Fantasy The Mercenaries Tale

[maerow]

WANNA BE A BAD@SS? You've come to the right place! Or maybe you haven't, because if you're a goody-two-shoes, you'll probably die.

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  The war has seemingly ended, but much of the lands are still suffering. Ravaged by monsters and humans alike- peace seems but a distant memory. This is where you come in. Your skills have been noticed by the empire, and you have been hired as a mercenary to pacify the lands.
  
  Monsters of all kind still roam the world. From orcs, dragons, trolls, flying fairies and giant spiders-- the list goes on.
  
  Help build, destroy, or even take over an entire empire-- this is the mercenaries tale.
  Spoiler

  
  Really, anything could happen here. For now, it's just a fleshed out idea, but I'm open to suggestions!
  
  
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  * RP is Casual to Detailed
  
  * No consistent one-liners, a few sentences to paragraphs are fine
  
  * Proper grammar is appreciated
  
  * NO GOD-MODDING (skull)
  
  * No killing off characters without owners permission
  
  * Fantasy-esque face claims only. Not realistic people
  
  * Be kind to one another. COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO A STRIVING ROLEPLAY :3
  
  * If there are any complaints within the RP or otherwise please PM me first
  
  * Please keep RpNation's rules in mind as well
  
  * HAPPY KILLING-- err, ROLEPLAYING!
  
  

Interested? (8)) (sword)

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[maerow]

Buuump

 

[Steel Tiger]

I may be interested, but I have a few questions what defines a 'monster' in this universe just to be sure and is there magic, or nay? Also, are there various races to be gone through.. etc.

 

[Ce-R0]

Yeah, I'm interested in joining.

 

[maerow]

@Thane Korino


Ah, yeah, it's still a fleshed out idea. I'm thinking monsters like orcs, fairies, goblins-- creatures of that nature. As for magic; yes. But your character has to be a human mercenary. Well, I think it just makes sense. I might make an exception later on, not sure yet

 

[Shireling]

I just have one question. Halflings? Exist canonically or no? Just curious. Also, it may be helpful to have a slightly more in depth world built.

 

[Steel Tiger]

Ah, a human mercernary.. I was thinking about reusing a character or another but neither are humans >.<;


orc and a gnoll.. although there may be one human that could fit the bill or I could come up with something else too.. (thinking out loud here sorry )

 

[Shireling]

Here are some descriptions for some fantasy races I had just sitting on my phone from other RPs. I copy and pasted mostly.

Spoiler

RACES


THE MANISH RACES


Humans


Common Traits: Intelligent, Commercial, Aggressive


Humans are the most numerous of the Manish Races and the most prosperous. For centuries, Humans have slowly attained ascendancy from the Elves through a high birth rate, ingenuity in both military and peaceful applications, and a commercial mentality that makes their settlements the most prosperous in the realm. They are also known for being aggressive towards races they find repulsive, namely Orcs.


Elves


Common Traits: Magic-Adept, Noble, Aloof


Before the Rise of Humanity, Elves were the greatest of the Manish Races. Their cities were unparalleled in splendor and their highly philosophical society was considered the most refined in the realm. Over time, however, the Elves' grew complacent and then stagnant and their civilization was waning by the time Humans had established their first kingdoms. Eventually, they came to rely on Human mercenaries for protection from the Monstrous Races and many of their cities were sacked by Human kings, or given over as tribute. Today, the Elves live amongst Humans or in small isolated communities. They serve a vital niche in Human societies as healers and apothecaries, with capabilities far beyond what Human physicians can achieve.


Dwarves


Common Traits: Industrious, Master-Smiths, Distrustful


While the Elven kingdoms were in their zenith, the first Dwarves set out to colonize the mountains across the realm from their home in the Great Peak, which was sacked by Orcs in the Battle of the Golden Cross. Destitute and uneducated, the Dwarves were looked upon with disdain by the Elves, and a distrust between the races still exists today. Their relations with Humans are not much better, but Human and Dwarf settlements do often enjoy trade in food and smithed weapons and armor. In recent centuries, Dwarven influence has been waning as Humans have gained dominance over the realm, but unlike the Elves they retain a high level of independence from the Human lords.


