TaperedNightjar
Earth-bound Misfit
- Thread Owner/Captain ● WinterHound
- Moderator ● tityanya
- Members ● N/A
- Themes ● Survival, slice-of-life, resistance, tyranny. Fantasy with very basic technological advances (Indoor plumbing, firearms, oil lamps/oil).
The Kingdom of Mirim is prosperous land with fields of wheat, a port for fishing and trading ships, art shops, bakeries, cafes, and farms-a-plenty for raising cattle and other animals. Mirim is a powerful kingdom that prides itself on its success in the trading industry. A majority of the kingdom’s population is made up of humans. Among the humans is a smaller population of "Otherfolk." The Otherfolk are beings who are non-human. The relationship between the Humans of Mirim and the Otherfolk has been touch-and-go for as long as anyone can remember. Humans and "Others" often to have biased views of one-another.
Ten years ago a large group of Otherfolk caused an uproar in Mirim and tried to overthrow the throne. Although they were powerful beings, the Othwerfolk were outnumbered by humans, as well as non-humans who were against the uprising. Many of the offenders were killed on site, others were hanged, and a few still remain imprisoned within the castle's dungeon. The current ruler, King Jero, lost what little trust he had in the Otherfolk. His predecessors had allowed the non-humans to live in the Kingdom, but Jero had always held prejudice against them. For Jero, this attack was the final straw. It was on that day ten years ago that he decreed all Otherfolk be removed from Mirim. Those who did not go willingly would be forced out, imprisoned, or executed.
Since this new law was put in place a majority of Mirim's Otherfolk population were purged from the Kingdom. Many were forced into "The North," a location no human could ever venture into and survive. The North is split from Mirim by a vast canyon filled with dangerous beasts and acidic waters. Life is hard in the North. For over a century Otherfolk have been traveling from the North and into the lower kingdoms in search of a better life. Sadly, if they wish to live better these days they must proceed beyond Mirim and venture into neighboring kingdoms. This kind of traveling is not possible for everyone and many simply decide to settle in Mirim. Guards are placed along the length of the canyon on Mirim's side. Regardless, a handful of Otherfolk do make it to Mirim every year. How they get to the kingdom on their own is a mystery.
If one wants to survive in Mirim one must do their best to appear human. Many Otherfolk use potions and charms to change their appearances. Some also forge legal documents to appear as though they are immigrants from neighboring kingdoms. However, the King's men are constantly trying to search for these "monsters." Many humans employed by the king are known as "Gifted Humans." These humans possess unusual abilities such as telepathy, telekinesis, invisibility, etc. Even though they are not ordinary humans, their abilities do not cause them to be labeled as Otherfolk.
The Otherfolk are not alone in their efforts to survive. Within the shadows of it all, an organization has formed. The Otherfolk Protection aims to provide assistance to any and all non-humans who find themselves in need. Their leader is a mysterious figure who goes by the name of Nova. The veins of the Otherfolk Protection run deep through Mirim as the organization continues to grow. For eight years the OP has been able to stay on the down low, but will it be able to keep up with the number of Otherfolk steadily rising in Mirim?
Title Inspiration: The Other Side, Sirenia.
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