Fantasy The Twelve Vessels Setting and Rules

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Rules:

-While you may have more than one character, you may only have one Vessel character.

-I know it is a lot to read, but please make sure you look over every bit of information.

-Cursing is allowed, but please keep it to a minimum.

-Please post at least a paragraph as your roleplay.

-Please try to keep active. At least one post a week please. If you become inactive, I will just boot your character to the side. After a while, I may open that spot up to a different person.

-Romance is allowed, but if it starts going too far, fade to black, please.

-So I know you have at least read my rules, please post ‘please’ somewhere in your character sheets.

-No killing any other person’s character unless agreed upon by both parties.

-No one is over-powerful and indestructible, not even the Being. In fights, you will get hurt.

-The Vessels should mostly go along with the land they come from. Though not all of them have to be textbook examples of their people.*

-I will "love" a character sheet to accept it.


(*Note: I will provide a basic description of each country, but it is up to you to provide the rest of the lore. People from Mauve worship a multi-headed goat god? Why not? If your character is from there, feel free to take the lead about the culture. However, please do not deviate from the information I provide. For example, Haritha is probably not going to have towns because as stated, the people are nomads.)

 

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The world of Fioza is filled with sparkling blue green waters upon which rests a single, vast continent called Juvela. What once was a single kingdom under the Being’s rule has been separated into twelve countries with little love between them.

Yan, the country from which the Garnet Vessel hails, is at the southern tip of Juvela. The climate is hot and humid and the ground is composed of red clay soil. This country is known for its farming and pottery. Houses are usually carved from their famous red cliffs. People from this country are known to be darker in skin color, hard workers, and skilled cooks.

Mauve, the country from which the Amethyst Vessel hails, is also a southern country, lying just above Yan. It has also has a warmer climate, but is less humid than its southern neighbor. This country is known for its breath-taking flowers, particularly its vibrant purple lavender, and for producing art, dyes, and paints+. People tend to be nomads here, traveling in colorful caravans. The people of this country are known to be the creative type and tend to be more laidback.

Dour, the country from which the Aquamarine Vessel hails, is a long, coastal country on the eastern coast of Juvela. The climate is cool and humid from the winds brought in by the ocean. This country is known for fishing, sailing, and its fickle, ever-changing weather. This slim country holds more people than it has land for and so, many of its residents live in homes built on stilts in the water. The people here are known for their great construction, sailing, and navigation skills.

Elmas, the country from which the Diamond Vessel hails, is a small country that rests in the center of the continent. The climate is mild and warm, boasting perfect weather year-round. Though small, this country is the merchant capital of Juvela, and as such is the most accepting of the twelve countries. People from all over come to sell their wares in this country’s famous markets. Homes are tightly packed and stacked on top of each other to offer more space for markets. The native people of this country are rumored to be crooks and untrustworthy, willing to sell even their mother for a quick buck.

Haritha, the country from which the Emerald Vessel hails, is a large country toward the western coast. The climate is warm, yet rainfall is more frequent here than the other countries. This country has bright green plants and trees as far as the eye can see, which support more animals than the rest of Juvela, giving rise to the fact that the country is well-known for its hunting. The people here are nomads, following their food source around the country, living in camps with members of their family. When the children turn of age, they leave to make their own family. The natives of this country are known for their strength, stealth, and accuracy with weapons.

Chau, the country from which the Pearl Vessel hails, is a small, mountainous country nestled along the north western coast. The climate is chilly and humid. This country is known for its medical prowess and dangerous animals. The people of the mountains live in cave systems, though the people in the valley tend to build cabins in clusters for protection. People here live together in large, tight-knit groups to aid each other from the dangerous mountains. They are less trusting of outsiders and very protective of people in their groups.

Afi, the country from which the Ruby Vessel hails, is mostly comprised of islands that stretch off the western coast. A volcano makes up the largest island and the climate is tropical. The country is known for its tropical fruit and the invention of fireworks and cannons. Only this country knows how to make them and as such, other countries trade often with them. The people of this country are well-known for how little clothing they wear and are as such treated as people with low morals. Afi women are well sought after for this reason.

Mzia, the country from which the Peridot Vessel hails, is the south eastern neighbor of Elmas. The country is a dessert with a hot, dry climate. It is known for its strange vegetation and animals, which are widely believed to be not only delicious, but also have healing qualities. The people of this country live underground to stay cool, in complicated structures that seem nearly impossible. The natives are known for their annual Sun Festival, which holds competitions with great prizes that people from all over Juvela come to win. This festival is incredible large, with countless games, entertainment, and merchants.

Phailin, the country from which the Sapphire Vessel hails, lies at the northern coast. The climate is cold and snow covers the ground year-round. This country is known for its luxurious fur trade and renowned schools. The natives live in clustered villages, usually centered around a school. These schools hold the brightest minds of Juvela as the people of Phailin are known to be extremely smart and witty. They tend to be rounder than their southern neighbors, but do not lack physical prowess.

Biyn, the country from which the Opal Vessel hails, is the north western neighbor of Elmas. The country has a mild, cool climate. This country is famous for entertainment. Aspiring entertainers flock to this country to apprentice under the very best. This country is much more accepting than other countries, but a sense of humor here is crucial. The majority of the people are wanderers, putting on shows all over the country like a circus. The people are easy going and love to tell jokes and play pranks.

Nuri, the country from which the Topaz Vessel hails, is the south eastern neighbor of Elmas. The country has a mild, yet warm climate. This country is famous for their strict laws and military power. Though there have been nothing but tension among the countries lately, Nuri always seems ready to go to war. Their villages are sparse and tightly-knit with their capital heavily fortified in the middle. Their people are known for their lack of humor, tall height, incredible strength, and fighting prowess.

Gagan, the country from which the Turquoise Vessel hails, is the northern neighbor of Nuri. The climate of this country is cool and dry, and is considered to be a giant forest. The country is known for its inventions, examples including gliders, the pulley system, and grappling hooks. The people live in structures near the top of the country’s tall trees. Rope bridges connect the dwellings and the people with one another. The people tend to be lazy, but smart, always making things to make things easier and less of an effort.