas ^^

Glad to help :3

 

[Hachi Machi]

This is what I have been searching for! What interested me about this RP was the topic, which is not often explored, and the apparent effort and thought you already put into the IC, which indicates to me that you are very dedicated and will be more than capable to run an awesome RP!

However, I am on vacation for another week, so I have minimal time to RP, after that though, I should be able to meet the daily post limit just fine.

Thank you. Your compliments flatter me. I've been dying to run or role play an idea centered around military mages, so I'm glad you like it as well. I have more details for the world but they're not fleshed out yet. I've only ran one other RP group, Auger Sign, so hopefully I can keep the same momentum and capapbilities as my other group.

Enjoy your vacation. I just added another requirement since your comment made me realize I forgot to state my rule on posting frequency. It's actually a weekly limit not a daily limit. The maximum one post per day is to allow others a chance to role play and catch up in the story. Although, I'll change it so a role player can only post again if another role player has posted after the prior role players post.

 

[Unit A2]

yes one of the factions does interest me, they all do tho.

 

[gingira]

Does that mean you're interested in role playing the concept? If so, what do you find neat about the role play?

Yah~! Dunno about Akashic Records or Alderamin (only seen the first episode orz), but I am a fan of the Trails and Valkyria series so I guess I'm a bit eager to learn more about the setting. I love me a good world :9

I also have two initial questions about magic. :v

In terms of power and flexibility, how capable is magic? I'm thinking of making a "evil" mage character with magic based on spatial compression, so I wanna know how plausible it is and how I should limit it.

What powers magic? Is it an external thing where a resource is required like with orbal energy/ragnite, internal like mana/life force/qi or a mix of the two?