Halflings


Common Traits: Friendly, Courageous, Unambitious


Having existed as a distinct race since the first Elven kingdoms existed, Halflings are perhaps one of the oldest races in the realm, but also perhaps the least accomplished. The various communities of Halflings spread out amongst the realm have not altered much since their founding and their populations have remained fairly stagnant. Over their history, Halflings have been forced to pledge fealty to several kings and feudal lords, each of which saw the uselessness of subjugating them militarily, as the Halflings were content to pay their taxes and be left to their own devices. Eventually, tax collectors stopped arriving and the Halflings fell into obscurity. Even now, most of the realm has forgotten them, but for those in the know, the produce, wine, and pipe tobacco of the Halfling country is without parallel, and the Halflings are always willing to lend a hand to those who befriend them.


THE MONSTROUS RACES


Orcs


Common Traits: Inventive, Fearless, Sadistic


Formed out of the primordial swamps, long before the first Elves walked the globe, Orcs are gruesome creatures that thrive on inflicting pain. In the old days, before the rise of the Manish Races, Orcs entertained themselves by partaking in savage gladiatorial combat and wargames. Orcs lived for combat, and never tired of coming up with new ways to torture and kill. With the rise of the Elves, then the Humans, the Orcs began to form armies and warbands to attack the Manish peoples, for sport or to plunder their precious resources. Goblins, a subrace of Orcs, are the servants of the Orcs and create and maintain most of their war machines. The barely-intelligent Trolls, usually considered another Orcish subrace, are used as draft animals or heavy soldiers.


The Drow (Dark Elves)


Common Traits: Cunning, Magic-Adept, Narcissistic


Formed from the schism in the Light and Dark aspects of Magic, the Drow were Elves who wanted to harness the power of Dark Magic to bend the other races to their will. During a civil war, the Drow were exiled from Elven lands. They continued, however, to practice Dark Magic to exact revenge and gain lordship over the peoples of the realm. These evil pursuits, over time, altered their very nature. Driven underground to hide from mercenaries and bounty hunters, they developed a deathly pale complexion and an aversion to sunlight. In more recent years, they have made alliances with the Orcs to manipulate them into doing the grunt work of destroying the other races.


The Fae (Fairy Folk)


Common Traits: Magic-Adept, Clever, Mischievous


The Fae encompasses the fairy races of the realm: fairies, sirens, nymphs, sprites, imps, etc. The Fae are primarily woodland-dwelling creatures that have existed since time immemorial. Although not inherently evil, the Fae tend to have sinister aims, and enjoying toying with mortals.

 

[Yuffie Kisaragi]

I am into this concept... But I do agree with others, more information would be nice.


I'll join regardless, but it would be helpful for character building.

 

[maerow]

@Shireling


Halflings, yes. I'm still working on the whole world building thing. It may take a while for me to establish anything right now, I've got too many roleplays on my plate xD

 

[Steel Tiger]

alright, well thanks for the updates

 

[Zooks]

I have a Knight with huge armour and a double handed sword, riding horseback. She is actually a Princess but got tired of sitting in a castle. Her armour and sword are magical making them as light as air, so she can disguise her feminine body and strike down foes easier. Might she fit the bill for this story?

 

[Shireling]

@Shireling
Halflings, yes. I'm still working on the whole world building thing. It may take a while for me to establish anything right now, I've got too many roleplays on my plate xD

Okay. Tell me if you want any help.

 

[maerow]

@Zuka


Yes, that is completely fine


@Shireling


I'd actually appreciate some help. ^^


By the way, thank you for sending me that list of races and their descriptions!

 

[Shireling]

@Zuka
Yes, that is completely fine


@Shireling


I'd actually appreciate some help. ^^


By the way, thank you for sending me that list of races and their descriptions!

No problem. I'm a huge fantasy geek, so I'm good at this stuff. Also, I make maps.

 

[maerow]

No problem. I'm a huge fantasy geek, so I'm good at this stuff. Also, I make maps.

I'll Pm ya c:

 

[Riddler]

I, the Guru of Essos, is very interested in joining.

 

[Vindictive]

Hi, I'm returning from an RP hiatus and this looks like fun, let's murder some monsters (^U^)

 

[Paravine]

I'm intrigued by your ideas. Hope the planning works out! Also interested

 

[animegirl20]

i'm in

 

[BloodThunder27]

I'd join. This looks really fun.

 

[Miriana The Lazy]

Quite interesting. It's going to be like Dungeons & Dragons without the dice, right?

 

[DjangoRechained]

I'm up for a game like this, I've got a character concept I've been wanting to play.

 

[Pyosimros]

I'll join. c:

 

[Archie]

@kokochii Im in tag me when you start, thanks